Arlington Heights public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board of Trustees
The Board approved nine strategic priorities for the 2024-2025 cycle, including the redevelopment of the former Arlington Racetrack site and expanding attainable housing. The Board also approved several infrastructure bids, a $3.3M warrant register, and various zoning ordinances.
- Adopted 2024-2025 Strategic Priorities (8-0)
- Approved Warrant Register 08/30/2023 for $3,335,526.94 (8-0)
- Approved purchase of new fire engine (8-0)
- Approved 2023 Downtown Brick Sidewalk Replacement on Wing Street (8-0)
- Approved ordinance for Portillo's at 806 W. Dundee Rd. (8-0)
- Approved Arlington Towne Square PUD Amendment at 15-89 W. Golf Rd. (8-0)
- Appointed Sheryl Letwat as Chairperson of the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities (8-0)
- Rejected all bids for Risk and Resiliency Project (8-0)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole recommended the appointment of a youth member to the Environmental Commission and the issuance of two liquor licenses for local businesses.
- Recommended Damian Gil-Lara for appointment to the Environmental Commission (youth member) (8-0)
- Recommended issuance of a Class AA liquor license to Highbar Services Inc dba Bird's Nest Arlington Heights at 11 W. Davis Street (8-0)
- Recommended issuance of a Class E liquor license to Big Ange's Eatery, Inc dba Big Ange's Eatery at 640 W. Northwest Highway (7-0)
Village Board of Trustees
The Board approved multiple HANA downzoning ordinances and granted special use and sign variations for restaurants on Palatine Road and Dundee Road. The Board also authorized $4.7M in accounts payable and appointed two members to the Youth Commission.
- Approved $4,705,429.95 in accounts payable
- Appointed Ava McQuade and Christopher Lee Hong to the Youth Commission
- Recommended Class A liquor license for Brunch Cafe at 306 E. Rand Road
- Approved three HANA downzoning ordinances (2023-49, 2023-50, 2023-51)
- Approved sign variation for Portillo's at 806 W. Dundee Rd. for digital menu boards
- Approved Special Use Permit for BIBIBOP Grill at 715 E. Palatine Rd.
- Approved Ordinance 2023-47 regarding traffic during special events
- Approved parking lot use agreement with 44 Vail, LLC
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole recommended the appointment of two youth members to the Youth Commission. Additionally, the committee recommended the issuance of a Class A liquor license for a new business on E. Rand Road.
- Recommended Ava McQuade for appointment to the Youth Commission (8-0)
- Recommended Christopher Lee Hong for appointment to the Youth Commission (8-0)
- Recommended issuance of a Class A liquor license to BNL Arlington Heights Inc dba Brunch Cafe at 306 E. Rand Road (8-0)
Committee of the Whole
The Village Board held a goal-setting session to discuss trends, challenges, and strategic priorities for the 2024-2025 period. No formal votes were taken on specific priorities; Village staff will now create a strategic priority proposal for future Board review and approval.
- Tabled formal 2024-2025 strategic priorities pending staff proposal
- Adjourned meeting at 9:15 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)