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AuroraMay 26, 20263 min read

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Council approved annexation and zoning for the 1449 Senior Estates Phase 2 development; confirmed multiple appointments including Bicycle, Pedestrian & Transit board members and an Animal Control Manager; authorized contracts for Mastodon Lake dredging and shoreline restoration and funded Phase 2 design for the Montgomery Road multi‑use path. Council set limits on several liquor license classes, approved downtown special service area funding, amended the Ward 3 budget for FY2026, rescinded a prior ordinance and approved a revised conditional use for Vision Court, and approved the bill summary. The meeting closed for a session on audits and personnel matters with no further public business.

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The council approved land annexation and zoning changes that allow a new two‑family housing development and related open space, which may lead to construction on previously vacant land. The city authorized contracts to restore Mastodon Lake and moved forward with design work for a new multi‑use path so residents can expect upcoming environmental work and a planned pedestrian/bike connection. Changes to liquor license limits and approval of downtown service funding affect restaurants and downtown services. City leadership also confirmed personnel appointments, approved local bills and budgets, and met privately about audits and employee matters.

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Appointed Julie Chandler and Scott Krave to the Bicycle, Pedestrian & Transit Advisory Board (R26-136).
Approved annexation agreement, annexation ordinance, zoning for R-4A(C)/OS-1(C) and Conditional Use Planned Development for land south of Jericho Road and approved the Preliminary Plat for 1449 Senior Estates Phase 2 (O26-033; O26-034; O26-035; R26-143).
Authorized agreements with Semper Fi Landscaping, Inc. for Mastodon Lake dredging ($4,600,000.00) and shoreline restoration ($576,183.06) (Enactment No: R26-138).
Authorized Phase 2 design engineering agreement and appropriation of $283,729 of MFT funds for the Montgomery Road Multi‑Use Path Extension (Enactment No: R26-141).
Established maximum numbers for specified liquor license classes including Class B and Class D categories (R26-137; R26-139; R26-140).
Authorized expenditure of up to $300,000 of special service area tax funds to the Aurora Downtown District (R26-142).
Rescinded Ordinance O26-032 and approved a revised Conditional Use for 2850, 2871, and 2880 Vision Court (O26-032 rescinded; O26-037 approved).
Approved appointment of Rebecca Gomez as Animal Control Manager (R26-144).
Amended the Ward 3 Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (O26-036).
Approved the bill summary and large bill list (Item 26-0345).
Entered closed session to discuss audit-related matters and employee appointment/discipline; no further public action was taken.

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May 26, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Hall - Second Floor Council Chambersscheduled

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Public Hearing Regarding the Execution of An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Annexation Agreement with the Owners of Record, the Contract Purchaser and the Land Developer Providing for R-4A(C) Two-Family Dwelling District and OS-1(C) Conservation, Open Space and Drainage District with a Conditional Use Planned Development Zoning for the Territory Which May Be Annexed To the City Of Aurora Located South of Jericho Road Between Jericho Circle and Athena Road on Vacant Land in Kane County, Aurora Illinois 60506. (related to Legistar Item 26-0244).
Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting must be physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. Call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions. Please refer to the last page of this agenda for information regarding translation & reasonable accommodation requests.
ROLL CALL
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR'S REPORT
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARING
CONSENT AGENDA
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite Consumption liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from L Mil Amores Restaurant, LLC located at 518 S Lake St). [Ward 4]
A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into agreements with Semper Fi Landscaping, Inc. of Yorkville, IL in the amounts of $4,600,000.00 and $576,183.06 for the Mastodon Lake Dredging and Shoreline Restoration projects, respectively.
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Farnsworth Bilter Entertainment District liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Aurora-Boulevard LLC d/b/a Boulevard Food & Drink Hall - Aurora at 2500 N Farnsworth Ave. Ste. 110). [Ward 1]
A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Julie Chandler and Scott Krave to the Bicycle, Pedestrian & Transit Advisory Board.
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Downtown Fringe On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from The Poppy Estate, LLC at 251 S River Street, Aurora). [Ward 4]
A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the State of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 2 Design Engineering Agreement with HR Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $283,729.00, and the appropriation of $283,729.00 of MFT Funds for the Montgomery Road Multi-Use Path Extension-Middlebury Drive to IL Route 59 Project.
A Resolution authorizing the expenditure of special service area tax funds in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $300,000 to the Aurora Downtown District (ADD), as the successor organization for Aurora Downtown, for the provision of special services within Special Service Area One.
DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, May 12, 2026, City Council Meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Annexation Agreement with the Owners of Record, the Contract Purchaser and the Land Developer Providing for R-4A(C) Two-Family Dwelling District and OS-1(C) Conservation, Open Space and Drainage District with a Conditional Use Planned Development zoning for the territory which may be Annexed to the City of Aurora located south of Jericho Road between Jericho Circle and Athena Road on Vacant Land in Kane County, Aurora Illinois 60506.
An Ordinance Annexing Certain Property being Vacant Land located south of Jericho Road between Jericho Circle and Athena Road to the City of Aurora, Illinois 60506, pursuant to an Approved Annexation Agreement (Northern Lights Development Corp - AU29/3-26.085 - AA/A/CUPD/Psd/Ppn - AM - Ward 5)
An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development, Approving the 1449 Senior Estates Phase 2 Plan Description and amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to a zoning of R-4A(C) Two-Family Dwelling District and OS-1(C) Conservation, Open Space and Drainage District with a Conditional Use Planned Development for the property located south of Jericho Road between Jericho Circle and Athena Road
A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat and Plan for 1449 Senior Estates Subdivision, Phase 2 on vacant land located south of Jericho Road between Jericho Circle and Athena Road
An Ordinance Amending the Ward 3 Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
NEW BUSINESS
A Resolution approving the appointment of Rebecca Gomez as Animal Control Manager.
REPORT
APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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OLD BUSINESS
An Ordinance approving a Conditional Use on 2850, 2871, and 2880 Vision Court for a Food, textiles, and related products (3110) Use
An Ordinance approving a condition for the Conditional Use on 2850, 2871, and 2880 Vision Court for a Food, textiles, and related products (3110) Use (revised)
Bill Summary and Large Bill List.
An Ordinance amending and adding Sections 2-185, 15-120, 15-130, 15-320, 15-321, 15-322, and 15-354 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Aurora pertaining to the disclosure of economic interests, campaign contributions, lobbying, and the use of City property and the City seal.
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