Park Ridge City Council Regular Meeting - August 17, 2026
Park Ridge City Council Regular Meeting - August 17, 2026
The Park Ridge City Council met on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers to consider routine consent agenda items, approve appointments to boards and commissions, and conduct a first reading of a special use permit extension. The meeting also included reports from city officials and commission liaisons.
Consent Calendar
- Lease for Uptown Train Station Space: Approved a lease with Midwest Doughboys, LLC.
- Cell Tower Lease at Dee Road: Approved an agreement with Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for the cell tower premises at 930 N. Dee Road (Dee Road train station site).
- Fire Department Uniforms: Approved a one-year contract extension with On Time Embroidery, Inc. ($40,000).
- SCBA Compressor and Fill Station: Approved a purchase order with Air One Equipment of South Elgin, IL ($80,940).
- Police Station Feasibility Study: Approved a study by Cordogan Clark Architecture, Engineering and Construction ($38,500).
- Aggregate Material Delivery and Debris Hauling: Approved a contract with RC Topsoil Inc. ($218,860).
- Sidewalk Grinding Program: Approved a contract with Universal Concrete Grinding, LLC ($30,000).
- Thermoplastic Pavement Marking: Approved a one-year extension with Superior Road Striping, Inc. ($30,000).
Public Comments & Testimony
- No members of the public addressed the council on non-agenda items or on items removed from the consent agenda.
Discussion Items
- Appointments to Boards and Commissions: The council unanimously (7-0) approved the following appointments: Gene Sims and Danielle Crawford to the Youth Commission (three-year terms expiring July 31, 2029), and John Mays and Meghan Roberts to the O'Hare Airport Commission (three-year terms expiring June 30, 2029).
- Garden Club Beautification Awards: Mayor Deacons presented the 35th annual residential beautification awards. From 14 entries, the top five winners each received a $100 check from the Park Ridge Garden Club, a one-year honorary membership, and a yard sign from the city. Winners were announced in alphabetical order; Robert and Denise Basco were the first named.
- City Clerk Report: Early voting for the November election will relocate to the Centennial Activity Center to accommodate increased turnout. Candidate packets for the April 2027 consolidated election become available August 25, 2026.
- Library Board Updates: The library launched a new Roku streaming stick collection, allowing adult cardholders to borrow devices preloaded with Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV, Paramount+ with Showtime, and Disney+ with Hulu for two-week periods. Also announced a summer reading send-off on August 22 and a pop-up media sale on August 29.
- Special Use Permit Extension - 10 Higgins Road (First Reading): The council heard a first reading of a resolution to extend the special use permit for a car wash development by one year, to September 8, 2027. Applicant Chris Jenks (Driven Car Wash) cited delays due to coordination with MWRD, IDOT, and other agencies but expressed confidence in completing the project within the extension. Staff noted that only one extension is permitted under city code. The council voted 7-0 to approve the first reading; final adoption will occur at a later meeting.
- Salt Supply Inquiry: An alderperson asked about the city's road salt supply for the upcoming winter, referencing an article about Mount Prospect's difficulties. Staff responded that they have some salt on hand and will evaluate purchasing options in September/October, noting that the state cooperative (CMS) historically offers the lowest price.
- New Business: Fred reminded the council of the Park Ridge Market After Dark event on Saturday, August 22, from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the farmers market footprint on Prairie Avenue.
Key Outcomes
- Approved minutes of the August 3, 2026 City Council and Committee of the Whole meetings.
- Approved appointments to the Youth Commission and O'Hare Airport Commission (7-0).
- Approved the consent agenda in its entirety (7-0).
- Approved the first reading of the resolution to extend the special use permit for 10 Higgins Road (7-0); final reading scheduled for a future meeting.
- No other votes or formal actions were taken.
Reports of Boards and Commissions
- Administrative Services Committee: No additional items.
- Community Health Commission: Next meeting August 27.
- Farmers Market Committee: Next meeting August 19.
- Finance & Budget Committee: No report.
- Historic Preservation Commission: No items for this meeting; item on next agenda.
- Liquor License Review Board: Did not meet.
- O'Hare Airport Commission: No report.
- Planning & Zoning Commission: Completed above action; next meeting August 25.
- Procedures and Regulations Committee: No items.
- Public Safety Committee: No items.
- Public Works Committee: No items.
- Sustainability Commission: No report.
- Youth Services Commission: Next meeting August 27; seeking youth commissioners.
- Zoning Board of Appeals: Next meeting October 27.
Meeting Transcript
We're going to call to order the regular meeting of the Parkridge City Council for Monday, August 17th. Can we have a roll call, please? Mayor for the day, Alyssa Deacons. Mayor Maloney. Here. Alder Person Moran. Here. Sanchez. Here. Lawrence. Here. Here. Steinfelds. Here. Rapus in. Here. Leftler. Here. We have requires. Excellent. Thank you. I'd ask everyone to please rise and join Mayor Deakin's in leading us in the pledge. Under God. Indivisible with liberty and justice for all. There are two sets of minutes to approve this evening. Initially, I'd asked for a motion to approve the city council meeting minutes from August 3rd, 2026. So move. Second. Thank you. Any questions or corrections? Seeing none we'll go out to the audience. Anyone in the audience wish to make a comment on this set of minutes? This would be your opportunity. Seeing none, back to council for any remaining comments. We do this by voice vote. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Who's opposed? They are approved. Next, I'd ask for a motion to approve the committee of the whole meeting minutes from August 3rd, 2026. So move. Second. Thank you. Any questions or corrections? Seeing none out to the audience. Anyone in the audience wish to make a comment on this set of minutes? This would be your time. Seeing none back to council for any remaining comments. And all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Those opposed.
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