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Park Ridge City Council Regular Meeting – March 2, 2026

City Council & Commissions — Monday, March 2, 2026
BodyPark Ridge, Illinois
SessionCity Council & Commissions
DateMonday, March 2, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:09

Mayor Maloney?

0:10

Here.

0:11

Alder Person Moran.

0:12

Here.

0:12

Sanchez.

0:13

Here.

0:13

Alder Person Lawrence is absent.

0:15

Alder Person Muno.

0:16

Here.

0:17

Steinfelds?

0:18

Here.

0:18

Rapusan?

0:19

Here.

0:19

The Alder Person Leftler is absent.

0:21

We have a quorum.

0:22

Excellent.

0:23

Thank you.

0:23

I ask everyone to please rise and join me in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:30

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

0:35

And to the Republican.

0:56

We have two sets of minutes to approve this evening.

0:58

Initially, I'd ask for a motion to approve the city council meeting minutes from February 17th, 2026.

1:04

So we'll second.

1:05

Thank you.

1:05

Are there any uh questions or corrections?

1:09

Seeing none, we'll go out to the audience.

1:11

If anyone has any comments on this set of minutes, this would be your opportunity to make those.

1:16

Seeing no one, back to council for any remaining comments.

1:20

And all those in favor, please signify by saying aye.

1:22

Aye.

1:23

Those opposed.

1:25

Thank you.

1:26

Um next, I'd ask for a motion to approve the committee of the whole meeting minutes from February 17th, 2026.

1:32

Second.

1:33

Thank you.

1:33

Uh, are there any questions or corrections?

1:36

Yes.

1:36

I have one correction.

1:37

Um, under the um under the section talking about the speed coming measures in the last paragraph, it says potentially bring vetted options back to the full council for future discussion.

1:49

I'd like to remove potentially, because I think it was discussed that that is something most of council is interested in looking at.

1:56

Okay.

2:03

Is there any objection to making that change?

2:05

No objection.

2:06

No objection.

2:07

Okay.

2:08

We don't have to wait tilles it define who's bringing it just says I'm not on that yet.

2:14

Still voting.

2:14

Oh, last it was the last paragraph.

2:16

It tasks to Director Mitchell and other relevant.

2:18

I just want to make sure we specify who then go out to the audience.

2:24

Anyone in the audience wish to make a comment on this set of minutes.

2:28

Seeing none, back to council for any remaining comments.

2:32

Uh and all those in favor, please signify by saying aye.

2:35

Aye.

2:36

Aye.

2:36

Those opposed.

2:38

It is approved.

2:39

Thank you.

2:40

Uh move on to reports of city officials.

2:42

Uh, under the mayor's report, we have two things, two items this evening.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural█████████████████████████25%
Community Engagement████████████████████20%
Immigration Policy██████████████████18%
Zoning Code█████████9%
Administrative Services███████7%
Veterans Affairs█████5%
Public Engagement█████5%
Arts And Culture████4%
Public Works███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Park Ridge City Council Regular Meeting – March 2, 2026

The Park Ridge City Council met on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Maloney presided with five alderpersons present (Moran, Sanchez, Muno, Steinfels, Rapisan) and two absent (Lawrence, Lefler). The meeting included approval of prior minutes, mayoral recognitions, public comments, and action on several agenda items.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the City Council minutes of February 17, 2026 (unanimous).
  • Approved the Committee of the Whole minutes of February 17, 2026, with a correction to remove the word “potentially” from a discussion about speed calming measures.
  • Approved the consent agenda as read, including:
    • One-year extension of IT services contract with DeKind Computer Consultants (FN-21-03).
    • Purchase order increase of $30,000 for Ancel Glink, P.C.
    • Budget amendment of $305,000 to the FY2025 Water Fund for Chicago water purchases.
    • Final reading of ordinance amending utility billing rates (Article 11, Chapter 1, Section 9).
    • Contract for replacement of one air handler unit at City Hall with Thermosystems, LLC for $465,000.
    • Contract for sewer lining project with National Power Rodding Corp. for $469,600. All consent items passed 5-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Jorge Savala (1925 Corley) expressed frustration with a local business (Marathon) for poor service and alleged fraud, requesting that the city regulate businesses more strictly and revoke licenses of repeat offenders.
  • Nan Parson (422 Lake Avenue) urged the council to create an ordinance prohibiting ICE agents from using city property, citing incidents in nearby suburbs and the Park Ridge Park District’s similar ordinance. She read a letter and quoted a federal judge’s ruling.
  • Adriana Correa Cherry (1006 North Delphia Avenue) also called for an ordinance to forbid ICE presence without a warrant, citing constitutional due process. She asked whether police would protect children if ICE returns and asked council members to indicate if they oppose such an ordinance.
  • A fourth speaker (name not given in transcript) read a letter supporting the ICE ordinance, quoting a former ICE instructor and a judicial order, and noted that only 7% of ICE detainees have serious criminal records.

Mayor’s Report and Recognitions

  • Farmers Market Poster Contest: Brenda Holcomb, marketing chairperson, announced winners: 3rd place – Heidi Tatara ($25 gift certificate), 2nd place – Madeline Van Cannon ($25 gift certificate), 1st place – Celine Chang ($100 gift certificate and poster design).
  • Hometown Heroes Recognition: Joseph (a Marine Corps veteran) presented the third annual program, honoring 12 veterans from Park Ridge. Banners will be displayed along Northwest Highway. Special recognition was given to Don Hurst, a 96-year-old WWII veteran who enlisted at age 15, survived a plane crash, and will be the Grand Marshal of the 2026 Memorial Day parade.

Discussion and Action Items

  • Microsoft Licensing Renewal (AD-25-01): The council approved a one-year renewal of the contract with DeKind Computer Consultants for Microsoft licensing. The item was removed from the consent agenda for discussion. Staff noted it is a pass-through cost and that the next RFP will bundle IT services. Approved 5-0.
  • Salt Dome Engineering Services Purchase Order: The council approved a purchase order of $40,068.93 to SE3 for additional engineering services related to the Salt Dome project. Director Mitchell explained unforeseen circumstances (contaminated soil, hopper redesign, utility relocation) that extended construction. Approved 5-0.
  • Farmers Market Liquor License (Final Reading): An ordinance amending Article 12, Chapter 6 to create a new license for the sale of packaged beer and wine at the farmers market was approved 4-1. Sampling of beer and wine is allowed, but all purchases must be sealed and taken off-site. One alderperson expressed concern about alcohol at the market but voted in favor because Park Ridge businesses already sell alcohol at the market. The dissenting vote was not named in the transcript.
  • Fencing Materials Ordinance (ZA-26-01): The council approved the final reading of an ordinance amending the zoning code to allow specific types of aluminum panel fences. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended adoption 7-0, and the Appearance Commission contributed language on finishes. Approved 5-0.

Key Outcomes

  • All consent agenda items approved (5-0).
  • Microsoft licensing renewal approved (5-0).
  • Salt Dome engineering purchase order approved (5-0).
  • Farmers Market Liquor License ordinance approved (4-1).
  • Fencing materials ordinance approved (5-0).
  • The map amendment for 36/40 Prairie Avenue (MA-25-02) was postponed per the applicant’s request; no vote taken.
  • No new business was introduced. The meeting adjourned.

Meeting Transcript

Mayor Maloney? Here. Alder Person Moran. Here. Sanchez. Here. Alder Person Lawrence is absent. Alder Person Muno. Here. Steinfelds? Here. Rapusan? Here. The Alder Person Leftler is absent. We have a quorum. Excellent. Thank you. I ask everyone to please rise and join me in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republican. We have two sets of minutes to approve this evening. Initially, I'd ask for a motion to approve the city council meeting minutes from February 17th, 2026. So we'll second. Thank you. Are there any uh questions or corrections? Seeing none, we'll go out to the audience. If anyone has any comments on this set of minutes, this would be your opportunity to make those. Seeing no one, back to council for any remaining comments. And all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Those opposed. Thank you. Um next, I'd ask for a motion to approve the committee of the whole meeting minutes from February 17th, 2026. Second. Thank you. Uh, are there any questions or corrections? Yes. I have one correction. Um, under the um under the section talking about the speed coming measures in the last paragraph, it says potentially bring vetted options back to the full council for future discussion. I'd like to remove potentially, because I think it was discussed that that is something most of council is interested in looking at. Okay. Is there any objection to making that change? No objection. No objection. Okay. We don't have to wait tilles it define who's bringing it just says I'm not on that yet. Still voting. Oh, last it was the last paragraph. It tasks to Director Mitchell and other relevant. I just want to make sure we specify who then go out to the audience.

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