Winooski meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Winooski sets 2026-2027 municipal tax rate at $0.8321; council opens and closes hearing on Gentle Infill amendments

The Winooski City Council approved the 2026-2027 municipal tax rate of $0.8321 and a local agreement rate of $0.0005 in a 4-0 vote on July 6, 2026. The same meeting included approval of payroll and accounts payable warrants, an external commission reporting procedure, and the appointment of Carly Schneider to the Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission.

City Council — July 6

The council voted 4-0 on each item: approval of June 15 meeting minutes, a payroll warrant covering June 7–June 20, 2026, accounts payable warrants dated June 26 and July 2, 2026, the External Commission Reporting Procedure, Schneider's appointment (along with other applicants), and the tax rate. The municipal tax rate of $0.8321 and local agreement rate of $0.0005 will apply to the 2026-2027 tax year.

Liquor Control Board — July 6

The Winooski Liquor Control Board approved new Second Class Liquor, Tobacco, and Tobacco Endorsement licenses for Stewart's Shops at 262 Main Street. City staff reported no concerns regarding the existing convenience store. The motion passed 4-0, and the meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.

City Council — July 13

The council approved its consent agenda 4-0. Councilors Goodrich and Oakleaf moved to open a public hearing on the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR) Gentle Infill amendments, which passed 4-0. The council then moved to close that same public hearing, also passing 4-0. No further action on the amendments was recorded in the minutes.

Finance Commission — July 14

The Finance Commission approved minutes from its previous meeting. Cait Hoffmann was appointed Chair and Brittany Nevins was appointed Vice Chair. The commission postponed the selection of a Secretary to its next meeting.

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission — July 14

The commission voted to approve minutes from its previous meeting, with a motion by Courtney and a second by Marielle. A motion to adjourn by Dana ended the session at 7:08 p.m. No substantive policy actions or votes were recorded beyond these procedural items.

Winooski Memorial Library Committee — July 9 (agenda only)

Minutes have not yet been published. The agenda listed updates on current library operations, discussion of a move to 65 Winooski Falls Way, summer planning and programming, and a public comment period.

Planning Commission — July 9 (agenda only)

Minutes have not yet been published. The agenda included discussion of recently reviewed Development Review Board projects, recent changes to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations and changes currently under consideration, and updates from the Mayor, the Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and city staff. No formal decisions were listed.

Development Review Board — July 16 (agenda only)

Minutes have not yet been published. The agenda listed approval of previous meeting minutes, a public hearing on a site plan review application for 125 Hickok Street, city updates, and other business.

Coming up

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Winooski Council sets 2026-2027 tax rate at $0.8321; liquor licenses approved for Stewart's Shops

The Winooski City Council approved the municipal tax rate for the 2026-2027 tax year at $0.8321, along with a local agreement rate of $0.0005, in a 4-0 vote on July 6. The same meeting saw the council approve Carly Schneider's nomination to the Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission, also by a 4-0 vote.

City Council — July 6

The council approved several items by 4-0 votes, including the June 15, 2026 meeting minutes, a payroll warrant covering June 7–June 20, 2026, and accounts payable warrants dated June 26 and July 2, 2026. The council also approved an External Commission Reporting Procedure. All votes were unanimous with four members present.

Liquor Control Board — July 6

The Winooski Liquor Control Board approved new Second Class Liquor, Tobacco, and Tobacco Endorsement licenses for Stewart's Shops at 262 Main Street. City staff reported no concerns regarding the existing convenience store. The motion passed 4-0, and the meeting adjourned at 6:02 PM.

Winooski Memorial Library Committee — July 9

The committee's agenda included updates on current library operations and a discussion of a potential move to 65 Winooski Falls Way. Summer planning and programming were also listed for discussion, along with a public comment period and committee member updates. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Planning Commission — July 9

The Planning Commission and Development Review Board were scheduled to discuss recently reviewed Development Review Board projects and recent amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations, including changes currently under consideration. The agenda also included updates from the Mayor, the Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and city staff. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **City Council — July 13:** A public hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations for "Gentle Infill," followed by discussion and possible adoption of those amendments. The council will also consider appointments to the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee and vote on a Disability Pride Month Resolution, plus accounts payable and payroll warrants.
• **Finance Commission — July 14:** Approval of commission officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary) and a discussion of the Payment Agreement Procedure and its appendices.
• **Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission — July 14:** Review of draft goals and actions for the Safe, Healthy, Connected People chapter of the Comprehensive Plan rewrite, presented by Ravi Venkataraman, Director of City Planning. New members Carly Schneider and Dana Howe will be introduced.