The City of Highwood held its City Council meeting on September 16, 2025, at 7:30 PM, with all council members present. The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the approval of previous meeting minutes from August 19, which passed without comment.

The council then reviewed the bill and warrant list dated September 16, 2025. A motion to approve was made and seconded. Discussion highlighted significant expenditures, particularly payments to Christopher Burke Engineering for construction oversight on the recently completed Washington Avenue project. The council noted that funding for this project was supported by Federal Aid Urban (FAU) funding, with additional FAU projects planned for Prairie Avenue and Sheridan Road in 2027 and 2028. The council acknowledged the potential disruptions these future projects might cause and agreed to keep the community informed.

Public input was then opened, allowing residents to address the council on issues not on the agenda. Joel Garber, a resident, expressed concerns regarding a recent zoning change related to the Maya proposition. He criticized the council for not adequately considering the concerns of residents during the zoning hearings, which included issues related to traffic, emergency access, and financial viability. Garber called for transparency and accountability from the council, urging them to explain their decisions and reasoning regarding the zoning change. He requested a special session to address these concerns, emphasizing the need for the council to engage with the community.

The meeting concluded with no further public comments, and the council members acknowledged the importance of addressing resident concerns moving forward. The council's next steps regarding the discussed issues remain to be determined.