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Approved (recorded), Aug 18 2025 · Evidence

Health and fitness center special use approved at 160 N Northwest Highway

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The City Council approved on final reading an ordinance granting a special use (SU-25-12) for a health and fitness center at 160 N Northwest Highway in the Uptown commercial subdistrict, after a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation of approval. The motion carried 6–0.

Special use · City Council

Approved (recorded), Aug 18 2025 · Evidence

Potter Street right-of-way in Oakton Park vacated to the Park District

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The City Council approved by omnibus vote the vacation of the Potter Street right-of-way from the Union Pacific Railroad tracks to Oakton Street, inside Oakton Park. The attached draft ordinance provides that title passes to the Park Ridge Park District as owner of the adjacent parcels, with a public utility easement kept for a water main. The Committee of the Whole had approved it 6–0; the consent agenda carried 6–0.

Public record · City Council

Extended (recorded), Aug 18 2025 · Evidence

Spoils disposal and materials contract with K.L.F. Enterprises extended

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The City Council approved by omnibus vote a one-year extension of the contract with K.L.F. Enterprises, Inc. The memo describes this as the final optional extension of a contract first approved in an earlier year, with no change in prices. The Committee of the Whole had approved it 6–0; the consent agenda carried 6–0.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Aug 18 2025 · Evidence

Wisner Street parking set aside for Field Elementary School staff

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The City Council adopted by omnibus vote the final reading of an ordinance amending the special parking restrictions in the Municipal Code for Field Elementary School. The staff memo describes a pilot of dedicated spaces on the east side of Wisner Street, restricted to school district use on school days during school hours. The consent agenda carried 6–0.

Ordinance · City Council

Approved (recorded), Aug 4 2025 · Evidence

Animal ordinance amended to remove the school and park distance rule

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The City Council adopted, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance amending the Animals chapter of the Municipal Code. The staff memo says the change strikes the rule barring a dangerous animal from being kept in a residence near a school, park, playground or daycare. The Committee of the Whole had approved it 7–0; the consent agenda carried 6–0.

Ordinance · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Aug 4 2025 · Evidence

Dump truck chassis purchased from TransChicago Truck Group

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, an agreement with TransChicago Truck Group for $135,900 to buy one truck chassis replacing a dump truck, selected through a purchasing cooperative bid; upfitting was to come back separately. The Committee of the Whole had approved it 7–0; the consent agenda carried 6–0.

Contract award · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Aug 4 2025 · Evidence

Hydro excavation of water service lines awarded to National Industrial Maintenance

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract with National Industrial Maintenance, Inc. for hydro excavating residential water service lines to locate lead lines, not to exceed $50,000. Under bid PW-25-13 the firm bid $535 per excavation, against $700 from the next bidder. The Committee of the Whole had approved it 7–0; the consent agenda carried 6–0.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Aug 4 2025 · Evidence

Patrol officers' labor agreement with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police approved

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After a closed session, the City Council approved the collective bargaining agreement with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police chapter representing patrol officers, for the period from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027. The motion carried 6–0.

Public record · City Council

Approved (recorded), Aug 4 2025 · Evidence

School resource officer agreement with Maine Township high school district extended

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The City Council approved a one-year extension of its intergovernmental agreement with Maine Township High School District regarding school resource officers, which the Police Chief said had expired June 30, 2025. The extension was meant to allow a new agreement to follow a pending state law. The motion carried 6–0.

Public record · City Council

Approved (recorded), Aug 4 2025 · Evidence

Water main budget transfer supports a Rossi Contractors purchase order

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a budget transfer of $30,000 within the water main accounts to support a purchase order of $28,872 to Rossi Contractors Inc, which staff described as the emergency contractor used for complicated water main break repairs. The Committee of the Whole had approved it 7–0; the consent agenda carried 6–0.

Public record · City Council

Approved (recorded), Jul 21 2025 · Evidence

Budget amendment for prosecution of DUI cases

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, an amendment of $33,600 to the current-year General Fund budget for the Legal Adjudication account. The staff memo ties the amount to the prosecution of misdemeanor DUI cases by the City's contracted traffic prosecutor, which was not in the adopted budget. The Committee of the Whole had passed the item 7–0; the consent agenda carried 7–0.

Public record · City Council

Approved (recorded), Jul 21 2025 · Evidence

Cigar lounge liquor and BYOB licenses added at 626 Busse Highway

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The City Council adopted, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance adding one specialty liquor sales license and one specialty BYOB license for the Embassy Cigar Lounge at 626 Busse Highway. The staff memo puts the price of the two licenses at $1,500 in total. The consent agenda carried 7–0.

Ordinance · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Jul 21 2025 · Evidence

Parkside water main replacement awarded to Gerardi Sewer and Water

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract with Gerardi Sewer and Water, Inc. for the Parkside water main replacement, for $828,371.25. Staff reported bids under PW-25-12 ranging up to $1,087,650; the next-lowest was $858,931.50. The memo lists a project budget of $1,000,000 from the water fund. The Committee of the Whole had approved it 7–0; the consent agenda carried 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Jul 21 2025 · Evidence

Solid waste budget transfer funds a larger KLF Trucking purchase order

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a budget transfer of $50,000 into the Solid Waste Refuse Disposal account, supporting a purchase order increase of $45,000 to KLF Trucking. Staff attributed the need to an unusual number of water main breaks and the resulting spoils. The Committee of the Whole had approved it 7–0; the consent agenda carried 7–0.

Public record · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Jul 21 2025 · Evidence

Street crack sealing contract awarded to Patriot Pavement Maintenance

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract with Patriot Pavement Maintenance, Inc. for the street crack sealing program, for $45,792, against a budget of $50,000. Staff recommended the lowest responsive and responsible bid under PW-25-11; the next bid was $52,440. The Committee of the Whole had approved it 7–0; the consent agenda carried 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Jul 21 2025 · Evidence

Water and sewer materials contract awarded to Mid-American Water

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract with Mid-American Water for water and sewer system repair materials, for $142,739.65. Staff recommended it as the lowest responsive and responsible bid under PW-25-09; the other bid was $171,756.85. The Committee of the Whole had approved it 7–0; the consent agenda carried 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Jul 7 2025 · Evidence

Asphalt materials contract awarded to Plote Construction

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract with Plote Construction Inc. for asphalt materials used in pothole and street repairs, for $124,280. Staff called Plote the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under bid PW-25-10; the other bid was $132,920. The Committee of the Whole had approved the item 7–0, and the consent agenda carried 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Jul 7 2025 · Evidence

Major variances approved for additions at 2112 Birch Street

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The City Council approved on final reading an ordinance granting the major variances (VA-25-16) for first and second floor additions at 2112 Birch Street, including a chimney over the height and area limits, a wider garage door, a balcony in the east side yard and an addition to a nonconforming residence. The Zoning Board of Appeals decided the minor variances itself. The motion carried 7–0.

Zoning variance · City Council

Approved (recorded), Jul 7 2025 · Evidence

Medical and dental clinic special use approved at 520 W Touhy Avenue

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The City Council approved on final reading an ordinance granting a special use (SU-25-10) for a medical or dental clinic at 520 W Touhy Avenue in the Uptown commercial subdistrict. The motion carried 7–0.

Special use · City Council

Recorded step (recorded), Jul 7 2025 · Evidence

Social club special use at 658 Busse Highway fails at City Council

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The City Council took up the final reading of an ordinance granting a special use (SU-25-05) for a social club or lodge at 658 Busse Highway. The motion failed 1–6, so the ordinance was not adopted at this meeting.

Special use · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Jul 7 2025 · Evidence

Water department pickup truck purchased from Currie Motors Ford

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The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, an agreement with Currie Motors Ford for $41,448 to buy one pickup truck replacing an older water department vehicle, through a purchasing cooperative bid. Staff estimated separate upfitting at $6,750. The Committee of the Whole had approved the item 7–0, and the consent agenda carried 7–0.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Jun 16 2025 · Evidence

Budget amendments carrying unfinished prior-year items into the current budget

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On June 16, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, amendments to the FY budget for items carried over from the prior fiscal year. The consent vote was 7–0. The staff memo says carryovers total $1,933,078 across all funds, of which $16,605 is in the General Fund, covering budgeted or contracted items not completed in the prior year, including street repairs, water mains, building improvements, alley restoration, vehicles and computer equipment.

Public record · City Council

Approved (recorded), Jun 16 2025 · Evidence

Rezoning of 800 Busse Highway from general commercial to retail and office

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On June 16, 2025 the City Council voted 7–0 to approve the final reading of an ordinance granting a map amendment (MA-25-01) that rezones 800 Busse Highway (09-27-215-012-0000) from the B-three general commercial district to the B-one retail and office district, at the request of the owner and applicant. The Planning and Zoning Commission held the hearing on May 27, 2025 and recommended approval unanimously, finding the request consistent with the mix of residential and office uses along Busse Highway.

Ordinance · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Jun 16 2025 · Evidence

Server room fire suppression contract with Johnson Controls

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On June 16, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract of $79,792.41 with Johnson Controls to replace the fire suppression system in the City Hall IT server room with one designed for electronic equipment. The consent vote was 7–0. The staff memo says the proposal came through the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative's competitive process.

Contract award · City Council

Recorded step (recorded), Jun 2 2025 · Evidence

City Hall air handler and building automation contract with Thermosystems

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The approved minutes of June 2, 2025 list on the consent agenda a contract with Thermosystems, LLC to replace an air handler unit and add a building automation system at City Hall, in the amount of $598,088. The roll call for that consent agenda is printed without an outcome line, so no tally is cited here.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Jun 2 2025 · Evidence

Four major variances for a home addition at 506 S. Home Avenue

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On June 2, 2025 the City Council approved, in four separate roll calls, the major variances in VA-25-12 for a two-story addition with an attached garage at 506 S. Home Avenue (09-34-218-013-0000): encroachment into the required rear yard, a floor area ratio above the maximum, a street-facing garage door wider than allowed, and an increase in the intensity of a nonconforming home. The garage door variance passed 5–1; the others passed without nays. The Zoning Board of Appeals held the hearing on May 22, 2025 and recommended all four, two of them on split votes.

Zoning variance · City Council

Approved (recorded), Jun 2 2025 · Evidence

Rear-yard setback variance for an elevated pool deck at 1621 Walnut Street

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On June 2, 2025 the City Council voted 5–1 to approve the final reading of an ordinance granting a major variance (VA-25-13) allowing an elevated deck around an above-ground pool at 1621 Walnut Street (09-22-422-012-0000) to sit closer to the rear lot line than the required setback. The Zoning Board of Appeals held the hearing on May 22, 2025 and recommended approval unanimously. The ordinance requires the deck to be built substantially as shown in the application plans.

Zoning variance · City Council

Approved (recorded), May 19 2025 · Evidence

Council grants special use for a kennel at 928 Busse Highway

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On May 19, 2025 the City Council approved, by roll call, the final reading of an ordinance granting a special use (SU-25-06) for a kennel at 928 Busse Highway (09-27-214-057-0000), in the general commercial district, for applicant Amanda Ostrowski acting with the consent of the property owner, 928 Busse LLC. The Planning and Zoning Commission held its hearing on May 13, 2025 and recommended approval unanimously. The draft ordinance prohibits using the off-street parking spaces for animal training and makes the special use personal to the applicant.

Special use · City Council

Approved (recorded), May 19 2025 · Evidence

Ordinance authorizing General Obligation Bonds, Series of the year

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On May 19, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $8,970,000 of General Obligation Bonds, Series of the year. The consent vote was 6–0. The projects include a fire station renovation, green alleys, City Hall HVAC, a salt dome, sidewalks, the water tower and water mains. Final sale terms were left to a later bond order and are not established here.

Ordinance · City Council

Amended (recorded), May 5 2025 · Evidence

Fire Department uniform contract extension with On Time Embroidery

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On May 5, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the Fire Department uniform contract with On Time Embroidery, Inc. The staff memo says the contract was first awarded the prior year with two optional one-year extensions, and that this is the first renewal.

Contract award · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Apr 21 2025 · Evidence

Alley repair contract with Nardulli Construction

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On April 21, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract of $114,987 with Nardulli Construction Company, Inc. for the Alley Repair Program, restoring concrete alley pavement. The consent vote was 7–0. The staff memo says nine bids were opened, ranging up to $266,040, that Nardulli was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and that the project budget is $200,000.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Apr 21 2025 · Evidence

Council grants ground-floor office special use at 155 North Northwest Highway by supermajority

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On April 21, 2025 the City Council voted 5–2 to approve the final reading of an ordinance granting a special use for a professional office at 155 North Northwest Highway (SU-25-04) for Deljo Heating & Cooling, Inc. The Planning and Zoning Commission had split evenly, which the City Attorney said counts as a recommendation of denial and requires five of seven alderpersons to approve. Members discussed Uptown Master Plan priorities for retail storefronts and vacancies. The draft ordinance makes the special use personal to the applicant.

Special use · City Council

Extended (recorded), Apr 21 2025 · Evidence

Emergency watermain and sewer work contract extended with Rossi Contractors

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On April 21, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the contract for emergency watermain and sewer work with Rossi Contractors, Inc., which provides around-the-clock excavation and repair beyond City crews' capacity. The consent vote was 7–0. The staff memo says this is the first extension and that pricing is unchanged; no dollar total is stated.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Feb 18 2025 · Evidence

Green alley special service area proposed for Garden/Des Plaines

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On February 18, 2025 the City Council approved an ordinance proposing Special Service Area No. 25-108 (Garden/Des Plaines) to fund green alley paving, and setting a public hearing. The minutes record the motion as carried; the printed roll call lists one member as both aye and nay, so no count is given here. The hearing was proposed for April 21, 2025.

Special service area · City Council

Public hearing (recorded), Apr 21 2025 · Evidence

Green alley special service area proposed for Prairie/Crescent

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On February 18, 2025 the City Council approved an ordinance proposing Special Service Area No. 25-110 (Prairie/Crescent) to fund green alley paving, and setting a public hearing. The minutes record the motion as carried; the printed roll call lists one member as both aye and nay, so no count is given here. The hearing was proposed for April 21, 2025.

Special service area · City Council

Public hearing (recorded), Apr 21 2025 · Evidence

Green alley special service area proposed for Talcott Rd./Talcott Pl.

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On February 18, 2025 the City Council approved an ordinance proposing Special Service Area No. 25-109 (Talcott Rd./Talcott Pl.) to fund green alley paving, and setting a public hearing. The minutes record the motion as carried; the printed roll call lists one member as both aye and nay, so no count is given here. The hearing was proposed for April 21, 2025.

Special service area · City Council

Approved (recorded), Apr 21 2025 · Evidence

Local grocery tax adopted to replace the repealed state tax

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On April 21, 2025 the City Council voted 6–1 to approve the final reading of an ordinance implementing a municipal grocery retailers' occupation tax and grocery service occupation tax.

Ordinance · City Council

Approved (recorded), Apr 21 2025 · Evidence

New cigar lounge liquor license classes created

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On April 21, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance amending the liquor code to create two new specialty cigar lounge liquor licenses. The consent vote was 7–0. The staff memo says the request came from the founders of the Embassy Cigar Lounge, that state tobacco law required one license for sales to lounge patrons only and a separate BYOB license, and that each license is priced at $750. The Liquor License Review Board had recommended bringing it to the Council.

Ordinance · City Council

Approved (recorded), Apr 21 2025 · Evidence

Ordinance banning sales of illicit THC products to people under twenty-one

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On April 21, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance banning the sale of illicit THC products to anyone under the age of twenty-one. The consent vote was 7–0. The staff memo says the Committee of the Whole had amended the first reading to the under-twenty-one version, after a motion there to table the ordinance failed, even though staff had asked for more time.

Ordinance · City Council

Extended (recorded), Apr 21 2025 · Evidence

Traffic court attorney extension and misdemeanor prosecution change order with Addis Law Group

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On April 21, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a final one-year extension of the traffic court attorney contract with Addis Law Group and a one-year sole source change order adding misdemeanor traffic prosecution. The consent vote was 7–0. The staff memo puts the traffic court work at $24,000 a year and says the change order adds $4,500 a month, raising the monthly fee from $2,000 to $6,500; a sole source notice drew no other interest.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Apr 21 2025 · Evidence

Uptown Master Plan adopted as a Comprehensive Plan amendment

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On April 21, 2025 the City Council voted 7–0 to approve the final reading of an ordinance adopting the Uptown Master Plan as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan, the first district-level update of the older citywide plan. The minutes report that the Planning and Zoning Commission opened its public hearing on December 10, 2024 and gave a unanimous recommendation of approval on March 11, 2025, after many meetings.

Ordinance · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Apr 7 2025 · Evidence

EnerGov Assist services contract with Tyler Technologies

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On April 7, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract of $34,728.75 with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for EnerGov Assist services, a further year of training and consulting for the City's permitting and inspection software. The consent vote was 6–0. The staff memo says the item was in the fiscal year budget as part of the City's ERP software implementation.

Contract award · City Council

Awarded (recorded), Apr 7 2025 · Evidence

Uniform and floor mat rental contract with Cintas

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On April 7, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract of $39,878.28 with Cintas Corporation for uniform and floor mat rental services (PW-25-05). The consent vote was 6–0. The minutes' item title is partly garbled, but the amount and vendor match the memo.

Contract award · City Council

Amended (recorded), Dec 16 2024 · Evidence

Lawn maintenance contract extension with Delia & Bros Landscaping (PW-21-35)

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On its consent agenda, the City Council approved a one-year extension of the lawn maintenance contract (PW-21-35) with Delia & Bros Landscaping, Inc. for $70,128, covering weekly mowing of City-owned areas such as cul-de-sacs and medians. Staff reported that the firm was the lowest responsible bidder when bids opened on November 24, 2021, that the original three-year contract allowed two one-year renewals, and that this is the first extension. The renewal runs from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.

Contract award · City Council

Approved (recorded), Mar 17 2025 · Evidence

Council grants parking and setback variances for the school at 707 Wisner Street

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On March 17, 2025 the City Council approved by a vote of 7–0 the final reading of an ordinance granting zoning variances for fewer than the required parking spaces, off-street parking in the required front yard, and an addition to an existing nonconforming building at 707 Wisner Street (VA-25-08), the Field Elementary School project. The minutes report that the Zoning Board of Appeals had recommended approval without opposition, and that neighborhood parking concerns were discussed.

Zoning variance · City Council

Approved (recorded), Mar 17 2025 · Evidence

Council grants side yard and nonconformity variances at 639 Babetta Avenue

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On March 17, 2025 the City Council approved by a vote of 7–0 the final reading of an ordinance granting zoning variances for an addition encroaching into both interior side yards and increasing the intensity of an existing nonconforming single-family home at 639 Babetta Avenue (VA-25-05). The minutes report that the Zoning Board of Appeals had recommended approval without opposition after a hearing with no public comments.

Zoning variance · City Council

Approved (recorded), Mar 17 2025 · Evidence

Council grants special use amendment for a school addition at 707 Wisner Street

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On March 17, 2025 the City Council approved by a vote of 7–0 the final reading of an ordinance granting a special use to expand an educational facility at 707 Wisner Street (SU-25-03), for three new classrooms and added parking at Field Elementary School. The minutes report that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval without opposition. Related variances for the same site were approved at this meeting and the next one.

Special use · City Council

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