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Park Ridge public meetings in 2023

39 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 18, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to consider extending food scrap collection franchise

The Park Ridge City Council will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals, including minutes and reports. Key items include final reading of an ordinance setting 2024 liquor license numbers and a vote to extend the franchise agreement with Collective Resource, Inc. for food scrap and compostable collection services. The council will also receive a warrant report totaling $1,411,178.49.

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Mon Dec 4, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on FY2024 budget, $18.5M property tax levy

The Park Ridge City Council will hold a public hearing and final readings on the Fiscal Year 2024 budget ordinance and the 2023 property tax levy, including a gross aggregate levy of $18,518,006. The council will also consider final readings of ordinances related to the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act and the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act. Several consent agenda items include a rock salt contract with Cargill for $147,110.40 and a police vehicle procurement.

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Mon Nov 20, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on $1.2M fire engine and $455K ambulance purchases

The Park Ridge City Council will consider several purchase orders and policy items, including a $1,208,000 fire engine from Macqueen Emergency and a $455,638 ambulance from Foster Coach Sales. Other actions include approving a Complete Streets Policy, extending the solid waste contract with Groot Recycling, and appointing three members to the Farmers Market Committee. A $7.1 million warrant report will also be presented.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

ANIMAL COMMISSION

Animal Commission to discuss proposed changes to Ordinance 5-8-20

The Park Ridge Animal Commission will take action on five animal-related cases (Case #s 23-00023310, 23-00023704, 23-00027615, 23-00028690, and 23-00030174), two of which are continued from previous meetings. The commission will also discuss proposed changes to Ordinance 5-8-20. Other agenda items include approval of minutes from October 2, 2023, and public comment.

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Mon Nov 6, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on creating cannabis overlay district and other changes

The Park Ridge City Council will hold final readings on several ordinances, including creating a cannabis overlay district, amending residential lighting regulations, and establishing a new S-5 liquor license. The council will also approve a $1,133,570 renewal of workers compensation and liability insurance, and appoint three members to the Community Health Commission.

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Mon Oct 16, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on terminating TIF for Dempster/Western redevelopment

The Park Ridge City Council will consider final readings of an ordinance terminating tax increment financing for the Dempster Avenue/Western Avenue Redevelopment Project Area and a resolution allocating incremental revenues. They will also vote on contracts for Fire Station 35 renovations ($1,025,467) and police body cameras and Tasers ($921,241). Several zoning items are on the agenda, including a map amendment for Oakton Street properties and variances for residential alterations.

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Wed Oct 4, 2023

ANIMAL COMMISSION

Animal Commission to discuss creating new dangerous dog level and hear animal cases

The Park Ridge Animal Commission will consider several animal-related cases and discuss a proposal to create an additional dangerous dog classification for City Council consideration. The agenda includes action on a remanded case and two continued cases, as well as two new cases. The commission will also vote on minutes from the August 28 meeting and take public comment.

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Mon Oct 2, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to approve $266,472 truck purchases and $58,110 hydrant contract

The Park Ridge City Council will consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including contracts for the purchase of five Ford trucks for $266,472 and twelve fire hydrants for $58,110. The mayor will issue proclamations for Rotary International and Italian American Heritage Month, and the council will vote on appointments to the Animal Commission and Youth Services Commission. New business is for discussion only, with no official action taken.

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Thu Sep 21, 2023

ANIMAL COMMISSION

Animal Commission to discuss new dangerous dog classification level

The Park Ridge Animal Commission will hold a meeting to approve minutes and discuss several animal-related cases. A key discussion item is creating an additional level of dangerous dog classification for City Council consideration. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, including old and new business and public comment.

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Mon Sep 18, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Park Ridge City Council discusses affordable housing and various city contracts

The City Council will review several routine items including board appointments and municipal service contracts. The meeting includes a presentation on an Affordable Housing Plan and a report on city finances totaling $923,402.55.

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Fri Sep 15, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Board to consider annual budget request and certify eligibility list

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider approving its annual budget request and certify a Firefighter/Paramedic eligibility list. They will also discuss an update on rules review and may adjourn to a closed session for personnel matters. Approval of minutes from prior meetings is also on the agenda.

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Fri Sep 15, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Fire and Police Board to discuss personnel in closed session

The Park Ridge Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet on August 10, 2023, to approve July meeting minutes, then adjourn to a closed session to discuss employee appointments, compensation, discipline, or dismissal. The board will also vote on motions to qualify or disqualify candidates for appointment.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on police chief appointment and zoning changes

The Park Ridge City Council will consider appointing Robert Kampwirth as police chief and vote on two zoning ordinance amendments. The council also plans to approve a budget amendment for the Des Plaines River Trail Improvement Project engineering services and review warrant payments totaling over $1.29 million.

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Mon Aug 21, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Final reading of zoning ordinance for sunshade structures and floor area

The Park Ridge City Council will consider approving minutes, reports, and a consent agenda. Notable actions include final readings of ordinances on zoning changes for sunshade structures and floor area, and a 20 mph speed limit on Washington Avenue near a park. The council will also vote on a contract extension for custodial services and an appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission.

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Mon Aug 7, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Final reading of special use ordinance for dwelling above ground floor at 16 Prairie Ave

The City Council will hold final readings of ordinances for a special use at 16 Prairie Avenue and zoning variances at 901 Devon Avenue and 307 N. Northwest Highway. They will also vote on a $2.85 million warrant report, contracts for aggregate materials totaling over $218,000, a water leak survey extension, and the purchase of 43 computer workstations for $29,585. Appointments to the O'Hare Airport Commission and Youth Services Commission are on the agenda.

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Mon Jul 24, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Park Ridge Council considers routine contracts, affordable housing plan, and reports

The Park Ridge City Council will review official reports and process a consent agenda of routine municipal approvals. These include contracts for postage equipment, payroll software, police vehicle upgrades, and a parking agreement. A staff presentation will outline planning steps for an affordable housing plan. No official action will be taken on new business items.

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Tue Jul 18, 2023

ANIMAL COMMISSION

Commission to discuss creating new dangerous dog classification

The Park Ridge Animal Commission will consider approving minutes from June 12, 2023, and take action on five animal cases, two of which are continued from prior meetings. The main discussion item is whether to propose a new level of dangerous dog classification for City Council consideration. Public comment will be heard.

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Fri Jul 14, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Board to certify police sergeant promotion list and release closed minutes

The Park Ridge Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider Resolution 2023-03 to approve the release of certain closed meeting minutes. They will also vote on a motion to certify the Police Sergeant Promotional List effective July 13, 2023. The board will then adjourn to a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

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Mon Jul 10, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to approve public comment on FAA noise policy

The Park Ridge City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items including contract renewals, vehicle purchases, and a zoning variance. The council will also vote on a resolution to submit public comments to the FAA on its noise policy review, and give final approval to an ordinance allowing outdoor dining on vacant lots.

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Tue Jun 20, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on final reading of zoning amendment for outdoor cafes on vacant lots

The Park Ridge City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a final reading of a zoning amendment to allow temporary outdoor cafes and parking on vacant lots. Other items include a special use for a motor vehicle repair shop at 316 West Higgins Road, a contract extension for security services worth over $304,000, and the addition of two new restaurant liquor licenses. The council will also vote on a budget amendment and a resolution for public comment on FAA noise policy.

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Wed Jun 14, 2023

ANIMAL COMMISSION

Animal Commission to consider multiple animal-related cases

The Park Ridge Animal Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 12, 2023. The agenda includes action items on several animal cases, two of which are continued. The meeting also covers approval of minutes, discussion, and public comment. No details about the cases are provided in the agenda.

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Mon Jun 12, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Board to rank candidates for police sergeant promotion

The Park Ridge Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider a resolution to release certain closed meeting minutes, hold an election for chairperson and vice-chairperson, and then adjourn to closed session to discuss personnel matters, including ranking candidates for promotion to police sergeant.

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Mon Jun 5, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on liquor licenses, budget amendment for outdoor dining

The Park Ridge City Council will meet Monday, June 5, to consider routine items including a first reading of an ordinance adding two Class R liquor licenses for restaurants at 51 Summit Avenue and 110 S Prospect Avenue. They will also vote on a $38,019 budget amendment for marketing and beautification of the expanded outdoor dining program, approve FY2023 warrant reports totaling over $1.6 million, and consider terminating participation in the Suburban Tree Consortium. A finalization of feedback on Park Ridge brand revisions is also on the agenda.

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Mon May 15, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on police union contract and $2.2M watermain project

The Park Ridge City Council will consider approving a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Illinois Council of Police (ICOPS) from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2026, and awarding a $2,235,000 contract for the FY23 Watermain Replacement Project. Other action items include an engineering design contract for a salt dome ($119,069.66) and final readings on four zoning variance requests. The council will also hear presentations on a new city brand and several proclamations.

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Wed May 10, 2023

ANIMAL COMMISSION

Animal Commission to decide four animal-related cases

The Park Ridge Animal Commission meets to consider four enforcement cases (Case #23-00006179, 23-00007492, 23-00009113, 23-00010449) as action items. The agenda also includes approval of April 10, 2023 minutes and discussion items. No details about the cases are provided in the agenda.

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Wed May 10, 2023

ANIMAL COMMISSION

Commission to consider two animal case numbers

The Park Ridge Animal Commission holds a regular meeting including roll call, approval of January 16, 2023 minutes, and action items on two case numbers (23-00006179 and 23-00007492). The agenda also includes discussion, old and new business, and public comment. No details on the cases are provided in the agenda.

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Mon May 1, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to swear in new alderpersons, consider $215k police vehicle purchase

The Park Ridge City Council will swear in four new alderpersons, recognize outgoing officials, and appoint committee chairs. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including the purchase of police vehicles and a wheel loader, an ordinance for mandatory sidewalk replacement, and a special use permit for a professional office on Main Street.

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Mon Apr 17, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to consider $2M street resurfacing contract and Milan Laser lease

The Park Ridge City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a $2,057,592.89 contract for the 2023 Street Resurfacing Program with Arrow Road Construction Company, a lease agreement for Milan Laser Hair Removal at Uptown Station with a sales tax revenue guarantee of $300 per square foot, and an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois State Police to join the Violent Crime Intelligence Task Force. Individual items include final readings of ordinances for a special use permit at 164 South Prospect Avenue and parking restrictions on Stewart Avenue, as well as appointments to boards and commissions.

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Fri Apr 14, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Board to discuss Police Chief search and candidate qualifications

The Board will consider approval of minutes from March 9, 2022, and discuss moving attorney services to City attorney Ancel Glink. The Chair will update the board on the Police Chief search focus group. New business includes motions to qualify or disqualify candidates for appointment, and a closed session to discuss personnel matters. Unfinished business covers amendments to disqualification criteria.

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Wed Apr 12, 2023

ANIMAL COMMISSION

Animal Commission to consider two enforcement cases, one continued

The Park Ridge Animal Commission holds a regular meeting to approve November 2022 minutes and discuss two action items: a continued case (#22-00027642) and a new case (#22-00038839). No details on the nature of the cases are provided in the agenda. Other agenda items include discussion, old and new business, and public comment.

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Wed Apr 5, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Park Ridge Council to vote on $75,931 Dee Road rehab contract

The Park Ridge City Council will meet to approve minutes, reports, and several contracts. Notable actions include a first reading of an ordinance changing outdoor cafe license fees, approval of engineering services for the Dee Road Rehabilitation Project for $75,931, and appointments to the Liquor License Review Board. Other consent items include contracts for a traffic court attorney, ambulance billing, and a fire department vehicle.

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Tue Apr 4, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Fire and Police Board to discuss candidate eligibility and rule changes

The board will adjourn to a closed session to discuss employee appointments and discipline, then vote on motions to qualify or disqualify candidates for appointment. An unfinished business item involves discussion of amendments to the disqualification criteria in the board's rules.

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Tue Apr 4, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Board to vote on certifying police officer eligibility list

The Park Ridge Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with roll call, public comment, and approval of December 2022 minutes. New business items include a resolution to release certain closed session minutes, a motion to certify a Police Officer Eligibility List effective February 9, 2023, and a discussion on amendments to disqualification criteria in board rules. The board will then adjourn to closed session to discuss personnel matters.

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Mon Mar 20, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on final reading of residential healthcare zoning

The Park Ridge City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and budget amendments, and hold final readings on a zoning amendment for residential healthcare facilities and a variance for a house at 2380 S De Cook Court. A financial support agreement with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and the assignment of the city attorney to the Fire and Police Commission are also up for discussion.

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Mon Mar 6, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on mixed-use development at 820 West Talcott Road

The Park Ridge City Council will hold final readings on two special use ordinances: a dwelling above ground floor at 116 South Prospect Avenue and a planned unit development for a mixed-use project at 820 West Talcott Road. The council will also consider extending a special use permit at 1424-1440 Higgins Road, approving purchase orders for Flock camera equipment ($23,000) and cardiac monitors ($194,252.03), rejecting bids for aggregate materials and a watermain project, and amending ambulance service fees.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to consider Fire Station 35 design contract and $267k parking project

The Park Ridge City Council will act on several contracts and an ordinance amendment at its Feb. 21 meeting. Consent agenda items include a design contract for Fire Station 35 renovation, the Uptown Parking and Alleys Project ($267,091), and a Service Center HVAC replacement ($181,638). The council will also hold a final reading on an ordinance amending package liquor license regulations. Public comment will be heard on non-agenda items.

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Mon Feb 6, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on rezoning 531 Forestview Ave to open space

This meeting includes a final vote on a zoning map amendment for 531 Forestview Avenue, a contract for City Hall security renovations, and approval of warrant payments totaling over $2.4 million. The council will also consider an ordinance for a fence variance at 1001 N. Western Avenue and a budget amendment to move green alley project funds.

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Mon Jan 23, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to consider eliminating vehicle tax and $1.95M in street work

The Park Ridge City Council will consider several items, including a proposal to eliminate the vehicle tax, approve $1.95 million in state funds for street resurfacing, and authorize a settlement with ComEd and Azavar Audit Solutions. The council will also vote on contracts, budget transfers, and the release of closed session minutes. Routine reports and public comment periods are also scheduled.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Council to consider vacating alley west of Rose Street north of Crescent Ave

The Park Ridge City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on several items, including an ordinance to vacate an alley west of Rose Street and north of Crescent Avenue, and a software contract with Tyler Technologies worth up to $536,130. Other items include a landmark designation for 1700 Ballard Road, a branding contract, and vehicle purchases, all on the consent agenda unless discussed separately.

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