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A trustee moved to adjourn and the motion was seconded. The board called for a voice vote; an affirmative “Aye” was recorded and the chair declared the meeting adjourned. The transcript does not record the mover’s or seconder’s names, nor a roll-call vote tally beyond the single affirmative response.

Recorded attendance at roll call earlier in the meeting listed five members present. The meeting closed without further formal actions on the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Monday, February 24, 2025 - Gurnee Committee of the Whole","oneSentenceSummary","After presentations from tourism and local business representatives, the Village of Gurnee board moved to adjourn; a motion and second were made and an affirmative voice vote was recorded.","taxTitle","Gurnee, Lake County, Illinois","taxId",55474,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6309864,"Great Wolf Lodge reports $4 million capital investment, room upgrades and marketing gains",635,2552000,3187000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2407883-25f2e456b3471d84bb8e288681f2d810&start=2552&end=3187","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2407883-25f2e456b3471d84bb8e288681f2d810/thumbnail_2552000.jpg","/articles/6309864/Gurnee/Lake-County/Illinois/Great-Wolf-Lodge-reports-4-million-capital-investment-room-upgrades-and-marketing-gains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6309864-485f2ef86acc24b71be7b13ca9fd4aad/orig.mp4?Expires=1775999498&Signature=kWjgpZxNl8BV67F0hrQMOuNUw5t98jZ0I58tUFNz29o5-39~VtfRRFq70LTLegbU6ynFkSw7qJxOB09cFCyoY0jg-WgMTo~Au4LtykwWg-srlcLbp~ic5usxT4D24v-aqTUgMITdimO7YHALhoVKBDIo7R-jy8y3haXKoq6cRfDOBzsWztMlEDXaz06B8TePzaQLvQsi3OgGHInYPvL6XJTMkWacAZAWi9mCSz4CL5uUcgso8pkRhwQ2u9B7rSeLrwff55dWzNbR2iuExNcMxw2kxwlqgZJ5XCFZaoCqJQKiswMv~poCg04MKWCnGkLLXiauMRL8NLSjXt4NCqlA1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brianna, general manager of Great Wolf Lodge Gurnee, told the Village of Gurnee board on Feb. 24 that the resort invested about $4 million in capital improvements last year, will replace rooftop HVAC units and complete room upgrades in 2025, and is expanding on-site food, beverage and retail offerings.

Brianna said the lodge completed most of its roof replacement and purchased new laundry equipment and a truck for property operations. Inside the water park the resort opened a new outlet, Timber’s Tacos, which Brianna said helped generate roughly $1 million in incremental sales for the property. She said the lodge will replace all 19 rooftop HVAC units (project cost over $2 million), switch sand filters to defender filters to improve water quality, repave the parking lot and install luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring and new mattresses in all 414 guest rooms during 2025.

On marketing, Brianna described a national “Great Wolves” and “Wolf Out” campaign that aims to raise awareness that guests can spend the entire stay on property; she said the campaign produced a 5% lift in measured awareness (YouGov) and better engagement on digital landing pages. She described partnerships that include recruiting and engagement with Warren Township High School, the College of Lake County and a national marketing partnership pilot with Hilton Grand Vacations that provides return‑stay credits to guests.

Brianna thanked village staff and first responders for local support and said the lodge participates in community events including Gurnee Days, trunk-or-treats, food bank donations and the Lake County Bridal event. She introduced Jeanette, director of sales and marketing, who joined her for the presentation.","Brianna, general manager at Great Wolf Lodge, told the board that the lodge invested about $4 million in 2024, plans HVAC and room upgrades in 2025, opened new food-and-beverage concepts and saw marketing lift from a ‘Wolf Out’ campaign that increased awareness about on‑site offerings.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6309869,"Gurnee Mills reports capital upgrades, strong leasing and new retailers",457,2169000,2626000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2407883-25f2e456b3471d84bb8e288681f2d810&start=2169&end=2626","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2407883-25f2e456b3471d84bb8e288681f2d810/thumbnail_2169000.jpg","/articles/6309869/Gurnee/Lake-County/Illinois/Gurnee-Mills-reports-capital-upgrades-strong-leasing-and-new-retailers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6309869-1ed3ed8ae7b3418f3f7d79b103dc3021/orig.mp4?Expires=1775999498&Signature=S4T2mQqG3cUsBs91VTrGV9rJSBRoI8RYwx3YgAdTfnP46hKCnzNtznA~zP6jNIvR2iFeQ7FJ~5L1ZYLcczJfHibzD3667jm4o~-1-v7Xi0p5LYr5rWu2F75Ri8ezMPuHvmSxMLK1nQeTgu3OZVThEKLSzd1MWxVUGlbyaFdqGPxWq9z-iX9t984EfVX2NCvG6DpehWJRsy3XHYNokQSVC-dKQIVGEhpTLp6dQU2aOm-qcOeWSgjYgmBok8e-2an5pt4psQUzqHV45ff2ChP0mLVBs3zZGCnOJMZMHlj78mTJWUKfHfCoc3MCmp9WdSc-JeTKKTLoc3Qjfznf~g5ToA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Randy Matowski, representing Gurnee Mills, briefed the Village of Gurnee board on Feb. 24 about capital projects completed in 2024 and planned work for 2025, tenant turnover and community events held at the center.

Matowski listed completed projects including CCTV upgrades (bringing more than 100 camera views), concrete and central‑plant chiller work, parking‑lot light-node controls, and soft‑seating and hardwood-floor restorations. He said 2025 work will include additional parking-lot paving, chiller upgrades, EMS upgrades, bollard replacements and further interior flooring restoration.

Matowski said leasing demand is strong: Simon Property Group converted former underperforming anchors into multiple new tenants and, by year‑end 2024, mall vacancies numbered “on one hand.” He identified new or incoming retailers and concepts: Round 1 (entertainment/arcade/bowling), Hobby Lobby, Boot Barn (under construction in the former Bed Bath & Beyond), Primark (longer buildout) and Reclectic (in former Saks OFF 5th). He credited pop-up activations and community events — including a First Responders Expo and Boo Bash — with keeping the center engaged with residents.

Matowski closed by listing 2025 events, including an annual “Rods for Remembrance” event scheduled for May 18, 2025. Board members thanked mall leadership for community engagement.","Randy Matowski reported capital improvements at Gurnee Mills, low vacancy rates and incoming retailers including Round 1, Hobby Lobby, Boot Barn and Primark; he also listed events and community programming for 2024 and 2025.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6309874,"Six Flags Gurnee previews new dive coaster, reports improved attendance after Sky Striker",946,1245000,2191000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2407883-25f2e456b3471d84bb8e288681f2d810&start=1245&end=2191","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2407883-25f2e456b3471d84bb8e288681f2d810/thumbnail_1245000.jpg","/articles/6309874/Gurnee/Lake-County/Illinois/Six-Flags-Gurnee-previews-new-dive-coaster-reports-improved-attendance-after-Sky-Striker","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6309874-535d0556c8e54fd87d6de65f2b9aa289/orig.mp4?Expires=1775999498&Signature=OXQAgGq2WtH6qcxb8yMhYVajv7UDhdRheKT8bxcYl-wy6n-akZe0vZOhon9fHKYwgHw1nmy4uXFGxgFj857Bd40y7wRxUmm7nqn7W5CJJEvRKeiZ0q~V-o7Jk9AOk-t6liLx-qDmpxdA5kjm1tYMOmBpTTDGlxMmZiRW-x63Shb4Ftt5tbsYe2YYh-KIL70Yo4M6vo1y-WOv2PbkkfsFw63iQcuhbpSXNJvLdnr8qLh4EbTmNp43dHOJ9SVG5UiG~inK1vlnmZtEhngTkYpINVswXykCKDIQYxZUaPVcEdSYWLc9Rs3TyNfqcper15JTDWMK5ofhn1iTsLLe3r9~Ow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John, a Six Flags Gurnee representative, told the Village of Gurnee board on Feb. 24 that Six Flags’ attendance and revenue rebounded after a 2022 low and that new capital — notably Sky Striker in 2024 and a B&M dive coaster due in 2025 — has driven renewed guest interest.

John said Sky Striker, a large pendulum attraction that opened mid-June 2024, generated strong guest response, and he described Food & Beverage and Fright Fest changes that boosted revenue, including a renovated Windy City Sports Bar that generated about $1 million in revenue late in the 2024 season. He also said Halloween haunted-house partnerships (Saw, Stranger Things, Texas Chainsaw Massacre) increased haunted-house sales during Fright Fest.

“From that point on, it it I was 1 of those, and it didn't go well. It it got the best of me,” John said about Sky Striker, using a personal aside to describe the ride’s intensity while reporting strong guest reception overall.

John said Six Flags merged with Cedar Fair and that the expanded portfolio will increase buying power for park-specific retail and merchandising. He previewed a new dive coaster described as a B&M (Bolliger & Mabillard) model with a roughly 80-foot tower, five inversions and a 96‑degree drop. He said early indicators — season-pass sales, group sales and media engagement — point to higher interest for the 2025 season.

On safety and guest flow, John described front‑gate renovations completed in late 2024 that establish a secure perimeter and screening area, with metal detection and phased ticket-taking planned for future work. He also described hiring an executive chef and other food‑service investments aimed at improving guest experience.

Trustees thanked park leaders for partnership and discussed the park’s role in local identity and future events, including the park’s fiftieth‑anniversary planning expected in 2026.","John, speaking for Six Flags Gurnee, said the park recovered from a low in 2022 and had strong 2024 performance after adding Sky Striker; he previewed a new B&M dive coaster scheduled for 2025 and described front‑gate and guest-experience investments.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6309879,"Visit Lake County touts marketing gains, cites $2 billion county visitor spend and flavor festival",1108,140000,1248000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2407883-25f2e456b3471d84bb8e288681f2d810&start=140&end=1248","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2407883-25f2e456b3471d84bb8e288681f2d810/thumbnail_140000.jpg","/articles/6309879/Gurnee/Lake-County/Illinois/Visit-Lake-County-touts-marketing-gains-cites-2-billion-county-visitor-spend-and-flavor-festival","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6309879-cd0642438fd66045abbe75791676c18b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775999498&Signature=j4EOiqtEanx8-Qf9vgdxKOC~c3m-9myqaEHmRmqk9s86VFC6R2LEZD8~V1u9G2z5VKKh1JxGHrajJZp2ciCJ7KdTb-OE0YR4VsDstXJZcPNJpj1nBMMrmnsH~ubKBt3FHmYwSo7J01QYqqSI3pw18cSdkwTTuIZFEUKom7Wsm4jVPgp1trP-AdfbS9IctZ3jxdA2si6elTV1pgdJh~d-XrAqK-aENdBpYV9nQCBzWRSqRdE6hpvx-frk9GTvuQpnjKWRRzl8OIhfRoHYRjZYe8uYPaznaJLoL2pLogis0yHm0XJSgBRHIzoX9JHpaJ3C6GsDD8w-B2LhpprgpR4etQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Maureen Reedy, president of Visit Lake County, told the Village of Gurnee board on Feb. 24 that the county’s tourism office refreshed its website, ran seasonal marketing campaigns and is promoting a monthlong Flavor Festival to drive visitors to Gurnee and other Lake County communities.

Reedy said Visit Lake County updated its website this year with mobile-first navigation (about 80% of visitors use mobile), published 152 blogs and produced roughly 390 digital posts promoting local events. She said the office promoted 145 Gurnee events last year and highlighted cooperative marketing with Gurnee as one of four co-op partners in the winter holiday campaign.

“Enjoy a month of frights and delights in Lake County,” Reedy said, describing the fall “Spooks & Spirits” campaign anchored by Fright Fest; she also previewed the Lake County Flavor Festival, a monthlong restaurant, brewery and distillery promotion running in February.

Reedy presented sales and group-business figures, saying Visit Lake County’s sales team generated 32 business opportunities or referrals for Gurnee venues and that 19 groups booked stays in Gurnee-area properties last year. She said the county used $250,000 in ARPA funds over roughly 2½ years to support business incentive grants aimed at recruiting larger groups and tournaments that bring hotel nights and spend to area businesses.

Reedy cited a countywide economic-impact figure: visitor spending in Lake County in 2023 was “almost $2,000,000,000,” which she said represents direct spending on accommodations, food, attractions, retail and transportation. She also presented county-level visitor data from a platform called Zartiko and said Visit Lake County analyzes spending by visitors who travel more than 50 miles from home or work.

Trustees asked clarifying questions about the data. Trustee Christine Carlson noted that the per-visitor food spending figure — shown as about $65 in one chart — looked low; Reedy said the platform reports averages and that the category mixes restaurants and grocery stores, and that the dashboard’s methodology (50-mile definition) affects the averages. She and staff said they may evaluate other visitor-intelligence data sources in future reporting.

Reedy closed by thanking village leaders for Gurnee’s long partnership with Visit Lake County and noting the organization’s accreditation through Destinations International.","Maureen Reedy, president of Visit Lake County, told the Village of Gurnee board that upgraded digital marketing, seasonal campaigns and partnerships helped drive visitation and that Lake County visitor spending in 2023 approached $2 billion; she highlighted a monthlong Flavor Festival and local promotional work in Gurnee.","actionData","errors"]

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