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City staff recommend Casa Katrina for Union Station lease; council asks about brewing-equipment insurance

City of Joliet City Council (Pre-Council Meeting) · November 4, 2025
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Summary

City staff recommended Casa Katrina as the preferred tenant for Union Station—s first-floor restaurant, outlining a proposed lease with $7,000 base monthly rent, a five-year initial term (two optional five-year renewals), and a requirement to begin brewing operations within six months; council members pressed staff on insurance and equipment responsibility.

City staff recommended Casa Katrina as the preferred tenant to lease and operate the first-floor commercial restaurant space at Union Station and presented proposed lease terms that include conditions for on-site brewing operations.

Emily McGuire, presenting the city—s tenant-selection process, said staff issued a request for proposals earlier this year, conducted outreach to roughly 29 partners, hosted seven walk-throughs and received four complete proposals by the May deadline. After an internal review, staff advanced three proposals to in-person interviews and selected Casa Katrina as the recommended tenant based on criteria…

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