Development services staff briefed council on multiple active and pending projects across the village, including the Lotus mixed‑use development, the 10‑acre parcel at the Wellington Mall that is part of a litigation settlement, the showgrounds (PODF) project, and Moncada park construction.

Lotus (phases 1 & 2)
- Lotus 1: Staff said parking garage construction is complete and interior build‑outs are underway. Cooper’s Hawk has building permits and staff expect construction to begin this summer once tenant arrangements and permits are finalized. Retail shells at the front of the site are nearly complete and leasing activity was described as strong.
- Lotus 2: Road work on State Road 7 turn lanes and site foundations for a daycare are underway. A previously announced entertainment tenant decided not to proceed; Lennar has taken ownership of the residential pod and has started sitework for fee‑simple townhomes and single‑family homes.

Mall 10‑acre site (litigation settlement)
- Staff said the 10‑acre parcel originally discussed for a performing arts center instead was transferred as part of a settlement with the mall owner. Final development approvals (Architectural Review Board and permits) are in process; staff said closing of the sale and receipt of the revenue by the village are expected once development orders are finalized. Staff projected a May closing but said no firm date had been provided.

Showgrounds and Moncada
- The showgrounds (PODF South of Wellington International) have site work underway under an agricultural exemption and have submitted a site plan that requires completion of specified facilities before other work allowed under conditions will proceed; staff said the applicant expects at least one more season of events on the existing grounds before the new facilities are ready.
- Moncada park construction is reported on schedule and on budget; project team showed recent photos of staging, planting and paving progress with substantial completion anticipated in July and final completion in August.

What council asked for next
Council asked staff to keep the village informed of tenant lists and leasing details as retail projects near turnover, and to continue monitoring residential and buffer issues at Lotus related to neighbor complaints.