Palos Heights public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Roads & Construction Committee
The Roads & Construction Committee approved the first and second payment of $628,723 to Lindahl Brothers Inc. for the 2023 Multi‑Family Trust resurfacing program. It also approved a $19,660.28 payment to Airy’s for a 24‑inch storm drainage line and a $7,818.98 payment to Morris Engineering for engineering services. All motions passed unanimously on voice votes.
- Approved $628,723 payment to Lindahl Brothers Inc. for 2023 MFT resurfacing (voice vote, unanimous)
- Approved $19,660.28 payment to Airy’s for 24‑inch storm drainage installation (voice vote, unanimous)
- Approved $7,818.98 payment to Morris Engineering for engineering services (voice vote, unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the August 8, 2023 meeting (voice vote, unanimous)
Public Arts Commission
The Commission approved the August 2023 minutes and a $10 reimbursement for event flyers. Members coordinated logistics for the 'Lights In The Heights' event and the September 30 sculpture tour. The board also discussed a new artist tent rental project for the Farmers Market and a future child-themed sculpture for the Ms. Natalie’s Book Bench site.
- Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved $10 reimbursement to Sue DeKoker for flyers
- Decided to research and purchase a child-themed sculpture for the Ms. Natalie’s Book Bench site
- Proposed $100 weekly rental fee for artists to use a tent at the Farmers Market
City Council
The City Council approved multiple payments for sewer rehabilitation, water main lining, and City Hall renovations. The council also authorized a road closure for a winter holiday parade and approved a multi-year municipal enforcement contract.
- Approved request to close Harlem Avenue for winter holiday parade on Dec 2, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved $23,911.72 payment to Big Tent Events (6-0)
- Approved 3-year DACRA Municipal Enforcement System Contract (6-0)
- Approved $14,399.40 payment to Wold Architects and Engineers for City Hall renovations (6-0)
- Approved $5,694.57 payment to Christopher B. Burke Engineering for Cal-Sag Trail project (6-0)
- Approved $55,208.72 change order for College Dr. water main lining project (6-0)
- Approved $19,228.00 payment to Giant Maintenance & Restoration for fire hydrant painting (6-0)
- Approved $8,376.67 and up to $9,900.00 in engineering services to RJN Group for sewer rehabilitation (6-0)