Wheaton public meetings in 2025

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council's planning session scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2025 was cancelled due to lack of business. No agenda items will be considered at this meeting.

Public Notices & Hearings

The City of Wheaton’s Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission had a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025. According to the notice, the meeting has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions were presented for this date.

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission will approve minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. It will consider new business item Semiquincentenial America250. The commission will receive an update on the Wheaton Arts Weekend scheduled for June 19‑21, 2026. Public comments and commissioner remarks will also be heard.

• Semiquincentenial America250 (new business)
• Wheaton Arts Weekend (June 19-21 2026) update (old business)
• Approval of minutes from November 25, 2025

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes. Members agreed to bring the proposed plaza mural to the January City Council meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:41 p.m.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Minutes approved unanimously
• Agreement to present mural proposal at January City Council meeting (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Public Notices & Hearings

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss new and old business. The agenda includes the Semiquincentennial America 250 and an update on Wheaton Arts Weekend.

• Discussion of Semiquincentennial America 250
• Update on Wheaton Arts Weekend (June 19—21, 2026)

City Council Meetings

The Wheaton City Council will consider several unfinished business items, including adopting the 2026 city budget and related tax levies. It will vote on a resolution to purchase one replacement fire ladder truck for up to $2,284,000. Additional items include a $670,000 fire apparatus sale, a service agreement for a coffee concession at the College Avenue Metra station, and an intergovernmental agreement for the Ride DuPage bus program.

• Ordinance adopting the City of Wheaton Calendar Year 2026 Budget (RAUB01)
• Resolution authorizing purchase of one replacement fire ladder truck – total amount not to exceed $2,284,000 (RANB05)
• Resolution authorizing sale of a 2017 Pierce fire apparatus for $670,000 (RANB06)
• Resolution authorizing service agreement for food and beverage concession at 303 N. President St., College Avenue Metra Station (RANB04)
• Resolution authorizing execution of intergovernmental agreement for the Ride DuPage program (RANB02)

The council unanimously adopted the City of Wheaton Calendar Year 2026 Budget. It also passed several tax‑levy ordinances for general purposes and for Special Service Areas 3 and 9, amended water and sewer rates, approved the purchase of a new fire ladder truck, and authorized the RideDuPage transportation agreement and a food‑service concession at the College Avenue Metra station.

• Adopted 2026 budget (5‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑53 levying taxes for general and special corporate purposes (5‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑54 levying taxes for Special Service Area 3 (5‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑55 levying taxes for Special Service Area 9 (5‑0)
• Amended water and sewer rates (Ordinance 0‑2025‑56) (5‑0)
• Authorized purchase of replacement fire ladder truck (Resolution R‑2025‑100) (5‑0)
• Authorized RideDuPage intergovernmental agreement (Resolution R‑2025‑97) (5‑0)
• Authorized Platform Coffee concession at College Avenue Metra station (Resolution R‑2025‑99) (5‑0)

Library Board

The Wheaton Library Board will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of the November 2025 minutes, financial reports, and multiple amendments to the Employee Manual. The board will receive an update on the Plaza Expansion Project and will vote on the CY2026 operating budget to be presented to the City. New business includes adopting a Search Policy amendment, and reducing the monthly café concession fee for The Bean from $1,000 to $500 for February 1 – June 1 2026.

• Motion to approve the CY2026 Operating Budget for the library
• Update on the Plaza Expansion Project
• Motion to adopt the 5.31 Search Policy amendment to the Employee Manual
• Reduce The Bean café concession fee from $1,000 to $500 (Feb 1 – Jun 1 2026)
• Approve multiple Employee Manual amendments (e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity, Harassment-Free Workplace, VESSA, Military Leave, etc.)

The Library Board approved several actions: amendments to the employee manual, the CY2026 operating budget, the 5.31 Search Policy, and a temporary reduction of the library café concession fee. All motions carried with unanimous affirmative votes and no recorded nay votes. No other items were denied or tabled.

• Approved employee manual amendments (6-0)
• Approved CY2026 operating budget to be presented to the city (6-0)
• Approved 5.31 Search Policy to the employee manual (6-0)
• Approved reducing café concession fee to $500 (Feb–Jun 2026) (5-0)

Public Notices & Hearings

The City of Wheaton has announced the cancellation of the regular meeting for the Commission on Aging. This meeting was originally scheduled for December 11, 2025.

• Cancellation of the December 11, 2025, Commission on Aging meeting

Local Liquor Commission

The Local Liquor Commission will meet to review liquor license renewals for 2026. The body will also consider an amendment to the city code regarding special event liquor licenses.

• 2026 license renewals under Section 6-90 of the Wheaton City Code
• Proposed amendment to Section 6-87.5(C) Special Event Liquor License

The commission approved the September 11, 2025 Local Liquor Commission meeting minutes. It voted to renew the 2026 liquor licenses for Light Sum LLC d/b/a Fuji Ramen and Sushi and Sabores Chingones 1 LLC d/b/a Sweetchilango, and authorized a pending renewal for Royale Liquors LLC d/b/a Pete ’s Fresh Market. The commission also recommended approval of an amendment to Section 6-87.5 (c) of the Wheaton City Code for special‑event liquor licenses.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Recommended renewal of 2026 license for Light Sum LLC d/b/a Fuji Ramen and Sushi (roll call, all aye)
• Recommended renewal of 2026 license for Sabores Chingones 1 LLC d/b/a Sweetchilango (roll call, all aye)
• Authorized staff to renew 2026 license for Royale Liquors LLC d/b/a Pete ’s Fresh Market pending review (roll call, all aye)
• Recommended approval of amendment to Section 6-87.5 (c) of the Wheaton City Code (roll call, all aye)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning application for the Compass Evangelical Free Church. The proposal includes demolishing part of the existing building to add a 30,031 square foot addition and consolidating multiple properties.

• Zoning Application #25-26: Request to demolish 25,932 square feet and construct a 30,031 square foot addition at 520 E. Roosevelt Road
• Request to rezone 431, 529, and 533 Pershing Avenue from R-3 Residential to R-R-2 Large District
• Request for a variation to the Build to Zone distance from 0-20 feet to 80 feet
• Proposal to reconfigure parking to provide 306 on-site spaces
• Request to remove restrictions regarding parking lot access and the maintenance of structures at 431 Pershing Avenue

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 has been cancelled. The associated public hearing will be rescheduled and renoticed in accordance with the zoning ordinance. No other agenda items were listed for this date.

• Planning and Zoning Board meeting cancelled; public hearing to be rescheduled per ordinance

Planning & Zoning Board

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will consider a special use, rezoning, subdivision and variation application for 520 E. Roosvelt Road and 431, 529, 533 Pershing Avenue submitted by Compass Church. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as call to order, approval of minutes, a public comment period, and other new business items.

• Special use, rezoning, subdivision and variation application for 520 E. Roosvelt Road and 431, 529, 533 Pershing Avenue (Compass Church)
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Public comment period for residents
• New Business items (unspecified)
• Miscellaneous items

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025 was cancelled. The associated public hearing will be rescheduled and renoticed according to zoning ordinance requirements. No other actions or decisions were taken.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 Annual Budget. The budget includes $45 million in capital investments and projects a total revenue of $160.8 million with expenditures of $153.1 million. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025.

• Public hearing on 2026 Annual Budget
• Capital Investment: $45.0 million
• Police Station Remodel and Fire Station #39 Replacement: $21.2 million
• Property Tax Levy: $0.6 million
• General Fund Reserve Policy Target Met: 40%

The Wheaton City Council voted to close the public hearing on the 2026 annual budget. The motion passed with all seven members voting aye and no nays. No substantive budget actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

• Adjourned public hearing (7-0)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the proposed Calendar Year 2026 annual budget. Residents may submit statements in support or opposition to the budget orally or in writing.

• Public hearing on proposed Calendar Year 2026 annual budget

City Council Planning Sessions

The City Council will approve the November 24, 2025 planning session minutes and consider the Group Care Home Draft Ordinance, Chapter 26 Article VI. Public comment will be allowed on the ordinance. The council will then adjourn.

• Approve Planning Session Minutes – November 24, 2025
• Discuss Group Care Home Draft Ordinance, Chapter 26 Article VI
• Public Comment on agenda items
• City Council/Staff Comments
• Adjournment

The Wheaton City Council approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 planning session. No action was taken on the draft Group Care Home ordinance; staff will continue review and present it at a later meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

• Approved November 24, 2025 planning session minutes

Public Notices & Hearings

The Environmental Improvement Commission will meet on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gamon Room at Wheaton City Hall. The meeting was previously scheduled for November 25, 2025 and has been rescheduled. No additional agenda items are listed in the notice.

• Rescheduled Environmental Improvement Commission meeting – now Dec 2, 2025, 7:30 p.m., Gamon Room, Wheaton City Hall

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Band Commission will meet on Dec. 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Gamon Room, 2nd Floor of City Hall. The commission will discuss any additional details on the band’s Summer 2026 season plans and its March 2026 performance at the American Bandmasters Association. A report from Chair Dottie Mackie will present the City Council’s budget review of the proposed 2026 band budget. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Discuss additional details on the band’s Summer 2026 season plans
• Discuss additional details on the band’s March 2026 performance at American Bandmasters Association
• Report from Chair Dottie Mackie on City Council’s budget review of the proposed 2026 band budget

Public Notices & Hearings

The provided document is a list of scheduled public meetings for the City of Wheaton for the year 2026. It outlines the dates, times, and locations for various city councils, commissions, and boards.

• City Council meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
• Planning and Zoning Board meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
• City Council Planning Sessions: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
• Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission: 3rd Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
• Police Pension Board meetings: Feb. 19, May 21, Aug. 20, and Nov. 19

Band Commission

The Wheaton Band Commission will discuss additional details of its Summer 2026 season plans and the March 2026 performance at the American Bandmasters Association. The commission will also hear a report from Chair Dottie Mackie on the City Council’s budget review of the proposed 2026 Band budget. No formal decisions are indicated beyond reviewing the report.

• Additional details on the Band’s Summer 2026 season plans
• Additional details on the Band’s March 2026 performance at the American Bandmasters Association
• Report from Chair Dottie Mackie on City Council budget review of the proposed 2026 Band budget

City Council Meetings

The council will hold a regular meeting on Dec 1, 2025 at Wheaton City Hall. Items include a resolution to authorize a three‑year Comcast enterprise network services agreement costing up to $111,952.80. The council will also consider a resolution approving the Downtown Wheaton Association’s Special Service Area No. 9 agreement and its 2026 budget. Additional agenda items are ordinances levying taxes for FY 2026, surplus distributions for redevelopment projects, a fee‑schedule amendment, and a zoning petition for Butterfield Market and Car Wash.

• Resolution authorizing Comcast Business enterprise network services agreement (up to $111,952.80 over three years)
• Resolution approving Downtown Wheaton Association Special Service Area No. 9 agreement and 2026 budget
• Ordinance levying general and special corporate taxes for FY 2026 (first reading)
• Resolution declaring surplus in Main Street Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Financing Fund and authorizing its distribution
• Consideration of DuPage County Zoning Board petition for Butterfield Market and Car Wash (Zoning‑25‑000061)

The council unanimously approved the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes, a Comcast enterprise network services agreement up to $111,952.80, and the Commission on Aging policies manual. They appointed John Bomher to the Commission on Aging for a three‑year term ending December 2028. The council adopted resolutions authorizing the Downtown Wheaton Association agreement and 2026 budget, declared surplus funds in the Main Street and Courthouse redevelopment TIF districts, and directed staff to object to a zoning petition for a Butterfield Market and Car Wash. Finally, they approved Warrant No. 909 for $6,856,710.23.

• Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Comcast enterprise network services agreement (Resolution R‑2025‑92) up to $111,952.80 (unanimous)
• Adopted Commission on Aging policies and procedures manual (Resolution R‑2025‑93) (unanimous)
• Appointed John Bomher to the Commission on Aging for a three‑year term (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑94 authorizing Downtown Wheaton Association agreement and 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions R‑2025‑95 and R‑2025‑96 declaring TIF surplus funds ($401,700 and $3,000,000) (unanimous)
• Directed staff to object to DuPage County Zoning Board petition for Butterfield Market and Car Wash (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant No. 909 for $6,856,710.23 (unanimous)

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission will hold an in-person meeting to review the results of the City Council's November 24th planning session and receive an update on Wheaton Arts Weekend scheduled for June 2026.

• Review results of City Council Planning Session (Nov. 24)
• Wheaton Arts Weekend update (June 19-21, 2026)
• Approval of October 28, 2025 minutes

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission approved the agenda and accepted the October 28, 2025 minutes. Both motions were carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m. The commission was asked to review a mural outline at a future special meeting.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted October 28, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:41 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council Planning Sessions

The Wheaton City Council will meet to approve minutes from previous planning sessions and budget workshops, and to review the 2025 annual reports of city boards and commissions. The meeting will be held in-person and virtually.

• Approval of Planning Session Minutes – October 27, 2025
• Approval of Budget Workshop Minutes - November 10, 2025
• Review Of Boards, Commissions, And Committees 2025 Annual Reports

The City Council approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 Planning Session and the November 10, 2025 Budget Workshop. Council members directed city staff and the relevant commission to develop a financial plan for a digital projection‑mapping system for the pavilion. No public comments were received.

• Approved October 27, 2025 Planning Session minutes
• Approved November 10, 2025 Budget Workshop minutes
• Directed staff and the commission to develop a financial plan for a digital projection‑mapping system for the pavilion

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting on November 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conley Room. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes, followed by new business. A closed‑session will be held for police officer candidate interviews under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). The board will also approve the final entry‑level police officer eligibility list before adjourning.

• Police officer candidate interviews (closed session) per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
• Approval of final entry‑level police officer eligibility list
• Public comment period
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Old business discussion

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to conduct police officer candidate interviews in a closed session. The board will also vote to approve the final entry level police officer eligibility list.

• Police officer candidate interviews
• Approval of Final Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List

The commissioners approved the minutes from the November 19 meeting. They voted to move into a closed session to interview police officer candidates. The board then approved the final entry‑level police officer eligibility list. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 19 minutes (4‑0)
• Moved to closed session for police officer candidate interviews (4‑0)
• Approved final entry‑level police officer eligibility list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police Pension Fund Board

The Wheaton Police Pension Fund Board will meet to review investment reports, approve monthly bills, and discuss cash management policy for 2026. The board will also consider applications for membership and retirement, as well as renewals for legal and accounting services.

• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of investment reports from Verus Advisory, Inc. and State Street
• Discussion/Possible Action on Cash Management Policy for 2026
• Approval of Lauterbach & Amen Engagement Letter Renewal
• Applications for Membership from Madalyn Feldott, Kyaw Htike, Viktoriia Kuzmykha, Sophia Trekas, and Jenna Uhlir

The board approved the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the monthly financial report, authorizing $210,444.09 in disbursements. It set the 2026 monthly repeat deposit at $500,000, accepted new members, and approved a $238,790.44 transfer for Falon-Jocquet Adams with a revised hire date. The board also renewed its engagement with Lauterbach & Amen for three years, established the 2026 board meeting schedule, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report and $210,444.09 disbursements (roll call vote, AYES: Mathieson, Miroballi, Wilson)
• Set 2026 monthly repeat deposits at $500,000 from IPOPIF (roll call vote, AYES: Mathieson, Miroballi, Wilson)
• Accepted membership applications for Feldott, Htike, Trekas, Uhlir (effective Aug 4, 2025) and Kuzmykha (effective Oct 27, 2025) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $238,790.44 transfer for Falon-Jocquet Adams and revised hire date to Sep 20, 2012 (roll call vote, AYES: Mathieson, Miroballi, Wilson)
• Renewed Lauterbach & Amen engagement: $41,604 for 2026, $43,272 for 2027, $45,000 for 2028 (roll call vote, AYES: Mathieson, Miroballi, Wilson)
• Established 2026 board meeting dates: Feb 19, May 21, Aug 20, Nov 19 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:32 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The commission will first approve the September meeting minutes, noting that the October meeting was canceled for lack of quorum. It will then hear a presentation on proposed regulations for e‑bikes, e‑scooters, and other electric vehicles presented by Assistant City Manager Will Kolschowsky and Management Analyst Erik Berg. The meeting will include public comment, reports on recent city council meetings, bicycle donations, traffic‑calming intersections, and updates on membership and e‑bike guidelines. The commission will also consider ongoing business items such as the Carlton proposal and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approval of September minutes (October meeting canceled due to no quorum)
• Presentation of proposed regulations for e‑bikes, e‑scooters, and out‑of‑class electric vehicles
• Bicycle donations at the community center
• Discussion of traffic‑calming intersections
• Membership changes: new member Richard (Rick) Tampier; members leaving Michael Subtenly and Cate Brady

The commission voted to send the current Carlton sign proposal to the Assistant City Manager and Engineering for improvement. It also decided not to meet in December and to resume meetings in January. New member Richard (Rick) Tampier was added while Michael Subtelny and Cate Brady departed. The September minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved sending Carlton sign proposal to Will Kolschowsky and Engineering for improvement (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved not meeting in December and resuming meetings in January (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved adding Richard (Rick) Tampier as a new commission member
• Approved removal of Michael Subtelny and Cate Brady from the commission
• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet on November 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conley Room. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes. In new business, the board will receive end‑of‑probation reports for Officers Turney and Lolis. A closed‑session portion will conduct interviews of police officer candidates as required by Illinois law.

• Receive end‑of‑probation reports for Officers Turney and Lolis
• Closed‑session interviews of police officer candidates (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, approve the previous minutes, and address public comments. In New Business, the board will receive end of probation reports for Officers Turney and Lolis. A closed‑session will be held for police officer candidate interviews as required by state law. No other decisions are noted.

• Receive End of Probation Reports—Officers Turney and Lolis
• Closed Session: Police Officer Candidate Interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Approval of Minutes from prior meeting
• Public Comment period
• Call to Order and Roll Call

The Board approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes and the end‑of‑probation reports for Officers Turney and Lolis. It entered a closed session to interview police officer candidates, then exited the closed session, and adjourned the meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Nov 13, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved end‑of‑probation reports for Officers Turney and Lolis (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for police officer candidate interviews (5‑0)
• Moved out of closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Commission

The Historic Commission is meeting to discuss historic designation applications and plan upcoming educational lectures. The body is also continuing discussions regarding its annual report and budget initiatives.

• Historic designation application for Gary United Methodist Church
• Review of Fall 2025 lecture on Wheaton Fairgrounds
• Planning for Spring 2026 lecture on Theosophical Society 100th anniversary (May 13, 2026)
• Discussion of annual report initiatives and budget

The commission unanimously approved the October meeting minutes and the historic register designation for the Gary United Methodist Church. Commissioners discussed promotional item ideas but took no formal action. A Spring 2026 lecture on the Theosophical Society was scheduled for May 13 at the public library. No decisions were made on the proposed history‑marker installations.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved historic register designation for Gary United Methodist Church (unanimous)
• Discussed promotional item ideas (no decision)
• Scheduled Spring 2026 lecture on Theosophical Society (planned)
• Reviewed Fall 2025 lecture attendance (information shared, no decision)
• Requested reinstallation of history markers at Memorial Park (no decision)

City Council Meetings

The council will receive the Planning & Zoning Board report and consider an ordinance granting a special use permit for 601 Centennial Drive, allowing a one‑story, 18,400‑square‑foot addition on the north side of the Chrouser Sports Complex at Wheaton College. It will also consider a special use permit for 125 E. Front Street to create a co‑working space, several resolutions to dispose surplus IT and fire‑department property, and a subsidy agreement with the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority. The agenda includes swearing‑in ceremonies, public comments, and approval of a $2,834,752.32 warrant.

• Ordinance granting special use permit for 601 Centennial Drive – 18,400‑sq‑ft addition at Wheaton College
• Ordinance granting special use permit for 125 E. Front Street – co‑working space for Cross Function LLC
• Resolution authorizing disposal of surplus IT property
• Resolution authorizing disposal of surplus Fire Department property
• Resolution authorizing subsidy agreement with Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority

The council approved the consent agenda and adopted two special‑use permits: one for an 18,400‑sq‑ft addition at Wheaton College and another for a co‑working space at 125 E Front Street. It also adopted a resolution authorizing a subsidy agreement with the Suburban Bus Division for the RideDuPage program and approved a $2,834,752.32 warrant.

• Approved consent agenda items (including surplus property resolutions) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-50, special‑use permit for Wheaton College 18,400‑sq‑ft addition – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-51, special‑use permit for CrossFunction co‑working space at 125 E Front Street – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-91, subsidy agreement with Suburban Bus Division for RideDuPage – unanimous
• Approved Warrant No. 908 in the amount of $2,834,752.32 – unanimous

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Municipal Band Commission will meet on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Gamon Room, 2nd Floor of Wheaton City Hall, with a live‑stream option. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 25, 2025 meeting, an update from Don Cavalli on the upcoming 2026 municipal band season, and a review of the 2026 annual report and budget request. No other items are listed.

• Approve minutes from the 7/25/25 Band Commission meeting
• Update from Don Cavalli on the upcoming 2026 municipal band season
• Review and consider the 2026 annual report and budget request

Library Board

The Library Board will review the CY2026 budget and receive an update on the Plaza Expansion Project. The board is also scheduled to approve the 2025 meeting schedule and discuss the Library Director evaluation process.

• CY2026 Budget update, discussion, and review
• Plaza Expansion Project update
• Approval of 2025 Wheaton Public Library Board Meeting Schedule
• Library Director evaluation process
• Closed session regarding a specific employee's appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal

The board approved the 2025 Library Board Meeting Schedule 1, setting meetings for the third Monday of each month. A proposal to use Schedule 2, which would move holiday‑week meetings to the following Tuesday, was rejected. The board voted to enter a closed session to discuss employee matters under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda items (motion carried)
• Rejected 2025 Library Board Meeting Schedule 2 (motion failed)
• Approved 2025 Library Board Meeting Schedule 1 (motion carried)
• Approved closed session to discuss employee matters (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Band Commission

The Wheaton Municipal Band Commission will meet to receive an update on the 2026 season. The body will also discuss the 2026 Annual Report and Budget Request.

• Update from Don Cavalli regarding the 2026 Wheaton Municipal Band season
• 2026 Annual Report and Budget Request

The commission approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It set band attire to tuxedos for men and all‑black for women. Commissioners agreed to send a thank‑you note to Les and Mary Wiberg for their $35,000 donation. The commission decided to provide a $15 lunch stipend for members traveling to the ABA performance. It also approved creating a new President‑Elect board position to train Don Cavalli’s successor. The next meeting was scheduled for December 1, 2025.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (as presented)
• Set band attire: tuxedos for men, all‑black for women
• Agreed to send thank‑you note to Les and Mary Wiberg
• Provided $15 lunch stipend for ABA trip participants
• Approved creation of President‑Elect board position
• Scheduled next meeting for December 1, 2025 at 5 pm

Commission on Aging

The Wheaton Commission on Aging will discuss the 2025 application review and assign commissioner interview duties. It will also review and update its policies and procedures. The commission will consider and approve the CY2026 Assistance Program Agreement Form. An election of officers will be addressed as old business.

• 2025 Application Review
• Commissioner Interview Assignments Review
• Polices and Procedures Review/Update
• CY2026 Assistance Program Agreement Form Review and Approval
• Election of Officers (old business)

The commission appointed Anthony DiLeonardi as Chair Pro Tem and elected officers for the term. It approved a policy amendment that will decline any new applicant who owns additional real‑estate property. The December meeting was cancelled and the next meeting set for January 8, 2026. All actions were approved by unanimous voice vote.

• Appointed Anthony DiLeonardi as Chair Pro Tem (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected officers: Chair Scott Alvis, Vice Chair Anthony DiLeonardi, Secretary Asma Hashmi (unanimous voice vote)
• Amended policy to decline applicants who own any other real‑estate property (unanimous voice vote)
• Cancelled December meeting; scheduled next meeting for Jan 8 2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:25 pm (unanimous voice vote)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting on November 13, 2025. The session includes a closed session specifically for police officer candidate interviews.

• Police officer candidate interviews (Closed Session)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Local Liquor Commission meeting originally set for Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers was cancelled. The cancellation was issued because there was insufficient business to justify holding the meeting. No other agenda items were listed.

• Local Liquor Commission meeting scheduled for Nov 13, 2025 cancelled (lack of business)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and conduct closed interviews for police officer candidates. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at City Hall.

• Approval of minutes
• Closed session: Police Officer Candidate Interviews
• Meeting location: 303 W. Wesley St., City Hall, Conley Room

The commissioners approved the minutes from the November 12 meeting unanimously (4‑0). They then moved the meeting into a closed session to interview police officer candidates, a motion that passed unanimously. After the interviews, they moved the meeting out of the closed session, also unanimously.

• Approved November 12 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Moved into closed session for police officer candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session after interviews (unanimous)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will meet on November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Gamon Room at City Hall. The agenda includes receiving a quarterly probation report from Sgt. Sheahan and conducting closed‑session interviews of police officer candidates under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). No decisions are noted; the items are for discussion and candidate evaluation.

• Rescheduled meeting: November 12, 2025, 5:00 PM, Gamon Room, City Hall
• Receive Quarterly Probation Report — Sgt. Sheahan
• Closed‑session Police Officer Candidate Interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Public Comment
• Approval of Minutes

Firefighters' Pension Fund Board

The Wheaton Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet on Nov. 12, 2025 to review financial and operational matters. Items include approval of meeting minutes, investment and accountant reports, and the renewal of fiduciary liability insurance. The board will also establish the dates for its 2026 meetings and consider applications for new fund members.

• Approve minutes from the Aug. 14, Oct. 13, and Oct. 17, 2025 meetings
• Review investment reports from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management and FPIF – Marquette Associates
• Approve trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses
• Review and approve fiduciary liability insurance renewal
• Establish dates for 2026 board meetings

The board approved the August 14 and October 17 meeting minutes, accepted four new Tier II members, set a recurring $300,000 monthly withdrawal from the fund, amended the Schwab money‑market target balance and excess‑transfer rule, approved a $7,473 fiduciary‑liability insurance renewal, and scheduled the 2026 board meeting dates.

• Approved August 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes (motion carried; AYES: Skilondz, Kammes, Savegnago, Hartman; NAYS: none)
• Approved October 17, 2025 special meeting minutes (motion carried; AYES: Skilondz, Savegnago, Hartman; ABSTAIN: Kammes; NAYS: none)
• Accepted Bryan Cocallas, Dante Macaluso, Joseph McAsey and Omar Portillo as Tier II members effective Nov 3 2025 (motion carried; AYES: Skilondz, Kammes, Savegnago, Hartman; NAYS: none)
• Set recurring monthly withdrawal amount to $300,000 from FPIF effective Jan 14 2026 (motion carried; AYES: Skilondz, Kammes, Savegnago, Hartman; NAYS: none)
• Amended Schwab money‑market target balance to $300,000 and excess over $340,000 to be transferred to BMO Bank operating account (motion carried; AYES: Skilondz, Kammes, Savegnago, Hartman; NAYS: none)
• Approved fiduciary liability insurance renewal for $7,473 effective Dec 1 2025–Dec 1 2026 (motion carried; AYES: Skilondz, Kammes, Savegnago, Hartman; NAYS: none)
• Established 2026 board meeting dates: Feb 10, May 20, Aug 21, Nov 10 (motion carried unanimously by voice vote)
• Approved, adopted and published Decision and Order for Michael Byas (motion carried; AYES: Skilondz, Kammes, Savegnago, Hartman; NAYS: none)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board will meet to receive a quarterly probation report from Sgt. Sheahan. The session includes a closed meeting to conduct interviews for police officer candidates.

• Quarterly Probation Report from Sgt. Sheahan
• Police Officer Candidate Interviews

The board approved the minutes of the October 8, 2025 meeting unanimously. It voted to enter a closed session to interview police officer candidates, and later voted to exit the closed session, both unanimously. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Moved into closed session for police officer candidate interviews (5‑0)
• Moved out of closed session after interviews (5‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5‑0)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit. The application seeks to allow a business and professional office to occupy the main floor of a commercial building.

• Zoning Application #25-22: Special use permit for co-working space at 125 E. Front Street

Planning & Zoning Board

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will review a special use permit application for 125 E. Front Street submitted by Cross Function, LLC. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, and other new business. No other specific projects or contracts are listed.

• Special use permit application – 125 E. Front Street – Cross Function, LLC
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• New business items (unspecified)
• Miscellaneous items

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. It unanimously recommended approval of a special‑use permit (ZA #25‑22) allowing CrossFunction, LLC to operate a business and professional office (co‑working space) on the main floor of 125 E. Front Street. The board also moved to close the public hearing, waive regular rules for a vote, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on ZA #25‑22 (voice vote, aye)
• Waived regular rules to vote tonight (voice vote, aye)
• Recommended approval of ZA #25‑22 special‑use permit (unanimous ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44 p.m. (voice vote, aye)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet on November 10, 2025 at Wheaton Fire Station 38 to conduct its regular business. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, a treasurer’s report, public comment, and old business. New business items include discussion of a radiation monitor, a 4‑gas monitor, an update to the standard item list, and duty shoes.

• Radiation monitor
• 4‑gas monitor
• Update standard item list
• Duty shoes

Public Notices & Hearings

The City Council is holding a budget workshop session for the 2026 calendar year municipal budget. A public hearing on the same budget is scheduled for December 8, 2025. The regularly scheduled planning session for November 10, 2025, has been cancelled.

• Budget Workshop Session for the 2026 Calendar Year Municipal Budget
• Public hearing on the 2026 Calendar Year Municipal Budget scheduled for December 8, 2025
• Cancellation of the November 10, 2025 Planning Session

City Council Workshops

The City Council will hold a workshop to review the 2026 draft budget and the Library's 2026 draft budget. The session includes presentations and reviews of various city funds and department budgets.

• 2026 Draft Budget Overview presentation
• Library 2026 Draft Budget presentation
• Review of Police and Fire Department budgets
• Review of Public Works funds including Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Sewer
• Review of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Capital Projects Funds

The Wheaton City Council met on Nov 10, 2025 for a budget workshop led by Mayor Suess and City Manager Dzugan. Council members and city staff reviewed the 2026 draft budget, including $160.8 million in estimated revenues and $153.1 million in expenditures. Presentations covered revenue sources, proposed rate changes, capital improvement projects, and departmental goals for 2026. No formal votes or approvals were recorded during the session.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council notified that the Community Relations Commission meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided at this time. The cancellation was announced by City Clerk Andrea Rosedale.

City Council Meetings

The Wheaton City Council will vote on the approval of Warrant No. 907 for $944,145.37. The meeting also includes approval of October 20 minutes, reappointments to city commissions, an ordinance creating Special Service Area #9, a resolution to purchase water service materials up to $207,800, and resolutions to contract Snow Systems for sidewalk and parking‑lot snow removal.

• Approval of Warrant No. 907 – $944,145.37
• Resolution to purchase water service materials, not to exceed $207,800
• Ordinance establishing Special Service Area #9
• Resolution authorizing Snow Systems agreement No. 576 for sidewalk snow removal
• Resolution authorizing Snow Systems agreement No. 577 for parking‑lot snow removal

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the October 20 meeting and reappointed three commissioners for three‑year terms. It also passed an ordinance creating Special Service Area #9 with a $500,000 initial levy, and adopted four resolutions authorizing water‑service purchases, snow‑removal contracts, and a $944,145.37 warrant.

• Approved October 20, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Anthony DiLeonardi, Donaid Westlake, and Sharon Hoitrop to city commissions (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑49 establishing SSA #9 with a $500,000 levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑85 to purchase water service materials up to $207,800 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑86 for Snow Systems sidewalk snow‑removal contract (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑87 for Snow Systems parking‑lot snow‑removal contract (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant No. 907 for $944,145.37 (unanimous)

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The commission will approve the September 2025 meeting minutes and review action items from its annual report. It will also receive updates on city art exhibits, public art projects, and the upcoming Arts Weekend scheduled for June 19‑21, 2026.

• Approve September 2025 meeting minutes
• Review Annual Report Action Items
• City Art Exhibits update
• Public Art update
• Arts Weekend June 19‑21 2026 update

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission approved its agenda for the October 28 meeting. It also approved the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:36 p.m. (motion carried)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Oct. 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to consider Zoning Application #25‑24. The application seeks a special use permit under Article 14.1.3 to allow a one‑story, 18,400‑square‑foot addition on the north side of the Chrouser Sports Complex at 601 Centennial Drive. The request is submitted by FGM Architects on behalf of Wheaton College. The public may comment in person or via Zoom.

• Special use permit request (Article 14.1.3) for a one‑story, 18,400‑sq‑ft addition at 601 Centennial Drive
• Zoning Application #25‑24 submitted by FGM Architects for property owner Wheaton College
• Public hearing scheduled for Oct. 28, 2025, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 303 West Wesley Street, also via Zoom
• Property is located in the I‑1 Institutional District

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit application. The proposal involves demolishing a former McDonald's building to construct a 4,800 square-foot car wash.

• Zoning Application #25-25: Special use permit for a 4,800 square-foot car wash at 2175 W. Roosevelt Road

Planning & Zoning Board

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board meeting on October 28, 2025 will follow standard agenda items including call to order, approval of minutes, and public comment. The board will review two special‑use permit applications: ZA 25‑24 for 601 Centennial Drive (Wheaton College) and ZA 25‑25 for 2175 W. Roosevelt Road (Mister Car Wash). The meeting will conclude with miscellaneous items and adjournment.

• Special‑use permit ZA 25‑24 – 601 Centennial Drive (Wheaton College)
• Special‑use permit ZA 25‑25 – 2175 W. Roosevelt Road (Mister Car Wash)
• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Approval of Minutes
• Public Comment period

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a special use permit (ZA #25-24) for an 18,400‑sq‑ft addition to the Chrouser Sports Complex at 601 Centennial Drive, subject to landscaping, lighting and sound conditions. The board also approved a special use permit (ZA #25-25) for a 4,800‑sq‑ft Mister Car Wash at 2175 W. Roosevelt Road, with conditions on right‑of‑way dedication, signage, lighting, noise mitigation and curb access. The board unanimously recommended that the City Council consider a parking‑time‑limit request for Howard Street.

• Approved ZA #25-24 special use permit for 18,400 sq ft addition at 601 Centennial Dr, with landscaping, lighting and sound conditions (unanimous)
• Approved ZA #25-25 special use permit for 4,800 sq ft car wash at 2175 W. Roosevelt Rd, with right‑of‑way, signage, lighting, noise and curb‑cut conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council consider Howard Street parking‑time‑limit request (unanimous)

City Council Planning Sessions

The City Council will hold a planning session to discuss financial projections and long-term spending. The body will review budget analyses, tax levy estimates, and a multi-year capital improvement plan.

• 2026 Budget – Fund Balances Reserves Analysis
• 2026 Budget – Revenue Options Analysis
• 2025 Tax Levy Estimates
• 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan

The council approved the October 13, 2025 Planning Session minutes. It also supported transferring $2.5 million to the Capital Projects Fund and $1 million to the Storm Sewer Fund, with the moves to be reflected in the final 2026 budget. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved October 13, 2025 Planning Session minutes
• Supported transfer of $2.5M to Capital Projects Fund and $1M to Storm Sewer Fund

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Joint Review Board meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 will consider the annual reports for the Main Street Redevelopment Area (TIF #2) and the Courthouse Square Redevelopment Area (TIF #3). The board will also handle nominations and appointments of public members and a chairman, and approve its agenda before opening public comment.

• Review of annual report for Main Street Redevelopment Area (TIF #2)
• Review of annual report for Courthouse Square Redevelopment Area (TIF #3)
• Nomination and appointment of public members to the Joint Review Board
• Nomination and appointment of the board chairman
• Approval of the meeting agenda

Joint Review Board

The board will conduct its usual procedural steps, including nominations, appointment of a chairman, and approval of the agenda. It will then review the annual and comptroller reports for Tax Increment Financing districts 2 (Main Street) and 3 (Courthouse). No other substantive items are listed.

• Nomination and appointment of public members
• Nomination and appointment of chairman
• Approval of agenda
• Review of TIF #2 Main Street annual report and comptroller report
• Review of TIF #3 Courthouse annual report and comptroller report

Historic Commission

The Historic Commission will discuss historic designation applications and the 2025/2026 Annual Report. The body will also review its budget and roles of commissioners to address initiatives.

• Historic designation application for Gary United Methodist Church (built 1853)
• Approval of 231 Delles Road application
• Proposed change to commission name and purpose statements
• 2026 Preservation Week educational program presentation by Theosophical Society
• Review of the 2025/2026 Historic Commission Annual Report submitted Oct 15, 2025

The commission unanimously approved the September 16 standing meeting minutes and the September 30 special meeting minutes. It also approved the historic register application for 1231 Delles Road. A motion to keep the commission’s name and the “advocacy” wording in its purpose statement passed unanimously.

• Approved September 16 standing meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 30 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 1231 Delles Road historic register application (unanimous)
• Approved motion to retain Historic Commission name and “advocacy” wording (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Wheaton City Council will consider a consent agenda, two unfinished‑business ordinance amendments, and several new‑business items. New business includes a cable television franchise agreement with Comcast of Illinois V, Inc., binding property and casualty insurance coverage for November 1 2025 through October 31 2026, and a DuPage County zoning petition for Penny’s Place‑Blackhawk. The council will also vote on Warrant No. 906 for $3,010,655.40. Public comments are scheduled before the agenda items.

• Approval of Warrant No. 906 for $3,010,655.40
• Resolution authorizing execution of a cable television franchise agreement with Comcast of Illinois V, Inc.
• Resolution authorizing binding property and casualty insurance coverage (Nov 1 2025 – Oct 31 2026)
• Consideration of DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals petition ZONING‑25‑000046 for Penny’s Place‑Blackhawk
• Ordinance amending Code Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Disclosure Requirements

The council unanimously approved a new cable television franchise agreement with Comcast of Illinois V, Inc., replacing the expired 2017 agreement. It also adopted ordinances updating disclosure requirements and parking violation enforcement, authorized insurance coverage totaling $827,911 for the upcoming fiscal year, and directed staff to object to a DuPage County zoning petition for a video‑gaming café. Additionally, the council approved the $3,010,655.40 warrant and adopted routine resolutions and minutes.

• Approved minutes of Oct 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑81 to release closed‑session minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑82 to destroy closed‑session recordings (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑47 amending disclosure requirements (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑48 amending parking violation and towing rules (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑83 authorizing cable franchise agreement with Comcast (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑84 authorizing insurance coverage $827,911 for 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to object to DuPage County zoning petition ZONING‑25‑000046 (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board will review the September 2025 financial reports and the Library Director's report. The board is discussing the CY2026 budget and the Plaza Expansion Project. A vote is scheduled for the purchase of plaza tables and chairs.

• Purchase of plaza tables and chairs from Affordable Seating, LLC for $8,400.00
• CY2026 Budget update, discussion, and review
• Plaza Expansion Project update
• Summer Reading Program Sponsorship Initiative presented by Courtney Tedrick
• Approval of invoices SO-008562 and SO-008577 from Eco Scape

The Board approved the consent agenda items, including two Eco Scapes invoices, with one member abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The Board also approved the purchase of plaza tables and chairs from Affordable Seating, LLC for $8,400. Both motions carried with unanimous affirmative votes among those voting.

• Approved consent agenda items including Eco Scapes invoices (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved purchase of plaza tables and chairs for $8,400 (9-0)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Fire Pension Board will meet on October 17, 2025 to consider applications for membership, withdrawals, and to approve regular retirement benefits for John Cochran. The agenda includes a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker and allows for a closed session if needed. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approve regular retirement benefits – John Cochran
• Review applications for membership, withdrawals, retirement or disability benefits
• Public comment – limit of 3 minutes per person
• Closed session, if needed
• Adjournment

Firefighters' Pension Fund Board

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to address membership applications and fund withdrawals. The board is scheduled to consider the approval of regular retirement benefits for one individual.

• Approval of Regular Retirement Benefits for John Cochran

The board approved the regular retirement benefit calculation for Trustee John Cochran. The calculation, prepared by L&A, set his monthly pension at $10,574.09 based on a 75% rate of his $169,185.42 salary. The motion passed with three votes in favor, none against, and one abstention. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved John Cochran’s regular retirement benefit (3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission will vote to approve the September meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussion of bicycle donations at the community center, traffic‑calming intersection plans, and updates on membership and group rides. Public comment will be taken from a senior transportation planner from DuPage County.

• Approval of September minutes
• Bicycle donations at the community center
• Traffic‑calming intersection discussion
• New member Richard (Rick) Tampier and departing member Michael Subtelny
• Group ride scheduled for Oct 18, 1‑3 pm at Seven Gables

The Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered and no decisions were made.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission had a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The notice indicates that the meeting has been cancelled. Consequently, no items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to consider Zoning Application #25-22, a special use permit request for a business and professional office (co‑working space) on the main floor of the building at 125 E. Front Street, which is zoned C‑2 Retail Core Business District. The application was submitted by Cross Function, LLC on behalf of the property owner, ARCLAC Properties, LLC. The hearing will be in the Council Chambers at 303 West Wesley Street and via Zoom, and members of the public may submit comments in person or in writing.

• Zoning Application #25-22: special use permit for a co‑working space at 125 E. Front St.
• Applicant: Cross Function, LLC, 1033 South Boulevard, Oak Park, IL, representing ARCLAC Properties, LLC, 316 E. Jefferson Ave, Wheaton, IL.
• Property zoning: C‑2 Retail Core Business District.
• Public hearing scheduled for Oct 14, 2025, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 303 West Wesley St., and via Zoom (link provided).
• Public comments may be made orally at the hearing or submitted in writing to the Board.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Oct. 14, 2025 to consider Zoning Application #25-23. The application seeks a variance to Article 23.7.1e of the zoning ordinance to permit a ground sign on the south side of Roosevelt Road, west of Community Drive, with an 8‑foot setback instead of the required 15 feet in the R‑7 Residential District. The request was submitted by Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital and Clinics, Inc., on behalf of Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital.

• Zoning Application #25-23: variance for ground sign on south side of Roosevelt Road, west of Community Drive, R‑7 district, 8‑ft setback requested.
• Applicant: Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital and Clinics, Inc., representing Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. Two scheduled public hearings will be rescheduled and re-noticed.

• Cancellation of October 14, 2025 meeting
• Postponement of two public hearings

Planning & Zoning Board

The Wheaton Planning & Zoning Board will review a special use permit application by Cross Function LLC for 125 E. Front Street and a zoning variation request by Marianjoy for 26W171 Roosevelt Road. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and a public comment period.

• Special use permit – 125 E. Front Street – Cross Function LLC
• Zoning variation – 26W171 Roosevelt Road – Marianjoy
• Call to order and roll call
• Approval of minutes
• Public comment period

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. The two public hearings planned for this meeting will be rescheduled and re‑notified as required by the zoning ordinance. No other actions were taken.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Fire Pension Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 7:15 p.m. at Wheaton Fire Station #1, 1 Fapp Circle. The agenda items include public comment, applications for membership or withdrawals from fund, retirement, or disability benefits, and the approval of regular retirement benefits for Donald Dunfee. A closed session may be held if needed before adjournment.

• Approve regular retirement benefits – Donald Dunfee
• Review applications for membership, fund withdrawals, retirement or disability benefits
• Public comment (limit of 3 minutes per person)
• Potential closed session if needed
• Standard meeting procedures: call to order, roll call, adjournment

Firefighters' Pension Fund Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss membership applications and fund withdrawals. The board is scheduled to consider the approval of regular retirement benefits for Donald Dunfee.

• Approval of regular retirement benefits for Donald Dunfee

The Wheaton Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board met on Oct. 13, 2025 with Trustees Skilondz, Cochran and Hartman present. A motion to approve Lieutenant Donald Dunfee’s regular retirement benefit was made by Trustee Hartman, seconded by Trustee Cochran, and carried by roll‑call vote. All three trustees voted aye and the motion passed.

• Approved Donald Dunfee’s regular retirement benefit (3‑0 roll‑call)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council Planning Sessions

The Wheaton City Council will hold a planning session on Monday, October 13, 2025. Council members will discuss a proposed E‑Bike ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of the September 22, 2025 planning session minutes, a public comment period, and a closed‑session segment to review minutes, land acquisition matters, and pending litigation.

• E‑Bike ordinance discussion
• Approval of September 22, 2025 planning session minutes
• Closed session minutes review (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21))
• Land acquisition discussion (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5))
• Pending or imminent litigation discussion (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11))

The City Council approved the September 22, 2025 Planning Session minutes. Council members discussed a potential ordinance for low‑speed electric bicycles, scooters and e‑motos. The Council directed staff to draft a draft ordinance and to seek input from the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Committee before further Council consideration. A motion to enter closed session was approved unanimously.

• Approved September 22, 2025 Planning Session minutes
• Directed staff to draft a potential e‑bike, e‑scooter and e‑moto ordinance and solicit Bicyclist and Pedestrian Committee input
• Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously (voice vote)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council reports that the Local Liquor Commission meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 7 PM in the City Council Chambers at 303 W. Wesley Street has been cancelled because there was no business to conduct. No decisions, hearings, or other actions will occur at that meeting. Residents should note the cancellation.

• Cancellation of the Local Liquor Commission meeting on Oct 9, 2025
• Meeting was to be held at 7 PM in the City Council Chambers, 303 W. Wesley St.
• Reason for cancellation: lack of business

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will review senior assistance summaries for 2025 and 2026. Members aim to finalize the annual report and budget request due October 15. The meeting includes presentations from Milton Township and City of Wheaton social workers.

• Annual Report and Budget Request finalization
• CY2025 Senior Assistance Summary Review
• CY2026 Draft Senior Assistance Summary Review
• Election of Officers
• Commissioner Interview Assignments

The commission appointed Anthony DiLeonardi as Chair Pro Tem by unanimous voice vote. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously. A $4,000 budget increase was approved to fund a one‑third‑page advertisement in the September 2026 water bill, also by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Appointed Anthony DiLeonardi as Chair Pro Tem (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Added $4,000 to 2026 budget for water bill ad insert (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet on October 8, 2025 at 5 p.m. in the City Hall Gamon Room. The agenda includes routine items such as public comment, approval of minutes, and old and new business. In a closed session, the board will conduct interviews of firefighter candidates as required by 5 ILCS 1‑ZO/2(c)(1). No other decisions or actions are listed.

• Closed Session – Firefighter candidate interviews (5 ILCS 1‑ZO/2(c)(1))

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is meeting to handle routine items including public comment, minutes approval, and old/new business. The main substantive item is a closed session to interview firefighter candidates, as permitted under state law.

• Closed session for firefighter candidate interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))

The commission approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It then moved into closed session twice to conduct firefighter candidate interviews, each motion passing unanimously. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved October 7 minutes (5‑0)
• Moved to closed session for firefighter interviews (5‑0)
• Exited closed session after interviews (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider candidate interviews for police commander and firefighter positions under Illinois law. The board will also vote on the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List and the Police Commander Promotional List. Standard agenda items include public comment, approval of minutes, and a closed‑session portion.

• Police Command Candidate Interview (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Firefighter Candidate Interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Approve Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approve Police Commander Promotional List

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for police command and firefighter positions. The session includes a closed session for these interviews and an open session for public comment.

• Police Command Candidate Interview
• Firefighter Candidate Interviews
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Closed session for candidate interviews

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will consider routine agenda items including public comment, approval of minutes, and old and new business. In closed session, the board will interview candidates for police command and firefighter positions as required by 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). The board will also approve the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List and the Police Commander Promotional List. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approve Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Approve Police Commander Promotional List
• Police Command Candidate Interview (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Firefighter Candidate Interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Approval of Minutes

The Board approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It moved into a closed session to interview police command and firefighter candidates, then moved back out of closed session, both unanimously. The Board also approved the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List and the Police Command Promotional List, each by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session (unanimous)
• Approved Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List (unanimous)
• Approved Police Command Promotional List (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Wheaton City Council meeting will consider a consent agenda that includes surplus property disposal and several liquor license applications. Regular agenda items include appointments to city commissions, multiple ordinance amendments, a special use permit for 2015 Manchester Road, and several contract resolutions. Notably, the council will vote on a resolution authorizing a $916,377.50 contract with Triggi Construction for the 2025 Fall Sidewalk Program, plus a $2,181,762.63 warrant approval.

• Resolution authorizing $916,377.50 contract with Triggi Construction for Fall Sidewalk Program (10% contingency)
• Resolution authorizing $145,763 contract with Nardulli Construction for Concrete Panel Replacement (10% contingency)
• Resolution authorizing $79,327 contract with Thomas Engineering Group for LAFO resurfacing Phase 1 & 2 (10% contingency)
• Resolution authorizing purchase of one maintenance distributor for up to $121,507 through Sourcewell
• Applications for Class A, Class M Plus, and Class N liquor licenses at 121 W. Front St., 127 W. Front St., and 200 Wyndemere Circle

The council unanimously approved a series of items, including the consent agenda, new appointments, and several infrastructure contracts. Key actions were the adoption of a special‑use permit for 2015 Manchester Road, a shared‑parking agreement, a $916,377.50 sidewalk program, a concrete‑panel replacement contract, a maintenance‑distributor purchase, and a $2,181,762.63 warrant. All motions carried unanimously with Councilwoman Robbins absent.

• Approved consent agenda items (meeting minutes, surplus‑property disposal, three liquor licenses) – unanimous
• Appointed Richard Tampier to the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission and reappointed Anthony Pope and Ted Witt to the Environmental Improvement Commission – unanimous
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑46 granting a special‑use permit for 2015 Manchester Road – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑76 approving a shared‑parking agreement between The Hen House of Wheaton and Molos Greek Taverna – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑77 authorizing the 2025 Fall Sidewalk Program, not to exceed $916,377.50 plus 10% contingency – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑78 authorizing the 2025 Concrete Panel Replacement Program, not to exceed $145,763 plus 10% contingency – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑80 authorizing purchase of one maintenance distributor, not to exceed $121,507 – unanimous
• Approved Warrant No. 905 in the amount of $2,181,762.63 – unanimous

Historic Commission

The Wheaton Historic Commission will meet on September 30, 2025, to consider the completion of its 2025/2026 Annual Report. The agenda also includes call to order, public comment, commissioner comments, and adjournment. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Completion of the 2025/2026 Annual Report

The commission discussed and agreed on action items for the 2025/2026 Annual Report, covering each of its five purpose statements. Commissioner Louise noted a hearing about the former Carlson Hardware building scheduled for October 14 at 7:00 pm. A motion to adjourn was made by Louise, seconded by Bob, and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:44 pm.

• Agreed on action items for 2026 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Historic Commission will meet on September 30, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda includes public comment and a discussion to complete the commission's 2025/2026 Annual Report. The meeting will conclude with commissioner comments and adjournment.

• Completion of the 2025/2026 Annual Report

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Public Library Board Finance Committee will hold a meeting on September 29, 2025. After a call to order, members of the public may speak for up to three minutes each. The committee will then discuss the library's calendar year 2026 budget before adjourning.

• Public comment period (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• Discussion of the Wheaton Public Library CY2026 budget

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to discuss the budget for calendar year 2026. The meeting also includes a period for public comment from citizens in attendance.

• Discussion of Wheaton Public Library CY2026 Budget

The Wheaton Library Finance Committee met on September 29, 2025 to review the CY2026 library budget. After discussion, the committee moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote at 6:55 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting on September 24, 2025, to conduct closed-session interviews with firefighter candidates. The meeting will take place at City Hall in the Conley Room.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Closed-session firefighter candidate interviews
• Old and new business discussion

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold its regular meeting to take public comment, approve prior minutes, and consider any old or new business items. In the closed session, the board will interview firefighter candidates as required by 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). No decisions or votes are indicated on the agenda.

• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of old business items
• Discussion of new business items
• Closed‑session firefighter candidate interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))

The commissioners approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. They voted to enter a closed session for firefighter candidate interviews, later voted to end the closed session, and then adjourned the meeting. All votes were unanimous except the minute approval, which passed 3‑0.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Moved into closed session for firefighter candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session for firefighter candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The commission will approve the agenda and the minutes from the August 2025 meeting. Public comments will be heard, and the commission will receive updates on the annual report due October 15, 2025. Additional updates will cover city art exhibits, public art projects, and the Arts Weekend planned for June 19‑21, 2026.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of August 2025 minutes
• Annual Report due Oct 15 2025
• Update on City Art Exhibits
• Update on Arts Weekend June 19‑21 2026

The commission approved the meeting agenda. It accepted the August 26 minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• August 26 minutes approved (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will consider approving the final entry‑level police officer eligibility list. The board will also conduct closed‑session interviews for candidates for lateral police officer, police commander, and firefighter positions. Standard agenda items include call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes.

• Approve Final Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Lateral Police Candidate Interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Police Commander Candidate Interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Firefighter Candidate Interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered or discussed at this time. The cancellation was issued by the City Clerk citing lack of business.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to approve the final eligibility list for entry-level police officers. The session includes closed-door interviews for lateral police candidates, a police commander, and firefighters.

• Approval of Final Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List
• Lateral Police Candidate Interviews
• Police Commander Candidate Interviews
• Firefighter Candidate Interviews

The commissioners approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting unanimously. They also approved the final entry‑level police officer eligibility list without opposition. The board moved into a closed session to interview police and fire candidates, then moved back out and adjourned, each action passing unanimously.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved final entry‑level police officer eligibility list (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for police and fire candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council Planning Sessions

The council will first approve the draft planning session minutes. The main agenda item is a discussion of the 2026 Budget Framework. A public comment period and City Council/Staff comments will follow before adjournment.

• Approve draft planning session minutes (08/25/25 Draft PS Minutes)
• Discuss the 2026 Budget Framework (2026 BUDGET FRAMEWORK.PDF)
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
• City Council and staff comments
• Adjournment

The City Council approved the August 25, 2025 Planning Session minutes. Staff presented the 2026 budget framework, noting projected revenue shortfalls and a flat property‑tax levy. The Council approved allocating TIF #2 and TIF #3 surpluses and moving the water‑rate increase to June. Staff will deliver a revenue report at the next planning session.

• Approved August 25, 2025 Planning Session minutes
• Approved allocation of TIF #2 and TIF #3 surpluses
• Approved changing the water‑rate increase effective date to June

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The commission will vote on its 2025 Annual Report and the proposed 2026 budget. Members will also discuss the 2025 budget, specifically the purchase of 234 pedestrian clip-on lights. Other discussions include the History Ride and the Bike/roll to school event on October 8.

• Vote on 2025 Annual Report
• Vote on 2026 Proposed Budget
• 2025 Budget item: 234 pedestrian clip-on lights at $14.99 each
• History Ride planning including police escorts
• Bike/roll to school event on October 8

The Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission approved the August meeting minutes, the 2025 Annual Report, a $400 purchase of clip‑on lights for goodie bags, and the proposed 2026 budget. All four items passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved August minutes (unanimously via voice vote)
• Approved 2025 Annual Report (unanimously via voice vote)
• Approved purchase of $400 clip‑on lights (unanimously via voice vote)
• Approved 2026 proposed budget (unanimously via voice vote)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Community Relations Commission will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the Conley Room of City Hall. The agenda lists a Calito Order, roll call, planning for a Wheaton block party, public comments, and adjournment. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Calito Order
• Roll Call
• Planning of Wheaton Block Party
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Historic Commission

The Wheaton Historic Commission will consider two historic designation applications: one to revisit the 1231 Delles Road property and a new application for the Gary United Methodist Church, built in 1853. The meeting also includes updates on several ongoing projects, such as the Fall Lecture by the Ostbergs, the Community Relations Block Party, and the 2024/2025 Annual Report due to the City Council by October 15, 2025. New business will address proposed changes to the Commission’s name and purpose statements for the 2025/2026 Annual Report.

• Revisit historic designation application for 1231 Delles Road
• New historic designation application for Gary United Methodist Church (built 1853)
• Fall Lecture by the Ostbergs at Wheaton Fairgrounds on Oct 23, 2025
• Community Relations Block Party scheduled for Sep 20, 2025 at Memorial Park
• Review of 2024/2025 Annual Report before submission to City Council (due Oct 15, 2025)

The commission unanimously approved the August meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the historic register application for 1231 Delles Road after receiving additional support material. The treasurer reported the purchase of two professional tablecloths costing $33.70, to be reimbursed. Upcoming events include a lecture on the Wheaton Fairgrounds on Oct. 23 and a block party at Memorial Park on Sept. 20.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 1231 Delles Road historic register application (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Wheaton City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a resolution to dispose of surplus property and a change order for RJN Group engineering services. Regular agenda items include amendments to the utilities locatability ordinance and the real estate transfer tax ordinance, appointments to city boards, a zoning petition for a transportation maintenance facility, and a special use permit for a domestic animal lounge at 923 E. Roosevelt Road. The council will also approve Warrant No. 904 for $2,212,887.71. Public comments will be taken during the Citizens to Be Heard portion.

• Resolution authorizing Change Order #2 with RJN Group, Inc. for professional engineering services (total award $434,750, not to exceed $21,200)
• Approval of Warrant No. 904 for $2,212,887.71
• Ordinance amending Chapter 74 (Utilities) on locatability of utilities
• Ordinance amending Chapter 66 (Taxation) on real estate transfer tax
• Special Use Permit granting a domestic animal lounge at 923 E. Roosevelt Road (Candle of Hope Foundation)

The council approved the consent agenda, adopted two resolutions, and passed three ordinances covering utility locatability, real‑estate transfer tax updates, and a zoning amendment for domestic animal lounges. Council members also appointed Sharon Ann Henry to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and reappointed David Sohmer to the Community Relations Commission. Finally, the council approved a special‑use permit for a 178,000‑sq‑ft DuPage County Transportation Maintenance Facility, directing the city attorney to draft the ordinance.

• Approved consent‑agenda items (minutes and resolutions) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑73 authorizing disposal of surplus property – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑74 authorizing Change Order #2 for sanitary‑sewer project – unanimous
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑42 amending utility locatability requirements – unanimous
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑43 amending real‑estate transfer tax provisions – unanimous
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑44 amending zoning to allow domestic animal lounges – unanimous
• Approved appointment of Sharon Ann Henry to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and reappointment of David Sohmer to the Community Relations Commission (vote 4‑3) – motion carried
• Approved special‑use permit for DuPage County Transportation Maintenance Facility and directed City Attorney to prepare ordinance – unanimous

Library Board

The Wheaton Library Board will consider minutes from the August meeting, financial reports for August, and the Director's report. Unfinished business includes an update on the Plaza Expansion Project, a review of the CY2026 budget, and a preview of Illinois Public Library Standards. New business items are the approval of an amended circulation library card policy and a motion to approve the Phase‑2 first floor alterations proposal from Studio GC Architects.

• Approval of Amended Circulation Library Card Policy
• Motion to approve Phase‑2 First Floor Alterations Proposal from Studio GC Architects
• Plaza Expansion Project – Update
• CY2026 Budget Update/Discussion/Review
• Illinois Public Library Standards Preview

The Wheaton Public Library Board approved the amended circulation library card policy and the Phase‑2 first‑floor alterations proposal from Studio GC Architects. Both motions passed with all votes in favor and no opposition. The consent agenda items were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (8-0)
• Approved Amended Circulation Library Card Policy (8-0)
• Approved Phase‑2 First Floor Alterations Proposal (5-0)

Commission on Aging

The Wheaton Commission on Aging will discuss updates from subcommittees, review the CY2025 Senior Assistance Summary, consider the Annual Report and Budget Request, and evaluate the CY2026 Draft Senior Assistance Summary. The board will also approve the meeting schedule for 2026 before adjourning.

• CY2025 Senior Assistance Summary Review
• Annual Report and Budget Request
• CY2026 Draft Senior Assistance Summary Review
• 2026 Meeting Schedule Approval

The Commission on Aging approved its September 11 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It also approved a motion to change its guidelines, again by unanimous voice vote. A third motion adopting the 2026 meeting schedule was passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved change to guidelines (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Local Liquor Commission

The Wheaton Local Liquor Commission meeting on September 11, 2025 will review and decide on three liquor license applications. The applications are for a Class A license for The Guild, LLC at 121 W. Front Street, a Class M Plus license for F & V Management Co. Inc. (Tasting DeVine) at 127 W. Front Street, and a Class N license for NELP‑Wyndemere Operator LLC (Wnydemere) at 200 Wyndemere Circle. The commission will also approve the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting and accept public comments.

• Consider Class A liquor license for The Guild, LLC – 121 W. Front Street
• Consider Class M Plus liquor license for F & V Management Co. Inc. (Tasting DeVine) – 127 W. Front Street
• Consider Class N liquor license for NELP‑Wyndemere Operator LLC (Wnydemere) – 200 Wyndemere Circle
• Approve minutes from August 14, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period

The commission approved the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It then recommended that the mayor and City Council issue a Class A license to The Guild, LLC, a Class M Plus license to Tasting deVine, and a Class N license to Wyndemere. Each recommendation passed on a roll‑call vote with all members voting aye.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Recommended issuance of Class A license to The Guild, LLC – 121 W. Front St (roll call, all aye)
• Recommended issuance of Class M Plus license to Tasting deVine – 127 W. Front St (roll call, all aye)
• Recommended issuance of Class N license to Wyndemere – 200 Wyndemere Circle (roll call, all aye)

Public Notices & Hearings

The regular meeting of the Wheaton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled for September 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit application. The request is to allow a drive-thru service lane for an existing restaurant.

• Zoning Application #25-21: Special use permit for a drive-thru service lane at 1289 E. Butterfield Road

Planning & Zoning Board

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public meeting to discuss a special use permit request. The agenda includes approval of minutes and a public comment period. The board will also consider New Business items.

• Approval of minutes
• Public comment period
• ZA 25-21 special use permit for 1289 Butterfield Road

The board approved the August 26, 2025 minutes as presented. It decided that more information is needed before deciding on the special‑use permit for a drive‑through at 1289 E. Butterfield Road and moved to continue the public hearing until that information is received. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Requested additional information for special‑use permit at 1289 E. Butterfield Road
• Moved to continue the public hearing until the requested information is provided
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all aye)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Planning Session for the Wheaton City Council scheduled for September 8, 2025, has been cancelled. The City Clerk cited a lack of business as the reason for the cancellation.

City Council Meetings

The Wheaton City Council will meet on September 2, 2025, to discuss and vote on several key items, including a $430,000 lead service line replacement program contract, a liquor license application for Mi Casa Restaurant and Grill, and property-related ordinances. The meeting will also include public comments and approval of minutes from the August 18 meeting.

• Resolution authorizing $430,000 contract with Uno Construction for 2025 Lead Service Line Replacement Program (10% contingency included)
• Application for Class A liquor license for Mi Casa Restaurant and Grill at 1720 N. Main Street
• Ordinance annexing property at 1S731 Orchard Road to the City of Wheaton
• Ordinance amending zoning map for property at 1S731 Orchard Road
• Ordinance amending Wheaton’s Real Estate Transfer Tax (first reading) and utilities locatability code (first reading)

The Wheaton City Council unanimously approved a $430,000 lead service line replacement program (Resolution R‑2025‑72). It also approved a Class A liquor license for MiCasa Restaurant & Grill, reappointed two commissioners, adopted a surplus‑property disposal resolution, annexed and rezoned 15731 Orchard Rd, and approved a $1,341,038.53 warrant.

• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑72 for lead service line replacement program ($430,000) (7‑0)
• Approved Class A liquor license for MiCasa Restaurant & Grill, 1720 N. Main St (7‑0)
• Reappointed Lewis Achenbach to Fine & Cultural Arts Commission (7‑0)
• Reappointed Nancy Fiynnb to Environmental Improvement Commission (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑71 authorizing disposal of surplus property (7‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑40 annexing 15731 Orchard Rd (7‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑41 amending zoning map for 15731 Orchard Rd (7‑0)
• Approved Warrant No. 903 for $1,341,038.53 (7‑0)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting on August 27, 2025, to approve an initial eligibility list and discuss old business.

• Approval of initial eligibility list
• Discussion of old business
• Public comment period

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to conduct regular business. The primary action item is the approval of an initial eligibility list.

• Approval of Initial Eligibility List

The Board approved the Initial Eligibility List of police officer candidates, with the motion moved by Commissioner Haines and seconded by Commissioner Vroman, passing unanimously. The Board also approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting, with three votes in favor and none against. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Initial Eligibility List of police officer candidates (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The commission will meet to receive updates on city art exhibits and public art. Members will also discuss the Arts Weekend scheduled for June 19-21, 2026.

• City Art Exhibits update
• Public Art Update
• Arts Weekend June 19-21 2026 update

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes of the previous meeting, each by unanimous voice vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting unanimously. No other actions were decided.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to decide on a rezoning application for seven adjacent properties at 301–325 E. Seminary Avenue. The applicant, College Church, seeks to convert the R-4 residential district to I-1 institutional and build a 116-space parking lot with 12 ADA spaces at Scott Street and Seminary Avenue.

• Rezoning from R-4 to I-1 for 301–325 E. Seminary Avenue
• Special use permit to demolish existing structures and construct 116-space parking lot
• Variations to zoning setback rules: 7.2 ft north, 5.0 ft south/west instead of 50 ft/17 ft
• Public hearing at Wheaton City Hall, 303 W. Wesley Street, Aug 26 2025 7:00 p.m.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission will meet to discuss updates on city art exhibits and public art. The commission will also provide an update regarding Arts Weekend scheduled for June 19-21, 2026.

• City Art Exhibits update
• Public Art Update
• Arts Weekend June 19-21, 2026 update

Planning & Zoning Board

The Wheaton Planning & Zoning Board will meet on August 26, 2025, to conduct a public hearing on two zoning petitions. One seeks a text amendment and special use for 923 E. Roosevelt Road on behalf of the Candle of Hope Foundation. The other requests rezoning, special use, and variations for seven properties at 301–325 E. Seminary Avenue for the College Church of Wheaton.

• ZA 25-15: Text amendment and special use at 923 E. Roosevelt Road (Candle of Hope Foundation)
• ZA 25-20: Rezoning, special use, and variations at 301–325 E. Seminary Avenue (College Church of Wheaton)

The Board recommended approval of the combined text amendment and special use permit for the Domestic Animal Lounge at 923 E. Roosevelt Road, contingent on obtaining a USDA license and submitting the foundation's bylaws and tax documents. The public hearing on the request was formally closed by unanimous voice vote. The August 12, 2025 meeting minutes were approved as presented. The Board adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m. by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on ZA #25-15 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Recommended approval of text amendment and special use permit for 923 E. Roosevelt Road, subject to USDA license and foundation documents (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:04 p.m. (voice vote, unanimous)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council will hold a public hearing to decide whether to establish Special Service Area 9 (SSA 9), replacing the expired SSA 8. SSA 9 would fund business promotion, event management, parking maintenance, streetscape upkeep, and aesthetic enhancements in the downtown area. The proposed initial levy is $500,000, a 17.5% increase over SSA 8's 2024 levy of $425,500.

• Public hearing for Special Service Area No. 9 (SSA 9) to replace expired SSA 8
• Proposed initial levy: $500,000 ($325,000 to Downtown Wheaton Association, $175,000 to City)
• Maximum tax rate: $0.45 (same as SSA 8)
• 7-year term with boundaries expanding to include City-owned properties
• 17.5% tax increase for properties compared to SSA 8

The Wheaton City Council voted to close the public hearing after discussion of Special Service Area No. 9. The motion to close was moved by Councilwoman Bray-Parker, seconded by Councilwoman Brice, and carried unanimously. The council then voted to adjourn the hearing; the motion was moved by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Weller, and also carried unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made during this meeting.

• Closed public hearing – motion carried unanimously (moved by Councilwoman Bray-Parker, seconded by Councilwoman Brice)
• Adjourned public hearing – motion carried unanimously (moved by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Weller)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council will hold a public hearing to decide whether to form Special Service Area No. 9, a tax district covering parts of downtown Wheaton. If created, the district would fund marketing, events, parking, streetscapes, and public art for up to seven years, with an initial annual tax levy of $500,000. Property owners in the proposed area can file written or oral objections during the hearing.

• Proposed Special Service Area No. 9 covering downtown Wheaton properties
• Initial annual tax levy of $500,000 at 0.45% of assessed value
• Public hearing on August 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers (303 W Wesley St)
• Funding for marketing, events, parking, streetscapes, and public art
• Objections may be filed by property owners within 60 days of final adjournment

City Council Planning Sessions

The Wheaton City Council Planning Session will review draft minutes from June 23, 2025, discuss results from a community satisfaction survey, and consider proposed changes to the city’s disclosure requirements under Chapter 2, Article VIII. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the session is procedural and informational.

• Review of June 23, 2025 Planning Session draft minutes
• Discussion of Community Satisfaction Survey Results (COMMUNITY SATISFACTION SURVEY RESULTS.PDF)
• Consideration of changes to City disclosure requirements (Chapter 2, Article VIII) (CONSIDERATION OF CHANGES TO CITY DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS CH 2 ART VIII.PDF)

The Wheaton City Council approved the June 23, 2025 Planning Session minutes. It voted to amend the City Code by adopting the state disclosure statute and repealing the City’s own Statement of Disclosure requirement. No other actions were taken and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 23, 2025 Planning Session minutes
• Amended City Code to adopt state disclosure statute and repeal City Statement of Disclosure requirement

Police Pension Fund Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and manage pension benefit applications. The meeting includes a review of the actuarial valuation and the tax levy request.

• Review and approval of Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Review and adoption of Municipal Compliance Report
• Approval of deferred regular retirement benefits for Ryan Conway
• Discussion and possible action on Cash Management Policy
• Approval of Trustee Training registration fees and reimbursable expenses

The board approved a $2,615,049 tax levy request for the pension fund and accepted a $223,634.74 portability transfer from the La Grange Park Police Pension Fund. It also approved Ryan Conway’s regular retirement benefit and $40,405.69 in quarterly disbursements. The trustees designated the city clerk as FOIA Officer and a trustee as OMA Designee, and adopted the Municipal Compliance Report.

• Approved $2,615,049 tax levy request (roll call vote)
• Accepted $223,634.74 portability transfer and revised hire date (roll call vote)
• Approved Ryan Conway’s regular retirement benefit (roll call vote)
• Approved $40,405.69 quarterly disbursements (roll call vote)
• Designated FOIA Officer and OMA Designee (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Municipal Compliance Report (roll call vote)
• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The commission is meeting to review the 2025 budget and establish goals for the 2025 annual report. Members will also coordinate advertising and scheduling for a History Ride.

• 2025 Budget discussion
• 2026 Goals and requests for 2025 Annual Report
• Planning and advertising for History Ride
• Wheaton Library Bike Station report
• Updating webpage with Working Bikes drop off location at Community Center

The commission unanimously approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved an Alphagraphics order for History Ride flyers and a $60 gift card for docent Bob Goldsborough. Commissioners adopted two 2026 goals: pursuing a Bike Friendly City designation by 2027 and communicating problem intersections to Engineering for possible traffic calming. A practice ride for the History Ride was scheduled for September 14, 2025 at 2 pm.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Alphagraphics to produce 50 History Ride flyers (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of $60 DWA gift card for Bob Goldsborough (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted 2026 goal to pursue Bike Friendly City designation by 2027
• Adopted 2026 goal to communicate problem intersections to Engineering for traffic calming
• Scheduled History Ride practice ride for Sept 14, 2025 at 2 pm
• Assigned Michelle to add Working Bikes drop‑off location to commission webpage
• Planned to post report on motorized/Class 3 e‑bikes on Forest Preserve trails to webpage

Historic Commission

The Historic Commission will consider a historic designation application for a property on Delles Road. The body will also review the 2024/2025 Annual Report for submission to the City Council in October.

• Historic Designation Application for 1231 Delles Road
• Review of 2024/2025 Annual Report
• Planning for October 23, 2025 lecture by the Ostbergs at Wheaton Fairgrounds
• Promotion for French Market on September 20, 2025

The Historic Commission unanimously approved the June meeting minutes. It cancelled the September 20 French Market exhibit and approved participation in the September 20 block party at Memorial Park. The discussion of the Annual Report was tabled, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled September 20 French Market exhibit
• Approved participation in September 20 block party
• Tabled Annual Report discussion
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including sewer rehabilitation and utility improvements. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of four police officers and a vote on bills totaling $1,394,912.91.

• Agreement with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for 2025 Sewer Main Rehabilitation not to exceed $199,552.60
• Agreement with Great Lakes Plumbing and Heating Company for City Hall Annex Roof Top Units Replacements not to exceed $175,825
• Agreement with Go Painters Inc. for fire hydrant sandblasting and repainting not to exceed $78,000
• Agreement with National Power Rodding Corporation for 2025 Sanitary Manhole Rehabilitation not to exceed $59,585
• Agreement with Thomas Engineering Group, LLC for Willow Avenue Utility Improvements not to exceed $54,116

The council unanimously approved Warrant No. 902 authorizing $1,394,912.91 in expenditures. They also adopted several resolutions authorizing contracts for sanitary manhole rehabilitation, City Hall Annex rooftop unit replacement, sewer main rehabilitation, and fire‑hydrant painting, and passed an ordinance deleting unused liquor‑license classifications. Councilwoman Bray‑Parker was appointed Mayor Pro Tem for the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

• Appointed Councilwoman Bray‑Parker as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including minutes and Resolution R‑2025‑65 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑66 authorizing $59,585 sanitary manhole rehab contract (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑39 deleting unused liquor‑license classifications (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑68 authorizing $178,825 City Hall Annex rooftop unit replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑69 authorizing $199,552.60 sewer main rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑70 authorizing $78,000 fire‑hydrant sandblasting and repainting (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant No. 902 for $1,394,912.91 (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board will introduce and swear in new member Ralph Holman. The meeting includes discussions on the CY2026 budget process and an update on the Plaza Expansion Project.

• Swearing-in of new Library Board member Ralph Holman
• Plaza Expansion Project update
• CY2026 Budget Process discussion
• Appointment of Finance Committee
• Illinois Public Library Standards Preview

The Library Board approved the consent agenda items, which included the July 21 meeting minutes and August 2025 financial reports. The board also appointed a Finance Committee, naming Christine Fenne as chair with Steve Siemer and Bob Rammer as members. Both actions passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda items (July 21 minutes, August financial reports) (5-0)
• Appointed Finance Committee; Christine Fenne chair, Steve Siemer and Bob Rammer members (5-0)

Commission on Aging

The Wheaton Commission on Aging will review and vote on proposed income caps, monthly stipend amounts, and the 2026 budget for the Senior Assistance Program. Members will also approve interview questions, informational handouts, and a resource binder update for the program.

• Approval of CY2026 proposed income cap for Senior Assistance Program
• Approval of CY2026 proposed monthly stipend amounts and budget
• Review and approval of senior assistance homeowner/renter interview questions
• Review and approval of homeowner/renter informational handouts
• Review and approval of Resource Binder Update

The commission approved the meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It then approved a series of senior‑assistance actions for calendar year 2026, including the income cap, stipend amounts and budget, application review, interview questions, informational handouts, resource‑binder update, and advertising and public‑awareness plans. All items were approved by unanimous voice vote. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved CY2026 proposed income cap (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved CY2026 proposed monthly stipend amounts and budget (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved senior assistance homeowner/renter interview questions (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved senior assistance homeowner/renter informational handouts (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved resource binder update (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved senior assistance program advertising plan (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved senior services gap analysis (unanimous voice vote)

Firefighters' Pension Fund Board

The Wheaton Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board will hold a regular meeting to review investment reports, financial statements, and compliance documents. Trustees will also discuss membership applications, actuarial valuations, and board officer elections. No substantive decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Review of investment reports from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management and FPIF – Marquette Associates
• Presentation and approval of monthly financial report by Lauterbach & Amen
• Applications for membership from Delaney Chesta and Tyler Kirk
• Review and adoption of actuarial valuation and tax lexy request
• Board officer elections for President and Secretary

The board accepted applications for Delaney Chesta and Tyler Kirk as Tier II participants effective June 16 2025. It approved a $20,523.58 quarterly disbursement and adopted the municipal compliance report. The board approved the actuarial valuation recommendation and requested a $1,246,721 tax levy from the City of Wheaton. Trustees elected Jason Skilondz as president and John Cochran as secretary, and retained Skilondz as FOIA officer.

• Accepted Delaney Chesta as Tier II member (effective June 16 2025) – roll call vote unanimous
• Accepted Tyler Kirk as Tier II member (effective June 16 2025) – roll call vote unanimous
• Approved quarterly disbursement of $20,523.58 – roll call vote unanimous
• Approved $1,246,721 tax levy request per actuarial valuation – roll call vote unanimous
• Adopted Municipal Compliance Report – roll call vote unanimous
• Elected Jason Skilondz as President and John Cochran as Secretary – roll call vote unanimous
• Retained Jason Skilondz as FOIA Officer and OMA Designee – roll call vote (abstain Skilondz)
• Approved Attorney’s Report – unanimous voice vote

Local Liquor Commission

The Local Liquor Commission will meet to discuss new business and approve previous minutes. The primary item on the agenda is a liquor license application for a restaurant on North Main Street.

• Application for a Class A Liquor License for Mi Casa Restaurant Grill Inc (D/B/A Mi Casa Restaurant And Grill) at 1720 N. Main Street

The commission approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote, with all members voting aye. The commission heard a presentation from Mi Casa Restaurant Grill Inc. and, after discussion, moved to recommend that the Mayor and City Council issue a Class A liquor license to the restaurant at 1720 N. Main Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Recommended Class A liquor license for Mi Casa Restaurant Grill Inc. at 1720 N. Main Street (motion passed, all aye)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss adding a definition for a 'Kat Lounge' to the Zoning Ordinance. The board is considering allowing these establishments as a Special Use in the R-R-3 Zoning District. A specific Special Use Permit is being requested for a location at 923 E. Roosevelt Road.

• Zoning Application #25-15 to define and allow 'Kat Lounges'
• Proposed Special Use Permit for a Kat Lounge at 923 E. Roosevelt Road
• Proposed amendment to Article II and Article XXXI of the Zoning Ordinance

Public Notices & Hearings

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will hold an on-call meeting to discuss equipment and reimbursements. The body will review fitness reimbursement approvals and equipment replacements.

• Fitness reimbursement approvals
• Replacement fan for T38
• GO PRO for B38
• Replacement vehicle coolers

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to discuss new business regarding a specific property. The primary item is a request for a text amendment and special use permit for the Candle of Hope Foundation.

• ZA 25-15: Text amendment and special use request for 923 E. Roosevelt Road (Candle of Hope Foundation)

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the July 8, 2025 minutes. It then voted to continue the public hearing on the Kat Lounge text amendment and special‑use permit until more information is provided and the owner can attend. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Kat Lounge public hearing pending additional information and owner attendance (voice vote, all aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m. (voice vote, all aye)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council's planning session scheduled for August 11, 2025, has been cancelled because no business was identified for the meeting. This is a procedural notice issued by the City Clerk.

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss liquor license classifications and city manager compensation. The body is also considering two service agreements for site restoration and janitorial services.

• Agreement with Earthwerks Land Improvement & Development Corporation for 700 & 800 East Roosevelt Road site restoration not to exceed $260,900 plus 10% contingency
• Agreement with The Tidy Queens for janitorial services for city facilities not to exceed $258,649.46
• Ordinance amending traffic schedule for Scott Street
• Ordinances regarding Class M liquor license classification and deletion of unused liquor license classifications
• Approval of Warrant No. 901 for $1,546,288.96

The council unanimously approved a warrant for $1,546,288.96 to fund city operations. It also adopted resolutions authorizing a $260,900 site‑restoration project and a $258,649.46 janitorial services contract. Ordinances creating a Class M liquor license classification and amending the traffic schedule were passed, and the City Manager’s compensation was approved. Louise Ferrebee was reappointed to the Historic Commission through August 2028.

• Approved $1,546,288.96 city warrant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑63 for $260,900 site‑restoration (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑64 for $258,649.46 janitorial services (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑38 creating Class M liquor license classification (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑37 amending motor‑vehicle traffic schedule (unanimous)
• Approved City Manager compensation (unanimous)
• Reappointed Louise Ferrebee to Historic Commission (unanimous)
• First reading of ordinance to delete unused liquor license classifications (no vote recorded)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Planning Session scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2025, has been cancelled. The City Clerk cited a lack of business as the reason for the cancellation.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Community Relations Commission will hold a special meeting on July 23. The body is scheduled to discuss planning for the Wheaton Block Party.

• Wheaton Block Party planning

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission will meet to discuss new city art exhibits. The body will also receive updates on the public mural and the Make Music Wheaton event.

• City Art Exhibits
• Make Music Wheaton post event update
• Public mural update

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission accepted the agenda and the May 27, 2025 minutes by motion. No substantive actions or approvals were taken on projects. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Agenda accepted (motion carried)
• May 27, 2025 minutes accepted (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. (motion carried)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The City Clerk cited a lack of business as the reason for the cancellation.

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts and zoning variations. Key items include building renovations, traffic studies, and updates to liquor license ordinances.

• Agreement with KWCC, Inc. for Water Division Building Exterior Renovation not to exceed $1,366,650.00 plus 10% contingency
• Agreement with Ramirez Group, LLC for Public Works Trench Drains Replacement not to exceed $410,500 plus 10% contingency
• Front yard setback variation for an addition at 337 E. Prairie Avenue
• Traffic Calming Study for Harrison Avenue and Washington Street intersection not to exceed $17,600.00 plus 10% contingency
• Ordinance to vacate a portion of the Willow Avenue public right-of-way for St. Michael Catholic Church

The Wheaton City Council unanimously adopted several ordinances updating traffic schedules, liquor‑service hours, special‑events code, front‑yard setbacks, and a right‑of‑way vacating. It also confirmed reappointments to city commissions and adopted three resolutions authorizing public‑works contracts totaling about $1.8 million. All actions were carried without opposition.

• Approved Ordinance 0‑2025‑32 amending motor‑vehicle schedule (Somerset Circle) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 0‑2025‑33 amending liquor‑control hours for Class R licenses – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 0‑2025‑34 amending special‑events and parking‑lot code provisions – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 0‑2025‑35 front‑yard setback variation for 337E Prairie Ave – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 0‑2025‑36 vacating portion of Willow Avenue right‑of‑way – unanimous
• Confirmed reappointments and new appointments to city boards and commissions – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑59 authorizing $410,500 trench‑drain replacement project – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑60 authorizing $1,366,650 water‑division exterior renovation – unanimous

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to elect officers for the July 2025 to June 2026 term. Members will also receive updates on the Plaza Expansion Project and the 2024-2026 Strategic Plan.

• Election of Officers for July 2025 – June 2026
• Update on the Plaza Expansion Project
• Update on the 2024-2026 Strategic Plan
• Financial Reports for June 2025 and Bill Listing for July 2025

The board approved the June 16 and June 24 minutes as a consent agenda. Laurie Metanchuk was elected President, Alan Herbach Vice President, Christine Fenne Treasurer, and Vallari Talapatra Secretary for the July 2026 term. All motions carried with no recorded nay votes.

• Approved June 16 and June 24 minutes (consent agenda) – Motion carried (Ayes: Dr. Rammer, Mr. Herbach, Ms. Talapatra, Mr. Siemer, Mrs. Metanchuk; Nays: none)
• Elected Laurie Metanchuk as President – Motion carried (Ayes: Mr. Siemer, Mr. Herbach, Dr. Rammer, Ms. Talapatra, Mrs. Metanchuk; Nays: none)
• Elected Alan Herbach as Vice President – Motion carried (Ayes: Mr. Herbach, Mrs. Fenne, Mr. Siemer, Ms. Talapatra, Dr. Rammer, Mrs. Metanchuk; Nays: none)
• Elected Christine Fenne as Treasurer – Motion carried (Ayes: Dr. Rammer, Ms. Talapatra, Mr. Herbach, Mr. Siemer, Mrs. Metanchuk; Nays: none)
• Elected Vallari Talapatra as Secretary – Motion carried (Ayes: Mr. Siemer, Mr. Herbach, Dr. Rammer, Ms. Talapatra, Mrs. Metanchuk; Nays: none)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss upcoming community events and the 2025 Annual Report. Members will coordinate logistics for National Night Out and several scheduled group rides.

• National Night Out planning for Aug 5th, 5-8pm
• 2026 Goals and requests for the 2025 Annual Report
• History Ride coordination with Rob Sperl at WPD
• Paige Donahue Bench Dedication at Rahje on Aug 2, 2-3pm
• Herrick Lake Group Ride on Aug 9 at 9am

The commission unanimously approved the June minutes by voice vote. It also unanimously approved printing a set of color, double‑sided, laminated flash cards for the National Night Out, not to exceed $50. Additionally, the commission unanimously approved printing 50 history‑ride flyers (100 half sheets). No other formal actions were taken.

• June minutes approved unanimously via voice vote (5 by proxy)
• Print flash cards for National Night Out (up to $50) approved unanimously via voice vote (5 by proxy)
• Print 50 history‑ride flyers (100 half sheets) approved unanimously via voice vote (5 by proxy)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Planning Session for the Wheaton City Council scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2025, has been cancelled. The City Clerk cited a lack of business as the reason for the cancellation.

Local Liquor Commission

The Local Liquor Commission will consider an amendment to the Class M liquor license classification. The body will also review a Class A liquor license application for a business on N. Main Street.

• Amendment to Section 6-87 (14) regarding Class M Liquor License Classification
• Class A Liquor License application for Mi Casa Restaurant Grill Inc. at 1720 N. Main Street

The commission nominated Commissioner Taylor as Chair pro tem and approved the June 12, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous voice vote. They voted to recommend that the proposed amendment to Class M liquor licenses, which would allow limited spirit sales, be approved by the Mayor and City Council. The application for a Class A license by Mi Casa Restaurant Grill was postponed until the next meeting.

• Nominated Commissioner Taylor as Chair pro tem (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Recommended to Mayor and City Council that Class M license amendment be approved (roll call vote, all aye)
• Postponed Mi Casa Restaurant Grill's Class A liquor license application to next meeting

Public Notices & Hearings

The Community Relations Commission will hold a special meeting to review the Wheaton Block Party and a funding request from the Wheaton Public Library. The body will also discuss the Good Citizens Awards and elect officers for 2025-2026.

• Wheaton Block Party event committee report and communications
• Wheaton Public Library request for funding and participation in a Black history month documentary screening
• Good Citizens Awards expenses and 2026 suggestions
• Election of officers for 2025-2026
• Appointment of new commission members

Public Notices & Hearings

The regular meeting of the Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners scheduled for July 9, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to review a zoning application. The board is considering a request to allow a one-story addition with a reduced front yard setback.

• Zoning Application #25-19: Variation for a one-story addition at 337 E. Prairie Avenue
• Request to allow a front yard setback of 114.87 feet instead of the required 155.0 feet

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to discuss one new business item. The board is reviewing a request for a front yard setback variation at a specific residential address.

• ZA 25-19: Front yard setback variation for 337 E. Prairie Avenue

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the May 28, 2025 minutes. It unanimously recommended approval of ZA #25-19, a front‑yard setback variation for 337 E. Prairie Avenue, subject to staff review of the preliminary engineering plan. The board also moved to close the public hearing, waive regular rules for the vote, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ZA #25-19 front‑yard setback variation (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on ZA #25-19 (voice vote, all aye)
• Waived regular rules to vote on ZA #25-19 (voice vote, all aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:17 p.m. (voice vote, all aye)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including road, sewer, and water rehabilitation. The body is also considering rezoning and special use permits for St. Michael Catholic Church and updates to liquor and special event ordinances.

• Agreement with R.W. Dunteman Company for 2025 Road, Sewer, and Water Rehabilitation Program not to exceed $5,867,457.70
• Agreement with Via Meridiana Contractors, LLC for Wheaton Public Library Plaza Rehabilitation not to exceed $829,442.03
• Rezoning and special use permit for St. Michael Catholic Church at 314 W. Willow Avenue, 221 S. West Street, 317 W. Willow Avenue, and 216 S. Wheaton Avenue
• Purchase of LED Streetlight Fixtures from TWG Infrastructure Solutions not to exceed $81,405
• Agreement with Precision Pavement Markings Inc. for thermoplastic pavement marking services not to exceed $82,500

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 0‑2025‑31, granting a rezoning, parking‑lot setback variations, and a special‑use permit to expand St. Michael Catholic Church at 314 W. Willow Ave and adjacent parcels. The council also approved three procurement resolutions: LED streetlight fixtures from TWG Infrastructure Solutions (up to $81,405), pavement‑marking services from Precision Pavement Markings Inc. (up to $82,500), and bulk rock‑salt purchases through DuPage County at the price set by Compass Minerals America, Inc. Additionally, the council adopted consent‑agenda items including the easement grant (Resolution R‑2025‑50) and surplus‑property disposal (Resolution R‑2025‑51), all with unanimous votes.

• Adopted Ordinance 0‑2025‑31 rezoning and special‑use permit for St. Michael Catholic Church (unanimous)
• Amended Ordinance 0‑2025‑31 Section 5 to make special‑use void unless construction progresses within 12 months (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑52 purchase of LED streetlight fixtures up to $81,405 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑53 agreement with Precision Pavement Markings Inc. up to $82,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑54 bulk rock‑salt purchase via DuPage County joint solicitation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑50 easement grant for Ka Subdivision (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑51 disposal of certain surplus property (unanimous)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Band Commission is meeting to conduct regular business and review updates regarding the Wheaton Municipal Band season.

• Updates on Wheaton Municipal Band Season

Band Commission

The Band Commission is meeting to review updates regarding the Wheaton Municipal Band season. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a single discussion topic.

• Updates on Wheaton Municipal Band Season

The commission approved the minutes from the April 15, 2024 meeting and welcomed new commissioner David Wesolowicz. It confirmed increased police presence at the July 2 patriotic concert, changed the Edman Chapel concert start time to 7:30 p.m., and decided the concert will not be livestreamed on YouTube but will be streamed on Facebook. The annual end‑of‑year party was scheduled for July 26, 2025, the chair’s term was renewed through 2027, and John Dalby will contact the PRC about the old band uniforms.

• Approved April 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Welcomed new commissioner David Wesolowicz
• Confirmed increased police presence at July 2, 2025 patriotic concert
• Changed Edman Chapel concert start time to 7:30 p.m.
• Decided not to livestream Edman Chapel concert on YouTube; will livestream on Facebook
• Scheduled annual end‑of‑year band party at lvy’s on July 26, 2025
• Renewed Chair Dottie Mackie's term through 2027
• John Dalby will contact PRC regarding disposition of old band uniforms

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission will meet to discuss updates regarding the Make Music Wheaton event and a public mural. No new business is listed for this meeting.

• Make Music Wheaton post event update
• Public mural update

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission meeting set for Tuesday, June 24, 2025 was officially cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were made.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, has been cancelled.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Library Board is holding a special meeting to consider a contract award for the Library Plaza Restoration Project. If approved, the recommendation will be moved forward to the City Council.

• Recommendation to award Via Meridiana Contractors (VMC), LLC $829,442.03 for the Library Plaza Restoration Project

Public Notices & Hearings

The Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for June 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The City Clerk cited a lack of business as the reason for the cancellation.

Library Board

The Wheaton Public Library Board is meeting to decide whether to recommend a specific contractor to the City Council for a restoration project. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Recommendation to award Via Meridiana Contractors (VMC), LLC the Library Plaza Restoration Project for $829,442.03

The Library Board voted to move forward to the City Council with the recommendation to award Via Meridiana Contractors, LLC, the Library Plaza Restoration Project for $829,442.03. The motion passed unanimously with five ayes and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved moving forward to City Council recommendation to award Via Meridiana Contractors $829,442.03 for Library Plaza Restoration Project (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote) (unanimous)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to receive a probation report for Officer Pliego. The board will also conduct interviews for lateral police candidates during a closed session.

• End of probation report for Officer Pliego
• Lateral police candidate interviews

City Council Planning Sessions

The City Council will hold a planning session to discuss the use of public plaza areas and the Lot 3 pavilion. The body will also receive an update regarding flood resiliency.

• Consideration of use of Lot 3 Pavilion and Public Plaza areas
• Flood Resiliency Update

The council approved the June 9, 2025 planning session minutes. It agreed to allow community events and downtown businesses to reserve the Lot 3 pavilion and adjacent plazas, excluding private parties, and directed the city manager to draft an ordinance reflecting those rules. The council also directed staff to proceed with Capital Project 1 (regrading swales) for the Glendale Avenue Flood Improvement Project, rejecting the more expensive Capital Project 2.

• Approved June 9, 2025 Planning Session minutes
• Approved limited use of Lot 3 pavilion for community events and downtown businesses, excluding private parties
• Directed City Manager Dzugan to draft an ordinance defining plaza use and Lot 3 reservation rules
• Directed staff to proceed with Capital Project 1 for Glendale Avenue Flood Improvement (regrade swales)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to receive an end of probation report for Officer Pliego. The board will also hold a closed session to interview lateral police candidates.

• End of probation report for Officer Pliego
• Lateral police candidate interviews

The board approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. It voted unanimously to enter a closed session to interview lateral police officer candidates. The commissioners then approved the final lateral police officer eligibility list. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Moved into closed session for lateral police officer candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Approved final lateral police officer eligibility list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The commission is meeting to review the Bike Valet program and coordinate goals for the 2025 Annual Report. Members will also discuss logistics for the History Ride and upcoming group rides and walks.

• Recap of Bike Valet
• 2026 goals and requests for the 2025 Annual Report
• History Ride route and parks selection
• Juneteenth Ride to Shelden Peck Homestead
• Family Slow Roll Ride advertising and safety planning

The commission unanimously approved the May 2025 minutes. They reported purchasing a new Bobcat for the Forestry Department, replacing a 14‑year‑old unit. Members planned to request city advertising for the upcoming Family Slow Roll ride and to invite a group of St. Charles high‑school students to a future meeting.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Purchased a Bobcat for the Forestry Department (replacing 14‑year‑old unit)
• Michelle to email the city requesting advertising for the Family Slow Roll ride
• Rita to post flyers for the Family Slow Roll ride at the library and bike shops
• Laurel to give a 5‑minute safety talk at the June 28 ride
• Bob to bring goodie bags for the June 28 ride
• Laurel to invite St. Charles high‑school students to an upcoming commission meeting

Historic Commission

The Historic Commission will consider applications to add three properties to the Wheaton Register of Historic Places. The body will also elect a Chair for the remainder of the term and discuss preservation lectures.

• Register of Historic Places applications for 704 E. Willow, 722 E. Willow, and 112 S. Chase Street
• Election of Officer of Chair for term ending January
• Ordinance update discussion
• Planning for 2026 Preservation Week Talk: Carlson’s Celebrating 100 Years
• Sorting of vintage blueprints in Annex storage

The commission approved the May 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. A $300 speaker fee for the May 7 Trinity Episcopal Chapel presentation was submitted for payment. Debra Corwin was elected Chair for the August‑January term by unanimous vote. The commission agreed to assist with inventorying vintage blueprints in Annex storage by the end of June.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Submitted $300 speaker fee for payment to Beth Pettifor
• Elected Debra Corwin as Chair for remainder of term (unanimous)
• Agreed to assist with sorting vintage blueprints in Annex storage by end of June

Public Notices & Hearings

The Community Relations Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss planning for the September Wheaton Block Party. The body's purpose is to promote cooperation and positive relations within the community.

• Planning for September Wheaton Block Party

Library Board

The Library Board will discuss the Plaza Expansion Project and vote on non-resident card participation and fee calculation methods. The board is also considering an amended Patron Conduct Policy and the appointment of a Nominating Committee.

• Motion to approve Non-Resident Card Participation
• Motion to approve tax method to calculate non-resident fees for homeowners and renters
• Motion to approve amended Patron Conduct Policy
• Plaza Expansion Project update
• Motion to approve Nominating Committee

The board approved the consent agenda and decided to discontinue library notary services, creating a list of free external providers. It also approved non‑resident card participation, a tax‑based fee method for non‑resident homeowners and renters, a nominating committee, and an amended patron conduct policy, and adopted a resolution to release selected closed‑session minutes.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, financial reports) – motion carried
• Decided to stop library notary services and compile a list of free providers – consensus
• Approved Non-Resident Card Participation – motion carried (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Method to calculate Non-Resident Fees for homeowners and renters – motion carried (unanimous)
• Approved Nominating Committee (Talapatra chair, Siemer, Rammer) – motion carried
• Approved amended Patron Conduct Policy – motion carried (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-01-25 to release selected closed‑session minutes – motion carried

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss several zoning petitions and infrastructure projects, including a proposed addition to Edison Middle School. The body will also consider the establishment of Special Service Area No. 9 and various city board reappointments.

• Agreement with Crowne Industries, Ltd. for Fueling Facility Renovation Project not to exceed $1,138,080 plus 10% contingency
• Ordinance for variations at Edison Middle School (1125 S. Wheaton Avenue) for a 4,300-SF addition
• Microsoft Enterprise Agreement subscription from Dell Marketing LP not to exceed $35,049.24
• Proposed establishment of Special Service Area No. 9
• Ordinance to vacate a portion of Wilson Right-of-Way

The council unanimously approved Warrant No. 898 for $2,634,922.18. It also adopted a $1,138,080 fueling‑facility renovation contract, created Special Service Area No. 9 downtown, and passed a rear‑yard setback ordinance for an addition at Edison Middle School. All actions were carried without opposition except the Library Board reappointments, which passed with one nay vote.

• Approved Warrant No. 898 for $2,634,922.18 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑49 authorizing $1,138,080 fueling‑facility renovation (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑28 granting rear‑yard setback and lot‑coverage variation for Edison Middle School property (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑29 establishing Special Service Area No. 9 with public hearing set for Aug 25 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to indicate no objection to DuPage County zoning petition for Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital (unanimous)
• Directed staff to object to DuPage County zoning petitions for Hanna’s Wheaton LLC and Sharda Devi, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Library Board reappointments of Alan Herbach, Simone Morton, Stephen Siemer, and Vallari Talapatrab (Mayor, Robbins, Bray‑Parker, Brice, Weller, and Brown voted aye; Brown voted nay)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑30 vacating a portion of Wilson Right‑of‑Way (unanimous)

Local Liquor Commission

The Local Liquor Commission will consider an amendment to business hours for Class R liquor licenses. The body will also conduct violation hearings for three specific businesses.

• Amendment to Section 6-129 regarding Class R Liquor License business hours
• Violation hearing for Light Sum LLC dba Fuji Sushi and Ramen (221 W. Front Street)
• Violation hearing for Royale Liquors LLC dba Petes Fresh Market (151 Rice Lake Square)
• Violation hearing for Sabores Chingones 1 LLC dba Sweetchilango (133 W. Front Street)

The commission approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote, with all members voting aye. It voted unanimously to recommend that Class R liquor license hours be changed to Monday‑Sunday 9 a.m.‑9 p.m. The commission also recommended fines of $350 for Light Sum LLC d/b/a Fuji Ramen & Sushi and Sabores Chingones 1 LLC d/b/a Sweetchilango, and $1,000 for Royale Liquors LLC d/b/a Pete's Fresh, to be sent to the Liquor Commissioner. Finally, the commission moved to executive session by voice vote, with all members voting aye.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Recommended amendment of Class R license hours to 9 a.m.–9 p.m. daily (roll‑call vote, all aye)
• Recommended $350 fine for Light Sum LLC d/b/a Fuji Ramen & Sushi (no vote recorded)
• Recommended $350 fine for Sabores Chingones 1 LLC d/b/a Sweetchilango (no vote recorded)
• Recommended $1,000 fine for Royale Liquors LLC d/b/a Pete's Fresh (no vote recorded)
• Moved to executive session (voice vote, all aye)

Tobacco Commission

The Local Tobacco Commission will conduct violation hearings for three different businesses. The commission will review these specific cases during the June 12 meeting.

• Violation Hearing: Wheaton Convenience Llc Dba CA Convenience, 1026 College Avenue
• Violation Hearing: Emmas Groceries Inc Dba Wheaton Food Mart And Tobacco, 728 South Lorraine Road
• Violation Hearing: Osco Drug, 3230 30 Danada Square West

The commission unanimously approved the minutes of the June 20, 2024 meeting. It held violation hearings for Wheaton Convenience, Emma's Groceries, and Osco Drug #3230, each found to have sold tobacco to a person under 21. The commission recommended a $500 fine for each of the three licensees. A motion to enter executive session was approved unanimously, and the commission returned to open session minutes later.

• Approved June 20, 2024 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Recommended $500 fine for Wheaton Convenience LLC d/b/a CA Convenience
• Recommended $500 fine for Emma's Groceries, Inc d/b/a Wheaton Food Mart & Tobacco
• Recommended $500 fine for Osco Drug #3230
• Approved motion to go into executive session (voice vote, unanimous)
• Returned to open session after executive session (voice vote, unanimous)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The City Clerk cited a lack of business as the reason for the cancellation.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to review a zoning application for a residential property. The board will consider requests to deviate from standard setback requirements to allow for a second-floor addition.

• Zoning Application #25-18: Request for variations to Article 9.2.5 and Article 3.4A.5b at 1946 Greensboro Drive
• Proposed front yard setback of 27.75 feet instead of the required 31.75 feet
• Proposed north side yard setback of 10.5 feet instead of the required 11.33 feet

City Council Planning Sessions

The City Council will hold a planning session to discuss the renewal of Special Service Area 8. The body will also review and approve minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of Special Service Area 8 Renewal

The City Council approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 planning session. It also approved a first-year levy of $500,000 for Special Service Area 9, allocating $325,000 to the Downtown Wheaton Association and $175,000 to City services. An ordinance to establish SSA 9 will be presented at the June 16 council meeting. No public comments were received.

• Approved May 12, 2025 Planning Session minutes
• Approved first-year levy of $500,000 for SSA 9, allocating $325,000 to DWA and $175,000 to City services

Public Notices & Hearings

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a petition to vacate a portion of the Wilson Avenue right-of-way. This action would allow the 1000 S. Lorraine Rd. Condominiums to expand their parking lot.

• Public hearing for the vacation of approximately 5,500 square feet of the Wilson Avenue right-of-way
• Proposed parking lot expansion at 1000 S. Lorraine Rd. Condominiums

The Wheaton City Council voted to close the public hearing on June 9, 2025. The motion was moved by Councilwoman Bray‑Parker, seconded by Councilwoman Robbins, and carried unanimously with all seven members voting aye.

• Adjourned public hearing (7‑0)

Public Notices & Hearings

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a petition by St. Michael Catholic Church to vacate a segment of Willow Avenue between West Street and Wheaton Avenue. The proposal aims to expand the church campus to improve school drop-off and pick-up traffic flow and add 88 parking spaces.

• Proposed vacation of 0.55 acres of right-of-way on Willow Avenue
• Recommended payment of $200,000 from the petitioner to the City for fair market value
• Estimated $160,000 cost to replace a 12-inch water main
• Estimated $100,000 cost to replace a clay sanitary sewer main
• Requirement for a permanent public utility and drainage easement over the vacated area

The Wheaton City Council instructed staff to move forward with vacating the Willow Avenue right‑of‑way between West Street and Wheaton Avenue. The City Manager will draft an ordinance for approval at a future council meeting. The council also unanimously adjourned the public hearing at 7:33 p.m.

• Instruct staff to proceed with vacating Willow Avenue ROW between West Street and Wheaton Avenue (no vote recorded)
• Adjourn public hearing (unanimous 7‑0)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an application from Walter Plavsic. The petitioner is requesting to vacate a portion of the right-of-way on Wilson Avenue.

• Request by Walter Plavsic to vacate a portion of the right-of-way on Wilson Avenue

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Zoning Application #25-17. The proposal seeks to vacate the Willow Avenue improved right-of-way between West Street and Wheaton Avenue to allow for the expansion of a religious worship building and elementary school at 314 W. Willow Avenue.

• Zoning Application #25-17: Vacation of Willow Avenue right-of-way between West Street and Wheaton Avenue
• Proposed expansion of religious worship and elementary school use at 314 W. Willow Avenue
• Reservation of public utility and drainage easements for the City of Wheaton
• Review of appraised property value for payment to the City as consideration

Firefighters' Pension Fund Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to consider applications for fund membership, withdrawals, and benefits. The meeting includes a specific review of retirement benefits for one individual.

• Approval of regular retirement benefits for Michael Byas

The Board approved Michael Byas’s regular retirement benefit calculation prepared by L&A. The motion was made by Trustee Hartman, seconded by Trustee Cochran, and carried by roll‑call vote with all five trustees voting aye.

• Approved Michael Byas’s regular retirement benefit (5‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Fire Pension Board is holding a special meeting to address fund memberships and benefit applications. The board will consider the approval of regular retirement benefits for one individual.

• Approval of regular retirement benefits for Michael Byas

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss an 8,400-SF addition to Franklin Middle School and a fiber optic installation agreement with Lumos Fiber of Illinois, LLC. The body is also reviewing several equipment purchases and service contracts.

• Ordinance for front yard setback and parking variations for Franklin Middle School at 211 E. Franklin Street
• Master License Agreement for fiber optic installation with Lumos Fiber of Illinois, LLC
• Purchase of one Bobcat UW56 Utility Machine not to exceed $82,518.13
• Agreement with SKC Construction, Inc. for crack sealing and seal coating not to exceed $95,030 plus 10% contingency
• Approval of the final plat of Quattro Subdivision

The council approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting and appointed Shelly Keating and Tim March to the Community Relations Commission. It adopted several resolutions, including a master license agreement for Lumos Fiber of Illinois, LLC to install a fiber‑optic network, the final plat for the Quattro subdivision, a front‑yard setback and parking variation for Franklin Middle School, solid‑waste collection licenses, the purchase of a Bobcat UW56 utility machine for $82,518.13, and a crack‑sealing services agreement for up to $95,030. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Shelly Keating and Tim March to Community Relations Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-41 authorizing master license agreement for Lumos Fiber of Illinois, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-42 approving final plat of Quattro subdivision (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance O-2025-27 granting front‑yard setback and parking variation for Franklin Middle School (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-43 authorizing solid‑waste collection and disposal licenses (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of one Bobcat UW56 utility machine for up to $82,518.13 (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Agreement No. 536 with SKC Construction for crack‑sealing services up to $95,030 (unanimous)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will review educational waivers for Officer Turney and Officer Lolis. The meeting includes a closed session for entry-level police candidate interviews.

• Review of educational waivers for Officer Turney and Officer Lolis
• Entry level police candidate interviews

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved extending the educational waivers for Officer Turney and Officer Lolis.

• Approved May 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved educational waiver extensions for Officer Turney and Officer Lolis (unanimous)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to review educational waivers for Officer Turney and Officer Lolis. The meeting also includes a closed session for entry-level police candidate interviews.

• Review of educational waivers for Officer Turney and Officer Lolis
• Entry-level police candidate interviews (Closed Session)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to conduct entry-level police candidate interviews during a closed session. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Entry level police candidate interviews

The commissioners approved the minutes from the May 27 and May 28, 2025 meetings, with all three present members voting aye. They then moved the session into closed‑session to interview police officer candidates, a motion that passed unanimously. Finally, the meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved May 27‑28 minutes (ayes: Chair Illia, Commissioner Wanzenberg, Commissioner Vroman; nays: none)
• Moved into closed‑session for police officer candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will hold an on-call meeting to conduct board business and discuss equipment and facility needs. The meeting will take place at Fire Station 38.

• Board position election
• Station 38 wall art/décor
• Replacement fan for T38
• Printers for EMS Monitors

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting on May 29, 2025. The session includes a closed session to conduct entry-level police candidate interviews.

• Entry-level police candidate interviews (Closed Session)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting on May 28, 2025. The session includes a closed session to conduct entry-level police candidate interviews.

• Entry-level police candidate interviews (Closed Session)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to review a zoning application for Edison Middle School. The board is considering requests to bypass standard setback and lot coverage requirements to allow for a building addition.

• Zoning Application #25-12: Request for a 4,300 sf addition to the rear of Edison Middle School at 1125 S. Wheaton Avenue
• Request for a rear yard setback of 6 feet instead of the required 25 feet
• Request for lot coverage of 37.9% instead of the maximum 33.3%

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to decide on a zoning text amendment allowing a cat adoption agency as a special use in the R-R-3 district and to grant a special use permit for the agency at 923 E. Roosevelt Road. The application was submitted by Candle of Hope Inc. on behalf of United Investment Holdings, LLC.

• Zoning Application #25-15 to amend Article XXXI of the Zoning Ordinance for a cat adoption agency
• Special Use Permit request for a cat adoption agency at 923 E. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
• Public hearing scheduled for May 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Wheaton City Hall, 303 West Wesley Street

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to review a zoning application. The board is considering a request to allow an existing uncovered patio to remain despite not meeting setback requirements.

• Zoning Application #25-16: Variation for a front yard setback of 33.02 feet instead of 46.17 feet at 1003 Gary Court

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss multiple variations for Edison Middle School. The board will also consider a text amendment and special use request for a property on E. Roosevelt Road.

• ZA 25-12: Multiple variations for Edison Middle School at 1125 S. Wheaton Avenue
• ZA 25-15: Text amendment and special use for Candle of Hope Foundation at 923 E. Roosevelt Road

The board approved the May 13 meeting minutes as presented. It unanimously recommended approval of ZA #25-12, allowing a 4,300‑sf gymnasium addition to Edison Middle School with reduced setbacks and increased lot coverage, subject to staff engineering review. The board also voted to continue the public hearing on ZA #25-15 for a Cat Adoption Agency at 923 E. Roosevelt Road until additional information is provided.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes as presented
• Recommended approval of ZA #25-12 (school gym addition) – passed unanimously
• Continued hearing on ZA #25-15 (cat adoption agency) pending additional information – passed unanimously

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to conduct business and hold a closed session. The primary focus of the closed session is to interview entry-level police candidates.

• Entry level police candidate interviews

Commissioner Wanzenberg moved, and Commissioner Vroman seconded, a motion to enter a closed session for interviewing police officer candidates; the motion passed unanimously. Later, the same commissioners moved to exit the closed session, and the motion also passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Moved into closed session for police officer candidate interview (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session after interview (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission will meet to approve minutes from its April 22 meeting and receive updates on public art projects, including a Hokusai initiative, Make Music Wheaton, and a French Market mural. No new business is listed. The meeting follows standard procedural steps with public comments and commissioner remarks.

• Hokusai public art initiative review
• Make Music Wheaton update
• French Market mural public art initiative update

The commission accepted the agenda and the April 22, 2025 minutes, both motions carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. An update noted that the June 24, 2025 meeting was cancelled. The minutes were marked as approved on July 22, 2025.

• Agenda accepted (motion carried)
• April 22, 2025 minutes accepted (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. (motion carried)
• June 24, 2025 meeting cancelled (update)
• Minutes approved on July 22, 2025

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct routine business, including approving the final firefighter eligibility list. The meeting will also include a closed session for entry-level police candidate interviews.

• Approve final firefighter eligibility list
• Closed session for entry-level police candidate interviews

Public Notices & Hearings

The Planning Session for the Wheaton City Council scheduled for May 27, 2025, has been cancelled. The City Clerk cited a lack of business as the reason for the cancellation.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to review and approve the initial eligibility list for firefighters. The meeting also includes a closed session for entry-level police candidate interviews.

• Approval of Initial Firefighter Eligibility List
• Entry Level Police Candidate Interviews

The Board approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting (3‑0 vote). It also unanimously approved the Initial Firefighter Eligibility List. The Board moved into a closed session to interview police officer candidates, then moved out of the closed session, and adjourned the meeting, all by unanimous consent.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved Initial Firefighter Eligibility List (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for police officer candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Firefighters' Pension Fund Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to review investment and financial reports and process membership and retirement applications. The body will also certify board election results and discuss updated board rules and regulations.

• Approval of regular retirement benefits for David Felker and Michael Byas
• Certification of Board Election Results for the Active Member Position
• Review of Appointed Member Term Expirations for Charles Hartman and Michael Savegnago
• Discussion and possible action on updated Board Rules and Regulations
• Review and adoption of Decision and Orders for Kevin King, Jeffrey Naumann, David Felker, and Michael Byas

The trustees approved the March 4 and March 26 meeting minutes, adopted the Sawyer Falduto investment review, and updated the cash management policy to a $275,000 monthly withdrawal and new target balances. They also accepted a new member, approved a retirement benefit, certified the board election, and adopted updated board rules and several attorney decisions.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Sawyer Falduto Investment Performance Review (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report and $48,266.18 disbursements (4-0 roll call)
• Updated cash management policy: $275,000 monthly withdrawal, target balance $275,000, excess over $315,000 transferred (4-0 roll call)
• Accepted Justin Mayeri as Tier II member effective March 31, 2025 (4-0 roll call)
• Approved David Felker’s regular retirement benefit (4-0 roll call)
• Certified John Cochran’s re‑election to the board (4-0 roll call)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The commission will discuss the Blanchard Street resurfacing and a bike consultant. Members are scheduled to vote on a letter of support for a Bike Path Grant application for Herrick Lake.

• Vote on letter of support for Herrick Lake Bike Path Grant
• Blanchard Street Resurfacing discussion
• Bike Valet sign-up and May 31st French Market planning
• Slow Roll Ride Survey results
• Group rides scheduled for May 24th (Blackwell/McKee Marsh) and June 19th (Peck Homestead)

The commission unanimously approved the April meeting minutes and a letter of support for the Forest Preserve’s bike path grant application. It decided not to pursue the SS4A grant and will not provide bike valet services at the French Market. Assignments were made for bike valet press release, shift scheduling, and reviewing the slow‑roll ride survey. Upcoming group rides were scheduled for May 24 and June 19.

• Approved April minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved letter of support for Forest Preserve bike path grant (unanimous voice vote)
• Decided not to pursue SS4A grant
• Decided not to provide bike valet at French Market
• Assigned Laurel to handle bike valet shift transition
• Assigned Bob to submit bike valet press release to city
• Assigned Bill to review Slow Roll Ride survey results
• Scheduled group rides: May 24 Blackwell/McKee Marsh, June 19 Peck Homestead

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Downtown Design Review Board will meet on May 20, 2025. The board is scheduled to review a request regarding The Backyard Mural located at 111 E. Front Street.

• Review of The Backyard Mural at 111 E. Front Street

Downtown Design Review Board

The Downtown Design Review Board will meet to consider a request for a project called The Backyard Mural. The board will also review minutes from June 20, 2023.

• Review request for The Backyard Mural at 111 E. Front Street

The Downtown Design Review Board approved the proposed backyard mural for the restaurant at 111 E. Front Street. The board found the mural compatible with neighboring properties and beneficial to the downtown character. The motion was approved by voice vote with all members voting aye. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 pm.

• Approved the mural at 111 E. Front Street (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved the minutes of the June 20, 2023 meeting (voice vote, all aye)

Historic Commission

The Historic Commission will consider applications for properties on East Willow to be added to the Wheaton Register of Historic Places. The body will also discuss updates to commission by-laws and the city ordinance.

• Approval of 723 East Willow for the Register of Historic Places
• Application from 704 E. Willow for the Register of Historic Places
• Update to ordinance and commission by-laws
• Recap of Preservation Week 2025 events
• Discussion of topics for a fall lecture by the Ostbergs

The Historic Commission approved the April meeting minutes unanimously. It approved the application for 723 East Willow, confirming a 1925 construction date, also unanimously. The commission noted that the 704 E. Willow application is incomplete and will request additional information from the owners. Several items were tabled, including a walking‑tour GIS map discussion, a postponed Meet‑and‑Greet, and the selection of a new chair.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 723 East Willow historic register application (unanimous)
• 704 E. Willow application incomplete – commission will request additional information
• Resolution R 89‑12 to replace nomination criteria – commission will submit request
• Tabled discussion of walking tour GIS map
• Postponed Meet and Greet originally scheduled for June 5
• Postponed selection of new chair (to be chosen before Aug 15)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Notices & Hearings

The City of Wheaton Library Board meeting scheduled for May 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of a quorum.

Library Board

The Wheaton Library Board will consider three new business motions: approving non-resident card participation, setting a tax method to calculate non-resident fees for homeowners and renters, and appointing a nominating committee. The consent agenda includes minutes from April 21, 2025, and financial reports for April 2025 with a bill listing for May 2025 payments.

• Motion to approve non-resident card participation
• Motion to approve tax method for calculating non-resident fees (homeowners and renters)
• Motion to approve nominating committee
• Consent agenda: minutes from April 21, 2025
• Financial reports for April 2025 and bill listing for May 2025

The Library Board meeting scheduled for May 19, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decisions made.

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss zoning amendments and a budget update for the 2024 calendar year. The body is also considering several professional service contracts for police station renovations and lift station projects, as well as liquor license applications.

• Ordinance for front yard setback and parking variations for an 8,400-SF addition at Franklin Middle School (211 E. Franklin Street)
• Architectural services for Wheaton Police Station renovation not to exceed $293,525 plus 10% contingency
• Concrete flatwork agreement with Globe Construction, Inc. not to exceed $265,000
• Engineering services for Albright and Blacksmith lift stations not to exceed $135,000 plus 10% contingency
• Liquor license applications for The Cottage Wheaton (131 W. Wesley St), Drybar Wheaton (2044 S. Naperville Rd), and Simply Thai Bistro (563 W. Liberty Dr)

The council approved the meeting minutes and three Class liquor license applications. It passed zoning, personnel‑manual and 2024‑budget amendment ordinances. It also adopted resolutions for a fiber‑optic agreement, police‑station renovation, and a $1,895,753.50 warrant.

• Approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Class M, Class R and Class B liquor licenses for The Cottage, Drybar and Simply Thai Bistro (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑24 amending the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑25 updating the Personnel Manual (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑26 amending the 2024 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑36 authorizing a master license agreement with Ezee Fiber (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑40 authorizing architectural services for the Wheaton Police Station renovation (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant No. 896 for $1,895,753.50 (unanimous)

Police Pension Fund Board

The Wheaton Police Pension Fund Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss investment reports, an accountant's report, and a cash management policy. The board will also certify election results for active and retired member positions, elect board officers, and consider resolutions for authorized agents. Additionally, the agenda includes handling resignations, contribution refunds, and updates on deceased members.

• Certify board election results for active and retired member positions
• Board officer elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary
• Discussion and possible action on cash management policy
• Resignation of officers Stephen Herrmann and Steven Larson; contribution refund for Stephen Herrmann
• Update on disability case for Amy Green

The trustees adopted Resolution 2025-01, removing Angela Smith and adding Ben Belcaster as an authorized agent for the Illinois Police Officers’ Pension Investment Fund. They also approved the monthly financial report and a $41,366.50 disbursement, elected the officer slate, and designated signers for the BMO Harris Bank accounts. All motions passed by roll‑call or unanimous voice votes.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-01 removing Angela Smith and adding Ben Belcaster as IPOPIF authorized agent (roll‑call vote, all 5 ayes)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report and disbursements of $41,366.50 (roll‑call vote, all 5 ayes)
• Elected board officers: Mathieson President, Wilson Vice President, Miroballi Secretary, Belcaster Assistant Secretary (unanimous voice vote)
• Designated Ben Belcaster, Roberto Miroballi, and Finance Director Robert Lehnhardt as signers on BMO Harris Bank accounts (roll‑call vote, all 5 ayes)
• Approved trustee training registration fees for 2025 (roll‑call vote, all 5 ayes)
• Certified active and retired member election results (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Public Notices & Hearings

The regular meeting of the Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners scheduled for May 14, 2025, has been cancelled. The City Clerk cited a lack of business as the reason for the cancellation.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding Zoning Application #25-14. The application seeks to expand a religious worship and elementary school use to include three additional properties. The board will also consider rezoning requests and landscaping setback variations.

• Special use permit amendment for religious worship and elementary school at 314 W. Willow Avenue, 221 S. West Street, 317 W. Willow Avenue, and 216 S. Wheaton Avenue
• Rezoning of 221 S. West Street, 317 W. Willow Avenue, and 216 S. Wheaton Avenue from C-4 CBD Perimeter Commercial District to I-2 Institutional District
• Two landscaping setback variations for a parking lot at West Street and the public alley (Lot B)
• Two landscaping setback variations for a parking lot at Wheaton Avenue and the public alley (Lot C)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will consider a special use permit amendment, rezoning, and variations for St. Michael's Catholic Church. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, alongside routine procedural matters.

• ZA 25-14 — Special use permit amendment, rezoning, and variations for St. Michael's Catholic Church

The board approved the April 22, 2025 minutes and closed the public hearing. It waived regular rules to allow a vote that night. The board unanimously recommended approving ZA #25-17 – a special use amendment, rezoning, and landscaping setback variations – subject to eight specific conditions. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

• Approved minutes from April 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (voice vote, all aye)
• Waived regular rules and vote for the night (voice vote, all aye)
• Recommended approval of ZA #25-17 special use, rezoning, and variation request with conditions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:48 p.m. (voice vote, all aye)

City Council Planning Sessions

The Wheaton City Council planning session on May 12, 2025, includes one discussion item: the renewal of Special Service Area 8. No other substantive items are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural with approval of minutes and public comment.

• Discussion on renewal of Special Service Area 8 (no dollar amounts or details provided in agenda)

The council approved the April 14, 2025 planning session minutes. It agreed to a seven‑year term for the replacement Special Service Area (SSA 9) and set a maximum tax rate of 0.45%. Council recommended expanding the purpose statement to include parking‑garage maintenance and streetscape work, and suggested a budget of $325,000 for the Downtown Wheaton Association and $150,000 for the city.

• Approved April 14, 2025 planning session minutes
• Agreed to a seven‑year term for replacement SSA 9
• Agreed to a maximum tax rate of 0.45% for SSA 9
• Recommended expanding SSA 9 purpose to include parking‑garage maintenance and streetscape
• Suggested budget allocation of $325,000 for the Downtown Wheaton Association
• Suggested budget allocation of $150,000 for the City

Local Liquor Commission

The Wheaton Local Liquor Commission will hold a public hearing on three liquor license applications: a Class M license for The Cottage Wheaton at 131 W. Wesley Street, a Class R license for Drybar Wheaton at 2044 S. Naperville Road, and a Class B license for Simply Thai Bistro at 563 W. Liberty Drive. The commission will also vote on the minutes from March 13, 2025, and take public comment.

• Application for Class M liquor license – The Cottage Geneva, LLC d/b/a The Cottage Wheaton – 131 W. Wesley Street
• Application for Class R liquor license – RGOH DB Wheaton, LLC d/b/a Drybar Wheaton – 2044 S. Naperville Road
• Application for Class B liquor license – Mook Mik, Inc. d/b/a Simply Thai Bistro – 563 W. Liberty Drive
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2025

The commission approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It then voted to recommend a Class M liquor license for The Cottage Geneva, LLC d/b/a The Cottage Wheaton at 131 W. Wesley Street. It also recommended a Class R license for RGOH DB Wheaton, LLC d/b/a Drybar Wheaton at 2044 S. Naperville Road and a Class B license for Mook Mik, Inc. – d/b/a Simply Thai Bistro at 563 W. Liberty Drive.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Recommended Class M license for The Cottage Geneva, LLC d/b/a The Cottage Wheaton at 131 W. Wesley Street (all aye)
• Recommended Class R license for RGOH DB Wheaton, LLC d/b/a Drybar Wheaton at 2044 S. Naperville Road (all aye)
• Recommended Class B license for Mook Mik, Inc. – d/b/a Simply Thai Bistro at 563 W. Liberty Drive (all aye)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct official business. The primary action is the approval of the initial firefighter eligibility list.

• Approval of Initial Firefighter Eligibility List

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to consider approving an initial eligibility list for firefighters. The agenda includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve Initial Firefighter Eligibility List

The Board approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It then approved the Initial Firefighter Eligibility List, also by a unanimous 4‑0 vote. Finally, the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Initial Firefighter Eligibility List (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council Meetings

The Wheaton City Council will hold a regular meeting including a swearing-in of elected officials, four proclamations, and a public comment period. On the regular agenda, the council will receive the first reading of a zoning text amendment (ZA #25-11) that would update definitions, administration/enforcement, and off-street parking regulations. The council will also vote on a resolution to authorize a food and beverage concession service agreement at the Metra train station (402 W. Front St.) with Java Connection of Wheaton, Inc., and consider a reappointment to a city board and commission. The consent agenda includes approval of April 21 meeting minutes and a final plat of subdivision for Denson’s North Path Resubdivision.

• First reading of zoning text amendment to Articles 2, 5, and 22 (definitions, administration, off-street parking)
• Resolution authorizing food and beverage concession service at Metra station (402 W. Front St.) with Java Connection of Wheaton, Inc.
• Reappointments to a City Board and a City Commission
• Approval of final plat of subdivision for Denson’s North Path Resubdivision (consent agenda)
• Warrant No. 895 in the amount of $1,074,245.85 for payment of bills

The Wheaton City Council unanimously approved the regular meeting minutes and adopted a resolution approving the final plat for Denson’s North Path subdivision. It reappointed three members to city boards and commissions, received a Planning & Zoning Board report on zoning amendments, authorized a service agreement with Java Connection for food and beverage concessions at the Metra station, and approved Warrant No. 895 for $1,074,245.85.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑31 approving Denson’s North Path subdivision plat (unanimous)
• Reappointed Charles Hartman, Michael Savegnago, and Randall King to city boards (unanimous)
• Received Planning & Zoning Board report on ZA#25‑11 amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑32 authorizing service agreement with Java Connection for Metra station concessions (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant No. 895 in the amount of $1,074,245.85 (unanimous)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council planning session scheduled for April 28, 2025, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct.

• Meeting cancelled for lack of agenda items

Public Notices & Hearings

The Community Relations Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct the 2025 Good Citizens selection. The body's purpose is to promote understanding and cooperation within the community.

• 2025 Good Citizens Selection

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to consider a notice of the police commander selection process and review an education waiver request for that process. The board will also discuss the upcoming calendar. A closed session is scheduled to review candidate interviews and closed minutes.

• Notice of Police Commander Process
• Review of Education Waiver Request for Police Command Process
• Discussion of upcoming calendar
• Closed session review of entry level police candidate
• Closed session firefighter candidate interviews

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting unanimously. They also approved the Educational Waiver Request for the Police Commander Process with all three present commissioners voting in favor. The Board moved into a closed session and reviewed closed‑session items, then adjourned the special meeting unanimously.

• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Educational Waiver Request for Police Commander Process (Ayes: Chair Illia, Commissioner Vroman, Commissioner Cannova; Nays: none; Absent: Commissioners Haines, Wanzenberg)
• Moved into closed session (unanimous)
• Kept closed‑minutes review in closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting at 8:15 p.m. (unanimous)

Public Notices & Hearings

This agenda consists entirely of a performance evaluation for Wheaton Police Department probationary Sergeant Timothy Green for two quarters in 2024. The evaluation, completed by Lieutenant Gregory Klos, rates Green in five categories with an overall score of 88% and includes narrative examples of his work. No public hearings, ordinances, or financial items are discussed.

• Probationary Sgt. Timothy Green scored 22 out of 25 possible points on his standard evaluation (88%).
• Green received top scores (5/5) in Teamwork and Accountability/Responsibility.
• Evaluator cited Green's handling of a First Amendment Auditor incident at the County Complex and a citizen complaint.
• Green was recognized for correcting a calendar error regarding employee evaluations and for publicly admitting a mistake on Clear and Present Danger form submissions.
• Second-quarter evaluation noted Green's overtime work, participation in District 200 training, and discovery of a TimePro glitch.

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The Fine and Cultural Arts Commission will hear public comments and discuss two old business items: planning for Make Music Wheaton and an update on a public art mural. No new business is listed. The meeting is largely procedural with these two substantive topics.

• Discussion of Make Music Wheaton event
• Mural update (public art) review

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission approved its agenda and accepted the March 25, 2025 minutes with typo corrections. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:50 p.m. No new business actions were taken; old‑business items were reported but not decided.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted March 25, 2025 minutes with typo alterations (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (motion carried)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider Zoning Application #25-13 from Community Unit School District 200. The request seeks variations to allow an 8,400 sq ft addition to Franklin Middle School with a front setback of 28 ft (instead of required 30 ft) and a reduction of on-site parking from 26 to 11 spaces. Public comments will be accepted in person or via Zoom.

• Variation request for 8,400 sq ft addition to Franklin Middle School at 211 E. Franklin Street
• Request to reduce front yard setback from 30 ft to 28 ft (2 ft reduction)
• Request to reduce on-site parking from 26 to 11 spaces (15 space reduction)
• Submitted by property owner Community Unit School District 200
• Public hearing scheduled for April 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers and via Zoom

Public Notices & Hearings

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a City-initiated application to amend the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance. The proposal seeks to update definitions for schools and change the rules for variations and off-street parking standards.

• Zoning Application #25-11: Proposed definitions for Elementary School and High School
• Proposed amendment to Article 5.7 to establish Administrative Variations for certain setbacks and height increases
• Proposed amendment to Article 5.7 to define Non-administrative Variations requiring City Council approval
• Proposed repeal and replacement of Article 22.2 regarding Off-Street Parking Use and Location Standards

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on April 22, 2025 to consider a zoning variation request from Community Unit School District 200. The variation would allow a 3,600-square-foot addition to Edison Middle School with a rear yard setback of 14 feet instead of the required 25 feet and a lot coverage of 37.6% versus the maximum 33.3%. The public may comment in person or via Zoom.

• Zoning variation for rear yard setback: 14 ft vs. required 25 ft
• Zoning variation for lot coverage: 37.6% vs. maximum 33.3%
• Applicant: Community Unit School District 200
• Property: Edison Middle School, 1125 S. Wheaton Avenue
• Public hearing on April 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers

Planning & Zoning Board

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on a text amendment to Articles II, V, and XXII of the city zoning code, as well as multiple variations for Edison Middle School (1125 S. Wheaton Avenue) and Franklin Middle School (211 E. Franklin Street), both from School District 200. The board will also approve minutes and take public comment.

• ZA 25-11: Text amendment to Articles II, V, and XXII of Wheaton zoning code
• ZA 25-12: Multiple variations for Edison Middle School, 1125 S. Wheaton Avenue, District 200
• ZA 25-13: Multiple variations for Franklin Middle School, 211 E. Franklin Street, District 200
• Public comment period for each public hearing
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the April 8 minutes as presented. It unanimously recommended approval of ZA #25-11, a text amendment to the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance. It also unanimously recommended approval of ZA #25-13, allowing an 8,400‑sf addition to Franklin Middle School, subject to further staff review. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approve April 8 minutes (as presented)
• Recommend approval of ZA #25-11 text amendment (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of ZA #25-13 addition to Franklin Middle School (unanimous, pending staff review)
• Adjourn meeting (voice vote)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss several land-use requests, including a rezoning for Wheaton Oaks Court and a special use permit for solar carports at 500 College Avenue. The body is also reviewing liquor license applications and city employee pay schedules.

• Rezoning of 1113-1135 Wheaton Oaks Court from Office Research (O-R) to Residential (R-5)
• Special use permit for four solar carports at 500 College Avenue (Billy Graham Center)
• Purchase of 2025 Ford F250 for up to $50,179.00
• Purchase of replacement snowplow, salt spreader, and hydraulic system for up to $66,534.00
• Liquor license applications for Scissors & Scotch (21 Town Square) and The Picklr (191 Rice Lake Square)

The council adopted several budget resolutions, including a $50,179 Ford pickup and a $66,534 snowplow package. It approved ordinances that amend the liquor code, adjust employee pay schedules, and authorize special‑use projects such as solar carports, a detached garage, and a rezoning of the Wheaton Oaks Court property. A new member was appointed to the Planning and Zoning Board. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved purchase of one 2025 Ford F250 pickup up to $50,179 (Resolution R-2025-26) – unanimous
• Approved purchase of one replacement snowplow, salt spreader and hydraulic system up to $66,534 (Resolution R-2025-28) – unanimous
• Adopted ordinance amending the liquor code to add Class R and Class Z license classifications – unanimous
• Appointed Benjamin A. Blume to the Planning and Zoning Board (term through April 18, 2026) – unanimous
• Adopted ordinance amending pay schedules for city officers, assistants and employees (effective May 1 2025) – unanimous
• Approved special‑use permit for four solar carports at the Billy Graham Center parking lot – unanimous
• Approved special‑use permit for a new detached garage at 705 N. Main Street – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 1113‑1135 Wheaton Oaks Court from O‑Research to R‑5 residential district – unanimous

Library Board

The Library Board will review financial reports for March 2025 and the bill listing for April 2025. The meeting includes a presentation from the Adult Services Department Head and an update on the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

• Financial Reports for March 2025 and Bill Listing for April 2025
• Presentation by Adult Services Dept Head Jennifer Asimakopoulos
• Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) update

The board approved the consent agenda items, including the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved payment of Alphagraphics invoices #182233 and #182272 for April 2025. Both motions carried with unanimous ayes and no nays; one member abstained on the invoice payment.

• Approved consent agenda items, including March 17, 2025 minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved payment of Alphagraphics invoices #182233 and #182272 (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission will discuss ongoing business including a slow roll ride survey, history ride, and press releases for the EBDRT survey, Bike to School event on May 7, and Bike Valet. The chair will report on the April City Council meeting, the 2024 Virtual History Ride, and grant writing.

• Bike to School event on May 7th
• Bike Valet service discussion
• EBDRT Survey press release
• Slow roll ride survey update
• Grant writing report

The Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission approved the March 2025 minutes by voice vote with unanimous support. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved March minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Historic Commission

The Historic Commission will review a new applicant for the Wheaton Register of Historic Places at 723 East Willow, update on the database, and plan Preservation Week events. They will also discuss a June meet-and-greet and a tabled walking tour project.

• New applicant for Wheaton Register of Historic Places at 723 East Willow
• Preservation Week preparations including library table and April 19 French Market
• June Meet and Greet event planning on June 5
• Update on database
• Tabled discussion: walking tour with GIS map

The commission approved the March meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to postpone and redesign the planned June 5 “Meet and Greet” event, with the deposit to be recovered. The proposal for a Walking Tour of Main Street using a GIS map was tabled for future consideration. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed and redefined Meet and Greet (unanimous)
• Tabled Walking Tour of Main Street GIS map
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Planning Sessions

The Wheaton City Council will hold a planning session on April 14, 2025, to discuss a facilities update. The council will also consider approval of the February 24, 2025, planning session minutes and take public comment.

• Approval of draft minutes from the February 24, 2025, planning session
• Discussion of a facilities update (document attached)
• Public comment period for items on the planning session agenda

The council approved the February 24, 2025 planning session minutes. It also approved staff’s recommendation to pursue a contract with Studio GC and issue an RFP for a space, site, and cost study for a new Fire Station 39. The council suggested that the Police Station cost assessment include alternative options. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 24, 2025 planning session minutes
• Approved contract with Studio GC and RFP for Fire Station 39 space, site, and cost study

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on April 8, 2025 to consider Zoning Application #25-09. The application requests rezoning of the Wheaton Oaks Office Park from O-R Office Research District to R-5 Multi-Family Residential District. The 2.85-acre property at 1113-1135 Wheaton Oaks Court would allow future multi-family development while existing office buildings remain as legal non-conforming structures.

• Zoning Application #25-09 for rezoning from O-R to R-5
• Property located at 1113-1135 Wheaton Oaks Court (2.85 acres)
• Applicant: Rick Lewellyan on behalf of Wheaton Oaks Management Company
• Existing office buildings to remain as legal non-conforming structures until future redevelopment
• Public hearing on April 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall and via Zoom

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on April 8, 2025, to consider a special use permit for constructing four solar carports in the parking lot of the Billy Graham Center at 500 College Avenue. The application, submitted by Continental Energy Solutions on behalf of Wheaton College, requests approval under Article 14.1.3 of the Zoning Ordinance. Public comments will be accepted in person, via Zoom, or in writing.

• Special use permit for four solar carports each measuring 44.69 ft by 180.56 ft
• Property at Billy Graham Center, 500 College Avenue, zoned I-1 Institutional District
• Applicant: Continental Energy Solutions, Oak Brook, IL, on behalf of Wheaton College
• Public hearing on April 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom
• Written comments accepted prior to or at the hearing

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on April 8, 2025 to consider Zoning Application #25-08, which requests a variation to allow a new detached garage on a lot 41.25 feet wide (required 50 feet) at 705 N. Main Street. The applicant also seeks reduced side and rear setbacks matching the existing garage that will be demolished. The board will hear public comments and make a decision on the requested variations.

• Public hearing for Zoning Application #25-08 at 705 N. Main Street
• Variation to lot width requirement from 50 feet to 41.25 feet
• Variation to side yard setback from 3.0 feet to 2.55 feet
• Variation to rear yard setback from 5.0 feet to 2.55 feet
• Applicants: Arthur and Martha Keating of Efland, North Carolina

Planning & Zoning Board

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings and consider three new business items: a special use permit at 500 College Avenue, multiple variations at 705 N. Main Street, and a rezoning request for 1113-1135 Wheaton Oaks Court. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Special use permit (ZA 25-07) for Continental Energy Solutions at 500 College Avenue
• Multiple variations (ZA 25-08) for Keating at 705 N. Main Street
• Rezoning (ZA 25-09) by Wheaton Oaks Management Company for 1113-1135 Wheaton Oaks Court

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a special use permit for four solar carports at 500 College Avenue, a set of variances for a new detached garage at 705 N. Main Street, and a rezoning of the Wheaton Oaks Office Park to R-5 Residential. All three motions passed unanimously with six votes in favor and none against, subject to further staff review of preliminary engineering plans. The meeting also noted the resignation of board member Dan Wanzung.

• Approved ZA #25-07 special use permit for four solar carports at 500 College Avenue (unanimous 6-0, subject to staff review of engineering plan)
• Approved ZA #25-08 multiple variations for a new detached garage at 705 N. Main Street (unanimous 6-0, subject to staff review of engineering plan)
• Approved ZA #25-09 rezoning of 1113-1135 Wheaton Oaks Court from O-R to R-5 Residential (unanimous 6-0)

City Council Meetings

The Wheaton City Council will vote on a proposed municipal grocery tax, consider multiple special use permits for fast-food restaurants and a bank, and decide on affirming the denial of a group care home license. Consent items include rental of dump trucks and purchase of storm sewer materials for the Thomas Road Drainage Improvement Project.

• Proposal to impose a new municipal grocery retailers' occupation tax and grocery service occupation tax (Chapter 66, Article XV).
• Special use permit for a Popeyes fast-food restaurant with drive-through at 1815 N. Main Street.
• Special use permit for a Fifth Third Bank building with drive-through at 204 E. Geneva Road.
• Planned Unit Development amendment to formalize acquisition of a 21-foot strip of land at 301 East Loop Road (Chick-fil-A).
• Resolution affirming denial of Radical Hospitality Ministries' application for a group care home license.

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 0‑2025‑18, creating a 1% grocery occupation tax that will take effect on January 1, 2026. It also approved several special‑use permits for new commercial projects, authorized funding for drainage improvements, denied a group‑care home license, and approved a market‑license agreement and a city warrant.

• Adopted Ordinance 0‑2025‑18 imposing a 1% municipal grocery occupation tax (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑14 granting a special‑use permit for a 1,580‑sq‑ft fast‑food drive‑through at 1815 N. Main St. (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 0‑2025‑16 granting a special‑use permit for a 2,800‑sq‑ft bank with drive‑through at 204 E. Geneva Rd. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑22 authorizing rental of two 20‑ton dump trucks up to $53,550 for Thomas Road drainage (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑23 authorizing purchase of storm‑sewer materials up to $62,760 for Thomas Road drainage (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑24 affirming denial of Radical Hospitality Ministries’ group‑care home license (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑25 authorizing a market‑license agreement with Bensidoun USA, Inc. for an open‑air market (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant No. 893 for $1,934,690.89 (unanimous)

Firefighters' Pension Fund Board

The Wheaton Firefighters' Pension Fund Board is holding a special meeting to consider a contribution refund for member Matthew Cochran, along with other potential membership or benefit applications. The agenda also includes public comment and a possible closed session.

• Contribution refund for Matthew Cochran

The trustees approved Matthew Cochran's contribution refund request for $4,504.60, to be issued by direct rollover on a date to be determined. The motion passed with all four present trustees voting yes and no votes recorded. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved $4,504.60 contribution refund for Matthew Cochran (4-0 roll call)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The commission will review the 2025 calendar of events, including group rides and the Bike & Roll to School event. Members will also discuss survey responses and grant writing.

• 2025 Calendar of Events including Recycling Extravaganza (Apr 12) and Bike & Roll to School (May 7)
• Slow roll ride with WPD 2025 Survey
• Press release for EBDRT Survey
• Paige Donahue Event on Aug 2nd at 2pm
• Response from Engineering regarding commission concerns

The commission approved the February minutes by unanimous voice vote. Members agreed on leadership and logistics for upcoming group rides and the April 12 recycling event. Several members were assigned to follow up on survey promotion, press releases, and outreach for future rides.

• Approved February minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• George agreed to lead May 4 and Oct 18 group rides
• George recommended starting the Oct 18 ride at Seven Gables Park
• Bill and Rita scheduled to volunteer for Recycling Extravaganza Apr 12 (8‑10 am)
• George and Lou scheduled to volunteer for Recycling Extravaganza Apr 12 (10 am‑noon)
• Connor assigned to issue press release for Bike & Roll to School (May 7)
• Bob tasked to contact EBDRT for press‑release material
• Bill to contact Riverside rider for slow‑ride ideas

Public Notices & Hearings

The regular meeting of the Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission has been rescheduled due to weather. The meeting will now take place on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 7 PM.

• Rescheduling of Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission meeting to March 26, 2025

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Fire Pension Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly decide on a contribution refund for member Matthew Cochran, along with other routine matters such as public comment and a potential closed session.

• Contribution refund request for Matthew Cochran

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The Fine & Cultural Arts Commission will meet to discuss old business items, including the Make Music Wheaton event, Hokusai, and a mural update for public art. No new business is on the agenda.

• Make Music Wheaton event discussion
• Hokusai-related discussion
• Mural update (public art)

The commission approved its agenda and approved the prior meeting minutes. No new business was presented, and no decisions were made on the Make Music Wheaton project or the public mural update. The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

• Agenda approved (Lynette approved; Mike seconded)
• Minutes approved (Randy moved; Mike seconded)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for March 25, 2025 has been cancelled due to lack of business. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• March 25, 2025 Planning and Zoning Board meeting cancelled due to lack of business

Public Notices & Hearings

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will hold an on-call meeting to discuss administrative matters. The body will review a treasurer's report and specific reimbursement requests.

• Gym membership reimbursement for Igara
• Baus reimbursement for class

Public Notices & Hearings

The Planning Session for the Wheaton City Council scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The City Clerk cited a lack of business as the reason for the cancellation.

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission will approve February minutes, receive reports on city council, grant writing, and engineering concerns. They will discuss a slow roll ride survey with Wheaton Police Department, a press release for the EBDRT survey, and finalize the 2025 calendar of events including the Recycling Extravaganza, Bike & Roll to School, and a Paige Donahue event.

• Discussion of response from Mike Dzugan/Engineering regarding commission concerns
• Slow roll ride survey with WPD for 2025
• Press release for EBDRT Survey
• 2025 Calendar of Events: Recycling Extravaganza (Apr 12), Bike & Roll to School (May 7), Paige Donahue event (Aug 2)

The commission's regular meeting originally set for March 19, 2025 was postponed because of weather. It will now be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 7 PM. No other actions or decisions were recorded.

Historic Commission

The Wheaton Historic Commission will discuss Preservation Week 2025 and a June Meet and Greet event, including the rental agreement, invitation drafts, and RSVP logistics. New business includes a presentation on understanding landmark status. A tabled item on a walking tour of Main Street using GIS mapping will also be revisited.

• Preservation Week 2025 timeline and planning
• June Meet and Greet event: rental agreement, focus, invitation draft, RSVP email, address database
• Presentation on understanding landmark status (Mike)
• Tabled discussion: Walking Tour of Main Street with GIS Map

The Wheaton Historic Commission approved the February meeting minutes and finalized the announcement letter for the June 5 Meet and Greet, with printing and mailing ready. They also reviewed the Preservation Month timeline and made commitments for the French Market table. No formal votes were taken on new business items, which were deferred to the April meeting.

• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Finalized announcement letter for June 5 Meet and Greet
• Set Preservation Month timeline and assigned tasks
• Commissioners committed to staffing French Market table on April 19
• Deferred review of 723 E Willow Ave register application to April meeting
• Tabled discussion of Main Street walking tour with GIS map

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss purchasing new police SUVs and extending a lease for automated license plate recognition cameras. The body is also considering a subdivision ordinance for 1106 North Path and a building permit extension for 204 West Liberty Drive.

• Purchase of five 2025 Ford Utility Interceptor Hybrid SUVs not to exceed $244,465
• Purchase of one 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV not to exceed $60,089.96
• 12-month lease extension with Flock Safety for ALPR cameras not to exceed $132,000
• Ordinance for subdivision and lot depth variations at 1106 North Path
• Building permit extension for 204 West Liberty Drive

The Wheaton City Council unanimously approved the purchase of five 2025 Ford Utility Interceptor Hybrid SUVs for the police department at a cost not to exceed $244,465, plus $71,000 for upfitting. The council also approved several other resolutions, including a 12-month lease extension for Flock Safety license plate recognition cameras at $132,000, and a building permit extension for the Faywell Apartments project at 204 West Liberty Drive. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved purchase of five 2025 Ford Utility Interceptor Hybrid SUVs, not to exceed $244,465 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV, not to exceed $60,089.96 (unanimous)
• Approved 12-month lease extension with Flock Safety for ALPR cameras, not to exceed $132,000 (unanimous)
• Approved building permit extension for 204 West Liberty Drive (Faywell Apartments) with seven conditions (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance O-2025-13 granting subdivision and lot depth variations at 1106 North Path (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-19 approving amended by-laws for Downtown Wheaton Association (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant No. 892 in the amount of $1,031,330.26 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-16 authorizing disposal of surplus property (unanimous)

Library Board

The Wheaton Library Board will consider consent agenda items including minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting and financial reports for February 2025 along with bill listings for March 2025 payments. The Library Director will present a report for February. No major policy actions or new business are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Consent agenda: Approval of February 18, 2025 board meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: Financial reports for February 2025 and bill listings for March 2025 payments

The Wheaton Public Library Board approved the consent agenda, including February meeting minutes and financial reports, in a unanimous vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and updates on library programs and projects.

• Approved consent agenda including February minutes and financial reports (7-0)

Local Liquor Commission

The Local Liquor Control Commission is reviewing applications to amend the liquor code to create new license classifications. These amendments would allow specific businesses to operate with liquor licenses at designated locations.

• Liquor code amendment and Class R license application for Scissors & Scotch at 21 Town Square
• Liquor code amendment and Class Z license application for The Picklr Wheaton at 191 Rice Lake Square

The Local Liquor Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council amendments to the Liquor Code allowing spirits sales under Class Z (private pickleball club) and Class R (full-service salon/spa) licenses. It also recommended issuing a Class Z license to PB Wheaton LLC d/b/a The Picklr Wheaton at 191 Rice Lake Square and a Class R license to Scissors & Scotch of Naperville LLC at 21 Town Square. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Recommended approval of Liquor Code amendment to allow spirits under Class Z license (3-0)
• Recommended issuance of Class Z license to PB Wheaton LLC d/b/a The Picklr Wheaton at 191 Rice Lake Square (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Liquor Code amendment to allow spirits under Class R license (3-0)
• Recommended issuance of Class R license to Scissors & Scotch of Naperville LLC at 21 Town Square (3-0)

Public Notices & Hearings

The regular meeting of the Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners scheduled for March 12, 2025, has been cancelled. The City Clerk cited a lack of business as the reason for the cancellation.

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on March 11, 2025, to consider Zoning Application #25-05. The application requests a PUD amendment for a special use permit to construct and operate a drive-thru service lane for a future restaurant at 811 E. Butterfield Road, Suite 101. The end user has not been identified, and the suite is currently vacant. The board will accept public comments in person and via Zoom.

• Zoning Application #25-05: PUD amendment for a special use permit for a drive-thru lane
• Property located at 811 E. Butterfield Road, Suite 101 (currently vacant)
• Applicant: Wheaton Retail Wheaton IL LLC (property owner)
• Property zoned C-5 Planned Commercial District
• Public hearing with opportunity for oral and written comments

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on March 11, 2025, to consider a special-use permit for a 2,800-square-foot bank building with a drive-thru lane and 18 parking spaces at 204 E. Geneva Road. The existing building would be demolished. Public comments may be made in person or via Zoom.

• Special-use permit request for a bank with drive-thru at 204 E. Geneva Road
• Proposed 2,800-square-foot building with 18 parking spaces
• Existing building to be demolished
• Applicant: James Kratochvil on behalf of DTS Properties LLC
• Property zoned C-5 Planned Commercial District

Planning & Zoning Board

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings and consider three zoning applications: a special use permit for a Popeyes restaurant at 1815 N. Main Street, a planned unit development amendment for retail at 811 E. Butterfield Road, and a special use permit for a Fifth Third Bank at 204 E. Geneva Road. The board may also vote on minutes and hear public comment.

• Special Use (ZA 25-04) for Popeyes restaurant at 1815 N. Main Street
• PUD Amendment (ZA 25-05) for Wheaton Retail at 811 E. Butterfield Road
• Special Use (ZA 25-06) for Fifth Third Bank at 204 E. Geneva Road

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of three zoning requests: a special use permit for a Popeyes restaurant at 1815 N. Main Street, a PUD amendment for a drive-through at 811 E. Butterfield Road, and a special use permit for a bank at 204 E. Geneva Road. All recommendations were passed with conditions, and the Popeyes request was approved with a 4-1 vote, while the other two were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of ZA #25-04 for Popeyes at 1815 N. Main Street (4-1, Plunkett dissenting)
• Recommended approval of ZA #25-05 for drive-through at 811 E. Butterfield Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ZA #25-06 for bank at 204 E. Geneva Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 25, 2025, as presented

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a special meeting to address a single item of new business. The body will hear an appeal from Radical Hospitality Ministries regarding a license denial from the Group Care Home License Review Committee.

• Appeal of Radical Hospitality Ministries' application for a group care home license

The Wheaton City Council voted unanimously to affirm the Group Care Home License Review Committee's denial of Radical Hospitality Ministries' application for a Group Care Home License at 530 E. Indiana St. The decision was based on findings that RHM operated without a license, violated Zoning Ordinance 2410.8, failed fire inspections, and omitted or misrepresented information. The motion was made by Councilman Barbier and seconded by Councilman Clousing, with all members voting in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

• Affirmed the Group Care Home License Review Committee's denial of RHM's license application (motion by Barbier, second by Clousing, unanimous).
• Adjourned the special meeting at 9:03 p.m. (motion by Brown, second by Bray-Parker, unanimous).

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council is holding a special meeting to consider an appeal by Radical Hospitality Ministries of the Group Care Home License Review Committee's denial of its application for a group care home license. The meeting includes a public comment period and will be conducted in person and virtually.

• Radical Hospitality Ministries' appeal of the denial of its Group Care Home License application

Public Notices & Hearings

The Planning Session for the Wheaton City Council scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The City Clerk cited a lack of business as the reason for the cancellation.

Public Notices & Hearings

The City of Wheaton Group Care Home License Review Committee is meeting on March 5, 2025. The agenda is limited to procedural items: call to order, public comment, approval of the January 22, 2025 minutes, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2025 meeting

Firefighters' Pension Fund Board

The Board of Trustees will review investment and financial reports and consider membership applications. The meeting includes a decision on annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners and a review of cyber liability insurance renewal.

• Approval of annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners
• Membership applications for David Kelly, Bryan VanDuser, and Dewhon Gavin
• Cyber liability insurance renewal
• Review of Cash Management Policy
• Approval of Trustee training registration fees and expenses

The Board approved the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustments as calculated by L&A, required by statute. It also accepted three new members into the pension fund, approved the monthly financial report and disbursements, and approved the cyber liability insurance renewal. All votes were unanimous with Trustee Kammes abstaining.

• Approved the November 14, 2024 meeting minutes as amended.
• Approved the Sawyer Falduto Investment Performance Review for period ending January 31, 2025.
• Accepted the Monthly Financial Report and approved disbursements of $36,158.06.
• Approved registration fees for all five trustees to attend the IPPFA Spring Conference.
• Authorized sending a third request affidavit via certified mail to an outstanding pensioner and suspending direct deposit if not received within 30 days.
• Accepted David Kelly, Bryan VanDuser, and Dewhon Gavin into the pension fund as Tier II participants effective December 2, 2024.
• Approved the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustments for pensioners.
• Approved payment of the cyber liability insurance renewal for $2,405.

City Council Meetings

The City Council will vote on three related ordinances to annex 1703 N. Stoddard Avenue, authorize an annexation agreement, and amend the zoning map for that property. Under the consent agenda, members will consider approving a Class A liquor license for Tequila Limon LLC at 230 W. Front Street, releasing and destroying closed session records, and paying bills totaling $1,498,216.90.

• Annexation and zoning map amendment for 1703 N. Stoddard Avenue (Kretz property)
• Class A liquor license application for Tequila Limon LLC at 230 W. Front Street
• Resolution to approve and release closed session minutes
• Resolution to destroy audio/video recordings of closed sessions
• Warrant No. 891 for $1,498,216.90

The Wheaton City Council unanimously approved three ordinances to annex and rezone 1703 N. Stoddard Avenue (Kretz property), approved a Class A liquor license for Tequila Limon at 230 W. Front Street, and reappointed Allison Torrence to the Environmental Improvement Commission. All votes were unanimous with Mayor Suess absent. The council also approved the consent agenda and a warrant for $1,498,216.90.

• Approved annexation agreement for 1703 N. Stoddard Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance annexing 1703 N. Stoddard Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment for 1703 N. Stoddard Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved Class A liquor license for Tequila Limon, 230 W. Front St. (unanimous)
• Reappointed Allison Torrence to Environmental Improvement Commission (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant No. 891 for $1,498,216.90 (unanimous)

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

The commission will consider approval of minutes from January and discuss ongoing items including Make Music Wheaton and Red Balloon Gallery. No new business or public comments are listed; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2025
• Old business: Make Music Wheaton
• Old business: Red Balloon Gallery

The Fine and Cultural Arts Commission met on February 25, 2025, and approved the agenda and the January 28, 2025 minutes. No new business was discussed. Under old business, the commission heard that the Make Music project is progressing, with the Park District agreeing to use the bandshell for opening ceremonies on June 20, and that a mural project estimate exceeded $400,000, with further discussion planned.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved January 28, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 6:44 p.m. (motion carried)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on February 25, 2025, to consider Zoning Application #25-03, which proposes subdividing the property at 1106 North Path into two single-family lots and granting a variation to allow lot depths of 130.77 feet instead of the required 132.0 feet. The public may comment in person or via Zoom.

• Subdivision of 1106 North Path into two single-family lots (Lot 1: 11,107 sq ft; Lot 2: 15,028 sq ft)
• Variation request to reduce minimum lot depth from 132.0 to 130.77 feet for both lots
• New one-story residence to be built on Lot 1; existing residence to remain on Lot 2
• Applicant: R. Glen Mc Master, Jr. on behalf of Chicago Title Land Trust Company

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit for a 1,580-square-foot fast-food restaurant with drive-thru and delivery pickup (no indoor seating) at 1815 N. Main Street. A variation is also requested to allow only 6 on-site parking spaces instead of the required 24. The public may comment in person or via Zoom.

• Special use permit for a fast-food drive-thru at 1815 N. Main Street
• Variation to allow 6 parking spaces instead of required 24
• Applicant: Donald E. Dixon on behalf of owner RA Solutions, Inc.
• Property currently vacant, zoned C-3 General Commercial
• Public hearing on February 25, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings and decide on two items: a subdivision and variation request at 1106 North Path, and a special-use permit for a Popeyes restaurant at 1815 N. Main Street. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and miscellaneous business.

• Subdivision and variation request for property at 1106 North Path (case ZA 25-03)
• Special-use permit application for Popeyes restaurant at 1815 N. Main Street (case ZA 25-04)

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of a subdivision and variation request for 1106 North Path, splitting the property into two single-family lots with a minor lot depth variation. The board also continued the public hearing for a proposed Popeyes restaurant at 1815 N. Main Street to March 11, 2025, pending revised plans.

• Approved subdivision and variations for 1106 North Path (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for Popeyes special use at 1815 N. Main Street to March 11, 2025
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024, as presented

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will consider approving an eligibility list for entry-level police officer positions. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approval of Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List unanimously. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public comment or old business. Minutes from the previous meeting were also approved.

• Approved minutes of February 18, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List (unanimous, 3-0)

City Council Planning Sessions

The Wheaton City Council will discuss the Glen Ellyn/Wheaton Boundary Agreement during its planning session. They will also consider approving the draft minutes from the January 27, 2025 planning session. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters under state law.

• Discussion of the Glen Ellyn/Wheaton Boundary Agreement
• Approval of January 27, 2025 Planning Session minutes
• Closed session for personnel matters (5 ILCS 120/2(C)(1))

The City Council reviewed the draft Boundary Agreement with Glen Ellyn regarding the Scripture Press building, which would consolidate nine parcels under Wheaton's jurisdiction. Council directed staff to add a 90-day time limit for Glen Ellyn to approve stormwater compliance and spoke favorably of the agreement. No final approval was made; the Glen Ellyn Village Board will review it in mid-March.

• Approved January 27, 2025 Planning Session minutes
• Directed staff to insert 90-day time limit for Glen Ellyn stormwater approval in Boundary Agreement
• Adjourned to closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider approving an entry-level police officer eligibility list. The meeting includes public comment, approval of minutes, and old business.

• Approval of Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council will hold a public hearing to consider annexing 1703 N. Stoddard Avenue into the city and rezoning it to R-3 Residential. The applicant, Adam and Darcie Kretz, seeks to connect to city water and sewer to build a new two-story single-family residence. Staff recommends approval with conditions including a sidewalk fund donation and storm sewer extension.

• Annexation petition for 1703 N. Stoddard Avenue (ZA #25-02)
• Rezoning requested to R-3 Residential District
• New two-story single-family residence proposed
• Condition: donation to city sidewalk fund per §58-74(a)
• Condition: extend public storm sewer to north property line

The Wheaton City Council held a public hearing on Feb. 24, 2025, to consider a petition by Adam and Darcie Kretz to annex their property at 1703 N. Stoddard Ave., rezone it to R-3 Residential District, and connect to city water and sewer for a new two-story single-family home. No public comments were made, and council members asked questions about required easements. The hearing was adjourned unanimously; no final decision was made at this hearing.

• Public hearing opened at 7:00 p.m. for annexation petition Kretz/ZA#25-02
• Staff presentation given by attorney Caitlin Csuk on behalf of petitioners
• No public comments received
• Council discussed easement requirements for unincorporated property
• Motion to close public hearing at 7:03 p.m. carried unanimously (7-0)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council will hold a public hearing on February 24, 2025, to consider a petition to annex and rezone 1703 N. Stoddard Avenue to the R-3 Residential District. The vacant property would be developed with a new two-story single-family home connected to city water and sewer. Oral and written comments will be accepted at the hearing.

• Annexation petition for 1703 N. Stoddard Avenue
• Rezoning to R-3 Residential District
• Construction of a new two-story single-family residence
• Connection to City water and sewer
• Petition submitted by Adam and Darcie Kretz

The Wheaton City Council held a public hearing on Feb. 24, 2025, to consider a petition by Adam and Darcie Kretz to annex their property at 1703 N. Stoddard Ave., rezone it to R-3 Residential District, and connect to city water and sewer for a new two-story single-family home. No public comments were made, and council discussion addressed required utility and drainage easements. The hearing was adjourned unanimously; no decision was made at this hearing.

• Public hearing held on annexation petition for 1703 N. Stoddard Ave. (no vote on annexation)
• Adjourned public hearing at 7:03 p.m. (unanimous)

Police Pension Fund Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss pension fund investments and financial reports. The body is scheduled to decide on cost of living adjustments for pensioners and the renewal of fiduciary liability insurance.

• Approval of Cost of Living Adjustments for Pensioners
• Review and approval of Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal
• Application for Non-Duty Disability Benefits for Amy Green
• Decision and Order regarding John Weibler's request for Designation of Dependent Adult Survivor
• Discussion and possible action on Cash Management Policy

The board approved the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustments for pensioners as calculated by L&A, and approved the fiduciary liability insurance renewal for $6,504. It also approved a $526,964.67 quarterly disbursement, authorized transfers up to $50,000 from the money market account, and adopted a Decision and Order regarding John Weibler's dependent adult survivor request. All votes were unanimous among the four present trustees; Trustee Wilson was absent.

• Approved 2025 Cost of Living Adjustments as calculated by L&A (4-0)
• Approved fiduciary liability insurance renewal for $6,504 (4-0)
• Approved quarterly disbursements totaling $526,964.67 (4-0)
• Authorized transfers up to $50,000 from BMO Money Market to Checking (4-0)
• Adopted and published Decision and Order for John Weibler (4-0)
• Approved QILDRO payment to alternate payee for Robert Krolikowski (4-0)
• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

The Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission will discuss the Blanchard Street repaving project, including recommendations for shared lane markings and a sidepath from the bike plan, and consider re-submitting an SS4A grant. Other items include planning a slow roll ride with the Wheaton Police Department, brainstorming biking needs for seniors, and finalizing the 2025 calendar of events.

• Blanchard Street repaving 2025: between Naperville Road and President Street, with shared lane markings and a 10-foot sidepath
• Re-submit SS4A grant for bike plan consultant
• 5-year roadwork plan review
• Slow roll ride with WPD 2025 pilot
• Bike valet at June 7 event (Carolyn Wilkin @ WPD needs yes/no and hours)

The Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission unanimously approved the January minutes. They discussed updates on a federal grant for a bike/pedestrian plan, the 2025 roadwork plan, and planned several events including a slow roll ride and a history ride. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved January minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Set History Ride for Sept. 20 with Sept. 27 rain date
• Selected top 3 history ride topics: Sears kit homes, famous people, gardens

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a regular meeting, with the primary action being approval of the initial entry-level police officer eligibility list. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Approval of Initial Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the Initial Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List by signing it. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public comment or old business. The minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting were also approved as amended.

• Approved minutes of January 15, 2025 regular meeting as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Initial Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List (signed by three commissioners)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including a police department generator and firefighting gear. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding traffic and parking fees and a change order for lead service line replacements.

• Agreement with Clark Dietz, Inc for Police Department Generator Replacement Project not to exceed $52,620
• Purchase of firefighting personal protective equipment from Dinges Fire Company not to exceed $40,950
• Change Order #2 with Brandt Excavating, Inc for 2024 Lead Service Line Replacement Program not to exceed $13,105.80
• Ordinance amending Chapter 70 (Traffic and Vehicles) regarding stopping, standing, parking, and fee schedules
• Approval of Warrant No. 890 for $2,027,186.46

The Wheaton City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 0-2025-09, creating 3-hour time restrictions for downtown customer parking and establishing a Blue Dot program allowing employees to park past time limits in designated areas, effective July 1, 2025. The council also approved several resolutions, including a change order for lead service line replacement, a firefighter equipment purchase, and an engineering services agreement for a police department generator replacement. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Passed Ordinance 0-2025-09 downtown parking changes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including R-2025-10 change order for lead service line replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted R-2025-11 amendment to Wheaton Park District license agreement (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Hill to Downtown Design and Review Board (unanimous)
• Adopted R-2025-12 purchase of firefighting PPE up to $40,950 (unanimous)
• Adopted R-2025-13 engineering services for police generator replacement up to $52,620 (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant No. 890 for $2,027,186.46 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to review minutes and discuss personnel (unanimous)

Historic Commission

The Historic Commission is meeting to discuss the timeline for Preservation Week 2025 and the logistics for an April 24 event. The body will also review the Register of Historic Place Program and property modification inquiries.

• Preservation Week 2025 timeline
• April 24 Meet & Greet rental agreement and invitee list
• Review of Register of Historic Place Program development
• Discussion on property modifications for registered historic places
• GIS Map possibilities for Main Street walking tour

The Wheaton Historic Commission approved the January meeting minutes and a $250 security deposit for an event at the DuPage History Museum. They decided to move the social/educational event for Historic Register property owners to Thursday, June 5, and discussed plans for Preservation Month, including a May 7 lecture and a letter to invitees. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were postponed to the March meeting.

• Approved January meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $250 security deposit for DuPage History Museum event
• Rescheduled social/educational event for Historic Register property owners to June 5
• Confirmed May 7 lecture at library, with commission promotion
• Discussed draft letter to invitees for May sign placements

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to discuss the presentation of the new Aspen Discovery Public Catalog Overlay. The board will also review financial reports for December 2024 and January 2025.

• Presentation of New Aspen Discovery Public Catalog Overlay by Deputy Director Dawn Kovacs
• Financial Reports for December 2024 (corrected) and January 2025
• Bill Listings for January 2025 and February 2025 Payment
• Minutes for the January 27, 2025 Board Meeting

The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, with a unanimous roll-call vote. Staff demonstrated the new Aspen Discovery catalog overlay. The director reported the library will close Feb. 21 for staff training and that author Shelby Van Pelt will speak at the April 26 Local Author Fair.

• Approved consent agenda including Jan. 27 minutes and financial reports (5-0)
• Heard demonstration of new Aspen Discovery catalog overlay
• Noted library closed Feb. 21 for Staff In-Service Day
• Noted Shelby Van Pelt as keynote speaker for April 26 Local Author Fair

Public Notices & Hearings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to conduct regular business. The primary item for decision is the approval of the initial entry-level police officer eligibility list.

• Approval of Initial Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List

Local Liquor Commission

The Wheaton Local Liquor Commission will consider an application for a Class A liquor license from Tequila Limon LLC for a location at 230 W. Front Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 9, 2025, and public comment.

• Application for Class A liquor license – Tequila Limon LLC D/B/A Tequila Limon at 230 W. Front Street
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2025
• Public comment period

The Wheaton Local Liquor Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a Class A Liquor License for Tequila Limon LLC, a proposed upscale Mexican steak and seafood restaurant at 230 W. Front Street. The recommendation will go to the City Council for final decision. The meeting also included approval of the January 9, 2025 minutes.

• Recommended Class A Liquor License for Tequila Limon LLC (all aye)
• Approved January 9, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all aye)

Firefighters' Pension Fund Board

The board will vote on annual cost-of-living adjustments for pensioners and approve bills presented by the accountant. They will also review investment reports from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management and the FPIF, and consider new membership applications. Other routine items include approval of meeting minutes, trustee training fees, and cyber liability insurance renewal.

• Approve annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners
• Presentation and approval of monthly bills from Lauterbach & Amen
• Investment reports from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management and FPIF via Marquette Associates
• Applications for membership from David Kelly, Bryan VanDuser, and Dewhon Gavin
• Cyber liability insurance renewal

The Firefighters' Pension Fund Board's regular meeting originally scheduled for February 12, 2025, was rescheduled due to inclement weather. The new date is Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. No substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Rescheduled February 12, 2025 meeting to March 4, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. due to weather

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Fire Pension Board has rescheduled its regular meeting originally set for February 12, 2025, due to inclement weather. The new meeting date is Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

• Fire Pension Board regular meeting rescheduled from Feb 12 to Mar 4, 2025

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for February 11, 2025, has been cancelled because there were no items to discuss. No public hearings, proposals, or decisions will occur at this time.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council is holding a special meeting on February 10, 2025, at Wheaton City Hall. The agenda includes public comment followed by a closed session to discuss personnel matters, specifically interviews, as allowed under state statute. No other business is listed.

• Closed session under 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel interviews

Public Notices & Hearings

The Planning Session for the Wheaton City Council scheduled for February 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The City Clerk cited a lack of business as the reason for the cancellation.

City Council Meetings

The Wheaton City Council is holding a special meeting. The agenda includes a closed session under the personnel exemption for interviews. No other business items are listed.

• Closed session for personnel matters (interviews) under 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

The Wheaton City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter closed session for personnel matters under state law. No public comment was heard, and no substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after returning to open session.

• Approved closed session for personnel matters (6-0, Brown absent)
• Adjourned special meeting at 7:26 p.m. (6-0, Brown absent)

Public Notices & Hearings

The Wheaton City Council is holding a special meeting on February 8, 2025, at City Hall. The only substantive item is a closed session to conduct personnel interviews under state statute. The meeting includes public comment before entering closed session.

• Closed session for personnel matters (interviews) under 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
• Public comment period limited to five minutes per speaker