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Zion City Council approves pay-code update, conveys Sheridan Road parcel and advances Trumpet Park financing proposal
Summary
At its Sept. 17 meeting the Zion City Council approved an ordinance updating elected-official compensation, authorized conveyance of 3318 Sheridan Road to a developer using TIF incentive terms, approved multiple special‑use permits for commercial and health-care signage/operations, and authorized staff to submit proposed seller‑financing terms tied to a roughly $1.8 million obligation for Trumpet Park.
The Zion City Council on Sept. 17 voted to update the municipal code that sets commissioners’ pay, authorized the conveyance of a redevelopment parcel at 3318 Sheridan Road to a private developer, approved multiple zoning special‑use permits and directed staff to present seller‑financing terms to the North Shore sanitary/water district related to Trumpet Park.
City Attorney (speaker at the meeting) told the council the code section that previously set commissioner compensation had expired and recommended passage of a new ordinance to reestablish salary levels; the council approved the ordinance after a roll-call vote. "The Zion City code section that establishes the compensation levels for commissioners have expired," the City Attorney said in presenting the item and asked the council to look favorably upon the ordinance.
On real‑estate action, Administrator Naples described a negotiated agreement to convey the city‑owned property at 3318 Sheridan Road (acquired with TIF funds) to MJR Real Estate Holding Company LLC. Naples said the parcel, formerly the two‑lumber property adjacent to the Popeyes, is being offered at a nominal price to incentivize redevelopment and to advance the city’s comprehensive plan and corridor goals. "We acquired it with TIF funds to use for incentive purposes," Naples said. Commissioner Fisher moved approval; the motion passed and the clerk recorded the result as carried on the roll call.
The council also approved zoning special‑use permits recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission, including a permit to install an electronic message board on a McDonald’s sign and a separate special‑use for operation at the location described in docket 24‑Z‑19 (presented as "Bridal Hospital" in the record). Planning staff presented each item and the council approved them after motions and roll‑call votes.
On Trumpet Park, City Attorney and staff described a contract requirement with the North Shore Water Reclamation/Sanitary District that has left the city owing approximately $1,800,000 for acquisition of roadways. Council approved a motion directing staff to prepare and submit proposed seller‑financing terms and related documents (including prior ordinances, a wind‑down agreement and survey) as an overture to the district to achieve closing. The attorney said the city does owe the stated amount and that the council’s approval would allow staff to present financing terms to the counterpart district.
Routine business included approval of minutes from the Sept. 3 meeting (with Commissioner Holmes recorded as abstaining on the minutes roll call) and payment of bills/vouchers numbered 146748–146824 totaling $371,343.10.
What’s next: council materials indicate staff will pursue closing steps on the Trumpet Park matters with the North Shore district and proceed with the redevelopment conveyance once tenant and closing logistics are finalized.
