Mary A. Cole

The meeting agenda included a review of the February minutes and old business concerning a discussion and possible motion regarding the television show "Mad Dog and Merrill Midwest Grill'n". New business items covered the Hotelier Report, discussion on increasing monthly spending, partnering with the police department for National Night Out, and selecting a marketing firm. Staff reports addressed 2026 event updates and Zip Code updates. The agenda also included a planned closed session to deliberate or negotiate the purchase of private properties or the investing of public funds related to the Franksville Craft Beer Garden, HarborFest, Downtown Racine Corporation, and St Lucy (Saints on the Lake Festival), followed by a reconvening into open session.

Key discussion topics for the Village Board meeting include financial matters such as amending the 2026 Budget to incorporate 2025 encumbrances and amending the 2025 Budget for General Fund, Capital, and Village Roads. The Community Development section involves two public hearings for proposed ordinances amending the Village Code of Ordinances regarding lot and building regulations, specifically concerning twinhouse and townhouse buildings. The Consent Agenda covers the approval of the February 9, 2026, Village Board Meeting Minutes, Fourth Quarter 2025 Financials, approval of a New Massage Establishment License Application for Third Eye Elevated Bodywork, LLC, approval of a Change of Agent at Pick n Save #891, and approval of the 1617-1619 Derby Avenue Condominium Plat (CP-26-01).

The Plan Commission agenda covered calling the meeting to order, roll call, and the approval of the January 21, 2026, meeting minutes. New Business focused on the 1617-1619 Derby Avenue Condominium Plat (CP-26-01). Discussions during the preceding January 21, 2026 meeting included the Site Plan Review for 12023 Durand Avenue (SP-25-12) and 2700 International Drive (SP-25-13), both involving Microsoft Corporation, and the Preliminary Plat review for 5714 Braun Road (PSP-25-02), which involved a proposed 348-unit residential plat, traffic concerns, and road layout ideas. Staff reports and adjournment concluded the business.

The agenda for the Village Board meeting included a presentation regarding the Racine County Economic Development Annual Review. The consent agenda covered the approval of the January 26, 2026 Village Board Meeting Minutes, the Financial Report for January 2026, approval of a New Class "A" Beer License and New Cigarette, Tobacco, & Electronic Vaping Device License Application for Moona Gas Stop LLC, and approval of Resolution 1-2026 authorizing a 2026 Racine County Economic Development Agreement. New Business items focused on Finance/Clerk-Treasurer matters, Community Development, and awarding contracts for the STH 20 N Frontage Rd. Box Culvert Replacement and Summerset Dr. Sanitary Sewer Relay projects.

The agenda for the meeting included a call to order, public hearings (none scheduled), and consideration of previous meeting minutes from June 23, 2025, and November 10, 2025. New business prominently featured a discussion and possible motion to enter closed session to deliberate on negotiation strategies for potential development agreements concerning public properties and funds. Specifically mentioned were strategies related to Kedali America, LLC in Tax Incremental District No. 3 and Northterra Real Estate Group. The agenda concluded with a section for persons desiring to be heard and adjournment.