Oak Park public meetings in 2025

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board will finalize the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and approve the 2025 property tax levy, including abatements for bond debt service. The meeting includes the adoption of the budget ordinance and the approval of $10,017,150.30 in bills from late November. Additionally, the Board will address traffic changes for the Oak Park Avenue Streetscape Project and approve several service contracts.

• Adoption of the FY2026 Budget (ORD 25-220) and 2025 Property Tax Levy (ORD 25-213)
• Approval of $10,017,150.30 in bills from November 2-29, 2025 (MOT 25-287)
• Temporary moratorium on truck bans on Chicago Avenue until Dec 31, 2026, for Oak Park Avenue project (ORD 25-223)
• Approval of $4.5M line of credit agreement with Oak Park Public Library (RES 25-384)
• Approval of $500,000 contract with IHC Construction for 2026 water service line replacement (RES 25-296)

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will hold a regular meeting on December 2, 2025, starting with a closed session on collective bargaining and personnel. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes a $75 million bond ordinance for streetscape and infrastructure improvements, a special use permit for four townhomes at 427 Madison Street, several resolutions for contracts and labor agreements, and a public hearing on the FY 2026 tentative budget.

• Special use permit for 4 townhomes at 427 Madison Street (ORD 25-211)
• Ordinance to issue up to $75,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 (ORD 25-212)
• Contract with Lyons Electric Company for RRFB installations, not to exceed $628,252 (RES 25-340)
• Collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters for Streets Division, April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2029 (RES 25-346)
• Public hearing on FY 2026 tentative annual budget (ID 25-744)

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board is meeting to consider several significant items, including first readings of ordinances that would raise water and sewer rates for 2026 and approve a major contract for the Oak Park Avenue Streetscape project. The board will also hold a public hearing on the 2025 property tax levy and vote on a motion to approve the levy amount. Other actions include approving various contracts, grants, and a traffic calming measure.

• First reading of ordinance to increase water/sewer volumetric rate by 5% and double the fixed water meter fee for 2026
• Resolution approving $18,464,984 contract with A Lamp Concrete Contractors for Oak Park Avenue Streetscape Improvements
• Public hearing and motion to approve 2025 property tax levy of $52,297,928
• Resolution approving $307,369 task order for Ridgeland Avenue Resurfacing design
• Ordinance authorizing condemnation of property at 11 Madison Street

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board is considering an ordinance that would amend the 'Welcoming Village' section of the Village Code regarding the use of Village property for civil immigration enforcement purposes. The agenda includes public comment periods and a vote on this ordinance.

• Ordinance amending Article 13-7 ('Welcoming Village') on use of Village property for civil immigration enforcement

Finance Committee

The Oak Park Finance Committee will continue reviewing the five-year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026-2030 and discuss several financial items, including the library's $4.5M operating budget request, a $55M bond refunding ordinance, and a $450,000 funding request for a mental health pilot program. The committee will also discuss adjusting the sweep account peg and adding sweep capability to two additional accounts.

• Continuation of review of Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2026-2030)
• Oak Park Public Library operating budget request of $4.5M for FY26
• Discussion on lowering sweep account peg and adding sweep capability to two accounts
• Ordinance for up to $55,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2025
• Request from NAMI Metro Suburban and CMHB for $150,000/year for 3 years for a 'Living Room' pilot

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board is meeting to vote on consent agenda items including accepting a police oversight report, traffic calming measures, a special use permit extension, and several contracts. Regular agenda items include energy aggregation agreements, a fire department staffing study presentation, and a motion to temporarily suspend the leaf blower ordinance. The meeting also includes proclamations, commission appointments, and a vacancy report.

• Accept Pivot Consulting Group's Phase 5 Report on police oversight recommendations
• Approve traffic calming measures for northwest Oak Park, including stop signs and a park speed zone
• Grant one-year extension for special use permit at 1106 Madison Street (Interfaith Housing)
• Approve collective bargaining agreement with IAM Local 701 (Fleet Maintenance) for 2025-2028
• Approve CMAP intergovernmental agreement for pavement management plan ($4,000 Village cost)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the Village's investment portfolio held by Byline and Huntington Bank. It will also review a pre-payment for a new Pierce Enforcer 100' Ascendant Tower fire ladder truck. Finally, the committee will examine financing options for capital infrastructure projects, noting that current fund balances are insufficient for necessary repairs.

• Review of investment instruments used by Byline and Huntington Bank (ID 25-598)
• Discussion of pre-payment for a new Pierce Enforcer 100' Ascendant Tower fire ladder truck (ID 25-597)
• Review of financing options for capital infrastructure projects exceeding current fund balances (ID 25-599)

Finance Committee

The Oak Park Finance Committee is meeting to review the recommended Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2025-2026, covering the Building Improvement Fund and the Main Capital Improvement Fund. This is a discussion/review item, not a final decision. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment, minutes approval, and adjournment.

• Review of Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2025-2026
• Covers Building Improvement Fund and Main Capital Improvement Fund
• Public comment allowed on agenda items (3 minutes per person, max 3 items)

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session first to discuss real property purchase or lease. The main business includes first and second readings of ordinances adopting updated building, plumbing, pool, energy, electric, fire, and other codes, plus a vote on denying an appeal for a ten-story addition to a landmark building. The board will also consider consent agenda items including a $440,000 grant agreement for green alleys, a resolution affirming Oak Park as a welcoming village, and several code amendments. A presentation and discussion on the Unhoused Taskforce recommendations is also scheduled.

• Second reading of ordinances adopting 2024 ICC building, pool, energy, fire, mechanical, residential, existing building, fuel gas codes and 2023 National Electric Code
• Appeal denial for ten-story addition to Boulevard Arcade Building at 1035 South Boulevard
• Resolution approving $440,000 MWRD grant for Green Alleys Project (four permeable alleys in 2026)
• Ordinance allowing domestic electric vehicles in higher weight classes to park on residential streets
• Resolution affirming Oak Park as a Welcoming Village and calling on legislators to prohibit police from concealing identities

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will vote on several items, including an ordinance amending rental licensing and landlord-tenant rules, a resolution for a biodiversity study, and a motion to approve $5,955,697.44 in bills. They will also discuss police oversight recommendations and the Chicago Ave streetscape design. The agenda includes proclamations, routine reports, and consent items.

• Ordinance amending rental licensing and landlord-tenant rules (ORD 25-154)
• Contract with Greenprint Partners for biodiversity study, $120,035 (RES 25-248)
• Garfield traffic signal upgrade contract with Lyons Electric, $116,000 (RES 25-239)
• Invest in Cook grant for 2026 Neighborhood Greenway, $250,000 (RES 25-261)
• Approval of bills totaling $5,955,697.44 (MOT 25-228)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is holding its first annual budget-preparation meeting, reviewing the actuarial valuations for the Police and Fire pension funds ahead of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and property tax levy. The Police and Fire Pension Boards are invited to participate. Public comment is allowed at the start and during agenda items.

• Review of Police and Fire Pension Actuarial Reports (ID 25-452)
• Discussion to prepare for FY2026 budget and property tax levy
• Police and Fire Pension Boards invited to participate

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board is meeting to consider a range of items, including adopting a 1% grocery tax to replace the state's discontinued tax, kicking off the FY2026 budget process, and voting on two motions related to the Flock automatic license plate readers. The board will also vote on several contracts, including a $347,687 increase for the Oak Park Avenue Streetscape design and a $809,903 contract for the 2025 Bike Boulevard Project.

• Ordinance to adopt a 1% grocery tax to replace the discontinued state grocery tax
• Resolution to increase Terra Engineering contract for Oak Park Avenue Streetscape design from $1,121,790 to $1,469,477
• Resolution to approve $809,903 contract with Maintenance Coatings Co. for 2025 Bike Boulevard Project
• Motion to exercise termination provision in the Flock contract
• Motion to temporarily deactivate Flock ALPRs for up to 90 days

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will consider adopting the Bike Plan Update, which includes new on-street bike lanes on Augusta Street and Harvard Street, and will also vote on several contracts, including a sidewalk improvement project and a water service line replacement program. The board will also discuss an ordinance on mobile food vendors and receive the Police Department's annual report.

• Resolution approving Bike Plan Update with bike lanes on Augusta Street (Harlem to Cuyler) and Harvard Street (Maple to Humphrey)
• Contract with Suburban Concrete, Inc. for sidewalk improvements, not to exceed $525,000
• Contract with NG Plumbing, Inc. for lead water service line replacement, not to exceed $100,000
• Agreement with Elevate Energy for Energy One Stop Shop program design, not to exceed $125,565
• Ordinance amending Chapter 8 on mobile food vendors

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board is meeting to consider several routine items, including approving minutes, consent agenda items, and citizen commission appointments. Notable actions include authorizing a waste characterization study, a bridge repair agreement with a railroad, and amending the Community Relations Commission's structure. The agenda also includes a report on board and commission vacancies.

• Resolution approving construction agreement with Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad for 2025 bridge repairs, not to exceed $41,494
• Resolution approving professional services agreement with SCS Engineers for waste characterization study, not to exceed $83,560
• Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 19 regarding the Community Relations Commission's establishment, composition, and duties
• Ordinance authorizing sale of surplus vehicles and equipment
• Resolution renewing intergovernmental agreement with State of Illinois for municipal maintenance of state highways

The Oak Park Village Board approved the consent agenda, including the sale of surplus vehicles, a $41,494 bridge repair agreement with a railroad company, an intergovernmental agreement for state highway maintenance, and an $83,560 waste characterization study. The board also adopted an ordinance amending the Community Relations Commission's establishment, composition, and duties. All votes were 5-0, with Trustee Taglia absent.

• Approved sale of surplus vehicles and equipment (5-0)
• Adopted $41,494 bridge repair agreement with B&O Chicago Terminal Railroad (5-0)
• Adopted intergovernmental agreement with State of Illinois for highway maintenance (5-0)
• Adopted $83,560 waste characterization study with Sterns, Conrad and Schmidt (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Community Relations Commission (5-0)
• Approved commission appointments: Monika Robinson, Darien Bloom, Kirsten Weismantle (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from May 20, 2025 meeting (5-0)

President and Board of Trustees

The Board approved a loan commitment and agreement for The Day Nursery, a childcare center, with a 5-0 vote (Trustee Wesley absent). The Board also adopted several ordinances and resolutions on the consent agenda, including parking rate changes, a law department amendment, and a contract increase for security services. A zoning text amendment allowing places of worship with dual use as a special use was approved. The bike plan update was presented and discussed but no final decision was made.

• Approved loan commitment for The Day Nursery (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance revising employee discount parking program (consent agenda)
• Adopted ordinance updating parking time restrictions map (consent agenda)
• Adopted ordinance amending law department code (consent agenda)
• Approved resolution releasing PY 2025 funding recommendations for public comment (consent agenda)
• Approved amendment to Climate Ready Rainscapes contract, increasing amount from $52,000 to $82,000 (consent agenda)
• Approved assignment agreement with TYLin for Bike Plan Update (consent agenda)
• Approved amendment to Securitas security services contract, increasing amount to $800,000 (consent agenda)

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board approved the official zoning map 4-2, with Trustees Wesley and Straw voting no, citing concerns that the map perpetuates racist, exclusionary zoning. The board also approved a $5.02M water and sewer contract, a towing services agreement, and received the police oversight committee's semi-annual report. All other consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Adopted official zoning map (4-2)
• Approved $5,018,708 water and sewer contract with H. Linden & Sons
• Approved towing services agreement with O'Hare Towing Services
• Approved $5,185,607.73 in bills
• Approved $100,000 energy efficiency education agreement with University of Illinois
• Received Citizen Police Oversight Committee semi-annual report
• Approved proclamations for Public Works Week, Building Safety Month, and Bike Month

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will consider approving bills totaling $7,639,126.71, purchasing six 2025 Nissan Leaf electric vehicles for $133,996.20, and authorizing a $66,800 water system model update. The board will also vote on several proclamations, citizen commission appointments, and a workers' compensation settlement. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• Approve bills of $7,639,126.71 from March 1 to April 3, 2025
• Purchase six 2025 Nissan Leaf S+ vehicles for $133,996.20, waiving bid process
• Authorize $66,800 engineering task order with Baxter & Woodman for water system model update
• Approve workers' compensation settlement in Case 23 WC 28845
• Approve proclamations for Farmers' Market 50th season, heritage months, and Older Americans Month

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, including $7,639,126.71 in bills, a workers' compensation settlement, a water model update contract, purchase of six Nissan Leaf EVs, and an AV design amendment. It also approved several proclamations and citizen commission appointments. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved $7,639,126.71 in bills (5-0)
• Approved workers' compensation settlement (5-0)
• Approved $66,800 water model update contract with Baxter & Woodman (5-0)
• Approved $133,996.20 purchase of six 2025 Nissan Leaf S+ vehicles (5-0)
• Approved $3,950 AV design amendment (5-0)
• Approved proclamations for Farmers' Market 50th season, Jewish American Heritage, AANHPI Heritage, Older Americans Month (voice votes)
• Approved citizen commission appointments (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from March 11 and May 6 meetings (voice vote)

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board certified the April 1, 2025 election results, swore in re-elected Village Clerk Christina Waters, re-elected Village President Vicki Scaman, re-elected Trustee Chibuike Enyia, and newly elected Trustees Jenna Leving Jacobson and James J. Taglia. The board also adopted a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement and recognized outgoing trustees with resolutions and service awards. All votes were unanimous with Trustee Wesley absent.

• Certified April 1, 2025 election results (voice vote approved)
• Adopted Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement (voice vote approved)
• Adopted resolution of appreciation for Trustee Parakkat (voice vote approved)
• Adopted resolution of appreciation for Trustee Robinson (voice vote approved)
• Approved consent agenda including lien subordination and ordinance amendment (6-0)
• Adjourned into closed session to discuss minutes and real property (7-0)

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board approved the consent agenda, which included a budget amendment, several ordinances (free parking extension, property maintenance code update, hemp/kratom sales restriction, parkway maintenance regulations), and contracts for alley improvements and pavement preservation. The board also approved multiple proclamations and commission appointments. A discussion on mobile food vendor regulations was held, but no ordinance was adopted.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Adopted FY2025 budget amendment (consent)
• Adopted ordinance extending free parking at Avenue Garage to 90 minutes (consent)
• Adopted ordinance updating property maintenance code to 2024 edition (consent)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting intoxicating hemp/kratom sales to underage persons (consent)
• Approved $2,534,405 contract with Triggi Construction for alley improvements (consent)
• Approved $797,994 contract with R.W. Dunteman for pavement preservation (consent)
• Approved Comcast franchise agreement (consent)

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will hold a regular meeting with a mix of routine approvals and significant items. Key actions include a first reading of an ordinance to prohibit selling intoxicating hemp and kratom products to underage persons, and a consent agenda with contracts for bridge rehabilitation, an electric shuttle feasibility study, and an interim CFO. The board will also hear a presentation on municipal aggregation and community solar, and discuss updating the property maintenance code.

• First reading of ordinance banning sale of intoxicating hemp and kratom to underage persons (ORD 25-133)
• Contract with ERA-Valdivia Contractors for bridge rehabilitation, $995,668 (RES 25-170)
• Employee leasing agreement for interim CFO, up to $225,000 (RES 25-165)
• Electric shuttle feasibility assessment with T.Y. Lin, up to $58,114 (RES 25-159)
• Approval of bills totaling $4,202,745.46 for February 2025 (MOT 25-131)

The Oak Park Village Board approved the consent agenda, including $4,202,745.46 in bills, a $58,114 electric shuttle feasibility study, a $995,668 bridge rehabilitation contract, and several other agreements. They also adopted an ordinance granting a Class B-1 liquor license to Seoul Ave Corporation (Trustee Parakkat recused). A first reading was held on an ordinance to prohibit sales of intoxicating hemp and kratom to minors, but no final action was taken.

• Approved $4,202,745.46 in bills (7-0)
• Approved $58,114 electric shuttle feasibility study with T.Y. Lin (7-0)
• Approved $995,668 bridge rehabilitation contract with ERA-Valdivia (7-0)
• Approved $225,000 interim CFO leasing agreement with MGT of America (7-0)
• Approved $99,700 sewer manhole inspection contract with RJN Group (7-0)
• Approved $94,635 purchase of three Ford Maverick pick-ups (7-0)
• Approved Class B-1 liquor license for Seoul Ave (6-0, 1 recusal)
• First reading only: ordinance banning sale of intoxicating hemp/kratom to minors

President and Board of Trustees

The Board discussed regulating unregulated THC sales, with consensus to prioritize an age restriction and staff to return with ordinance options on March 18. They also received a presentation on schematic design options for the Municipal Campus project, with cost and phasing details to be presented on March 18. The Board approved the consent agenda, including bills, a workers' compensation settlement, and a truck purchase.

• Approved agenda and minutes from Jan 28 and Feb 4 meetings (voice votes)
• Approved consent agenda including $6,544,178.68 in bills (6-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing workers' compensation settlement (consent)
• Adopted resolution to purchase 2024 Ford F250 with plow for $64,893 (consent)
• Approved appointments to Farmers' Market Commission (voice vote)
• Discussed THC regulation; staff to prepare ordinance options with age restriction priority (no vote)

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will consider a consent agenda including $6,824,626 in bills, a sewer inspection database contract, and traffic calming measures. They will also discuss the draft Vision Zero Action Plan and a Madison Street corridor traffic study, and vote on several liquor licenses and a special use permit for a massage business.

• Approve bills totaling $6,824,626 for Dec 1-28, 2024
• Contract with RJN Group for sewer database support up to $141,680
• Traffic calming on 700/800 blocks N. Lombard Ave and 800 block N. Taylor Ave
• Special use permit for Massage Envy at 971 Lake Street
• Landmark designation for 1132-42 Lake Street

The Board approved the consent agenda including $6,824,626 in bills, traffic calming on N. Lombard and N. Taylor Avenues, a sewer inspection contract with RJN Group, and several resolutions including a school emergency MOU with District 97. Two new restaurant liquor licenses were approved for Mira Social and Breakfast House. The Board also discussed the draft Vision Zero Action Plan and approved the Madison Street Corridor Traffic Study, but took no final vote on Vision Zero itself.

• Approved $6,824,626 in bills for Dec 1-28, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved traffic calming on 700/800 blocks N. Lombard and 800 block N. Taylor (6-0)
• Adopted $141,680 sewer inspection contract with RJN Group, waiving bidding (6-0)
• Adopted school emergency rapid-entry MOU with District 97 (6-0)
• Adopted hotel tax ordinance amendment (6-0)
• Granted special use permit for massage service at 971 Lake St (6-0)
• Designated 1132-42 Lake St as Oak Park landmark (6-0)
• Approved B-1 liquor licenses for Mira Social and Breakfast House (6-0 each)

President and Board of Trustees

The Village of Oak Park President and Board of Trustees held a special meeting on January 22, 2025. The board voted to adjourn into executive session to discuss employment compensation and performance of specific employees, and then adjourned the meeting. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Approved motion to adjourn to executive session (voice vote)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (voice vote)

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will consider consent agenda items including water meter equipment purchases, landscape maintenance contract renewals, a collective bargaining agreement, and special use permits. They will also receive presentations on the Economic Vitality Strategic Plan and the 2022 greenhouse gas inventory, and consider adopting energy efficiency grant program guidelines.

• Resolution approving up to $150,000 for water meter reading equipment from Ferguson Waterworks, waiving bid process
• Resolution approving up to $250,000 for water meters and parts from Ferguson Waterworks, waiving bid process
• Renewal of landscape maintenance contract with CityEscape Garden & Design LLC for up to $231,000 in 2025
• Renewal of seasonal container display contract with CityEscape Garden & Design LLC for up to $115,000 in 2025
• Special use permit for reception/banquet facility at 6537 North Avenue and massage establishment at 423 ½ North Marion Street