Rolling Meadows public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Rolling Meadows City Council will consider a series of second‑reading ordinances, including a bond parameters ordinance that authorizes up to $7.1 million of debt for local road projects, a redevelopment agreement for the former fire station at 3111‑3113 Meadow Drive, and updates to zoning, building codes, and community‑development fees. The meeting also includes consent resolutions for vehicle purchases, snow‑salt, professional services, and other contracts.

• Adopt Bond Parameters Ordinance – par amount not to exceed $7.1 M, max coupon 6%, max annual principal $600,000 (2nd reading)
• Approve Redevelopment Agreement with Abide Group, LLC for sale and redevelopment of 3111‑3113 Meadow Drive (former fire station) (2nd reading)
• Update Community Development Fees and Regulations (Ordinance 25‑80) (2nd reading)
• Purchase three 2026 Ford Utility Interceptor Hybrids from Currie Motors for $159,024.00 (Resolution 25‑R‑98)
• Authorize purchase of up to 960 tons of road salt from Morton Salt Inc. for $66,700.80 (Resolution 25‑R‑99)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive an update on the 2025 Sustainability Plan and its progress on 47 strategies. Staff will request council direction on Goal MO-2, which proposes expanding the use of smart technology to manage operations with sustainability impact. The council will be asked to weigh the viability and scope of implementing such smart‑city sensors and systems, noting potential upfront costs and complexity.

• 2025 Sustainability Plan Annual Update presentation
• Staff request for council direction on Goal MO-2: expand smart‑city technology

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the 2025 Sustainability Plan update, noting its adoption in 2023, recent awards, and the installation of EV chargers. Staff asked for direction on expanding smart‑city technology, and the council requested additional information and coordination with Cook County. No formal actions or approvals were taken; the meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Adjourned by voice vote (unanimous)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to elect its 2026 officers and consider the approval of Enrique Bravo for the Police Lateral Entry List. The board will also continue discussions regarding the entry level hiring process for police.

• Approval of Enrique Bravo on Lateral Entry List
• Election of 2026 Officers
• Review of $523.00 Diaz Medical Exam expense
• Discussion on police entry level hiring process

The board approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes. Tom Callard was re‑elected Chairman and John Loesch elected Secretary, each unanimously. The commission voted to add Enrique Bravo to the police lateral list and approved the updated list. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Tom Callard as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected John Loesch as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved addition of Enrique Bravo to police lateral list and updated list (unanimous)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The board is meeting to review old business and new requests for equipment and supplies. Discussions include items for Station 16, Squad 15, and EMS training materials.

• Tablet Command Equipment/Setup
• New Intubation Mannequin and EMS Airway Training Supplies
• Squad 15 Paratech Equipment and U.S. Cargo Control Chain
• New Hose for 610 Trash line and Live Load
• Running Shoe Program

The board approved funding for several purchases, including $15,000 for Squad 15 Paratech equipment and a U.S. cargo control chain, $1,030 for hose rack winders, $240 for two toasters, $8,160 for the annual running shoe program, $2,500 for 100 hats, $2 0,875 for four treadmills, and $1,600 for additional Tablet Command Setup funds. All of these motions passed unanimously. The board also reappointed Charlie Myers and Nick Mann as Foreign Fire Trustees for another three‑year term.

• Approved $1,030 for two hose rack hose winders (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 for Squad 15 Paratech equipment & U.S. cargo control chain (unanimous)
• Approved $240 for two 4‑slice toasters (unanimous)
• Approved $8,160 for the annual running shoe program (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 for purchase of 100 hats (unanimous)
• Approved $2 0,875 for four new treadmills (unanimous)
• Approved $1,600 for additional Tablet Command Setup funds (unanimous)
• Reappointed Charlie Myers and Nick Mann as Foreign Fire Trustees for three‑year terms

Environmental Committee

The Rolling Meadows Environmental Committee will hear a presentation on the City’s progress toward the 2023 Sustainability Plan and will review the 2026 work plan and event schedule. The committee will discuss four large projects slated for completion by the end of 2026: the Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Study, the SolSmart designation effort, revisions to subdivision regulations, and participation in the EPA Community Rating System. Additional items include the renewed electric aggregation contract with MC2 and the recent repeal of minimum parking ratios.

• Presentation of the 2023 Sustainability Plan update (Item 4.a)
• Review of the 2026 Environmental Committee work plan and event schedule (Item 4.b)
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Study with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
• Pursuit of SolSmart designation for solar policy updates
• Renewal of the Electric Aggregation contract with MC2

The Environmental Committee did not approve the meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn was made by Chair Koehler and passed unanimously, ending the meeting at 6:40 p.m. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Minutes not approved
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The scheduled Board of Fire & Police Commissioners meeting for December 8, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a plat consolidation and a special use permit for St Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church at 2150 & 3839 W Frontage Road, which would allow a 16,000‑sq‑ft gymnasium, childcare center, and retreat center. The commission will also review a special use permit amendment for Legion FC at 3660 Edison Place to expand an indoor athletic facility over 5,000 sq ft, adding a soccer training area, table‑tennis space, storage, and a cafeteria. Staff reports will be presented and the commission will vote on motions to close the hearings and approve the draft ordinances.

• Plat consolidation and special use permit for St Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church, 2150 & 3839 W Frontage Road (16,000 sq ft gym, childcare, retreat)
• Special use permit amendment for Legion FC indoor athletic facility >5,000 sq ft at 3660 Edison Place
• Public hearing and motions to close hearings and approve draft ordinances
• Staff reports and public comment period

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the November 4, 2025 special meeting minutes by voice vote, with all members voting aye. The commission then voted to open a public hearing on St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church’s special use permit for a gymnasium, daycare center, and retreat facility. Both motions passed unanimously. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved November 4, 2025 special meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church special use permit (voice vote, unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider a second‑reading vote on Ordinance No. 25‑76 to issue not‑to‑exceed $7,100,000 in general obligation bonds for road and other capital improvements. It will also adopt the FY2026 annual budget and 2026‑2030 Capital Improvements Plan (Ordinance No. 25‑66) and review several zoning amendments, including data‑center regulations and self‑storage tax changes. Additional items include a special‑use permit for a Commonwealth Edison substation and a purchase of Motorola public‑safety equipment.

• Ordinance No. 25‑76 – Issue up to $7,100,000 in general obligation bonds for capital projects
• Ordinance No. 25‑66 – Adopt FY2026 annual budget and 2026‑2030 Capital Improvements Plan (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 25‑61 – Annex property at 2200 West Frontage Road, Palatine, IL and zone it automatically
• Ordinance No. 25‑71 – Modify zoning ordinance concerning data centers (second reading)
• Resolution No. 25‑R‑97 – Authorize purchase of Motorola public‑safety communications equipment, not to exceed $47,550.71

The council postponed an annexation ordinance to allow correction of the legal notice. It adopted the FY2026 budget and the 2026‑2030 capital improvements plan, a municipal self‑storage tax, and several property‑tax levy ordinances. Multiple zoning amendment ordinances were approved, and a $7.1 million general‑obligation bond package for road and other capital projects was adopted. The November 25 warrant was also approved.

• Postponed Ordinance 25-61 annexation to Dec 16 2025 (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-66 FY2026 budget & 2026‑2030 capital improvements plan (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-67 municipal self‑storage tax (6‑0)
• Adopted property‑tax levy ordinances for city, library, and levy abatement (each 6‑0)
• Adopted zoning amendment ordinances 25-71 through 25-75 (data centers, walls/fences, solar, self‑storage, EV charging) (6‑0 each)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-76 $7.1 million general‑obligation bonds for capital projects (6‑0)
• Approved November 25, 2025 warrant payment (6‑0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a Bond Parameters Ordinance to fund local road projects. The proposal aims to address a projected shortfall in the Local Road Fund to support infrastructure and safety improvements.

• Proposed Bond Parameters Ordinance: Par amount not to exceed $7.1 million
• Planned road projects including Algonquin/New Wilke intersection ($600,000) and Weber Drive reconstruction ($990,000)
• Central Road Reconstruction project to widen road and add a multi-use path ($1,400,000)
• Zoning amendments concerning antennas and antenna support structures
• Updates from 2018 to 2024 Model Building Codes

The Committee voted 5‑0 to allow Alderperson Budmats to attend the meeting remotely. A second 5‑0 vote permitted Alderperson Boucher to join remotely as well. Later, the Committee approved 6‑0 that staff may proceed with a Bond Parameters Ordinance at the November 25 City Council meeting.

• Permitted Alderperson Budmats to attend remotely (5-0)
• Permitted Alderperson Boucher to attend remotely (5-0)
• Authorized staff to adopt bond parameters ordinance at Nov 25 council meeting (6-0)

Police Pension Board

The Rolling Meadows Police Pension Board will meet to approve meeting minutes, financial reports, and bills. The board will discuss cash management policy and establish 2026 meeting dates.

• Approval of July 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation and approval of bills
• Discussion/Possible Action – Cash Management Policy
• Establish 2026 Board Meeting Dates
• Review/Approve – Updated Board Rules and Regulations

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the City and Library tax levies and the FY 2026 budget. The body will also consider several zoning updates and a professional services agreement for road reconstruction.

• Public hearings for City and Library FY 2026 Budget and Tax Levies
• Resolution No. 25-R-90: $875,318.00 for Central Road Reconstruction Phase II engineering services with Ciorba Group, Inc.
• Ordinance No. 25-61: Annexation and zoning of 2200 West Frontage Road, Palatine, Illinois
• Ordinance No. 25-63: Special Use Permit for Commonwealth Edison Company Substation at 1901 Golf Road
• Ordinance No. 25-00: Establishment of a municipal self-storage tax

The City Council approved the minutes from the October 14 and October 28 meetings by voice vote. It adopted Ordinance No. 25-60 establishing fees for connections to the city’s water and sanitary sewer utilities with a 5‑0 vote. The council postponed Ordinance No. 25-61 on annexing 2200 West Frontage Road to November 28, also by a 5‑0 vote. Nine consent‑agenda ordinances were moved forward for a second reading, while items K, N, O and P were pulled from the agenda.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-60 – water and sewer connection fees (5‑0)
• Postponed Ordinance 25-61 – annexation of 2200 West Frontage Rd (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-62 – disposal of surplus city property (5‑0)
• Moved nine consent‑agenda ordinances to second reading (5‑0)
• Pulled item K (solar energy zoning amendment) from agenda
• Pulled items N, O, P per staff request

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board will approve the police department's updated Lateral Eligibility List. It will also review board expenses, discuss a new ordinance and term limits for boards and commissions, and consider a hiring pool flow chart for police. Additional items include approving the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting and public comment.

• Approve minutes from October 13, 2025 meeting
• Review board expenses: Diaz Psych $700, Koudakis and Chandler Psychs $1,400, Callard Seminar $400, Membership Renewal $400
• Discuss new ordinance and term limits for Boards and Commissions
• Review police hiring pool flow chart
• Approve updated Lateral Eligibility List for police

The commissioners approved the updated police lateral list that adds Earl Baldwin and Scott Chae, with a unanimous vote. They also unanimously moved the December 8 regular meeting to December 15. Earlier, the minutes of the October 13 meeting were approved and two probationary firefighters were scheduled to be sworn in on November 17. The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 a.m.

• Approved updated police lateral list adding Earl Baldwin and Scott Chae (unanimous)
• Moved December 8 meeting to December 15 (unanimous)
• Approved October 13 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled swearing‑in of two probationary firefighters on Nov 17
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rolling Meadows Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings on seven proposed zoning text amendments, covering data centers, antenna definitions, fencing rules, solar energy systems, warehousing/self‑storage uses, and electric vehicle charging regulations. The commission will also hear a special use permit request from Commonwealth Edison for a 100‑foot monopole at 1901 Golf Road. No decisions are recorded; the items are for public input and commission consideration. Discussion items include a preliminary review of a gas‑station consolidation on Hicks Road.

• Public hearing on text amendment to add a definition of “Data Center” and permit it in the M‑2 zoning district
• Special Use Permit request for Commonwealth Edison at 1901 Golf Road to construct a 100‑foot monopole for radio communications
• Public hearing on text amendment to clarify definitions and uses related to antennas, antenna structures, and antenna support structures
• Public hearing on text amendment to clarify where decorative walls, fences, and screens may be located in various districts
• Public hearing on text amendment to update definitions and regulations for solar energy systems

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to adopt a text amendment creating a new “Data Centers” land‑use category permitted in the M‑2 zoning district. The commission also unanimously approved a special‑use permit for an 85‑foot ComEd antenna support structure at Golf Road and New Wilke Road. Both items were heard publicly and the hearings were closed by voice vote.

• Approved Data Centers land‑use amendment (4‑0)
• Closed public hearing on Data Centers amendment (4‑0)
• Approved ComEd antenna special‑use permit (4‑0)
• Closed public hearing on ComEd antenna permit (4‑0)

Fire Pension Board

The Rolling Meadows Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board will consider several financial and administrative matters. Key actions include approving regular retirement benefits for Mark Hayden and reviewing the presentation and approval of bills. The board will also discuss old business items such as the Northern Trust sweep account and set dates for 2026 meetings.

• Presentation and approval of bills
• Review/approve regular retirement benefits – Mark Hayden
• Discussion/potential action – Northern Trust sweep account
• Establish 2026 board meeting dates
• Approval of trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating business license fees and water/sewer utility fees. The body is also deciding on the purchase of firefighting equipment and the dissolution of a TIF project area.

• Purchase of firefighting SCBA equipment not to exceed $447,416.20
• Purchase of a Solo Rescue Decontamination Washer not to exceed $31,195.00
• Ordinance to terminate the Kirchoff Road/Owl Drive Redevelopment Project Area TIF
• Annexation of property at 2200 West Frontage Road, Palatine, Illinois
• Class GA Liquor License for video gaming at Jerky Jerk Rolling Meadows LLC (3991 Algonquin Road)

The council adopted Ordinance 25‑57 granting a Class GA liquor license for video gaming to Jerky Jerk Rolling Meadows LLC, and adopted Ordinance 25‑58 updating business license fees. It also approved the purchase of fire‑fighting self‑contained breathing apparatus equipment for up to $447,416.20 and a solo rescue decontamination washer for up to $31,195.00, along with several other resolutions. The October 28 warrant was approved and the council entered closed session for union negotiations.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑57 (Class GA liquor license for Jerky Jerk Rolling Meadows LLC) – 6 Ayes, 1 Nay
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑58 (Update business license fees) – 7 Ayes, 0 Nays
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑59 (Terminate Kirchoff Road/Owl Drive TIF project area) – 7 Ayes, 0 Nays
• Approved October 28, 2025 warrant – 7 Ayes, 0 Nays
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑L (Purchase fire SCBA equipment up to $447,416.20) – 7 Ayes, 0 Nays
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑M (Purchase solo rescue decontamination washer up to $31,195.00) – 7 Ayes, 0 Nays
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑R‑83 (Pension funding policy) – 7 Ayes, 0 Nays
• Entered closed session for union negotiations – 7 Ayes, 0 Nays

Veteran's Committee

The Rolling Meadows Veterans Committee will review upcoming veteran events, recognize a veteran's service, and consider new initiatives for 2026, including possible custom street banners. The meeting includes updates on a Veterans Dinner on November 7 and a Veterans Day ceremony at the Carillon Tower on November 11.

• Veterans Dinner – Friday, November 7 at 5:30 pm (attendance, program, raffle update)
• Veterans Day at the Carillon Tower – Tuesday, November 11 at 11:00 am
• Central Road School Veterans Day Appreciation Event – November 11 (see flyer)
• Recognition of Zach Hildebrant’s service to Rolling Meadows (to be presented at tonight’s City Council meeting)
• Discussion of a possible Veterans Committee initiative for 2026

Capital Projects Committee

The Capital Projects Committee will present and discuss the proposed 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan, a five‑year program totaling $56 million. The committee will also vote on the 2026 project schedule and consider changes from Ordinance No. 25‑55. Additional items include a $75,000 budget for Kirchoff Road monuments and signage and a $35,000 allocation for police body‑worn cameras.

• Presentation and review of the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan ($56 million total)
• Approval of the 2026 Capital Projects Committee schedule
• Review of changes adopted in Ordinance No. 25‑55
• $75,000 budget for Kirchoff Road monument and signage on Rt. 53
• $35,000 purchase of police body‑worn cameras and cloud service

Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

The City of Rolling Meadows is conducting annual Joint Review Board meetings for Tax Increment Finance (TIF) districts No. 2 and No. 4. The boards will review the annual TIF reports for both districts.

• Review of Annual TIF Report for TIF No. 2
• Review of Annual TIF Report for TIF No. 4

Committee of the Whole

The regularly scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting on October 21, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

City Council

The Rolling Meadows City Council will consider several ordinance amendments, including changes to city administration rules, groundwater use prohibitions, and low‑speed electric bicycle regulations. A consent ordinance will approve a Class GA liquor license for Jerky Jerk Rolling Meadows LLC at 3991 Algonquin Road and update business license fees. The council will also award a professional engineering design contract for the 2026 Road Rehabilitation Program, not to exceed $128,881, and hear a presentation on the FY2026 library budget and property tax levy request.

• Ordinance No. 25-55 – Amend Chapter 2 “Administration” of the Code of Ordinances (2nd reading)
• Ordinance No. 25-56 – Amend city prohibitions on groundwater as a potable water supply (2nd reading)
• Ordinance No. 25-51 – Regulate low‑speed electric bicycles; helmet requirement removed (2nd reading)
• Ordinance No. 25-00 – Approve Class GA liquor license for Jerky Jerk Rolling Meadows LLC, 3991 Algonquin Road (1st reading)
• Resolution No. 25‑R‑82 – Award engineering services for 2026 Road Rehabilitation Program, not to exceed $128,881

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 25-55, Ordinance No. 25-56, and Ordinance No. 25-51, each with a 5‑0 vote. It moved two other ordinances to a second reading and approved the October 14 warrant. The Council also adopted Resolution No. 25‑R‑82 awarding a design‑engineering contract for the 2026 road rehabilitation program, not to exceed $128,881.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-55 (administration changes) – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-56 (groundwater use amendment) – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-51 (low‑speed e‑bike regulation) – vote 5‑0
• Moved Ordinance No. 25-00 (Class GA liquor license for Jerky Jerk Rolling Meadows LLC) to 2nd reading – vote 5‑0
• Moved Ordinance No. 25-00 (business license fee update) to 2nd reading – vote 5‑0
• Approved payment of October 14, 2025 warrant – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑R‑82 awarding engineering services contract for road rehab program, not to exceed $128,881 – vote 5‑0
• Entered closed session to consider pending litigation – vote 5‑0

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board will approve minutes from the August 11 regular meeting and the August 26 special meeting. It will review board expenses, including a $518.00 charge from Elliot Physical and a $479.50 charge for polygraph exams by Chandler, Koudakis, & Diaz. The commission will receive updates on two fire‑candidate background checks and discuss the police eligibility pool process, and will consider proposed rule changes to the background‑check process.

• Review of Board Expenses – Elliot Physical $518.00
• Review of Board Expenses – Chandler, Koudakis, & Diaz Polygraph Exams $479.50
• Unfinished Business – Fire: Update on two candidates in background process
• Unfinished Business – Police: Discuss Police Eligibility Pool process
• New Business – Commission: Discuss rules and regulation changes to background process

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. They also approved the motion to adjourn the October 13 meeting. Rachel Reiter was designated to cover for Lisa Kaiser during her January maternity leave. The commission agreed to extend Probationary Officer Jimenez's probation as outlined in the police collective bargaining contract.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned October 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Assigned Rachel Reiter to cover for Lisa Kaiser during maternity leave
• Commission agreed to extend probation for Officer Jimenez

Environmental Committee

The Rolling Meadows Environmental Committee will consider options for the Community Garden at the south entrance of Kimball Hill Park, including taking over maintenance, recommending other groups, or discontinuing the garden. Members will also finalize staffing, supplies, and budget for the Sustainability Saturdays "Bike Party" scheduled for October 4, 2025. Additionally, the committee will begin brainstorming actions for Sustainability Plan goal SC-4 to raise awareness of diverse cultural traditions.

• Decide on leadership or discontinuation of the Community Garden near the south entrance to Kimball Hill Park
• Finalize organization, positions, and supplies for the Sustainability Saturdays "Bike Party" on October 4, 2025
• Review and approve a total budget of $1,500 for the Bike Party (including $980 material costs and $300 previously approved for the maintenance clinic)
• Brainstorm event or communication concepts for Sustainability Plan goal SC-4 (cultural‑tradition awareness)
• Discuss status of Sustainability Plan goals L-3 (subdivision regulations) and WR-1 (plastic bag pollution) which remain in "No Action"

The Rolling Meadows Environmental Committee approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes and the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion about the community garden, the Bike Party, and updates to the Sustainability Plan.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (voice vote)

City Council

The Rolling Meadows City Council will vote on several pending ordinances, including updates to alarm system fees and a special‑use permit for 2121 Euclid Avenue. It will also consider consent resolutions authorizing a $452,806 ambulance purchase, a $99,996 professional services agreement, and an $84,000 renovation contract for City Hall. Presentations will cover the FY 2026 proposed budget, a five‑year financial forecast, and a capital improvements plan. A public hearing on a Class GA gaming accessory license for Jerky Jerk Rolling Meadows LLC will be held.

• Ordinance No. 25‑52 – amend alarm system fees and fines (2nd reading)
• Ordinance No. 25‑54 – special‑use permit for 2121 Euclid Avenue (2nd reading)
• Resolution No. 25‑R‑76 – purchase 2027 Ford F550 ambulance for $452,806.00
• Resolution No. 25‑R‑77 – professional services agreement for Transfer Station Technical Assistance, not to exceed $99,996.00
• Resolution No. 25‑R‑79 – contract with Construction, Inc. for City Hall second‑floor renovations, $84,000.00

The Rolling Meadows City Council approved the minutes from the August 26 meetings, adopted the FY 2026 budget, and passed three ordinances on alarm systems, surplus property, and a special use permit. The council also approved the September 30 warrant and four consent resolutions covering an ambulance purchase, a technical‑assistance contract, restroom renovations, and deadline extensions.

• Approved August 26, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (voice vote)
• Approved August 26, 2025 City Council minutes (voice vote)
• Approved FY 2026 proposed budget (7‑0 straw poll)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑52 (alarm systems amendment) (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑53 (surplus property disposal) (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑54 (special use permit for personal wireless services) (7‑0)
• Approved September 30, 2025 warrant for bill payments (7‑0)
• Adopted Consent Resolutions G, H, J, L (ambulance purchase, technical‑assistance agreement, restroom renovations, deadline extensions) (7‑0)

Capital Projects Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Capital Projects Committee on September 30, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2025.

Veteran's Committee

The Rolling Meadows Veterans Committee will approve the minutes from its August 26 meeting and share any updates or announcements. The primary focus is planning the Veterans Dinner scheduled for Friday, November 7, including gift ideas, invitation timing, menu, music, and raffle gifts. No formal decisions beyond discussion are indicated.

• Approval of meeting minutes from August 26, 2025
• Discussion of veteran gift ideas for the Nov. 7 dinner
• Planning invitation timing for the dinner
• Menu discussion for the dinner
• Update on raffle gifts and pending Army band music

Committee of the Whole

The regularly scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting for September 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for Oct. 21, 2025

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Rolling Meadows Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet to approve the purchase of equipment and supplies for Fire Station 16 and other units. The agenda includes items such as tablet command equipment, safety glasses, and gym equipment.

• Approval of minutes and treasurers report
• Tablet Command Equipment/Setup
• Safety Glasses purchase
• Gym Equipment request
• Station 16 Utility Cart request

The board unanimously approved funding for several pieces of equipment: $2,000 for gym gear, $800 for whiteboards in lieutenant offices, $200 for a utility cart at Station 16, $250 for a Milwaukee cart for Squad 15, and $4,500 for station televisions. Two items—Tablet Command Equipment/Setup and Engine/Truck Meadows Hats—were tabled for the next meeting. Safety glasses were purchased and delivered.

• Approved $2,000 for gym equipment (vests, clocks/timers, box steps) – all present members voted Yes
• Approved $800 for whiteboards in lieutenant offices – all present members voted Yes
• Approved $200 for Station 16 utility cart – all present members voted Yes
• Approved $250 for Squad 15 Milwaukee cart – all present members voted Yes
• Approved $4,500 for station televisions – all present members voted Yes
• Tablet Command Equipment/Setup tabled for next meeting
• Engine/Truck Meadows Hats tabled for next meeting
• Safety glasses purchased and delivered

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several second-reading ordinances regarding zoning regulations, parking requirements, and business permits. The meeting includes discussions on native landscaping, electric bicycle regulations, and smoking lounge licensing.

• Special Use Permit for outdoor storage at 5300 Newport Drive (PartytimeHDO dba ProEM National Events)
• Proposed conversion of minimum parking requirements to non-binding recommendations
• Expanded Special Use Permit for Animal Hospital of Rolling Meadows at 3993-3995 Algonquin Road
• Regulation of low-speed electric bicycles within the city
• Increase of available smoking lounge licenses for Almajaz Corporation aka Mazaji Lounge at 5540 New Wilke Road

The council adopted twelve ordinances covering special use permits, zoning and parking changes, landscaping, hemp sales, smoking lounge licensing, and low‑speed electric bicycle regulations. All but one ordinance passed unanimously; Ordinance 25‑49 received a 4‑3 vote to add one smoking lounge license. Ordinance 25‑51 was adopted without helmet requirements after a 6‑1 vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 25‑41 special use permit for PartytimeHDO (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑42 side‑yard setback variation for 2806 Deerfield Court (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑44 parking requirement changes (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑45 landscaping and native species regulations (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑48 hemp‑derived THC retail ban clarification (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑49 increase smoking lounge licenses for Almajaz Corp (4‑3)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑50 smoking lounge code clarification (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑51 low‑speed electric bicycle ordinance without helmet rule (6‑1)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners on September 8, 2025, has been cancelled.

Environmental Committee

The Environmental Committee did not have a quorum, so approval of the July meeting minutes was deferred to the October meeting. A budget of $1,500 for the Sustainability Saturdays Bike Party was discussed but not voted on due to the lack of quorum. No new business was presented and the meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

• July meeting minutes approval deferred (no quorum)
• Budget for Sustainability Saturdays Bike Party not approved (no quorum)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a wireless services permit and an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. The body will also note the withdrawal of a petition by Legion FC, Inc.

• Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for wireless antennae at 2121 Euclid Avenue (Cook County Circuit Court)
• Public hearing to incorporate the Kirchoff Road Corridor Study into the City’s Comprehensive Plan
• Withdrawal of a pending petition by Legion FC, Inc.

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the draft ordinance allowing Verizon (Crown Castle) to install personal wireless antennae on the rooftop of the Cook County Courthouse at 2121 Euclid Ave. The motion passed unanimously with seven yeas and no nays. Earlier, the commission also approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 special meeting by voice vote.

• Approved August 6, 2025 special meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved special use ordinance for Verizon antennae at 2121 Euclid Ave (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several zoning updates, including parking requirements and native landscaping. The body is also deciding on professional consulting for two new TIF districts and awarding multiple public works contracts.

• Contract for City Hall roof replacement: $603,495.00
• Phase II Engineering for Meadowbrook Industrial Bridge replacement: $392,591.00
• Pumping Station #5 revisions contract: $406,698.00
• TIF consulting proposals for Algonquin Road/Keystone Court and Algonquin Road/Orchard Drive
• Proposed zoning changes to convert minimum parking requirements to non-binding recommendations

The council postponed the first reading of the alarm‑system ordinance to the September 9 meeting (7‑0). It approved first‑reading consideration of eight ordinances, including permits for an outdoor business, a veterinary clinic, and zoning updates (7‑0), and moved three ordinances to second reading with vote totals of 7‑0, 7‑0 and 4‑3. The August 12 and August 26 warrants were ratified and approved (both 7‑0). Consent resolutions awarded contracts for trench drains, sewer repairs, a bridge study, a new City Hall roof, and TIF‑district consulting services (7‑0).

• Postponed 1st reading of Alarm Systems ordinance to Sept 9, 2025 (7‑0)
• Approved 1st reading of eight ordinances (items B‑H, L) (7‑0)
• Moved Hemp‑derived THC ban ordinance to 2nd reading (7‑0)
• Moved Smoking Lounge license increase ordinance to 2nd reading (4‑3)
• Moved Smoking Lounge code clarification ordinance to 2nd reading (7‑0)
• Ratified August 12, 2025 warrant (7‑0)
• Approved August 26, 2025 warrant (7‑0)
• Approved consent resolutions awarding contracts, including $603,495 City Hall roof replacement (7‑0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposed ordinance to regulate e-bikes and discussing the results of an independent traffic study for Kirchoff Road. The traffic study recommends reconfiguring the road from five lanes to three to improve safety.

• Proposed e-bike ordinance prohibiting use on sidewalks and requiring operators of Class 3 bikes to be 16 or older
• Kirchoff Road Traffic Study findings suggesting a 14% reduction in fatal and severe crashes if reconfigured to three lanes
• Award of a $50,000 Invest in Cook grant for Phase I engineering of the Kirchoff Road reconfiguration
• Discussion of Transfer Station Strategy Update
• Request for direction on whether to include transportation recommendations in the September 2 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

The Committee of the Whole reviewed a draft ordinance regulating low‑speed electric bicycles and asked that helmet and reckless‑driving provisions be added. No vote or formal adoption of the ordinance was recorded. The council also heard the results of an independent traffic study of Kirchoff Road, which confirmed safety concerns but did not adopt the recommended lane reconfiguration. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The commission unanimously approved the final Firefighter Eligibility List. It also unanimously approved the updated Police Lateral List adding two new candidates. The commission decided to cancel the September 2025 regular meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved final Firefighter Eligibility List (all in favor)
• Approved updated Police Lateral List adding Fernando Camacho and Richard Schlecht (all in favor)
• Cancelled September 2025 regular meeting (decision)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The commissioners approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. They adopted a schedule for 2026 meetings to be held on the second Monday of each month at 8:30 AM. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Set 2026 meeting schedule: second Monday each month at 8:30 AM (adopted)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Environmental Committee

The committee approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It approved allocating up to $300 for a speaker fee for a bike and pedestrian outreach event, which will be held in early October at the Old Fire Station and start at 10:00 AM. No other items were formally adopted; the community‑solar program and code amendments were discussed but not decided.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved up to $300 speaker fee for bike‑pedestrian event (voice vote)
• Agreed event will be held early October at Old Fire Station, starting 10:00 AM

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special‑use permit for ProEM PartyTime HDO Events to operate outdoor storage at 5300 Newport Drive. It also approved an expanded special‑use permit for the Animal Hospital of Rolling Meadows veterinary clinic at 3111‑3113 Algonquin Rd. The commission recommended approval of a residential variation for improvements at 2806 Deerfield Lane.

• Approved special‑use permit for ProEM PartyTime HDO Events (5‑0)
• Approved expanded special‑use permit for Animal Hospital of Rolling Meadows (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of residential variation for 2806 Deerfield Lane (5‑0)
• Motion to continue Legion FC special‑use hearing to Sep 2, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved July 1, 2025 Planning and Zoning minutes (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council waived the first reading and then adopted Ordinance No. 25‑40, granting a special‑use permit for a public recreation facility at 4801 Old Plum Grove Road. The July 8 and July 22, 2025 warrants were ratified and approved, respectively, each with unanimous support. The council also adopted two consent resolutions: purchase of a 2025 Ford Transit mobile crime‑scene vehicle for up to $192,493 and an intergovernmental agreement with the Joint Emergency Management System. All votes were 6‑0 in favor with one alderperson absent.

• Waived first reading of Ordinance No. 25‑40 (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑40 granting special‑use permit (6‑0)
• Ratified July 8, 2025 warrant (6‑0)
• Approved July 22, 2025 warrant (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑R‑66 to purchase Ford Transit vehicle up to $192,493 (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑R‑67 approving intergovernmental agreement with JEMS (6‑0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole took a straw vote to expand the proposed TIF #1 district and to hire a qualified consultant to prepare eligibility and redevelopment studies for the two Algonquin Road TIF areas. The vote was 6 in favor and 0 opposed. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the meeting.

• Approved expansion of TIF #1 area and hiring consultant for TIF studies (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. It adopted eight fire eligibility interview questions and scheduled the interviews for August 5‑6, 2025. Officer Michael Winiarczyk was released from probation effective July 15, 2025. Commissioners agreed to move forward with a lateral police applicant.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved eight fire eligibility interview questions (all in favor)
• Set fire eligibility interviews for August 5 and August 6, 2025 (all in favor)
• Relieved Officer Michael Winiarczyk from probation effective July 15, 2025 (all in favor)
• Agreed to move forward with lateral police applicant and complete background process (commissioners okay)
• Noted upcoming increase in polygraph cost to $225 for next year (no vote recorded)
• HR Manager Kaiser to review dues and subscription costs for next year (action assigned)
• Commissioners discussed removing paramedic requirement from fire testing process (discussion, no decision)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It continued the public hearing on the indoor athletic facility expansion at 3660 Edison Place. It opened and then voted to recommend approval of the special use permit for a public recreation facility (playground) at 4801 Old Plum Grove Road, adding a condition to remove any barbed‑wire fence. The recommendation passed 4‑0.

• Approved May 6, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission minutes (voice vote)
• Continued public hearing for indoor athletic facility expansion at 3660 Edison Place (voice vote)
• Opened public hearing for special use permit at 4801 Old Plum Grove Road (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for playground at 4801 Old Plum Grove Road, condition to remove barbed‑wire fence (4 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance 25‑32 granting a special‑use permit for a smoking lounge at 5540 New Wilke Road (4‑3 vote, mayor breaking the tie). It also approved deferring the municipal push tax to Jan 1 2026, authorized the purchase of property at 2214 Algonquin Road, and amended the 2025 budget. The June 10 and June 24 warrants were ratified and eleven consent resolutions covering various contracts and a tax incentive were adopted.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-32 (special‑use permit for smoking lounge) – 4 ayes, 3 nays (mayor broke tie)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-37 deferring municipal push tax to Jan 1 2026 – 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-38 purchase of property at 2214 Algonquin Road – 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-39 amendment to the 2025 budget – 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Ratified June 10, 2025 warrant – 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved June 24, 2025 warrant – 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Adopted 11 consent resolutions (contracts for trench drain, emergency generator design, monument sign, exterior doors, Ford F‑150, Cook County tax incentive, construction observation, lift station replacement, park street storm project, SCADA upgrades) – 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Reappointed members of the Fire & Police Commissioners and Economic Development Committee – 6 ayes, 0 nays

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole met on June 24, 2025, with a quorum present. ComEd presented its electric utility performance report and discussed outages on specific streets. After public comment, Mayor Sanoica asked Alderperson Budmats to report back on the inspection. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Motion to adjourn adopted unanimously (unanimous consent)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The board approved funding for several equipment and supply purchases, including $27,864.50 for new Engine 16 equipment and $9,427 for tablet command software and hardware. Other items approved were $400 for a Shark portable cleaner, $1,200 for Hazmat team helmets, $2,840 for outdoor grills, $275 for slow cookers, and $2,200 for Engine/Truck Meadows hats. A motion to purchase safety glasses received a 3‑yes/3‑no vote, and no outcome was recorded. The board also confirmed that shower doors, RO systems, Peloton replacement parts, new beds, food scales, smart‑watch reimbursements, and Austin Air system filters have been delivered and paid for.

• Tablet Command Equipment purchase approved $9,427 (6 Yes votes)
• Safety glasses purchase motion – vote 3 Yes, 3 No (no outcome recorded)
• Shark Portable Cleaner purchase approved $400 (6 Yes votes)
• Hazmat Team Helmets purchase approved $1,200 (6 Yes votes)
• Outdoor Grills purchase approved $2,840 (6 Yes votes)
• Slow Cookers purchase approved $275 (6 Yes votes)
• Engine/Truck Meadows Hats purchase approved $2,200 (4 Yes, 2 No)
• New Engine 16 Equipment purchase approved $27,864.50 (6 Yes votes)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. It also voted unanimously to add Eric Benson to the fire and police lateral list. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Added Eric Benson to the lateral list (unanimous)

Environmental Committee

The committee approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It confirmed the Sustainability Saturdays event for June 24, 2025 with Parlor Doughnuts sponsorship. The City adopted EV‑readiness actions, opting out of residential charger upgrades, requiring chargers for new commercial construction, and mandating one charging port per four fuel pumps at new gas stations. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved March 6, 2025 RMEC minutes (voice vote)
• Confirmed Sustainability Saturdays event on June 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• Opted out of increased residential EV charger standards beyond state requirement
• Required installed EV chargers for new commercial construction
• Mandated one charging port per four fuel pumps at new gas stations
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The council unanimously adopted a municipal grocery occupation tax and a ordinance permitting low‑speed electric scooters. It also approved zoning amendments that create the TC Town Center District and a subdivision plat for Meadowbrook Court. The smoking lounge permit ordinance was postponed to the June 24 meeting, and the May 27 warrant payments and ten consent resolutions were approved.

• Adopted Municipal Grocery Occupation Tax (Ordinance 25-30) – 5 aye, 0 nay
• Adopted Low‑Speed Electric Scooter ordinance (Ordinance 25-31) – 5 aye, 0 nay
• Postponed Smoking Lounge special‑use permit ordinance (Ordinance 25-32) to June 24 – 5 aye, 0 nay
• Adopted subdivision plat for 5521 & 5550 Meadowbrook Court (Ordinance 25-33) – 5 aye, 0 nay
• Adopted zoning amendment implementing Kirchoff Road study and establishing TC Town Center District (Ordinance 25-34) – 5 aye, 0 nay
• Adopted zoning map amendment establishing TC Town Center District (Ordinance 25-35) – 5 aye, 0 nay
• Adopted revised qualification‑based selection process policies (Ordinance 25-36) – 5 aye, 0 nay
• Approved May 27, 2025 warrant payments – 5 aye, 0 nay

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved the Human Services Strategic Plan with a 4‑in‑favor, 0‑opposed straw vote. Council also approved funding for mobile food pantries. Additionally, the council directed staff to raise the annual road program budget by $500,000.

• Approved Human Services Strategic Plan (4‑0 straw vote)
• Approved funding for mobile food pantries
• Directed staff to increase annual road program spending by $500,000

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance No. 25‑28, reducing the maximum number of Class B‑1 liquor licenses in Rolling Meadows (vote 7‑0). It also moved two other ordinances—regulating low‑speed electric scooters and a special‑use smoking lounge permit—to a second reading (votes 6‑1 and 5‑2). The FY 2024 budget amendment (Ordinance No. 25‑29) was adopted unanimously, and the May 13 warrant for bill payments was approved. Several consent resolutions and a committee reappointment were also approved without opposition.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑28 decreasing max Class B‑1 liquor licenses (7‑0)
• Moved Ordinance No. 25‑00 (Low‑Speed Electric Scooter regulation) to 2nd reading (6‑1)
• Moved Ordinance No. 25‑00 (Special Use Permit for smoking lounge) to 2nd reading (5‑2)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑29 amending FY 2024 Budget (7‑0)
• Approved May 13, 2025 warrant payment of bills (7‑0)
• Adopted consent resolutions authorizing restaurant incentive, solar program endorsement, traffic study agreement, and pavement‑marking contract (7‑0)
• Reappointed Raymond Mau to Environmental Committee (7‑0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. Commissioners voted unanimously to add Jeb Elliott to the Police Department lateral list. The commission entered a closed session under the Open Meetings Act to discuss personnel matters. The meeting adjourned at 9:48 a.m.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Added Jeb Elliott to Police Department lateral list (all in favor)
• Entered closed session under Open Meetings Act (all in favor)
• Returned to open session (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4‑0 to approve the plat of subdivision for 5521 and 5550 Meadowbrook Court, creating a single lot for ATS Sortimat’s expansion. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ferstein and passed by voice vote. Earlier, the commission approved the March 6 and April 2 special‑meeting minutes and moved pending business out of order, each by voice vote.

• Approved March 6, 2025 special‑meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved April 2, 2025 special‑meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Moved pending business out of order (voice vote)
• Opened public hearing on Meadowbrook Court plat (voice vote)
• Closed public hearing on Meadowbrook Court plat (voice vote)
• Approved plat of subdivision for 5521 & 5550 Meadowbrook Ct (4‑0)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance No. 25-27 granting a special‑use permit for an art studio at 4300 Lincoln Avenue (4‑0). It moved Ordinance No. 25-00 to a second reading, which would reduce the maximum number of Class B‑1 liquor licenses by one (4‑0). The council also approved the April 22 warrant, six consent resolutions—including a $125,000 asphalt purchase—and reappointed Mark Nannini to the Police Pension Fund Board (all 4‑0).

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-27 (special‑use permit) – 4 aye, 0 nay
• Advanced Ordinance No. 25-00 (liquor license reduction) to 2nd reading – 4 aye, 0 nay
• Approved April 22, 2025 warrant (payment of bills) – 4 aye, 0 nay
• Adopted six consent resolutions (street maintenance $69,000, asphalt $125,000, police vehicles $44,595 and $57,489.32, subscription renewal, waive library roof permit fees) – 4 aye, 0 nay
• Reappointed Mark Nannini to the Board of Trustees Police Pension Fund – 4 aye, 0 nay

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole discussed the Rolling Meadows Library’s new 2025‑2027 strategic plan but took no action on it. Council members considered a 1% local grocery tax to replace the state tax loss, and a straw vote recorded six members in favor and one opposed. No formal ordinance was adopted, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Straw vote favoring 1% local grocery tax (6-1)
• No action taken on Library Strategic Plan
• Meeting adjourned by unanimous consent

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. Commissioners agreed to hold the fire department written exam on July 12, 2025, and to post the job opening promptly. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Set fire department written exam date for July 12, 2025 (agreement)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The council moved Ordinance 25-00 for a special‑use art studio at 4300 Lincoln Avenue to a second reading with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It approved the April 8, 2025 payment warrant unanimously. The council adopted five consent resolutions, awarding contracts for sewer manhole lining ($95,000), construction observation services ($91,697), water‑main replacement ($689,998.60), sidewalk and curb replacement ($193,000), and waiving building‑permit fees for the Rolling Meadows Park District, each passing 6‑0. In non‑binding straw votes, council members unanimously supported continuing town‑center zoning hearings and voted 4‑2 to keep the Invest in Cook grant application for the Kirchoff Road corridor.

• Ordinance 25-00 moved to 2nd reading (6‑0)
• Approved April 8, 2025 payment warrant (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑30 awarding $95,000 sewer manhole contract (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑31 awarding $91,697 construction observation contract (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑32 awarding $689,998.60 water‑main replacement contract (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑33 awarding $193,000 sidewalk/curb replacement contract (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑34 waiving building‑permit fees for park district (6‑0)
• Straw vote: continue Town Center zoning hearings (6‑0) and keep Invest in Cook grant application (4‑2)

Environmental Committee

The committee approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It also approved releasing up to $1,000 from the RMEC escrow to purchase wildflower seed for event giveaways, again by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved release of up to $1,000 from RMEC escrow for wildflower seed purchase (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to continue the public hearing on the proposed Town Center (“TC”) zoning district and the rezoning of properties along the Kirchoff Road corridor, moving it to the May 6, 2025 meeting. The motion to continue was made by Commissioner Gercken, seconded by Commissioner Leone, and passed by voice vote. The Commission also opened a public hearing on a special‑use permit request for Vishwa Nirmala Dharma meditation studio at 4300 Lincoln Avenue, Units Q and R, with the motion approved by voice vote.

• Continue public hearing on TC zoning district and Kirchoff Road rezoning to May 6, 2025 (voice vote)
• Open public hearing for special‑use permit at 4300 Lincoln Ave, Units Q & R (voice vote)

City Council

The Rolling Meadows City Council adopted five ordinances unanimously. The ordinances increase a Class B‑1 liquor license, adjust Class A‑2 liquor licenses, modify a gaming accessory license, approve an annexation incentive agreement for 1384 Vermont Street, and amend the Comprehensive Plan to adopt the Kirchoff Road Corridor Study. All votes were 7 in favor and 0 opposed.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-19 to increase the maximum Class B‑1 liquor licenses by one (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-20 to adjust the maximum Class A‑2 liquor licenses (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-21 to adjust Class A‑2 liquor licenses and reduce one GA license (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-22 to approve an annexation incentive agreement for 1384 Vermont Street (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-23 to amend the Comprehensive Plan and adopt the Kirchoff Road Corridor Study (7‑0)