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Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met Oct. 30.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1) Roll Call 

Attendee Name Status
Kathryn Ciesla	Present
Robert Israel	Present
Muriel Collison	Late
Heather Ross	Present
Johannah Hebl	Present
Daniel Pepoon	Present
Joy Ebhomielen	Absent

2) Pledge of Allegiance 

3) Public Comment 

President Ciesla noted the public can make comments by emailing publiccomments@northbrook.il.us. Email responses must be under 200 words in length.

4) Manager’s Report 

Village Manager Cara Pavlicek reported Trustee Collison shared information for remote participation.

5) President’s Report 

President Ciesla provided a brief overview of Northbrook Courts history and development plan. The $825 million development project will greatly enhance the Village. The Village places high priority on economic development and financial support of schools.

Village Manager Cara Pavlicek stated the Village Board has held eight public meetings since the start of the year to discuss the Northbrook Court development project. She provided a brief overview of the following: application history, development plan, past meetings, and sales tax revenue generation.

Village Attorney Steve Elrod spoke on the subject property's characteristics. He provided a brief overview of the following: Planned Development Ordinance (sub-areas), development plan, estimated project cost, approval documents, affordable housing, and agenda action items. The Village will provide financing from new funds generated by the Northbrook Court property. Furthermore, the tax increment documents eliminate liability and recourse against the Village.

The applicant has agreed to pay the Village a fee-in lieu relative to the proposed land donation and affordable housing construction should the units not be built. Trustee Israel spoke in support of the development project. The project will positively impact the Village.

President Ciesla stated Trustee Collision favors the development project; will be voting in support of approval.

Trustee Ross asked if the chosen affordable housing developer will be responsible for securing financing. Mr. Elrod responded the qualified affordable housing must be able to secure financing.

Trustee Ross spoke in favor of the development project. She expressed the following concerns regarding the affordable housing proposal: clustered units, non-guaranteed financing/tax credits, and fees in lieu. Furthermore, she requested more time to discuss the affordable housing plan.

Trustee Collision concurs with Trustee Ross's comments regarding the affordable housing plan. The development will benefit the following: affordable housing stock, Northbrook community, and local schools. She thanked the developer for choosing to invest in Northbrook.

Trustee Hebl spoke in support of the development project. The development will generate great tax revenue for the Village. She noted the applicant will add green elements to the development plan and increase affordable housing.

Trustee Pepoon spoke in support of the development project. He requested the developer address the mentioned affordable housing concerns.

Trustee Ebhomielen concurs with Trustee Ross's comments regarding affordable housing. She supports rejuvenating the retail space and suggested adding language regarding the timeframe. Furthermore, she favors the development project.

Mr. Elrod clarified the assessed penalty to the applicant for failing to find a qualified affordable housing developer, that can obtain financing.

President Ciesla recognized Village staff and the Village Board for their hard work. She requested the applicant return and present on their timeline with renderings in the next month. Ben Freeman, Brookfield Properties, thanked the Village and Village Board for their partnership. He said he would schedule a presentation time with the Village Manager. The development project sets a foundation for investment in the community and will create a mixed-use destination.

5.A) Approval Documents Related to the Termination of the 2019 Northbrook Court  Redevelopment & Economic Incentive Agreement and 2019 Northbrook Court TIF District

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-178: A Resolution Approving a Mutual Termination and Release of  Redevelopment & Economic Incentive Agreement by, between, and among the Village of  Northbrook, Northbrook Anchor Acquisition, LLC, Northbrook Court Residential Owner LLC, and  Northbrook Court NewCo LLC.docx

Exhibit A - Termination and Release - A Resolution Approving a Mutual Termination and Release  of Redevelopment & Economic Incentive Agreement b~.docx

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-64: An Ordinance Terminating the Designation of the Northbrook Court Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area and Dissolving the Northbrook Court  Special Tax Increment Allocation Fund .docx

With an omnibus vote, Trustee Israel made a motion to approve documents related to the termination of the 2019 Northbrook Court Redevelopment & Economic Incentive Agreement and 2019 Northbrook Court TIF District.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY CONSENT VOTE [7 TO 0]  MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee AYES: Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Ebhomielen

5.B) Land Use Approval Documents Related to The Northbrook Court Planned Development 

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-179: A Resolution Approving a Combined Tentative and Final Plat of  Subdivision.docx

RESULT: ADOPTED BY CONSENT VOTE [7 TO 0]  MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee AYES: Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Ebhomielen

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-65: An Ordinance Amending Articles V and XI of the Northbrook Zoning  Code Relating to Regulations and Uses Within the C-4 Regional Shopping District.docx

RESULT: ADOPTED BY CONSENT VOTE [7 TO 0]  MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee AYES: Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Ebhomielen

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-66: An Ordinance Granting Special Permits for a Mixed Use Planned  Development (including Combined Development Concept Plan and Final Plan Approval), and for  Certain Specified Uses in the C-4 Regional Shopping District 

RESULT: ADOPTED BY CONSENT VOTE [6 TO 1]  MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee AYES: Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Hebl, Pepoon, Ebhomielen NAYS: Heather Ross, Trustee

5.C) Approval Documents Related to Establishment of the Northbrook Court II Tax Increment Financing and Northbrook Court Business District and Approval of the Northbrook Court Redevelopment and Economic Incentive Agreement

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-67: An Ordinance Approving a Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment  Plan and Project for the Northbrook Court II Redevelopment Project Area.docx

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-68: An Ordinance Designating the Northbrook Court II Redevelopment  Project Area Pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act.docx

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-69: An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the  Northbrook Court II Redevelopment Project Area.docx

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-180: A Resolution Expressing Official Intent regarding Certain Capital  Expenditures within the Northbrook Court II Redevelopment Project Area to be Reimbursed  from Proceeds of One or More Obligations to be Issued by the Village of Northbrook.docx

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-70: An Ordinance Approving a Business District Plan for the Northbrook  Court Business District and Designating the Northbrook Court Business District.docx

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-71: An Ordinance Imposing a Business District Retailers’ Occupation Tax and a Business District Service Occupation Tax Within the Northbrook Court Business  District.docx

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-72: NB Court Ordinance Approving a Redevelopment & Economic  Incentive Agreement by, between, and among the Village of Northbrook, Northbrook Court  NewCo LLC, and Northbrook Anchor Acquisition, LLC, and Providing for the Issuance of Notes,  Terms of Notes, and Execution of Note Orders in Connection Therewith.docx

On an omnibus vote Trustee Israel made a motion to approve the approval documents related to the establishment of Northbrook Court, two tax increment financing and Northbrook Court Business District, and approval of the Northbrook Court Redevelopment and Economic Incentive Agreement.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY CONSENT VOTE [7 TO 0]  MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee AYES: Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Ebhomielen

6) Consent Agenda 

7) Administration and Finance 

8) Planning and Economic Development 

9) Community and Sustainability 

10) Public Works and Facilities 

11) Public Safety 

12) Communications and Outreach 

13) Remarks for the Good of the Order

14) Adjourn 

Trustee Collison moved, seconded by Trustee Pepoon to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 pm. On voice vote, all were in favor.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY CONSENT VOTE [7 TO 0]  MOVER: Muriel Collison, Trustee SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee AYES: Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Ebhomielen

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