Park Ridge, IL

FARMERS MARKET COMMITTEE

The Park Ridge Farmers Market Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on purchasing new tents for market operations and spending funds to trademark the market logo. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, hearing citizen comments, and receiving reports from city staff and sub-committees.

• Discussion and approval of purchasing new tents for market operations
• Discussion and approval of spending for trademarking the market logo
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2025 meeting
• Citizens wishing to be heard on non-agenda items
• Reports from Finance, Marketing & Communications, Operations, and Special Events sub-committees

MAYOR'S ADVISORY BOARD

The Mayor's Advisory Board will interview candidates for Youth Commission vacancies, including one adult commissioner and seven student commissioners, then deliberate and make recommendations. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• Interview: Kyle Bedtelyon for Youth Commission Adult Commissioner at 6:00pm
• Interview: Student Commissioners (Ella Powers, Penny Biederman, Samantha Schelovitzky, Andrew Steinfels, Andre De Rosa, Emilia Tsipas, Violet Harrington) at 6:15pm
• Deliberations and recommendations for Youth Commission vacancies
• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2026
• Citizens wishing to be heard on non-agenda items

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

The Park Ridge City Council Committee of the Whole will consider several action items, including first readings for a historic district designation and a special service area, plus contracts for street crack sealing and server hardware. The agenda also includes routine reports from police, fire, and human resources departments.

• First reading of ordinance designating Spanish Town Historic District (HD-26-01)
• Contract with Patriot Pavement Maintenance, Inc. for street crack sealing, $49,940.00
• Server hardware and software licensing purchase, not to exceed $27,500.00
• First reading of ordinance establishing Special Service Area No. 26-112: Washington/Harrison
• Police monthly, complimentary letters, red speed, and volunteer corp reports for July 2026

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

The Park Ridge City Council is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including several contracts and leases, plus a first reading for a special use permit extension. Notable actions include approving a lease for the Uptown train station space, a cell tower lease, and a feasibility study for the police station. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy debates scheduled.

• Lease for Uptown train station space with Midwest Doughboys, LLC
• Cell tower lease with Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC at 930 N. Dee Road
• Police station feasibility study by Cordogan Clark for $38,500
• SCBA Compressor and Fill Station purchase for $80,940
• Contract for aggregate material delivery and debris hauling with RC Topsoil Inc. for $218,860

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

FARMERS MARKET COMMITTEE

The Park Ridge Farmers Market Committee will meet to discuss and vote on purchasing new tents for market operations and approving spending to trademark the market logo. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, reports from city liaison, market master, and market manager, and updates from sub-committees.

• Discussion and approval of purchasing new tents for market operations
• Discussion and approval of spending for trademarking market logo
• Approve minutes of July 15, 2025 meeting
• Citizens wishing to be heard on non-agenda items
• Sub-committee reports: Finance, Marketing & Communications, Operations, Special Events

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION

The Park Ridge Community Health Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss its current budget and recent event debriefs. The commission will also plan future events including Stop the Bleed, flu vaccines, a community bike ride, Run Park Ridge, senior-focused events, and an e-bike safety course.

• Approval of July 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Current budget review
• Debriefs of Physicals & Immunizations, Library Blood Drive, and National Night Out events
• Planning for Stop the Bleed, Flu Vaccines, Community Bike Ride, Run Park Ridge, Senior Citizen events, and Healthy Pi E-Bike Safety Course

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

The Park Ridge City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially act on several items, including designating the Spanish Town Historic District, establishing a Special Service Area for Washington/Harrison, and approving contracts for street crack sealing and server hardware. The meeting also includes routine reports from police, fire, and human resources departments.

• First reading of ordinance designating Spanish Town Historic District (HD-26-01)
• Contract with Patriot Pavement Maintenance, Inc. for street crack sealing, $49,940.00
• Purchase of server hardware and software licensing, not to exceed $27,500.00
• First reading of ordinance establishing Special Service Area No. 26-112: Washington/Harrison
• Police department reports: monthly, complimentary letters, red speed, volunteer corp for July 2026

MAYOR'S ADVISORY BOARD

The Mayor's Advisory Board is meeting to interview applicants for vacancies on the Youth Commission, including one adult commissioner and multiple student commissioner positions. The board will then deliberate and make recommendations. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering approval of minutes and public comment.

• Interview of Kyle Bedtelyon for Youth Commission Adult Commissioner vacancy
• Interview of seven student commissioner applicants: Ella Powers, Penny Biederman, Samantha Schelovitzky, Andrew Steinfels, Andre De Rosa, Emilia Tsipas, and Violet Harrington
• Deliberations and recommendations on Youth Commission vacancies
• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2026 meeting

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

The Park Ridge City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several routine items, including leases, contracts, and purchases. Notable actions include approving a cell tower lease with Cingular Wireless at the Dee Road train station, a feasibility study for the police station, and multiple public works contracts. The council will also consider appointments to boards and commissions and a special use permit extension for 10 Higgins Road.

• Lease with Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for cell tower at 930 N. Dee Road (Dee Road train station site)
• Feasibility study for Police Station by Cordogan Clark Architecture, Engineering and Construction for $38,500.00
• Contract for Aggregate Material Delivery and Debris Hauling with RC Topsoil Inc. for $218,860.00
• Purchase order for SCBA Compressor and Fill Station from Air One Equipment for $80,940.00
• First Reading of Resolution to extend Special Use Permit for 10 Higgins Road

FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Park Ridge Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine pension business, including approving meeting minutes, financial reports, and investment summaries. The board will also vote on specific benefit actions, such as retirement benefits, a surviving spouse benefit, and refunds to former members, and will review the actuarial valuation and tax levy request to the city.

• Approve refunds: Ethan Burnoski $986.68, Anthony Gonzales $6,323.36
• Terminate John Bieniek retirement benefit (06/07/2026) and approve Donna Lo Schiller surviving spouse benefit
• Approve regular retirement benefit for Deputy Chief Derek Decker effective 8/14/26
• Review/approve actuarial valuation and tax levy request to city
• Review/approve Municipal Compliance Report (MCR)

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - CANCELLED

FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Park Ridge Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees will meet to handle routine pension fund business, including approving meeting minutes, financial reports, and bills. The board will also act on retirement and refund applications, review disability cases, and consider the annual actuarial valuation and tax levy request to the city.

• Approve regular retirement benefit for Deputy Chief Derek Decker effective 8/14/26
• Terminate John Bieniek's retirement benefit (06/07/2026) and approve Donna Lo Schiller's surviving spouse benefit
• Approve refunds: Ethan Burnoski $986.68, Anthony Gonzales $6,323.36
• Review/approve actuarial valuation and tax levy request to city
• Annual IME of disabled member Aaron Blane; Garland disability application status

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a proposed historic district designation for the Spanish Town area. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, updates on the L. Hodges intensive historic survey, and a report on future State Historic Preservation Office grant opportunities.

• Public hearing and action on Historic District Designation HD-26-01 for Spanish Town
• Approval of July 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Status update for HPC Awards Program
• L. Hodges Addition – Intensive Historic Survey update
• Future SHPO grants update

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on a proposal to designate a portion of Spanish Town as a historic district (HD-26-01). The meeting will also include status updates on the HPC Awards Program, the L. Hodges Addition historic survey, and future SHPO grants.

• Public hearing and vote on historic district designation: HD-26-01 (Spanish Town)
• Status update on HPC Awards Program
• L. Hodges Addition – Intensive Historic Survey update
• Future SHPO Grants update

FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to certify the updated Final Police Eligibility List effective July 21, 2026, and to vote on qualifying or disqualifying candidates for appointment. The board will also adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.

• Motion to certify updated Final Police Eligibility List effective July 21, 2026
• Adjourn to closed meeting under IL law to discuss personnel matters
• Motion to qualify candidates eligible for appointment
• Motion to disqualify candidates ineligible for appointment
• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2026 meeting

MAYOR'S ADVISORY BOARD

The Mayor's Advisory Board will interview six applicants for vacancies on the O'Hare Commission (2 seats) and Youth Commission (3 adult commissioner seats). After interviews, the board will deliberate and make recommendations. The meeting also includes approval of July 6, 2026 minutes and public comment.

• Interviews at 5:20pm-6:10pm for John Mays, Gene Sims, Meghan Roberts, Danielle Crawford, Mateusz Ezlakowski, Kathleen Meade
• Vacancies: O'Hare Commission (2) and Youth Commission - Adult Commissioners (3)
• Deliberations and recommendations on applicants
• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2026
• Citizens Wishing to be Heard on non-agenda items

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

The Park Ridge City Council Committee of the Whole will consider several action items including a cell tower lease agreement with Cingular Wireless at 930 N. Dee Road, a lease for space at the Uptown Train Station with Midwest Doughboys, LLC, and multiple public works and public safety contracts. Discussion items include a presentation on the citywide comprehensive plan and a review of upcoming procedures and regulations items. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss real property acquisition and pending litigation.

• Approve cell tower lease agreement with Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC at 930 N. Dee Road (Dee Road Train Station)
• Approve lease for Uptown Train Station space with Midwest Doughboys, LLC
• Approve $218,860 contract with RC Topsoil Inc. for aggregate material delivery and debris hauling
• Approve $38,500 feasibility study for Police Station by Cordogan Clark Architecture
• Approve $80,940 purchase order for SCBA compressor and fill station from Air One Equipment

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will review a proposed mural program and related zoning definitions. The body will also consider a zoning variance for a sign at 140 N. Northwest Highway and a purchase order for police recruit training.

• Final reading of an ordinance creating a definition for murals (ZA-26-03)
• Final reading of a resolution establishing the City of Park Ridge Mural Program
• Zoning variance for a wall sign exceeding 16 square feet at 140 N. Northwest Highway (VA-26-12)
• Purchase order of $20,662.40 to College of DuPage for training four police recruits
• Warrant Report C073026 for the period ending July 30, 2026, in the amount of $1,004,024.10

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

The Park Ridge City Council will consider several final-reading ordinances and resolutions, including a zoning amendment defining murals, a new mural program, and a building official code change. A purchase order for police recruit training and a zoning variance for an oversized wall sign at 140 N. Northwest Highway are also up for approval. The meeting includes a mayor's report on live entertainment endorsements for liquor licenses and a presentation of the Youth Services Commission Golden Award.

• Final reading of ordinance creating a definition for murals in zoning code (ZA-26-03)
• Final reading of resolution establishing a City of Park Ridge Mural Program
• Purchase order of $20,662.40 to College of DuPage for police recruit basic academy training
• Final reading of ordinance granting a zoning variance for an additional wall sign at 140 N. Northwest Highway (VA-26-12)
• Warrant report C073026 for $1,004,024.10 for period ending July 30, 2026

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

The Committee of the Whole will vote on several public works contracts and public safety equipment purchases. The body will also discuss the status of the Citywide Comprehensive Plan and consider leases for train station properties.

• Contract for aggregate material delivery and debris hauling with RC Topsoil Inc. for $218,860.00
• Purchase order for SCBA Compressor and Fill Station at Station 35 for $80,940.00
• Police Station feasibility study by Cordogan Clark Architecture, Engineering and Construction for $38,500.00
• Lease agreements for 930 N. Dee Road (Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC) and Uptown Train Station (Midwest Doughboys, LLC)
• Contracts for sidewalk grinding ($30,000.00) and pavement marking ($30,000.00)

MAYOR'S ADVISORY BOARD

The Mayor's Advisory Board will conduct interviews with six applicants. The board will then deliberate and make recommendations to fill vacancies on the O'Hare Commission and the Youth Commission.

• Interviews for O'Hare Commission (2 vacancies)
• Interviews for Youth Commission - Adult Commissioners (3 vacancies)
• Interviews with John Mays, Gene Sims, Meghan Roberts, Danielle Crawford, Mateusz Ezlakowski, and Kathleen Meade

FOREIGN FIRE TAX BOARD

The Foreign Fire Tax Board will meet to discuss the treasurer's report and previous purchases. The board will take action on items related to safety equipment, vehicle equipment, and station improvements.

• Fitness and Wellness action item
• Special Teams Equipment action item
• Personal Safety Equipment action item
• Station Improvements action item
• Vehicle equipment action item

SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION

The Park Ridge Sustainability Commission will meet to review its decision-making structure, set priorities, and discuss the 2027 budget, composting budget, and the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan. The meeting also includes updates on tree canopy efforts and work items for mobility, waste and recycling, education, and climate/energy.

• Review of Sustainability Commission Decision Making Structure
• Discussion of 2027 Budget
• Review of Composting Budget
• Presentation of Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) by CMAP
• Update on Tree Canopy efforts

ANIMAL COMMISSION

The Park Ridge Animal Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the second-floor conference room at City Hall. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items: roll call, approval of draft minutes from June 29, 2026, and review of three pending cases. No substantive decisions or new business are listed.

SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION

The Sustainability Commission will meet to discuss the 2027 budget and a composting budget. The body will also review the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.

• 2027 Budget
• Composting Budget
• Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) by Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
• Library Summer End Event
• Farmers Market

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Park Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on July 28, 2026, to review and act on zoning and development cases. Items include a withdrawn hotel and multi-family development application, a site plan review for a property at 245 Vine Avenue, and a zoning text amendment to define murals. No new business is listed beyond these development cases.

• Withdrawn application for hotel and multi-family development at 809 W Touhy Avenue and multiple Third and Garden Streets
• Site Plan Review (ZPR-26-10) at 245 Vine Avenue
• Zoning Text Amendment (ZA-26-01) to define murals

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a site plan and a zoning text amendment. One previously scheduled public hearing for a hotel and multi-family development has been withdrawn by the applicant.

• Site Plan Review (ZPR-26-10) at 245 Vine Avenue
• Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment (ZA-26-01) to create a definition for murals
• Withdrawal of application (MA-26-04 and PUD-26-02) for hotel and multi-family development at 809 W Touhy Avenue and surrounding addresses