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Village staff explained the reviews began in 2022 under Sam Schwartz but were paused in 2023 when the Chicago Bears halted studies amid disputes over property taxes. Village Manager Randy Reclaas told the board that the parties' memorandum of understanding and a Cook County Board of Review certification in December and February, respectively, prompted the Bears to resume work and submit updated studies.

Manager Reclaas said the peer reviews are necessary \"so that all of this information can be properly vetted and evaluated\" and that the reviews will analyze anticipated traffic patterns, roadway capacity and infrastructure needs. He noted the Bears will reimburse village expenses as provided in the 2022 predevelopment agreement; the village earlier required an escrow deposit to cover consultant work.

Trustees said they understood this was an early due-diligence step and asked about timing; staff said the schedule will depend on what the Bears submit and on any supplemental studies needed. Trustee Tonilia asked who pays; Manager Reclaas confirmed the Bears will reimburse the village and that an initial escrow deposit was previously provided.

Trustee Schwingbeck moved and Trustee Baldino seconded the resolution authorizing the First Amendment with T.Y. Lin Great Lakes (formerly Sam Schwartz) for vehicular traffic and parking analytical services. The board recorded a roll-call vote with all members present voting yes; the motion passed.

Staff said a separate engagement for financial and economic-impact analysis is forthcoming. The peer-review work is a procedural step and does not constitute approval of any redevelopment plan for the site.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 3, 2025 - Board of Trustees Meeting - Village of Arlington Heights, IL","oneSentenceSummary","The Village Board authorized execution of a first amendment with T.Y. Lin (formerly Sam Schwartz) to resume vehicular traffic and parking peer-review work for studies submitted by the Chicago Bears for redevelopment of the Arlington International Racecourse site. The club will reimburse the village for consultant costs.","taxTitle","Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",2642,"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},6301893,"Board directs documents to approve third wall sign for GolfVX at 644 E. Rand Rd.",247,3063000,3310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2483293-4c96f610e63690ac44d74fc4d0e0c608&start=3063&end=3310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2483293-4c96f610e63690ac44d74fc4d0e0c608/thumbnail_3063000.jpg","/articles/6301893/Arlington-Heights/Cook-County/Illinois/Board-directs-documents-to-approve-third-wall-sign-for-GolfVX-at-644-E-Rand-Rd","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6301893-fa993a3e7385e85faf0f343271f828c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197403&Signature=dC-v5dfUO2zL6bLbM76gEXgIdZ4~JgKHHY7DMz4Teg8BPa21R4~xEmUILJ5JYqIii9TqaAnThnlsg3ohqbJz6S9KfYyYnlYFKU5VmBQcFnN3CZHArWUnIY1fCJwwWv8WXO7FFYKHG336pnTAOPuoKNUlMnUwFwyYK6~jNQxuqXx8ijSTyDrQOBfpQasOU9cmmpFE-vF61aheCafVIXorHFlr06-JrEH3R~d-M3CMQ8WmlhMejriUJt6N6jjOZ6-0sLI-bx2lQihfHoYUJXxmG2pNlehoHxZRSVCkw11KKdmpmmH5yjQPL3fq~2dCyy-eP4EOkslOchGbGpj7FP~1PQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arlington Heights Village Board on March 3 directed staff and the village attorney to prepare final documents approving sign-variation requests for GolfVX at 644 East Rand Road.

Planner Michelle Radman presented the request and site images, saying the tenant's building faces an angle of three streets (Palatine, Willow and Rand) and that customers entering from Palatine do not readily see the store. Radman described the request as two variations from Chapter 30 of the municipal code: to allow three wall signs where two are permitted and to allow a 44.54-square-foot wall sign on the west facade where none is allowed.

Radman said the Design Commission unanimously recommended approval at its Feb. 11 meeting. Mayor Hayes and trustees expressed support for the business and for measures to help it succeed. \"We want to be business friendly here in our community,\" Hayes said.

Trustee Tonilia moved to direct staff and the village attorney to prepare final documents approving the requested relief (Design Commission file DC 24-092), subject to the conditions listed in the meeting packet; Trustee Schwingbeck seconded. The motion passed by voice vote.

The board's action directs staff to return final ordinance language and documents for formal adoption at a future meeting; the Design Commission's recommended conditions were not changed on the record.

The property is in the Southpointe Shopping Center near Floor & Decor and At Home. The petitioner said additional signage will make the storefront visible to drivers on adjacent roadways and help fill a space that has appeared vacant to passersby.","The Village Board directed staff to prepare final documents approving two sign variations that will allow a third wall sign and a 44.54-square-foot west-facing wall sign for GolfVX at 644 East Rand Road in the Southpointe Shopping Center.",{"_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},6301898,"Arlington Heights board finds no violation in campaign complaint against Michelle Hunter; amendment to force state filing failed",2386,634000,3020000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2483293-4c96f610e63690ac44d74fc4d0e0c608&start=634&end=3020","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2483293-4c96f610e63690ac44d74fc4d0e0c608/thumbnail_634000.jpg","/articles/6301898/Arlington-Heights/Cook-County/Illinois/Arlington-Heights-board-finds-no-violation-in-campaign-complaint-against-Michelle-Hunter-amendment-to-force-state-filing-failed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6301898-a4f031e5cfe0deb30ea1d711deaabe1a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197403&Signature=oXAEuSHCtllhMA4MlJ8csj0CopVmcaWlMZYmDsH99zu5HLG8e-ghxdP~vjWrPwoSySQoAUQQOQL0EFNAAOr4vTlySmLKtHaEOAuF9HpTEF5boNqmhH1X90jhdUo5yQnQMBwm0i6Da2k6jwFUt1zRozT2gLWUkmNdUyHqAhLlNKxYTApUTlgztRv8FNLXUekO8ZhrqMZbsaDt-qrHi-gLD2V2XA54aQxw4NOZBq1IbfHEXe69uQirWAqZeGcIV3-TlMLBCWTHmOBK0mlJhcVhfB2NZ-WZP2MruzycAQgiK49Ztubokr67wWxOxkKzwJckzgKmb6zWUe7GTI8Trbjvug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arlington Heights Village Board on March 3 accepted a report from Village Attorney Hart Passman finding no violation of the village's campaign contributions ordinance in a complaint about trustee candidate Michelle Hunter.

Passman told the board the village received a complaint on Jan. 30 from resident Keith Moons alleging improper in-kind contributions from the Illinois Republican Party and, in an amended complaint, a $1,000 check from Barbara Bly. \"After reviewing the information presented to me and some of my own research of what's available to me through the state board of elections website, it's my determination that there has not been a violation of our campaign contributions ordinance,\" Passman said.

The village attorney said his review showed the Illinois GOP in-kind payments were made in connection with a prior state representative race and thus were not covered by the village code, and that the $1,000 Bly check was adequately documented as two $500 contributions. Passman recommended Hunter \"take all steps practicable to correct the reporting on the State Board of Elections website,\" but framed that as advice rather than a finding of a violation.

Hunter told the board she has practiced law for 23 years and defended her filings as compliant. \"I would never do anything to jeopardize my law license,\" she said, describing timeline details of the complaint and saying she and her treasurer made corrections for the Bly contribution and that the GOP in-kind reporting related to her prior state representative campaign.

After comments from residents and trustees, the board voted on two items. An amendment proposed by Trustee Dunnington that would have required Hunter to amend her Illinois State Board of Elections filings with corrected information by March 10, 2025 failed on a 3-5 roll call. The board then adopted the village attorney's recommendation to accept the report and take no further action; roll call recorded eight votes in favor and 1 opposed.

Residents who spoke during the meeting urged the candidate to update state filings so that public records do not give the appearance of impropriety. Complainant Keith Moons also urged a faster state filing: \"Please ensure the candidate amends her committee now or very soon in order to remove those obvious campaign contribution errors,\" he said.

The village code cited in the report caps individual donations for village office cycles at $500 and organization donations at $1,000; Passman noted the code applies only to contributions intended for village races. The attorney also noted federal guidance on joint checks when explaining how the Bly contribution was documented.

The board's acceptance of the report means no municipal penalty or remedial action will be imposed by the village. Several trustees urged clarity in future filings and encouraged voluntary corrections to state records to avoid lingering appearances of impropriety.

The minutes will record the full discussion and vote.","The Village Board accepted the village attorney's report that a resident's complaint alleging campaign contribution violations against trustee candidate Michelle Hunter was not sustained. The board declined an amendment requiring Hunter to file additional corrections with the Illinois State Board of Elections by March 10, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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Arlington Heights approves amendment to reengage traffic peer review for potential Bears development

Board directs documents to approve third wall sign for GolfVX at 644 E. Rand Rd.

Arlington Heights board finds no violation in campaign complaint against Michelle Hunter; amendment to force state filing failed