Palos Heights
Upcoming
City Council
The Palos Heights City Council will vote on multiple vendor payments and authorize new municipal vehicles. The agenda includes two special use permits for Harlem Avenue businesses and an ordinance to expand liquor licenses. Council members will also review storm recovery payments and infrastructure contracts.
- Approve special use permits for Van Gogh Salon & Spa and Artic Gym at Harlem Avenue locations
- Adopt ordinance increasing Retailer’s Class H liquor licenses by one for DBM Petroleum LLC at 12100 S Ridgeland Ave
- Authorize $65,603 for a 2027 Transit-350 passenger van and $41,493 for a 2027 Explorer 4X4
- Approve $43,100 in storm damage payments to Homer Tree Care and $58,864 for 131st watermain project
- Award $48,000 in engineering services to Strand Associates for 80th Ave Pump Stations modifications
Last 30 days
Public Hearing
The City of Palos Heights Liquor Commissioner will hold a public hearing to consider a request for a Retailer’s Class H Liquor License for DBM Petroleum LLC at 12100 South Ridgeland Avenue. The hearing is scheduled for June 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall.
- Request for Class H liquor license by Manoj Patel / DBM Petroleum LLC
- Property at 12100 South Ridgeland Avenue
Water & Sewer Committee
The committee is reviewing several infrastructure payments including sewer manhole rehab and a ground storage tank. They are also discussing potential property purchases and surplus vehicle declarations.
- Sewer/manhole rehab payment to Performance Pipeline, Inc: $6,480.00
- Ground level storage tank payment to Dahme Mechanical Industries, Inc: $17,649.00
- Sewer replacement at former Trinity Christian College: $25,086.41
- Watermain repair at 7737 Golf Dr: $17,370.39
- Storm sewer manhole rehab on Carmichael Dr: $5,932.00
Public Safety Committee
This meeting was cancelled. No business was conducted.
Planning & Zoning Committee
The Planning & Zoning Committee will vote on two special use permits: a beauty salon and spa at 12250 S. Harlem Ave and a martial arts/fitness gym at 12330 S. Harlem Ave. Both applications have already received favorable 5-0 recommendations from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 26 meeting and hear public comment.
- DOCKET 2026-11-SUP: Special use permit for Van Gogh Hair & Spa at 12250 S. Harlem Ave (ZBA recommended approval 5-0)
- DOCKET 2026-12-SUP: Special use permit for Arctic Gym at 12330 S. Harlem Ave (ZBA recommended approval 5-0)
- Approval of May 26, 2026 committee meeting minutes
- Public comment period
Municipal Grounds & Property Committee
The Municipal Grounds and Property Committee will consider approving the purchase of two vehicles (a 2027 Transit-350 cargo van for $65,603 and a 2027 Explorer for $41,493) under a cooperative purchasing agreement. They will also vote on payments for tree removal services ($43,100 total) and repairs at Lake Katherine ($13,825.39 total).
- Request to purchase 2027 Transit-350 cargo van for $65,603
- Request to purchase 2027 Explorer for $41,493
- Request payment of $35,100 to Homer Tree Care for storm damage
- Request payment of $8,000 for chipping services
- Request payment of $8,227.02 for Lake Katherine bridge repair
Public Arts Commission
The Public Arts Commission will review old business including the 'Butterfly Mural' project and a Senior Public Awareness Program workshop. New business includes a proposed mural with Sporting Life. The commission will also consider approval of bills.
- Butterfly Mural - High 5 update
- Senior Public Awareness Program workshop at library
- Framing of 4x4 inch 'Windows of Palos' paintings
- Scarecrow & Beautification Committee
- New mural proposal with Sporting Life & Public Arts
City Council
The council is considering several municipal expenditures including street lighting retrofits and park signage. Key items include appointing a new Public Works Director and approving various business grant applications for Harlem Avenue properties.
- Appointment of Joe Smith as Public Works Director
- Business Grant: $7,750.00 for 12222-12226 S. Harlem Avenue
- Business Grant: $4,750.00 for 12315-12317 S. Harlem Avenue
- Purchase of replacement signage for Nabel Woods ($6,145.00) and Community Park ($6,350.00)
- Purchase of 57 Fulson Retrofit lighting kits for $29,925.00
Police & Fire Commission
This is a notice for a rescheduled meeting of the Police and Fire Commission. The agenda contains only procedural information regarding the new meeting date.