Wheaton public meetings in 2025

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council's planning session scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2025 was cancelled due to lack of business. No agenda items will be considered at this meeting.

Public Notices & Hearings

The City of Wheaton’s Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission had a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025. According to the notice, the meeting has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions were presented for this date.

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission will approve minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. It will consider new business item Semiquincentenial America250. The commission will receive an update on the Wheaton Arts Weekend scheduled for June 19‑21, 2026. Public comments and commissioner remarks will also be heard.

• Semiquincentenial America250 (new business)
• Wheaton Arts Weekend (June 19-21 2026) update (old business)
• Approval of minutes from November 25, 2025

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes. Members agreed to bring the proposed plaza mural to the January City Council meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:41 p.m.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Minutes approved unanimously
• Agreement to present mural proposal at January City Council meeting (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Public Notices & Hearings

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss new and old business. The agenda includes the Semiquincentennial America 250 and an update on Wheaton Arts Weekend.

• Discussion of Semiquincentennial America 250
• Update on Wheaton Arts Weekend (June 19—21, 2026)

City Council Meetings

The Wheaton City Council will consider several unfinished business items, including adopting the 2026 city budget and related tax levies. It will vote on a resolution to purchase one replacement fire ladder truck for up to $2,284,000. Additional items include a $670,000 fire apparatus sale, a service agreement for a coffee concession at the College Avenue Metra station, and an intergovernmental agreement for the Ride DuPage bus program.

• Ordinance adopting the City of Wheaton Calendar Year 2026 Budget (RAUB01)
• Resolution authorizing purchase of one replacement fire ladder truck – total amount not to exceed $2,284,000 (RANB05)
• Resolution authorizing sale of a 2017 Pierce fire apparatus for $670,000 (RANB06)
• Resolution authorizing service agreement for food and beverage concession at 303 N. President St., College Avenue Metra Station (RANB04)
• Resolution authorizing execution of intergovernmental agreement for the Ride DuPage program (RANB02)

The council unanimously adopted the City of Wheaton Calendar Year 2026 Budget. It also passed several tax‑levy ordinances for general purposes and for Special Service Areas 3 and 9, amended water and sewer rates, approved the purchase of a new fire ladder truck, and authorized the RideDuPage transportation agreement and a food‑service concession at the College Avenue Metra station.

• Adopted 2026 budget (5‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑53 levying taxes for general and special corporate purposes (5‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑54 levying taxes for Special Service Area 3 (5‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑55 levying taxes for Special Service Area 9 (5‑0)
• Amended water and sewer rates (Ordinance 0‑2025‑56) (5‑0)
• Authorized purchase of replacement fire ladder truck (Resolution R‑2025‑100) (5‑0)
• Authorized RideDuPage intergovernmental agreement (Resolution R‑2025‑97) (5‑0)
• Authorized Platform Coffee concession at College Avenue Metra station (Resolution R‑2025‑99) (5‑0)

Library Board

The Wheaton Library Board will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of the November 2025 minutes, financial reports, and multiple amendments to the Employee Manual. The board will receive an update on the Plaza Expansion Project and will vote on the CY2026 operating budget to be presented to the City. New business includes adopting a Search Policy amendment, and reducing the monthly café concession fee for The Bean from $1,000 to $500 for February 1 – June 1 2026.

• Motion to approve the CY2026 Operating Budget for the library
• Update on the Plaza Expansion Project
• Motion to adopt the 5.31 Search Policy amendment to the Employee Manual
• Reduce The Bean café concession fee from $1,000 to $500 (Feb 1 – Jun 1 2026)
• Approve multiple Employee Manual amendments (e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity, Harassment-Free Workplace, VESSA, Military Leave, etc.)

The Library Board approved several actions: amendments to the employee manual, the CY2026 operating budget, the 5.31 Search Policy, and a temporary reduction of the library café concession fee. All motions carried with unanimous affirmative votes and no recorded nay votes. No other items were denied or tabled.

• Approved employee manual amendments (6-0)
• Approved CY2026 operating budget to be presented to the city (6-0)
• Approved 5.31 Search Policy to the employee manual (6-0)
• Approved reducing café concession fee to $500 (Feb–Jun 2026) (5-0)

Public Notices & Hearings

The City of Wheaton has announced the cancellation of the regular meeting for the Commission on Aging. This meeting was originally scheduled for December 11, 2025.

• Cancellation of the December 11, 2025, Commission on Aging meeting

Local Liquor Commission

The Local Liquor Commission will meet to review liquor license renewals for 2026. The body will also consider an amendment to the city code regarding special event liquor licenses.

• 2026 license renewals under Section 6-90 of the Wheaton City Code
• Proposed amendment to Section 6-87.5(C) Special Event Liquor License

The commission approved the September 11, 2025 Local Liquor Commission meeting minutes. It voted to renew the 2026 liquor licenses for Light Sum LLC d/b/a Fuji Ramen and Sushi and Sabores Chingones 1 LLC d/b/a Sweetchilango, and authorized a pending renewal for Royale Liquors LLC d/b/a Pete ’s Fresh Market. The commission also recommended approval of an amendment to Section 6-87.5 (c) of the Wheaton City Code for special‑event liquor licenses.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Recommended renewal of 2026 license for Light Sum LLC d/b/a Fuji Ramen and Sushi (roll call, all aye)
• Recommended renewal of 2026 license for Sabores Chingones 1 LLC d/b/a Sweetchilango (roll call, all aye)
• Authorized staff to renew 2026 license for Royale Liquors LLC d/b/a Pete ’s Fresh Market pending review (roll call, all aye)
• Recommended approval of amendment to Section 6-87.5 (c) of the Wheaton City Code (roll call, all aye)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning application for the Compass Evangelical Free Church. The proposal includes demolishing part of the existing building to add a 30,031 square foot addition and consolidating multiple properties.

• Zoning Application #25-26: Request to demolish 25,932 square feet and construct a 30,031 square foot addition at 520 E. Roosevelt Road
• Request to rezone 431, 529, and 533 Pershing Avenue from R-3 Residential to R-R-2 Large District
• Request for a variation to the Build to Zone distance from 0-20 feet to 80 feet
• Proposal to reconfigure parking to provide 306 on-site spaces
• Request to remove restrictions regarding parking lot access and the maintenance of structures at 431 Pershing Avenue

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 has been cancelled. The associated public hearing will be rescheduled and renoticed in accordance with the zoning ordinance. No other agenda items were listed for this date.

• Planning and Zoning Board meeting cancelled; public hearing to be rescheduled per ordinance

Planning & Zoning Board

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will consider a special use, rezoning, subdivision and variation application for 520 E. Roosvelt Road and 431, 529, 533 Pershing Avenue submitted by Compass Church. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as call to order, approval of minutes, a public comment period, and other new business items.

• Special use, rezoning, subdivision and variation application for 520 E. Roosvelt Road and 431, 529, 533 Pershing Avenue (Compass Church)
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Public comment period for residents
• New Business items (unspecified)
• Miscellaneous items

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025 was cancelled. The associated public hearing will be rescheduled and renoticed according to zoning ordinance requirements. No other actions or decisions were taken.

City Council Planning Sessions

The City Council will approve the November 24, 2025 planning session minutes and consider the Group Care Home Draft Ordinance, Chapter 26 Article VI. Public comment will be allowed on the ordinance. The council will then adjourn.

• Approve Planning Session Minutes – November 24, 2025
• Discuss Group Care Home Draft Ordinance, Chapter 26 Article VI
• Public Comment on agenda items
• City Council/Staff Comments
• Adjournment

The Wheaton City Council approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 planning session. No action was taken on the draft Group Care Home ordinance; staff will continue review and present it at a later meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

• Approved November 24, 2025 planning session minutes

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 Annual Budget. The budget includes $45 million in capital investments and projects a total revenue of $160.8 million with expenditures of $153.1 million. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025.

• Public hearing on 2026 Annual Budget
• Capital Investment: $45.0 million
• Police Station Remodel and Fire Station #39 Replacement: $21.2 million
• Property Tax Levy: $0.6 million
• General Fund Reserve Policy Target Met: 40%

The Wheaton City Council voted to close the public hearing on the 2026 annual budget. The motion passed with all seven members voting aye and no nays. No substantive budget actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

• Adjourned public hearing (7-0)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the proposed Calendar Year 2026 annual budget. Residents may submit statements in support or opposition to the budget orally or in writing.

• Public hearing on proposed Calendar Year 2026 annual budget

Public Notices & Hearings

The Environmental Improvement Commission will meet on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gamon Room at Wheaton City Hall. The meeting was previously scheduled for November 25, 2025 and has been rescheduled. No additional agenda items are listed in the notice.

• Rescheduled Environmental Improvement Commission meeting – now Dec 2, 2025, 7:30 p.m., Gamon Room, Wheaton City Hall

Band Commission

The Wheaton Band Commission will discuss additional details of its Summer 2026 season plans and the March 2026 performance at the American Bandmasters Association. The commission will also hear a report from Chair Dottie Mackie on the City Council’s budget review of the proposed 2026 Band budget. No formal decisions are indicated beyond reviewing the report.

• Additional details on the Band’s Summer 2026 season plans
• Additional details on the Band’s March 2026 performance at the American Bandmasters Association
• Report from Chair Dottie Mackie on City Council budget review of the proposed 2026 Band budget

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Band Commission will meet on Dec. 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Gamon Room, 2nd Floor of City Hall. The commission will discuss any additional details on the band’s Summer 2026 season plans and its March 2026 performance at the American Bandmasters Association. A report from Chair Dottie Mackie will present the City Council’s budget review of the proposed 2026 band budget. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Discuss additional details on the band’s Summer 2026 season plans
• Discuss additional details on the band’s March 2026 performance at American Bandmasters Association
• Report from Chair Dottie Mackie on City Council’s budget review of the proposed 2026 band budget

Public Notices & Hearings

The provided document is a list of scheduled public meetings for the City of Wheaton for the year 2026. It outlines the dates, times, and locations for various city councils, commissions, and boards.

• City Council meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
• Planning and Zoning Board meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
• City Council Planning Sessions: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
• Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission: 3rd Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
• Police Pension Board meetings: Feb. 19, May 21, Aug. 20, and Nov. 19

City Council Meetings

The council will hold a regular meeting on Dec 1, 2025 at Wheaton City Hall. Items include a resolution to authorize a three‑year Comcast enterprise network services agreement costing up to $111,952.80. The council will also consider a resolution approving the Downtown Wheaton Association’s Special Service Area No. 9 agreement and its 2026 budget. Additional agenda items are ordinances levying taxes for FY 2026, surplus distributions for redevelopment projects, a fee‑schedule amendment, and a zoning petition for Butterfield Market and Car Wash.

• Resolution authorizing Comcast Business enterprise network services agreement (up to $111,952.80 over three years)
• Resolution approving Downtown Wheaton Association Special Service Area No. 9 agreement and 2026 budget
• Ordinance levying general and special corporate taxes for FY 2026 (first reading)
• Resolution declaring surplus in Main Street Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Financing Fund and authorizing its distribution
• Consideration of DuPage County Zoning Board petition for Butterfield Market and Car Wash (Zoning‑25‑000061)

The council unanimously approved the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes, a Comcast enterprise network services agreement up to $111,952.80, and the Commission on Aging policies manual. They appointed John Bomher to the Commission on Aging for a three‑year term ending December 2028. The council adopted resolutions authorizing the Downtown Wheaton Association agreement and 2026 budget, declared surplus funds in the Main Street and Courthouse redevelopment TIF districts, and directed staff to object to a zoning petition for a Butterfield Market and Car Wash. Finally, they approved Warrant No. 909 for $6,856,710.23.

• Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Comcast enterprise network services agreement (Resolution R‑2025‑92) up to $111,952.80 (unanimous)
• Adopted Commission on Aging policies and procedures manual (Resolution R‑2025‑93) (unanimous)
• Appointed John Bomher to the Commission on Aging for a three‑year term (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑94 authorizing Downtown Wheaton Association agreement and 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions R‑2025‑95 and R‑2025‑96 declaring TIF surplus funds ($401,700 and $3,000,000) (unanimous)
• Directed staff to object to DuPage County Zoning Board petition for Butterfield Market and Car Wash (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant No. 909 for $6,856,710.23 (unanimous)

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission will hold an in-person meeting to review the results of the City Council's November 24th planning session and receive an update on Wheaton Arts Weekend scheduled for June 2026.

• Review results of City Council Planning Session (Nov. 24)
• Wheaton Arts Weekend update (June 19-21, 2026)
• Approval of October 28, 2025 minutes

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission approved the agenda and accepted the October 28, 2025 minutes. Both motions were carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m. The commission was asked to review a mural outline at a future special meeting.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted October 28, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:41 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council Planning Sessions

The Wheaton City Council will meet to approve minutes from previous planning sessions and budget workshops, and to review the 2025 annual reports of city boards and commissions. The meeting will be held in-person and virtually.

• Approval of Planning Session Minutes – October 27, 2025
• Approval of Budget Workshop Minutes - November 10, 2025
• Review Of Boards, Commissions, And Committees 2025 Annual Reports

The City Council approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 Planning Session and the November 10, 2025 Budget Workshop. Council members directed city staff and the relevant commission to develop a financial plan for a digital projection‑mapping system for the pavilion. No public comments were received.

• Approved October 27, 2025 Planning Session minutes
• Approved November 10, 2025 Budget Workshop minutes
• Directed staff and the commission to develop a financial plan for a digital projection‑mapping system for the pavilion

Police Pension Fund Board

The Wheaton Police Pension Fund Board will meet to review investment reports, approve monthly bills, and discuss cash management policy for 2026. The board will also consider applications for membership and retirement, as well as renewals for legal and accounting services.

• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of investment reports from Verus Advisory, Inc. and State Street
• Discussion/Possible Action on Cash Management Policy for 2026
• Approval of Lauterbach & Amen Engagement Letter Renewal
• Applications for Membership from Madalyn Feldott, Kyaw Htike, Viktoriia Kuzmykha, Sophia Trekas, and Jenna Uhlir

The board approved the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the monthly financial report, authorizing $210,444.09 in disbursements. It set the 2026 monthly repeat deposit at $500,000, accepted new members, and approved a $238,790.44 transfer for Falon-Jocquet Adams with a revised hire date. The board also renewed its engagement with Lauterbach & Amen for three years, established the 2026 board meeting schedule, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report and $210,444.09 disbursements (roll call vote, AYES: Mathieson, Miroballi, Wilson)
• Set 2026 monthly repeat deposits at $500,000 from IPOPIF (roll call vote, AYES: Mathieson, Miroballi, Wilson)
• Accepted membership applications for Feldott, Htike, Trekas, Uhlir (effective Aug 4, 2025) and Kuzmykha (effective Oct 27, 2025) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $238,790.44 transfer for Falon-Jocquet Adams and revised hire date to Sep 20, 2012 (roll call vote, AYES: Mathieson, Miroballi, Wilson)
• Renewed Lauterbach & Amen engagement: $41,604 for 2026, $43,272 for 2027, $45,000 for 2028 (roll call vote, AYES: Mathieson, Miroballi, Wilson)
• Established 2026 board meeting dates: Feb 19, May 21, Aug 20, Nov 19 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:32 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting on November 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conley Room. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes, followed by new business. A closed‑session will be held for police officer candidate interviews under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). The board will also approve the final entry‑level police officer eligibility list before adjourning.

• Police officer candidate interviews (closed session) per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
• Approval of final entry‑level police officer eligibility list
• Public comment period
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Old business discussion

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to conduct police officer candidate interviews in a closed session. The board will also vote to approve the final entry level police officer eligibility list.

• Police officer candidate interviews
• Approval of Final Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List

The commissioners approved the minutes from the November 19 meeting. They voted to move into a closed session to interview police officer candidates. The board then approved the final entry‑level police officer eligibility list. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 19 minutes (4‑0)
• Moved to closed session for police officer candidate interviews (4‑0)
• Approved final entry‑level police officer eligibility list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The commission will first approve the September meeting minutes, noting that the October meeting was canceled for lack of quorum. It will then hear a presentation on proposed regulations for e‑bikes, e‑scooters, and other electric vehicles presented by Assistant City Manager Will Kolschowsky and Management Analyst Erik Berg. The meeting will include public comment, reports on recent city council meetings, bicycle donations, traffic‑calming intersections, and updates on membership and e‑bike guidelines. The commission will also consider ongoing business items such as the Carlton proposal and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approval of September minutes (October meeting canceled due to no quorum)
• Presentation of proposed regulations for e‑bikes, e‑scooters, and out‑of‑class electric vehicles
• Bicycle donations at the community center
• Discussion of traffic‑calming intersections
• Membership changes: new member Richard (Rick) Tampier; members leaving Michael Subtenly and Cate Brady

The commission voted to send the current Carlton sign proposal to the Assistant City Manager and Engineering for improvement. It also decided not to meet in December and to resume meetings in January. New member Richard (Rick) Tampier was added while Michael Subtelny and Cate Brady departed. The September minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved sending Carlton sign proposal to Will Kolschowsky and Engineering for improvement (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved not meeting in December and resuming meetings in January (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved adding Richard (Rick) Tampier as a new commission member
• Approved removal of Michael Subtelny and Cate Brady from the commission
• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet on November 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conley Room. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes. In new business, the board will receive end‑of‑probation reports for Officers Turney and Lolis. A closed‑session portion will conduct interviews of police officer candidates as required by Illinois law.

• Receive end‑of‑probation reports for Officers Turney and Lolis
• Closed‑session interviews of police officer candidates (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, approve the previous minutes, and address public comments. In New Business, the board will receive end of probation reports for Officers Turney and Lolis. A closed‑session will be held for police officer candidate interviews as required by state law. No other decisions are noted.

• Receive End of Probation Reports—Officers Turney and Lolis
• Closed Session: Police Officer Candidate Interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Approval of Minutes from prior meeting
• Public Comment period
• Call to Order and Roll Call

The Board approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes and the end‑of‑probation reports for Officers Turney and Lolis. It entered a closed session to interview police officer candidates, then exited the closed session, and adjourned the meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Nov 13, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved end‑of‑probation reports for Officers Turney and Lolis (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for police officer candidate interviews (5‑0)
• Moved out of closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Commission

The Historic Commission is meeting to discuss historic designation applications and plan upcoming educational lectures. The body is also continuing discussions regarding its annual report and budget initiatives.

• Historic designation application for Gary United Methodist Church
• Review of Fall 2025 lecture on Wheaton Fairgrounds
• Planning for Spring 2026 lecture on Theosophical Society 100th anniversary (May 13, 2026)
• Discussion of annual report initiatives and budget

The commission unanimously approved the October meeting minutes and the historic register designation for the Gary United Methodist Church. Commissioners discussed promotional item ideas but took no formal action. A Spring 2026 lecture on the Theosophical Society was scheduled for May 13 at the public library. No decisions were made on the proposed history‑marker installations.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved historic register designation for Gary United Methodist Church (unanimous)
• Discussed promotional item ideas (no decision)
• Scheduled Spring 2026 lecture on Theosophical Society (planned)
• Reviewed Fall 2025 lecture attendance (information shared, no decision)
• Requested reinstallation of history markers at Memorial Park (no decision)

Band Commission

The Wheaton Municipal Band Commission will meet to receive an update on the 2026 season. The body will also discuss the 2026 Annual Report and Budget Request.

• Update from Don Cavalli regarding the 2026 Wheaton Municipal Band season
• 2026 Annual Report and Budget Request

The commission approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It set band attire to tuxedos for men and all‑black for women. Commissioners agreed to send a thank‑you note to Les and Mary Wiberg for their $35,000 donation. The commission decided to provide a $15 lunch stipend for members traveling to the ABA performance. It also approved creating a new President‑Elect board position to train Don Cavalli’s successor. The next meeting was scheduled for December 1, 2025.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (as presented)
• Set band attire: tuxedos for men, all‑black for women
• Agreed to send thank‑you note to Les and Mary Wiberg
• Provided $15 lunch stipend for ABA trip participants
• Approved creation of President‑Elect board position
• Scheduled next meeting for December 1, 2025 at 5 pm

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Municipal Band Commission will meet on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Gamon Room, 2nd Floor of Wheaton City Hall, with a live‑stream option. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 25, 2025 meeting, an update from Don Cavalli on the upcoming 2026 municipal band season, and a review of the 2026 annual report and budget request. No other items are listed.

• Approve minutes from the 7/25/25 Band Commission meeting
• Update from Don Cavalli on the upcoming 2026 municipal band season
• Review and consider the 2026 annual report and budget request

City Council Meetings

The council will receive the Planning & Zoning Board report and consider an ordinance granting a special use permit for 601 Centennial Drive, allowing a one‑story, 18,400‑square‑foot addition on the north side of the Chrouser Sports Complex at Wheaton College. It will also consider a special use permit for 125 E. Front Street to create a co‑working space, several resolutions to dispose surplus IT and fire‑department property, and a subsidy agreement with the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority. The agenda includes swearing‑in ceremonies, public comments, and approval of a $2,834,752.32 warrant.

• Ordinance granting special use permit for 601 Centennial Drive – 18,400‑sq‑ft addition at Wheaton College
• Ordinance granting special use permit for 125 E. Front Street – co‑working space for Cross Function LLC
• Resolution authorizing disposal of surplus IT property
• Resolution authorizing disposal of surplus Fire Department property
• Resolution authorizing subsidy agreement with Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority

The council approved the consent agenda and adopted two special‑use permits: one for an 18,400‑sq‑ft addition at Wheaton College and another for a co‑working space at 125 E Front Street. It also adopted a resolution authorizing a subsidy agreement with the Suburban Bus Division for the RideDuPage program and approved a $2,834,752.32 warrant.

• Approved consent agenda items (including surplus property resolutions) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-50, special‑use permit for Wheaton College 18,400‑sq‑ft addition – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-51, special‑use permit for CrossFunction co‑working space at 125 E Front Street – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-91, subsidy agreement with Suburban Bus Division for RideDuPage – unanimous
• Approved Warrant No. 908 in the amount of $2,834,752.32 – unanimous

Library Board

The Library Board will review the CY2026 budget and receive an update on the Plaza Expansion Project. The board is also scheduled to approve the 2025 meeting schedule and discuss the Library Director evaluation process.

• CY2026 Budget update, discussion, and review
• Plaza Expansion Project update
• Approval of 2025 Wheaton Public Library Board Meeting Schedule
• Library Director evaluation process
• Closed session regarding a specific employee's appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal

The board approved the 2025 Library Board Meeting Schedule 1, setting meetings for the third Monday of each month. A proposal to use Schedule 2, which would move holiday‑week meetings to the following Tuesday, was rejected. The board voted to enter a closed session to discuss employee matters under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda items (motion carried)
• Rejected 2025 Library Board Meeting Schedule 2 (motion failed)
• Approved 2025 Library Board Meeting Schedule 1 (motion carried)
• Approved closed session to discuss employee matters (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Commission on Aging

The Wheaton Commission on Aging will discuss the 2025 application review and assign commissioner interview duties. It will also review and update its policies and procedures. The commission will consider and approve the CY2026 Assistance Program Agreement Form. An election of officers will be addressed as old business.

• 2025 Application Review
• Commissioner Interview Assignments Review
• Polices and Procedures Review/Update
• CY2026 Assistance Program Agreement Form Review and Approval
• Election of Officers (old business)

The commission appointed Anthony DiLeonardi as Chair Pro Tem and elected officers for the term. It approved a policy amendment that will decline any new applicant who owns additional real‑estate property. The December meeting was cancelled and the next meeting set for January 8, 2026. All actions were approved by unanimous voice vote.

• Appointed Anthony DiLeonardi as Chair Pro Tem (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected officers: Chair Scott Alvis, Vice Chair Anthony DiLeonardi, Secretary Asma Hashmi (unanimous voice vote)
• Amended policy to decline applicants who own any other real‑estate property (unanimous voice vote)
• Cancelled December meeting; scheduled next meeting for Jan 8 2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:25 pm (unanimous voice vote)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting on November 13, 2025. The session includes a closed session specifically for police officer candidate interviews.

• Police officer candidate interviews (Closed Session)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Local Liquor Commission meeting originally set for Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers was cancelled. The cancellation was issued because there was insufficient business to justify holding the meeting. No other agenda items were listed.

• Local Liquor Commission meeting scheduled for Nov 13, 2025 cancelled (lack of business)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and conduct closed interviews for police officer candidates. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at City Hall.

• Approval of minutes
• Closed session: Police Officer Candidate Interviews
• Meeting location: 303 W. Wesley St., City Hall, Conley Room

The commissioners approved the minutes from the November 12 meeting unanimously (4‑0). They then moved the meeting into a closed session to interview police officer candidates, a motion that passed unanimously. After the interviews, they moved the meeting out of the closed session, also unanimously.

• Approved November 12 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Moved into closed session for police officer candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session after interviews (unanimous)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will meet on November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Gamon Room at City Hall. The agenda includes receiving a quarterly probation report from Sgt. Sheahan and conducting closed‑session interviews of police officer candidates under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). No decisions are noted; the items are for discussion and candidate evaluation.

• Rescheduled meeting: November 12, 2025, 5:00 PM, Gamon Room, City Hall
• Receive Quarterly Probation Report — Sgt. Sheahan
• Closed‑session Police Officer Candidate Interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Public Comment
• Approval of Minutes

Firefighters' Pension Fund Board

The Wheaton Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet on Nov. 12, 2025 to review financial and operational matters. Items include approval of meeting minutes, investment and accountant reports, and the renewal of fiduciary liability insurance. The board will also establish the dates for its 2026 meetings and consider applications for new fund members.

• Approve minutes from the Aug. 14, Oct. 13, and Oct. 17, 2025 meetings
• Review investment reports from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management and FPIF – Marquette Associates
• Approve trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses
• Review and approve fiduciary liability insurance renewal
• Establish dates for 2026 board meetings

The board approved the August 14 and October 17 meeting minutes, accepted four new Tier II members, set a recurring $300,000 monthly withdrawal from the fund, amended the Schwab money‑market target balance and excess‑transfer rule, approved a $7,473 fiduciary‑liability insurance renewal, and scheduled the 2026 board meeting dates.

• Approved August 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes (motion carried; AYES: Skilondz, Kammes, Savegnago, Hartman; NAYS: none)
• Approved October 17, 2025 special meeting minutes (motion carried; AYES: Skilondz, Savegnago, Hartman; ABSTAIN: Kammes; NAYS: none)
• Accepted Bryan Cocallas, Dante Macaluso, Joseph McAsey and Omar Portillo as Tier II members effective Nov 3 2025 (motion carried; AYES: Skilondz, Kammes, Savegnago, Hartman; NAYS: none)
• Set recurring monthly withdrawal amount to $300,000 from FPIF effective Jan 14 2026 (motion carried; AYES: Skilondz, Kammes, Savegnago, Hartman; NAYS: none)
• Amended Schwab money‑market target balance to $300,000 and excess over $340,000 to be transferred to BMO Bank operating account (motion carried; AYES: Skilondz, Kammes, Savegnago, Hartman; NAYS: none)
• Approved fiduciary liability insurance renewal for $7,473 effective Dec 1 2025–Dec 1 2026 (motion carried; AYES: Skilondz, Kammes, Savegnago, Hartman; NAYS: none)
• Established 2026 board meeting dates: Feb 10, May 20, Aug 21, Nov 10 (motion carried unanimously by voice vote)
• Approved, adopted and published Decision and Order for Michael Byas (motion carried; AYES: Skilondz, Kammes, Savegnago, Hartman; NAYS: none)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board will meet to receive a quarterly probation report from Sgt. Sheahan. The session includes a closed meeting to conduct interviews for police officer candidates.

• Quarterly Probation Report from Sgt. Sheahan
• Police Officer Candidate Interviews

The board approved the minutes of the October 8, 2025 meeting unanimously. It voted to enter a closed session to interview police officer candidates, and later voted to exit the closed session, both unanimously. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Moved into closed session for police officer candidate interviews (5‑0)
• Moved out of closed session after interviews (5‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5‑0)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit. The application seeks to allow a business and professional office to occupy the main floor of a commercial building.

• Zoning Application #25-22: Special use permit for co-working space at 125 E. Front Street

Planning & Zoning Board

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will review a special use permit application for 125 E. Front Street submitted by Cross Function, LLC. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, and other new business. No other specific projects or contracts are listed.

• Special use permit application – 125 E. Front Street – Cross Function, LLC
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• New business items (unspecified)
• Miscellaneous items

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. It unanimously recommended approval of a special‑use permit (ZA #25‑22) allowing CrossFunction, LLC to operate a business and professional office (co‑working space) on the main floor of 125 E. Front Street. The board also moved to close the public hearing, waive regular rules for a vote, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on ZA #25‑22 (voice vote, aye)
• Waived regular rules to vote tonight (voice vote, aye)
• Recommended approval of ZA #25‑22 special‑use permit (unanimous ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44 p.m. (voice vote, aye)

City Council Workshops

The City Council will hold a workshop to review the 2026 draft budget and the Library's 2026 draft budget. The session includes presentations and reviews of various city funds and department budgets.

• 2026 Draft Budget Overview presentation
• Library 2026 Draft Budget presentation
• Review of Police and Fire Department budgets
• Review of Public Works funds including Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Sewer
• Review of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Capital Projects Funds

The Wheaton City Council met on Nov 10, 2025 for a budget workshop led by Mayor Suess and City Manager Dzugan. Council members and city staff reviewed the 2026 draft budget, including $160.8 million in estimated revenues and $153.1 million in expenditures. Presentations covered revenue sources, proposed rate changes, capital improvement projects, and departmental goals for 2026. No formal votes or approvals were recorded during the session.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet on November 10, 2025 at Wheaton Fire Station 38 to conduct its regular business. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, a treasurer’s report, public comment, and old business. New business items include discussion of a radiation monitor, a 4‑gas monitor, an update to the standard item list, and duty shoes.

• Radiation monitor
• 4‑gas monitor
• Update standard item list
• Duty shoes

Public Notices & Hearings

The City Council is holding a budget workshop session for the 2026 calendar year municipal budget. A public hearing on the same budget is scheduled for December 8, 2025. The regularly scheduled planning session for November 10, 2025, has been cancelled.

• Budget Workshop Session for the 2026 Calendar Year Municipal Budget
• Public hearing on the 2026 Calendar Year Municipal Budget scheduled for December 8, 2025
• Cancellation of the November 10, 2025 Planning Session

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council notified that the Community Relations Commission meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided at this time. The cancellation was announced by City Clerk Andrea Rosedale.

City Council Meetings

The Wheaton City Council will vote on the approval of Warrant No. 907 for $944,145.37. The meeting also includes approval of October 20 minutes, reappointments to city commissions, an ordinance creating Special Service Area #9, a resolution to purchase water service materials up to $207,800, and resolutions to contract Snow Systems for sidewalk and parking‑lot snow removal.

• Approval of Warrant No. 907 – $944,145.37
• Resolution to purchase water service materials, not to exceed $207,800
• Ordinance establishing Special Service Area #9
• Resolution authorizing Snow Systems agreement No. 576 for sidewalk snow removal
• Resolution authorizing Snow Systems agreement No. 577 for parking‑lot snow removal

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the October 20 meeting and reappointed three commissioners for three‑year terms. It also passed an ordinance creating Special Service Area #9 with a $500,000 initial levy, and adopted four resolutions authorizing water‑service purchases, snow‑removal contracts, and a $944,145.37 warrant.

• Approved October 20, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Anthony DiLeonardi, Donaid Westlake, and Sharon Hoitrop to city commissions (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑49 establishing SSA #9 with a $500,000 levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑85 to purchase water service materials up to $207,800 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑86 for Snow Systems sidewalk snow‑removal contract (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑87 for Snow Systems parking‑lot snow‑removal contract (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant No. 907 for $944,145.37 (unanimous)

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The commission will approve the September 2025 meeting minutes and review action items from its annual report. It will also receive updates on city art exhibits, public art projects, and the upcoming Arts Weekend scheduled for June 19‑21, 2026.

• Approve September 2025 meeting minutes
• Review Annual Report Action Items
• City Art Exhibits update
• Public Art update
• Arts Weekend June 19‑21 2026 update

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission approved its agenda for the October 28 meeting. It also approved the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:36 p.m. (motion carried)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Oct. 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to consider Zoning Application #25‑24. The application seeks a special use permit under Article 14.1.3 to allow a one‑story, 18,400‑square‑foot addition on the north side of the Chrouser Sports Complex at 601 Centennial Drive. The request is submitted by FGM Architects on behalf of Wheaton College. The public may comment in person or via Zoom.

• Special use permit request (Article 14.1.3) for a one‑story, 18,400‑sq‑ft addition at 601 Centennial Drive
• Zoning Application #25‑24 submitted by FGM Architects for property owner Wheaton College
• Public hearing scheduled for Oct. 28, 2025, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 303 West Wesley Street, also via Zoom
• Property is located in the I‑1 Institutional District

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit application. The proposal involves demolishing a former McDonald's building to construct a 4,800 square-foot car wash.

• Zoning Application #25-25: Special use permit for a 4,800 square-foot car wash at 2175 W. Roosevelt Road

Planning & Zoning Board

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board meeting on October 28, 2025 will follow standard agenda items including call to order, approval of minutes, and public comment. The board will review two special‑use permit applications: ZA 25‑24 for 601 Centennial Drive (Wheaton College) and ZA 25‑25 for 2175 W. Roosevelt Road (Mister Car Wash). The meeting will conclude with miscellaneous items and adjournment.

• Special‑use permit ZA 25‑24 – 601 Centennial Drive (Wheaton College)
• Special‑use permit ZA 25‑25 – 2175 W. Roosevelt Road (Mister Car Wash)
• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Approval of Minutes
• Public Comment period

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a special use permit (ZA #25-24) for an 18,400‑sq‑ft addition to the Chrouser Sports Complex at 601 Centennial Drive, subject to landscaping, lighting and sound conditions. The board also approved a special use permit (ZA #25-25) for a 4,800‑sq‑ft Mister Car Wash at 2175 W. Roosevelt Road, with conditions on right‑of‑way dedication, signage, lighting, noise mitigation and curb access. The board unanimously recommended that the City Council consider a parking‑time‑limit request for Howard Street.

• Approved ZA #25-24 special use permit for 18,400 sq ft addition at 601 Centennial Dr, with landscaping, lighting and sound conditions (unanimous)
• Approved ZA #25-25 special use permit for 4,800 sq ft car wash at 2175 W. Roosevelt Rd, with right‑of‑way, signage, lighting, noise and curb‑cut conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council consider Howard Street parking‑time‑limit request (unanimous)

City Council Planning Sessions

The City Council will hold a planning session to discuss financial projections and long-term spending. The body will review budget analyses, tax levy estimates, and a multi-year capital improvement plan.

• 2026 Budget – Fund Balances Reserves Analysis
• 2026 Budget – Revenue Options Analysis
• 2025 Tax Levy Estimates
• 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan

The council approved the October 13, 2025 Planning Session minutes. It also supported transferring $2.5 million to the Capital Projects Fund and $1 million to the Storm Sewer Fund, with the moves to be reflected in the final 2026 budget. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved October 13, 2025 Planning Session minutes
• Supported transfer of $2.5M to Capital Projects Fund and $1M to Storm Sewer Fund

Joint Review Board

The board will conduct its usual procedural steps, including nominations, appointment of a chairman, and approval of the agenda. It will then review the annual and comptroller reports for Tax Increment Financing districts 2 (Main Street) and 3 (Courthouse). No other substantive items are listed.

• Nomination and appointment of public members
• Nomination and appointment of chairman
• Approval of agenda
• Review of TIF #2 Main Street annual report and comptroller report
• Review of TIF #3 Courthouse annual report and comptroller report

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Joint Review Board meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 will consider the annual reports for the Main Street Redevelopment Area (TIF #2) and the Courthouse Square Redevelopment Area (TIF #3). The board will also handle nominations and appointments of public members and a chairman, and approve its agenda before opening public comment.

• Review of annual report for Main Street Redevelopment Area (TIF #2)
• Review of annual report for Courthouse Square Redevelopment Area (TIF #3)
• Nomination and appointment of public members to the Joint Review Board
• Nomination and appointment of the board chairman
• Approval of the meeting agenda

Historic Commission

The Historic Commission will discuss historic designation applications and the 2025/2026 Annual Report. The body will also review its budget and roles of commissioners to address initiatives.

• Historic designation application for Gary United Methodist Church (built 1853)
• Approval of 231 Delles Road application
• Proposed change to commission name and purpose statements
• 2026 Preservation Week educational program presentation by Theosophical Society
• Review of the 2025/2026 Historic Commission Annual Report submitted Oct 15, 2025

The commission unanimously approved the September 16 standing meeting minutes and the September 30 special meeting minutes. It also approved the historic register application for 1231 Delles Road. A motion to keep the commission’s name and the “advocacy” wording in its purpose statement passed unanimously.

• Approved September 16 standing meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 30 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 1231 Delles Road historic register application (unanimous)
• Approved motion to retain Historic Commission name and “advocacy” wording (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Wheaton City Council will consider a consent agenda, two unfinished‑business ordinance amendments, and several new‑business items. New business includes a cable television franchise agreement with Comcast of Illinois V, Inc., binding property and casualty insurance coverage for November 1 2025 through October 31 2026, and a DuPage County zoning petition for Penny’s Place‑Blackhawk. The council will also vote on Warrant No. 906 for $3,010,655.40. Public comments are scheduled before the agenda items.

• Approval of Warrant No. 906 for $3,010,655.40
• Resolution authorizing execution of a cable television franchise agreement with Comcast of Illinois V, Inc.
• Resolution authorizing binding property and casualty insurance coverage (Nov 1 2025 – Oct 31 2026)
• Consideration of DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals petition ZONING‑25‑000046 for Penny’s Place‑Blackhawk
• Ordinance amending Code Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Disclosure Requirements

The council unanimously approved a new cable television franchise agreement with Comcast of Illinois V, Inc., replacing the expired 2017 agreement. It also adopted ordinances updating disclosure requirements and parking violation enforcement, authorized insurance coverage totaling $827,911 for the upcoming fiscal year, and directed staff to object to a DuPage County zoning petition for a video‑gaming café. Additionally, the council approved the $3,010,655.40 warrant and adopted routine resolutions and minutes.

• Approved minutes of Oct 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑81 to release closed‑session minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑82 to destroy closed‑session recordings (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑47 amending disclosure requirements (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑48 amending parking violation and towing rules (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑83 authorizing cable franchise agreement with Comcast (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑84 authorizing insurance coverage $827,911 for 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to object to DuPage County zoning petition ZONING‑25‑000046 (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board will review the September 2025 financial reports and the Library Director's report. The board is discussing the CY2026 budget and the Plaza Expansion Project. A vote is scheduled for the purchase of plaza tables and chairs.

• Purchase of plaza tables and chairs from Affordable Seating, LLC for $8,400.00
• CY2026 Budget update, discussion, and review
• Plaza Expansion Project update
• Summer Reading Program Sponsorship Initiative presented by Courtney Tedrick
• Approval of invoices SO-008562 and SO-008577 from Eco Scape

The Board approved the consent agenda items, including two Eco Scapes invoices, with one member abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The Board also approved the purchase of plaza tables and chairs from Affordable Seating, LLC for $8,400. Both motions carried with unanimous affirmative votes among those voting.

• Approved consent agenda items including Eco Scapes invoices (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved purchase of plaza tables and chairs for $8,400 (9-0)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Fire Pension Board will meet on October 17, 2025 to consider applications for membership, withdrawals, and to approve regular retirement benefits for John Cochran. The agenda includes a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker and allows for a closed session if needed. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approve regular retirement benefits – John Cochran
• Review applications for membership, withdrawals, retirement or disability benefits
• Public comment – limit of 3 minutes per person
• Closed session, if needed
• Adjournment

Firefighters' Pension Fund Board

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to address membership applications and fund withdrawals. The board is scheduled to consider the approval of regular retirement benefits for one individual.

• Approval of Regular Retirement Benefits for John Cochran

The board approved the regular retirement benefit calculation for Trustee John Cochran. The calculation, prepared by L&A, set his monthly pension at $10,574.09 based on a 75% rate of his $169,185.42 salary. The motion passed with three votes in favor, none against, and one abstention. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved John Cochran’s regular retirement benefit (3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission will vote to approve the September meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussion of bicycle donations at the community center, traffic‑calming intersection plans, and updates on membership and group rides. Public comment will be taken from a senior transportation planner from DuPage County.

• Approval of September minutes
• Bicycle donations at the community center
• Traffic‑calming intersection discussion
• New member Richard (Rick) Tampier and departing member Michael Subtelny
• Group ride scheduled for Oct 18, 1‑3 pm at Seven Gables

The Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered and no decisions were made.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission had a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The notice indicates that the meeting has been cancelled. Consequently, no items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to consider Zoning Application #25-22, a special use permit request for a business and professional office (co‑working space) on the main floor of the building at 125 E. Front Street, which is zoned C‑2 Retail Core Business District. The application was submitted by Cross Function, LLC on behalf of the property owner, ARCLAC Properties, LLC. The hearing will be in the Council Chambers at 303 West Wesley Street and via Zoom, and members of the public may submit comments in person or in writing.

• Zoning Application #25-22: special use permit for a co‑working space at 125 E. Front St.
• Applicant: Cross Function, LLC, 1033 South Boulevard, Oak Park, IL, representing ARCLAC Properties, LLC, 316 E. Jefferson Ave, Wheaton, IL.
• Property zoning: C‑2 Retail Core Business District.
• Public hearing scheduled for Oct 14, 2025, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 303 West Wesley St., and via Zoom (link provided).
• Public comments may be made orally at the hearing or submitted in writing to the Board.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Oct. 14, 2025 to consider Zoning Application #25-23. The application seeks a variance to Article 23.7.1e of the zoning ordinance to permit a ground sign on the south side of Roosevelt Road, west of Community Drive, with an 8‑foot setback instead of the required 15 feet in the R‑7 Residential District. The request was submitted by Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital and Clinics, Inc., on behalf of Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital.

• Zoning Application #25-23: variance for ground sign on south side of Roosevelt Road, west of Community Drive, R‑7 district, 8‑ft setback requested.
• Applicant: Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital and Clinics, Inc., representing Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. Two scheduled public hearings will be rescheduled and re-noticed.

• Cancellation of October 14, 2025 meeting
• Postponement of two public hearings

Planning & Zoning Board

The Wheaton Planning & Zoning Board will review a special use permit application by Cross Function LLC for 125 E. Front Street and a zoning variation request by Marianjoy for 26W171 Roosevelt Road. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and a public comment period.

• Special use permit – 125 E. Front Street – Cross Function LLC
• Zoning variation – 26W171 Roosevelt Road – Marianjoy
• Call to order and roll call
• Approval of minutes
• Public comment period

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. The two public hearings planned for this meeting will be rescheduled and re‑notified as required by the zoning ordinance. No other actions were taken.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Fire Pension Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 7:15 p.m. at Wheaton Fire Station #1, 1 Fapp Circle. The agenda items include public comment, applications for membership or withdrawals from fund, retirement, or disability benefits, and the approval of regular retirement benefits for Donald Dunfee. A closed session may be held if needed before adjournment.

• Approve regular retirement benefits – Donald Dunfee
• Review applications for membership, fund withdrawals, retirement or disability benefits
• Public comment (limit of 3 minutes per person)
• Potential closed session if needed
• Standard meeting procedures: call to order, roll call, adjournment

Firefighters' Pension Fund Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss membership applications and fund withdrawals. The board is scheduled to consider the approval of regular retirement benefits for Donald Dunfee.

• Approval of regular retirement benefits for Donald Dunfee

The Wheaton Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board met on Oct. 13, 2025 with Trustees Skilondz, Cochran and Hartman present. A motion to approve Lieutenant Donald Dunfee’s regular retirement benefit was made by Trustee Hartman, seconded by Trustee Cochran, and carried by roll‑call vote. All three trustees voted aye and the motion passed.

• Approved Donald Dunfee’s regular retirement benefit (3‑0 roll‑call)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council Planning Sessions

The Wheaton City Council will hold a planning session on Monday, October 13, 2025. Council members will discuss a proposed E‑Bike ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of the September 22, 2025 planning session minutes, a public comment period, and a closed‑session segment to review minutes, land acquisition matters, and pending litigation.

• E‑Bike ordinance discussion
• Approval of September 22, 2025 planning session minutes
• Closed session minutes review (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21))
• Land acquisition discussion (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5))
• Pending or imminent litigation discussion (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11))

The City Council approved the September 22, 2025 Planning Session minutes. Council members discussed a potential ordinance for low‑speed electric bicycles, scooters and e‑motos. The Council directed staff to draft a draft ordinance and to seek input from the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Committee before further Council consideration. A motion to enter closed session was approved unanimously.

• Approved September 22, 2025 Planning Session minutes
• Directed staff to draft a potential e‑bike, e‑scooter and e‑moto ordinance and solicit Bicyclist and Pedestrian Committee input
• Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously (voice vote)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review senior assistance summaries for 2025 and 2026. Members aim to finalize the annual report and budget request due October 15. The meeting includes presentations from Milton Township and City of Wheaton social workers.

• Annual Report and Budget Request finalization
• CY2025 Senior Assistance Summary Review
• CY2026 Draft Senior Assistance Summary Review
• Election of Officers
• Commissioner Interview Assignments

The commission appointed Anthony DiLeonardi as Chair Pro Tem by unanimous voice vote. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously. A $4,000 budget increase was approved to fund a one‑third‑page advertisement in the September 2026 water bill, also by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Appointed Anthony DiLeonardi as Chair Pro Tem (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Added $4,000 to 2026 budget for water bill ad insert (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council reports that the Local Liquor Commission meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 7 PM in the City Council Chambers at 303 W. Wesley Street has been cancelled because there was no business to conduct. No decisions, hearings, or other actions will occur at that meeting. Residents should note the cancellation.

• Cancellation of the Local Liquor Commission meeting on Oct 9, 2025
• Meeting was to be held at 7 PM in the City Council Chambers, 303 W. Wesley St.
• Reason for cancellation: lack of business

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet on October 8, 2025 at 5 p.m. in the City Hall Gamon Room. The agenda includes routine items such as public comment, approval of minutes, and old and new business. In a closed session, the board will conduct interviews of firefighter candidates as required by 5 ILCS 1‑ZO/2(c)(1). No other decisions or actions are listed.

• Closed Session – Firefighter candidate interviews (5 ILCS 1‑ZO/2(c)(1))

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The commission approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It then moved into closed session twice to conduct firefighter candidate interviews, each motion passing unanimously. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved October 7 minutes (5‑0)
• Moved to closed session for firefighter interviews (5‑0)
• Exited closed session after interviews (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider candidate interviews for police commander and firefighter positions under Illinois law. The board will also vote on the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List and the Police Commander Promotional List. Standard agenda items include public comment, approval of minutes, and a closed‑session portion.

• Police Command Candidate Interview (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Firefighter Candidate Interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Approve Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approve Police Commander Promotional List

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for police command and firefighter positions. The session includes a closed session for these interviews and an open session for public comment.

• Police Command Candidate Interview
• Firefighter Candidate Interviews
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Closed session for candidate interviews

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will consider routine agenda items including public comment, approval of minutes, and old and new business. In closed session, the board will interview candidates for police command and firefighter positions as required by 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). The board will also approve the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List and the Police Commander Promotional List. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approve Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approve Police Commander Promotional List
• Police Command Candidate Interview (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Firefighter Candidate Interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Approval of Minutes

The Board approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It moved into a closed session to interview police command and firefighter candidates, then moved back out of closed session, both unanimously. The Board also approved the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List and the Police Command Promotional List, each by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session (unanimous)
• Approved Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List (unanimous)
• Approved Police Command Promotional List (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Wheaton City Council meeting will consider a consent agenda that includes surplus property disposal and several liquor license applications. Regular agenda items include appointments to city commissions, multiple ordinance amendments, a special use permit for 2015 Manchester Road, and several contract resolutions. Notably, the council will vote on a resolution authorizing a $916,377.50 contract with Triggi Construction for the 2025 Fall Sidewalk Program, plus a $2,181,762.63 warrant approval.

• Resolution authorizing $916,377.50 contract with Triggi Construction for Fall Sidewalk Program (10% contingency)
• Resolution authorizing $145,763 contract with Nardulli Construction for Concrete Panel Replacement (10% contingency)
• Resolution authorizing $79,327 contract with Thomas Engineering Group for LAFO resurfacing Phase 1 & 2 (10% contingency)
• Resolution authorizing purchase of one maintenance distributor for up to $121,507 through Sourcewell
• Applications for Class A, Class M Plus, and Class N liquor licenses at 121 W. Front St., 127 W. Front St., and 200 Wyndemere Circle

The council unanimously approved a series of items, including the consent agenda, new appointments, and several infrastructure contracts. Key actions were the adoption of a special‑use permit for 2015 Manchester Road, a shared‑parking agreement, a $916,377.50 sidewalk program, a concrete‑panel replacement contract, a maintenance‑distributor purchase, and a $2,181,762.63 warrant. All motions carried unanimously with Councilwoman Robbins absent.

• Approved consent agenda items (meeting minutes, surplus‑property disposal, three liquor licenses) – unanimous
• Appointed Richard Tampier to the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission and reappointed Anthony Pope and Ted Witt to the Environmental Improvement Commission – unanimous
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑46 granting a special‑use permit for 2015 Manchester Road – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑76 approving a shared‑parking agreement between The Hen House of Wheaton and Molos Greek Taverna – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑77 authorizing the 2025 Fall Sidewalk Program, not to exceed $916,377.50 plus 10% contingency – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑78 authorizing the 2025 Concrete Panel Replacement Program, not to exceed $145,763 plus 10% contingency – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑80 authorizing purchase of one maintenance distributor, not to exceed $121,507 – unanimous
• Approved Warrant No. 905 in the amount of $2,181,762.63 – unanimous

Historic Commission

The Wheaton Historic Commission will meet on September 30, 2025, to consider the completion of its 2025/2026 Annual Report. The agenda also includes call to order, public comment, commissioner comments, and adjournment. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Completion of the 2025/2026 Annual Report

The commission discussed and agreed on action items for the 2025/2026 Annual Report, covering each of its five purpose statements. Commissioner Louise noted a hearing about the former Carlson Hardware building scheduled for October 14 at 7:00 pm. A motion to adjourn was made by Louise, seconded by Bob, and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:44 pm.

• Agreed on action items for 2026 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Historic Commission will meet on September 30, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda includes public comment and a discussion to complete the commission's 2025/2026 Annual Report. The meeting will conclude with commissioner comments and adjournment.

• Completion of the 2025/2026 Annual Report

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Public Library Board Finance Committee will hold a meeting on September 29, 2025. After a call to order, members of the public may speak for up to three minutes each. The committee will then discuss the library's calendar year 2026 budget before adjourning.

• Public comment period (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• Discussion of the Wheaton Public Library CY2026 budget

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to discuss the budget for calendar year 2026. The meeting also includes a period for public comment from citizens in attendance.

• Discussion of Wheaton Public Library CY2026 Budget

The Wheaton Library Finance Committee met on September 29, 2025 to review the CY2026 library budget. After discussion, the committee moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote at 6:55 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold its regular meeting to take public comment, approve prior minutes, and consider any old or new business items. In the closed session, the board will interview firefighter candidates as required by 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). No decisions or votes are indicated on the agenda.

• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of old business items
• Discussion of new business items
• Closed‑session firefighter candidate interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))

The commissioners approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. They voted to enter a closed session for firefighter candidate interviews, later voted to end the closed session, and then adjourned the meeting. All votes were unanimous except the minute approval, which passed 3‑0.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Moved into closed session for firefighter candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session for firefighter candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting on September 24, 2025, to conduct closed-session interviews with firefighter candidates. The meeting will take place at City Hall in the Conley Room.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Closed-session firefighter candidate interviews
• Old and new business discussion

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to approve the final eligibility list for entry-level police officers. The session includes closed-door interviews for lateral police candidates, a police commander, and firefighters.

• Approval of Final Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Lateral Police Candidate Interviews
• Police Commander Candidate Interviews
• Firefighter Candidate Interviews

The commissioners approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting unanimously. They also approved the final entry‑level police officer eligibility list without opposition. The board moved into a closed session to interview police and fire candidates, then moved back out and adjourned, each action passing unanimously.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved final entry‑level police officer eligibility list (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for police and fire candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The commission will approve the agenda and the minutes from the August 2025 meeting. Public comments will be heard, and the commission will receive updates on the annual report due October 15, 2025. Additional updates will cover city art exhibits, public art projects, and the Arts Weekend planned for June 19‑21, 2026.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of August 2025 minutes
• Annual Report due Oct 15 2025
• Update on City Art Exhibits
• Update on Arts Weekend June 19‑21 2026

The commission approved the meeting agenda. It accepted the August 26 minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• August 26 minutes approved (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will consider approving the final entry‑level police officer eligibility list. The board will also conduct closed‑session interviews for candidates for lateral police officer, police commander, and firefighter positions. Standard agenda items include call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes.

• Approve Final Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Lateral Police Candidate Interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Police Commander Candidate Interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Firefighter Candidate Interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered or discussed at this time. The cancellation was issued by the City Clerk citing lack of business.

City Council Planning Sessions

The council will first approve the draft planning session minutes. The main agenda item is a discussion of the 2026 Budget Framework. A public comment period and City Council/Staff comments will follow before adjournment.

• Approve draft planning session minutes (08/25/25 Draft PS Minutes)
• Discuss the 2026 Budget Framework (2026 BUDGET FRAMEWORK.PDF)
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
• City Council and staff comments
• Adjournment

The City Council approved the August 25, 2025 Planning Session minutes. Staff presented the 2026 budget framework, noting projected revenue shortfalls and a flat property‑tax levy. The Council approved allocating TIF #2 and TIF #3 surpluses and moving the water‑rate increase to June. Staff will deliver a revenue report at the next planning session.

• Approved August 25, 2025 Planning Session minutes
• Approved allocation of TIF #2 and TIF #3 surpluses
• Approved changing the water‑rate increase effective date to June

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The commission will vote on its 2025 Annual Report and the proposed 2026 budget. Members will also discuss the 2025 budget, specifically the purchase of 234 pedestrian clip-on lights. Other discussions include the History Ride and the Bike/roll to school event on October 8.

• Vote on 2025 Annual Report
• Vote on 2026 Proposed Budget
• 2025 Budget item: 234 pedestrian clip-on lights at $14.99 each
• History Ride planning including police escorts
• Bike/roll to school event on October 8

The Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission approved the August meeting minutes, the 2025 Annual Report, a $400 purchase of clip‑on lights for goodie bags, and the proposed 2026 budget. All four items passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved August minutes (unanimously via voice vote)
• Approved 2025 Annual Report (unanimously via voice vote)
• Approved purchase of $400 clip‑on lights (unanimously via voice vote)
• Approved 2026 proposed budget (unanimously via voice vote)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Community Relations Commission will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the Conley Room of City Hall. The agenda lists a Calito Order, roll call, planning for a Wheaton block party, public comments, and adjournment. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Calito Order
• Roll Call
• Planning of Wheaton Block Party
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Historic Commission

The Wheaton Historic Commission will consider two historic designation applications: one to revisit the 1231 Delles Road property and a new application for the Gary United Methodist Church, built in 1853. The meeting also includes updates on several ongoing projects, such as the Fall Lecture by the Ostbergs, the Community Relations Block Party, and the 2024/2025 Annual Report due to the City Council by October 15, 2025. New business will address proposed changes to the Commission’s name and purpose statements for the 2025/2026 Annual Report.

• Revisit historic designation application for 1231 Delles Road
• New historic designation application for Gary United Methodist Church (built 1853)
• Fall Lecture by the Ostbergs at Wheaton Fairgrounds on Oct 23, 2025
• Community Relations Block Party scheduled for Sep 20, 2025 at Memorial Park
• Review of 2024/2025 Annual Report before submission to City Council (due Oct 15, 2025)

The commission unanimously approved the August meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the historic register application for 1231 Delles Road after receiving additional support material. The treasurer reported the purchase of two professional tablecloths costing $33.70, to be reimbursed. Upcoming events include a lecture on the Wheaton Fairgrounds on Oct. 23 and a block party at Memorial Park on Sept. 20.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 1231 Delles Road historic register application (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Wheaton City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a resolution to dispose of surplus property and a change order for RJN Group engineering services. Regular agenda items include amendments to the utilities locatability ordinance and the real estate transfer tax ordinance, appointments to city boards, a zoning petition for a transportation maintenance facility, and a special use permit for a domestic animal lounge at 923 E. Roosevelt Road. The council will also approve Warrant No. 904 for $2,212,887.71. Public comments will be taken during the Citizens to Be Heard portion.

• Resolution authorizing Change Order #2 with RJN Group, Inc. for professional engineering services (total award $434,750, not to exceed $21,200)
• Approval of Warrant No. 904 for $2,212,887.71
• Ordinance amending Chapter 74 (Utilities) on locatability of utilities
• Ordinance amending Chapter 66 (Taxation) on real estate transfer tax
• Special Use Permit granting a domestic animal lounge at 923 E. Roosevelt Road (Candle of Hope Foundation)

The council approved the consent agenda, adopted two resolutions, and passed three ordinances covering utility locatability, real‑estate transfer tax updates, and a zoning amendment for domestic animal lounges. Council members also appointed Sharon Ann Henry to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and reappointed David Sohmer to the Community Relations Commission. Finally, the council approved a special‑use permit for a 178,000‑sq‑ft DuPage County Transportation Maintenance Facility, directing the city attorney to draft the ordinance.

• Approved consent‑agenda items (minutes and resolutions) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑73 authorizing disposal of surplus property – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑74 authorizing Change Order #2 for sanitary‑sewer project – unanimous
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑42 amending utility locatability requirements – unanimous
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑43 amending real‑estate transfer tax provisions – unanimous
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑44 amending zoning to allow domestic animal lounges – unanimous
• Approved appointment of Sharon Ann Henry to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and reappointment of David Sohmer to the Community Relations Commission (vote 4‑3) – motion carried
• Approved special‑use permit for DuPage County Transportation Maintenance Facility and directed City Attorney to prepare ordinance – unanimous

Library Board

The Wheaton Library Board will consider minutes from the August meeting, financial reports for August, and the Director's report. Unfinished business includes an update on the Plaza Expansion Project, a review of the CY2026 budget, and a preview of Illinois Public Library Standards. New business items are the approval of an amended circulation library card policy and a motion to approve the Phase‑2 first floor alterations proposal from Studio GC Architects.

• Approval of Amended Circulation Library Card Policy
• Motion to approve Phase‑2 First Floor Alterations Proposal from Studio GC Architects
• Plaza Expansion Project – Update
• CY2026 Budget Update/Discussion/Review
• Illinois Public Library Standards Preview

The Wheaton Public Library Board approved the amended circulation library card policy and the Phase‑2 first‑floor alterations proposal from Studio GC Architects. Both motions passed with all votes in favor and no opposition. The consent agenda items were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (8-0)
• Approved Amended Circulation Library Card Policy (8-0)
• Approved Phase‑2 First Floor Alterations Proposal (5-0)

Commission on Aging

The Wheaton Commission on Aging will discuss updates from subcommittees, review the CY2025 Senior Assistance Summary, consider the Annual Report and Budget Request, and evaluate the CY2026 Draft Senior Assistance Summary. The board will also approve the meeting schedule for 2026 before adjourning.

• CY2025 Senior Assistance Summary Review
• Annual Report and Budget Request
• CY2026 Draft Senior Assistance Summary Review
• 2026 Meeting Schedule Approval

The Commission on Aging approved its September 11 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It also approved a motion to change its guidelines, again by unanimous voice vote. A third motion adopting the 2026 meeting schedule was passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved change to guidelines (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Local Liquor Commission

The Wheaton Local Liquor Commission meeting on September 11, 2025 will review and decide on three liquor license applications. The applications are for a Class A license for The Guild, LLC at 121 W. Front Street, a Class M Plus license for F & V Management Co. Inc. (Tasting DeVine) at 127 W. Front Street, and a Class N license for NELP‑Wyndemere Operator LLC (Wnydemere) at 200 Wyndemere Circle. The commission will also approve the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting and accept public comments.

• Consider Class A liquor license for The Guild, LLC – 121 W. Front Street
• Consider Class M Plus liquor license for F & V Management Co. Inc. (Tasting DeVine) – 127 W. Front Street
• Consider Class N liquor license for NELP‑Wyndemere Operator LLC (Wnydemere) – 200 Wyndemere Circle
• Approve minutes from August 14, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period

The commission approved the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It then recommended that the mayor and City Council issue a Class A license to The Guild, LLC, a Class M Plus license to Tasting deVine, and a Class N license to Wyndemere. Each recommendation passed on a roll‑call vote with all members voting aye.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Recommended issuance of Class A license to The Guild, LLC – 121 W. Front St (roll call, all aye)
• Recommended issuance of Class M Plus license to Tasting deVine – 127 W. Front St (roll call, all aye)
• Recommended issuance of Class N license to Wyndemere – 200 Wyndemere Circle (roll call, all aye)

Public Notices & Hearings

The regular meeting of the Wheaton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled for September 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit application. The request is to allow a drive-thru service lane for an existing restaurant.

• Zoning Application #25-21: Special use permit for a drive-thru service lane at 1289 E. Butterfield Road

Planning & Zoning Board

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public meeting to discuss a special use permit request. The agenda includes approval of minutes and a public comment period. The board will also consider New Business items.

• Approval of minutes
• Public comment period
• ZA 25-21 special use permit for 1289 Butterfield Road

The board approved the August 26, 2025 minutes as presented. It decided that more information is needed before deciding on the special‑use permit for a drive‑through at 1289 E. Butterfield Road and moved to continue the public hearing until that information is received. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Requested additional information for special‑use permit at 1289 E. Butterfield Road
• Moved to continue the public hearing until the requested information is provided
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all aye)

City Council Meetings

The Wheaton City Council unanimously approved a $430,000 lead service line replacement program (Resolution R‑2025‑72). It also approved a Class A liquor license for MiCasa Restaurant & Grill, reappointed two commissioners, adopted a surplus‑property disposal resolution, annexed and rezoned 15731 Orchard Rd, and approved a $1,341,038.53 warrant.

• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑72 for lead service line replacement program ($430,000) (7‑0)
• Approved Class A liquor license for MiCasa Restaurant & Grill, 1720 N. Main St (7‑0)
• Reappointed Lewis Achenbach to Fine & Cultural Arts Commission (7‑0)
• Reappointed Nancy Fiynnb to Environmental Improvement Commission (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑71 authorizing disposal of surplus property (7‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑40 annexing 15731 Orchard Rd (7‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑41 amending zoning map for 15731 Orchard Rd (7‑0)
• Approved Warrant No. 903 for $1,341,038.53 (7‑0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to conduct regular business. The primary action item is the approval of an initial eligibility list.

• Approval of Initial Eligibility List

The Board approved the Initial Eligibility List of police officer candidates, with the motion moved by Commissioner Haines and seconded by Commissioner Vroman, passing unanimously. The Board also approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting, with three votes in favor and none against. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Initial Eligibility List of police officer candidates (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting on August 27, 2025, to approve an initial eligibility list and discuss old business.

• Approval of initial eligibility list
• Discussion of old business
• Public comment period

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The commission will meet to receive updates on city art exhibits and public art. Members will also discuss the Arts Weekend scheduled for June 19-21, 2026.

• City Art Exhibits update
• Public Art Update
• Arts Weekend June 19-21 2026 update

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes of the previous meeting, each by unanimous voice vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting unanimously. No other actions were decided.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Board recommended approval of the combined text amendment and special use permit for the Domestic Animal Lounge at 923 E. Roosevelt Road, contingent on obtaining a USDA license and submitting the foundation's bylaws and tax documents. The public hearing on the request was formally closed by unanimous voice vote. The August 12, 2025 meeting minutes were approved as presented. The Board adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m. by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on ZA #25-15 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Recommended approval of text amendment and special use permit for 923 E. Roosevelt Road, subject to USDA license and foundation documents (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:04 p.m. (voice vote, unanimous)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council voted to close the public hearing after discussion of Special Service Area No. 9. The motion to close was moved by Councilwoman Bray-Parker, seconded by Councilwoman Brice, and carried unanimously. The council then voted to adjourn the hearing; the motion was moved by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Weller, and also carried unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made during this meeting.

• Closed public hearing – motion carried unanimously (moved by Councilwoman Bray-Parker, seconded by Councilwoman Brice)
• Adjourned public hearing – motion carried unanimously (moved by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Weller)

City Council Planning Sessions

The Wheaton City Council approved the June 23, 2025 Planning Session minutes. It voted to amend the City Code by adopting the state disclosure statute and repealing the City’s own Statement of Disclosure requirement. No other actions were taken and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 23, 2025 Planning Session minutes
• Amended City Code to adopt state disclosure statute and repeal City Statement of Disclosure requirement

Police Pension Fund Board

The board approved a $2,615,049 tax levy request for the pension fund and accepted a $223,634.74 portability transfer from the La Grange Park Police Pension Fund. It also approved Ryan Conway’s regular retirement benefit and $40,405.69 in quarterly disbursements. The trustees designated the city clerk as FOIA Officer and a trustee as OMA Designee, and adopted the Municipal Compliance Report.

• Approved $2,615,049 tax levy request (roll call vote)
• Accepted $223,634.74 portability transfer and revised hire date (roll call vote)
• Approved Ryan Conway’s regular retirement benefit (roll call vote)
• Approved $40,405.69 quarterly disbursements (roll call vote)
• Designated FOIA Officer and OMA Designee (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Municipal Compliance Report (roll call vote)
• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The commission unanimously approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved an Alphagraphics order for History Ride flyers and a $60 gift card for docent Bob Goldsborough. Commissioners adopted two 2026 goals: pursuing a Bike Friendly City designation by 2027 and communicating problem intersections to Engineering for possible traffic calming. A practice ride for the History Ride was scheduled for September 14, 2025 at 2 pm.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Alphagraphics to produce 50 History Ride flyers (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of $60 DWA gift card for Bob Goldsborough (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted 2026 goal to pursue Bike Friendly City designation by 2027
• Adopted 2026 goal to communicate problem intersections to Engineering for traffic calming
• Scheduled History Ride practice ride for Sept 14, 2025 at 2 pm
• Assigned Michelle to add Working Bikes drop‑off location to commission webpage
• Planned to post report on motorized/Class 3 e‑bikes on Forest Preserve trails to webpage

Historic Commission

The Historic Commission will consider a historic designation application for a property on Delles Road. The body will also review the 2024/2025 Annual Report for submission to the City Council in October.

• Historic Designation Application for 1231 Delles Road
• Review of 2024/2025 Annual Report
• Planning for October 23, 2025 lecture by the Ostbergs at Wheaton Fairgrounds
• Promotion for French Market on September 20, 2025

The Historic Commission unanimously approved the June meeting minutes. It cancelled the September 20 French Market exhibit and approved participation in the September 20 block party at Memorial Park. The discussion of the Annual Report was tabled, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled September 20 French Market exhibit
• Approved participation in September 20 block party
• Tabled Annual Report discussion
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The council unanimously approved Warrant No. 902 authorizing $1,394,912.91 in expenditures. They also adopted several resolutions authorizing contracts for sanitary manhole rehabilitation, City Hall Annex rooftop unit replacement, sewer main rehabilitation, and fire‑hydrant painting, and passed an ordinance deleting unused liquor‑license classifications. Councilwoman Bray‑Parker was appointed Mayor Pro Tem for the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

• Appointed Councilwoman Bray‑Parker as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including minutes and Resolution R‑2025‑65 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑66 authorizing $59,585 sanitary manhole rehab contract (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑39 deleting unused liquor‑license classifications (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑68 authorizing $178,825 City Hall Annex rooftop unit replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑69 authorizing $199,552.60 sewer main rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑70 authorizing $78,000 fire‑hydrant sandblasting and repainting (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant No. 902 for $1,394,912.91 (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board will introduce and swear in new member Ralph Holman. The meeting includes discussions on the CY2026 budget process and an update on the Plaza Expansion Project.

• Swearing-in of new Library Board member Ralph Holman
• Plaza Expansion Project update
• CY2026 Budget Process discussion
• Appointment of Finance Committee
• Illinois Public Library Standards Preview

The Library Board approved the consent agenda items, which included the July 21 meeting minutes and August 2025 financial reports. The board also appointed a Finance Committee, naming Christine Fenne as chair with Steve Siemer and Bob Rammer as members. Both actions passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda items (July 21 minutes, August financial reports) (5-0)
• Appointed Finance Committee; Christine Fenne chair, Steve Siemer and Bob Rammer members (5-0)

Commission on Aging

The commission approved the meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It then approved a series of senior‑assistance actions for calendar year 2026, including the income cap, stipend amounts and budget, application review, interview questions, informational handouts, resource‑binder update, and advertising and public‑awareness plans. All items were approved by unanimous voice vote. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved CY2026 proposed income cap (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved CY2026 proposed monthly stipend amounts and budget (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved senior assistance homeowner/renter interview questions (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved senior assistance homeowner/renter informational handouts (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved resource binder update (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved senior assistance program advertising plan (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved senior services gap analysis (unanimous voice vote)

Local Liquor Commission

The Local Liquor Commission will meet to discuss new business and approve previous minutes. The primary item on the agenda is a liquor license application for a restaurant on North Main Street.

• Application for a Class A Liquor License for Mi Casa Restaurant Grill Inc (D/B/A Mi Casa Restaurant And Grill) at 1720 N. Main Street

The commission approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote, with all members voting aye. The commission heard a presentation from Mi Casa Restaurant Grill Inc. and, after discussion, moved to recommend that the Mayor and City Council issue a Class A liquor license to the restaurant at 1720 N. Main Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Recommended Class A liquor license for Mi Casa Restaurant Grill Inc. at 1720 N. Main Street (motion passed, all aye)

Firefighters' Pension Fund Board

The board accepted applications for Delaney Chesta and Tyler Kirk as Tier II participants effective June 16 2025. It approved a $20,523.58 quarterly disbursement and adopted the municipal compliance report. The board approved the actuarial valuation recommendation and requested a $1,246,721 tax levy from the City of Wheaton. Trustees elected Jason Skilondz as president and John Cochran as secretary, and retained Skilondz as FOIA officer.

• Accepted Delaney Chesta as Tier II member (effective June 16 2025) – roll call vote unanimous
• Accepted Tyler Kirk as Tier II member (effective June 16 2025) – roll call vote unanimous
• Approved quarterly disbursement of $20,523.58 – roll call vote unanimous
• Approved $1,246,721 tax levy request per actuarial valuation – roll call vote unanimous
• Adopted Municipal Compliance Report – roll call vote unanimous
• Elected Jason Skilondz as President and John Cochran as Secretary – roll call vote unanimous
• Retained Jason Skilondz as FOIA Officer and OMA Designee – roll call vote (abstain Skilondz)
• Approved Attorney’s Report – unanimous voice vote

Public Notices & Hearings

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss adding a definition for a 'Kat Lounge' to the Zoning Ordinance. The board is considering allowing these establishments as a Special Use in the R-R-3 Zoning District. A specific Special Use Permit is being requested for a location at 923 E. Roosevelt Road.

• Zoning Application #25-15 to define and allow 'Kat Lounges'
• Proposed Special Use Permit for a Kat Lounge at 923 E. Roosevelt Road
• Proposed amendment to Article II and Article XXXI of the Zoning Ordinance

Public Notices & Hearings

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will hold an on-call meeting to discuss equipment and reimbursements. The body will review fitness reimbursement approvals and equipment replacements.

• Fitness reimbursement approvals
• Replacement fan for T38
• GO PRO for B38
• Replacement vehicle coolers

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the July 8, 2025 minutes. It then voted to continue the public hearing on the Kat Lounge text amendment and special‑use permit until more information is provided and the owner can attend. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Kat Lounge public hearing pending additional information and owner attendance (voice vote, all aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m. (voice vote, all aye)

City Council Meetings

The council unanimously approved a warrant for $1,546,288.96 to fund city operations. It also adopted resolutions authorizing a $260,900 site‑restoration project and a $258,649.46 janitorial services contract. Ordinances creating a Class M liquor license classification and amending the traffic schedule were passed, and the City Manager’s compensation was approved. Louise Ferrebee was reappointed to the Historic Commission through August 2028.

• Approved $1,546,288.96 city warrant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑63 for $260,900 site‑restoration (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑64 for $258,649.46 janitorial services (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑38 creating Class M liquor license classification (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑37 amending motor‑vehicle traffic schedule (unanimous)
• Approved City Manager compensation (unanimous)
• Reappointed Louise Ferrebee to Historic Commission (unanimous)
• First reading of ordinance to delete unused liquor license classifications (no vote recorded)

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission accepted the agenda and the May 27, 2025 minutes by motion. No substantive actions or approvals were taken on projects. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Agenda accepted (motion carried)
• May 27, 2025 minutes accepted (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council Meetings

The Wheaton City Council unanimously adopted several ordinances updating traffic schedules, liquor‑service hours, special‑events code, front‑yard setbacks, and a right‑of‑way vacating. It also confirmed reappointments to city commissions and adopted three resolutions authorizing public‑works contracts totaling about $1.8 million. All actions were carried without opposition.

• Approved Ordinance 0‑2025‑32 amending motor‑vehicle schedule (Somerset Circle) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 0‑2025‑33 amending liquor‑control hours for Class R licenses – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 0‑2025‑34 amending special‑events and parking‑lot code provisions – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 0‑2025‑35 front‑yard setback variation for 337E Prairie Ave – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 0‑2025‑36 vacating portion of Willow Avenue right‑of‑way – unanimous
• Confirmed reappointments and new appointments to city boards and commissions – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑59 authorizing $410,500 trench‑drain replacement project – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑60 authorizing $1,366,650 water‑division exterior renovation – unanimous

Library Board

The board approved the June 16 and June 24 minutes as a consent agenda. Laurie Metanchuk was elected President, Alan Herbach Vice President, Christine Fenne Treasurer, and Vallari Talapatra Secretary for the July 2026 term. All motions carried with no recorded nay votes.

• Approved June 16 and June 24 minutes (consent agenda) – Motion carried (Ayes: Dr. Rammer, Mr. Herbach, Ms. Talapatra, Mr. Siemer, Mrs. Metanchuk; Nays: none)
• Elected Laurie Metanchuk as President – Motion carried (Ayes: Mr. Siemer, Mr. Herbach, Dr. Rammer, Ms. Talapatra, Mrs. Metanchuk; Nays: none)
• Elected Alan Herbach as Vice President – Motion carried (Ayes: Mr. Herbach, Mrs. Fenne, Mr. Siemer, Ms. Talapatra, Dr. Rammer, Mrs. Metanchuk; Nays: none)
• Elected Christine Fenne as Treasurer – Motion carried (Ayes: Dr. Rammer, Ms. Talapatra, Mr. Herbach, Mr. Siemer, Mrs. Metanchuk; Nays: none)
• Elected Vallari Talapatra as Secretary – Motion carried (Ayes: Mr. Siemer, Mr. Herbach, Dr. Rammer, Ms. Talapatra, Mrs. Metanchuk; Nays: none)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The commission unanimously approved the June minutes by voice vote. It also unanimously approved printing a set of color, double‑sided, laminated flash cards for the National Night Out, not to exceed $50. Additionally, the commission unanimously approved printing 50 history‑ride flyers (100 half sheets). No other formal actions were taken.

• June minutes approved unanimously via voice vote (5 by proxy)
• Print flash cards for National Night Out (up to $50) approved unanimously via voice vote (5 by proxy)
• Print 50 history‑ride flyers (100 half sheets) approved unanimously via voice vote (5 by proxy)

Local Liquor Commission

The commission nominated Commissioner Taylor as Chair pro tem and approved the June 12, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous voice vote. They voted to recommend that the proposed amendment to Class M liquor licenses, which would allow limited spirit sales, be approved by the Mayor and City Council. The application for a Class A license by Mi Casa Restaurant Grill was postponed until the next meeting.

• Nominated Commissioner Taylor as Chair pro tem (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Recommended to Mayor and City Council that Class M license amendment be approved (roll call vote, all aye)
• Postponed Mi Casa Restaurant Grill's Class A liquor license application to next meeting

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the May 28, 2025 minutes. It unanimously recommended approval of ZA #25-19, a front‑yard setback variation for 337 E. Prairie Avenue, subject to staff review of the preliminary engineering plan. The board also moved to close the public hearing, waive regular rules for the vote, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ZA #25-19 front‑yard setback variation (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on ZA #25-19 (voice vote, all aye)
• Waived regular rules to vote on ZA #25-19 (voice vote, all aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:17 p.m. (voice vote, all aye)

City Council Meetings

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 0‑2025‑31, granting a rezoning, parking‑lot setback variations, and a special‑use permit to expand St. Michael Catholic Church at 314 W. Willow Ave and adjacent parcels. The council also approved three procurement resolutions: LED streetlight fixtures from TWG Infrastructure Solutions (up to $81,405), pavement‑marking services from Precision Pavement Markings Inc. (up to $82,500), and bulk rock‑salt purchases through DuPage County at the price set by Compass Minerals America, Inc. Additionally, the council adopted consent‑agenda items including the easement grant (Resolution R‑2025‑50) and surplus‑property disposal (Resolution R‑2025‑51), all with unanimous votes.

• Adopted Ordinance 0‑2025‑31 rezoning and special‑use permit for St. Michael Catholic Church (unanimous)
• Amended Ordinance 0‑2025‑31 Section 5 to make special‑use void unless construction progresses within 12 months (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑52 purchase of LED streetlight fixtures up to $81,405 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑53 agreement with Precision Pavement Markings Inc. up to $82,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑54 bulk rock‑salt purchase via DuPage County joint solicitation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑50 easement grant for Ka Subdivision (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑51 disposal of certain surplus property (unanimous)

Band Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 15, 2024 meeting and welcomed new commissioner David Wesolowicz. It confirmed increased police presence at the July 2 patriotic concert, changed the Edman Chapel concert start time to 7:30 p.m., and decided the concert will not be livestreamed on YouTube but will be streamed on Facebook. The annual end‑of‑year party was scheduled for July 26, 2025, the chair’s term was renewed through 2027, and John Dalby will contact the PRC about the old band uniforms.

• Approved April 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Welcomed new commissioner David Wesolowicz
• Confirmed increased police presence at July 2, 2025 patriotic concert
• Changed Edman Chapel concert start time to 7:30 p.m.
• Decided not to livestream Edman Chapel concert on YouTube; will livestream on Facebook
• Scheduled annual end‑of‑year band party at lvy’s on July 26, 2025
• Renewed Chair Dottie Mackie's term through 2027
• John Dalby will contact PRC regarding disposition of old band uniforms

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission meeting set for Tuesday, June 24, 2025 was officially cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were made.

Library Board

The Library Board voted to move forward to the City Council with the recommendation to award Via Meridiana Contractors, LLC, the Library Plaza Restoration Project for $829,442.03. The motion passed unanimously with five ayes and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved moving forward to City Council recommendation to award Via Meridiana Contractors $829,442.03 for Library Plaza Restoration Project (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote) (unanimous)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. It voted unanimously to enter a closed session to interview lateral police officer candidates. The commissioners then approved the final lateral police officer eligibility list. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Moved into closed session for lateral police officer candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Approved final lateral police officer eligibility list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Planning Sessions

The council approved the June 9, 2025 planning session minutes. It agreed to allow community events and downtown businesses to reserve the Lot 3 pavilion and adjacent plazas, excluding private parties, and directed the city manager to draft an ordinance reflecting those rules. The council also directed staff to proceed with Capital Project 1 (regrading swales) for the Glendale Avenue Flood Improvement Project, rejecting the more expensive Capital Project 2.

• Approved June 9, 2025 Planning Session minutes
• Approved limited use of Lot 3 pavilion for community events and downtown businesses, excluding private parties
• Directed City Manager Dzugan to draft an ordinance defining plaza use and Lot 3 reservation rules
• Directed staff to proceed with Capital Project 1 for Glendale Avenue Flood Improvement (regrade swales)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The commission unanimously approved the May 2025 minutes. They reported purchasing a new Bobcat for the Forestry Department, replacing a 14‑year‑old unit. Members planned to request city advertising for the upcoming Family Slow Roll ride and to invite a group of St. Charles high‑school students to a future meeting.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Purchased a Bobcat for the Forestry Department (replacing 14‑year‑old unit)
• Michelle to email the city requesting advertising for the Family Slow Roll ride
• Rita to post flyers for the Family Slow Roll ride at the library and bike shops
• Laurel to give a 5‑minute safety talk at the June 28 ride
• Bob to bring goodie bags for the June 28 ride
• Laurel to invite St. Charles high‑school students to an upcoming commission meeting

Historic Commission

The commission approved the May 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. A $300 speaker fee for the May 7 Trinity Episcopal Chapel presentation was submitted for payment. Debra Corwin was elected Chair for the August‑January term by unanimous vote. The commission agreed to assist with inventorying vintage blueprints in Annex storage by the end of June.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Submitted $300 speaker fee for payment to Beth Pettifor
• Elected Debra Corwin as Chair for remainder of term (unanimous)
• Agreed to assist with sorting vintage blueprints in Annex storage by end of June

City Council Meetings

The council unanimously approved Warrant No. 898 for $2,634,922.18. It also adopted a $1,138,080 fueling‑facility renovation contract, created Special Service Area No. 9 downtown, and passed a rear‑yard setback ordinance for an addition at Edison Middle School. All actions were carried without opposition except the Library Board reappointments, which passed with one nay vote.

• Approved Warrant No. 898 for $2,634,922.18 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑49 authorizing $1,138,080 fueling‑facility renovation (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑28 granting rear‑yard setback and lot‑coverage variation for Edison Middle School property (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑29 establishing Special Service Area No. 9 with public hearing set for Aug 25 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to indicate no objection to DuPage County zoning petition for Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital (unanimous)
• Directed staff to object to DuPage County zoning petitions for Hanna’s Wheaton LLC and Sharda Devi, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Library Board reappointments of Alan Herbach, Simone Morton, Stephen Siemer, and Vallari Talapatrab (Mayor, Robbins, Bray‑Parker, Brice, Weller, and Brown voted aye; Brown voted nay)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑30 vacating a portion of Wilson Right‑of‑Way (unanimous)

Library Board

The board approved the consent agenda and decided to discontinue library notary services, creating a list of free external providers. It also approved non‑resident card participation, a tax‑based fee method for non‑resident homeowners and renters, a nominating committee, and an amended patron conduct policy, and adopted a resolution to release selected closed‑session minutes.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, financial reports) – motion carried
• Decided to stop library notary services and compile a list of free providers – consensus
• Approved Non-Resident Card Participation – motion carried (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Method to calculate Non-Resident Fees for homeowners and renters – motion carried (unanimous)
• Approved Nominating Committee (Talapatra chair, Siemer, Rammer) – motion carried
• Approved amended Patron Conduct Policy – motion carried (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-01-25 to release selected closed‑session minutes – motion carried

Local Liquor Commission

The commission approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote, with all members voting aye. It voted unanimously to recommend that Class R liquor license hours be changed to Monday‑Sunday 9 a.m.‑9 p.m. The commission also recommended fines of $350 for Light Sum LLC d/b/a Fuji Ramen & Sushi and Sabores Chingones 1 LLC d/b/a Sweetchilango, and $1,000 for Royale Liquors LLC d/b/a Pete's Fresh, to be sent to the Liquor Commissioner. Finally, the commission moved to executive session by voice vote, with all members voting aye.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Recommended amendment of Class R license hours to 9 a.m.–9 p.m. daily (roll‑call vote, all aye)
• Recommended $350 fine for Light Sum LLC d/b/a Fuji Ramen & Sushi (no vote recorded)
• Recommended $350 fine for Sabores Chingones 1 LLC d/b/a Sweetchilango (no vote recorded)
• Recommended $1,000 fine for Royale Liquors LLC d/b/a Pete's Fresh (no vote recorded)
• Moved to executive session (voice vote, all aye)

Tobacco Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes of the June 20, 2024 meeting. It held violation hearings for Wheaton Convenience, Emma's Groceries, and Osco Drug #3230, each found to have sold tobacco to a person under 21. The commission recommended a $500 fine for each of the three licensees. A motion to enter executive session was approved unanimously, and the commission returned to open session minutes later.

• Approved June 20, 2024 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Recommended $500 fine for Wheaton Convenience LLC d/b/a CA Convenience
• Recommended $500 fine for Emma's Groceries, Inc d/b/a Wheaton Food Mart & Tobacco
• Recommended $500 fine for Osco Drug #3230
• Approved motion to go into executive session (voice vote, unanimous)
• Returned to open session after executive session (voice vote, unanimous)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council voted to close the public hearing on June 9, 2025. The motion was moved by Councilwoman Bray‑Parker, seconded by Councilwoman Robbins, and carried unanimously with all seven members voting aye.

• Adjourned public hearing (7‑0)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council instructed staff to move forward with vacating the Willow Avenue right‑of‑way between West Street and Wheaton Avenue. The City Manager will draft an ordinance for approval at a future council meeting. The council also unanimously adjourned the public hearing at 7:33 p.m.

• Instruct staff to proceed with vacating Willow Avenue ROW between West Street and Wheaton Avenue (no vote recorded)
• Adjourn public hearing (unanimous 7‑0)

City Council Planning Sessions

The City Council approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 planning session. It also approved a first-year levy of $500,000 for Special Service Area 9, allocating $325,000 to the Downtown Wheaton Association and $175,000 to City services. An ordinance to establish SSA 9 will be presented at the June 16 council meeting. No public comments were received.

• Approved May 12, 2025 Planning Session minutes
• Approved first-year levy of $500,000 for SSA 9, allocating $325,000 to DWA and $175,000 to City services

Firefighters' Pension Fund Board

The Board approved Michael Byas’s regular retirement benefit calculation prepared by L&A. The motion was made by Trustee Hartman, seconded by Trustee Cochran, and carried by roll‑call vote with all five trustees voting aye.

• Approved Michael Byas’s regular retirement benefit (5‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved extending the educational waivers for Officer Turney and Officer Lolis.

• Approved May 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved educational waiver extensions for Officer Turney and Officer Lolis (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The council approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting and appointed Shelly Keating and Tim March to the Community Relations Commission. It adopted several resolutions, including a master license agreement for Lumos Fiber of Illinois, LLC to install a fiber‑optic network, the final plat for the Quattro subdivision, a front‑yard setback and parking variation for Franklin Middle School, solid‑waste collection licenses, the purchase of a Bobcat UW56 utility machine for $82,518.13, and a crack‑sealing services agreement for up to $95,030. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Shelly Keating and Tim March to Community Relations Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-41 authorizing master license agreement for Lumos Fiber of Illinois, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-42 approving final plat of Quattro subdivision (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance O-2025-27 granting front‑yard setback and parking variation for Franklin Middle School (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-43 authorizing solid‑waste collection and disposal licenses (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of one Bobcat UW56 utility machine for up to $82,518.13 (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Agreement No. 536 with SKC Construction for crack‑sealing services up to $95,030 (unanimous)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The commissioners approved the minutes from the May 27 and May 28, 2025 meetings, with all three present members voting aye. They then moved the session into closed‑session to interview police officer candidates, a motion that passed unanimously. Finally, the meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved May 27‑28 minutes (ayes: Chair Illia, Commissioner Wanzenberg, Commissioner Vroman; nays: none)
• Moved into closed‑session for police officer candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

Commissioner Wanzenberg moved, and Commissioner Vroman seconded, a motion to enter a closed session for interviewing police officer candidates; the motion passed unanimously. Later, the same commissioners moved to exit the closed session, and the motion also passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Moved into closed session for police officer candidate interview (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session after interview (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The board approved the May 13 meeting minutes as presented. It unanimously recommended approval of ZA #25-12, allowing a 4,300‑sf gymnasium addition to Edison Middle School with reduced setbacks and increased lot coverage, subject to staff engineering review. The board also voted to continue the public hearing on ZA #25-15 for a Cat Adoption Agency at 923 E. Roosevelt Road until additional information is provided.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes as presented
• Recommended approval of ZA #25-12 (school gym addition) – passed unanimously
• Continued hearing on ZA #25-15 (cat adoption agency) pending additional information – passed unanimously

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The commission accepted the agenda and the April 22, 2025 minutes, both motions carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. An update noted that the June 24, 2025 meeting was cancelled. The minutes were marked as approved on July 22, 2025.

• Agenda accepted (motion carried)
• April 22, 2025 minutes accepted (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. (motion carried)
• June 24, 2025 meeting cancelled (update)
• Minutes approved on July 22, 2025

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting (3‑0 vote). It also unanimously approved the Initial Firefighter Eligibility List. The Board moved into a closed session to interview police officer candidates, then moved out of the closed session, and adjourned the meeting, all by unanimous consent.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved Initial Firefighter Eligibility List (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for police officer candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Firefighters' Pension Fund Board

The trustees approved the March 4 and March 26 meeting minutes, adopted the Sawyer Falduto investment review, and updated the cash management policy to a $275,000 monthly withdrawal and new target balances. They also accepted a new member, approved a retirement benefit, certified the board election, and adopted updated board rules and several attorney decisions.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Sawyer Falduto Investment Performance Review (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report and $48,266.18 disbursements (4-0 roll call)
• Updated cash management policy: $275,000 monthly withdrawal, target balance $275,000, excess over $315,000 transferred (4-0 roll call)
• Accepted Justin Mayeri as Tier II member effective March 31, 2025 (4-0 roll call)
• Approved David Felker’s regular retirement benefit (4-0 roll call)
• Certified John Cochran’s re‑election to the board (4-0 roll call)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The commission unanimously approved the April meeting minutes and a letter of support for the Forest Preserve’s bike path grant application. It decided not to pursue the SS4A grant and will not provide bike valet services at the French Market. Assignments were made for bike valet press release, shift scheduling, and reviewing the slow‑roll ride survey. Upcoming group rides were scheduled for May 24 and June 19.

• Approved April minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved letter of support for Forest Preserve bike path grant (unanimous voice vote)
• Decided not to pursue SS4A grant
• Decided not to provide bike valet at French Market
• Assigned Laurel to handle bike valet shift transition
• Assigned Bob to submit bike valet press release to city
• Assigned Bill to review Slow Roll Ride survey results
• Scheduled group rides: May 24 Blackwell/McKee Marsh, June 19 Peck Homestead

Downtown Design Review Board

The Downtown Design Review Board approved the proposed backyard mural for the restaurant at 111 E. Front Street. The board found the mural compatible with neighboring properties and beneficial to the downtown character. The motion was approved by voice vote with all members voting aye. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 pm.

• Approved the mural at 111 E. Front Street (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved the minutes of the June 20, 2023 meeting (voice vote, all aye)

Historic Commission

The Historic Commission approved the April meeting minutes unanimously. It approved the application for 723 East Willow, confirming a 1925 construction date, also unanimously. The commission noted that the 704 E. Willow application is incomplete and will request additional information from the owners. Several items were tabled, including a walking‑tour GIS map discussion, a postponed Meet‑and‑Greet, and the selection of a new chair.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 723 East Willow historic register application (unanimous)
• 704 E. Willow application incomplete – commission will request additional information
• Resolution R 89‑12 to replace nomination criteria – commission will submit request
• Tabled discussion of walking tour GIS map
• Postponed Meet and Greet originally scheduled for June 5
• Postponed selection of new chair (to be chosen before Aug 15)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The council approved the meeting minutes and three Class liquor license applications. It passed zoning, personnel‑manual and 2024‑budget amendment ordinances. It also adopted resolutions for a fiber‑optic agreement, police‑station renovation, and a $1,895,753.50 warrant.

• Approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Class M, Class R and Class B liquor licenses for The Cottage, Drybar and Simply Thai Bistro (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑24 amending the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑25 updating the Personnel Manual (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑26 amending the 2024 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑36 authorizing a master license agreement with Ezee Fiber (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑40 authorizing architectural services for the Wheaton Police Station renovation (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant No. 896 for $1,895,753.50 (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board meeting scheduled for May 19, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decisions made.

Police Pension Fund Board

The trustees adopted Resolution 2025-01, removing Angela Smith and adding Ben Belcaster as an authorized agent for the Illinois Police Officers’ Pension Investment Fund. They also approved the monthly financial report and a $41,366.50 disbursement, elected the officer slate, and designated signers for the BMO Harris Bank accounts. All motions passed by roll‑call or unanimous voice votes.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-01 removing Angela Smith and adding Ben Belcaster as IPOPIF authorized agent (roll‑call vote, all 5 ayes)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report and disbursements of $41,366.50 (roll‑call vote, all 5 ayes)
• Elected board officers: Mathieson President, Wilson Vice President, Miroballi Secretary, Belcaster Assistant Secretary (unanimous voice vote)
• Designated Ben Belcaster, Roberto Miroballi, and Finance Director Robert Lehnhardt as signers on BMO Harris Bank accounts (roll‑call vote, all 5 ayes)
• Approved trustee training registration fees for 2025 (roll‑call vote, all 5 ayes)
• Certified active and retired member election results (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Board

The board approved the April 22, 2025 minutes and closed the public hearing. It waived regular rules to allow a vote that night. The board unanimously recommended approving ZA #25-17 – a special use amendment, rezoning, and landscaping setback variations – subject to eight specific conditions. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

• Approved minutes from April 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (voice vote, all aye)
• Waived regular rules and vote for the night (voice vote, all aye)
• Recommended approval of ZA #25-17 special use, rezoning, and variation request with conditions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:48 p.m. (voice vote, all aye)

City Council Planning Sessions

The council approved the April 14, 2025 planning session minutes. It agreed to a seven‑year term for the replacement Special Service Area (SSA 9) and set a maximum tax rate of 0.45%. Council recommended expanding the purpose statement to include parking‑garage maintenance and streetscape work, and suggested a budget of $325,000 for the Downtown Wheaton Association and $150,000 for the city.

• Approved April 14, 2025 planning session minutes
• Agreed to a seven‑year term for replacement SSA 9
• Agreed to a maximum tax rate of 0.45% for SSA 9
• Recommended expanding SSA 9 purpose to include parking‑garage maintenance and streetscape
• Suggested budget allocation of $325,000 for the Downtown Wheaton Association
• Suggested budget allocation of $150,000 for the City

Local Liquor Commission

The commission approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It then voted to recommend a Class M liquor license for The Cottage Geneva, LLC d/b/a The Cottage Wheaton at 131 W. Wesley Street. It also recommended a Class R license for RGOH DB Wheaton, LLC d/b/a Drybar Wheaton at 2044 S. Naperville Road and a Class B license for Mook Mik, Inc. – d/b/a Simply Thai Bistro at 563 W. Liberty Drive.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Recommended Class M license for The Cottage Geneva, LLC d/b/a The Cottage Wheaton at 131 W. Wesley Street (all aye)
• Recommended Class R license for RGOH DB Wheaton, LLC d/b/a Drybar Wheaton at 2044 S. Naperville Road (all aye)
• Recommended Class B license for Mook Mik, Inc. – d/b/a Simply Thai Bistro at 563 W. Liberty Drive (all aye)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It then approved the Initial Firefighter Eligibility List, also by a unanimous 4‑0 vote. Finally, the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Initial Firefighter Eligibility List (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council Meetings

The Wheaton City Council unanimously approved the regular meeting minutes and adopted a resolution approving the final plat for Denson’s North Path subdivision. It reappointed three members to city boards and commissions, received a Planning & Zoning Board report on zoning amendments, authorized a service agreement with Java Connection for food and beverage concessions at the Metra station, and approved Warrant No. 895 for $1,074,245.85.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑31 approving Denson’s North Path subdivision plat (unanimous)
• Reappointed Charles Hartman, Michael Savegnago, and Randall King to city boards (unanimous)
• Received Planning & Zoning Board report on ZA#25‑11 amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑32 authorizing service agreement with Java Connection for Metra station concessions (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant No. 895 in the amount of $1,074,245.85 (unanimous)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting unanimously. They also approved the Educational Waiver Request for the Police Commander Process with all three present commissioners voting in favor. The Board moved into a closed session and reviewed closed‑session items, then adjourned the special meeting unanimously.

• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Educational Waiver Request for Police Commander Process (Ayes: Chair Illia, Commissioner Vroman, Commissioner Cannova; Nays: none; Absent: Commissioners Haines, Wanzenberg)
• Moved into closed session (unanimous)
• Kept closed‑minutes review in closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting at 8:15 p.m. (unanimous)

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission approved its agenda and accepted the March 25, 2025 minutes with typo corrections. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:50 p.m. No new business actions were taken; old‑business items were reported but not decided.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted March 25, 2025 minutes with typo alterations (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (motion carried)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the April 8 minutes as presented. It unanimously recommended approval of ZA #25-11, a text amendment to the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance. It also unanimously recommended approval of ZA #25-13, allowing an 8,400‑sf addition to Franklin Middle School, subject to further staff review. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approve April 8 minutes (as presented)
• Recommend approval of ZA #25-11 text amendment (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of ZA #25-13 addition to Franklin Middle School (unanimous, pending staff review)
• Adjourn meeting (voice vote)

City Council Meetings

The council adopted several budget resolutions, including a $50,179 Ford pickup and a $66,534 snowplow package. It approved ordinances that amend the liquor code, adjust employee pay schedules, and authorize special‑use projects such as solar carports, a detached garage, and a rezoning of the Wheaton Oaks Court property. A new member was appointed to the Planning and Zoning Board. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved purchase of one 2025 Ford F250 pickup up to $50,179 (Resolution R-2025-26) – unanimous
• Approved purchase of one replacement snowplow, salt spreader and hydraulic system up to $66,534 (Resolution R-2025-28) – unanimous
• Adopted ordinance amending the liquor code to add Class R and Class Z license classifications – unanimous
• Appointed Benjamin A. Blume to the Planning and Zoning Board (term through April 18, 2026) – unanimous
• Adopted ordinance amending pay schedules for city officers, assistants and employees (effective May 1 2025) – unanimous
• Approved special‑use permit for four solar carports at the Billy Graham Center parking lot – unanimous
• Approved special‑use permit for a new detached garage at 705 N. Main Street – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 1113‑1135 Wheaton Oaks Court from O‑Research to R‑5 residential district – unanimous

Library Board

The board approved the consent agenda items, including the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved payment of Alphagraphics invoices #182233 and #182272 for April 2025. Both motions carried with unanimous ayes and no nays; one member abstained on the invoice payment.

• Approved consent agenda items, including March 17, 2025 minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved payment of Alphagraphics invoices #182233 and #182272 (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission approved the March 2025 minutes by voice vote with unanimous support. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved March minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Historic Commission

The commission approved the March meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to postpone and redesign the planned June 5 “Meet and Greet” event, with the deposit to be recovered. The proposal for a Walking Tour of Main Street using a GIS map was tabled for future consideration. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed and redefined Meet and Greet (unanimous)
• Tabled Walking Tour of Main Street GIS map
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Planning Sessions

The council approved the February 24, 2025 planning session minutes. It also approved staff’s recommendation to pursue a contract with Studio GC and issue an RFP for a space, site, and cost study for a new Fire Station 39. The council suggested that the Police Station cost assessment include alternative options. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 24, 2025 planning session minutes
• Approved contract with Studio GC and RFP for Fire Station 39 space, site, and cost study

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a special use permit for four solar carports at 500 College Avenue, a set of variances for a new detached garage at 705 N. Main Street, and a rezoning of the Wheaton Oaks Office Park to R-5 Residential. All three motions passed unanimously with six votes in favor and none against, subject to further staff review of preliminary engineering plans. The meeting also noted the resignation of board member Dan Wanzung.

• Approved ZA #25-07 special use permit for four solar carports at 500 College Avenue (unanimous 6-0, subject to staff review of engineering plan)
• Approved ZA #25-08 multiple variations for a new detached garage at 705 N. Main Street (unanimous 6-0, subject to staff review of engineering plan)
• Approved ZA #25-09 rezoning of 1113-1135 Wheaton Oaks Court from O-R to R-5 Residential (unanimous 6-0)

City Council Meetings

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 0‑2025‑18, creating a 1% grocery occupation tax that will take effect on January 1, 2026. It also approved several special‑use permits for new commercial projects, authorized funding for drainage improvements, denied a group‑care home license, and approved a market‑license agreement and a city warrant.

• Adopted Ordinance 0‑2025‑18 imposing a 1% municipal grocery occupation tax (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑14 granting a special‑use permit for a 1,580‑sq‑ft fast‑food drive‑through at 1815 N. Main St. (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑16 granting a special‑use permit for a 2,800‑sq‑ft bank with drive‑through at 204 E. Geneva Rd. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑22 authorizing rental of two 20‑ton dump trucks up to $53,550 for Thomas Road drainage (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑23 authorizing purchase of storm‑sewer materials up to $62,760 for Thomas Road drainage (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑24 affirming denial of Radical Hospitality Ministries’ group‑care home license (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑25 authorizing a market‑license agreement with Bensidoun USA, Inc. for an open‑air market (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant No. 893 for $1,934,690.89 (unanimous)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The commission approved the February minutes by unanimous voice vote. Members agreed on leadership and logistics for upcoming group rides and the April 12 recycling event. Several members were assigned to follow up on survey promotion, press releases, and outreach for future rides.

• Approved February minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• George agreed to lead May 4 and Oct 18 group rides
• George recommended starting the Oct 18 ride at Seven Gables Park
• Bill and Rita scheduled to volunteer for Recycling Extravaganza Apr 12 (8‑10 am)
• George and Lou scheduled to volunteer for Recycling Extravaganza Apr 12 (10 am‑noon)
• Connor assigned to issue press release for Bike & Roll to School (May 7)
• Bob tasked to contact EBDRT for press‑release material
• Bill to contact Riverside rider for slow‑ride ideas

Firefighters' Pension Fund Board

The trustees approved Matthew Cochran's contribution refund request for $4,504.60, to be issued by direct rollover on a date to be determined. The motion passed with all four present trustees voting yes and no votes recorded. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved $4,504.60 contribution refund for Matthew Cochran (4-0 roll call)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The commission approved its agenda and approved the prior meeting minutes. No new business was presented, and no decisions were made on the Make Music Wheaton project or the public mural update. The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

• Agenda approved (Lynette approved; Mike seconded)
• Minutes approved (Randy moved; Mike seconded)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The commission's regular meeting originally set for March 19, 2025 was postponed because of weather. It will now be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 7 PM. No other actions or decisions were recorded.