HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.1 Minutes 07/07/2026Village of Mount Prospect
Regular Meeting of the Village Board
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026 / 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hoefert called the Regular Meeting of the Village Board to order at 7:06 p.m. in the Board
Room at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St.
ROLL CALL
Members present upon roll call by the Village Clerk: Mayor Paul Hoefert, Trustee Vincent Dante,
Trustee Beth DiPrima, Trustee Terri Gens, Trustee Bill Grossi, Trustee John Matuszak, and Trustee
Colleen Saccotelli
Absent: None
A quorum was present.
2.1. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Trustee Grossi
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board -June 16, 2026
Motion by Vincent Dante, second by Terri Gens to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Village Board - June 16, 2026:
Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli
Nay: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
MAYORS REPORT
4.1. Mayor's Comment
Mayor Hoefert highlighted the importance of engaging with the community's youth, noting a
recent visit with the Mount Prospect Historical Society's summer camp. He emphasized that
youth involvement in local government can lead to real change, noting that the installation of the
skate park at Lions Park stemmed from three young residents advocating for it several years ago.
4.2. 1 st reading of an ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. This Ordinance will
decrease the number of Class "F-1 "Licenses by (1) Chung Wa 827. d/b/a
Chu ngkiwa Restaurant located at 1658 W. Algonquin Rd. Mount Prospect, ILThis Ordinance
will increase the number of Class "F-1" licenses by (1) CHUNG WA 827 INC. d/b/a Chu ngkiwa
Restaurant located at 1658 W. Algonquin Rd. Mount Prospect, IL
Motion by Vincent Dante, second by Terri Gens to waive the second reading and approve the
ordinance:
Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth Di Prima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli
Nay: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Ordinance No. 6853
4.3. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 13, "ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS" OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS" (Moved frorn the Consent Agenda to
Mayor's Report - 7/7/2026)
Village Attorney Lance Malina presented the proposed ordinance, which contains two significant
sections.
The first section proposed eliminating the requirement that a new restaurant liquor license
holder operate for one year before becoming eligible to apply for a video gaming license. Mr.
Malina explained that this provision was originally adopted when the Village first permitted video
gaming, out of concern that new businesses might enter the market primarily to capitalize on
gaming revenue rather than to operate as genuine restaurants. However, with years of experience
under the program and no significant concerns arising from it, the primary practical effect of the
rule has created complications in business sales and ownership transfers. Under the current
Village Code, any change in majority ownership requires the issuance of a new liquor license,
resetting the one-year clock even when the physical establishment and its gaming infrastructure
remain in place. This has created unexpected delays and complications for buyers and sellers
alike and has been described as unique among surrounding communities.
In response to a question from the Board, Mr. Malina clarified that the Board retains full oversight
authority, as every new license holder must still acquire Board approval, adding that the
proposed ordinance just eliminates the additional one-year delay for gaming.
The second section proposes adding "wineries" to the existing list of specialty license categories
that already includes craft breweries and distilleries. Mr. Malina noted that such amendments are
intentionally kept narrow, addressing only the specific business type currently being considered.
Mr. Malina explained that the catalyst for this change was presented by Two Eagles Distillery.
Speaking under public comment, Jesse Zien, co-owner of Two Eagle Distillery, explained that
Illinois state law requires a winery license to handle wine. The distillery wishes to produce locally
made vermouth, used in popular cocktails, and needs the winery classification to do so legally.
The Board offered support. Trustee Dante noted public recognition of the distillery's contributions
as a community and business partner in the Village.
Motion by John Matuszak, second by Terri Gens to waive the rule requiring two readings of an
ordinance and adopt the ordinance as presented :
Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima. Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen
Saccotelli
Nay: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Ordinance No. 6854
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS -CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
No public comment.
CONSENTAGENDA
6.1. List of Bills -June 10, 2026 to June 30, 2026 - $3,919,843.44
6.2. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OFTHE
VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. This Ordinance will decrease the number of Class
"F-1" licenses by (1) Le Peep of Mount Prospect, INC. d/b/a Le Peep Cafe located at 10 E
Northwest Hwy, Mount Prospect, IL;
Ordinance No. 6855
6.3. Motion to approve waiving the competitive bidding requirements and approve the Foreign
Fire Tax Fund purchase of eighteen (18) controlled substance storage safes for an amount
not to exceed $66,809.
Motion by Vincent Dante, second by Colleen Saccotelli, to approve the consent agenda:
Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen
Saccotelli
Nay: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
OLD BUSINESS - None
There was no old business before the Board.
NEW BUSINESS
8.1. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR HEYDON
COFFEE ROASTERS COMPRISING APART OF THE PROSPECTAND MAIN TIF DISTRICT FOR
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
Director of Community and Economic Development Jason Shallcross presented a TIF assistance
request for Heyden Coffee Roasters, proposed to be located at 500 East Northwest Highway— a
vacant commercial property at the northeast corner of Northwest Highway and Owen, adjacent to
Bruce Automotive. The building, constructed in the 1960s, is a well-preserved brick structure that
has remained vacant for a number of years. The applicant plans to develop it into a modern cafe
with an outdoor patio on the property's west side.
The proposed concept is a small -batch local coffee roastery and cafe, offering an array of coffee
drinks, specialty and seasonal beverages, homemade baked goods, and a retail area. Roasting
operations would occur a few days per week at approximately 10 pounds per batch — a scale
specifically noted to be well below any industrial operation. Proposed hours of operation are 7:00
AM to 3:00 PM.
The TIF assistance requested amounts to $76,000, representing 28 percent of the total project
cost, which is consistentwith the level of assistance previously provided to comparable
downtown buildouts such as Khepri Cafe and Coco and Maple. The paymentwould be made as a
one-time disbursement upon project completion.
In response to a question from the Board about roasting frequency and volume, Director Shallcross
stated this is a small -batch, limited -frequency operation.
Board comments:
o Offered welcoming remarks to the owner
o The business was praised as a woman -owned enterprise and expressed full support.
Welcomed the owner's investment in the community and expressed appreciation for the
cafe's design and vision.
o The location is well -suited for the use, with good visibility along Northwest Highway and a
welcoming outdoor space.
The owner, Melissa Heyden, addressed the Board briefly, expressing gratitude to the Village and to
the Community Development team for their consistent support throughout the process. She noted
that she delivers coffee by bicycle when weather permits, a practice that has been warmly
received in the community. She also highlighted that the business would place Mount Prospect on
the global specialty coffee roasting network.
Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Vincent Dante to waive the second reading and adopt the
ordinance authorizing the execution of a Redevelopment Agreement for Heyden Coffee Roasters:
Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli
Nay: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Ordinance No. 6856
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
9.1. Motion to approve a Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for as -needed
third -party building plan review and inspection services and authorize the Village Manager
to execute the agreement.
Director Jason Shallcross presented the item, explaining that two concurrent developments made
the engagement of an outside plan review and inspection firm necessary. First, the recent
departure of the Director of Building and Inspection Services left the department without its most
senior certified reviewer. Second, the volume and complexity of permit submittals related to the
CloudHQ data center project have placed extraordinary demands on staff, with permit
documentation totaling more than 3,000 plan sheets and nearly 2,000 pages of technical
documents across five separate permit applications.
The agreement with HR Green, Inc. is structured as an as -needed supplement to existing staff
capacity, primarily for the CloudHQ project and similarly complexfuture developments such as
large mixed -use buildings. Routine permits, including single-family residential ones, would
continue to be reviewed in-house.
HR Green was selected from among three evaluated firms as the only one with demonstrated
experience reviewing data center projects in the Chicagoland region, having done comparable
work in Wood Dale and Grayslake. Staff reported that both communities strongly recommended
the firm.
The financial structure is designed so that the Village bears no net cost. CloudHQ would be
required to sign a Reimbursement of Fees Agreement (ROFA) and establish a cash escrow
account from which HR Green's fees would be drawn. The estimated cost for the initial CloudHQ
permit review and two re -reviews is capped at $22,500, with the escrow subject to replenishment
requirements before additional work proceeds.
In response to a question from the Board, Director Shallcross confirmed that the cost cap
applies to a defined score of CloudHQ reviews and that all costs flowthrough the developer.
A brief discussion followed, during which the Board expressed support for the agreement with HR
Green.
Motion by John Matuszak, second by Colleen Saccotelli, to approve the Professional Services
Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for as -needed third -party building plan review and inspection
services, and to authorize the Village Manager to execute the agreement.
Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli
Nay: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
9.2. As submitted
Village Manager Mike Cassady reported that there would be no Committee of the Whole meeting
the following week and that the next regular Village Board meeting would be held on July21,
2026.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Grossi, on behalf of the Mount Prospect Lions Club, recognized the completion of the
87th Annual Lions Fest and thanked attendees. While the rain affected the event, feedback was
mostly positive. He mentioned upcoming Lions Club events, including Saturday Cruise Night car
shows and the Sunday Farmers Market.
Mayor Hoefert praised the Lions Club for its contributions to the community and for its efforts in
organizing the annual event.
Mayor Hoefert also reminded attendees that Coffee with Council would be held the following
Saturday at 9:00 AM in the Farley Room at Village Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
With no additional business to conduct, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee
Dante, seconded by Trustee Grossi motioned to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote, the
July 7, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen M.Agoranos
Village Clerk