Lockport public meetings in 2025

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will recommend that the City Council place several items on its next agenda. Items include approving the appointment of Robin Lif to fill the Ward 2 Alderman vacancy, a 2025 budget amendment for the TIF fund, an amendment to the museum Memorandum of Understanding, an extension of the downtown valet parking contract up to $100,000, and the release of a bond for Silo Bend Phase 3.

• Resolution No. 25‑111: Approve appointment of Robin Lif to fill Alderman Patrick McDonald’s unexpired term (Ward 2) until the 2027 municipal election
• 2025 Budget Amendment: Add $111,400 for environmental remediation at 1728 S State St, purchase Dellwood Tire site for $557,000, and allocate $64,500 TIF surplus distribution
• Resolution No. 25‑105 Amendment #1: Update contact info and extend MOU term for the Illinois State Museum Gallery (201 W 10th St) through June 30 2027; city contribution remains $6,000
• Resolution No. 25‑106: Extend Valet Parking Service Agreement with Valet Parking Authority, Limited for downtown weekend and special events, not to exceed $100,000
• Resolution No. 25‑109: Approve release of bond and initial acceptance of site improvements for Silo Bend Phase 3

City Council

The Lockport City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of meeting minutes, payroll, insurance policy renewals, and several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include contracts for roadway resurfacing design ($171,797.60), Basin Drive culvert improvements ($80,968.27), and SCADA management services ($39,910.00). The council will also consider a special‑use permit for a gas station at 15051 S. Archer Avenue and rezoning/permits for the Serenity Landing development bounded by Briggs Street, Farrell Road, Bruce Road and Oak Street.

• Resolution No. 25-097: Design the 2026 roadway resurfacing project – not‑to‑exceed $171,797.60
• Resolution No. 25-100: Basin Drive culvert & swale improvements – Phase II – not‑to‑exceed $80,968.27
• Resolution No. 25-092: 2026 SCADA management services – $39,910.00
• Ordinance No. 25-022: Special‑use permit for Quick Run Gas Mart at 15051 S. Archer Avenue
• Ordinance No. 25-021 and related resolutions: Special‑use permit, rezoning and development plan for Serenity Landing (Briggs St, Farrell Rd, Bruce Rd, Oak St)

Heritage and Architecture Commission

The Heritage & Architecture Commission will hold a masonry discussion. Commissioners will review current standards for painting masonry and consider whether repainting previously painted brick should require a Certificate of Appropriateness. They will also discuss creating educational materials for property owners and how murals on masonry might be regulated.

• Review current standards for painting masonry (Exhibits A and B)
• Consider requiring a Certificate of Appropriateness for re‑painting previously painted brick (Exhibit C)
• Discuss creating educational guides on painting and property maintenance (Exhibits E‑G)
• Evaluate whether murals should be allowed directly on masonry and how to regulate them (Exhibit D)
• Develop an infographic showing when H&A approval is needed for specific projects

Board of Police Commission Meeting

The Lockport Police Commission will review the results of background investigations for police candidates. Commissioners will discuss whether to advance a candidate to polygraph testing. They will also consider and vote on approving Conrad Polygraph, Inc. as the vendor for polygraph services. An old‑business item will approve and destroy certain 2015 meeting records.

• Approve and destroy action items from the September 5, 2024 meeting #2 to preserve 2015 minutes and destroy 2015 recordings
• Chief Arizzi presents results of candidates' background investigations
• Board discussion and vote on moving a candidate to the next step – polygraph testing
• Presentation of information on Conrad Polygraph, Inc. and vote on approving its use as a vendor

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will recommend placing several resolutions on the agenda for the next regular City Council meeting, including the City’s Property/Liability and Workers’ Compensation insurance renewals for 2026. It will also consider a perpetual easement for a sanitary lift station, design contracts for roadway resurfacing and culvert improvements, and a special use permit for a new gas station at 15051 S. Archer Avenue. Additional items include code amendments for attached single‑family dwellings and development approvals for the Serenity Landing project.

• Resolution 25-098 & 25-099: Accept proposals for the City’s Property/Liability Insurance and Workers’ Compensation Insurance policies for 2026
• Resolution 25-103: Approve a perpetual easement with Bonne Brae Forest Manor Sanitary District to own and operate a sanitary lift station and demolish a treatment plant
• Resolution 25-097: Accept Civiltech proposal to design the 2026 roadway resurfacing project, not‑to‑exceed $171,797.60
• Resolution 25-100: Accept Civiltech proposal for Basin Drive Culvert & Swale Improvements – Phase II, not‑to‑exceed $80,968.27
• Ordinance 25-022: Grant a special use permit for a gas station at 15051 S. Archer Avenue and approve final development plans

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the city budget and the property tax levy for the 2026 fiscal year. The meeting also includes votes on land acquisition and grants for properties on N. State Street.

• Ordinance No. 25-017: Adopting the City of Lockport budget for fiscal year 2026
• Ordinance No. 25-018: 2025 Property Tax Levy for fiscal year 2026
• Resolution No. 25-095: Purchase of approximately 10 acres from Lockport Heights Sanitary District for $300,000.00
• Resolution No. 25-094: Replacement of lockers at the Lockport Police Station not to exceed $180,000.00
• Grants for 900-936 N. State Street: $10,000 for site improvement and $46,247.50 for fire alarm and sprinkler installation

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is recommending that the City Council place four items on the next agenda, including an ordinance to acquire 10 acres from the Lockport Heights Sanitary District for $300,000 and a resolution to authorize the purchase. The body is also recommending approval of the 2026 property tax levy and funding for police station locker replacements and local fire safety grants.

• Ordinance 25-020: Acquire 10 acres for wastewater lift station
• Resolution 25-095: Approve purchase sale agreement for 10 acres at $300,000
• Ordinance 25-018: Approve 2026 property tax levy
• Resolution 25-094: Replace police station lockers at $180,000
• Resolution 25-090: Approve $10,000 site improvement grant at 900 N. State Street

City Council

The Council will consider resolutions to release bonds for site improvements at Landworks, Redwood Phase 1, and 923 State Mixed‑Use. It will vote on a lease agreement for a portion of the Central Square Building with the Lockport Chamber of Commerce. The Council will authorize up to $3,000,000 for the IL 171 (State St) and New Avenue intersection improvement, pending a state grant. Additional items include awards for sidewalk saw cutting, spoil hauling, biosolid disposal, and a public hearing on the 2026 budget.

• Resolution No. 25-080, 25-081, 25-082 – release of bonds for site improvements at Landworks, Redwood Phase 1, and 923 State Mixed‑Use
• Resolution No. 25-086 – lease agreement for use of a portion of the Central Square Building by the Lockport Chamber of Commerce
• Resolution No. 25-096 – authorize expenditure up to $3,000,000 for the IL 171 (State St) and New Avenue intersection improvement project
• Resolution No. 25-091 – award 2025 Sidewalk Saw Cutting Project to Safe Step, LLC (amount not to exceed $59,955.12)
• Resolution No. 25-087 – award Spoil Hauling Services to Austin Tyler Construction Co. (estimated total $52,200.00)

Heritage and Architecture Commission

The Heritage & Architecture Commission meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. was canceled. No agenda items were considered.

Plan & Zoning Commission

The Lockport Plan & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several development proposals. Items include a special use permit and rezoning for the Serenity Landing project bounded by Briggs Street, Farrell Road, Bruce Road and Oak Street, a permit for the Quick Run Gas Mart at the northeast corner of 151st and Archer Avenue, a text amendment to Chapter 156 of the zoning code, and a variance to reduce the corner side‑yard setback for a fence at 16558 W. Ash Ln. The commission will also approve the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting.

• Special Use Permit and rezoning for Serenity Landing (Briggs St to Oak St area)
• Special Use Permit for Quick Run Gas Mart at NE corner of 151st and Archer Ave.
• Text amendment to Chapter 156 (Zoning Code) of the Lockport Code of Ordinances
• Variance to reduce CSY setback for a fence at 16558 W. Ash Ln
• Approval of October 22, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Police Commission Meeting

The Police Commission will approve the destruction of selected action items and 2015 meeting recordings to preserve confidential records. In an executive session, Chief Arizzi will present background investigation results for a candidate, and the board will vote on advancing that candidate to a polygraph test. Standard agenda items such as call to order, roll call, public comments, and approval of minutes are also included.

• Approve and destroy action items from the September 5, 2024 meeting #2 to preserve 2015 minutes
• Destroy 2015 meeting recordings
• Executive session to review background investigation results for a candidate
• Vote on moving the candidate to the next step – polygraph
• Open meetings exemptions under 2(c)(1) for appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will open with a pledge, roll call and the mayor's report, then give an informational presentation of the draft 2026 budget, noting a $330,000 shift from water consulting to a storm water capital project. The committee will also recommend placing several items—annual meeting schedule, a lease agreement for the Central Square Building, and bond release resolutions for Landworks, Redwood Phase 1, and 923 State Mixed Use—on the agenda of the next regular City Council meeting.

• FN-1: 2026 Budget Presentation (informational)
• CA-1: Recommendation to place 2026 Annual Schedule of Meetings on City Council agenda
• CA-2: Recommendation to place Resolution No. 25-086 Lease Agreement for Central Square Building on City Council agenda
• CD-1: Recommendation to place Resolution 25-080 Release of Bond for Landworks on City Council agenda
• CD-2: Recommendation to place Resolution No. 25-081 Release of Bond for Redwood Phase 1 on City Council agenda

City Council

The Lockport City Council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including approval of the October 15 meeting minutes and payroll. It will vote on Resolution 25-084 to purchase a corner lot for $110,000, sell half to Mainstreet for $55,000, and reserve the other half for a future public parking lot costing $55,000. Additional items include a $30,000 ceiling to replace flooring at the police station (Resolution 25-085) and a contract with Conley Excavating for lead‑service replacements up to $43,395 (Resolution 25-089). The agenda also provides for a public hearing, committee updates, new business, and open floor comments.

• Resolution 25-084: Purchase full corner lot for $110,000; partial sale to Mainstreet for $55,000; reserve west portion for future public parking lot ($55,000).
• Resolution 25-085: Authorize replacement of flooring at Lockport Police Station, not‑to‑exceed $30,000.
• Resolution 25-089: Accept Conley Excavating proposal for lead service replacements, not‑to‑exceed $43,395.
• Approve regular City Council meeting minutes from October 15, 2025 (CL-1).
• Approve payroll period ending October 12, 2025.

Board of Police Commission Meeting

The Lockport Police Commission will hold an executive session to discuss open‑meeting exemptions related to personnel actions. It will also approve the destruction of certain action items and recordings from a 2024 meeting. Finally, the commission will conduct oral interviews for the entry‑level Police Officer Eligibility List.

• Approve and destroy action items from the September 5, 2024 meeting #2 to preserve 2015 minutes
• Destroy 2015 meeting recordings as authorized
• Executive session to consider open‑meeting exemptions for appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees
• Conduct oral interviews for entry‑level Police Officer Eligibility List

Board of Police Commission Meeting

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to conduct oral interviews for the entry-level Police Officer Eligibility List. The board will also address the approval and destruction of specific action items from a previous meeting.

• Oral interviews for entry-level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval and destruction of action items from the September 5, 2024 meeting regarding 2015 meeting minutes and recordings

Board of Police Commission Meeting

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to conduct oral interviews for the entry-level Police Officer Eligibility List. The board will also consider the approval and destruction of specific action items from a September 2024 meeting regarding 2015 records.

• Oral interviews for entry-level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approval and destruction of action items from September 5, 2024 meeting regarding 2015 meeting minutes and recordings

Board of Police Commission Meeting

The Lockport Police Commission will approve the destruction of action items from the September 5, 2024 meeting and destroy 2015 meeting recordings. It will hold an executive session to discuss open‑meeting exemptions related to employee matters. The session will also include oral interviews for the entry‑level Police Officer Eligibility List.

• Approve and destroy action items from the September 5, 2024 meeting #2 to preserve 2015 meeting minutes and destroy 2015 recordings
• Executive session to consider open‑meeting exemptions for appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees
• Conduct oral interviews for entry‑level Police Officer Eligibility List

Plan & Zoning Commission

The Plan & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a variance request for a residential property. The applicant is seeking to reduce a setback to allow a 6-foot privacy fence to extend to the property line.

• Case #2025-003 AD: Variance request for 15947 Orchid Ln to reduce Corner Side Yard setback from 15' to 0' for a 6' privacy fence

Board of Police Commission Meeting

The Police Commissioners will approve the destruction of old action items and 2015 meeting recordings. They will meet with Stanard to train on interview questions and scoring. The board will discuss preference points, finalize the Adjusted Initial Eligibility List, and consider changes to the interview schedule. An executive session will address appointments, employment, and related personnel matters.

• Approve & destroy Action Items from the September 5, 2024 meeting #2 and destroy 2015 meeting recordings
• Meeting with Stanard for training on entry-level police officer interview questions & scoring matrix
• Discussion & determination of preference points to establish the Adjusted Initial Eligibility List
• Finalize & approve the Adjusted Initial Eligibility List
• Discuss any needed amendments to the interview schedule

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing the purchase of a corner lot to alleviate downtown parking demands. The proposal involves buying the property and selling the front half to Mainstreet for $55,000, while retaining the west portion for a future public parking lot.

• Resolution 25-084: Purchase of 1035 S. State Street for $110,000 with a $55,000 partial sale to Mainstreet
• Resolution 25-085: Flooring replacement at Lockport Police Station not to exceed $30,000
• Proposed 2026 budget request of $500,000 for parking lot, sidewalk, and brick paving

City Council

The Lockport City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes and a payroll period. It will vote on resolutions authorizing a three‑year software agreement with Granicus, the purchase of 41 Axon Taser 10 devices, a five‑year solid waste contract with Waste Management, and a $49,000 storm water station control panel from TRI‑R Systems. Additional contracts include invasive woody removal for Abbey Glen ($34,648) and an EMA concrete pad at Chevron ($30,410).

• Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from October 1, 2025
• Approve Resolution No. 25‑076: three‑year Granicus agenda software agreement ($21,160.78 in 2026, $23,276.86 in 2027, $25,604.55 in 2028)
• Approve Resolution No. 25‑075: purchase of 41 Axon Taser 10 devices
• Approve Resolution No. 25‑083: five‑year Waste Management solid waste collection and recycling contract (2026‑2030) with optional five‑year extension
• Approve Resolution No. 25‑078: storm water station control panel from TRI‑R Systems for a total not‑to‑exceed fee of $49,000

Board of Police Commission Meeting

The Police Commission will approve the minutes from the prior meeting and authorize the destruction of selected 2015 action items and recordings. Commissioners will discuss and decide on preference points for the Adjusted Initial Eligibility List, develop entry‑level officer interview questions, and set interview dates. An executive session will address appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.

• Approval & destruction of action items from the September 5, 2024 meeting to preserve 2015 minutes and destroy 2015 recordings
• Meeting with Stanard to discuss development of entry‑level police officer interview questions
• Discussion and determination of preference points for the Adjusted Initial Eligibility List
• Setting schedule for interview dates
• Executive session on appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees

Heritage and Architecture Commission

The Heritage & Architecture Commission meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025, has been canceled.

Plan & Zoning Commission

The meeting scheduled for October 8, 2025, has been cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss or decide.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing items to be recommended for action at the next City Council meeting. This includes a multi-year software contract for meeting management and the purchase of police equipment.

• Resolution No. 25-076: Three-year agreement with Granicus for agenda and meeting software totaling $70,042.19 ($21,160.78 in 2026, $23,276.86 in 2027, and $25,604.55 in 2028)
• Resolution No. 25-075: Authorization to purchase 41 Axon Taser 10s

City Council

The Lockport City Council will consider and vote on several consent agenda items, including approval of meeting minutes, payroll, and bills. It will also decide on five resolutions: a $66,355.30 one‑year security platform agreement with Arctic Wolf, a three‑year audit services agreement with Sikich LLP, a $550,000 purchase of the Dellwood Tire Property at 701‑711 S. State Street, a $21,283.50 facade and site improvement grant for 900 E. 9th Street, and a not‑to‑exceed $106,000 SCADA feedback contract with Concentric Integration, LLC. Additional regular business includes an ordinance amendment allowing a car wash at the Springs at Lockport development.

• Resolution 25-074: Purchase Dellwood Tire Property for $550,000 at 701‑711 S. State Street
• Resolution 25-072: Facade and Site Improvement Grant of $21,283.50 for 900 E. 9th Street
• Resolution 25-073: SCADA feedback contract with Concentric Integration, LLC, not‑to‑exceed $106,000
• Resolution 25-070: One‑year SIEM platform agreement with Arctic Wolf for $66,355.30
• Resolution 25-071: Three‑year audit services agreement with Sikich, LLP (no dollar amount specified)

Board of Police Commission Meeting

The Board of Police Commissioners will approve the previous meeting minutes and destroy selected old action items and recordings. It will discuss the maximum number or percentage of applicants who passed the written exam and power test on 10/05/2025 to be interviewed. It will also discuss whether to contract with Standard to provide interview questions for the new hire eligibility list.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Approval & destruction of action items from the September 5, 2024 meeting to preserve 2015 minutes and destroy 2015 recordings
• Discussion of the maximum number or percentage of passing applicants to be interviewed based on the 10/05/2025 exam results
• Discussion of contracting with Standard for interview questions for the new hire eligibility list
• Public comments

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider three resolutions. One approves a three‑year Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform agreement with SHI International (Arctic Wolf) for $209,184.72. Another authorizes the City Administrator to enter a three‑year audit services contract with Sikich, LLP for fiscal years 2025‑2027, noting a $1,500 increase for 2025. A third provides a $21,283.50 facade and site improvement grant for the property at 900 E. 9th Street.

• Resolution 25-070: Three‑year SIEM platform agreement with SHI International (Arctic Wolf) – $209,184.72
• Resolution 25-071: Three‑year audit services agreement with Sikich, LLP for 2025‑2027 – $1,500 increase for 2025
• Resolution 25-072: Facade and Site Improvement Grant for 900 E. 9th Street – $21,283.50

City Council

The Lockport City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes, the payroll period ending August 31, 2025, and recent bills. Two development ordinances will be voted on: one amending a special‑use permit for Styleline Custom Cabinetry’s expansion at Prime Business Park, and another allowing a car wash on Lot 2 of the Springs subdivision. A public‑works resolution for emergency repair of a 34 kV pole with a not‑to‑exceed fee of $47,970.20 will also be decided.

• Approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from September 3, 2025
• Approve Payroll Period ending August 31, 2025
• Approve Ordinance No. 25‑014 expanding Styleline Custom Cabinetry at Prime Business Park
• Approve Ordinance No. 25‑013 permitting a car wash on Lot 2 of Springs subdivision (Mister Car Wash)
• Approve Resolution No. 25‑015 for emergency repair of a 34 kV pole, fee $47,970.20

Heritage and Architecture Commission

The scheduled Heritage & Architecture Commission meeting for September 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Plan & Zoning Commission

The Lockport Plan & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025 was cancelled. As a result, no agenda items were considered or decided. No decisions or discussions took place.

City Council

The City Council will discuss a design-build proposal for the 13th Street Lift Station and a new grocery retailers' occupation tax. The body is also reviewing a concept plan for an auto body repair shop in Lockport Crossings.

• Proposal for 13th Street Lift Station Improvements from Baxter & Woodman Boller Design Build for $4,568,190.00
• Ordinance No. 25-008 for Municipal Grocery Retailers' and Grocery Service Occupation Taxes
• Resolution No. 25-066 Concept Plan for Crash Champions Collision Repair in Lockport Crossings (Lot 6)
• Release of bonds totaling $13,794.00 and $36,784.00 for Clover Ridge Unit 3
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Will County School District 92 for reciprocal reporting with Lockport Police Department

Plan & Zoning Commission

The Plan & Zoning Commission unanimously adopted staff findings and recommended that the City Council approve the rezoning, special use permit, and preliminary/final plat for the Flagstone Villas townhome project, with three conditions to be met by May 22. The commission also continued the Sadie Ridge case to the June 10 meeting and approved the April 8 minutes. All votes were voice votes with no opposition.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Continued Sadie Ridge case #2025-004 to June 10, 2025 (voice vote)
• Opened public hearing for Flagstone Villas case #2025-005 (voice vote)
• Closed public hearing for Flagstone Villas case #2025-005 (voice vote)
• Approved staff findings and recommended city council approve rezoning, special use permit, and plat for Flagstone Villas, subject to three May‑22 conditions (unanimous aye, no nay)
• Provided update on Lockport Downtown Master Plan (staff report, no vote)

Plan & Zoning Commission

The Plan & Zoning Commission adopted staff findings and recommended approval of an amendment to the Springs at Lockport Planned Development, approving a final re‑subdivision plat for Lot 2 that creates new Lots 1, 2, and 3. The commission also approved final development plans for a 2,152 sq ft commercial building with specific conditions on deliveries, safety barriers, and staff comment resolution. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on Springs at Lockport amendment (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Springs at Lockport amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted staff findings and recommended approval of Springs at Lockport amendment with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved final re‑subdivision plat for Lot 2, creating Lots 1‑3 (unanimous)
• Approved final development plans for 2,152 sq ft commercial building with conditions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, unanimous)