Winooski public meetings in 2025

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The meeting scheduled for December 22, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of quorum.

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will approve the November 20 and December 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It will conduct a public hearing on the preliminary subdivision application for 255 Lafountain Street. The board will discuss sketch plan reviews for 62 Union Street and for 197 and 205 West Allen Street. Additional items include city updates and any other business.

• Public hearing on preliminary subdivision application – 255 Lafountain St.
• Discussion of sketch plan review – 62 Union St.
• Discussion of sketch plan review – 197 and 205 West Allen St.
• Approve minutes from November 20, 2025 and December 13, 2025 meetings
• City updates and other business

The Development Review Board approved the prior meeting minutes unanimously. The board then unanimously voted to close the public hearing on the preliminary subdivision application for 255 Lafountain Street. The board also decided to issue a clearer comments letter regarding the sketch plan for 62 Union Street. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed preliminary subdivision hearing for 255 Lafountain St. (unanimous)
• Decided to provide a clearer comments letter on the 62 Union St. sketch plan

Board of Civil Authority / Board of Abatement

The Board of Abatement will consider a request from Quaron Pinckney and Carly Staab to reduce their taxes by $6,699.25. The meeting includes a public comment period, any other business, and will adjourn after discussion.

• Tax abatement request of $6,699.25 from Quaron Pinckney and Carly Staab (DI064)
• Public comment period
• Other business (unspecified)

The Board voted unanimously to recess the abatement hearing for the tax refund request of applicants Carly Staab and Quaron Pinckney. The hearing will be postponed until January 2026 so the applicants can resubmit the requested amount. No other business was taken.

• Recessed abatement hearing to Jan 2026 (11-0)

City Council

This notice is for a Development Review Board meeting. No official City Council actions will occur.

Board of Civil Authority / Board of Abatement

The Board of Civil Authority and Board of Abatement will meet to review the 2026 Town Meeting Day Election. The body will discuss the election overview and approve election workers.

• 2026 Town Meeting Day Election overview
• Approval of election workers

The board approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes with an 8‑0 vote (two members abstained). It approved four election workers—Judy Lance, Jay Lambert, Karol Cannon, and Connor Daley. The board also adopted its Rules of Procedure by a 9‑0 vote (one member abstained).

• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (8-0, two abstentions)
• Approved election workers: Judy Lance, Jay Lambert, Karol Cannon, Connor Daley
• Adopted Board of Abatement Rules of Procedure (9-0, one abstention)
• Adjourned the meeting

Inclusion and Belonging Commission

The Inclusion and Belonging Commission will discuss the Working Group for putting up banners on Main Street and review the Comprehensive Work Plan and Planning Summary presented by the City Planning Director. The commission will also consider the role of its chair, draft group norms, receive updates from the City Council liaison, City Staff liaison, and ambassadors, and address other business including commissioners residing outside Winooski with a vested interest.

• Working Group for Putting up Banners on Main Street
• Comprehensive Work Plan and Planning Summary
• Discussion/Approval of Role of the Inclusion and Belonging Commission Chair
• Discussion/Approval of Drafting Group Norms for the Inclusion and Belonging Commission
• Discussion/Approval of Commissioners who Reside Outside of Winooski but have a Vested Interest

The commission approved the draft minutes from the October 15 meeting (6‑0). Members voted to make King Kaseen the chair for the next six months (6‑0). They also approved a motion to permit non‑residents with a vested interest to serve on the Inclusion & Belonging Commission (6‑0). Draft group norms were tabled for the February 9, 2026 meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (6-0)
• Appointed King Kaseen as chair for six months (6-0)
• Approved allowing non‑residents to serve on the Inclusion & Belonging Commission (6-0)
• Tabled drafting group norms for next meeting (Feb 9, 2026)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:35 PM (6-0)

Housing Commission

The Winooski Housing Commission will meet to approve minutes from October and November and discuss potential changes to the Construction and Rehabilitation (CoRe) Program. The agenda also includes a review of the Comprehensive Plan Update regarding housing and updates from the City and Inclusion & Belonging Commission.

• Approve October 28, 2025 and November 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Brainstorm potential changes to the Construction and Rehabilitation (CoRe) Program
• Review Comprehensive Plan Update regarding housing
• Receive updates from the City, Council, and Inclusion & Belonging Commission

The commission approved the October meeting minutes and tabled the November minutes until a quorum can be achieved. It decided to delay further discussion of the Construction and Rehabilitation (CoRe) program until April or May, after the next legislative session. The commission also directed that revisions to the Comprehensive Plan housing language be sent to Ravi for feedback.

• Approved October meeting minutes (motion by Jessica Bridge, seconded by Jack Commo)
• Tabled November meeting minutes pending quorum
• Postponed CoRe program discussion to April/May
• Sent Comprehensive Plan housing revisions to Ravi for feedback

City Council

A quorum of Winooski City Councilors may attend a social holiday gathering on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 6 PM, held at a downtown business. No official City Council business or actions will take place. The notice satisfies Vermont’s Open Meeting Law requirement.

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board is holding a special meeting to visit 255 Lafountain Street, also known as The Armory. The board will review current site conditions and assess locations for buildings and parking. The board will reconvene for further discussion on December 18.

• Site visit at 255 Lafountain Street (The Armory)

The Development Review Board met on Dec. 13, 2025, conducted an informal site visit at 255 Lafountain Street, and fielded questions about the project. No public comments, agenda changes, or other business were recorded. The meeting was adjourned without any approvals, denials, or other decisions.

City Council

The council issued a quorum notice for the Development Review Board special meeting on December 13 at 11 a.m., held at 255 Lafountain Street. No official City Council actions will be taken at this time. The notice satisfies the Vermont Open Meeting Law requirement.

• Quorum notice for Development Review Board special meeting (Dec 13, 11 a.m., 255 Lafountain St)

City Council

The City Council will hold a legislative meeting on December 12, 2025 at 8 AM in Burlington City Hall. The agenda consists only of a quorum notice required by the Vermont Open Meeting Law. No council actions or decisions will be made at this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss proposed amendments to several sections of the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR) and Article IX. These changes are described as clean up amendments for gentle infill. The commission will also review a draft meeting schedule for 2026.

• Discussion of ULUDR amendments to Sections 2.3, 2.4, 4.14, 4.18, 5.1, 5.14, 6.2, 6.3, and 6.6
• Discussion of Article IX amendments regarding gentle infill
• Review of draft 2026 Planning Commission meeting schedule

The commission unanimously approved the October 9, 2025 and November 13, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn the December 11, 2025 meeting was made by Abby and seconded by Matt and was carried. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approve October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approve November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (motion by Abby, seconded by Matt; carried)

Local Resources Advisory Board

The Local Resources Advisory Board will meet on December 10, 2025 at City Hall, 27 W Allen Street, and via Zoom. The board will approve the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting, discuss recommendations to the Planning Commission in response to Act 181, and provide city updates. Public comment time is included for each agenda item. The meeting will conclude with any other business and adjournment.

• Approve previous meeting minutes (Nov 12, 2025)
• Discussion: Recommendations to the Planning Commission in response to Act 181
• City updates
• Public comment on each agenda item
• Other business

The Local Resources Advisory Board approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted; the remainder of the session consisted of discussion on planning projects, historic preservation, and Act 181 concerns.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will meet to discuss visioning and goal setting for the 2027 Comprehensive Plan. The body will review documents related to municipal finance and economic vitality goals.

• Discussion of 2027 Comprehensive Plan Visioning and Goal Setting
• Review of 2019 Master Plan Economic Vitality Goals
• Review of 2018 Master Plan Vision Statement regarding Municipal Finance

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Mayor Renner reported that the FY2027 budget proposal includes a 6.51% increase and facility upgrades for the police department, and that the council is using a budget‑option tool to see tax impacts. Members discussed revisions to the 2027 Comprehensive Plan vision and economic‑vitality goals and agreed to continue the discussion at the January meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission will meet to discuss the commission's chapter of the Comprehensive Municipal Plan. The meeting includes updates from City Council, City Staff, and the Inclusion and Belonging Commission.

• Discussion of the Safe, Healthy, Connected People Chapter of the Comprehensive Municipal Plan update

The commission unanimously approved the previous meeting minutes. The City Council approved an ordinance change to allow horse‑related activity, and staff will develop a permitting process. A motion to adjourn the meeting was adopted.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Council approved ordinance change to permit horse‑related activity (no vote tally provided)
• Motion to adjourn passed (no vote tally provided)

Liquor Control Board

The Winooski Liquor Control Board will meet to discuss and likely approve the renewal of a First, Second, and Third Class Liquor License, a Restaurant License, and a Tobacco License for the property at 7 W. Canal Street.

• Renewal of First, Second, and Third Class Liquor License (Conditional) at 7 W. Canal Street
• Renewal of Restaurant License (Conditional) at 7 W. Canal Street
• Renewal of Tobacco License (Conditional) at 7 W. Canal Street

The Liquor Control Board voted to approve a First, Second, and Third Class liquor license, a restaurant license, and a tobacco license for the property at 7 W. Canal Street. The motion was introduced by Councilor Aurora Hurd and seconded by Deputy Mayor Bryn Oakleaf. No objections were raised and the motion carried.

• Approved conditional First, Second, and Third Class liquor licenses, restaurant license, and tobacco license for 7 W. Canal St (motion passed)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider amendments to the Parks and Recreation ordinance regarding horseback riding. The body will also review public safety budget presentations for Fiscal Year 2027 and consider several appointments.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of amendments to Chapter 16.12a Parks and Recreation regarding horseback riding
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY27) Public Safety Budgets
• Acceptance of State Infrastructure Bank Loan for Abenaki Garage improvements
• Approval of Grand List Errors & Omissions
• Appointment of an Airport Commissioner

The council approved amendments to the parks and recreation ordinance to allow future horse activities. It also approved corrections to the 2025 Grand List, denying a claim by Casella Waste Management. Councilor Alison Turkos was nominated to serve as Airport Commissioner from January through March 2026. The consent agenda items were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda change moving Grand List item ahead of FY27 public safety budget (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, warrants, appointments, loan and priorities (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on parks ordinance update (4-0)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 16.12a Parks and Recreation ordinance (4-0)
• Approved Grand List errors, denying Casella Waste Management claim (4-0)
• Nominated Councilor Alison Turkos as Airport Commissioner (Jan–Mar 2026) (4-0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss appointment/evaluation matters (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Liquor Control Board

The Liquor Control Board will consider several license applications and renewals. Items include renewal of a restaurant and first‑ and third‑class liquor licenses for Howl Bier at 45 Main Street. New entertainment permits will be reviewed for Specs at 7 W. Canal Street and Standing Stones at 33 Main Street. A new tobacco license will be considered for Winooski Organics CBD at 165 E. Allen Street.

• Renewal of restaurant license for Howl Bier – 45 Main Street
• Renewal of first and third class liquor license for Howl Bier – 45 Main Street
• New annual entertainment permit for Specs – 7 W. Canal Street
• New annual entertainment permit for Standing Stones – 33 Main Street
• New tobacco license for Winooski Organics CBD – 165 E. Allen Street

The Liquor Control Board voted unanimously to approve the renewal of Howl Bier's restaurant license and first and third class liquor license at 45 Main Street. It also approved new annual entertainment permits for Specs at 7 W. Canal Street and Standing Stones at 33 Main Street. Conditional restaurant and liquor licenses were approved for Donwoori Korean at 22 Main Street. No other actions were recorded.

• Approved Howl Bier restaurant and first/third class liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Specs new annual entertainment permit (unanimous)
• Approved Standing Stones new annual entertainment permit (unanimous)
• Approved Donwoori Korean conditional restaurant and first/third class liquor licenses (unanimous)

City Council

The Winooski City Council will review the city’s General Fund reserve balances and present the proposed FY 2027 budget covering July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The meeting also includes discussion of an ADA assessment methodology for Green Mountain Transit, updates on housing, municipal infrastructure, and economic vitality goals, and a vote on the council’s legislative priorities for 2026.

• Review of General Fund Reserves
• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Presentation and General Government Review
• Discussion/Approval of Green Mountain Transit ADA Assessment Methodology
• Goal Updates: Housing, Municipal Infrastructure, Economic Vitality
• Discussion/Approval of Winooski City Council Legislative Priorities for 2026

The council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, payroll and accounts payable warrants, and a business‑support grant, with a 4‑0 vote and the mayor abstaining. It also passed a motion, unanimously, to retroactively approve Green Mountain Transit’s ADA Assessment Methodology dating to July 2024. No other votes were taken on budget priorities or other items.

• Approved Liquor Control Board Meeting Minutes of Nov 3 2025 (4‑0, mayor abstained)
• Approved Payroll Warrants Oct 26‑Nov 22 2025 (4‑0, mayor abstained)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants Nov 2025 (4‑0, mayor abstained)
• Approved Grant for Business Support – Marketing Campaign Through City Construction Projects (4‑0, mayor abstained)
• Approved retroactive Green Mountain Transit ADA Assessment Methodology (unanimous)

Housing Commission

The Winooski Housing Commission will approve the minutes from its previous meeting. Commissioners will discuss potential changes to the Construction and Rehabilitation (CoRe) program and review the Housing Trust Fund Policy Guidelines dated 10/28/2025. The meeting will also include updates from the City, Council, and Inclusion & Belonging Commission, followed by a public comment period.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Discuss potential changes to the Construction and Rehabilitation (CoRe) program
• Review Housing Trust Fund Policy Guidelines (10/28/2025)
• Receive updates from City, Council, and Inclusion & Belonging Commission
• Public comment period

The commission tabled approval of the previous meeting minutes after a motion passed. The discussion on potential changes to the Construction and Rehabilitation (CoRe) program was moved to the next meeting. Commissioners voted to keep the Armory project moving forward, scheduling a site visit in mid‑December.

• Tabled approval of previous meeting minutes (motion passes)
• Moved CoRe program discussion to next meeting
• Approved continuation of Armory project with mid‑December site visit

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will hold public hearings on subdivision applications for 41 Manseau St. and 255 Lafountain St. The board will also discuss a sketch plan review for 219 Hickok St.

• Public hearing on final subdivision application for 41 Manseau St.
• Public hearing on preliminary subdivision application for 255 Lafountain St.
• Sketch plan review discussion for 219 Hickok St.

The Development Review Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting unanimously. No decisions were made on the subdivision proposals for 41 Manseau St., 219 Hickok St., or 255 Lafountain St. The board then adjourned the session.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The Municipal Infrastructure and Finance Commissions will meet to review the draft FY27 Capital Plan. The meeting includes updates from the Inclusion & Belonging Commission and city liaisons.

• Draft FY27 Capital Plan review

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the September and October meetings. No other motions were adopted or denied during the session. The remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments and discussion of upcoming projects and budget items.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission will discuss proposed amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR). Items include clean-up changes to sections 2.3, 2.4, 4.14, 4.18, 5.1, 5.14, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.6, as well as design and streetscape standards in sections 2.5, 4.7, 4.10, 4.11, 5.4 and 6.6. The commission will also receive updates from the mayor, the Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and city staff, and will post a public hearing notice for November 20, 2025.

• Discussion of ULUDR clean-up amendments to sections 2.3, 2.4, 4.14, 4.18, 5.1, 5.14, 6.2, 6.3, 6.6 and Article IX
• Discussion of ULUDR design and streetscape standards amendments to sections 2.5, 4.7, 4.10, 4.11, 5.4, 6.6 and Article IX
• Public hearing notice scheduled for November 20, 2025 (Planning and Zoning Update)
• Updates from the mayor, Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and city staff
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (link provided)

The Planning Commission agreed to reduce the priority‑housing lot‑coverage incentive from 75% to 65%. They also agreed to hold commission meetings twice per month in early 2026 to finish drafting the ULUDR amendments. Several amendment packages and the approval of the previous meeting minutes were tabled for a future meeting.

• Reduced lot‑coverage incentive to 65% for priority housing
• Agreed to meet twice per month in early 2026 to complete amendment drafting
• Tabled approval of previous meeting minutes to next meeting
• Tabled ULUDR clean‑up amendments (Sections 2.3, 2.4, 4.14, 4.18, 5.1, 5.14, 6.2, 6.3, 6.6) to future meeting
• Tabled ULUDR design and streetscape amendments (Sections 2.5, 4.7, 4.10, 4.11, 5.4, 6.6) to future meeting

Local Resources Advisory Board

The Local Resources Advisory Board will review and discuss the goals and objectives of the city's Comprehensive Plan, referencing the 2019 Master Plan documents. The board will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting and accept public comments on any topics not on the agenda. Additional items include a brief update on a bridge project and general city updates.

• Approve Previous Meeting Minutes (link provided)
• Discussion on Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives (referencing 2019 Master Plan documents)
• Public Comment period for topics not on the agenda
• Bridge update
• City Updates

The Local Resources Advisory Board approved the previous meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The board introduced new member Maggie Hicks and discussed the comprehensive plan and bridge project. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The Winooski School Board and City Council will hold a joint session to hear presentations from both bodies and discuss updates. The board will examine the 2025 Internal Monitoring Report, the Q1 Financial Management Report, and the FY 2025 Final Financial Management Report, as well as a preliminary budget presentation. Additional items include adoption of student and staff treatment policies and a public hearing on those policies. The meeting will conclude with an executive session on labor‑relations agreements.

• Joint presentation by the WSD Board and City Council (45 minutes)
• Review and approval of October 8 and October 20 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2025 Internal Monitoring Report, Q1 FMR, and FY 2025 Final FMR
• Presentation of Budget Context 2 and Preliminary Budget with outreach plans
• Public hearing and adoption of policies on treatment of students, parents/guardians, and staff

The Winooski School Board approved the 2025 Internal Monitoring Report, the Q1 FY 26 financial report, and the FY 25 Final Fiscal Management Report, which projects a $1.2 million surplus. The joint meeting was adjourned by a 10‑0 vote, and the regular board meeting was adjourned unanimously. All consent agenda items were also approved unanimously.

• Joint meeting adjourned at 6:59 pm (10‑0 vote)
• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Accepted 2025 Internal Monitoring Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Q1 FY 26 financial report (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 25 Final Fiscal Management Report projecting $1.2 M surplus (unanimous)
• Regular board meeting adjourned unanimously

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee will consider approving the draft Memorandum of Understanding between the library and the Friends of the Winooski Library. The meeting will also approve minutes from the October 2 and October 15, 2025 meetings, and include public comment, member and library updates, and an orientation for new members. Other routine business will be addressed before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from October 2, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from October 15, 2025 meeting
• Review and approve draft Memorandum of Understanding with Friends of the Winooski Library
• Public comment period
• Orientation for new committee members

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee voted to approve the minutes from the prior meeting. The committee reviewed a draft Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of the Library, added language about a 60‑day discussion period, and will forward the MOU to City Council for final approval at the December 1 meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (decision: Yes)

Liquor Control Board

The Liquor Control Board will meet to discuss a temporary sidewalk permit and a liquor license continuation. These items affect businesses located on Main Street.

• Temporary sidewalk permit for Howl Bier at 45 Main Street
• Third Class Liquor License continuation for Our House Bistro at 36 Main Street

The board approved a temporary sidewalk permit for Howl Bier at 45 Main Street for November 8, 2025. It also approved the continuation of the third‑class liquor license for Our House Bistro at 36 Main Street. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Howl Bier temporary sidewalk permit (45 Main St) – motion 3-0
• Approved continuation of third‑class liquor license for Our House Bistro (36 Main St) – motion 3-0
• Adjourned meeting – motion 3-0

City Council

The Winooski City Council will approve routine items such as the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes, the payroll warrant for October 12‑25, 2025, and the accounts payable warrant for November 3, 2025. They will also approve board and commission appointments, several resolutions (Native American Heritage Month, Veterans and Military Families Month, Small Business Saturday), a grant application for the Child Care Quality and Capacity Incentive Program, and proposed changes to Municipal Code Chapter 29 – Trees. Regular items include a municipal update on Town Meeting TV, the Treasurer's reports for FY 2025 Q4 and FY 2026 Q1, and a discussion/approval of an update to Municipal Code Chapter 16.12a concerning horseback riding.

• Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025
• Approval of Payroll Warrant for October 12‑25, 2025
• Approval of Accounts Payable Warrant for November 3, 2025
• Approval of Proposed Changes to Municipal Code Chapter 29 – Trees
• Discussion/Approval of Update to Municipal Code Chapter 16.12a – Horseback Riding

The council moved three items from the consent agenda to regular agenda items and approved them unanimously. It appointed four new members and alternates to the Development Review Board, Local Resources Advisory Board, and Housing Commission. The council adopted amendments to the tree ordinance and set a conditional public hearing for a horseback‑riding ordinance change. All motions were carried 3‑0.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, payroll warrant, accounts payable warrant, resolutions, grant, tree code change) – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved Board and Commission appointments for Development Review Board, Local Resources Advisory Board, and Housing Commission – motion carried 3‑0
• Adopted amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 29 (tree ordinance) – motion carried 3‑0
• Adopted amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 16.12a (horseback riding) and set conditional public hearing for Dec 8, 2025 – motion carried 3‑0

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will meet to discuss visioning and goal setting for the 2027 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes a review of the 2019 Master Plan Vision Statement.

• 2027 Comprehensive Plan Visioning and Goal Setting

The Housing Commission approved the August meeting minutes after a motion by Jessica Bridge and a second by Patrice Lumunda. Members discussed language for the 2027 Comprehensive Plan vision and goals but made no formal decisions on the draft. The minutes note that the City Council has approved changes to the Housing Trust Fund and an agreement with Champlain Housing Trust. Staff also recommended an applicant for an alternate commission seat.

• Approved August meeting minutes (motion by Jessica Bridge, seconded by Patrice Lumumba)
• Council approved changes to the Housing Trust Fund (no vote tally recorded)
• Council approved agreement with Champlain Housing Trust (no vote tally recorded)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to the Chapter 29 Trees and Shade Tree Preservation Plan. The body is also considering housing trust fund guidelines and loan applications for businesses impacted by Main Street construction.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Update - Chapter 29 Trees and Shade Tree Preservation Plan
• Winooski Small Business Loan Fund - Main St. Construction Impact Loan Program applications
• Champlain Housing Trust Fund Winooski Home Improvement Program Memorandum of Understanding
• Housing Trust Fund Policy Guideline Update
• Halloween in Winooski 2025 Event Permit approval

The council unanimously appointed Al Turkos as an interim councilor, effective Oct. 15. It approved a memorandum of understanding with Champlain Housing Trust for the Home Improvement Program and updated Housing Trust Fund policy guidelines. A $20,000 Tier One small‑business loan was approved, and liaison assignments for council members were adopted. A resolution recognizing Finance Director Angela Aldieri was also adopted.

• Appointed Al Turkos as interim councilor (4‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Champlain Housing Trust Fund Home Improvement MOU (3‑0, Goodrich abstained)
• Approved Housing Trust Fund policy guideline updates (3‑0, Goodrich abstained)
• Approved $20,000 Tier One small‑business loan to US Sherpa International (4‑0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Angela Aldieri for service (unanimous)
• Approved liaison assignments: Turkos to Safe, Healthy, Connected People; Goodrich to Housing; Mayor Renner to Planning and Finance (4‑0)
• Ratified special Oct. 15 meeting minutes and appointed interim councilor (4‑0 unanimous)
• Scheduled vote on Tree and Shade Tree Preservation Plan ordinance at next meeting

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission will review the scope of work and city vision for the Winooski Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes discussions on the public engagement process and schedule.

• Winooski Comprehensive Plan scope of work and city vision
• Draft Public Engagement Plan and Schedule
• Introduction of new Inclusion & Belonging Representative
• Inclusion & Belonging Commission update

The commission deferred approval of September’s minutes to the November meeting. Members unanimously agreed to delete specific storm‑water examples from Goal 2 and to remove the requirement that every street have at least one sidewalk from Goal 4. They also decided to rephrase Goal 12 to reflect the MIC’s advisory role rather than direct preservation work.

• Deferred approval of September meeting minutes to November meeting
• Removed specific storm‑water examples (planter boxes, rain gardens) from Goal 2 language
• Deleted the statement that every street must have at least one sidewalk from Goal 4
• Agreed to rephrase Goal 12 to emphasize MIC’s support of the city’s historic‑building plan
• Jon to provide UVM tree‑canopy report to the commission (action item)
• Jon to draft and circulate the MIC work plan before the next meeting (action item)

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee will discuss and approve its applicant(s) to recommend to the Winooski City Council for final approval. An executive session is proposed under V.S.A. §313 (3) to consider the appointment, employment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee. The meeting also includes public comment and other business.

• Discussion and approval of library committee applicant(s) for City Council recommendation
• Proposed executive session on appointment, employment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee per V.S.A. §313 (3)
• Public comment period
• Other business

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee voted to enter an executive session. After exiting, it approved recommending Dana Visser to fill a vacant committee seat through June 30, 2027, and Amanda Goldstein as an alternate member through June 30, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Entered executive session (approved)
• Approved recommendation of Dana Visser to serve on the committee through June 30, 2027
• Approved recommendation of Amanda Goldstein as alternate member through June 30, 2026
• Adjourned the meeting

Inclusion and Belonging Commission

The commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve the role of the chair and whether membership is dependent upon Winooski residency. The body will also outline group norms.

• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion/Approval: Role of the Chair
• Discussion/Approval: Membership Dependent upon Winooski Residency
• Discussion/Approval: Group Norms

The commission approved the minutes from the September 24 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. It voted 6‑0 to allow non‑Winooski residents to serve on the Inclusion & Belonging Commission, updating the charter for clarification. The body scheduled a discussion to appoint a new chair and to draft team agreements at the December 17 meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved non‑residents to serve on the Inclusion & Belonging Commission (6-0)
• Scheduled discussion/approval of a new chair for Dec 17 meeting
• Scheduled drafting of team agreements for Dec 17 meeting
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Winooski City Council will discuss and potentially approve applications for the Main Street Construction Impact Loan Program and interview candidates for an open council seat. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of City Council and Liquor Control Board minutes from October 6, 2025
• Discussion/Approval of Main Street Construction Impact Loan Program applications
• Interview of candidates for Council Vacancy
• Discussion/Approval to appoint a person to the Council Vacancy
• Proposed executive session regarding trade secrets and public records

The council approved its consent agenda, which included the Small Business Loan Fund applications. It entered an executive session, then exited it later. The council appointed Al Turkos as interim councilor, effective Oct. 15, 2025, with a term ending March 3, 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

• Consent agenda approved (3-0)
• Small Business Loan Fund applications approved under consent agenda
• Entered executive session (3-0)
• Exited executive session (3-0)
• Appointed Al Turkos as interim councilor (4-0)
• Meeting adjourned (3-0)

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the visioning and goal setting for the 2027 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will also include updates from the City Council Liaison and the Inclusion & Belonging Commission.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• City Council Liaison Update
• Inclusion & Belonging Commission Update
• Discussion: 2027 Comprehensive Plan Visioning and Goal Setting
• Public Comment

The Finance Commission approved the minutes from the prior meeting. No other formal actions were recorded; the remainder of the session consisted of updates and discussion of the 2027 Comprehensive Plan vision and goals.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission will approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will receive updates from the City Council, city staff, and the Inclusion and Belonging Commission. The commission will discuss a memorandum about Burlington International Airport and review the Safe, Healthy, Connected People chapter as part of the Comprehensive Municipal Plan update. Public comment is scheduled for each agenda item.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• City Council and city staff liaison updates
• Discussion of Burlington International Airport memorandum
• Review of Safe, Healthy, Connected People chapter of the Municipal Plan
• Public comment on agenda items

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting was passed, ending the session at 7:08 PM.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08 PM (motion passed)

Small Business Loan Fund Committee

The Small Business Loan Fund Committee will hold a public vote on its recommendation to the City Council for a Tier 1 loan to the Main Street Construction Impact Program, as suggested by Green Mountain Credit Union. The meeting also includes a public comment period and discussion of other business items.

• Public vote on recommendation to City Council for Main Street Construction Impact Program loan
• Recommendation from Green Mountain Credit Union for a Tier 1 loan

The Small Business Loan Fund Committee voted to recommend to City Council the approval of a Tier 1 loan from Green Mountain Credit Union for the Main Street Construction Impact Program, after a scoring sheet gave the application 14 out of 18 points. The motion was approved unanimously by the three committee members. No other business was considered.

• Recommended Tier 1 Main Street loan to City Council (unanimous 3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Small Business Loan Fund Committee

The committee will review evaluation criteria and guidelines for the Winooski Small Business Loan Program. The body will hold an executive session with applicants and a Green Mountain Credit Union Loan Officer to discuss confidential business records. The meeting concludes with a potential recommendation to the City Council for loan approval.

• Review of Winooski Small Business Loan Program Main Street Program Guidelines
• Executive session regarding confidential business records of loan applicants
• Recommendation to City Council for loan approval

The Small Business Loan Fund Committee met on October 10, 2025. After reviewing evaluation criteria, the committee entered an executive session with staff and the loan applicant. The committee recommended that the City Council approve a $40,000 loan to the applicant. No other business was discussed.

• Recommended $40,000 loan to applicant (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The commission will review proposed amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR), covering sections 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 4.7, 4.10, 4.11, 4.14, 4.18, 5.1, 5.4, 5.14, 6.2, 6.3, and 6.6, as well as Article IX for gentle infill. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting’s minutes and public comment time. City updates from the mayor and other commissions will be presented.

• Amendments to ULUDR sections 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 4.7, 4.10, 4.11, 4.14, 4.18, 5.1, 5.4, 5.14, 6.2, 6.3, and 6.6
• Amendments to Article IX (gentle infill)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• City updates from mayor and commissions

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by John and seconded by Brendan, and the meeting was then adjourned. No other motions were adopted; the commission discussed proposed amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations but took no formal action.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by John, seconded by Brendan)

Local Resources Advisory Board

The Local Resources Advisory Board will receive a presentation from the Vermont Agency of Transportation regarding a utility relocation and the Burlington-Winooski Bridge project. The board will also review a Certificate of Appropriateness for 115 Barlow Street.

• Presentation on utility relocation and Burlington-Winooski Bridge project by Vermont Agency of Transportation
• Certificate of Appropriateness Review: ZON26-02 - 115 Barlow Street

The board approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It then recommended and approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for 115 Barlow Street (ZON26-02), noting that only the rear windows will be replaced. No other motions were decided; the bridge and utility relocation projects were presented for discussion only.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 115 Barlow Street (unanimous)

Liquor Control Board

The Winooski Liquor Control Board will discuss and vote on a new Outside Consumption Permit for Specs, LLC at 7 West Canal Street. It will also consider renewal applications for First, Third, and Restaurant Class licenses for DLP dba Dumb Luck Pub, and a conditional Second Class license renewal for Standing Stone Wines at 33 Main Street. All items are listed on the agenda for discussion and approval.

• Extension of Outside Consumption (new) – Specs, LLC, 7 West Canal Street
• First Class License renewal – DLP dba Dumb Luck Pub
• Third Class License renewal – DLP dba Dumb Luck Pub
• Second Class Liquor License renewal (conditional) – Standing Stone Wines, 33 Main Street
• Restaurant Application renewal (conditional) – Standing Stone Wines, 33 Main Street

The Liquor Control Board approved the renewal of several licenses and permits. Specs, LLC received a new Outside Consumption extension. DLP dba Dumb Luck Pub and Standing Stone Wines both received renewals of their existing licenses and permits. The motions passed with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved new Outside Consumption extension for Specs, LLC (7 West Canal St) (3-0)
• Approved First Class License renewal for DLP dba Dumb Luck Pub (3-0)
• Approved Third Class License renewal for DLP dba Dumb Luck Pub (3-0)
• Approved Restaurant Application renewal for DLP dba Dumb Luck Pub (3-0)
• Approved Outside Consumption Permit renewal for DLP dba Dumb Luck Pub (3-0)
• Approved Second Class Liquor License renewal (conditional) for Standing Stone Wines (33 Main St) (3-0)
• Approved Restaurant Application renewal (conditional) for Standing Stone Wines (3-0)

City Council

The council will discuss and approve the FY2027 budget goal setting. It will also review applications for the Main Street construction impact loan program of the Small Business Loan Fund. Additional items include a regional planning commission report, a community challenge update, and a charter amendment for the library committee. Some appointments and conflict‑of‑interest procedures will be considered as well.

• Discussion/Approval: CCRPC Annual Report and Budget Preview
• Discussion/Approval: Winooski Working Communities Challenge update
• Discussion/Approval: Library Committee charter change to add a non‑voting alternate member
• Discussion/Approval: Small Business Loan Fund – Main St. Construction Impact loan applications
• Discussion/Approval: Fiscal Year 2027 budget goal setting

The City Council appointed Councilor Bryn Oakleaf as Deputy Mayor, voting 3‑0. It also approved a charter change to add a non‑voting alternate to the Library Committee (3‑0) and adopted conflict‑of‑interest procedures designating the Deputy Mayor as signing authority when the Mayor is conflicted (3‑0). In addition, the Council approved three zero‑percent interest small‑business loans totaling $85,206.23 (Tier 1 $35,000, Tier 2 $22,090.74, Tier 3 $28,115.49) with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda without Item E, vote 3‑0 (Goodrich abstained)
• Approved Library Committee charter change to add non‑voting alternate, vote 3‑0
• Appointed Councilor Oakleaf as Deputy Mayor, vote 3‑0
• Adopted conflict‑of‑interest procedure designating Deputy Mayor as signing authority, vote 3‑0
• Entered Executive Session to discuss loan applications, vote 3‑0
• Exited Executive Session, vote 3‑0
• Approved Tier 1 small‑business loan of $35,000 (no city guarantee), vote 3‑0
• Approved Tier 2 loan of $22,090.74 and Tier 3 loan of $28,115.49, vote 3‑0

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee will meet to approve previous minutes, discuss committee updates, and review a proposed edit to the Library Committee Charter. The agenda also includes a review of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Friends and the Library.

• Review of MOU Between the Friends and Library
• Review of Library Committee Charter Edits
• Review of Applicants to Serve on the Library Committee
• Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
• Committee Member Updates

The committee approved the Library Committee charter edits, adding an alternate member provision, with a unanimous vote. The minutes from the previous meeting were also approved. The committee recommended Dana for a full member seat and Amanda for the alternate seat, pending their acceptance and City Council approval.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (Decision: Yes)
• Approved Library Committee charter edits (unanimous)
• Recommended Dana for full member (pending acceptance & council approval)
• Recommended Amanda for alternate member (pending acceptance & council approval)

Small Business Loan Fund Committee

The Small Business Loan Fund Committee meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025, was canceled. As a result, no agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time. The agenda had listed a discussion and approval of recommendations to City Council for loan approval, but this will not occur.

• Discussion/Approval: Recommendations to City Council for Loan Approval

City Council

The Winooski City Council will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for a vacant council seat and consider appointing an eligible person to fill the vacancy. An executive session will be convened to discuss the appointment process under V.S.A. §313 (3). Public comment will be allowed for topics not listed on the agenda.

• Interview candidates for vacant council seat
• Discussion and approval to appoint eligible person to council vacancy
• Executive session on appointment/evaluation of public officer per V.S.A. §313 (3)

The council entered an executive session to discuss the appointment of an interim councilor, then exited the session. The council voted unanimously to appoint Elsie Goodrich as interim councilor, effective October 1, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 PM.

• Enter executive session on appointment matters (3-0)
• Enter executive session at 7:05 PM (3-0)
• Exit executive session at 7:40 PM (3-0)
• Approve Elsie Goodrich as interim councilor (3-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:42 PM (3-0)

Small Business Loan Fund Committee

The Winooski Small Business Loan Committee will discuss evaluation criteria and program guidelines for its loan fund. An executive session with applicants and Green Mountain Credit Union loan officers will be held for confidential matters. The committee will make a recommendation to the City Council for loan approval. The meeting also includes public comment and other business.

• Public comment period
• Overview of evaluation criteria for the loan program
• Review of Main Street Program Guidelines
• Executive session with applicants and Green Mountain Credit Union loan officer (confidential records)
• Recommendation to City Council for loan approval

The Small Business Loan Fund Committee met on September 30, 2025. After reviewing evaluation criteria, the committee entered executive session to discuss each applicant. It recommended that the City Council approve a Tier 1 loan of $35,000, a Tier 2 loan of $22,090.74, and a Tier 3 loan of $28,115.49, all for applicants recommended by GMCU. No other business was addressed.

• Recommended City Council approve Tier 1 loan of $35,000
• Recommended City Council approve Tier 2 loan of $22,090.74
• Recommended City Council approve Tier 3 loan of $28,115.49

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission will discuss the draft work plan for Fiscal Year 2026. The body will also receive an update on an Electric Vehicle (EV) Planning Grant.

• Electric Vehicle (EV) Planning Grant update
• Municipal Infrastructure Commission Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Work Plan
• Inclusion & Belonging Commission update

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission approved the prior meeting's minutes after a motion by Adam and a second by Tom. No other formal votes were recorded. The commission discussed updates on the EV planning grant, the FY2026 work plan, and the upcoming public hearing for the Chapter 29 Tree Ordinance. Action items were noted for future follow‑up.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Adam, second by Tom)

Local Resources Advisory Board

The Local Resources Advisory Board will meet to approve previous minutes, elect officers, and review a Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacements at 115 Barlow Street. The board will also discuss recommendations for the Planning Commission regarding Act 181.

• Election of officers
• Review Certificate of Appropriateness for 115 Barlow Street
• Discussion on recommendations to Planning Commission regarding Act 181
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment session

The board unanimously approved the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes after corrections. They elected Britta Tonn as chair and Doug Johnson as vice chair, each vote 3‑0 with the respective member recused. The Certificate of Appropriateness Review for 115 Barlow Street (ZON26-02) was tabled to the next meeting. The board set its meetings to the second Wednesdays of each month for the remainder of the year.

• Approved August 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Britta Tonn as chair (3‑0, Britta recused)
• Elected Doug Johnson as vice chair (3‑0, Doug recused)
• Tabled Certificate of Appropriateness Review ZON26-02 – 115 Barlow Street (no vote, applicant absent)
• Set board meetings to second Wednesdays of each month for rest of year

Inclusion and Belonging Commission

The commission will review the Language Access Procedure and consider approving its workplan. It will also discuss and vote on the chair’s role and on membership criteria tied to Winooski residency and outreach to former commissioners. Updates from the city council liaison, city staff liaison, and an ambassador will be provided.

• Overview of Language Access Procedure (discussion)
• Inclusion and Belonging Commission Workplan (discussion/approval)
• Role of the Chair (discussion/approval)
• Membership criteria based on Winooski residency and outreach to former commissioners (discussion/approval)
• Updates from City Council Liaison, City Staff Liaison, and Ambassador

The Inclusion and Belonging Commission approved the June 12 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. The Chair recommended tabling items 6‑8 (role of the chair, membership residency criteria, and group norms) to the October 15 meeting. The commission adjourned the meeting with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June 12 minutes (5-0)
• Tabled items 6-8 on role of the chair to next meeting
• Tabled items 6-8 on membership residency criteria to next meeting
• Tabled items 6-8 on group norms to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will approve the minutes from the previous meeting. It will discuss sketch plan reviews for the projects at 255 Lafountain Street and 41 Manseau Street. The board will also review recent and forthcoming updates to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Sketch plan review – 255 Lafountain Street
• Sketch plan review – 41 Manseau Street
• Discussion of recent and forthcoming updates to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations
• City updates (no specific items listed)

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting with a 4-0 vote, Harland abstaining. No other actions were decided; the board discussed the 255 Lafountain Street project but did not vote on it.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0, Harland abstained)

City Council

A quorum of Winooski City Councilors will meet for an informal/social gathering at a downtown business (location to be determined). No official City Council business will be conducted during this gathering. The notice satisfies the Vermont Open Meeting Law requirement.

City Council

The Winooski City Council will consider approving amendments to parking fines, a revised tree ordinance, and the process for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting also includes a resolution honoring Mayor Kristine Lott and a public hearing on the parking changes.

• Approval of parking fine amendments (Chapter 15)
• Introduction to updated tree ordinance (Chapter 29)
• Fiscal Year 2027 budget planning
• Resolution recognizing Mayor Kristine Lott
• Public hearing on parking fines

The council accepted the consent agenda and a resolution honoring Mayor Kristine Lott, each with a 4‑0 vote. It adopted amendments to the parking fine code, reducing the unpaid meter fine to $25, also by a 4‑0 vote. Councilors approved the introduction of amendments to the Chapter 29 Tree Ordinance and set a public hearing for October 6, 2025, with a 4‑0 vote. Finally, the council approved the FY 2027 budget planning process by a 4‑0 vote.

• Consent agenda approved (4-0)
• Resolution recognizing Mayor Lott approved (4-0)
• Adopted parking fine amendments, reducing unpaid meter fine to $25 (4-0)
• Introduced Chapter 29 Tree Ordinance amendments and scheduled public hearing for 10/6/2025 (4-0)
• Approved FY 2027 budget planning process (4-0)
• Moved to Executive Session to discuss City Manager evaluation (4-0)
• Exited Executive Session (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission will meet to discuss proposed amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR), specifically focusing on cleanup amendments for gentle infill. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes and updates from city officials.

• Discussion of amendments to ULUDR Sections 2.3, 2.4, 4.12, 5.1, 5.14, 5.15, 6.2, and 6.3
• Review of proposed changes to Article IX regarding gentle infill
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from August 28, 2025
• Presentation of a schematic design proposal for 43 47 W Center Street
• Updates from the Mayor, Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and City Staff

The commission decided to postpone approval of the previous meeting's minutes to the next meeting. No formal votes were taken on any zoning amendment proposals discussed. The meeting included updates on the mayoral transition, the Armory sketch plan, and the EV charging study.

• Tabled approval of previous meeting minutes (deferred to next meeting)

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025 was canceled because a quorum was not present. No items were voted on or decided. The agenda included routine items such as approving minutes, updates from the City Council liaison and Inclusion & Belonging Commission, and a discussion on the 2027 Comprehensive Plan vision and goals.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• City Council liaison update
• Inclusion & Belonging Commission update
• Discussion of 2027 Comprehensive Plan vision and goal setting
• Other business

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission will meet to discuss a potential city ordinance update regarding horse-drawn carriage rides. The body will also review a plan for assessing community services program needs and interests.

• Potential update to city ordinance for horse-drawn carriage rides in Casavant Park
• Review of Community Services Program Needs/Interest Assessment Plan

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The commission received updates on inclusionary zoning, community services, and a presentation from VEIC, but no formal actions were taken on the horse‑drawn carriage ordinance or the community services needs survey. The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee will hold its regular meeting to approve past minutes, hear updates from members and staff, review its charter, and consider new applications. No major decisions are scheduled.

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It also approved a modification to the Library Committee Charter to create one alternate member position for a one‑year term. Nate will add the new language to the charter for review at the next committee meeting, after which the City Council must give final approval. No other actions were decided.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Pru, seconded by Lauren)
• Approved charter modification to add one alternate member (motion by all members, decision: Yes, modification needed)

Liquor Control Board

The Liquor Control Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve second payments for 3rd Class Liquor License renewals. The requests involve two specific businesses located on Main Street and Maple Street.

• Standing Stone Wines LLC (33 Main Street): 2nd Payment of 3rd Class License renewal
• John Ryan Post, VFW (6 Maple Street): 2nd Payment of 3rd Class Liquor License renewal

The Liquor Control Board approved the renewal and continuation applications for Standing Stone Wines LLC (33 Main Street) and John Ryan Post VFW (6 Maple Street), each for a second payment of a 3rd‑class liquor license. Both motions were moved by Councilor Oakleaf, seconded by Councilor Judge, and passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0 motion.

• Approved Standing Stone Wines LLC 2nd payment 3rd‑class license renewal (4-0)
• Approved John Ryan Post VFW 2nd payment 3rd‑class license renewal (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Winooski City Council will hold public hearings and vote on amendments to the Unified Land Use & Development Regulations (ULUDR) to expand inclusionary housing requirements, adopt updates to Chapter 28 fee schedules, and introduce changes to parking fine amounts in Chapter 15. The meeting will also include routine approvals such as payroll and accounts payable warrants, resolutions recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and Energy Efficiency Day, and discussions on housing, municipal infrastructure, and economic vitality goals.

• Amendments to ULUDR for inclusionary housing requirements (Article V) and definitions (Article IX)
• Adoption of updated Chapter 28 fees (draft amendment available)
• Introduction of amendments to Winooski Code Chapter 15 Parking, Section 15.03.01 Fines
• Public hearing on proposed private street name 'Gabe's Way' at 8X Franklin Street
• Approval of emergency purchase for City Hall fire alarm panel

The City Council adopted the amendments to the Unified Land Use & Development Regulations that add inclusionary housing requirements. It also approved the draft updates to Chapter 28 fees, re‑appointed and appointed members to the Inclusion & Belonging Commission, and cleared the consent agenda items A‑G and I‑K. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑G and I‑K (4‑0)
• Approved Inclusion & Belonging Commission appointments (4‑0)
• Approved amendments to Unified Land Use & Development Regulations – inclusionary housing (4‑0)
• Approved adoption of draft updates to Chapter 28 fees (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the scope of work, city vision, and public engagement process for the Winooski Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes the election of officers and updates from city leadership.

• Discussion of Winooski Comprehensive Plan scope of work and public engagement process
• Election of officers
• Updates from the Mayor
• Updates from the Inclusion and Belonging Commission

The commission unanimously approved the May 8, May 22, and July 10, 2025 meeting minutes. Members also unanimously elected Mike O’Brien as chair and Abby Bleything as vice chair. The commission discussed the upcoming 2027 Comprehensive Plan but took no formal action on it.

• Approve May 8 and May 22, 2025 minutes – unanimous vote
• Approve July 10, 2025 minutes – vote 4-0 (Abby abstained)
• Elect Mike O’Brien as chair – unanimous vote
• Elect Abby Bleything as vice chair – unanimous vote

Local Resources Advisory Board

The Local Resources Advisory Board will review two certificate of appropriateness applications. The board will also discuss design review guidelines and recommendations for the Planning Commission regarding Act 181.

• Certificate of Appropriateness Review: ZON26-02 - 115 Barlow Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness Review: ZON26-07 – 28 Platt St
• Recommendations to the Planning Commission in response to Act 181
• Design Review Guidelines discussion

The board approved the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It continued the Certificate of Appropriateness review for 115 Barlow Street because the applicant was absent. The board unanimously recommended approval of the project to replace the slate roof with asphalt shingles at 28 Platt Street. Chair Matt Shoen announced his immediate resignation and the board agreed to table the design‑review guidelines discussion until the next meeting.

• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Certificate of Appropriateness review for 115 Barlow Street (automatic continuation)
• Recommended approval of roof replacement at 28 Platt Street (unanimous)
• Board member Matt Shoen resigned effective immediately
• Tabled design review guidelines discussion until next meeting

Housing Commission

The Winooski Housing Commission will meet to review changes to the Housing Trust Fund policy guidelines regarding the HIP CHT Partnership. The commission will also receive a funding update from the Winooski Housing Authority.

• Housing Trust Fund policy guidelines for HIP CHT Partnership
• Winooski Housing Authority funding update

The commission unanimously approved the May meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved revisions to the Housing Trust Fund Policy Guidelines to clarify Section 3 A. The update on funding for the Winooski Housing Authority was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved changes to Housing Trust Fund Policy Guidelines (unanimous)
• Tabled Winooski Housing Authority funding update until next meeting

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, was canceled because a quorum was not reached. The next meeting is projected for September 18, 2025.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting projected for September 18, 2025
• Discussion: Sketch Plan Review Meeting – 255 Lafountain St
• Discussion: Recent and Forthcoming Updates to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations
• Discussion: Winooski Priority Housing Incentives Overview

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission will discuss traffic calming and review the candidate list for the Fiscal Year 2026 Street Study. The body will also discuss the FY26 work plan and receive updates from city liaisons.

• Traffic calming discussion and recommendations
• Review of candidate list for Fiscal Year 2026 Street Study
• Selection of potential streets for FY26 study
• Review of Municipal Infrastructure Commission FY26 Work Plan

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Commissioners unanimously voted to select West Street as the next traffic‑calming study for Fiscal Year 2026, with the study limited to the longest stretch the budget allows and possible additional funding to be sought. The commission also added a high‑level review of the tree ordinance to its action list.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Selected West Street for FY26 traffic‑calming evaluation (unanimous)
• Added revisit tree ordinance (high‑level review) to action list

Inclusion and Belonging Commission

The meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of quorum. No decisions or discussions took place.

Finance Commission

The Winooski Finance Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve an updated revenue and receivables policy. The meeting will also include updates from the City Council liaison and the Inclusion & Belonging Commission, as well as standard procedural items like approving previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion/Approval: Revenue and Receivables Policy Update (Revenue and Receivables Policy 2025 Update.pdf)

The commission approved the July meeting minutes. It also approved the draft language on city refunds for City Council review. No other business was discussed and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July meeting minutes (motion by Maurice Matte, second Cait Hoffmann)
• Approved revenue and receivables refund policy language for City Council review
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Maurice Matte, second Cait Hoffmann)

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee will meet to receive updates on library operations and the building renovation. The meeting includes time for public comment and reports from the Friends of the Winooski Library.

• Building renovation update

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The city council approved three‑year terms for Prudence Doherty and Lauren Read on the Library Committee, extending them to June 30 2028. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved three‑year terms for Prudence Doherty and Lauren Read ending June 30 2028 (council approval)
• Motion to Adjourn passed

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The meeting scheduled for August 5, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No decisions were made.

City Council

The Winooski City Council will consider amendments to land use regulations regarding inclusionary zoning and discuss updates to Chapter 28 fees. The body will also review the manager evaluation process and the Grand List errors and omissions.

• Amendments to Unified Land Use & Development Regulations (ULUDR) for inclusionary zoning
• Proposed updates to Chapter 28 Fees ordinance
• Transfer of approximately 500 feet of water main from Champlain Water District to the City
• Approval of the 2025 Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP)
• Appointments for the Small Business Loan Committee, Planning Commission, and Development Review Board

The City Council approved the consent agenda items and corrected two Grand List property values. It voted 4-0 to schedule a public hearing on September 2, 2025 for proposed inclusionary zoning amendments. The council also set a September 2 hearing on Chapter 28 fee updates, approved a plan for the manager evaluation process, and rejected a Development Review Board appointment.

• Consent agenda items A‑J approved (A 3-0, B‑J 4-0)
• Grand List Errors & Omissions approved (4-0)
• Public hearing set for inclusionary zoning amendments Sep 2, 2025 (4-0)
• Development Review Board appointment failed (0-2; two nays, others abstained)
• Public hearing set for Chapter 28 Fees amendments Sep 2, 2025 (4-0)
• Councilors Hurd and Oakleaf authorized to develop manager evaluation recommendations (4-0)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:12 PM (4-0)

Cannabis Control Commission

The Cannabis Control Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve a Tier 2 Manufacturing License renewal request for Sedwin Sweets, LLC.

• Discussion and approval of Tier 2 Manufacturing License for Sedwin Sweets, LLC

The Cannabis Control Commission voted to approve a Tier 2 manufacturing license for Sedwin Sweets, LLC. The motion was moved by Councilor Charles Judge and seconded by Deputy Mayor Thomas Renner. The approval passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4-0 vote.

• Approved Tier 2 manufacturing license for Sedwin Sweets, LLC (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (4-0)

Liquor Control Board

The Liquor Control Board is meeting to discuss and approve permit and license renewals for two businesses on East Allen Street. The board will review applications for sidewalk, liquor, entertainment, and restaurant permits.

• Golden Hour (17 E. Allen Street): Sidewalk Permit renewal
• L.G. Mckee Corporation (19 E. Allen Street): First Class Liquor License renewal
• L.G. Mckee Corporation (19 E. Allen Street): Third Class Liquor License renewal
• L.G. Mckee Corporation (19 E. Allen Street): Sidewalk Permit renewal
• L.G. Mckee Corporation (19 E. Allen Street): Entertainment Permit and Restaurant Application renewals

The Liquor Control Board voted 4-0 to approve the renewal of a First Class Liquor License, a Third Class Liquor License, a sidewalk permit, an entertainment permit, and a restaurant application for L.G. McKee Corporation at 19 E. Allen Street. The motion was made by Deputy Mayor Renner and seconded by Councilor Hurd. The board then adjourned the meeting at 6:03 PM with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved First Class Liquor License renewal for L.G. McKee Corp (4-0)
• Approved Third Class Liquor License renewal for L.G. McKee Corp (4-0)
• Approved sidewalk permit renewal for L.G. McKee Corp (4-0)
• Approved entertainment permit renewal for L.G. McKee Corp (4-0)
• Approved restaurant application renewal for L.G. McKee Corp (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:03 PM (4-0)

Local Resources Advisory Board

The Local Resources Advisory Board will review zoning permit applications for two specific addresses. The board is evaluating certificates of appropriateness for these sites.

• Certificate of Appropriateness Review ZON26-01 for 188 Malletts Bay Ave
• Certificate of Appropriateness Review ZON26-02 for 115 Barlow Street

The board approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It recommended approval of the proposed improvements at 188 Malletts Bay Avenue, also unanimously. The board agreed on the proposed window changes to the back of 115 Barlow Street and postponed further discussion of front‑façade window aesthetics to the August 27 meeting, with a unanimous vote.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of improvements at 188 Malletts Bay Ave (unanimous)
• Agreed on proposed window changes to the back of 115 Barlow Street (unanimous)
• Continued discussion of front‑façade window aesthetics at 115 Barlow Street to August 27 meeting (unanimous)

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will discuss changes to the Housing Trust Fund policy guidelines and DPA IRB. The body will also review a loan origination and processing agreement for the 2025 Winooski HIP partnership.

• Housing Trust Fund Policy Guidelines changes
• DPA IRB changes
• 2025 Winooski HIP Loan Origination and Processing Agreement

The Housing Commission accepted the proposed changes to the Housing Trust Fund and will forward them to the City Council. It also approved the memorandum of understanding with Champlain Housing Trust to run the Home Improvement Loan Program, recommending $50,000 for initial funding. The commission re‑appointed its chair and vice chair and approved the May meeting minutes.

• Accepted Housing Trust Fund changes and advanced them to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved language of MOU with Champlain Housing Trust for Home Improvement Loan Program (unanimous, Jack Commo recused)
• Recommended $50,000 initial funding for the Home Improvement Loan Program (included in MOU approval)
• Re‑appointed Chair Shaun Gilpin and Vice Chair Jack Commo (unanimous)
• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission will review traffic calming evaluations for West Canal Street and a candidate list for the Fiscal Year 2026 Street Study. The body will also discuss updates to Municipal Code Chapter 29 regarding trees and review concept alternatives for Winooski Falls Park.

• Traffic calming evaluation for West Canal Street
• Fiscal Year 2026 Street Study candidate list
• Winooski Falls Park concept alternative review
• Proposed updates to Municipal Code Chapter 29 - Trees
• Fiscal Year 2026 Work Plan

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. After reviewing a traffic‑calming study for West Canal Street, the members decided to postpone the vote on which street will be the focus of the FY 2026 traffic‑calming evaluation until the August meeting. The commission also noted follow‑up actions on truck‑traffic concerns and upcoming street‑striping work.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Tom, second Micayla)
• Tabled vote on street selection for FY 2026 traffic‑calming study to August meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and decide on the necessity and compensation for temporary easements related to the Burlington-Winooski Bridge Project. The body will also consider updates to the Winooski Small Business Loan Program and a specific construction impact program for Main Street.

• Public hearing and decision on condemnation for temporary easements for the Burlington-Winooski Bridge Project
• Proposed guideline updates for the Winooski Small Business Loan Program
• Approval of Main Street Revitalization Project Step 3 Construction Phase Drinking Water Revolving Loan
• Appointment of Ravi Venkataraman as Acting Zoning Administrator
• Approval of Downtown Winooski Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

The City Council voted 3‑0 to adopt the resolution authorizing a temporary easement for the Burlington‑Winooski Bridge project. It also approved updates to the Small Business Loan program guidelines (2‑0) and authorized a $40,000 cap for the Main Street Construction loan program (3‑0). The consent agenda items were accepted unanimously (3‑0) and the meeting was adjourned (3‑0).

• Accepted consent agenda items (minutes, payroll warrant, accounts payable, acting zoning administrator appointment, Main Street Revitalization loan) – vote 3-0
• Entered executive session to discuss bridge condemnation – vote 2-0
• Entered executive session under Title 1 § 313A1A for real‑estate purchase – vote 2-0
• Approved temporary condemnation resolution for Burlington‑Winooski Bridge easement – vote 3-0
• Approved Small Business Loan program guideline updates – vote 2-0
• Authorized City Manager to execute Main Street Construction loan program with $40,000 cap – vote 3-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 3-0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss proposed amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations regarding gentle infill. The body will also consider the nomination of an Acting Zoning Administrator and the FY26 Work Plan.

• Nomination of an Acting Zoning Administrator
• Discussion of FY26 Planning Commission Work Plan
• Proposed amendments to ULUDR Sections 2.3, 2.4, 4.12, 5.1, 5.14, 5.15, 6.2, and 6.3 for gentle infill

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to nominate Winooski Fire Chief John Audy as the Acting Zoning Administrator. The commission also tabled approval of the previous meeting minutes for review at the next meeting. No other motions were adopted.

• Nominate John Audy as Acting Zoning Administrator – motion carried unanimously
• Approve previous meeting minutes – item tabled for next meeting

Local Resources Advisory Board

The Local Resources Advisory Board will meet to discuss recommendations for the Planning Commission regarding Act 181. The board will also review design review guidelines and receive city updates.

• Recommendations to the Planning Commission in response to Act 181
• Design Review Guidelines

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed the local historic register, Act 181, and Tier 1B housing exemptions. The board decided to table the design review guidelines item to the next meeting after further review.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled design review guidelines to next meeting

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will discuss and potentially approve changes to the Small Business Loan Program guidelines. The body will also consider a new construction tier for Main Street within the program.

• Proposed changes to Small Business Loan Program Guidelines
• Proposed new Main Street Construction Tier for the Small Business Loan Program

The commission approved the minutes from the June 2025 meeting. It adopted the proposed changes to the Small Business Loan Program Guidelines, including residency clarification and gender‑neutral language. The commission also approved forwarding the Finance Committee’s recommendation on the Main Street construction loan program to the City Council.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (approved)
• Approved changes to Small Business Loan Program Guidelines (approved)
• Approved forwarding Main Street loan program recommendation to City Council (approved)

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission will meet to discuss the first draft of a Public Art Policy. The meeting includes updates from City Council, City Staff, and the Inclusion and Belonging Commission.

• Review of first draft of Public Art Policy

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The city council approved the purchase and installation of security cameras for the downtown parking garage. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and install of security cameras for downtown parking garage
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Arica, second Courtney)

City Council

The Winooski City Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve the municipal tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026. The council will also consider an emergency purchase of security cameras for the Cascades Parking Garage.

• Setting the Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Tax Rate
• Emergency purchase request for security cameras at Cascades Parking Garage
• Sidewalk permit application for Tikka House at 24 Main Street
• Wolfsgart Winooski AirOut event permit application
• Resolution recognizing July as Disability Pride Month

The council voted to approve the June 25 meeting minutes, payroll and accounts payable warrants, a sidewalk permit for Tikka House, board reappointments, a resolution recognizing July as Disability Pride Month, and an event permit for the Wolfsgart Winooski AirOut. The motion was made by Councilor Charles Judge, seconded by Deputy Mayor Thomas Renner, and carried unanimously 4-0. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved City Council minutes of June 25, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved payroll warrant for June 8‑June 21, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable warrants for June 26 and July 2, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved sidewalk permit for Tikka House, 24 Main Street (new conditional) (4-0)
• Approved board reappointments for Winooski Local Resources Advisory Board and Green Mountain Transit Board of Trustees (4-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing July as Disability Pride Month (4-0)
• Approved Wolfsgart Winooski AirOut event permit (4-0)

City Council

The Winooski City Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve a right of way condemnation. The meeting includes a public hearing led by Director of Public Works Jon Rauscher.

• Public hearing on Right of Way Condemnation

The council unanimously agreed to omit the Council Reports and City Update for this meeting. The consent agenda was approved 4‑0, adopting the City Council and Liquor Control minutes from June 16, 2025. A motion to close the right‑of‑way condemnation hearing and reconvene on July 14, 2025 at 6 PM passed 4‑0. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Omitted Council Reports and City Update (unanimous)
• Approved City Council minutes of June 16, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved Liquor Control minutes of June 16, 2025 (4‑0)
• Closed right‑of‑way condemnation hearing, set reconvening July 14, 2025 at 6 PM (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Local Resources Advisory Board

The Local Resources Advisory Board will meet to discuss design review guidelines and a signage program. The board will also receive city updates and review previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of Design Review Guidelines
• Discussion of Signage Program and other possible initiative programs

The board approved the previous meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. Members discussed design review guidelines and historic preservation but took no formal action on those topics. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Doug, seconded by Sue.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Doug, seconded by Sue)

City Council

The City Council will discuss land use regulations, housing targets, and a cap on non-owner occupied short-term rental licenses. The body is also reviewing purchase and sale agreements for the Armory redevelopment project and a multi-year labor contract.

• Purchase & Sale and Option Agreements for the Armory Redevelopment Project
• Resolution to set a cap on non-owner occupied short-term rental licenses
• AFSCME FY25-FY28 labor contract
• Amendments to Unified Land Use and Development Regulations Section 4.17
• CCRPC Regional Future Land Use Map and housing targets

The City Council approved the consent agenda and reappointed board, commission and committee members. It adopted amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (Section 4.17) and passed a resolution adopting Tier 1B status for all eligible areas within the planned growth area. The council also approved amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 17, set a cap on non‑owner‑occupied short‑term rentals, authorized a $5,250 fund‑balance request for the Armory parcel, and approved the Armory purchase & sale agreement and the AFSCME FY26‑28 contract.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved board/commission/committee reappointments (4-0)
• Approved ULUDR Section 4.17 amendments (4-0)
• Adopted Tier 1B status resolution (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Chapter 17 amendments and short‑term rental cap (4-0)
• Authorized $5,250 armory fund‑balance request (4-0)
• Authorized Armory purchase & sale agreement (4-0)
• Approved AFSCME FY26‑28 contract (4-0)

Liquor Control Board

The Liquor Control Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve new and renewal licenses for businesses on Main Street and Manseau Street.

• New Outdoor Consumption and Sidewalk Permits for WBC Tankyards LLC d.b.a Howl Bier at 45 Main Street
• Restaurant License renewal for Sarom's Café at 10 Manseau Street
• New Restaurant Application for Tikka House at 24 Main Street

The Liquor Control Board voted 4‑0 to approve the consent agenda items. Approvals included an outdoor consumption and sidewalk permit for WBC Tankyards LLC d.b.a Howl Bier at 45 Main Street, a renewal of Sarom's Café restaurant license at 10 Manseau Street, and a new restaurant application for Tikka House at 24 Main Street. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Howl Bier outdoor consumption and sidewalk permits (4‑0)
• Approved renewal of Sarom's Café restaurant license (4‑0)
• Approved new restaurant application for Tikka House (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee will meet to discuss library updates and set goals for fiscal year 2026. The meeting includes reports from committee members and the Friends of The Winooski Library.

• FY26 Goal Setting
• Friends of The Winooski Library updates
• Library updates

The committee approved the prior meeting minutes. It approved FY26 goals to table at up to four outreach events, communicate about the library’s temporary relocation during construction, and re‑activate the Friends group. The committee also agreed to count manual renewals as part of circulation starting in July. No other actions were decided.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Jessica, second Prudence)
• Approved FY26 goal setting (motion by Prue, second Colleen)
• Agreed to count manual renewals as circulation beginning July (answer yes to Nate's question)

Inclusion and Belonging Commission

The Inclusion and Belonging Commission will meet to discuss internal governance and membership requirements. The body is considering whether membership should be dependent upon Winooski residency.

• Discussion/Approval: Membership Dependent Upon Winooski Residency
• Discussion/Approval: Role of the Chair, Regularity and Timing of Meetings
• Discussion: Group Norms Within The Commission
• Update from Winooski Events Planning Committee

The commission approved the April 17, 2025 minutes. It kept the meeting schedule on the third Thursday at 6 p.m. and will review timing and the chair’s role in August (vote 4‑0). It approved allowing non‑Winooski residents to apply for commissioner positions (vote 4‑0). The agenda will now include an "other business" item.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (motion by Radha Selvester, second by Jen Berger)
• Retained meeting schedule (3rd Thursday 6 p.m.) and set re‑evaluation for August (4‑0)
• Approved non‑resident commissioner applications (4‑0)
• Added "other business" to Inclusion & Belonging agenda
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. (motion by Radha Selvester, second by Leo Beebe)

Finance Commission

The Winooski Finance Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve proposed changes to the Small Business Loan Program guidelines.

• Proposed revisions to Small Business Loan Program Guidelines

The Finance Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The commission directed staff to draft a loan‑forgiveness section and update the scoring criteria for the Small Business Loan Program, as discussed. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Maurice Matte, second Januka Acharya)
• Directed staff to draft loan forgiveness section and update scoring criteria for Small Business Loan Program

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially approve a limit on short-term rental licenses for properties not occupied by the owner. The meeting also includes reviews of infrastructure goals and a traffic signal project at Hoods Crossing.

• Proposed cap on non-owner-occupied short-term rental licenses
• Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 17 regarding short-term rental caps
• Hoods Crossing traffic signal and sidewalk extension overview
• Chittenden Solid Waste District Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget presentation
• Event permits for Juneteenth, Pride in Winooski, and block parties

The council voted 3-0 to approve the consent agenda, which included the May 19 minutes, several warrants, multiple event permits, the Chittenden Solid Waste District FY 2025-2026 budget, and a state treasury finance controls report. No other motions were adopted during the meeting. All other items were discussed but not decided.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, warrants, resolutions, event permits, solid waste budget, finance controls report) (3-0)

Housing Commission

The Winooski Housing Commission will meet to discuss landlord survey data, housing priorities, and a short-term rental cap. The body will vote on a recommendation for the short-term rental cap and hear updates on a mini-grant series for accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

• Vote for Approval: Housing Commission STR Cap Recommendation
• Discussion: 2024-2025 Landlord Survey Data (Fiscal Year 2025 Winooski Landlord Survey Results Summary.pdf)
• Discussion: Housing Priorities Diagram (Housing Priorities Diagram.pdf)
• Discussion: Short-Term Rental Cap (Memo - STR Cap.pdf)
• Discussion: CVOEO Housing Commission Mini-Grant ADU Series

The commission voted to adopt a recommendation setting a cap of 50 short‑term rental units, with an annual review and no specific target. The motion was made by Shaun and passed with all members in favor. No other formal actions were taken; the meeting included updates on landlord survey data, housing priorities, and an upcoming ADU mini‑grant series.

• Recommend 50-unit short‑term rental cap (approved, all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission will review Tier 1B status and regional future land use maps, then discuss proposed amendments to inclusionary zoning rules in the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations. The meeting also includes routine approval of previous minutes and updates from city commissions and staff.

• Discussion on Tier 1B Status and Regional Future Land Use Map
• Review of proposed amendments to ULUDR Section 5.17 (Inclusionary Zoning)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (May 8, 2025)
• Updates from Mayor, Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and City Staff

The commission voted to table the approval of the previous meeting minutes. A motion by Brendan, seconded by John, was carried with a 3-1-1 vote. Two unanimous motions by Sarah, seconded by Abby, recommended and adopted amendments to ULUDR Section 5.17. The next commission meeting is set for July 10.

• Motion by Brendan (seconded by John) carried (3-1-1)
• Motion by Sarah (seconded by Abby) to recommend adoption of ULUDR Section 5.17 amendments carried unanimously
• Second motion by Sarah (seconded by Abby) to adopt ULUDR Section 5.17 amendments carried unanimously
• Approval of previous meeting minutes tabled until next meeting
• Next Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 10

City Council

The Winooski City Council will discuss and potentially approve a settlement agreement with MWG, along with the 2025-2026 City Council Policy Priorities and Strategies. They will also hear a presentation on the Chittenden Solid Waste District FY2026 budget and a housing strategic vision update. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, a resolution recognizing the Waking Windows Music Festival, an event permit for the Winooski Farmers Market, the Vermont Community Development Program Anti-Displacement and Relocation Plan, and a request to use un-assigned reserves for land records overage in FY2025-2026. An executive session is scheduled to discuss contracts, litigation, and attorney-client communications.

• Discussion/approval of settlement agreement with MWG
• Discussion of Strategic Vision Area Goal Update on housing, including FY2025 landlord survey results
• Discussion/approval of 2025-2026 City Council Policy Priorities and Strategies
• Presentation and discussion of Chittenden Solid Waste District FY2026 proposed budget and appointment of representatives to its board
• Approval of resolution recognizing Waking Windows Music Festival and event permit for Winooski Farmers Market

The council approved its consent agenda unanimously (3‑0). Councilor Oakleaf was appointed to the Board of the Chittenden Solid Waste District with Rachel Kennedy as alternate (3‑0, Oakleaf abstained). A settlement agreement with MWG was approved. The council entered and later exited an executive session, each motion passing 3‑0.

• Consent agenda approved (3-0)
• Councilor Oakleaf appointed to Chittenden Solid Waste District board, Rachel Kennedy alternate (3-0, Oakleaf abstained)
• Settlement Agreement with MWG approved (vote passed)
• Motion to find need for executive session passed (3-0)
• Motion to enter executive session passed (3-0)
• Motion to exit executive session passed (3-0)

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a Planned Unit Development review request for 114 St. Peter Street. The board will also review and approve minutes from the April 17, 2025, meeting.

• Public hearing for Planned Unit Development review request at 114 St. Peter Street

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to close the public hearing on the Planned Unit Development at 114 St. Peter Street was also passed unanimously. No substantive action on the development was taken, and the meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on 114 St. Peter Street development (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The Winooski City Council is meeting for its Annual Policy Strategies and Priorities Retreat. This is a discussion-only session; no actions, votes, or public testimony will occur. The meeting is posted to comply with Vermont's Open Meeting Law.

The council passed a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 PM with a 4-0 vote. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 PM (4-0)

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission will discuss the proposed Hood's Crossing Traffic Signal and Sidewalk Expansion Project with guest presenters from HNTB and VTrans. They will also kick off planning for electric vehicle charging stations using a grant. Updates on the FY26 Capital Improvement Plan and budget retreat will be provided, along with an Inclusion & Belonging Commission update.

• Proposed Hood's Crossing Traffic Signal and Sidewalk Expansion Project with guest presenters from HNTB and VTrans
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Planning Grant kick-off with City Planning Director and VEIC
• Work Plan Update and City Council FY26 Priorities Retreat including Capital Improvement Plan and Budget
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from April 17, 2025
• Inclusion & Belonging Commission update

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It then passed a unanimous motion supporting the Option 2 sidewalk design on the south side of the road at Hood's Crossing. The approved design will be presented to the City Council in June. An EV‑charging roadmap kickoff was discussed but no formal decision was taken.

• Approve previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approve motion to support Option 2 sidewalk at Hood's Crossing (unanimous)

Finance Commission

The Winooski Finance Commission will hold a discussion on the Small Business Loan Program guidelines. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and updates from the City Council liaison and Inclusion & Belonging Commission.

• Discussion: Small Business Loan Program Guidelines

The Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It agreed to keep the small business loan program but to add stricter parameters, limiting it to Winooski residents, requiring a business plan, an Opportunities Credit Union recommendation, and tier‑based loan caps. The Commission also recommended pausing loan disbursements until the fund, currently $40,000, is partially recouped. The Working Communities Challenge Grant received an additional $180,000 to extend work through 2026.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Recommended keeping the small business loan program with stricter parameters (resident‑only, business plan required, OC recommendation, tier‑based caps)
• Recommended pausing loan disbursements until the fund is partially recouped (fund balance $40,000)

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission will meet to discuss the Winooski Memorial Library Committee's annual report. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, liaison updates from the City Council and Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and public comment. No votes on ordinances or financial decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Winooski Memorial Library Committee Annual Report to the Commission
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from April 8, 2025
• City Council and City Staff Liaison Updates
• Inclusion and Belonging Commission Liaison Updates

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission approved the prior meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other motions were decided; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates from the City Council, staff, and a library committee report.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to Section 5.17 of the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR) concerning inclusionary zoning. The body will also discuss Tier 1B status and the Regional Future Land Use Map.

• Public hearing on ULUDR Section 5.17 (Inclusionary Zoning) amendments
• Discussion on Tier 1B Status and the Regional Future Land Use Map
• Review of the draft Planning Commission Meeting Schedule for CY 2025

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It then unanimously voted to open a public hearing on amendments to ULUDR Section 5.17 (inclusionary zoning). The commission discussed Tier 1B and Act 250 issues but took no further action.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on ULUDR Section 5.17 inclusionary zoning amendments (unanimous)

Local Resources Advisory Board

The board will hold a public hearing and decide on a certificate of appropriateness for a roof replacement at 3 St. Peter Street. They will also discuss design review guidelines and potential signage programs. Routine items include approving previous minutes and receiving city updates.

• Certificate of Appropriateness review for roof replacement at 3 St. Peter Street
• Discussion of Design Review Guidelines
• Discussion of Signage Program and other possible initiatives
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• City updates

The board approved the previous meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also approved the roof replacement project for the rectory at 3 St. Peter Street, also unanimously. The Design Review Guidelines item was tabled for the next meeting. The Signage Program and other possible initiatives were also tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved roof replacement project at 3 St. Peter Street (unanimous)
• Tabled Design Review Guidelines discussion for next meeting
• Tabled Signage Program and other possible initiative programs for next meeting

City Council

The council will discuss and possibly approve amendments to unified land use and development regulations focusing on transportation demand management. An emergency purchase request for security cameras at the Cascades Parking Garage, citing a safety issue, will be considered. The council will review the Q3 fiscal year 2025 treasurer's financial report and receive a strategic vision goal update. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a contract amendment with Nedde Real Estate.

• Discussion/approval of amendments to Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (Transportation Demand Management)
• Emergency purchase request for security cameras for Cascades Parking Garage
• Discussion of FY2025 Q3 Treasurer's Financial Report
• Discussion/approval of amendment agreement with Nedde Real Estate
• Consent agenda: approval of grant applications for Armory redevelopment and economic mobility

The council approved the consent agenda items A‑I and K and moved the Waking Windows Music Festival resolution to the May 19 meeting. A public hearing on proposed land‑use amendments was scheduled for June 16. An emergency request to buy security cameras for the Cascades Parking Garage was rejected. The council also approved an amendment agreement with Nedde Real Estate and authorized an executive session.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items A‑I and K (3‑0)
• Moved Waking Windows Music Festival Resolution to May 19, 2025 meeting
• Set public hearing for ULUDR transportation demand management amendments on June 16 (3‑0)
• Rejected emergency $90,000 security camera purchase for Cascades Parking Garage (motion failed)
• Approved amendment agreement with Nedde Real Estate (3‑0)
• Approved need for executive session (3‑0)
• Approved entry into executive session at 7:35 PM (3‑0)
• Approved exit from executive session at 8:02 PM (3‑0)

Liquor Control Board

The Winooski Liquor Control Board meets to discuss and potentially approve the renewal of a restaurant liquor license for Pho Dang Vietnamese Café at 348 Main Street. The agenda contains no other substantive items beyond this single discussion and approval.

• Renewal of restaurant liquor license for Pho Dang Vietnamese Café, 348 Main Street

The board voted to approve the renewal of Pho Dang Vietnamese Café located at 348 Main Street. The motion was made by Deputy Mayor Thomas Renner, seconded by Councilor Bryn Oakleaf, and passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned with the same vote tally.

• Approved Pho Dang Vietnamese Café renewal (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee will review and finalize two draft policies: the Library Card and Lending Policy and the Collection Development Policy. The committee will also discuss the potential impacts of a federal executive order on the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which could affect library funding. The meeting includes public comment and updates from committee members and library staff.

• Final review of Draft Library Card and Lending Policy
• Final review of Draft Collection Development Policy
• Discussion of impacts of Executive Order on the Institute of Museum and Library Services
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It also approved the Library Card and Lending Policy and the Collection Development Policy. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Jessica, second by Colleen)
• Approved Library Card and Lending Policy and Collection Development Policy (motion by Prue, second by Colleen)
• Motion to adjourn approved (motion by Collette, second by Jessica)

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission, meeting jointly with the Housing Commission, will receive a presentation from the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission on Act 181 and the Future Land Use Map, followed by a discussion on draft housing targets for Winooski. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Presentation by Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission on Act 181 and the Future Land Use Map
• Discussion on draft housing targets for Winooski
• Public comment period for non-agenda topics
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from March 27, 2025

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting with a 6‑0 vote, Commissioner Robert Millar abstaining. No other motions were decided. The commission heard presentations on Act 181, the future land‑use map, and draft housing targets, but no votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (6‑0, Robert abstained)

City Council

The Winooski City Council will discuss and potentially approve a public hearing for new public rights-of-way (roads), commission a survey for those roads, and consider new roadway names. They will also discuss whether to pause accepting applications for the Winooski Small Business Loan Program. Additionally, the council will enter executive session to discuss the city manager contract. The meeting includes a consent agenda with minutes, payroll, warrants, proclamations, and a payment schedule.

• Public hearing for new public rights-of-way (roads) consideration
• Commissioning a survey for new public rights-of-way
• New roadway names discussion and approval
• Decision on pausing Winooski Small Business Loan Program applications
• City manager contract discussion in executive session

The City Council approved the consent agenda items unanimously. It voted to commission a survey for two proposed public rights‑of‑way and to adopt the road names “Community Way” and “Winooski Falls Way.” The council also voted to pause acceptance of new Small Business Loan program applications until the Finance Commission provides a recommendation.

• Approved Consent Agenda (3-0)
• Approved survey for new public rights‑of‑way (3-0)
• Approved road names “Community Way” and “Winooski Falls Way” (3-0)
• Paused acceptance of new Small Business Loan applications (3-0)

Liquor Control Board

The Winooski Liquor Control Board will discuss and vote on conditional renewals of liquor licenses for Four Quarters Brewing at 70 Main Street and Hickok & River DBA Chicks at 60 Hickok Street, as well as a sidewalk application for Mattarello Baked Goods LLC at 25 Winooski Falls Way. The consent agenda covers additional routine items.

• Four Quarters Brewing – conditional renewals for first and third class liquor licenses, outside consumption permit, and restaurant application
• Hickok & River DBA Chicks – conditional renewals for second class liquor license, tobacco license, and tobacco endorsement
• Mattarello Baked Goods LLC – sidewalk application at 25 Winooski Falls Way

The Liquor Control Board conditionally approved all license renewals for Four Quarters Brewing and Hickok & River. A sidewalk permit for Mattarello Baked Goods was also approved. The motions were carried with a 3-0 vote.

• Conditional renewal of First Class Liquor License for Four Quarters Brewing approved (3-0)
• Conditional renewal of Third Class Liquor License for Four Quarters Brewing approved (3-0)
• Conditional renewal of Outside Consumption Permit for Four Quarters Brewing approved (3-0)
• Conditional renewal of Restaurant Application for Four Quarters Brewing approved (3-0)
• Conditional renewal of Second Class Liquor License for Hickok & River approved (3-0)
• Conditional renewal of Tobacco License for Hickok & River approved (3-0)
• Conditional renewal of Tobacco Endorsement for Hickok & River approved (3-0)
• Sidewalk Permit for Mattarello Baked Goods approved (3-0)

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on a Planned Unit Development (PUD) review request for 87 Weaver Street. The board will also consider approving previous meeting minutes and receive city updates. Public comment is reserved for non-agenda topics but is included by default for each agenda item.

• Public hearing on Planned Unit Development review at 87 Weaver Street
• Review of zoning permit application, civil engineering plan set, and architectural drawings for 87 Weaver Street
• Correspondence with CarShare Vermont and City Manager Elaine Wang about parking at 87 Weaver Street

The Development Review Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting by a unanimous vote. No substantive decisions were made on the 87 Weaver Street Planned Unit Development; the board only discussed the proposal. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (motion by Aaron, second by Jordan)

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission will discuss the Main Street Revitalization business support campaign (Winooski Mosaic) and the next phase of Main Street work. They will also receive an update on the bike lane pilot on East Spring Street and review the City Council's FY2026 policy priorities and work plan.

• Discussion: Main Street Revitalization Business Support Campaign (Winooski Mosaic) — 'Temporary Routes, Permanent Progress'
• Discussion: Main Street Revitalization (Next Phase)
• Update on Bike Lane Pilot on East Spring Street from Winooski Alliance for Active Transportation / Local Motion
• Work Plan Update / City Council Fiscal Year 2026 Policy Priorities and Strategies Retreat
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The commission approved the previous meeting minutes. It voted to decline city support for the WAAT bike lane demonstration on East Spring Street this summer. Downtown Winooski received funding approval for the next 13‑14 months to sustain staff operations. The May commission meeting was rescheduled to Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Tom, second by Micayla)
• Declined city support for WAAT bike lane pilot on East Spring Street
• Approved funding for Downtown Winooski staff operations (13‑14 months)
• Rescheduled May commission meeting to Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm

Inclusion and Belonging Commission

The Inclusion and Belonging Commission will hold a virtual meeting to discuss several topics, including an update on the Working Communities Challenge, a summary of the Community Engagement Plan, and engagement with the Winooski School District Anti-Racism Steering Committee. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; all items are for discussion or updates. Public comment is invited on non-agenda topics and during each agenda item.

• Discussion: Update on Working Communities Challenge
• Discussion: Community Engagement Plan Summary
• Discussion: Winooski School District Anti-Racism Steering Committee Engagement
• Role of the Chair; Regularity and Timing of Meetings
• Approve Previous Meeting Minutes

The Inclusion and Belonging Commission voted 4-0 to host a community engagement event this fall. It also approved the minutes from the February 20 and April 14 meetings, each with a 4-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8 PM by a unanimous 4-0 vote.

• Approved community engagement event for fall (4-0)
• Approved February 20 minutes with name correction (4-0)
• Approved April 14 minutes as presented (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8 PM (4-0)

Inclusion and Belonging Commission

The Inclusion and Belonging Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a Community Engagement Plan. The agenda includes public comment and a single discussion item. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion: Community Engagement Plan

The commission voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 PM. The motion was made by Ruth Steinmetz, seconded by Lily Hammerling, and passed with a 5‑0 vote. No other policy or program decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting by unanimous vote. The motion was made by Brendan and seconded by Sarah. No other actions were taken; the remainder of the agenda consisted of discussion on land‑use and housing topics.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Local Resources Advisory Board

This meeting was canceled. No decisions or discussions were held.

• Meeting canceled; no agenda items were considered.

Finance Commission

The April 8, 2025, meeting of the Winooski Finance Commission was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place.

• Meeting canceled; no items were discussed or decided.

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Commission will discuss the 2025 Winooski Substance Use Environmental Assessment Report from the Winooski Partnership for Prevention. They will also hear updates from City Council and Inclusion and Belonging Commission liaisons, and consider approving previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion: 2025 Winooski Substance Use Environmental Assessment Report
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (March 18, 2025)
• City Council and City Staff Liaison Updates
• Inclusion and Belonging Commission Liaison Updates

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The City Council approved $62,500 to support Downtown Winooski through June 2026, with possible long‑term funding to be considered in the FY27 budget. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Council approved $62,500 Downtown Winooski funding (through June 2026)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially approve a Downtown Winooski Funding Request and Sustainability Plan. They will also vote on consent agenda items including minutes, payroll and accounts payable warrants, a resolution for Arab American Heritage Month, the FY26 annual financial plan for town highways, and an event permit for Waking Windows. Public comment is available for items not on the agenda and for each agenda item.

• Discussion/Approval: Downtown Winooski Funding Request and Sustainability Plan
• Approval: Resolution - Arab American Heritage Month
• Approval: Annual Financial Plan for Town Highways (FY26)
• Approval: Event Permit Application - Waking Windows
• Approval: Payroll Warrants (March 2-15 and March 16-29, 2025) and Accounts Payable Warrants (March 19 and April 3, 2025)

The council voted 3-0 to allocate $62,500 from the General Fund to Downtown Winooski, with the first payment on April 7, 2025, and a plan to consider a $50,000 increase in FY27. The council also approved the event permit for Waking Windows, again by a 3-0 vote. All consent agenda items, including minutes, payroll warrants, and a heritage month resolution, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $62,500 Downtown Winooski funding (3-0)
• Approved Event Permit for Waking Windows (3-0)
• Approved City Council and Liquor Control Board minutes of March 31, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved Payroll Warrants March 2‑15 and March 16‑29, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants March 19, 2025 and April 3, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved Subsequent Payout Warrant January 2025 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution recognizing Arab American Heritage Month (3-0)
• Approved Annual Financial Plan for Town Highways (3-0)

Liquor Control Board

The Winooski Liquor Control Board will discuss and vote on renewal applications for liquor licenses, tobacco licenses, and related permits for 16 businesses, including restaurants, convenience stores, and veterans associations. Most applications are listed as conditional renewals. The board also has a consent agenda and will consider sidewalk and outside consumption permits.

• Regular Veterans Association (84 Weaver Street) – First and Third Class Liquor Licenses (Renewal, Conditional)
• Our House Bistro (36 Main Street) – First and Third Class Liquor Licenses, Outside Consumption Permit, Restaurant Application, Sidewalk Permit (Renewal, Conditional)
• Wesco Inc. (155 Main Street) – Second Class Liquor License, Tobacco License, Tobacco Substitute Endorsement (Renewal, Conditional)
• Walgreens (321 Main Street) – Second Class Liquor License, Tobacco License (Renewal)
• Waterworks Food and Drink (20 Winooski Falls Way) – First and Third Class Liquor Licenses, Outside Consumption Permit, Restaurant Application, Sidewalk Permit (Renewal, Conditional)

The Liquor Control Board special meeting resulted in the council approving every renewal and conditional permit on the consent agenda. The motion was moved by Councilor Judge, seconded by Deputy Mayor Renner, and passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved First and Third Class liquor license renewals (conditional) for Regular Veterans Association – 84 Weaver St (3-0)
• Approved First and Third Class liquor license renewals, outside consumption permit, restaurant application, and sidewalk permit (all conditional) for Our House Bistro – 36 Main St (3-0)
• Approved First and Third Class liquor license renewals, outside consumption permit, restaurant application, and sidewalk permit for Monkey Hospitality – 30 Main St (3-0)
• Approved Second Class liquor license renewal, tobacco license renewal, and tobacco substitute endorsement renewal (all conditional) for Wesco Inc. – 155 Main St (3-0)
• Approved Second Class liquor license renewal, tobacco license renewal, and tobacco substitute endorsement renewal (all conditional) for Wesco Inc. – 280 East Allen St (3-0)
• Approved Second Class liquor license renewal and tobacco license renewal for Walgreens – 321 Main St (3-0)
• Approved Second Class liquor license renewal, tobacco license renewal, and tobacco endorsement renewal (all conditional) for Chida Ent./dba Sammy's Quick Stop – 264 Malletts Bay Ave (3-0)
• Approved Second Class liquor license renewal, tobacco license renewal, and tobacco endorsement renewal (all conditional) for Simons Premium – 262 Main St (3-0)

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee meeting scheduled for April 3, 2025, was canceled because a quorum was not reached. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda included topics such as library policy reviews and effects of a federal executive order, but these were not addressed.

City Council

The Winooski City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a funding request and sustainability plan for Downtown Winooski, presented by City Manager Elaine Wang. Consent items include approval of March 17 meeting minutes and an accounts payable warrant. Council and city manager reports will also be presented.

• Discussion/Approval of Downtown Winooski Funding Request and Sustainability Plan
• Approval of City Council and Liquor Control Board meeting minutes from March 17, 2025
• Approval of Accounts Payable Warrant for March 27, 2025
• Council reports and city manager updates

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included the City Council and Liquor Control Board meeting minutes from March 17, 2025, and the Accounts Payable Warrant dated March 27, 2025, by a 4‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted; discussion of the Downtown Winooski funding request resulted in no decision. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM.

• Approved City Council and Liquor Control Board minutes of March 17, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrant March 27, 2025 (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Liquor Control Board

The Winooski Liquor Control Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and approve multiple liquor license and permit renewals for six local establishments. Items include first, third class liquor licenses, restaurant applications, sidewalk and outside consumption permits.

• Paquette Fam DBA Papa Franks - 13 West Center St: First Class Liquor License and Restaurant Application renewals
• SPECS LLC - 7 West Canal St: Sidewalk Application and Outside Consumption Permit renewals
• LR Fong DBA Mandarin - 22 Main St: Third Class Liquor License, Restaurant Application, First Class Liquor License, Outside Consumption Permit, Sidewalk Application renewals
• Gumshoe Inc. DBA Sneakers - 28 Main St: Restaurant Application, First Class Liquor License, Third Class Liquor License, Outside Consumption Permit, Sidewalk Application renewals
• Tiny Thai - 295 Main St: Restaurant Application renewal and Standing Stone Wines LLC - 33 Main St: Outside Consumption Permit and Sidewalk Application renewals

The Liquor Control Board presented renewal applications for six businesses. Staff recommended approval and a motion was made by Deputy Mayor Thomas Renner, seconded by Councilor Charles Judge. The board voted 4-0 to approve all listed renewals. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved renewal of First Class Liquor License for Paquette Fam DBA Papa Franks (4-0)
• Approved renewal of Sidewalk and Outside Consumption permits for SPECS LLC (4-0)
• Approved renewal of multiple licenses and permits for LR Fong DBA Mandarin (4-0)
• Approved renewal of restaurant, liquor, and sidewalk permits for Gumshoe Inc. DBA Sneakers (4-0)
• Approved renewal of restaurant application for Tiny Thai (4-0)
• Approved renewal of Outside Consumption and Sidewalk permits for Standing Stone Wines LLC (4-0)

Housing Commission

The Winooski Housing Commission (joint with Planning Commission) will discuss proposed amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR) Section 5.17 on Inclusionary Zoning. No votes are scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of amendments to ULUDR Section 5.17 (Inclusionary Zoning)
• Public comment on non-agenda topics
• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the previous meeting minutes with an 8‑0 vote (three members abstained). A motion was passed unanimously to hold a public hearing on May 8, 2025 regarding the proposed inclusionary zoning amendments. The meeting was adjourned unanimously. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (8-0, 3 abstentions)
• Set public hearing on May 8, 2025 for inclusionary zoning amendments (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will hold a continuation of a public hearing on a Planned Unit Development (PUD) review for 55 St. Peter Street. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and city updates. Public comment is scheduled for items not on the agenda.

• Continuation of public hearing on Planned Unit Development review at 55 St. Peter Street
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from February 20, 2025
• City updates from staff
• Public comment period for non-agenda topics
• Other business and adjournment

The Development Review Board approved the minutes of the previous meeting with a 3‑0 vote, with Harland Miller and Elsie Goodrich abstaining. The board closed the public hearing on the Planned Unit Development request for 55 St. Peter Street and will continue deliberations after the applicant provides a survey. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3‑0, Harland Miller and Elsie Goodrich abstain)
• Closed public hearing on 55 St. Peter Street PUD; will deliberate after applicant provides survey
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Aaron Guyette, seconded by David Weissberger)

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission will hold a routine meeting with public comment, approval of prior minutes, and updates from city staff and the Inclusion and Belonging Commission. The main discussion item is planning how to structure future meetings and agendas for June 2025. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or policy changes are scheduled.

• Discussion: Commission Meeting Approach / Agendas June 2025
• Approve previous meeting minutes from February 11, 2025
• City Council and City Staff Liaison Updates
• Inclusion and Belonging Commission Liaison Updates

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission met and approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. They discussed upcoming meeting agendas for April, May, and June 2025, including a substance use assessment report, a library committee presentation, and a park design kickoff. They also heard updates from city staff and council liaisons, including a possible sanctuary city declaration for LGBTQ+ and delays to the O'Brien Center project. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled April 8, 2025 meeting on substance use assessment report
• Scheduled May 13, 2025 meeting with library committee
• Scheduled June 10, 2025 West Allen Park design kickoff
• Identified future agenda items via affinity vote, including smoke-free parks policy and sanctuary city for LGBTQ+

City Council

The Winooski City Council will discuss the approach for updating the Comprehensive Plan and consider a Municipal Planning Grant application. The consent agenda includes requests for congressionally directed spending for the Winooski Armory Redevelopment housing project and the Police Department renovation, as well as financing for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Regular items cover appointments, rules of procedure, conflict of interest policy, and several resolutions. An executive session is scheduled for litigation and city manager review.

• Winooski Armory Redevelopment Project request for congressionally directed spending (Senator Peter Welch)
• Winooski Police Department Renovation Project request for congressionally directed spending (Congresswoman Becca Balint)
• Discussion/Approval: Overview of the Approach for the Comprehensive Plan Update
• Approval: Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Contract Award (RHR Smith)
• Approval: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Financing

The Winooski City Council approved the consent agenda, including the FY2025 audit contract, police and armory project funding requests, and several resolutions, with Deputy Mayor Renner abstaining on the police renovation item. The council also approved a settlement agreement for a property assessment, reappointed Thomas Renner as Deputy Mayor, and adopted the comprehensive plan update approach, a $9,000 grant application, and various procedural policies. All votes were unanimous or as noted.

• Approved consent agenda items A-H and J-N (4-0)
• Approved police department renovation CDS request (3-0, Renner abstained)
• Approved settlement agreement for Stephen Crimmin & Liba Hladik assessment (4-0)
• Reappointed Thomas Renner as Deputy Mayor (3-0, Renner abstained)
• Adopted approach for Comprehensive Plan Update (4-0)
• Approved application for $9,000 Municipal Planning Grant (4-0)
• Adopted City Council Rules of Procedure with amendment to Article 5(e) (4-0)
• Adopted Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy (4-0)

Liquor Control Board

The Liquor Control Board will discuss and vote on renewing Second Class Liquor Licenses, Tobacco Licenses, and Tobacco Substitute Endorsements for Beverage Warehouse Inc. at 1 East Street and R.L. Vallee Inc. at 298 East Allen Street. The meeting also includes a consent agenda and adjournment.

• Renewal of Second Class Liquor License for Beverage Warehouse Inc. at 1 East Street
• Renewal of Tobacco License for Beverage Warehouse Inc. at 1 East Street
• Renewal of Tobacco Substitute Endorsement for Beverage Warehouse Inc.
• Renewal of Second Class Liquor License for R.L. Vallee Inc. at 298 East Allen Street
• Renewal of Tobacco License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement for R.L. Vallee Inc.

The Liquor Control Board approved the consent agenda, renewing Second Class Liquor, Tobacco, and Tobacco Substitute licenses for Beverage Warehouse, Inc. at 1 East Street and R. L. Vallee Inc. at 298 East Allen Street. The motion passed 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:01 PM.

• Approved license renewals for Beverage Warehouse, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved license renewals for R. L. Vallee Inc. (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Unified Land Use and Development Regulations Sections 4.12 and 4.17, related to Transportation Demand Management (TDM). They will also discuss and potentially approve a FY25 Municipal Planning Grant application to support community engagement for the 2027 Master Plan Update. Other business includes approving previous meeting minutes and receiving updates from the Mayor, Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and city staff.

• Public hearing on ULUDR Sections 4.12 and 4.17 regarding Transportation Demand Management (TDM) amendments
• Discussion and approval of FY25 Municipal Planning Grant application for community engagement support of the 2027 Master Plan Update
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from February 13, 2025
• Updates from the Mayor, Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and City Staff

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on proposed Transportation Demand Management (TDM) regulations in ULUDR Sections 4.12 and 4.17, incorporating comments from CATMA, CarShare Vermont, and Green Mountain Transit. The commission voted unanimously to forward the draft regulations to City Council for consideration. It also recommended that City Council pursue a Municipal Planning Grant for community engagement in the 2027 Master Plan update.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0, John abstained)
• Opened public hearing on ULUDR Sections 4.12 and 4.17 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Forwarded draft TDM regulations to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council pursue FY25 Municipal Planning Grant (unanimous)

Local Resources Advisory Board

The Local Resources Advisory Board will meet to discuss the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program application. The board will also review design review guidelines and a signage program.

• Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Application update
• Design Review Guidelines
• Signage program and other initiative programs

The board unanimously approved the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes. Discussions covered the Certified Local Government (CLG) application, which is set for City Council review, and the development of design review guidelines, with plans to dedicate the next meeting to drafting them. The board also reviewed the signage program and received updates on the comprehensive plan.

• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed CLG application; agreement to be reviewed by City Council
• Agreed to dedicate next meeting to drafting design review guidelines
• Noted 17 sign-ups for Winooski Preservation signs
• Champlain Mill sign agreement still under review with Paul Sarne

Finance Commission

The Winooski Finance Commission will hold discussions on three main topics: the results of a budget exit poll, a review of the city's Master Plan (page 42), and proposed guidelines for the Small Business Loan Program. The meeting will also include public comment, approval of previous minutes, and updates from the City Council liaison and Inclusion & Belonging Commission. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are listed for discussion only.

• Discussion: Budget Exit Poll Results (documents attached)
• Discussion: Master Plan Review (see page 42 of City of Winooski Master Plan)
• Discussion: Small Business Loan Program Guidelines (document attached)
• City Council Liaison Update
• Inclusion & Belonging Commission Update

The Winooski Finance Commission discussed the Master Plan's Economic Vitality goals, providing feedback that some goals are complete, in progress, or need revision. They also reviewed the Small Business Loan Program, expressing concerns about liability and recommending an evaluation of past loan recipients. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only formal action was approving the previous meeting minutes.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended evaluation of small business loan program recipients
• Discussed potential shift to Linked Deposit Program for small business loans
• Provided feedback on Master Plan Economic Vitality goals, noting Goal 6 obsolete and Goal 7 complete

Board of Civil Authority / Board of Abatement

This meeting of the Winooski Board of Civil Authority / Board of Abatement has been canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes, receive library and committee updates, and review two key policies: the Library Card/Lending Policy and the Material Selection Policy. The committee will also plan spring outreach activities. Public comment will be heard.

• Review of Library Card/Lending Policy
• Review of Material Selection Policy
• Planning for Spring Outreach
• Public Comment period

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee approved the previous meeting minutes and reviewed two policy documents (Library Card/Lending Policy and Collection Document Policy), providing edits for staff to incorporate before final review. The committee also discussed library updates, including a $4M cost overrun on the Champlain Housing Trust building project, and planned spring outreach events. No formal votes were taken on the policy changes or outreach plans.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Prudence, second by Lauren)
• Reviewed Library Card/Lending Policy and Collection Document Policy; edits to be incorporated by Nate for final review next meeting

City Council

This is a procedural notice that a quorum of Winooski City Councilors may attend a Town Meeting Day informational meeting on March 3, 2025. The agenda contains no substantive decisions or discussions; it is purely administrative.

• Procedural quorum notice for Town Meeting Day informational meeting; no specific items listed.

The Winooski City Council and School District held a joint informational meeting on the proposed municipal and school budgets, plus a Just Cause Eviction petition. The only formal action was approving Aurora Hurd as moderator and Connor Daley as clerk for one year. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Aurora Hurd as moderator for 1 year
• Approved Connor Daley as clerk

Development Review Board

The Winooski Development Review Board will hold a continuation of a public hearing for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) review at 55 St. Peter Street, and a new public hearing for a Conditional Use Review at 190 East Allen Street (Abenaki Way bridge project). The board will also consider approving previous meeting minutes and take public comment on non-agenda items.

• Continuation of public hearing on PUD review for 55 St. Peter Street
• Public hearing on conditional use review for 190 East Allen Street (Abenaki Way bridge)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from January 16, 2025
• Documents include staff memos, site plans, and civil drawings for both projects

The Development Review Board continued the public hearing for the Planned Unit Development at 55 St. Peter Street to March 20, 2025, requiring more precise lot dimensions and lot coverage confirmation. The board also held a public hearing on a conditional use request at 190 East Allen Street, where state floodplain review found no adverse impact, but no decision was made. Previous meeting minutes were approved 3-0.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)
• Continued 55 St. Peter St. PUD hearing to March 20, 2025
• Required further detail on lot dimensions and lot coverage for 55 St. Peter St.
• Held public hearing on 190 East Allen St. conditional use request (no decision)

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission will consider moving Tree Ordinance changes to the next review stage. The body will also discuss traffic calming on West Canal Street, a bike lane pilot on East Spring Street, and the next phase of the Main Street Revitalization Project.

• Approval to move Chapter 29 Tree Ordinance revisions to the next stage of review
• Traffic Calming Manual Report for West Canal Street
• Bike lane pilot on East Spring Street via WAAT/Local Motion
• Main Street Revitalization Project next phase
• Review of Public Works and Capital Improvement Plan FY26 and FY26 Budget Presentation

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission approved the consent agenda, which included moving tree ordinance changes to the next stage of review. Discussions covered traffic calming on West Canal Street, a bike lane pilot on East Spring Street, and updates on the Main Street Revitalization Project. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (12-19-2024)
• Approved moving Tree Ordinance changes to next stage of review

Inclusion and Belonging Commission

The Inclusion and Belonging Commission will discuss an overview of the Civic Health Index presentation and related civic education activities with the School District Anti-Racism Steering Committee. They will also deliberate on remaining funds for Inclusion & Belonging stipends, the role of the chair, and whether to attend a Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission joint meeting in March. Routine items include approving previous meeting minutes and receiving liaison and ambassador updates.

• Discussion: Overview of the Civic Health Index presentation with School District Anti-Racism Steering Committee
• Discussion: Remaining Funds for Inclusion & Belonging Stipends (document referenced)
• Discussion/Approval: Attending Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission joint meeting with Housing & Planning Commissions in March
• Introduction of Aisha Umutesi - Equity Action Committee Intern
• Update on Working Communities Challenge from Ruth Steinmetz

The Inclusion and Belonging Commission approved the minutes from November 21, 2024, and December 19, 2024, by a 4-0 vote. The meeting included updates on the upcoming Annual Town Meeting (March 4, 2025) with multilingual ballots and interpreters, and introductions of an Equity Action Committee intern and related community engagement efforts. Several agenda items were marked as N/A, indicating no substantive decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved minutes of November 21, 2024 and December 19, 2024 (4-0)

Board of Civil Authority / Board of Abatement

The Board of Civil Authority, sitting as the Board of Abatement, will hold a single public hearing to consider an appeal from Timberlane Physical Therapy regarding property at 321 Main Street, Apt. D (parcel PP272.4). The board may grant or deny the requested property tax abatement. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on Timberlane Physical Therapy's tax abatement appeal for 321 Main Street, Apt. D (PP272.4)

The Board of Civil Authority / Board of Abatement voted 11-0 to deny a request from Timberlane Physical Therapy for a $73.05 personal property tax abatement. The applicant had closed her business in March 2024 but did not notify the Assessors' Office, and the board found she did not meet any statutory abatement criteria. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and brief.

• Denied Timberlane Physical Therapy's $73.05 personal property tax abatement request (11-0)

Board of Civil Authority / Board of Abatement

The Board of Civil Authority will hold an organizational meeting to elect leadership and administer oaths of office. The body will also discuss election worker approvals and the certification of the biennial checklist purge.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Certification of Completion of Biennial Purge of the checklist
• Approval of Election Workers for the March 4, 2025 election
• Discussion of Rules of Procedure regarding the removal of Inspection Reports Presented

The Winooski Board of Civil Authority and Board of Abatement held an organizational meeting, re-electing Emily Bowers as Chair and Thea Wurzburg as Vice-Chair. The board also approved the previous meeting minutes, certified the biennial purge of the voter checklist, amended its rules of procedure to remove inspection reports from public hearings, and approved a list of election workers for the March 4, 2025 election. All votes were unanimous except the chair/vice-chair election, which passed 7-0.

• Re-elected Emily Bowers as Chair and Thea Wurzburg as Vice-Chair (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 23, 2024 meeting (9-0)
• Certified completion of biennial purge of voter checklist (9-0)
• Removed item #15 from Rules of Procedure for Property Tax Assessment Appeal Hearings (9-0)
• Approved election workers for March 4, 2025 election (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on adopting Fiscal Year 2026 fund budgets and capital plans for the water and wastewater funds. Also up for approval are resolutions setting the FY2026 water and wastewater rates. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, payroll and accounts payable warrants, and an event permit for the Vermont Garden Network. The council will also hold an executive session to review the city manager's performance.

• Discussion/approval of Fiscal Year 2026 Water Fund and Wastewater Fund budgets and capital plans
• Resolution setting Fiscal Year 2026 wastewater rate
• Resolution setting Fiscal Year 2026 water rate
• Approval of Vermont Garden Network event permit
• Executive session for city manager evaluation (1 V.S.A. §313(3))

The Winooski City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Fund Budgets, including revisions to water and wastewater budgets, and set the wastewater rate at $71.13 per 1000 cubic feet and the water rate at $55.30 per 1000 cubic feet with a minimum charge of 500 cubic feet. All motions passed 3-0. The council also approved the consent agenda and entered executive session for a city manager review.

• Approved FY2026 Fund Budgets and Capital Plans (3-0)
• Approved FY2026 Wastewater Rate of $71.13/1000 cubic feet (3-0)
• Approved FY2026 Water Rate of $55.30/1000 cubic feet with 500 cubic feet minimum (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll, accounts payable, and event permit (3-0)
• Entered executive session for city manager review (3-0)

Liquor Control Board

The Winooski Liquor Control Board will vote on a new conditional third-class liquor license for Donwoori Korean LLC at 65 Winooski Falls Way, as well as renewals of liquor, tobacco, and entertainment licenses for seven other businesses. All items are on the consent agenda, including conditional renewals for Simon's Premium Gas, Walgreen Eastern Co., Last Stop Sports Bar LLC, and others.

• New conditional third-class liquor license for Donwoori Korean LLC at 65 Winooski Falls Way
• Renewal of first-class liquor, third-class liquor, restaurant, entertainment, and outside consumption permits for Last Stop Sports Bar LLC at 12 Malletts Bay Avenue
• Renewal of second-class liquor and tobacco licenses for Simon's Premium Gas at 262 Main Street
• Renewal of restaurant application for Mountain Valley Restaurant at 212 Main Street
• Renewal of second-class liquor and tobacco licenses for Beverage Warehouse at 1 East Street

The Winooski Liquor Control Board conditionally approved all license applications on the consent agenda, including renewals for eight businesses and a new Third Class Liquor License for Donwoori Korean LLC. All approvals are pending inspections by the Code Enforcement team. The motion carried 3-0.

• Approved conditional renewals for Simon's Premium Gas (liquor, tobacco, tobacco substitute) (3-0)
• Approved restaurant license renewal for Mountain Valley Restaurant (3-0)
• Approved conditional renewals for Walgreen Eastern Co. (liquor, tobacco, tobacco substitute) (3-0)
• Approved conditional renewals for Last Stop Sports Bar LLC (first/third class liquor, restaurant, entertainment, outside consumption) (3-0)
• Approved conditional renewals for Chida Enterprises d/b/a Sammy's Quick Stop (liquor, tobacco, tobacco substitute) (3-0)
• Approved conditional renewals for R.L. Vallee d/b/a Maplefields (liquor, tobacco, tobacco substitute) (3-0)
• Approved new conditional Third Class Liquor License for Donwoori Korean LLC (3-0)
• Approved conditional renewals for Beverage Warehouse (liquor, tobacco, tobacco substitute) (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear a presentation on the City of Winooski Working Communities Challenge Grant for 2025 and discuss proposed amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR), including sections on zoning districts, use standards, and definitions. Public comment is invited on non-agenda topics, and the commission will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive city updates.

• Presentation and discussion of City of Winooski Working Communities Challenge Grant priorities and actions for 2025
• Discussion of ULUDR amendments for Sections 2.4, 4.12, 5.1, 5.15 and Article IX (Definitions)
• Approval of January 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for topics not on the agenda
• City updates and other business

The Winooski Planning Commission held a discussion-only meeting on February 13, 2025, with no formal decisions made. They heard a presentation on the Working Communities Challenge grant and discussed potential regulatory changes to allow redevelopment at 41-47 West Center Street, including parking requirement reductions. The commission approved the previous meeting minutes (3-0) and received updates from city staff.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)
• Discussed ULUDR changes for 41-47 West Center Street redevelopment (no action taken)
• Heard presentation on Working Communities Challenge grant (no action taken)

Local Resources Advisory Board

This meeting of the Winooski Local Resources Advisory Board was canceled because not enough members were present. No decisions or discussions took place.

• Meeting canceled – no quorum
• Agenda had included discussion on Certified Local Government (CLG) Program application
• Agenda had included discussion on Design Review Guidelines
• Agenda had included discussion on Signage program and other possible initiatives

Housing Commission

The Joint Housing and Planning Commission will meet to review a presentation on the costs of multiunit housing development. The body will also discuss an update regarding planning and zoning.

• Presentation and discussion on the costs of multiunit housing development
• Planning and Zoning update discussion

The Winooski Housing Commission met on February 11, 2025, and heard a presentation from developer Nate Dagesse on the costs of multiunit housing development, including proformas, market-rate vs. subsidized units, and factors like interest rates and construction costs. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and included discussion on how the city could help make projects viable, such as reducing parking requirements and increasing development flexibility. The commission also received an update on planning and zoning activities.

• No formal decisions were made; meeting was informational only
• Heard presentation on multiunit housing development costs
• Discussed city actions to improve project viability (parking, permitting, density)
• Received planning and zoning update

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission will meet to discuss the FY2026 budget proposals for Public Safety and Community Services and plan future meeting agendas. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, liaison updates from the City Council and Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and a public comment period. No decisions are scheduled; all items are discussions or informational.

• Discussion of FY2026 budget proposals for Public Safety and Community Services
• Discussion of meeting approach and agendas for June 2025
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from December 10, 2024
• Liaison updates from City Council and Inclusion and Belonging Commission
• Public comment period for topics not on the agenda

The commission unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes. Members received updates from city council and staff liaisons, including a 3.99% budget increase for town meeting day vote, delays in the O'Brien Center sale and community center project, and police activity. The commission discussed potential agenda items for June 2025 and agreed to create an online poll to prioritize topics. No formal decisions were made on the discussed items.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed potential agenda items for June 2025, including public art policy, Memorial Park proposal, language access procedure, West Allen park design, and police information sharing
• Agreed to create an online poll to prioritize commission topics

Finance Commission

The Winooski Finance Commission will discuss its workplan, review budget survey responses and recommendations, and consider the upcoming Community Budget Presentation for FY26. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comment, approval of previous meeting minutes, and updates from the City Council liaison and Inclusion & Belonging Commission.

• Discussion of budget survey responses and recommendations (Budget Survey Report, Presentation, and Infographic)
• Discussion of Community Budget Presentation for FY26 (FY26 Budget Presentation document)
• Discussion of Finance Commission workplan (attached Workplan document)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Updates from City Council liaison and Inclusion & Belonging Commission

The Finance Commission approved the previous meeting minutes. The commission discussed the city budget survey, noting that 50 responses is not significant, and expressed support for an exit survey at town meeting day. They also provided feedback on the community budget presentation, finding the tax bill allocation helpful but the capital operational impacts confusing. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, hear public comments, and review updates from committee members and library staff. The main decision point is a final review of the Building Use Policy, along with an examination of annual library statistics.

• Final review of Building Use Policy
• Review of Annual Statistics

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee approved the latest version of the Building Use Policy, with edits to be added by Nate Eddy. The committee also reviewed and signed the Annual Statistics Report for FY24, which showed a 21% increase in visits. Construction for the new library building is delayed to Fall 2025, and funds are held up due to a federal freeze.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Prudence, second by Lauren)
• Approved updated Building Use Policy with edits to reservation form and approval language
• Signed and submitted Annual Statistics Report to State of Vermont

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a charter change for Just Cause Eviction. The body will also consider approvals for a fire truck bond resolution and a Black History Month resolution.

• Public hearing on Just Cause Eviction Charter Change
• Fire Department Fire Truck Bond Resolution
• Black History Month Resolution
• Accounts Payable Warrant January 29, 2025
• Executive Session for City Manager Review

The Winooski City Council approved the Black History Month resolution (3-0) after pulling it from the consent agenda, and held a public hearing on a proposed just cause eviction charter change, hearing testimony from a local property owner. The council also approved the consent agenda items except the pulled resolution, and entered executive session for a city manager review.

• Approved consent agenda items A, B, D (3-0)
• Approved Black History Month Resolution (3-0)
• Held public hearing on just cause eviction charter change (no vote)
• Entered executive session for city manager review (3-0)

Local Resources Advisory Board

The Local Resources Advisory Board will meet to discuss the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program application and design review guidelines. The board will also consider a signage program and the addition of alternate members.

• Update on the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Application
• Design Review Guidelines
• Signage program and other possible initiative programs
• Adding Alternate Members to the Board

The Local Resources Advisory Board approved the December meeting minutes unanimously. They discussed the Certified Local Government (CLG) application, design review guidelines, signage programs, and adding alternate members. Consensus was reached to prioritize a historic structures survey before developing design review guidelines. No formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved December meeting minutes with acronym definitions (unanimous)
• Consensus to prioritize historic structures survey before design review guidelines
• Discussed adding alternate members; staff to include recruitment in upcoming board recruitment

Housing Commission

The Winooski Housing Commission will discuss its 2025 draft schedule and workplan, a replacement regulations memo to the city council (ordinance update), and a home improvement program partnership proposal. The commission will also approve minutes from its November 19, 2024 meeting. Public comment is available on items not on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2025 Draft Meeting Schedule (DRAFT Housing Commission Meeting Schedule - CY 2025.pdf)
• Discussion of 2025 Workplan (Housing Commission Work Plan- 2025.pdf)
• Discussion of Replacement Regulations Memo to Council (Replacement Ordinance Update.pdf)
• Discussion/Approval of Home Improvement Program Partnership Proposal (HIP restructuring proposal.pdf)

The Winooski Housing Commission discussed its 2025 workplan and added exploration of a vacant property tax and just cause eviction. The commission also discussed a Home Improvement Program (HIP) partnership proposal, with staff to send an application for review before the next meeting. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Added vacant property tax exploration to 2025 workplan
• Added just cause eviction to 2025 workplan
• Discussed HIP partnership; application to be sent for review

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed charter change for just cause eviction and discuss/approve amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR) related to Act 181. They will also review quarterly budget projections for FY2024-2025 and anticipated demands on reserves. Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, payroll and accounts payable warrants, job overviews for Public Works, a TIF district annual report, and a resolution setting fees for the Thrive Program.

• Public hearing on Just Cause Eviction charter change petition
• Discussion/approval of Unified Land Use and Development Regulations amendments related to Act 181
• Treasurer's report on FY2024-2025 second quarter budget projections
• Review of anticipated demands on reserves and fund balance reserve policy
• Approval of resolution setting fees for the Thrive Program

The Winooski City Council held a public hearing on the proposed Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR) amendments related to Act 181, with no public comment, and then approved the amendments in a 4-0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included warrants, minutes, and fee resolutions. A public hearing on a proposed charter change for just cause eviction was held, with discussion but no vote.

• Approved ULUDR amendments for Act 181 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants and fee resolution (4-0)
• Held public hearing on just cause eviction charter change (no vote)
• Held public hearing on ULUDR amendments (no public comment)

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission will hear a presentation from the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission on developing Regional Future Land Use Maps under Act 181, and will discuss Section 4.17 of the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations regarding Transportation Demand Management. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and updates from the Mayor, Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and City Staff. No votes are scheduled.

• Presentation by CCRPC on Regional Future Land Use Maps (Act 181)
• Discussion of ULUDR Section 4.17 (Transportation Demand Management)
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from December 12, 2024
• Updates from the Mayor, Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and City Staff

The Winooski Planning Commission voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on March 13th for proposed Transportation Demand Management (TDM) regulations, which include parking reductions. The commission discussed the regulations' details, including rounding down fractional parking reductions, and heard a presentation on Act 181's regional future land use mapping. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)
• Held public hearing on TDM regulations with rounding-down clause (unanimous)

City Council

The Winooski City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Capital Plan. They may then vote to approve the General Fund Budget and Capital Plan to present to voters at Town Meeting Day. Other items include discussion on replacement regulations, naming a new road Community Way, and a small business loan for Steinmetz, PLLC. The council will also consider changing the School Resource Officer title to District Liaison Officer.

• Public hearing on proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Capital Plan across all funds
• Discussion/approval of FY2026 General Fund Budget and Capital Plan to present to voters
• Discussion/approval of 2025 Town Meeting Day Election Warning for the 102nd Annual Winooski City Meeting
• Discussion/approval of new public right-of-way naming as Community Way for Lot 7D
• Approval of position title change from School Resource Officer to District Liaison Officer

The Winooski City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund Budget and Capital Plan to present to voters, and approved the 2025 Town Meeting Day Election Warning with a minor edit. The council also set a public hearing for March 17, 2025, on two proposed public rights-of-way, and approved a $50,000 loan to Steinmetz, PLLC from the Small Business Loan Fund. No public comments were received during the budget hearing.

• Approved FY26 General Fund Budget and Capital Plan (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Town Meeting Day Election Warning with edit (4-0)
• Set public hearing for March 17, 2025 on proposed public rights-of-way (4-0)
• Approved $50,000 loan to Steinmetz, PLLC from Small Business Loan Fund (3-0, Oakleaf abstained)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrants, and position title change (4-0)

Liquor Control Board

The Liquor Control Board is meeting to vote on liquor and tobacco license renewals for two businesses. The board will also consider a new conditional third class liquor license application.

• License renewals for SPECS LLC at 7 West Canal Street (First, Second, Third Class Liquor and Tobacco)
• Conditional license renewals for Capeesh Inc. at 348 Main Street (First and Third Class Liquor)
• New conditional Third Class Liquor License application for Donwoori Korean LLC at 65 Winooski Falls Way

The Winooski Liquor Control Board unanimously approved all presented liquor and tobacco license applications, including renewals for SPECS LLC and Capeesh Inc., and a new third-class license for Donwoori Korean LLC. The vote was 4-0. No concerns were raised by staff.

• Approved SPECS LLC license renewals (first, second, third class liquor and tobacco) (4-0)
• Approved Capeesh Inc. conditional license renewals (first and third class liquor) (4-0)
• Approved Donwoori Korean LLC new conditional third class liquor license (4-0)

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing to review a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning permit application for 55 St. Peter Street. The board will also consider approving previous meeting minutes and receive city updates.

• Public hearing for Planned Unit Development review at 55 St. Peter Street

The Winooski Development Review Board held a public hearing on a Planned Unit Development request for 55 St. Peter Street but did not make a decision. Board members raised concerns about insufficient detail, including lot coverage calculations and utility tie-ins, and voted to continue the hearing to the February meeting. The board also unanimously approved the previous meeting minutes and received an update on Act 181 and regional land use mapping.

• Continued 55 St. Peter Street PUD hearing to February meeting
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Small Business Loan Fund Committee

The Winooski Small Business Loan Fund Committee will review a loan application and consider a recommendation to the City Council for approval. The agenda includes an overview of evaluation criteria and a discussion with the applicant.

• Discussion of a specific loan application with the applicant
• Possible vote on a recommendation to City Council for loan approval
• Overview of loan evaluation criteria

The Winooski Small Business Loan Fund Committee voted 3-0 to recommend City Council approve a loan to Steinmetz, PLLC, despite a recommendation from Opportunities Credit Union against making the loan or suggesting a Tier 3 loan. The committee scored the application 9 out of 12, noting the fund had more than the requested amount available. They discussed risk factors and considered recommending a smaller amount but found it hard to justify.

• Recommended City Council approve loan to Steinmetz, PLLC (3-0)
• Scored loan application 9/12 based on evaluation criteria

City Council

The City Council will hold discussions regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, including specific presentations from public safety staff. The meeting also includes reviews of the Downtown Winooski Annual Report and the management of Memorial Park.

• FY26 Budget Discussion and Public Safety staff presentations
• Management of Memorial Park with Winooski Valley Parks District
• Downtown Winooski Annual Report
• Appointment of City Manager Ethics Liaison
• Annual Vermont Agency of Transportation Mileage Certification

The Winooski City Council held a regular meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. The consent agenda was approved 4-0, covering minutes, warrants, and appointments. Council discussed the Downtown Winooski annual report, a potential Memorial Park management plan with the Winooski Valley Parks District, and the FY26 budget, reaching an agreement on the budget to be presented for approval at next week's meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items A-E (4-0)
• Agreed on FY26 budget for presentation at next week's council meeting

City Council

The Winooski City Council will discuss and potentially approve a voter-backed petition regarding a pledge concerning Palestinians and Israel. The body will also review the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Services budget and housing goal updates.

• Discussion/Approval of Voter-Backed Petition - Pledge Regarding Palestinians and Israel
• FY2026 Staff Budget Presentation for Community Services
• Strategic Vision Area Goal Update for Housing
• Discussion/Approval of City Manager Review Process
• Appointment of Scott Pavek to Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Winooski City Council voted 4-0 to place a voter-backed petition regarding Palestinians and Israel on the March Town Meeting Day ballot, despite noting it is non-binding. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, warrants, and commission appointments, and voted to use the previous review model for the City Manager's annual evaluation. Budget presentations for Community Services and a housing update were discussed but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved adding voter petition on Palestinians/Israel to March ballot (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll/accounts payable warrants, and commission appointments (4-0)
• Approved using previous review model for City Manager evaluation (4-0)

Liquor Control Board

The Winooski Liquor Control Board will consider two license applications during its consent agenda. A new conditional first-class liquor license and restaurant permit is proposed for Donwoori Korean LLC at 25 Winooski Falls Way. A second-class liquor license renewal, along with tobacco and tobacco substitute renewals, is proposed for Lara Trading d.b.a. Zero Market at 357 Main Street.

• Approval of new conditional restaurant and first-class liquor license for Donwoori Korean LLC at 25 Winooski Falls Way Unit 107
• Approval of renewal conditional second-class liquor license for Lara Trading d.b.a. Zero Market at 357 Main Street
• Approval of renewal conditional tobacco license for Zero Market at 357 Main Street
• Approval of renewal conditional tobacco substitute license for Zero Market at 357 Main Street

The Winooski Liquor Control Board approved liquor and tobacco licenses for two establishments. Donwoori Korean LLC received a new conditional restaurant and first-class liquor license, while Lara Trading d.b.a Zero Market received renewed conditional second-class liquor, tobacco, and tobacco substitute licenses. The approvals were unanimous (4-0) with no concerns raised by staff, though inspections were still pending.

• Approved Donwoori Korean LLC restaurant and first-class liquor licenses (4-0)
• Approved Lara Trading d.b.a Zero Market second-class liquor, tobacco, and tobacco substitute renewals (4-0)

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee will review the proposed Building Use Policy and consider approval of previous meeting minutes. The meeting includes public comment and updates from committee members and library staff.

• Review of Winooski Memorial Library Building Use Policy (December 10, 2024 draft)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from December 5, 2024
• Public comment period

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee met on January 2, 2025, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. They reviewed the latest draft of the WML Building Use Policy, providing comments and edits for staff to incorporate before the next review. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational, covering library programming updates, budget plans, and construction projections.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Lauren, second by Prudence)
• Reviewed Building Use Policy draft and provided comments/edits for incorporation