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Infrastructure staff briefed the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the sewer rehabilitation program for 2025, which the staff member described as slip-lining roughly one mile of sewer. The project was competitively bid and staff recommended awarding the contract to the low bidder, identified in the meeting transcript as \"Hair Construction,\" at an amount within the project budget. The committee voted in favor of the award and the item was placed on the council consent calendar with a recorded committee “aye.”

At the Business, Finance and Budget Committee, staff presented an ordinance to reserve private activity bond volume cap for mortgage-assistance programs. The staff member explained the program’s intent: to keep local allocation available for mortgage assistance and to avoid returning capacity to the state. The committee approved the ordinance and the committee recommendation was forwarded to the council.

Later in the evening the full council voted to approve items two through twelve on the consent agenda by roll call; the mayor and council recorded “aye” votes and the consent agenda passed. Committee minutes and staff reports recorded that a minor development amendment for 60 North Bothwell was referred back to staff from the Community and Economic Development Committee earlier in the evening.

Why it matters: The sewer rehabilitation contract is a routine capital-maintenance project that preserves infrastructure; reserving private activity bond volume cap preserves a financing tool that can reduce borrowing costs for qualifying private activity (for example mortgage assistance) and keeps that capacity available for local programs.

Looking ahead: Staff will administer the sewer rehabilitation contract, and the mortgage-assistance program will be promoted more widely to lenders and realtors so eligible homebuyers can access the benefit.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village Council & Committee of the Whole Regular Meeting 4/14/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At committee meetings April 14 the village recommended awarding the sewer rehabilitation contract to the low bidder and approved an ordinance reserving private activity bond volume cap for mortgage assistance programs; the council later approved items two through twelve on the consent agenda by roll call.","taxTitle","Palatine, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",12501,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6065393,"Palatine grants temporary festival liquor permit and approves seasonal beer-and-wine license for downtown chocolatier",378,1412000,1790000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3200394-9475e6bd7e5f6e5f896d02e88402c5df&start=1412&end=1790","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3200394-9475e6bd7e5f6e5f896d02e88402c5df/thumbnail_1412000.jpg","/articles/6065393/Palatine/Cook-County/Illinois/Palatine-grants-temporary-festival-liquor-permit-and-approves-seasonal-beer-and-wine-license-for-downtown-chocolatier","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6065393-9132c643701afddc93dc03e7dddd3c0d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170956&Signature=JFcMYZqv4C39B9dfpiCv8-2teKolpOAC57j7qSTyrvug6oJmDxhi7N0cA6QGQKJQe4cjK7DeTE-sX32ohpU6B0Ye3cjCS2N-YZCJo3ZmxLSzaKYx-qgdprrKwXRjk9rOhu6sAiUy09jc52S8LphHy6hThxtqMNda~grAYj-bv1LweTOFZDjHQh9YR6iUwDzJdOXXJJWMf-GBDvUYz51LlhceDORvSfrniCtrlXga9mqLehAVj20XhdqXUGXrzLvmXfwNcZG3fhjl0xnK1Z9MZVjB6NG0RtuUNrn5EQ5uOewi9B2~cI7vJAXTKyQ1kdOzU7HQGm611esgIQ~BI6HDUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Palatine Liquor Commission on April 14 approved two license requests: a Class E temporary liquor license for the Saint Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church annual Greek Fest and a Class G1 seasonal beer-and-wine license for Marcus Chocolates at 1890 North Rand Road.

The temporary permit for the church event on June 20 drew no objection from staff; a village staff member told commissioners the event is “very consistent with the last several years” and that traffic flow plans and other controls had evolved with prior events. George Grama, who identified himself as a member of the parish council and the festival team, thanked the village for its partnership.

Separately, Rhonda Dean, owner of Marcus Chocolates, addressed the Liquor Commission about her application for a seasonal restaurant beer-and-wine license and a special use for the site’s existing outdoor patio. Staff told commissioners the outdoor patio is roughly 800 square feet with about 30 existing seats and that Marcus Chocolates intends to operate seasonally (initially targeting a start in July for this first year) with two employees servicing the outdoor area during the requested hours. The planning and zoning commission had held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval; staff concurred.

Both liquor applications were approved by voice vote by the board and will appear on the village consent agenda where appropriate. The police and code committee earlier recommended a waiver of the village’s sound-amplification ordinance and traffic controls for the Greek Fest as part of the committee review.

Why it matters: The approvals allow a downtown business to expand seasonal outdoor service and allow a long-running community festival to proceed with familiar traffic and sound controls. The approvals were unanimous and contain conditions described by staff and the planning commission.

Looking ahead: Marcus Chocolates indicated it would target a July start for its first seasonal liquor service and expects to expand to earlier summer months in the future if operations are successful.","The Liquor Commission approved a temporary Class E license for Saint Nektarios Greek Fest (June 20) and a Class G1 seasonal beer-and-wine license for Marcus Chocolates at 1890 North Rand Road; planning staff and applicants described operations and safety measures.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6065396,"Palatine reviews two-and-a-half-year results of video gaming: village reports roughly $470,000 returned locally",441,2324000,2765000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3200394-9475e6bd7e5f6e5f896d02e88402c5df&start=2324&end=2765","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3200394-9475e6bd7e5f6e5f896d02e88402c5df/thumbnail_2324000.jpg","/articles/6065396/Palatine/Cook-County/Illinois/Palatine-reviews-two-and-a-half-year-results-of-video-gaming-village-reports-roughly-470000-returned-locally","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6065396-2917cfce9cac2c257c8dadb98e88be25/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170956&Signature=P-a43vEXAjzFTm5wP9jh-RiLA~-BOACTV90aaoRGMjvE2hGMdvZb-EN40Kk6w58ZMIg-f2wMvvXWfXY3p7pp3uLvfq10TRy70mj2XtzPXpP0OCVfQjESqTBK9WMkr4RSuJKgG93us8GjNlqOTH79SwqWhxRrBy1JgrCe8c6E6dpylOuvxGMfMZexYJHQjkUdSzN1y73emE0BS8AmleZ9anNwDUxW4eOR~mhdUAzWDNlTlkYa878I5wscOC32v0Y9vmcQOuv42LtCxSdtr698OqfZi6SIibSe7d3PCI4ha9lqL3cXdHAaIA3fpvpoVAzZhmVv9jnKWdFwNC~aUpdG7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Village officials and licensed operators discussed the local effects of video gaming during the April 14 committee meeting as the council continues a multiweek review of businesses that hold the licenses.

A village staff speaker summarized revenue shares under state statute and reported cumulative totals since August 2022. “When I look at where they go … the terminal operators and the establishments cumulatively have made about $3,000,000, the state $2,700,000 and the village $470,000 since August of 2022,” the staff member said, describing the statutory split as roughly 33 percent to establishments, 33 percent to terminal operators, 29 percent to the state and 5 percent to the municipality.

Staff told the committee the village is using gaming revenue to help fund a newly created Community Engagement and Planning Division in the police department. The speaker said the division represents a $2.3 million program with about $400,000 in new personnel costs and that gaming funds provide roughly $200,000 a year — not enough to fully cover the new division but a recurring local revenue contribution.

Three licensees who volunteered to present their experience reported reinvestments and operational impacts:

- Neil Jolcover, owner of Gators, said the business came online in February 2023 and has invested in equipment and outdoor amenities. Jolcover said the establishment has spent about $50,000 over two years on items including new seating (about $8,300 installed), kitchen replacements and improved patio infrastructure. \"We've put about 25% of what we've gotten from the video gaming back in,\" he said.

- Brian Schnell, owner of Schnell’s and the Donkey Inn, said Schnell’s used proceeds to replace signage, buy two new air-conditioning units and replace indoor seating. Schnell reported that he recently purchased the building that houses Schnell’s and plans further exterior and interior improvements.

- The Donkey Inn described roof, fence and driveway repairs and said owners are considering a permanent covered patio and other long-term improvements.

Owners and staff said they have not seen the video gaming pull regular dining customers away; rather, several described customers staying longer or spending more time on-site. Council members and staff framed the program as a locally generated revenue stream that has enabled some capital and operational investments at establishments and contributed to village services.

The council will continue the review, hearing from more licensees over the next weeks and returning in June or July for a broader follow-up discussion of lessons learned and potential ordinance adjustments.

Why it matters: The village receives a small but recurring share of video gaming revenue that can be used for municipal programs; the council is assessing whether the program’s local benefits, investments by owners and regulatory approach merit changes to licensing or geographic limits.","Village staff and three Palatine bar and restaurant owners described how video gaming licenses have affected revenues, staffing and reinvestment; staff said the village has received about $470,000 since August 2022 and is directing funds into a new Community Engagement and Planning Division.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6065401,"Palatine committee recommends adoption of new comprehensive plan after two-year public process",495,315000,810000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3200394-9475e6bd7e5f6e5f896d02e88402c5df&start=315&end=810","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3200394-9475e6bd7e5f6e5f896d02e88402c5df/thumbnail_315000.jpg","/articles/6065401/Palatine/Cook-County/Illinois/Palatine-committee-recommends-adoption-of-new-comprehensive-plan-after-two-year-public-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6065401-3aaa2659b170e912b533f08de3362090/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170956&Signature=n2GE5YKJK2NBfSha530xfQ7b9zlf2ZVIO~4VGdetlFxDbfwVl-iYNwTEMHuaVZ-CWpU6sNRJTLxmt9-53I4LDKbYy~tbv3aaEERrm40lsjEdXeqwSkcIeR2RN3KLDpUZ8HzdrLGNXRZz1lEKUGW4RgLs0Jcx2bgvoDDgPg119hDOeC88AoNNETujV3rTCVNoJc9ZS68l6e9rVja7Ka0KxUocGcI7ULxLpCZx0wizfQWIH8wut3-DC56klAfGi4LV2bo5U6R93OTlKlYYTI-AzP0SEqXUO7O1KiSk9v6JFCC2QkzD3fYV726OnVVPmMCBy0-FOOiIHZnJHhHhsiWSLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Community and Economic Development Committee voted April 14 to send an ordinance adopting a new comprehensive plan for the Village of Palatine to the council consent calendar after a presentation by consultant Andy Cross of the Lakota Group.

The vote follows roughly two years of planning work that staff and consultants described as highly participatory. Andy Cross said the project began in early 2023 and used a three-phase approach: a “state of the village” diagnosis, testing strategies with stakeholders, and then drafting the plan itself. “We started with phase 1, and that is really learning about the community,” Cross said. “Phase 2 is where we start looking at solutions, strategies, recommendations. … And once we have this planning framework put together … then we move on to phase 3 where we write the comprehensive plan itself.”

Committee members and staff emphasized the volume of public input: multiple stakeholder groups, interviews with village departments and elected officials, two open houses (September 2023 and June 2024) and hundreds of online survey responses. The consultant said the plan is organized around community themes rather than traditional siloed chapters and includes a detailed implementation matrix (actions, priorities, estimated costs and durations) that staff will use as an ongoing work program.

Committee discussion touched on how the plan treats properties that are not currently in the village. One councilman asked about a parcel at Quentin and Dundee that abuts Forest Preserve land and unincorporated parcels; staff noted that Palatine’s planning jurisdiction extends one-and-a-half miles beyond municipal boundaries and that some unincorporated parcels were included because they are likely to develop with utilities tied to the village. “It’s likely even though it’s not in the village, it’s likely if it were to develop, it would be in the village,” a staff member said.

Cross and staff highlighted the plan’s “opportunity sites” map, which identifies specific properties where change is most likely over the 10-to-15-year life of the plan. Cross said the plan is intentionally non-prescriptive about exact redevelopment types but aims to give clear signals to developers and the public about the village’s vision for those sites.

The committee recorded a unanimous “aye” and recommended approval; the ordinance will appear on the council consent calendar later the same evening.

Why it matters: A comprehensive plan sets the village’s vision for land use, corridors and public investments and guides future zoning and development decisions. The implementation matrix included with the plan is designed to make the document actionable rather than merely advisory.

Looking ahead: Staff and the consultant urged the council to review implementation progress regularly — for example, annually or biannually — and to use the plan as a reference for capital budgeting, downtown investments and future policy decisions.","The Village of Palatine's Community and Economic Development Committee voted to forward an ordinance adopting a new comprehensive plan to the council consent agenda after a two-year update led by the Lakota Group and staff that included public workshops, stakeholder interviews and a steering committee.","actionData","errors"]

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