Wheaton meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Wheaton roundup: City Council set to vote on $1.69M warrant; recent land-use hearings await published minutes

Wheaton's recent government activity centered on land-use hearings and public safety contracts, though minutes for most July meetings have not yet been published. The most consequential upcoming action is the City Council's July 20 vote on Warrant No. 924, totaling $1,694,045.23, along with a $149,965 consulting contract for a zoning ordinance update.

City Council — July 6 agenda

The July 6 City Council meeting agenda included authorizing up to $998,564 for architecture and engineering services for the Fire Station #39 replacement, a rezoning and special use amendment for One Line Church at 1300 S. President and 902 E. Dawes Avenue, annexation of territory for Wheaton College, a master license agreement with Cablevision Lightpath LLC for fiber optic installation, and an intergovernmental agreement with School District #200 for School Resource Officers. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Land-use hearings — July 13–14

A July 13 public hearing addressed a pre-annexation agreement for 25W021 Geneva Road, owned by Jeffrey and Kimberly Andersen. The proposal would rezone the property to R-4 Residential District and allow connection to city water service. The existing well must be abandoned per DuPage County permit. Staff recommended approval. A City Council planning session scheduled for July 13 was cancelled due to lack of business; the public hearing proceeded as scheduled.

On July 14, the Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on a special use permit for eight townhouses at 1701 E. Roosevelt Road, with a requested side yard setback variation from 15 feet to 12.6 feet. The applicant is Roosevelt Commons, LLC, on behalf of property owner Sabet M. Siddiqui. The property is vacant and zoned R-R-4 Roosevelt Road Corridor District. The board also reviewed a PUD amendment for the Wheaton Sport Complex at 1000 W. Prairie Avenue and rezoning, special use, and variation requests for College Church at 301–325 E. Seminary Avenue. Minutes are not yet published.

Public safety boards

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met July 14 to receive an end-of-probation report for Sergeant Michael Sheahan and held a closed session for entry-level police officer candidate interviews under Illinois law (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)). A special meeting on July 15 also included closed-session candidate interviews. Outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Commissions and cancelled meetings

The Community Relations Commission met July 8 to discuss 250th Anniversary of America planning, the Autism Certified City initiative, Wheaton Block Party planning, and election of a Secretary. The Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission met July 15, with agenda items including a September "Halfway There" History Ride set for Sept. 19 (rain date Oct. 3), a Bike with a Cop event for National Night Out on Aug. 4, and discussion of additional bike rack locations. The Local Liquor Commission's July 9 meeting was cancelled due to lack of business.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Library Board:** Election of officers for July 2026–July 2027; vote on non-resident card participation and fee calculation method; proposed increase in colored copy fee from .25 cents to .50 cents; interior project update.
• **July 20 — City Council:** Vote on Warrant No. 924 ($1,694,045.23); resolution for Selbert Gables Consolidation Plat; pre-annexation agreement for 25W021 Geneva Road; $149,965 contract with Houseal Lavigne Associates for zoning ordinance update; reception for retiring City Manager Michael G. Dzugan.
• **July 28 — Fine & Cultural Arts Commission:** Wheaton250 mural update and reveal; projection mapping project and grant information; Make Music Wheaton timeline discussion.

Wheaton roundup: Fire Station contract, church rezoning on council agenda; townhouse hearing set for July 14

Wheaton's City Council had a packed July 6 agenda, including a contract of up to $998,564 for Fire Station #39 replacement architecture and engineering services, a rezoning and special use amendment for One Line Church, and an annexation of territory for Wheaton College. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so the items below reflect what was on the agenda — not confirmed outcomes.

City Council — July 6 (agenda only)

The council was scheduled to act on several land-use and infrastructure items:

• **Fire Station #39 replacement:** A contract for architecture/engineering services up to $998,564.
• **One Line Church rezoning:** A rezoning and special use amendment for property at 1300 S. President and 902 E. Dawes Avenue.
• **Wheaton College annexation:** Annexation of territory into the city.
• **Fiber optic agreement:** A master license agreement with Cablevision Lightpath LLC for fiber optic installation.
• **School Resource Officers:** An intergovernmental agreement with School District #200.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not possible to confirm which items were approved, how council members voted, or whether any were deferred. Readers should check the official City Council record for final action.

Community Relations Commission — July 8 (agenda only)

The commission's agenda included updates on three ongoing initiatives: planning for the 250th Anniversary of America, the Autism Certified City or Autism Friendly City initiative, and the Wheaton Block Party. The commission was also scheduled to elect a Secretary and hear public comment. No minutes have been published.

Liquor Commission — July 9 (cancelled)

The Wheaton Local Liquor Commission meeting scheduled for July 9 was cancelled because there was no business to conduct. No items were proposed, discussed, or decided.

Coming up

July 13 — Public hearing on 25W021 Geneva Road (7:00 p.m.): The City Council will hold a public hearing on a pre-annexation agreement for property owned by Jeffrey and Kimberly Andersen at 25W021 Geneva Road. The proposal would allow connection to the city water main along Geneva Road, with future annexation and rezoning to R-4 Residential District once the property becomes contiguous to the city. Staff recommends approval. The existing well must be abandoned per DuPage County permit, and water connection fees and permits are required before issuance. A City Council planning session scheduled for the same evening has been cancelled due to lack of business; the public hearing will proceed as scheduled.

July 14 — Planning and Zoning Board: The board will review several land-use items, including a PUD amendment at 1000 W. Prairie Avenue (Wheaton Sport Complex); rezoning, special use, and variation requests at 301, 305, 311, 315, 319, 323, and 325 E. Seminary Avenue (College Church); and a special use and variation request at 1701 E. Roosevelt Road (Roosevelt Commons LLC). The Roosevelt Road proposal seeks a special use permit for eight townhouses and a side yard setback variation from 15 feet to 12.6 feet. The applicant is Roosevelt Commons, LLC, on behalf of property owner Sabet M. Siddiqui. The property is currently vacant and zoned R-R-4 Roosevelt Road Corridor District. In-person and virtual participation options are available.

July 14 — Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (3:00 p.m., Gamon Room, City Hall): The rescheduled meeting includes routine items plus consideration of the end-of-probation report for Sergeant Michael Sheahan. A closed session will conduct entry-level police officer candidate interviews as required by Illinois law (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)).

July 15 — Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (special meeting): A closed session for entry-level police officer candidate interviews. No other public items are listed.