Elmwood Park public meetings in 2025
13 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board will consider a consent agenda including $9,048,457.39 in bills, several ordinances for contracts and agreements, and a resolution supporting the public library. A public hearing on the tax levy for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025 will be held no earlier than 7:00pm.
- Consent agenda includes bills and vouchers for November 2025 totaling $9,048,457.39
- Ordinance authorizing agreement with Michael Neri for special events coordination services
- Ordinance authorizing acceptance of proposal from CMS Solutions for telephone system maintenance
- Resolution authorizing intergovernmental agreement in support of Elmwood Park Public Library
- Public hearing on tax levy for fiscal year 2025-2026
Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will consider a consent agenda with 16 items, including approval of $4,469,907.03 in monthly bills, a contract for Grand Avenue Grade Separation Project engineering, and an ordinance to acquire property at 1613 North 76th Avenue. The board will also recognize Halloween House Decorating contest winners and hear public comment.
- Bills and vouchers for October 2025 totaling $4,469,907.03
- Professional engineering services contract with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for Grand Avenue Grade Separation Project pre-phase II
- Ordinance authorizing architectural and interior design services for 7315 Grand Avenue
- Ordinance approving a business district redevelopment agreement with Cellar TM, LLC (Melange) at 7426 West North Avenue
- Ordinance authorizing acquisition of property at 1613 North 76th Avenue
Village Board Meeting
The President and Board of Trustees will review a consent agenda featuring multiple ordinances for construction, software, and traffic enforcement. The board is also considering the acquisition and donation of real property near 73rd and Grand Avenues.
- Payment of September 2025 bills and vouchers totaling $4,980,325.32
- Acquisition of two parcels at 73rd and Grand Avenues and donation of 7315 West Grand Avenue
- Construction contracts with Burke, LLC for the 2025 Parking Lot and Traffic Improvements Project and demolition at 1612 N. 77th Avenue
- Agreement with RedSpeed Illinois, LLC for an automated traffic law enforcement system
- Amendment to the Village Code regarding lateral hiring of police officers
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board meeting will discuss and vote on various ordinances, including imposing a municipal grocery retailers' occupation tax and purchasing an ambulance. The board will also consider a collective bargaining agreement with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police and apply for a grant for the Kiddie Korral Park Improvements Project. The meeting will also include the administration of the Oath of Office to the new Fire Chief.
- $5,047,193.05 payment of bills and vouchers for August 2025
- Purchase of an ambulance
- Municipal grocery retailers' occupation tax
- Collective bargaining agreement with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police
- Grant application for Kiddie Korral Park Improvements Project
Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including special use permits for two new public parking lots on village-owned property, a map amendment rezoning a property for a parking lot, and a new stop sign. The consent agenda includes approval of July bills totaling $3,933,693.31 and agreements for energy services and utility vehicles.
- Ordinance granting special use permit for a parking lot at 7415-7417 W. Fullerton Avenue
- Ordinance granting special use permit for a parking lot at 1614 N. 73rd Avenue
- Ordinance to rezone 1612 N. 77th Avenue to B-2 and grant special use permit for a parking lot
- Motion to install a stop sign on 74th Avenue at Wrightwood (west side)
- Consent agenda: approval of July 2025 bills totaling $3,933,693.31
Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed annual appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2025-2026. The consent agenda includes approval of bills totaling $3,984,853.05, a collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters association, and contracts for police cameras, EMS services, and holiday decorations. A special meeting will consider amending the alcohol license restrictions.
- Public hearing on the FY 2025-2026 appropriation ordinance
- Approval of bills and vouchers for June 2025 in the amount of $3,984,853.05
- Ordinance ratifying agreement with Axon Enterprise for police squad car cameras
- Resolution approving collective bargaining agreement with Elmwood Park Firefighters Association
- Ordinance amending Section 4-4.6 on restrictions on number of alcohol licenses
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board will meet on June 2, 2025, to review committee reports, approve routine minutes, and vote on the consent agenda including a $3,768,934.21 bill payment, multiple contracts for infrastructure projects, and property acquisitions. The board will also discuss a resolution regarding a proposed bicycle lane for the Grand Avenue Grade Separation Project.
- Approval of $3,768,934.21 in bills and vouchers for April 2025
- Contract awards: Duke’s Root Control ($2025 Combined Sewer Cleaning), Strada Construction ($2025 Sidewalk Replacement), Joel Kennedy Constructing ($2025 Lead Service Line Replacement Phase I), Builders Paving ($2025 Motor Fuel Tax Resurfacing)
- Property acquisitions: 1612 N 77th Ave, 7243-45 W Grand Ave, and three properties at 7415/7417 Fullerton Ave and 1614 N 73rd Ave
- Resolution on IDOT’s proposal for a bicycle lane or pedestrian pathway as part of the Grand Avenue Grade Separation Project
- Amendment to redevelopment agreements with Lion’s Share Elmwood Park, LLC and 7528 West North Avenue LLC
Village Board Meeting
The President and Board of Trustees will discuss several infrastructure projects and utility rate amendments. The board is also reviewing traffic safety recommendations and alcohol license restrictions.
- Payment of April 2025 bills and vouchers totaling $4,178,973.76
- Ordinance amending water and sewer rates
- Proposal for exterior renovations at 22 Conti Parkway
- Concrete and asphalt replacement on Sunset Drive at Conti Parkway
- Installation of two stop signs on Westwood Drive at 78th Ct.
Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will consider a consent agenda with 21 items, including approval of $3,325,764.50 in March bills, a 50/50 sidewalk repair program, and borrowing for lead service line replacement. Trustees will also vote on committee reappointments and several contracts for equipment, services, and a billboard lease.
- Approval of bills and vouchers for March 2025 totaling $3,325,764.50
- Ordinance to borrow from Public Water Supply Loan Program for Lead Service Line Replacement Project Phase One
- Resolution authorizing request for bids for 2025 50/50 Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Program
- Ordinance amending Section 57-22 on number of video gaming licenses
- Resolution approving third amendment to redevelopment agreement with 7528 West North Avenue LLC
Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will consider a consent agenda with 21 items, including approval of $3,325,764.50 in March bills, an ordinance amending the video gaming license cap, and a resolution to seek engineering services for the Grand Avenue Grade Separation Project. The board will also vote on a third amendment to a redevelopment agreement at 7528 West North Avenue and a loan for lead service line replacement.
- Approval of bills and vouchers for March 2025 totaling $3,325,764.50
- Ordinance amending Section 57-22 (number of video gaming licenses)
- Resolution authorizing RFQ for Phase II/III engineering services for Grand Avenue Grade Separation Project
- Resolution approving third amendment to redevelopment agreement with 7528 West North Avenue LLC
- Ordinance authorizing borrowing from Public Water Supply Loan Program for lead service line replacement (Phase One)
Village Board Meeting
The Village Board of Elmwood Park is meeting to discuss and decide on various agenda items, including approval of minutes, payment of bills, and ordinances. The agenda is primarily procedural with some items related to development and community events.
- $3,828,992.95 payment of bills and vouchers
- Ordinance for marketing and advertising services with iHeart Media
- Grant agreement for Conti Circle Pickleball and Park Improvements Project
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board will consider a consent agenda that includes an ordinance to exclude all employers in the village from the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance. Other items include approving $4 million in bills, a fireworks contract, and zoning amendments. The meeting also features a public hearing recommendation on a zoning text amendment and new business on parking requirements and stop signs.
- Ordinance excluding Elmwood Park employers from Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance
- Approval of January 2025 bills and vouchers totaling $4,031,591.05
- Ordinance authorizing agreement with Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions for July 4th fireworks
- Text amendment to Section 1408 of the Zoning Code regarding off-street parking in B-1 districts
- Motion to install stop signs at Cortland Street and 75th Court
Village Board Meeting
The President and Board of Trustees will vote on a consent agenda including the acquisition of 1614 North 73rd Avenue and the establishment of the West Belmont Avenue Redevelopment Project Area. The board will also approve December bills and various service contracts.
- Payment of December 2024 bills and vouchers totaling $3,071,175.87
- Real estate purchase contract for 1614 North 73rd Avenue
- Designation and financing of the West Belmont Avenue Redevelopment Project Area
- Engineering services for 2025 Motor Fuel Tax street resurfacing and alley reconstruction
- Installation of a portable ice rink at Central Park by Fun Ones, Inc.