Lincolnwood public meetings in 2023

Traffic Commission

The Lincolnwood Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for December 28, 2023 was canceled because there were no agenda items to discuss. The next regular meeting is set for January 25, 2024.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for December 20, 2023, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Zoning Board of Appeals has canceled its December 20, 2023 meeting due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss adjusting non-resident aquatic center pass policies to generate additional revenue, as the pool has operated at a loss for the past two summers. Staff will present three options for the Board's direction. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a closed session for employment and closed session minutes review.

• Discussion of non-resident pool pass options to offset aging pool expenses
• Approval of minutes from November 28 and December 5, 2023 Committee of the Whole meetings
• Closed session for employment matters and semi-annual review of closed session minutes

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will consider several items at its December 19, 2023 regular meeting, including a preliminary plat of subdivision for properties on North Shore and Kolmar Avenues, zoning ordinance amendments on non-residential hours and corner side yard fences, an extension of a recreational cannabis dispensary certificate, and a change order for a precast restroom at M. Lester Flowers Park. The consent agenda includes agreements for Verizon Connect GPS equipment, Aclara water meter software maintenance, Zoll defibrillators, and a false alarm fee amendment. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and warrants.

• Preliminary plat of subdivision for 4517-4725 West North Shore Avenue and 6647 North Kolmar Avenue
• Zoning ordinance amendment on hours of operation for non-residential uses
• Zoning ordinance amendment on corner side yard fences
• Extension of recreational cannabis dispensary certificate of registration
• Purchase of 2023 Nissan Leaf from Gerald Nissan (waiving competitive bidding)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a proposal regarding non-resident aquatic center passes, presented by Karen Hawk. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings and a closed session to discuss closed session minutes, a semi-annual review, and employment matters. No other substantive business is listed.

• Discussion of non-resident aquatic center passes
• Approval of minutes from November 28 and December 5, 2023 meetings
• Closed session for closed session minutes, semi-annual review, and employment matters

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will hold its regular meeting on December 19, 2023, with a consent agenda covering routine items like equipment agreements and fee changes, plus several regular business items. The board will consider a preliminary subdivision plat for properties on North Shore and Kolmar Avenues, zoning ordinance amendments on business hours and corner fences, a cannabis dispensary registration extension, a vehicle purchase, and a change order for a park restroom.

• Preliminary plat of subdivision for 4517-4725 West North Shore Avenue and 6647 North Kolmar Avenue
• Zoning ordinance amendment on hours of operation for non-residential uses
• Zoning ordinance amendment on corner side yard fences
• Extension of a recreational cannabis dispensary certificate of registration
• Purchase of a 2023 Nissan Leaf from Gerald Nissan for an unspecified amount

Parks & Recreation Board

The Lincolnwood Park and Recreation Board will discuss the possibility of creating dog-friendly areas (off-leash dog parks) in village parks. Staff have evaluated four neighborhood parks—Goebelt, O'Brien, Drake, and Rowell—and recommend Goebelt and O'Brien for potential sites. The board will provide a recommendation to the Village Board, but implementation would not occur until 2025 if approved.

• Discussion on dog-friendly areas in parks, with staff recommending Goebelt and O'Brien Parks
• Potential sites: Goebelt Park (4460 Albion Ave), O'Brien Park (7260 East Prairie Rd), Drake Park (6750 Drake Ave), G.G. Rowell Park (6555 Albion Ave)
• Staff proposes adding 0.5 FTE for maintenance if dog areas are installed
• Current dog license fees: $4 spayed/neutered, $8 not; 255 dogs licensed
• Implementation would be in 2025 budget if approved

Parks & Recreation Board

The Lincolnwood Park and Recreation Board met on December 12, 2023, to approve minutes from November 14, 2023. The only specific new business item was a discussion regarding dog-friendly areas in parks. The remainder of the agenda consisted of standard procedural reports and the public forum.

• Discussion regarding dog-friendly areas in parks

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission is holding a public meeting to consider three main items: a preliminary plat of subdivision and consolidation for three properties on North Shore and Kolmar Avenues, and two zoning text amendments—one about business hours near residential areas and another about fences in corner side yards. The commission will also approve minutes and hear public comment.

• Case #PC-14-23: Preliminary Plat of Subdivision and Consolidation for 4517 W North Shore Ave, 4525 W North Shore Ave, and 6647 N Kolmar Ave, including variations for lot shape and overhead utilities.
• Case #PC-15-23: Zoning text amendment to consider permitted hours of operation for non-residential uses within 150 feet of residential property in B, O, and M-B districts.
• Case #PC-16-23: Zoning text amendment to consider allowing fences in corner side yards when hidden by landscape screening.
• Approval of November 1, 2023 meeting minutes.
• Public comment period and discussion of past cases.

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a preliminary plat of subdivision and consolidation for three properties on North Shore and Kolmar Avenues, and two zoning code text amendments regarding business hours near residential areas and fences in corner side yards. The agenda also includes approval of the November 1, 2023 meeting minutes and a discussion of past cases.

• Case #PC-14-23: Preliminary Plat of Subdivision and Consolidation for 4517 and 4525 West North Shore Avenue and 6647 North Kolmar Avenue, including variations for lot shape and overhead utilities.
• Case #PC-15-23: Zoning text amendment to consider permitted hours of operation for non-residential uses within 150 feet of residential property in B, O, and M-B districts.
• Case #PC-16-23: Zoning text amendment to consider allowing fences in corner side yards when hidden by landscape screening.
• Approval of November 1, 2023 meeting minutes.
• Update on past Plan Commission cases.

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two regular business items: a remote attendance policy and a discussion about the Greenleaf Avenue median. No formal votes are listed on the agenda; the meeting also includes a closed session and adjournment.

• Remote Attendance Policy discussion
• Greenleaf Avenue Median discussion

Village Board

The Village Board is discussing two items: reducing the remote attendance notice requirement from four hours to one hour, and considering options for the Greenleaf Avenue median during the 2024 infrastructure project. Staff is seeking direction on whether to remove the median, with costs estimated at $100,000 or $225,000.

• Remote attendance policy: reduce notice from 4 hours to 1 hour
• Greenleaf Avenue median: 575 ft of 840 ft segment, 19 trees
• Option 2: Remove median, $100,000 cost increase
• Option 3: Remove median and move south curb, $225,000 increase
• Resident meeting planned for January if removal is considered

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board is meeting to consider the 2023 property tax levy of $6,632,207 and approve the 2024 annual budget, along with several routine items on the consent agenda. The board will also hold a public hearing on the tax levy and consider abatements for several general obligation bond issues.

• Ordinance levying $6,632,207 in property taxes for tax year 2023
• Resolution approving the 2024 annual budget
• Ordinance setting employee pay rates and salary schedule
• Resolution establishing annual fees for 2024
• Resolution approving $18,500 agreement with ETC Institute for community survey

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider approving a $6,632,207 property tax levy for 2023, along with abatements for several bond issues. The board will also vote on the 2024 budget, employee pay schedule, annual fees, and other routine items on the consent agenda. Additionally, they will approve a list of bills totaling $277,272.40.

• Ordinance levying $6,632,207 in property taxes for 2023
• Approval of 2024 annual budget
• Ordinance setting employee pay rates and salary schedule
• Resolution establishing annual fees for 2024
• Agreement with ETC Institute for community survey services at $18,500

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the proposed 2024 budget, an update on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, proposed 2024 meeting dates, and guidance for a citizen survey. No final votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• CY 2024 Budget Presentation
• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System update
• Proposed Committee of the Whole and Village Board meeting dates
• Citizen survey guidance

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation on the CY 2024 Budget, receive an update on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, and discuss proposed meeting dates for 2024 and guidance for a citizen survey. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the November 7 and November 8 meetings.

• CY 2024 Budget Presentation
• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Update
• Proposed Committee of the Whole and Village Board Meeting Dates
• Citizen Survey Guidance

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will hold a regular meeting on November 28, 2023, to consider several routine consent agenda items and three regular business items. The most consequential items include a resolution to install speed humps on North Kenton Avenue, an ordinance to allow a distribution center at 7100 North Ridgeway Avenue, and zoning amendments regarding wall signs and solar panels. The board will also vote on consent items such as salt purchase, ambulance fee changes, and liquor license amendments.

• Resolution to install speed humps in the 6500 block of North Kenton Avenue
• Ordinance for a special use permit to operate a distribution center at 7100 North Ridgeway Avenue
• Ordinance amending zoning ordinance regarding wall signs
• Ordinance amending Section 7-2-5 of the Municipal Code
• Consent agenda includes purchase of 2024 Ford trucks from Sutton Ford, Inc. and salt from Cargill, Inc.

Environmental Commission

This meeting of the Lincolnwood Environmental Commission has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. The agenda included routine items such as approval of minutes, updates on the Lincolnwood in Bloom contest, OaktoberFest recap, and a sustainability plan update.

• Meeting cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances
• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2023 meeting
• 2023 Lincolnwood in Bloom Contest results
• OaktoberFest 2023 recap
• Sustainability Plan update

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission is meeting to review the 2023 Lincolnwood in Bloom contest winners and provide updates on the Sustainability Plan. The Commission will also recap the OaktoberFest 2023 event.

• 2023 Lincolnwood in Bloom First Place: 4535 West Pratt Avenue ($75.00 gift certificate)
• 2023 Lincolnwood in Bloom Second Place Tie: 6542 Leroy and 6761 North Kolmar ($50.00 gift certificates)
• 2023 Lincolnwood in Bloom Third Place: 4667 Pratt ($25.00 gift certificate)
• Sustainability Plan update
• OaktoberFest 2023 recap

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission is meeting to recommend the 2024 budgets for two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. The body will also review a Property Tax Summit summary and receive development updates.

• Recommendation of 2024 budget for North Lincoln TIF District
• Recommendation of 2024 budget for Devon Lincoln TIF District
• Property Tax Summit Summary
• Development Updates

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will review and recommend the 2024 budgets for two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. The body will also discuss a property tax summit summary and receive development updates.

• Recommendation of Calendar Year 2024 TIF Budgets for North Lincoln TIF District
• Recommendation of Calendar Year 2024 TIF Budgets for Devon Lincoln TIF District
• Property Tax Summit Summary
• Development Updates

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for November 15, 2023, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items

Parks & Recreation Board

The Lincolnwood Park and Recreation Board will consider approving the 2024 meeting schedule, review the 2023 Lincolnwood Fest financial report, and hear the 2023 Summer Camp annual report. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports from staff and commissioners.

• 2024 proposed meeting schedule (second Tuesday monthly, no July meeting)
• 2023 Lincolnwood Fest financial report: net loss of $9,165.89, offset by Friends of Lincolnwood funds
• 2023 Summer Camp report: revenue $415,791, expenses $316,309.33, net $99,481.67
• Approval of October 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Board

The Lincolnwood Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to approve the October minutes and discuss several reports, including the proposed 2024 meeting schedule, the 2023 Lincolnwood Fest financial report, and the 2023 Summer Camp annual report. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• 2024 Proposed Park and Recreation Board Meeting Schedule
• 2023 Lincolnwood Fest Financial Report
• 2023 Summer Camp Annual Report
• Minutes approval for October 10, 2023 meeting

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board is holding a budget workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 draft budget. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. Public comment will be heard.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2024 Draft Budget

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board is holding a budget workshop to review and discuss the draft Calendar Year 2024 budget, totaling $44,566,676 across all funds. The discussion covers the budget process, a summary of the Stub Year 2023 budget, the CY2024 draft budget, and a recap of the Capital Improvement Program. Staff is seeking board direction on budget proposals, additional staffing, and a cost-of-living adjustment for non-bargaining employees. No final decisions are being made at this workshop; adoption is scheduled for December.

• Draft CY2024 General Fund budget: $31,194,965 revenues, $31,858,059 expenditures, including $5,970,480 for capital
• Proposed 4.9% property tax levy increase, consistent with financial policy
• Use of $150,000 IRMA excess surplus for Emergency Operations Center ($100,000) and picnic tables ($50,000)
• Fee increases for Fire Department false alarms and new fees for CPR/First Aid classes and public education
• Capital projects include $1,300,804 for ambulance and fire engine purchases, $6,251,000 for water main/lead service line replacement, and $3,228,000 for roadway resurfacing

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss four main items: funding options for the 2024 infrastructure program, an update on the comprehensive plan, a report on the 2023 Aquatic Center season and its future operations, and a review of the 2023 Lincolnwood Fest. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• 2024 Infrastructure Program Funding Options
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• 2023 Aquatic Center Report and Future Operations
• 2023 Lincolnwood Fest Report

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss regular business items, including 2024 infrastructure program funding options, a comprehensive plan update, and reports on the 2023 Aquatic Center and Lincolnwood Fest. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• 2024 Infrastructure Program Funding Options
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• 2023 Aquatic Center Report and Future Operations
• 2023 Lincolnwood Fest Report

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board is holding its regular meeting to consider several items, including ordinances on solar panel systems and a special use permit for hours of operation at 4504 West Touhy Avenue, as well as consent agenda items such as a facilities assessment, parks master plan, and professional services agreements. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and warrants, and recognitions.

• Ordinance amending zoning code regarding solar panel systems
• Special use permit for permitted hours of operation at 4504 West Touhy Avenue
• Resolution accepting Facilities and Space Needs Assessment by FGM Architects
• Resolution adopting 2023 Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan
• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for SAFEbuilt Illinois building inspection services

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will hold a regular meeting on November 7, 2023, to consider several agenda items, including consent agenda resolutions and regular business items. Key actions include approving warrants totaling $1,649,072.38, adopting a facilities assessment and parks master plan, waiving bidding for building inspection services, amending water/sewer fees, and approving GIS support. Regular business includes a zoning ordinance amendment for solar panels, a special use permit for hours of operation at 4504 West Touhy Avenue, and a discussion of the 2023 Lincolnwood Fest report.

• Approval of warrants totaling $1,649,072.38
• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for SAFEbuilt Illinois, LLC building inspection services
• Resolution amending water and sewer rates
• Ordinance amending zoning for solar panel systems
• Special use permit for permitted hours at 4504 West Touhy Avenue

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a special use request for a distribution center at 7100 North Ridgeway Avenue, and will continue discussing a zoning text amendment on wall signs for multi-tenant or multi-story commercial and industrial properties. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a discussion of the 2024 meeting schedule, and public comment.

• Special use request for a distribution center at 7100 North Ridgeway Avenue (Case #PC-13-23)
• Continued discussion of zoning text amendment on wall signs for multi-tenant or multi-story commercial/industrial properties (Case #PC-09-23)
• Approval of October 4, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2024 Plan Commission meeting schedule

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review a special use request for a distribution center at 7100 North Ridgeway Avenue. The meeting also includes a continued discussion regarding zoning code amendments for wall signs on multi-tenant or multi-story commercial properties.

• Special Use request: 7100 North Ridgeway Avenue distribution center
• Zoning Code Text Amendment: Wall signs for multi-tenant or multi-story commercial/industrial properties
• Discussion: 2024 Plan Commission meeting schedule

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will review tabled funding requests, outstanding purchases, and proposed changes to its investment policy. The board will also consider submitted purchase requests. This is a regular business meeting with no public hearings or major policy decisions expected.

• Review tabled funding requests
• Review outstanding purchases
• Review and adopt changes to investment policy
• Review submitted purchase requests

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will consider tabled funding requests, outstanding purchases, and proposed changes to its investment policy. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a treasurer's report.

• Review tabled funding requests
• Review outstanding purchases
• Review and adopt changes to investment policy
• Review of submitted purchase requests

Police Pension Board

The Lincolnwood Police Pension Board will discuss investment reports from Verus Advisory and State Street, consider a cash management policy, and vote on membership applications and a survivor benefit. They will also review the actuarial valuation and tax levy request, and adopt the annual compliance report.

• Investment reports from Verus Advisory and State Street
• Discussion and possible action on cash management policy
• Membership applications for Elizabeth Phalen and John Youkhanna
• Approval of survivor benefit for widow of deceased pensioner Joe Lamantia
• Review and approval of actuarial valuation and tax levy request

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss and consider installing speed humps on the 6500 block of Kenton Avenue as a traffic calming measure. The commission will also propose meeting dates for 2024. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and public forum.

• Consideration of speed humps on 6500 block of Kenton Avenue
• Proposed 2024 Traffic Commission meeting dates

Traffic Commission

The Lincolnwood Traffic Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on installing speed humps on the 6500 block of Kenton Avenue, as well as to set proposed 2024 meeting dates. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports.

• Consideration of traffic calming speed humps on the 6500 block of Kenton Avenue
• Proposed 2024 Traffic Commission meeting dates

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will consider approving the 2024 meeting schedule and discuss development updates for several properties, including 3601 W. Touhy Avenue, Lincolnwood Town Center, and District 1860. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public forum.

• Discussion of 3601 W. Touhy Avenue
• Development updates for Lincolnwood Town Center, District 1860, 3910 W. Touhy Avenue, and 4656 W. Touhy Avenue
• Approval of 2024 EDC meeting schedule
• Approval of September 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Economic Development Commission

The Lincolnwood Economic Development Commission is meeting to approve minutes, adopt the 2024 meeting schedule, and discuss development updates for several properties, including 3601 W. Touhy Avenue and ongoing projects like Lincolnwood Town Center and District 1860. The agenda also includes a public forum and other business items.

• 2024 EDC meeting schedule adoption
• Discussion of 3601 W. Touhy Avenue
• Development updates: Lincolnwood Town Center, District 1860, 3910 W. Touhy, 4656 W. Touhy
• New business licenses report (Sept 23–Oct 19, 2023)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: attendance at a Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals workshop featuring a presentation by the Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items (call to order, roll call, adjournment).

• Attendance at Plan Commission and ZBA workshop with APA Illinois presentation

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals are holding a joint special meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering roll call, pledge, and approval of the Zoning Board's August 16, 2023 minutes. The main items for discussion are joint board training and the Zoning Board of Appeals' 2024 meeting calendar, followed by public comment and adjournment.

• Approval of Zoning Board of Appeals August 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of joint Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals training
• Discussion of Zoning Board of Appeals 2024 meeting calendar
• Next regular meetings: Plan Commission Nov 1, 2023; Zoning Board of Appeals Nov 15, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals are holding a joint special meeting primarily for a training session on public meeting and hearing procedures, facilitated by the American Planning Association and the Village's legal counsel. The agenda also includes approval of the ZBA's August 16, 2023 meeting minutes and discussion of the ZBA's 2024 meeting calendar. The meeting is largely procedural and training-focused, with no substantive zoning cases on the agenda.

• Joint training on public meetings and hearings, including roles, responsibilities, and findings of fact
• Approval of ZBA August 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of ZBA 2024 meeting calendar
• Next regular meetings: Plan Commission Nov 1, 2023; ZBA Nov 15, 2023

Village Board

The Village Board is holding a special meeting to attend a joint training session for the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), facilitated by the American Planning Association and the village's legal counsel. The training covers best practices for public meetings and hearings, including roles, responsibilities, findings of fact, and legal standards. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is limited to the training and adjournment.

• Training on public meeting and hearing procedures for Plan Commission and ZBA
• Presentation by American Planning Association Illinois Chapter and Elrod Friedman law firm
• Review of Lincolnwood special use standards (Section 5.17) and variation standards (Section 5.15)
• Discussion of Open Meetings Act requirements and ethics rules for commissioners

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals are holding a joint special meeting to discuss training for both bodies and the Zoning Board of Appeals' 2024 meeting calendar. The agenda also includes approval of the ZBA's August 16, 2023 meeting minutes and public comment. No votes on zoning or development items are scheduled.

• Discussion: Joint Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals Training
• Discussion: Zoning Board of Appeals 2024 Meeting Calendar
• Approval of Zoning Board of Appeals August 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next regular meetings: Plan Commission Nov 1, 2023; ZBA Nov 15, 2023

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals are holding a joint special meeting primarily for a training session on public meeting and hearing procedures, facilitated by the American Planning Association and the Village's legal counsel. The agenda also includes approval of the ZBA's August 16, 2023 minutes, discussion of the ZBA's 2024 meeting calendar, and public comment. The meeting is largely procedural and training-focused, with no substantive zoning decisions on the agenda.

• Joint training on roles, responsibilities, findings of fact, and planning basics for commission members
• Approval of ZBA minutes from August 16, 2023, which included a 5-0 recommendation for a fence variation at 3601 West Pratt Avenue
• Discussion of ZBA 2024 meeting calendar
• Next regular meetings: Plan Commission November 1, 2023; ZBA November 15, 2023

Environmental Commission

The Lincolnwood Environmental Commission will vote on the 2023 Lincolnwood in Bloom contest entries, approve the 2024 meeting schedule, and discuss the upcoming OaktoberFest event and a recycling presentation at the library. The meeting also includes routine reports and public comment.

• Vote on Lincolnwood in Bloom contest entries from 4535 West Pratt Avenue, 6542 North Leroy Avenue, 4667 Pratt Avenue, and 6761 North Kolmar Avenue; prizes $75, $50, $25 gift cards
• Approve 2024 meeting schedule (monthly on 4th Monday, no December meeting)
• Discuss EC/DES recycling presentation at library
• Review OaktoberFest 2023 logistics (table layout, survey, budget) on October 29 at Lincolnwood Community Center, 4170 Morse Avenue
• Fall Cleanup Event recap (September 24 on Valley Line Trail)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet to establish its 2024 meeting schedule and conduct voting for the 2023 Lincolnwood in Bloom contest. The commission will also discuss planning details for OaktoberFest 2023, including budget and table layouts.

• 2024 EC Meeting Schedule
• 2023 Lincolnwood in Bloom Contest Voting
• EC/DES Recycling Presentation at Library
• Fall Clean Up Event
• OaktoberFest 2023 budget and survey

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Zoning Board of Appeals has canceled its October 18, 2023, meeting due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several regular business items, including a Giving Tuesday donation program, the Assist-a-Family program, a water bill explanation, a lead service line pilot program follow-up, and an update on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. No final decisions are being made at this committee meeting; it is for discussion only.

• Giving Tuesday Donation Program discussion
• Lincolnwood Assist-a-Family Program discussion
• Water Bill Explanation discussion
• Lead Service Line Pilot Program follow-up
• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System update

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss five items: a proposed Giving Tuesday donation program for parks and recreation, a proposal to take over the Harice Leavitt Memorial Angel Fund's services, an explanation of water bill fees, a follow-up on the lead service line pilot program, and an update on the stormwater permit program. The board will seek direction on these items, with no final votes expected at this meeting.

• Giving Tuesday campaign to raise funds for youth, seniors, parks, with donation targets like $120 for swim lessons, $213 for pool passes, $2,300 for summer camp
• Proposal for Village to assume responsibility for Harice Leavitt Memorial Angel Fund services
• Water bill explanation: fees fund water/sewer improvements, no tax dollars used
• Lead service line pilot program follow-up: addressing outreach and interior restoration concerns
• NPDES stormwater permit update: annual public meeting required

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will vote on a preliminary plat of subdivision and a special use permit for a mixed-use development at 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue. The consent agenda includes routine items such as an IDOT agreement for the Touhy/Kostner intersection project, tree purchases, a vehicle purchase, and an amended lighting policy for the Touhy Avenue overpass. The meeting also includes proclamations and reports.

• Resolution approving IDOT intergovernmental agreement for Touhy/Kostner intersection improvement project
• Resolution authorizing purchase and planting of 139 trees from Suburban Tree Consortium, not to exceed $60,000
• Resolution approving purchase of 2024 Ford Escape from Currie Motors Frankfort, Inc.
• Resolution adopting amended policy for lighting of Touhy Avenue overpass
• Ordinance approving special use permit and variations for mixed-use development at 6731-35 N Lincoln Avenue

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board is holding a Committee of the Whole workshop to discuss the Calendar Year 2024 Capital Improvement Program. This is a discussion item only, with no formal decisions scheduled. Public comment will be taken.

• Discussion of the Calendar Year 2024 Capital Improvement Program

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board is holding a Committee of the Whole workshop to discuss the proposed Calendar Year 2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), a $18,556,597 portion of the five-year plan. Staff will present projects including the 2024 Infrastructure Program (road resurfacing and water main replacements) and facility improvements for Village Hall, Police, Fire, Community Center, and Public Works. The board is expected to provide direction on funding and project priorities.

• 2024 Infrastructure Program: $9,849,000 for road resurfacing and water main replacements, including lead service lines
• Facility improvements for five Village buildings: $1,024,000 total
• Fire Department Engine replacement: $857,826
• Flowers Park renovation: $500,000
• Village Hall generator replacement: $420,000

Parks & Recreation Board

The Lincolnwood Park and Recreation Board will approve minutes from September 12, 2023, and discuss new business items. Key discussions include a report on the Proesel Family Aquatic Center with recommendations for changing post-season operating hours, a review of the 2023 Lincolnwood Fest survey, and a report on a donation from Barry and Taffy Berger. The meeting concludes with standard reports from directors, staff, and the chairperson.

• Recommendation regarding changes in post-season hours of operation at the Proesel Family Aquatic Center
• Discussion of the 2023 Lincolnwood Fest Survey
• Report on the Barry and Taffy Berger Donation

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss recommendations for post-season operating hours at the Proesel Family Aquatic Center. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the 2023 Lincolnwood Fest survey and a report on a donation from Barry and Taffy Berger.

• Recommendation regarding changes in post-season hours of operation at Proesel Family Aquatic Center
• Discussion of 2023 Lincolnwood Fest Survey
• Barry and Taffy Berger Donation Report
• Approval of September 12, 2023, meeting minutes

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission will hold a public meeting on October 4, 2023, to continue three cases: a special use request for extended hours at Fat Rosie's restaurant (4504 West Touhy Avenue), a zoning text amendment on solar energy system design, and a zoning text amendment on wall signs for multi-tenant or multi-story commercial properties. The commission will also discuss a training session for October 25 and approve minutes from the September 6 meeting.

• Case #PC-12-23: Special use for Fat Rosie's to operate before 7 AM and after 11 PM at 4504 West Touhy Avenue
• Case #PC-08-23: Zoning text amendment on solar energy system design (continued)
• Case #PC-09-23: Zoning text amendment on wall signs for multi-tenant or multi-story commercial/industrial properties (continued)
• Discussion of October 25 Plan Commission/ZBA training
• Approval of September 6, 2023 meeting minutes

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss an infrastructure plan update, a lighting policy for the Touhy Avenue overpass, a village flag policy, and a strategic plan quarterly update. No final votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Infrastructure Plan Update
• Touhy Avenue Overpass Lighting Policy
• Flag Policy
• Strategic Plan Quarterly Update

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board is holding a regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval, warrants, and reports. They will vote on a consent agenda item awarding a contract for sidewalk and curb work, and consider a zoning variation for a property on North Knox Avenue.

• Contract award to Schroeder and Schroeder, Inc. for 2023 Sidewalk and Curb Removal/Replacement Program, not to exceed $80,000
• Ordinance granting a rear yard setback variation at 6851 North Knox Avenue

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals of minutes and warrants, a consent agenda item for a sidewalk and curb contract, and one regular business item: a proposed ordinance for a rear yard setback variation at 6851 North Knox Avenue. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the variation being the only substantive decision.

• Approval of contract to Schroeder and Schroeder, Inc. for 2023 Sidewalk and Curb Removal/Replacement Program, not to exceed $80,000
• Ordinance granting rear yard setback variation at 6851 North Knox Avenue
• Approval of warrants for October 3, 2023
• Approval of minutes from September 12 and September 19, 2023 meetings

Traffic Commission

The Lincolnwood Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for September 28, 2023, was canceled due to no agenda items. The next meeting is set for October 26, 2023.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for October 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will discuss the Lincolnwood Available Properties Map and receive updates on several development projects including Lincolnwood Town Center, District 1860, and two properties on Touhy Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of August 23, 2023 minutes and a public forum.

• Discussion of Lincolnwood Available Properties Map
• Development updates: Lincolnwood Town Center, District 1860, 3910 W. Touhy Avenue, 4656 W. Touhy Avenue
• Approval of August 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• New Business Report (Commissioner Enclosures)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will discuss the Lincolnwood Available Properties Map and receive updates on several development projects, including Lincolnwood Town Center and District 1860. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a public forum.

• Review of Lincolnwood Available Properties Map
• Development update on Lincolnwood Town Center
• Development update on District 1860
• Development update on 3910 W. Touhy Avenue
• Development update on 4656 W. Touhy Avenue

Village Board Committees

The Lincolnwood Village Board Finance Committee will meet to discuss the stub year 2023 financial update, the property tax levy, and other financial matters. The agenda includes approval of past meeting minutes and a public forum.

• Stub Year 2023 Financial Update
• Property Tax Levy
• Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency Excess Surplus
• Revenue Sources Dedicated to Projects or Operations

Village Board Committees

The Lincolnwood Finance Committee will discuss the Stub Year 2023 financial update, recommend a 4.9% property tax levy increase, and review IRMA excess surplus funds and revenue sources. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a public forum.

• Property tax levy recommendation: 4.9% increase per Village policy
• IRMA excess surplus credit of $2,086,120 as of December 27, 2022
• Stub Year 2023 General Fund revenues at 30.1% of budget due to property tax delay
• Property taxes budgeted at $4,343,558 for SY 2023, none received yet
• Sales tax receipts higher by $164,000 year-to-date

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for September 20, 2023, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the draft Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan booklet. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and a single discussion item on the plan. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Draft Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan Booklet

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss the draft Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan. This follows a prior facilities assessment that identified major capital needs across village buildings. The board will consider the plan's recommendations and next steps for potential projects.

• Discussion of Draft Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan
• Approval of minutes from August 29 and September 7 meetings
• Facilities assessment identified costs: Village Hall repairs $633,500-$922,000, Police addition $11.4M-$13.1M, Fire station addition $20M-$21.5M, Community Center repairs $334,000-$541,000
• Board previously agreed to sunset temporary outdoor dining program
• Pratt Avenue Bike Lane Project received ITEP funding for construction

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $127,000 engineering contract for bike lane improvements, a cannabis dispensary registration extension, and zoning-related items. The consent agenda bundles routine approvals, while regular business items include waiving sign enforcement and allowing a temporary structure in the right-of-way.

• $127,000 design engineering agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for bike lane improvements on Pratt Avenue from Cicero Avenue to Union Pacific Trail
• Employee leasing agreement with GovTemps USA for interim assistant finance director
• Amended ordinance granting parking lot landscaping variations at 4010 West Touhy Avenue
• Special use permit for hours of operation at 6649 North Lincoln Avenue
• Extension of recreational cannabis dispensary certificate of registration

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will consider several items at its September 19, 2023 meeting, including a $127,000 contract for bicycle lane improvements on Pratt Avenue, an employee leasing agreement for an interim finance director, and a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary. The board will also discuss waiving enforcement of a sign ordinance for temporary tenant monument signs at District 1860 and allowing a temporary structure in the public right-of-way near 4721 West Touhy Avenue.

• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding and authorizing $127,000 design engineering contract with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for bike lane improvements on Pratt Avenue from Cicero Avenue to Union Pacific Trail
• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding and approving employee leasing agreement with GovTemps USA for interim assistant finance director
• Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2022-3643 to grant additional variations for parking lot landscaping at 4010 West Touhy Avenue
• Ordinance approving special use permit for permitted hours of operation at 6649 North Lincoln Avenue
• Resolution approving extension of recreational cannabis dispensary certificate of registration

Environmental Commission

The Lincolnwood Environmental Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear an introduction from Niles Township Supervisor Bonnie Kahn Ognistanti, and discuss ongoing items including the Fall Cleanup Event, OaktoberFest 2023, and Sustainability Plan implementation. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Introduction of Niles Township Supervisor Bonnie Kahn Ognistanti
• Fall Cleanup Event planning
• OaktoberFest 2023 discussion
• Sustainability Plan implementation update

Environmental Commission

The Lincolnwood Environmental Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear an introduction from Niles Township Supervisor Bonnie Kahn Ognistanti, and discuss upcoming events including the Fall Cleanup and OaktoberFest. They will also review progress on implementing the Sustainability Plan, which was adopted by the Village Board on August 15, 2023.

• Introduction of Niles Township Supervisor Bonnie Kahn Ognistanti
• Fall Cleanup Event on September 24, 2023, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Valley Line Trail, meet at Flowers Park sign on Pratt Avenue
• OaktoberFest on October 29, 2023, 1:00-3:00 pm, Lincolnwood Community Center, 4170 Morse Avenue
• Sustainability Plan Implementation update

Parks & Recreation Board

The Board will review a tentative schedule for tours of various parks throughout the Village. The meeting includes stops at twelve different locations, including G.G. Rowell Park and Central Park.

• Tentative tour schedule for 12 village parks
• Approval of August 8, 2023, meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will visit 12 village parks to visually assess identified needs such as landscaping, court resurfacing, and playground repairs. This tour follows a staff assessment highlighting issues like wood rot, cracked basketball courts, and outdated playground structures.

• Village Park System Tour of 12 locations including G.G. Rowel, Drake, and Central Parks
• Review of Comprehensive Master Plan updates
• Assessment of playground equipment ages ranging from 4 to 27 years old
• Identification of tennis court renovation needs at Flowers, Central, and Proesel Parks
• Report on maintenance issues including landscaping overgrowth and broken fencing

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting with a 6‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn the September 12 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved August 8, 2023 board meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board is holding a special meeting that will begin at Village Hall and then move to a tour of the village's 12 parks, with tentative times for each stop. The board will also approve minutes from the August 8, 2023 Park and Recreation Board meeting and take public comment. The agenda is largely procedural, with the park tour as the main substantive item.

• Approval of August 8, 2023 Park and Recreation Board minutes
• Tour of 12 village parks, including G.G. Rowell, Arthur M. Goebelt, Kenneth, Kildare, Richard R. Rossi, Charles L. O'Brien, Centennial, Drake, Columbia, Central, Springfield, and Henry A. Proesel parks

The Board and Parks & Recreation staff toured twelve village parks and discussed conditions such as walls, benches, basketball courts, trip hazards, and vegetation. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting concluded with an adjournment by voice vote.

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet to review, discuss, and adopt changes to Article 12 of its Financial Policies and review submitted purchase requests. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a treasurer's report.

• Review, discuss, and adopt changes to Article 12, Financial Policies
• Review of Submitted Purchase Requests
• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2023 meeting

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and discuss old and new business. The main items are reviewing and adopting changes to Article 12 of the Financial Policies and reviewing submitted purchase requests. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Review and adopt changes to Article 12, Financial Policies
• Review of submitted purchase requests
• Approval of minutes from 7/11/23 meeting
• Treasurer's report

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a comprehensive plan update, temporary outdoor dining, and the Pratt Avenue bike lane project. The board will also see a demonstration of land and license software. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Demonstration of Land and License Software
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update
• Discussion of Temporary Outdoor Dining
• Discussion of Pratt Avenue Bike Lane Project Overview

The Board decided to sunset the COVID-era temporary outdoor dining provisions on October 31, 2023. Other items, including a Comprehensive Plan update and the Pratt Avenue Bike Lane project, were deferred for further discussion or formal approval at future meetings.

• Approved August 15, 2023, Committee of the Whole meeting minutes (5-0)
• Consensus to sunset temporary outdoor dining program on October 31, 2023
• Tabled Comprehensive Plan update discussion until November
• Consensus to bring Pratt Avenue Bike Lane Phase II design agreement to September 19, 2023 meeting

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole will hold a discussion-only meeting on September 7, 2023. Items include a software demonstration, a comprehensive plan update, temporary outdoor dining, and an overview of the Pratt Avenue bike lane project. No formal votes are scheduled; the board is gathering information and feedback.

• Demonstration of land and license software
• Discussion on comprehensive plan update
• Discussion on temporary outdoor dining
• Pratt Avenue bike lane project overview

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board is meeting to approve routine items on the consent agenda, including a $268,888 contract for water pump replacement and a red light camera agreement. The board will also consider terminating a license agreement with SBLP Lincolnwood, LLC (The Carrington) as regular business. Public comment is scheduled.

• Contract with Dahme Mechanical Industries for pump replacement, $268,888
• Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for construction engineering, $27,000
• Red light camera system agreement with American Traffic Solutions (Verra Mobility)
• Ordinance waiving beer and wine sale enforcement for Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation Trivia Night
• Fence variation at 3601 West Pratt Avenue and setback variations at 6851 North Knox Avenue

The Board approved the termination of a license agreement for a remote EMS substation after data showed the location was ineffective. Several infrastructure contracts and zoning variations were also approved via the consent agenda and regular business.

• Approved termination of license agreement with SBLP Lincolnwood, LLC (The Carrington) (5-0)
• Approved $268,888 contract with Dahme Mechanical Industries, Inc. for pump replacement (5-0)
• Approved $27,000 agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. for pump engineering services (5-0)
• Approved agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (Verra Mobility) for red light camera system (5-0)
• Approved waiver of municipal code for beer and wine sales at Maine-Niles Association Trivia Night (5-0)
• Approved policy concerning electronic attendance at meetings (5-0)
• Approved fence variation at 3601 West Pratt Avenue with hedge maintenance condition (5-0)
• Approved employee leasing agreement with Creative Financial Staffing for interim Public Works account (5-0)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will consider a consent agenda that includes a $268,888 contract for pump station water pump #2 replacement, a $27,000 engineering services agreement, and a red light camera system agreement with Verra Mobility. The board will also vote on a resolution to terminate a license agreement with SBLP Lincolnwood, LLC (The Carrington). The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants totaling $1,552,168.53, and several zoning variations.

• Contract with Dahme Mechanical Industries for pump replacement work in the amount of $268,888
• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for engineering services with Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. for $27,000
• Resolution authorizing agreement with American Traffic Solutions (Verra Mobility) for red light camera system
• Ordinance granting fence variation at 3601 West Pratt Avenue
• Ordinance granting side and rear yard setback variations at 6851 North Knox Avenue

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission will hold a public meeting to consider several zoning requests, including special uses for extended hours of operation at two restaurants, an amendment to a parking lot landscaping ordinance, and continued discussions on solar energy and wall sign regulations. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Case #PC-10-23: Special use for hours after 11 PM at 6649 North Lincoln Avenue (Malnati Organization)
• Case #PC-11-23: Amendment to Ordinance No. 2022-3643 for parking lot landscaping at 4010 West Touhy Avenue
• Case #PC-12-23: Special use for hours before 7 AM and after 11 PM at 4504 West Touhy Avenue (Fat Rosie's)
• Case #PC-08-23: Zoning text amendment for solar energy system design (continued)
• Case #PC-09-23: Zoning text amendment for wall signs on multi-tenant properties (continued)

The Plan Commission approved a special use permit for expanded hours of operation at 6649 North Lincoln Avenue and recommended approval for site plan amendments at 4010 West Touhy Avenue. Requests regarding restaurant hours at 4504 West Touhy Avenue and solar energy system regulations were continued to the next meeting.

• Approved special use for expanded hours of operation at 6649 North Lincoln Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended approval of site plan amendments and ordinance extension for 4010 West Touhy Avenue (5-0)
• Continued case for restaurant hours at 4504 West Touhy Avenue to October 4, 2023 (5-0)
• Continued zoning code text amendment regarding solar energy systems to October 4, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved July 5, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission will hold public hearings on four zoning cases: special use permits to allow late-night or early-morning hours for restaurants at 6649 North Lincoln Avenue, 4504 West Touhy Avenue, and a continued case at 4010 West Touhy Avenue, plus continued text amendments on solar energy system design and wall signs for multi-tenant buildings. The commission will also consider approving the July 5, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Special use for Malnati Organization to allow hours after 11 PM at 6649 North Lincoln Avenue (continued from Aug. 2)
• Special use for Fat Rosie's to allow hours before 7 AM and after 11 PM at 4504 West Touhy Avenue
• Amendment to Ordinance No. 2022-3643 to reduce parking lot landscape island size and extend effective period at 4010 West Touhy Avenue
• Zoning text amendment on solar energy system design (continued from June, July, August meetings)
• Zoning text amendment on wall signs for multi-tenant commercial/industrial properties (continued)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving staff reports. The main item is a closed session to discuss personnel matters, specifically considering final offers of employment for police officer candidates. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Closed session to discuss final employment offers for police officer candidates
• Approval of minutes
• Public comment period

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved final employment offers for two police officer candidates. The board also held a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved final offer of employment for Police Officer Candidate 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved final offer of employment for Officer Candidate 3 (Unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss Personnel Matters

Village Board

The Village of Lincolnwood Board of Trustees held a Special Committee of the Whole Workshop on August 29, 2023. The primary agenda item was the discussion of the Draft Facilities and Space Needs Assessment. The meeting included standard procedural items such as roll call, public comment, and a closed session.

• Discussion of the Draft Facilities and Space Needs Assessment

The Board discussed a draft assessment from FGM Architects regarding the condition and space requirements of various Village facilities. The presentation included tiered cost estimates for repairs and expansions. No formal decisions or votes were made on the proposed projects.

Environmental Commission

The Lincolnwood Environmental Commission is meeting to approve minutes from July, discuss a new Village website sustainability page, and review plans for the Fall Cleanup Event, OaktoberFest 2023, and implementation of the Sustainability Plan. The agenda includes routine reports and public comment.

• Approval of minutes from July 24, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of Village Website Sustainability Page
• Fall Cleanup Event planning
• OaktoberFest 2023 planning
• Sustainability Plan implementation update

The Commission approved the minutes from the July 24, 2023, meeting. Members discussed the implementation of the Sustainability Plan adopted by the Village Board on August 15, including the goal to hire a consultant by the end of the year.

• Approved July 24, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)

Environmental Commission

The Lincolnwood Environmental Commission will discuss new business including a Village Website Sustainability Page, and old business including the Fall Cleanup Event, OaktoberFest 2023, and Sustainability Plan Implementation. The meeting is a regular monthly session with standard agenda items.

• Village Website Sustainability Page (www.lincolnwoodil.org/sustainability)
• Fall Cleanup Event: September 24, 2023, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Valley Line Trail, meet at Flowers Park sign on Pratt Avenue
• OaktoberFest: October 29, 2023, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Lincolnwood Community Center, 4170 Morse Avenue
• Sustainability Plan Implementation discussion

Traffic Commission

The August 24, 2023 Traffic Commission meeting was canceled because there were no agenda items to discuss. The next scheduled meeting is September 28, 2023.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting set for September 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room

Economic Development Commission

The Lincolnwood Economic Development Commission is meeting to discuss a tax-exempt property analysis and receive updates on the Lincolnwood Town Center and District 1860 developments. The agenda also includes approval of the July 26, 2023 meeting minutes, a new business report, and a public forum.

• Discussion of tax-exempt property analysis
• Development updates on Lincolnwood Town Center
• Development updates on District 1860
• Approval of July 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• New business report

The Commission approved the July 26, 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed a staff memo regarding tax exempt land percentages and received updates on tenant improvements at District 1860.

• Appointed Commissioner Albazi as acting chair (6-0)
• Approved July 26, 2023 minutes (6-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will discuss a revised tax-exempt property analysis that removes greenspace from the calculation, showing Lincolnwood at 6.1% tax-exempt land, ranking 24th out of 27 peer communities. They will also receive development updates on Lincolnwood Town Center and District 1860, and review new business licenses issued since July 22.

• Tax-exempt property analysis: Lincolnwood at 6.1% after removing greenspace, 24th of 27 communities
• Development updates on Lincolnwood Town Center and District 1860
• New business licenses include LS CARES INC, LE LAM NAIL SALON, DRIPT IV THERAPY, COMBAT PRO, MUNCHIES GYROS II INC, FAT ROSIE'S, and R & R MARKETING & MANAGEMENT LLC

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters, specifically a conditional offer of employment for police officer candidates. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Closed session to discuss conditional offer of employment for police officer candidate/s
• Public comment period

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved conditional offers of employment for two officer candidates. One candidate was removed from further consideration. The board scheduled a follow-up meeting for September 1, 2023.

• Approved conditional offer of employment for Officer Candidate 1 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional offer of employment for Officer Candidate 3 (unanimous)
• Removed Candidate 2 from further consideration (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two zoning variation requests, both continued from prior meetings. One request seeks a front-yard fence at 3601 West Pratt Avenue, and the other seeks reduced side and rear yard setbacks for an addition at 6851 North Knox Avenue. The board may also consider additional relief related to each case.

• Case #ZB-03-23: six-foot front-yard fence at 3601 West Pratt Avenue, contrary to Section 3.13(9)c
• Case #ZB-05-23: side yard setback reduction from six feet to 4.66 feet at 6851 North Knox Avenue
• Case #ZB-05-23: rear yard setback reduction from 30 feet to 20 feet at 6851 North Knox Avenue
• Public comment period included

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a request for a four-foot semi-private fence in a front yard, contingent on the maintenance of screening hedges. The board also approved the revised July 31, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved four-foot semi-private fence at 3601 West Pratt Avenue with condition to maintain hedges at max 5-feet (5-0)
• Approved ability for 3601 West Pratt Avenue to build a four-foot fence on the west lot line (5-0)
• Approved revised July 31, 2023, meeting minutes (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two continued zoning variation requests. The first is a revised proposal for a four-foot fence in the front yard at 3601 West Pratt Avenue, after the original six-foot fence was denied. The second is a request for side and rear yard setback reductions at 6851 North Knox Avenue to allow a home addition.

• Case #ZB-03-23: 3601 West Pratt Avenue – revised fence proposal (4-foot tall, no gate) after denial of 6-foot fence
• Case #ZB-05-23: 6851 North Knox Avenue – request to reduce side yard setback from 6 to 4.66 feet and rear yard setback from 30 to 20 feet
• Public comment period and approval of July 31, 2023 meeting minutes

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like warrants, fee amendments, and contract approvals. The main regular business includes a resolution to apply for an Illinois DNR grant for the Henry A. Proesel Park renovation and a project update on the Touhy/Cicero intersection design.

• Resolution to apply for Illinois DNR Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant for Proesel Park renovation
• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for Innovation Landscape, Inc. contract for M. Lester Flowers Park construction/renovation
• Ordinance amending rates of pay and salary schedule for Village employees
• Ordinance granting special fence approval at 6655 North Central Avenue
• Resolution ratifying termination of contract with Hacienda Landscaping, Inc.

The Village Board approved a grant application for the Henry A. Proesel Park renovation and authorized several administrative resolutions and ordinances. The Board also granted a zoning variation for a decorative fence at 6655 North Central Avenue with specific screening conditions.

• Approved warrants in the amount of $2,273,257.91
• Approved 2023-2025 Village of Lincolnwood Sustainability Plan
• Approved agreement with Innovation Landscape, Inc. for M. Lester Flowers Park construction
• Approved grant application for Henry A. Proesel Park Renovation Project (est. cost $1,320,440)
• Approved decorative fence variation at 6655 North Central Avenue with natural screening condition
• Approved MABAS Master Agreement 2024 participation
• Approved amended building code fees and fines
• Ratified termination of contract with Hacienda Landscaping, Inc.

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will consider several routine consent agenda items, including an intergovernmental agreement for MABAS, building code fee amendments, a sustainability plan, and employee pay changes. In regular business, the board will vote on applying for an Illinois DNR grant for Proesel Park renovations and receive an update on the Touhy/Cicero intersection design. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Madeleine Grant Recognition Award.

• Resolution authorizing IDNR Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant application for Proesel Park renovation
• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding and authorizing agreement with Innovation Landscape, Inc. for M. Lester Flowers Park construction/renovation
• Ordinance amending rates of pay and salary schedule for Village employees
• Resolution approving MOU with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning for ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
• Ordinance granting special fence approval at 6655 North Central Avenue

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole will hold a regular meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed text amendment to allow colleges and universities as a special use in the B-2 zoning district, a Pride flag program, and funding for the infrastructure program. The board will also receive the Environmental Commission's biennial report and an update on the Phase II design for the Touhy/Cicero intersection. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Text amendment to allow colleges/universities as special use in B-2 zoning district
• Pride flag program discussion
• Funding for infrastructure program
• Environmental Commission biennial report
• Phase II design update for Touhy/Cicero intersection

The Board reached a consensus to proceed with a proposal to allow a college/university as a special use at 3420 Devon. The Board also agreed to explore sustainability partnerships with School District 74 and the Lincolnwood Library. The July 18, 2023, meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved July 18, 2023, Committee of the Whole meeting minutes (5-0)
• Consensus reached to move ahead with proposed college/university development at 3420 Devon
• Consensus reached to explore sustainability opportunities with School District 74 and Lincolnwood Library

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters, specifically oral interviews of police officer candidates. They will also consider creating an eligibility list for the police officer position. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, roll-call, approval of minutes, staff report, public comment, unfinished business, new business, and adjournment.

• Closed session to discuss personnel matters per Section 2(c)(1)
• Oral interviews of police officer candidates
• Consideration of an eligibility list for the position of police officer

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the eligibility list for the position of Patrol Officer. The board also entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved Police Officer Eligibility List (unanimous)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to handle routine procedural items including approval of minutes and staff reports. The main action is a closed session to discuss personnel matters, specifically oral interviews for police officer candidates.

• Closed session to discuss personnel matters per Section 2(c)(1)
• Oral interviews for police officer candidates

The board received a report from the Police Chief regarding the written examination process. The commission entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Entered closed session to discuss Personnel Matters per Section 2 5:36(c)(1)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to review the update for the Comprehensive Master Plan. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 13, 2023, meeting.

• Comprehensive Master Plan Update

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to receive an update on the Envision and Prioritize phases of the Comprehensive Master Plan. The presentation by Hitchcock Design Group will include a recap of the Analyze and Connect phase and a review of preliminary strategies.

• Comprehensive Master Plan update from Hitchcock Design Group
• Review of Envision Phase updates including planning team visioning and preliminary needs
• Review of Prioritize Phase updates including a draft action plan

The Board approved the minutes from the June 13, 2023, meeting. Staff provided updates on the Comprehensive Master Plan, the launch of CivicRec registration software, and upcoming fall programming. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 13, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a special use request from Marc Malnati for the property at 6649 North Lincoln Avenue to allow operating hours after 11:00 PM, as the property is within 150 feet of residential zoning. The commission will also continue discussions on two zoning text amendments: one regarding solar energy system design and another concerning wall signs for multi-tenant or multi-story commercial and industrial properties. The meeting includes approval of the July 5, 2023 minutes and public comment.

• Special use request (Case #PC-10-23) by Marc Malnati for 6649 North Lincoln Avenue to allow hours after 11:00 PM within 150 feet of residential property
• Continued hearing on zoning text amendment for solar energy system design (Case #PC-08-23)
• Continued hearing on zoning text amendment for wall signs on multi-tenant or multi-story commercial/industrial properties (Case #PC-09-23)
• Approval of July 5, 2023 meeting minutes

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission will hold a public meeting on August 2, 2023, to consider a special use request from the Malnati Organization to allow the restaurant at 6649 North Lincoln Avenue to operate after 11 PM, as required by zoning rules for businesses near residential areas. The commission will also continue discussions on proposed zoning text amendments regarding solar energy system design and wall signs for multi-tenant commercial properties. The agenda includes approval of the July 5, 2023, meeting minutes and public comment.

• Special use request (Case #PC-10-23) to allow hours of operation after 11 PM at 6649 North Lincoln Avenue, a restaurant near residential properties
• Continued discussion on zoning text amendment for solar energy system design (Case #PC-08-23), including roof setbacks and panel placement
• Continued discussion on zoning text amendment for wall signs on multi-tenant or multi-story commercial properties (Case #PC-09-23)
• Approval of July 5, 2023, meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request for a six-foot front yard fence at 3601 West Pratt Avenue but approved a decorative metal fence for a property on North Central Avenue. One case regarding yard setbacks was continued to a future meeting.

• Denied zoning variation for 6-foot front yard fence at 3601 West Pratt Avenue (5-0)
• Continued Case #ZB-03-23 (3601 West Pratt Avenue) to August 16, 2023, for redesign (5-0)
• Approved special fence and zoning variation for decorative metal fence at 6655 North Central Avenue (5-0)
• Continued Case #ZB-05-23 (6851 North Knox Avenue) regarding yard setbacks to August 16, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved March 15, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting to consider three zoning variation requests, all continued from the July 19 regular meeting. The board will hold public hearings on a front-yard fence at 3601 West Pratt Avenue, a decorative metal fence at 6655 North Central Avenue, and side/rear yard setback reductions for an addition at 6851 North Knox Avenue. The agenda also includes approval of the March 15, 2023 meeting minutes and public comment.

• Case #ZB-03-23: Variation to allow a 6-foot front-yard fence at 3601 West Pratt Avenue (property owner Kiran Shahzadi).
• Case #ZB-04-23: Special fence and variation for a 5-foot decorative wrought iron fence in corner side yard at 6655 North Central Avenue (owners Eric and Bianca Damlos).
• Case #ZB-05-23: Variations to reduce side yard setback from 6 to 4.66 feet and rear yard setback from 30 to 20 feet for an addition at 6851 North Knox Avenue (owner Karmel Feghali).
• Approval of March 15, 2023 meeting minutes.
• Public comment period.

Police Pension Board

The Lincolnwood Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review investment reports, approve minutes, and discuss the cash management policy. They will also review the preliminary actuarial valuation, hold officer elections, and consider a legal services fee increase.

• Review of investment reports from Verus Advisory, Inc. and State Street
• Discussion/possible action on cash management policy and local money market account
• Review of preliminary actuarial valuation
• Board officer elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary
• Discussion/possible action on legal services fee increase

Traffic Commission

The Lincolnwood Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for July 27, 2023, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2023.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will discuss a tax-exempt property analysis and receive development updates on Lincolnwood Town Center and District 1860. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public forum.

• Discussion of tax-exempt property analysis
• Development updates on Lincolnwood Town Center
• Development updates on District 1860

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 24, 2023 meeting. Members discussed tax-exempt property data and development updates for District 1860, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 24, 2023 minutes (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Lincolnwood Economic Development Commission will discuss a tax-exempt property analysis and receive updates on the Lincolnwood Town Center and District 1860 developments. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a public forum.

• Discussion of tax-exempt property analysis and its potential impact on the village
• Update on Lincolnwood Town Center sale discussions
• Update on District 1860 development, now open for leasing with first move-ins expected
• New business licenses issued, including Holy Buckets of Lincolnwood at 7150 N McCormick Blvd and Rocket Slice at 3918 W Touhy Ave

Environmental Commission

The Lincolnwood Environmental Commission is meeting to review its biennial report, plan Oaktober Fest 2023 and the fall cleanup event, and discuss the draft Village Sustainability Plan. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and staff reports, with no final decisions expected on major policies.

• Review of Biennial Report
• Planning for Oaktober Fest 2023
• Planning for Fall Cleanup Event
• Discussion of Draft Village Sustainability Plan
• Update on Lincolnwood Fest

Environmental Commission

The Lincolnwood Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of prior minutes, review of the biennial report, and planning for Oaktober Fest and the Fall Cleanup Event. They will also revisit the draft Village Sustainability Plan and Lincolnwood Fest. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Review of Biennial Report
• Oaktober Fest 2023 planning
• Fall Cleanup Event planning
• Draft Village Sustainability Plan discussion
• Lincolnwood Fest update

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 26, 2023, meeting. Members discussed planning for Oaktober Fest and a Fall Cleanup event, and reviewed the upcoming Biennial Report. The Board is scheduled to vote on the Village Sustainability Plan on August 15, 2023.

• Approved June 26, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Decided to continue with Oaktober Fest on October 29 if combining with 'Touch a Truck' is not possible
• Adjourned meeting at 8:08 pm (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider three zoning variation requests. The board will hear public testimony and may grant additional relief related to each case. The agenda also includes approval of the March 15, 2023 meeting minutes and public comment.

• Case #ZB-03-23: 3601 West Pratt Avenue – request for a six-foot front yard fence, contrary to Section 3.13(9)c
• Case #ZB-04-23: 6655 North Central Avenue – request for a decorative wrought iron fence and a five-foot fence in the corner side yard along Dowagiac Avenue
• Case #ZB-05-23: 6851 North Knox Avenue – request to reduce side yard setback from 6 to 4.66 feet and rear yard setback from 30 to 20 feet for a home addition

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three zoning variation requests: a front-yard fence at 3601 West Pratt Avenue, a decorative fence in a corner side yard at 6655 North Central Avenue, and side/rear yard setback reductions for an addition at 6851 North Knox Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the March 15, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes only these items and standard procedural matters.

• Case #ZB-03-23: 3601 West Pratt Avenue – variation to allow a six-foot front-yard fence (prohibited by Section 3.13(9)c)
• Case #ZB-04-23: 6655 North Central Avenue – special fence approval for a decorative wrought iron fence and variation for a five-foot fence in the corner side yard along Dowagiac Avenue
• Case #ZB-05-23: 6851 North Knox Avenue – variations to reduce side yard setback from 6 to 4.66 feet and rear yard setback from 30 to 20 feet for a home addition
• Approval of March 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a legislative update from the village lobbyist, a quarterly update on the Strategic Plan, the future status of the Multi-Cultural Task Force, and the draft Sustainability Plan. The board will provide direction on these items, including the costs associated with sustainability initiatives.

• Discussion of draft Sustainability Plan with goals and associated costs
• Update on Multi-Cultural Task Force and whether it will become a Village Commission
• Quarterly update on Strategic Plan actions for Q2 2023
• Legislative update from lobbyist Louis Lang on grant funding for projects like the $9,505,000 2024 Infrastructure Project

Village Board

The Board approved a $277,756 contract for a Green Alley Pilot Project and a three-year membership with the Chicago North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau. Several municipal code amendments regarding valet parking, building regulations, and board conduct were also passed.

• Approved $1,683,602.05 in warrants (6-0)
• Approved 3-year membership with Chicago North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau for $10,000 (6-0)
• Approved $277,756 contract to Millenium Contracting Co. for Green Alley project (5-1)
• Approved $19,000 agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. for construction oversight (5-1)
• Approved ordinance amending valet parking regulations (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending building regulations (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Flock Group Inc. for automated license plate reader cameras (6-0)
• Approved Class S-E Liquor License for Lincolnwood Fest 2023 (6-0)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will consider several infrastructure contracts, including a $277,756 green alley construction award and a $325,250 Devon Avenue streetscape design agreement. The consent agenda includes routine items like valet parking rules, building code fees, and a license plate reader camera contract.

• $277,756 contract to Millenium Contracting Co. for 2023 Green Alley Improvement Project
• $325,250 agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for Devon Avenue Streetscape Phase II design
• $19,000 construction engineering services for green alley project
• Ordinance waiving bidding for Flock Group Inc. automated license plate reader cameras
• Ordinance amending valet parking regulations in Chapter 9 of Municipal Code

Village Board

The Village Board reached a consensus to bring the draft Sustainability Plan for consideration and adoption at the August 15 meeting. The Board also received updates on the Village's strategic plan and legislative efforts, including the receipt of a $250,000 open-ended grant.

• Approved June 20, 2023, Committee of the Whole meeting minutes (6-0)
• Consensus reached to bring draft Sustainability Plan for adoption at August 15 meeting

Parks & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for July 11, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2023.

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Lincolnwood Foreign Fire Insurance Board will hold a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and discuss a fund transfer with the village representative. The agenda is largely procedural.

• Discussion and approval of funds transfer with Village Representative

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission will hold a public meeting to consider two zoning text amendments: one regarding the design of solar energy systems (continued from June 7) and another regarding wall signs for multi-tenant or multi-story commercial and industrial properties. The commission may also discuss updates on recent cases and hear public comment.

• Case #PC-08-23: Zoning text amendment on solar energy system design (Article VI)
• Case #PC-09-23: Zoning text amendment on wall signs for multi-tenant/multi-story properties (Section 11.04(2)i)
• Approval of June 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of recent Plan Commission cases
• Public comment period

The Plan Commission postponed decisions on zoning code amendments regarding solar energy system designs and wall signs for multi-tenant commercial properties. Both cases were continued to the August 2, 2023, meeting for further research and staff review.

• Approved June 7, 2023, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled solar energy system design regulations to August 2, 2023 (5-0)
• Tabled multi-tenant commercial wall sign amendments to August 2, 2023 (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission will hold a public meeting on July 5, 2023, to continue a hearing on a proposed zoning text amendment regulating the design of solar energy systems (Case #PC-08-23). The commission will also consider a separate text amendment regarding wall signs for multi-tenant or multi-story commercial and industrial properties (Case #PC-09-23). The agenda includes approval of minutes, a discussion update on recent cases, and public comment.

• Case #PC-08-23: Zoning Code Text Amendment for solar energy system design regulations (continued from June 7)
• Case #PC-09-23: Zoning Code Text Amendment for wall signs on multi-tenant or multi-story commercial/industrial properties
• Discussion: Update regarding recent Plan Commission cases
• Approval of June 7, 2023 meeting minutes

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for June 28, 2023, has been canceled because there were no items to discuss. The next regular meeting is set for July 26, 2023.

Environmental Commission

The Lincolnwood Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss the draft Village Sustainability Plan, hear an introduction from Niles Township Supervisor Bonnie Kahn Ognisanti, and consider a design for an EC water bottle. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes from the previous meeting and receiving staff and commissioner reports.

• Introduction of Niles Township Supervisor Bonnie Kahn Ognisanti
• Discussion of EC Water Bottle Design
• Review of Draft Village Sustainability Plan (2023-2025)
• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2023 meeting

Environmental Commission

The Lincolnwood Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss new and old business, including a draft Village Sustainability Plan and a water bottle design. The agenda also includes introducing Niles Township Supervisor Bonnie Kahn Ognisanti. Most items are discussion items, with no final votes scheduled.

• Introduction of Niles Township Supervisor Bonnie Kahn Ognisanti
• Discussion of water bottle design
• Review of draft Village Sustainability Plan

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 22, 2023, meeting. Members discussed water bottle designs for Oaktober Fest and reviewed a draft of the Village Sustainability Plan.

• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Traffic Commission

The Lincolnwood Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for June 22, 2023, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room.

• June 22, 2023 meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for July 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for June 21, 2023, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is set for July 19, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for July 19, 2023

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including membership in the Chicago's North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau, a multi-cultural task force, a transfer of funds from the Foreign Fire Insurance Board, a valet registration program, and a grant for Proesel Park. These are discussion items only, with no final decisions expected at this meeting.

• Discussion of Chicago's North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau membership
• Discussion of Multi-Cultural Task Force
• Discussion of Foreign Fire Insurance Board transfer of funds
• Discussion of valet registration program
• Discussion of Proesel Park OSLAD grant

The Board reached consensus to defer decisions on a convention bureau membership and a valet registration program. They requested more information from the Multi-Cultural Task Force regarding oversight and agreed to a nominal initial transfer to the Foreign Fire Insurance Board.

• Approved June 6, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Tabled Chicago’s North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau membership pending more information
• Requested Multi-Cultural Task Force decide between Village oversight or remaining independent
• Approved $100 initial transfer to Foreign Fire Insurance Board
• Tabled Valet Registration Program until July 18 meeting
• Scheduled Foreign Fire Insurance Board fund transfer discussion for July 18 meeting

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss several items, including membership in a tourism bureau, a multicultural task force, a fire insurance fund transfer, a valet registration program, and a grant for Proesel Park. The agenda is primarily discussion-oriented, with no final votes scheduled.

• Discussion of Chicago's North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau membership
• Discussion of Foreign Fire Insurance Board transfer of funds
• Discussion of valet registration program
• Discussion of Proesel Park OSLAD grant
• Discussion of Multi-Cultural Task Force

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will consider several engineering service agreements for the 2024 infrastructure program, including contracts with Baxter & Woodman ($55,000 and $59,600) and Christopher B. Burke Engineering ($112,786 and $403,130), plus a resolution requesting $116,000 in state motor fuel tax funds. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering items like an electric vehicle parking ordinance, a sound system repair contract, and a Turkey Trot road closure. A closed session is scheduled to discuss public safety and closed-session minutes.

• Ordinance waiving bidding for Baxter & Woodman construction engineering services, $55,000
• Ordinance waiving bidding for Christopher B. Burke Engineering construction engineering services, $112,786
• Ordinance waiving bidding for 2024 Infrastructure Program design with Burke Engineering, $403,130
• Resolution requesting $116,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for design engineering
• Ordinance waiving bidding for lead service line replacement design with Baxter & Woodman, $59,600

Village Board

The Board approved several contracts for the 2023 and 2024 Infrastructure Programs, including lead service line replacement and roadway improvements. The Board also passed a consent agenda covering various municipal code amendments and a street closure for the Annual Turkey Trot Race.

• Approved $618,537.64 in warrants
• Approved $55,000 contract with Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers for lead service line replacement (6-0)
• Approved $112,786 contract with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD. for general infrastructure services (5-1)
• Approved ordinance amending municipal code regarding electric vehicle parking
• Approved closure of Lincoln Avenue on Nov 19, 2023, for Annual Turkey Trot Race
• Approved ordinance amending employee rates of pay and salary schedule
• Approved impervious coverage and fence design accommodations for 6465 North Tower Court
• Approved athletic field permit for Madraigo Midwest

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will review updated 2023 meeting dates and discuss pickleball. The board will also consider a recommendation to close part of Lincoln Avenue on November 19, 2023, for the Annual Turkey Trot Race.

• Recommendation for partial Lincoln Avenue closure on November 19, 2023
• Discussion regarding pickleball
• Approval of May 9, 2023, meeting minutes
• Update to 2023 Board meeting dates

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board is reviewing a proposal to change monthly meeting start times to 6:15 p.m. The board is also considering a resolution to close part of Lincoln Avenue for the annual Turkey Trot race.

• Resolution to close Lincoln Avenue from Kostner Avenue to Pratt Avenue on November 19, 2023
• Proposal to update 2023 meeting start times to 6:15 p.m. effective July 11, 2023
• Discussion regarding the addition of dedicated pickleball courts
• Update on Centennial Park restoration and Flowers Park restroom project

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the closure of a portion of Lincoln Avenue on November 19, 2023, for the Annual Turkey Trot Race. The Board also approved updated meeting dates for 2023. Staff provided updates on camp enrollment, pool attendance, and planning for Lincolnwood Fest.

• Approved meeting minutes from May 9, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved updated 2023 Parks and Recreation Board meeting dates (3-1)
• Approved closure of a portion of Lincoln Avenue on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 7AM to 11AM for the Annual Turkey Trot Race (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission will hold a public meeting on June 7, 2023, to consider two main items: a request for a reasonable accommodation at 6465 North Tower Court to exceed impervious coverage limits and fence height/design rules, and a referral from the Village Board to discuss potential zoning text amendments for solar energy system design. The commission will also review minutes from the May 10 meeting and receive an update on recent cases.

• Case #PC-07-23: Request to allow 69.5% impervious lot coverage (vs. 60% max) and a 6-foot solid fence at 6465 North Tower Court
• Case #PC-08-23: Discussion of zoning text amendments for solar energy system design under Article VI
• Approval of May 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update on recent Plan Commission cases

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission will hold a public meeting to consider two main items: a request for a reasonable accommodation to allow 69.5% impervious lot coverage and a six-foot solid fence at 6465 North Tower Court, and a referral from the Village Board to discuss potential zoning text amendments regarding solar energy system design. The commission will also review minutes from the May 10 meeting and receive an update on recent cases.

• Case #PC-07-23: Reasonable accommodation for 69.5% impervious coverage (max 60%) and six-foot solid fence at 6465 North Tower Court
• Case #PC-08-23: Zoning text amendment discussion on solar energy system design standards
• Approval of May 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update on recent Plan Commission cases
• Public comment period

The Commission approved a request for increased impervious coverage and a 6-foot solid fence to accommodate a resident with a disability. A proposed zoning amendment regarding solar energy systems was continued to the next meeting for further expert input.

• Approved reasonable accommodation for 6465 North Tower Court to increase impervious surface from 60% to 69.5% and allow a 6-foot solid fence (5-0)
• Approved May 10, 2023, Plan Commission Minutes (3-0)
• Tabled zoning code text amendment for solar energy systems until July 5th to seek expert information (5-0)

Village Board

The Board reviewed a lead service line pilot program and discussed construction bids for the Street Storage Stage III and 2023 Infrastructure programs. No final votes on the construction contracts were recorded in these minutes.

• Approved May 16, 2023, Committee of the Whole meeting minutes (6-0)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss three items: the lead service line pilot program, bids for the Street Storage Stage III and 2023 Infrastructure programs, and the residential refuse and recycling franchise agreement with Groot Industries. No final votes are expected; staff is seeking direction on these matters.

• Lead service line pilot program: discussion of property access, waivers, and interior restoration costs
• Street Storage Stage III and 2023 Infrastructure Program bids opened in April and May 2023
• Residential refuse and recycling franchise: Groot Industries contract expires August 31, 2024; possible changes to upcoming agreement

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on consent agenda items including awarding a $1,081,656 contract for the 2023 Infrastructure Improvement Program and related engineering agreements. Regular business includes extending a cannabis dispensary certificate, amending a Planned Unit Development, and zoning changes for the M-B district. The meeting also includes routine approvals for warrants, minutes, and proclamations.

• Award $1,081,656 contract to Millennium Contracting for 2023 Infrastructure Improvement Program
• Waive bidding and authorize $127,916 construction engineering agreement with Burke Engineering
• Waive bidding and authorize $430,350 design engineering for 2024 Infrastructure Program
• Consider extension of recreational cannabis dispensary certificate of registration
• Amend zoning ordinance for M-B Light Manufacturing/Business district uses

The Board approved a registration extension for a cannabis dispensary at 4656 W. Touhy Avenue, contingent on a $25,000 fee if the business is not open by September 30. Other actions included approving various infrastructure contracts and temporary staffing agreements.

• Approved registration extension for cannabis dispensary at 4656 W. Touhy Avenue with a $25,000 fee if not open by Sept 30
• Approved $1,847,216.57 in warrants
• Approved contract for Street Storage Stage III Project with M.Q. Construction Co. and oversight by Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.
• Approved $1,081,656.00 contract with Millennium Contracting Co. for 2023 Infrastructure Improvement Program
• Approved $127,916 and $430,350 agreements with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for engineering services
• Approved $378,000 and $116,000 requests for State of Illinois Motor Fuel Tax Funds
• Approved second amendment to agreement with Paramedic Services of Illinois, Inc.
• Approved employee leasing agreements with GovTemps USA, LLC for a Temporary Code Enforcement Officer and Temporary Assistant to the Village Manager

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will vote on consent agenda items including contracts for the Street Storage Stage III Project and the 2023 Infrastructure Improvement Program, plus several waivers of competitive bidding. Regular business includes a resolution to extend a recreational cannabis dispensary certificate, an ordinance amending the Lincolnwood Town Center PUD, and a zoning ordinance change for the M-B district. The board will also discuss a residential refuse and recycling franchise if needed.

• Contract award to M.Q. Construction Co. for Street Storage Stage III Project
• Contract award to Millennium Contracting Co. for 2023 Infrastructure Improvement Program ($1,081,656)
• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for design engineering services with Christopher B. Burke Engineering ($430,350)
• Resolution to extend a recreational cannabis dispensary certificate of registration
• Ordinance amending zoning for permissible uses in M-B Light Manufacturing/Business district

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss two designated parkway parking proposals on Kilpatrick Avenue: one north of Touhy Avenue (east side) with resident-only parking in the 7200 block, and one south of Touhy Avenue (west side). No votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are listed for discussion only.

• Designated parkway parking on Kilpatrick Avenue immediately north of Touhy Avenue (east side) and resident-only parking in the 7200 block north of the alleyway
• Designated parkway parking on Kilpatrick Avenue immediately south of Touhy Avenue (west side)

The Commission approved two sets of parking restrictions on Kilpatrick Avenue to manage traffic flow and illegal parking. These changes include resident-only zones and time-limited parkway parking near Touhy Avenue.

• Approved 2-hour limited parking (6 a.m.-9 p.m.), no overnight, and no commercial parking on Kilpatrick Avenue parkway north of Touhy Avenue (6-0)
• Approved resident-only parking in the 7200 block of Kilpatrick Avenue north of the alleyway from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (6-0)
• Approved two ADA spaces, three 30-minute pick-up spaces (10 a.m.-10 p.m.), and 2-hour limited parking (8 a.m.-10 p.m.) on the west side of Kilpatrick Avenue in the 7100 block (6-0)
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Traffic Commission

The Lincolnwood Traffic Commission will discuss and possibly vote on two parking restriction proposals for Kilpatrick Avenue. One would create designated parkway parking and resident-only parking in the 7200 block, and the other would restrict parkway parking in the 7100 block, both near a planned cannabis dispensary opening in summer 2023.

• Designated parkway parking with 2-hour limit (6 a.m.–9 p.m.) and no overnight parking on Kilpatrick Avenue north of Touhy Avenue
• Resident-only parking in the 7200 block of Kilpatrick Avenue north of the alleyway from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
• Restricted parkway parking on Kilpatrick Avenue south of Touhy Avenue, including ADA spaces, 30-minute short-term spaces, and 2-hour limit spaces
• Cannabis dispensary expected to open summer 2023 in the area

Economic Development Commission

The Lincolnwood Economic Development Commission will discuss a tax-exempt property analysis and receive updates on the Lincolnwood Town Center and District 1860 developments. The meeting includes approval of the April 26, 2023, minutes and a public forum.

• Discussion of tax-exempt property analysis
• Development updates on Lincolnwood Town Center
• Development updates on District 1860

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 26, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the impact of tax-exempt properties and received updates on the Lincolnwood Town Center and District 1860 developments.

• Approved April 26, 2023 minutes (7-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Commission reviewed status updates for several Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts, including the NEID, Devon-Lincoln, and North Lincoln districts. Discussions also covered the Lincolnwood Town Center and District 1860 projects.

• Devon-Lincoln TIF District: Arthur Avenue Extension Paving, Street Light Installation, Devon Avenue Streetscape, and Sidewalk Replacement
• Lincolnwood Town Center development update
• District 1860 project updates
• Tax Exempt Property Analysis discussion

Environmental Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 27, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the sustainability plan, PFAS education, and potential zero-waste initiatives for Lincolnwood Fest.

• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Agreed to have Bonnie Ognisanti from Niles Township present to the Commission
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 pm (5-0)

Environmental Commission

The Lincolnwood Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss new business, including an EV library presentation, and old business, specifically the Sustainability Plan. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the March 27 meeting, staff and chairperson reports, and public comment. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the EV presentation and continued work on the Sustainability Plan.

• EV Library Presentation
• Sustainability Plan review and corrections
• Approval of minutes from March 27, 2023 meeting
• Staff report on composting and refuse contract discussions
• Public comment on Valley Line Trail Clean Up

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to discuss the entry-level police officer exam, an update on application fees, and lateral applications. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and staff reports.

• Police Exam-Entry Level Police Officers
• Entry Level Examination-Application Fee Update
• Lateral Applications
• POWER Test

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners voted to eliminate the application fee for the 2023 entry-level police officer exam. The board also discussed the upcoming July 29 exam and changes to POWER test certification requirements.

• Approved removal of $25 application fee for 2023 entry-level police exam (unanimous)
• Approved March 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board is holding a special meeting with a single substantive action: naming the Assistant to the Finance Director as Village Treasurer. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, pledge, roll call, public forum, and adjournment.

• Naming of the Assistant to the Finance Director as Village Treasurer

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to appoint the Assistant to the Finance Director to a new role. John Risko was approved as Village Treasurer.

• Approved appointment of John Risko as Village Treasurer (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for May 17, 2023, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items

Village Board

The Village Board approved several contracts for park improvements and infrastructure, including street lighting for the Devon Avenue TIF District. The board also approved warrants totaling $870,579.38.

• Approved $648,264 contract with Hacienda Landscaping, Inc. for M. Lester Flowers Park construction and renovation
• Approved contract with Play Illinois, LLC for M. Lester Flowers Park playground equipment
• Approved $264,713 for Devon Avenue TIF District street lighting installation (Utility Dynamics Corp. and Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.)
• Approved warrants in the amount of $870,579.38
• Approved purchase of five vehicles from Morrow Brothers Ford Inc.
• Approved ordinance for emergency vehicle pre-emption equipment repairs by Meade Electric Company, inc.
• Approved ordinance for purchase of meter transmission units from Midwest Meter, Inc.
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Board of Education of Lincolnwood School District 74

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2024 Infrastructure Program design, an amendment to the Paramedic Services of Illinois agreement, multi-tenant office building signage regulations, and temporary enclosed storage container policies. These are discussion items seeking board direction; no final votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of 2024 Infrastructure Program design (road resurfacing, water main replacement)
• Discussion of Paramedic Services of Illinois agreement amendment (compensation renegotiation)
• Discussion of multi-tenant office building signage regulations (possible Plan Commission referral)
• Discussion of temporary enclosed storage containers (PODs) policy

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2024 infrastructure program design, a proposed amendment to the Paramedic Services of Illinois agreement, signage for a multi-tenant office building, and regulations for temporary enclosed storage containers. The meeting also includes approval of the May 2, 2023 minutes. All items are listed for discussion only, with no final votes scheduled.

• 2024 Infrastructure Program Design discussion
• Paramedic Services of Illinois Agreement Amendment
• Multi-tenant office building signage discussion
• Temporary enclosed storage containers discussion
• Approval of May 2, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the May 2, 2023, meeting. The board reached consensus to move forward with a paramedic wage increase and requested the Plan Commission define guidelines to prevent sign clutter.

• Approved May 2, 2023, Committee of the Whole meeting minutes (5-0)
• Reached consensus to propose a $5,000 wage increase for 28 Paramedic Services of Illinois employees at the June 6 meeting
• Requested Plan Commission define 'sign clutter' and provide specific signage guidelines and measurements
• Concurred on the 2024 Infrastructure Program design; design proposal from CBBEL to be requested at June 6 meeting

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will hold a regular meeting. The main item of business is a discussion and potential adoption of the board's bylaws under old business. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and public comment.

• Discussion and adoption of bylaws

The board reviewed and approved proposed by-laws following a series of changes and clarifications. The board also approved the minutes from the January 12, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes of 1/12/2023 meeting (7-0)
• Approved by-laws with proposed changes (7-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will discuss and adopt bylaws governing the receipt and expenditure of foreign fire insurance tax funds for the Lincolnwood Fire Department. The board also plans to review draft minutes from a prior meeting and handle any old or new business. The agenda includes public comment and other routine items.

• Discussion and adoption of bylaws for the Foreign Fire Insurance Board
• Approval of minutes from the January 12, 2023 meeting
• Old business includes by-laws discussion and financial account setup

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission will hold a special meeting to consider three main items: a request to amend the Town Center Planned Unit Development to allow a religious institution at 6995 North Central Park Avenue, with several zoning modifications including a parking reduction from 425 to 103 spaces; a request to consolidate four parcels at 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue; and a referral to discuss zoning text amendments for certain uses in various districts. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 3 meeting and receive an update on recent cases.

• Case #PC-06-23: Amendment to Town Center PUD for religious institution at 6995 N Central Park Ave, with special use for open-air parking and zoning modifications (rear setback, materials, loading space, parking reduction to 103 spaces, landscape screening)
• Case #PC-04-23: Final Plat of Consolidation for 6731-35 N Lincoln Ave, combining four parcels into one, with subdivision variations for lot shape and parcel count
• Case #PC-10-22: Zoning text amendment referral to consider permissibility of certain uses in B-1, B-2, B-3, O, and M-B districts
• Approval of April 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comment and adjournment

The Commission approved a Planned Unit Development amendment and zoning modifications for a religious institution, including a gym and banquet area. Approval is contingent on staff reviewing the quality of exterior materials and the feasibility of a flashing-light crosswalk. The item moves to the Village Board on June 6, 2023.

• Approved development at 6995 North Central Park Avenue with two conditions (5-0)
• Approved April 3, 2023, Plan Commission Minutes (3-0)
• Selected Steven Jakubowski as Acting Chairman (4-0)
• Continued Case #PC-04-23 regarding 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue to June 7th hearing (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission is considering a request to build a religious institution at 6995 North Central Park Avenue, which requires amending the Town Center Planned Unit Development. The body is also reviewing a final plat of consolidation for properties on North Lincoln Avenue and continuing a long-standing discussion on zoning code text amendments for the M-B district. These items involve specific changes to parking requirements, setbacks, and permitted uses.

• Case #PC-06-23: PUD amendment to permit a religious institution at 6995 North Central Park Avenue
• Case #PC-06-23: Zoning modifications reducing off-street parking from 425 to 103 spaces
• Case #PC-04-23: Final Plat of Consolidation for 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue
• Case #PC-10-22: Zoning Code Text Amendments for B-1, B-2, B-3, O, and M-B districts
• Approval of minutes from the April 3, 2023 meeting

Parks & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will review progress on the Comprehensive Master Plan, including updates from Hitchcock Design Group regarding the Analysis and Connect phases. The meeting also includes an update on the plan's community input results and survey findings.

• Comprehensive Master Plan Update from Hitchcock Design Group
• Review of Community Input Meeting results
• Review of Stakeholder Interviews Summary
• Review of Statistically Valid Survey preliminary results

The Board approved the minutes from the April 11, 2023, meeting. Staff provided updates on the Comprehensive Master Plan, park facility maintenance, and summer programming. No new ordinances or contracts were voted on during this session.

• Approved April 11, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Appointed Art Lovering as presiding member to convene the meeting (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to review the Comprehensive Master Plan update. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the April 11, 2023, meeting.

• Comprehensive Master Plan Update

Village Board

The Village Board directed staff to install and enforce signage for a new EV charging station at Proesel Park, restricting non-EV parking and requiring EVs to be plugged in. The Board also directed staff to draft solar panel zoning recommendations for Plan Commission review. No final votes were taken; both items were discussions seeking board direction.

• Granted staff authority to install and enforce EV charging station signage restricting non-EV parking and requiring EVs to be plugged in
• Directed staff to draft solar panel zoning recommendations based on board comments for Plan Commission review and final board approval

Village Board

The Village Board approved the Annual Appropriations Ordinance for the stub year from May 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, following a public hearing. The board also approved the consent agenda including the purchase of an ambulance, liquor license amendments, and contracts for park equipment. The meeting included the swearing-in of re-elected trustees Klatzco, Martel, and Sargon.

• Approved Annual Appropriations Ordinance for stub year 2023 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ambulance purchase, liquor license amendments, and park equipment contracts (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 24, 2023 meeting (6-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $163,315.17 (6-0)
• Adjourned sine die and installed re-elected trustees Klatzco, Martel, and Sargon

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board holds two meetings on May 2, 2023: first to adjourn sine die and swear in newly elected trustees, then a regular meeting to consider the annual appropriations ordinance for the stub year May 1–Dec 31, 2023, approve warrants totaling $163,315.17, and act on several consent agenda items including an ambulance purchase and liquor license changes. The board will also discuss waiving competitive bidding for recruitment software and enter closed session for employment matters.

• Public hearing and consideration of Annual Appropriations Ordinance for stub year May 1–Dec 31, 2023
• Approval of warrants totaling $163,315.17
• Purchase of an ambulance from Foster Coach Sales Inc. (consent agenda)
• Ordinance amending Class B liquor licenses and issuing Class V-E license for Lincolnwood Fest 2023
• Waiving competitive bidding for ClearCompany recruitment software agreement

Fire Code Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Fire Code Board of Appeal will meet to elect officers and hear an appeal from homeowner William Kaufman regarding a required residential fire sprinkler system at 7236 N. Kilpatrick. The requirement stems from a remodeling permit that expanded to address structural and safety issues, triggering the sprinkler mandate under the 2018 Life Safety Code. The board will consider the petitioner's claim of financial hardship and render a decision.

• Election of Chairperson and Secretary
• Appeal request by William Kaufman for 7236 N. Kilpatrick
• Sprinkler system requirement under NFPA 13D
• Claim of unnecessary financial hardship
• Public comment period

Fire Code Board of Appeals

The Fire Code Board of Appeals is meeting to elect officers, discuss procedures, and hear one appeal regarding a property at 7236 N. Kilpatrick. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Appeal request for 7236 N. Kilpatrick
• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Secretary
• Procedural discussion

Police Pension Board

The Lincolnwood Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review investment reports, approve minutes, and discuss cash management policies. The board will also consider applications for membership, retirement benefits, and a contribution refund, as well as approve trustee training fees and fiduciary liability insurance renewal.

• Approve regular retirement benefits for Schenita Stewart
• Application for membership by Adam Regal
• Contribution refund for Michael Kieca
• Discussion/possible action on cash management policy and local money market account
• Review/possible approval of fiduciary liability insurance renewal

The Board approved regular retirement benefits for Schenita Stewart and a contribution refund for Michael Kieca. Members also authorized the transfer of $900,000 to IPOPIF for investment and certified the reelection of Eric Gronlund to the Board.

• Approved regular retirement benefits for Schenita Stewart (4-0)
• Approved $78,917.10 contribution refund for Michael Kieca (4-0)
• Authorized transfer of $900,000 to IPOPIF and retaining $551,162.75 in CIBC account (4-0)
• Approved $167,537.15 in vendor disbursements (4-0)
• Certified reelection of Eric Gronlund to a two-year term (unanimous)
• Approved $5,484 fiduciary liability insurance renewal (4-0)
• Accepted Adam Regal into the pension fund as a Tier II participant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-01 appointing Trustees Raypole and Perzov as authorized agents (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Lincolnwood Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for April 27, 2023, at 7:00 PM has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for May 25, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for May 25, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Economic Development Commission

The Lincolnwood Economic Development Commission will meet to discuss updates on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and development projects, including the Lincolnwood Town Center and District 1860. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a public forum. No major decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• TIF District Updates
• Development Updates: Lincolnwood Town Center
• Development Updates: District 1860
• Minutes approval for March 22, 2023 meeting

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 22, 2023 meeting. Staff provided updates on TIF Districts and the Lincolnwood Town Center, but no new development actions were taken.

• Approved March 22, 2023 minutes (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will receive updates on TIF districts and development projects, including the Lincolnwood Town Center mall and District 1860. No votes on substantive items are scheduled; the agenda is largely informational and procedural.

• Lincolnwood Town Center mall update: potential sale fell through, property to be held for 12-18 months, estimated value $20-30 million
• Holy Buckets restaurant to occupy former Chipotle space on McCormick Blvd. near Lincolnwood Town Center
• Fat Rosie's restaurant at District 1860 applied for building permit, anticipating opening by end of 2023
• Village Board adopted Property Assemblage Guidelines recommended by the Commission

Village Board Committees

The Intergovernmental Joint Review Board is holding its annual meeting to review activities and financial reports for three TIF districts: NEID, North Lincoln, and Devon-Lincoln. The board will also confirm its public member and chairman, and approve minutes from prior meetings. The meeting is scheduled for April 26, 2023, at 11:30 AM in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room.

• Review of projects and activities in NEID, North Lincoln, and Devon-Lincoln TIF districts
• Review of FY 2022 TIF fund reports
• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2022 and April 21, 2023 meetings
• Confirmation of public member and chairman
• Public forum for resident input

The TIF Joint Review Board reviewed and approved the 2022 Fiscal Year reports for three TIF districts. Staff presented updates on public improvements and financial balances for the NEID, Devon-Lincoln, and North Lincoln districts.

• Confirmed Jim Kucienski as public member and Chairman
• Approved January 22, 2022 Annual Joint Review Board Meeting Minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved FY 2022 TIF Reports for NEID, Devon-Lincoln, and North Lincoln TIF Districts (5-0)

Village Board

The Board reached a consensus to increase the Village Manager's purchasing threshold to $25,000 and require quotes for purchases over $3,000. Staff will update the Village Code and return the policy for formal approval at a future meeting. The Board also discussed a proposed intergovernmental agreement with School District 74.

• Approved April 10, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Reached consensus to increase Village Manager spending threshold to $25,000
• Reached consensus to require quotes for purchases $3,000 or more
• Reached consensus to maintain public bid openings for transparency
• Agreed that Village Manager may approve items without three quotes if a justification memo is provided
• Tabled discussions on Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Solar Panel Regulations to a future meeting

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss four items: an intergovernmental agreement with School District 74, a comprehensive update to the purchasing policy, follow-up on an electric vehicle charging station at the Morse Avenue Parking Lot, and potential regulations for rooftop solar panels. No final votes are scheduled; the board is seeking direction on these topics.

• Intergovernmental agreement with School District 74 (expired 2009, update since 2020)
• Purchasing policy comprehensive update (last updated April 2018)
• EV charging station at Morse Avenue Parking Lot, Proesel Park (price set at $0.15/kWh, $30/hr overstay)
• Solar panel regulations (82 permit applications in past 5 years, no specific rules)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will consider a consent agenda covering the stub-year budget, annual fees, employee pay rates, and several routine contracts, plus regular business items including a police collective bargaining agreement and zoning changes for delivery-oriented businesses. The board will also recognize a retiring forestry supervisor, appoint a new Zoning Board of Appeals member, and hold a closed session on security procedures.

• Approval of annual budget for stub year May 1–Dec 31, 2023
• Resolution establishing annual fees for May 1–Dec 31, 2023
• Ordinance setting employee pay rates and salary schedule
• Agreement with CSG Forte Payments for credit card processing
• Collective bargaining agreement with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council

The Village Board approved the annual budget and fees for the stub year ending December 31, 2023. Members also approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police and authorized security gates at 3900 West Devon Avenue.

• Approved annual budget for stub year May 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved annual fees for May 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved 3-year, 8-month collective bargaining agreement with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (6-0)
• Approved security gates at 3900 West Devon Avenue (6-0)
• Approved $759,861.13 in warrants (6-0)
• Appointed Meldina Dervisevic to the Zoning Board of Appeals through May 1, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved employee salary schedule and rates of pay (6-0)
• Approved credit card processing agreement with CSG Forte Payments, Inc. (6-0)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will consider a consent agenda covering the annual budget for the stub year May 1–December 31, 2023, annual fees, employee pay rates, and several routine ordinances. In regular business, they will vote on a collective bargaining agreement with the police union, special fence approval for parking lot security gates at 3900 West Devon Avenue, and zoning amendments for delivery-oriented businesses. The board will also recognize retiring Forestry Supervisor Federico Romero and appoint Meldina Dervisevic to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Approval of annual budget for stub year May 1–December 31, 2023
• Collective bargaining agreement with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (3 years 8 months)
• Special fence approval for parking lot security gates at 3900 West Devon Avenue
• Ordinance amending zoning for delivery-oriented businesses
• Warrants totaling $759,861.13

Village Board Committees

The Village of Lincolnwood's Intergovernmental Joint Review Board is holding its annual meeting to review the NEID, North Lincoln, and Devon-Lincoln TIF districts. The board will confirm its public member and chairman, approve minutes from the January 2022 meeting, and review summaries of projects and activities in the TIF districts. The main business is reviewing the FY 2022 TIF fund reports. A public forum is included on the agenda.

• Review of FY 2022 TIF fund reports for NEID, North Lincoln, and Devon-Lincoln TIF districts
• Summary of projects and activities in the three TIF districts
• Approval of Joint Review Board minutes from January 28, 2022 meeting
• Confirmation of public member and chairman
• Public forum session

Village Board Committees

The Lincolnwood Intergovernmental Joint Review Board is holding its annual meeting to review projects and activities in the three TIF districts (NEID, North Lincoln, and Devon-Lincoln) and to review the FY 2022 TIF fund reports. The board will also confirm the public member and chairman, approve minutes from the January 28, 2022 meeting, and hear public comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the TIF project summaries and financial reports.

• Review of FY 2022 TIF fund reports for NEID, North Lincoln, and Devon-Lincoln districts
• Summary of projects in TIF districts, including District 1860 development in North Lincoln TIF
• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2022 meeting
• Confirmation of public member and chairman
• Public forum for comments

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room has been canceled. The cancellation notice, posted April 13, 2023, states the meeting was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Notice posted April 13, 2023

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss wayfinding signage at Proesel Park. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the February 14, 2023, meeting.

• Proesel Park Wayfinding Signage Discussion

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board is reviewing designs for three new wayfinding signs at Henry A. Proesel Park. The proposed signs feature aluminum panels with full-color graphics and map keys to help visitors navigate park amenities.

• Discussion of Proesel Park Wayfinding Signage design
• Proposal for three aluminum wayfinding signs with anti-graffiti laminate
• Plan to include field number signs on ball field fences

The Board approved the February 14, 2023, meeting minutes. Members agreed on the placement and steel material for new wayfinding signs at Proesel Park. Staff provided updates on Aquatic Center preparations and summer camp enrollment.

• Approved February 14, 2023, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Agreed on steel posts and placement near paths, the exercise area, and Lincoln Avenue for Proesel Park wayfinding signs

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole will meet to receive a quarterly update on the strategic plan, a presentation on the Stub Year 2023 Budget, and discuss potential changes to the permit processes for patios/impervious surfaces and deep basements. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Strategic Plan Quarterly Update
• Stub Year 2023 Budget Presentation
• Discussion on Patio or Impervious Surface (Flatwork) Permit Process
• Discussion on Deep Basement Permitting

The Board reached consensus to require soil borings, geotechnical reports, and drainage plans for residential basements deeper than eight feet. The Board also agreed to move forward with revisions to the patio and impervious surface permit process at a future meeting.

• Approved March 16 and March 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Directed staff to draft policy requiring soil borings and drainage plans for basements exceeding 8 feet
• Consensus reached to move proposed flatwork and stormwater management code revisions to the April 24 meeting
• Proposed Stub Year 2023 Total Budget presented at $38.3 million (no vote taken)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board is meeting to consider several items, including issuing up to $4,075,000 in general obligation bonds, approving a preliminary plat and special use permit for a mixed-use development at 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue, and granting special fence approval for parking lot security gates at 3900 West Devon Avenue. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering routine contracts and Lincolnwood Fest 2023 permits. A closed session is scheduled to discuss security procedures and review closed session minutes.

• Ordinance to issue not-to-exceed $4,075,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023
• Special fence approval for parking lot security gates at 3900 West Devon Avenue
• Preliminary plat of subdivision for 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue
• Special use permit and variations for mixed-use development at 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue
• Contract awards: Alltown Bus Service, Sunburst Sportswear, Chi-Town Cleaning Services, Fleck's Landscaping

The Board approved a bond issuance for projects totaling $5 million, utilizing offsets from the Motor Fuel Tax and Water and Sewer funds. Several contracts for village services and event permits were approved via consent agenda. Requests for security gates at 3900 West Devon Avenue and a mixed-use development at 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue were continued for further review.

• Approved issuance of not-to-exceed $4,075,000 General Obligation Bonds (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $522,858.22 in warrants (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved appointments of Russel Perez, Brent Gooden, and Fred Hoegler to Fire Code Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Approved contracts for Parks and Recreation bus services (Alltown Bus Service) and janitorial services (Chi-Town Cleaning Services) via consent agenda
• Approved seasonal program apparel bid for Sunburst Sportswear via consent agenda
• Approved landscaping maintenance contract for Fleck’s Landscaping via consent agenda
• Approved Lincolnwood Fest 2023 event permit and business fee license waivers via consent agenda
• Tabled security gate approval for 3900 West Devon Avenue and mixed-use development at 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will consider issuing up to $4,075,000 in general obligation bonds, a special fence approval for parking lot security gates at 3900 West Devon Avenue, and a preliminary plat and special use permit for a mixed-use development at 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes contracts for bus services, janitorial services, landscaping, and seasonal apparel, as well as waivers and permits for Lincolnwood Fest 2023. Appointments to the Fire Code Board of Appeals and a Day of Remembrance proclamation are also on the agenda.

• Issuance of not-to-exceed $4,075,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023
• Special fence approval for parking lot security gates at 3900 West Devon Avenue
• Preliminary plat of subdivision for 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue
• Special use permit and variations for mixed-use development at 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue
• Contract awards: Alltown Bus Service, Sunburst Sportswear, Chi-Town Cleaning Services, Fleck's Landscaping

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission approved amendments to the M-B zoning district to allow specific businesses and updated the zoning code to regulate delivery-oriented businesses. Both items are proposed for Village Board review on April 24, 2023. A case regarding a plat of consolidation was continued to May.

• Approved allowing grocery stores, convenience establishments, and personal service establishments as permitted uses in the M-B district (3-1)
• Approved allowing other staff-proposed M-B district uses via special use approval (3-1)
• Approved zoning code amendments to establish standards and parking relief for delivery-orientated businesses (4-0)
• Continued Case #PC-04-23 (6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue) to May 10th meeting (4-0)
• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to consolidate four parcels at 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue into one lot, with variations to allow a lot with more than four sides and the consolidation of more than two parcels. The commission will also continue its long-running discussion on zoning text amendments regarding the permissibility of certain uses in various zoning districts, including 'ghost' spaces and uses in the M-B district. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and an update on recent cases.

• Case #PC-04-23: Final Plat of Consolidation and Subdivision Variations for 6731-35 N. Lincoln Ave.
• Case #PC-10-22: Continued discussion on zoning text amendments for permissibility of certain uses in B-1, B-2, B-3, O, and M-B districts.
• Approval of minutes from February 22 and March 1, 2023 meetings.

Traffic Commission

The Lincolnwood Traffic Commission is meeting to discuss the installation of removable speed humps on Kostner Avenue, from the Aquatic Center lot exit to Morse Avenue. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, reports, and public forum.

• Discussion of removable speed humps on Kostner Avenue from Aquatic Center lot exit to Morse Avenue

The Commission approved the annual installation of removable speed humps on Kostner Avenue adjacent to Proesel Park from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The project is estimated to cost $4,500 for three humps to be managed by the Public Works Department.

• Approved installation of temporary speed humps on Kostner Avenue (4-0)
• Approved October 27, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Traffic Commission

The Lincolnwood Traffic Commission will discuss installing temporary speed humps on Kostner Avenue from the Aquatic Center exit to Morse Avenue. The proposal aims to reduce speeding and improve pedestrian safety near Proesel Park and the Aquatic Center during summer months. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports.

• Discussion of temporary speed humps on Kostner Avenue from Aquatic Center exit to Morse Avenue
• Cost estimate: $3,000 for 2 humps, $4,500 for 3 humps (reusable)
• Installation before Memorial Day, removal after Labor Day
• Public forum for resident comments

Economic Development Commission

The Lincolnwood Economic Development Commission is meeting to discuss economic development matters, including sales tax revenue data, property assemblage guidelines, and updates on the Lincolnwood Town Center and District 1860 developments. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and a public forum.

• Review of sales tax revenue data
• Property assemblage guidelines update from Committee of the Whole
• Development updates on Lincolnwood Town Center
• Development updates on District 1860

The Commission approved the minutes from the February 22, 2023 meeting. Staff provided updates on sales tax revenue, the Lincolnwood Town Center, and the District 1860 development. The Commission was informed that the Village Board adopted the Property Assemblage Guidelines.

• Approved February 22, 2023 minutes (7-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will review sales tax revenue data and discuss property assemblage guidelines following a Committee of the Whole update. They will also receive development updates on Lincolnwood Town Center and District 1860, and consider approval of February meeting minutes.

• Review of sales tax revenue data for General Fund and Home Rule Sales Tax
• Discussion of Property Assemblage Guidelines after COTW update
• Development updates on Lincolnwood Town Center and District 1860
• Approval of February 22, 2023 meeting minutes

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss financing for the 2023 infrastructure program, review the patio/impervious surface permit process, and consider property assemblage guidelines for the Economic Development Commission. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and may enter closed session.

• 2023 Infrastructure Program Financing Follow-Up
• Discussion on Patio or Impervious Surface (Flatwork) Permit Process
• Discussion on Economic Development Commission Property Assemblage Guidelines

The Board reached a consensus to borrow $4 million over ten years for the infrastructure program while maintaining a 30% reserve balance. The Board also established new guidelines for stormwater mitigation and property assemblage.

• Consensus reached to finance $4 million for infrastructure program over 10 years
• Approved maintaining a 30% reserve balance for Motor Fuel Tax and Sewer and Water funds
• Consensus reached to keep 500-square-foot threshold for stormwater mitigation requirements
• Approved use of swales or French drains to the front property line as sole mitigation method
• Consensus reached to include Property Assemblage Guideline Matrix on April 10 consent agenda
• Approved February 28 and March 7 meeting minutes (5-0)

Village Board

The Village Board approved a feasibility study for a dog park including a community-wide survey and a $72,000 agreement for server migration services. The Board also approved a series of consent agenda items including software and accounting services. A mixed-use development proposal for 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue was continued to the April 10 meeting.

• Approved $1,012,179.69 in warrants (6-0)
• Approved resolution in support of Tax Increment Financing (6-0)
• Approved dog park feasibility study and community survey with Hitchcock Design Group (6-0)
• Approved $72,000 server migration agreement with New World / Tyler Technologies (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ERP software, cannabis dispensary extension, and accounting services (6-0)
• Approved contract with Birdair, Inc. for Proesel Park aquatic center shade fabric (6-0)
• Approved contract with OFS for new Village Board Room chairs (6-0)
• Tabled mixed-use development and subdivision plat for 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue to April 10 (6-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will approve $1,012,179.69 in warrants and review a consent agenda containing 12 routine items, including software contracts and a budget amendment for the Flowers Park Renovation Project. The most significant regular business items involve the approval of a preliminary plat and a special use permit for a mixed-use development at 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue. The board will also consider agreements for a dog park feasibility study and server migration services.

• Approval of a Resolution in Support of Tax Increment Financing
• Consideration of a Special Use Permit and Variations for a Mixed-Use Development at 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue
• Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of Subdivision for 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue
• Approval of an Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for Flowers Park Renovation Project Expenditures
• Consideration of an Agreement with Hitchcock Design Group for a Dog Park Feasibility Study

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board is holding a Committee of the Whole budget workshop to review and discuss the draft Stub Year 2023 budget. This is a discussion item, not a final approval. Public comment will be heard.

• Review and discussion of the Stub Year 2023 Draft Budget

The Board conducted a budget workshop to transition to a calendar year budget for the May-December 2023 stub year. Members reviewed departmental expenditures and proposed revenue sources. No final budget was adopted during this session.

• Reached consensus to implement a 3.0% COLA adjustment for SY 2023
• Agreed to remove the $1,200 Multi-Cultural Task Force line item for the stub year

Village Board

The Village Board is holding a budget workshop to review and discuss the draft Stub Year 2023 budget, which covers May 1 through December 31, 2023, as the village transitions from an April 30 fiscal year to a calendar year. The draft budget totals $32,799,918 across all funds, with a projected General Fund deficit of $480,449 on an operational basis. Staff is seeking board direction on budget proposals and additional staffing recommendations before a final budget is presented for adoption in April.

• General Fund: $19,146,983 revenues, $22,212,778 expenditures, $2.6M for capital
• Flowers Park Renovation - $1,239,294 (partially OSLAD grant funded)
• 2023 Infrastructure Plan - $1,548,000 (GO bonds, Motor Fuel Tax, Water/Sewer funds)
• Street Storage Stage III - $3,330,000 (GO bonds and 0.25% Home Rule Sales Tax)
• Purchase of four Public Safety Vehicles - $235,000 (ARPA funds) and Fire Department Ambulance - $437,000 (ARPA and General Fund)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by Sacred Learning NFP for a Special Fence approval to install parking lot security gates in front and corner side yards at 3900-3910 West Devon Avenue. The board will also discuss its rules and procedures, and consider approval of the February 23, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Case #ZB-02-23: Special Fence request by Sacred Learning NFP for 3900-3910 West Devon Avenue
• Public hearing on fence approval under Section 3.13(8) of the Zoning Ordinance
• Discussion of ZBA Rules and Procedures
• Approval of February 23, 2023 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Case #ZB-02-23, a request by Sacred Learning NFP for a Special Fence to install security gates at the parking lot entrances of the property at 3900-3910 West Devon Avenue. The board will also discuss its rules and procedures. The agenda includes approval of the February 23, 2023 meeting minutes and other routine items.

• Case #ZB-02-23: Special Fence approval for parking lot security gates at 3900-3910 West Devon Avenue
• Discussion of ZBA Rules and Procedures
• Approval of February 23, 2023 meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for March 14, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2023.

• Notice of meeting cancellation

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Lincolnwood Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to handle routine matters and discuss a final offer of employment for a lateral police officer candidate in closed session. The agenda includes approval of minutes, staff reports, and public comment, but the main action item is the employment decision.

• Closed session to discuss personnel matters per Section 2(c)(1)
• Consideration of final offer of employment for lateral police officer candidate

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved a final offer of employment for Police Officer Candidate A. The board also approved minutes from December 19, 2022, and March 1, 2023.

• Approved final offer of employment for Police Officer Candidate A (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 19, 2022 and March 1, 2023 (Unanimous)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including the 2023 infrastructure program funding options, a biennial report from the Telecommunications Advisory Commission, and potential grant opportunities. The board will also consider increasing the seasonal pool staff pay scale and coordinating building permits with water bills. This is a discussion meeting, with no final votes scheduled.

• Biennial Report of the Telecommunications Advisory Commission
• 2023 Infrastructure Program Funding Options
• Discussion of Popular Annual Financial Report
• Discussion of Grant Opportunities
• Discussion of Increasing Seasonal Pool Staff Pay Scale

The Village Board approved a pay increase for seasonal pool staff to address lifeguard shortages. The Board also directed staff to apply for three grants and established a policy regarding building permits and outstanding debts.

• Approved $16.50-an-hour pay rate for lifeguards
• Directed staff to apply for Invest in Cook, AARP Community Challenge, and ComEd Powering the Holidays grants
• Decided that outstanding debt will not bar a resident from receiving a building permit
• Accepted the Biennial Report of the Telecommunications Advisory Commission
• Approved February 7 and February 21, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the 2023 infrastructure program funding options, the biennial report of the Telecommunications Advisory Commission, the Popular Annual Financial Report, grant opportunities, building permit and water bill coordination, and increasing seasonal pool staff pay. The agenda is primarily discussion items with no final votes scheduled.

• Biennial Report of the Telecommunications Advisory Commission
• 2023 Infrastructure Program Funding Options
• Discussion of Popular Annual Financial Report
• Discussion of Grant Opportunities
• Discussion of Increasing Seasonal Pool Staff Pay Scale

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board is holding its regular meeting with several routine approvals on the consent agenda, including a mailing contract, surplus property disposition, and a parking lot variation. Regular business items include waiving competitive bidding for a food concessionaire agreement with Munchies Gyros II Inc., a wall sign variation at 6540 North Lincoln Avenue, and a zoning ordinance amendment regarding transition yards between commercial and residential properties. The board will also recognize a firefighter promotion and a new paramedic.

• Approval of warrants for March 7, 2023
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Third Millennium Associates, Inc. for mailing pet license and vehicle stickers
• Ordinance approving variations for off-street parking lot at 7356 North Cicero Avenue
• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for food concessionaire services with Munchies Gyros II Inc.
• Ordinance granting variation for wall sign at 6540 North Lincoln Avenue

The Board approved amendments to the Zoning Code regarding transition yards between commercial and residential properties. Other key actions included approving a food concession agreement for the Aquatic Center and a wall sign variation. The Board also authorized the disposition of surplus property.

• Approved Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding transition yards between commercial and residential properties
• Approved agreement with Munchies Gyros II Inc. for Aquatic Center food concessions (modified to remove metered utility fees)
• Approved wall sign variation for 6540 North Lincoln Avenue
• Approved variations for off-street parking lot at 7356 North Cicero Avenue
• Approved ordinance for disposition of surplus Village property
• Approved agreement with Third Millennium Associates, Inc. for pet license and vehicle sticker mailing
• Approved warrants in the amount of $295,894.90
• Approved minutes of February 7 and February 21, 2023 meetings

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission will consider two requests from property owner Esad Hoxha for the site at 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue. The first request seeks approval for a preliminary plat of consolidation and subdivision variations. The second request seeks a special use permit for a mixed-use development with 11 residential units above ground-floor commercial space, along with eight specific zoning variations.

• Case #PC-04-23: Request to consolidate four existing parcels into one and allow a lot with more than four sides.
• Case #PC-05-23: Request for a special use permit for 11 residential units above ground-floor commercial use.
• Case #PC-05-23: Request to vary building height limit from 38 feet to 50.5 feet.
• Case #PC-05-23: Request to reduce required off-street parking from 32 spaces to 18 spaces.
• Case #PC-05-23: Request to waive all required foundation landscaping.

The Plan Commission recommended approval for a three-story mixed-use building at 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue, including a preliminary plat of consolidation and associated variations. The project features commercial space and 11 residential units with underground parking.

• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plat of consolidation and two variances for 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use and seven Variations for mixed-use development at 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue, conditioned on using exterior façade materials from the District 1860 development (5-0)
• Appointed Steven Jakubowski as Acting Chairman for the meeting (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two related requests by property owner Esad Hoxha for 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue: a preliminary plat of consolidation to merge four parcels into one, and a special use with multiple zoning variations to allow a three-story mixed-use building with ground-floor retail and 11 residential units. The commission will also discuss recent cases and take public comment.

• Preliminary plat of consolidation for four parcels at 6731-35 N Lincoln Ave
• Special use for 11 residential units above ground-floor commercial
• Variation to allow building height of 50.5 feet (38 feet permitted)
• Variation to reduce off-street parking from 32 to 18 spaces
• Variation to waive required foundation landscaping

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, specifically a conditional job offer for a lateral police officer candidate and the current eligibility list for such candidates. No public votes on these personnel items are expected during the open portion of the meeting.

• Closed session to discuss conditional offer of employment for lateral police officer candidate
• Discussion of current certified lateral police officer candidate eligibility list
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved a conditional offer of employment for Lateral Police Officer Candidate A. Following this action, the Board voted to terminate the current Certified Lateral Police Officer Candidate Eligibility List.

• Approved conditional offer of employment for Lateral Police Officer Candidate A (Unanimous)
• Terminated the Certified Lateral Police Officer Candidate Eligibility List (Unanimous)

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board is holding a Committee of the Whole workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Plan. This is a discussion item only, with no formal votes scheduled. Public comment will be taken before adjournment.

• Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Plan

The Village Board held a workshop to review the Stub Year 2023 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). There was a consensus among the Board to proceed with all presented projects across multiple funds, including the General, Water/Sewer, Stormwater Management, Motor Fuel Tax, Transportation Improvement, and Devon/Lincoln TIF funds.

• Consensus to move forward with General Fund projects, including Flowers Park ($1,239,294) and vehicle replacements ($235,000)
• Consensus to move forward with Water/Sewer Fund projects, including Water Main/Lead Service Line Replacement ($1,727,000)
• Consensus to move forward with Stormwater Management projects, including Street Storage Stage III Construction ($3,330,000)
• Consensus to move forward with Motor Fuel Tax projects, including Roadway Resurfacing ($494,000)
• Consensus to move forward with Transportation Improvement projects, including Touhy/Cicero Intersection Improvements ($180,000)
• Consensus to move forward with Devon/Lincoln TIF projects, including Street Lighting Installation ($420,000)

Environmental Commission

The Lincolnwood Environmental Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear reports, and discuss new business including presentations from Pulse Technology and Go Green Lincolnwood. They will also continue work on the Sustainability Plan and take public comment.

• Presentation by Pulse Technology (Fadi Zaibal)
• Introduction to Go Green Lincolnwood (Cheryl Trilling)
• Discussion of Sustainability Plan
• Approval of January 23, 2023 minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 23, 2023 meeting. Members discussed upcoming community presentations on composting and electric vehicles, and reviewed a draft sustainability plan currently awaiting final comments.

• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Environmental Commission

The Lincolnwood Environmental Commission is meeting to review the final draft of the Village's first Sustainability Plan (2023-2025), which will be voted on for recommendation to the Village Board. The agenda also includes presentations from Pulse Technology on sustainable municipal operations and from Go Green Lincolnwood, plus updates on the plan's progress.

• Final draft of the 2023-2025 Sustainability Plan presented for Commission vote and recommendation to Village Board
• Presentation by Pulse Technology (Fadi Zaibal) on sustainable municipal operations
• Introduction to Go Green Lincolnwood by Cheryl Trilling
• Discussion of Sustainability Plan revisions, including food scrap waste, chloride runoff, and North Shore Channel restoration
• Previous meeting noted purchase of hybrid police squad cars and EV charging station at Proesel Park

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval for sign variations at 6540 North Lincoln Avenue and parking lot improvements at 7356 North Cicero Avenue. Both items will proceed to the Village Board on March 7, 2023. The board also began reviewing draft rules and procedures for future meetings.

• Approved November 16, 2022, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of sign variations for 6540 North Lincoln Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended approval of parking, landscaping, and transition yard variations for 7356 North Cicero Avenue (5-0)
• Conditioned 7356 North Cicero Avenue approval on installing a tree and seeking neighbor approval to remove encroachments
• Tabled action on Draft Rules and Procedures for review until March 15

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lincolnwood Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a special meeting to continue two public hearings from February 15, 2023. They will consider a request for additional wall signs at 6540 North Lincoln Avenue and a request for parking and landscaping variations at 7356 North Cicero Avenue. The board will also discuss its rules and procedures.

• Case #ZB-11-22: 6540 North Lincoln Avenue – request to allow two additional wall signs and exceed maximum sign area for a tenant without an external entrance.
• Case #ZB-01-23: 7356 North Cicero Avenue – request to reduce required parking from 10 to 6 spaces, waive parking lot screening, interior landscaping, and transition yard requirements.
• Discussion of ZBA rules and procedures.
• Approval of December 21, 2022 meeting minutes.
• Next meeting scheduled for March 15, 2023.

Traffic Commission

The Lincolnwood Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for February 23, 2023, at 7:00 PM has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for March 23, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall Council Chambers.

• February 23, 2023 meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for March 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Economic Development Commission

The Lincolnwood Economic Development Commission will consider recommending the SY 2023 TIF budgets, discuss the property at 6850 N. McCormick Blvd., and review property assemblage guidelines. The meeting also includes approval of the January 25, 2023 minutes, development updates, and a public forum.

• Recommendation of SY 2023 TIF budgets
• Discussion of 6850 N. McCormick Blvd.
• Property assemblage guidelines
• Approval of January 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Development updates

The Economic Development Commission recommended approval for two TIF fund budgets. The commission also agreed on updated property assemblage guidelines and discussed the closure of a Walmart pick-up store.

• Approved January 25, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of SY 2023 North Lincoln TIF Fund Budget (6-0)
• Recommended approval of SY 2023 Devon Lincoln TIF Fund Budget (6-0)
• Agreed on updated Property Assemblage Guidelines

Economic Development Commission

The Lincolnwood Economic Development Commission will meet to recommend the SY 2023 TIF budgets and discuss the property at 6850 N. McCormick Blvd. They will also continue work on Property Assemblage Guidelines and receive development updates. The agenda includes approval of the January 25, 2023 minutes and a public forum.

• Recommendation of SY 2023 TIF budgets
• Discussion of 6850 N. McCormick Blvd.
• Property Assemblage Guidelines discussion
• Development updates
• Approval of January 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission is meeting to continue two long-running zoning text amendment cases. The first concerns regulations for transition yards, setback buffers, and landscape screening on commercial properties abutting residential properties. The second involves the permissibility of certain uses in various zoning districts throughout the village. Both matters have been continued from multiple prior meetings and remain under discussion.

• Case #PC-15-22: Zoning text amendment on transition yards, setback buffers, and landscape screening for commercial properties abutting residential properties
• Case #PC-10-22: Zoning text amendment on permissibility of certain uses in various zoning districts
• Approval of February 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Commission recommended approval of zoning concepts for transition yards and setback buffers on commercial properties abutting residential areas, excluding a proposed sliding scale provision. Other zoning amendments regarding 'ghost' spaces and the M-B District were continued for further research.

• Approved Steven Jakubowski as acting Chairman (5-0)
• Approved amended February 1st meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of staff zoning concepts for transition yards and setback buffers, excluding the sliding scale provision (6-0)
• Denied recommendation for the sliding scale zoning concept (3-3)
• Continued Case #PC-10-22 regarding 'ghost' spaces and M-B District uses to April 3 meeting (6-0)

Plan Commission

The Lincolnwood Plan Commission is meeting to continue two long-running zoning text amendment cases. The first concerns regulations for transition yards, setback buffers, and landscape screening where commercial properties abut residential ones. The second is a broader review of which uses are permitted in various zoning districts. Both were continued from previous meetings, and the commission may consider additional related amendments.

• Case #PC-15-22: Zoning text amendment on transition yards, setback buffers, and landscape screening for commercial properties abutting residential properties (continued from Dec 7, Jan 4, Feb 1 meetings)
• Case #PC-10-22: Zoning text amendment on permissibility of certain uses in B-1, B-2, B-3, O, and M-B districts (continued from multiple prior meetings)
• Approval of February 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next regular meeting scheduled for March 1, 2023

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board will hold a regular meeting on February 21, 2023, to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a special use permit for a permanent dermal pigmentation (tattoo) establishment, amendments to zoning and municipal code sections, and a recommendation to deny a reasonable accommodation for a non-compliant fence. The board will also approve warrants totaling $1,278,315.37 and award contracts for sidewalk/curb replacement and police towing services. The meeting includes a proclamation and dedication of the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room.

• Approval of warrants totaling $1,278,315.37
• Contract award to Globe Construction Co., Inc. for 2023 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program
• Special use permit for permanent dermal pigmentation establishment at 4370 West Touhy Avenue
• Contract for police towing services with Lin-Mar Towing & Recovery
• Ordinance amending special fence regulations and municipal code application requirements

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss four items: the Economic Development Commission's biennial report, creating a Combination Building Inspector position, the patio/impervious surface permit process, and coordinating building permits with outstanding water bills. No final votes are expected; staff is seeking direction on these items.

• Discussion of creating a Combination Building Inspector I or II position with salary ranges from $69,300 to $102,911 plus benefits
• Proposed $5,000 hiring bonus for inspector after completing two certifications within one year
• Building permit fees have not increased since before 2004; current rate is 1.0% of valuation, compared to 0.8%-3.5% in nearby communities
• Potential fee increase could generate $45,000 to $306,000 in additional annual revenue
• Discussion on whether to require engineering review for flatwork (patios/impervious surfaces) over 500 square feet

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss several administrative and regulatory items. These include the Economic Development Commission's biennial report, the potential creation of a combination inspector position, changes to the patio or impervious surface (flatwork) permit process, and coordination between building permits and water bills. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Biennial Report of the Economic Development Commission
• Discussion on Combination Inspector Position
• Discussion on Patio or Impervious Surface (Flatwork) Permit Process
• Discussion on Building Permits and Water Bill Coordination

The Village Board accepted the Economic Development Commission's biennial report and reached a consensus to hire a Combination Building Inspector I or II. Discussions regarding the patio and impervious surface permit process were tabled for a future meeting.

• Accepted the Economic Development Biennial report
• Consensus reached to hire a Combination Building Inspector I or II
• Approved pay structure for Inspector position (Class 5 or 6 Grade)
• Approved $5,000 hiring bonus for Inspector if two certifications are achieved within one year
• Tabled discussion on patio and impervious surface permit process to March 21

Village Board

The Lincolnwood Village Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contract awards and a special use permit, plus regular business items on zoning amendments and a fence accommodation denial. The meeting includes a proclamation and dedication for Gerald C. Turry.

• Contract award to Globe Construction Co., Inc. for 2023 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program
• Special use permit for permanent dermal pigmentation establishment at 4370 West Touhy Avenue
• Police towing services contract with Lin-Mar Towing & Recovery
• Ordinance amending zoning ordinance Section 3.13 on special fence regulations
• Recommendation to deny reasonable accommodation for non-compliant fence at 7336 North Kenneth Avenue

The Board approved a contract for the 2023 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program and updated zoning ordinances to allow parking lot security gates, excluding residential districts. They also streamlined several application processes by removing notarization requirements for specific licenses.

• Approved 2023 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement contract with Globe Construction Co, Inc.
• Approved police towing services contract with Lin-Mar Towing & Recovery
• Approved special use for permanent dermal pigmentation establishment at 4370 West Touhy Avenue
• Approved zoning amendment for parking lot security gates, excluding residential districts
• Approved removal of affidavit/notarized signature requirements for certain licenses and permits
• Denied reasonable accommodation for a non-compliant fence at 7336 North Kenneth Avenue
• Approved warrants in the amount of $1,278,315.37