8-3-26 City Council Meeting - Video Cut Short due to Connection Issues

The City of McHenry, IL held a city council meeting on August 3, 2026, which included a distinguished service award presentation to Chief Rudy Horus of the McHenry Township Fire Protection District. The meeting also featured a conceptual presentation by Blackstone Realty for a proposed multifamily residential development on a challenging two-acre, narrow lot. Two development concepts were presented: a 24-unit townhome cluster and a 36-unit apartment complex, both designed to meet fire and building codes and include EV-ready infrastructure. City council members discussed the proposals, expressing concerns about traffic congestion near a nearby school, neighborhood fit, and parcel size. While some members favored the townhome concept for its scale and placement, there was insufficient support to move forward with either project at this time. The developers were encouraged to work with city staff for potential future revisions. Public comment included concerns about noise impacts from nearby pickleball courts, but no procurement or contracting decisions were made during this meeting.