Oak Park public meetings in 2025

Library Board

The Oak Park Library Board approved adding attendance language to its bylaws, with all present members voting in favor. The board also approved the treasurer's report for $3,442.30 and discussed a Xerox credit of $3,433.94. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved attendance language addition to bylaws (6-0, Radner absent)
• Approved treasurer's report for $3,442.30 (6-0, Radner absent)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a public hearing and considering approval of a Brownfield Plan and Reimbursement Agreement for Barton Malow Properties, covering about 9.75 acres. The council will also vote on several construction-related payments and contract awards, including for the Event Hub, Nine Mile Road, and Tyler Park projects. Consent agenda items include routine minutes, payments, and licenses.

• Public hearing and approval of Brownfield Plan for Barton Malow Properties (4 parcels, ~9.75 acres)
• Payment of $125,063.58 to MDOT for 2025 Nine Mile Construction Project (Cloverlawn to Greenfield)
• Award Tyler Park Earthwork & Site Utility bid to Jacklyn Contracting for $329,000
• Approval of Pay Application No. 4 and Change Order No. 2 for Eleven Mile Road Alleys & Parking Lot Reconfiguration ($626,212.35 and $64,542.66)
• Approval of Payment Application No. 6 for Event Hub Project ($820,398.26)

The Oak Park City Council approved the Barton Malow Brownfield Plan and Reimbursement Agreement, enabling the redevelopment of four parcels on W. Eight Mile Road into a new $28 million Field Services Building. The council also approved a $1 million Brownfield Grant application to EGLE for the project, which will retain 50 jobs and create 20-25 new positions. Several other items were approved, including Tyler Park construction contracts and various payments.

• Approved Barton Malow Brownfield Plan and Reimbursement Agreement (5-0)
• Approved $1M Brownfield Grant application to EGLE for Barton Malow project (5-0)
• Awarded Tyler Park asphalt paving bid to Asphalt Specialists, Inc. for $71,000 (5-0)
• Awarded Tyler Park earthwork & site utility bid to Jacklyn Contracting for $329,000 (5-0)
• Approved construction management services agreement with McCarthy & Smith Inc. for $93,000 (5-0)
• Approved OPCIA Facade Grant for Lifestyle Athletics Health Fitness up to $1,891.82 (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application No. 4 and Change Order No. 2 for Eleven Mile Road project ($626,212.35 and $64,542.66) (5-0)
• Approved Payment Application No. 6 for Event Hub Project ($820,398.26) (5-0)

City Council

This is the organizational meeting of the 41st Oak Park City Council, where newly elected officials are sworn in and the council is certified. The agenda includes the certification of the November 4, 2025 election results, oaths of office for the mayor, mayor pro tem, and two council members, and a roll call. No substantive policy decisions or discussions are listed.

• Certification of November 4, 2025 general city election by Oakland County Board of Canvassers
• Oath of office for Mayor Marian McClellan
• Oath of office for Mayor Pro Tem Julie Edgar
• Oath of office for Council Member Shaun Whitehead
• Oath of office for Council Member Stephanie Crawford

The Oak Park City Council held its organizational meeting, where the November 4, 2025 election results were certified and new members were sworn in. Marian McClellan was re-elected as mayor, and Stephanie Crawford and Shaun Whitehead were sworn in as council members. Julie Edgar was confirmed as Mayor Pro Tem. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Marian McClellan sworn in as Mayor for a two-year term
• Julie Edgar confirmed as Mayor Pro Tem for a two-year term
• Shaun Whitehead sworn in as Council Member for a four-year term
• Stephanie Crawford sworn in as Council Member for a four-year term

General

The Oak Park Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on two special land use requests to expand or operate group daycare homes. The commission will also review two administrative items and consider a bid award for the Master Plan Update.

• Public hearing and action on Minda Cohen's request to expand family daycare to group daycare at 14411 Vernon Ave.
• Public hearing and action on Esther Buna Green's request to operate a group daycare home at 26041 Marlowe Pl.
• Administrative review of DAS VELO Service Course and Café at 13631 W. 11 Mile Rd.
• Administrative review of Linen Hero at 26500 Harding Ave.
• Master Plan Update: Bid Award

The Oak Park Planning Commission approved two Special Land Use requests to expand or operate group daycare homes (7-12 children) at 14411 Vernon Ave. and 26041 Marlowe Pl., both by unanimous vote. The commission also noted administrative approvals for DAS VELO Service Course and Café and Linen Hero, and discussed the Master Plan Update with Giffels Webster.

• Approved Special Land Use for Minda Cohen to expand family daycare to group daycare at 14411 Vernon Ave. (6-0)
• Approved Special Land Use for Esther Buna Green to operate group daycare at 26041 Marlowe Pl. (6-0)
• Approved agenda for December 1, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 21, 2025 (6-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Application for 21800 Greenfield Road. The council will also consider awarding contracts for the Community Center construction manager and asbestos abatement, plus a new website design contract. Several routine items, including minutes and licenses, are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing and resolution on Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Application at 21800 Greenfield Road (Parcel ID 52-25-31-155-003)
• Award professional services contract for Construction Manager on Community Center Construction Project
• Award bid for Multi-Campus Building Asbestos Abatement and Universal Waste Disposal Project
• Approve Joinder to Health Services Agreement with Marathon Health, LLC
• Approve EvoGov website design and hosting contract at estimated first-year cost of $18,890

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting to consider hiring a Construction Manager for the Community Center Project. The two firms under consideration are Barton Malow and Frank Rewold & Sons. The agenda includes a call to the audience for public comment before adjournment.

• Consideration of hiring a Construction Manager for the Community Center Project
• Candidates: Barton Malow and Frank Rewold & Sons

The Oak Park City Council held a special meeting to consider two finalists for construction manager on the Community Center project. After presentations, the council voted 3-2 to hire Barton Malow. The motion was made by Council Member Radner and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Whitehead.

• Approved Barton Malow as Construction Manager for the Community Center Project (3-2)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold public hearings on the 2026 Community Development Block Grant allocations and on establishing an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District at 21800 Greenfield Road, followed by resolutions to approve both. The council will also consider consent agenda items, including payments for the Event Hub project, and receive updates on the I-696 project and the Nine Mile and Coolidge intersection study.

• Public hearing and resolution for 2026 CDBG fund allocations
• Public hearing and resolution to establish Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District at 21800 Greenfield Road
• Payment of $103,270.31 to Albaugh Masonry Stone & Tile for Event Hub masonry
• Payment of $720,050.09 for Event Hub Project (Pay App No. 5)
• Payment of $15,272.86 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, PC for legal services

The Oak Park City Council approved a $69,885 contract with Giffels Webster to update the city's Master Plan, which will include a housing assessment and development strategies. The council also approved the 2026 CDBG allocations totaling $122,359, established an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District at 21800 Greenfield Road (4-1), and approved several payments and budget amendments. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Awarded Master Plan update consulting contract to Giffels Webster for $69,885 (5-0)
• Approved 2026 CDBG allocations: $104,005.15 for code enforcement, $18,353.85 for public services (5-0)
• Established Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District No. 4 at 21800 Greenfield Road (4-1, Edgar dissenting)
• Approved payment of $15,272.86 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, PC for legal services (5-0)
• Approved payment of $6,500 to Dizik, Faber, Kaplan for legal services (5-0)
• Approved final pay application of $15,000 for 2024 Water Main Replacement Project (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2026-1 (5-0)
• Approved Payment Application No. 5 ($720,050.09) and Change Order No. 3 ($0) for Event Hub Project (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider two items: the City's naming rights policy and new branding options. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda lists these as discussion items. Public comment is permitted with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Discussion of City naming rights policy
• Discussion of new branding options
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

The City Council approved a naming rights policy requiring a minimum bid of $200,000 per year for 10 years and a physical presence in Oak Park. The council also selected branding options, including the traditional seal with black and gold, a simple 'OAK PARK' block, and a monogram. Both motions passed with recorded votes.

• Approved naming rights policy with $200K/year minimum bid and physical presence requirement (4-1, Edgar no)
• Approved branding options: traditional seal with black and gold, 'OAK PARK' block, and monogram (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will consider routine consent items, including payments for construction projects, and discuss special assessment districts, a mural recommendation, and the purchase of streetscape furniture. A public hearing on CDBG funds is scheduled for November 17.

• Payment of $237,741.02 to MDOT for Nine Mile Construction Project
• Payment of $565,547.08 for Eleven Mile Road Alleys & Parking Lot Reconfiguration Project
• Purchase of streetscape furniture for $87,490.94
• Public hearing on November 17 for CDBG funds allocation
• Approval of $4,150.00 for Block Pruning Project

The Oak Park City Council approved the 11 Mile Water Tower/Social District mural proposal by artist Desiree Kelly, authorized $87,490.94 for streetscape furniture, and adopted a resolution supporting the Eleven Mile Road project. The council also approved special assessment district exceptions and the consent agenda. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved 11 Mile Water Tower/Social District mural by Desiree Kelly (5-0)
• Authorized $87,490.94 for streetscape furniture for the Eleven Mile Water Tower Social District (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for continued support of Eleven Mile Road Alleys and Parking Lot Reconfiguration Project M-694 (5-0)
• Approved special assessment district exception recommendations (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including MDOT payment of $237,741.02 and pay application of $565,547.08 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Oak Park Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on a Special Land Use request for an addition to the Wilmos & Lillian Schwarcz Education Center, and a rezoning of an adjacent property to combine parcels. The commission will also elect officers for the coming term.

• Special Land Use for addition to Wilmos & Lillian Schwarcz Education Center at 25401 Coolidge Hwy and 13630 Balfour Ave
• Rezoning of 13630 Balfour Ave from R-1 to R-2 to combine with school property
• Public hearings for both the Special Land Use and rezoning
• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary

Planning Commission

The Oak Park Planning Commission is meeting to review a site plan for Motor City Ice at 21800 Greenfield Rd, consider changes to its bylaws, and elect officers. The agenda also includes administrative approvals for a Taco Bros restaurant and a mixed-use conversion, plus the commission's annual report.

• Site Plan Review, Motor City Ice, 21800 Greenfield Rd
• Changes to the PC Bylaws
• Election of Officers: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary
• Administrative Approval, Taco Bros - Carry-out and Dine-in Mexican Restaurant, 22180 Greenfield Rd
• Administrative Approval, Conversion of Offices to Mixed-Use Development, 21790 Coolidge Hwy

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting solely to conduct applicant interviews and make appointments to the Juneteenth Commission. The agenda contains no other substantive business; the remainder is procedural (call to order, roll call, public comment, adjournment).

• Interview and appointment of Juneteenth Commission applicants
• Public comment period with a 3-minute limit per speaker

The Oak Park City Council held a special meeting to interview applicants and make appointments to the newly created Juneteenth Commission. Seven community members were appointed to staggered terms, and Council Member Stephanie Crawford was also appointed to the commission. The meeting was procedural and focused solely on these appointments.

• Appointed Glenda Stainback, Lonnie Tabb-Upshaw, and Carla Wallace to Juneteenth Commission terms expiring August 2028
• Appointed Rita Lockridge and Kevin Keys to Juneteenth Commission terms expiring August 2027
• Appointed Cheryl Daniel and Alicia Edwards to Juneteenth Commission terms expiring August 2026
• Appointed Council Member Stephanie Crawford to the Juneteenth Commission

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, including a public hearing for CDBG funds, an inter-governmental agreement with Ferndale for leaf pickup, and several payments. They will also consider a $762,297.69 payment for the Event Hub project, a facade grant for a local business, and a mural recommendation for the 11 Mile Social District.

• Public hearing for Program Year 2026 CDBG Funds allocation
• Inter-governmental agreement with City of Ferndale for leaf pickup transfer station
• Payment of $189,000 to Albaugh Masonry Stone & Tile for Event Hub masonry
• Payment of $762,297.69 for Event Hub Project (Application No. 4, Change Order No. 2)
• OPCIA Facade Grant for Get Em Clean Sneaker Service at 24709 Coolidge

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including payments for landscaping, water main, and reconstruction projects, as well as several contracts and agreements. They will also hold a public hearing to adopt special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities, false alarms, concrete replacement, property blight, and sidewalk replacement, with a due date of November 11, 2025.

• Payment of $70,645.68 and change order of -$125,466.83 to Eminent Excavating for Water Main Replacement Project M-769
• Payment of $87,898.66 and change order of -$57,116.96 to A&G Construction for Northfield Reconstruction Project M-770
• Payment of $296,539.81 and change order of $25,830.00 for 11 Mile Road Alleys & Parking Lot Reconfiguration Project M-694
• Authorization of $79,773.63 for Dispatch console replacement via OMNIA Partner contract
• Public hearing on Special Assessment Districts #725-#729 with 10% penalty and November 11, 2025 due date

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including a public hearing and vote on a Class C liquor license for Salud Eleven, adoption of an ordinance creating a Juneteenth Commission, approval of collective bargaining agreement extensions for police and other unions, and approval of various payments and contracts. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, payments, and licenses.

• Public hearing and resolution for Class C Liquor License for Salud Eleven, LLC at 14701 W. Eleven Mile
• Second reading and adoption of ordinance adding Juneteenth Commission to Chapter 2, Article III
• Approval of two-year extensions for collective bargaining agreements with POLC, POAM, POAM-Dispatchers, and TPOAM
• Payment applications: $122,590.23 to Albaugh Masonry for Event Hub; $630,516.86 and $41,008.33 for Event Hub Project
• Resolution to prepare Special Assessment Rolls for delinquent utilities ($355,687.16), false alarms ($2,200), concrete replacement ($4,120.33), property blight ($32,597.43), sidewalk replacements ($317,450.91)

General

The Oak Park Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on a Special Land Use request and a proposed rezoning for 24850 Greenfield Rd. The applicant, Dominic Bacall, proposes to convert the former Rite Aid property into an automobile gasoline station and a community life and wellness center, which requires a rezoning from PCD to B-2. The commission will also review a site plan for Barton Malow Company at 13000 and 12992 W. Eight Mile Rd and receive administrative approvals for several other projects.

• Public hearing and action on Special Land Use for gas station and wellness center at 24850 Greenfield Rd.
• Public hearing and action on rezoning 24850 Greenfield Rd. from PCD to B-2.
• Site Plan Review for Barton Malow Company at 13000 and 12992 W. Eight Mile Rd.
• Administrative approvals for Rehab Auto Sales (13350 Northend Ave.), Huntington Townhomes Parc (24855 Rensselaer Blvd.), and Fresh Baked Prints (21950 Wyoming Ave.).
• Review of City of Southfield Draft Comprehensive Master Plan Amendments.

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including payments for engineering, landscaping, water main, and reconstruction projects. They will also hold a first reading of an ordinance to create a Juneteenth Commission, consider appointments to city boards, and approve an emergency HVAC repair purchase.

• First reading of ordinance adding Juneteenth Commission to city code
• Pay application of $452,001.77 for Northfield Reconstruction Project (M-770)
• Pay application of $289,478.05 for 11 Mile Road Alleys & Parking Lot Reconfiguration (M-694)
• Emergency Library HVAC repair purchase for $29,917.00 from Webb Mechanical
• Special event license for Vernon Street Block Party on September 21, 2025

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Oak Park City Council focused solely on interviewing candidates for boards and commissions and considering re-appointments and new appointments. No other business is scheduled. The meeting includes a public comment period with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Board and commission candidate interviews
• Re-appointment and new appointment consideration

The City Council conducted interviews and made appointments to various boards and commissions. It approved the reappointment of 20 current members, removed one member for attendance, and appointed new members to several boards. Two appointments to the Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission failed due to tie votes.

• Reappointed 20 members to boards/commissions (unanimous)
• Removed Avi Snider from Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission for attendance (unanimous)
• Appointed Ian Cochran to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Szonye, Jim Head, Talitha Johnson to Beautification Advisory Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Versala Parish to Corridor Improvement Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Ann-Marie Parish to Board of Review (Regular) (unanimous)
• Appointed Eric Love to Board of Review (Alternate) (unanimous)
• Appointed Dana Braxton to Library Board (unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, award a concrete project bid, authorize purchases for Public Safety and the Event Hub, and consider special event licenses. The agenda includes several payment approvals and a presentation on the Elevate Oak Park project dashboard.

• Award 2025-2026 Miscellaneous Concrete Project M-782 to Mattioli Cement Co. for $450,165.00
• Authorize purchase of one vehicle for Public Safety Department for $46,989.00
• Authorize purchase of site furnishings for Event Hub for $137,564.20
• Approve payment of $459,066.81 for Event Hub Project (Payment Application No. 2)
• Special event licenses for Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission Film Festival (Sept 13) and Hatzalah end of summer party (Sept 7)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting focused on boards and commissions. The council will discuss the appointment process, new software for applications, liaison roles, member expectations, and a proposed ordinance to formalize Juneteenth. No final decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion session.

• Discussion of August 18, 2025 special meeting for board/commission interviews and appointments
• Review of new software: Civic Plus Boards and Commissions Module and ISolved (Applicant Pro)
• Council Member Liaison roles and responsibilities per Council Rules of Procedure
• Expectations for board/commission members including signed expectation document and October training
• Juneteenth formalization ordinance (page 23)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda with routine items, including payments, contract extensions, and bid authorizations. They will also consider awarding a $28,858 contract for ARPA-funded minor home repairs, approve a mural application and a $4,500 facade grant, and hear a special event license request. The meeting includes a tribute to a former council member and public comment.

• Award 2025 ARPA Minor Home Repair Projects to We Preserve Michigan, LLC for $28,858.00
• Approve Pay Application No. 2 for 2025 Northfield Reconstruction Project, M-770 in amount of $245,552.58
• Authorize bidding for 2025 Eleven Mile Road Alleys and Parking Lot Reconfiguration and 11 Mile Water Tower District Mural Project
• Approve Mural Application and $4,500 Facade Grant for Offices at Eleven, 13691 11 Mile Rd.
• Special Event License for Native Michigan Plant Sale on September 21, 2025

The Oak Park City Council approved a $28,858 contract for the 2025 ARPA Minor Home Repair Projects, along with several other items including water main project payments, a mural application, and a facade grant. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Council Member Radner absent. The meeting also included a tribute to former Council Member Emile Duplessis and public comments on various local issues.

• Approved $28,858 ARPA Minor Home Repair Projects contract to We Preserve Michigan, LLC (4-0)
• Approved Pay Application No. 3 ($39,302.53) and Change Order No. 2 ($12,342.38) for 2025 Water Main Replacement Project to Eminent Excavating Local LLC (4-0)
• Approved Mural Application for Offices at 11, 13691 11 Mile Rd. (4-0)
• Approved $4,500 Facade Grant for Offices at Eleven, 13691 11 Mile Rd. (4-0)
• Approved Special Event License for Native Michigan Plant Sale on Sep. 21, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple payments and minutes (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Oak Park Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider one variance request. The applicant seeks relief from the 40-foot total side-yard setback requirement to build an addition at 20700 Hubbell Ave. The board will also approve minutes from its April 22, 2025 meeting.

• Variance request (Case 25-05) to allow 31 ft 6 in total side-yard setbacks instead of required 40 ft
• Proposed addition at 20700 Hubbell Ave. with 6 ft 6 in north and 25 ft south setbacks
• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2025 regular meeting

ERS/PSRS Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Employees' Retirement System and Public Safety Retirement System boards meet jointly to review investment performance and consider actuarial services agreements with Watkins Ross. They will also approve minutes from the April meeting and receive various financial reports.

• Market update and portfolio review by PNC
• ERS Actuarial Services Agreement with Watkins Ross
• PSRS Actuarial Services Agreement with Watkins Ross
• Financial reports dated 6/30/25 including PNC investment report and fiduciary net assets statements

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a discussion and consideration of city branding. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting also includes a public comment period and adjournment.

• Branding discussion and consideration

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will vote on a consent agenda including payments for lawn and landscape maintenance, a tree pruning project, and a $455,844.96 payment for the Event Hub Project. They will also consider bids, contract extensions, FOIA appeals, and several agreements for park enhancements and facade grants.

• Payment Application No. 1 for Event Hub Project: $455,844.96
• Payment to Capital Landscapes for lawn maintenance: $29,174.51
• Payment to Capital Landscapes for landscape maintenance: $28,627.25
• Professional Services contract with Davey Resource Group: $64,000.00
• OPCIA Facade Grants for Collab of Beauty (22115 Coolidge Hwy) and Excelsior Floral Studio (8960 W 9 Mile)

Planning Commission

The Oak Park Planning Commission is holding its regular meeting to consider two site plan reviews, a proposed change to its bylaws, and an update to the Master Plan. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and a consent agenda item from the City of Detroit.

• Site Plan Review, Hubbell Development, 20700 Hubbell Ave.
• Site Plan Review, Honoré Properties - Outdoor Storage, 21410 Coolidge Hwy.
• Changes to the PC Bylaws: Proposed New Date and Time
• Master Plan Update
• Administrative Approval, Total Package Towing, LLC., 21601 Republic Ave.

The Oak Park Planning Commission approved a site plan for a warehouse expansion at 20700 Hubbell Ave. and an outdoor storage use site plan at 21410 Coolidge Hwy. The commission also approved changes to its bylaws to meet on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m., supported a Master Plan amendment for the City of Detroit, and received an update on the 2025 Master Plan update.

• Approved the July 14, 2025, meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved the April 21, 2025, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Authorized a letter of support for the City of Detroit Master Plan of Policies amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved the Site Plan for Hubbell Development at 20700 Hubbell Ave. with conditions (7-0)
• Approved the Site Plan for Honoré Properties - Outdoor Storage at 21410 Coolidge Hwy. with conditions (7-0)
• Approved changes to the Planning Commission bylaws to hold regular monthly meetings on the first Monday at 6:00 p.m. (7-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to vote on routine consent items, a property purchase, and several construction contracts. Key actions include awarding a $600,800 contract for the Event Hub Project, approving a $293,970 water main replacement payment, and adopting a property maintenance code amendment. The agenda also includes a retirement recognition and a pool update.

• Award Albaugh Masonry $600,800 for the 2025 Event Hub Project
• Approve pay application #2 and change order #1 for the 2025 Water Main Replacement Project (M-769) totaling $293,970.43 and $17,530.20
• Purchase tax foreclosed parcel at 10670 W. Nine Mile Road with budget amendment
• Adopt ordinance amending property maintenance code sections 18-211, 18-215, 18-231 to align with state law and 2021 IPMC
• Accept $118,171 DNR Urban and Community Forestry grant

The Oak Park City Council approved several items including a second reading ordinance aligning property maintenance codes with state law and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code. They also approved the purchase of a tax-foreclosed parcel at 10670 W. Nine Mile Road for redevelopment, a $600,800 masonry contract for the Event Hub Project, and a $118,171 DNR tree inventory grant. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted ordinance amending Sections 18-211, 18-215, 18-231 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of tax-foreclosed parcel at 10670 W. Nine Mile Road (5-0)
• Approved $600,800 masonry contract for Event Hub Project to Albaugh Masonry (5-0)
• Approved $118,171 DNR Urban and Community Forestry grant (5-0)
• Approved $293,970.43 pay application and $17,530.20 change order for Water Main Replacement (5-0)
• Approved $95,000 contract extension for 2025 Block Tree Pruning to Limb Walkers (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple payments and licenses (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to consider routine approvals, including contracts and payments, plus a first reading of an ordinance updating property maintenance code compliance to align with state law and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code. The council will also vote on several pay applications and change orders for infrastructure projects, a debt levy resolution, and a budget amendment.

• First reading of ordinance amending Sections 18-211, 18-215, 18-231 to align with state law and 2021 International Property Maintenance Code
• Pay Application No. 1 for 2025 Water Main Replacement Project M-769: $568,001.12
• Pay Application No. 2 and Change Order No. 2 for 2025 Sewer Lining Project M-777: $168,905.40 and ($5,591.00)
• Pay Application No. 2 and Change Order No. 2 for 2025 Joint and Crack Sealing Project M-780: $47,563.63 and ($37,698.21)
• Resolution authorizing FY 2025-26 debt levy for GOUT Bonds, Series 2025

The Oak Park City Council approved a resolution increasing the debt retirement tax rate by $2.1828 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for the GOUT Bonds, Series 2025, bringing the total to $5.0877. They also approved the first reading of an ordinance amending property maintenance code compliance provisions, and authorized several payments and budget amendments. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Council Member Edgar absent.

• Approved FY 2025-26 debt levy for GOUT Bonds, Series 2025, increasing debt retirement tax rate to $5.0877 per $1,000 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Sections 18-211, 18-215, 18-231 to align with state law and 2021 IPMC (4-0)
• Approved payment of $14,659.48 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, PC for legal services (4-0)
• Approved $20,000 retainer to Shifman Fournier for legal services (4-0)
• Approved Pay Application No. 2 and Change Order No. 2 for Sewer Lining Project M-777: $168,905.40 and ($5,591.00) (4-0)
• Approved Pay Application No. 2 and Change Order No. 2 for Joint and Crack Sealing Project M-780: $47,563.63 and ($37,698.21) (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2025-4 with no net impact on fund balance (4-0)
• Approved Traffic Control Order 160 Sec 1.39 to temporarily cover No Parking signs on Kingston (4-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including payments for construction projects, licenses, and appointments. They will also consider special event licenses, a proclamation, a resolution for road funding, and a closed session for pending litigation.

• Payment Application No. 5 to Limb Walkers Tree & Snow, LLC for $12,825.00 (2024 Block Pruning Project)
• Pay Application No. 3 and Change Order No. 3 to Mattioli Cement Company for $341,097.89 and ($42,881.56) (2024-2025 Miscellaneous Concrete Project)
• Special event licenses for Oak Park Cruise and Groove (Aug 14) and Oaktoberfest (Oct 4) in the 11-Mile Water Tower Social District
• Resolution supporting Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Program for Capital Ave Rehabilitation Project
• Mural approval and OPCIA facade grants for Scheers Ace Hardware (8601 W 9 Mile) and Gift Me Chocolate (22133 Coolidge Hwy)

The Oak Park City Council approved several contracts and grants, including construction testing for the Event Hub, a construction manager contract, and facade grants for local businesses. They also approved a budget amendment and a resolution supporting road funding. A settlement in a lawsuit was approved in closed session.

• Approved construction testing contract with TEC for Event Hub, not to exceed $26,567.20 (5-0)
• Awarded final construction manager contract to Frank Rewold and Sons for Event Hub (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 facade grant to Scheers Ace Hardware for mural (5-0)
• Approved $2,341.24 facade grant to Gift Me Chocolate (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting LRIP matching funds for Capital Ave Rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2025-3 (5-0)
• Approved settlement in Wilson vs. City of Oak Park (5-0, Burns absent)
• Approved special event licenses for Oak Park Cruise and Groove and Oaktoberfest (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, millage rates, and fee schedule. The council will also consider awarding construction bids for the Eleven Mile Parking Lot Reconfiguration and the Event Hub Project, alongside various zoning ordinance amendments and traffic control orders.

• Award $1,991,091.25 bid for Eleven Mile Parking Lot Reconfiguration
• Award $3,732,883 bid for 2025 Event Hub Project
• Public hearing and adoption of 2025-2026 budget and millage rates
• Approval of $30,492.45 payment for Eight Mile Booster Station rehabilitation
• Adoption of zoning ordinance text amendments across multiple articles

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple construction and engineering payments, schedule a public hearing for the FY 2025-2026 annual budget on May 19, 2025, award bids for the 2025 Event Hub Project, and hear the first reading of proposed zoning ordinance text amendments.

• Request to schedule a public hearing on the FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget for May 19, 2025
• Construction management payment of $13,000.00 to Frank Rewold & Sons
• Award bids for the 2025 Event Hub Project in the total amount of $2,372,337.00
• First reading of proposed text amendments to various sections of the City of Oak Park Zoning Ordinance
• Approval of Pay Application No. 1 to DVM Utilities for the 2025 Sewer Lining Project, M-777 in the amount of $171,311.60

The Oak Park City Council awarded bids totaling $2,372,337 for the 2025 Event Hub Project, covering earthwork, fencing, concrete foundations, structural steel, and electrical work. The council also approved the first reading of zoning ordinance text amendments and approved a change order for the Catch Basin Line Replacement Project. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with two members absent.

• Awarded $2,372,337 in bids for 2025 Event Hub Project (3-0)
• Approved first reading of zoning ordinance text amendments (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for $16,459.50 to Luigi Ferdinandi & Son for Catch Basin Line Replacement (3-0)
• Approved exception recommendations for Special Assessment Districts (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple payment applications and agreements (3-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the departmental budgets for fiscal years 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28. The agenda includes a department-by-department review from 8:30 AM to 5:50 PM, covering areas such as Human Resources, Public Safety, and Public Works, followed by a fee schedule discussion. This is a working session to review and discuss budget proposals, not a final adoption.

• Budget review for FY 2025-26, FY 2026-27, and FY 2027-28
• Departmental budget discussions include Human Resources, City Clerk/Elections, City Attorney/Prosecutor, Library, Finance, Public Safety, Economic Development, Municipal Services, Water & Sewer, Public Works, and 45th District Court
• Fee Schedule discussion scheduled for 5:20 PM
• Call to the Audience with a three-minute speaking limit

The Oak Park City Council held a special meeting to discuss the FY 2025-26, FY 2026-27, and FY 2027-28 departmental budgets. City Manager Tungate provided an overview, and the council reviewed presentations from all departments, including Public Safety, Public Works, and the 45th District Court. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only.

• Discussed FY 2025-26, FY 2026-27, and FY 2027-28 departmental budgets (no vote)

ERS/PSRS Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Employees' Retirement System and Public Safety Retirement System boards meet concurrently to review investment performance, actuarial valuations, and a domestic relations order affecting a PSRS member. The agenda is largely routine, consisting of financial reports and updates from advisors.

• Market update and portfolio review by PNC
• Actuarial valuation reports by Watkins Ross
• Eligible Domestic Relations Order (EDRO) for David Cardinali (PSRS)
• PNC investment and private trust financial reports
• Disbursements and fiduciary net assets statements

Planning Commission

The Oak Park Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on proposed amendments to multiple sections of the city's zoning ordinances. The commission will also discuss the 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Plan budget and a parking reform presentation. Administrative approval was given for a Forgotten Harvest client choice market at 15000 W. Eight Mile.

• Public hearing and action on zoning ordinance amendments across Articles 1-6
• Administrative approval for Forgotten Harvest-Client Choice Market at 15000 W. Eight Mile
• Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 2025-2026 Annual Budget
• Parking Reform Presentation

The Oak Park Planning Commission unanimously approved proposed zoning ordinance amendments across multiple articles and divisions, and approved the 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with a 6-year projection. The commission also approved a parking reform proposal as presented, and noted an administrative approval for a temporary mobile trailer for Forgotten Harvest at 15000 W. Eight Mile Rd. No public comment was made.

• Approved zoning ordinance amendments (8-0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan 2025-2026 (8-0)
• Approved parking reform as presented (8-0)
• Administratively approved temporary mobile trailer for Forgotten Harvest (24 months)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will conduct its regular meeting, primarily approving routine financial items and recognizing retiring staff. No major policy decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of $5,000 final payment for 2024 Sewer Lining Project on M-763
• $36,677 payment to Neumann Smith Architecture for Event Hub and Municipal Services Move
• $61,185 payment to Interstate Security for Camera Replacement Project
• $14,621.33 payment to Garan, Lucow, Miller for legal services
• Rejection of bid for 2025 Eleven Mile Parking Lot Project (M-694) and re-advertisement

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session under the Open Meetings Act to discuss attorney-client privileged communication and pending litigation. The agenda includes no other business items, only roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Closed session for attorney-client privileged communication and pending litigation

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 7, 2025, to approve routine minutes, contracts, and payments totaling over $1.1 million. Key decisions include awarding the 2025 Northfield Reconstruction Project for $979,679.75, renewing liquor licenses, and replacing yield signs with stop signs on Kipling Street. The council will also hear public testimony on business license revocation and special assessments for utility delinquencies and property blight.

• Award 2025 Northfield Reconstruction Project to A&G Construction for $979,679.75
• Approve $40,800 payment to Neumann Smith Architecture for Event Hub services
• Replace yield signs with stop signs on Kipling Street per Traffic Control Order 160 Sec 1.35
• Public hearing on revocation of Business License CB25-6190 for Ax Now
• Special assessments for delinquent utilities, false alarms, and property blight

The Oak Park City Council approved several contracts and actions, including awarding the 2025 Northfield Reconstruction Project bid to A&G Construction for $979,679.75 and the CDBG Senior Yard Services contract to Capital Landscapes for $34,353.00. They also approved a DTE Energy proposal for decorative LED lighting at the Event Hub for $56,510.13, authorized vehicle purchases totaling $84,574.00, and rejected and rebid the janitorial services contract. The council affirmed the revocation of Ax Now's business license and adopted special assessment resolutions for districts #721-#724.

• Awarded 2025 Northfield Reconstruction Project bid to A&G Construction for $979,679.75 (4-0, Radner absent for vote)
• Awarded CDBG Senior Yard Services Contract to Capital Landscapes for $34,353.00 (4-0)
• Approved DTE Energy proposal for decorative LED lighting at Event Hub for $56,510.13 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of two vehicles for Public Works and Municipal Services totaling $84,574.00 (4-0)
• Rejected bids for 2025 Citywide Janitorial Services Contract and authorized rebid (4-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for 2024 Sewer Cleaning Project for $7,300.00 (4-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for 2024-2025 Miscellaneous Concrete Project for $181,597.50 (4-0)
• Affirmed revocation of Ax Now Business License CB25-6190 (4-0)

Corridor Improvement Authority

The Oak Park Corridor Improvement Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will review Match on Main applications, consider new budget items, and receive updates on various promotions and grants. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review Match on Main applications
• New Budget Items
• Detroit Hour Magazine - OPCIA Best of Ad
• Oakland County Main Street Strategic Grant
• Family Fun Fest Event - Promotion Committee Update

Library Board

The Oak Park Library Board approved $8,728.11 in February bills by unanimous roll call vote. The board discussed preliminary budgets for FY25-26 through FY27-28, with a vote planned for the April meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the strategic goals committee report was tabled.

• Approved $8,728.11 in February bills (6-0)
• Tabled Strategic Goals Committee report
• Scheduled budget vote for April meeting

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a parking reform presentation from the Municipal Services Department. No decisions are scheduled; the presentation is for discussion only. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, public comment, adjournment).

• Parking Reform Presentation by Municipal Services Department

The Oak Park City Council held a special meeting on March 17, 2025, featuring a presentation by Economic Development and Planning Specialist Salam Habab on parking reform strategies. The presentation highlighted the negative impacts of off-street parking mandates and noted recent zoning changes already adopted, such as shared parking and bicycle parking requirements. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting; it was informational only. One resident, Ken Sherman of Jerome St., voiced concerns about neighbors parking large vehicles on the street.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, award construction bids, and consider resolutions on bonds, special assessments, and contracts. Key actions include awarding bids for the 2025 Joint Seal Project and Catch Basin Line Replacement Project, authorizing general obligation bonds, and setting a public hearing for delinquent utility and blight charges.

• Award $293,318.62 bid to Luigi Ferdinandi & Son Cement for 2025 Catch Basin Line Replacement Project (M-779)
• Award $150,000 bid to Scodeller Construction Inc. for 2025 Joint Seal Project (M-780)
• Resolution to authorize issuance of General Obligation Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2025
• Special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities ($412,353.13), false alarms ($1,155.00), concrete replacement ($3,286.49), and property blight ($39,368.39); public hearing set for April 7, 2025
• Special event licenses for World Dance Day, Berkley Cubs Family Social, and Dog & Pony Show Brewing anniversary

The Oak Park City Council approved multiple contracts and resolutions, including awarding bids for the 2025 Joint Seal Project to Scodeller Construction Inc. for $150,000 and the 2025 Catch Basin Line Replacement Project to Luigi Ferdinandi & Son Cement for $293,318.62. The council also approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2025, and rejected a salary increase for local elected officials. All votes were 4-0 with Council Member Whitehead absent.

• Awarded 2025 Joint Seal Project bid to Scodeller Construction Inc. for $150,000 (4-0)
• Awarded 2025 Catch Basin Line Replacement Project bid to Luigi Ferdinandi & Son Cement for $293,318.62 (4-0)
• Approved construction testing proposal from Testing Engineers & Consultants for not-to-exceed $58,560 (4-0)
• Approved contract extension for 2024 Lawn Maintenance Contract with Capital Landscapes (4-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing General Obligation Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2025 (4-0)
• Rejected Local Officers' Compensation Commission salary determination (3-1, failed due to two-thirds requirement)
• Approved special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities, false alarms, concrete replacement, and property blight (4-0)
• Approved special event licenses for World Dance Day, Berkley Cubs Family Social, and Dog & Pony Show Brewing anniversary (4-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will consider routine consent items, a special event license, and several contracts and resolutions, including a $1.15 million water main replacement bid and a change order for sewer lining. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Award bid for 2025 Water Main Replacement Project (M-769) to Eminent Excavating Local LLC for $1,149,431.00
• Approve MDOT Contract 24-5593 for Nine Mile Rehabilitation Project (M-771), Cloverlawn to Greenfield
• Approve Change Order No. 1 for 2025 Sewer Lining Project (M-777) for $107,912.00
• Special Event License for Family Fun Fest on June 7, 2025, 1-4 p.m.
• Authorize purchase of two vehicles for Public Safety Department

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting focused on filling positions on city boards and commissions. The council will conduct candidate interviews and make re-appointments and new appointments, followed by council appointments to those bodies. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and adjournment.

• Board and Commission candidate interviews
• Re-appointments and new appointments to Boards and Commissions
• City Council appointments to Boards and Commissions

The Oak Park City Council held a special meeting to conduct interviews and make appointments to various city boards and commissions. They approved the appointment of Milt Neuman to the Beautification Commission and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and Florence Piernas to the Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission. They also approved reappointments to the Election Commission, Beautification Advisory Commission, and Building Board of Appeals, and confirmed council member liaisons to various boards.

• Appointed Milt Neuman to Beautification Commission (term to Feb 2028) and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (term to Feb 2030) (voice vote, all present yes)
• Appointed Florence Piernas to Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission (term to Aug 2028) (voice vote, all present yes)
• Reappointed Steven Chudnow and Sarah Ssherman to Election Commission (terms to Jan 2026) (voice vote, all present yes)
• Reappointed Crystal Wagner to Beautification Advisory Commission (term to Feb 2028) (voice vote, all present yes)
• Reappointed Cameron Cummings, Richard Readus, Dwight Thomas, Taleesa Anderson, and Kaj-Erik Green to Building Board of Appeals (terms to Feb 2027) (voice vote, all present yes)
• Confirmed council member appointments to boards including Planning, Parks and Recreation, Library, Brownfield, PSRS, ERS, CIA, ACDC, Beautification, Traffic Safety, and Recycling (voice vote, all present yes)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, including payments and licenses, and to consider a resolution for an MDOT contract for the Nine Mile Rehabilitation Project and a request to purchase a drone for the Public Safety Department. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Resolution approving MDOT Contract 24-5593 for Nine Mile Rehabilitation Project (M-771, Cloverlawn to Greenfield)
• Request to approve purchase of a drone for Public Safety Department
• Payment of $15,340.48 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, PC for legal services
• Payment of $3,475.00 to Limb Walkers Tree & Snow, LLC for 2024 Block Pruning Project
• New fee for Zoning Verification Letter

The Oak Park City Council approved the purchase of a DJI M30T drone for the Public Safety Department at a cost of $14,643.57, funded through a budget amendment from the General Fund. The council also approved appointments to the Youth Assistance Board and several consent agenda items, including payments for engineering and legal services. The meeting was routine with no public comment on agenda items.

• Approved purchase of DJI M30T drone for Public Safety Department ($14,643.57) with budget amendment (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Tim Ciechorski and Xondra Clark to Oak Park Youth Assistance Board (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payments, bid authorization, and fee schedule (4-0)
• Approved payment of $15,340.48 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, PC for legal services (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Oak Park Planning Commission is meeting to consider a site plan review for a building addition at 8797 & 8775 Capital St., and to note an administrative approval for Oak Park Woods at 24198 Church St. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Site Plan Review for CRDN Building Addition at 8797 & 8775 Capital St.
• Administrative Approval for Oak Park Woods at 24198 Church St.
• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2025

The Oak Park Planning Commission approved a site plan review for a new building addition for CRDN (Huntington Cleaners) at 8797 and 8775 Capital St., with conditions including parcel combination and landscape revisions. The commission also noted an administrative approval for the Oak Park Woods project at Shepherd Park, which was approved by staff. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved CRDN building addition site plan at 8797 & 8775 Capital St. (6-0)
• Approved agenda for February 10, 2025, meeting (all yes)
• Approved minutes of January 22, 2025, with correction (all yes)
• Noted administrative approval of Oak Park Woods project at 24198 Church St.

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with four discussion items: penalties on outstanding Special Assessment District (SAD) billing, a city-wide landscaping design presentation, the 2025-26 budget calendar, and financing options for the 11 Mile parking lot SAD. No formal votes are listed; the agenda is primarily for discussion and presentations.

• Discuss penalty on outstanding SAD billing
• Presentation of City Wide Landscaping Design by Spalding DeDecker
• Discuss 2025-26 Budget Calendar
• Discuss financing option for the 11 Mile parking lot SAD

The Oak Park City Council held a special meeting and approved a 10-year, 2% interest financing option for the special assessment district (SAD) for the 11 Mile parking lot project. They also approved the 2025-26 budget calendar and scheduled budget review sessions for May 2, 2025. Discussions included the 5% penalty on unpaid water bills and a citywide landscaping design, with consensus to proceed with cost estimates.

• Approved 10-year, 2% financing for 11 Mile parking lot SAD (4-0)
• Approved 2025-26 budget calendar (4-0)
• Set budget review sessions for May 2, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. (4-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will swear in Stephanie Crawford as a new council member and hold a public hearing on a liquor license application for Yummy Shawarma and Grill Inc. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, payments for architectural services and security cameras, and a request to waive permit fees for two projects.

• Swearing-in of Council Member Stephanie Crawford
• Public hearing and approval of Class C liquor license for Yummy Shawarma and Grill Inc. at 12724 W. Nine Mile
• Approval of $2,160 payment to Neumann Smith Architecture for Event Hub and Municipal Services Move
• Approval of $73,925 payment to Interstate Security for Camera Replacement Project
• Request to waive permit fees for Event Hub and Oak Parks Woods at Shepherd Park Projects

The Oak Park City Council approved a Class C liquor license for Yummy Shawarma and Grill Inc. at 12724 W. Nine Mile, subject to conditions including MLCC approval and insurance. They also awarded a professional services contract to OHM Advisors for a mobility study and land use recommendations near Nine Mile and Coolidge, with a budget amendment. The consent agenda was approved, including payments and license renewals. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Class C liquor license for Yummy Shawarma and Grill Inc. (4-0)
• Awarded mobility study contract to OHM Advisors with budget amendment (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $73,925 payment for camera replacement project (4-0)
• Approved $2,160 payment to Neumann Smith Architecture for Event Hub services (consent)
• Waived permit fees for Event Hub and Oak Parks Woods at Shepherd Park projects (consent)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will interview six candidates for a vacant council seat during this special meeting. After public input, the council will deliberate and appoint a candidate.

• Interviews for Juanita Bell, Stephanie Crawford, Larmender Davis, JoElla Dean, Marc Shulman, and Tunesia Turner
• Public comment period (Call to the Audience)
• Deliberation and appointment of a council candidate

ERS/PSRS Board of Trustees

The joint retirement boards will open their first 2025 meeting by electing officers and setting the year’s meeting schedule. They will then receive a market update and portfolio review from PNC, followed by routine approval of minutes and a series of financial reports including investment, fiduciary net assets, disbursements, actuarial, and buy-back calculations.

• Election of Officers
• Market Update and Portfolio Review – PNC
• Annual Determination of Interest Rate for Buy Back Calculations (PSRS)
• Approval of October 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• PNC Investment Report and Fiduciary Net Assets Statement

General

The Oak Park Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes call to order, roll call, approval of agenda and minutes, communications, public hearings, and matters for consideration. No specific items are listed under public hearings or new/old business, so the meeting appears to be primarily procedural with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the agenda.

• Public hearings (no specific items listed)
• New business (no specific items listed)
• Old business (no specific items listed)
• Planning Commission matters for discussion (from members only)
• Public comment on items not scheduled for public hearing

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including bids for road and sewer projects, payment applications, and licenses. The council will also discuss finalists for a City Council vacancy, approve compensation for the Board of Review, and consider a license agreement for early voting at the Community Center.

• Authorization to bid 2025 Joint and Crack Sealing Project (M-780)
• Authorization to bid 2025 Catch Basin Line Replacement Project (M-779)
• Pay application $94,463.65 for 2024 Sewer & Catch Basin Cleaning & TV Inspection (M-774)
• Payments $62,272.98 and $58,896.90 to CSM Mechanical for Eight Mile Booster Station Rehabilitation (M-732)
• License agreement with Oakland County for early voting at Oak Park Community Center, 14300 Oak Park Blvd.

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including engineering payments, project bids, and a credit card policy. The council will also vote on a second reading to repeal the mechanical amusement devices ordinance, which is preempted by state law and outdated. A closed session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation.

• Payment of $5,162.50 to OHM Advisors for engineering consulting
• Authorization to bid 2025 Water Main Replacement Project (M-769)
• Pay Application No. 1 for $72,316.08 for 2024 Sewer & Catch Basin Cleaning & TV Inspection Project (M-774)
• Authorization to bid 2025 Northfield Reconstruction Project (M-770) and Eleven Mile Parking Lot Replacement Project (M-694)
• Second reading to repeal Chapter 10, Article VI (Mechanical Amusement Devices) of the Code of Ordinances

The Oak Park City Council accepted the resignation of Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Burns, effective at the end of the meeting, and approved a process to appoint her replacement. The Council also approved a consent judgment in the 8 Mile LLC litigation and adopted an ordinance repealing outdated mechanical amusement device regulations. Several routine items were approved on the consent agenda.

• Accepted resignation of Council Member/Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Burns (4-0, Burns absent)
• Approved appointment process for new council member with application deadline Jan 17 and interviews Jan 29
• Approved consent judgment for 8 Mile LLC litigation (4-0, Burns absent)
• Adopted ordinance repealing Article VI, Mechanical Amusement Devices (4-0, Burns absent)
• Approved consent agenda including authorization to bid 2025 Water Main Replacement Project, 2025 Northfield Reconstruction, and Eleven Mile Parking Lot Replacement
• Approved payment of $72,316.08 for sewer & catch basin cleaning and TV inspection
• Approved credit card policy for city business
• Convened closed session for attorney-client privileged communication on pending litigation