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Meeting Briefs: Frankfort Village Board for June 16, 2025

Downtown Patios Approved, Parking Waived: The Village Board approved outdoor seating for The Loft and Grounded Coffee Bar on Ash Street. To support the downtown businesses, trustees also voted to waive all off-street parking requirements for both, which totaled 119 and 20 spaces, respectively. Mayor Ogle noted a previously planned expansion at The Loft is not proceeding.

Police Fleet Upgrades Authorized: Frankfort is investing up to $237,296 to modernize its police fleet. The board approved purchasing three 2025 Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicles and one 2026 Chevrolet Equinox investigator vehicle. A 2010 Ford Fusion was declared surplus to be sold at auction.

‘Pickled!’ Pickleball Facility Coming to Frankfort: A special use permit was granted for “Pickled!,” a new indoor pickleball facility to be located at 20825 S. LaGrange Road. The business plans to operate seven courts and a pro-shop, offering a new recreational option for residents in the B-2 Community Business District.

Public Wi-Fi Coming to Breidert Green: The board approved an $18,965 project to install public Wi-Fi at Breidert Green. Equipment will be mounted on the Grainery building to provide internet access for residents and visitors during community events. The system will feature separate networks for public, municipal, and special event use.

Board Approves Bills Totaling Over $842,000: The Village Board approved the payment of bills totaling $842,797.64. The authorized expenditures cover village operations across multiple funds, including the General Corporate, Motor Fuel Tax, Capital Development, and Sewer and Water funds.

New Pedestrian Safety Signs for Pfeiffer Road: The board authorized spending up to $26,500 to purchase and install three LED pedestrian crossing signs and four push-button activation devices at the intersection of Pfeiffer Road and Colorado Avenue. The measure is intended to improve motorist awareness and pedestrian safety.

Public Works to Receive New Pickup Truck: A 2025 Ford F-150 pickup truck will be purchased for the Public Works Department from Currie Motors of Frankfort at a cost not to exceed $43,259. The vehicle replacement was included in the FY 2025/26 Capital Budget.

Monument Sign to Be Replaced: The wooden monument sign at Old Frankfort Way and Route 45 will be replaced with a new limestone sign fabricated by Frankfort-based Tri-State Stone. The board approved the $15,633.12 expense, noting the new sign will match the one at Village Hall and be installed by Public Works staff.

Traffic Controls Added to Subdivisions: New stop and yield signs will be installed in the Misty Creek, Abbey Woods North, and The Reserve of Copper Creek subdivisions. The board passed an ordinance amending the village traffic code to add the new traffic controls as the developing neighborhoods see increased activity.

Dalke Residence Granted Setback Variance: Homeowners David and Julie Dalke received a zoning variance for their property at 662 Fairway Lane. The approval reduces the minimum side yard setback from 25 feet to 10 feet, allowing for the construction of an outdoor living and kitchen addition.

Affordable Housing Plan Update Adopted: The board adopted the required five-year update of its Affordable Housing Plan. While no changes were made to the plan itself, officials noted that the village’s proportion of affordable housing units increased from 3% in 2019 to 6.3% in 2023.

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