Winooski, VT

City Council

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission will discuss a traffic calming petition for Florida Avenue, including a candidate list and funding options. The body will also review the Department of Public Works' 2026 seasonal priority work list. Additionally, the commission will reflect on its performance using memoranda from Deputy Mayor Bryn Oakleaf and City Manager Elaine Wang.

• Discussion of Florida Ave Traffic Calming Petition and funding
• Review of DPW 2026 Season Priority Work
• Commission reflection on performance using memos from Deputy Mayor Bryn Oakleaf and City Manager Elaine Wang

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission approved the previous meeting minutes and discussed several infrastructure topics. Public Works Director Jon Rauscher reported that a bid for city-wide line striping was received at $40,000, but only $15,000 is budgeted, so the scope may be reduced. He also noted plans for a city-wide traffic calming study, including a follow-up on Elm Street truck traffic, and discussed the DPW's 2026 priority work, including a potential water main installation on Park Street that may require a bond vote. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed line striping bid: $40,000 for all white striping, but only $15,000 budgeted
• Discussed potential in-house striping of W Center Street bike lane with new walk-behind machine
• Discussed adding Elm Street truck traffic study to city-wide traffic calming study
• Discussed traffic calming study results for 10 streets, including Florida Ave, pending data from CCRPC
• Discussed DPW 2026 priorities, including bridge replacement, traffic signal, and sidewalk extension
• Discussed potential water main installation on Park Street, possibly requiring bond vote

Housing Commission

The Winooski Housing Commission is meeting to discuss the Building Typologies Report, elect officers for FY27, and approve its workplan for the coming year. They will also review survey data and receive updates from the City Council and Inclusion & Belonging Commission. Public comment is included for each agenda item.

• Discussion of Building Typologies Report
• Reorganization and election of FY27 officers
• Approval of FY27 workplan
• Review of FY26 LL Survey Data Results
• City, Council, and Inclusion & Belonging Commission updates

City Council

This is a notice of quorum, not a regular meeting. A quorum of Winooski City Councilors may attend the annual Back-to-School BBQ at the Winooski School District, but no official City Council actions will occur. The notice is issued to comply with Vermont Open Meeting Law.

• Quorum notice for Back-to-School BBQ at Winooski School District (60 Normand Street)
• No official City Council actions will occur

Development Review Board

The Winooski Development Review Board is meeting to discuss recent updates to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations, along with city updates and other business. The agenda includes public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Discussion on recent updates to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations
• Public comment period for topics not on the agenda
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from June 10, 2026

Finance Commission

The Winooski Finance Commission is meeting to handle routine business including public comment, approving previous minutes, and receiving updates from the City Council liaison and the Inclusion & Belonging Commission. The main discussion item is a debrief of the Comprehensive Plan open house. The commission will also consider appointing a secretary.

• Approve previous meeting minutes from July 14, 2026
• City Council liaison update
• Inclusion & Belonging Commission update
• Approve commission officers: secretary
• Discussion: Comprehensive Plan open house debrief

The Finance Commission approved the previous meeting minutes and appointed Autumn Crabtree as secretary. They discussed low turnout at the Comprehensive Plan open house and ways to improve public outreach, but took no formal action on that topic.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved Autumn Crabtree as secretary

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss a reorganization, review a planning and zoning update, and consider the FY2027 work plan. They will also introduce and review a building typologies report. The agenda includes routine items like public comment and city updates.

• Discussion/Approval: Reorganization
• Discussion: Planning and Zoning Update (7.23.2026)
• Discussion: FY2027 Work Plan
• Discussion: Building Typologies Report – Introduction and Review

Local Resources Advisory Board

The Local Resources Advisory Board is meeting to review two Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties on West Canal St and Main St, and to discuss a Building Typologies Report. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• Certificate of Appropriateness Review: ZON27-05 – 100 West Canal St
• Certificate of Appropriateness Review: ZON27-04 – 183 Main St
• Discussion: Building Typologies Report
• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Public comment on non-agenda topics

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission will hear a presentation from the Howard Center Community Outreach Team and discuss planning for a public event on August 27 aimed at increasing community engagement in the comprehensive plan rewrite. The meeting also includes routine items like public comment, approval of minutes, and liaison updates.

• Presentation from Howard Center Community Outreach Team
• Discussion of recommendations to draw community members to the 8/27 comprehensive plan rewrite event
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from July 14, 2026
• Updates from Inclusion and Belonging Commission liaison

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission met and heard a presentation from the Howard Center Community Outreach Team about their mental health and substance use response work. The commission approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was discussion and planning.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee is meeting to discuss library operations, including a review of the FY26 budget and updates from committee members and library staff. The agenda also includes public comment and a report from the Friends of the Winooski Library. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• FY26 budget review
• Friends of the Winooski Library report
• Library updates

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee met on August 6, 2026, and received updates on programming, statistics, and legislative changes. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, covering the library's summer reading challenge, increased circulation, and new state laws affecting libraries.

• No formal motions or decisions made; meeting was informational

City Council

The Winooski City Council will review quarterly updates on strategic vision goals including housing and infrastructure. The body is also considering approvals for a downtown memorandum of understanding and a sign master plan for 111 Winooski Falls Way.

• Sign Master Plan and Act 250 Permit Amendment for 111 Winooski Falls Way
• Downtown Winooski Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• Position descriptions for Assistant Fire Marshal, Career Lieutenant, and Thrive Program Assistant Director
• Event permit for Neighborhood Block Party on North Street
• Resolution recognizing International Youth Day in Winooski

The Winooski City Council approved the 111 Winooski Falls Way sign master plan and Act 250 permit application, authorized the FY27 MOU with Downtown Winooski, and approved new position descriptions for Assistant Fire Marshal, Career Lieutenant, and THRIVE Program Assistant Director. The consent agenda was approved, and commission appointments were made. The item on boards, committees, and commission structure was not discussed due to time constraints.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrants, and resolutions (4-0)
• Approved commission appointments for James Paradissis and Jarron Khan (4-0)
• Approved 111 Winooski Falls Way sign master plan and Act 250 permit application (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign FY27 MOU with Downtown Winooski (4-0)
• Approved Assistant Fire Marshal and Career Lieutenant position descriptions (4-0)
• Approved THRIVE Program Assistant Director position description (4-0)

Liquor Control Board

The Winooski Liquor Control Board will meet on August 3, 2026 at 6 PM to discuss and vote on new conditional liquor licenses for three businesses at 111 Winooski Falls Way (Onion River Hotel, Treetops, MOSS Café & Bar) and a renewal for McKee's Original at 19 East Allen. The board will also consider a seasonal sidewalk application for McKee's Original.

• New Third Class Hotel License for Onion River Hotel (111 Winooski Falls Way)
• New First Class Hotel License for Treetops (111 Winooski Falls Way)
• New Restaurant License for MOSS Café & Bar (111 Winooski Falls Way)
• Renewal of Restaurant License for McKee's Original (19 East Allen)
• Seasonal Sidewalk Application for McKee's Original (19 East Allen)

The Liquor Control Board approved the consent agenda, granting conditional liquor licenses to Onion River Hotel, Treetops, MOSS Café & Bar, and McKee's Original. The motion passed 4-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda with conditional licenses for Onion River Hotel (4-0)
• Approved conditional licenses for Treetops (4-0)
• Approved conditional licenses for MOSS Café & Bar (4-0)
• Approved renewal of conditional licenses for McKee's Original (4-0)

Housing Commission

The Winooski Housing Commission will meet to discuss housing quality with the Code Department and receive updates from the Planning Commission. The body will also consider the approval of financial partners for the Winooski Housing Trust Fund.

• Discussion and potential approval of Winooski Housing Trust Fund financial partners
• Housing quality discussion with the Winooski Code Department
• Planning Commission introductions and updates
• Introductions to a new commissioner

The Housing Commission voted to contact three financial institutions to expand access to Housing Trust Fund programs. The board also received reports on housing inspection violations and recent zoning regulation amendments.

• Approved contacting North Country Federal Credit Union, Vermont Federal Credit Union, and Community Bank for Housing Trust Fund partnerships (3-0)
• Set aside approval of May 19, 2026 minutes without action

Local Resources Advisory Board

The Local Resources Advisory Board will hold two certificate-of-appropriateness reviews: one for 183 Main St and one for 100 West Canal St. The board will also vote on approving previous meeting minutes and hear city updates.

• Certificate of Appropriateness Review for 183 Main St (ZON27-04) including building permit application and state historic register documents
• Certificate of Appropriateness Review for 100 West Canal St (ZON27-05) with additional details and building permit application
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from May 20, 2026

The Local Resources Advisory Board met but lacked a quorum, so no formal actions were taken. Two certificate of appropriateness reviews were presented and discussed but will be decided at a future meeting with a quorum present.

• No actions taken due to lack of quorum
• Certificate of Appropriateness Review ZON27-04 (183 Main St) deferred to next meeting
• Certificate of Appropriateness Review ZON27-05 (100 West Canal St) deferred to next meeting

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will meet to approve previous minutes and hold a public hearing on a site plan review application for 125 Hickok Street. The meeting will also include city updates and other business.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Public Hearing: Site Plan Review Application - 125 Hickok St.
• City Updates
• Other Business

The Development Review Board closed the public hearing for a site plan review application at 125 Hickok St. to convert an existing garage into a dwelling unit and upgrade the water line. No decision was made on the application itself. The board also tabled approval of previous meeting minutes to the next meeting.

• Closed public hearing for site plan review at 125 Hickok St. (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of previous meeting minutes

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will meet to approve commission officers and receive updates from the City Council Liaison and Inclusion & Belonging Commission. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the Payment Agreement Procedure and its associated appendices.

• Approval of Commission Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary)
• Discussion of Payment Agreement Procedure

The Finance Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Cait Hoffmann was appointed as Chair and Brittany Nevins as Vice Chair. The decision on appointing a Secretary was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Cait Hoffmann appointed Chair
• Brittany Nevins appointed Vice Chair
• Secretary appointment postponed

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Commission will conduct an overview and orientation of its charter and policy priorities. Ravi Venkataraman, Director of City Planning, will present a review of draft goals for the Safe, Healthy, Connected People chapter of the Comprehensive Plan rewrite.

• Review of Draft Goals and Actions for Safe, Healthy, Connected People
• Comprehensive Plan Rewrite Update
• Introduction of new members Carly Schneider and Dana Howe

The commission voted to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. A motion to adjourn was then passed, ending the session at 7:08 p.m. No substantive policy actions or votes were recorded beyond these procedural items.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Courtney, seconded by Marielle)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Dana)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations for 'Gentle Infill.' Additionally, the council will consider appointments to the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee.

• Public Hearing: Amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (Gentle Infill)
• Discussion/Approval: Adopt Amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (Gentle Infill)
• Discussion/Approval: VLCT Appointments to the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee (OSAC)
• Approval: Disability Pride Month Resolution
• Approval: Accounts Payable Warrant and Payroll Warrant

The City Council approved the consent agenda with a 4‑0 vote. Councilors Goodrich and Oakleaf moved to open a public hearing on the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations Gentle Infill amendments, which passed 4‑0. The same council later moved to close that public hearing, also passing 4‑0.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Opened public hearing on ULUDR Gentle Infill amendments (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on ULUDR Gentle Infill amendments (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Development Review Board will discuss projects that have recently been reviewed by the Development Review Board. They will also review recent amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations that are under consideration. The meeting includes updates from the mayor, the Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and city staff. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion: Recently reviewed Development Review projects
• Discussion: Recent changes to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations and changes currently under consideration
• Updates from the Mayor
• Updates from the Inclusion and Belonging Commission
• Updates from City Staff

The Winooski Planning Commission and Development Review Board held a joint meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed development review projects, the form-based code, and upcoming ULUDR changes, and agreed to meet again in January and July 2027. No substantive actions were taken.

• Agreed to meet again in January 2027 and July 2027

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee will receive updates on library operations and discuss a move to 65 Winooski Falls Way, along with summer programming. The meeting includes public comment and committee member updates.

• Library updates on current operations
• Discussion of moving to 65 Winooski Falls Way
• Summer planning and programming
• Public comment period

Liquor Control Board

The Winooski Liquor Control Board will consider and vote on a new Second Class Liquor License, Tobacco License, and Tobacco Endorsement License for Stewart's Shops at 262 Main Street. The meeting also includes a consent agenda and routine procedural items.

• Discussion/approval of new Second Class Liquor License for Stewart's Shops at 262 Main Street
• Discussion/approval of new Tobacco License for Stewart's Shops
• Discussion/approval of new Tobacco Endorsement License for Stewart's Shops

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

• Approved Second Class Liquor, Tobacco, and Tobacco Endorsement licenses for Stewart’s Shops at 262 Main Street (4-0)

City Council

The Winooski City Council will discuss and vote on setting the municipal property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, payroll and accounts payable warrants, several board and commission appointments, and a new external commission reporting procedure.

• Discussion and vote to set the FY27 municipal tax rate
• Appointment of Jaqueline Thomas to the Housing Commission
• Appointment of Dana Howe and Carly Schneider to the SHCP
• Approval of a new External Commission Reporting Procedure
• Approval of payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling multiple periods

The City Council approved a proposed municipal tax rate of $0.8321 for the 2026-2027 tax year. Additionally, the council approved the nomination of Carly Schneider to the Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission.

• Approved June 15, 2026 City Council meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Payroll Warrant June 7 - June 20, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrant June 26, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrant July 2, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved External Commission Reporting Procedure (4-0)
• Approved Carly Schneider to the Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission and other applicants (4-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 municipal tax rate of $0.8321 and local agreement rate of $0.0005 (4-0)

City Council

This is a notice of a quorum for a tour of 2 Community Way (housing project at lot 7D). No official City Council actions will occur; the notice fulfills Vermont Open Meeting Law requirements.

• Tour of housing project at 2 Community Way, lot 7D

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss proposed amendments to the Winooski Unified Land Use and Development Regulations, covering Sections 4.2, 4.6, 4.7, 5.14, 6.8, 6.11, and Article IX (Site Design Elements). The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and updates from the Mayor, Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and City Staff.

• Discussion of amendments to Unified Land Use and Development Regulations Sections 4.2, 4.6, 4.7, 5.14, 6.8, 6.11, and Article IX (Site Design Elements)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from June 11, 2026
• Public comment on items not on the agenda
• Updates from Mayor, Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and City Staff

The commission approved the previous meeting's minutes. Discussion focused on a Building Typologies project intended to test housing regulations and proposed amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Winooski City Council will discuss proposed amendments to the Unified Land Use & Development Regulations (ULUDR) focusing on gentle infill development. Members will also discuss a cap on non-owner occupied short-term rentals, a housing trust fund partnership with EastRise Credit Union, and updates to parking management agreements and metered rates. Standard approvals for payroll, board appointments, and sidewalk permits are scheduled for the consent agenda.

• Amendments to Unified Land Use & Development Regulations (ULUDR) for gentle infill
• Proposed cap on non-owner occupied short-term rentals (STR)
• Memorandum of Understanding with EastRise Credit Union for Housing Trust Fund Programs
• Parking Management Agreements for Abenaki and Nedde garages
• Resolution to establish new metered parking rates and update enforcement holidays

The City Council approved a sidewalk permit for a business at 65 Winooski Falls Way with an added requirement for a recycling container. The Council also opened a public hearing for proposed amendments to land use regulations.

• Approved sidewalk permit for 65 Winooski Falls Way (4-0)
• Added recycling container requirement to permit (4-0)
• Opened public hearing for ULUDR amendments (4-0)
• Warned public hearing for July 13, 2026 (4-0)

Inclusion and Belonging Commission

The Inclusion and Belonging and Safe, Healthy, Connected People commissions will hold a joint meeting to consider a proposed policy requiring background checks for commissioners. The draft policy is available for review. Other agenda items include approving previous minutes and public comment.

• Discussion and possible approval of a Commissioner Background Check Policy
• Approval of minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting

The Inclusion and Belonging Commission discussed a proposal to conduct background checks on all board, commission, and committee applicants, but did not make a decision. The commission approved the previous meeting minutes and adjourned. The background check proposal will be discussed further at a future meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)
• Discussed background check proposal for applicants; no decision made
• Adjourned at 7:38 PM (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission will discuss the draft Building Typologies Study and the 2027 Comprehensive Plan's draft land use and economic vitality goals. The commission will also receive an update on Green Mountain Power's petition for a Certificate of Public Good. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of draft Building Typologies Study
• Review of draft Land Use Goals and Actions for the 2027 Comprehensive Plan
• Review of draft Economic Vitality Goals and Actions for the 2027 Comprehensive Plan
• Update on Green Mountain Power's petition for a Certificate of Public Good
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting, voting 5‑0 with Brendan Sage abstaining. The session included discussion of the Building Typologies Project and upcoming Comprehensive Plan open houses, but no further actions were taken. City updates and other business were presented without any decisions.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0, Brendan abstained)

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on a continued final subdivision review application for 197-205 West Allen St. They will also hear an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision regarding 280 East Allen St. The meeting includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing on final subdivision review for 197-205 West Allen St. (continued from May 21, 2026)
• Public hearing on appeal of zoning administrator decision for 280 East Allen St.
• Approve minutes from May 21, 2026 meeting
• Public comment on non-agenda topics

The Development Review Board approved the previous meeting minutes with a 3-0 vote. The board heard a continued public hearing on a subdivision review at 197-205 West Allen St., and a public hearing on an appeal of a zoning administrator's decision regarding a gas station at 280 East Allen St. The appellant withdrew the appeal.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)
• Closed public hearing on 197-205 West Allen St. subdivision (unanimous)
• Appeal of zoning administrator decision at 280 East Allen St. withdrawn

Finance Commission

The Winooski Finance Commission will discuss its own role and structure, vote on appointing a chair, vice chair, and secretary, and hold a discussion on community engagement for the draft Comprehensive Plan's Economic Vitality Goals & Objectives. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion: Commission Role & Structure
• Approve Commission Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary)
• Discussion: Community Engagement for Draft Comprehensive Plan – Economic Vitality Goals & Objectives (see PDF)

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It voted to delay appointing a chair, vice chair, and secretary until next month. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Postponed appointment of commission officers until next month

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

This meeting of the Winooski Memorial Library Committee was canceled due to a lack of quorum. No business was conducted.

City Council

The Winooski City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to determine necessity and just compensation for temporary and permanent rights from the Woolen Mill for the Burlington-Winooski Bridge Project. They will also hold a public hearing and vote on amendments to Chapter 15 Parking, and discuss a reserve assignment for the Abenaki Garage. The consent agenda includes approvals of a Pride Month resolution, an Immigrant Heritage Month/World Refugee Day resolution, downtown block party permits, a sidewalk permit at 65 Winooski Falls Way, and a Finance Commission appointment for Alejandra Lopez.

• Public hearing and decision on necessity and just compensation for Burlington-Winooski Bridge project rights from the Woolen Mill
• Public hearing and adoption of amendments to Winooski Code Chapter 15 Parking
• Discussion/approval of reserve assignment for the Abenaki Garage
• Resolution recognizing June as Pride Month in Winooski
• Resolution recognizing Immigrant Heritage Month and World Refugee Day

The City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously (3‑0). A public hearing on the Burlington‑Winooski Bridge project was closed and moved to executive session, also by a 3‑0 vote. The council then approved compensation amounts of $18,241 for temporary rights and $98,331 for condemnation related to the bridge project. Finally, the council adopted proposed amendments to the city parking code with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Closed public hearing on bridge project (3-0)
• Entered executive session for bridge compensation discussion (3-0)
• Approved bridge compensation: $18,241 temporary rights, $98,331 condemnation (3-0)
• Closed public hearing on parking code amendments (3-0)
• Adopted parking code Chapter 15 amendments (3-0)