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Joliet Land Use & Economic Development Committee (Oct 22, 2025) — Lease approved for Union Station restaurant; senior housing amendment and RTA TOD MOU approved

JolietOct 22, 20253 min read

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The committee approved a 5-year lease (with a 2-year option) for La Sociedad, Inc. to operate Casa Catrina Mexican Heritage Cuisine at Union Station, approved Amendment #4 (5-year extension) to the Senior Suites development agreement at 215 N. Ottawa, continued the Joliet River Edge Redevelopment Zone ordinance to a Nov. 4 public hearing, and approved an MOU with the Regional Transportation Authority to advance a transit‑oriented development zoning code update. Minutes from the Sept. 3, 2025 special meeting were also approved (one abstention).

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Approved September 3, 2025 Special Meeting minutes (Councilman Mudron abstained).
Approved Resolution authorizing execution of a lease agreement with La Sociedad, Inc. for the vacant Union Station restaurant space to operate Casa Catrina Mexican Heritage Cuisine: 5‑year lease with an option to extend 2 years; brewing operation to be operational within 6 months (with potential 6‑month extension request); proposed hours 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.
Approved Ordinance (Amendment #4) to the Development Agreement for Senior Suites, LLC at 215 N. Ottawa Street, granting a 5‑year extension; facility is age‑restricted with some affordable housing and seeking tax credits for renovations; property has been in the TIF district since 2004 and TIF was extended in 2023.
Motion carried to continue to public hearing An Ordinance Designating an Area as the Joliet River Edge Redevelopment Zone; public hearing before City Council set for November 4, 2025.
Approved Memorandum of Understanding between the Regional Transportation Authority and the City of Joliet to conduct a Transit Oriented Development zoning code update (city to receive RTA technical assistance for consultants); project timeframe estimated late 2026–early 2027 and the program is not funded by the city.

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Oct 22, 2025, 12:00 AMCity Hall, Council Chambersscheduled

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ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
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AGENDA ITEMS
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
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September 3, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Lease Agreement with La Sociedad, Inc.
An Ordinance Approving Amendment #4 to Development Agreement for Senior Suites, LLC Building at 215 N. Ottawa Street
A Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Portion of Maple Street as Public Right-of-Way
Memorandum of Understanding between the Regional Transportation Authority and the City of Joliet for Transit Oriented Development Zoning Code Update
An Ordinance Designating an Area as the Joliet River Edge Redevelopment Zone

Joliet Land Use & Economic Development Committee (Oct 22, 2025) — Lease approved for Union Station restaurant; senior housing amendment and RTA TOD MOU approved

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