The Algonquin Lake in the Hills Fire Department's Open House was today. Firefighters demonstrated their tools to extricate vehicle occupants.
(From the Village of Algonquin) The Village of #Algonquin is pleased to announce that two anchor retail spaces on Randall Road will soon be occupied by two new national tenants. Floor & Decor and 24 Hour Fitness will be opening in early 2020. Read more at http://ow.ly/oa7t50wtPgi
In your opinion, what direction should Algonquin take on Recreational Cannabis? This topic will be on Tuesday, Oct. 1st Village Board meeting's agenda. To learn about the municipal impact of cannabis legislation a presentation is available at:
https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1567782396_55318.pdf
There will be a presentation by the Lower Fox River Alliance; approval of meeting minutes & expenses; resolutions regarding the McHenry Conservation trailhead/LaFox River Drive Bridge/Bike trail/downtown streetscape & utility work; and special event permit for Dr. Stirneman's Angel Towne Park Celebration. Please refer to link for meeting packet. Interested parties may register to make comments prior to the meeting. The meeting is held at 7:30 p.m. in the board room at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin.
https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1569595095_85628.pdf
The Village of Algonquin Board Meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, includes the following agenda items: ordinance regarding vehicle surplus; agreements on Grand Reserve drainage repairs; Souwanas Creek reach 2 improvements; Souwanas Creek reach 2 improvement management services; Ratt Creek Reach 5 concept plan; approve bills & meeting minutes; special event permit for St. Vincent DePaul Walk for the Poor; staff to move forward with pool sand filer/chemical controller replacement project for Lion’s Armstrong Memorial Pool; social services advocate position; and establishment of Special Service Area #3 in connection with Spectrum Senior Living PUD. Please refer to meeting packet for additional information:
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1568405412_581.pdf
Interested parties may register to speak prior to the meeting. All meetings are held in the Village Board room at 2200 Harnish Drive.
The Committee of the Whole meeting will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 at 7:45 (following the Village Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m.) Agenda items include: special use permit for Angel Towne Park celebration; 2075 E. Algonquin Road PUD/Plat/SUP (redevelopment of former Brunswick Zone parcel); agreements regarding MCCD Trailhead and LaFox River Drive bridge improvements; Stage 1D of Downtown streetscape (bike trail connection on Main St. & Harrison St & roundabout at Cary/Algonquin Rd; downtown streetscape & utility work. Please refer to meeting packet for details.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1568405864_514.pdf
Proposed Self Storage (former east side Brunswick Zone building). The proposed car wash would be located in the vicinity of the former miniature golf course. The proposed fast food restaurant would be adjacent to the current Thornton’s gas station.
Interested parties may register to speak prior to the meeting. All meetings are held in the Village Board room at 2200 Harnish Drive.
Algonquin residents - What are your thoughts on the regulation of recreational marijuana in Algonquin? Should it be allowed? There will be a presentation at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, September 10. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m., 2200 Harnish Drive.
The Committee of the Whole meeting will take place in the Village Board Room at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The agenda includes: surplus furniture & vehicles; amendment to annual budget; Stoney Brook Park (OSLAD Grant); Agreements for either study/survey/oversight services on Right of Way N. River Road, drainage issue near Terrace Hill Golf Course; Kelliher Park parking lot; Spectrum Development Construction; and Downtown Stage 2 wet utilities construction. Additional information is in the meeting packet (click link). Interested parties can register to speak during the Public Comment period prior to the meeting. All meetings are held at 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin.
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1565369534_30673.pdf
A special Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 7:25 p.m. to discuss a proposed outside seating agreement with Cucina Bella property/restaurant owners. A Committee of the Whole meeting will immediately follow at 7:30 p.m. Items on the agenda include: Melt Pilates request to use Plaza; surplus items; engineering consulting agreement;street sign printer purchase; and increase the number of liquor licenses. Please refer to the meeting packet link for additional information. https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1559928990_80346.pdf
The Village Board Annual Meeting for Tuesday, May 7th at 7:30 p.m. includes administering the oath of office to Village Trustees (Sosine, Spella & Steigert); administering oath of office to Police Officers (Officers Vergara & Cisneros); appointments of commissioners and others; bill payment; and an agreement with Kane Co. for animal control services. Persons wishing to address the Board should register with the Village Clerk prior to the Call to Order. Please look at the link for agenda details.
https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1556900815_50801.pdf
What a beautiful day for the Touch a Truck event and shopping in downtown Algonquin.
Please consider donating new items (listed below) for children entering foster care. Thank you.
Algonquin Recreation is sponsoring a Touch a Truck event on Saturday, May 4th from 10:00 a.m. - noon at Towne Park. Bring your family to see and touch the vehicles. Afterwards, please explore the new businesses and downtown improvements.
Purchase and paint a garden art pole for the upcoming Art on the Fox Fest. See details below for paint workshop dates, theme, etc… The Painted Garden Art Pole Contest is sponsored by the Art on the Fox (Algonquin Public Arts Commission).
The Algonquin Public Arts Commission hosted an art contest for middle school students. The artwork is on display at the Algonquin Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive until April 30. Please stop in and view the beautiful artwork.
Here are a few of the beautiful artwork on display at the Algonquin Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive.
Enter your original photograph into the Art on the Fox Photography Contest for great prizes.
The meeting agenda (packets) for three Tuesday night meetings (Liquor Commission, Committee of the Whole and Board Meeting) have been posted on the Village website. https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1555089931_62826.pdf
The Committee of the Whole includes one agenda item - Animal Control Services with Kane County. https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1555090078_5848.pdf Village Board members will be voting on special event permits; ordinance changes, resolutions for fleet agreement; road patchwork; and amending Chapter 43.30 Sales of Tobacco.https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1555095241_7351.pdf Meetings are all open to the public. Interested parties who wish to make public comments should register prior to the start of the meeting. All meetings are at 2200 Harnish Drive.
The Committee of the Whole meeting for Tues., April 9 includes special event permits; amending ordinances; and considering agreements. Too many to list, please go to:
https://www.algonquin.org/eg…/documents/1554489974_53272.pdf . The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at 2200 Harnish Drive. Public comment period is after roll call. Please sign up prior to the meeting for public comment.
There is a colossal development, Algonquin Colosseum, (mixed use residential and commercial behind Westfield Community School) that will be discussed at the Planning & Zoning meeting on Mon., April 8 at 7:30 p.m., 2200 Harnish Drive. The petitioner is requesting rezoning of a parcel (R1 to R5 multi-family townhome/apartment); annexation of a parcel; preliminary Plat; and PUD plan. Approx. 100 acres at Longmeadow Parkway and Randall Road. Public meeting, please attend. Interested parties may sign up to make comments (comment signup paper on table in back of board room).
https://www.algonquin.org/egov/documents/1554490841_12059.pdf
