Oak Park, Michigan
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 19:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 19:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 19:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 19:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 19:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Recent meetings
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:30
Library Board
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council to review Event Hub and Community Center payments
The City Council will consider several project payments and administrative items. Discussions include public safety millage renewals and the upcoming August 4, 2026, State Primary Election.
- Payment of $696,402.02 for the Event Hub Project
- Payment of $279,518.82 to Neumann Smith Architecture for the Community Center Project
- Payment of $92,881.99 to Mierzwa Construction Company for Multi-Campus Buildings Demolition
- OPCIA Facade Grant for Quality Car Wash at 14421 11 Mile Road for $2,288.54
- Payment of $10,000.00 to Eight Mile Boulevard Association for the Greenfield Gateway Project
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
JULY 20, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. OATH OF OFFICE
A. Oath of Office for Council Member Rebecca Berman
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following routine items are presented for approval without discussion, as a single
agenda item. Should any member wish to discuss or disapprove any item it must be
dropped from the blanket motion of approval and considered as a separate item.
A. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for July 6, 2026
B. Payment request from Neumann Smith Architecture for Architectural Services on the
Event Hub Project for the total amount of $2,461.00
C. Payment request from the Eight Mile Boulevard Association (8MBA) for the
Greenfield Gateway Project in the amount of $10,000.00.
D. Payment request from Neumann Smith Architecture for Architectural Services on the
Community Center Project for the total amount of $279,518.82.
E. Approval of Invoice No. 7 from Giffels Webster for Master Planning Services in the
total amount of $5,823.75.
F. Request to renew the SMART Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract for
FY2027
G. Request to approve Payment Application No. 9 (Final) for the 2025 Block Pruning
Project, to Limb Walkers Tree & Snow, LLC of Kenockee, MI in the amount of
$1,275.00.
H. New and Renewal Licenses for July 20, 2026
7. RECOGNITION OF VISITING ELECTED OFFICIALS
8. SPECIAL RECOG
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 12:00
Corridor Improvement Authority
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 18:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 19:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 18:00
Juneteenth Commission
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
JULY 6, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The following routine items are presented for approval without discussion, as a single
agenda item. Should any member wish to discuss or disapprove any item it must be
dropped from the blanket motion of approval and considered as a separate item.
A. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for June 15, 2026.
B. Payment of invoices from OHM Advisors for Engineering Services in the amount of
$6,638.00.
C. Approval of participation in the 2027-2029 Oakland County Urban County Community
Development Block Grant Program.
D. Approval for the payment of the invoice 4 from Desiree Kelly Art, for the mural
included in the Eleven Mile Road, Alleys, and Parking Lot Reconfiguration Project, in
the amount of $25,000.
E. Request to approve Payment Application No. 3 for the 2026 Landscape Maintenance
Contract, to BrightView Landscape of Pontiac, MI in the amount of $5,794.00.
F. Request to approve Payment Application No. 3 for the 2026 Lawn Maintenance
Contract, to Parrott Landscaping of Clinton Township, MI in the amount of
$16,436.00.
G. Request to waive permit fees for the 2026 CIA Landscaping Installation Project.
H. Approval of Pay Application No. 2 to Eminent Contracting, LLC. of Detroit, MI for the
Capital Avenue Rehabilitation Project, M-786 in the amount of $502,6
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 19:00
General
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 12:00
Corridor Improvement Authority
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 18:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 18:30
Library Board
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
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AGENDA
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
JUNE 15, 2026
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 05-04-26
5. COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
A. Administrative Approval, Forgotten Harvest - RV Shelter, 15000 W. 8 Mile Rd.
B. Outdoor Dining, Des Velo, 13631 W. 11 Mile Rd.
6. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. OLD BUSINESS
1. Master Plan Update Presentation by Giffels Webster
B. NEW BUSINESS
1. Site Plan Review, P.R. Speakeasy, 14441 W. 11 Mile Rd.
7. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION - (FROM MEMBERS ONLY)
8. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Oak Park Council to appoint new member and approve major contracts
The Oak Park City Council will deliberate on appointing a new councilmember and approve a series of payments and contracts, including a new fire truck and the Event Hub project. The meeting also includes public hearings for a special assessment district.
- Appointment of new City Councilmember
- Approval of $925,916.50 fire truck purchase
- Approval of $602,777.72 Event Hub project payment
- Public Hearing for Eleven Mile Parking Lot Reconstruction
- Approval of $126,100.00 demolition project payment
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
JUNE 15, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. DELIBERATION AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW COUNCILMEMBER
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following routine items are presented for approval without discussion, as a single
agenda item. Should any member wish to discuss or disapprove any item it must be
dropped from the blanket motion of approval and considered as a separate item.
A. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for June 1, 2026
B. Special City Council meeting Minutes for June 1, 2026
C. Special City Council Meeting Minutes for June 8, 2026.
D. Approval of Invoice No. 5 and No. 6 from Giffels Webster for Master Planning
Services in the total amount of $11,647.50.
E. Public Safety Activity Summary Report for May 2026
F. Request to approve Payment Application No. 2 for the 2026 Landscape Maintenance
Contract, to BrightView Landscape of Pontiac, MI in the amount of $7,113.00.
G. Request to approve Payment Application No. 2 for the 2026 Lawn Maintenance
Contract, to Parrott Landscaping of Clinton Township, MI in the amount of
$12,165.00.
H. Payment request from Neumann Smith Architecture for Architectural Services on the
Community Center Project for the total amount of $34,931.82.
I. Request to approve Payment Application No. 8 for the 2025 Block Pruning Project, to
Limb Walkers Tree & Snow, LLC of Kenockee, MI in the amount of $
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
JUNE 15, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor McClellan in the Council Chambers of
City Hall located at 14000 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park, MI 48237. (248) 691-7544.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Edgar, Council Member Radner, Council
Member Crawford
ABSENT: None
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Tungate, City Clerk Norris, City Attorney Krause
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Edgar, seconded by Radner, CARRIED, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voice Vote: Yes: McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Crawford
No: None
Absent: None
5. DELIBERATION AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW COUNCILMEMBER
The City Council deliberated on the appointment of a new city council member.
Motion by Radner, seconded by Edgar, CARRIED, to appoint Rebecca Berman as the new
City Council Member.
Roll Call Vote: Yes: McClellan, Radner, Crawford
No: Edgar
Absent: None
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Radner, CARRIED, to approve the consent agenda
consisting of the following items:
Voice Vote: Yes: McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Crawford
No: None
Absent: None
A. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for June 1, 2026
CM-06-243-2026
B. Special City Council meeting Minutes for June 1, 2026
CM-06-244-2026
C. Special City Council Meeting Minutes for June 8, 2026.
CM-06-245-2026
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 18:00
General
Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 19:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
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AGENDA
REGULAR ARTS AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY COMMISSION
MEETING
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
JUNE 11, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Jocelyn Coats, Sarah Davidson, Dawn Henry, Kevin Keys III, Rosetta Kincaid, Terri
McQueen, Florence Piernas, Michele Stevenson, Lonnie K. Tabb-Upshaw, Rochelle
Weller, Donny Wilson, City Council Liason, City Staff Liason
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Draft 5.14.26 ACDC Meeting Minutes
5. CITY UPDATES
A. World Dance Day Legal Discussion Follow Up
B. Upcoming Events & Public Information
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Quarterly Art Exhibit
B. Budget Discussion
i. T-shirt Order/ Approval
C. Community Engagement Events:
• 9 Mile Family Fun Fest Rescheduled
• Juneteenth
• Fourth of July (7/3/2026)
• Trunk or Treat
D. Film Fest Planning
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
9. ADJOURNMENT
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 18:00
Juneteenth Commission
Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
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AGENDA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
JUNE 8, 2026
5:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Interview candidates for the open Council Member position
1. Rebecca Berman
2. Jocelyn Coats
3. Larmender Davis
4. Jason Deneau
5. Darlene White
6. Karen Yaldoo
B. Possible deliberation on the appointment of a new Council Member
4. CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
Each speaker's remarks are a matter of public record; the speaker, alone, is responsible
for his or her comments and the City of Oak Park does not, by permitting such remarks,
support, endorse or accept the content, thereof, as being true or accurate. “Any person
while being heard at a City Council Meeting may be called to order by the Chair, or any
Council Member for failure to be germane to the business of the City, vulgarity, or
personal attacks on persons or institutions.” There is a three minute time limit per speaker.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Oak Park will comply with the spirit and intent of the American with Disabilities
Act. We will provide support and make reasonable accommodations to assist people with
disabilities to access and participate in our programs, facilities and services.
Accommodations to participate at a Council Meeting will be made with 7-day prior notice.
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
JUNE 1, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The following routine items are presented for approval without discussion, as a single
agenda item. Should any member wish to discuss or disapprove any item it must be
dropped from the blanket motion of approval and considered as a separate item.
A. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for May 18, 2026.
B. Appointment of a representative & alternate to SOCRRA Board.
C. Request authorization to bid the 45th District Court Renovation Project(s).
D. Payment of invoices from OHM Advisors for Engineering Services in the amount of
$1,456.50.
E. Approval of a Cost Participation Agreement with the Road Commission of Oakland
County (RCOC) for the Greenfield Road Project, Lincoln to 12 Mile, in the amount of
$45,889.00.
F. Approval of Pay Application No. 4 for the 2025 Sewer & Catch Basin Cleaning & TV
Inspection Project, M-783 to Taplin Group, LLC of Kalamazoo, MI in the amount of
$86,001.50.
G. Request to advertise for bids for the 2026 Sewer & Catch Basin Cleaning and
Television Inspection Project, M-802
H. Request to advertise for bids the 2026 Catch Basin Line Replacement Project, M-
792.
I. Approval of Pay Application No. 2 for the Multiple Campus Buildings Demolition
Project, M-796 to Mierzwa Construction Company of Pontiac, MI, in the amount of
$79,875.
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
JUNE 1, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor McClellan in the Council Chambers of
City Hall located at 14000 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park, MI 48237. (248) 691-7544.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Edgar, Council Member Radner, Council
Member Crawford
ABSENT: None
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Tungate, City Clerk Norris, City Attorney Krause
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Radner, seconded by Crawford, CARRIED, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voice Vote: Yes: McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Crawford
No: None
Absent: None
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Edgar, seconded by Radner, CARRIED, to approve the consent agenda consisting
of the following items:
Voice Vote: Yes: McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Crawford
No: None
Absent: None
A. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for May 18, 2026.
CM-06-217-2026
B. Appointment of a representative & alternate to SOCRRA Board.
CM-06-218-2026
C. Request authorization to bid the 45th District Court Renovation Project(s).
CM-06-219-2026
D. Payment of invoices from OHM Advisors for Engineering Services in the amount of
$1,456.50.
CM-06-220-2026
E. Approval of a Cost Participation Agreement with the Road Commission of Oakland
County (RCOC) for the Greenfield Road Project, Lincoln to 12 Mile, in the amount of
$45,889.00.
CM
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 18:00
General
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
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AGENDA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
JUNE 1, 2026
5:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Community Center Project Update
B. Council Member Applicant Update
4. CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
Each speaker's remarks are a matter of public record; the speaker, alone, is responsible
for his or her comments and the City of Oak Park does not, by permitting such remarks,
support, endorse or accept the content, thereof, as being true or accurate. “Any person
while being heard at a City Council Meeting may be called to order by the Chair, or any
Council Member for failure to be germane to the business of the City, vulgarity, or
personal attacks on persons or institutions.” There is a three minute time limit per speaker.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Oak Park will comply with the spirit and intent of the American with Disabilities
Act. We will provide support and make reasonable accommodations to assist people with
disabilities to access and participate in our programs, facilities and services.
Accommodations to participate at a Council Meeting will be made with 7-day prior notice.
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MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
JUNE 1, 2026
5:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The special meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Mayor McClellan in the Executive
Conference Room of City Hall located at 14000 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park, MI 48237.
(248) 691-7544.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Edgar, Council Member Radner, Council
Member Crawford
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Tungate, City Clerk Norris, City Attorney Krause, Human Resources
Director Allen, Municipal Services Director Marrone, Recreation Director Stasiak, Deputy City
Manager Owczarzak, Deputy City Manager DeCoster.
3. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Community Center Project Update
Representatives from Barton Malow and Neumann/Smith Architecture were present to review
the initial design concepts for the proposed Oak Park Community Center. They presented
community engagement data and summarized the feedback that informed the project’s key
design elements. The inclusion of a pool and slide feature was a central topic of discussion,
with consensus reached to incorporate a slide element into the design. The project is
anticipated to break ground in spring 2027.
B. Council Member Applicant Update
City Manager Tungate reviewed the Council Member appointment process with the Council
and provided each member with a packet containing the 14 applicants. The Council agreed that
each member would submit their top two candidates to
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Thu May 21, 2026 · 12:00
Corridor Improvement Authority
Thu May 21, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Wed May 20, 2026 · 18:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Wed May 20, 2026 · 18:00
Traffic Safety Board
Tue May 19, 2026 · 18:30
Library Board
Mon May 18, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council to hold public hearing on FY 2026-2027 budget and tax millage rates
The City Council will discuss the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, millage rates, and fee schedule. The body will also consider the resignation of Shaun Whitehead and proposed zoning amendments for EV charging stations and signs.
- Public hearing and resolution for FY 2026-2027 budget and property tax millage rates
- Payment of $164,750.00 to Neumann Smith Architecture for Community Center Project
- Bid award of $40,159.00 to American Fence & Supply Co. for Community Center construction fencing
- Payment of $633,018.93 for the Event Hub Project (Pay Application No. 11)
- Proposed zoning amendments for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations and Signs
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
MAY 18, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. CITY COUNCIL
A. City Council consideration of the written resignation of Shaun Whitehead.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following routine items are presented for approval without discussion, as a single
agenda item. Should any member wish to discuss or disapprove any item it must be
dropped from the blanket motion of approval and considered as a separate item.
A. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for May 4, 2026.
B. Special City Council Meeting Minutes for May 1, 2026
C. Payment request from Neumann Smith Architecture for Architectural Services on the
Community Center Project for the total amount of $164,750.00.
D. Request to approve Payment Application No. 7 for the 2025 Block Pruning Project, to
Limb Walkers Tree & Snow, LLC of Kenockee, MI in the amount of $16,950.00.
E. Request to approve Payment Application No. 1 for the 2026 Lawn Maintenance
Contract, to Parrott Landscaping of Clinton Township, MI in the amount of $8,542.00.
F. Request to approve Payment Application No. 1 for the 2026 Landscape Maintenance
Contract, to BrightView Landscape of Pontiac, MI in the amount of $2,146.50.
G. New and Renewal Licenses for May 18, 2026
7. RECOGNITION OF VISITING ELECTED OFFICIALS
8. SPECIAL RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS
A. Tribute and moment of silence in memory of
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
MAY 18, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor McClellan in the Council Chambers of
City Hall located at 14000 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park, MI 48237. (248) 691-7544.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Edgar, Council Member Radner, Council
Member Crawford
ABSENT: Council Member Whitehead
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Tungate, City Clerk Norris, City Attorney Krause
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Edgar, seconded by Crawford, CARRIED, to approve the agenda with the following
changes:
1. Add 6.H - Payment to Mattioli Cement Company.
2. Add 9.D - Resolution approving MOU with the 45th District Court.
3. Add 15.D.1 - Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Civic Plus.
4. Add 15.E.1 - Approval of Event HUB Mural.
Voice Vote: Yes: McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Crawford
No: None
Absent: Whitehead
5. CITY COUNCIL
A. City Council consideration of the written resignation of Shaun Whitehead.
CM-05-192-2026
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Edgar, CARRIED, to accept the written resignation of Shaun
Whitehead.
Voice Vote: Yes: McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Crawford
No: None
Absent: None
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Edgar, seconded by Radner, CARRIED, to approve the consent agenda consisting
of the following items:
Voice Vote: Yes: McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Crawf
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Thu May 14, 2026 · 19:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission plans 2026 Film Fest
The commission is meeting to discuss upcoming community engagement events and plan the 2026 Film Fest. The body will also review the Quarterly Art Exhibit and the World Dance Day recap.
- Planning for Film Fest 2026
- Quarterly Art Exhibit
- World Dance Day recap
- Community engagement events including 9 Mile Family Fun Fest, Juneteenth, State of the City 6/30, July 4th, and Trunk or Treat
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AGENDA
REGULAR ARTS AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY COMMISSION
MEETING
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
MAY 14, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Jocelyn Coats, Sarah Davidson, Dawn Henry, Kevin Keys, Rosetta Kincaid, Terri
McQueen, Florence Piernas, Michele Stevenson, Lonnie K. Tabb Upshaw, Rochelle
Weller, Donny Wilson, City Council Liason, City Staff Liason
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Draft ACDC Meeting Minutes 4.9.2026
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Quarterly Art Exhibit
B. World Dance Day Recap
C. Community Engagement Events
• 9 Mile Family Fun Fest
• Juneteenth
• State of the City 6/30
• July 4th
• Trunk or Treat
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Film Fest Planning 2026
7. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
8. ADJOURNMENT
Wed May 13, 2026 · 18:00
Juneteenth Commission
14000 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park
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AGENDA
REGULAR JUNETEENTH COMMISSION MEETING
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
MAY 13, 2026
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
A. A. MEMBERS:
Stephanie Crawford - Council Member
Kevin Keys, III-Chair
Rita Lockridge-Co-Chair
Glenda Stainback
Cheryl Daniel
Alicia Edwards
Larmender Davis
Lonnie Tabb-Upshaw (Temporary Leave)
Adam Owczarzak - Deputy City Manager
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of 04-08-26 Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of 04-28-26 Special Meeting Minutes
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. 2025/2026 Budget Numbers
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Bylaws Addendum proposal
B. Block Party
7. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. Fundraising (Stainback)
Budget Subcommittee
Program/Booklet Subcommittee (Crawford/Tabb-Upshaw)
Venue Subcommittee
Sound/Audio Subcommittee
Walk Subcommittee
Swag Subcommittee (Crawford/Edwards)
Book Subcommittee
Food Truck / Ice Cream Truck Subcommittee (Edwards/ Daniel)
Scholarship/Essay Subcommittee (Lockridge/Daniel)
Additional Subcommittees (as needed)
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mon May 4, 2026 · 18:00
General
Mon May 4, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
MAY 4, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The following routine items are presented for approval without discussion, as a single
agenda item. Should any member wish to discuss or disapprove any item it must be
dropped from the blanket motion of approval and considered as a separate item.
A. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for April 20, 2026
B. Special City Council Meeting Minutes for April 20, 2026
C. Request to amend the Application for Special Event License submitted by the
Juneteenth Commission and previously approved by the City Council at the April 6,
2026 meeting.
D. Payment of invoices from OHM Advisors for Engineering Services in the amount of
$2,409.00.
E. Request to Schedule a Public Hearing on the FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget for
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
F. Approval of Payment No. 1 to Giffels Webster for Parks and Rec Master Planning
Services in the amount of $1,640
G. 3rd Quarter FY 2025-26 Investment Report
H. Budget to Actual Report for period ending 3-31-26
I. Approval of Payment No. 2 to McCarthy and Smith Inc for Construction Services for
Tyler Park in the amount of $203,556.50
J. Approval of Pay Application No. 2 for the 2025-2026 Miscellaneous Concrete Project,
M-782 to Mattioli Cement Company of Fenton, MI, in the amount of $151,337.13.
K. Corridor Im
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
MAY 4, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor McClellan in the Council Chambers of
City Hall located at 14000 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park, MI 48237. (248) 691-7544.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Edgar, Council Member Radner, Council
Member Whitehead, Council Member Crawford
ABSENT: Council Member Whitehead left the meeting at 7:10 p.m. after resigning from
office.
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Tungate, City Clerk Norris, City Attorney Krause
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Edgar, CARRIED, to approve the agenda with the following
changes:
1. Allow Council Member Whitehead to make a statement at the beginning of the meeting.
Voice Vote: Yes: McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Whitehead, Crawford
No: None
Absent: None
Council Member Shaun Whitehead read a statement whereby he resigned from his position as
Oak Park City Council Member.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Edgar, seconded by Crawford, CARRIED, to approve the Consent Agenda
consisting of the following items:
Voice Vote: Yes: McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Crawford
No: None
Absent: Whitehead
A. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for April 20, 2026
CM-05-160-2026
B. Special City Council Meeting Minutes for April 20, 2026
CM-05-161-2026
C. Request to amend the Application for Special Eve
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Mon May 4, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
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AGENDA
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
MAY 4, 2026
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 4-6-2026
5. COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
A. Administrative Review, Northend Auto Clinic, 8510 Northend Ave.
B. Site Plan Approval Amendment and Extension, Toras Chaim Synagogue, 14631,
14641, & 14651 Balfour Ave.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the City of Oak Park Zoning
Ordinance to add regulations regarding Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations. The
proposed amendment will also include revisions to Article 4, Division 4: Signs.
B. Planning Commission action regarding a proposed zoning amendment to the City of
Oak Park Zoning Ordinance to add regulations regarding Electric Vehicle (EV)
Charging Stations. The proposed amendment also includes revisions to Article 4,
Division 4: Signs.
7. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. OLD BUSINESS
1. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 2026-2027 Annual Budget
B. NEW BUSINESS
1. Site Plan Review, iONNA - Electric Vehicle Charging Station, 21500 Greenfield
Rd.
8. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION - (FROM MEMBERS ONLY)
9. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
10. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF OAK PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 14000 Oak Park Blvd,
Oak Park, MI 48237, by Vice Chairperson Brown and roll call was made.
PRESENT:
Vice Chairperson Brown
Commissioner Tungate
Commissioner Walters-Gill
Commissioner Seligson
Commissioner Tkatch
Commissioner McClellan
Commissioner Eizelman
ABSENT: Chairperson Torgow
Commissioner Whitehead
OTHERS PRESENT: Economic Development & Planning Specialist, Salam Habhab
Deputy City Clerk, Jo Lynn Williams-Elliott
Director of Municipal Services, Kim Marrone
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA OF MAY 4, 2026
MOTION by McClellan, SECONDED by Tkatch, to approve the May 4, 2026, meeting
agenda.
VOTE: Yes: All
No: None
MOTION CARRIED
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 6, 2026:
MOTION by Tungate, SECONDED by Seligson to approve the April 6, 2026, minutes.
VOTE: Yes: All
No: None
MOTION CARRIED
5. COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE:
A. Administrative Review, Northend Auto Clinic, 8510 Northend Ave.
This is Administrative Approval for Northend Auto Clinic, a minor auto repair shop at 8510
Northend Ave., Oak Park, MI 48237, Parcel ID # 52-25-33-152-050. After reviewing the
information provided, the Economic Development and Planning Department has administratively
approved your request and the related Site Plan.
The approval was approved conditionally based on the fol
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Fri May 1, 2026 · 08:30
City Council
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CITY OF OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
May 1, 2026 - 8:30 AM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLLCALL
3. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. To discuss FY 2026-27, FY 2027-28 and FY 2028-29 departmental budgets:
4. CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
Each speaker's remarks are a matter of public record; and the speaker, alone, is
responsible for his or her comments; the City of Oak Park does not, by permitting
such remarks, support, endorse or accept the content, thereof, as being true or
accurate. There is a three-minute time limit per speaker.
5. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
MAY 1, 2026
8:30 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The special meeting was called to order at 8:36 AM by Mayor McClellan in the Executive
Conference Room of City Hall located at 14000 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park, MI 48237.
(248) 691-7544.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Edgar, Council Member Radner, Council
Member Whitehead, Council Member Crawford
ABSENT: None
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Tungate, City Clerk Norris, Deputy City Manager DeCoster, Deputy
City Manager Owczarzak, Financial Assistant Carl Johnson, Deputy Finance Director Josh
Johnson, Financial Assistant Sabrina Lilla
3. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Discuss FY 2026-27, FY 2027-28 and FY 2028-29 departmental budgets.
City Manager Tungate led a discussion with city council that reviewed the individual
departmental budgets from the following departments:
45th District Court
City Clerk/Elections
City Attorney/Prosecutor/Labor
City Manager/City Council
Public Information/Communications
Information Technology
Human Resources
Library
Public Safety
Finance
Water & Sewer
Public Works
Municipal Services
Economic Development/Brownfield/CIA
Recreation
Fee Schedule/City Council Wrap Up
4. CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
There were no members of the audience who wished to speak.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor McClellan adjourned
the special
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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
ZBA considers variances for lot coverage, setbacks, and parking
The Oak Park Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three variance requests that would allow properties to exceed standard zoning limits for lot coverage, building setbacks, and parking requirements.
- Case #26-05: Request to increase lot coverage from 35% to 36.8% at 25951 Harding Sq.
- Case #26-06: Request to reduce setbacks and parking for a cultural center at 14830 Lincoln Ave.
- Case #26-07: Request to reduce rear yard setback from 30 feet to 27 feet 8 inches at 14781 Talbot Ave.
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AGENDA
REGULAR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
APRIL 28, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Member Anderson, Member Brown, Member Huston, Member Kleid, Member Lebovic,
Member Seligson, Member Steinberg.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes 3/24/2026
4. COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Case #26-05, Jamie Craig, on behalf of Jonathan and Sarah Weinrach, 25951
Harding Sq.,
i. Article 2, Division 2: Section 214 of the Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum
lot coverage of 35%. The applicant is requesting approval to allow a lot
coverage of 36.8%.
B. Case #26-06, Ari Kosterlitz, on behalf of Congregation Dovid Ben Nuchim, 14830
Lincoln Ave.,
i. Article 5. Division 3. Section 544.g. requires the principal building to be
located at least 50 feet from any residential district or use. The applicant is
requesting approval for the building to be setback47 feet from the
northand4 feet from the east.
ii. Article 2. Division 2. Section 215.d.requires a total area of all impervious
surfaces to not exceed 70% of the lot area. The applicant is requesting
approval for74.4%of impervious surfaces of the lot area.
iii. Article 4. Division 1. Section 403. requires 30 spaces for the proposed
cultural center (mikvah building). The applicant is requesting to allow 6
parking spaces on site.
iv. Article 4. Division 5. Section 494 requires building-mounted light intensity
within a site n
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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 18:00
Juneteenth Commission
Juneteenth Commission considers stage rental and book purchases
The Juneteenth Commission is meeting to discuss event logistics, including venue updates and fundraiser flyers. The body is reviewing specific expenditures for equipment and materials.
- Oakland County Stage Rental: $550
- Purchase of Books: $477.31
- Venue update discussion
- Fundraiser flyer review
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14000 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park
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AGENDA
REGULAR JUNETEENTH COMMISSION MEETING
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
APRIL 28, 2026
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
A. A. MEMBERS:
Stephanie Crawford - Council Member
Kevin Keys, III-Chair
Rita Lockridge-Co-Chair
Glenda Stainback
Cheryl Daniel
Alicia Edwards
Larmender Davis
Lonnie Tabb-Upshaw (Temporary Leave)
Adam Owczarzak - Deputy City Manager
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of 04-08-26 Meeting Minutes
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Venue Update
Fundraiser Flyer
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Oakland County Stage Rental - $550
B. Approval of Purchase of Books - 477.31
7. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. A. Fundraising
B. Budget:
C. Program/booklet:
D. Venue:
E. Sound/audio:
F. Walk:
G. Swag:
H. Book:
I. Food/Ice cream truck
J. Scholarship/Essay-
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 16:30
ERS/PSRS Board of Trustees
Retirement boards to review portfolio performance and actuarial reports
The Employees’ Retirement System and Public Safety Retirement System boards are meeting to review investment portfolios and actuarial valuation reports. The PSRS board will also elect officers and determine the interest rate for buy-back calculations.
- Election of PSRS officers
- Market update and portfolio review by PNC
- Fund recommendation for PSRS from PNC
- Actuarial Valuation Reports from Watkins Ross
- Annual determination of PSRS interest rate for buy-back calculations
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CITY OF OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES &
THE PUBLIC SAFETY RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CONCURRENT MEETING
April 27, 2026 - 4:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Election of Officers (PSRS)
4. 2026/27 Meeting Dates (PSRS)
5. Approval of Minutes:
A. October 27, 2025 Regular ERS/PSRS Concurrent Meeting (PSRS)
B. February 10, 2026 Special PSRS Meeting (PSRS)
C. February 23, 2026 Regular ERS/PSRS Concurrent Meeting
6. New Business:
A. Market Update and Portfolio Review – PNC
B. Fund recommendation for PSRS - PNC
C. Actuarial Valuation Reports – Watkins Ross
D. Annual Determination of Interest Rate for Buy Back Calculations (PSRS)
7. Financial Reports (PSRS - February 23, 2026)
8. Financial Reports:
A. PNC Investment Report
B. Fiduciary Net Assets Statement
C. PNC Private Trust Financial Report
D. Disbursements made by the Retirement System
E. Fiduciary Net Assets Statement
F. Retiree Actuarial Statement
G. Municipal and Military Buy-Back Calculations
H. Correspondence of Retirement Submissions
I. Necrology Report
J. Miscellaneous Information
9. Call to the Audience
10. Adjournment
🌐 County-level context
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities2 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,378/mo (658 assisted households · 2025)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD