Park Ridge public meetings in 2021
41 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
FOREIGN FIRE TAX BOARD
The Foreign Fire Tax Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss the treasurer's report and previous purchases. Action items include funding for fitness and wellness, special teams equipment, personal safety equipment, station improvements, quartermaster items, and vehicle equipment. The meeting will have limited seating due to COVID-19, with phone-in options.
- Approval of September 15, 2021 meeting minutes
- Treasurer's report and update on previous purchases
- Action items: Fitness and Wellness, Special Teams Equipment, Personal Safety Equipment, Station Improvements, Quartermaster items, Vehicle equipment
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION-CANCELED
This meeting of the Park Ridge Historic Preservation Commission was canceled. The agenda would have included approval of minutes, a landmark plaque for 515 Cedar, and the 2022 schedule, but no decisions or discussions will occur.
- Meeting canceled
- Landmark plaque for 515 Cedar (agenda item, not acted on)
- 2022 schedule (agenda item, not acted on)
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Park Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The board will consider three variance requests (cases VA-21-0014, VA-21-0015, and VA-21-0016) for properties at 1856 W. Crescent, 107 Belle Plaine, and 175 Boardwalk. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from October 28, 2021, discussion of the 2022 meeting schedule, and a period for citizens to speak on non-agenda items. No appeals are listed.
- Variance at 1856 W. Crescent - Case VA-21-0014 (Minor and Major)
- Variance at 107 Belle Plaine - Case VA-21-0015 (Major)
- Variance at 175 Boardwalk - Case VA-21-0016 (Major)
- Approval of minutes from October 28, 2021
- Discussion of 2022 meeting schedule
BUDGET WORKSHOP
The Park Ridge City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the FY22 proposed budget and property tax levy requests. Items include the all-funds balance sheet, police and fire pension levies, library levy, and departmental budgets for library, police, fire, capital improvements, city administration, and finance. This is a discussion and review session, not a final vote.
- Property tax levy requests for police pension, fire pension, and library
- FY22 proposed budget book and finance director presentation
- Police General Fund and Asset Forfeiture Fund review
- Fire General Fund and Foreign Fire Tax Fund review
- Capital Fund and Capital Improvement Plan review
ANIMAL COMMISSION
The Park Ridge Animal Commission meeting will approve the October 11, 2021 minutes and then review four specific case files (Case #21-00017653, #21-00017657, #21-00020178, #21-00018518). The commission will also discuss its role and responsibilities to the city. The meeting concludes with standard procedural items.
- Review of Case #21-00017653 (continued)
- Review of Case #21-00017657 (continued)
- Review of Case #21-00020178
- Review of Case #21-00018518
- Discussion of the commission's role/responsibility to the City of Park Ridge
FARMERS MARKET COMMITTEE
The Park Ridge Farmers Market Committee is meeting to approve vendors for the 2022 season, including deciding on non-approval or probation for some. They will also discuss the Kids Tent, receive reports from the city liaison, market masters, and sub-committees, and handle routine items like minutes and citizen comments.
- Approval of vendors for 2022 season
- Non-approval/probation decisions for vendors
- Discussion of Kids Tent
- Vendor evaluations report
- Rules & regulations review in January
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to handle routine procedural items and then will adjourn to a closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, or discipline of specific employees. No other substantive public business is on the agenda.
- Adjourn to closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee personnel matters
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
The Park Ridge Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments. The main substantive item is a Certificate of Appropriateness (CA-21-01) for the Clute House at 720 Garden St., and the commission will also discuss wording for a landmark plaque at 515 Cedar.
- Certificate of Appropriateness (CA-21-01) for 720 Garden St., The Clute House
- Discussion of landmark plaque wording for 515 Cedar
COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION
The Park Ridge Community Health Commission is meeting to approve minutes from September 23, 2021, and hear public comments. The main business is discussion items covering the Opioid Advisory Group, environmental health and sustainability, a health fair, a fall speaker event, a blood drive, and social media administrators. The agenda is largely procedural with no listed action items or dollar amounts.
- Discussion of Opioid Advisory Group
- Discussion of Environmental Health and Sustainability
- Discussion of Health Fair
- Discussion of Fall Speaker Event
- Discussion of Blood Drive
YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION
The Park Ridge Youth Services Commission is meeting to approve minutes from September and an expenditure up to $300 for a cookie decorating event in November. They will also discuss the recap of the Fall Movie Night, details for November and December events, and receive an updated budget report and receipts.
- Approve minutes from September 23, 2021 meeting
- Approve expenditure not to exceed $300 to Sweet & Tart for Cookie Decorating Event in November
- Recap of Fall Movie Night
- Discuss details of November and December events
- Updated budget report and receipts
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider amendments to its administrative rules to change the maximum age for entry-level police officer applicants to under 41 years of age, and to waive statutory exceptions. The board will also approve minutes from its October 7 meeting and handle procedural items.
- Consideration of amendments to Administrative Rules changing maximum age for police officer applicants to under 41
- Approval of Amendment Certificate, Newspaper Notice, Ordinance, and Rules Draft related to the age limit change
- Approval of minutes from the October 7, 2021 Board meeting
- Public comment period for residents
ANIMAL COMMISSION
The Park Ridge Animal Commission will meet to review two animal-related cases and discuss a proposed revision to increase the insurance policy requirement for dangerous animals under Section 5-8-20 F. They will also approve minutes from August 30, 2021.
- Review of Case #21-000017653
- Review of Case #21-000017657
- Proposed revision to increase insurance policy requirement for dangerous animals (5-8-20 F)
ANIMAL COMMISSION
The Park Ridge Animal Commission will meet to review two animal control cases (Case #21-000013990 and Case #21-000015274) as action items. The commission will also discuss revisions to animal-related ordinances and plans for a Free Chip Day event. Additionally, the meeting includes approval of the June 28, 2021 minutes and old/new business.
- Review of Case #21-000013990
- Review of Case #21-000015274
- Discussion of Ordinance Revisions
- Discussion of Free Chip Day event
- Approval of June 28, 2021 minutes
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Park Ridge Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from prior regular and closed sessions, discuss unfinished business on lateral hire age restrictions, and consider a resolution to release certain closed session minutes from 2020 and 2021. The meeting also includes public comment and procedural items.
- Approval of minutes from September 2, 2021 regular meeting and 11 closed session minutes dating from March 2020 to August 2021
- Discussion of lateral hire age restrictions under unfinished business
- Resolution 2021-01: approving content/release of closed session minutes from 2020 and 2021
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
The Park Ridge Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine items including roll call, approval of September minutes, and public comments. The main substantive item is a discussion of new remote participation rules, which require a quorum present. Staff updates include potential landmarks and a certificate of appropriateness for the Clute House at 720 Garden.
- Discussion of remote participation rules requiring a quorum
- Staff update on potential landmark(s)
- 720 Garden Clute House - Certificate of Appropriateness (TBD)
- Approval of minutes from September 8, 2021
- Citizens wishing to be heard on non-agenda items
COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION
The Community Health Commission will hold a regular meeting with roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment. Action items include setting November and December meeting dates. Discussion items cover the Opioid Advisory Group, environmental health and sustainability, a health fair, a fall speaker event, and a blood drive.
- Action item: set November and December meeting dates
- Discussion: Opioid Advisory Group
- Discussion: Environmental Health and Sustainability
- Discussion: Health Fair
- Discussion: Fall Speaker Event (update from K. Peters)
YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION
The Park Ridge Youth Services Commission is meeting to approve minutes, appoint a new chairperson, and authorize up to $950 for a Library Lawn Movie event. They will also discuss a recap of the Maine South Activity Fair, the upcoming October 9 movie, and review the remaining 2021 calendar.
- Approve minutes from August 26, 2021 meeting
- Approve appointment of new chairperson to the YSC
- Approve expenditure up to $950.00 to My Moon Lit Movies for Library Lawn Movie
- Discuss Movie on the Library Lawn on October 9, 2021
- Review remaining 2021 Calendar of Events
FOREIGN FIRE TAX BOARD
The Foreign Fire Tax Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and discuss action items including fitness and wellness, special teams equipment, personal safety equipment, station improvements, quartermaster items, and vehicle equipment. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.
- Approval of May 5, 2021 minutes
- Treasurer's report
- Action items: Fitness and Wellness
- Action items: Special Teams Equipment
- Action items: Station Improvements
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
This is a special meeting of the Park Ridge Historic Preservation Commission. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, approval of June 2, 2021 minutes, and public comments, plus designation review cases and other items such as an O'Hare environmental assessment email and a historic item about placemats. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.
- Approval of minutes from June 2, 2021 regular meeting
- Designation review cases (no specifics listed)
- Discussion of O'Hare Environmental Assessment (email)
- Historic item: placemats
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Park Ridge Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a regular meeting including public comment, approval of minutes, and a discussion under unfinished business regarding lateral hire age restrictions. No new business is listed. The meeting is largely procedural aside from the lateral hire policy item.
- Discussion of lateral hire age restrictions for fire and police personnel
LIQUOR LICENSE REVIEW BOARD
The Park Ridge Liquor License Review Board is meeting to consider approving two Class R liquor license applications, one for Easy Street Pizza and one for Andrew's Open Pit, and to recommend issuance of additional licenses. The board will also review a temporary liquor license report and approve minutes from a prior meeting.
- Approve Class R liquor license for Perry's Pizza, Inc. dba Easy Street Pizza, 711 Devon Avenue, with outdoor seating and bar/lounge endorsements
- Approve Class R liquor license for EBCF Enterprises, LLC dba Andrew's Open Pit, 2610 Dempster Street, with bar/lounge endorsement
- Review temporary liquor license report
- Approve minutes from May 3, 2021 meeting
YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION
The Park Ridge Youth Services Commission is meeting to approve minutes from June 24, 2021, and to approve $426.95 in expenditures for the Youth Volleyball Tournament. They will also discuss a tournament recap and review an updated budget report and receipts.
- Approve minutes from June 24, 2021 meeting
- Approve $426.95 in Youth Volleyball Tournament expenditures: Dairy Queen $60 gift cards, Amazon $220 gift cards/raffle prize, Spuntinos $137.95 pizza, Jewel/Osco $9 water
- Discussion: Volleyball Tournament Recap
- Administration report: Updated Budget Report and Receipts
COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION
The Park Ridge Community Health Commission is meeting to discuss several topics, including selecting a future chairperson, the Opioid Advisory Group, environmental health and sustainability, a health fair, and a fall speaker event. They will also take action on chairperson selection and hear reports from city staff and school administrators.
- Discussion of future chairperson and action on chairperson selection
- Discussion of Opioid Advisory Group
- Discussion of Environmental Health and Sustainability
- Discussion of Health Fair
- Update on Fall Speaker Event from K. Peters
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss lateral hire age restrictions as unfinished business. The board will also vote on draft minutes from June 24 and August 5, 2021, then adjourn to a closed session to discuss personnel matters such as appointment, employment, or discipline.
- Unfinished Business: Discussion of lateral hire age restrictions
- Approval of minutes from June 24, 2021 and August 5, 2021
- Adjournment to closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel discussions
- Public comment period open to residents
FARMERS MARKET COMMITTEE
The Park Ridge Farmers Market Committee is meeting to discuss routine operations and several action items. The most notable decision is whether to use Business Tent income to hire JR Juggles for a Halloween event. Other items include approving minutes, reports from city liaisons and market masters, and discussions on crafts day and commission members.
- Action item: Use of Business Tent income to hire JR Juggles for Halloween
- Action item: New vendor approval
- Action item: Miari Corn vendor consideration
- Action item: T-shirt sales or design
- Discussion: Crafts Day and Commission Members
ANIMAL COMMISSION - VIRTUAL MEETING
The Park Ridge Animal Commission will review three animal-related cases (Case #21-00005993 continued, #21-00009140, #21-00006508) and receive updates on ordinance revisions and a Free Chip Day event. The commission will also discuss whether future meetings will be held virtually or in person.
- Review of Case #21-00005993 (continued)
- Review of Case #21-00009140
- Review of Case #21-00006508
- Ordinance Revisions - update
- Free Chip Day - update
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will vote to certify the Police Officer Eligibility List effective August 5, 2020. It will address unfinished business concerning lateral hire age restrictions. The board also requests a meeting on August 19 for police and firefighter/paramedic interviews. The meeting will adjourn to a closed session to discuss specific employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal matters.
- Motion to certify Police Officer Eligibility List effective August 5, 2020
- Unfinished Business: Lateral Hire Age Restrictions
- Request for Board meeting on August 19 for Police and Firefighter/Paramedic interviews
- Adjourn to closed meeting under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss specific employee matters
COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION - VIRTUAL MEETING
The Park Ridge Community Health Commission is holding a virtual meeting on July 22, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda includes approval of the June 24, 2021 minutes, public comments, and discussion items on environmental health, the 2021 Health Fair, a fall speaker event, and the Opioid Advisory Group. No action items are listed, so the meeting is primarily for discussion and updates.
- Approval of minutes from June 24, 2021
- Discussion of 2021 Health Fair with update from J. Morales and S. Grande
- Update on fall speaker event from K. Peters
- Discussion of Opioid Advisory Group
- Environmental Health and Sustainability discussion
O'HARE AIRPORT COMMISSION
The Park Ridge O'Hare Airport Commission is meeting to discuss airport-related noise and environmental matters. They will review a CDA noise briefing, the FAA's environmental assessment scoping process for O'Hare, and updates on the Fly Quiet program and noise monitoring. The only action item is approval of the May 19, 2021 minutes.
- Approval of minutes from May 19, 2021
- Review of CDA Noise Briefing 9/27C
- Discussion of FAA ORD scoping and Park Ridge resolution
- ONCC Fly Quiet 21 update
- ANMS and noise monitor update
COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION - VIRTUAL MEETING
The Park Ridge Community Health Commission is holding a virtual meeting on June 24, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comment, and discussion items on environmental health, the 2021 Health Fair, a fall speaker event, future meeting formats, and the Opioid Advisory Group. No action items are listed, so the meeting is primarily for discussion and updates.
- Approval of minutes from May 27, 2021
- Discussion of 2021 Health Fair with update from J. Morales and S. Grande
- Update on fall speaker event from K. Peters
- Discussion of future meetings (virtual/in-person)
- Discussion of Opioid Advisory Group
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider lateral hire age restrictions under unfinished business and then adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from June 3, 2021, and public comment.
- Discussion of lateral hire age restrictions for fire/police candidates
- Approval of draft minutes from June 3, 2021
- Adjourn to closed meeting under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel discussions
- Public comment period
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider lateral hire age restrictions as unfinished business, then adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters. The agenda is largely procedural with minutes approval and public comment.
- Discussion of lateral hire age restrictions for fire/police officers
- Adjourn to closed session to discuss appointment, employment, or discipline of specific employees
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss lateral hire age restrictions as unfinished business, elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and then adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal. They will also approve minutes from the May 6, 2021 meeting and hear public comment.
- Discussion of lateral hire age restrictions
- Election of chairperson and vice-chairperson
- Adjourn to closed meeting for employee matters
- Approval of minutes – May 6, 2021
- Public comment period
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION - VIRTUAL MEETING
The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a virtual meeting on June 2, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda includes approval of the May 5, 2021 minutes, public comment on non-agenda items, designation review cases, and discussion of whether future meetings (September and beyond) will be virtual or in-person. No specific designation cases or other substantive items are listed in the agenda.
- Approval of May 5, 2021 regular meeting minutes
- Citizens may comment on non-agenda items
- Designation review cases (no specifics listed)
- Discussion: virtual vs in-person meetings for September 2021 and beyond
- Next meeting scheduled for September 8, 2021
ANIMAL COMMISSION - VIRTUAL MEETING
The Park Ridge Animal Commission is holding a virtual meeting to review several animal-related cases, including continued cases #21-0003086 and #21-00003149, and new cases #21-00005149 and #21-00005993. They will vote on approving planning for the Park Ridge Free Chip Day Event (microchipping event). A discussion item includes an update on revising Article 5, Chapter 8 of the city code, which likely governs animal control. The commission will also approve minutes from April 19, 2021.
- Review of continued case #21-0003086
- Review of continued case #21-00003149
- Review of new case #21-00005149
- Review of new case #21-00005993
- Approve planning of Park Ridge Free Chip Day Event (microchipping)
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Park Ridge Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will conduct roll call, hear public comment, and approve the minutes from the January 7, 2021 meeting. Commissioners will elect a Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson. Afterward, the board will adjourn to a closed meeting under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.
- Approval of Draft Minutes – January 7, 2021
- Election of Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson
- Adjourn to Closed Meeting pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss personnel matters
ANIMAL COMMISSION - VIRTUAL MEETING
The Park Ridge Animal Commission will hold a virtual meeting on April 19, 2021, to select a commission chair, review two animal-related cases (Case #21-00003086 and #21-00003149), consider a revision to Article 5, Chapter 8 of city ordinances, and discuss a list removal request. They will also discuss a Free Chip Day event. Public participation is available via GoToMeeting, phone, or email.
- Selection of Commission Chair
- Review of Case #21-00003086
- Review of Case #21-00003149
- Ordinance Revision - Article 5, Chapter 8
- List Removal Request #15-22422
ANIMAL COMMISSION - VIRTUAL MEETING
The Park Ridge Animal Commission will hold a virtual meeting to consider action items including a continued review of case #20-02747 and a list removal request for case #17-01242. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from December 28, 2020, and discussion of old and new business. Public participation is available via online or phone.
- Review of Case #20-02747 (continued)
- List Removal Request - Case #17-01242 with documentation from Paddock
- Approval of draft minutes from 12/28/2020
- Virtual meeting due to COVID-19 pandemic
- Public comments accepted by email or voicemail
ANIMAL COMMISSION - VIRTUAL MEETING
The Park Ridge Animal Commission will hold a virtual meeting on December 28, 2020 to review two animal-related enforcement cases (#20-02675 and #20-02747) and approve minutes from a prior meeting. The agenda includes discussion, old business, and new business, but no specific details or dollar amounts are provided.
- Review of Case #20-02675
- Review of Case #20-02747
- Approval of draft minutes from October 26, 2020 meeting
- Discussion of old and new business
- Public participation via GoToMeeting, phone, or email
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will approve the minutes from the November 5, 2020 meeting. It will discuss moving the regular commission meeting time from 6:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the remainder of 2021. The board will vote on a motion to certify the Police Sergeant Final Eligibility List effective January 7, 2021 through January 7, 2023 and consider a closed‑session meeting to address personnel matters.
- Approval of minutes – November 5, 2020
- Discussion of amending commission meeting time from 6:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the remainder of 2021
- Motion to certify the Police Sergeant Final Eligibility List effective Jan 7 2021 to Jan 7 2023
- Adjourn to closed meeting under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider motions to certify three eligibility lists: Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Lieutenant, and Fire Battalion Chief. The board may also adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters. The meeting includes routine items like roll call, public comment, and approval of minutes.
- Motion to certify Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic Final Eligibility List (effective Dec 1, 2020, pending list availability)
- Motion to certify Fire Lieutenant Eligibility List (effective Dec 1, 2020)
- Motion to certify Fire Battalion Chief Eligibility List (effective Dec 1, 2020)
- Adjourn to closed meeting under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel discussions