TIF redevelopment approved for 220 W. Madison
- Kent Casson
- 12 hours ago
- 3 min read
The Pontiac City Council approved a TIF Redevelopment Agreement for 220 West Madison Street during Monday’s regular council meeting.
This will be the new location for Drenched Hydration Beauty + Wellness.
“We would sell the building for a purchase price of $40,000,” explained City Administrator Jim Woolford.
Under the agreement, the owner would complete renovations by late July 2027. Drenched Hydration Beauty + Wellness offers IV hydration therapy, vitamin injections, hair services, medical weight loss, piercing and other services.
“This was kind of a long time coming. She’s willing to move forward,” said Woolford. “They’ll have one year to get it up and going.”
Alderman Frank Giovanini asked if the city had liability for the health aspect. Woolford said the owner must have licensing from the state.
In another matter, a mural agreement was approved with The General Store on Mill Street. The America 250 mural will be installed on panels on white siding. This agreement says the mural will be up for a period of 25 years with the possibility of an extension.
“We would maintain the mural,” noted Woolford.
Amendments were approved to various roofing grants for Summers, Reiners and Frizzell as more damage was found than expected. This is to make sure the new roofs are sound.
A report was presented from the Finance and Administration Committee which met in June to discuss a vacant building ordinance and how to best mitigate vacant buildings while assuring maintenance is occurring. Issues have been observed with exterior deterioration and pipe leaks.
An update was also given from the Community Service Committee which talked about the America 250 mural which is planned for The General Store building. It was recommended the city explore other public art projects and a new sign was proposed for the Route 66 Hall of Fame. Also, the city is seeking more artists interested in the next phase of art cars downtown.
Mayor Eckhoff thanked everyone who had a role in the recent Independence Day celebration. She outlined this week’s America 250 events in Pontiac which include various activities. Wednesday night is the reading of the Declaration of Independence, music and an ice cream social. Saturday is the ultimate block party at Humiston Riverside Park from 4-9 p.m. with a bags tournament and dunk tank with Pontiac area teachers.
“All of the funds raised from that will go to the school of the teacher getting dunked,” explained Mayor Eckhoff.
A band will also perform Saturday with food trucks in the street.
During council comments, Alderman Michael Barr thanked community members of Illini Subdivision and residents on East Kirkwood for helping to make sure a road safety matter was addressed.
“Our community is best when we work together,” Barr stated.
Giovanini expressed concerns over rebar sticking up in the sidewalk in front of Taylor Johnson’s office and grass that gets blown into the street.
“I don’t know how to solve it.”
Alderwoman Sarah Hoerner received a call from someone about e-bikes going the wrong way in town. She asks bicyclists to follow the rules of the road.
“I just don’t want anybody to get hurt,” said Hoerner.
Alderwoman Barb Howard spoke highly of the recent concert in the park which saw a great turnout.
Woolford spoke of the upcoming Big Boy steam engine trip through Pontiac on July 17. People will be allowed to gather in the grass around the depot to see the train and they are trying to get private businesses to allow their lots to be used for parking.
“Parking is going to be difficult,” admitted Woolford.
The Big Boy steamer is heading this way from South Holland to Bloomington. It could be in Pontiac between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. that day. The train is one of 25 commissioned to haul World War II equipment.
The consent agenda was approved which included minutes of the June 15 City Council meeting and the payment of bills totaling $1,227,754.07 from all funds.
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