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District 4 Councilmember· 2025–2029 (cycle default: IL municipal terms begin May 1, end Apr 30)

Joe Falkenberg

Palatine

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
16
Total speaking time
31:08
Avg per meeting
1:57
Segments
435

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Top issues during term (20)

high↓Jan 2026[18]

Fire and Police Commission Rule Updates

Staffing and promotional testing costs are accommodated within existing department budgets.

medium↓Oct 2026[18]

Historic Subdivision Building Line Discrepancy at 416 S. Benton Street

No direct village cost identified; for the homeowner, the alternative could have meant tearing out a completed foundation.

high↓Aug 2026[17]

Big Grove Brewery Redevelopment at Former Durty Nellie's Site

Generates $4,180 in annual license fee revenue for the village.

high↓Jul 2026[16]

Zoning and Code Enforcement at 1530 N. Elm Street

Property owner may incur costs to remove or modify the structure and pave the driveway.

medium↓May 2026[14]

Corner-Lot Fence Regulations and Aesthetics on N. Clark Drive

None on public funds.

high↑Apr 2026[13]

IT Infrastructure Overhaul

Total procurement cost is $125,170.32.

high↓Mar 2026[13]

Townhouse Development at Quentin and Dundee Roads

Generates review fees, letters of credit, and brings unincorporated property into village tax rolls.

low↑Oct 2026[13]

Property Judgment Discussion

high↑May 2026[11]

Property Acquisition at 2105 - 2115 N. Rand Road

Involves real estate acquisition costs for properties at 2105-2115 N. Rand Road.

medium↓Sep 2026[10]

Public Comment Rule Clarifications for Appointed Boards

None.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Sanitary Sewer Recapture Agreement on Lake Cook Road

Recovers extension costs from future new construction or development.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Downtown Smoking Regulations & Enforcement

TIF-funded design engineering services for upcoming downtown phases.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

HOA Traffic Law Enforcement Agreements

Nominal administrative costs for establishing traffic enforcement agreements.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Fiber Optic Network Expansion Along Hicks Road

Cost is $250,610, funded through Community Development Block Grants.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Residential Zoning Setbacks and Variances

Private property investments with no direct municipal expenditure.

high↓Feb 2026[10]

Temporary Event Liquor Licensing

Generates community festival activity and event revenue.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Lot coverage variation for pool and patio at 286 W. Prestwick

The homeowners may need to shrink their patio and pool plans or seek relief from the village council.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Kashgar Uyghur Dining restaurant with drive-through

The vacant restaurant property returns to use, supporting the local business base.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Restaurant with drive-through proposed at 139 N. Northwest Highway

A new restaurant could add jobs and sales tax revenue to the village, though no figures were provided.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Multi-unit density variation at 429 and 435 N. Hicks Road

Adds two rental units to the village's housing stock with no exterior expansion.

Decisions during term (431)

Recorded while Falkenberg was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedOct 27, 2026

Approval of October 13, 2026 PZC Minutes

denied1-8Oct 27, 2026

Denial of lot coverage variation at 286 W. Prestwick

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Special use for rear setback at 1305 E. Joan Drive

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Special use for restaurant with drive-through at 139 N. Northwest Highway

approved9-0Oct 27, 2026

Variation for lot area per unit at 429 and 435 N. Hicks Road

approved8-0Oct 13, 2026

Approval of September 29, 2026 Draft Minutes

approved8-0Oct 13, 2026

Special Use — 32-foot front yard setback at 416 S. Benton Street

approved8-0Oct 13, 2026

Special Use Amendment — tasting room expansion at 4 N. Bothwell Road and 34 W. Palatine Road

approved8-0Oct 13, 2026

Parking Variation — 1506 W. Algonquin Road restaurant expansion

approved6-0Oct 12, 2026

Approval of Minutes from October 5, 2026

approved6-0Oct 12, 2026

Special Use for Addition at 1336 E. Anderson Drive

approved6-0Oct 12, 2026

Variation for Deck at 1297 N. Laguna Court

approved6-0Oct 12, 2026

Special Use for Fence at 825 W. Dorset Avenue

approved6-0Oct 12, 2026

Variation for Deck at 1333 E. Virginia Drive

approved6-0Oct 12, 2026

Sanitary Sewer Recapture Ordinance for Lake Cook Road

approved6-0Oct 12, 2026

Design Engineering Proposal for 2027 Streetscape Improvements

approved6-0Oct 12, 2026

Amendment to Chapter 18 Health and Sanitation (Smoking Ordinance)

approved6-0Oct 12, 2026

Ordinance Decreasing Class D Liquor Licenses for Bendita Cocina

approvedVoted yes6-0Oct 12, 2026

Motion Requesting a Closed Session

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Approval of Minutes - September 21, 2026

Voting record (250)

247 yes3 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

ADJOURNMENT

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

ADJOURNMENT

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Consider a Motion Requesting a Closed Session Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (1) and (21)

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit an Addition with a Rear Setback of 32 Feet, Rather than the Minimum Required Setback of 40 Feet for the Property at 1336 E. Anderson Drive

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - October 5, 2026

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Consider an Ordinance Granting a Variation to Permit a Deck with a Rear Yard Setback of 16 Feet, Rather than the Minimum Required Setback of 25 Feet, for the Property at 1297 N. Laguna Court

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Fence in a Side Yard Abutting a Street for the Property at 825 W. Dorset Avenue

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Consider an Ordinance Granting a Variation to Permit a Deck to be Set Back 18 Feet from the Rear Lot Line, Rather than the Minimum Required 25 Feet for the Property at 1333 E. Virginia Drive

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Consider an Ordinance Providing a Recapture for a Sanitary Sewer Main Extension Along Lake Cook Road

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Motion to Authorize the Village Manager to Execute the Proposal from BLA Incorporated for Design Engineering Services for the 2027 Streetscape Improvement

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 - Health and Sanitation of the Palatine Code of Ordinances

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

This motion was to approve Items A. to F.

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Fence in a Side Yard Abutting a Street for the Property at 825 W. Dorset Avenue

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Consider an Ordinance Granting a Variation to Permit a Deck to be Set Back 18 Feet from the Rear Lot Line, Rather than the Minimum Required 25 Feet for the Property at 1333 E. Virginia Drive

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Consider an Ordinance Granting a Preliminary & Final Planned Development and a Resolution Granting a Preliminary & Final Plat of Subdivision for a 2-Lot Single-Family Residential Subdivision at 720 &

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

ADJOURNMENT

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Rear Yard Setback of 31 Feet, Instead of the Minimum Required Rear Yard Setback of 40 Feet, at 404 S. Maple Street

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - September 21, 2026

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Tobacco Shop and Electronic Cigarette Store at 444 E. Dundee Road

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Consider Ordinances Granting a Final Planned Development and Rezoning to Planned Development and a Resolution Granting a Preliminary & Final Plat of Subdivision for a Four-Unit Condominium Building at

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Consider a Motion to Award a Contract for the 2026 HP Desktop Computers and Laptops Bid

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Fence in a Front Yard at 300 N. Clark Drive

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

The motion was to approve Items A. to I.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Consider a Motion to Award a Contract for the 2026 Fiber Optic Link Project

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Consent Agenda Passage

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Adjournment

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Approval of Minutes: Palatine Liquor Commission - Regular Meeting - September 8, 2026

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Consider an Application for a Class E (Temporary) Liquor License for J L's Pizza & Sports Bar, T.J. O'Brien's Bar and Grill, Schnell's Brauhaus, MadCats, Mexico Uno Restaurant, and Pizza Bella for the

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 - Building Codes and Regulations of the Village's Code of Ordinances

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Recess to the Committee of the Whole

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Approval of Minutes: Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - September 8, 2026

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

remand this item back to staff

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Consider a Motion to Award a Contract for the 2026 Roof Restoration and Replacement Project

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Reconvene the Village Council Meeting

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

The motion was to approve items A, C and D with item B remanded back to staff.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Consider an Ordinance Granting a Minor Amendment to the Planned Development Approval for 1140 E. Northwest Highway

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Adjournment

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Consider an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Transfer to Permit the Continued Operation of a Medical Office at 231 N. Northwest Highway

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

The motion was to approve items A - I.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Consider an Ordinance Increasing Class N (Microbrewery) Liquor Licenses by One for Big Grove Brewery to be Located at 180 N. Smith Street

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - August 17, 2026

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Consider a Motion to Award a Contract for the 2026 Drainage Improvements Project

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

ADJOURNMENT

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE FOR ITEMS A, B, AND C