Lake Geneva city aldermen have resumed discussion on a possible lawsuit that could be filed against the city by a Chicago development company over the zoning of the former Hillmoor Golf Course.
The council met in closed session, March 8, to discuss a notice of claim filed by White River Holdings, LLC.
City Administrator Dave Nord said since the item was discussed during a closed session he could not comment on the issue.
“Sorry to say, I have nothing to share,” Nord said. “The discussion was in closed session, and there were no motions made afterwards.”
White River Holdings filed a notice of claim, seeking unspecified damages, against the city on July 2, 2020 for what the company described as Lake Geneva’s “actions and inactions” related to the former Hillmoor Golf Course property.
The notice of claim alleged that the city violated state law by maintaining a comprehensive plan for the property that is inconsistent with zoning for the land.
City council members denied White River Holding’s notice of claim, Oct. 12, 2020 during a closed session.
Attorney Joseph Wirth, who is representing the city in the matter, said since the city denied the notice of claim, the company has six months to file a claim for damages, which would be in April.