Lincolnwood public meetings in 2025

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Lincolnwood Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters. Specifically, the board will consider final offers of employment for police officer candidates. All other agenda items are routine procedural matters such as roll call and public comment.

• Closed session to discuss final offers of employment for police officer candidates (personnel matters)
• Public comment period

The board unanimously approved the December 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters, then unanimously approved final employment offers for Police Officer Candidates 1 and 2. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved December 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved final offers of employment for Police Officer Candidates 1 and 2 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will meet to discuss prohibited parking on the north side of Chase Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Kenneth Avenue.

• Discussion of prohibited parking on the north side of Chase Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to Kenneth Avenue

The Traffic Commission approved the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It then adopted staff’s recommendation to prohibit parking on the north side of Chase Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to Kenneth Avenue, also by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Prohibited parking north side of Chase Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to Kenneth Avenue (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Traffic Commission

The Lincolnwood Traffic Commission will discuss a staff‑recommended ordinance amendment to prohibit parking on the north side of Chase Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Kenneth Avenue. The proposal cites a 26‑foot street width, the need for snowplow and school‑bus access, and pedestrian safety. If adopted, the ordinance would require yellow curb painting within 20 feet of crosswalks and 30 feet of stop‑sign approaches as outlined in Village Code 7‑2‑12.

• Proposed ordinance amendment to prohibit parking north of Chase Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to Kenneth Avenue
• Recommendation to paint yellow curbs within 20 ft of crosswalks and 30 ft of stop‑sign approaches
• Reference to street width of 26 feet for the affected segment
• Previous temporary parking prohibition during construction of District 1860
• Goal to improve snowplow, school‑bus maneuverability and pedestrian walkways

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2026.

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025, was cancelled because there were not enough members present to form a quorum. All scheduled cases have been continued to the January 21, 2026, meeting.

• Case # VAR-17-25: Request for a 5ft fence in the corner side yard at 3325 W Arthur Ave
• Case # SFNC-18-25: Request for natural screening in the public right of way at 3325 W Arthur Ave

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will review its December 2025 monthly report and provide updates on ongoing development projects. Commissioners will set dates for 2026 meetings and discuss a new grant opportunity for the Devon/Lincoln Tax Increment Financing (TIF) initiative. Additional items include a recent marketing piece and a public forum for community input.

• Discussion on new grant for Devon/Lincoln TIF
• Development updates
• December 2025 monthly report
• 2026 EDC meeting dates
• Public forum

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will discuss the parameters for a new grant program designed to recruit and assist businesses in the Devon/Lincoln TIF District. The program aims to fund building rehabilitations, such as façade and HVAC improvements. Staff will use the commission's direction to create a draft application for the January 2026 meeting.

• Discussion on a $300,000 grant for the Devon/Lincoln TIF District
• Review of 2026 EDC meeting dates
• December 2025 Monthly Report
• Discussion on recent marketing pieces and upcoming initiatives

Village Board

The Village Board will review the annual strategic plan overview. It will discuss plans for Lincolnwood Fest 2026. It will consider the use of herbicides and pesticides in Lincolnwood parks.

• Annual Strategic Plan Overview presented by Madeline Farrell
• Lincolnwood Fest 2026 planning presentation by Karen Hawk
• Herbicide and pesticide use discussion in Lincolnwood parks by Michelle Artis and Brendon Mendoza

The Board approved the minutes of the Dec. 2, 2025 meeting. It reached consensus to hold Lincolnwood Fest 2026 at full scale but with a revised site plan that eliminates the car show and limits the Family Tent to Saturday. The Board also directed staff not to use herbicides in parks and to pursue non‑chemical weed‑control options, and it approved moving into a closed session.

• Approved Dec. 2, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous AYES: Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Sargon, Ikezoe- Halevi, Gussis, Martel)
• Proceed with full‑scale Lincolnwood Fest 2026; eliminate car show and limit Family Tent to Saturday (consensus)
• Support enhanced 6‑foot chain‑link portable fencing for the Fest (staff to verify quote)
• Explore shuttle service as a pilot for the Fest (staff to obtain cost estimates)
• Do not implement herbicide use in parks; staff to explore natural turf‑management and volunteer programs
• Moved into closed session to discuss minutes, property matters, and pending litigation (unanimous AYES: Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Sargon, Ikezoe- Halevi, Gussis, Martel)

Village Board

The Committee of the Whole will receive an overview of the Village’s 2022 Strategic Plan and its 2025 progress and FY2026 initiatives. A presentation will explain how construction on the south end of Proesel Park in 2026 will affect Lincolnwood Fest. Staff will discuss current herbicide and pesticide practices in the village’s thirteen parks, noting contracts with Fleck for lawn maintenance and Brightview for Centennial Park.

• Strategic Plan Overview presented by Assistant Village Manager Madeline Farrell
• Lincolnwood Fest 2026 planning adjustments due to Proesel Park construction, presented by Parks and Recreation Director Karen Hawk
• Review of herbicide and pesticide use in parks, referencing contracts with Fleck and Brightview

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will approve routine service contracts and zoning variations, and consider an ordinance regarding electric bicycles and motor-driven vehicles.

• Approval of HVAC maintenance agreement with Bedco Mechanical
• Approval of janitorial services agreement with Multisystem Management Company
• Approval of GIS support services agreement with Municipal GIS Partners, Inc.
• Consideration of ordinance amending municipal code for electric bicycles
• Approval of a variation for a circular driveway at 4833 West Pratt Avenue

The Lincolnwood Board of Trustees approved an ordinance amending the Municipal Code for electric bicycles and motor‑driven vehicles, changing the maximum speed limit from 10 mph to 15 mph. The motion passed unanimously with all six trustees voting aye. The board directed staff to develop signage, launch a public education campaign, and explore a future youth licensing program.

• Approved minutes of the Dec 2, 2025 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved warrants totaling $699,122.78 (ayes: Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Sargon, Ikezoe‑Halevi, Gussis, Martel)
• Approved consent agenda items covering agreements with SAFEbuiltIllinois, Municipal GIS Partners, Bedco Mechanical, etc. (ayes: Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Sargon, Ikezoe‑Halevi, Gussis, Martel)
• Approved ordinance amending electric‑bike regulations, raising speed limit to 15 mph (ayes: Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Sargon, Ikezoe‑Halevi, Gussis, Martel)
• Adjourning the meeting by voice vote (ayes: Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Sargon, Ikezoe‑Halevi, Gussis, Martel)

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss updating the municipal code regarding electric bicycles and motor-driven vehicles. The meeting also includes several routine contract approvals and zoning variations.

• Ordinance amending municipal code regarding electric bicycles and motor-driven vehicles
• Variation for circular driveway width at 4833 West Pratt Avenue
• Variation for corner side yard fence at 6500 North Tower Circle Drive
• Agreement with Bedco Mechanical for annual HVAC maintenance
• Agreement with Multisystem Management Company for janitorial services

Village Board Committees

The Intergovernmental Joint Review Board will hold its annual meeting and approve the minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting. It will review the 2023‑2024 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) reports for the NEID, Devon‑Lincoln, and North Lincoln districts. The board will also provide a summary of projects and activities in those districts, discuss other business, and hold a public forum before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting
• Review NEID TIF District 2023‑2024 report
• Review Devon‑Lincoln TIF District 2023‑2024 report
• Review North Lincoln TIF District 2023‑2024 report
• Public forum for community input

Village Board Committees

The Lincolnwood Intergovernmental Joint Review Board reviewed project updates and financial summaries for the NEID, Devon‑Lincoln, and North Lincoln TIF districts. The board approved the FY 2023 TIF reports, confirming balances of $475,350 for NEID, $4,441,793 for Devon‑Lincoln, and about $4.2 million for North Lincoln. Earlier agenda items included approval of prior meeting minutes and a public forum with no participants.

• Approved April 26, 2023 Joint Review Board minutes (5‑0 vote)
• Accepted FY 2023 TIF reports for all three districts (6‑0 vote)
• NEID TIF District ending balance: $475,350
• Devon‑Lincoln TIF District ending balance: $4,441,793; FY 2023 revenue $950,000
• North Lincoln TIF District ending balance: approximately $4.2 million

Parks & Recreation Board

The Lincolnwood Parks & Recreation Board will review the 2025 Aquatic Center Annual Report. It will consider a recommendation to modify the Aquatic Center admission process and increase the cap on non‑resident pool passes. The board will also discuss proposed changes to Parks and Recreation rental policies. No other decisions are listed.

• 2025 Aquatic Center Annual Report
• Recommendation on Aquatic Center admission process and non‑resident pool pass cap increase
• Recommendation on Parks and Recreation rental policies

Parks & Recreation Board

The Lincolnwood Park and Recreation Board will vote on recommendations to modify the Aquatic Center admission process and increase the cap on non‑resident pool passes. Commissioners will also decide whether to move regular board meetings to the third Monday of each month starting in 2026. The board will review the 2025 summer camp report and discuss the OSLAD‑funded renovation of the south end of Proesel Park, which includes new courts, a playground, and pickleball courts.

• Recommendation to adjust Aquatic Center admission process and raise non‑resident pool pass cap
• Recommendation on Parks and Recreation rental policies
• Motion to change board meeting schedule to third Monday of each month in 2026
• 2025 Summer Camp annual report and registration feedback
• OSLAD grant project to renovate south end of Proesel Park (courts, playground, pickleball courts)

The board unanimously approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a recommendation to implement the pool check‑in process. It approved a recommendation to increase the non‑resident pool pass cap by 150. It approved a recommendation to keep the policy that rentals may not charge admissions, sell goods, or collect fees.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous: Tucker, Frank, Tomacic, Grossman)
• Approved recommendation to implement pool check‑in process (unanimous: Frank, Tomacic, Grossman, Tucker)
• Approved recommendation to increase non‑resident pool pass cap by 150 (unanimous: Frank, Tomacic, Grossman, Tucker)
• Approved recommendation to reaffirm no‑charge policy for park rentals (unanimous: Frank, Lovering, Tomacic, Grossman, Tucker)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a closed session to discuss conditional offers of employment for police officer candidates. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, staff reports, public comment, and other unfinished business.

• Closed session to consider conditional offers of employment for police officer candidates

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. It entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters, also unanimously approved. The Board then unanimously approved conditional offers of employment for Police Officer Candidates 1, 2, and 3. The next meeting was set for December 23, 2025.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved conditional offers for Police Officer Candidates 1‑3 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Dec 23, 2025 (agreement)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2025.

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will not vote on the proposed amendment to Article 7 of the Zoning Ordinance concerning open‑air, off‑street parking pads in residential districts. The case (TXTA‑04‑25) has been continued to the February 4, 2026 meeting. The amendment was referred by the Village Board Committee of the Whole. Questions can be directed to Assistant Director Rati Akash.

• Continuation of Case #TXTA-04-25 on parking pad regulations
• Proposed amendment to Article 7 of the Zoning Ordinance for residential districts
• Referral by the Village Board Committee of the Whole
• New meeting date set for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will meet to approve minutes from the November 18 meeting and to discuss a proposal for overnight resident‑only parking presented by Jay Parrott. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Overnight Resident Only Parking proposal (presented by Jay Parrott)

The Board approved the November 18, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes with a unanimous vote. The board directed that the overnight resident‑only parking issue be referred to the Traffic Commission for further study. A motion to adjourn the meeting was passed by voice vote.

• Approved November 18, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (5-0)
• Referred overnight resident‑only parking issue to Traffic Commission for study
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Village Board

The Committee of the Whole will discuss restricting overnight parking to residents to improve safety, snow removal, and infrastructure maintenance. The board is reviewing parking restrictions used by neighboring suburbs to address concerns regarding non-resident vehicles and excessive vehicle counts per household.

• Discussion on overnight resident-only parking regulations
• Review of parking restrictions in suburbs such as Arlington Heights, Deerfield, and Glenview
• Analysis of current Village Code regarding abandoned vehicles (7-day and 48-hour rules)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will vote on a $7,529,934 property tax levy for corporate purposes. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the FY 2026 budget, fee changes, and a $1,322,635 contract for work at Henry A. Proesel Park. Several ordinances to abate the 2025 tax levy for various General Obligation Bond series will be considered.

• Ordinance levying $7,529,934 property tax for corporate purposes
• Resolution approving $1,322,635 contract with Hacienda Landscaping for Henry A. Proesel Park
• Ordinance amending lift assist fees effective Jan 1, 2026
• Ordinance amending credit card transaction fees effective Jan 1, 2026
• Resolution approving the annual budget for FY 2026

The Village Board approved the minutes from the November 18 meeting by voice vote. Trustees approved warrants totaling $4,255,453.95 with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The public hearing on the 2025 property tax levy was closed by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. Two resolutions were removed from the consent agenda and placed on regular business.

• Approved November 18 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved warrants for $4,255,453.95 (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on property tax levy (5-0)
• Moved schedule of meetings resolution to regular business (no vote recorded)
• Moved annual budget resolution to regular business (no vote recorded)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will vote on an ordinance levying $7,529,934 in property taxes for corporate purposes for the 2025 real estate tax year. It will also consider abatement ordinances for the 2019‑2025 General Obligation Bond series and approve routine consent‑agenda items such as the FY 2026 budget, fee changes, and a $1,322,635 contract for work at Henry A. Proesel Park.

• Consideration of an ordinance levying $7,529,934 in property taxes for corporate purposes (Real Estate Tax Year 2025)
• Approval of a $1,322,635 contract with Hacienda Landscaping, Inc. for construction and renovation of Henry A. Proesel Park
• Approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 5 to impose lift‑assist fees effective Jan 1 2026
• Approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 8 to impose credit‑card transaction fees effective Jan 1 2026
• Approval of the annual budget for FY 2026

Environmental Commission

The Lincolnwood Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the same location.

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two variation requests for residential properties. The body will also determine the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Case # VAR-15-25: Request for 3821 W Fitch Ave to allow rooftop solar arrays exceeding four sides
• Case #VAR-16-25: Request for 6500 N Tower Circle Dr to allow a corner side yard fence taller than 4ft
• Establishment of the 2026 Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Schedule

The commission approved a 5‑foot‑tall open fence variation for 6500 N Tower Circle Dr by a 6‑0 vote. The same vote also approved the 2026 Plan Commission/Zoning Board meeting schedule by a 6‑0 vote. The board approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. Staff were directed to move the parking‑pad discussion to the February 4, 2026 meeting after the Village Board postponed the December 3, 2025 hearing.

• Approved 5‑foot open fence variation at 6500 N Tower Circle Dr (6-0)
• Approved 2026 PC/ZBA meeting schedule as presented (6-0)
• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Directed staff to move parking‑pad items to Feb 4, 2026 meeting
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved (6-0)

Economic Development Commission

The scheduled Economic Development Commission meeting for November 19, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for December 17, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room.

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will present the FY2026 budget for discussion. It will also consider a restriction on the sale of unregulated intoxicating substances and flavored nicotine products. Additional items include proposals for overnight resident‑only parking and restricted parking in M‑B zoned commercial areas. All items are on the regular business agenda.

• FY2026 Budget Presentation
• Restrictions on the Sale of Unregulated Intoxicating Substances and Flavored Nicotine Products
• Overnight Resident Only Parking
• Restricted Parking in the M-B Zoned Commercial Areas

The Board approved the November 4, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes by a 6‑0 vote. The FY2026 budget was presented but no vote was taken. Discussion of the proposed ordinance restricting unregulated intoxicating substances and flavored nicotine products resulted in no action. The overnight resident‑only parking item was tabled and the permanent restricted parking proposal was presented without a vote.

• Approved November 4 minutes (6-0)
• Meeting adjourned by voice vote
• FY2026 budget presented, no action
• Ordinance on unregulated intoxicating substances discussed, no action
• Overnight resident‑only parking item tabled
• Restricted parking proposal presented, no vote

Village Board

The Committee of the Whole will review the FY2026 budget presentation and a proposed ordinance to restrict the sale of flavored nicotine and unregulated intoxicating substances. The board will also discuss overnight resident-only parking and parking restrictions in M-B zoned commercial areas.

• FY2026 Budget Presentation
• Proposed ordinance restricting sale of Delta-8 THC, Delta-10 THC, Kratom, and flavored liquid nicotine vapes
• Discussion on overnight resident-only parking for safety and snow removal
• Discussion on restricted parking in M-B Zoned Commercial Areas

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will consider a Consent Agenda that includes several routine approvals, such as the 2025 Stormwater Master Plan and contracts for the Water Pump #5 replacement project. Regular Business items include an ordinance amendment affecting the Office of the Village Manager, a decision on a driveway variance request at 4833 West Pratt Avenue, and discussion of a recreation and aquatic center feasibility study. The meeting also provides time for a public forum and a closed session.

• Approval of contract with Airy’s Inc. for replacement of Water Pump #5 at the village pump station
• Waiver of competitive bidding and agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. for construction engineering services for the Pump #5 replacement project
• Adoption of the 2025 Stormwater Master Plan
• Consideration of an ordinance amending Section 4-3-4 of the Municipal Code regarding the Office of the Village Manager
• Denial of a request for driveway expansion at 4833 West Pratt Avenue

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the 2025 Stormwater Master Plan and a series of contracts and agreements. Items approved covered a water pump replacement, an ADA transition plan, a revised joint‑funding agreement for the Devon Avenue streetscape, printing services, re‑appointment of hearing officers, playground equipment, a water‑and‑wastewater rate study, and a parking ordinance amendment. The ordinance to amend the Village Manager’s temporary appointment authority was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved 2025 Stormwater Master Plan (6-0)
• Approved contract with Airy’s Inc. to replace Water Pump #5 (6-0)
• Approved the Access Lincolnwood ADA Transition Plan (6-0)
• Approved revised joint‑funding agreement for Devon Avenue Streetscape Project (6-0)
• Approved contract with Woodward Printing for Parks & Recreation services (6-0)
• Approved re‑appointment of David G. Eterno and Susan Davis‑Brunner as Administrative Hearing Officers (6-0)
• Approved contract with Landscape Structures for playground equipment at Henry A. Proesel Park (6-0)
• Approved adoption of the 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study (6-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on the 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study and the 2025 Stormwater Master Plan. The body is also deciding on several contracts for pump station repairs and park equipment.

• Adoption of the 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study
• Contract for Water Pump #5 replacement awarded to Airy’s Inc.
• Contract with Landscape Structures, Inc. for Henry A. Proesel Park playground equipment
• Proposed denial of driveway expansion variations at 4833 West Pratt Avenue
• Adoption of the 2025 Stormwater Master Plan and Access Lincolnwood ADA Transition Plan

Parks & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:15 pm in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room was cancelled because there were no agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:15 pm in the same location.

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will approve the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting and hear the treasurer’s report. Old business includes reviewing tabled funding requests. New business includes reviewing submitted purchase requests and discussing a banking change.

• Approval of minutes from the 10/2/2025 meeting
• Treasurer report
• Review of tabled funding requests
• Review of submitted purchase requests
• Discussion of banking change

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Lincolnwood Foreign Fire Insurance Board will vote on several purchase requests, including funding for lock entry tools, new member hoodies, Breast Cancer duty shirts, and a $11,000 contribution toward replacing older garage doors on the bay floor. The board will also discuss banking options for the department. All items will be considered for approval during the meeting.

• Approve up to $650 for 30 Fire Pik Lock Entry Tools (FFIB 143)
• Approve up to $2,000 for Carhart hoodies for all new members (FFIB 144)
• Approve up to $1,500 for Breast Cancer Duty Shirts for October (FFIB 145)
• Approve up to $11,000 to cover 50% of garage door replacements on the bay floor (FFIB 146)
• Discussion of banking options for the department

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room, Lincolnwood Village Hall, 6900 North Lincoln Avenue. The agenda includes approval of the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission will consider a variance request from Christin Ahmad for 4833 W Pratt Avenue to exceed the front‑yard impervious surface limit of 50 percent and to expand a circular driveway beyond the 12‑foot width limit under Sections 15.4.11 and 15.7.13 of the zoning ordinance. The commission will also consider a special fence request from Alma and Kenan Ivanovic for 4557 W North Shore Avenue to permit arborvitae screening in the public right‑of‑way under Section 15.3.13.

• Variance request for 4833 W Pratt Avenue: front‑yard impervious surface >50 % and circular driveway >12 ft (Sections 15.4.11, 15.7.13)
• Special fence request for 4557 W North Shore Avenue: arborvitae screening in right‑of‑way (Section 15.3.13)
• Approval of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The Plan Commission approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0). It voted to continue the special fence case for 4557 W North Shore Avenue to a February 2026 meeting (4‑0). It recommended denial of both requested variations for 4833 W Pratt Avenue, sending the matter to the Village Board (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned (4‑0).

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Continued special fence case #SFNC-14-25 to February 2026 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended denial of both driveway variations at 4833 W Pratt Avenue (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two residential zoning requests. These include a request for variations regarding a driveway expansion and a request for approval of a special fence in the public right-of-way.

• Case #VAR-13-25: Request for 4833 W Pratt Avenue to exceed 50% front yard impervious surface coverage and 12-foot circular driveway width
• Case #SFNC-14-25: Request for 4557 W North Shore Avenue to permit arborvitae screening within the public right-of-way

Village Board

The Board will receive updates on the property tax levy, the water rate study, and the police pension board actuarial report. They will also consider proposed dates for the 2026 Committee of the Whole and Village Board meetings.

• Property Tax Levy Follow-Up
• Water Rate Study Follow-Up
• Police Pension Board Actuarial Report
• Proposed 2026 Committee of the Whole and Village Board Meeting Dates

The Board approved the minutes from the October 20 and 21 Committee of the Whole meetings. It agreed to incorporate new construction into the property‑tax levy calculation, with formal action slated for the December 2 agenda. The Board also approved a 10% water rate increase for 2026, moved to bimonthly billing, simplified the rate structure, adopted a three‑year capital planning horizon, and commissioned a $30,000 consultant review of capital‑improvement assumptions.

• Approved October 20 and October 21 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
• Moved forward with new‑construction inclusion policy for the property‑tax levy; formal action to be on Dec 2 agenda
• Approved 10% water rate increase for 2026
• Approved transition to bimonthly water billing and simplification of rate structure
• Adopted a three‑year capital planning horizon within the 10‑year CIP framework
• Commissioned a $30,000 consultant review of CIP and O&M assumptions
• Directed annual review of water rates and capital needs
• Staff to distribute benchmarking survey via Northwest Municipal Conference

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss the 2025 property tax levy and set a public hearing date. The meeting will also include follow-ups on a water rate study and the police pension actuarial report.

• Proposed 2025 property tax levy of $7,310,615 or $7,529,934
• Proposal to capture new construction levy for the 2025 tax year
• Proposed 3.0% COLA and 3.0% merit pool for non-union employees
• Proposed tiered Fire Department lift assist fees estimated at $40,000 annually
• Proposed vehicle sticker code changes to increase compliance to 80%

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will consider two consent‑agenda items: an ordinance to authorize the disposition of surplus village property and a resolution to purchase rock salt from Morton Salt, Inc. through the State of Illinois joint bid. In regular business, the Board will discuss a follow‑up to the water rate study, the Police Pension Board actuarial report, and proposed dates for 2026 Committee of the Whole and Village Board meetings.

• Approve Ordinance Authorizing the Disposition of Surplus Property Owned by the Village of Lincolnwood (Consent Agenda)
• Approve Resolution for Purchase of Salt from Morton Salt, Inc. via State of Illinois Joint Bid (Consent Agenda)
• Discussion on Water Rate Study Follow‑Up (Regular Business)
• Discussion on Police Pension Board Actuarial Report (Regular Business)
• Discussion on Proposed 2026 Committee of the Whole and Village Board Meeting Dates (Regular Business)

The Board approved warrants totaling $2,806,222.27 with a unanimous voice vote. It also adopted an ordinance to dispose of surplus village property and a resolution to purchase rock salt from Morton Salt, Inc., both approved unanimously. Additionally, the Board authorized a closed‑session meeting to review minutes, property matters, and pending litigation, again with unanimous support.

• Approved warrants for $2,806,222.27 (unanimous AYES: Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Sargon, Ikezoe-Halevi, Gussis, Martel)
• Approved ordinance authorizing disposition of surplus property (unanimous AYES: Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Sargon, Ikezoe-Halevi, Gussis, Martel)
• Approved resolution to purchase rock salt from Morton Salt, Inc. (unanimous AYES: Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Sargon, Ikezoe-Halevi, Gussis, Martel)
• Authorized closed session to discuss minutes, property lease/purchase, and pending litigation (unanimous AYES: Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Sargon, Gussis, Ikezoe-Halevi, Martel)

Village Board

The Village Board will approve warrants for November and discuss a water rate study, police pension actuarial report, and proposed 2026 meeting dates. The board will also hear a public hearing announcement regarding the property tax levy.

• Approval of warrants of November 4, 2025
• Public hearing date announcement for Property Tax Levy
• Discussion of Water Rate Study Follow-Up
• Discussion of Police Pension Board Actuarial Report
• Discussion of Proposed 2026 Committee of the Whole and Village Board Meeting Dates

Traffic Commission

The Lincolnwood Traffic Commission meeting includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes. The only new business item is a discussion and consideration of low speed electric bikes (E‑bikes). No decisions are indicated in the agenda; the commission will review the topic during the meeting.

• Discussion / Consideration – Low Speed Electric Bikes (E‑Bikes)

The commission approved a definition of low‑speed electric bicycles following the Illinois Vehicle Code. It set a minimum age of 16 for Class 1 and 2 e‑bike operators, banned e‑bikes in all public parks except Centennial Park, and limited speed to 10 MPH on certain bike paths when pedestrians are present. Additional actions defined and prohibited higher‑speed e‑motos on public rights of way and created a reckless‑operation offense for e‑bikes, scooters, and e‑motos. The meeting also approved the September 25 minutes and adjourned.

• Approved definition of low‑speed electric bicycles per Illinois Vehicle Code (4‑0)
• Approved age requirement of 16+ for Class 1 & 2 e‑bike operators (3‑1)
• Approved prohibition of low‑speed e‑bikes in all public parks except Centennial Park (4‑0)
• Approved 10 MPH speed limit on Valley Line, Union Pacific, and Centennial Park bike paths when pedestrians present (3‑1)
• Approved statement that e‑bikes are not an intended use of the roadway (4‑0)
• Approved definition of “e‑moto” (>750 W, >28 MPH) and prohibition on all public rights of way (4‑0)
• Approved creation of reckless‑operation offense for e‑bikes, motor‑driven scooters, and e‑motos (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of September 25, 2025 meeting (4‑0)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will meet to discuss and consider the use of low speed electric bikes (e-bikes). The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Discussion and consideration of Low Speed Electric Bikes (E-Bikes)

Police Pension Board

The Lincolnwood Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet on Oct 23, 2025 to receive investment reports, approve the July 24 meeting minutes, and discuss cash‑management policy. Old business includes reviewing and approving the actuarial valuation and tax levy request, while new business covers setting 2026 board meeting dates and compliance updates. The agenda also allows public comment, membership applications, and reports from the accountant, attorney, and trustees.

• Investment Reports – Verus Advisory, Inc.
• Investment Reports – State Street Statements
• Quarterly Disbursement Report – Lauterbach & Amen
• Review/Approve – Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Establish 2026 Board Meeting Dates

The Board approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes and the $9,365 quarterly disbursement report. It accepted Haris Rahim and Vaid Moin as Tier II members effective September 2, 2025. The Board adopted the actuarial valuation recommending a $2,625,741 contribution and requested that amount as a tax levy from the Village. It also adopted the Municipal Compliance Report, the draft Rules and Regulations, and set the 2026 board meeting dates.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $9,365 quarterly disbursement report (unanimous roll‑call, 4‑0)
• Accepted Haris Rahim and Vaid Moin as Tier II members (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted actuarial valuation and requested $2,625,741 tax levy (unanimous roll‑call, 4‑0)
• Adopted Municipal Compliance Report (unanimous roll‑call, 4‑0)
• Adopted draft Rules and Regulations (unanimous roll‑call, 4‑0)
• Established 2026 board meeting dates (unanimous voice vote)

Village Board

The Village Board will receive the Environmental Commission Biennial Report and the Parks and Recreation ADA Transition Plan Report. The board will also discuss program impacts at Proesel Park.

• Environmental Commission Biennial Report
• Parks and Recreation ADA Transition Plan Report
• Proesel Park program impacts

The board approved the September 30 and October 9 Committee of the Whole minutes. It directed staff to amend the ADA Transition Plan report to correct Flowers Park information for future adoption. The board also instructed staff to present multiple options, including a scaled‑down version, for Lincolnwood Fest 2026 with cost and safety details. A recycling flyer specific to Lincolnwood will be added to the next village newsletter.

• Approved September 30, 2025 and October 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous AYES)
• Directed staff to amend the ADA Transition Plan report for Flowers Park before future adoption
• Directed staff to return with scaled‑down Lincolnwood Fest 2026 options, including cost and safety estimates
• Requested a Lincolnwood‑specific recycling flyer for inclusion in the next village newsletter
• Adjourned the Committee of the Whole meeting by voice vote

Village Board

At the October 21 Committee of the Whole meeting, the Lincolnwood Board will review updates to the water rate study, including five rate scenarios, a recommendation to simplify the rate structure to three components, and a shift to bi‑monthly residential billing that would cost an estimated $23,562 annually. The Board will also consider the 10‑year Facility Capital Improvement Plan, which proposes a new Aquatics and Recreation Center costing $69,815,080 and a total estimated plan cost of $85,959,530. Trustees will seek staff recommendations on preferred water rate options and funding strategies for the facility projects.

• Water Rate Study Follow‑Up: five rate scenarios, simplification to three components, bi‑monthly residential billing (estimated $23,562 annual cost).
• Lead Service Line Replacement: $6.2 million 0% interest loan secured for 2024‑2029; projected $3.17 million cost for 2025‑2026 replacements.
• Water Main Unit Cost Escalation: staff recommends $750 per linear foot for future budgeting (actual $317‑$811 per foot 2019‑2025).
• Facilities Capital Improvement Plan: new Aquatics & Recreation Centers $69,815,080; total plan $85,959,530; FY2026 high‑priority spend $3,104,550 with $2,130,000 grant secured.
• Outstanding Debt Obligations: bonds and loans maturing 2029‑2045 with interest rates ranging from 0% to 5.75%.

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will consider approving updated financial policies and an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Chicago for the Devon Avenue Streetscape Project. The board will also discuss waiving competitive bidding for financial analysis services for the Lincolnwood Town Center and a temporary waiver for automotive repair tent structures.

• Approval of updated financial policies
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Chicago for Devon Avenue Streetscape Project
• Resolution waiving competitive bidding for Ryan, LLC. services
• Temporary waiver for automotive repair tent structures
• Acceptance of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The Village Board approved the October 9 minutes and the $1,522,222.74 warrants. It adopted the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and a consent agenda covering updated financial policies, a streetscape agreement with Chicago, and a parking ordinance amendment. The board also waived competitive bidding to award $98,000 contracts to Ryan, LLC for TIF and redevelopment analysis, and granted a temporary waiver for automotive‑repair tent structures while starting a zoning‑relief application.

• Approved October 9 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,522,222.74 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution accepting 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: updated financial policies, Chicago Devon Avenue streetscape agreement, parking ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of competitive bidding and Ryan, LLC contracts ($98,000 total) (unanimous)
• Approved temporary waiver for automotive‑repair tent structures and initiation of zoning‑relief application (ayes: Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Ikezoe‑Halevi, Sargon, Gussis; nay: Martel)
• Moved to closed session for review of minutes, property lease, and pending litigation (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will consider several consent agenda items, including updated financial policies, an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Chicago for the Devon Avenue Streetscape Project, and an amendment to the prohibited parking ordinance. Regular business includes a waiver of competitive bidding for Ryan, LLC to provide financial analysis and tax increment financing services for the Lincolnwood Town Center, and a temporary waiver of enforcement on automotive repair tent structures with a zoning‑relief application. The meeting also features a public hearing on the village’s updated Affordable Housing Plan.

• Resolution approving updated financial policies (Consent Agenda)
• Intergovernmental agreement with the City of Chicago for the Devon Avenue Streetscape Project (Consent Agenda)
• Ordinance amending Sections 7-2-12 (Prohibited Parking) of the Municipal Code (Consent Agenda)
• Waiver of competitive bidding and agreement with Ryan, LLC for financial analysis and TIF services for Lincolnwood Town Center
• Temporary waiver of enforcement on temporary tent structures for automotive repair and initiation of zoning relief application

Village Board

The Village Board will review the proposed property tax levy for FY2026. It will also examine revenue and fee structures, projected expenditures, personnel matters, the capital improvement program update, and a five‑year financial forecast.

• Property Tax Levy
• Revenue and Fees
• FY2026 Expenditures
• Capital Improvement Program Update
• Five Year Forecast

The Board unanimously approved a 4.99% increase to the 2025 property tax levy, including the new‑construction levy and directing the additional revenue primarily to Parks & Recreation and the Police Pension fund. It also voted to implement the proposed lift‑assist fee, to increase sales of non‑resident pool passes, to pass through credit‑card transaction fees where appropriate, and to use $250,000 of IRMA excess surplus to offset 2026 contributions. The Board accepted the staff recommendation of a 3.0% cost‑of‑living adjustment and a 3.0% merit pool for non‑union employees effective January 1 2026.

• Approve 4.99% property tax levy increase, including new‑construction levy (unanimous)
• Implement lift‑assist fee structure for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Increase sales of non‑resident pool passes (unanimous)
• Pass through credit‑card transaction fees to users where appropriate (unanimous)
• Use $250,000 IRMA excess surplus to offset 2026 budget contributions (unanimous)
• Approve 3.0% cost‑of‑living adjustment for non‑union employees (unanimous)
• Approve 3.0% merit pool for non‑union employees (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board is conducting a budget workshop to review FY2026 expenditures, revenues, and fees. A primary focus is a recommended property tax levy increase to address a budget deficit in the Parks and Recreation Fund.

• Proposed 4.99% property tax levy increase to $7,310,615
• Proposed $120,380 revenue increase from vehicle sticker code amendments and late fees
• Proposed $40,000 in Fire Department lift assist fees
• Proposed $47,500-55,000 in Community Development select permit fees
• Discussion of $62,830 potential revenue increase from non-resident pool passes

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. in the same location. No agenda items were presented.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Lincolnwood Parks & Recreation Board will discuss proposed dates for its 2026 meetings. It will also review the 2025 Summer Camp Annual Report and consider program impacts for 2026. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval and various reports.

• 2026 Proposed Park and Recreation Board Meeting Dates
• 2025 Summer Camp Annual Report
• 2026 Program Impacts
• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Board

The Lincolnwood Park and Recreation Board will vote on a draft schedule that shifts regular meetings to the third Monday of each month for 2026. The board will also consider the 2025 Summer Camp annual report, which shows $563,560.77 in revenue and $376,615.94 in expenses, resulting in a $186,944.83 net surplus. In old business, commissioners approved continuing the current mowing‑only weed‑control practice without herbicides. Additional items include a director’s report on Kenneth Park renovations and upcoming basketball‑court painting at G.G. Rowell Park.

• Approve 2026 meeting schedule: third Monday of each month, with holidays omitted
• Continue current mowing‑only weed control practice in parks (no herbicides)
• Review 2025 Summer Camp report: $563,560.77 revenue, $376,615.94 expenses, $186,944.83 net
• Director’s report on Kenneth Park renovation and upcoming G.G. Rowell Park basketball court painting
• Discussion of 2026 program impacts (details not provided in agenda)

The Park and Recreation Board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. The board also voted to change the regular meeting day for 2026 to the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The motion passed with six ayes, no nays and one abstention.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule – move to third Monday 6 p.m. (6‑0‑1)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will discuss three regular‑business items. They will review a proposal to restrict the sale and possession of unregulated intoxicating substances and flavored liquid nicotine products. They will also consider parking restrictions on Chase Avenue and the Parks and Recreation ADA Transition Plan.

• Restrictions on the Sale and Possession of Unregulated Intoxicating Substances and Flavored Liquid Nicotine Products
• Chase Avenue Parking Restrictions
• Parks and Recreation ADA Transition Plan

The Board approved the September 16 Committee of the Whole minutes (6-yes, 0-no). It discussed a draft ordinance on unregulated intoxicants but took no formal vote, directing staff to notify retailers and schedule future consideration. The board voted to refer the proposed permanent parking restrictions on the north side of Chase Avenue to the Traffic Commission for review and public comment. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved September 16 Committee of the Whole minutes (6-0)
• Referred Chase Avenue north‑side parking restriction proposal to Traffic Commission
• Directed Police to refresh yellow curb markings near intersections and stop signs
• Moved to adjourn the Committee of the Whole (voice vote)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will consider a draft ordinance that would prohibit the sale, delivery, and possession of unregulated intoxicating substances such as Delta‑8 THC, Delta‑10 THC, Kratom, and flavored liquid nicotine products. The board will also review a proposal to impose parking restrictions on Chase Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Kenneth Avenue in anticipation of new Marriott hotels. Finally, staff will present the Parks and Recreation ADA Transition Plan for future adoption.

• Draft ordinance to restrict sale and possession of unregulated intoxicating substances and flavored liquid nicotine products
• Proposed parking restrictions on Chase Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to Kenneth Avenue
• Presentation of the Parks and Recreation ADA Transition Plan

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will vote on a resolution to adopt the 2025 Affordable Housing Plan after a public hearing on the plan. The board will also approve a $15,000 village pledge for a Safe Routes to School grant and a revised agreement for the Pratt Avenue Bicycle Lane Project. Additionally, the board will consider waiving competitive bidding to contract with CR Chicago Running and Special Events Management, Inc. for Lincolnwood Fest events in 2026‑2028.

• Public Hearing Concerning the Village's Affordable Housing Plan
• Resolution authorizing $15,000 pledge for Safe Routes to School grant
• Resolution revising Local Agency Agreement for Pratt Avenue Bicycle Lane Project
• Resolution approving the Village's 2025 Affordable Housing Plan
• Resolution waiving competitive bidding for Lincolnwood Fest contract (2026‑2028)

The Village Board approved the September 16 minutes and authorized warrants totaling $2,220,800.16. A public hearing on the Affordable Housing Plan was closed without further action. The consent agenda approved the September 4 Committee of Whole minutes, a resolution to seek an IDOT grant and pledge $15,000 for the Safe Routes to School program, and a resolution repealing R2025-2681 while adopting a revised local agency agreement for the Pratt Avenue bicycle project.

• Approved September 16, 2025 Board minutes (voice vote)
• Approved warrants in the amount of $2,220,800.16 (ayes: all trustees)
• Closed public hearing on Affordable Housing Plan (ayes: all trustees)
• Approved September 4, 2025 Committee of Whole Closed Session minutes
• Approved resolution authorizing IDOT grant application and pledging $15,000 for Safe Routes to School
• Approved resolution repealing R2025-2681 and adopting revised Local Agency Agreement for Pratt Avenue bicycle project

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will consider approving a $15,000 grant for the Safe Routes to School Program and a resolution to waive competitive bidding for the Lincolnwood Fest event from 2026 to 2028. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Village's Affordable Housing Plan.

• Approval of $15,000 grant for Safe Routes to School Program
• Waiver of competitive bidding for Lincolnwood Fest 2026-2028
• Public hearing on Village's Affordable Housing Plan
• Repealing resolution for Pratt Avenue Bicycle Lane Project
• Firefighter badge pinning ceremony

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss police officer candidates and employment offers. The board is scheduled to consider an eligibility list for the position of police officer.

• Oral interviews for police officer candidates
• Discussion of potential conditional offers of employment
• Consideration of an eligibility list for the position of police officer

The commissioners unanimously approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes. They voted to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters. The board then unanimously approved the Police Officer Eligibility List. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved Police Officer Eligibility List (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The board will review previously tabled funding requests and outstanding purchases. It will also examine newly submitted purchase requests and discuss a potential banking change. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review tabled funding requests
• Review outstanding purchases
• Review submitted purchase requests
• Discussion of banking change

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Lincolnwood Foreign Fire Insurance Board meets on October 2, 2025 to review and approve purchase requests. Items include a $30,000 request for seven sets of turnout gear, a $1,750 request for department ball caps, and a $1,200 request for eight chairs. The board will also discuss a banking change and address old business such as minutes and the treasurer's report.

• Approve purchase of 7 sets of turnout gear, not to exceed $30,000
• Approve purchase of department ball caps, not to exceed $1,750
• Approve purchase of 8 chairs for the Bay Floor Table, not to exceed $1,200
• Discussion of banking change (tabled)
• Review of outstanding purchases (none reported)

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

The meetings scheduled for September 17, 2025, and October 1, 2025, have been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2025.

Village Board

The Board is conducting a workshop to discuss infrastructure costs, water rate studies, and financial policies. Staff is presenting data on water main escalation, lead service line replacement, and the draft five-year capital improvement plan.

• Draft FY2026-FY2030 Capital Improvement Program
• Lead service line replacement program funded by a $6.2 million 0% interest loan
• Water main budgeting estimate of $750 per linear foot
• Report of $1,497,697 in 2024 savings from purchasing water from Evanston vs. Chicago
• Proposed reduction of Water and Sewer Fund personnel from 9.25 to 8.00 FTE

Village Board

The Board will receive updates on the infrastructure program, water rate study, and facilities prioritization. It will also review financial policies. Finally, the Board will consider a draft Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2026‑2030.

• Infrastructure Program Follow-Up
• Water Rate Study Follow-Up
• Facilities Prioritization Follow-Up
• Financial Policies review
• Draft FY2026‑FY2030 Capital Improvement Program

The Village Board reviewed updates on water main costs, lead service line replacement, and the upcoming water rate study. Trustees expressed interest in benchmarking and preferred a bi‑monthly residential billing cycle, but no final vote was taken. A 10‑year facilities capital improvement plan was presented, yet no approval or funding decision was made.

Traffic Commission

The Lincolnwood Traffic Commission meeting on September 25, 2025 will discuss installing No Parking signs on Ionia Avenue between Minnehaha and Central Avenue. The commission will also consider proposed dates for its 2026 meetings. The agenda includes standard items such as reports, a public forum, and adjournment.

• Discussion of No Parking signs on Ionia Avenue from Minnehaha to Central Avenue
• Proposed dates for 2026 Traffic Commission meetings

The commission unanimously approved the recommendation to install No Parking signs on Lonia Avenue between Minnehaha and Central Avenue. It also unanimously accepted the proposed 2026 meeting dates and approved the prior meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 26, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Approved No Parking signs on Lonia Ave from Minnehaha to Central Ave (4-0)
• Accepted proposed 2026 Traffic Commission meeting dates (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Traffic Commission

The Lincolnwood Traffic Commission will consider a request to install No Parking signs on Ionia Avenue from Minnehaha to Central Avenue. Commissioners will also review and adopt the proposed 2026 Traffic Commission meeting dates. Both items are listed under New Business for the September 25, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of No Parking signs on Ionia Avenue from Minnehaha to Central Avenue
• Adoption of proposed 2026 Traffic Commission meeting dates (January‑December, with no November meeting)
• Reference to resident petition supporting the No Parking request

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission's regular meeting on September 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room is canceled for the observation of Rosh Hashanah. A special meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 15 at 7:15 PM in the same location. No agenda items are listed.

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2025.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will approve the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review the August 2025 monthly reports and provide development updates. Commissioners will discuss upcoming topics and initiatives, and a public forum will be held for community input.

The commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. A separate unanimous vote approved the motion to adjourn the September 17, 2025 meeting.

• Approved August 27, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (7-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will review recent development activity, including new openings and ongoing projects. It will also receive a business report and discuss future topics and initiatives. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Opening of the Dunkin' on Touhy
• Lincolnwood Town Center bid deadline was August 20, 2025
• Update on the dual‑branded hotel in District 1860 scheduled for the Sep 4 Village Board meeting
• Bosnian Cultural Center received its building permit on N. Central Park Avenue
• Commissioner Weiss requested data on monthly business closures

Village Board

The Village Board is meeting to discuss infrastructure updates and accessibility planning. The session includes reports on stormwater management and the ADA Transition Plan.

• Stormwater Master Plan Update
• ADA Transition Plan
• Pratt Avenue stop signs
• Streetlights and sidewalks follow-up

The Board approved the August 26 and September 4 Committee of the Whole minutes by unanimous vote. Trustees then approved entering a closed session to review closed‑session minutes and pending litigation, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote. No formal actions were taken on the Stormwater Master Plan or ADA Transition Plan.

• Approved August 26 and September 4 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to consider closed‑session minutes and pending litigation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will receive an update on the Stormwater Master Plan. It will also discuss the ADA Transition Plan, consider adding stop signs on Pratt Avenue, and follow up on streetlights and sidewalks. No formal decisions are noted; the agenda items are presented for discussion and information.

• Stormwater Master Plan Update (presented by John Welch)
• ADA Transition Plan (presented by Brendon Mendoza)
• Pratt Avenue Stop Signs (presented by John Welch and Jay Parrott)
• Streetlights and Sidewalks Follow‑Up (presented by John Welch)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of recent meeting minutes and an ordinance changing the municipal grocery occupation tax. Regular business includes a resolution to reimburse costs related to the Lincolnwood Town Center Tax Increment Financing redevelopment plan and a resolution to waive competitive bidding for a design contract with FGM Architects for police and fire locker rooms. The board will also discuss stop signs on Pratt Avenue and follow‑up on streetlights and sidewalks, followed by a public forum and a closed session.

• Approval of the August 19, 2025 Committee of the Whole Closed Session Minutes
• Ordinance amending Chapter 8 and repealing Ordinance No. 2025-3839 on municipal grocery occupation taxes
• Resolution for potential reimbursement of eligible costs for the Lincolnwood Town Center Tax Increment Financing redevelopment plan
• Resolution waiving competitive bidding and authorizing an agreement with FGM Architects for police and fire locker room design services
• Discussion of Pratt Avenue stop signs

The Board approved warrants totaling $214,989.38 and passed an ordinance amending the municipal grocery tax. It also approved a resolution to reimburse future TIF‑related costs and a $163,500 design‑services agreement for police and fire locker rooms. Trustees agreed to fund a traffic‑impact study for a proposed Pratt Avenue four‑way stop.

• Approved warrants $214,989.38 (unanimous AYES)
• Amended Chapter 8 grocery tax ordinance (unanimous AYES)
• Approved TIF reimbursement resolution (unanimous AYES)
• Approved $163,500 design services contract with FGM Architects (unanimous AYES)
• Agreed to conduct $10,000 traffic‑impact study for Pratt Ave stop sign (consensus)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous AYES)
• Moved meeting into Closed Session (unanimous AYES)
• Approved $2.1 M grant‑funded design services (part of locker‑room contract) (unanimous AYES)

Village Board

The Village Board will approve the September 16 warrants totaling $1,443,004.33, adopt two resolutions—one for potential reimbursement of eligible costs tied to the Lincolnwood Town Center Tax Increment Financing redevelopment plan, and another waiving competitive bidding to contract FGM Architects for police and fire locker‑room design services. The meeting also includes discussions on Pratt Avenue stop signs and follow‑up on streetlights and sidewalks, plus a public forum and routine consent agenda items.

• Approval of warrants in the amount of $1,443,004.33
• Resolution for potential reimbursement of eligible costs for the Lincolnwood Town Center Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan
• Resolution waiving competitive bidding and authorizing an agreement with FGM Architects Inc. for police and fire locker‑room design and engineering services
• Discussion concerning Pratt Avenue stop signs
• Discussion concerning streetlights and sidewalks follow‑up

Environmental Commission

The Lincolnwood Environmental Commission will hold a special meeting to review several reports and updates. Items include the Biennial Report, Lincolnwood in Bloom award winners, Oaktoberfest planning updates, sustainability plan updates, and the draft schedule for 2026. The meeting also includes standard reports from staff, the chairperson, and commissioners, followed by public comment.

• Biennial Report
• Lincolnwood in Bloom Winners
• Oaktoberfest Planning Updates
• Sustainability Plan Updates
• 2026 Draft Schedule

The Environmental Commission approved the 2026 meeting schedule to be held on the fourth Monday of even-numbered months. The motion passed unanimously. Approval of the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes was deferred to the next regular meeting. The commission then adjourned the meeting by voice vote.

• Approved 2026 meeting dates as 4th Monday of even months (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of July 28, 2025 minutes to next regular meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The commission will receive a biennial report summarizing activities from the past two years. It will announce the Lincolnwood in Bloom winners and provide updates on Oaktoberfest planning for the fifth anniversary event at Proesel Park. Staff will give a progress update on the village’s Sustainability Plan, including the energy audit, EECBG grant funding, and upcoming initiatives. The draft schedule for 2026 will also be reviewed.

• Lincolnwood in Bloom winners announced for addresses 6843 N Kildare, 6823 N Kenton, 7109 N Kedvale
• Oaktoberfest planning updates for the event at Proesel Park, including vendor and activity schedule
• Sustainability Plan updates: energy audit of municipal facilities, Illinois EPA EECBG grant awarded
• Biennial report covering past two years of environmental initiatives and community events
• Review of the 2026 draft schedule for the Environmental Commission

Parks & Recreation Board

The Lincolnwood Parks & Recreation Board will approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and discuss a recommendation on herbicide and pesticide use in village parks. The board will also address any new business items and receive reports from the chair, directors, staff, and commissioners before adjourning.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public Forum for community input
• Recommendation regarding herbicide and pesticide use in Lincolnwood Parks

Parks & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will consider a recommendation on whether to allow herbicide and pesticide applications in village parks, which are currently only used in Centennial Park. Members will review the ADA Transition Report, which estimates a $359,205 cost to remove accessibility barriers at six parks and outlines work at Proesel and Goebelt Parks. The board will also hear about upcoming renovation bids for Goebelt Park (construction Fall 2025–Spring 2026) and Proesel Park (construction Spring 2026). Additionally, Public Works is gathering weed‑management quotes for presentation to the Village Board.

• Recommendation on herbicide/pesticide use in village parks (currently only Centennial Park uses a broadleaf pesticide)
• ADA Transition Report projected cost $359,205; addresses barriers at six parks with plans for Proesel and Goebelt Parks
• Goebelt Park renovation bid released; construction anticipated Fall 2025 to Spring 2026
• Proesel Park renovation bid to be released; construction anticipated Spring 2026
• Public Works to obtain weed‑management quotes for village parks to present to the Village Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. It voted to continue the current practice of using only mowing to control weeds, rejecting the use of herbicides or pesticides. The board also voted to forward that recommendation to the Village Board for approval. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of mowing-only weed control, no herbicides (unanimous)
• Advanced recommendation to maintain mowing-only practices to Village Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Village Board

The Board approved the August 11 and August 19 Committee of the Whole minutes by a unanimous vote. Trustees voted 6‑0 to enter closed session for review of closed‑session minutes and pending litigation. The Board reached consensus to proceed with Option 3, aiming for a total of 10% affordable housing in the Village. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved August 11 & August 19 minutes (6-0)
• Entered closed session to review closed‑session minutes (6-0)
• Adopted Option 3 to achieve 10% affordable housing (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting by voice vote

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss an amendment to an agreement with Baecore Group, Inc. for software assessment and selection services. The meeting also includes reports on the Karim Lakhani Marriott Hotel and public safety personnel recognitions.

• Resolution to waive competitive bidding for Baecore Group, Inc. software assessment and selection services
• Update on Karim Lakhani Marriott Hotel
• Retirement recognition of Police Lieutenant Timothy O'Connor
• Fire Department badge pinning for Daniel Loverde, Lucas Todd, Ryan Frank, Joshua Garate, and Michael Humphrey

The Village Board voted to waive competitive bidding and amend the agreement with Baecore Group, Inc. for additional HR/payroll and asset‑management software services. The resolution passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against. The Board also approved warrants totaling $1,443,004.33 and adopted the consent agenda, including July 15, 2025 closed‑session minutes.

• Approved $1,443,004.33 warrants (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda and July 15, 2025 closed‑session minutes (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the August 19, 2025 Village Board meeting (voice vote)
• Approved resolution waiving competitive bidding and amending Baecore Group agreement (5-0)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for August 28, 2025, has been canceled. The notice states the cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Economic Development Commission

The commission voted 5-0 to approve the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes. A second 5-0 vote adjourned the August 27, 2025 session. No other actions were taken.

• Approve February 26, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Village Board

The Village Board reached consensus to proceed with Option 3B, a two‑building design for the new Recreation and Aquatic Centers. Staff were directed to finalize conceptual designs, conduct a targeted community survey, explore fundraising and grant opportunities, and return with a final feasibility report and funding strategy. No other formal actions were taken.

• Proceed with Option 3B two‑building design (consensus)
• Staff to finalize conceptual designs for Option 3B
• Staff to conduct targeted community survey
• Staff to explore fundraising and grant opportunities
• Staff to return with final feasibility report and funding strategy

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from the August 11 meeting. It entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters. It then approved final offers of employment for Police Officer Candidates 1 and 4. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved August 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved final offers for Police Officer Candidates 1 & 4 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plan Commission/Zoning Board approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. Commissioners voted 5‑0 to continue consideration of the zoning text amendments for residential parking pads (Case TXTA‑04‑25) until the December 3, 2025 meeting. Staff was directed to research policy options and gather comparative information on parking pads for future discussion. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Continued parking pad amendment discussion to Dec 3, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Directed staff to research parking pad policy options and gather comparative data (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Village Board

The Board approved the July 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (5‑0). No further action was required on the Neon Hub special‑use permit after it met all conditions. Trustees approved moving into closed session to discuss pending items, with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved July 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (5‑0)
• No further action required on Neon Hub special‑use permit (conditions met)
• Motion to enter closed session passed (6‑0)
• Adjourned the Committee of the Whole by voice vote

Village Board

The Board approved warrants totaling $3,135,772.50 and confirmed the mayoral appointment of Patrick Gallivan to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Trustees reached consensus to begin exploring eminent‑domain options for the Lincolnwood Town Center site. Additional items included approval of the July 15 minutes, an art show display, and scheduling of community events.

• Approved warrants $3,135,772.50 (unanimous AYES)
• Approved mayoral appointment of Patrick Gallivan to Fire and Police Commissioners (unanimous AYES, Sargon absent)
• Board consensus to explore eminent‑domain for Lincolnwood Town Center property
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2025 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved art show featuring Larry Geni artwork (motion passed)
• Scheduled Touch‑a‑Truck event for Sep 14, 2025
• Announced Lincolnwood in Bloom 2025 beautification contest (applications due Sep 5)
• Set next Village Board meeting for Sep 4, 2025

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss a water rate study presentation and consider agreements for construction oversight on the Pratt Avenue and Devon Avenue projects. The meeting also includes several consent items regarding employee pay, tree planting, and a zoning variation.

• Purchase and planting of 124 trees from Suburban Tree Consortium not to exceed $50,000
• Setback variation for a detached garage at 7236 North Kildare Avenue
• Construction oversight agreements with Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. for Pratt Avenue and Devon Avenue projects
• Ordinance amending rates of pay and salary schedule for Village employees
• First Amendment to lobbying services agreement with Advantage Government Strategies

Parks & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will review a report on accessibility barriers in Village parks, including a plan to install a universally accessible playground at Proesel Park and renovate Goebelt Park.

• ADA Transition Plan Report
• Proesel Park universally accessible playground
• Goebelt Park renovation
• Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public Forum

The Park and Recreation Board approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the August 12 meeting was also passed. The board reviewed an ADA Transition Report and upcoming park construction plans, but no actions were taken on those items.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the August 1, 2025 meeting. They entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters. They approved conditional employment offers for Police Officer Candidates 1 and 4 and excluded Candidates 2 and 3 from further consideration. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved conditional offer of employment for Police Officer Candidates 1 and 4 (unanimous)
• Excluded Police Officer Candidates 2 and 3 from further consideration (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board held a Committee of the Whole meeting to review the 2018 Infrastructure Plan and related financial updates. No substantive actions or approvals were taken; the board only discussed cost estimates and future revenue options. The meeting was adjourned by a voice vote.

• Adjourned Committee of the Whole meeting (voice vote, moved by Trustee Sargon, seconded by Trustee Martel)

Village Board

The Village Board is holding a workshop to review the status of the 2018 Infrastructure Program. Staff will present on current debt obligations and potential revenue enhancements needed to fund remaining water main and roadway projects, as current funding levels are deemed unachievable for a 2031 completion.

• Estimated $28.4 million needed for remaining water main replacements
• Estimated $10.5 million needed for lead service line replacements
• Estimated $28.8 million needed to complete roadway resurfacing
• Discussion of unimplemented revenue enhancements: $75 quarterly Refuse Service Fee and Local Gas Tax increase
• Report that 43.5% of streets and 38.5% of targeted water mains have been completed through 2024

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plan Commission approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to continue the zoning text amendment on open‑air parking pads until the August 20, 2025 meeting. The commission approved a variation to reduce the setback for a detached garage at 7236 N Kildare, requiring demolition of an existing shed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Continued zoning text amendment on parking pads until Aug 20, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved variation to reduce garage setback at 7236 N Kildare, with shed demolition condition (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the eligibility list for the Police Officer position. They also unanimously approved entering a closed session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved Police Officer eligibility list (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. Staff presented updates on the Sustainability Plan, upcoming clean‑up event, and Oaktoberfest planning, but no votes were taken on those items. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous AYES: Ahmed, Quattrocchi, Suri, Gjokaj)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous AYES: Ahmed, Quattrocchi, Suri, Gjokaj)

Police Pension Board

The board approved the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes and a $15,165.13 quarterly disbursement. Trustees approved Lieutenant Timothy O'Connor's regular retirement benefit and registration fees for three trustees to attend the IPPFA MidAmerican Conference. The board elected a new slate of officers and confirmed Trustee Raypole as FOIA Officer and OMA Designee. No changes were made to the Cash Management Policy.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $15,165.13 quarterly disbursement (roll call vote, all present ayes)
• Approved Lt. Timothy O'Connor's retirement benefit (roll call vote, all present ayes)
• Approved registration fees and directed L&A to register Raypole, Weidner, Gronlund for IPPFA conference (roll call vote, all present ayes)
• Elected board officers: Raypole President, Perzov Vice President, Gronlund Secretary, Weidner Assistant Secretary (unanimous voice vote)
• Maintained Trustee Raypole as FOIA Officer and OMA Designee (unanimous voice vote)
• Determined no changes required to Cash Management Policy (discussion decision)

Village Board

The Board approved the June 17, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes unanimously. It voted to extend weekday postseason pool hours to 8:00 PM for the 11‑day period and rejected extending the season through September, any temporary pool closures, and allowing unguarded morning lap swim. Staff will forward the proposed low‑speed e‑bike regulations to the Traffic Commission for further review.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0 unanimous)
• Approved extending weekday postseason pool hours to 8:00 PM (board consensus)
• Denied extending the pool season through September (board consensus)
• Denied temporary pool closure or fencing for 2025 (board consensus)
• Denied allowing unguarded morning lap swim (unanimous board consensus)
• Directed staff to present e‑bike regulation recommendations to the Traffic Commission

Village Board

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $3,500,000 General Obligation bond order, an investment policy for village funds, fire‑safety gear procurement, an energy‑benchmarking services agreement, a paid‑leave policy, a final subdivision plat, and a one‑story addition variation. The Board also approved mayoral appointments to the Park and Recreation Board and adopted the warrants totaling $1,265,363.47. All votes were 6‑0 in favor.

• Approved consent agenda items including $3.5M GO bond order (6-0)
• Approved adoption of village investment policy (6-0)
• Approved fire safety turnout gear purchase (6-0)
• Approved energy‑benchmarking services agreement (6-0)
• Approved paid‑leave and benefits policy (6-0)
• Approved final plat for 3450 West Arthur Ave & 6508 North Trumbull Ave (6-0)
• Approved variation for one‑story addition at same addresses (6-0)
• Approved mayoral appointments of Micael Grossman and Anna Marie Frank to Park and Recreation Board (6-0)

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

The commission appointed Commissioner Yohanna as acting chair until Chairman Heller arrived (6‑0). The board approved the May 21, 2025 minutes (6‑0). It approved the Plat of Consolidation for 3450 West Arthur Avenue, requiring demolition of one principal building before recording (7‑0). It also approved a variation allowing a finished first‑floor height of 3 ft 9 in (7‑0). No public comments were received.

• Approved acting chair appointment for Commissioner Yohanna (6-0)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Plat of Consolidation for 3450 West Arthur Ave with demolition condition (7-0)
• Approved variation for finished first‑floor height of 3 ft 9 in (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0, Novoselsky abstained)

Village Board

The Board approved the minutes from the June 4 Committee of the Whole meeting unanimously. A 4‑2 vote by the Park and Recreation Board decided to maintain the existing community‑center rental policy that bans admission fees, merchandise sales, and fee collection. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved June 4 minutes (5-0)
• Maintained existing community center rental policy (4-2)
• Adjourned meeting by voice vote

Village Board

The board unanimously approved the June 4 meeting minutes and a $1,154,937.70 warrant package. Trustees confirmed the appointment of Archawee Jamjun Dhamavasi to the Environmental Commission. The consent agenda—including a municipal grocery tax ordinance, a movie‑night waiver, and a fuel‑purchasing contract renewal—was adopted. Finally, the board approved resolutions awarding a construction contract to Bolder Contractors and waiving competitive bidding to contract Chastain & Associates for engineering services in the 2025 Infrastructure Improvement Program.

• Approved June 4 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved warrants $1,154,937.70 (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Archawee Jamjun Dhamavasi to Environmental Commission (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (grocery tax ordinance, movie‑night waiver, fuel contract renewal) (5‑0)
• Approved award to Bolder Contractors and waiver for Chastain & Associates for 2025 infrastructure program (5‑0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting unanimously. It adopted the proposed community‑center rental policy changes with a 4‑2 vote. The board recommended using natural lawn‑care and weed‑control methods and asked Public Works for cost information, both passing 6‑0. It also voted 6‑0 to bring the pesticide and herbicide issue before the Village Board.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved community-center rental policy changes (4-2)
• Recommended natural lawn care and weed control methods (6-0)
• Requested cost information on natural lawn care from Public Works (6-0)
• Directed board to bring pesticide/herbicide issue to Village Board (6-0)

Village Board

The Board approved the May 20, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes unanimously. It directed staff to draft a 1% grocery tax ordinance to offset an estimated $31,000 annual loss, with the ordinance to be presented at a future meeting. The Board approved several actions for the Goebelt Park dog‑park project, including planning both parking options, updating playground equipment, rotating the basketball court, removing pickleball courts, and developing a village‑wide pickleball masterplan. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved May 20, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
• Directed creation of a 1% grocery tax ordinance; to be presented for final action later
• Planned both parking options for Goebelt Park dog park and a post‑construction look‑back
• Updated playground equipment and shade options; rotated basketball court 90 degrees
• Removed pickleball courts from current design, to be considered as alternates
• Initiated development of a village‑wide pickleball masterplan with neighborhood surveys
• Continued pursuit of the ComEd right‑of‑way for the dog park
• Adjourned the Committee of the Whole meeting (voice vote)

Village Board

The Board approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It approved warrants totaling $4,687.70 unanimously. Trustees unanimously reappointed Anna Marie Gaura as Village Manager. The Board also approved the village's 2025 Affordable Housing Plan required by the Illinois Housing Development Authority.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved warrants $4,687.70 (unanimous AYES, no NAYS)
• Approved reappointment of Village Manager Anna Marie Gaura (unanimous AYES, no NAYS)
• Approved the 2025 Affordable Housing Plan (unanimous AYES, no NAYS)

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

The commission approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to continue the discussion on residential parking pad regulations until the August 6, 2025 meeting. It also approved a zoning text amendment to treat fences along two trails like alley fences. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Continued parking pad zoning amendment discussion until Aug 6, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved fence orientation amendment for two trails (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Village Board

The Village Board approved remote participation under board rules and unanimously approved the May 6 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes. The board gave input on the affordable‑housing plan, supporting a 5% increase, exploring an inclusionary housing ordinance, rejecting a housing advisory group, and selecting bonus‑density incentives. It also endorsed allowing payments before board meetings with Finance Chair approval and agreed to codify the Finance Chair’s review of invoice details.

• Approved remote participation under board rules
• Approved May 6 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
• Supported a 5% increase in affordable housing
• Agreed to explore an inclusionary housing ordinance
• Rejected creation of a housing advisory group
• Adopted bonus density as the preferred incentive for affordable units
• Supported allowing payments before board meetings with Finance Chair approval
• Agreed to codify Finance Chair review of invoice‑level details prior to warrant approval

Village Board

The Board approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes with a single amendment and authorized warrants totaling $1,526,602.12. It accepted the 2023 comprehensive financial report and appointed Trustee Neal Gussis as both Economic Development Commission liaison and Finance Committee member, while also confirming Nayyer Habeebuddin’s appointment to the Economic Development Commission. The consent agenda—including surplus‑property disposition and a Class B liquor‑license ordinance amendment—was approved, and the proposed $280,000 design contract with FGM Architects was withdrawn for a future RFP.

• Approved May 6, 2025 Board minutes (amended) – voice vote, all AYES
• Approved warrants for $1,526,602.12 – unanimous AYES (Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Ikezoe‑Halevi, Sargon, Martel, Gussis)
• Approved resolution accepting 2023 comprehensive financial report – unanimous AYES
• Appointed Trustee Neal Gussis as Economic Development Commission liaison and Finance Committee member – unanimous AYES
• Approved Mayoral appointment of Nayyer Habeebuddin to Economic Development Commission – unanimous AYES
• Approved consent agenda items (April 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes, surplus‑property disposition resolution, amendment to Class B liquor‑license ordinance) – unanimous AYES
• Withdrew proposal to award $280,000 design contract to FGM Architects; staff to issue RFP – no vote, decision to take no action

Environmental Commission

A quorum of four commissioners was present. The commission approved the March 24, 2025 minutes and amended the Arbor Day tree‑planting location from GG Rowell to Flower’s Park, with all votes in favor. No new or old business was presented. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes with Arbor Day location change (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Village Board

The Committee of the Whole approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (5‑0). The Board instructed staff to begin planning a $3.5 million bond issue for 2025, to be placed on the June 17 agenda. Staff was also directed to make the required 2024 transfers to eliminate the Debt Service Fund deficit.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Directed staff to plan a $3.5 M bond issue for 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Ordered the bond planning item be placed on the June 17 Board agenda
• Directed staff to make 2024 fund transfers to eliminate Debt Service Fund deficit (no vote recorded)

Village Board

The Village Board approved warrants totaling $1,270,068.04 with all trustees voting aye. The consent agenda was approved, including a new Village Manager employment agreement, a Solid Waste Agency director appointment, a Parks and Recreation bus contract, and two ordinance variations. All votes were unanimous and no trustees voted nay. No other substantive votes were taken.

• Approved warrants totaling $1,270,068.04 (ayes: Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Sargon, Ikezoe‑Halevi, Martel, Gussis)
• Approved new Village Manager employment agreement for Anne Marie Gaura (ayes: Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Sargon, Ikezoe‑Halevi, Martel, Gussis)
• Approved appointment of a director and alternate director to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (ayes: Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Sargon, Ikezoe‑Halevi, Martel, Gussis)
• Approved contract for Parks and Recreation bus services with Illinois Central School Bus (ayes: Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Sargon, Ikezoe‑Halevi, Martel, Gussis)
• Approved ordinance for setback and daylight plan variations at 7101 North Kenton Avenue (ayes: Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Sargon, Ikezoe‑Halevi, Martel, Gussis)
• Approved amendment to ordinance No. 2022‑3643 for additional screening and building material variations at 4010 West Touhy Avenue (ayes: Klatzco, Diaz Herrera, Sargon, Ikezoe‑Halevi, Martel, Gussis)

Police Pension Board

The Board approved the January 23, 2025 meeting minutes, the $3,580 quarterly disbursement, and the fiduciary liability insurance renewal of $5,484. It also approved Lauterbach & Amen’s engagement fees of $16,589 for 2025 and $17,068 for 2026, and certified Eric Gronlund’s unopposed re‑election to the active member seat. All motions passed unanimously or by roll‑call vote with all trustees in favor.

• Approved January 23, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous voice vote
• Approved $3,580 quarterly disbursement – roll call vote, all 5 AYES
• Certified Eric Gronlund’s re‑election as active member – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Lauterbach & Amen engagement fees $16,589 (2025) and $17,068 (2026) – roll call vote, all 5 AYES
• Approved fiduciary liability insurance renewal $5,484 – roll call vote, all 5 AYES
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous voice vote

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

The commission approved three variations for the 4010 W Touhy Avenue Dunkin’ Donuts project, each passing 4‑0 with Chairman Heller abstaining. It also recommended approval of the front‑setback and side‑daylight plane variations for 7101 N Kenton Avenue by a 5‑0 vote. Additionally, two zoning text amendments were continued to the June 18 meeting.

• Approved reduced masonry wall variation for 4010 W Touhy Ave (4-0, Chairman abstain)
• Approved east wall material variation for 4010 W Touhy Ave (4-0, Chairman abstain)
• Approved temporary occupancy variation for 4010 W Touhy Ave (4-0, Chairman abstain)
• Recommended approval of front setback and side daylight plane variations for 7101 N Kenton Ave (5-0)
• Continued Text Amendment TXTA-07-25 to June 18 meeting (5-0)
• Continued Text Amendment TXTA-04-25 to June 18 meeting (5-0)
• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, one abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Village Board

The Board unanimously approved the April 2, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes. Trustees agreed to budget the General Fund (101) and Parks & Recreation Fund (205) separately going forward. The Board also agreed to contact Huntington Bank about bond rates while the SY23 audit is completed. A motion to enter closed session was approved unanimously.

• Approved April 2, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (5‑0 vote)
• Moved into closed session to discuss minutes and collective bargaining (5‑0 vote)
• Decided to budget Funds 101 and 205 separately (consensus)
• Decided to contact Huntington Bank regarding bond rates while SY23 audit is completed (consensus)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board approved the minutes from the April 2 meeting and authorized warrants totaling $610,323.63. The consent agenda items were all approved, including a water tower lease amendment with T‑Mobile Central, a concession agreement with Munchies Gyros II, an amendment to the municipal code for Class B liquor licenses, a closure of a portion of Lincoln Avenue for the Turkey Trot, and a memorandum of agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 700. The Board also moved to a closed session to discuss employment matters.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved warrants totaling $610,323.63 (5-0)
• Approved water tower lease amendment with T‑Mobile Central (5-0)
• Approved concession agreement with Munchies Gyros II (5-0)
• Approved amendment to municipal code for Class B liquor licenses (5-0)
• Approved closure of Lincoln Avenue portion for Turkey Trot on Nov 23, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved memorandum of agreement with International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 700 (5-0)
• Moved to closed session to discuss employment matters (5-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The board unanimously approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It then unanimously voted to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters under Section 2(c)(1). Finally, the commissioners unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel matters per Section 2(c)(1) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved closing a portion of Lincoln Avenue on November 23, 2025, from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. for the Annual Turkey Trot Race. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved March 11, 2025 board minutes (5-0)
• Approved closure of Lincoln Avenue on Nov 23, 2025, 6‑11 a.m. for Turkey Trot (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Village Board

The Board approved the March 18, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes. It also approved a two‑year pilot program for the No Mow ‘til Mother’s Day initiative. Finally, the Board voted to enter a closed session to discuss pending litigation and related minutes.

• Approved March 18, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
• Approved two‑year No Mow ‘til Mother’s Day pilot program (consensus)
• Approved move to closed session to discuss minutes and litigation (unanimous)

Village Board

The Board approved the March 18 minutes and the $895,982.34 warrant list unanimously. It then approved a contract with Key Code Media for the audio‑visual Council Chamber upgrade and corrected the warrant amount to $508,002.03, both with unanimous votes. The Board also approved the consent agenda and entered an executive session.

• Approved March 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $895,982.34 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Key Code Media for AV Council Chamber Project (unanimous)
• Approved correction of warrant list to $508,002.03 (unanimous)
• Approved entry into executive session (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. It also approved a two‑year pilot program allowing residents to forgo mowing their lawns until Mother’s Day, with participants registering and displaying flyers. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved minutes from Jan 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved two‑year No‑Mow‑til‑Mother’s‑Day pilot program (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)