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Developer asks council to extend Rosalita’s Cantina completion deadline to July 2026
Summary
Counsel for the Rosalita’s Cantina development asked O'Fallon council for a one-time extension of the substantial-completion deadline to July 31, 2026, citing supply-chain delays and interior work; council introduced the bill and discussion was limited.
Counsel for the Rosalita’s Cantina development asked the O'Fallon City Council on Sept. 25 for a one-time extension of the project's substantial-completion deadline.
Michael McMahon, representing the developer and speaking on behalf of Husch Blackwell, said the request (Bill 77-90) would amend the cooperation agreement to move the substantial-completion date from October (year not specified in the record) to July 31, 2026. McMahon said exterior progress is visible and significant interior work remains; a tenant (Harbor Freight) is open and generating sales tax for the city.
Councilmembers asked about the cause of the delay. McMahon attributed timing shifts to compounding small delays common in development projects — supply-chain and material sourcing issues — and emphasized the developer’s interest in completing the project to a quality standard.
Council introduced the bill for first reading and discussion; one councilmember noted constituent interest and asked that July 31 be the only extension needed. No vote on final adoption was recorded during the initial presentation; the item was introduced and will proceed through the council’s normal ordinance process.
