Winnetka public meetings in 2025

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to review two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: a continued case for a storefront painting at 560 Chestnut Street and a new application for exterior alterations to the North Shore Barbershop at 24 Green Bay Road. The board will also approve minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting and check for a quorum for the January 15, 2026 meeting. Public comments are permitted on all agenda items.

• Case 25-19-DR: Certificate of Appropriateness for recent storefront painting at 560 Chestnut Street (amended case)
• Case 25-26-DR: Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations to front elevation at 24 Green Bay Road (North Shore Barbershop, Mast Partners, LLC)
• Village Council has final authority on Case 25-26-DR; DRB is only a recommending body
• Approval of November 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Quorum check for January 15, 2026 regular meeting

The Winnetka Design Review Board recommended approval of a sign permit and sign code variations letting existing Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store window signs at 510 Winnetka Avenue remain, with a condition that the poster sign at the "B" window be replaced with frosted white glass. The Board also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for an amended design of a previously approved addition and elevated deck at the Winnetka Platform Tennis Club paddle hut at 490 Hibbard Road. Two continued cases — 560 Chestnut Street (Neapolitan LLC) and 986 Green Bay Road (Sit Still Kids Salon) — were postponed to the December 18, 2025 meeting at the applicants' request. The Board also adopted its October 16, 2025 minutes and discussed quorum for the December 18 meeting.

• Recommended approval of Oberweis sign permit and sign code variations at 510 Winnetka Avenue, conditioned on replacing the "B" window poster sign with frosted white glass (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for amended paddle hut addition and elevated deck at 490 Hibbard Road (4-0; Duda recused)
• Continued Case 25-19-DR, 560 Chestnut Street (Neapolitan LLC exterior paint), to December 18, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued Case 25-20-DR, 986 Green Bay Road (Sit Still Kids Salon signs), to December 18, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned at 7:43 p.m. (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive a community development report. The main item is a new application to consolidate two lots at 829 and 833 Foxdale Avenue, which requires variations for setback and building line articulation. The Village Council has final jurisdiction on this request.

• Case No. 25-29-SD: Final Plat of Consolidation for 829 and 833 Foxdale Avenue
• Variations for reduced side yard setback and lack of building line articulation at 833 Foxdale
• Finding of 'No Material Increased Adverse Impact' for garage at 829 Foxdale
• Approval of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Quorum check for January 28, 2026 meeting

The Winnetka Plan Commission voted 5-3 to recommend denial of Case No. 25-29-SD, a request to consolidate 829 and 833 Foxdale Avenue into a single lot. The denial was based on concerns that the consolidation would eliminate smaller, more affordable homes and change the neighborhood's character, inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Village Council has final jurisdiction on the matter.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Recommended denial of lot consolidation for 829 and 833 Foxdale Avenue (5-3)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering several contracts and resolutions, including a collective bargaining agreement with a public employees union, GIS services, software licenses, and consulting services. A separate resolution waives bidding for landscape and architectural design services. The council will also discuss 2026 study session planning and policy direction.

• Resolution R-95-2025: Collective bargaining agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150
• Resolution R-98-2025: Service agreement with Municipal GIS Partners, Inc. and letter agreement with Village of Kenilworth for GIS services
• Resolution R-99-2025: Waive bidding and purchase software licenses from Tyler Technologies, Inc.
• Resolution R-101-2025: Agreement with Ankura Consulting Group, LLC for consulting services
• Resolution R-103-2025: Waive bidding and contract with Teska Associates, Inc. for landscape and architectural design services

The Village Council approved a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, a $1,228,183.63 warrant list, and six resolutions, including a collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local 150 and a GIS services agreement with Municipal GIS Partners and Kenilworth. The Council also adopted Resolution No. R-103-2025, waiving competitive bidding and approving a contract with Teska Associates, Inc. for landscape and architectural design services tied to redevelopment of the Post Office site. Council gave consensus on the 2026 meeting schedule and then adjourned to closed session to discuss specific personnel and pending litigation; no action was recorded after the closed session.

• Approved consent agenda by omnibus roll call (5-0, Handler absent)
• Approved warrant list dated Nov 27–Dec 11, 2025 totaling $1,228,183.63
• Adopted Resolution R-95-2025 approving collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local 150
• Adopted Resolution R-98-2025 approving GIS service agreement with Municipal GIS Partners and Kenilworth letter agreement
• Adopted Resolution R-103-2025 waiving bidding and approving contract with Teska Associates for Post Office site design services (5-0)
• Reached consensus on 2026 Council meeting schedule
• Moved to closed session for personnel and pending litigation (5-0); no further business conducted

Planned Development Commission

The Village of Winnetka Planned Development Commission's regular monthly meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled — no agenda items will be discussed

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes from the November meeting and receiving updates. The main new item is a discussion of the Climate Action Plan Open House. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Review and approval of November 12 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Open House

The commission unanimously approved the September regular meeting minutes. The main substantive item was a Community Open House led by Emilee O'Neill from Keramida to discuss the Climate Action Plan, including greenhouse gas inventory results and interactive resident input. No other decisions were made.

• Approved September regular meeting minutes (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider a continued request for a two-lot subdivision at 936 Sunset Road, which requires variations for lot area and buildable area. The board will also approve minutes from the November 10 meeting and check for a quorum for the January 12, 2026 meeting. Public comment is allowed on all items.

• Case No. 25-16-SD: Final Plat of Subdivision for 936 Sunset Road, two-lot split
• Variations requested for Proposed Lot 2: less than minimum lot area and rectangular buildable area
• Village Council has final jurisdiction on the subdivision request
• Approval of November 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Quorum check for January 12, 2026 regular meeting

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to continue the 936 Sunset Road subdivision case to the January 12, 2026 meeting, after the applicant requested more time to address board questions. The board also approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes and heard a report on recent Village Council actions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Continued Case 25-16-SD (936 Sunset Road) to January 12, 2026 (6-0)

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes the FY 2026 budget, a property tax levy, and a new home rule sales tax. They will also consider ordinances on leaf blowers, a special use permit for a medical office, and a zoning variation for a garage addition. A presentation on the Green Bay Road streetscape will provide policy direction.

• Ordinance MC-08-2025: Home rule municipal retailers' occupation tax and service occupation tax (adoption)
• Resolution R-90-2025: Adopting FY 2026 annual budget (Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2026)
• Ordinance M-15-2025: Property tax levy for 2025
• Ordinance M-18-2025: Special use permit for medical office at 730 Elm Street, Suite 130
• Ordinance M-19-2025: Zoning variation for garage addition at 20 Fox Lane

The Winnetka Village Council approved the FY2026 budget, property tax levy, and all consent agenda items, including ordinances on leaf blowers and administrative adjudication, and several resolutions. It also granted special use permits for a medical office at 730 Elm Street and a garage addition at 20 Fox Lane. The council deferred policy direction on the Green Bay Road streetscape project until Kenilworth decides next steps.

• Approved FY2026 budget and tax levy ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,429,813.25 warrant list (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance MC-09-2025 amending leaf blower use (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance MC-10-2025 on administrative adjudication (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for medical office at 730 Elm Street (unanimous)
• Approved zoning variation for garage addition at 20 Fox Lane (unanimous)
• Deferred Green Bay Road streetscape policy direction pending Kenilworth's lead

Historic Preservation Commission

The Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from its November 3, 2025 meeting and review a demolition permit application for a single-family residence at 43 Indian Hill Road. The meeting also includes public comments, a quorum check, and updates on preservation awards and monthly communications.

• Review of demolition permit application for 43 Indian Hill Road (Case No. 25-17-HPC)
• Approval of November 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2025 Preservation Awards - Award Plaque Update
• Monthly Communications For Historic Preservation Commission - Discussion and Content Decision

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a demolition permit for the single-family residence at 43 Indian Hill Road, determining the property did not warrant an HAIS. The meeting also included routine approvals and discussions on future agenda items.

• Approved demolition permit for 43 Indian Hill Road (5-0)
• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Zoning Administrator

The Winnetka Zoning Administrator will hold a regular meeting on November 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The only new application on the agenda is a request for a zoning variation to replace a nonconforming shed at 830 Hill Road. Public comments are permitted on all agenda items.

• Case No. 25-27-ZA: zoning variation for new storage shed at 830 Hill Road

The Zoning Administrator approved a minor variation allowing Chris and Kathy Perry to replace a nonconforming shed at 830 Hill Road, conditioned on the new shed being set back 1.5 feet from the east property line. The applicant agreed to move the shed further from the property line than the existing 1.05-foot setback to qualify as a minor variation. A written approval with an order of findings will follow. No public comments were received.

• Approved minor variation for shed replacement at 830 Hill Road, conditioned on 1.5-foot setback from east property line

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board will consider several applications, including a continued case for exterior painting at 560 Chestnut Street, new sign permits for businesses, and a design change to the paddle hut addition. Public comment is allowed on all items.

• Continued: Case 25-19-DR, 560 Chestnut St., exterior paint color not matching approved pink
• Continued: Case 25-20-DR, 986 Green Bay Rd., sign permit and variations for Sit Still Kids Salon
• New: Case 25-24-DR, 510 Winnetka Ave., sign permit to keep existing window signs at Oberweis
• New: Case 25-25-DR, 490 Hibbard Rd., design change to paddle hut addition for Winnetka Park District

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission will consider a request to consolidate two residential lots at 458 and 464 Sunset Road into one, requiring zoning variations and a special use permit. The commission will also note the withdrawal of a special use application for a real estate office at 564 Lincoln Avenue. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval and public comments.

• Case 25-25-SD: Final Plat of Subdivision to consolidate 458 and 464 Sunset Road into one lot
• Zoning variation for reduced side yard setback at 464 Sunset Road
• Special Use Permit for lot consolidation exceeding two times minimum lot size in R-5 district
• Case 25-21-SU: Withdrawn application for real estate office at 564 Lincoln Avenue
• Approval of minutes from September 24 and October 22, 2025 meetings

The Winnetka Plan Commission voted 6-0 to recommend denial of a special use permit and final plat of subdivision for consolidating 458 and 464 Sunset Road into a single lot. The commission found the consolidation inconsistent with special use standards and the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, citing concerns about neighborhood character and precedent. The matter now goes to the Village Council, which has final jurisdiction.

• Approved September 24, 2025, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved October 22, 2025, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended denial of special use permit for 458/464 Sunset Road consolidation (6-0)
• Recommended denial of final plat of subdivision for 458/464 Sunset Road (6-0)

Firefighters Pension Board

The Winnetka Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports, discuss cash projections and the assumed rate of return, and consider retirement applications, including updates on James Gerard's retirement and a possible QILDRO. The board will also establish 2026 meeting dates and consider an engagement letter with Lauterbach & Amen.

• Discussion/possible action on GCM recurring withdrawal instructions for 2026
• Discussion with Village on assumed rate of return for valuation
• Annual independent medical examination for Adam Kolka
• Application for retirement update for James Gerard, including status of possible QILDRO
• Establish 2026 board meeting dates

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2026 budget and consider introducing ordinances and resolutions related to the budget, utility rates, and service fees. The council will also introduce ordinances for the 2025 property tax levy and a tax abatement, and hold a public hearing on zoning regulations for solar energy systems. Several resolutions are on the consent agenda, including a settlement with Monsanto over PCB contamination and a contract for circuit breakers.

• Public hearing on FY 2026 budget and introduction of budget, utility rates, and fee ordinances
• Introduction of 2025 property tax levy and abatement ordinances
• Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendment for solar energy systems
• Resolution R-85-2025: Settlement agreement with Monsanto regarding PCB contamination
• Resolution R-86-2025: Waiving bidding and awarding contract to ABB, Inc. for two 15KV circuit breakers

The Village Council introduced the FY2026 budget, property tax levy and abatement ordinances, utility rates and fees, and a new home rule retailers' and service occupation tax, all by voice vote. It adopted Ordinance MC-07-2025 setting regulations for solar energy systems, including a one-year exemption from standard building permit fees for solar systems, and adopted a special use permit for a children's hair salon at 986 Green Bay Road. The consent agenda, including a $1,058,753.71 warrant list and a settlement with Monsanto over PCB stormwater contamination, passed 6-0. A December 9, 2025 study session was cancelled.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,058,753.71 warrant list (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-85-2025 settling with Monsanto over PCB stormwater contamination (consent agenda, 6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-94-2025 appointing Timothy J. Sloth as Village Treasurer (consent agenda, 6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance MC-08-2025 creating home rule retailers' and service occupation taxes (voice vote)
• Introduced Resolution R-90-2025 adopting the FY2026 budget (voice vote)
• Introduced Resolution R-91-2025 setting utility service rates and fees (voice vote)
• Introduced Resolution R-92-2025 amending general, building and miscellaneous service fees (voice vote)
• Introduced Ordinance M-15-2025 levying 2025 taxes and Ordinance M-16-2025 abating 2025 taxes for Series 2020 bonds (voice votes)

Planned Development Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Planned Development Commission scheduled for November 17, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission is meeting to review and approve the September minutes, receive updates on Climate Action Plan engagement, and discuss a special sustainability issue of the Winnetka Report. Public comments and open forum are also scheduled.

• Review and approval of September 10 EFSC meeting minutes
• Update on Climate Action Plan engagement and input
• Discussion of special sustainability issue of Winnetka Report

The Environmental, Forestry, and Sustainability Commission approved the September regular meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting focused on discussions, not decisions, including the Climate Action Plan engagement, a sustainability special issue of the Winnetka Report, and green events research. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September regular meeting minutes (4-0, 3 absent)

Village Council

The Village Council study session scheduled for November 11, 2025, has been cancelled and will not convene. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and no other business items.

• Study session cancelled for November 11, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its regular meeting on November 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Police Department. The board will review a zoning variation request for a garage addition at 20 Fox Lane, which seeks to reduce the required side yard setback. The Village Council holds final jurisdiction on this case.

• Case No. 25-22-V2: Zoning variation for garage addition at 20 Fox Lane (reduced side yard setback)

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended approval of a zoning variation for a garage addition at 20 Fox Lane, which would reduce the side yard setback by 6.04 feet (50.33%). The recommendation will go to the Village Council, which has final jurisdiction. The board also approved the October 13, 2025 meeting minutes and discussed scheduling for the December 8, 2025 meeting.

• Approved October 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning variation Case No. 25-22-V2 at 20 Fox Lane (4-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to handle routine business, including public comments, approving the October 2, 2025 minutes, and discussing new business. The board will also enter a closed session and consider a conditional offer of employment for a firemedic position.

• Approval of October 2, 2025 minutes
• Firemedic conditional offer of employment
• Closed session

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items via a consent agenda, including a subdivision plat and a road-end access design contract. The council will also introduce and adopt ordinances for a subdivision plat and a special use permit for a hair salon at 986 Green Bay Road.

• Ordinance M-13-2025: Approving Final Plat of Subdivision (881 and 833 Private Road)
• Resolution R-84-2025: Approving $X design services agreement for Spruce Street - Road End Access
• Ordinance M-17-2025: Granting Special Use Permit for Hair Salon at 986 Green Bay Road
• Resolution R-81-2025: Approving disposal of Water & Electric Skid Steer and purchase of new unit from Atlas Bobcat
• Resolution R-83-2025: Approving First Amendment to Engineering Design Services Agreement for Stormwater Study

The Winnetka Village Council approved a final plat of subdivision with zoning variations for properties at 881 and 833 Private Road, and introduced a special use permit for a children's hair salon at 986 Green Bay Road. The Council also adopted resolutions for additional stormwater engineering design services and a concept design contract for the Spruce Street road end access. The lakefront policy guidelines were removed from Council consideration for further review.

• Adopted Ordinance M-13-2025 approving final plat of subdivision and zoning variations for 881 and 833 Private Road (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance M-17-2025 for special use permit for Sit Still Kids Salon at 986 Green Bay Road (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution R-83-2025 for first amendment to engineering services agreement with Strand Associates for stormwater study (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-84-2025 for concept design services agreement with Hey and Associates for Spruce Street road end access (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrant list of $1,068,089.19 and skid steer disposal/purchase (6-0)
• Removed lakefront policy guidelines from Council consideration for further review

Historic Preservation Commission

The Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to review proposed alterations to the locally designated landmark at 20 Fox Lane, conduct an advisory review, and handle routine business including approving minutes and discussing the 2025 Preservation Awards plaque. The meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Village Hall.

• Case No. 25-12-HPC: Advisory review of proposed alterations to 20 Fox Lane, a locally designated landmark
• Approval of October 6, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
• December 1, 2025, Regular Meeting - Quorum Check
• 2025 Preservation Awards - Award Plaque Update
• Monthly Communications For Historic Preservation Commission - Discussion and Content Decision

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved (5-0) the proposed alterations to the locally designated landmark at 20 Fox Lane, finding the garage addition appropriate to the property's preservation. The commission also approved the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes and agreed to move forward with a plaque fabricator for the 2025 Preservation Awards. No public comments were received.

• Approved alterations to 20 Fox Lane landmark (5-0)
• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Agreed to move forward with plaque fabricator for Preservation Awards
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Zoning Administrator

The Winnetka Zoning Administrator is meeting to consider one new application: a zoning variation for an attached garage addition at 1320 Westmoor Trail that would not meet the minimum front yard setback. Public comment is allowed on the item, both in person and in writing before the meeting.

• Case No. 25-23-ZA: zoning variation for attached garage addition at 1320 Westmoor Trail, seeking reduced front yard setback

The Zoning Administrator approved a zoning variation for 1320 Westmoor Trail, allowing an attached garage addition with a reduced front yard setback. The decision was based on findings that the standards were met, citing the garage's substandard size and accessibility issues. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved zoning variation for front yard setback at 1320 Westmoor Trail (Case No. 25-23-ZA)

Village Council

The Village Council is holding a budget review meeting to discuss the 2026 budget, including the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and the 2023 tax levy. Department-by-department presentations cover areas such as police, fire, public works, and utilities. This is a working session, not a final vote, and public comment is scheduled near the end.

• 2026 budget and Capital Improvement Plan overview
• 2023 tax levy discussion
• Police Department budget (pages 69-96)
• Fire Department budget (pages 97-126)
• Water and Electric Fund budgets (pages 204-308)

The Village Council held a budget review meeting for FY2026, hearing presentations from all departments. The proposed budget is balanced but includes a 4.93% increase for residents, a 1.45% property tax increase, and proposed rate increases for electric, water, sewer, refuse, and stormwater. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion and review only.

• Reviewed FY2026 budget with 4.93% resident cost increase
• Reviewed proposed 1.45% property tax increase
• Reviewed proposed utility rate increases (electric, water, sewer, refuse, stormwater)
• Reviewed $39 million capital program for 2026
• Reviewed $18.4 million Willow Road reconstruction project
• Reviewed $16.68 million proposed tax levy
• Discussed eliminating $1.1 million business district transfer due to new home-rule sales tax
• No formal votes taken; meeting was informational

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two special use permit applications for commercial spaces, one for a medical office and one for a real estate office. The commission will also receive a community development report and check quorum for the next meeting. Public comments are allowed on all agenda items.

• Case 25-20-SU: Special use permit for medical office at 730 Elm Street, Suite 130 (Winnetka Aesthetic Studio)
• Case 25-21-SU: Special use permit for real estate office at 564 Lincoln Avenue (Corley North Shore LLC)
• Both properties are in the C-2 General Retail Commercial Overlay District
• Village Council has final jurisdiction on both permit requests
• Quorum check for November 19, 2025 regular meeting

The Winnetka Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of a special use permit for Winnetka Aesthetic Studio to operate a medical office at 730 Elm Street, Suite 130, in the C-2 Overlay District. The commission also continued a separate special use application for a real estate office at 564 Lincoln Avenue to the November 19, 2025 meeting. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

• Recommended approval of special use permit for medical office at 730 Elm St, Suite 130 (7-0)
• Continued special use application for real estate office at 564 Lincoln Ave to Nov 19, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved agenda taken out of order (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:52 p.m. (7-0)

Police Pension Board

The Winnetka Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to handle routine pension fund business. They will review the treasurer's report, including investment performance and cash management policy, and consider applications for membership, retirement, and disability benefits. The board will also discuss old and new business items, such as reporting terminated members to the state treasurer and setting 2026 meeting dates.

• Review/Update – Cash Management Policy
• Investment Report – IPOPIF – Verus Advisory, Inc.
• Discussion/Possible Action – Lauterbach & Amen Engagement Letter
• Discussion/Possible Action – Surviving Spouse Benefit – Nita Kerner
• Establish 2026 Board Meeting Dates

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold its regular meeting on October 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Village Hall. The agenda includes routine procedural items, public comments, and reports, with key decisions on surplus property disposal, construction contract changes, and vehicle purchases.

• Ordinance No. M-14-2025: Authorizing sale of surplus personal property
• Resolution No. R-74-2025: Approving Change Order No. 1 for Elder Storm Sewer Outfall Replacement Project
• Resolution No. R-79-2025: Waiving bidding requirements to purchase three village vehicles
• Resolution No. R-80-2025: Approving agreement with GSG Consultants Inc. for retaining wall design services
• Discussion of Tower Court Condos Concept Review

The Council approved the consent agenda by unanimous roll call vote, including a $741,590.48 warrant list, an ordinance for surplus property disposition, a change order for the Elder Storm Sewer Outfall Replacement Project, a resolution waiving bidding for three vehicles, and an agreement for retaining wall design services. Council also discussed a proposed four-story mixed-use development at Tower Court and directed staff to prepare a solar panel zoning ordinance. The lakefront policy guidelines were discussed but not adopted, with further consideration planned.

• Approved consent agenda including warrant list of $741,590.48 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance M-14-2025 for surplus property disposition (consent)
• Approved Resolution R-74-2025 change order with Di Meo Brothers (consent)
• Approved Resolution R-79-2025 waiving bidding for three vehicles (consent)
• Approved Resolution R-80-2025 agreement with GSG Consultants (consent)
• Directed staff to prepare solar panel zoning ordinance (discussion)
• Tabled lakefront policy guidelines for further consideration

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to review four new applications, including sign permits and variations for businesses on Green Bay Road and a certificate of appropriateness for modifications to the One Winnetka planned unit development. The board will also approve minutes from the September 18 meeting and check quorum for the November 20 meeting.

• Case 25-20-DR: Sign permit and variations for Sit Still Kids Salon at 986 Green Bay Road
• Case 25-21-DR: Certificate of appropriateness for landscaping replacement at BMO Bank, 520 Green Bay Road
• Case 25-22-DR: Sign permit for six translucent decal signs at Sante Integrated Health, 914 Green Bay Road
• Case 25-23-DR: Certificate of appropriateness to modify exterior elevations of One Winnetka PUD (Elm Street and Lincoln Avenue)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The regular meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled for October 16, 2025, is cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled

Planned Development Commission

The Planned Development Commission's regular monthly meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Winnetka Foreign Fire Insurance Board will hold a special meeting on October 14, 2025, at the fire department. The agenda includes a review of the treasurer's report and discussion of new business items: landscaping and binoculars. Public comment will be heard before adjournment.

• Review of Treasurer's Report
• New Business: Landscaping
• New Business: Binoculars
• Public Comment

Village Council

The Village Council is holding a study session to discuss the Post Office. Public comments will be heard before the discussion. The meeting may also include a closed session before adjournment.

• Discussion of Post Office

The Village Council discussed the future of the post office site and directed staff to pursue two options: demolish the building with a grass island and 33 parking spaces (estimated $592,000), and contract a land-use planning consultant for public engagement and analysis of potential uses. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a study session.

• Directed staff to proceed with Option 1: demolition with grass island and 33 parking spaces (conceptual cost $592,000)
• Directed staff to contract a land-use planning consultant for public engagement and analysis of site options

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals meets to hear continued and new cases requesting zoning variations for residential additions and lot-line adjustments. The board will review three subdivision and addition proposals that require relief from setback and lot-area standards; final jurisdiction rests with the Village Council.

• Case 25-14-V2: 175 DeWindt Road — second-floor addition with floor-area and front-yard setback relief
• Case 25-12-SD: 881 & 883 Private Road — lot-line relocation requiring front-street-line, lot-depth, and side-yard setback variations
• Case 25-16-SD: 936 Sunset Road — two-lot subdivision needing lot-area and rectangular buildable-area relief

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals met on October 13, 2025 with six of seven members present. The Board approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes and continued two cases: a zoning variation request at 175 DeWindt Road was continued to January 12, 2026 at the applicant's request, and a Final Plat of Subdivision at 936 Sunset Road was continued to December 8, 2025. The Board also voted to recommend approval of a Final Plat of Subdivision at 881 and 883 Private Road. The Village Council has final jurisdiction on all three cases.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Continued 175 DeWindt Road zoning variation case to January 12, 2026 at applicant's request (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Final Plat of Subdivision at 881 and 883 Private Road (6-0)
• Continued 936 Sunset Road subdivision case to December 8, 2025 (6-0)
• Adjourned at 9:51 p.m. (6-0)

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The regular October 8, 2025 meeting of the Environmental, Forestry, and Sustainability Commission is cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is meeting to vote on several items, including an ordinance amending the village code regarding electric bicycles and a contract with RPG Energy Group for the design and installation of a solar photovoltaic array. The council will also consider a consent agenda covering warrants, a masonry repair contract, a change order for directional boring, a solid waste agency appointment, and a liquor license. Additionally, there will be a discussion on long-term planning for the Winnetka Power Generation and an appointment to the Plan Commission.

• Ordinance MC-13-2025 amending Title 10 regarding electric bicycles
• Resolution R-68-2025: contract with RPG Energy Group for solar PV array design and installation
• Resolution R-73-2025: agreement with Safe-Way Tuckpointing LLP for masonry repairs at Winnetka Electric Plant
• Resolution R-75-2025: change order No. 4 with Maple Cable Construction Inc. for directional boring work
• Resolution R-78-2025: Class A liquor license for Lil Miguel LLC, D/B/A Fondita Miguel

The Village Council approved amended procedural guidelines for public comment, adopted an ordinance regulating electric bicycles in Village business districts, and approved a solar photovoltaic array contract contingent on a financial review of the contractor. Council also approved the consent agenda, including a warrant list of $3,324,108.10 and several resolutions, and gave policy direction to maintain steam generation through 2035. King Poor was appointed to the Plan Commission.

• Adopted amended procedural guidelines for Village Council meetings, including public comment rules (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Sept 9 and Sept 16 minutes (with amendment), warrant list of $3,324,108.10, Resolutions R-73-2025, R-75-2025, R-77-2025, R-78-2025 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance MC-13-2025 regulating electric bicycles, amended to specify 'Village' property (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-68-2025 for solar PV array contract with RPG Energy Group, contingent on financial review (6-0)
• Gave policy direction to maintain steam generation through 2035; phases 1 and 2 to be reviewed during budget review
• Appointed King Poor as Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission representative on Plan Commission (omnibus vote)
• Adjourned at 9:41 p.m.

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold a special meeting with a closed session to discuss security procedures and litigation. The meeting includes standard procedural items like public comments and adjournment.

The Winnetka Village Council held a special meeting on October 7, 2025, and voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss security procedures and litigation under the Open Meetings Act. No public comment was heard, and no other business was conducted. The meeting adjourned after the closed session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for security and litigation discussions (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to review proposed alterations to two locally designated landmarks: 20 Fox Lane and 1094 Fisher Crescent Lane. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 15 meeting and discuss other business, including a quorum check for the November meeting, a plaque update for the 2025 Preservation Awards, and monthly communications content.

• Case No. 25-12-HPC: Advisory review of alterations to 20 Fox Lane
• Case No. 25-15-HPC: Advisory review of alterations to 1094 Fisher Crescent Lane
• Approval of September 15, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
• November 1, 2025, Regular Meeting - Quorum Check
• 2025 Preservation Awards - Award Plaque Update

The Historic Preservation Commission approved proposed alterations to the locally designated landmark at 1094 Fisher Crescent Lane, finding them appropriate for preservation. The item for 20 Fox Lane was continued to November. Other business included discussions on award plaques and monthly communications, with no final decisions.

• Approved alterations to 1094 Fisher Crescent Lane (5-0)
• Continued Case 25-12-HPC for 20 Fox Lane to November 2025 meeting
• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to approve a promotional eligibility list for police sergeants and issue conditional job offers to patrol officers. The board will also review and approve minutes from three prior meetings.

• Approval of Police Sergeant Promotional Eligibility List
• Patrol Officer Conditional Offers of Employment

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission will hold a regular meeting to review three new applications: two lot-line adjustments and a special use permit for a hair salon. The Commission will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and hear public comments. Final decisions on these applications rest with the Village Council.

• Case 25-12-SD: Final Plat of Subdivision for 881 and 883 Private Road to relocate lot line, with variations for frontage, lot depth, and side yard setback.
• Case 25-16-SD: Two-lot subdivision of 936 Sunset Road, requiring variations for lot area, buildable area, and side/rear lot line abutment.
• Case 25-18-SU: Special Use Permit for Sit Still Kids Salon at 986 Green Bay Road to operate a hair salon in C-2 district.
• Approval of July 23, 2025, meeting minutes.
• Public comments accepted on all agenda items.

The Winnetka Plan Commission recommended approval of a lot-line relocation at 881/883 Private Road, a two-lot subdivision at 936 Sunset Road, and a special use permit for a hair salon at 986 Green Bay Road. All recommendations go to the Village Council for final decision. The commission also approved its July 23, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Recommended approval of lot-line relocation at 881/883 Private Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of two-lot subdivision at 936 Sunset Road with condition to remove or relocate play structure (7-1)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for Sit Still Kids Salon at 986 Green Bay Road (7-1)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Winnetka Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet to accept prior meeting minutes and treasurer’s report, approve recurring small purchases, and discuss new equipment requests. No major policy decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Review and acceptance of March meeting minutes
• Review and acceptance of treasurer’s report
• Recurring purchases: Coffee/Tea/Creamer, Miscellaneous Kitchen Fund, Training Water Fund/Costco Membership, Xfinity, Fitness Clothing, Fire Boat
• New business: Special Teams Uniform Allowance, Binoculars, Night Vision Binoculars, Ice Cream Maker for Open House, Kitchen Equipment

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to review seven new applications for sign permits and certificates of appropriateness, covering changes to building exteriors, storefronts, and signage at various properties. The board will also approve minutes from the July 17 meeting and check quorum for the October 16 meeting. Public comments are allowed on all agenda items.

• Case 25-13-DR: New wall and projecting signs at 933 Green Bay Road (Visual Comfort & Co.)
• Case 25-14-DR: Roof replacement on south wing of school at 191 Linden Street (Saints Faith Hope & Charity Parish)
• Case 25-15-DR: Exterior building and landscaping alterations at 520 Green Bay Road (BMO Bank)
• Case 25-16-DR: Window and projecting signs, storefront improvements, awning removal at 847 Elm Street (Little Elm)
• Case 25-19-DR: Painting exterior storefront at 560 Chestnut Street (Neapolitan)

The Board approved several sign permits and certificates of appropriateness for exterior building repairs and alterations. One application for exterior alterations was withdrawn by the applicant. One approval for storefront painting was granted conditional upon electronic verification of a specific paint shade.

• Approved sign permit for Visual Comfort & Co. at 933 Green Bay Road (5-1)
• Approved roof replacement for Saints Faith Hope & Charity Parish at 191 Linden Street (6-0)
• Withdrawn: exterior building and landscaping alterations for BMO Bank at 520 Green Bay Road
• Approved storefront improvements and signs for Little Elm at 847 Elm Street, conditional on revised rendering (6-0)
• Approved exterior repairs at 555-557-559 Chestnut Street (6-0)
• Approved sign permit for Sante Integrated Health and Wellness at 914 Green Bay Road (6-0)
• Approved storefront painting for Neapolitan at 560 Chestnut Street, conditional on electronic color approval (6-0)
• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Planned Development Commission

The Winnetka Planned Development Commission has cancelled its regular monthly meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, reports, and a consent agenda. Key actions include adopting ordinances on electric scooters and a special use permit for a financial counseling office, plus approving contracts for door services, a nursing mother's room, and an interim economic development coordinator.

• Ordinance MC-06-2025 amending Title 10 on electric scooters and motor driven vehicles
• Ordinance M-12-2025 special use permit for financial counseling office at 720 Elm Street
• Resolution R-70-2025 change order with United Door and Dock for police/fire overhead door services
• Resolution R-71-2025 contract with AGAE Contractors for nursing mother's room at Public Safety Building
• Resolution R-72-2025 second contract extension for interim economic development coordinator

The Winnetka Village Council adopted Ordinance MC-06-2025, which regulates electric scooters and other motor-driven vehicles, requiring riders to be at least 18 with a valid driver's license and prohibiting use in certain public areas. The council also approved a special use permit for Charles Schwab & Co. to operate a financial counseling office at 720 Elm Street, and adopted a resolution commending Village Manager Rob Bahan for his service. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Trustee Apatoff absent.

• Adopted Ordinance MC-06-2025 regulating electric scooters and motor-driven vehicles (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance M-12-2025 granting special use permit for financial counseling office at 720 Elm Street (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-69-2025 commending Village Manager Rob Bahan (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrant list of $817,117.12 and three resolutions (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission will review demolition permit applications for single-family residences at 458 Sunset Road and 1086 Fisher Crescent Lane, and a Historic Architectural Impact Study for a demolition at 1385 Trapp Lane. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 4 meeting, discuss the October 6 meeting quorum, review 2025 Preservation Award nominations, and decide on monthly communications content.

• Demolition permit review: 458 Sunset Road (Case 25-13-HPC)
• Demolition permit review: 1086 Fisher Crescent Lane (Case 25-14-HPC)
• Historic Architectural Impact Study: 1385 Trapp Lane (Case 2025-09-HPC)
• Approval of August 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2025 Preservation Awards nominations review

The Historic Preservation Commission voted 4-0 to not recommend a Historic Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) for the demolition of the home at 458 Sunset Road, and 4-0 to not require an HAIS for the demolition at 1086 Fisher Crescent Lane. For 1385 Trapp Lane, the Commission voted 4-0 to find the submitted HAIS complete and 4-0 that the demolition would not have a significant negative architectural or historical impact, allowing it to proceed without delay. The Commission also approved the August 4, 2025 minutes 4-0 and discussed, without a vote, a 2025 preservation award nomination for 870 Locust Road and future quarterly communications.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Voted not to recommend an HAIS for demolition at 458 Sunset Road (4-0)
• Voted not to require an HAIS for demolition at 1086 Fisher Crescent Lane (4-0)
• Found the HAIS for 1385 Trapp Lane complete (4-0)
• Found demolition at 1385 Trapp Lane would not have significant negative architectural or historical impact; demolition may proceed without delay (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m. (4-0)

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission will meet to review minutes, receive updates on old business, and hear a Public Works update on winter road salt. A guest speaker from Certasun will discuss residential solar. The meeting includes public comments and open forum.

• Public Works update on winter road salt
• Certasun guest speaker on residential solar
• Review of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Winnetka Report Sustainability issue
• Rob Bahan's retirement party Sept 30

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold a regular meeting and study session. The agenda includes discussion items on budget policy direction and e-bike/scooter regulations, as well as a resolution to approve the purchase of a dump truck. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a warrant list, and scheduling of future meetings.

• Resolution R-65-2025: Approving purchase of a Freightliner 108SD Plus dump truck from TransChicago Truck Group
• Discussion: Budget Policy Direction
• Discussion: E-Bike and Scooter Regulations
• Approval of Warrant List dated August 15-28, 2025
• Approval of Village Council minutes from August 5 and August 19, 2025

The Winnetka Village Council approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes, a warrant list of $2,061,090.30, and a resolution to purchase a Freightliner dump truck. Council also discussed e-bike and scooter regulation and received a water rate study presentation, but no formal action was taken on these items. The meeting adjourned to closed session for collective bargaining, security, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrant list, and dump truck purchase (4-0)
• Approved warrant list dated August 15-28, 2025 for $2,061,090.30
• Adopted Resolution R-65-2025 for Freightliner 108SD Plus dump truck purchase from TransChicago Truck Group

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals will review a new request for a zoning variation at 270 Birch Street to build an attached garage with a reduced front yard setback. It will also continue Case No. 25-14-V2 for 175 DeWindt Road, a second-floor addition needing variations for floor area and setback, which was postponed from August to October. The board will also approve minutes, receive a community development report, and check quorum for the October meeting.

• Case 25-17-V: 270 Birch Street – variation for attached garage, reduced front yard setback (east property line)
• Case 25-14-V2: 175 DeWindt Road – continued to Oct 13, 2025; variations for gross floor area and west setback
• Approval of August 11, 2025 minutes
• Community Development Report
• Quorum check for October 13, 2025 regular meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 6-1 to approve a zoning variation allowing a two-car attached garage addition at 270 Birch Street to sit closer to the east property line than the minimum front yard setback requires. The Board also unanimously approved the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes. A continued case at 175 DeWindt Road was again postponed to October 13, 2025 at the applicant's request; the Village Council has final jurisdiction on that request. No Community Development Report or public comment was given.

• Approved zoning variation for attached garage at 270 Birch Street with reduced front yard setback (6-1; Hanley dissented)
• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Case 25-14-V2 at 175 DeWindt Road continued to October 13, 2025 at applicant's request
• Adjourned at 7:22 p.m. (7-0)

Village Council

The Village Council's regular meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled and will not convene. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and no other business items.

• Regular meeting of September 2, 2025 cancelled

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission's regular monthly meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, has been canceled. No business will be conducted. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard public participation information.

• Meeting cancellation notice for August 21, 2025

Planned Development Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Planned Development Commission scheduled for August 20, 2025, is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will consider an ordinance to amend Title 9 of the Village Code to prohibit the sale of illicit THC products and kratom, and will vote on adopting the 2025 Affordable Housing Plan. The council will also approve consent agenda items including a lease amendment with the U.S. Postal Service and a change order for sewer relining work. Several appointments to the Planned Development Commission are scheduled.

• Ordinance MC-01-2025: Prohibiting sale of illicit THC products and kratom
• Resolution R-67-2025: Adopting the 2025 Affordable Housing Plan
• Resolution R-64-2025: Seventh amendment to lease with U.S. Postal Service
• Resolution R-66-2025: Change order with Hoerr Construction for sewer relining
• Appointments to Planned Development Commission (9 positions)

The Village Council approved an ordinance to prohibit the sale of illicit THC products and kratom within Winnetka. Additionally, the Council adopted the 2025 Affordable Housing Plan and confirmed several appointments to the Planned Development Commission. The Council also approved the annual September 11 Memorial Flag Planting on the Village Green.

• Approved Ordinance MC-01-2025 prohibiting illicit THC and kratom (4-0)
• Adopted 2025 Affordable Housing Plan (4-0)
• Approved September 11 Memorial Flag Planting (voice vote)
• Approved $1,946,016.77 warrant list (4-0)
• Approved sewer relining change order with Hoerr Construction (4-0)
• Approved USPS lease amendment (4-0)
• Appointed nine members to Planned Development Commission (4-0)

Firefighters Pension Board

The Winnetka Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to review and potentially approve the annual actuarial valuation and tax levy request to the Village, along with the municipal compliance report. The board will also handle routine items such as meeting minutes, treasurer's report, investment reports, and board officer elections.

• Review/Approve Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request (Foster & Foster)
• Review/Adopt Municipal Compliance Report
• Annual Independent Medical Examination – Adam Kolka
• Board Officer Elections – President and Secretary
• Approval of Trustee Training Registration Fees and Reimbursable Expenses

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission is meeting to review old business, including updates on the Climate Action Plan, residential solar expansion, and a commercial solar RFP, and to discuss new business on leaf-blower enforcement. The agenda is largely a working session with updates and discussions rather than final decisions.

• Climate Action Plan update
• Residential solar expansion and incentives
• Commercial solar RFP
• Leaf-blower enforcement discussion
• Green Bay Trail event and sign

Village Council

The Village Council study session scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals will consider affirming the Zoning Administrator's determination that 314 Walnut Street has a front yard along Wilson Street, a case continued from July. The board will also discuss a request to continue a zoning variation application for a second-floor addition at 175 DeWindt Road to the September meeting. Public comment is permitted on all agenda items.

• Case 25-09-APL: 314 Walnut Street front yard determination
• Case 25-14-V2: 175 DeWindt Road zoning variations for second-floor addition
• Request to continue DeWindt Road case to September 8, 2025
• Approval of July 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Quorum check for September 8, 2025 meeting

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved written findings affirming the Zoning Administrator's determination that 314 Walnut Street has a front yard along Wilson Street. The board also granted a continuance for the 175 DeWindt Road variance application to October 13, 2025, and approved the July 14, 2025, meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Continued Case No. 25-14-V2 (175 DeWindt Road) to October 13, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved findings and determination affirming Zoning Administrator's front yard ruling for 314 Walnut Street (7-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold a regular meeting and study session on August 5, 2025. The agenda includes presentations on the 2024 Historic Preservation Awards and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, as well as a discussion on the Lead Service Line Replacement Program policy and funding. The Council will also consider several ordinances and resolutions, including designating 615 Elm Street as a landmark and granting zoning variations for a property on Humboldt Avenue.

• Ordinance No. M-11-2025: Designating 615 Elm Street as a Landmark (Introduction/Adoption)
• Ordinance No. M-10-2025: Granting Variations from the Winnetka Zoning Ordinance for 826 Humboldt Avenue (Introduction/Adoption)
• Resolution No. R-55-2025: Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for Routine Maintenance of State Routes (Adoption)
• Discussion: Lead Service Line Replacement Program Policy/Funding
• Approval of Warrant List Dated July 11, 2025 - July 31, 2025

The Winnetka Village Council approved Ordinance No. M-10-2025, granting zoning variations for extensive renovations and an attached garage at 826 Humboldt Avenue. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the designation of 615 Elm Street as a landmark and an intergovernmental agreement with IDOT. A discussion on the lead service line replacement program was held, but no formal action was taken. The meeting adjourned to closed session for pending litigation and property matters.

• Approved Ordinance No. M-10-2025 granting zoning variations for 826 Humboldt Ave (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including landmark designation for 615 Elm St and IDOT agreement (6-0)
• Approved warrant list of $1,896,586.38 (6-0)
• Adjourned to closed session for litigation and property discussions (6-0)

Zoning Administrator

The Winnetka Zoning Administrator is meeting to consider one new application: a zoning variation to replace a nonconforming detached garage at 802 Foxdale Avenue. Public comment is permitted on the item. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural steps.

• Case No. ZBA-25-15-ZA: zoning variation for new detached garage at 802 Foxdale Avenue

The Zoning Administrator approved a minor zoning variation for a new detached garage at 802 Foxdale Avenue, replacing an existing nonconforming garage. The approval was subject to conditions ensuring no net increase in impervious lot coverage and a two-foot rear yard setback. No public comments were made.

• Approved zoning variation ZBA-25-15-ZA for 802 Foxdale Avenue (conditions: no net increase in impervious lot coverage; rear yard setback of 2 feet)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from the July 7 meeting, continue reviewing nominations for the 2025 Preservation Awards, and discuss monthly communications content. No formal decisions are scheduled beyond procedural approvals.

• Review of 2025 Preservation Awards nominations (continued from July 7)
• Discussion of monthly communications content for the HPC
• Approval of July 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The Commission unanimously voted to table consideration of a 2025 Preservation Award for 870 Locust Road to the September 2025 meeting, after discussing the property's history and the applicant's renovation efforts. The Commission also approved the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes and discussed monthly communications and a quorum check for the September meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled 2025 Preservation Award for 870 Locust Road to September 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:59 p.m. (6-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Winnetka Fire Fighters Foreign Fire Insurance Board cancelled its regular meeting due to board member unavailability. No decisions or discussions occurred.

Police Pension Board

The Winnetka Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving minutes, bills, and investment reports. They will also review and possibly approve the actuarial valuation and tax levy request, adopt a municipal compliance report, and elect board officers.

• Review/Approve – Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Review/Adopt – Municipal Compliance Report
• Board Officer Elections – President, Vice President, Secretary and Assistant Secretary
• Investment Report – IPOPIF – Verus Advisory, Inc.
• Review/Update – Cash Management Policy

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission will meet on July 23, 2025, to consider a Special Use Permit for Charles Schwab & Company to operate a financial counseling office at 720 Elm Street. The meeting will also include a community development report and public comments, but no substantive decisions are scheduled beyond procedural items.

• Case No. 25-11-SU: Special Use Permit for Schwab financial counseling office at 720 Elm Street
• Case No. 25-12-SD: Subdivision lot line relocation and zoning variations at 881/883 Private Road (not ready for this meeting)

The Winnetka Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of a special use permit for Charles Schwab & Company to operate a financial counseling office at 720 Elm Street. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting and tabled a subdivision application for 881 and 883 Private Road until a future meeting.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Charles Schwab at 720 Elm Street (6-0)
• Tabled Final Plat and zoning variations for 881/883 Private Road

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Winnetka Fire Fighters Foreign Fire Insurance Board cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2025, due to board member unavailability. A rescheduled regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 7:30am at the Fire Department, 428 Green Bay Road, Winnetka. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no substantive items listed.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to unavailability of board members
• Rescheduled meeting set for Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 7:30am
• Meeting location: Fire Department, 428 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on July 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The main item is a continued application from Baird & Warner at 594 Green Bay Road for a sign permit amendment to replace a wall sign, recover awning frames, and add awning signs for a new brand identity. The board will also approve minutes from the June 19 meeting and check for a quorum for the August 21 meeting.

• Continued Case No. 25-11-DR: Baird & Warner (594 Green Bay Road) amended Sign Permit for wall sign replacement, awning frame recovering, and awning signs
• Approval of June 19, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
• Quorum check for August 21, 2025, Regular Meeting

The Board approved an amended sign permit for Baird & Warner at 594 Green Bay Road. The permit allows for a replacement wall sign and the recovery of existing awning frames with new brand identity signs.

• Approved June 19, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved amended sign permit for Baird & Warner at 594 Green Bay Road (4-0)

Planned Development Commission

The Village of Winnetka Planned Development Commission's regular monthly meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. Public comment instructions and accessibility accommodations are noted for future meetings.

• Meeting cancelled for July 16, 2025
• Public comment accepted via email or letter prior to meetings
• Agenda materials available at villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a special use permit for renovating the Hubbard Woods Metra train station, approving a new village manager employment agreement, and extending an interim economic development coordinator contract. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, a warrant list, and a grocery tax ordinance. Public comments and reports are scheduled.

• Ordinance M-09-2025: Special use permit and certificate of appropriateness for Hubbard Woods Train Depot renovation at 1065 Gage Street
• Resolution R-62-2025: Employment agreement with Kristin Kazenas as Village Manager
• Resolution R-63-2025: First amendment to employment agreement with Robert M. Bahan
• Resolution R-60-2025: Waiving bidding and approving agreement with Dunnet Bay Construction for Elm Street structural repair
• Ordinance M-07-2025: Implementing municipal grocery retailers' occupation tax to replace state tax

The Village Council approved a special use permit and certificate of appropriateness for Metra's renovation of the Hubbard Woods train depot and platform at 1065 Gage Street. The Council also approved employment agreements making Kristin Kazenas the new Village Manager effective October 1, 2025, and providing retirement benefits to outgoing Manager Rob Bahan through March 2026. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Trustee Apatoff absent.

• Approved Ordinance M-09-2025: Special use permit and certificate of appropriateness for Hubbard Woods train depot renovation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-62-2025: Employment agreement with Kristin Kazenas as Village Manager (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-63-2025: First amendment to Robert Bahan's employment agreement with retirement benefits (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,545,072.23 warrant list and grocery tax ordinance (5-0)
• Appointed Louisa Hernandez as student representative to Environmental, Forestry and Sustainability Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider two new applications for zoning variations, one at 270 Birch Street and one at 826 Humboldt Avenue, both seeking approval for residential additions and related modifications. The board will also review a determination regarding the front yard status of 314 Walnut Street and hear a community development report. Public comments are permitted on all agenda items.

• Case 25-09-APL: Affirm determination that 314 Walnut Street has a front yard along Wilson Street
• Case 25-10-V2: Variations for addition and detached garage at 270 Birch Street (reduced front and side setbacks, wider garage door)
• Case 25-13-V2: Variations for addition at 826 Humboldt Avenue (reduced front setback, new window in nonconforming wall, unarticulated wall)
• Quorum check for August 11, 2025 regular meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended denying zoning variations for a new detached garage and addition at 270 Birch Street. The board also unanimously recommended approving variations for an addition and window changes at 826 Humboldt Avenue. Additionally, the board continued consideration of written findings for 314 Walnut Street to the August 11, 2025 meeting.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Continued Case No. 25-09-APL (314 Walnut St) to August 11, 2025 (6-0)
• Recommended denial of zoning variations for 270 Birch Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning variations for 826 Humboldt Avenue (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Winnetka Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission will hold its July 9 meeting to discuss updates on climate initiatives and review new business items including a solar panel ordinance, EV charging permitting, and net metering. The meeting will also cover old business updates such as the Climate Action Plan kick-off and tree wellness checks, as well as a communications plan revamp update.

• Solar panel ordinance and barriers to solar adoption
• EV charging permitting and barriers to adoption
• Net metering discussion
• Climate Action Plan kick-off update
• Tree wellness checks

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is holding a study session and special meeting. They will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, a warrant list, and a lease amendment with the USPS. The main discussion item is a budget overview exploring alternate forms of revenue for the Business District Revitalization Fund.

• Resolution R-57-2025: Sixth Amendment to lease with USPS
• Warrant list dated June 13-26, 2025
• Discussion of alternate revenue for Business District Revitalization Fund
• Approval of minutes from June 3 and June 10 meetings

The Winnetka Village Council approved the consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes, warrant lists totaling $2,324,009.67, and a sixth amendment to a lease agreement with the United States Postal Service. The Council also received a budget overview regarding alternate revenue sources and directed staff to draft an ordinance for a 1% local grocery tax. Finally, the Council adjourned into a closed session.

• Approved Establishment of the Consent Agenda (voice vote)
• Approved Village Council Meeting Minutes for June 3, 2025 Special Meeting, June 3, 2025 Regular Meeting, and June 10, 2025 Study Session (omnibus vote, 5-0)
• Approved Warrant List dated June 13, 2025 – June 26, 2025 in the amount of $2,324,009.67 (omnibus vote, 5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-57-2025: Sixth Amendment to a Lease Agreement between the Village and the United States Postal Service (omnibus vote, 5-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with drafting an ordinance for a 1% local grocery tax
• Adjourned to Closed Session to discuss specific personnel and review closed session minutes (roll call vote, 5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes, review demolition permit applications for two single-family homes, consider a landmark designation for 615 Elm Street, and assess proposed alterations to a locally designated landmark at 419 Sheridan Road. The meeting also includes discussions on 2025 Preservation Awards nominations and monthly communications.

• Review demolition permit for 1385 Trapp Lane (Case No. 25-09-HPC)
• Review demolition permit for 770 Cherry Street (Case No. 25-10-HPC)
• Consider landmark designation for 615 Elm Street (Case No. 25-08-HPC)
• Advisory review of alterations to 419 Sheridan Road (Case No. 25-11-HPC)
• Review nominations for 2025 Preservation Awards

The Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission voted 3-2 to request a Historic Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) for the demolition of 1385 Trapp Lane, despite the property not being listed. It unanimously approved the demolition permit for 770 Cherry Street without delay. The Commission also unanimously approved the local landmark designation for 615 Elm Street and found proposed alterations to 419 Sheridan Road appropriate.

• Requested HAIS for 1385 Trapp Lane demolition (3-2)
• Approved demolition permit for 770 Cherry Street without delay (5-0)
• Approved local landmark designation for 615 Elm Street (5-0)
• Found alterations at 419 Sheridan Road appropriate (5-0)
• Confirmed 419 Sheridan Road continues to meet landmark criteria (5-0)
• Deferred preservation award decision for 870 Locust Road to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved preservation award nomination for 507 Cedar Street (5-0)
• Approved preservation award nomination for 140 Sheridan Road (5-0)

Village Council

The Village Council's regular meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and no other items.

• Regular meeting cancelled for July 1, 2025

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission will consider an amended Affordable Housing Plan required under the Illinois Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act. The commission may make a recommendation to the Village Council, which could adopt the plan for submission to the Illinois Housing Development Authority. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a quorum check for the next regular meeting.

• Consideration of Amended Affordable Housing Plan under state law
• Possible recommendation to Village Council for adoption
• Approval of May 22 and May 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Quorum check for July 23, 2025 regular meeting

The Winnetka Plan Commission voted 7-1 to recommend approval of the Second Amended Affordable Housing Plan to the Village Council, with minor corrections. The plan addresses a state-mandated shortfall of 277 affordable housing units. The Commission also approved minutes from two prior meetings.

• Recommended approval of Second Amended Affordable Housing Plan with corrections (7-1)
• Approved May 22, 2025 special meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved May 28, 2025 regular meeting minutes (8-0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review several certificate of appropriateness applications, including the continued Hubbard Woods Train Station renovation project, a new educational sign for the Native Garden, a scoreboard at Skokie Playfield, and a sign replacement for Baird & Warner. One application for a temporary banner has been withdrawn. The board will also approve minutes and check quorum for a future meeting.

• Case 25-03-SU: Hubbard Woods Train Station (1065 Gage St) renovation, new pedestrian bridge, ramps, stairs, elevators, warming shelters (continued)
• Case 25-09-DR: Educational sign for Native Garden on Green Bay Trail near Ash Street entrance
• Case 25-10-DR: Electronic ballfield scoreboard at Skokie Playfield, Field #1, 540 Hibbard Road
• Case 25-11-DR: Baird & Warner sign replacement at 594 Green Bay Road
• Case 25-12-DR: Withdrawn application for temporary banner at One Winnetka construction fence

The Design Review Board recommended approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Metra Hubbard Woods train station renovation, subject to using the alternate Option 3 design for elevator towers. The board also approved certificates for a Native Garden educational sign on the Green Bay Trail and an electronic scoreboard at Skokie Playfield, and continued a Baird & Warner sign application for color sample review. One application for a temporary event banner was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Recommended approval of Hubbard Woods train station renovation with Option 3 alternate elevator towers (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Native Garden educational sign on Green Bay Trail (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for electronic scoreboard at Skokie Playfield (5-0)
• Continued Baird & Warner sign application to July 17 for color sample review (5-0)
• Application for temporary event banner at 515 Lincoln Avenue withdrawn by applicant

Planned Development Commission

The Village of Winnetka Planned Development Commission's regular monthly meeting scheduled for June 18, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular monthly meeting cancelled

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will consider several contracts and resolutions, including a storm sewer outfall replacement project, a final plat for a subdivision at 557 and 561 Orchard Lane, and a new power sales contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and appointments, plus a commitment to sustainability and climate action.

• Resolution R-49-2025: Contract with DiMeo Brothers, Inc. for Elder Storm Sewer Outfall Replacement Project
• Ordinance M-08-2025: Final Plat of Subdivision and zoning variation for 557 and 561 Orchard Lane
• Ordinance M-05-2025: New Power Sales Contract and Capacity Purchase Agreement with Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (delivery starting Oct 1, 2035)
• Resolution R-58-2025: Commitment to Implement Pillar 4: Sustainability and Climate Action of the Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution R-56-2025: Ratification of grant agreement for Police Department cameras

The Village Council approved Ordinance No. M-05-2025 authorizing a new power sales contract and capacity purchase agreement with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency for the delivery period starting October 1, 2035, after a closed session and an amendment noting IMEA's commitment to a net-zero generation portfolio by 2050. The vote was 5-0, with Trustee Dalman absent. Council also approved a consent agenda including a contract with DiMeo Brothers, Inc. for the Elder Storm Sewer Outfall Replacement Project, a final plat of subdivision at 557 and 561 Orchard Lane, and a sustainability resolution as amended. Two board appointments were approved.

• Adopted Ordinance No. M-05-2025 authorizing new IMEA power sales contract and capacity purchase agreement for delivery period starting October 1, 2035, as amended (5-0, Dalman absent)
• Approved consent agenda by omnibus roll call vote (5-0, Dalman absent), including Resolution No. R-49-2025 contract with DiMeo Brothers, Inc. for Elder Storm Sewer Outfall Replacement Project
• Adopted Ordinance No. M-08-2025 approving final plat of subdivision and zoning variation at 557 and 561 Orchard Lane (5-0, Dalman absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-58-2025 committing to Pillar 4: Sustainability and Climate Action, as amended to assist homeowners and businesses with implementation of rooftop solar or other green energy technology (5-0, Dalman absent)
• Approved warrant list dated May 30, 2025 – June 12, 2025 in the amount of $863,067.65 (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution No. R-50-2025 contract with M.E Simpson Co., Inc for leak detection service (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution No. R-52-2025 MFT resolution for Rebuild Illinois Funds – Willow Road Project (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution No. R-54-2025 contract with Superior Road Striping for pavement marking services (consent agenda)

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Winnetka Environmental and Forestry Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main items are a mid-year review of goals, a council liaison update with farmers' market ideas, and planning for new communications. The agenda is otherwise routine, including approval of the May 14 minutes and public comments.

• Mid-Year Review and Goals
• Council Liaison Update and Farmers' Market Ideas
• Plan for New Comms
• Approval of May 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is holding a study session to discuss general policy matters for future agendas. The meeting includes public comments and a closed session, with no specific action items listed.

• Discussion of policy matters for future agendas
• Public comments period
• Closed session

The Winnetka Village Council held a study session to review ongoing and future projects, including stormwater management, road reconstruction, and redevelopment plans. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion and guidance only.

• No formal decisions made; study session only

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two cases: a zoning variation for a garage addition at 620 Ash Street and an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's front-yard determination at 314 Walnut Street. The board has final jurisdiction on the variation request. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and a quorum check for the next meeting.

• Case 25-07-V: 620 Ash Street — one-story garage addition height variation
• Case 25-09-APL: 314 Walnut Street — appeal of front yard vs. rear yard determination
• Approval of May 12, 2025 minutes
• Quorum check for July 14, 2025 meeting

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals approved a zoning variation for a one-story garage addition at 620 Ash Street, allowing it to exceed the maximum height limit. The board also affirmed the Zoning Administrator's interpretation that 314 Walnut Street has a front yard along Wilson Street, and recommended a text amendment to clarify zoning definitions.

• Approved zoning variation for garage addition at 620 Ash Street (5-0)
• Affirmed Zoning Administrator's interpretation for 314 Walnut Street front yard (5-0)
• Recommended text amendment for zoning definitions (5-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will consider a development proposal for church additions at 440 Ridge Avenue and 760 Cherry Street. The Council will also review a new power sales contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency and vote on renaming the Environmental and Forestry Commission.

• Ordinance No. M-06-2025: Special use permit and zoning variations for 440 Ridge Avenue and 760 Cherry Street
• Ordinance No. M-05-2025: New power sales and capacity contracts with Illinois Municipal Electric Agency
• Resolution No. R-51-2025: Multi-year asphalt patching contract with Schroeder Asphalt Services
• Ordinance No. MC-04-2025: Renaming the Environmental and Forestry Commission
• Appointments to the Plan Commission and Police Pension Board

The Council adopted Ordinance M-06-2025, approving a final plat, special use permit, zoning variations, and certificate of appropriateness for Grace Presbyterian Church to demolish a residence, consolidate lots, and build additions. The Council also introduced Ordinance M-05-2025 for a new power sales contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, and approved the consent agenda including a $1.76 million warrant list and a multi-year asphalt contract.

• Adopted Ordinance M-06-2025 for church expansion at 440 Ridge/760 Cherry (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance M-05-2025 for IMEA power contract (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,762,768.29 warrant list and asphalt contract (5-0)
• Reappointed Layla Danley, Jonathan Alt, Mamie Case to Plan Commission; appointed Christopher Blum, Kate Van Vlack, Stephen Dewart to boards

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is holding a special meeting that includes public comments and a closed session to discuss specific employees and utility contracts, as permitted by the Illinois Open Meetings Act. No other substantive action is on the agenda.

• Closed session under OMA 2(c)(1) for specific employees
• Closed session under OMA 2(c)(23) for utility contracts

The Village of Winnetka Council convened a special meeting on June 3, 2025. The council voted unanimously to adjourn into Closed Session to discuss specific employees and utility contracts. No public comment was received, and no other business was conducted.

• Approved adjournment to Closed Session for employee and utility contract discussions (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for June 2, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice for June 2, 2025

Zoning Administrator

The Winnetka Zoning Administrator will hold a regular meeting on May 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM at Village Hall. The main item is a new application for a zoning variation at 550 Sheridan Road to allow a garage door wider than the maximum permitted for a front-facing attached garage. Public comment is allowed on all agenda items.

• Case No. 25-08-ZA: zoning variation for new garage door at 550 Sheridan Road
• Public comments accepted in person, by email, or by letter

The Zoning Administrator approved a zoning variation for 550 Sheridan Road to allow a single garage door wider than the code maximum, replacing two existing doors. The approval is conditional on final design review to make the door appear as two separate doors. No public comments were made, and the meeting was brief.

• Granted zoning variation 25-08-ZA for a wider garage door at 550 Sheridan Road, subject to final design review

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission will meet to discuss a Special Use Permit and steep slope exceptions for improvements at 225 Sheridan Road. This application for Centennial Park & Beach was previously continued from the January 22, 2025, meeting. The commission will also conduct a quorum check for the June 25, 2025, meeting.

• Case No. 24-08-SU: Special Use Permit and steep slope exceptions for 225 Sheridan Road (Centennial Park & Beach)

The Winnetka Plan Commission voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend denial of Case No. 24-08-SU, a special use permit and steep slope exceptions for improvements to Centennial Park and Beach. The decision followed extensive public comment and deliberation, with members citing safety concerns, inconsistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and failure to meet special use standards. The recommendation will go to the Village Council, which has final jurisdiction.

• Recommended denial of special use permit for Centennial Park & Beach improvements (6-0)
• Recommended denial of steep slope exceptions for walkways, retaining walls, steps, and seating (6-0)
• Adopted findings of fact and recommendations for denial (6-0)

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission will hear two new applications at this special meeting: a Special Use Permit for renovations at the Hubbard Woods Metra Train Station including a new pedestrian bridge and accessible upgrades, and a Final Plat of Subdivision for 557 Orchard Lane and 561 Orchard Lane to consolidate lots and adjust setback requirements. The Commission also receives a Community Development report and opens the floor for public comment.

• Case No. 25-03-SU: Hubbard Woods Metra Train Station upgrades (new bridge, ramps, stairs, elevators, warming shelters)
• Case No. 25-04-SD: Final Plat of Subdivision for 557 Orchard Lane and 561 Orchard Lane (lot consolidation and zoning variation for side yard setback)
• Public comment permitted on all agenda items

The Winnetka Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of a special use permit for the Hubbard Woods Metra station renovation, including a new pedestrian bridge, ramps, elevators, and warming shelters. The Commission also unanimously recommended approval of a final plat to consolidate two lots at 557 and 561 Orchard Lane into one, with a zoning variation for a reduced side yard setback. Both recommendations go to the Village Council for final decision.

• Recommended approval of special use permit for Hubbard Woods Metra station renovation (6-0)
• Recommended approval of lot consolidation at 557 and 561 Orchard Lane with zoning variation (6-0)
• Approved April 10, 2025 special meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to handle routine business, including public comments, minutes approval, and a closed session. Under other business, they will discuss conditional offers of employment for patrol officer positions. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Patrol Officer Conditional Offers of Employment

Planned Development Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Winnetka Planned Development Commission scheduled for May 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall Council Chambers has been cancelled. No agenda items were listed for discussion or decision.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss new business, including conditional offers of employment for patrol officers. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as public comments, approval of minutes, and a closed session.

• Review of conditional offers of employment for patrol officers

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold its regular meeting on May 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Village Hall. The agenda includes routine procedural items, appointments to various boards, and votes on ordinances and resolutions, such as landmark designations and subdivision approvals.

• Designation of 480 Oak Street as a Landmark (Ordinance No. M-03-2025)
• Approval of a Final Plat of Subdivision and Special Use Permit for 473 and 499 Sheridan Road (Ordinance No. M-04-2025)
• Public hearing on a playground and improvements at 1112 Willow Road (Resolution No. R-46-2025)
• Approval of a contract for raw water intake maintenance with Northern Divers USA, Inc. (Resolution No. R-48-2025)
• Appointment of multiple Design Review Board, Environmental & Forestry, and Historic Preservation Commissioners

The Council approved a subdivision plat for 473 and 499 Sheridan Road and a playground at Crow Island Elementary School. Exterior alterations for the Oberweis Dairy Ice Cream store were authorized. The Council also filled multiple vacancies and re-appointed members to several village boards and commissions.

• Approved $2,049,273.83 warrant list (5-0)
• Designated 480 Oak Street as a Landmark (5-0)
• Approved IMEA power sales contract participation via Public Works Mutual Aid Network (5-0)
• Approved Northern Divers USA, Inc. contract for raw water intake maintenance (5-0)
• Approved final plat and special use permit for 473 and 499 Sheridan Road (5-0)
• Approved playground and improvements at 1112 Willow Road (5-0)
• Approved exterior building alterations at 510 Winnetka Avenue (5-0)
• Approved 17 appointments and re-appointments to village boards and commissions (5-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to address administrative business and personnel matters. The agenda includes a closed session and a discussion regarding conditional offers of employment for patrol officers.

• Approval of April 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Patrol Officer Conditional Offers of Employment

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Hubbard Woods Train Station at 1065 Gage Street. The proposed project includes renovating the existing depot and platform, and constructing a new pedestrian bridge, elevators, stairs, and warming shelters. The Village Council holds final jurisdiction over this application.

• Case No. 25-03-SU: Renovation and construction at 1065 Gage Street
• Approval of April 17, 2025, meeting minutes

The Design Review Board voted 3-1 to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Hubbard Woods Train Station renovation, but then unanimously voted to reconsider and continue the matter to June 19, 2025, after a workshop. The board also approved the April 17, 2025, minutes unanimously.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for Hubbard Woods Train Station renovation (3-1)
• Reconsidered denial and continued case to June 19, 2025 (4-0)

Firefighters Pension Board

The Winnetka Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting on May 14, 2025, at the Winnetka Fire Department. The board will review treasurer and investment reports, discuss audit and actuarial processes including the assumed rate of return, and consider benefit applications, board election results, and the IDOI Annual Statement.

• Discussion with Village on Assumed Rate of Return for Valuation
• Approval of Initial Increase – Tom Hutchison
• Review / Approval of IDOI Annual Statement
• Certify Board Election Results – Active Member Position

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission will meet to review past minutes, receive updates from the village forester and Friends of the Green Bay Trail, and discuss climate action planning. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Village forester annual update
• Friends of the Green Bay Trail update
• Climate action planning update
• Review and approval of April 9 meeting minutes

The Environmental and Forestry Commission approved the March meeting minutes as presented. Chair Patrick Hanley announced he is stepping down to run for IL State Senate, and Commissioner Peter Eck has replaced him as Chair. The commission also heard updates on forestry, the Green Bay Trail, and the Climate Action Plan, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved March regular meeting minutes (4-0, 2 absent)
• Peter Eck replaced Patrick Hanley as Commission Chair

Village Council

This is a special meeting of the Winnetka Village Council. The agenda includes public comments and a closed session to discuss specific employees, as permitted by the Open Meetings Act. No other business is listed, so the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session for discussion of specific employees under Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act

The Winnetka Village Council convened a special meeting on May 13, 2025, and immediately moved into closed session to discuss specific employees under the Open Meetings Act. No public comment was heard, and no substantive decisions were made in open session. The meeting adjourned at the conclusion of the closed session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for employee discussion (5-0, Dalman absent)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is holding a study session on May 13, 2025, to discuss the IMEA Contract Renewal and future energy supply considerations. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as public comment and a closed session.

• Discussion on IMEA Contract Renewal and Winnetka Future Energy Supply Considerations

The Village Council discussed the expiring IMEA power sales contract and capacity purchase agreement, hearing from staff, a consultant, and residents about energy options and sustainability. The Council unanimously agreed to have the village attorney prepare an ordinance regarding the IMEA contract, but no final decision was made on whether to extend or opt out. The meeting was a study session with no formal votes on the contract itself.

• Unanimously agreed to consult village attorney to prepare ordinance on IMEA power contract (unanimous)
• Approved remote participation for Trustee Handler (no objections)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals will review two new applications: a Special Use Permit for renovating the Hubbard Woods Metra station and a subdivision to consolidate two lots on Orchard Lane. A previously continued case for 314 Walnut Street has been withdrawn and will not be acted on. The board will also approve minutes and hear public comments.

• Case 25-03-SU: Special Use Permit for Hubbard Woods Metra Station (1065 Gage Street) renovation, new pedestrian bridge, ramps, stairs, elevators, warming shelters
• Case 25-04-SD: Final Plat of Subdivision to consolidate 557 and 561 Orchard Lane into one lot, with a side yard setback variation
• Case 25-01-V2 (314 Walnut Street) withdrawn; no action to be taken
• Approval of April 14, 2025, meeting minutes
• Public comment permitted on all agenda items

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for the renovation of the Hubbard Woods Metra Train Station, including a new pedestrian bridge, ADA-accessible ramps, stairs, elevators, and warming shelters. The Board also recommended approval of a Final Plat of Subdivision to consolidate two lots at 557 and 561 Orchard Lane into a single lot, including a zoning variation for the existing residence's side yard setback. A previously continued application for zoning variations at 314 Walnut Street was withdrawn by the applicant and required no further action.

• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Hubbard Woods Metra Station renovation (6-0)
• Recommended approval of lot consolidation and zoning variation at 557 & 561 Orchard Lane (6-0)
• Noted withdrawal of zoning variation application at 314 Walnut Street
• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold a regular meeting on May 6, 2025, at Village Hall. The agenda includes swearing in new and returning elected officials, approving contracts for underground cable and software licenses, and making various board and commission appointments.

• Resolution No. R-41-2025: Approving a contract with Power Line Supply Company for the purchase of 600 Volt underground cable
• Resolution No. R-43-2025: Waiving bidding and approving a purchase of software licenses from Liftoff LLC
• Swearing in of President-Elect Robert Dearborn, Trustee Kirk Albinson, Trustee Bridget Orsic, and Trustee-Elect Scott Myers
• Resolution No. R-44-2025: President Rintz Commendation
• Appointment of George H. Walper, Jr. to the Board of Fire & Police Commissioner and Peter Eck as Chairperson of the Environmental & Forestry Commission

The Village Council swore in newly elected officials, including President Robert Dearborn. The Council approved 2025-2026 organizational assignments and appointed members to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and the Environmental and Forestry Commission.

• Approved warrant list dated April 11, 2025 – May 1, 2025 for $617,621.48
• Approved contract with Power Line Supply Company for 600 Volt Underground Cable
• Approved purchase of software licenses from Liftoff LLC
• Adopted Resolution No. R-44-2025 commending former President Rintz
• Approved Council Organizational Assignments for 2025–2026
• Appointed George H. Walper Jr. to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (term ends 5/6/2028)
• Appointed Peter Eck as Environmental and Forestry Commission Chair (term ends 5/6/2028)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review demolition permit applications for single-family residences at 829 Foxdale Avenue and 326 Ridge Avenue, including a Historic Architectural Impact Study for the latter. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a quorum check for the June meeting, and discussion of monthly communications and IDOT improvements near the Schmidt-Burnham Log House and Crow Island School.

• Demolition permit review for 829 Foxdale Avenue (Case No. 25-07-HPC)
• Historic Architectural Impact Study review for 326 Ridge Avenue (Case No. 25-03-HPC)
• Approval of April 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of IDOT improvements to Willow Road affecting Schmidt-Burnham Log House and Crow Island School
• Quorum check for June 2, 2025 regular meeting

The Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission approved a demolition permit without delay for 829 Foxdale Avenue, finding the property lacked architectural or historical significance. For 326 Ridge Avenue, the commission found the HAIS complete and voted 4-1 to impose a 270-day demolition delay, preventing demolition until November 28, 2025, to explore preservation alternatives. The commission also approved the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 829 Foxdale Avenue without delay (5-0)
• Found HAIS complete for 326 Ridge Avenue (5-0)
• Imposed 270-day demolition delay for 326 Ridge Avenue (4-1)
• Set demolition delay period from March 3, 2025 to November 28, 2025 (4-1)

Police Pension Board

The Winnetka Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports, fund investments, and membership applications. The board will also discuss old business including a cash management policy update and insurance renewal, alongside new business regarding cost of living adjustments.

• Applications for membership for Martin Nieto-Avila, Pablo Kinderman, and Alan Quinones
• QILDRO application for Jeremy Walton
• Review and approval of a revised cash management policy
• Fiduciary liability insurance renewal
• Approval of annual Cost of Living Adjustments for pensioners

Zoning Administrator

The Winnetka Zoning Administrator will meet to review a zoning variation application for structural changes at 1034 Westmoor Road. The meeting includes public comment and a review of new applications. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Case No. 25-06-ZA: zoning variation for window openings and foundation replacement at 1034 Westmoor Road

The Zoning Administrator held a meeting on May 1, 2025, and approved a zoning variation application for 1034 Westmoor Road. The approval allows structural changes for new window openings and a partial foundation replacement on the east side building wall. No public comments were made during the meeting.

• Granted approval of zoning variations for 1034 Westmoor Road

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including public comments, approval of the April 15, 2025 minutes, and a vote on the final eligibility list for patrol officer candidates. The board will also enter a closed session. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of Patrol Officer Final Eligibility List
• Approval of April 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Closed session

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners approved the 2025 Patrol Officer Eligibility List, which includes 26 candidates who passed the written exam. The list takes effect immediately and remains valid for two years.

• Approved the 2025 Patrol Officer Eligibility List (3-0)
• Instructed staff to schedule screening interviews for the top 15 candidates
• Approved minutes from the April 15, 2025 special meeting

Police Pension Board

The regular meeting of the Winnetka Police Pension Board scheduled for April 24, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued

Plan Commission

The April 23, 2025 Plan Commission meeting is cancelled due to lack of a quorum. The only item, a special use case for Centennial Park & Beach at 225 Sheridan Road, has been continued to the May 28, 2025 meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Case No. 24-08-SU: 225 Sheridan Road - Centennial Park & Beach continued to May 28, 2025

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for April 17, 2025. No business will be conducted at this time.

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board will review continued and new applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, including renovations at the Hubbard Woods Train Station and Grace Presbyterian Church. The board will also consider sign permits and exterior alterations for local businesses and schools.

• Case No. 25-03-SU: Hubbard Woods Train Station (1065 Gage Street) renovations and pedestrian bridge
• Case No. 24-14-SU: Grace Presbyterian Church (440 Ridge and 760 Cherry Street) amended design for additions
• Case No. 25-07-DR: Carleton Washburne School (515 Hibbard Road) exterior building alterations
• Case No. 25-08-DR: Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store (510 Winnetka Avenue) sign permit and awning refurbishment

The Design Review Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations and signage at the Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store at 510 Winnetka Avenue, with conditions requiring uniform red awnings and black gooseneck light fixtures. The Board also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior louver replacements at Carleton Washburne School (515 Hibbard Road). The Hubbard Woods Train Station renovation was continued to the May 15, 2025 meeting, and the Grace Presbyterian Church addition was recommended for approval.

• Approved Oberweis sign permit and Certificate of Appropriateness with conditions (4-1)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Carleton Washburne School louver replacement (5-0)
• Continued Hubbard Woods Train Station renovation to May 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Grace Presbyterian Church amended addition (5-0)
• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planned Development Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Planned Development Commission scheduled for April 16, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss police department personnel matters. The agenda includes a call for examinations regarding the police sergeant promotional process and updates on police recruitment.

• Call for Examination - Police Sergeant Promotional Process
• Police Recruitment Updates

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will consider two ordinances: one to prohibit the sale of illicit THC products and kratom, and another to amend rules for limited public off-leash dog areas on Lake Michigan. The consent agenda includes renaming two staff positions, disposing of surplus property, waiving bidding for meter reading services and vehicle barriers, and approving outdoor seating permits. The meeting also includes proclamations for Arbor Day and Monarch Butterfly, and environmental awards.

• Ordinance MC-01-2025: Prohibit sale of illicit THC products and kratom
• Ordinance MC-02-2025: Amend off-leash dog areas on Lake Michigan
• Resolution R-39-2025: Waive bidding, agreement with Rickman Contract Services for meter reading
• Resolution R-40-2025: Waive bidding, procure vehicle barriers from Meridian Rapid Defense Group
• Ordinance MC-03-2025: Rename Assistant Village Manager and Finance Director positions

The Winnetka Village Council approved the consent agenda, including warrants, ordinances, and resolutions, and adopted proclamations for Arbor Day and Monarch Butterfly Remembrance Day. The council deferred Ordinance No. MC-01-2025, which would prohibit the sale of illicit THC products and kratom, to a later date for further research. Ordinance No. MC-02-2025 regarding off-leash dog areas was also deferred. The meeting adjourned to closed session to discuss personnel and utility contracts.

• Approved consent agenda including $829,697.67 warrant list (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance MC-03-2025 renaming Assistant Village Manager and Finance Director positions (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance M-02-2025 authorizing surplus property disposition (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-39-2025 waiving bidding for meter reading services with Rickman Contract Services (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-40-2025 waiving bidding for vehicle barriers from Meridian Rapid Defense Group (5-0)
• Approved annual outdoor seating area permits (5-0)
• Deferred Ordinance MC-01-2025 banning illicit THC and kratom products
• Deferred Ordinance MC-02-2025 on off-leash dog areas

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals meets to review zoning variations for a garage addition at 314 Walnut Street and a church expansion at Grace Presbyterian Church (440 Ridge Avenue and 760 Cherry Street). The board will also consider continued cases and new business items.

• Case No. 25-01-V2: Zoning variations for new detached garage and two-story addition at 314 Walnut Street
• Case No. 24-14-SU: Amendment to church special use permit and zoning variations for additions at Grace Presbyterian Church (440 Ridge Avenue and 760 Cherry Street)
• Continued cases from previous meetings
• Public comments permitted on all agenda items

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-1 to recommend approval of a special use permit amendment and zoning variations for Grace Presbyterian Church's proposed additions and site improvements at 440 Ridge Avenue and 760 Cherry Street. The recommendation includes conditions limiting the intensity of use to current programming. The board also unanimously continued the application for 314 Walnut Street to the May 12, 2025 meeting.

• Recommended approval of special use permit amendment and zoning variations for Grace Presbyterian Church (5-1)
• Continued Case No. 25-01-V2 (314 Walnut Street) to May 12, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2024 special meeting and February 10, 2025 regular meeting (6-0)

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a request to consolidate two residential lots at 473 and 499 Sheridan Road into a single lot. The application requires a variation for side lot line abutting a rear lot line, a finding of no material increased adverse impact for an existing wood deck, and a special use permit. The Village Council has final jurisdiction on this request. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a quorum check for the next regular meeting.

• Case No. 25-02-SD: Final Plat of Subdivision to consolidate 473 and 499 Sheridan Road into one lot
• Variation requested for side lot line abutting rear lot line
• Finding of 'No Material Increased Adverse Impact' for existing wood deck at 499 Sheridan Road (setback less than 12 ft side, 50 ft front from Lake Michigan)
• Special Use Permit for lot consolidation exceeding two times minimum lot size and width in R-2 district
• Approval of March 13, 2025 special meeting minutes

The Winnetka Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of a request to consolidate two lots at 473 and 499 Sheridan Road into a single lot for a new home, including a special use permit and subdivision variation. The recommendation will go to the Village Council, which has final jurisdiction. The commission also approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved March 13, 2025 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of lot consolidation and special use permit for 473 and 499 Sheridan Road (5-0)

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Winnetka Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission will hold a meeting to approve past minutes, receive updates on ongoing projects like zero-waste events and the commission’s name change, and discuss new initiatives including residential solar aggregation and a lawn equipment take-back program.

• Review and approval of March 2025 meeting minutes
• Green Awards presentation and Zero-waste public events update
• Discussion on commission name change
• Proposal for residential solar aggregation program
• Consideration of lawn equipment take-back or rebate program

The Environmental and Forestry Commission approved its March meeting minutes and voted unanimously to recommend expanding its name to the Environmental, Forestry, and Sustainability Commission (EFSC), sending the recommendation to the Village Council for consideration. Commissioners also discussed zero-waste practices for public events, a possible lawn equipment rebate program, and environmental partnership programs, but took no formal action on those items. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

• Approved March regular meeting minutes as presented (5-0, Ring and Andrew absent)
• Voted unanimously to recommend renaming the commission the Environmental, Forestry, and Sustainability Commission (EFSC); recommendation goes to Village Council (5-0, Ring and Andrew absent)
• Adjourned unanimously by voice vote at 8:15 p.m.

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is holding a study session to discuss the Indian Hill Parking Lot Redevelopment Concept. The meeting includes public comments and a closed session, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Discussion of Indian Hill Parking Lot Redevelopment Concept

The Winnetka Village Council held a study session to discuss a redevelopment concept by Dial Realty Development for the Indian Hill Train Station parking lot, which would include senior housing and subterranean public parking. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the discussion was informational, with council and public feedback on design and safety concerns.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during study session
• Discussed Indian Hill parking lot redevelopment concept by Dial Realty Development
• Received public comment on traffic safety, building mass, and design

Historic Preservation Commission

The Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission will consider a demolition permit for the single-family residence at 870 Heather Lane and a local landmark designation application for 480 Oak Street. The meeting also includes approval of the March 3, 2025 minutes, a quorum check for the May 5 meeting, and discussion of monthly communications.

• Demolition permit review for 870 Heather Lane (Case No. 25-05-HPC)
• Landmark designation application for 480 Oak Street (Case No. 25-06-HPC)
• Approval of March 3, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Quorum check for May 5, 2025 regular meeting
• Discussion on monthly communications content

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving consent agenda items such as minutes, a warrant list, and several resolutions for contracts and permits. Key actions include a lease amendment with the U.S. Postal Service, sewer relining and inspection contracts, and restoration services for the Crow Island stormwater project.

• Resolution R-35-2025: Fifth amendment to lease with U.S. Postal Service
• Resolution R-36-2025: Contract with Hoerr Construction for sewer relining
• Resolution R-37-2025: Change order with DiMeo Brothers and contract with Christy Webber for Crow Island stormwater restoration
• Resolution R-38-2025: Contract with National Power Rodding for sewer CCTV inspection
• Approval of annual outdoor seating area permits

The Winnetka Village Council approved the consent agenda by a 5-0 roll call vote, which included the approval of meeting minutes, a warrant list of $820,741.18, a lease amendment with the USPS, a sewer relining contract with Hoerr Construction, a change order and restoration contract for the Crow Island stormwater project, a CCTV inspection contract, and annual outdoor seating permits. No other substantive business was conducted; the council adjourned to closed session to review minutes and discuss utility contracts.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrant list, and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved warrant list dated March 14-27, 2025 for $820,741.18
• Adopted Resolution R-35-2025: Fifth Amendment to USPS lease agreement
• Adopted Resolution R-36-2025: Contract with Hoerr Construction for sewer relining
• Adopted Resolution R-37-2025: Change Order No. 3 with DiMeo Brothers and contract with Christy Webber for Crow Island stormwater restoration
• Adopted Resolution R-38-2025: Contract with National Power Rodding for CCTV inspection services
• Approved annual outdoor seating area permits
• Adjourned to closed session to review closed session minutes and discuss municipal utility contracts

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission's regular monthly meeting scheduled for March 26, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice for March 26, 2025

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals will consider three applications: two sign permits for local businesses and a certificate of appropriateness for renovating the Hubbard Woods Train Station, including a new pedestrian bridge, ramps, stairs, elevators, and warming shelters. The train station item is requested to be continued to the April 17 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from February and check quorum for the April meeting.

• Case 25-05-DR: Sign permit for wall and window signs at 24 Green Bay Road (The House Tutoring Lounge)
• Case 25-06-DR: Sign permit for awning fabric replacement and valance sign at 754 Elm Street (Hofherr Meat Co.)
• Case 25-03-SU: Certificate of Appropriateness for Hubbard Woods Train Station renovation (1065 Gage Street), including new pedestrian bridge, ramps, stairs, elevators, and warming shelters
• Request to continue train station item to April 17, 2025 meeting
• Approval of February 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The Design Review Board approved two sign permits at its March 20, 2025 meeting: a wall and window sign for The House Tutoring Lounge at 24 Green Bay Road, and new awning fabric plus a valance sign for Hofherr Meat Co. at 754 Elm Street. Both passed 4-0. A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Hubbard Woods Train Station renovation was continued to the April 17, 2025 meeting at the applicant's request; the Village Council holds final jurisdiction on that item. The board also approved its February 20, 2025 minutes and adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

• Approved sign permit for The House Tutoring Lounge at 24 Green Bay Road, conditioned on removing the black gear from the sign design (4-0)
• Approved sign permit for Hofherr Meat Co. at 754 Elm Street for new awning fabric and a valance sign (4-0)
• Continued the Hubbard Woods Train Station Certificate of Appropriateness request (Case 25-03-SU) to the April 17, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. (4-0)

Planned Development Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Winnetka Planned Development Commission scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 510 Green Bay Road has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Winnetka Foreign Fire Insurance Board will hold a regular meeting to review January meeting minutes and the treasurer's report, and to discuss recurring purchases and new business items. The board will consider several equipment purchases, including a thermal imaging camera replacement, rescue swimmer equipment, and dive gear, as well as smaller items like a dishwasher and air purifier filters.

• Recurring purchases: coffee/tea/creamer, kitchen fund, training water fund/Costco membership, Xfinity, fitness clothing, fire boat
• New business: thermal imaging camera replacement
• New business: rescue swimmer equipment
• New business: dive BCD (pony bottle), fins
• New business: dishwasher, air purifier replacement filters & bulbs, badges, water bottles, hydration supplement, books for station library, FDIC

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including contracts for HVAC modernization, parking structure repairs, utility line clearance, and security services. Most items are on the consent agenda, with one resolution to waive bidding for a security guard contract under separate consideration.

• Resolution R-29-2025: Contract with Ceper Heating and Cooling Inc. for HVAC Modernization Project Phase 2
• Resolution R-30-2025: Contract with Western Waterproofing Company for Hubbard Woods Parking Structure Repairs
• Resolution R-31-2025: Establishing department head compensation effective January 1, 2025
• Resolution R-32-2025: Changes in Village Manager compensation
• Resolution R-34-2025: Waiving bidding and approving agreement with P4 Security Services LLC for on-site security guarding

The Winnetka Village Council approved a contract with P4 Security Services LLC for on-site security guarding services, waiving bidding, to address increased crime and police staffing shortages. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including contracts for HVAC modernization, parking structure repairs, utility line clearance, and compensation changes for department heads and the village manager.

• Approved Resolution R-34-2025: P4 Security Services contract for armed security (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including HVAC modernization contract with Ceper Heating and Cooling (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including parking structure repairs with Western Specialty Contractors (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including utility line clearance with Siebert Trees (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including department head compensation changes (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including village manager compensation changes (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrant list of $1,483,481.87 (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission will hold a special meeting to continue reviewing a request from Grace Presbyterian Church to consolidate two lots at 440 Ridge Avenue and 760 Cherry Street, obtain a special use permit for the oversized lot, and amend an existing permit for building additions. The commission will also approve minutes from the February 26 meeting and check quorums for upcoming meetings. Public comments are permitted on all agenda items.

• Case No. 24-14-SU: Grace Presbyterian Church lot consolidation and special use permit
• Amendment to existing special use permit for church additions
• Approval of February 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Quorum checks for April 10 and April 23 meetings

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Winnetka Environmental and Forestry Commission is meeting to review old business, including Green Award nominations and 2025 priorities, and to discuss new items such as the Music Fest, Dark Skies, and a potential commission name change. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Green Award nominations
• 2025 Priorities and schedule
• Music Fest and other large events
• Dark Skies
• Commission name change

The Environmental and Forestry Commission approved the January meeting minutes and selected three 2025 Green Award recipients: Kaplan for sustainable residential building, Collins for sustainable residential yard, and Potterfield for sustainable non-residential property. The awards will be presented by Village Council on April 15, 2025. Commissioners also discussed zero-waste practices for public events, a Dark Skies initiative, regional collaboration with Highland Park, and a possible commission name change, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved January regular meeting minutes as presented (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Green Award winners: Kaplan (sustainable residential building), Collins (sustainable residential yard), Potterfield (sustainable non-residential property) (5 in favor)
• No action taken on Dark Skies Initiative; commissioners viewed a video and discussed interest only
• No action taken on commission name change; commissioners agreed to continue conversation and Chair Hanley offered to raise it with Council
• No action taken on Music Festival zero-waste measures; Varca and Hanley volunteered to do further work
• Adjourned at 8:24 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is holding a study session with one substantive discussion item: the Hubbard Woods Streetscape Phase I. The meeting also includes public comments and a closed session, with no formal votes listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Hubbard Woods Streetscape Phase I

The Village Council held a study session to review two streetscape concepts and traffic studies for the Hubbard Woods Business District. After public comment, the Council directed staff to move forward with the Phase 1 Engineering Report using the Option B streetscape design. This decision includes maintaining counterclockwise circulation around Hubbard Woods Park and requires a jurisdictional transfer, which will be revisited later regarding cost sharing.

• Directed staff to proceed with Phase 1 Engineering Report using Option B streetscape design
• Maintained counterclockwise circulation around Hubbard Woods Park
• Deferred final decision on jurisdictional transfer to a future meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its regular March 10, 2025 meeting. The only agenda item is a notice of cancellation, and the case at 314 Walnut Street, previously continued from February, has been postponed again to the April 14, 2025 meeting at the applicant's request.

• Meeting cancelled for March 10, 2025
• Case No. 25-01-V2: 314 Walnut Street continued to April 14, 2025
• Next meeting: April 14, 2025, 7:00 PM, Village Hall Council Chambers, 510 Green Bay Road

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will vote on several resolutions, including rejecting bids and approving agreements for advanced metering infrastructure, a generation replacement study, and various service contracts. The consent agenda includes licenses for a farmers' market and outdoor dining, a tree care contract, and a parking structure design agreement.

• Resolution R-24-2025: Reject bids, waive bidding, approve Honeywell/Elster for Advanced Metering Infrastructure
• Resolution R-28-2025: Waive bidding, approve Power System Engineering for AMI implementation services
• Resolution R-25-2025: Approve Stanley Consultants for Generation Replacement Study
• Resolution R-26-2025: Award contract to Sunrise Tree Care for Dutch Elm Disease prevention
• Resolution R-27-2025: Approve American Structurepoint for Hubbard Woods Parking Structure repair design

The Village Council approved a 15-year agreement with Honeywell International, Inc. (Elster Solutions) for Advanced Metering Infrastructure, along with a related contract with Power System Engineering and an engineering services agreement with Stanley Consultants for a generation replacement study. The Council also approved its consent agenda, including a warrant list of $1,649,395.83 and several resolutions covering a farmers' market license, outdoor dining agreements, tree care, and parking structure design. All votes were unanimous (6-0). Public comment focused on energy supply and the Park District intergovernmental agreement; President Rintz stated the Council does not currently intend to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Park District.

• Approved Resolution R-24-2025: 15-year Advanced Metering Infrastructure agreement with Honeywell International, Inc. DBA Elster Solutions (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-28-2025: agreement with Power System Engineering for AMI implementation services (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-25-2025: agreement with Stanley Consultants Inc. for generation replacement study engineering services (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda by omnibus roll call, including warrant list of $1,649,395.83 (6-0)
• Approved R-21-2025: farmers' market license for Elm Street Train Station parking lot and Station Park
• Approved R-22-2025 and R-23-2025: outdoor dining agreements with Paradise Foods, LLC and Good Grapes, LLC
• Approved R-26-2025: contract with Sunrise Tree Care, Inc. for Dutch Elm Disease prevention
• Approved R-27-2025: professional services agreement with American Structurepoint, Inc. for Hubbard Woods Parking Structure repair design

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review demolition permit applications and Historic Architectural Impact Studies for three single-family residences: 760 Cherry Street, 326 Ridge Avenue, and 945 Pine Tree Lane, plus a study for 1099 Fisher Lane. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a quorum check for the April meeting, and discussion of the 2025 Preservation Awards and monthly communications.

• Case 24-12-HPC: HAIS review for demolition at 760 Cherry Street
• Case 25-03-HPC: Demolition permit for 326 Ridge Avenue
• Case 25-04-HPC: Demolition permit for 945 Pine Tree Lane
• Case 24-20-HPC: HAIS review for demolition at 1099 Fisher Lane
• 2025 Preservation Awards call for nominations

The Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission approved demolition without delay for 760 Cherry Street and 945 Pine Tree Lane, required a Historic Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) for 326 Ridge Avenue, and imposed a 270-day demolition delay for 1099 Fisher Lane. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved demolition without delay for 760 Cherry Street (5-0)
• Approved demolition without delay for 945 Pine Tree Lane (5-0)
• Required HAIS for 326 Ridge Avenue (5-0)
• Imposed 270-day demolition delay for 1099 Fisher Lane (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 6, 2025 (5-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is holding a special meeting on February 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Village Hall. The agenda includes public comments followed by a closed session to discuss specific employees and legal counsel for the Village, as permitted under the Open Meetings Act. The meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Closed session under Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss specific employees and legal counsel
• Public comments period before closed session
• Meeting at Village Hall, 510 Green Bay Road

The Winnetka Village Council held a special meeting on February 27, 2025, and voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss specific employees and legal counsel under the Open Meetings Act. No public comment was received, and no substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting. The meeting adjourned immediately after the closed session.

• Approved motion to adjourn to closed session for employee and legal counsel discussion (4-0, with 2 absent)

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission will not take final action at this meeting. Two pending cases—one seeking to consolidate church lots at 440 Ridge Avenue and 760 Cherry Street, and another proposing park improvements at 225 Sheridan Road—are continued to later dates. No new decisions are scheduled.

• Case No. 24-14-SU: Grace Presbyterian Church lot consolidation at 440 Ridge Avenue and 760 Cherry Street (continued to March 13, 2025)
• Case No. 24-08-SU: Centennial Park & Beach improvements at 225 Sheridan Road (continued to April 23, 2025)

The Winnetka Plan Commission voted unanimously to continue two pending applications to future meetings: the Grace Presbyterian Church consolidation and addition case to a special March 13, 2025 meeting, and the Centennial Park & Beach improvements case to the April 23, 2025 meeting. No substantive decisions were made on the applications themselves. The commission also approved the January 22, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Approved January 22, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Continued Grace Presbyterian Church case (24-14-SU) to March 13, 2025 special meeting (6-0)
• Continued Centennial Park & Beach case (24-08-SU) to April 23, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:12 p.m. (6-0)

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board will meet on February 20, 2025, to review two new applications: a sign permit for Got?Art Studio at 904 Green Bay Road and an awning permit for Framebridge at 553 Lincoln Avenue. The meeting will also include public comments, approval of previous minutes, and a quorum check for the next meeting.

• Case No. 25-03-DR: Sign permit for Got?Art Studio at 904 Green Bay Road
• Case No. 25-04-DR: Awning permit for Framebridge at 553 Lincoln Avenue

The Board approved a sign permit for Got?Art Studio and an awning permit for Framebridge. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from January 16, 2025.

• Approved sign permit for 904 Green Bay Road - Got?Art Studio (4-1)
• Approved awning permit for 553 Lincoln Avenue - Framebridge (5-0)
• Approved January 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planned Development Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Winnetka Planned Development Commission scheduled for February 19, 2025, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold its regular meeting on February 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Village Hall. The agenda includes routine procedural items and the adoption of several resolutions related to infrastructure and property use.

• Approving a $2.1M contract with A Lamp Concrete Contractors for 2025 street rehabilitation
• Awarding a $1.8M contract to Schroeder & Schroeder for 2025–2027 sidewalk and curb replacement
• Adopting Change Order No. 2 for the Crow Island Stormwater Storage and Conveyance Project
• Approving a non-exclusive license for the Winnetka Music Festival on Village property
• Approving a temporary occupancy agreement for 754 Elm Street for a retail pop-up store

The Winnetka Village Council approved a consent agenda that included the January 21 and February 4, 2025 meeting minutes, a warrant list of $331,157.01, and three resolutions covering 2025 street rehabilitation, a 2025-2027 sidewalk and curb replacement program, and a change order for the Crow Island stormwater project. The council also adopted two non-exclusive license agreements for use of Winnetka property for the Winnetka Music Festival, one of which supports a temporary pop-up shop for North Shore Boards at the Metra station. All votes were unanimous except Trustee Handler abstaining on one music festival resolution. The meeting ended with a closed session on collective bargaining, security procedures, and municipal utility contracts.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, $331,157.01 warrant list, and three resolutions (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-15-2025 for 2025 Street Rehabilitation & Public Improvement Project with A Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-17-2025 awarding 2025-2027 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program contract to Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc. (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-20-2025 approving Change Order No. 2 with DiMeo Brothers, Inc. for Crow Island Stormwater Storage and Conveyance Project (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-18-2025 for non-exclusive license agreement for Winnetka Music Festival (5-0, Handler abstained)
• Adopted Resolution R-19-2025 for non-exclusive license agreement for Winnetka Music Festival, enabling North Shore Boards pop-up (6-0)
• Moved to closed session to discuss collective bargaining, security procedures, and municipal utility contracts (6-0)

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The regular meeting of the Environmental & Forestry Commission scheduled for February 12, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled for February 12, 2025

Village Council

The Village Council is holding a study session to discuss the IMEA contract renewal and future energy supply considerations for Winnetka. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda also includes public comments and a closed session.

• Discussion of IMEA contract renewal and future energy supply

At a February 11, 2025 study session, the Winnetka Village Council heard a presentation from Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) officials on a proposed contract renewal extending to 2055, followed by public comment from about 16 residents both supporting and opposing the deal. Council discussed power needs, costs, and alternatives, but took no vote. President Rintz said proceeding with the IMEA agreement remains an option and that Council should further consider options after hearing from the community. The only action was adjournment by voice vote.

• No vote taken on IMEA contract renewal; discussion only
• Adjourned meeting by voice vote (moved by Trustee Apatoff, seconded by Trustee Handler)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider one new case: a request for zoning variations at 314 Walnut Street to build a detached garage and a two-story addition. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and receive a community development report. Public comment is allowed on all agenda items.

• Case No. 25-01-V2: 314 Walnut Street — variations for new detached garage and two-story addition
• Requested variations include exceeding front yard lot coverage along Wilson Street and gross floor area limits
• Requested variations include reduced front yard setback from west property line (Wilson Street) for garage
• Requested variations include reduced corner yard setback from north property line (Orchard Lane) for addition
• Village Council has final jurisdiction on this request

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously voted to continue Case No. 25-01-V2 (314 Walnut Street) to its March 10, 2025 meeting. The applicant sought four zoning variations for a new detached garage and a two-story addition, but board members raised concerns about the three-car garage's size and gross floor area. The applicant agreed to consider a smaller garage, prompting the continuance. The board also approved the December 9, 2024 meeting minutes and received updates on other Village Council actions.

• Continued Case No. 25-01-V2 (314 Walnut Street) to March 10, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved December 9, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned at 8:08 p.m. (7-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including adoption of an updated whistleblower protection policy, a parking agreement amendment with New Trier School District, and GIS service agreements. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Resolution R-13-2025: Updated Whistleblower Protection Policy
• Resolution R-14-2025: First Amendment to Parking Agreement with New Trier School District No. 203
• Resolution R-16-2025: Service Agreement with Municipal GIS Partners, Inc. and Letter Agreement with Village of Kenilworth for GIS services
• Approval of warrant list dated January 17-30, 2025
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2025 Study Session

The Village Council approved Resolution R-14-2025, a first amendment to the parking agreement with New Trier Township School District No. 203. The new terms reduce the number of reserved parking spaces from 360 to 312, set a 10-year term, and reset the annual fee to $200,000 for the first five years. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included the warrant list, an updated whistleblower policy, and a GIS services agreement.

• Approved Resolution R-14-2025 amending New Trier parking agreement (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrant list of $1,756,471.85 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution R-13-2025 updating Whistleblower Protection Policy (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution R-16-2025 for GIS services with Municipal GIS Partners and Kenilworth (consent agenda)
• Approved minutes of January 14, 2025 Study Session (consent agenda)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission will review a Historic Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) for a demolition permit at 760 Cherry Street, a single-family residence. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting and discuss other business, including a quorum check for the March meeting, the 2025 Preservation Awards call for nominations, and monthly communications content.

• Review of HAIS for demolition permit at 760 Cherry Street
• Approval of January 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Quorum check for March 3, 2025 regular meeting
• 2025 Preservation Awards call for nominations
• Discussion on monthly communications content

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a call for examination for patrol officer entry-level recruitment. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of minutes from November 20, 2024, and a possible closed session. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Call for Examination - Patrol Officer Entry-Level Recruitment
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024
• Public comments
• Closed session

Police Pension Board

The Winnetka Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 23, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in the Winnetka Police Department. The board will review financial reports, approve bills, consider membership applications, and act on retirement and disability benefit requests. No major policy decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation and approval of bills by Treasurer
• Applications for membership: Martin Nieto-Avila, Pablo Kinderman, Alan Quinones
• QILDRO retirement benefit application for Jeremy Walton
• Approval of annual cost-of-living adjustments for pensioners
• Review and possible reporting of terminated members with fund contributions to Illinois State Treasurer

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a special use permit and steep slope exceptions for improvements to Centennial Park & Beach at 225 Sheridan Road. The Village Council has final jurisdiction on this request. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, public comments, and a community development report.

• Case No. 24-08-SU: Special Use Permit for park and beach improvements at 225 Sheridan Road
• Steep slope exceptions for walkways, retaining walls, steps, and seating areas
• Approval of December 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Quorum check for February 26, 2025 regular meeting

The Winnetka Plan Commission held a public hearing on a special use permit and steep slope exceptions for improvements to Centennial Park & Beach at 225 Sheridan Road, proposed by the Winnetka Park District. After hearing presentations and extensive public comment, the Commission voted unanimously to continue the matter to its February 26, 2025 meeting, allowing time for the applicant to respond to written questions. No final decision was made on the application.

• Approved December 18, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Continued Case No. 24-08-SU (Centennial Park & Beach special use) to February 26, 2025 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:52 p.m. (6-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold a public hearing and consider final approval of a planned development with zoning exceptions and special uses for the One Winnetka project at 511-515 Lincoln Avenue and 714-740 Elm Street. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes several equipment purchases and disposals for Public Works, an easement agreement, and a final plat of consolidation for the library.

• Public hearing and final approval of planned development, zoning exceptions, special use for ground floor parking, and special use findings for medical and financial services uses (511-515 Lincoln Avenue and 714-740 Elm Street - One Winnetka)
• Resolution R-07-2025: Approving a final plat of subdivision for One Winnetka
• Resolution R-01-2025: Approving an easement agreement for utilities at 931 Green Bay Road
• Resolution R-08-2025: Approving purchase of a new Elgin Pelican street sweeper from Standard Equipment
• Resolution R-12-2025: Approving final plat of consolidation for Winnetka Public Library and Library Park (768 Oak Street)

The Winnetka Village Council granted final approval to the One Winnetka planned development at 511-515 Lincoln Avenue and 714-740 Elm Street, including zoning exceptions, a special use for ground-floor parking, and special use findings for medical and financial services. The council also approved the final plat of subdivision for the same property. All consent agenda items, including the warrant list of $961,448.93 and several resolutions for equipment purchases and easements, were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance M-01-2025 for One Winnetka planned development (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-07-2025 for One Winnetka subdivision plat (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrant list of $961,448.93 (5-0)
• Approved easement agreement for utilities at 931 Green Bay Road (consent)
• Approved change order with CINTAS for uniform services (consent)
• Approved purchase of Elgin Pelican street sweeper (consent)
• Approved disposal and purchase of skid steer, hook lift trucks, and backhoe loader (consent)
• Approved final plat of consolidation for Winnetka Public Library (consent)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Winnetka Foreign Fire Insurance Board will hold a regular meeting to accept December election results, seating Poplawski and Moreno to replace Colpaert and Tuttle. The board will review November minutes and the treasurer's report, then consider recurring purchases and new business items, including equipment and supplies for the fire department.

• Accept election results: Poplawski and Moreno replace Colpaert and Tuttle
• Recurring purchases: coffee/tea/creamer, kitchen fund, training water/Costco membership, Xfinity
• New business: cancer screening, 3 DUI weight belts, 2 dive suits, 1 swift water suit
• New business: TV satellite, patio chairs, pizza oven, duffle bag embroidery
• Public comment period

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on January 16, 2025, to consider two new applications: a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at the Winnetka Public Library (768 Oak Street) and a sign permit for a double-faced projecting sign at KJUS (562 Lincoln Avenue). The board will also approve minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting and check for a quorum for the next meeting on February 20, 2025.

• Case 25-01-DR: Certificate of Appropriateness for two new building exits at Winnetka Public Library, 768 Oak Street
• Case 25-02-DR: Sign permit for double-faced projecting sign at KJUS, 562 Lincoln Avenue
• Approval of November 21, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Quorum check for February 20, 2025 meeting

The Design Review Board unanimously approved two applications: a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at the Winnetka Public Library (768 Oak Street) to add two new building exits, and a Sign Permit for a double-faced projecting sign at KJUS (562 Lincoln Avenue). Both motions passed 4-0. The board also approved the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes and discussed quorum for the February 20, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for two new building exits at 768 Oak Street (4-0)
• Approved Sign Permit for double-faced projecting sign at 562 Lincoln Avenue (4-0)
• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planned Development Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Winnetka Planned Development Commission scheduled for January 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is holding a study session to discuss an update on the Eastside Stormwater Project. The agenda includes public comments and a closed session, but the main item is the stormwater project discussion.

• Eastside Stormwater Project update discussion

The Village Council held a study session to receive an update on the Eastside Stormwater Project, focusing on the Elder Lane sub-area and progress on other sub-areas. No formal decisions or votes were made; the session was informational only, with public comments on project costs, timeline, and flooding concerns.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during study session

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for January 13, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Environmental and Forestry Commission is meeting to review 2024 accomplishments, discuss the 2025 Green Award timing and submissions, and plan 2025 priorities and scheduling. They will also review the village website and discuss the Sustainability/Climate Action plan development. The agenda is largely procedural and planning-focused, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of November 13, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• 2024 accomplishments review and discussion
• 2025 Green Award announcement, timing, and submissions
• Website review and updates
• Sustainability/Climate Action plan development

The Winnetka Environmental and Forestry Commission approved the July 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. Members discussed 2024 accomplishments and set 2025 priorities, including improving communications and attendance. A draft online form for the 2025 Green Award was presented, with nominations opening February 1 and closing March 5. The Sustainability Plan discussion was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved July 2024 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Agreed to publish new online Green Award nomination form on February 1, 2025
• Commissioners agreed to each submit at least one Green Award nomination
• Tabled Sustainability Plan discussion until next month

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will consider approving several contracts, including a transformer purchase, tree pruning and removal services, and forestry professional services, as well as a grant agreement with the state. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes approval and a warrant list.

• Resolution R-03-2025: Waive bidding and award contract to Weg Transformers USA, LLC for one 1500 kVA pad mount transformer
• Resolution R-04-2025: Award contract to Advanced Tree Care, Inc. for tree pruning, removal, and debris disposal
• Resolution R-05-2025: Waive competitive bidding and approve contract with Great Lakes Urban Forestry Management for 2025 forestry services
• Resolution R-06-2025: Approve grant agreement with Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
• Approval of warrant list dated December 13-26, 2024

The Village Council adopted a grant agreement with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for $300,000 to fund infrastructure improvements. These funds will reimburse costs for the Hibbard and Crow Island storage projects. The Council also approved several service contracts and a warrant list via a consent agenda.

• Approved $300,000 grant agreement for stormwater projects (6-0)
• Approved warrant list for Dec 13–26, 2024 in the amount of $1,836,391.77 (6-0)
• Awarded contract to Weg Transformers USA, LLC for one 1500 KVA Pad Mount Transformer (6-0)
• Awarded contract to Advanced Tree Care, Inc. for tree pruning, removal, and disposal (6-0)
• Approved contract with Great Lakes Urban Forestry Management for 2025 professional services (6-0)
• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Village Hall. The main business is reviewing demolition permit applications for two single-family residences: 557 Orchard Lane and 499 Sheridan Road. The commission will also approve minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting, check quorum for the February 3, 2025 meeting, and discuss monthly communications.

• Demolition permit review for 557 Orchard Lane (Case No. 25-01-HPC)
• Demolition permit review for 499 Sheridan Road (Case No. 25-02-HPC)
• Approval of December 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Quorum check for February 3, 2025 regular meeting
• Discussion on monthly communications content