Regular Meeting of the Park Ridge City Council (Part 2) - April 6, 2026

The Park Ridge City Council convened a regular meeting (Part 2) on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 9:15 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting included approval of previous minutes, reports from city officials, a consent agenda, and new business. Key actions included approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police and adoption of multiple routine items via consent.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes (March 18, 2026 City Council and Committee of the Whole) were approved.
• Reports of City Officials: The Mayor’s report included a draft Welcoming City Resolution for discussion only. The City Manager recommended approving a Financial Support Agreement with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2029) and a collective bargaining agreement with the FOP (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2028). The Finance Director presented four warrant reports (C032626, C032026, C031826, C031326) totaling $2,426,423.50, reviewed by Alderperson Lefler.
• Administrative Services Committee: Approved an Intergovernmental Agreement for the annual Park Ridge Firworks Display among Maine Township High School District, Park Ridge Park District, and the City.
• Finance & Budget Committee: Approved FY2026 Budget Amendments for FY2025 Carryover Items.
• Procedures and Regulations Committee: Approved a one-year contract extension with DLZ Illinois, Inc. for civil engineering consulting services.
• Public Safety Committee: Approved a contract for Traffic Court Attorney PD-26-01 to Addis Law Group in the amount of $78,000.
• Public Works Committee: Approved the final reading of an ordinance establishing Special Service Area No. 26-112 for green alley paving at Washington/Harrison, set a public hearing date; approved a contract with Spaceco, Inc. for asphalt alley engineering services ($133,300); authorized the City to join Central Management Services’ bidding process for future rock salt purchases; approved an ordinance amending parking prohibitions on S. Rose from Devon Avenue north 200 feet.
• Zoning Board of Appeals: Approved a zoning variance for a wall sign at 652 N. Northwest Highway - Suite B.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public addressed the City Council on non-agenda items during this portion of the meeting.

Discussion Items

• Collective Bargaining Agreement with FOP Lodge #16: The Council discussed and considered a motion to approve the proposed collective bargaining agreement between the City of Park Ridge and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council Lodge #16 for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously after a roll call vote.
• Welcoming City Resolution: The Mayor’s report included a draft resolution for discussion only; no official action was taken.
• Closed Session: A motion was made and approved to adjourn to closed session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/ 2(c)(2) to discuss collective negotiating matters with the Fraternal Order of Police.

Key Outcomes

• Approved the FOP collective bargaining agreement (vote: 7-0).
• Approved all consent agenda items as listed above en bloc.
• Adjourned to closed session at 9:09 PM (approximate) to discuss police negotiations, then adjourned the meeting.
• No further actions were taken on the draft Welcoming City Resolution.