City Council appoints District 11 alder and approves budget amendment
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Council appointed Erik Helgestad as District 11 alder, terminated Tax Incremental Finance District 13 and approved a budget amendment to cover the resulting shortfall. The council also approved multiple business permits, public event permissions, infrastructure contracts, and a claim disallowance.
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What this means
A new alderperson, Erik Helgestad, was appointed and sworn in to represent District 11 and was assigned to several city committees. The council ended TID 13 (a development financing district) and approved a city budget change to cover the shortfall that results from closing it. Residents can expect approved local events and business sidewalk cafes to proceed, and the city will move forward with public works projects including pump station upgrades and a library door replacement.
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- Appointed Erik Helgestad as Alderman for District 11 and administered the oath of office; appointed him to Building & Grounds, Ordinance & Licensing, and Public Library Board.
- Approved termination of Tax Incremental Finance District 13.
- Approved a budget amendment to address the shortfall from the TID 13 termination.
- Disallowed the claim submitted by Chad Stouthamer.
- Approved Raised Grain Brewing Company's permit for the Lowell Park fireworks show (July 3, 2026) and other event/vendor permissions.
- Approved sidewalk cafe permits for Salty Toad and BB's On Main and granted an extension of premises for BB's.
- Approved contract/award for Deer Trails and Fox Lake Village Pump Station Improvements to NEXT Electric, LLC for $1,277,724.50.
- Approved Library revolving door replacement and various Board of Public Works contract items.
- Reviewed and approved stormwater-related agreements, including the contract with 2NDNATURE and a Storm Water Management Practice Maintenance Agreement for Hawk’s Landing Condominiums.
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