Infrastructure contracts and Ravinia Festival access arrangements moved forward; staff also outlined the next review of gas-powered leaf-blower rules.
What was discussed
After approving minutes and the warrant list, the mayor announced that the 147 Central Avenue matter would be continued to June 29 at the applicant’s request.
Staff highlighted the phase-two lead-service-line replacement contract and Sheridan Road sidewalk agreement. A separate briefing recommended retaining current leaf-blower rules while a regional feasibility study informed a later policy discussion.
The council approved omnibus items 1–9 by 7–0. Discussion emphasized the Sheridan Road sidewalk’s grant support and the city’s additional cost obligations.
Members discussed a planned-development amendment and special license agreement, including crowd safety, a roadway widening and the Green Bay Trail. The paired items passed 6–1 after discussion of the agreement’s review period.
The council considered temporary construction easements for the bridge project and approved the acquisition ordinance. Staff said negotiated agreement remained the preferred route.
Meeting outline
Opening and continued development item
Approved / continuedAfter approving minutes and the warrant list, the mayor announced that the 147 Central Avenue matter would be continued to June 29 at the applicant’s request.
Watch from 7:09 ↗Infrastructure and leaf-blower briefing
Staff recommendationsStaff highlighted the phase-two lead-service-line replacement contract and Sheridan Road sidewalk agreement. A separate briefing recommended retaining current leaf-blower rules while a regional feasibility study informed a later policy discussion.
Watch from 27:51 ↗Consent agenda
ApprovedThe council approved omnibus items 1–9 by 7–0. Discussion emphasized the Sheridan Road sidewalk’s grant support and the city’s additional cost obligations.
Watch from 39:16 ↗Ravinia Festival arrangements
ApprovedMembers discussed a planned-development amendment and special license agreement, including crowd safety, a roadway widening and the Green Bay Trail. The paired items passed 6–1 after discussion of the agreement’s review period.
Watch from 41:01 ↗Judson Avenue Bridge easements
ApprovedThe council considered temporary construction easements for the bridge project and approved the acquisition ordinance. Staff said negotiated agreement remained the preferred route.
Watch from 49:59 ↗
Decisions and direction
Omnibus items 1–9 passed 7–0; Ravinia items A and B passed 6–1; the Judson Avenue Bridge easement ordinance passed 7–0.
What comes next
Staff planned to bring leaf-blower regulation language back and discuss the regional study in early 2027. This briefing was not a final vote on a new total ban.
The 147 Central Avenue discussion was deferred to June 29.