City of Woodstock City Council met April 7
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. FLOOR DISCUSSION
A. Public Hearing
1. FY26/27 Budget
B. Proclamation
1. Diversity Month – April 2026
C. Presentation
1. Design Progress & Consultant Presentation – Stage Left Renovation
Anyone wishing to address the Council on an item not already on the agenda may do so at this time.
D. Public Comments
E. Council Comments
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
(NOTE: Items under the consent calendar are acted upon in a single motion. There is no separate discussion of these items prior to the Council vote unless: 1) a Council Member requests that an item be removed from the calendar for separate action, or 2) a citizen requests an item be removed, and this request is, in turn, proposed by a member of the City Council for separate action.)
A. ACCEPTANCE OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
1. March 2, 2026, City Council Budget Workshop #1 Minutes
2. March 18, 2026, City Council Minutes
B. WARRANTS:
1. #4190
2. #4191
C. MINUTES AND REPORTS:
1. Environmental Commission Minutes March 5, 2026
2. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 16, 2026
3. Parks and Recreation Minutes March 10, 2026
4. Plan Commission Minutes February 19, 2026
D. MANAGER’S REPORT NO. 290:
1. Ordinance – Amendment to Section 3.3.5.G – Video Gaming Cafes Prohibited (290a)
Approval of an Ordinance amending Section 3.3.5.G, Video Gaming Cafes Prohibited, of Chapter 3, Liquor Control, Title 3, Business and License Regulations, of the Woodstock City Code.
2. Ordinance – Final Plat for Phase 3 – Riverwoods (290b)
Approval of an Ordinance approving the Final Plat of Riverwoods Subdivision, Phase 3, generally located East of Doty Road and North of Lucas Road, City of Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois.
3. Ordinance – Liquor License Classification Change from Class A-2 to Class A-6 – BratHaus (290c)
Approval of an Ordinance amending Section 3.3.6, Classification of Licenses; Number and Fees of the Woodstock City Code, for a liquor license classification change from a Class A-2 (Restaurant) liquor license to a Class A-6 (Restaurant/caterer) liquor license for BratHaus, 101 N. Johnson Street, Unit B, Woodstock, IL.
4. Ordinance – Approval of a New Class A-6 (Restaurant/Caterer) Liquor License (290d)
Approval of an Ordinance amending Section 3.3.6, Classification of Licenses; Number and Fees of the Woodstock City Code, for the creation of a new Class A-6 (Restaurant/caterer) liquor license and issuance to Oak & Alchemy, 11671 Catalpa Lane, contingent upon the fulfillment of all requirements. A video gaming license would also be extended by this approval, upon successful completion of the State’s process.
5. Resolution – Tolling Agreement – Sixth Addendum – Video Gaming Push Tax (290e)
Approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Sixth Addendum to the Tolling Agreement with the municipalities Algonquin, Carpentersville, Lake in the Hills, and McHenry, and the video gaming terminal operators J&J Ventures Gaming, LLC, Gold Rush Amusements, Inc., Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC, Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC, Eureka Entertainment, LLC, Velasquez Gaming, LLC, Ashiq Gaming, LLC, Pocket Aces Gaming, Inc. and Elite Gaming, LLC for the purpose of tolling the City’s video gaming Push Tax, subject to review, reasonable revisions, and approval by the City Attorney.
6. Resolution – Adoption of ADA Transition Plan and Related Policies/Procedures (290f)
Approval of a Resolution, authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to adopt the Plan for Accessible Streets and Sidewalks as Woodstock’s ADA Transition Plan, together with its related grievance procedure, notice of non-discrimination, and ADA coordinator designation.
7. Resolution – Contract Award – Reclamite Asphalt Rejuvenator (290g)
Approval of a Resolution, to award a contract to Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC of Sugar Grove, IL, to apply Reclamite Asphalt Rejuvenator for an amount not to exceed $800,000 at the unit price of $1.24 per square yard in FY26/27; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract subject to final review by the City Attorney.
8. Resolution – Nomination Approval for Opportunity Zone 2.0 Designation (290h)
Approval of a Resolution of the City of Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, authorizing submission of nomination materials for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
9. Resolution – TIF Inducement – 1220 S. Eastwood Drive (3 Brothers Restaurant) (290i)
Approval of a Resolution of the City of Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, to induce the redevelopment of certain property within the Woodstock TIF #2 Downtown & Route 47 redevelopment project area (1220 S. Eastwood Drive/3 Brothers Restaurant).
10. Resolution – Grant Application Approval – Opera House Improvements (290j)
Approval of a Resolution to apply to the Community Foundation for McHenry County for $75,000 as the first step in a capital campaign to fund upgraded carpeting and seating at the Opera House. If the grant application is successful, matching funds are not required.
11. Legal Action Approval – 318 Clay Street (Thompson Appliance) (290k)
Approval of a motion authorizing the City Attorney to proceed with legal action pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1(a) with respect to 318 Clay St., Woodstock, IL, including demolition, repair, or to otherwise put the building in a safe condition, or alternatively compel the owner to do the same.
12. Allocation Approval – Façade Improvement Program – 315 E. South Street (290l)
Approval to allocate $5,000 in TIF #2 Facade Improvement Program funds for eligible exterior improvement costs at 315 E. South Street (The Records Department).
13. Allocation Approval – Façade Improvement Program – 1220 S. Eastwood Dr. (290m)
Approval to allocate $5,000 in TIF #2 Facade Improvement Program funds for eligible exterior improvement costs at 1220 S. Eastwood Drive (3 Brothers Restaurant).
V. DISCUSSION
A. Transmittal of FY25/26 Third Quarter Financial Reports
1. Third Quarter Revenues and Expenditures Report; and
2. Third Quarter Investment Report.
VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
VII. ADJOURN – to next meeting, April 8, 2026 – Budget Workshop #2, 4:00 p.m.
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