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Highland Park, IL · April 13, 2026

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MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK MEETING DATE: April 13, 2026 MEETING LOCATION: City Hall, 1707 St Johns Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 I. Call to Order At 5:30 PM, Mayor Rotering called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call: II. Roll Call Present: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Center, Bruckman, Ross, Tapia, Lidawer Absent: Councilmember Blumberg Staff Present: City Manager Neukirch, Director of Public Works Bannon, Community Development Director Fontane, Assistant City Manager Jason, Police Chief Jogmen, Finance Director McCaulou, Fire Chief Schrage, Assistant City Manager Taub, Commander Curran, City Engineer Stawski, Communications Manager Bennett, Assistant to the City Manager Palbitska, Management Analyst Cherry Also Present: Corporation Counsel Elrod, CivilTech Representatives (Joey Ambramson, Tom Liliensiek), Ravinia Festival Association (Jim Schmitz) III. Approval of Minutes A. Approval of the Minutes of the Rescheduled Regular Consolidated Meeting of the Committee of the Whole Held on March 30, 2026 Councilmember Lidawer moved to approve the Minutes of the Rescheduled Regular Consolidated Meeting of the Committee of the Whole Held on March 30, 2026. Councilmember Bruckman seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion Passed (6 - 0). MOVER: Councilmember Lidawer SECONDER: Councilmember Meckler Bruckman AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Center, Bruckman, Ross, Tapia, Lidawer NAYS: None ABSENT: Councilmember Blumberg IV. Scheduled Business A. Floodplain Report & Recommendation City Manager Neukirch introduced the topic of the Floodplain Report and Recommendations. Joey Abramson, Civiltech Engineering, presented an overview of floodplain regulations in Highland Park and provided a recommendation to remove the Highland Park specific flood plain regulations and continue to adhere to FEMA, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and Lake County Stormwater Management Commission regulations. City Manager Neukirch emphasized important points that were presented by Mr. Abramson and provided information regarding next steps. The Council, Civiltech Representatives, Corporation Counsel Elrod, and staff discussed climate change impacts on the potential increase in the speed or volume of flooding, impacts of developments in Wisconsin on northeastern parts of Illinois, liability exposures if the City continues with a more strict approach, insurance being driven by FEMA not Highland Park regulations, importance of education, potential property value increases with removing the Highland Park regulations, the use of FEMA floodplain mapping in neighboring communities, Lake County Watershed Ordinance protections, and work the City has completed to assist with flooding issues. City Council consensus is to remove the Highland Park specific flood plain regulations and continue to adhere to FEMA, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and Lake County Stormwater Management Commission regulations City Manager Neukirch provided information on next steps which would include future formal Council approval as well as community education and notification of those affected. B. Ravinia Festival Special License Agreement Recommendation City Manager Neukirch introduced Management Analyst Cherry and the work staff has undertaken for this agenda item. She provided information about the relationship between the City and Ravinia Festival. Management Analyst Cherry provided background information regarding the development agreements the City and Ravinia Festival have had over the years. She reviewed the staff recommendation that the parties enter into a special license agreement in relation to the Special License Area, which would decouple the operational matters from the current amended development agreement, giving an overview of current practices that would be formalized in the agreement as well as incorporation of new items. The Council, Mr. Schmitz, Corporation Counsel Elrod, and staff discussed the intent of restricting non-motorized and motorized vehicles within the special license area, proposed sidewalk updates by Ravinia Festival, lighting of the Green Bay trail beyond the special license area, importance of removing the public demonstration language, term and expiration of the license agreement, outside events like the school district’s Fun Run that would impact the special license area, and seasonal usage of proposed signage by Ravinia Festival. The Council was in favor of staff's recommendations. A majority of the Council expressed approval to update the expiration of the special license agreement to run concurrent with the development agreement. City Manager Neukirch noted the conversation regarding the lighting on the Green Bay Trail will be discussed at a future meeting. V. Closed Session Councilmember Lidawer moved the Committee to close its meeting to the public, pursuant to the following cited section of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2(c)), for the purposes of, (i) probable litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)); and (ii) lease of property (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6)). Councilmember Bruckman seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously. At 6:39 PM, the Committee recessed the public portion of the meeting to meet in Closed Session. At 7:07 PM, Mayor Rotering reconvened the open session of the Committee of the Whole meeting. Present: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Center, Bruckman, Ross, Tapia, Lidawer Absent: Councilmember Blumberg Staff Present: City Manager Neukirch, Public Works Director Bannon, Assistant to the City Manager Palbitska Also Present: Corporation Counsel Elrod VI. Adjournment Councilmember Tapia moved to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting. Councilmember Bruckman seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously. The Committee of the Whole adjourned its meeting at 7:07 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Ashley Palbitska Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk

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Committee of the Whole Meeting City Hall 1707 St Johns Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 April 13, 2026 5:30 PM Agenda Individuals with questions or feedback about an agenda item can address the City in the following ways: 1. Emails with Unlimited Information. Individuals may email the City an unlimited number of words at cityhp@cityhpil.com. Emails will be forwarded to the City Council if requested. All emails received will be acknowledged. 2. Telephone. Individuals with no access to email may leave a message with the City Manager’s Office at 847.926.1000. 3. Live Comments. Individuals are able to address the Council during the City Council meeting. Questions/comments should be limited to three minutes or less. Committee of the Whole and City Council meetings are broadcast live on the City’s Facebook page and on the City’s website. Meetings can be watched after the meeting from a video link on the City’s website. The City encourages individuals to sign-up for its enews for important information from the City. To sign-up for the enews, visit www.cityhpil.com. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes A. Approval of the Minutes of the Rescheduled Regular Consolidated Meeting of the Committee of the Whole Held on March 30, 2026 IV. Scheduled Business A. Floodplain Report & Recommendation B. Ravinia Festival Special License Agreement Recommendation V. Other Matters VI. Closed Session A. 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(11) - Litigation VII. Adjournment

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Committee of the Whole Meeting City Hall 1707 St Johns Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 April 13, 2026 5:30 PM Agenda Individuals with questions or feedback about an agenda item can address the City in the following ways: 1. Emails with Unlimited Information. Individuals may email the City an unlimited number of words at cityhp@cityhpil.com. Emails will be forwarded to the City Council if requested. All emails received will be acknowledged. 2. Telephone. Individuals with no access to email may leave a message with the City Manager’s Office at 847.926.1000. 3. Live Comments. Individuals are able to address the Council during the City Council meeting. Questions/comments should be limited to three minutes or less. Committee of the Whole and City Council meetings are broadcast live on the City’s Facebook page and on the City’s website. Meetings can be watched after the meeting from a video link on the City’s website. The City encourages individuals to sign-up for its enews for important information from the City. To sign-up for the enews, visit www.cityhpil.com. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes A. Approval of the Minutes of the Rescheduled Regular Consolidated Meeting of the Committee of the Whole Held on March 30, 2026 IV. Scheduled Business A. Floodplain Report & Recommendation B. Ravinia Festival Special License Agreement Recommendation V. Other Matters VI. Closed Session A. 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(11) - Litigation Page 1 of 20 VII. Adjournment Page 2 of 20 Staff Report Meeting Date: April 13, 2026 Staff Contact: Ashley Palbitska, Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Department: City Manager's Office Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Rescheduled Regular Consolidated Meeting of the Committee of the Whole Held on March 30, 2026 Recommendation: For the City Council’s approval are the minutes of the Rescheduled Regular Consolidated Meeting of the Committee of the Whole held on March 30, 2026. Attachments: 1. MIN COTW 3-30-2026 Page 3 of 20 MINUTES OF THE REGURLAR RESCHEDULED CONSOLIDATED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK MEETING DATE: March 30, 2026 MEETING LOCATION: Public Services Center, 1150 Half Day Road and City Hall, 1707 St Johns Avenue I. Call to Order At 4:34 PM, Mayor Rotering called the meeting to order at the Public Services Center and asked for a roll call: II. Roll Call Present: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Bruckman, Ross, Lidawer, Blumberg Absent: Councilmembers Center, Tapia Staff Present: City Manager Neukirch, Director of Public Works Bannon, Community Development Director Fontane, Finance Director McCaulou, Fire Chief Schrage, Deputy Director of Public Works O'Neill, Assistant to the City Manager Palbitska III. Tour of Public Services Center and Fire Station #34 The Council and Staff conducted a tour of the Public Services Building and Station #34. They analyzed the working environments at each location and what next steps could be for the project. At 6:02 PM, Mayor Rotering recessed the Committee of the Whole meeting. At 6:30 PM, Mayor Rotering reconvened the Committee of the Whole meeting at City Hall: Present: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Center (arrived at 7:23 PM), Bruckman, Ross, Tapia, Lidawer, Blumberg Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager Neukirch, Director of Public Works Bannon, Community Development Director Fontane, Assistant City Manager Jason, Finance Director McCaulou, Fire Chief Schrage, Assistant City Manager Taub, Deputy Finance Director Lukasik, Police Commander Roberts, Communications Manager Bennett, Assistant to the City Manager Palbitska Also Present: Corporation Counsel Elrod IV. Approval of Minutes A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Committee of the Whole Held on February 23, 2026 and Approval of the Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting of the Committee of the Whole and Historic Preservation Commission Held on March 9, 2026 Councilmember Lidawer moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Committee of the Whole Held on February 23, 2026 and the Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting of the Committee of the Whole and Historic Preservation Commission Held on Page 4 of 20 March 9, 2026. Councilmember Bruckman seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion Passed (6 - 0). MOVER: Councilmember Lidawer SECONDER: Councilmember Bruckman AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Bruckman, Ross, Tapia, Lidawer, Blumberg NAYS: None ABSENT: Councilmember Center V. Scheduled Business A. Review of the Capital Improvement Plan, with emphasis on the Public Services Center and Fire Station #34 Project and associated budget and financing options. City Manager Neukirch informed the public that the City Council completed a tour of the Public Services Center and Fire Station #34. City Manager Neukirch, Public Works Director Bannon and Finance Director McCaulou presented an overview of the Capital Improvement Plan, with an emphasis on the Public Services Center & Fire Station #34 project and associated budget and financing options. The Council and staff discussed capital projects budgeted and other infrastructure investment that are not yet reflected in the budget, use of the City's reserve funds, Public Safety Pension contributions, debt scenarios, budget considerations that include property tax, home rules sales tax, pensions and other fee/license tax considerations. They discussed the direction the Council would be interested in moving forward in regard to the Route 41 Pedestrian Bridge. A majority of the Council was interested in moving forward with the rehabilitation plan for the Route 41 Pedestrian Bridge, versus more than $10 million redevelopment of the bridge. Mayor Rotering and City Manager Neukirch noted that staff will continue working with the consultants and will present additional information and options for consideration as it relates to the Public Services Center and Fire Station project at a future Committee of the Whole meeting. VI. Adjournment Councilmember Tapia moved to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting. Councilmember Blumberg seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously. The Committee of the Whole adjourned its meeting at 07:33 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Ashley Palbitska Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Page 5 of 20 Staff Report Meeting Date: April 13, 2026 Staff Contact: Ron Bannon, Director of Public Works Department: Public Works Department Title: Floodplain Report & Recommendation Recommendation: City Staff and representatives from the consulting engineering firm will present an overview of the Highland Park Floodplain Assessment Study, reviewing how floodplains are established and how they are measured, the regulatory agencies involved, insurance requirements, and the restrictions on development. Currently, the City uses two sets of floodplain maps, which is uncommon: the FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Floodplain and the Highland Park Floodplain, both of which direct the regulatory use of these floodplain areas. In addition, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Office of Water Resources (IDNR/OWR), the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (LCSMC), and the Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance (WDO) provide additional requirements and restrictions in floodplain areas. The presentation will explore the differences between the FEMA and Highland Park floodplains, the data used to establish each, and the impacts on private residential homes and businesses. Policy Consideration: Based on the findings of the Highland Park floodplain assessment study, staff recommends discontinuing the City-specific Highland Park floodplain and continue to use the existing FEMA, IDNR/OWR, and LCSMC WDO protections. Core Priorities: Economic Development - aligning the City's floodplain regulations with the FEMA floodplain creates a more efficient and streamlined development process. Environmental Sustainability - Floodplain regulations support environmental sustainability by protecting natural floodplain functions, reducing ecological damage, and guiding development in ways that maintain long-term ecosystem resilience. Page 6 of 20 Attachments: None Page 7 of 20 Staff Report Meeting Date: April 13, 2026 Staff Contact: Megan Cherry, Management Analyst Ghida Neukirch, City Manager Department: City Manager's Office Title: Ravinia Festival Special License Agreement Recommendation Recommendation: Staff recommends entering into a Special License Agreement with the Ravinia Festival Association, decoupling operational matters from the current amended Development Agreement. Staff will provide an overview of the terms and conditions that would be included in the Special License Agreement. No recommendations or considerations will be made related to revenues as part of this Special License Agreement. The current agreement between the City and Ravinia Festival in relation to revenues is effective until 2029 and will be addressed the year prior to the agreement expiration. Policy Consideration: Background The City and the Ravinia Festival Association (“RFA”) have enjoyed a mutually respectful, beneficial and productive professional relationship for more than 122 years. The RFA is woven into the history of the City, and the City recognizes the fame and arts reputation that the RFA brings to the community, bolstering Highland Park’s position as a destination for the arts on the North Shore. In 2006, the City and the RFA entered into a Development Agreement that codified several agreements that govern the use and operation of Ravinia Festival. Since then, the Development Agreement has been amended eight times, with the last amendment approved in 2024. Please see the attached Ravinia Festival & City of Highland Park Agreement Executive Summary for an outline of all applicable ordinances and resolutions (Exhibit A). As the RFA approaches their 125th anniversary and embarks on strategic planning associated with that milestone, City and RFA staff met to discuss a variety of potential updates to their agreement with the City. Staff recommends negotiating a Special License Agreement with the RFA to document current practices and additional requests that pertain to the Special License Area, which includes portions of the Green Bay Trail (see Exhibit B). Decoupling the regulation Page 8 of 20 of the Special License Area from the associated amended Development Agreement will allow future updates to be made to the Special License Agreement separate from any zoning matters, which would require amendments to the Planned Development and/or the Development Agreement. Staff recommends that the Special License Agreement codify the RFA’s current practices, such as: • Creating a designated smoking area • Allowing a fenced enclosure for yard waste and recyclables • Documenting the existence of the security gate at the intersection of St. Johns Avenue and the Green Bay Trail • Restricting unauthorized non-motorized traffic in the Entry Plaza • Restricting unauthorized motorized traffic from the Special License Area • Establishing a City-designated public demonstration area, as agreed upon • Requiring any third-party uses of the Special License Area be subject to mutual agreement There are additional requests from RFA that City staff also recommend incorporating in the forthcoming Special License Agreement; more information regarding these requests are outlined in further detail later in this staff report. Additional requests include: • Extending the term for the Special License Area • Incorporating language clarifying that the RFA is responsible for maintenance and restoration of the public right of way • Allowing the operation of security cameras within the Special License Area • Permitting the placement of operational signage within the Special License Area • Improving the sidewalk and installing safety bollards in the Special License Area Subject to Council support, a resolution will be drafted and placed on the next available City Council agenda for formal consideration. Recommendations The following practices are recommended to be included in the Special License Agreement: Designated Smoking Area & Fenced Enclosure for Yard Waste/Receptacles The RFA currently dedicates a portion of the Special License Area as a designated smoking area, and also maintains a fenced enclosure for yard waste, refuse and recycling receptacles. Staff recommends incorporating the current use of this area in the Special License Agreement. Security Gate The RFA noted there is a security gate at the intersection of St. Johns Avenue and the Green Bay Trail. The RFA has not utilized the gate, but would like its existence to be documented moving forward. It is recommended that the security gate be outlined in the RFA’s annual Emergency Page 9 of 20 Operations Plan, subject to review and approval by City staff. Restriction of Non-Motorized/Motorized Traffic Unauthorized non-motorized traffic is recommended to be restricted from the entry plaza, in addition to restricting unauthorized motorized traffic from the Special License Area in order to maintain a safe and secure experience for Ravinia Festival attendees and patrons. Staff recommends incorporating these restrictions into the Special License Agreement, provided that clear signage is posted regarding the restrictions. Establishment of a Public Demonstration Area The RFA and the City recognize that there may occasionally be times where members of the community would like to gather to picket or rally on public property that would potentially affect Ravinia Festival. The City and the RFA would designate a specific area for public demonstration, which will be outlined in the RFA’s Emergency Operations Plan, subject to laws and regulations. The City also recommends that the RFA, with review and approval of the City, designate a media staging area. Third Party Use of the Special License Area The RFA requests that any third-party use of the special license area be subject to mutual agreement. The City is willing and able to communicate and notify the RFA of any special events or activities for the area that the City plans or approves, but the City is not responsible for the activities of the third party. In addition to the current practices outlined above, the following items are recommended to be included in the Special License Agreement: Term Extension for Special License Area The original Development Agreement between the City and the RFA granted the RFA a non- exclusive special license to encroach upon and use the Special License Area for a variety of uses, such as continued existence of the historic main gate and portions of two box offices, among other uses. The Special License Area includes portions of the Green Bay Trail. The term of the non-exclusive special license “shall expire 20 years after the Effective Date” of the Development Agreement. The parties entered into the Development Agreement effective February 13, 2006 and therefore the non-exclusive use of the Special License Area has expired as of February 13, 2026. Staff recommends eliminating the term and granting use of the Special License Area to the RFA in perpetuity, whereby the City may terminate the non-exclusive use of the Special License Area provided the City notifies the RFA 6 months prior to termination. Routine Maintenance & Restoration of the Public Right of Way The City recommends clarifying that the RFA is responsible for normal and routine maintenance of the public right of way. In addition, the RFA will be responsible for restoring the public right of way should the City need to perform any utility work. Typically, the City restores areas where it has performed utility work to its previous, standard condition. However, over the years, the RFA has improved many parts of the public right of way, replacing gravel with asphalt, concrete and paver bricks. As such, the RFA will be solely responsible for restoration based on their improvements to the Special License Area. This responsibility would also allow the RFA to Page 10 of 20 complete restoration work based on their schedule, in order to minimize disruption to their programming. Use of Security Cameras The RFA would like to install and operate security cameras within the Special License Area. Staff recommends allowing the installation and operation of security cameras under the condition that signage notifying patrons of the cameras is posted in the Special License Area. The RFA would be required to provide the City with a list outlining where the signs will be located and subject to other regulations as required by the City, including but not limited to signage. Operational Signage The RFA would like to erect operational signage within the Special License Area for the benefit of its patrons, employees and contractors. Similar to the request for security cameras, the City recommends allowing the use of operational signage so long as a list of locations, sign types and sign language is provided and approved by the City in advance of the erection of the signage. Sidewalk Improvements & Safety Bollards The RFA would like to make improvements to the gravel path within and along the Special License Area. The RFA would like to update the path to a sidewalk, constructed of asphalt pavement with a base, with a width of 6 feet, extending about 713 feet total (see Exhibit C). Additionally, the RFA would like to replace the existing temporary bollards within the Special License Area to safety bollards that are crash-rated. The City permits these improvements, subject to review, approval and issuance of a right of way permit. The RFA acknowledges that it will be their responsibility to restore the improved sidewalk should the City undertake any utility work. The RFA may request to proceed with the right of way improvements prior to the approval of the Special License Agreement; the City Manager may authorize the work through an at-risk agreement with the RFA. Financial Impact The proposed Special License Agreement outlined above will have no financial impact to the City. Additionally, it should be noted that the RFA pays for all police, fire and transit services that the City provides, along with any costs associated with those services. The RFA also pays a municipal admissions fee to the City, which is 5% of the RFA’s gross admissions revenue. This is paid to the City in lieu of taxes. Annually, the City receives anywhere from $800,000 to $1 million from the RFA through this fee. In 2025, the RFA paid a Municipal Admissions Fee in the amount of $1,011,334 to the City. The current terms of the Municipal Admissions Fee expire on January 1, 2029. The City will review the terms of the Municipal Admissions Fee in 2028. Core Priorities: Fiscal Stability The recommended updates to the agreement will have no financial impact to the City. Public Safety Many of the proposed items in the agreement concern public safety, such as restricting non- Page 11 of 20 motorized/motorized traffic in the Special License Area, installing crash-rated safety bollards, and establishing a designated public demonstration area. These improvements enhance public safety for Ravinia Festival patrons and attendees, in addition to those in the surrounding community. Infrastructure Investment The City maintains a number of utilities within the Special License Area. By permitting the RFA to improve the Special License Area and to provide regular upkeep of the public right of way, infrastructure is well maintained, which is a benefit to RFA patrons and community members utilizing the Green Bay Trail. Vibrancy The recommended changes to the agreement continue to further the RFA’s reputation as a destination for the arts on the North Shore, contributing to the cultural landscape of the Highland Park community. Attachments: 1. Exhibit A Ravinia Festival Agreements Executive Summary 2. Exhibit B Ravinia Depiction of Special License Area 3. Exhibit C C2.0 - Civil Site Plan_Ravinia Sidewalk Page 12 of 20 Executive Summary Ravinia Festival & City of Highland Park Agreement 19 March 2025 Background In 2006, the City and Ravinia Festival Association (“RFA”) entered into a Development Agreement (“DA”) that governs the use of the RFA’s property at 418 Sheridan Road (“Property”). The DA outlines standards for use of the Property, special events, traffic management and neighborhood meetings, among others. Since 2006, the DA has been amended eight times. The first and sixth amendments establish and set forth the terms for a Municipal Admissions Fee to be paid by RFA to the City. The current terms of the Municipal Admissions Fee expire on January 1, 2029. This Executive Summary outlines items of importance in each DA, and includes a table of all relevant ordinances and resolutions. Use of Property  418 Sheridan Road (“Property”) may only be used for outdoor theater, festival-drama. (O13- 06)  The Ravinia Festival Association (“RFA”) may produce the following events without the need for authorization: any Ravinia Festival Event that is listed in a season calendar, any Ravinia Festival event that is not listed in the Season Calendar and where attendance is less than 3,000 people and the Pavilion is not in use, or any Off Season Event where attendance is less than 3,000 people and the Pavilion is not in use. (O13-06, O81-2017)  No Major Ravinia Festival Event and no Major Off Season Event may be conducted on the Property unless the RFA can prove to the City Manager that adequate steps and measures have been taken to address police/fire safety and parking impact on the City and surrounding neighborhood. (O13-06, O81-2017)  No Community Event nor Parking Event will be allowed unless the RFA provides written notification to the Ravinia Festival Commission and demonstrates to the City Manager that adequate steps and measures have been taken to address police/fire safety and parking impact on the City and surrounding neighborhood. *Please note, that due to the dissolution of the Ravinia Festival Commission, written notification shall only be provided to the City Manager. (O13-06)  The maximum occupancy of the Property shall not exceed 20,000 ticketed persons or 22,000 total persons. (O13-06)  The following are considered accessory uses: food service, indoor theater, administrative offices/meetings/gatherings, ticket sales, restrooms, off-street parking, storage/maintenance facilities, retail and merchandise sales, and outdoor projection screens. (O13-06) 1 Page 13 of 20 Hours of Operation  The hours of operation for the Pavilion, the lawn seating area, and 2007 Food Service Building are 7:00 AM - 11:59 PM. (O13-06)  The 2007 Food Service Building shall only be used on event days and only open to individuals attending a permitted event. (O13-06)  Outdoor concert music should end no later than 11:00 PM, and all attendees must leave the property no later than 11:59 PM. (O13-06) Municipal Admission Fee  The RFA agrees to pay to the City a municipal admissions fee that is 5% of the RFA’s admissions revenue, received by RFA from concerts presented on the property. (R04-09)  If the City imposes an amusement tax on the RFA, then the RFA is not required to pay the municipal admissions fee. (R04-09)  The Sixth Amendment outlines changes made to the calculation of admissions revenue. (R149-2018): o Admissions revenue, as defined in the amendment, means the revenue received by the RFA and reported by the RFA annually as admissions within “Program Service Revenue” on the RFA’s IRS Form 990. o Revenue associated with BGH Classics, or any successor program with the same purpose, is not reported by the RFA on the Form 990 as admissions, and is exempt from the calculation of the admissions revenue. Revenue from the following are also exempt:  Family Concerts  The fair market value of tickets given by the RFA for contributors to the RFA in exchange for contributions to the RFA  Any surcharge for facility, experience center, or box office transactional fees above and beyond and separate from the Municipal Admissions Fee  Any artist VIP packages, album bundles, or fan club perks as part of an agreement between RFA and an artist for which fees are remitted exclusively to the artist and not to the RFA  The RFA will pay the municipal admissions fee during the 2019-2028 Ravinia Festival seasons. The current terms of the municipal admissions fee expire on January 1, 2029. (R149-2018) Neighborhood Meetings  The RFA will hold at least two neighborhood meetings per year, in cooperation with the City. The meetings will allow residents, the RFA, and the City to discuss traffic management and other matters that affect the neighbors of the RFA. A representative of the City Council or City staff will attend each neighborhood meeting, and the City will prepare and keep minutes of each meeting. (R149-2018) 2 Page 14 of 20 Noise  The RFA must comply with Sec. 95.001(O). However, the RFA is permitted to conduct outdoor concerts on the property on Event Days, so long as concert hall music ends no later than 11:00 PM and all attendees have left the premises no later than 11:59 PM. Special Events  “Permitted Event” shall be and mean (i) Ravinia Festival Events, (ii) Major Ravinia Festival Events, (iii) Off Season Events, (iv) Major Off Season Events, (v) Community Events, (vi) Parking Events and (vii) such other events as may be approved by the City Manager and ratified by the City Council in accordance with the Minor Change process in Section 8.M.3 of this Ordinance. (O81-2017)  Permitted Events for Which No Authorization is Required: No advance approval or authorization shall be required prior to the commencement of any of the following Permitted Events: any Off Season Event for which (a) the expected attendance is less than 3,000 people and (b) the Pavilion is not in use. (O81-2017) Traffic  On Event Days, truck deliveries to the 2007 Food Service Building are prohibited after 3 PM during the Summer Season or any time when Ravinia transit operations are active. (O18- 2017)  Annually, there must be a memorandum of agreement with the City regarding parking and Police/supervision. On Event Days, truck deliveries to the Property are prohibited any time when the gates to the Property are open to the public. (O13-06)  The City is permitted to store snow on RFA property. (O13-06)  RFA employees are not allowed to park on the public ROWs immediately surrounding the Property, except for any area for which there is a Special License Area designated for employee parking. (O13-06)  The RFA is responsible for ensuring adequate bus service to and from the Property on Event Days. Bus service may be provided by a public transportation company or at the RFA’s own cost and expense. (O13-06)  The RFA must prepare and submit for review and approval a Construction Traffic Management Plan for construction of any Proposed Additions. (Outlined in all Development Agreements) 3 Page 15 of 20 Table 1: Ravinia Festival Planned Development Approvals (in chronological order) Item # Title Description Restated O13-06 An Ordinance Restating And Incorporates all other Ordinance Granting Special Use Permit And approvals into this Planned Unit Development Ordinance.1 Approval (Ravinia Festival - 418 Sheridan Road) Development R20-06 for Development Agreement Between Improvements Agreement (DA) the re-plat, The City Of Highland Park And contemporary to this DA DA with The Ravinia Festival Association are the following: 2007 O13-06 (Ravinia Development Agreement) Food Service Building and Dated as of February 13, 2006 the Outdoor Screen, a Landscape Plan, a Green Bay Trail ROW Plan, Snow storage, employee parking, and bus system agreements. 1st Amendment R04-09 A Resolution Approving A First Municipal Admissions to DA Amendment To The Fees Development Agreement Between The City Of Highland Park And The Ravinia Festival Association. Approved Jan. 26, 2009. Recorded Feb. 3, 2009. 2nd Amendment R76-10 A Resolution Ratifying a Minor Pedestrian underpass, to DA Amendment to the Ravinia kiosks, lighting, and Festival Planned Development landscaping structures R77-10 A Resolution Approving A Second Pedestrian underpass, Amendment To The kiosks, lighting, and Development Agreement Between landscaping structures The City of Highland Park And The Ravinia Festival Association. September 13, 2010 R78-10 A Resolution Approving the Signs along Green Bay Installation of Signage Along the Trail 1 l. Ordinance No. 8-70 entitled "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT TO RAVINIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION" passed by the City Council on February 9, 1970; 2. Ordinance No. 5A-74 entitled "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT TO RAVINIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION" passed by the City Council on January l, 1974; 3. Ordinance No. l8-79B entitled "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO RAVINIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION" passed by the City Council on April 9, 1979; 4. Ordinance No. 41A-79 entitled "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO RAVINIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION 11 passed by the City Council on September 24, 1979; and 5. Ordinance No. 5-85 entitled "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN THE NATURE OF A CONDITIONAL USE TO THE RAVINIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION AND CREATING THE RAVINIA FESTIVAL COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION" passed by the City Council on February 25, 1985. NOTE: The list above is from Ordinance 08-87. All the Ordinances above are identified as being repealed in their entirety by Ord. 08-87. 4 Page 16 of 20 Green Bay Trail by the Ravinia Festival Association. September 13, 2010 3rd Amendment R132-14 A Resolution Approving A Third Improvements to vacated to DA Amendment To The ROW, North bus Development Agreement Between drive/drop-off – pick-up The City of Highland Park And improvements The Ravinia Festival Association. 4th Amendment R89-2016 A Resolution Approving a Fourth Cell Antenna system to DA Amendment To The Development Agreement Between The City of Highland Park And The Ravinia Festival Association. June 13, 2016. O55-2016 An Ordinance Amending a Special Use Permit for Planned Development and Granting a Special Use Permit for the Installation of Personal Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. June 13, 2016. 5th Amendment R134-2017 August 28, 2017. Music Experience Center to DA Resolution to approve amendment to DA O81-2017 An Ordinance Amending a Special Music Experience Center Use Permit for Planned Building and Open-Air Development for the Construction Veranda of the Music Experience Center Building and Open-Air Veranda 6th Amendment R149-2018 Nov. 13, 2018 approval. Recorded Municipal Admissions Fee to DA Resolution Feb. 6, 2019. (deadline expired from 1st to approve Amendment) amendment to DA Minor R102-2020 August 18, 2020 Removal of vegetation Amendment and existing fence. New (Unnumbered) fence along Lambert Tree Road and other areas and new landscaping around the new fence. 7th Amendment O46-2022 May 9, 2022 2nd story additions to 2 to the DA existing accessory buildings R102-2020 DA also amended 5 Page 17 of 20 Resolution to approve amendment to DA 8th Amendment O64-2024 August 26, 2024 Rooftop mech. room to the DA addition, new fence along east property line, and loading dock expansion R99-2024 DA also amended 6 Page 18 of 20 Page 19 of 20 N 30' 0 15' 30' 60' Scale: 1 inch = 30 feet 0' 6.0 LEGEND: 9' 4.1 PROPERTY LINE ASPHALT PAVEMENT AND BASE 8' 4.7 RAVINIA FESTIVAL SITE IMPROVEMENTS 200 Ravinia Park Road Highland Park, IL. 60035 Client RAVINIA FESTIVAL 200 Ravinia Park Road Highland Park, IL. 60035 EX HYDRANT TO REMAIN ASPHALT PAVEMENT AND BASE .84' 54 Project Team CIVIL ENGINEER/LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT W RO ±7 D 4' 13 OA 9.1 ' ILR RA 0' ' 10 .00 70 225 W Ohio Street - Suite 400; Chicago, IL 60654 (T) 312-467-0123 | (F) 312-467-0220 71 1.2 3' ' .35 15 Revisions Date Issue ASPHALT PAVEMENT AND BASE 6' Stamp u ' .87 Title u 16 CIVIL SITE PLAN u u Sheet No. u C2.0 TERRA Project No. XX-XXX Page 20 of 20