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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, March 1, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
In light of the current COVID-19 public health emergency, this meeting will be held remotely only.
The public can observe and participate by connecting online via Zoom at https://cityofmchenry.zoom.us/j/91004217000
Or call 312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 910 0421 7000
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Public Comments:
If you wish to submit any public comment, please email: dmorefield@cityofmchenry.org in advance of the meeting. The
City will read such public comments during the public commentary portion of the meeting and the comments will be
entered into the official record of the meeting. Any comments received during the meeting will be provided in writing to
the Council after the meeting.
5. Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items:6.A.
A. Resolution Authorizing the Deputy City Clerk to Update the Official Zoning Map and to Publish
a Notice of the Zoning Map Update; (Deputy City Clerk Johnson)
B. Mayor’s Execution of Intergovernmental Agreements for Dispatch Services between the City of
McHenry and the Marengo Rescue Squad District, Marengo Fire Protection District, Union Fire
Protection District, Harvard Fire Protection District, and Johnsburg Police Department; (Police
Chief Birk)
C. Authorization to enter into a Commercial Tenant Incentive Grant Program agreement with El
Gordo Mexican Restaurant, located at 929 Front Street, in the amount of $10,000; (Economic
Development Director Martin)
D. Approval of the use of Petersen Park, a Special Event Liquor License, a 50% reduction in city
services, and permission to post temporary advertising signage in municipal right-of-ways for
the McHenry Rotary Club Blues Brews and BBQs Festival; (Parks and Recreation Director
Hobson)
E. February 16, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes;
F. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $191,561.53.
6. Individual Action Item Agenda.
A. Motion to approve a Use Variation and Zoning Variations to allow 6 parking spaces in lieu of
the required 7.5 parking spaces, to allow a minimum lot width of 75 feet in lieu of the required
200 feet, and any other variances needed to accommodate a 4-unit, multifamily building at 3723
Grand Avenue. (City Planner Sheriff)
B. Motion to approve a Sign Variance to 3112 W. Lincoln Road (Munson Ski and Marine) for two
additional wall signs, not to exceed four wall signs, with a combined total of 144 square feet, and
to allow for additional wall signs limited to 400 square feet on the south and west elevations.
(Community Development Director Polerecky)
7. Discussion Items.
A. Discussion regarding permitting 6 video gaming terminals per establishment.
8. Staff Reports.
A. Request to begin March 15th City Council Meeting at 6pm to accommodate a discussion of the
Draft FY21/22 Budget operating funds.
9. Mayor’s Report.
10. City Council Comments.
11. Executive Session if Needed.
12. Adjourn.
The complete City Council packet is available for review online via the City website at www.cityofmchenry.org. For further
information, please contact the Office of the City Administrator at 815-363-2108.