Arlington Heights public meetings in 2025

Design Commission

The Arlington Heights Design Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous month and review four new development proposals, including a single-family teardown, an addition, a commercial project, and a sign variation.

• Approval of DC Minutes 11/18/25
• 916 W. Campbell St. - SF/Teardown - DC25-092
• 819 S. Highland Ave. - SF/Addition - DC25-094
• Fairfield Homes - 526 S. Arthur Ave. / Commercial - DC25-053
• Arbor House - 25 E. Algonquin Rd. / Sign Variation - DC25-088

Environmental Commission

The Arlington Heights Environmental Commission will meet to approve minutes from November 25, 2025, and discuss ongoing initiatives including recycling education, curbside composting participation, and the setting of 2026 goals.

• Approval of November 25, 2025 minutes
• Education on how to recycle
• Tracking metrics for the Village of Arlington Heights website
• Benchmarking single-use plastics
• Increase participation in Curbside Composting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold an interview with Sue Thomson for the President position on the Performing Arts Metropolis Board of Directors. The term for the position runs until September 16, 2027. No other business items are listed beyond standard procedural matters.

• Interview of Sue Thomson for Performing Arts Metropolis Board President (term ends 9/16/2027)

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board will adopt a Consent Agenda that includes several contract approvals, a change to the Village Manager's compensation, and a waiver of formal bidding for a license‑plate camera system. It will also consider new business items such as sign and land‑use variations for specific properties and appoint a new Performing Arts Metropolis Board president. Routine items include approval of minutes and accounts payable.

• Resolution approving a purchase agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc.
• Resolution approving adjustment to Village Manager compensation
• Resolution awarding a contract for the Somerset Court Basin Improvements – construction
• Resolution waiving formal bidding and approving an agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for a fixed license‑plate recognition camera system
• Ordinance approving a land‑use variation for 125 S. Wilke Rd. – Linden Aura Massage

Special Events Commission

The commission will first approve the minutes from its November 19, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss two pieces of old business: the 2025 Tree Lighting event and the 2026 Hearts of Gold program. New business includes consideration of the 2026 Swing into Spring event. The meeting also allows public comment and announcements.

• Approval of Special Events Commission minutes from Nov. 19, 2025
• Discussion of Tree Lighting 2025
• Discussion of Hearts of Gold 2026
• Consideration of Swing into Spring 2026

Commission for Citizens with Disabilities

The Arlington Heights Commission for Citizens with Disabilities will meet to approve November minutes, review ADA complaints, and discuss the Disability Celebration Budget and ADA/SSDI speaker. The agenda includes planning for a Disability & Inclusion Award and setting the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Approval of November 13, 2025 minutes
• Disability Celebration Budget discussion
• ADA/SSDI Speaker presentation
• Disability & Inclusion Award planning
• Meeting Calendar 2026 discussion

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation of the Chamber of Commerce’s financial report for the upcoming Harmony Fest, featuring the Taste of Arlington Heights. It will also discuss a possible change to the village’s video gaming regulations. No formal actions are listed beyond the presentations.

• Presentation of Chamber of Commerce financials for Harmony Fest (Taste of Arlington Heights)
• Discussion of possible change to video gaming regulations

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss new business regarding 1128 N. Kennicott Blvd. (ZBA25-045). The board will also review minutes and findings from the November 10, 2025, meeting.

• New business: 1128 N. Kennicott Blvd. - ZBA25-045
• Approval of findings for 1935 N. Maple Ln
• Approval of findings for 905 N. Mitchell Ave.
• Approval of findings for 6 S. Windsor Dr.
• Approval of findings for 234 S. Dunton Ave. and 831 S. Dryden Pl.

The Arlington Heights Zoning Board of Appeals granted an 11‑foot rear‑yard setback variance for the property at 1128 North Kennicott Boulevard. The board heard no public objections and voted to approve the request. The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.

• Approved 11‑foot rear‑yard setback variance for 1128 North Kennicott (unanimous)

General

The Arlington Heights Youth Commission will discuss updates on the Teen Job Fair and the Lawn Mowing & Snow Shoveling Referral Program. A new Phone Pals Program will be introduced for consideration. The meeting also includes routine reports from local agencies and a public comment period.

• Teen Job Fair – updates on business invitations
• Lawn Mowing & Snow Shoveling Referral Program – promotional discussion
• Phone Pals Program – new program proposal
• Reports from Library, Park District, Police Department, Schools, and Members at Large
• Public comment – up to three minutes per speaker

Foreign Fire Tax Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Tax Insurance Board will approve the minutes from its September 25, 2025 meeting and hear the treasurer's report. It will address old business items including elections, tuition reimbursement requests, house fund requests, station tools, clothing items, and the fitness program. New business will include discussion of UDS screening, a hose purchase, fitness equipment and shoes, and station grills. The meeting will also allow public comment before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from 09/25/2025
• Elections of board members
• UDS screening discussion
• Consideration of hose purchase
• Consideration of fitness equipment

Arts Commission

The Arlington Heights Arts Commission will approve the October 15, 2025 minutes and discuss several old‑business items, including the Cultural Arts Award, the Downtown Public Art Plan, Sidewalk Chalk Art, and Artwork at Metropolis. No new business items are listed.

• Approval of October 15, 2025 minutes
• Cultural Arts Award discussion
• Downtown Public Art Plan discussion
• Sidewalk Chalk Art discussion
• Artwork at Metropolis discussion

The commission approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 Arts Commission meeting. They approved Tamaron Conseur as the 2025 Cultural Arts Award recipient. The commission agreed to remove Harmony Park from the Downtown Public Art Plan locations. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Tamaron Conseur for 2025 Cultural Arts Award (all in favor)
• Removed Harmony Park from Downtown Public Art Plan locations (per commission request)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (all in favor)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board will meet to conduct oral interviews for the position of Police Officer during a closed session. The body will also vote on the eligibility of specific candidates and elect a Chairperson.

• Oral interviews for Police Officer position
• Vote on eligibility of specific candidates
• Election of Chairperson

Village Board of Trustees

The Arlington Heights Village Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget and will vote on a consent agenda that includes several development approvals, engineering agreements, and a grant agreement. New business includes ordinances to levy taxes for 2026, abate 2025 taxes on bond payments, and adopt the 2026 budget and appropriations. The meeting also features recognitions, a farmer’s market award, and police sergeant promotions.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget
• Resolution approving an engineering agreement for Kennicott Road improvements
• Ordinance approving a variation for lot width at 1500 E. Euclid Ave.
• Resolution approving a grant agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation
• Ordinance providing for the levy, assessments and collection of taxes for 2026

The Board adopted the 2026 property tax levy ordinance, raising the levy by 2.29% (7‑1 vote). It also approved the 2025 tax‑abatement ordinance for general‑obligation bonds and the 2026 budget and appropriations ordinance, each by unanimous vote. Additional items on the consent agenda, including cash disbursement by developers and engineering agreements, were approved unanimously.

• Approved 2026 tax levy ordinance (2025-58) (7-1)
• Approved 2025 tax‑abatement ordinance for GO bonds (2025-59) (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 budget and appropriations ordinance (2025-60) (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Planned Unit Development for 116‑120 W. Eastman St. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2025-145 cash disbursement by developers (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2025-146 expenses over $25,000 for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2025-147 engineering agreement for Kennicott Road (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2025-148 engineering services for 2026 MFT Street reconstruction (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will receive reports on recycling education, metric tracking for the village website, a benchmark for single‑use plastics, a livestream event, and efforts to boost curbside composting participation. The meeting includes updates from the Village Board. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Education on how to recycle
• Tracking metrics to be published on VAH website
• Benchmark Single-Use plastics
• Livestream event
• Increase participation in Curbside Composting

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. Youth Commissioner Butler presented a reusable shopping bag design, and Commissioner Flores agreed to contact a bag manufacturer to explore production. The chair invited a new trustee to the next meeting and the commission set the next meeting for December 16, 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 21 minutes (unanimously)
• Agreed to contact bag manufacturer for reusable shopping bags
• Invited new trustee to next commission meeting
• Set next commission meeting for December 16, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings and consider the preliminary plat extension for the townhomes at 2201 N. Chestnut Avenue (PC#23-011). The commission will also provide updates on previous cases. Public comment will be accepted on any topic not on the agenda.

• 2201 N. Chestnut Ave. townhomes — preliminary plat extension (PC#23-011)

The commission considered a request from petitioner Christopher Plummer to extend the preliminary plat deadline for the 2201 N. Chestnut Ave. Townhomes project. Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend the Village Board approve extending the deadline from Dec 2 2025 to July 21 2026. No other actions were taken.

• Recommended extension of preliminary plat deadline to July 21, 2026 (8‑0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings and consider a plat extension for a townhome development at 2201 N. Chestnut Ave., identified as PC#23-011. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, updates on previous cases, and public comment.

• 2201 N. Chestnut Ave. Townhomes – Plat Extension (PC#23-011)

Arlington Economic Alliance

The Arlington Economic Alliance will meet to receive updates on development, the budget, and Arlington Alfresco. The group will discuss Restaurant Week with Meet Chicago Northwest and propose a date for the 2026 State of the Village.

• Meet Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week discussion
• Proposed date for State of the Village 2026
• 2026 Arlington Economic Alliance meeting dates
• Economic Alliance Budget update

The Arlington Economic Alliance approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. The loan committee approved a $25,000 zero‑interest loan for EMH Motors to fund interior electrical upgrades, a new parking lot and light poles. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion to adjourn. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 zero‑interest loan for EMH Motors (interior upgrades, parking lot, light poles)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Housing Commission

The commission will hear a status update on inclusionary housing projects and the current balance of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. It will discuss the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Guidelines and adopt the calendar for 2026 meetings. Additional time is set for public comment.

• Report: Status update on inclusionary housing projects
• Report: Affordable Housing Trust Fund balance
• Old business: Discussion of Affordable Housing Trust Fund Guidelines
• New business: Adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar
• Public comment period (three‑minute limit per speaker)

The commission approved the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Guidelines by a 5‑0 voice vote. The meeting also approved the amended minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting by a majority voice vote. Commissioners noted an open seat on the commission, with the mayor to appoint a replacement, and set the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Approved Affordable Housing Trust Fund Guidelines (5-0 voice vote)
• Approved amended minutes of Oct 15, 2025 meeting (majority voice vote)
• Confirmed 2026 meeting calendar (no vote recorded)
• Noted one open commission seat; mayor to appoint replacement
• No items brought forward for December agenda
• Public comment: Plan Commission application received (no date set)
• Senior Citizens Commission memo to be added to future agenda
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Special Events Commission

The commission will vote to approve the minutes from its October 8, 2025 meeting. It will also review updates on the Autumn Harvest 2025, Tree Lighting 2025, and Hearts of Gold 2026 events. The meeting includes a public comment period for any additional topics.

• Approve minutes from Oct. 8, 2025 Special Events Commission meeting
• Discuss Autumn Harvest 2025 event
• Discuss Tree Lighting 2025 event
• Discuss Hearts of Gold 2026 event

Design Commission

The Arlington Heights Design Commission will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and review a new single-family home project at 932 N. Vail Ave. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of minutes from 10/28/25
• Review of 932 N. Vail Ave. single-family home project (DC25-080)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. It then voted to approve the architectural design of the proposed single‑family residence at 932 N. Vail Avenue. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. after a unanimous vote.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved design of new single‑family home at 932 N. Vail Ave (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Commission for Citizens with Disabilities

The Commission will review ADA compliance reports and the budget for the Disability Celebration. The body will also discuss planning for the Disability & Inclusion Award and an ADA/SSDI speaker.

• ADA Compliants report
• Disability Celebration budget
• ADA/SSDI Speaker discussion
• Disability & Inclusion Award planning

The commission approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. It approved moving forward with an April ADA/SSDI speaker event at Village Hall featuring Protected Tomorrow. It also approved the Disability & Inclusion Award nomination form and set the nomination deadline for August 31, 2026, with award selection in September and announcement in October.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April ADA/SSDI speaker event with Protected Tomorrow (motion carried)
• Approved Disability & Inclusion Award nomination form and timeline (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

Board of Trustees of the Fire Pension Fund

The Board of Trustees of the Fire Pension Fund will review the Q3 2025 financial report and payment of bills. The board is considering pension applications for retirement and new memberships, as well as benefit updates for survivors and disabled firefighters.

• Application for Retirement Pension for Division Chief David Roberts
• Applications for Membership for new hires Jared Sandacz and Mario Duran
• Cessation of benefits following the death of Gloria Benson
• Buy-Back of Service Time for FF Katherine Lacivita
• IPPFA Membership Renewal for 2026

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will approve the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. The commission will hear a chairperson report and a liaison report. Members will consider any old business and new business items, followed by public comment.

• Approve October 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. A motion was passed to cancel the scheduled December 15, 2025 meeting. Both actions were approved unanimously. No other business was conducted.

• Approved minutes of October 20, 2025 (all in favor)
• Canceled December 15, 2025 meeting (all in favor)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will receive reports from the chair, liaison, nonprofit corporation, senior center advisory council, legislation, and age‑friendly community subcommittees. It will also consider the Kenneth Hood Award and any intergenerational updates. After reports, the body will address any old business, new business, and public comments.

• Chairperson Report
• Liaison Report
• Non for Profit Corporation Report
• Senior Center Advisory Council Report
• Kenneth Hood Award

The Senior Citizens Commission approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. A motion to cancel the scheduled December 13, 2025 meeting was made, seconded, and passed with all members in favor. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled December 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Village Board of Trustees

The Arlington Heights Village Board will vote on a Consent Agenda that includes several contracts and ordinance changes, such as a police interceptor vehicle purchase and municipal elevator maintenance. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes, accounts payable, and recognitions. Public hearings and a citizen comment period are scheduled, and new business will discuss village policy on federal civil immigration enforcement.

• Resolution approving a contract for the purchase of one interceptor vehicle for the Police Department
• Resolution approving a contract for municipal elevator maintenance services
• Resolution approving a contract for the purchase of sodium chloride (road salt) through the State of Illinois
• Ordinance amending Chapters 4 and 6 of the Municipal Code regarding appointment to the Village Police Department
• Discussion of Village policy regarding federal civil immigration enforcement (new business)

The Village Board approved a $2,538,147.28 warrant register. It amended Ordinance 2025-55 on mobility vehicles, removing "or capable of," allowing age‑based exemptions with a safety quiz, and permitting use on shared paths up to 15 mph; the motion passed 5‑3. The Board also directed staff to draft an ordinance prohibiting the use of village‑owned property for federal civil immigration enforcement, which passed unanimously.

• Approved Warrant Register $2,538,147.28 (unanimous)
• Amended Ordinance 2025-55 on mobility devices – removed "or capable of," added safety‑quiz exemption, allowed sidewalk/path use up to 15 mph (5‑3)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance banning use of village property for federal civil immigration enforcement (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review department budgets and provide final recommendations for the 2026 Budget and the 2025 Property Tax Levy. The body will also discuss the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre.

• Final recommendation for the 2025 Property Tax Levy payable in 2026
• Final recommendation for the 2026 Budget
• Review of budgets for Boards and Commissions, Planning & Community Development, Public Works, and Fire
• Discussion regarding Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Plan Commission

The Arlington Heights Plan Commission will consider two public‑hearing items: an amendment to PUD Ordinance 01‑057 and LUV Ordinance 25‑048 for Tasty Breads at 600 W. University Dr., and a land‑use variation to allow a massage establishment in the B‑1 district at 125 S. Wilke Rd. The commission will also approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting and provide updates on prior cases.

• Amendment to PUD Ordinance 01‑057 and LUV Ordinance 25‑048 for Tasty Breads, 600 W. University Dr. (PC#25‑018)
• Land‑use variation for Linden Aura Massage, 125 S. Wilke Rd. (PC#25‑021)
• Approval of minutes from 10/8/25 meeting
• Update on previous Plan Commission cases

The commission approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. A public hearing was held for the Tasty Breads project at 600 West University Drive, but the minutes do not record any vote or decision on the amendment requests.

• Approved minutes for 10/8/25 (unanimous voice vote)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the Arlington Heights Memorial Library budget and receive a Village Budget Overview for 2026 presented by Randy Recklaus and Melissa Gallagher. Members will discuss questions on the budget overview and examine department budget proposals. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a public comment period.

• Review of Arlington Heights Memorial Library budget
• Village Budget Overview for 2026 presented by Randy Recklaus & Melissa Gallagher
• Q&A on the 2026 budget overview
• Review of department budgets (Board of Trustees/Integrated Services, Human Resources, Finance, Health & Human Services, Building & Life Safety, Police)

The Committee approved the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes and postponed the October 15, 2025 minutes pending correction. It then voted to recommend that the Board of Trustees formally acknowledge and thank the Arlington Heights Memorial Library for its proposed 2026 budget.

• Approved November 6, 2025 Committee minutes (motion passed, no nay votes, one abstention)
• Tabled October 15, 2025 Committee minutes pending correction (no vote recorded)
• Recommended Board acknowledge and thank the library for its proposed 2026 budget (motion passed, no nay votes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review five applications for variances or special permits at the November 10 meeting. Each item is identified by address and case number. The board will vote to approve, deny, or request further information on each request.

• 1935 N. Maple Ln. – case ZBA25-037
• 905 N. Mitchell Ave. – case ZBA25-038
• 6 S. Windsor Dr. – case ZBA25-040
• 234 S. Dunton Ave. – case ZBA25-041
• 831 S. Dryden Pl. – case ZBA25-042

The Arlington Heights Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from the October meeting by unanimous consent. The board then heard a variance request for 1935 North Maple Lane to reduce side‑yard and rear‑yard setbacks for a garage addition. No final vote or decision on the variance is recorded in the minutes provided.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Heard variance request for 1935 North Maple Lane (no decision recorded)

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board of Trustees will review several ordinances regarding zoning variances and planned unit development (PUD) amendments. The board is also considering a preliminary plat of subdivision for a property on E. Euclid Ave.

• PUD Amendment, Special Use Permit, and Zoning Variance for Qargo Coffee at 4 W. Rand Rd.
• PUD Amendment and Variation for Amazon at 1455 W. Cellular Dr.
• Sign Variation for Arlington Heights Park District - Recreation Park at 501 E. Miner St.
• Preliminary Plat of Subdivision and Variation for 1500 E. Euclid Ave. (PC#25-008)

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included ordinances approving a PUD amendment and special‑use permit for Qargo Coffee at 4 W. Rand Rd., a PUD amendment and variation for Amazon at 1455 W. Cellular Dr., and a sign variation for the Arlington Heights Park District at 501 E. Miner St. The Board also directed staff to research immigration‑enforcement property restrictions and to prepare final documents for a subdivision request at 1500 E. Euclid Ave. A closed‑session was entered for pending litigation matters.

• Approved consent agenda with three ordinances (8-0)
• Directed staff to research enforceability of a resolution vs. ordinance on immigration‑enforcement property use (8-0)
• Amended motion to present ordinance on immigration‑enforcement property use – Failed (3-5)
• Directed staff and Village Attorney to prepare final documents for PC#25-008 subdivision request (8-0)
• Entered closed session for litigation matters (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:49 PM (8-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting, including a closed portion. In closed session, members will consider appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel, and conduct oral interviews for a police officer position. New business includes a vote on the eligibility of specific candidates. The meeting also allows a public comment period.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 minutes (including closed portion)
• Closed session: review of appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel
• Closed session: oral interviews for a police officer position
• New business: vote on eligibility of specific candidates

The commission approved the open‑session and closed‑session minutes from September 9, 2025. It voted to continue two police officer applicants (DS and CP) and to disqualify six other candidates (SH, 39, DB, LK, KR for police and 21 for fire). The board also recommended that the Village Board adopt revised commission rules that shift appointment authority to the Village Manager. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved September 9, 2025 open‑session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2025 closed‑session minutes (unanimous)
• Continued police applicant DS in hiring process (unanimous)
• Continued police applicant CP in hiring process (unanimous)
• Disqualified police applicants SH, 39, DB, LK, KR (unanimous)
• Disqualified fire applicant 21 (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of revised rules transferring appointment authority to Village Manager (unanimous)

Design Commission

The Arlington Heights Design Commission will review three new single‑family demolition and redevelopment proposals at 704 S. Mitchell Ave., 706 S. Mitchell Ave., and 1532 N. Ridge Ave. The commission will also continue discussion of the 1500 E. Euclid Ave. teardown project from the previous meeting. An award presentation and routine approvals are also on the agenda.

• 704 S. Mitchell Ave. – single‑family teardown (DC25-061)
• 706 S. Mitchell Ave. – single‑family teardown (DC25-062)
• 1532 N. Ridge Ave. – single‑family teardown (DC25-077)
• 1500 E. Euclid Ave. – ongoing single‑family teardown discussion (DC25-065)
• 2025 Alan F. Bombick Award presentation

The commission unanimously approved the October 14 meeting minutes. An Alan F. Bombick Excellence in Design Award was presented for both single‑family and commercial projects. The commission approved the revised design for the proposed new single‑family home at 1500 E. Euclid Ave., incorporating staff recommendations. No public comments were received on the project.

• Approved October 14 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised design for 1500 E. Euclid Ave. single‑family teardown

Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund

The Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund will meet to review the actuarial valuation and tax levy request. The board will also consider a disability application and approve several new hires and a retirement.

• Review and approval of Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Review and approval of Municipal Compliance Report
• Decision and Order regarding disability application of Nickolas Trudeau
• Retirement approval for Sergeant Alexandra Nelson
• New hire approvals for Juan A. Gonzalez, Justin A. Obaldo, Christopher M. Macko, and Jesse Wienski

The trustees unanimously approved the actuarial valuation and a tax levy request for $5,284,733. They also approved the disability payment order for Nickolas Trudeau and the retirement order for Sergeant Alexandra Nelson. Four new Tier II participants were accepted into the Police Pension Fund. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request $5,284,733 (unanimous)
• Approved Decision and Order for disability payment to Nickolas Trudeau (unanimous)
• Approved Decision and Order for retirement of Sergeant Alexandra Nelson (unanimous)
• Accepted new hires Juan A. Gonzalez, Justin A. Obaldo, Christopher M. Macko, and Jesse Wienski into the Pension Fund (unanimous)
• Approved the Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved checks #782‑787, including attorney and recording secretary checks (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the July 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:13 PM (unanimous)

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

The Conceptual Plan Review Committee will first approve the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. It will then review a special use permit application (T1894) for a large amusement facility at 81 W. Golf Rd., located in the B‑2 district. The committee may also hear public comments.

• Approve minutes from the 9/24/25 meeting
• Review special use permit (T1894) for a large amusement facility at 81 W. Golf Rd. in the B-2 district
• Public comment period

The Conceptual Plan Review Committee approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. The committee discussed the Bish House special‑use permit application but took no formal action, directing the petitioner to submit a full Plan Commission application. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• No action taken on Bish House special‑use permit; petitioner to submit Plan Commission application
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Arlington Heights Environmental Commission will meet to approve minutes from September 16, 2025, and discuss education on recycling, curbside composting, and single-use plastics. The meeting will also include a review of proposed state regulations.

• Approval of September 16, 2025 minutes
• Education on recycling and composting
• Review of single-use plastics and state regulations
• Tracking metrics for publication on the Village website
• Livestream event

The Environmental Commission approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The commission then adjourned the October 21, 2025 meeting, also by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Senior Citizens Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific substantive items, proposals, or decisions are listed for discussion.

The Senior Citizens Commission approved the September 20, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second, with two members abstaining and all others voting in favor. The commission also adopted a motion to adjourn the meeting unanimously. Members discussed reports, social‑media outreach, and a possible senior‑center Instagram account, directing the liaison to investigate its feasibility. No other formal approvals or denials were recorded.

• Approved September 20, 2025 minutes (all in favor, two abstentions)
• Adjoined the meeting (all in favor)
• Directed liaison to inquire about senior‑center Instagram account viability

General

The Board of Health will meet to receive updates from health, nursing, and social services. The meeting includes a presentation from the Link Together Coalition, Omni Youth Services, and the Youth Commissioner regarding THC derivative products.

• Presentation on THC—Derivative Products by Link Together Coalition, Omni Youth Services, and Youth Commissioner
• Update on E-Bikes and Scooters
• Health & Human Services Director Update
• Nursing Services Update
• Social Services Update

The Board of Health voted to endorse the THC derivative initiative presented by the Link Together Coalition and Youth Commissioner, approving the motion by unanimous consent. The Board also approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. No other formal actions were taken during this meeting.

• Endorsed THC derivative initiative (unanimous consent)
• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its September 15, 2025 meeting. Members will hear reports from the chairperson, liaison, senior center advisory council, and updates on age‑friendly community certification. The meeting also includes the presentation of the Kenneth Hood Award and discussion of intergenerational outreach.

• Approval of September 15, 2025 minutes
• Chairperson report
• Liaison report
• Age‑Friendly Community Certification reports (Transportation & Housing Affordability, Communication)
• Kenneth Hood Award presentation

The commission accepted the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Feldman, seconded by Adams, with Commissioners Carter and Viecelli abstaining and all others voting in favor. A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Feldman, and was approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (motion passed, Carter and Viecelli abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, unanimous)

Village Board of Trustees

The Arlington Heights Village Board will consider a Consent Agenda containing multiple resolutions, including contracts for a rooftop air‑conditioning unit, a public‑works pickup truck, and an ADA brick program. The board will also vote on a subdivision plat extension for 1821 N. Verde Ave. and an ordinance to discontinue water service. New business includes an agreement for the Patrol Bureau and subdivision plans for Chestnut Woods and Qargo Coffee.

• Resolution approving contract for purchase and installation of a rooftop air‑conditioner unit at the Metropolis Theater building
• Resolution approving purchase of one pickup truck for the Public Works & Engineering Traffic Unit
• Resolution approving a design engineering contract for the Downtown ADA Brick Program
• Motion to approve an extension of the preliminary plat for subdivision at 1821 N. Verde Ave. (PC#21‑007)
• Ordinance amending Section 21‑309 of the Municipal Code to discontinue water service

The Board approved the warrant register for $5,592,672.80. It unanimously adopted the consent agenda, which included contracts for a rooftop air‑conditioner at the Metropolis Theater, a pickup truck for Public Works, and the downtown ADA brick program. Trustees approved a one‑year extension of the police collective bargaining agreement, providing a 3% cost‑of‑living raise, higher employee insurance contributions starting fall 2026, and a pilot shift schedule change effective February. The Board directed staff and the village attorney to prepare final zoning‑relief documents for the 1821 N. Verde Ave. subdivision and for the Qargo Coffee development at 4 W. Rand Rd.

• Approved Warrant Register $5,592,672.80 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including rooftop AC contract, pickup truck purchase, and downtown ADA brick program (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year police collective bargaining agreement with 3% raise, insurance contribution increase, and pilot shift schedule (unanimous)
• Directed staff and attorney to prepare zoning‑relief documents for 1821 N. Verde Ave. subdivision (unanimous)
• Directed staff and attorney to prepare zoning‑relief documents for Qargo Coffee project at 4 W. Rand Rd. (unanimous)

Senior Citizens Commission

The commission will receive a Transportation Report and a Housing Affordability Report. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of August 15, 2025 minutes. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Transportation Report
• Housing Affordability Report
• Approval of August 15, 2025 minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the September 12, 2025 meeting. No old, new, or other business was discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 PM.

• Approved September 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will review potential businesses for a Teen Job Fair and discuss ways to inform youth about e-bike and scooter safety ordinances. Members will also review a flyer for a lawn mowing and snow shoveling referral program.

• Review of potential businesses for Teen Job Fair
• Discussion on e-bike and scooter safety information
• Review of Lawn Mowing & Snow Shoveling Referral Program flyer

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was made and carried unanimously at 7:22 p.m. No other formal actions were voted on.

• Approved September 18 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 p.m. (unanimous)

Task Force

The Video Gaming Task Force is meeting to continue discussions on a report for the Village Board. This report will outline factors regarding whether the Village should permit local establishments to engage in video gaming.

• Discussion of report on pros and cons of permitting local video gaming

Arts Commission

The Arlington Heights Arts Commission will review the Downtown Public Art Plan and consider the Cultural Arts Award. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comment. No decisions are noted as finalized in the agenda.

• Downtown Public Art Plan (old business)
• Cultural Arts Award (old business)

Housing Commission

The Arlington Heights Housing Commission will meet on October 15, 2025. The commission will approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes, receive a status update on inclusionary housing projects, and discuss new Affordable Housing Trust Fund Guidelines. No decisions have been made before the meeting.

• Approve September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Status update on inclusionary housing projects
• Discuss Affordable Housing Trust Fund Guidelines
• Schedule next meeting for November 17, 2025

The commission approved the amended minutes of the September 9, 2025 meeting by voice vote. Commissioners directed staff to prepare a recommendation on options for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund guidelines and how the commission will use the fund. The commission agreed to receive a quarterly revenue summary for the Trust Fund, which currently holds approximately $1.2 M. No housing applications were pending at this meeting.

• Approved amended September 9, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Directed staff to prepare a recommendation on Affordable Housing Trust Fund options
• Agreed to receive quarterly revenue information for the Trust Fund
• Noted Trust Fund balance of approximately $1.2 M
• Confirmed no current housing project applications were under consideration

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will approve the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss two new regulatory proposals: one concerning additional e‑bike and scooter rules, and another concerning additional rules for the use of public property. The meeting will also allow public comment and address any other business.

• Approve COW Meeting Minutes from 9/15/25
• Discuss additional e‑bike/scooter regulations
• Discuss additional regulations on the use of public property
• Consider other business items
• Public comment from residents

The Committee approved the September 15, 2025 minutes. Trustees voted to have staff draft a revised e‑bike and scooter ordinance that defines devices by speed, sets age limits, and bans passengers. An amendment raising the age for standard‑speed devices from 16 to 18 years passed, while a motion to sunset the ordinance after one year failed. No action was taken on public‑property regulations, and the meeting adjourned at 10:24 PM.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (8‑0, 1 abstain)
• Directed staff to draft new e‑bike/scooter ordinance (7‑2)
• Amended age requirement for standard devices to 18 years (7‑2)
• Sunset ordinance after one year – motion failed (2‑4)
• No ordinance drafted on public‑property sleeping/storage (no consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (9‑0)

Design Commission

The Arlington Heights Design Commission will consider two new business items. One is a single‑family/teardown proposal for 1500 E. Euclid Ave. (DC25-065). The other is a sign variation request for Arlington Med at 155 E. Algonquin Rd. (DC25-073). No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• 1500 E. Euclid Ave. – single‑family/teardown proposal (DC25-065)
• Arlington Med – sign variation request at 155 E. Algonquin Rd. (DC25-073)

The commission approved the September 30 minutes. It then voted to continue the review of the single‑family teardown at 1500 E. Euclid Ave (DC#25‑065) at the October 28, 2025 meeting. All four voting commissioners voted aye and the motion carried. Revised drawings must be submitted to staff by the end of the next business day.

• Approved September 30 minutes (all in favor)
• Continued review of 1500 E. Euclid project to Oct 28, 2025 (Seyer, Fitzgerald, Eckhardt, Kingsley aye; motion carried)
• Required revised plans be submitted to staff by end of day Monday

Commission for Citizens with Disabilities

The Commission will approve the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes and hear reports on ADA complaints and the disability‑celebration budget. It will review old business items, including a 2020 proposal and commissioners’ roles. New business includes a speaker on ADA/SSDI and planning for a Disability & Inclusion award.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report on ADA complaints
• Discussion of disability celebration budget
• Review of 2020 proposal (old business)
• Planning for Disability & Inclusion award (new business)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The Arlington Heights Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will meet to discuss possible regulations for electric bicycles and to develop a recommendation for the Village Board. The commission will also discuss plans for a community bike ride scheduled for 2026. No formal decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Discussion of E‑bike regulation and creation of a recommendation to the Village Board
• Planning for Community Bike Ride 2026

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. A motion to adopt the revised electric‑bike recommendation chart was approved. Another motion was approved asking the Village of Arlington Heights to be represented in discussions with the Northwest Municipal Conference and to have its board revisit related ordinances. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised E‑bike recommendation chart (motion approved)
• Approved request for VAH representation at Northwest Municipal Conference and ordinance review (motion approved)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

The Special Events Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its September 10, 2025 meeting. The commission will review updates on three upcoming events: Autumn Harvest 2025, Tree Lighting 2025, and Hearts of Gold 2026. Additional items include routine reports, announcements, and a public comment period.

• Approve Special Events Commission minutes from Sept. 10, 2025
• Discuss planning for Autumn Harvest 2025
• Discuss planning for Tree Lighting 2025
• Discuss planning for Hearts of Gold 2026
• Public comment period (up to 3‑minute remarks)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a subdivision at 1500 E. Euclid Ave. The body will review a preliminary plat of subdivision and a variation.

• Public hearing for 1500 E. Euclid Ave. Subdivision (PC#25-008) regarding a Preliminary Plat of Subdivision and Variation

The Plan Commission unanimously approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to place the staff report for the 1500 East Euclid Avenue subdivision into the public record also passed unanimously. No vote was recorded on the subdivision plat or the requested variance.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of staff report in public record (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Arlington Heights Zoning Board of Appeals will review several pending applications, including 832 N. Forrest Ave. (ZBA25-031), 848 S. Belmont Ave. (ZBA25-032), and 4124 N. Walnut Ave. (ZBA25-033). The board will also consider findings from earlier minutes for multiple properties listed in the approval of minutes. No other business or public comment items are noted beyond standard procedural items.

• 832 N. Forrest Ave. – application ZBA25-031
• 848 S. Belmont Ave. – application ZBA25-032
• 4124 N. Walnut Ave. – application ZBA25-033
• Approval of minutes with findings for 805 S. Walnut Ave., 613 S. Bristol Ln., 608 N. Dunton Ave., 406 N. Beverly Ln., 814 S. Fernandez Ave., 1002 N. Chestnut Ave.
• Public comment period for any non‑agenda topics

The Arlington Heights Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for 832 North Forrest Avenue, allowing a 4.14‑foot reduction in the side‑yard setback for a second‑story garage addition. The motion to approve was made by Commissioner O'Connor, seconded by Commissioner Siavelis, and all five board members present voted in favor. The board also approved the previous month’s minutes and postponed agenda item E (631 North Kaspar Avenue) to the November meeting.

• Approved previous month’s minutes (motion by O'Connor, seconded by Portera, unanimous)
• Approved variance for 832 North Forrest Avenue – 4.14‑foot setback reduction (motion by O'Connor, seconded by Siavelis, unanimous)
• Postponed agenda item E (631 North Kaspar Avenue) to the November meeting
• No public comments were received on the variance petition

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to interview Colin Gilbert. The interview is for an appointment to the Village Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy left by Scott Shirley.

• Interview of Colin Gilbert for Village Board of Trustees vacancy (term ending May 3, 2027)

The Board voted to appoint Colin Gilbert to the Village Board of Trustees, filling the vacancy left by Scott Shirley. The appointment runs until May 3, 2027. The motion passed by voice vote with 8 Ayes and 0 Nays. No other business was taken up before adjournment.

• Appointed Colin Gilbert to the Village Board, term ending May 3, 2027 (voice vote 8-0)

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes several resolutions related to the Euclid Avenue Resurfacing Project, such as a joint funding agreement with IDOT, an inter‑governmental agreement with Cook County for design engineering, and a contract for construction observation services. Additional items on the consent agenda cover purchases, inter‑governmental sewer agreements, sign variations, and land‑use amendments. New business includes a sign variation request for a park at 501 E. Miner St. and an amendment for additional Amazon buildings at 1455 W. Cellular Dr.

• Resolution approving joint funding agreement with IDOT for Euclid Avenue resurfacing
• Resolution approving inter‑governmental agreement with Cook County for Phase II design engineering
• Resolution approving construction observation engineering services for Euclid Avenue project
• Resolution approving purchase of two truck‑mounted hot‑box asphalt patchers
• Ordinance approving sign variation for Dunkin' at 1010 E. Rand Rd.

The Board unanimously appointed Colin Gilbert to serve on the Village Board of Trustees until May 3, 2027. The Board also approved the September 15 and July 21 closed‑session minutes and the September 30 warrant register for $5,936,966.29. A series of consent‑agenda items were approved, including a bond waiver for the Lake Geneva Foundation, funding and design agreements for the Euclid Avenue resurfacing project, purchase of two truck‑mounted hot‑box asphalt patchers, and several land‑use and sign‑variation ordinances.

• Appointed Colin Gilbert as trustee (unanimous)
• Approved Village Board minutes 09/15/25 (unanimous)
• Approved Closed Session minutes 07/21/25 (unanimous)
• Approved warrant register $5,936,966.29 (unanimous)
• Approved bond waiver – Lake Geneva Foundation (passed)
• Approved joint funding agreement with IDOT for Euclid Ave Phase I resurfacing (passed)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Cook County for Euclid Ave Phase II design (passed)
• Approved purchase of two truck‑mounted hot‑box asphalt patchers (passed)

Design Commission

The Design Commission will meet to discuss two new commercial projects. The body is reviewing plans for Tasty Breads and a Courtyard by Marriott.

• Tasty Breads - 600 W. University Dr. (DC25-048)
• Courtyard by Marriott - 100 W. Algonquin Rd. (DC25-074)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. It then approved the architectural design for the 13,260‑sq‑ft freezer addition at 600 W University Drive, with all commissioners voting aye. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved architectural design of building addition at 600 W University Drive (unanimous)

General

The Foreign Fire Tax Insurance Board will review old business items such as tuition reimbursement, house fund, and equipment requests. New business includes discussion of kitchen items, a fitness program, upcoming elections, and a bond proposal for the board treasurer. The meeting also allows public comment on any topic.

• Tuition reimbursement requests
• House fund requests
• Kitchen items
• Board treasurer bond proposal
• Elections

The board approved the meeting minutes and accepted the Treasurer's Report. It authorized purchases of a Kitchen Aid mixer (up to $700), a backpack leaf blower (up to $800), FDIC hotel rooms (up to $5,000), and Red Veteran T‑shirts (up to $16,000). A proposal to fund the Illinois Bone & Joint Fitness Program for $32,000 was denied.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report (motion carried)
• Approved up to $700 for Kitchen Aid mixer (7‑0 vote)
• Approved up to $800 for backpack leaf blower (6‑0 vote, 1 abstention)
• Denied $32,000 funding for fitness program (2‑5 vote)
• Approved up to $5,000 for FDIC hotel rooms (7‑0 vote)
• Approved up to $16,000 for Red Veteran T‑shirts (7‑0 vote)

General

The Arlington Economic Alliance will discuss the Vail Avenue Promenade concept design and the Downtown Entryway Study. Staff will also give updates on development, incentive programs, and village board initiatives. The meeting includes old business items on strategic priorities and a Cook County Assessor presentation.

• Vail Avenue Promenade concept design presentation
• Downtown Entryway Study discussion
• Development update from staff
• Incentive program update
• Cook County Assessor presentation

The Alliance voted to approve the draft minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. All members supported the motion. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (all members voted in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all members voted in favor)

Task Force

The Video Gaming Task Force will discuss and develop a report outlining the pros and cons of allowing local establishments to engage in video gaming. The report is intended for the Village Board to consider when deciding on future video gaming permits. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, reports, and public comment.

• Issue report on pros and cons of permitting video gaming
• Public comment period (3‑minute limit per speaker)

The Video Gaming Task Force confirmed Trustee Tom Schwingbeck as co‑chair. Diana Mikula was directed to work with the chair on agenda, meeting location and date. The group will issue a report on the pros, cons and factors of permitting video gaming, without recommendation, to the Village Board no later than November 30, 2025. The task force will follow the Open Meetings Act for all agendas, minutes and reports.

• Added Trustee Tom Schwingbeck as co‑chair of the Video Gaming Task Force
• Directed Diana Mikula to coordinate agenda, meeting room and date with the chair
• Set deadline for the task force report: November 30, 2025
• Stated the task force will provide a factual report only, no recommendation
• Required the task force to comply with the Open Meetings Act for agendas and minutes

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

The Conceptual Plan Review Committee will meet to discuss a new business item. The committee is reviewing a Planned Unit Development proposal for the Saint Viator Sports Fields.

• Planned Unit Development for football stadium and athletic fields at 1213 E. Oakton St. (T1884)
• Multiple Variations requested for 1213 E. Oakton St.

The Conceptual Plan Review Committee approved the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. No formal decision was made on the Saint Viator athletic‑field proposal; the committee will forward recommendations to the Plan Commission. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn adopted (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings regarding a subdivision plat and a planned unit development amendment. The body will also discuss a subdivision plat extension.

• 1920 N. Chestnut Ave. (Chestnut Woods Subdivision): Preliminary Plat of Subdivision and Variations
• 4 W. Rand Rd. (Qargo Coffee): Planned Unit Development Amendment, Special Use Permit, and Variation
• 1821 N. Verde Subdivision: Subdivision Plat Extension

The Plan Commission approved the minutes from the August 27 meeting. A motion to include the staff report for the 1920 North Chestnut subdivision in the public record was also approved. The commission heard the petitioner's presentation on the subdivision but postponed any decision on the preliminary plat pending public comment.

• Approved August 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of staff report in public record (unanimous)
• Deferred decision on 1920 North Chestnut subdivision pending public comment

Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund

The Police Pension Fund Board will hear and decide on Nickolas Trudeau's disability claim. Trustees will consider petitions, evidence, and arguments before voting. The meeting also includes routine items such as treasurer's report, payment of bills, and closed session matters.

• Adjudication of Nickolas Trudeau's disability pension claim
• Vote on Nickolas Trudeau's application
• Treasurer's report
• Payment of bills
• Closed session discussions

Youth Commission

The Arlington Heights Youth Commission will meet to review updates to several ongoing programs and consider new topics. Members will examine the lawn‑mowing and snow‑shoveling referral forms, plan the 2026 teen job fair, and report on ACT/SAT prep resources. New business includes a discussion of e‑bikes and scooters and ideas for volunteer opportunities.

• Review and update forms for the Lawn Mowing & Snow Shoveling Referral Program
• Discuss business intake form and invitation letter for the 2026 Teen Job Fair
• Report on available ACT/SAT and college‑prep resources at schools
• Consider policies or guidelines for e‑bikes and scooters
• Share volunteer ideas for commission participation

The Youth Commission approved the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. A motion to add leaf raking to the existing Lawn Mowing & Snow Shoveling referral application was passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Added leaf raking to Lawn Mowing/Snow Shoveling application (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Arlington Heights Zoning Board of Appeals will approve minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. The board will then discuss six new applications identified by address and case number. No other business is listed beyond public comment.

• 805 S. Walnut Ave. – ZBA5-019
• 613 S. Bristol Ln. – ZBA25-025
• 608 N. Dunton Ave. – ZBA25-027
• 406 N. Beverly Ln. – ZBA25-028
• 814 S. Fernandez Ave. – ZBA25-029

The Arlington Heights Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for 805 South Walnut Avenue, allowing a 3.02‑foot side‑yard setback reduction to accommodate a second‑story addition. The motion was moved, seconded, and all five board members voted in favor. The variance was granted as presented.

• Approved 3.02‑ft side‑yard setback variance for 805 South Walnut Ave (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will approve the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes and receive several reports. Topics include recycling education, website metric tracking, a benchmark on single-use plastics with a review of proposed state regulation, and plans for a livestream event featuring local farmers and officials. The commission will also discuss farmer's market education, a reuse component for an existing event, and ways to increase curbside composting participation.

• Report on recycling education
• Report on tracking metrics to be posted on the village website
• Benchmark review of single-use plastics and proposed state regulation
• Planning of a livestream event with local interviews
• Discussion of increasing participation in curbside composting

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting. It also unanimously approved the amended single-use plastics report and sent it to the Village Board. The commission unanimously voted to use its 2026 budget to help fund a livestream event at the library. Commissioners agreed to reconvene on October 21.

• Approved August 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved single-use plastics report and forwarded to Village Board (unanimous)
• Approved use of 2026 budget to fund livestream event (unanimous)
• Agreed to meet again on October 21 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Senior Citizens Commission

The commission will approve the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hear a chairperson report and a liaison report, and address any old or new business items. The meeting also includes a public comment period for residents.

• Approval of August 18, 2025 minutes
• Chairperson report
• Liaison report
• Public comment period

The Senior Citizens Commission approved the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second, with all members in favor. The commission then moved to adjourn, which was also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will meet to review reports on the Age-Friendly Community Certification and intergenerational outreach. The body will also discuss e-bikes and e-scooters.

• Transportation & Housing Affordability Report
• E-Bike & E-Scooter discussion
• Communication Report
• Intergenerational Outreach
• Age-Friendly Community Certification

The Senior Citizens Commission accepted the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners voted to forward a memo and survey data on senior housing affordability to the Village Housing Commission. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved motion to send senior housing data memo to Housing Commission (all in favor)
• Approved meeting adjournment (all in favor)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider approval of the August 11, 18, and 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It will also conduct an interview with Sara Altieri for a seat on the Arts Commission, a term that runs until April 30, 2028. No other business is listed.

• Approval of COW Meeting Minutes 8/11/25
• Approval of COW Meeting Minutes 8/18/25
• Approval of COW Meeting Minutes 8/25/25
• Interview of Sara Altieri for Arts Commission appointment (term ends 4/30/2028)

The Board approved the Committee of the Whole minutes from the August 11, 18 and 25 meetings. The Board also appointed Sara Altieri to the Arts Commission for a term ending April 30, 2028. All motions passed by recorded vote.

• Approve August 11 minutes – 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Abstained (Santa Maria, Zyck)
• Approve August 18 minutes – 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstained (Santa Maria)
• Approve August 25 minutes – 8 Ayes, 0 Nays
• Appoint Sara Altieri to Arts Commission (term ending 4/30/2028) – 8 Ayes, 0 Nays

Village Board of Trustees

The Arlington Heights Village Board will consider a Consent Agenda that includes several contracts and an ordinance amendment. Key items include a contract for Hintz Road Reconstruction Phase I engineering services and a bulk oil dispensing system for the Public Works fleet. New business items feature land‑use variations for a bakery, a massage studio, and a tattoo parlor, as well as an appointment to the Arts Commission. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable, and recognitions.

• Resolution awarding a contract for Hintz Road Reconstruction Project – Phase I Engineering Services
• Resolution approving a contract to purchase a bulk oil dispensing system for the Public Works fleet
• Ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the Municipal Code to repeal the Municipal Grocery Retailers’ Occupation Tax
• Land Use Variation for 600 W. University Dr – Tasty Breads to permit bakery production in the M‑1 District
• Appointment of Sara Altieri to the Arts Commission, term ending April 30, 2028

The Board unanimously approved the September 2 meeting minutes and the $1,782,745.36 warrant register. A consent agenda containing seven resolutions—covering fire department furniture, backflow testing, retail crime grant, 2026 meeting schedules, bulk oil system, Hintz Road reconstruction, and NORTAF burglary task force—was also approved unanimously. Ordinance 2025-42 amending the municipal grocery tax was adopted by a 5‑3 vote. The Board appointed Sara Altieri to the Arts Commission for a term ending April 30, 2028.

• Approved September 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved warrant register $1,782,745.361 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A‑G (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-42 amending grocery tax (5‑3)
• Appointed Sara Altieri to Arts Commission (unanimous)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The Arlington Heights Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will meet on September 11, 2025. After routine items, the commission will discuss E‑Bike regulations. The discussion will focus on creating recommendations to present to the Village Board. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion of E‑Bike regulations and development of recommendations for the Village Board

The commission approved the minutes from the April 17 and August 5, 2025 meetings by unanimous vote. It passed a unanimous motion to support a bicycle path connecting Golf Road to the International Plaza redevelopment and to send a supporting letter to the Village Board. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 8:10 p.m.

• Approved April 17 and August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Supported bike path connection at International Plaza, motion carried unanimously
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Arlington Heights Plan Commission will consider a Land Use Variation request for a massage establishment located at 125 S. Wilke Rd. The request seeks permission to operate the business in the B-1 District. The commission will vote on whether to approve the variation.

• Land Use Variation for Linden Aura Massage at 125 S. Wilke Rd, requesting B-1 District use

The commission approved the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. The committee discussed a land‑use variation for a massage establishment at 125 S. Wilke Road, noting that additional information is required and no vote was taken. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

General

The Special Events Commission will consider and vote to approve the minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting. The commission will discuss three recurring community events: Autumn Harvest 2025, Hearts of Gold 2026, and the Tree Lighting 2025. No new business or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from Special Events Commission meeting on August 13, 2025
• Discuss Autumn Harvest 2025 event
• Discuss Hearts of Gold 2026 event
• Discuss Tree Lighting 2025 event

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will conduct oral interviews for Police Officer and Firefighter positions during a closed session. The board will also vote on the eligibility of specific candidates.

• Oral interviews for Police Officer position
• Oral interviews for Firefighter position
• Vote on eligibility of specific candidates

The commission approved the open and closed session minutes from September 8, 2025. It voted to continue firefighter candidate 25 and police candidates JW and CM in the hiring process. It disqualified police applicants NA, #7, #11, and #12, and removed all police candidates whose eligibility had expired. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved open session minutes of September 8, 2025 (Walsh, Szabo)
• Approved closed session minutes of September 8, 2025 (Walsh, Szabo)
• Continued firefighter candidate 25 in the hiring process (Walsh, Szabo)
• Continued police candidates JW and CM in the hiring process (Walsh, Szabo)
• Disqualified police applicant NA from further consideration (Walsh, Szabo)
• Disqualified police applicant #7 from further consideration (Walsh, Szabo)
• Disqualified police applicant #11 from further consideration (Walsh, Szabo)
• Disqualified police applicant #12 from further consideration (Walsh, Szabo)

Design Commission

The Design Commission will review four single‑family project applications. Three applications request demolition of existing structures at 210 S. Mitchell Ave., 1721 N. Mitchell Ave., and 815 N. Vail Ave. One application seeks an addition to a house at 1723 N. Verde Ave. The commission will discuss these proposals and record any decisions.

• 210 S. Mitchell Ave. – single‑family teardown (DC25-064)
• 1721 N. Mitchell Ave. – single‑family teardown (DC25-066)
• 815 N. Vail Ave. – single‑family teardown (DC25-068)
• 1723 N. Verde Ave. – single‑family addition (DC25-071)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. It then approved the design of the proposed new single‑family home at 210 S. Mitchell Ave, amending the motion to require added windows on the south elevation. The amendment passed with three votes in favor and one against. Commissioner Eckhardt recused himself from the 1721 N. Mitchell Ave teardown review.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved design of proposed new home at 210 S. Mitchell Ave (3‑1)
• Amended motion to require double‑hung or transom windows on south elevation (3‑1)
• Commissioner Eckhardt recused from 1721 N. Mitchell Ave project

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will meet to review the Affordable Housing Plan. The discussion focuses on Golf Crossing Apartments, Urban Street Group, International Plaza, and TIF 4.

• Affordable Housing Plan Review: Golf Crossing Apartments
• Affordable Housing Plan Review: Urban Street Group
• Affordable Housing Plan Review: International Plaza
• Affordable Housing Plan Review: TIF 4

The commission approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a voice vote of 4‑0. No other formal actions or votes were recorded. The commission discussed the Golf Crossing affordable senior housing proposal, but did not adopt or reject it.

• Approved meeting minutes (voice vote 4-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will conduct oral interviews for police officer and firefighter positions during a closed session. The board will also vote on the eligibility of specific candidates.

• Oral interviews for Police Officer position
• Oral interviews for Firefighter position
• Vote on eligibility of specific candidates

The commission approved the open‑session minutes and the closed‑session minutes from July 30, 2025. It moved the interview process forward for firefighter candidate 24 and police candidate KR, while disqualifying firefighter candidates 23 and 17. The board also disqualified police candidates 4, 6, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20 and 22. The meeting was adjourned at 4:02 p.m.

• Approved July 30 open‑session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 30 closed‑session minutes (unanimous)
• Continued firefighter candidate 24 in the hiring process (unanimous)
• Disqualified firefighter candidates 23 and 17 (unanimous)
• Continued police candidate KR in the hiring process (unanimous)
• Disqualified police candidates 4, 6, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20 and 22 (unanimous)

Village Board of Trustees

The Arlington Heights Village Board will consider a Consent Agenda that includes several resolutions. Items on the Consent Agenda are a vehicle purchase for the Building & Life Safety Department, a kitchen remodel at Fire Station #4, a mutual termination of a lease with Shree Neelkanth, Inc. at the Village‑owned Metra Train Station, a concession agreement with Awesome B, Inc. for the same station, and a consultant agreement with Mac Strategies Group, LLC. New business includes an amendment to the Special Use Ordinance to expand outdoor seating at 1331 W. Dundee Rd. (Jameson's Charhouse), sign variation requests for Dunkin' at 1010 E. Rand Rd. and Village Bank & Trust at 234 W. Northwest Hwy., and approval of the 2026‑27 Village Strategic Priorities.

• Resolution approving a vehicle purchase for the Building & Life Safety Department (Consent Agenda)
• Resolution approving the Fire Station #4 kitchen area remodel (Consent Agenda)
• Resolution approving a mutual termination of lease with Shree Neelkanth, Inc. for commercial space in the Village‑owned Metra Train Station (Consent Agenda)
• Resolution approving a concession agreement with Awesome B, Inc. to operate concessions in the Village‑owned Metra Train Station (Consent Agenda)
• Amendment to Special Use Ordinance 04‑028 to expand outdoor seating at 1331 W. Dundee Rd. (Jameson's Charhouse) (New Business)

The Board approved the August 30 warrant register for $2,289,565.62. It adopted a package of consent‑agenda resolutions covering a vehicle purchase, a fire‑station kitchen remodel, a lease termination, a concession contract and a consultant agreement. Trustees also approved an amendment to Jameson's Charhouse’s special‑use permit to allow 940 sq ft of outdoor seating, and approved sign‑variation requests for Dunkin’ and Village Bank & Trust. All motions passed with eight votes in favor and none against; Trustee Carina Santa Maria was absent.

• Approved Warrant Register payment of $2,289,565.62 – passed (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Consent Agenda items: vehicle purchase (R2025-112), fire station #4 kitchen remodel (R2025-113), lease termination with Shree Neelkanth, Inc. (R2025-114), concession agreement with Awesome B, Inc. (R2025-115), consultant agreement with Mac Strategies Group, LLC (R2025-116) – passed (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved amendment to Special Use Permit for Jameson's Charhouse to expand outdoor seating to 940 sq ft – passed (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved sign variation for Dunkin’ at 1010 E. Rand Rd. – passed (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved sign variation for Village Bank & Trust at 234 W. Northwest Hwy. – passed (8 ayes, 0 nays)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will meet to discuss updates on a social media proposal and a lawn mowing referral program. Members will also establish a timeline for business outreach for the Teen Job Fair scheduled for March 3, 2026.

• Timeline for 2026 Teen Job Fair (March 3)
• Social Media Proposal updates
• Lawn Mowing Referral Program updates
• Discussion on e-bikes and scooters

The commission unanimously approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners decided that each Youth member will bring five additional business names to the next meeting and coordinate outreach for the Teen Job Fair, with a view‑only spreadsheet and marketing materials to be prepared. A meeting will be scheduled with the Village Communications Manager to discuss a Youth Commission Instagram account. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Scheduled meeting with Village Communications Manager to discuss Instagram proposal (Ms. Tsagalis to facilitate)
• Each Youth member will bring five business names for Teen Job Fair outreach (decision)
• Chair Son will provide view‑only spreadsheet of contacted businesses (decision)
• Form and letter for Teen Job Fair marketing materials will be prepared (decision)
• Requested photos of Youth Commissioners be taken at next meeting (decision)
• Youth Commissioners to contact schools for ACT/SAT resources and report back (decision)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

The Conceptual Plan Review Committee will approve the minutes from the August 13 meeting, consider any old business, and discuss a rezoning request for the Arlington Executive Plaza. The proposal seeks to change the site’s designation from M‑1 (manufacturing) to B‑1 (business) and includes amendments to several Planned Unit Development ordinances and a parking variation.

• Rezone Arlington Executive Plaza (3375 N. Arlington Heights Rd.) from M‑1 to B‑1
• Amend PUD Ordinances 79-166, 80-105, 81-028, 81-035, 19-002
• Approve parking variation for the site

The Conceptual Plan Review Committee approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. Commissioners discussed a rezoning request for 3375 N. Arlington Heights from M‑1 to B‑1 and expressed support, but no formal motion or vote was recorded. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Discussed rezoning request for 3375 N. Arlington Heights – committee expressed support, no vote recorded
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review four requests for land use variations and PUD amendments. These proposals involve businesses including a massage establishment, a bakery, and a tattoo parlor, as well as additional buildings for Amazon.

• 3125 N. Wilke Rd-Unit F: Land Use Variation for Gold Star Massage in M-1 District
• 1455 W. Cellular Dr.: PUD Ordinance amendment for Amazon to allow multiple buildings on one lot
• 600 W. University Dr: Land Use Variation for Tasty Breads bakery production and wholesale in M-1 District
• 1407 E. Palatine Rd.: PUD Land Use Variation for Cherepovich Tattoo in B-2 District

The Arlington Heights Plan Commission approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. Commissioners also voted to include the staff report and the petitioner's zoning presentation in the public record. No vote was taken on the land‑use variation request for the massage establishment.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to include Staff report in public record passed (unanimous)
• Motion to include petitioner's zoning presentation in public record passed (unanimous)

Design Commission

The Design Commission will consider three new projects: a single‑family home at 502 E. Haven St., a commercial gas station at 1000 S. Arlington Heights Rd., and a sign variation for the AH Park District Recreation Park at 501 E. Miner St. The commission will also review nominations for the 2025 Alan F. Bombick Award. Public comment will be allowed after agenda items.

• 502 E. Haven St. – single‑family/new construction (DC25-057)
• Gas station – commercial development at 1000 S. Arlington Heights Rd. (DC25-009)
• AH Park District Recreation Park – sign variation at 501 E. Miner St. (DC25-052)
• 2025 Alan F. Bombick Award nominations review

The commission unanimously approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the architectural design for the new single‑family home at 502 E. Haven Street, requiring the addition of three windows (minimum 3 ft wide) on the east garage wall, with one window allowed to serve as a door, subject to staff approval. No final decision was recorded for the gas‑station project.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved design of 502 E. Haven St. single‑family home with window addition condition (3‑0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to continue discussions regarding the regulation of public property use. The body will also discuss an amendment to the Village's flag policy ordinance.

• Discussion on the Regulation of the Use of Public Property
• Discussion of an Amendment of the Village's Flag Policy Ordinance

Housing Commission

The commission will approve the June 18, 2025 draft minutes and receive a status update on inclusionary affordable housing projects. It will discuss the Single Family Rehab Program and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Procedure as old business. New business includes consideration of the Group Home Rehabilitation Grant Program and its 2025-2026 CDBG grant requests. The meeting also includes setting the next meeting date and public comment.

• Approve June 18, 2025 draft minutes
• Status update on inclusionary affordable housing projects
• Discussion of Single Family Rehab Program
• Discussion of Affordable Housing Trust Fund Procedure
• Consider Group Home Rehabilitation Grant Program – 2025-2026 CDBG grant requests

The commission approved two Community Development Block Grant requests: up to $13,028 for Glenkirk’s front‑door and driveway repairs, and up to $27,950 for Clearbrook’s kitchen renovation. Both approvals were contingent on program compliance and HUD’s approval of the village’s 2025‑2026 CDBG grant. The meeting also approved the June 18 minutes and selected Commissioner Miller to chair in the absence of Commissioner Kiefer.

• Approved Glenkirk grant request up to $13,028 (voice vote)
• Approved Clearbrook grant request up to $27,950 (voice vote)
• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Selected Commissioner Miller to chair meeting (voice vote)
• Acknowledged resignation of Housing Planner Nora Boyer

Board of Trustees of the Fire Pension Fund

The Board of Trustees will review financial reports and actuarial summaries before addressing several personnel matters. New business includes retirement pension applications for John Simon and Cathy Shields, membership applications for new firefighters, and a military buy-back payment plan. The agenda also covers the renewal of the Alliant Fiduciary Liability Insurance policy and survivor benefit updates.

• Alliant Fiduciary Liability Insurance – Policy Renewal
• Military Buy-Back Payment Plan
• Application for Retirement Pension – John Simon (June 16, 2025)
• Application for Retirement Pension – Cathy Shields (August 18, 2025)
• Applications for Membership for New Hires – firefighters (July 21, 2025)

The Firefighters’ Pension Board approved the Treasurer’s May 31, 2025 financial report and the 2025 annual tax levy report recommending a $7,225,272 levy for the 2026 Village budget. It also approved payments of $26,869.90, renewal of fiduciary liability insurance for $5,451, and several retirement and survivor benefit applications. New firefighter memberships for five hires were accepted, and the Board granted a petition to intervene in a disability claim. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Treasurer’s Report (May 31, 2025) – motion carried, 4-0
• Approved 2025 annual tax levy report recommending $7,225,272 levy for 2026 budget – motion carried, 4-0
• Approved payment of bills totaling $26,869.90 – motion carried, 4-0
• Approved retirement pension for FF/E John Simon ($6,771.90 monthly) – motion carried, 4-0
• Approved retirement pension for FF/P Cathy Shields ($7,393.17 monthly) – motion carried, 4-0
• Approved survivor benefits for Audrey Schulien ($7,609.69 monthly) – motion carried, 4-0
• Approved membership for new hires Katherine Lacivita, John Lawler, Duke Larkin, Zane McCartney, Matthew Wasilczuk – motion carried, 4-0
• Approved renewal of Alliant fiduciary liability insurance for $5,451 – motion carried, 4-0

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will consider approval of the June 16, 2025 minutes, receive a chairperson report and a liaison report, and discuss any old or new business items. The meeting also includes a public comment period for residents.

• Approval of June 16, 2025 minutes
• Chairperson report
• Liaison report
• Public comment (up to 3 minutes per speaker)

Commissioners approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 Senior Citizens Commission meeting. A motion to adjourn was then passed. Both actions received unanimous support.

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjoined the meeting (unanimous)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will first approve the minutes from its July 21, 2025 meeting. It will then hear a series of reports, including the Chairperson report, the Age‑Friendly Community Certification reports on transportation and housing affordability, and updates on the Kenneth Hood Award and intergenerational outreach. No new ordinances or contracts are scheduled for decision.

• Approval of July 21, 2025 minutes
• Chairperson report
• Age‑Friendly Community Certification – Transportation & Housing Affordability Report
• Kenneth Hood Award presentation
• Intergenerational outreach update

The Senior Citizens Commission accepted the July 21, 2025 minutes. Commissioners voted to send the affordable‑housing survey memo and data to the Housing Commission. They also approved moving the subcommittee meeting to 5 p.m. and the regular meeting to 6 p.m. on September 15, 2025, and placed the motorized‑bike and e‑bike issue on the September agenda.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved sending housing‑affordability memo and data to Housing Commission (all in favor)
• Approved changing meeting times to 5 p.m. subcommittee and 6 p.m. regular meeting on Sep 15 (all in favor)
• Scheduled Kenneth Hood Award presentation for Sep 15, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Decided to add motorized‑bike/e‑bike/scooter discussion to Sep 2025 agenda (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:56 p.m. (all in favor)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will interview two candidates for upcoming commission seats. One interview is for Jennifer Thomas to serve on the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, with a term ending April 30, 2028. The other interview is for Stella Butler to serve on the Environmental Commission, with a term ending April 30, 2026. No other business is listed.

• Interview of Jennifer Thomas for appointment to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities (term ends April 30, 2028)
• Interview of Stella Butler for appointment to the Environmental Commission (term ends April 30, 2026)

The Board approved the appointment of Jennifer Thomas to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, term ending April 30, 2028, by a voice vote of 8 Ayes and 0 Nays. The Board also approved the appointment of Stella Butler as the youth member of the Environmental Commission, term ending April 30, 2026, by a voice vote of 8 Ayes and 0 Nays. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Jennifer Thomas to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities (term ends Apr 30, 2028) – voice vote 8 Ayes, 0 Nays
• Appointed Stella Butler as youth member of the Environmental Commission (term ends Apr 30, 2026) – voice vote 8 Ayes, 0 Nays

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several resolutions, such as a change order for the 2023 water main replacement project and a final plat for 1519 S. Arlington Heights Rd. New business includes appointments to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities and the Environmental Commission, plus two ordinance amendments affecting grocery retailer taxes and a streaming amusement tax. All items will be voted on after any trustee requests to pull items from the consent agenda.

• Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Water Main Replacement Project
• Resolution approving Final Plat for 1519 S. Arlington Heights Rd. – Full Circle Communities/Grace Terrace
• Resolution approving contract extension for 2025/2026 municipal parking garages – stairwell and elevator cleaning
• Ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the municipal code regarding municipal grocery retailers' occupation taxes
• Appointment of Jennifer Thomas to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities (term ending April 30, 2028)

The Board approved the Warrant Register for $2,383,079.96 and adopted the consent agenda items, including several resolutions and contracts. Trustees appointed Vennifer Thomas to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities and Stella Butler to the Environmental Commission. The ordinance amending Chapter 7 to retain the 1% municipal grocery tax was approved 6‑3, while a proposed amendment adding a two‑year sunset review failed 4‑5. The Board also approved a new streaming‑service tax ordinance.

• Approved Warrant Register $2,383,079.96 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Appointed Vennifer Thomas to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities (unanimous)
• Appointed Stella Butler to the Environmental Commission (unanimous)
• Approved grocery tax ordinance 6‑3
• Failed amendment to add sunset review to grocery tax ordinance 4‑5
• Approved streaming tax ordinance (passed)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will meet to discuss reports on transportation and housing affordability. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.

• Transportation Report
• Housing Affordability report

The Senior Citizens Commission approved the minutes from the June 13, 2025 meeting after a motion and second. The commission then moved to adjourn, which was approved unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were taken.

• Approved minutes of June 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review a parking variation and side setback variation for the First United Methodist Church at 1903 E. Euclid Ave. This item is listed under New Business. The commission will also handle routine agenda items such as approval of minutes and public comment.

• Parking variation and side setback variation for 1903 E. Euclid Ave. (First United Methodist Church) – T1888

The commission approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. No formal decision was made on the First United Methodist Church parking reconfiguration proposal. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (all members voted in favor)

General

The Special Events Commission will approve the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting and review plans for the Autumn Harvest 2025 and Tree Lighting 2025 events. It will also consider the Hearts of Gold 2026 event. The agenda includes reports, announcements, and a public comment period.

• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2025
• Discussion of Autumn Harvest 2025
• Discussion of Tree Lighting 2025
• Consideration of Hearts of Gold 2026

Plan Commission

The Arlington Heights Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on the East Country Lane Townhomes final plat at 3310 N. Old Arlington Heights Rd. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting and provide updates on prior cases. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on East Country Lane Townhomes final plat (PC#24-015)
• Approval of minutes from 7/23/25 meeting

The commission first approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously approved the final plat (PC #24-015) to consolidate the properties at 3310 and 3255 North Old Arlington Heights Road, subject to eight listed conditions such as underground utility lines and a snow‑removal agreement. The meeting was adjourned after the approvals.

• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved final plat PC #24-015 for East Country Lane townhomes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Design Commission

The Arlington Heights Design Commission will meet on August 12, 2025. The agenda includes reviewing sign variation applications for Dunkin at 1010 E. Rand Rd. and for Village Bank & Trust at 234 W. Northwest Hwy. The meeting will also review nominations for the 2025 Alan F. Bombick Award.

• Sign variation request – Dunkin – 1010 E. Rand Rd. (DC#25-019)
• Sign variation request – Village Bank & Trust – 234 W. Northwest Hwy. (DC#25-048)
• Review of 2025 Alan F. Bombick Award nominations

The commission approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners unanimously voted to recommend to the Village Board of Trustees approval of three sign variations for Dunkin’ at 1010 E. Rand Rd. A separate motion was made to recommend a sign variation for Village Bank & Trust at 234 W. Northwest Hwy, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended three sign variations for Dunkin’ at 1010 E. Rand Rd. – motion carried unanimously
• Recommended a 66‑sf ground sign variation for Village Bank & Trust at 234 W. Northwest Hwy – motion made; outcome not recorded

Commission for Citizens with Disabilities

The Commission for Citizens with Disabilities will hear an ADA speaker and an SSDI speaker as new business items. The meeting will also cover an Abilities Celebration and review the 2020 Proposal. Old business includes a voting item and Frontier Survey questions. Public comment is allowed after agenda items.

• ADA speaker presentation (new business)
• SSDI speaker presentation (new business)
• Abilities Celebration discussion (new business)
• Review of 2020 Proposal (new business)
• Voting item and Frontier Survey questions (old business)

The commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It adopted “Disability & Inclusion Award” as the name for the new award. Commissioners decided to research ADA and SSDI speakers and to have Commissioner Goldberg prepare a budget and proposal for an Ability Celebration to be presented at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (agreed upon)
• Adopted “Disability & Inclusion Award” as award name
• Decided to research ADA and SSDI speakers and report back next meeting
• Assigned Commissioner Goldberg to develop budget and proposal for Ability Celebration
• Motion to adjourn approved by unanimous consent

Environmental Commission

The Arlington Heights Environmental Commission will meet to review minutes, discuss recycling education, and plan a livestream event with local farmers and officials. The agenda includes a review of single-use plastics and strategies to increase curbside composting participation.

• Review of July 15, 2025 minutes
• Education on recycling and composting
• Review of single-use plastics and state regulations
• Livestream event with local farmers and officials
• Tracking metrics for publication on Village website

The commission approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted; members discussed recycling education, a draft single‑use plastic bag ban, and upcoming public events. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the regulation of e-bikes and scooters. The body will also hold a discussion regarding upcoming project prioritization.

• Discussion of Regulation of E-Bikes and Scooters
• Upcoming Project Prioritization Discussion

The Committee approved the minutes from the June 30 and July 21 Committee of the Whole meetings. The board discussed a draft ordinance to regulate e‑bikes and e‑scooters, covering helmet use, age limits, fines and device restrictions. No vote was taken on the ordinance; staff presented three options for further action, including consulting commissions or finalizing the draft for a future vote. Trustees voiced differing views, but the matter was left for future consideration.

• Approved 6/30/25 Committee minutes (7 ayes, 1 abstain, 0 nays)
• Approved 7/21/25 Committee minutes (6 ayes, 1 abstain, 0 nays)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to approve minutes and findings from previous hearings. The board will also consider new business items for three specific addresses.

• New business: 1015 N. Forrest Ave. (ZBA25-023)
• New business: 401 N. Pine Ave. (ZBA25-024)
• New business: 604 W. Techy Rd. (ZBA25-026)
• Approval of findings for 919 S. Vail Ave., 819 N. Highland Ave., 1319 N. Salem Blvd., 106 S. Windsor Dr., and 513 N. Douglas Ave.

The board voted to approve the minutes of the prior meeting with unanimous consent. No vote was taken on the variance request for 1015 North Forrest Avenue; the request was discussed and the board noted that a separate green‑infrastructure permit may be required. All other agenda items were procedural.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Arlington Heights Arts Commission will review the Downtown Public Art Plan, focusing on funding options and potential site locations. The commission will also consider the plan’s purpose, goals, outcomes, and high‑level guidelines. No other new business or ordinance items are listed.

• Downtown Public Art Plan – evaluate funding options
• Downtown Public Art Plan – narrow down potential locations
• Downtown Public Art Plan – review purpose, goals, outcomes, and guidelines

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting, with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. was also carried unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. (all in favor)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will review the recent Bike Arlington community ride and then discuss e‑bike activity in the village. Commissioners will consider possible e‑bike regulations and will develop recommendations to present to the Village Board. No formal actions are listed beyond discussion.

• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2025
• Recap of Bike Arlington Community Bike Ride (May 10, 2025)
• Discussion on e‑bike activity in the Village of Arlington Heights
• Discussion regarding e‑bike regulation and creating recommendations to the Village Board

The commission reviewed ongoing construction projects and examined Illinois and neighboring‑municipality rules for e‑bikes and e‑scooters. After extensive public comment on safety and regulation, a motion to table the e‑vehicle discussion was made, seconded, and carried unanimously. The commission tasked Richard Lenski with preparing a matrix and framework of recommendations for the next meeting.

• Table e‑vehicle discussion until next meeting (unanimous vote)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will recommend that the Liquor Commissioner issue a Class B and Class T liquor license to C S SAHNI, INC dba B & P SMOKE & SPIRIT at 2316 E. Rand Road. It will also interview Alejandria Galarza for a Youth Commission appointment and Marina Reynaga for a Housing Commission appointment, each with terms ending April 30, 2028.

• Recommendation to issue Class B and Class T liquor license to C S SAHNI, INC dba B & P SMOKE & SPIRIT, 2316 E. Rand Road
• Interview of Alejandria Galarza for Youth Commission appointment (term ends 4/30/2028)
• Interview of Marina Reynaga for Housing Commission appointment (term ends 4/30/2028)

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from July 7, 2025 (6-0). It recommended issuing a Class B and Class T liquor license to C S SAHNI, INC dba B & P SMOKE & SPIRIT at 2316 E. Rand Road (7-0). The board also appointed Alejandria Galarza to the Youth Commission and Marina Reynaga to the Housing Commission, each by voice vote of 7-0.

• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Recommended Class B and Class T liquor license for C S SAHNI, INC dba B & P SMOKE & SPIRIT (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Appointed Alejandria Galarza to Youth Commission, term ending Apr 30, 2028 (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Appointed Marina Reynaga to Housing Commission, term ending Apr 30, 2028 (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (motion passed, no vote tally recorded)

Village Board of Trustees

The Arlington Heights Village Board will approve minutes from July and April meetings and settle accounts payable. The Consent Agenda includes a zero‑interest loan to Miller Berger, LLC for work at 116 S Arlington Heights Road, a purchase of four snowplows with a budget amendment, and an agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for traffic‑signal upgrades at Central and Kirchhoff Roads. Additional items cover a land‑use variation for Chez Hotel, a liquor‑license ordinance amendment, and several appointments and a final subdivision plat.

• Resolution approving a Zero Interest Loan to Miller Berger, LLC for improvements at 116 S Arlington Heights Road
• Resolution approving the purchase of four snowplows for Public Works and a budget amendment ordinance
• Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for mast‑arm and emergency vehicle pre‑emption improvements at Central Road and Kirchhoff Road
• Ordinance approving a land‑use variation for 519 W. Algonquin Rd. – Chez Hotel
• Ordinance amending Chapter 13 to increase Class AA liquor licenses to 19 and eliminate Class G supplemental licenses, affecting J.A.W. Aqua Bella, Inc. dba Chez Hotel

The Village Board approved the minutes from the July 21 and April 21 meetings and authorized a $2,119,834.50 warrant register. It adopted several resolutions on the consent agenda, including a zero‑interest loan to Miller Berger, the purchase of four snowplows, an intergovernmental road‑improvement agreement, and a liquor‑license amendment. The Board also appointed Alejandria Galarza to the Youth Commission and directed staff to prepare final documents for the Full Circle Community subdivision.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Approved $2,119,834.50 warrant register (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Approved zero‑interest loan to Miller Berger, LLC for 116 S Arlington Heights Rd (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Approved purchase of four snowplows for Public Works (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with IDOT for Central Rd & Kirchhoff Rd improvements (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Adopted ordinance increasing Class AA liquor licenses to 19 and removing Class G licenses (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Appointed Alejandria Galarza to the Youth Commission, term ending 4/30/2028 (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Directed staff and Village Attorney to prepare final plat approval documents for Full Circle Community subdivision (unanimous, 7 ayes)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will consider the FY2024 Hickory Kensington TIF Annual Report presented by staff. Board members may ask questions, and the public can comment on the report. No decisions or votes are indicated beyond discussion of the report.

• FY2024 Hickory Kensington State Comptroller Annual TIF Report presentation
• Board member comments and questions on the TIF report
• Public comments on the annual TIF report

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will approve minutes from July 31 2024 and August 2 2023. It will then hear a staff presentation on the FY2024 TIF 5 State Comptroller Annual TIF Report, followed by board and public comments.

• Approve minutes from 7/31/24
• Approve minutes from 8/2/23
• Staff presentation on FY2024 TIF 5 State Comptroller Annual TIF Report
• Board comments on FY2024 TIF 5 report
• Public comments on FY2024 TIF 5 report

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will hear staff presentations on the FY2024 TIF 4 State Comptroller Annual TIF Report and the FY2024 South Arlington Heights Road State Comptroller Annual TIF Report. Board members may ask questions and provide comments on each report. The public will also have an opportunity to comment on the reports. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• FY2024 TIF 4 State Comptroller Annual TIF Report – staff presentation, board comments, public comments
• FY2024 South Arlington Heights Road State Comptroller Annual TIF Report – staff presentation, board comments, public comments

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will approve minutes from May 14, 2025, hold a closed session on personnel matters and oral interviews, and consider the final Police Officer Eligibility List and a vote on candidate eligibility. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comment. No other business is listed.

• Approval of minutes of May 14, 2025 (open and closed)
• Closed session discussion of employee appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
• Closed session discussion of lawfully closed minutes review
• Closed session conduct of oral interviews for Police Officer position
• Approval of final Police Officer Eligibility List and vote on eligibility of specific candidates

The Fire & Police Commission approved the open‑session minutes from May 14, 2025, and the closed‑session minutes for the same date. It disqualified several police officer applicants and continued two others in the hiring process. Finally, the commission approved the new rolling 2025 Police Officer Eligibility List.

• Approved open‑session minutes of May 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved closed‑session minutes of May 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Disqualified applicant candidate 64 (unanimous)
• Disqualified applicant candidate 47 (unanimous)
• Disqualified applicant candidate 49 (unanimous)
• Disqualified applicant candidate 51 (unanimous)
• Continued applicant candidate JO in hiring process (unanimous)
• Approved new rolling 2025 Police Officer Eligibility List (unanimous)

Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund

The Police Pension Fund Board will consider several personnel actions, including retirements, resignations, and new hires. It will also review and vote on the actuarial valuation and associated tax levy request. Additional items include a municipal compliance report and ratification of a service‑time transfer for a former officer.

• Review/Approve Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Review/Approve Municipal Compliance Report
• Ratify transfer of creditable service time for Kenneth Ruff – $143,362.78
• Retirement approvals for Officer Michael Butler and Sergeant Russ Mandel
• Resignations of Probationary Officers Zachary Hicks and Joseph Tonkovich

The board unanimously approved the April 23, 2025 minutes, accepted the Treasurer’s Report, and approved the actuarial valuation with a $5,284,733 tax levy for 2026. It also approved the transfer of service credit for Officer Kenneth Ruff, retirement orders for two officers, and accepted three new Tier II hires. Resignations of two probationary officers were noted, and the municipal compliance report was deferred to the October meeting.

• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved checks #773‑783 (unanimous)
• Accepted Actuarial Valuation and $5,284,733 tax levy (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of service credit for Officer Kenneth Ruff ($143,362.78) (unanimous)
• Approved retirement order for Officer Michael Butler (unanimous)
• Approved retirement order for Sergeant Russ Mandel (unanimous)
• Accepted new Tier II hires: Nisa Santana, Michael Palacios, Laiken Lockley (unanimous)

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

The Conceptual Plan Review Committee will consider two land‑use variation applications. The first is a Planned Unit Development for a multi‑family building at 5 N. Douglas Ave. in the B‑2 district. The second is a PUD amendment to permit an adult day‑care facility at 1429 E. Palatine Rd., also in the B‑2 district. No other substantive business is listed.

• Planned Unit Development (T1882) for a multi‑family building at 5 N. Douglas Ave., B‑2 district
• PUD amendment (T1887) to allow an adult day‑care at 1429 E. Palatine Rd., B‑2 district

The Conceptual Plan Review Committee approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting with a 3‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted during the session. The meeting was adjourned unanimously. No public comments were received.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to Special Use Ordinance 04-028 to expand outdoor seating at Jameson's Charhouse, located at 1331 W. Dundee Rd. The commission will also discuss its own reorganization. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing: amendment to Special Use Ordinance 04-028 for outdoor seating variance at 1331 W. Dundee Rd.
• Plan Commission Reorganization discussion

Design Commission

The Arlington Heights Design Commission will consider three new development items: a single‑family teardown at 1523 N. Fernandez Pl., a CBD awning project for the Metropolis Ballroom at 6 S. Vail Ave., and a pergola for the One Arlington Pavilion at 3400 W. Stonegate Blvd. The meeting also includes a review of nominations for the 2025 Alan F. Bombick Award.

• 1523 N. Fernandez Pl. – single‑family teardown (DC#25-046)
• Metropolis Ballroom – CBD awnings at 6 S. Vail Ave. (DC#25-027)
• One Arlington Pavilion – pergola at 3400 W. Stonegate Blvd. (DC#25-040)
• Review of 2025 Alan F. Bombick Award nominations

The commission voted unanimously to approve the architectural design for the new two‑story home at 1523 N. Fernandez Place. The approval includes a requirement that brick be extended down the entire south side of the garage wall. The decision applies only to design; zoning and building permits remain separate processes.

• Approved design of 1523 N. Fernandez Place with brick‑extension amendment (5‑0)

General

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the regulation of the use of Village property. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items and public comment.

• Discussion on Regulation of the Use of Village Property

The Committee of the Whole heard staff and trustees discuss concerns about people congregating on public benches and other public spaces, the legal background from a recent Supreme Court case, and the village's current homelessness services. No vote or formal action was taken; the board only explored options for a future ordinance.

Board of Health

The Arlington Heights Board of Health will vote to approve the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. The board will hear updates from the Health & Human Services Director, Nursing Services, and Social Services. Old business, new business, announcements, and a public comment period are also on the agenda.

• Approve April 28, 2025 Board of Health minutes
• Health & Human Services Director update
• Nursing Services update
• Social Services update
• Public comment period (3‑minute limit per speaker)

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. A motion to adjourn at 7:56 p.m. was also carried unanimously. No other formal actions were taken during the session.

• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:56 p.m. (unanimous consent)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will convene to approve minutes from June 16, 2025, and receive reports on Age-Friendly Community Certification, transportation, and housing. The meeting will also cover intergenerational outreach and the Kenneth Hood Award.

• Approval of June 16, 2025, minutes
• Age-Friendly Community Certification reports
• Kenneth Hood Award consideration
• Intergenerational Outreach discussion
• Public comment period (3-minute limit)

The Senior Citizens Commission voted to approve Albert and Donna Kunz as the 2025 Kenneth Hood Award recipients. The motion was made by Commissioner Viecelli, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, and passed with all members in favor. The commission also approved the June 16, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting at 7:52 PM.

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Albert and Donna Kunz as 2025 Kenneth Hood Award winners (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:52 PM (unanimous)

Village Board of Trustees

The Arlington Heights Village Board will consider and vote on the adoption of the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan, including the 2025 Annual Action Plan. A consent agenda will cover several contracts and a bond waiver, each subject to a single roll‑call vote unless a trustee or citizen requests separate consideration. New business includes a land‑use variation request for the Chez Hotel at 519 W. Algonquin Rd. The meeting also includes routine items such as approvals of minutes, accounts payable, and a closed‑session session for pending litigation matters.

• Adoption of the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan (public hearing)
• Resolution awarding contract for Water Facility Security Fencing – Risk and Resiliency
• Resolution approving contract for Water Tank Rehabilitation Project at Station #13 South
• Resolution approving purchase of a Sewer Televising Truck & Equipment for Public Works & Engineering
• Land Use Variation for 519 W. Algonquin Rd. – Chez Hotel (PC25-010)

The Village Board approved the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and directed staff to submit it to HUD. It also approved a land‑use variation allowing a public rooftop restaurant at 519 W. Algonquin Rd. The Board approved the $4,808,819.81 warrant register and adopted the consent agenda items covering several water‑related contracts and a sewer‑televising truck purchase.

• Approved 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan (8‑0)
• Approved land‑use variation for rooftop restaurant at 519 W. Algonquin Rd. (8‑0)
• Approved Warrant Register $4,808,819.81 (8‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including bond waiver, water facility security fencing contract, water tank rehabilitation contract, change order for water meter testing, and purchase of sewer televising truck (8‑0)

Senior Citizens Commission

The commission will approve the June 13, 2025 meeting minutes and hear reports from the chairperson and liaison. No new business or resolutions are listed. The meeting includes a public comment period for residents.

• Approval of June 13, 2025 minutes
• Chairperson report
• Liaison report
• Public comment period (3‑minute limit per speaker)

The commission approved the minutes from the June 13, 2025 meeting. The subcommittee agreed to help promote the Center of Concern’s Shared Housing Program as a way for older adults to stay in their homes. A motion to adjourn the meeting was passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of June 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Subcommittee agreed to promote the Shared Housing Program (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Arlington Economic Alliance

The Arlington Economic Alliance will convene to approve minutes, review development updates, and discuss the 2025 work plan and strategic priorities.

• Approval of April 16, 2025 draft minutes
• Review of Development Update
• Review of Arlington Alfresco Update
• Discussion of Village Board Strategic Priorities
• Discussion of Economic Development Statistics Report

The Arlington Economic Alliance unanimously approved the draft minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. Members also agreed to continue using the existing appreciation language for business anniversary notes and to handwrite those messages. A motion to adjourn the July 16 session was passed unanimously.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved continued use of existing appreciation language for business anniversary notes
• Agreed to handwrite appreciation messages to businesses
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will review reports on recycling education, curbside composting, and paper waste reduction. The body will also discuss benchmarking single-use plastics and proposed state regulations.

• Review of proposed state regulations on single-use plastics
• Tracking metrics for publication on the VAH website
• Education initiatives for Frontier Days and Farmer's Market
• Strategies to increase curbside composting participation
• Plan to reduce paper sent to landfills

The Environmental Commission approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting after a motion and second, with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn was later made, seconded, and also passed unanimously. No other formal actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board of Trustees will meet for a special session to discuss goal setting for 2025. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a period for public comment.

• Village Board 2025 Goal Setting

The Village Board moved the public‑comment item on the agenda after a motion by President Jim Tinaglia. Trustees voted on and agreed to eight priority topics for the 2026‑2027 strategic plan, including redevelopment of Arlington Park and affordable housing. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous voice vote.

• Moved public‑comment section on agenda (motion by President Jim Tinaglia)
• Agreed on eight strategic priority topics for 2026‑2027: redevelopment of Arlington Park, affordable/attainable housing, business development and redevelopment, street safety, historic preservation, sustainability, task force and commission development, arts and entertainment
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Arlington Heights Zoning Board of Appeals will approve minutes for prior findings at several addresses and discuss new appeal applications listed as ZBA25-012 through ZBA25-022. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment.

• 919 S. Vail Ave. – case ZBA25-012
• 819 N. Highland Ave. – case ZBA25-018
• 1319 N. Salem Blvd. – case ZBA25-020
• 106 S. Windsor Dr. – case ZBA25-021
• 513 N. Douglas Ave. – case ZBA25-022

The board approved the minutes of the June 9, 2025 meeting after a motion and second, with all members voting in favor. No other substantive actions, such as approval or denial of the 919 South Vail Avenue petition, were recorded. The session continued with public comment and discussion of the petition, but no final vote was taken.

• Approved June 9th meeting minutes (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Arlington Heights Plan Commission will consider a land use variation request for a tattoo parlor located at 1407 E. Palatine Rd. in the B-2 district. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the May 14, 2025 minutes and other standard business. Public comment is allowed after agenda items are addressed.

• Land Use Variation for Tattoo Parlor at 1407 E. Palatine Rd. – B-2 District
• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2025

The commission voted 4‑0 to approve the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. Commissioners discussed a land‑use variation for a tattoo shop at 1407 E. Palatine Road, noting staff support and parking adequacy, but no formal vote on that application was recorded. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Design Commission

The Arlington Heights Design Commission will review three new single‑family project applications: an addition at 608 N. Dunton Ave., a teardown at 306 W. Elm St., and a new construction at 108 S. Highland Ave. The commission will discuss these items during the new business portion of the meeting. No other decisions are listed.

• 608 N. Dunton Ave. – SF/Addition (DC25-024)
• 306 W. Elm St – SF/Teardown (DC25-038)
• 108 S. Highland Ave – SF/New (DC25-044)

The commission voted to amend the earlier motion for the 608 N. Dunton Ave. single‑family addition. The amendment requires the front‑elevation triple window to be changed to either a double or single window, with staff to review the final design. The amendment was carried unanimously by Commissioners Eckhardt, Fitzgerald and Kingsley.

• Amended window requirement to double or single window for 608 N. Dunton Ave. addition (AYE: Eckhardt, Fitzgerald, Kingsley)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will interview Michael Petermann for a vacant Plan Commission seat. It will consider recommendations that the Liquor Commissioner issue Class A liquor licenses to Skyview Arlington LLC dba Jokbal Night Market at 63 W. Golf Road and to AA88 Inc dba Yen Yen Restaurant at 4226 N. Arlington Heights Road. The Committee will also review a recommendation for a Class B and Class T license for Shirdi Saibaba Inc dba Liquor Island at 921 W. Rand Road, contingent on an executed lease and dram‑shop insurance.

• Interview of Michael Petermann for Plan Commission appointment (term ends April 30 2028)
• Recommend Class A liquor license for Skyview Arlington LLC dba Jokbal Night Market, 63 W. Golf Road
• Recommend Class A liquor license for AA88 Inc dba Yen Yen Restaurant, 4226 N. Arlington Heights Road
• Recommend Class B and Class T liquor licenses for Shirdi Saibaba Inc dba Liquor Island, 921 W. Rand Road, pending lease and insurance

The Committee of the Whole appointed Michael Petermann to the Plan Commission for a term ending April 30, 2028. The board approved a Class A liquor license for Skyview Arlington LLC dba Jokbal Night Market at 63 W. Golf Road. A Class A liquor license was also approved for AA88 INC dba YEN YEN RESTAURANT at 4226 N. Arlington Heights Road. Finally, a Class B and Class T liquor license was approved for Shirdi Saibaba Inc dba Liquor Island at 921 W. Rand Road. All motions passed by voice vote 9 Ayes, 0 Nays.

• Approved appointment of Michael Petermann to Plan Commission (9 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved Class A liquor license for Skyview Arlington LLC dba Jokbal Night Market, 63 W. Golf Road (9 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved Class A liquor license for AA88 INC dba YEN YEN RESTAURANT, 4226 N. Arlington Heights Road (9 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved Class B and Class T liquor licenses for Shirdi Saibaba Inc dba Liquor Island, 921 W. Rand Road (9 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (9 Ayes, 0 Nays)

Village Board of Trustees

The Arlington Heights Village Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several resolutions and ordinances. Items include appointments to the Solid Waste Agency, a purchase of a backhoe loader for Public Works, an intergovernmental agreement for Dundee Road improvements, a planned unit development at 1727 E. Davis St., and an ordinance that raises the number of Class A, B, and T liquor licenses and recommends specific new licensees. The board will also hear a new appointment to the Plan Commission and review the 2024 annual financial report.

• Resolution appointing a director and alternate directors to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County
• Resolution approving the purchase of a backhoe loader for the Public Works and Engineering Department
• Resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement for cost participation related to improvements on Dundee Road
• Ordinance approving a Planned Unit Development and variations for 1727 E. Davis St. (Arlington Steel)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 13 to increase Class A, B, and T liquor licenses and recommending licenses for Skyview Arlington LLC dba Jokbal Night Market, AA88 INC dba YEN YEN RESTAURANT, and Shirdi Saibaba dba Liquor Island

The Village Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the June 30 warrant agenda. It then adopted a consent agenda that approved a series of resolutions, including appointments to the Solid Waste Agency, a backhoe purchase, a Dundee Road improvement agreement, a gas‑detection system upgrade, a criminal‑intelligence software contract, a planned‑unit‑development at 1727 E. Davis St., a library bond waiver, a loan to Invescomex V, LLC, a liquor‑license ordinance increasing Class A, B and T licenses, and a joint emergency‑management agreement. The Board also appointed Michael Petermann to the Plan Commission and reviewed the FY 2024 financial report.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $5,344,095.61 warrant agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda approving solid waste agency directors (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of backhoe loader for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved liquor‑license ordinance increasing Class A to 39, B to 35, T to 27 and recommending three new licenses (unanimous)
• Approved criminal‑intelligence software contract waiving formal bidding (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Petermann to Plan Commission (unanimous)
• Reviewed FY 2024 financial report; General Fund balance $37 million (unanimous)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will meet on June 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM at the AH Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Rd. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of the February 10, 2025 minutes, chairperson and liaison reports, old and new business, announcements, and a public comment period. No specific policy proposals, contracts, or fee changes are listed. The meeting allows residents to address any topic during the public comment segment.

• Approval of February 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Chairperson report
• Liaison report
• Public comment period

The commission reviewed and approved the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and passed unanimously. No old, new, or other business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of February 10, 2025
• Motion to adjourn passed (all in favor)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive an update on the 2026 Capital Improvement Program. It will also review the operating fund overview and consider recommended budget ceilings for 2026. No other business is listed.

• Approval of minutes from the 05/27/2025 Committee of the Whole meeting
• 2026 Capital Improvement Program update
• Operating fund overview and recommended 2026 budget ceilings

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting, approved the proposed 2026 Capital Improvement Program Update for inclusion in the 2026 budget, and approved the 2025 budget ceilings of $97,159,300 for the General Fund and $26,935,400 for the Water & Sewer Fund. All three approvals passed by voice vote with 8 ayes and 0 nays. The board then adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m.

• Approved Committee‑of‑the‑Whole minutes from May 27 2025 (voice vote 8‑0)
• Approved 2026 Capital Improvement Program Update for inclusion in 2026 budget (voice vote 8‑0)
• Approved 2025 budget ceilings: $97,159,300 General Fund, $26,935,400 Water & Sewer Fund (voice vote 8‑0)
• Moved to hear public comments before new business (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:08 p.m. (voice vote 8‑0)

Design Commission

The Arlington Heights Design Commission will discuss two new development proposals. One concerns rooftop mechanical units for a single‑family home at 623 N. Beverly Ln. (DC#25-043). The other concerns the International Plaza redevelopment, a multi‑family project at 388 E. Golf Rd. (DC#25-036). The commission will also approve the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting and accept public comments.

• 623 N. Beverly Ln. – rooftop mechanical units for single‑family residence (DC#25-043)
• Golf Crossing – International Plaza redevelopment, multi‑family at 388 E. Golf Rd. (DC#25-036)

The commission approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It then amended the earlier motion on the 623 N. Beverly Lane project, deleting the option to build a solid screen wall and requiring a substantial louver screen instead. The amendment passed with all five commissioners voting aye.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended motion to remove solid screen wall option for 623 N. Beverly Ln.; require louver screening (5-0)

General

The Foreign Fire Tax Insurance Board will consider old and new business items related to equipment, supplies, and reimbursement requests for Fire Station #2. Items include tuition reimbursement, house fund requests, tools, EMS coats, vehicle headsets, storage compartments, audio equipment, fitness and kitchen equipment, window shades, health and wellness supplies, and clothing. The board will also approve the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting and receive the treasurer’s report.

• Approval of minutes from 03/05/2025 meeting
• Treasurer’s report
• Tuition reimbursement requests
• Station tools and equipment purchases (e.g., fitness equipment, kitchen items, window shades)
• Health & wellness training supplies

The board unanimously approved a maximum of $25,000 for the initial purchase of equipment for the new Technical Rescue Team squad. It also approved $17,000 for fitness upgrades at Station 2, $4,500 for new audio equipment, $6,000 for Station 2 tools, $5,000 for FAE Academy clothing, and added the Building and Fire Code Academy in Elgin to the pre‑approved tuition reimbursement list. Additional motions approved $6,500 for Station 1 tools and $200 for window‑tint film, while EMS coat reimbursement was tabled.

• Approved up to $25,000 for TRT squad equipment (6-0)
• Approved up to $17,000 for fitness equipment at Station 2 (6-0)
• Approved up to $4,500 for new fire department audio system (5-0)
• Approved up to $6,500 for Station 1 tools (5-0)
• Approved up to $5,000 for FAE Academy clothing items (5-0)
• Approved up to $6,000 for Station 2 tools (5-0)
• Approved addition of Building and Fire Code Academy to reimbursement list (5-0)
• Approved up to $200 for window‑tint film at Station 1 (5-0)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to discuss the Downtown Public Art Plan. The discussion will cover potential locations, purpose, goals, outcomes, and high-level guidelines.

• Downtown Public Art Plan: potential locations, purpose, goals, outcomes, and guidelines

The Arlington Heights Arts Commission met on June 18, 2025 and approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting, with all members in favor. The commission discussed a downtown public art plan and identified many possible locations, agreeing to narrow the list and consider a budget subcommittee in future meetings. No formal actions were taken on the art plan at this meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

• Approved May 21, 2025 Arts Commission minutes (all in favor)

Housing Commission

The Arlington Heights Housing Commission will receive a status update on inclusionary affordable housing projects, discuss the Single Family Rehab Program, review the Affordable Housing Trust Fund ordinance, and consider the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and CDBG update. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Status update on inclusionary affordable housing projects
• Discussion of the Single Family Rehab Program
• Review of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund ordinance
• Review of the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025 Annual Action Plan, and CDBG update

The commission approved the minutes of the May 21, 2025 meeting by voice vote. Commissioners agreed to use the Village of Oak Park’s trust‑fund process as a model and will develop a mock‑up application and guidelines for Arlington Heights. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote and the next meeting was set for July 16, 2025.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Agreed to develop a mock‑up Arlington Heights trust‑fund application using Oak Park model (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Environmental Commission

The Arlington Heights Environmental Commission will receive a series of reports covering recycling education, metric tracking for the village website, benchmarking of single-use plastics with a review of proposed state regulation, a livestream event featuring local interviews, and initiatives to reduce paper waste and increase curbside composting participation. No formal decisions or votes are indicated on the agenda. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Report on education about recycling
• Report on tracking environmental metrics for VAH website
• Report on benchmarking single-use plastics and state regulation review
• Report on livestream event with local farmers and officials
• Report on reducing paper to landfill and boosting curbside composting

The commission unanimously approved the May 29, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned. They decided to invite Village Trustees to the July 15 meeting and prepare a special agenda. Commissioners planned outreach at the farmers market on July 12 and August 23, and will serve as greeters on September 6. The chair will ask the Village Manager whether the commission may research electric‑vehicle fires in underground garages.

• Approved May 29, 2025 Environmental Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to invite Village Trustees to July 15 meeting with special agenda
• Planned kids‑table compost education at farmers market on July 12
• Commissioner Jaeschke to assist as greeter at farmers market on August 23
• Commissioners to serve as greeters at farmers market on September 6
• Chair to request Village Manager’s approval to research EV fires in underground garages
• Scheduled next commission meeting for July 15

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will meet on June 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Commissions Room of Arlington Heights Village Hall. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the May 19, 2025 minutes, a Chairperson report, and a Liaison report, followed by old and new business, announcements, and a public comment period. No specific policy proposals or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of May 19, 2025 minutes
• Chairperson Report
• Liaison Report
• Old Business (unspecified)
• New Business (unspecified)

The commission approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting, with Commissioner Carter abstaining and all others voting in favor. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded and passed unanimously. The subcommittee agreed there would be no meeting in July due to lack of new business.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (Carter abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to skip July meeting (unanimous)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Arlington Heights Senior Citizens Commission meeting will receive reports from the chairperson, Laision, a not‑for‑profit corporation, the Senior Center Advisory Council, and the Age‑Friendly Certification team. It will also discuss the Kenneth Hood Award and intergenerational outreach. No specific actions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Chairperson Report
• Kenneth Hood Award
• Age‑Friendly Certification – Transportation & Affordable Housing Report
• Age‑Friendly Certification – Communication Report
• Intergenerational Outreach

The Senior Citizens Commission accepted the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved up to $5,000 to fund translation of six brochures into five languages. No other business was taken up and the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes – all in favor
• Approved $5,000 translation funding for six brochures into five languages – all in favor
• Motion to adjourn passed – all in favor

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board of Trustees will review a Planned Unit Development request for Arlington Steel. The board will also consider contracts for drainage improvements and engineering services.

• Planned Unit Development and variations for 1727 E. Davis St. (Arlington Steel)
• Contract for the Backyard Drainage Improvement Program 2025
• Agreement for Professional Engineering and Management Services
• Agreement for bathroom use at 6 S. Vail during Sounds of Summer Concerts

The Village Board approved the minutes from the June 2 meeting and a $5,306,921.60 accounts payable warrant. A Consent Agenda containing three resolutions—backyard drainage improvement, professional engineering services, and bathroom use at 6 S. Vail—was adopted. The Board also approved a Planned Unit Development and rezoning relief for Arlington Steel at 1727 E. Davis St., directing staff and the Village Attorney to prepare final documents. All motions passed unanimously with one trustee absent.

• Approved June 2 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved $5,306,921.60 accounts payable (8-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including drainage, engineering, and bathroom use resolutions (8-0)
• Approved Arlington Steel Planned Unit Development and rezoning relief (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission Transportation/Affordable Housing Subcommittee will approve the April 18, 2025 minutes, receive a chairperson and liaison report, discuss any old and new business items, and open the floor for public comment. No specific resolutions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of April 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Chairperson report
• Liaison report
• Consideration of old business items
• Consideration of new business items

The commission approved the minutes from the June 13, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously, ending the meeting at 1:01 PM. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made.

• Approved June 13, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:01 PM (all in favor)

Arlington Economic Alliance

The Arlington Economic Alliance will meet to discuss development and Arlington Alfresco updates. The body will also review the 2025 Work Plan and Village Board Strategic Priorities.

• Development Update
• Arlington Alfresco Update
• Village Board Strategic Priorities
• Economic Alliance Work Plan - 2025
• Economic Development Statistics Report

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a land use variation for the Chez Hotel located at 519 W. Algonquin Rd. The meeting also includes approval of the May 14, 2025 minutes, discussion of other business, a public comment period, and updates on previous commission cases.

• Public hearing – land use variation for Chez Hotel (519 W. Algonquin Rd.)
• Approval of minutes from 5/14/25
• Other business (unspecified items)
• Public comment period (up to three‑minute remarks)
• Update on previous Plan Commission cases

The commission held a public hearing on the 519 West Algonquin Road Chez Hotel application. Staff presented a recommendation to approve a land‑use variation for a restaurant and outlined eight conditions, including parking and valet plan changes. No vote or formal approval was recorded in the minutes.

• No vote recorded on the land‑use variation recommendation

Committee of the Whole

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive reports from three municipal departments. No specific legislative actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Integrated Services Department report
• Building and Life Safety Department report
• Public Works & Engineering Department report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review new and continued zoning applications. The board will consider requests for several specific properties, including a cemetery and residential or commercial addresses.

• Shalom Memorial Cemetery at 1106 W. Rand Rd. & 60 W. Revere Dr. (ZBA24-049)
• Continued review of 130 S. Kennicott Ave. (ZBA25-006)
• Review of 109 N. Stratford Rd. (ZBA25-010)
• Review of 118 S. Mitchell Ave. (ZBA25-015)
• Review of 308 N. Patton Ave. (ZBA25-016)

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting by unanimous voice vote. The board reviewed hearing procedures and continued the variance case for 130 South Kennicott Avenue, with petitioners present and an amended petition submitted. No final decision on the variance was recorded.

• Approved May 12 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Continued hearing on variance ZBA #25-006 for 130 South Kennicott Ave (no decision)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a recommendation that the Liquor Commissioner issue a Class A liquor license to Skyview Arlington LLC, doing business as Jokbal Night Market, located at 63 W. Golf Road. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Recommendation for a Class A liquor license to Skyview Arlington LLC dba Jokbal Night Market (63 W. Golf Road)

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board will approve the May 19 meeting minutes and the May 30 warrant register. Trustees will consider recognitions for a retired K‑9 and present the 2025 National Community Survey results. A public hearing will be held on the 2025‑2029 five‑year consolidated plan and its annual action plan. The board will then vote on a consent agenda that includes resolutions on IDOT projects, a billboard sign extension, sewer capacity improvements, fire station repairs, and several ordinance amendments.

• Resolution approving the Algonquin Road Sewer Capacity Improvement Project award
• Resolution approving the Masory Repair Project at Fire Station #3 award
• Resolution extending the term of sign variations for an electronic billboard at 2200 W. Euclid Avenue
• Ordinance amending Chapter 13 to increase Class A liquor licenses to 39 and recommending a license to Skyview Arlington LLC dba Jokbal Night Market at 63 W. Golf Road
• Ordinance approving a PUD amendment and special use permit at 660 N. Ridge Ave. for Arlington Ridge Center building addition

The Village Board approved the May 30 accounts payable warrant for $3,200,225.82. It also approved the May 19 meeting minutes, the 2025 K‑9 retirement recognition ordinance, the consent agenda (removing item K), and closed the public hearing. All motions passed with the votes recorded in the minutes.

• Approved May 19 minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved $3,200,225.82 accounts payable (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved K‑9 retirement recognition ordinance (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Closed public hearing (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda, removed item K (8 ayes, 0 nays)

Environmental Commission

The commission will approve the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will receive reports on recycling education, metrics tracking, a benchmark on single-use plastics including a review of proposed state regulation, a livestream event, Frontier Days and Farmer’s Market education, paper waste reduction, and curbside composting participation. No formal decisions or actions are listed beyond the reports.

• Report on recycling education
• Report on tracking environmental metrics for VAH website
• Benchmark on single-use plastics and review of proposed state regulation
• Livestream event featuring local farmers and officials
• Education for Frontier Days & Farmer’s Market

The Environmental Commission approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. Commissioners agreed to provide outreach at the July 12 farmers market and to staff early shifts on August 23 and September 6. The commission set its next meeting for June 17. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 22 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to staff early shift at farmers market on August 23 (Commissioners Eisenhardt and Porwit)
• Agreed to staff early shift at farmers market on September 6 (Commissioners Jordan, Skrudland, Porwit)
• Agreed to distribute composting flyers at July 12 farmers market (Commissioners Skrudland and Jordan)
• Scheduled next commission meeting for June 17

Design Commission

The Design Commission will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider a request for a single-family home teardown at 1515 N. Fernandez Pl.

• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2025
• Review of SF/Teardown request at 1515 N. Fernandez Pl. (DC25-031)

The commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also approved the architectural design for the new single‑family home at 1515 N. Fernandez Avenue, requiring the use of either color scheme 2 or 3 and several design revisions. The vote on the design was 3‑1 (Eckhardt, Fitzgerald, Kubow aye; Kingsley nay). The approval applies only to architectural design, not to zoning or land‑use permits.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved design of new single‑family home at 1515 N. Fernandez Ave with conditions (3‑1)
• Condition: use color scheme 2 or 3 as provided by staff
• Condition: simplify box bays on front elevation
• Condition: change garage door to a more traditional style
• Condition: differentiate the two front doors
• Condition: consider a warmer siding color than white while retaining black features

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to review reports from the Police, Finance, and Health and Human Services departments. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting.

• Police Department report
• Health and Human Services report
• Finance report

Arlington Economic Alliance

The Arlington Economic Alliance will meet to discuss the 2025 Work Plan and Village Board Strategic Priorities. The body will also review a Development Update and an Economic Development Statistics Report.

• Village Board Strategic Priorities
• Economic Alliance Work Plan - 2025
• Economic Development Statistics Report
• Development Update

General

The Arts Commission is meeting to review the Mural Mosaic and the Downtown Public Art Plan. The body will discuss the purpose, goals, outcomes, and guidelines of the art plan.

• Mural Mosaic
• Downtown Public Art Plan

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was also passed. The board discussed a mural concept and a draft downtown public art plan, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved April 16, 2025 Arts Commission minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. (all in favor)

Housing Commission

The Arlington Heights Housing Commission will discuss the results of the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) community needs survey. It will receive a status update on inclusionary affordable housing projects. Old business includes the Single-Family Rehab Program, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund request for applications process, and the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan with its CDBG budget. New business includes an update on Shelter Inc.’s fire alarm and sprinkler system.

• Review of 2025 CDBG Community Needs Survey Results (new business)
• Status update on Inclusionary Affordable Housing Projects (report)
• Discussion of Single-Family Rehab Program (old business)
• Consideration of Affordable Housing Trust Fund Request for Applications Process (old business)
• Update on Shelter Inc. fire alarm and sprinkler system (new business)

The commission approved the April 16, 2025 minutes by voice vote. It approved the window‑replacement loan for Single‑Family Rehab Case 25‑01, allowing a $7,061 variance over the $25,000 program maximum, with the contractor’s bid of $12,600. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote and the next meeting was scheduled for June 18, 2025.

• Approved April 16 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved window‑replacement loan for Case 25‑01, $12,600 with $7,061 variance (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 18, 2025

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will hear a chairperson report and a liaison report, consider any old or new business items, and allow public comment. No specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinance items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2025
• Chairperson report
• Liaison report
• Public comment period

The Senior Citizens Commission voted to approve the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the May 19 meeting was also passed. Both actions received unanimous support. No other business was considered.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2025 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will hear a series of reports, including the Chairperson Report, Liaison Report, and updates from the Senior Center Advisory Council. The agenda also includes discussion of legislation, the Age‑Friendly Community Certification items, the Kenneth Hood Award, and intergenerational outreach. No specific motions or decisions are listed, indicating the meeting is primarily informational with a public comment period.

• Chairperson Report
• Liaison Report
• Kenneth Hood Award
• Age‑Friendly Community Certification – Transportation & Affordable Housing Report
• Intergenerational Outreach

The commission approved the April 21, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent. Commissioner Sue Viecelli was appointed as the new chair after reaching the three‑year term limit. The commission agreed to include a Juneteenth acknowledgment at the June 19 senior center event. The Kenneth Hood Award nomination deadline was set for June 1, 2025 (extendable to June 15). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Sue Viecelli as chair (term max reached)
• Agreed to add Juneteenth acknowledgment to June 19 event
• Set Kenneth Hood Award nomination deadline June 1, 2025 (extendable to June 15)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a recommendation that the Liquor Commissioner issue a Class B and Class T liquor license to Devasya Retailers, LLC dba Esplanade Wine & Spirits located at 2948 W. Euclid Avenue. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda. After the agenda items, the public may comment on any subject.

• Recommendation to issue Class B and Class T liquor license to Devasya Retailers, LLC dba Esplanade Wine & Spirits, 2948 W. Euclid Avenue

The Committee of the Whole voted to recommend that the Liquor Commissioner issue a Class B and Class T license to Devasya Retailers, LLC dba Esplanade Wine & Spirits at 2948 W. Euclid Avenue. The motion passed by voice vote with eight ayes and zero nays. No other business or public comments were recorded.

• Recommend issuance of Class B and Class T liquor license to Devasya Retailers, LLC dba Esplanade Wine & Spirits – motion passed (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed

Village Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will vote on several infrastructure projects and vehicle purchases. They will also consider an ordinance to adjust the number of Class A and Class AA liquor licenses and specific license assignments for local businesses.

• Ordinance to increase Class A liquor licenses to 38 and decrease Class AA licenses to 18
• Award for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project
• Purchase of two SUV vehicles for Building & Life Safety Department
• Change Order No. 1 for Euclid Avenue Watermain
• Extension of Preliminary Plat of Subdivision Approval for 2201 N. Chestnut Ave & 315 W. Rand Road

The Village Board approved a series of consent‑agenda resolutions covering a watermain change order, a street reconstruction award, purchase of two SUVs, and amendments to liquor licensing. It also extended the preliminary plat approval for two subdivision sites until December 2, 2025. All items passed with unanimous support from the voting trustees.

• Approved Euclid Avenue Watermain Change Order No. 1 (R2025-076) – vote 8‑0
• Approved purchase of two SUV vehicles for Building & Life Safety Department (R2025-077) – vote 8‑0
• Approved 2025 Street Reconstruction Project award (R2025-078) – vote 8‑0
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 13 to increase Class A liquor licenses to 38, decrease Class AA to 18, and recommend licenses for Devasya Retailers and Palm Court Restaurant – vote 8‑0
• Approved IDOT Supplemental Resolution for 2023 MFT General Maintenance (R2025-079) – vote 8‑0
• Approved extension of Preliminary Plat for 2201 N. Chestnut Ave. & 315 W. Rand Road until Dec 2 2025 (Resolution 24‑017) – vote 8‑0, President abstained
• Approved minutes of the May 5, 2025 meeting – vote 8‑0
• Approved accounts payable warrant register of $3,519,504.09 – vote 8‑0

Youth Commission

The Arlington Heights Youth Commission meeting will review several ongoing initiatives. Commissioners will discuss promotion of the Lawn Mowing Referral Program, consider the village's 2026‑2027 strategic priorities, and share feedback from the 2025 Teen Job Fair. Commissioners McQuade and Smith will present a proposal for a social media presence for the commission. The meeting also includes routine reports and public comment.

• Discussion of promotion for the Lawn Mowing Referral Program
• Review of 2026‑2027 Strategic Priorities for the Village of Arlington Heights
• Feedback discussion from the 2025 Teen Job Fair
• Presentation of a Social Media Proposal by Commissioners McQuade and Smith

The commission approved the February 20, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent. It voted unanimously to create a dedicated Instagram account for the Youth Commission. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved creation of a Youth Commission Instagram account (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will conduct oral interviews for police officer and firefighter positions. The board will also vote on the eligibility of specific candidates.

• Oral interviews for Police Officer position
• Oral interviews for Firefighter position
• Vote on eligibility of specific candidates

The Board approved the Open and Closed Session minutes from April 15, 2025. It disqualified four police officer applicants and continued several police and firefighter candidates in the hiring process. Temporary passes were granted to two firefighter candidates with military obligations, and the Board recommended adopting the revised commission rules.

• Approved Open Session minutes of April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Closed Session minutes of April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Disqualified police applicant candidates 44, 54, 50, and 71 (unanimous)
• Continued police applicant candidate 77 in the hiring process (unanimous)
• Continued firefighter applicants candidates 13, 16, and 22 in the hiring process (unanimous)
• Granted temporary passes to firefighter candidates 17 and 18 due to military obligations (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of revised Board of Fire and Police Commissioners rules (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Conceptual Plan Review Committee is meeting to discuss three development projects. The body will review a PUD amendment for a bakery, a rezoning request for a car wash, and a subdivision plat for a property in the M-2 District.

• 600 W. University Dr. (Tasty Breads): PUD Amendment for building addition and wholesale bakery production in M-1 District
• 1912 N. Arlington Heights Rd. (Driven Car Wash): Rezoning from B-2 to B-3 District and Special Use for a car wash
• 2625-2635 S. Clearbrook Dr.: Preliminary & Final Plat of Subdivision to consolidate 5 parcels into one PUD in M-2 District

The commission approved the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. Commissioners recommended moving the Tasty Breads project at 600 W. University Drive forward to a Plan Commission application. The petition for an automated express car wash at 1912 N. Arlington Heights Road was approved.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended Tasty Breads project move forward to Plan Commission application
• Approved Driven Car Wash proposal at 1912 N. Arlington Heights Road

General

The Special Events Commission will review reports on past community events, including Hearts of Gold 2025 and Autumn Harvest 2025. It will also discuss a recap of Swing into Spring 2025 and plans for the upcoming Tree Lighting 2025. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Hearts of Gold 2025 report
• Autumn Harvest 2025 report
• Swing into Spring 2025 recap
• Tree Lighting 2025 discussion

The Special Events Commission approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting after a motion by Laurie Mitchell and a second by Kevin Seifert; all members voted in favor. Later, a motion to adjourn was made by Kelly Barash, seconded by Tripp Turchick, and passed unanimously.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous approval)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous approval)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings regarding land use and development requests for two properties. The body will also review a final plat of subdivision for a community project.

• Public hearing for Arlington Steel at 1727 E. Davis St. regarding Planned Unit Development and variations
• Public hearing for Chez Hotel at 519 W. Algonquin Rd. regarding a Land Use Variation Amendment
• Review of Final Plat of Subdivision for Full Circle Communities/Grace Terrace at 1519-1625 S. Arlington Heights Rd.

The commission approved the minutes from the April 23 meeting after a motion and second, with all members voting in favor. A motion to include the staff report on the Arlington Steel project in the public record also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken during this meeting.

• Approved April 23 minutes (motion passes)
• Approved inclusion of staff report in public record (motion passes)

Design Commission

The commission will approve the minutes from the April 22 meeting. It will discuss two new development proposals: a single‑family addition at 832 N. Forrest Ave (project DC25‑029) and a commercial project at 780 W. Dundee Rd (project DC25‑022). No other business is listed.

• Approve minutes from 4/22/25
• Review single‑family addition at 832 N. Forrest Ave (DC25‑029)
• Review commercial project at 780 W. Dundee Rd (DC25‑022)

The commission voted unanimously (Eckhardt, Fitzgerald, Kubow, Kingsley) to approve the architectural design for the single‑family addition at 832 N. Forrest Avenue. The approval is based on the plans submitted on 4/18/25 and includes several requirements, such as a detailed drawing of the new front entry, staff review of garage modifications, and a review of window sizes and styles. The homeowners chose not to pursue a zoning variance, so the design follows the packet plans rather than the color rendering. The commission emphasized that this approval covers only architectural design and does not constitute zoning or land‑use approval.

• Approved design for addition at 832 N. Forrest Ave (4‑0) with conditions: detailed front entry drawing, staff review of garage changes, window size/style review, and use of buff stone

Commission for Citizens with Disabilities

The Arlington Heights Commission for Citizens with Disabilities will approve the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive reports on complaints and the appointment of a new chairman. The commission will discuss its strategic goals, the Frontier Days event, and possible federal actions. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve March 11th, 2025 minutes
• Report on complaints
• Report on chairman appointment
• Discuss strategic goals
• Discuss Frontier Days event

The commission approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. Jennifer Durkin was appointed as the new Chairman. Commissioners decided to combine two award prompts and post them on the Village social‑media page. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (motion agreed)
• Appointed Jennifer Durkin as Chairman (no vote recorded)
• Combined two Community Recognition Award prompts and posted them on Village social media (decision made)
• Motion to adjourn approved by unanimous consent

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will vote to approve the minutes from the April 7 and April 14, 2025 meetings. It will consider the appointment of a President Pro Tem. The meeting includes department reports from Human Resources, Planning & Community Development, and the Fire Department, followed by a public comment period.

• Approve 04/07/2025 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Approve 04/14/2025 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Appointment of President Pro Tem
• Department reports: Human Resources, Planning & Community Development, Fire Department
• Public comment period for residents

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to approve minutes and findings from April 14, 2025. The board will discuss one item of old business and four new business items regarding specific addresses.

• Old business: 2417 E Greshan Ct (ZBA24-045)
• New business: 1223 E Mayfair Rd (ZBA25-009)
• New business: 1146 N Mitchell Ave (ZBA25-011)
• New business: 418 N Beverly Ln (ZBA25-013)
• New business: 108 S Highland Ave (ZBA25-014)

The board voted to approve the minutes from the April meeting after a motion and second were made. The approval was done by voice vote with no opposition. No other substantive decisions were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved April meeting minutes (voice vote)

Board of Trustees of the Fire Pension Fund

The Board of Trustees of the Fire Pension Fund will meet on May 5, 2025 to review several items. New business includes decisions on survivor benefits for the families of retired Fire Marshal Daniel Raupp and retired Lt. James Rushing, and applications for retirement and membership pensions. The meeting also includes routine reports, financial updates, and closed‑session minutes.

• Survivor Benefits – Death of retired Fire Marshal Daniel Raupp (3/24/2025)
• Survivor Benefits – Death of retired Lt. James Rushing (3/25/2025)
• Application for Retirement Pension – Lt. Michael Nolan (4/18/2025)
• Application for Membership – New hires FF Stephen Clark, FF Samuel Weinstein, FF Luke Fava (effective April 21, 2025)
• Treasurer’s Report – Financials for Q1 2025

The board certified Adam Sielig's election as trustee and approved the Treasurer's Report and $1,712.46 in payments. It approved survivor benefits for Diane Raupp, ceased benefits for James Rushing, and approved Lt. Michael Nolan's retirement pension of $8,936.51 per month. Membership applications for three new hires were accepted and executive closed‑session minutes were kept confidential.

• Certified Adam Sielig election as trustee (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved $1,712.46 wire/check payments (unanimous)
• Approved survivor benefit for Diane Raupp (unanimous)
• Approved cessation of benefits for James Rushing (unanimous)
• Approved retirement pension for Lt. Michael Nolan, $8,936.51/month (unanimous)
• Accepted membership applications for Stephen Clark, Samuel Weinstein, Luke Fava (unanimous)
• Recommended executive closed‑session minutes remain confidential (unanimous)

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board will consider a Consent Agenda that includes several resolutions, ordinances, and contracts. Key items are a $2.5 million Rebuild Illinois expenditure and a $1.75 million motor fuel tax expenditure for the 2025 reconstruction project. The agenda also contains rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments for Arlington Ridge Center and Salt Creek Lane, as well as new business items such as a sign variation for Arlington Heights Ford and a recreation park PUD amendment.

• Resolution Approving Rebuild Illinois Expenditures ($2.5 Million) for the 2025 Reconstruction Project
• Resolution Approving Motor Fuel Tax Expenditures ($1.75 Million) for the 2025 Reconstruction Project
• Ordinance Approving Rezoning for Arlington Ridge Center at 750 W. Northwest Highway
• Ordinance Amending Comprehensive Plan Map for 3350 W. Salt Creek Lane
• New Business: Arlington Heights Ford sign variation at 3456 N. Ridge Ave. (DC24-072)

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions and ordinances for a $2.5 M reconstruction project, a $1.75 M motor‑fuel tax allocation, rezoning of Arlington Ridge Center and other items. It also approved the $3,302,543.72 accounts payable, a sign‑variation request for Arlington Heights Ford, zoning relief for the Arlington Ridge Center building addition, and a fire‑vehicle replacement budget amendment. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes (9‑0) except the accounts payable where one trustee was absent. The minutes of the April 21 2025 and November 4 2024 meetings were also approved.

• Approved consent agenda items (including $2.5 M reconstruction, $1.75 M motor‑fuel tax, rezoning, etc.) (9‑0)
• Approved $3,302,543.72 accounts payable (8‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved sign‑variation relief for Arlington Heights Ford at 3456 N. Ridge Ave. (9‑0)
• Approved zoning relief and special‑use permit for Arlington Ridge Center building addition (9‑0)
• Approved fire‑vehicle replacement budget amendment (2025‑27) (9‑0)
• Approved minutes of 04/21/2025 meeting (9‑0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved minutes of 11/04/2024 closed‑session meeting (6‑0, 3 abstentions)

Environmental Commission

The Arlington Heights Environmental Commission will review the goals presented in March and finalize the selection of the 2025 environmental goals. Commissioners will be assigned to each selected goal and a champion will be designated. The commission will also plan a schedule of events for the 2025 goals and discuss how to share information with the Village Trustees.

• Finalize selection of 2025 environmental goals
• Assign commissioners and a champion to each selected goal
• Plan schedule of events related to 2025 goals
• Discuss process to share information with Village Trustees

Board of Health

The Arlington Heights Board of Health will consider routine agenda items, including the approval of the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will receive updates from the Health & Human Services Director, Nursing Services, and Social Services. After reports, the board will address any old or new business and allow public comment.

• Approval of January 27, 2025 Board of Health minutes

The Board approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. The remainder of the session consisted of reports on health department staffing, senior center activities, nursing services, and social services updates. No other motions or votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes of Jan 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous consent)

Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund

The Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund will meet to discuss administrative updates, including pension beneficiary eligibility and fund contributions. The board will also review reports from the Village Treasurer and IPOPIF quarterly statements.

• Pension fund contribution refund to Jeremy Klimasara in the amount of $9,037.54
• Annual verification of eligibility for pension beneficiaries
• Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) Compliance Fee
• Certification of Board Election Results for Active and Retired Member positions
• Reappointment of Board Trustee Bill Falk

The trustees approved the Treasurer's financial report and authorized automatic drawdowns. They adopted a resolution naming Melissa Gallagher and Petar Milutinovic as account representatives for the fund. Several routine items were also approved, including the minutes, check register, election results, a contribution refund, a new hire, and a surviving‑spouse benefit.

• Approved minutes from Jan 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report and draw‑down authorization (unanimous)
• Approved checks #767‑772 and #774 for secretarial services (unanimous)
• Approved resolution appointing Melissa Gallagher and Petar Milutinovic as account representatives (unanimous)
• Certified election results for active and retired member positions (unanimous)
• Approved refund of $9,037.54 to Jeremy Klimasara (unanimous)
• Accepted Officer Andrew Robinson as Tier 2 pension participant (unanimous)
• Approved surviving‑spouse benefit for Judy Fellman (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Arlington Heights Plan Commission meeting on April 23, 2025 will consider two public hearing items. One is a building addition at 660 N. Ridge Ave for the Arlington Ridge Center, involving a PUD and Special Use Permit amendment. The other is Phase II and III of Recreation Park at 500 E. Miner St, also requiring a PUD and Special Use Permit amendment. The commission will also approve the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of Plan Commission minutes from 4/9/25
• Public hearing: PC24-025 – 660 N. Ridge Ave – Arlington Ridge Center Building Addition (PUD and Special Use Permit amendment)
• Public hearing: PC25-007 – 500 E. Miner St – Recreation Park Phase II & III (PUD and Special Use Permit amendment)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. A motion to place the staff report on the Arlington Ridge Center planned unit development amendment and special use permit amendment into the public record was also passed unanimously. No vote was taken on the amendment itself. The meeting then proceeded to the public hearing portion.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Admitted staff report on Arlington Ridge Center PUD amendment to public record (unanimous)

Design Commission

The Design Commission will meet to conduct business and review a specific project proposal. The primary item for consideration is a single-family addition at 448 S. Vail Ave.

• Review of SF/Addition at 448 S. Vail Ave. (DC25-021)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It then approved the design for the proposed renovation and second‑floor addition at 448 S. Vail Ave, requiring the two south‑elevation dormer windows to be the same size. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. with no public comments.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved design for 448 S. Vail Ave addition, with matching dormer windows (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (3‑0)

Senior Citizens Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific substantive items, proposals, or decisions are listed for discussion.

The Senior Citizens Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously. No other business was considered.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will hear reports from the chair, liaison, a not‑for‑profit corporation, the Senior Center Advisory Council, and on legislation. It will also consider the Age‑Friendly Community Certification, including transportation, affordable housing, and communication reports, and discuss the Kenneth Hood Award. Old business includes a strategic plan recommendation memo and intergenerational outreach.

• Chairperson Report
• Age‑Friendly Community Certification – Transportation & Affordable Housing Report
• Age‑Friendly Community Certification – Communication Report
• Kenneth Hood Award
• Strategic Plan Recommendation Memo

The Senior Citizens Commission accepted the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The board also approved the strategic planning recommendations memo to be sent to the mayor and the village board. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved strategic planning recommendations memo to mayor and board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Board of Trustees

The Arlington Heights Village Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several reappointments, resolutions, and ordinances. Among the items are approvals for a new Pierce fire engine, a police UTV vehicle, and the Euclid Avenue watermain improvement project. The board will also address rezoning and planned unit development proposals for the East Country Lane townhomes and a class 6B incentive for a development at 543 W. Algonquin Road. New business includes a resolution to amend the agreement with Hunden Strategic Partners for services related to the Arlington International Racecourse redevelopment.

• Resolution approving purchase of Pierce fire engine
• Resolution approving purchase of police UTV vehicle
• Resolution approving Euclid Avenue watermain improvement project
• Ordinance approving rezoning to R-6 district for East Country Lane townhomes at 3310 N. Old Arlington Heights Rd.
• Resolution approving class 6B incentive for NLN Properties LLC at 543 W. Algonquin Road

The Village Board approved the Consent Agenda items, including reappointments, a bond waiver, purchases of a fire engine and police UTV, a watermain improvement, and several land use actions, all passed unanimously. It also approved a Class 6B incentive for NLN Properties LLC at 543 W. Algonquin Road with one abstention. Additionally, the Board approved a first amendment to the agreement with Hunden Strategic Partners for economic and market analysis of the Arlington International Racecourse redevelopment.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (reappointments, bond waiver, fire engine purchase, police UTV purchase, surplus transfer, watermain improvement, preliminary plat extension, comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, PUD, preliminary plat) – passed 9‑0‑0
• Approved Resolution R2025‑069 Class 6B Incentive for NLN Properties LLC at 543 W. Algonquin Road – passed 8‑0‑1 (1 abstain)
• Approved First Amendment to agreement with Hunden Strategic Partners (R2025‑071) – passed 9‑0‑0
• Approved minutes from 04/07/2025 – passed 8‑0‑1 (1 abstain)
• Approved accounts payable warrant of $3,893,608.70 – passed 9‑0‑0

Senior Citizens Commission

The Housing/Transportation Sub Committee of the Senior Citizens Commission will meet to review reports and conduct business. The agenda includes reports on transportation and affordable housing.

• Transportation Report
• Affordable Housing report

The Senior Citizens Commission approved the minutes from the February 21, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the April 18, 2025 meeting was also approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 21, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved motion to adjourn (all in favor)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will meet to discuss the May 10, 2025, Bike Arlington Community Bike Ride. The session includes a discussion on logistics and the assignment of duties for the event.

• Bike Arlington Community Bike Ride logistics and duty assignments for May 10, 2025

The commission approved the February 25, 2025 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission meeting minutes, with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn was made and carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m. No other formal actions were decided.

• Approved February 25, 2025 BPAC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Arlington Economic Alliance

The Arlington Economic Alliance will meet to review a development update and discuss the Village Board's strategic priorities. The body will also review an Economic Development Statistics Report.

• Village Board Strategic Priorities
• Economic Development Statistics Report
• Development Update

The Arlington Economic Alliance designated Andi Ruhl as temporary chair and approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes. Members approved the amended strategic priorities for the village’s two‑year plan. The Economic Development Statistics Report was tabled for a future meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Designated Andi Ruhl as temporary chair (motion passed)
• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved amended strategic priorities (motion passed)
• Tabled Economic Development Statistics Report to a future meeting (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

General

The Arlington Heights Arts Commission will review several ongoing projects, including the Film Festival, Arts Walk, Light Projection Mapping, Art Grant Opportunities, Cultural Arts Award, and Strategic Priorities. It will also consider two new initiatives: the Downtown Public Art Plan and a Mural Mosaic project. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Film Festival
• Arts Walk
• Light Projection Mapping
• Downtown Public Art Plan
• Mural Mosaic

The commission approved the minutes from the Jan. 15, 2025 meeting. It voted to extend the Cultural Arts Award submittal date to August 2025. The board also discussed forming subcommittees for a downtown public‑art plan and identified strategic priorities, but no formal votes were recorded on those items. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved Jan 15, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Extended Cultural Arts Award deadline to August 2025 (all in favor)

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will discuss the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025 Annual Action Plan. The body will also review the Arlington Heights Zoning Map and provide updates on affordable housing projects.

• 2025-2026 CDBG Funding Applications
• Review of Arlington Heights Zoning Map
• Status Update on Inclusionary Affordable Housing Projects
• Single Family Rehab Program Report
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The commission voted to allocate $100,000 of CDBG funds to the Single‑Family Rehab Loan Program and $110,000 to the Group Home Rehab Loan Program for the 2025‑2026 program year. The motion passed unanimously with all four present commissioners voting aye and no nays. The commission also approved the February 6, 2025 memorandum to the Village Board for the 2026‑2027 Strategic Plan. Minutes of the March 19, 2025 meeting were approved by voice vote.

• Approved $100,000 CDBG allocation for Single‑Family Rehab Loan Program (aye: K. Kiefer, J. Krinsky, D. Miller, G. Nagy; nays: none)
• Approved $110,000 CDBG allocation for Group Home Rehab Loan Program (aye: K. Kiefer, J. Krinsky, D. Miller, G. Nagy; nays: none)
• Approved February 6, 2025 memorandum to Village Board for 2026‑2027 Strategic Plan (aye: K. Kiefer, J. Krinsky, D. Miller, G. Nagy; nays: none)
• Approved minutes of March 19, 2025 meeting by voice vote

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Arlington Heights Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold oral interviews for a police officer and a firefighter position, then vote on the eligibility of the candidates. A closed‑session item will address appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal matters for specific employees or legal counsel. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Conduct oral interviews for the Police Officer position
• Conduct oral interviews for the Firefighter position
• Vote on eligibility of specific candidates
• Closed session on employee appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

The commission approved the February 26 minutes, disqualified ten police candidates and one fire candidate, and voted to continue several applicants for police officer and firefighter positions. It also approved unpaid leave for Firefighter/Engineer Thomas Dobbins. All motions passed unanimously by Commissioners Szabo and Ramirez-Alonso. The open session was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

• Disqualified police candidates 20,34,37,41,48,52,59,61,65,70,72,32,60,66 (approved)
• Disqualified fire candidate 8 (approved)
• Continued police candidates 39 and NS in hiring process (approved)
• Continued fire candidates 12,7,5 in hiring process (approved)
• Approved unpaid leave for Firefighter/Engineer Thomas Dobbins (approved)
• Approved minutes of February 26, 2025 meeting (approved)
• Approved motion to adjourn open session at 5:15 p.m. (approved)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss a proposed transfer of the 2024 General Fund surplus. The meeting also includes time for public comment.

• Proposed 2024 General Fund Surplus Transfer

The Committee of the Whole voted to recommend that the Board approve a $3,000,000 transfer of the 2024 general fund surplus. The motion allocated $500,000 to the Municipal Parking Fund, $800,000 to the Fleet Fund, $500,000 to the Capital Projects Fund, $600,000 to the Firefighters’ Pension Fund, and $600,000 to the Police Pension Fund. The recommendation passed unanimously by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

• Approved $500,000 transfer to Municipal Parking Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $800,000 transfer to Fleet Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 transfer to Capital Projects Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $600,000 transfer to Firefighters’ Pension Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $600,000 transfer to Police Pension Fund (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Arlington Heights Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to approve past minutes and consider six new variance requests at various addresses.

• Approval of ZBA minutes from March 10, 2025
• 1614 S. Fernandez Ave. - ZBA25-001
• 1 S. Mitchell Ave. - ZBA25-002
• 1103 N. Drury Ln. - ZBA25-005
• 130 S. Kennicott Ave. - ZBA25-006

The Board approved the minutes from the March 10 meeting. It then granted a 1.7‑foot front‑yard setback variation for the petition at 1614 South Fernandez Avenue. No public comment was received on that petition. The hearing on 1 South Mitchell Avenue began, but the minutes do not record a final decision.

• Approved minutes from the March 10 ZBA meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 1.7‑foot front‑yard setback variation for 1614 South Fernandez Ave (unanimous)
• No public comment received on 1614 South Fernandez Ave petition

Plan Commission

The Arlington Heights Plan Commission will consider a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment that seeks a special use permit for a large amusement facility at 780 W. Dundee Rd. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of the March 12, 2025 minutes. Public comment will be allowed after agenda items are addressed.

• PUD amendment for special use to permit a large amusement facility at 780 W. Dundee Rd.

The commission approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the special‑use request for Slick City’s indoor amusement facility at 780 W. Dundee Road, noting required parking, pedestrian and bicycle improvements and pending Design Commission approval. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved special‑use request for Slick City indoor amusement facility at 780 W. Dundee Rd (approval recorded, no vote tally provided)
• Motion to adjourn approved (all members voted in favor)

General

The Special Events Commission will discuss reports on three planned 2025 events: Swing into Spring, Autumn Harvest, and Tree Lighting. It will also consider any new business items and allow public comment. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Swing into Spring 2025 – event planning discussion
• Autumn Harvest 2025 – event planning discussion
• Tree Lighting 2025 – event planning discussion

The Special Events Commission approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting, with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote. No other actions were decided.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request for Roast 808 at 3350 W. Salt Creek Ln. The body will discuss a land use variation and a comprehensive plan amendment.

• Public hearing for Roast 808 (3350 W. Salt Creek Ln. - Unit 115) regarding Bakery Products, Wholesale & Production in B-3
• Proposed variation to waive traffic and parking study for PC#25-001

Commissioners approved the minutes from the March 12 meeting. Bruce Green made the motion, George Drost seconded, and the motion passed with a chorus of ayes. Commissioner John Sigalos abstained because he was not at the prior meeting. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved March 12 minutes (motion by Bruce Green, second by George Drost, vote ayes, 1 abstention)

Design Commission

The Design Commission will review a continued teardown application and two new commercial projects. The body is also considering a sign variation for a property on N. Ridge Ave.

• DC#25-007: Single-family teardown at 1006 N. Evergreen Ave.
• DC#25-017: Commercial project at 9 N. Vail Ave.
• DC#25-018: Commercial project for AH Ford PRO at 3456 N. Ridge Ave.
• DC#24-072: Sign variation for AH Ford PRO at 3456 N. Ridge Ave.

The commission approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes, with all four members voting in favor. It also approved the architectural design for the new single‑family home at 1006 N. Evergreen Ave, subject to staff‑recommended conditions, with a unanimous vote.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved architectural design for 1006 N. Evergreen Ave, subject to listed conditions (4-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will interview Carla McAleer and Kate Schwarz for appointments to the Arts Commission, each with a term ending April 30, 2028. It will also consider recommendations for the Liquor Commissioner to issue a Class A license to Maax Arlington Heights, LLC dba MAAX Asian BBQ & Hot Pots at 222 E. Algonquin Road, and a Class B and Class T license to Harvest Fresh Market & XO Deli, INC. at 100 E. Rand Road.

• Interview of Carla McAleer for Arts Commission appointment (term ends 4/30/2028)
• Interview of Kate Schwarz for Arts Commission appointment (term ends 4/30/2028)
• Recommendation to issue Class A liquor license to Maax Arlington Heights, LLC dba MAAX Asian BBQ & Hot Pots, 222 E. Algonquin Road
• Recommendation to issue Class B and Class T liquor licenses to Harvest Fresh Market & XO Deli, INC., 100 E. Rand Road

The board approved the March 17, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes. The Mayor appointed Carla McAleer and Kate Schwarz to the Arts Commission, each serving until April 30, 2028. The board recommended issuing a Class A liquor license to MAAX Asian BBQ & Hot Pots at 222 E. Algonquin Road. The board also recommended issuing Class B and Class T liquor licenses to Harvest Fresh Market & XO Deli at 100 E. Rand Road, pending DRAM shop insurance.

• Approved March 17, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (8-0)
• Appointed Carla McAleer to Arts Commission, term to Apr 30, 2028 (8-0)
• Appointed Kate Schwarz to Arts Commission, term to Apr 30, 2028 (8-0)
• Recommended Class A liquor license for MAAX Asian BBQ & Hot Pots, 222 E. Algonquin Rd (8-0)
• Recommended Class B and Class T liquor licenses for Harvest Fresh Market & XO Deli, 100 E. Rand Rd, pending DRAM shop insurance (8-0)

Village Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider updating the number of available liquor licenses and issuing new licenses to specific businesses. The meeting includes votes on street resurfacing, stormwater improvements, and police vehicle purchases. The Board will also discuss rezoning and land use variations for several properties.

• Ordinance to change Class A, B, and AA liquor license counts and issue licenses to MAAX Asian BBQ & Hot Pots and Harvest Fresh Market & XO Deli, INC.
• Contracts for 2025 Street Resurfacing and Sidewalk Program and Forrest Avenue Stormwater Improvements
• Land use variation for ICON Studio at 3375 N. Arlington Heights Rd
• Purchase of two Dodge SUVs and four 2025 Ford AWD Hybrid vehicles for the Police Department
• Rezoning and PUD requests for Arlington Ridge Center and East Country Lane Townhomes

The Village Board approved the prior meeting minutes and the March 30 accounts payable totaling $2,838,780.74. A consent agenda covering dozens of ordinances, resolutions, and purchases was adopted unanimously. The Board also appointed Carla McAleer and Kate Schwarz to the Arts Commission.

• Approved amendment to liquor license numbers and issuance to Maax Asian BBQ, Harvest Fresh Market, and Honey‑Jam Cafe (8-0)
• Approved contract for 2025 street resurfacing and sidewalk program (8-0)
• Approved contract for Forrest Avenue stormwater improvements project (8-0)
• Approved land‑use variation for ICON Studio at 3375 N. Arlington Heights Rd (8-0)
• Approved purchase of two Dodge SUVs for the Police Department (8-0)
• Approved purchase of four 2025 Ford AWD Hybrid vehicles for the Police Department (8-0)
• Approved appointment of Carla McAleer to the Arts Commission (8-0)
• Approved appointment of Kate Schwarz to the Arts Commission (8-0)

Design Commission

The Design Commission will meet to review two new business items regarding single-family home teardowns. The body will also approve the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting.

• DC25-007: Single-family teardown at 1006 N. Evergreen Ave.
• DC25-014: Single-family teardown at 1142 N. Mitchell Ave.

The commission approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting with all commissioners in favor. A motion to continue the review of the single‑family teardown at 1006 N. Evergreen Avenue was carried, scheduling the next review for the April 8, 2025 meeting. All three voting commissioners voted aye.

• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Continued review of 1006 N. Evergreen Ave to April 8, 2025 (3‑0)

Arlington Economic Alliance

The Arlington Economic Alliance will meet to review a development update and the 2025 work plan. The body will also discuss updates regarding High School District 214 and Village Board strategic priorities.

• Economic Alliance Work Plan - 2025
• High School District 214 Update
• Village Board Strategic Priorities
• Development Update

The Alliance approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting. It also approved Urban Air for a special use at Arlington Plaza and a $25,000 zero‑interest loan for Bitter & Sweet Cocktail Boutique. The 2025 Economic Alliance work plan was approved and submitted to the Village Manager. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Urban Air special use at Arlington Plaza
• Approved $25,000 zero‑interest loan to Bitter & Sweet Cocktail Boutique
• Approved 2025 Economic Alliance work plan
• Motion to adjourn adopted (unanimous)

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will receive a status update on inclusionary affordable housing projects. It will review old business items including the Single Family Rehab Program, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and an aging‑in‑place follow‑up. New business includes a discussion of the Village Board of Trustees' 2026‑2027 strategic priorities and a note on Fair Housing Month in April 2025. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Status update on inclusionary affordable housing projects
• Review of Single Family Rehab Program
• Review of Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Aging‑in‑Place follow‑up
• Discussion of Village Board 2026‑2027 strategic priorities

Environmental Commission

The Arlington Heights Environmental Commission will approve the minutes from its January 21, 2025 meeting. The commission will receive reports on recycling education, metric tracking, single‑use plastics benchmarking, a livestream event, Frontier Days booth participation, paper reduction, and curbside composting. Old business includes a review of the 2025 environmental goals and feedback on a leaf blower report. The meeting will also include a public comment period.

• Approve January 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report on recycling education using QR codes on bins
• Discussion of 2025 environmental goals and leaf blower report feedback
• Presentation of metrics to be posted on the village website
• Public comment period for residents

Senior Citizens Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific substantive items, proposals, or decisions are listed for discussion.

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will meet to review reports on the Age-Friendly Community Certification and the Kenneth Hood Award. The body is scheduled to discuss strategic planning recommendations under new business.

• Transportation & Affordable Housing Report
• Communication Report
• Kenneth Hood Award
• Strategic Planning Recommendations Discussion

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will interview Aleena Patel and Maria Georgakopoulos for appointment to the Youth Commission, with terms ending April 30, 2026. The meeting will also consider approval of minutes from February 3, 2025 and February 18, 2025. No other business items are listed.

• Interview of Aleena Patel for Youth Commission appointment (term ends Apr 30, 2026)
• Interview of Maria Georgakopoulos for Youth Commission appointment (term ends Apr 30, 2026)
• Approval of minutes from 2/3/2025 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Approval of minutes from 2/18/2025 Committee of the Whole meeting

Village Board of Trustees

The Arlington Heights Village Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a surplus declaration for the TIF V fund, a sign ordinance for Golf VX at 644 E. Rand Rd., and purchases of police pickup trucks and public‑works cargo vans. Additional resolutions cover stormwater improvements, an IDOT watermain relocation agreement, and contracts for concrete flatwork and stump removal. New business includes appointments to the Youth Commission.

• Resolution Declaring a Surplus of Tax Increment Financing Funds from the TIF V Special Tax Allocation Fund
• Ordinance Approving Sign Variations for Golf VX at 644 E. Rand Rd.
• Resolution Approving the Purchase of Two Ford Pickup Trucks for Police
• Resolution Approving the Purchase of Two Ford E-Transit Cargo Vans for Public Works
• Resolution Awarding the Concrete Flatwork 2025 Contract

Plan Commission

The Conceptual Plan Review Committee will discuss a PUD amendment for Amazon facility buildings and a request for rezoning and subdivision at 1501-1505 S. Arlington Heights Rd.

• PUD Amendment for two accessory buildings at Amazon Facility, 1455 W. Cellular Dr.
• PUD, Comp Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Subdivision for 1501-1505 S. Arlington Heights Rd.

General

The Special Events Commission will meet on March 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Commissions Room of Arlington Heights Village Hall. The agenda includes approval of the February 12, 2024 meeting minutes, updates on the Swing into Spring 2025 and Autumn Harvest 2025 events, and discussion of plans for Tree Lighting 2025. The commission will also hear announcements and public comments.

• Approve Special Events Commission minutes from Feb. 12, 2024
• Review Swing into Spring 2025 event
• Review Autumn Harvest 2025 event
• Discuss Tree Lighting 2025 event

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal for the East Country Lane Townhomes. The body will consider a Planned Unit Development, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Preliminary Plat with Variations.

• Public hearing for East Country Lane Townhomes at 3310 N. Old Arlington Heights Rd. (PC#24-015)

Commission for Citizens with Disabilities

The Commission for Citizens with Disabilities will meet on March 11, 2025. The agenda includes new business items on the Chairman, the Commission’s strategic goals, and the Frontier Days event. No decisions or votes are listed; the items appear to be discussion topics.

• Approval of January 16th, 2025 Minutes
• Chairman (new business item)
• Strategic Goals (new business item)
• Frontier Days (new business item)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss new business regarding three specific addresses. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings concerning properties on E Council Trail and E. Marion St.

• Review of 2417 E. Greshan Ct. (ZBA24-045)
• Review of 507 E. Euclid Ave. (ZBA25-003)
• Review of 326 E. Magnolia St. (ZBA25-004)

General

The Foreign Fire Tax Insurance Board will approve the minutes from the 12/02/2024 meeting and hear the treasurer's report. It will discuss several old‑business items such as education reimbursements, house fund requests, winter hats, fitness shoes, hose, and administrative renovations. The board will then move to new business, reviewing proposals for Stryker Cots, EMS, station tools, health & wellness, fitness equipment, EMS coats, special teams, audio equipment, vehicle headsets, annual internet services, and a tuition program. The meeting will conclude with other business and public comment.

• Approval of minutes from 12/02/2024
• Education reimbursements (old business)
• House fund requests (old business)
• Stryker Cots (new business)
• EMS (new business)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to discuss new business regarding a mural mosaic. The body will also review old business including the film festival, art walk, and strategic priorities.

• Mural Mosaic
• Film Festival
• Art Walk
• Light Projection Mapping
• Cultural Arts Awards

Village Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will vote on several contracts and ordinances, including budget carryovers and equipment purchases. The meeting includes a review of a campaign contributions ordinance complaint and traffic analysis for the Arlington International Racecourse property redevelopment.

• Special use permits and parking variation for Urban Air at 30 W. Rand Rd.
• Agreement with T.Y. Lin Great Lakes, Inc. for traffic and parking analysis for the Arlington International Racecourse property
• Sign variation for Golf VX at 644 E. Rand Rd.
• Purchase of Ford pickup trucks for Public Works
• 2025 Parkway Tree Pruning Contract award

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board will hold oral interviews for candidates applying to become a police officer and a firefighter. After the interviews, the Board will vote on the eligibility of specific candidates. A closed‑session item will address personnel matters under Illinois law 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

• Conduct oral interviews for the Police Officer position
• Conduct oral interviews for the Firefighter position
• Vote on eligibility of specific candidates
• Closed‑session discussion of employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

The Conceptual Plan Review Committee is meeting to discuss two new business requests. The body will review a land use variation for a massage therapy clinic and an amendment for a hotel rooftop.

• Land Use Variation for Clinical Massage Therapy at 3125 N. Wilke Rd (T1871)
• Amendment to Land Use Variation for Chez Hotel at 1871 W. Algonquin Rd (T1870) to open rooftop to outside guests

Plan Commission

The Arlington Heights Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two development proposals. The first is PC#24-015 for a Planned Unit Development, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, rezoning and preliminary plat with variations at 3310 N. Old Arlington Heights Rd. The second is PC#24-019 for a PUD amendment, special use permit, Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning with variation at 750 W. Northwest Hwy & 660 N. Ridge Ave. No decisions are scheduled; the commission will gather public input.

• PC#24-015 – Planned Unit Development, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, rezoning, and preliminary plat with variations for East Country Lane Townhomes at 3310 N. Old Arlington Heights Rd.
• PC#24-019 – PUD amendment, special use permit, Comprehensive Plan amendment, and rezoning with variation for Arlington Ridge Center Sign at 750 W. Northwest Hwy & 660 N. Ridge Ave.
• Approval of minutes for Urban Air at Arlington Plaza (30 W. Rand Rd.) dated 1/22/25

Design Commission

The Arlington Heights Design Commission will review an old business item concerning the Recreation Park Bathhouse and Community Building at 500 E. Miner St. They will also consider a new business item for a single‑family addition at 801 N. Forrest Ave. Routine items include approval of minutes from 1/28/25 and 2/11/25, and a public comment period.

• DC#24-101 – Recreation Park Bathhouse & Community Building re‑review, 500 E. Miner St.
• DC#25-005 – Single‑family addition proposal, 801 N. Forrest Ave.
• Approval of minutes from 1/28/25
• Approval of minutes from 2/11/25
• Public comment period

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will approve past minutes and introduce a new staff liaison. The group will also plan the Arlington Community Bike Ride scheduled for May 10, 2025.

• Approval of April 24, 2024 minutes
• Introduction of new Staff Liaison
• Arlington Community Bike Ride on May 10, 2025

Board of Trustees of the Fire Pension Fund

The Fire Pension Fund Board will consider several individual pension applications, including retirement benefits for Deputy Chief Curt Hanselman and B/C John Carpenter. It will also address updates to spousal survivor benefits and disability pension requests. Additional items include the cessation of benefits for deceased members and an inquiry into tax treatment of a spousal benefit.

• Application for Retirement Pension – Deputy Chief Curt Hanselman (1/17/2025)
• Application for Retirement Pension – B/C John Carpenter (1/31/2025)
• Application for Duty Disability Pension – FF/E Thomas Dobbins
• Cessation of spousal benefit for Sandy Fields (wife of deceased FF John Fields) (1/13/2025)
• Inquiry by Delores Cappitelli regarding tax classification of spousal benefit for deceased FF Phil Cappitelli

General

The commission will call the meeting to order, approve the January 27, 2025 minutes, receive a chairperson report and a liaison report, and address old, new, and other business before opening public comment. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of January 27, 2025 minutes
• Chairperson report
• Liaison report
• Discussion of old business
• Discussion of new business

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will meet to receive reports on the Age-Friendly Community Certification, specifically regarding transportation, affordable housing, and communication. The meeting also includes reports from the Housing Commission Liaison and the Senior Center Advisory Council.

• Transportation & Affordable Housing Report
• Communication Report
• Housing Commission Liaison report
• Senior Center Advisory Council report
• Kenneth Hood Award

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear an update from the Village of Arlington Heights and an update from the Arlington Heights Park District. No resolutions, contracts, or ordinance actions are listed on the agenda. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a public comment period.

• Update from Village of Arlington Heights
• Update from Arlington Heights Park District

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission Transportation/Housing Subcommittee will receive a transportation report and an affordable housing report. The meeting will also address any old and new business items and provide a public comment period. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Transportation Report
• Affordable Housing Report
• Old Business discussion
• New Business discussion
• Public Comment period

General

The Youth Commission will review progress on a snow shoveling referral program and a teen job fair. Members will also begin identifying 2026-2027 strategic priorities to share with the Village Board.

• Snow Shoveling Referral Program progress and promotion
• Teen Job Fair progress, promotion, and space walk-through
• 2026-2027 Strategic Priorities for VAH

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will review the status of inclusionary affordable housing projects and the Single Family Rehab Program. Members will continue discussions on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund regarding aging-in-place and discuss strategic priorities for the Village Board of Trustees for 2026-2027.

• Status update on Inclusionary Affordable Housing Projects
• Single Family Rehab Program discussion
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund aging-in-place discussion
• Village Board of Trustees 2026-2027 Strategic Priorities
• Fair Housing Month (April 2025)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from December 31, 2024, and conduct oral interviews for a Firefighter position. The meeting includes a closed session regarding employee matters and a public comment period.

• Approval of December 31, 2024 minutes
• Closed session for employee discipline and dismissal
• Oral interviews for Firefighter position
• Vote on candidate eligibility
• Public comment period

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss a liquor license recommendation and a board appointment. The meeting includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda.

• Recommendation for a Class A Liquor License for THLACO LLC dba Thlaco Cocina Tijuanense at 1786 W. Algonquin Road
• Interview of Ilona House for the Performing Arts Metropolis Board of Directors

Village Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review a variety of contract extensions and municipal purchases. Key items include a liquor license request and a planned use amendment for a beauty salon and barber shop. The board will also hear a presentation regarding a Groot truck incident.

• Liquor license for THLACO LLC dba Thlaco Cocina Tijuanense at 1786 W. Algonquin Road
• PUD amendment and parking variation for ICON Studio at 3375 N. Arlington Heights Rd
• Purchase of a Ford Pickup Truck for the Fire Department
• Ordinance for two 2-way and two all-way stop signs
• Sign variations for Chase Bank at 585 E. Palatine Rd

General

The committee is meeting to conduct business including the approval of minutes from July 10, 2024. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific new business items listed.

• Approval of July 10, 2024, minutes

Plan Commission

The Conceptual Plan Review Committee will discuss several land use requests, including PUD amendments and special use permits. The body is reviewing proposals for a daycare, a residential subdivision, and park expansions.

• T1852 - 770 W. Dundee Rd.: PUD Amendment to enclose bank drive-through
• T1857 - 1000 W. Northwest Hwy.: Special Use Permit for Daycare and Land Use Variation
• T1867 - 2016 N. Chestnut Ave.: Subdivision of 1 lot into 4 residential lots
• T1858 - 660 N. Ridge Ave: PUD Amendment and Special Use Permit to expand Arlington Ridge Center
• T1788 - 500 E. Miner St.: PUD Amendment and Special Use Permit for Recreation Park Phase II & III

General

The Special Events Commission will meet to review minutes and discuss old business. The agenda includes discussions regarding Hearts of Gold 2025 and Swing into Spring 2025.

• Hearts of Gold 2025
• Swing into Spring 2025

Design Commission

The Design Commission is meeting to discuss two new business items. The body will review a new single-family project and a sign variation request.

• DC24-090: New single-family construction at 502 E. Haven St.
• DC24-092: Sign variation for Golf VX at 644 E. Rand Rd.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Arlington Heights Zoning Board of Appeals will review two new applications: one for 216 E. Council Trail (ZBA#24-050) and another for 616 E. Marion St. (ZBA#24-051). The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings for several addresses. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment.

• 216 E. Council Trail – ZBA application #24-050
• 616 E. Marion St. – ZBA application #24-051

Committee of the Whole

The Village of Arlington Heights Board of Trustees and the Arlington Heights Board of Library Trustees are holding a joint meeting. The session is scheduled to include updates from both the Village and the Memorial Library.

• Update from Village of Arlington Heights
• Update from Arlington Heights Memorial Library

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will interview Tripp Turchik for appointment to the Special Events Commission, with a term ending April 30, 2025. It will also consider a recommendation that the Liquor Commissioner issue Class A and Class N(r) liquor licenses to Krish Arlington 1 LLC dba Courtyard Chicago Arlington Heights at 100 W. Algonquin Road.

• Interview of Tripp Turchik for appointment to the Special Events Commission (term ending April 30, 2025)
• Recommendation to issue Class A and Class N(r) liquor licenses to Krish Arlington 1 LLC dba Courtyard Chicago Arlington Heights, 100 W. Algonquin Road

Village Board of Trustees

The Arlington Heights Village Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several resolutions and appointments, and will vote on a new ordinance to increase the number of Class N(r) liquor licenses and recommend issuance to a business at 100 W. Algonquin Road. The board will also address purchases of vehicle barriers, safety glass barriers, and fire hose, as well as appointments to the Firefighters' Pension Fund and the Special Events Commission. New business items include a sign variation for Chase Bank at 585 E. Palatine Rd. and special use permits for Urban Air at 30 W. Rand Rd.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 13 to increase Class N(r) liquor licenses and recommend one Class A and one Class N license to Krish Arlington 1 LLC dba Courtyard Chicago Arlington Heights, 100 W. Algonquin Rd.
• Resolution authorizing purchase of mobile vehicle barriers from Meridian Rapid Defense Group
• Resolution approving purchase of safety glass barriers
• Appointment of Melissa Gallagher to the Board of Trustees of the Firefighters' Pension Fund (term ends April 30, 2026)
• New business: Chase Bank sign variation at 585 E. Palatine Rd. (DC#24-071) and Urban Air special use permits at 30 W. Rand Rd.

Design Commission

The Design Commission will meet to discuss several new business items involving residential teardowns, an addition, and park district facilities. The body will review design proposals for both private properties and public commercial buildings.

• DC#24-082: Single-family teardown at 615 N. Belmont Ave.
• DC#24-102: Single-family teardown at 635 S. Belmont Ave.
• DC#24-104(H): Single-family addition at 923 N. Dunton Ave.
• DC#24-089: Arlington Ridge Center commercial project at 660 N. Ridge Ave.
• DC#24-101: Recreation Park Bathhouse & Community Building at 500 E. Miner St.

General

The Senior Citizens Commission will meet on January 27, 2025 at the Arlington Heights Village Hall. The agenda includes approval of the December 16, 2024 minutes, a chairperson report, a liaison report, and discussion of old and new business. The meeting also provides time for public comment and announcements.

• Approval of December 16, 2024 minutes
• Chairperson report
• Liaison report
• Discussion of old business
• Discussion of new business

General

The Arlington Heights Board of Health will approve the September 23, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive updates from the Health & Human Services Director, Nursing Services, and Social Services. The board will discuss its strategic priorities for 2026‑2027. Public comment will be allowed at the end of the meeting.

• Approval of September 23, 2024 minutes
• Health & Human Services Director update
• Nursing Services update
• Social Services update
• Discussion of 2026‑2027 strategic priorities

Senior Citizens Commission

The commission will approve the December 16, 2024 meeting minutes. Members will receive reports from the chairperson, liaison, senior center advisory council, and updates on legislation, transportation, affordable housing, and communication. The meeting will also include presentation of the Kenneth Hood Award and discussion of the Age‑Friendly Community Certification.

• Approval of December 16, 2024 minutes
• Chairperson's report
• Liaison report
• Senior Center Advisory Council report
• Kenneth Hood Award presentation

General

The Senior Citizens Commission will meet to review transportation and affordable housing reports. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.

• Transportation Report
• Affordable Housing Report

Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund

The Board of Trustees will consider and vote on the 2025 annual budget for the police pension fund. It will also approve cost‑of‑living adjustments for pensioners, discuss a new hire and a recent resignation, and review trustee term expirations and election procedures. Additional agenda items include reports, payment of bills, and a semi‑annual review of closed‑session minutes.

• Annual Budget Approval for 2025
• Approve Annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA's) for Pensioners
• New Hire Joseph F. Tonkovic – effective December 9, 2024
• Resignation of Kenneth Ruff – effective December 12, 2024
• Review Trustee Term Expirations and Election Procedures

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

The Conceptual Plan Review Committee will meet to approve minutes and review special use permit applications for a gas station redevelopment and a restaurant arcade.

• Approval of minutes for Mr. B's Antiques
• Special Use Permit for Auto Service Station at 1000 S. Arlington Heights Rd.
• Special Use Permit for Restaurant Device Arcade at 256 E. Algonquin Rd.

Plan Commission

The Arlington Heights Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two development proposals. One is the East Country Lane Townhomes project, which seeks a Planned Unit Development, rezoning from M-1 to R-6, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, and a subdivision plat. The other is Urban Air at Arlington Plaza, which requests a special use permit for an amusement facility and a large restaurant with variations. The commission will consider these items after standard agenda items.

• East Country Lane Townhomes – Planned Unit Development, rezoning from M-1 to R-6, amendment to Comprehensive Plan, plat of subdivision (3255 & 3310 N. Old Arlington Heights Rd.)
• Urban Air at Arlington Plaza – special use permit for amusement and large restaurant with variations (30 W. Rand Rd.)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to approve minutes and consider two items: issuing a Class A Liquor License to NIKKO SUSHI due to new ownership and interviewing a candidate for the Plan Commission.

• Approval of minutes from a prior meeting
• Recommendation to issue Class A Liquor License to NIKKO SUSHI at 282 E. Algonquin Road
• Interview of Kristen Schurtz for appointment to the Plan Commission

General

The Arlington Heights Environmental Commission will approve the December 12, 2024 meeting minutes. It will discuss the landfill diversion and education program and set goals for 2025. The commission will also consider any new business items and allow public comment.

• Approval of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of landfill diversion and education program
• Discussion of 2025 environmental goals
• Consideration of new business items (unspecified)
• Public comment period

Village Board of Trustees

The Village Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on a Planned Unit Development, rezoning, and a Comprehensive Plan amendment for Full Circle Communities. The board is also reviewing several contract extensions for village maintenance and a liquor license for Nikko Sushi.

• Rezoning and Planned Unit Development for Full Circle Communities at 1519-1625 S. Arlington Heights Rd.
• Class A Liquor License for KROSS CORP dba NIKKO SUSHI at 282 E. Algonquin Road
• Contract extensions for 2025 Public Property Turf Mowing, High Profile Landscaping, and Hot Mix Asphalt Restoration
• Appointment of Kristen Schurtz to the Plan Commission
• Balancing Change Order No. 2 for 2023 Downtown Brick Sidewalk Replacement on Wing Street

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will meet to coordinate community service and employment initiatives. Members will decide on a date for a winter volunteering project and select businesses to invite to a teen job fair.

• Decision on date for Winter Volunteering Project
• Discussion of Snow Shoveling Referral Program progress and promotion
• Determination of business invitees for Teen Job Fair

Commission for Citizens with Disabilities

The Commission will review the Disability Employment Awareness Award and discuss new presentation ideas. The meeting also includes a discussion on transportation, specifically regarding the RTA's Suburban Transit Summit hosted by Metropolis.

• Disability Employment Awareness Award
• Transportation Subcommittee meeting
• Metropolis hosting the RTA's Suburban Transit Summit

Arlington Economic Alliance

The Arlington Economic Alliance will meet to review a development update and discuss the 2025 Economic Alliance Work Plan. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.

• Economic Alliance Work Plan - 2025
• Development Update

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will approve the minutes from its December 11, 2024 meeting. It will discuss several ongoing projects, including the Film Festival, Arts Walk, Light Projection Mapping, and available art grant opportunities. Any new business will be considered, followed by public comment.

• Approval of December 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Film Festival
• Discussion of Arts Walk
• Discussion of Light Projection Mapping
• Discussion of Art Grant Opportunities

Housing Commission

The Arlington Heights Housing Commission will receive a status update on inclusionary affordable housing projects, review reports on the Single Family Rehab Program and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and hear a presentation from the Northwest Housing Partnership’s Executive Director along with an aging‑in‑place discussion.

• Status Update on Inclusionary Affordable Housing Projects
• Report on Single Family Rehab Program
• Report on Affordable Housing Trust Fund – Conversation with the Preservation Compact
• Guest: Executive Director of the Northwest Housing Partnership to Discuss the Agency's Programs
• Aging-in-Place Discussion

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet on Jan 13, 2025 at 7 PM in the Board Room. The agenda includes an update from Meet Chicago Northwest and a presentation of the 2024 Sounds of Summer Report. No formal actions are listed; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Update from Meet Chicago Northwest
• 2024 Sounds of Summer Report
• Approval of minutes from 12/16/2024 Committee of the Whole meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss new business regarding five specific addresses. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings concerning two other properties.

• 1639 N. Yale Ct. (ZBA24-033)
• 1021 N. Stratford Rd. (ZBA24-042)
• 205 E. Euclid Ave. (ZBA24-046)
• 1427 N. Ridge Ave. (ZBA24-047)
• 2302 N. Arlington Heights Rd. (ZBA24-048)

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

The Conceptual Plan Review Committee will meet to discuss a land use variation for a secondhand shop. The body will also review minutes from previous meetings regarding several subdivisions and properties.

• Land use variation for Mr. B's Antiques at 1112 E. Central Rd. (T1866)
• Review of minutes for 1515 S. Douglas Ave. Subdivision
• Review of minutes for 3350 W. Salt Creek Ln.
• Review of minutes for 318 E. Emerson St. Subdivision
• Review of minutes for Omni Arcade at 121 W. Campbell St.

General

The Special Events Commission will consider approval of the December 11, 2024 meeting minutes. It will discuss three ongoing items: Hearts of Gold 2025, Swing into Spring 2025, and Sponsorship 2025. The meeting also includes reports, new business, other business, and a public comment period.

• Approve minutes for Special Events Commission meeting on December 11, 2024
• Discuss Hearts of Gold 2025
• Discuss Swing into Spring 2025
• Discuss Sponsorship 2025

Plan Commission

The Arlington Heights Plan Commission will approve minutes from December 18 and hold a public hearing for a land use variation to allow a beauty salon in the M-1 District at 3375 N. Arlington Heights Rd.

• Approval of December 18 minutes
• Public hearing: ICON Studio beauty salon variation (PC#24-014)
• Annual Review of Comprehensive Plan

Village Board of Trustees

The Arlington Heights Village Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several contract extensions, an engineering services agreement, and a purchase of a street sweeper. It will also vote on a resolution to allocate motor fuel tax funds for 2025 traffic signal maintenance and a budget amendment ordinance. Additional items include a change order for water meter testing, a planned unit development ordinance for the Doctors Subdivision, and a bond waiver for a youth athletic association. Routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and accounts payable will also be addressed.

• IDOT Resolution for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Maintenance Funds – 2025 Traffic Signal Maintenance and Budget Amendment Ordinance
• Resolution Approving an Engineering Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering
• Resolution Approving a Contract Extension for 2025 Furnishing of Aggregate Materials and Trucking & Disposal of Debris
• Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Street Sweeper
• Ordinance Approving Planned Unit Development for Doctors Subdivision – 2010-2020 S. Arlington Heights Rd.