Palos Heights committees weigh vehicle purchases, business permits, and infrastructure payments ahead of July 7 council vote
Palos Heights committees laid out a full slate of spending and permit items in late June, with final action scheduled for the July 7 City Council meeting. Because minutes from the June committee meetings have not yet been published, the items below reflect what was on each agenda — not confirmed votes.
Vehicle purchases and storm recovery costs
The Municipal Grounds and Property Committee agenda for June 23 included requests to purchase two vehicles under a cooperative purchasing agreement: a 2027 Transit-350 cargo van for $65,603 and a 2027 Explorer for $41,493.
The same committee was scheduled to consider storm-related payments totaling $43,100, including $35,100 to Homer Tree Care for storm damage and $8,000 for chipping services. A payment of $8,227.02 for Lake Katherine bridge repair was also on the agenda.
The July 7 council agenda lists these same vehicle purchases and storm damage payments for authorization.
Harlem Avenue business permits
The Planning and Zoning Committee agenda for June 23 included two special use permit requests, both of which had already received favorable 5-0 recommendations from the Zoning Board of Appeals:
- Docket 2026-11-SUP: a special use permit for Van Gogh Hair & Spa at 12250 S. Harlem Ave.
- Docket 2026-12-SUP: a special use permit for Arctic Gym at 12330 S. Harlem Ave.
The committee was also scheduled to approve minutes from its May 26 meeting and hear public comment. The July 7 council agenda includes approval of both special use permits.
Liquor license request
A public hearing was scheduled for June 25 at City Hall before the city's Liquor Commissioner to consider a request for a Retailer's Class H Liquor License by Manoj Patel / DBM Petroleum LLC at 12100 South Ridgeland Avenue.
The July 7 council agenda includes an ordinance to increase the number of Retailer's Class H liquor licenses by one for that location.
Water and sewer infrastructure payments
The Water and Sewer Committee agenda for June 23 listed several infrastructure payments:
- $6,480.00 to Performance Pipeline, Inc. for sewer/manhole rehabilitation.
- $17,649.00 to Dahme Mechanical Industries, Inc. for a ground-level storage tank.
- $25,086.41 for sewer replacement at the former Trinity Christian College site.
- $17,370.39 for watermain repair at 7737 Golf Dr.
- $5,932.00 for storm sewer manhole rehabilitation on Carmichael Dr.
- Up to $48,000.00 for engineering services for the 80th Ave Pumping Station.
The July 7 council agenda includes awarding $48,000 in engineering services to Strand Associates for 80th Ave Pumping Station modifications and $58,864 for the 131st watermain project.
Public Arts Commission
The Public Arts Commission agenda for June 22 included review of the Butterfly Mural project with a High 5 update, a Senior Public Awareness Program workshop at the library, framing of 4x4 inch 'Windows of Palos' paintings, the Scarecrow and Beautification Committee, and a new mural proposal with Sporting Life and Public Arts. The commission was also scheduled to consider approval of bills.
Cancelled meeting
The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for June 23 was cancelled. No business was conducted.
Coming up
- **July 7 — City Council:** The council is scheduled to vote on the two Harlem Avenue special use permits, the liquor license ordinance, vehicle purchases, storm recovery payments, and infrastructure contracts. This meeting consolidates items reviewed by the committees in late June.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Committees advance vehicle buys, business permits, and storm payments; council to cast final votes
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.