McHenry Times

City of McHenry City Council met Nov. 3

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Public Comment

5. Presentation: Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2025 (Eccezion)

6. Consent Agenda. Motion to Approve the following Consent Agenda Items as presented:

A. Authorize the City Administrator to Sign a Petition to the Illinois Commerce Commission for the Construction of a Pedestrian Crossing at the Intersection of the Union Pacific Railway and Bull Valley Road, as well as any Future Agreements and Documents Necessary to Implement the Project, if Approved (Director Adams)

B. Parks & Recreation Facilities & Special Use Permit Requests

C. October 20, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes

D. Issuance of Checks in the amount of $223,807.97

7. Individual Action Item Agenda

A. Fence Variation at 2507 Lincoln Road

Motion to Pass an Ordinance Granting a Fence Variation to Accommodate the Construction of a Security Fence for the Aqua Illinois Water Treatment Plant at 2507 Lincoln Road (Director Polerecky)

B. 1211 N Riverside Zoning Map Amendment

Motion to Pass an Ordinance Granting a Zoning Map Amendment to the C-4 Downtown Commercial District for the Property at 1211 N Riverside Drive (Director Polerecky)

C. Redwood Final Plan and Plat of Subdivision

Motion to Pass an Ordinance Granting Final Plan and Plat of Subdivision Approval for the Redwood of McHenry Planned Unit Development (Director Polerecky) 

D. 4523 Crystal Lake Road Zoning Map Amendment

Motion to Deny the Petitioner’s Request for a Zoning Map Amendment to the A-1 Agricultural District and Variances for the Property at 4523 W Crystal Lake Road

OR

Motion to Pass an Ordinance Granting a Zoning Map Amendment to the A-1 Agriculture District and Variances for the Property at 4523 W Crystal Lake Road (Director Polerecky)

E. ShamRocks the Fox

Motion to Approve the Following Related to the ShamRocks the Fox Event:

1) an event tent at 1202 Riverside Drive (Miller Point Park) with live music on Friday 3/13/26 from 5pm to 11pm, Saturday 3/14/26 from 10am to 11pm and Sunday 3/15/26 from 12pm to 7pm;

2) a special event liquor license to permit the sale of mixed alcoholic drinks, beer, wine and malt beverages at Miller Point Park on Friday 3/13 from 5pm to 10:45pm, Saturday 3/14 from 11am – 10:45pm and Sunday 3/15 from 12pm to 6:45pm;

3) open container carry of alcoholic beverages in plastic cups throughout Green Street and Riverside Drive Areas on 3/14 from 11pm – 6pm and on 3/15 from 12pm – 6pm;

4) street closures of Kane Avenue from Center to Green, Green Street from Kane Avenue to Pearl Street, Pearl Street from Green Street to Riverside Drive, and Riverside Drive from Pearl Street to Broad Street and Broad Street to Court Street in conjunction with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade from 11:45 am to approximately 1pm on Saturday 3/14/26;

5) closure of Pearl Street from Riverside Drive to River Road from 9:30am to 1:30pm on Saturday 3/14/26 to allow pedestrians to view the river dyeing; and

6) permission for a fireworks display at the conclusion of the event at 7pm Sunday 3/15/26. (Director Hobson)

8. Discussion Item Agenda

A. Property Tax Levy

9. Staff Reports

Provided the 1st meeting of each month.

10. Mayor’s Report

11. City Council Comments

12. Executive Session if needed

13. Adjourn

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