Reid Ottesen

Key discussion topics included an update on the proposed expansion and redevelopment at 746 S Vermont, which involves joint purchase by AUYA and SFCU, completion of floor plans, and a two-phase construction process focusing on exterior parking lot improvements, and internal redevelopment. The meeting also covered the preview of final zoning plans, noting the submission of the Final Planned Development application to the Village. Revisions to the Annual Ukrainian Festival plans were presented, aiming to reduce neighborhood impact by shortening hours, increasing police presence, and implementing barricade closures. Discussions also touched upon successful mitigation of Sunday parking issues and the Village's plan for sidewalk installation on Michigan Avenue.

This Comprehensive Plan serves as a long-term planning document intended to guide future development and preserve the existing community character for the Village of Palatine. It has been approved by the Village Council.

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a special use permit to allow a medical office at 150 W. Northwest Highway. The petitioner is requesting to operate a physical therapy practice at the specified property.

The Village's budget and capital investment plan includes the Operations Budget, Capital Budget, TIF Districts, Debt Service, Transfers, Casualty/Liability/Health and other insurance Programs, and Pension Administration requirements. The budget reflects the Village Council's vision to continue to invest in public safety, infrastructure development and maintenance, and ensuring a strong quality of life. The focus of the budget development was to maintain existing service levels within the existing revenue streams without increasing tax rates or reducing services. The budget addresses the challenges of the post-recession economy and the fiscal crisis of the State of Illinois, emphasizing core services and financial stability.

The 2018 Annual Budget and Capital Investment Plan focuses on maintaining core services, managing fiscal pressures from the State of Illinois, and addressing public safety pension requirements. It includes a property tax increase to offset pension costs and a decrease in reliance on State funds. The budget prioritizes public safety, infrastructure development, and quality of life for residents, with adjustments to staffing and services to balance resources and expenditures. It also details capital investments in streets, equipment, and water/sewer systems, along with developments in TIF districts and refuse collection.