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Vernon Hills board approves outdoor-dining changes, turf agreement amendment and multi-year tournament contracts
Summary
The Vernon Hills Village Board unanimously approved three outdoor-dining modifications, an amendment transferring turf-field rights and increasing the license payment, and five-year tournament agreements intended to recover a portion of village costs while supporting large youth events at the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex.
The Vernon Hills Village Board approved several permits and agreements at its regular meeting, including modifications to two outdoor-dining areas, a first amendment to a turf-license agreement that transfers rights to a private operator and raises the license payment, and multi-year contracts for large tournaments at the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex (VHAC).
The action came after brief presentations by village staff and representatives of the affected businesses and operators. Director Jennings described the requested outdoor-dining expansions and modifications and recommended board approval. Roman Rosales, representing Hacienda Real at 371 Townline Road, said extending outdoor heating would “give us an opportunity to offer more options to our guests” and the board raised no substantive objections before approving the permit modification unanimously.
The board also reviewed a modification for Yard House’s beer garden, a staff-recommended modification to authorize five perimeter-mounted televisions. Steve,…
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