May 12, 2026 Meeting Agenda
Posted On May 12, 2026
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Sheffield’s Wine and Beer Garden
3258 N. Sheffield, Chicago
6p-8:00p
6p — Welcome
- New ELVN meeting structure
- New ELVN committee structure
- Introduction of Bd members; committee roles
Report of Ad Hoc Development Committee
- Virtual meeting Wednesday, May 27, 7pm; Zoom ID: 822 3252 9275
- Developer presentations on:
- Tryst Hotel
- Changes to 1040 W. Belmont plan
- New presentation for residential building at 665 W. Sheridan
Announcements:
- Stay Tuned for ELVN’s June Meeting Partnering with Wrigley View Rooftop
- Greeley Elementary School Garden Volunteer Request
- Anyone interested in helping to establish the Greeley Student Garden should call the school at 773-534-5800 and ask for Ms. Nuñez.
- Cornelia Block Party Announcement
- Sunday, May 17th, noon – 8p, Elaine to Broadway
6:15p — 46thWard Update
Jesse Orr, Dir., Infrastructure & Development
- CDOT defines ELVN-supported plan to increase safety on Inner Lake Shore Dr.
- How to apply for a block party; 46th Ward assistance available
- LV2 parking permits for Wrigley area
6:25p — 44thWard Update
Alex Ponder; Dir, Policy & Public Safety; Chuck Blasgen, Kelly Park Advisory Council
- Kelly Park update
- Chicago Park District apologizes for lack of communication
- Expansion of play area and changes to park furniture designs agreed to
- Timeline for completion
6:35p — Cubs present changes to plans for Camry Lot expansion
Will McIntee, Dir. Government and Community Affairs; and Mike Lufrano, Exec. VP, Community, Government and Legal Affairs
- Landscaping alterations for Camry Lot expansion
- Exiting post-game Grace St. cars west only
6:45p — Thank you to Sheffield ‘s Rocky Albazi
For hosting our meeting and to Maureen Martino from our events committee for organizing our first hybrid event.
Please stay and get to know your board members, neighbors and have any questions about today’s meeting answered.