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Oak ParkMI averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$198,500 Typical home value $231,276 +1.8% yr/yr · +19.9% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (59)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
- Carla Wallace — Commissioner
- Sarah Davidson
Who’s on the City Council
- Radner — Councilmember
- Edgar — Councilmember
- McClellan — Mayor
- Whitehead — Councilmember
- Crawford — Councilmember
- Burns — Mayor Pro Tem
- Berman — Councilmember
Who’s on the Corridor Improvement Authority
- Novik — Board Member
- Peteet — Board Member
- Wujcik — Board Member
- Parish — Board Member
- Attisha
- Edgar
- Jones
- Shamily
Who’s on the General
Who’s on the Parks and Recreation Commission
- Beverly Wiggins
- Carly Silverman
- Juanita Bell
- Carian Taylor
- Theresa Lorick
- Ajai Tice
- Alexander Simpson
- Jennifer Szonye
- Shaun Whitehead
Who’s on the Planning Commission
- Eizelman — Commissioner
- McClellan — Commissioner
- Seligson — Commissioner
- Tkatch — Commissioner
- Walters-Gill — Commissioner
- Whitehead — Commissioner
- Tungate — Commissioner
- Brown
- Torgow
Who’s on the Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
- Al Lewis
- Alexander Simpson
- Beverly Wiggins
- Clarissa Clemons
- Edna Rubin
- Jonathan Nachman
- Juanita Bell
- Natalie Sturm
- Richard Readus
- Stephanie Crawford
- Theresa Lorick
Who’s on the Traffic Safety Board
- Aaron Tobin
- Dan Fairless
- Julie Edgar
- Kemi Jackson
- Shar Brown
Who’s on the Zoning Board of Appeals
- Anderson — Commissioner
- Kleid — Commissioner
- Lebovic — Commissioner
- Seligson — Commissioner
- Steinberg — Commissioner
Municipal budget
Total revenue$54.2M (FY2023)
Total spending$53.8M (FY2023)
Taxes$20.8M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$18.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,836 (FY2023)
Upcoming
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 18:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 16:30
ERS/PSRS Board of Trustees
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 18:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:30
Library Board
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 18:00
Traffic Safety Board
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 18:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 12:00
Corridor Improvement Authority
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 18:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 18:30
Library Board
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 18:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 12:00
Corridor Improvement Authority
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Recent meetings
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:30
Library Board
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council considers emergency purchase of 70 firearms for Public Safety
The City Council will review several construction and service payments, including water main and landscaping projects. The body is also considering authorizations to bid for a community center and a building demolition. Other items include preparations for the November 3, 2026 General Election.
- Emergency purchase of 70 firearms for Public Safety Department for $36,675
- Authorization to bid the 2027 Community Center Construction Project
- Authorization to bid the demolition of 21350 Kenosha
- Payment of $373,027.07 to Eminent Excavating Local LLC for Water Main Replacement Project M-785
- Payment of $244,660.60 to Neumann/Smith Architecture for Community Center Project
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
OCTOBER 19, 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 October 5, 2026
B.
Request to Change Traffic Safety Board Quarterly Meetings from the Third
Wednesday to the Third Thursday
C.
Request authorization to bid the 2027 Community Center Construction Project
D.
Request authorization to bid the demolition of 21350 Kenosha.
E.
Approval of Pay Application No. 2 to Eminent Excavating Local LLC of Dearborn, MI
for the 2026 Water Main Replacement Project, M-785, in the amount of $373,027.07.
F.
Payment of invoices from OHM Advisors for Engineering Services in the amount of
$11,603.50.
G. Payment request from Neumann/Smith Architecture for Architectural Services on the
Community Center Project for the total amount of $244,660.60.
H.
New and Renewal Licenses for October 19, 2026
6.
RECOGNITION OF VISITING ELECTED OFFICIALS
7.
ACCOUNTING REPORTS
A.
Approval for payment of invoices submitted by Garan, Lucow, Miller, PC for legal
services in the amount of $19,849.51.
B.
Approval of Paymen …
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 12:00
Corridor Improvement Authority
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:00
Juneteenth Commission
14000 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 18:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission to discuss new event proposal
The commission will review a proposal for an event titled "Every Voice. Every Culture. Every Talent," including budget considerations. Members will also discuss upcoming community engagement events and continue budget talks.
- Proposal for "Every Voice. Every Culture. Every Talent" event
- Planning for Trunk or Treat, Winterfest, and MLK Day events
- Discussion of Art, Rhythm, Flavor event
- Continued budget discussion
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AGENDA
REGULAR ARTS AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY COMMISSION
MEETING
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
OCTOBER 8, 2026
6:00 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 Liaison , City Staff Liaison
3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Draft 9.10.26 ACDC Meeting Minutes for review/ approval
5.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Community Engagement Events: Trunk or Treat (Dawn Email), Winterfest (unknown),
MLK Day, Other — TBD
B.
Budget Discussion Continued if/as needed.
C.
Art, Rhythm, Flavor Event Discussion Continued
6.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
"Every Voice. Every Culture. Every Talent" Event Proposal (Review, Discussion,
Budget Considerations)
7.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Oak Park council to set Nov. 10 due date for three special assessment districts
The Oak Park City Council meets Oct. 5, 2026 to work through a mostly routine agenda. The main substantive item is a public hearing and adoption of special assessment resolutions confirming the rolls and setting a Nov. 10, 2026 due date, with a 10% penalty, for districts #735 (Delinquent Utilities), #736 (Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement) and #737 (Property Blight). The consent agenda bundles minutes, several payment approvals, an inter-governmental agreement with Ferndale for leaf-pickup transfer, and a board appointment. A special event license is requested for a community march and rally supporting families of two shooting victims and raising awareness about gun violence.
- Public hearing and adoption of special assessment resolutions for districts #735 Delinquent Utilities, #736 Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement and #737 Property Blight; due date Nov. 10, 2026 with 10% penalty
- Consent agenda: inter-governmental agreement with the City of Ferndale to use its Southwest Storage Yard as a leaf-pickup transfer station
- Consent agenda payments: $5,823.75 to Giffels Webster (Invoice No. 8, Master Planning Services); $16,334.84 to McCarthy and Smith Inc (Payment No. 7, Tyler Park construction); $1,000.00 to Scodeller Construction Inc. of Wixom, MI (Pay Application No. 3 Final, 2025 Joint and Crack Sealing Project M-780)
- Consent agenda payments: $5,147.00 to BrightView Landscape of Pontiac, MI (2026 Landscape Maintenance) and $16,112.00 to Parrott Landscaping of Clinton Township, MI (2026 Lawn Maintenance)
- Special event license request for a community march and rally supporting families of two shooting victims and raising awareness about gun violence; also appointment of LaTondra Cannon to the Oak Park Youth Assistance Executive Board
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✓ Decided: City Council confirms special assessment rolls for utilities, concrete, and blight
The City Council adopted resolutions to confirm special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities, concrete replacement, and property blight, with payments due November 10, 2026. The council also approved several maintenance payments and a special event license for a gun violence awareness rally.
- Confirmed Special Assessment Districts #735, #736, and #737 (5-0)
- Approved Special Event License for Community March and Rally on gun violence (5-0)
- Affirmed denial of FOIA appeal by Pamela Jewitt regarding redacted audio/video file (5-0)
- Affirmed denial of FOIA appeal by Pamela Jewitt regarding officer report omission (5-0)
- Approved $16,334.84 payment to McCarthy and Smith Inc for Tyler Park construction services (5-0)
- Approved $16,112.00 payment to Parrott Landscaping for 2026 lawn maintenance (5-0)
- Approved $5,147.00 payment to BrightView Landscape for 2026 landscape maintenance (5-0)
- Authorized inter-governmental agreement with City of Ferndale for leaf pick up storage (5-0)
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
OCTOBER 5, 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 September 22, 2026.
B.
Beautification Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes for February 17, May 19, June
16, and July 28, 2026.
C.
Traffic Safety Board Minutes from June 10 and August 19, 2026.
D.
Request authorization to enter into an inter-governmental agreement with the City of
Ferndale to utilize their Southwest Storage Yard as a transfer station for leaf pick up.
E.
Request to appoint LaTondra Cannon to the Oak Park Youth Assistance Executive
Board.
F.
Approval of Invoice No. 8 from Giffels Webster for Master Planning Services in the
total amount of $5,823.75.
G. Approval of Payment No. 7 to McCarthy and Smith Inc for Construction Services for
Tyler Park in the amount of $16,334.84.
H.
Request to approve of Pay Application No. 3 (Final) for the 2025 Joint and Crack
Sealing Project, M-780 by Scodeller Construction Inc. of Wixom, MI for the amount of
$1,000.00.
I.
Request to approve Payment Application No. 6 for the 2026 Landscape M …
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
OCTOBER 5, 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, Council Member Berman
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Tungate, City Clerk Norris, City Attorney Krause
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Radner, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voice Vote:
Yes:
McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Crawford, Berman
No:
None
Absent:
None
MOTION CARRIED
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Radner, seconded by Edgar, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the
following items:
Voice Vote:
Yes:
McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Crawford, Berman
No:
None
Absent:
None
MOTION CARRIED
A.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for September 22, 2026.
CM-10-375-2026
B.
Beautification Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes for February 17, May 19, June
16, and July 28, 2026.
CM-10-376-2026
C.
Traffic Safety Board Minutes from June 10 and August 19, 2026.
CM-10-377-2026
D.
Request authorization to enter into an inter-governmental agreement with the City of
Ferndale to utilize their Southwest Storage Yard as a transfer station for leaf pick up.
CM-10-378- …
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00
General
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
ZBA to hear appeal for Oak Park Community Center variances
The Oak Park Zoning Board of Appeals will consider an appeal for variances to build the Oak Park Community Center at 13950 Oak Park Blvd. The project does not meet required rear and west side setbacks or building height limits. The board will also approve minutes from its June 23, 2026 meeting and take public comment.
- Case #26-09: appeal for variances from Zoning Ordinance Sections 214 and 544.g
- Proposed Oak Park Community Center at 13950 Oak Park Blvd.
- Variances sought for rear (north) and west side setbacks and building height
- Approval of Zoning Board of Appeals minutes from 6-23-26
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AGENDA
REGULAR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
7:00 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes 6-23-26
4.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
5.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Case #26-09, Neumann/Smith Architecture, on behalf of the City of Oak Park, 13950
Oak Park Blvd., Property ID #52-25-30-276-030, has made an appeal to the Zoning
Board of Appeals for variances from Article 2. Division 2: Section 214 and Article 5.
Division 3. Section 544.g of the Zoning Ordinance. The request seeks approval to
construct the Oak Park Community Center, which does not meet the required rear
(north) and west side setbacks or the building height requirements.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENT
7.
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 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting will be made with 7-
day prior notice.
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to award $120K road salt contract, approve $215K landscaping pay
The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including payments for landscaping and engineering services, and to award bids for a community center environmental assessment and winter road salt. The council will also consider resolutions for special assessment rolls on delinquent utilities and other charges, and hear public comment.
- Award 2026-27 winter bulk road salt contract to Detroit Salt Company, not-to-exceed $120,000
- Approve Pay Application No. 4 to Great Lakes Landscape Design for $215,125.06
- Award Community Center Project Phase II Environmental Site Assessment to Pinchin LLC for $21,025
- Resolution to prepare Special Assessment Rolls for delinquent utilities ($389,603.86), concrete replacement ($13,840.48), and property blight ($9,415.68)
- Approve payment of $20,402.41 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, PC for legal services
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✓ Decided: Oak Park City Council approves environmental assessment and winter road contracts
The City Council approved several infrastructure and financial measures, including a $21,025 environmental assessment for the Community Center project and a $120,000 winter road salt contract. The Council also authorized the preparation of special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities and property blight charges, and scheduled a public hearing on these assessments for October 5, 2026. Additionally, the Council approved final payments for the completed Event Hub project.
- Approved $215,125.06 payment for 2026 CIA Landscaping project
- Approved $21,025 contract for Community Center Phase II environmental assessment
- Approved $120,000 winter road salt contract with Detroit Salt Company
- Authorized special assessments for delinquent utilities and property blight
- Scheduled public hearing on special assessment rolls for October 5, 2026
- Approved $48,920.20 final payment for Event Hub project
- Approved $20,402.41 and $6,500 legal services payments
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
SEPTEMBER 22, 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 September 8, 2026.
B.
Request authorization to dispose of surplus vehicles and equipment.
C.
Approval of Pay Application No. 4 to Great Lakes Landscape Design, Inc. of Oak
Park, MI for the 2026 CIA Landscaping Installation Project, M-799 in the amount of
$215,125.06.
D.
Public Safety Activity Summary Report for August 2026.
E.
Payment of invoices from OHM Advisors for Engineering Services in the amount of
$2,681.00.
F.
Request to approve the Winter Maintenance Agreement with the Road Commission
for Oakland County for the 2026/27 winter maintenance on County roads.
G. Request to advertise for bids for the 2026-27 Nursery Stock Contract.
H.
Request to advertise for bids for the 2026 Fire Hydrant Replacement Contract.
I.
Request to approve Invoice No. 4 for the 2025-26 Tree Survey Project, to Davey
Resource Group, of Kent, OH in the amount of $2,291.00.
J.
New and Renewal Licenses for September 22, 2026
6.
RECOGNITION OF VISITING …
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
SEPTEMBER 22, 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, Council Member Radner, Council Member Crawford, Council
Member Berman
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Edgar
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Tungate, Deputy City Clerk Williams, City Attorney Krause
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Berman, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voice Vote:
Yes:
McClellan, Radner, Crawford, Berman
No:
None
Absent:
Edgar
MOTION CARRIED
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Berman, seconded by Crawford, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the
following items:
Voice Vote:
Yes:
McClellan, Radner, Crawford, Berman
No:
None
Absent:
Edgar
MOTION CARRIED
A.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for September 8, 2026.
CM-09-358-2026
B.
Request authorization to dispose of surplus vehicles and equipment.
CM-09-359-2026
C.
Approval of Pay Application No. 4 to Great Lakes Landscape Design, Inc. of Oak
Park, MI for the 2026 CIA Landscaping Installation Project, M-799 in the amount of
$215,125.06.
CM-09-360-2026
D.
Public Safety Activity Summary Report for August 2026.
CM-09-361-2026
E.
Payment of invoices …
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 12:00
Corridor Improvement Authority
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 18:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:30
Library Board
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 18:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission to review bylaws and community events
The commission will review updated bylaws following an August 2026 vote and discuss upcoming community engagement events. The meeting also includes a continuation of budget discussions and a discussion regarding a potential Foodie Fest.
- Review of updated Bylaws
- Discussion of community events including Fun Fest, Trunk or Treat, Winterfest, and MLK Day
- Continuation of budget discussion
- 2027 calendar deadline for event submissions
- Discussion of potential Foodie Fest idea
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AGENDA
REGULAR ARTS AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY COMMISSION
MEETING
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
6:00 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 Liaison , City Staff Liaison
3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Draft 8.13.26 ACDC Meeting Minutes for review/ approval
5.
CITY UPDATES
City Council Liaison Updates; City Staff Liaison Updates
6.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Review the updated Bylaws based on our 8.13.26 vote and new 6pm meeting time.
B.
Community Engagement Events:
Fun Fest (unknown), Trunk or Treat (Dawn Email), Winterfest (unknown), MLK Day,
Other- TBD
C.
Budget Discussion Cont.
7.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
2027 Calendar Deadline- ACDC event submission(s)
B.
Potential Foodie Fest idea / discussion
8.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review site plan for Oak Park Community Center
The Oak Park Planning Commission is meeting to consider a site plan review for the Oak Park Community Center at 13950 Oak Park Blvd. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 3, 2026 meeting and other routine items.
- Site Plan Review for Oak Park Community Center, 13950 Oak Park Blvd.
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AGENDA
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
6:00 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 8-3-26
5.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
6.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
A.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Site Plan Review, Oak Park Community Center, 13950 Oak Park Blvd.
7.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION - (FROM MEMBERS ONLY)
8.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council approves routine payments and 2027 meeting schedules
The Oak Park City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2026, primarily approving routine administrative items such as minutes, contracts, and payments for city projects. The agenda includes approval of pay applications for landscaping, water main replacement, and park maintenance, as well as facility grants and legal retainers.
- Payment of $255,597.26 to Neumann Smith Architecture for Community Center Project
- Approval of $747,731.39 for Water Main Replacement Project (M-785)
- Approval of $67,330.55 for 2026 CIA Landscaping Installation Project (M-799)
- Approval of 2027 City Council Meeting dates and Free Garage Sale dates
- Approval of $5,000 facade grants for Grammy Pants (8100 W 9 Mile) and The Daily Blend (26045 Coolidge Hwy)
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✓ Decided: Oak Park council approves CivicPlus emergency notification platform
Oak Park's City Council approved a new mass notification and emergency communications platform from CivicPlus, with first-year costs of $6,380 and ongoing annual costs of $9,750 starting in Year Two. Council also approved a $20,000 legal retainer, two facade grants of up to $5,000 each, and Budget Amendment #2027-1. The consent agenda, including several construction and landscaping payments, was approved unanimously.
- Approved CivicPlus mass notification and emergency communications platform (5-0)
- Approved $20,000 legal retainer for Shifman Fournier (5-0)
- Approved OPCIA facade grant up to $5,000 for Grammy Pants at 8100 W. Nine Mile Road (5-0)
- Approved OPCIA facade grant up to $5,000 for The Daily Blend at 26045 Coolidge Highway, contingent on written property owner approval (5-0)
- Approved Budget Amendment #2027-1 (5-0)
- Approved updated inter-local Public Safety Answering Point Agreement with Oakland County (5-0)
- Approved Pay Application No. 5 and Change Order No. 3 for Miscellaneous Concrete Project M-782 to Mattioli Cement Company (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $255,597.26 payment to Neumann Smith Architecture and $747,731.39 to Eminent Excavating (5-0)
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
SEPTEMBER 8, 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 August 17, 2026
B.
Special City Council Meeting Minutes for August 17, 2026
C.
Payment request from Neumann Smith Architecture for Architectural Services on the
Community Center Project for the total amount of $255,597.26.
D.
Payment of invoices from OHM Advisors for Engineering Services in the amount of
$626.50.
E.
Approval of Pay Application No. 2 to Great Lakes Landscape Design, Inc. of Oak
Park, MI for the 2026 CIA Landscaping Installation Project, M-799 in the amount of
$67,330.55.
F.
Recycling Commission Meeting Minutes for May 21, 2026 and June 18, 2026.
G. Request to approve the 2027 City Council Meeting dates.
H.
Request to approve the Calendar Year 2027 Free Garage Sale dates.
I.
Request to approve Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission recent vote to change
regular meeting time to 6pm.
J.
Beautification Advisory Commission resolution and recommendation for nominees of
the 2026 Beautification Awards.
K.
Payment of …
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
7:00 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Edgar, Council Member Radner, Council
Member Crawford, Council Member Berman
ABSENT: None
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Tungate, City Clerk Norris, City Attorney Krause
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Edgar, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voice Vote:
Yes:
McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Crawford, Berman
No:
None
Absent:
None
MOTION CARRIED
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Radner, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the
following items:
Voice Vote:
Yes:
McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Crawford, Berman
No:
None
Absent:
None
MOTION CARRIED
A.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for August 17, 2026
CM-09-335-2026
B.
Special City Council Meeting Minutes for August 17, 2026
CM-09-336-2026
C.
Payment request from Neumann Smith Architecture for Architectural Services on the
Community Center Project for the total amount of $255,597.26.
CM-09-337-2026
D.
Payment of invoices from OHM Advisors for Engineering Services in the amount of
$626.50.
CM-09-338-2026
E.
Approval of Pay Application No. 2 to Great Lakes Landscape Design, Inc. of Oak
Park, MI for the 2026 CIA Landscaping Installation Project, M-799 in the amount of
$67,330.55.
CM-09-339-2026
F.
Re …
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 12:00
Corridor Improvement Authority
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:00
General
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:00
Traffic Safety Board
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:30
Library Board
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:30
Library Board
Library Board to review July bills, director's report, and 2027 calendar
The Oak Park Public Library Board is meeting to approve the July minutes, hear the city manager's and treasurer's reports, and receive the library director's update on events, statistics, and incidents. They will also discuss old business on afterschool-time safety and library parking, and new business including the 2027 calendar and the Boards and Commissions Dinner. The meeting is a regular monthly business session with public comment allowed.
- Approval of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes
- Treasurer's report on July bills
- Library Director report on events, statistics, and incidents
- Discussion of afterschool-time safety and library parking/event hub
- 2027 calendar and Boards and Commissions Dinner on October 13
libraryboard-meetingbudgeteventssafetyparking
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Oak Park Public Library • 14200 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237 • (248) 691-7480 • www.OakParkMI.gov
CITY OF OAK PARK
OAK PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Mayor
Marian McClellan
Mayor Pro Tem
Julie Edgar
Council Members
Solomon Radner
Shaun Whitehead
Stephanie Crawford
City Manager
Erik Tungate
Oak Park Public Library- Library Board Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 @ 6:30
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call
III.
Approval of Agenda
IV.
Approval of July 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes
V.
Public Comment – 3 minutes maximum
VI.
City Manager’s Report
VII.
Treasurer’s Report (July Bills)
VIII.
Library Director Report – Kimberly Schaaf
A. Events / Library Happenings / July - Aug Incidents
B. Statistics
IX.
Committee Reports – Strategic Goals Committee
X.
Old Business
A. Afterschool-Time Safety
B. Library Parking / Event Hub
XI.
New Business
A. 2027 Calendar
B. Boards and Commissions Dinner – October 13 @ Event Hub
XII.
Friends of the Library Report
XIII.
Call to the Board – Each board member may optionally add a statement. Limit: 2 min.
XIV.
Adjournment
Next meeting: Sept 15, 2026
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to weigh 6-month moratorium on short-term rental licenses
The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine payments and licenses, and to decide on a proposed six-month moratorium on new rental licenses for periods of 30 days or less. The council will also consider rejecting and re-advertising a block pruning project bid, and approve several special event licenses.
- Six-month moratorium on new rental licenses for periods of 30 days or less
- Payment of $173,182.87 for Event Hub Project (Pay App 14)
- Reject extension award and re-advertise 2026 Block Pruning Project bids
- Special event licenses for Motor City Ice, Tower Tailgate, Radclift Place Block Party, Hope Care and Beyond
- Legal services payments: $17,319.96 (Garan, Lucow, Miller) and $6,500.00 (Dizik/Kaplan)
rentalslicensescontractspublic-worksevents
✓ Decided: Council approves 6-month moratorium on short-term rental licenses
The Oak Park City Council approved a six-month moratorium on issuing new rental licenses for rental periods of 30 days or less, directing unlicensed short-term rentals to stop operating unless they comply with existing ordinances. The council also approved several payments and contracts, including a $173,182.87 payment for the Event Hub Project, and rejected a bid extension for the 2026 Block Pruning Project to re-advertise. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with two members absent.
- Approved 6-month moratorium on new short-term rental licenses (3-0)
- Approved $173,182.87 payment for Event Hub Project (3-0)
- Rejected extension award and re-advertised 2026 Block Pruning Project (3-0)
- Approved $83,841.26 payment and change order for sewer cleaning project (3-0)
- Approved $17,319.96 legal services payment to Garan, Lucow, Miller (3-0)
- Approved $6,500 legal services payment to Dizik/Kaplan (3-0)
- Approved special event licenses for Motor City Ice, Tower Tailgate, Radclift Place Block Party, and Hope Care and Beyond (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including multiple payments and licenses (3-0)
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
AUGUST 17, 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 Council Meeting Minutes for August 3, 2026
B.
Request to approve Payment Application No. 4 for the 2026 Landscape Maintenance
Contract, to BrightView Landscape of Pontiac, MI in the amount of $18,920.45.
C.
Request to approve Payment Application No. 4 for the 2026 Lawn Maintenance
Contract, to Parrott Landscaping of Clinton Township, MI in the amount of
$24,654.00.
D.
Request to approve Invoice No. 3 for the 2025-26 Tree Survey Project, to Davey
Resource Group, of Kent, OH in the amount of $4,500.00.
E.
Approval of Pay Application No. 4 (Final) for the 2024-2025 Miscellaneous Concrete
Project, M-773 to Mattioli Cement Company of Fenton, MI, in the amount of
$10,000.00.
F.
Approval of Pay Application No. 3 to Great Lakes Landscape Design, Inc. of Oak
Park, MI for the 2026 CIA Landscaping Installation Project, M-799 in the amount of
$81,618.44.
G. Public Safety Activity Summary Report for July 2026
H.
New and Renewal Licenses August 17, 2026
6.
RECOGNITION OF VISITING E …
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
AUGUST 17, 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 Crawford
ABSENT: Council Member Radner, Council Member Berman
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Tungate, City Clerk Norris, City Attorney Krause
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Edgar, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voice Vote:
Yes:
McClellan, Edgar, Crawford
No:
None
Absent:
Radner, Berman
MOTION CARRIED
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Edgar, seconded by Crawford, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the
following items:
Voice Vote:
Yes:
McClellan, Edgar, Crawford
No:
None
Absent:
Radner, Berman
MOTION CARRIED
A.
Regular Council Meeting Minutes for August 3, 2026
CM-08-317-2026
B.
Request to approve Payment Application No. 4 for the 2026 Landscape Maintenance
Contract, to BrightView Landscape of Pontiac, MI in the amount of $18,920.45.
CM-08-318-2026
C.
Request to approve Payment Application No. 4 for the 2026 Lawn Maintenance
Contract, to Parrott Landscaping of Clinton Township, MI in the amount of
$24,654.00.
CM-08-319-2026
D.
Request to approve Invoice No. 3 for the 2025- …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
3 yea
Marian McClellan yea · Julie Edgar yea · Stephanie Crawford yea
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 19:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Arts commission to discuss film fest cancellation, Fun Fest staffing, budget
The Oak Park Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission is holding a regular meeting with agenda items including approval of minutes, city updates, old business, and commissioner reports. Key items include the cancellation of the Film Fest on 9/12, staffing for Fun Fest on 9/12, planning for Trunk or Treat on 10/17, and a discussion of the ACDC budget.
- Film Fest cancellation on 9/12
- Fun Fest 9/12 staffing (supplies ready at City Hall)
- Trunk or Treat 10/17 (Sarah/Dawn)
- ACDC Budget discussion
- Council appointments 8/17 special meeting
artsculturecommunity-eventsbudgetstaffing
✓ Decided: Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission changes meeting start time to 6:00 PM
The commission approved a new meeting start time and recommended replacing a member on extended leave. The commission also canceled the Film Fest planned for September 12.
- Approved changing meeting start time to 6:00 PM
- Recommended replacing Lonnie K. Tabb-Upshaw with an active member
- Canceled September 12 Film Fest
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AGENDA
REGULAR ARTS AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY COMMISSION
MEETING
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
AUGUST 13, 2026
7:00 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
A.
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 Meeting Minutes for 6.11.2026
5.
CITY UPDATES
A.
Council Liason:
Introduction & Updates
Council Appointments 8/17 Special Meeting
Other
B.
Staff Liason:
Boards & Commission Dinner (Oct. TBD)
Quarterly Artist Exhibit Updates
6.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Community Engagement Events
• Relevant Event Recap(s)?
• Film Fest Cancellation 9/12
• Fun Fest 9/12 staffing (supplies ready @ City Hall)
• Trunk or Treat 10/17 (Sarah/Dawn)
B.
ACDC Budget
7.
NEW BUSINESS
8.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
9.
ADJOURNMENT
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Arts & Cultural Diversity Commission Meeting
August 13, 2026 – 7:00 PM
1. Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 7:04 PM.
2. Roll Call
Attendance was recorded.
Present
Jocelyn Coats
Sarah Davidson
Dawn Henry
Kevin Keys III
Rosetta Kincaid
Terri McQueen
Florence Piernas
Michele Stevenson
Rochelle Weller
Donny Wilson
City Council Liaison – Stephanie Crawford
City Staff Liaison – Brittany Toth
Absent
Lonnie K. Tabb-Upshaw
3. Approval of Agenda
Donny Wilson moved to approve the agenda. Kevin Keys III seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
4. Approval of Minutes
Draft minutes from the June 11, 2026, ACDC Meeting were reviewed. Jocelyn Coats moved to
approve the minute. Kevin Keys III seconded the motion.
5. City Updates
A. Council Liaison
Councilwoman Stephanie Crawford was introduced and provided updates.
A special City Council meeting regarding commission appointments was scheduled for August
17.
The commission discussed the appointment schedule, including August and February.
B. Staff Liaison
Commission renewals were discussed for Florence Piernas, Terri McQueen, and Rosetta
Kincaid.
The Boards and Commissions Dinner was tentatively noted for October 13.
The commission recommended that Lonnie K. Tabb-Upshaw be replaced by an active member
due to her extended leave of absence.
An update was provided regarding the quarterly artist exhibit.
6. Old Business
A. Community Engagement Events
The commission discussed the Event Hub opening event …
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:00
Juneteenth Commission
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $4.1M | GLOBAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. Department of Health and Human Services · OGC LEGAL RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES |
| $3.5M | GLOBAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. Department of Health and Human Services · EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION SUPPORT SERVICES |
| $1.9M | C & J GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC Department of Defense · VGLZ 212001: REPAIR HVAC B34 SIMULATOR SANGB MI |
| $1.7M | GLOBAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. Department of the Treasury · CYBERSECURITY ASSESSMENT SERVICE SUPPORT |
| $1.6M | C & J GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC General Services Administration · THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO REPLACE THE THE CHILLERS AND GENERAT |
| $985,817 | GLOBAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. Department of Agriculture · PEOPLESOFT CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (CRM) SYSTEMS SUPPORT SERV |
| $976,662 | GLOBAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. Department of Health and Human Services · TASK ORDER 1: HHS OGC LEGAL RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IDIQ |
| $935,676 | C & J GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC Department of Defense · VGLZ 232027: REPAIR BLDG. 560 HVAC SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE M |
| $933,459 | GLOBAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. Department of Justice · CONTRACTOR SUPPORT SERVICES |
| $770,616 | GLOBAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. Department of Defense · TWO (2) FTES PUBLIC HEALTH DATA SERVICES BASE YEAR |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Oakland County)
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)
Business establishments39,792 (733,671 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,378/mo (658 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy11.8% (low numeracy 19% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$54.2M
Spending$53.8M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$18.7M
Debt-to-revenue0.34×
Debt-load index48 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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