Park Ridge, IL

MAYOR'S ADVISORY BOARD

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

APPEARANCE COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING

The Park Ridge Appearance Commission meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 505 Butler Place, for a special meeting. The agenda is largely a list of appearance review cases covering single-family alterations, new garages and residences, and commercial signage. The only other business is approval of the August 26, 2026 minutes, a consent agenda, other business, and public comments on non-agenda items. No dollar amounts, votes, or outcomes are stated in the agenda.

• Pre-submittal review of a single-family alteration at 638 Park Plaine
• GA-26-04: new garage at 421 Leonard
• Revisions to previously reviewed single-family alterations at 2608 W Sibley (SA-25-08) and 2112 Birch St (SA-25-12)
• Single-family alterations at 806 Courtland, 1200 S Clifton, 1815 Woodland Ave, 729 S Fairview, 1413 Ashland, and 1852 W Crescent
• Commercial signage cases at 42 Main St (CI-26-13) and 104 Main St (CI-26-14)

SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION

The Park Ridge Sustainability Commission meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 505 Butler Place. The agenda includes approval of the September 2, 2026 minutes, a 2027 budget update, and discussion of commission priorities. Members will also take up compost photos and website updates, a library invasive strategy, and a resource and decision tree for energy efficiency, plus work items on mobility, waste and recycling (including textile recycling), education and outreach, and climate/energy.

• Approval of minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting
• 2027 Budget Update
• Compost photos and website updates
• Library invasive strategy
• Go Forward resource and decision tree for energy efficiency

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Park Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 505 Butler Place. The main item is a continued public hearing, review and action on MA-26-05 and PUD-26-03, a map amendment and planned unit development request for a hotel and multi-family development spanning 809 W Touhy Avenue and multiple Third Street and Garden Street addresses. The agenda also includes approval of the September 15, 2026 minutes, public comment on non-agenda items, discussion updates, and a City Council liaison report. No dollar amounts or project details beyond the addresses and case numbers appear in the agenda text.

• Continued public hearing and possible action on MA-26-05 and PUD-26-03: map amendment and planned unit development for a hotel and multi-family development
• Properties involved: 809 W Touhy Avenue, 5, 11, 13, 19, 21 and 25 Third Street, and 850 and 842 Garden Street
• Approval of minutes from the September 15, 2026 meeting
• Public comment on non-agenda items
• Next meetings listed: October 13, 2026 and October 27, 2026 (subject to change)

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Park Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 505 Butler Place. The main item is a continued public hearing, review and action on MA-26-05 and PUD-26-03, a map amendment and planned unit development application for a hotel and multi-family development at 809 W Touhy Avenue and multiple Third Street and Garden Street addresses. The agenda also lists approval of the September 15, 2026 minutes, public comment on non-agenda items, discussion items, a City Council liaison report, and adjournment. The agenda does not state the applicant, project size, or any recommendation or vote outcome.

• Continued public hearing and possible action on MA-26-05 and PUD-26-03: map amendment and planned unit development for a hotel and multi-family development
• Properties involved: 809 W Touhy Avenue, 5, 11, 13, 19, 21 and 25 Third Street, and 850 and 842 Garden Street
• Written public comment listed from L. Manos, S. Manos, L. Hitchins, T. Kane, T. Spiegel, S. O'Brien, J. Nogal, M. Trecker, R. and A. Stewart, and R. Lazer
• Public Works Traffic and Circulation Review and supplemental application materials listed for the case
• Approval of minutes from the September 15, 2026 meeting; next meetings listed as October 13 and October 27, 2026 (subject to change)

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION

The Park Ridge Community Health Commission is holding a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in the City Hall Second Floor Conference Room at 505 Butler Place. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-based: the commission will vote on minutes from its August 27 regular meeting and September 14 special meeting, then discuss event planning and administrative topics. No action items are listed with specifics, and no contracts, ordinances, or dollar amounts appear in the agenda.

• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from August 27, 2026
• Approval of Special Meeting Minutes from September 14, 2026
• Discussion of Google Account Sign-in Information
• Updates on events including Stop the Bleed, Community Bike Ride, Run Park Ridge, a senior-focused event, a Farmers Market booth, and immunizations information
• Discussion of Commission Member Term Updates

YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION

The Park Ridge Youth Services Commission is scheduled to meet Friday, September 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall Second Floor Conference Room, 505 Butler Place. The only action item is approval of minutes from June 25, 2026. Discussion items include the Golden Award, National Night Out, a Pool Party, and the Farmer's Market, plus an administrative report on an updated budget report. No dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances appear on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the June 25, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of the Golden Award
• Discussion of National Night Out
• Discussion of a Pool Party
• Discussion of the Farmer's Market and an updated budget report

APPEARANCE COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING

The Park Ridge Appearance Commission holds a special meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 505 Butler Place. The agenda lists 15 appearance review cases, mostly single-family home alterations and new residences, plus two commercial signage projects on Main St. The commission will also approve minutes from August 26, 2026, take public comments on non-agenda items, and may act on a consent agenda. The agenda does not state what outcome is expected for any case.

• Pre-submittal review of a single-family alteration at 638 Park Plaine
• New garage at 421 Leonard (GA-26-04) and new single-family residence at the same address (SF-26-09)
• Revisions to previously reviewed single-family alterations at 2608 W Sibley (SA-25-08) and 2112 Birch St (SA-25-12)
• New single-family residences proposed at 1113 S Rose (SF-26-10) and 13 N Merrill (SF-26-11)
• Commercial signage projects at 42 Main St (CI-26-13) and 104 Main St (CI-26-14)

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Park Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 505 Butler Place. The board will hold public hearings and take action on three variance requests: 2800 Habberton Avenue (VA-26-21), 766 N. Northwest Highway (VA-26-22), and 1309 S. Crescent Avenue (VA-26-23). It will also consider approving draft minutes from August 27, 2026, and hear a Council Liaison Report. No appeals are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing and action on variances at 2800 Habberton Avenue (VA-26-21)
• Public hearing and action on variances at 766 N. Northwest Highway (VA-26-22)
• Public hearing and action on variances at 1309 S. Crescent Avenue (VA-26-23)
• Approval of draft minutes from the August 27, 2026 meeting
• Council Liaison Report under Other Items

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING

The Community Health Commission will meet on September 14, 2026, to vote on several budget items. These items include funding for a run/walk event, event giveaways, and refreshments for a Stop the Bleed event.

• $2,500 budget for a run/walk event
• $1,500 budget for event giveaways replenishment
• $100 budget for Stop the Bleed event refreshments

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION

The Park Ridge Community Health Commission is meeting to handle routine business and discuss upcoming community health events. The agenda includes approving prior minutes, hearing public comments, and planning events such as Stop the Bleed, a community bike ride, Run Park Ridge, a senior-focused event, and a farmers market booth. No formal action items are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of August 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Google Account sign-in information
• Final updates for Stop the Bleed event
• Updates on Community Bike Ride and Run Park Ridge sub-committees
• Planning for senior citizen focused event and farmers market booth

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Park Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and take action on three variance requests at 2800 Habberton Avenue, 766 N. Northwest Highway, and 1309 S. Crescent Avenue. The board will also approve draft minutes from August 27, 2026, and hear citizen comments on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing and action on variances at 2800 Habberton Avenue (VA-26-21)
• Public hearing and action on variances at 766 N. Northwest Highway (VA-26-22)
• Public hearing and action on variances at 1309 S. Crescent Avenue (VA-26-23)
• Approval of August 27, 2026 draft minutes

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

The Park Ridge City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss the FY2027 Draft Capital Improvement Plan and an overview of the city's Affordable Housing Plan implementation. Action items include approving contracts for a classification and compensation study, hydro excavating water service lines, rock salt, holiday lights installation, and Metra station door replacement.

• Approve $26,550 contract with MGT impact Solutions, LLC for classification and compensation study
• Approve $50,000 contract with Anchor Heavy Civil, LLC for hydro excavating water service lines
• Approve $240,266.40 contract with Morton Salt, Inc. for rock salt
• Approve $79,064.65 contract with B&B Holiday Decorating, LLC for holiday lights installation
• Approve $62,276 contract with Anderson Lock Company, Ltd. for Metra station exterior door replacement

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

The Park Ridge City Council will hold its regular meeting, primarily acting on consent agenda items, including contracts for the Green Alley Project, library repairs, and custodial services. The council will also consider a moratorium on historic district applications and hear reports from city officials and committees.

• Approve contract for Green Alley Project with Acura, Inc. for $512,851.00
• Approve contract for exterior concrete and masonry repairs at Park Ridge Library with Berglund Construction for $98,136.00
• Approve one-year extension of custodial services contract with Crystal Maintenance Services for $78,780.00
• Consider ordinance imposing moratorium on historic district applications under Article 23
• Warrant reports totaling $2,442,537.99 for period ending September 17, 2026

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION

The Park Ridge Community Health Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review its current budget, and debrief recent community health events including physicals/immunizations, a library blood drive, and National Night Out. The commission will also plan future activities such as Stop the Bleed updates, flu vaccine events, a community bike ride, Run Park Ridge, senior-focused events, and an e-bike safety course. This is a routine working meeting with no major policy decisions listed.

• Current budget review
• Physicals & Immunizations event debrief
• Library Blood Drive event debrief
• National Night Out event debrief
• Planning for flu vaccines, Stop the Bleed, and e-bike safety course

MAYOR'S ADVISORY BOARD

The Mayor's Advisory Board will interview candidates for several city commission vacancies, including the Youth Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission, Animal Commission, Community Health Commission, and Farmer's Market Committee. After interviews, the board will deliberate and make recommendations. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Interviews for Planning & Zoning Commission (1 vacancy)
• Interviews for Animal Commission (1 vacancy)
• Interviews for Community Health Commission (4 vacancies)
• Interviews for Farmer's Market Committee (3 vacancies)
• Interviews for Youth Commission Student Commissioners

YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION

The Park Ridge Youth Services Commission is meeting to approve minutes, appoint a Youth Commission Chair, and welcome new members. They will also discuss upcoming events including the Farmer's Market, Holiday Ice Skating Party, and Golden Award, plus review an updated budget report.

• Approval of minutes from August 27, 2026
• Appointment of Youth Commission Chair
• Discussion of Farmer's Market
• Discussion of Holiday Ice Skating Party
• Updated budget report

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

The Park Ridge City Council will consider approving a moratorium on applications for historic districts, waiving the first reading and approving the final reading of the ordinance. The council will also vote on three consent agenda contracts totaling $689,767 for custodial services, a green alley project, and library repairs. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval, reports, and a proclamation for Constitution Week.

• Ordinance imposing a moratorium on applications for historic districts (waive first reading, approve final reading)
• One-year extension of cleaning/custodial contract with Crystal Maintenance Services for $78,780.00
• Contract with Acura, Inc. for the Green Alley Project for $512,851.00
• Contract with Berglund Construction Company for exterior concrete and masonry repairs at Park Ridge Library for $98,136.00
• Warrant reports totaling $2,442,537.99 for period ending September 17, 2026

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

The Park Ridge City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss the draft FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan and an affordable housing plan presentation, and consider approving several contracts totaling about $458,000, including for a classification study, water service line work, rock salt, holiday lights, and door replacement. The meeting also includes routine reports from police and other departments.

• Approve $26,550 contract to MGT Impact Solutions for classification and compensation study
• Approve $50,000 contract to Anchor Heavy Civil for hydro excavating water service lines
• Approve $240,266.40 contract to Morton Salt for rock salt
• Approve $79,064.65 contract to B&B Holiday Decorating for holiday lights installation
• Approve $62,276 contract to Anderson Lock for Metra station exterior door replacement

MAYOR'S ADVISORY BOARD

The Mayor's Advisory Board is meeting to interview applicants for several city commission vacancies and will deliberate and make recommendations. The board will consider candidates for the Youth Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission, Animal Commission, Community Health Commission, and Farmer's Market Committee. The agenda also includes approval of the August 17, 2026 minutes.

• Interviews scheduled for Margot O'Malley, Andrea Wendlandt, Susan Scatchell, Jill Hetzel, and Erica Berger
• Interviews for nine student commissioner applicants
• Vacancies: Planning & Zoning Commission (1), Animal Commission (1), Community Health Commission (4), Farmer's Market Committee (3)
• Approval of draft minutes from August 17, 2026

O'HARE AIRPORT COMMISSION

The O'Hare Airport Commission is meeting to approve minutes from January and July 2026 and to discuss O'Hare construction updates, the airport noise management system, the residential sound insulation program, and local news. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 15, 2026 and July 16, 2026
• Discussion of O'Hare construction updates
• Discussion of Airport Noise Management System
• Discussion of Residential Sound Insulation Program
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

FARMERS MARKET COMMITTEE

The Park Ridge Farmers Market Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on purchasing new market banners, along with rules of operation and marketing. The agenda is largely routine, including roll call, minutes approval, and reports from the city liaison, market master, and manager.

• Action item: approval of purchasing new market banners
• Discussion: rules of operation
• Discussion: marketing
• Reports from finance, marketing & communications, operations, and special events sub-committees

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public meetings and hearings on four site plan reviews and one map amendment, and discuss potential permitted land uses in B-4 Uptown subdistricts. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Site Plan Review at 245 Vine Avenue (continued)
• Site Plan Review at 1200 N Dee Road
• Site Plan Review at 733 N Prospect Avenue
• Site Plan Review at 1600 S Lincoln Avenue
• Map Amendment from R-2 to R-4 at 1032 Parkwood Avenue

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

O'HARE AIRPORT COMMISSION

The O'Hare Airport Commission is meeting to approve minutes from January and July 2026 and to discuss O'Hare construction updates, the airport noise management system, the residential sound insulation program, and local news. Public comment is available for non-agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from January 15, 2026 and July 16, 2026
• Discussion of O'Hare construction updates
• Discussion of Airport Noise Management System
• Discussion of Residential Sound Insulation Program
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING

The Park Ridge Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to handle routine business: roll call, approval of minutes, and designation review cases. The main action item is approving the 2026 HPC Award Program nominees. The meeting also includes discussion items, a council liaison report, and time for public comment on non-agenda items.

• Approve 2026 HPC Award Program nominees
• Designation review cases
• Council liaison report
• Public comment on non-agenda items