I'd like to call to order the regular meeting of the Parkridge City Council for Monday, May 4th.

Can I uh roll call, please?

Mayor Maloney?

Here.

Alder Person Moran.

Here.

Sanchez.

Here.

Elder person Lawrence is absent.

Alder Person Muno?

Here.

Seinfelds.

Here.

Rapissan?

Here.

Alder Person Leftler is absent.

Excellent.

Thank you, Mike.

I'd ask everyone to please rise and join us in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Pledge of Leadance to the flag of the United States of America.

Thanks to the Republic for which it stands.

One nation under a guide.

There is one set of minutes to approve this evening.

Second.

Thank you.

Any questions or corrections?

Seeing none, we'll go to the audience.

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

Seeing none, back to council for any remaining comments.

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

Aye.

Those opposed.

Motion carries.

Move on to reports of city officials tonight.

We have three proclamations.

So I'm going to go down to the podium and I believe, Brad, I'm going to ask you to come join me for the first one, which is for bike month.

You gotta have a helmet on.

All right, so this is a proclamation in recognition of bike month, May 2026.

Whereas the bicycle is an economical, healthy, convenient, and environmentally sound form of transportation and an excellent tool for recreation and enjoyment of Park Ridge's scenic beauty.

And whereas throughout the month of May, the residents of Parkridge and its visitors will experience the joys of bicycling through educational programs, group rides, commuting, or by simply getting out and going for a ride with family and friends.

And whereas Park Ridge's roads and trails attract bicyclists each year, providing economic health, transportation, tourism, and scenic benefits.

And whereas creating a bicycling friendly community has been shown to improve citizens' health, well-being, and quality of life, growing the economy of Park Ridge, attracting tourism dollars, improving traffic safety, supporting student learning outcomes, and reducing pollution, congestion, and wear and tear on our streets and roads.

Whereas the Park Ridge Sustainability Commission, the League of American Bicyclists, schools, parks, and recreation departments, police departments, public health districts, hospitals, companies, and civic groups nationwide will be promoting bicycling during the month of May 2026.

Whereas these groups are also promoting bicycle tourism year-round to attract more visitors to enjoy our local restaurants, retail establishments, and cultural and scenic attractions.

Now, therefore, I'm Marty Malone, Mayor of the City of Parkridge.

Do hereby proclaim the month of May 2026 as bike month in the city of Park Ridge and urge all residents to join me in this special observance.

No big long speech here, but I did want to say, as a member of the Sustainability Commission, of course, I'm always quick to point out how towns where you can walk and bike easily are great towns to be in.

They're usually popular places with lively downtowns, a lot of restaurants, a lot of people, but I also want to point out to some of the people behind me that there's a lot of good economic benefits to that as well.

So I think it's a win-win for all of us to continue promoting uh biking and walking in our fine town, and I'm very appreciative to the mayor that we could uh establish this proclamation this month.

Thank you, everybody.

Our next proclamation uh is in recognition of Historic Preservation Month, May 2026.

So I asked uh Joan to come up, she is the chair of our um historic preservation commission.

Um whereas 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, and whereas one of the key provisions of the Act created the National Register of Historic Places, as we know it today, the nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation.

And whereas the National Register Register represents the tangible legacy of history throughout the country, from archaeological sites to commercial districts, and from great landmark grand landmarks to modest roadside diners.

And whereas the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Park Ridge encourages and inspires an ongoing dialogue about the importance of places and preservation in all of our lives and in our community that lasts far beyond the month of May.

And whereas since its inception in January 2010, the Commission has facilitated the designation of 20 local landmarks and issued 51 100-year-old home certificates.

The Historic Preservation Commission is proud to educate our great community on the importance of its history and to celebrate the people, buildings, and stories that shape our community today.

Therefore, I'm Marty Maloney, by virtue of the authority vested in me as mayor of the city of Park Ridge in the County of Cook, State of Illinois, do hereby proclaim the month of May as historic preservation month in the city of Park Ridge, and encourage all residents to learn more about the city's rich history.

Witness whereof, I have hereinto set my hand and cause the seal of the city of Park Ridge to be fixed this fourth day of May, 2026.

From Indian trails to early farms to Penyville, Brichton, the village of Park Ridge, and now the city of Park Ridge.