Naperville meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Naperville boards review benches, parking, liquor rules; council to weigh major developments

Over the past two weeks, Naperville's advisory boards and commissions met to review proposals and receive reports, but none of the meetings produced final decisions; minutes have not yet been published. The most consequential items on the near-term agenda are set for the Aug. 18 City Council meeting, which includes annexation, rezoning, and major development approvals.

Recent meetings

Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee (Aug. 4)

The committee reviewed an alternate bench design for the Riverwalk, preliminary concepts for Eagle Street South Bank Improvements, and follow-up items from the Annual Asset Management Plan Walk summaries. It also considered approving minutes from Dec. 2, 2025.

Transportation Advisory Board (Aug. 6)

The board considered recommendations for a no parking, stopping, or standing zone on Hillside Road, new daily fee parking spaces, and two-way stop control at Rosinweed Lane and Hawkweed Drive. It also received a Police Department report.

Liquor Commission (Aug. 6)

The commission considered amendments to happy hour restrictions in Section 3-3-12:3.2 of the municipal code. It also received reports on DUI incidents for July 2026, tobacco sales, liquor law class statistics, and the Liquor Concept Committee.

Advisory Commission on Disabilities (Aug. 6)

The commission received presentations on Engage IL programs, an update from the Accessible Community Task Force, and an update on Naperville's Autism Friendly Community initiative. It also considered approving minutes from May 7, 2026.

Board of Fire and Police (Aug. 11)

The board was scheduled to vote on hiring two lateral police officer candidates (Lolis and Sousanes) and continuing three other candidates in police and firefighter/paramedic processes. It also heard reports on recruitment, testing, and promotional activities.

Sister Cities Commission (Aug. 12)

The commission discussed the Monarch Butterfly Garden project and resources for a Sept. 12 planting, and considered approving commission goals and minutes from June 10, 2026.

Coming up

City Council (Aug. 18)

The council will hold public hearings and vote on annexation and rezoning of 26W021 Parkside Road to R1A, a major change to the CityGate Centre Planned Unit Development for multi-family units at 2160 Citygate Lane, and rezoning and variances for the John Greene Commercial project at 115 Aurora Avenue and 405 S. Main Street. The consent agenda includes a proposal to increase the downtown Late Night Permit cap to 23 and a prohibition on retail sale of kratom. The council will also receive presentations on the 2026 National Community Survey and the potential sale of the electric utility.

SECA Commission (Aug. 19)

The commission will approve July 15, 2026 minutes and discuss Community Arts.

Planning and Zoning Commission (Aug. 19)

The commission will hold public hearings on a variance for a detached garage at 151 N Wright St and a proposal for Weston Ridge Apartments at 540 Weston Ridge Drive. It will also consider approving minutes from July 15, 2026.

Naperville boards review finances, hiring, and parking fees in agenda-only week

This week's Naperville board and commission meetings were all agenda-only, with minutes not yet published and no decisions recorded. The most consequential item on any agenda was the Financial Advisory Board's review of the city's mid-year financial report and proposed updates to the debt management policy, which could shape future borrowing and spending.

Financial Advisory Board

The Financial Advisory Board met July 27 to review the city's financial standing through the 2026 second-quarter cash and investment report and the 2026 mid-year financial report. The board also reviewed updates to the City of Naperville Debt Management Policy. No action was recorded.

Board of Fire and Police

On July 28, the Board of Fire and Police considered several personnel items, including appeal requests from three firefighter/paramedic candidates (Brice, Martinez, Maldonado) and the hire of police officer candidate Ambrose. The board also considered continuing Ambrose in the hiring process. The agenda included reports from the police and fire departments and a closed session for personnel matters. No votes were published.

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission met August 6 to consider amendments to happy hour restrictions in Section 3-3-12:3.2 of the Naperville Municipal Code. The commission also received reports on July 2026 DUI incidents, tobacco sales, liquor law class statistics, and the Liquor Concept Committee. No decisions were recorded.

Transportation Advisory Board

Also on August 6, the Transportation Advisory Board reviewed recommendations for a no parking, stopping, or standing zone on Hillside Road, new daily fee parking spaces, and two-way stop control at Rosinweed Lane and Hawkweed Drive. The board received a Police Department report. No action was published.

Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee

The Riverwalk committee met August 4 to review an alternate bench design for the Riverwalk, preliminary concepts for Eagle Street South Bank Improvements, and follow-up items from the Annual Asset Management Plan Walk summaries. The committee also approved minutes from its December 2, 2025 meeting, though that approval was not recorded as a vote.

Advisory Commission on Disabilities

The Advisory Commission on Disabilities met August 6 to hear presentations on Engage IL programs, an update from the Accessible Community Task Force, and an update on Naperville's Autism Friendly Community initiative. The commission also considered approving minutes from its May 7, 2026 meeting.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the provided data. Residents should check the city's official meeting calendar for future agendas.

Naperville roundup: Council weighed $42.3M in cash disbursements, Bauer Road annexation; fire/police board took up candidate appeals

Naperville's City Council, Financial Advisory Board, and Board of Fire and Police all met over the past two weeks. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, the items below reflect what was scheduled on each agenda — not confirmed outcomes. Residents should watch for posted minutes to verify final votes.

City Council — July 21

The council's agenda centered on the Bauer Road duplexes development, with six public hearing items scheduled to annex, rezone to TU, approve a plat, and grant a variance for the project. The agenda also listed several financial and procurement actions:

• Cash disbursements for June 2026 totaling $42,355,124.01 (Consent Agenda Item 1).
• A cooperative procurement award to Sentinel Technologies, Inc. for Switch Refresh, up to $249,893.43 (Consent Agenda Item 5).
• An ordinance approving a conditional use for an amusement establishment at 2603 Aurora Ave, Suite 119 (Item 15).
• Award of Bid 26-132 for South 40 Traffic Improvements to Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc., up to $1,066,912.11 plus a 3% contingency (Item 3, Awards of Bids).

Additional agenda items covered bee keeping, special event traffic controls, financial reports, and other procurement contracts.

Financial Advisory Board — July 27

The board was scheduled to review the city's financial standing through mid-year, including:

• 2026 2nd Quarter Cash and Investment Report.
• 2026 Mid-Year Financial Report.
• Updates to the City of Naperville Debt Management Policy.

Board of Fire and Police — July 28

The board's agenda included action on three firefighter/paramedic candidate appeals and one police officer hire:

• Motion to approve or deny the appeal of firefighter/paramedic candidate #21 Brice (item 26-0890).
• Motion to approve or deny the appeal of firefighter/paramedic candidate #47 Martinez (item 26-0891).
• Motion to approve or deny the appeal of firefighter/paramedic candidate #27 Maldonado (item 26-0898).
• Motion to approve the hire of police officer candidate #1 Ambrose (item 26-0893).
• Motion to approve continuing police officer candidate #1 Ambrose in the process (item 26-0892).

The agenda also listed police and fire department reports, approval of prior minutes, and a closed session for personnel matters.

Coming up

• **Aug. 4 — Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee.** The committee will approve minutes from its Dec. 2, 2025 meeting, review an alternate Riverwalk bench design, discuss follow-up items from the Annual Asset Management Plan walk summaries, and review preliminary concepts for Eagle Street South Bank Improvements.
• **Aug. 6 — Transportation Advisory Board.** The board will consider recommendations for a no parking, stopping, or standing zone on Hillside Road; an amendment to the Municipal Code establishing new daily fee parking spaces; and two-way stop control at Rosinweed Lane and Hawkweed Drive. A Police Department report is also scheduled.

Recent commission outcomes pending as City Council prepares to vote on Bauer Road annexation and $42M in disbursements

Naperville residents saw a flurry of commission meetings in the past two weeks, but official minutes have not yet been published for any of them, so outcomes remain unconfirmed. The most consequential action on the horizon is the July 21 City Council meeting, where council members are scheduled to vote on annexation and rezoning for the Bauer Road duplexes and approve more than $42 million in June cash disbursements.

Riverwalk Commission (July 8)

The commission was scheduled to review the draft 2027 Riverwalk Capital Improvement Plan and follow-up items from the 2026 Asset Management Plan. Agenda items included approving an alternate bench design for North Central College Riverwalk Park and authorizing Naperville Jaycees Park for a May 2027 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. Monthly reports from the Park District and Riverwalk Foundation were also to be received. Minutes are not yet published.

Liquor Commission (July 9)

The commission was set to review Five Iron Golf's request to increase the downtown Late Night Permit cap by one. Members were also scheduled to hear a presentation and evaluate potential regulations regarding Kratom/Feel Free. Additional agenda items included DUI reports for March–June 2026, a tobacco report, and Naperville Local Liquor Law Essentials class statistics. Minutes are not yet published.

Board of Fire and Police (July 14)

The board was scheduled to vote on hiring police officer candidates Brdar and Cortez, and police officer lateral candidate Mikalayenia. The agenda also included an appeal request from firefighter/paramedic candidate #45 Rodriguez and processing of additional candidates: police officer candidates Ambrose and Andrew, and firefighter/paramedic candidates Ditchman, Schubert, Maldonado, Bracken, Gaskin, and Martinez. Minutes are not yet published.

SECA Commission (July 15)

The commission was set to approve June 17, 2026 meeting minutes and discuss Food and Beverage purchases. Updates were scheduled on the CY27 SECA Grant application, the SECA Policies and Procedures Manual, and CY26 grant-funded initiatives. Minutes are not yet published.

Planning and Zoning Commission (July 15)

The commission was scheduled to hold public hearings on a fence variance at 1800 S. Washington Street (DEV-0033-2026) and on 115 Aurora Avenue and 405 S. Main Street, the John Greene Commercial property (DEV-0029-2026). Approval of June 17, 2026 minutes was also on the agenda. Minutes are not yet published.

Emergency Telephone System Board (July 16)

The board was set to review E911 surcharge payments for April 1–June 30, 2026. Agenda items included approving Naperville and Aurora expenditures for reimbursement and several fund transfers: from the E911 Fund to the City of Naperville General Fund, a withdrawal to the City of Aurora, and a transfer of special distribution funds to the City of Naperville Capital Fund. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

The Naperville City Council meets July 21. The agenda includes:

• A vote on six public hearing items to annex, rezone to TU, approve plat, and grant a variance for the Bauer Road duplexes.
• Approval of June 2026 cash disbursements totaling $42,355,124.01.
• Award of Bid 26-132 for South 40 Traffic Improvements to Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc., up to $1,066,912.11 plus 3% contingency.
• A cooperative procurement award to Sentinel Technologies, Inc. for Switch Refresh up to $249,893.43.
• An ordinance for a conditional use for an amusement establishment at 2603 Aurora Ave Suite 119.

Naperville boards to weigh Riverwalk improvements, late-night permit limits, kratom rules

Next week, two Naperville boards will consider items that could affect the Riverwalk’s capital plan, downtown late-night permit caps, and potential regulation of kratom products. The Riverwalk Commission will review the draft 2027 Capital Improvement Plan on July 8, and the Liquor Commission will take up a request from Five Iron Golf to increase the downtown late-night permit cap and discuss kratom regulation on July 9. Meanwhile, the Board of Fire and Police met June 23 on personnel actions, but meeting minutes have not yet been published.

Recent meeting: Board of Fire and Police (June 23)

The Board of Fire and Police met to consider several personnel items related to ongoing police and firefighter/paramedic recruitment. According to the agenda, the board was scheduled to:

• Vote on appeals from two lateral police candidates, Valentine and Bratschun.
• Approve continuation for multiple police officer and firefighter/paramedic applicants in the selection pipeline.
• Promote candidate Parchem to sergeant from the Final Eligibility Register.
• Review the timeline for conditional offer letters to successful candidates.
• Approve open session minutes and seal closed session minutes from the June 9 meeting.

Because minutes have not been published, the outcomes of these votes are not yet known.

Coming up

Riverwalk Commission – July 8, 2026

The Riverwalk Commission will take up several items at its July 8 meeting, including:

• Review and provide feedback on the draft 2027 Riverwalk Capital Improvement Plan.
• Approve an alternate bench design for the North Central College Riverwalk Park.
• Authorize the use of Naperville Jaycees Park for the May 2027 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride community event.
• Review follow-up items from the 2026 Annual Asset Management Plan.
• Receive monthly updates from the Park District and Riverwalk Foundation.

Liquor Commission – July 9, 2026

The Liquor Commission’s July 9 agenda includes:

• Consideration of Five Iron Golf’s request to increase the downtown Late Night Permit cap by one.
• A presentation and evaluation of potential regulation needs for Kratom/Feel Free products.
• DUI reports for March through June 2026.
• A tobacco report.
• Statistics from the Naperville Local Liquor Law Essentials class.

These meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are posted on the city’s website.