Village of Algonquin is Seeking Proposals

Per the Village of Algonquin - The Village is seeking proposals for redevelopment of the property located at the southeast corner of South Main Street and Washington Street (former Algonquin State Bank). The Downtown Planning Study and Comprehensive Plan have identified this site for mixed-use redevelopment serving the Old Town #Algonquin area. Learn more at the following links:

View RFQ: http://ow.ly/QLY650J1JO2

View Downtown Planning Study: http://ow.ly/uMs050J1JQ4

Committee of the Whole Meeting - May 10th

The Committee of the Whole will be meeting on Tuesday, May 10th at 7:30 p.m. at 2200 Harnish Drive to discuss the following agenda items: agreement with Starcom Radio for purchase of radios; agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for in-house engineering services; agreement with At-Risk Management Contractor for designer-led design-build project for Gaslight Park; acceptance of watermain easement at 100 & 111 S. Main Street from Towne Park Condo Assoc.; agreement with Burke, LLC for design-build of Terrace Lakes brick pavement replacement; agreement with Semper Fi Land, Inc for Woods Creek Reach 5 streambank restoration; and agreement with Resource Environmental Solutions for the construction management services of Woods Creek Reach 5 streambank restoration. Follow the link below for the meeting packet details.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1651853947_22611.pdf

Village Board Meetings - Tuesday, May 3

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, May 3 starting at 7:20 p.m. for a special Liquor Commission, followed by a Village Board Meeting. The Village Board meeting agenda items include: administer oath of office to Police Officer Moore; proclamations for Police Week, Police Memorial Day and National Public Works Week; appointments; approve prior meeting minutes and bills; and approve public event for St. Margaret Mary Catholic School 5K. Please refer to the links for additional information.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1651263137_25093.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1651263241_14239.pdf

Retired Trustee Jim Steigert was a wonderful person who was dedicated to Algonquin. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family and friends.

From Village of Algonquin: It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of retired Village Trustee Jim Steigert.

Steigert served on the Algonquin Village Board for 22 years, from in 1999 to 2021. Prior to his role as Village Trustee, Steigert served on the Village of Algonquin’s Economic Development Commission for seven years and also volunteered with many community organizations that shared his passion of service to the Algonquin community. Our deepest condolences to his family and his many friends. https://www.willowfh.com/obituary/Jim-Steigert

Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, April 19th

There are three meetings scheduled for Tuesday, April 19th starting at 7:20 p.m. with the special Liquor Commission meeting, followed by the Village Board meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting. The Committee of the Whole will be considering an event permit for St. Margaret Mary's 5k Run & Kid's Dash; request for qualifications for 221 S. Main St; and agreements pertaining to pavement markings. Please refer to each meeting packet link for additional information. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1649987841_73517.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1650030245_91839.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1649987752_968.pdf

Former Gander Mtn. Location

From the Village of Algonquin: The Village recently issued permits to The RoomPlace for the renovation and build out of the retail space located at 1400 S Randall Rd in #Algonquin. The home furniture store will expand their floorplan by over 20,000 square feet and add new jobs at the new location, all while remaining in the Algonquin community.

Work is scheduled to be complete in May with an opening scheduled for June

Fox 32 Chicago stopped by today with artist Wayne Kusy to talk about his replica of the schooner #Algonquin – the ship once owned by one of Algonquin’s founders the Village is named after. The replica, completed in 2017 through the Village’s Public #Art program, is made of 11,400 toothpicks and is on display in the lobby at the Ganek Municipal Center.- From Village of Algonquin

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, April 12

The Committee of the Whole Meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 12 starting at 7:30 p.m. at 2200 Harnish Drive. Please refer to the meeting packet since there are many items on the agenda. Photos: Extension of PUD ordinance for proposed commercial development at Route 62 east of Compton Drive. Willoughby Farms Estates is requesting to add 4 signs to their common areas.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1649442014_08399.pdf

Village Meetings - Tuesday, April 5

There will be three meetings on Tuesday, April 5 starting with the Liquor Commission Meeting at 7:20 p.m.; Public Hearing on the proposed budget at 7:25 p.m.; and the Village Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m. The Village Board meeting agenda includes: passing a resolution accepting & approving the documentation review covering the receipt & disbursement of Motor Fuel Tax funds for 2021; approving previous meeting minutes; and approving bills and payroll expenses for payment. Please follow the links for the meeting packets/agenda.

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1648757843_23527.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1645818399_85397.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1646084556_22413.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1648757673_47229.pdf

Village Board/Committee of the Whole Meetings - Tuesday, March 15

The Village Board will meet on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. followed by the Committee of the Whole Meeting. Please refer to the links for the meeting packets. The Committee of the Whole agenda includes a presentation of concept from the Kensington Commercial Development. " Kensington has preliminary agreements with tenants for four out of the five lots including: Raising Cane’s (fast casual), Belle Tire (retail), BJ’s Brewhouse (brewery/restaurant), and Cooper’s Hawk (winery/restaurant),” according to a memo in the packet. https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1647007701_35192.pdf

https://www.algonquin.org/.../documents/1647007949_60877.pdf

Committee of the Whole - Tuesday, March 8

The Committee of the Whole will be meeting on Tuesday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss Towne Park new design; zoning map update; amending Liquor Control & Licensing fees - waiving the auxilliary license fee; amending Liquor Control & Licensing classification - expanding the service area; Motor Fuel Tax expenditures; Asphalt Patching Program; and the Street Sweeping Program. Please follow the link for the meeting packet.https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1646405420_1475.pdf

Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, March 1st

The Village Board will be meeting on Tuesday, March 1st at 7:30 p.m. to vote on the following items: resolutions on agreements with Algonquin Area Youth Organization, ALITH Soccer Association, & Trails Swim Team; vendor agreement for Low Income Household Water Assistance Program; Summer Concert Series; bills for payment & previous meeting minutes. Please refer to the link for the meeting packet.

https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1645817779_47272.pdf