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Council approves Rise Up Foundation license for Miller Pointe rink after debate; Bassi votes no

McHenry City Council · March 17, 2026
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Summary

Council authorized a license agreement with the Rise Up Foundation for temporary use of Miller Pointe Park's ice rink and a $1,902.50 reimbursement for a pump; aldermen debated deferred allocation language for installation/maintenance costs and signage/donation handling; the motion passed with one recorded no vote from Alderman Bassi.

The City Council voted to authorize the city administrator to sign a license agreement with the Rise Up Foundation for temporary occupancy and seasonal operation of the Miller Pointe Park ice rink, after an extended discussion over the agreement's language allocating installation, maintenance and reimbursement responsibilities.

The motion, introduced by Alderman Baney and seconded by Alderman Miller, included provisions that the Rise Up Foundation would be…

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