Public Meetings - Park Ridge, Illinois

The Community Health Commission of Park Ridge, Illinois, held a meeting on April 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda included roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, action items, and discussion of future events and planning. No transcript or minutes were available for this summary, so details are limited to the agenda. Public Comments & Testimony - The agenda included a segment for "Citizens Present Wishing to be Heard on a Non-Agenda Item," but no public comments were recorded in the available materials. Action Items - Approval of the Commission’s New Meeting Time: This item was scheduled for a vote, but the outcome is not documented. Discussion Items - Future Commission Events, Topics and Planning: Topics included Ride Illinois Safely Event Updates, Flu Shots & Vaccines, Stop the Bleed, CPR Certifications, and Library Blood Drive. - Speaker Events: Update on Lutheran General Speaker. - Social Media Accounts: Discussed without further detail. Administration Report - City Staff - Community Liaison Updates Key Outcomes - No decisions or votes were recorded in the available agenda, minutes, or transcript. The meeting was adjourned without documented outcomes. Note: The raw transcript was empty, and no minutes were provided. The meeting date is based on the user instruction (2026-04-24) despite the agenda listing April 23, 2026.

The Park Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals met in the City Hall Council Chambers, 505 Butler Place, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The board approved the prior meeting minutes, conducted two public hearings on variance applications, and acted on both cases. No appeals were listed, and no citizens spoke during the non-agenda public comment portion. Consent Calendar - The March 19, 2026 draft minutes were approved on a motion by Commissioner Sario, seconded by Commissioner Vlasich. The roll call, as transcribed, was: Taber abstained; Deslin, Surreal, Lasich, Accord, and Shilling voted yes. - No appeals were on the agenda. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were received for either variance case, and no members of the audience came forward during the citizen comments portion of the meeting. Public Hearing – 1633 Vine Avenue, Case VA-26-08 - Staff reported the property is a two-story single-family residence with a detached garage. The applicant requested approval of one major variance and one minor variance to build a 222-square-foot addition to the garage (10 feet by 22.2 feet) for storage of snowblowers, motorcycles, lawn equipment, and children’s items. - Floor area ratio: The maximum FAR in the R2 district is 0.45. The allowed FAR floor area for this lot is 2,995 square feet. The property was already over the limit at 3,526 square feet; with the proposed addition it would be 3,646 square feet, exceeding the maximum by 651 square feet. - Open space: The property must provide 40% open space, or 2,662 square feet. It currently has 2,414 square feet and would have 2,532 square feet with the addition, 130 square feet below the requirement. - The applicants, Zachary Maher and Peter Maher, testified that they inherited the nonconforming conditions, plan to remove 238 square feet of patio/pavers to restore green space, and are replacing an old shed. They cited a former alley that was added to the parcel, moving the garage farther from the rear lot line and removing a 400-square-foot FAR exemption. They said building a fully compliant new garage farther back was not financially feasible. - Commissioners discussed the storage needs of a growing family, the unique circumstances of the alley vacation, the side-drive open-space impact of having no alley, and the de minimis effect of a roughly 1.8% FAR increase against a 1.7% open-space improvement. Public Hearing – 1925 West Dempster Street, Case VA-26-07 - The applicant, Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation, proposed expanding the existing West Parking Garage at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital by one sixth-level bay to add 256 parking spaces, increasing the garage from 797 to 1,053 spaces. A related special use and site plan review were considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission on April 14, 2026. - Two major variances were requested after the applicant withdrew its request related to light fixture height by redesigning fixtures to be code-compliant. - Building height: The maximum height in the district is 50 feet; the proposed garage parapets would be 61 feet above the sidewalk along three street frontages, 11 feet over the limit but matching the existing garage height. - Parking module width: For 60-degree parking, the code requires a 58-foot double-loaded module. The proposal is 54 feet 6 inches, which matches the existing garage and uses wider 9-foot stalls; the applicant’s designer said the national parking geometric standard for 60-degree spaces is typically 54 feet. - Advocates argued the height variance avoids losing an entire parking level and keeps the expansion visually consistent, while the reduced module width allows the garage to stay within setbacks and avoid non-conforming interior conditions. They argued the variances would not alter the character of the area. - The board noted the same parking module width request had been handled in 2016 through the Planning and Zoning Commission rather than the ZBA. Key Outcomes - Approved the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes. - Approved the minor variance at 1633 Vine Avenue on a 6–0 roll call vote. - Recommended approval of the major variance at 1633 Vine Avenue to the City Council on a 5–1 roll call vote; Commissioner Deslin voted no. The variance permits the garage addition despite exceeding the maximum FAR. - Recommended approval of both major variances at 1925 West Dempster Street to the City Council on a unanimous 6–0 roll call vote. The board added a finding that the hospital’s growth and need for parking support the hardship. - Noted that the variance application at 1105 Harrison Street, Case VA-26-09, was rescheduled to the May 14, 2026 special ZBA meeting because of a staff error in public noticing documentation. The board also noted the regular May 28, 2026 meeting; the application deadline for that meeting was the next day.

The Appearance Commission of Park Ridge, Illinois, met on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. Commissioners Mattingley, Druco, and Stewart were present (quorum of three); Commissioners Kelly and Holmes were absent. Due to the reduced quorum, all decisions required unanimous approval. The meeting covered an extensive consent agenda and four individual discussion cases. Consent Calendar - GA-26-02 – New Garage at 228 N Ashland - GA-26-01 – New Garage at 405 N Ashland - SA-26-10 REVISION – Single-Family Alteration at 1305 Garden - SA-24-21 REVISION – Single-Family Alteration at 243 Devon - SF-26-10 REVISION – Single-Family Residence at 215 Stanley - SF-20-09 REVISION – Single-Family Residence at 1414 S Prospect - SF-24-25 – New Single-Family Residence at 1625 S Ashland (pulled from consent due to last-minute change; no further action taken) - CI-26-03 – Commercial Project at 18 S NW Hwy - CI-26-04 – Commercial Project at 120 S Northwest Hwy (signage) - CI-26-05 – Commercial Project at 120 Main St 202 (signage) - CI-26-06 – Commercial Project at 136 N Northwest Hwy (signage) All listed cases were placed on the consent agenda and approved unanimously. Discussion Items SA-24-45 REVISION: Single-Family Alteration at 405 N Ashland Commissioner questioned the material transition on the porch, where shake shingle would butt directly against lap siding on the same plane. The guidelines require a setback of at least four inches when different materials meet. The applicant explained the original design mistakenly left an open bottom; the shake was added to cover it. After discussion, the applicant agreed to change the bottom material from shake to continuous lap siding matching the house, avoiding the need to set back the porch. The commission approved the revision subject to that change (affecting north and south elevations). Vote: unanimous. SF-24-45 (Agenda listed as SF-2445, but corrected to SF-2420): Single-Family Residence at 410 N Washington The applicant submitted a revision for a fireplace bump-out and a picture window replacing three individual windows. The commission noted the same elevation was shown twice and confirmed the two changes. No further issues. Motion to approve as submitted passed unanimously. Note: The agenda case number was incorrect; the correct case is SF-2420. SF-24-21 (Agenda listed as SF-2421, but corrected to SF-2601): New Single-Family Residence at 629 N Prospect The commission expressed concern about the landscape plan, which was not fully developed and lacked ornamental trees on the outside corners of the front yard (a zoning requirement). The applicant agreed to add ornamental trees. The commission approved the project subject to a more complete landscape plan with ornamental trees on the outside corners. Vote: unanimous. Note: The case number on the agenda was incorrect; the correct case is SF-2601. CI-26-07: Commercial Project at 116 S Prospect – Kilwins & mixed-use building The commission discussed the proposed white paint on the lower portion of the building, which would wrap around the northeast corner into the alley. The alley is heavily used and considered a public space. Commissioners expressed concern about the white paint ending abruptly on the corner without a vertical transition, and the color scheme (white) deviating from the preferred muted earth tones. The applicant agreed to adjust the paint to stop at the brick pilaster, aligning with the existing white trim above, and to add an additional light fixture over the second awning for consistency. Motion to approve subject to these conditions passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - All consent agenda items approved unanimously. - SA-24-45 approved with condition: replace shake porch trim with lap siding on north and south elevations. - SF-2420 (410 N Washington) approved as submitted. - SF-2601 (629 N Prospect) approved subject to an enhanced landscape plan including ornamental trees at outside corners. - CI-26-07 (116 S Prospect) approved subject to: white paint edge stopping at the brick pilaster and addition of a light fixture over the second awning. - SF-24-25 (1625 S Ashland) was pulled from the agenda due to a last-minute change; no action taken. - Next meeting: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (subject to change).

The Park Ridge City Council met on April 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting began with a brief explanation from Public Works Director Mitchell about the transition of waste haulers from Groot to SBC, with SBC cans being delivered that week and the official start date of May 1st. The council then proceeded through action items, discussion items, and department reports, covering public works, public safety, finance, administrative services, and procedures and regulations. Key outcomes included approval of a one-year extension for the Elm and Ash Tree Injection Program, a contentious vote on a one-year RedSpeed contract, passage of a welcoming city resolution, and unanimous approval of a resolution opposing the state's BUILD agenda. Consent Calendar - Approve a One-Year Extension to the Contract for the Elm and Ash Tree Injection Program to Robert Kinnucan Tree Experts & Landscaping Company, Inc. in the amount of $80,997.50. This was the second and final extension with no change in pricing. Approved unanimously. - Approve a Purchase Order for one (1) 2026 Ford Expedition Max for the fire department for $55,930.00 from Currie Commercial Center. Approved unanimously. - Approve an Amendment to the FY2026 General Fund Budget in the amount of $15,000 for expenditures related to opioid settlement funds (restricted funds). Approved unanimously. - Approve revised FY2025 end-of-year budget transfers for Sewer Fund overtime. Approved 7-0 via roll call. - Approve a One-Year Contract Extension for Printing Services to PressTech Printing for $18,242 per year. Approved unanimously. - Consideration of Recommendation for Approval for a New "Municipal Sign" at the Park Ridge Library (Eagle Scout project by Alex Jerome). Approved unanimously (final vote at subsequent city council meeting). Public Comments & Testimony - RedSpeed Contract: Evan Sanchez (1200 N. Hamlin Ave.) spoke in opposition to renewing the RedSpeed contract, citing that 94% of violations were right-on-red (3,374 of 3,589 in 2025), no accidents resulted from those, and the cameras provide no teachable moment. He urged greater scrutiny or a public ballot initiative. - Welcoming City Resolution: Multiple residents spoke, generally supporting the resolution but urging it to be strengthened with an ordinance banning ICE from using city property, posting signage, training staff, and aligning police policy with the Trust Act. Speakers included: Eric O'Lenick (816 N. Hamlin), Renee Lewis (21 Gillick), Judy Foster (1785 Good Ave.), Elizabeth J. Cola (800 S. Fairview), Melanie (deaf resident, expressed fear), Catherine S. (2 S. Greenwood), Megan Barker (formerly of Park Ridge, now of Egan, MN – described ICE activities in Twin Cities), and others. All urged stronger action beyond a welcoming resolution. - Municipal Housing Authority Resolution (actually opposing state BUILD agenda): Residents spoke in strong support of the resolution, calling the BUILD agenda a one-size-fits-all overreach that would destroy suburban character. Speakers included Missy Langan (7th Ward) and EJ Peprocky (1217 Potter Rd.). Discussion Items - Uptown Parking Study – Presented by a consultant from Walker Consultants. Key findings: nearly 2,400 total parking spaces in Uptown (740 on-street, rest off-street); overall peak occupancy 63%, but south of the tracks reached 80-85%. A parking deficit of 125-170 spaces is projected with future developments. Primary recommendation: a new parking garage (preferably above-ground, costing $45,000-$60,000 per space) or use of ATT surface lots as a stopgap. Also recommended: more uniform time limits, consistent enforcement, expanding the residential permit zone, and improving signage and wayfinding. Three scenarios for outdoor dining on Main Street were presented, each losing 22-23 parking spaces. Council discussed flexibility in bike lanes and sidewalk widths. - RedSpeed Contract – Police Chief Campworth explained the two-year contract proposal for red-light enforcement at Northwest Highway and Oakton. The camera has been in place since 2010. Discussion focused on safety effectiveness (accident numbers: 5 in 2026 YTD, 34 in 2025, 25 in 2024, 20 in 2023) and revenue ($180-$185k annually). Alderman Moran successfully amended the motion to a one-year contract to allow further evaluation. The amended motion passed 4-3 (Lawrence, Knowles, Sanchez opposed; Steinfelds, Rapusan, Leffler, Moran in favor). - Welcoming City Resolution – Alderman Steinfelds noted the resolution already references the Illinois Trust Act. Council discussed the practicality of banning ICE from city property; City Attorney and Chief Campworth noted legal limitations and potential difficulties in enforcement. The consensus was to proceed with the resolution as written and pursue training for city staff on ICE encounters. Alderman Rapusan suggested staff training, which was supported by council. The resolution passed 6-0-1 (Sanchez abstained). - Municipal Housing Authority Resolution – Despite the agenda title, the resolution was actually a statement opposing the state's BUILD agenda (governor's housing reform) and urging preservation of local zoning authority. Mayor and staff detailed the potential impacts: allowing up to six units on a typical 6,500 sq ft lot by right, eliminating local control over density, parking, and stormwater. The council discussed the loss of municipal authority and the lack of affordability requirements. The resolution passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - Tree Injection Extension – Approved as part of consent calendar. - RedSpeed Contract – Approved for one year (amended from two) by a 4-3 roll call vote. Requires two-thirds majority at council due to sole source; will proceed to city council for final approval. - Fire Vehicle Purchase – Approved unanimously. - Budget Amendments – Opioid settlement budget amendment approved unanimously; sewer fund overtime transfers approved 7-0. - Printing Services Extension – Approved unanimously. - Library Sign – Approved for recommendation to city council. - Welcoming City Resolution – Approved 6-0-1 (Sanchez abstained). Council also directed staff to develop training for city employees on handling ICE encounters. - Resolution in Support of Municipal Authority (opposing BUILD agenda) – Approved unanimously. - Closed Session – The council voted to adjourn to closed session to discuss collective bargaining with the Illinois Council of Police, Clerical and Technical Staff.

The Park Ridge City Council held its regular meeting on April 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Key actions included approval of prior meeting minutes, appointments to the Sustainability Commission, a 7-0 vote on a closed session resolution, and unanimous approval of the consent agenda featuring budget amendments and public works contracts. Public comments raised parking concerns, and the Sustainability Commission presented an electric vehicle readiness program, with council directing staff to evaluate the commitment before deciding on participation. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approved: City Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from April 6, 2026, were approved by voice vote with no opposition. - Appointments to Boards and Commissions: Approved unanimously by voice vote: Kevin Roos, Craig Fallico, and Jen Panattoni to the Sustainability Commission for three-year terms expiring March 31, 2029. - Closed Session Resolution: A resolution approving the public release and destruction of certain closed session meeting minutes and audio recordings was approved 7-0 (roll call: all aldermen yes). - Consent Agenda (approved 7-0 via roll call): - Approve amendments to the FY2025 Budget totaling $1,330,442.70. - Approve a contract for Northwest Highway Water Main Replacement Engineering Services with Mackie Consultants, LLC in the amount of $239,200. - Approve a one-year extension to the contract for emergency water main and sewer work services to Rossi Contractors, Inc. Public Comments & Testimony - Dr. Norbert Bora (933 North Northwest Highway, business owner for 50 years) expressed concern about vehicles using Seeley Street near his location as a parking lot, including a truck with an Illinois B license plate parked for over a month, affecting patient and staff access. He provided a photograph to the council and requested action. Mayor Maloney directed staff to follow up within the coming week. - Christy Bavaro (1401 North Hoffman) requested further research on alley parking usage, noting that her alley is being used as a driveway 24 hours a day and suggesting either charging for use or prohibiting full-time parking. She asked for the topic to be placed on a future agenda. Discussion Items - Sustainability Commission – Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Memo: Kevin Roos and Chris Wade presented the EV Readiness Program run by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, modeled on the SolSmart program. The program is a six-month cohort with 11 to 12 biweekly 90-minute meetings (recorded, not mandatory but encouraged). No direct financial cost is required, but staff time is needed. The application deadline is June 15, 2026. Roos noted that Park Ridge currently has only 1 publicly accessible EV charging port per 10,000 residents (down from 1.5 after Whole Foods removed its two ports), ranking last among surrounding municipalities. Council members expressed general support but requested a staff analysis of time and resource commitments before committing to participation. Alderperson Joseph Steinfels asked for a detailed assessment; Alderperson Kelly Lawrence asked about existing code requirements (the state’s Electric Vehicle Charging Act was noted). Council directed City Manager Drew and staff to prepare a report on the commitment and return to council within a timeline that meets the June 15 application deadline. No vote was taken. Key Outcomes - Minutes approved: City Council and Committee of the Whole, both by voice vote. - Appointments confirmed (unanimous voice vote). - Closed session resolution passed 7-0. - Consent agenda approved 7-0, including all three items. - EV Readiness Program: No formal action taken; council directed staff analysis with intent to potentially apply before June 15 deadline. - Public comments: Dr. Bora’s parking issue referred to staff for follow-up; Ms. Bavaro’s alley parking request noted for potential future agenda.

The Farmers Market Committee of Park Ridge, Illinois met on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Finance Conference Room. The committee addressed new vendor applications, market operations, marketing initiatives, and several logistical issues for the upcoming season. Key decisions included approving three new vendors and setting guidelines for the community and business tents. Public Comments & Testimony - James Reese, a relationship banker from Village Bank and Trust, asked about obtaining a stall in the business tent for the bank. He was directed to email the farmers market address and informed that chamber of commerce membership waives the fee. Discussion Items - Market Master Report: The market manager resigned; a replacement is being sought. The new market map has been distributed via the city spokesman and social media. An interactive parking map linking all public lots and vendor parking at Advocate Lutheran Hospital will be released soon. Communication to vendors about parking placards and employee counts is pending. - New Vendor Applications: - Harrison Poultry Farms (Glenview) – proposed selling fresh chicken sausages, meatballs, and burgers. They are willing to do half or full season. The committee noted they are a local farm and would complement existing meat vendors. - DeMarco Coffee (local) – proposed selling Greek pastries, crepes, gelato, coffee, and juices. Concerns were raised about duplication with existing vendors (e.g., Elia’s Cafe for coffee and juices). The committee ultimately focused on crepes, as they filled a gap left by a vendor who dropped out. - Travel Banana (local resident) – previously declined due to duplication with soap vendors, but the committee reconsidered after space opened up. He proposed selling soap (and possibly Thai iced coffee, but that was not part of the motion). - Market Operations: - The committee discussed the need for a dry run with vendors to test traffic flow and unloading, especially on Prairie Avenue, to avoid opening day chaos. A date will be set. - Porta potties and picnic tables: The park district is installing an ADA-compliant bathroom with a concrete pad; the city council clarified both porta potties would be in the park. The market manager will occasionally wipe down tables, and the park district will deep clean. Trash can placement will be coordinated with the park district. - New Hope donation program: Instead of a one-day “buy one, give one” event, the committee will try a passport program over two Saturdays, where purchases earn stamps toward a gift basket, and donations to New Hope earn double stamps. - Business Tent vs. Community Tent Criteria: - The committee clarified that the business tent is for Park Ridge businesses only (per city attorney review). Non-Park Ridge businesses must go to the community tent, which is for nonprofits and public service organizations. Willow Academy (a private school, 501c3) was deemed eligible for the community tent. Right Way Rescue (nonprofit) and Chicago North Shore Elks (veterans organization) were also directed to the community tent. The committee agreed to accept applications via the website and let the tent coordinators decide. - Marketing & Communications: - The opening day giveaway will be a tea towel (instead of vegetable peeler bottle openers that were delayed). - A poster contest: people take selfies with posters in businesses, tag the business, and enter to win $25 gift cards. Committee members will divide the city into zones to post flyers by next week. - Yard signs with “I Heart Park Ridge Farmers Market” may be distributed at the market tent; the committee supported the idea and will get estimates. - Ads are confirmed for Stroll magazine and the Park District summer brochure. Key Outcomes - Motion to approve Harrison Poultry Farms as a full-season vendor – passed unanimously (5 yes). - Motion to approve DeMarco Coffee for crepes only (full-season) – passed unanimously (5 yes). The committee will have Stephanie reach out to clarify if gelato and beverages are included; a follow-up vote may be needed. - Motion to approve Travel Banana for soap only, half-season – passed unanimously (5 yes). - Committee agreed to direct all community tent applicants to the website, with tent coordinators (Dion and Molly) making final decisions. - The committee will set a Saturday morning dry run for vendors to test logistics before opening day. - Revenue update: Finance sub-committee reported over $33,000 in income from payments and a $5,000 grant from Experimental Station (with $1,000 for administrative costs). - Next meeting: No date set, but updates on DeMarco’s menu and vendor dry run will be discussed.

The Planning and Zoning Commission met on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting included approval of the March 10, 2026 minutes, a public hearing and public meeting for an expansion of the Advocate Lutheran General Hospital parking garage, and a public hearing for a zoning text amendment regarding nonconforming structures. No public comments were received. All three agenda items were approved unanimously by the commission. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes – March 10, 2026: The minutes were approved unanimously with no changes. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made on non-agenda items or during the public hearings for any of the three development cases. Discussion Items - SU-26-04 – Special Use to Allow Expansion of Existing Parking Garage at 1925 W Dempster Street (Advocate Lutheran General Hospital): The applicant presented plans for a six-level horizontal expansion to the existing West Parking Garage, adding 256 parking spaces for a total of 1,053 spaces. The project also requires variances for building height (matching existing 61 feet), parking space dimensions (matching existing 60-degree angled spaces with 9-foot width), and light pole height (18 feet vs. code 16 feet) to be heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals on April 23, 2026. The applicant demonstrated that the hospital already exceeds required parking (3,889 existing spaces vs. requirement of 1,986) but cited patient convenience and future growth as needs. Landscape beds will meet the 10-foot minimum requirement. The commission discussed the Vernon Avenue exit (reopened in 2025), the proposed lighting set back from Dempster Street, and the width of parking spaces. The commission voted unanimously (9-0) to recommend City Council approval of the special use with no additional conditions. - ZPR-26-02 – Site Plan Review at 1925 W Dempster Street: The same project was reviewed under site plan criteria. Discussion focused on internal circulation (one-way angled parking to reduce confusion), pedestrian egress (three stairs and an elevator tower at the southeast corner with a bridge to the cancer care building at grade and third level), and stormwater management (separate sub-watershed; no increase in release rate; meets MWRD requirements). The commission noted the visual compatibility with the existing hospital and garage. Approved unanimously (9-0). - ZA-26-02 – Zoning Text Amendment Regarding Nonconforming Structure Regulations: Staff Planner Claudia Hampel introduced the amendment, which clarifies when a nonconforming structure loses its status due to owner-initiated damage or destruction. The amendment specifies that removal of the entire structure except the foundation shall be deemed damage/destruction of more than 50% of replacement value, preventing owners from using an existing foundation as a hardship for a variance. The change stems from City Council policy discussions following a case where an owner intentionally demolished walls and claimed nonconforming status. The amendment mirrors existing language in the municipal code and is intended to close a loophole. Commissioners discussed the replacement value threshold and the distinction between involuntary damage (e.g., tornado) and voluntary demolition. Approved unanimously (9-0). Key Outcomes - Approved special use (SU-26-04) to City Council with a 9-0 vote; no conditions added. - Approved site plan review (ZPR-26-02) with a 9-0 vote. - Approved zoning text amendment (ZA-26-02) with a 9-0 vote. - Construction timeline for the parking garage expansion: mid-June 2026 to April 2027. - The meeting adjourned at 8:11 PM.

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.

The Park Ridge City Council met as a Committee of the Whole on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting covered routine approvals, budget amendments, a discussion on the 2026 expanded outdoor dining program, and updates on public safety, public works, and administrative services. Council reached consensus on shortening the outdoor dining season and keeping fees unchanged. Roll Call - Mayor Maloney and all aldermen were present. Citizens Who Wish to be Heard on a Non-Agenda Item - None. Public Safety - Police Chief Campworth and Executive Officer Lazowski reported no new items. - An update was provided on a recent fire incident: cooperation among fire, police, and public works was praised as seamless and well-orchestrated; no further action needed. Public Works – Action Items - Contract for Northwest Highway Water Main Replacement Engineering Services (Mackie Consultants, LLC – $239,200): Motion passed unanimously. The contract covers design, permitting, and construction inspection for approximately 4,000 feet of water main on Northwest Highway from Glenview to Western, staged over two years. Seven proposals were evaluated; staff recommended the highest-scoring vendor. - One-Year Extension to Emergency Water Main and Sewer Work Services (Rossi Contractors, Inc.): Motion passed unanimously. This is the final of two optional one-year extensions at unchanged terms and prices. Finance and Budget – Action Items - Amendments to the FY2025 Budget totaling $1,330,442.70: Approved by voice vote. Director Littman explained that most items (bond interest/principal payments, TIF refunds) had been previously approved by council; the amendments formalize the budget adjustments. Alderman Rapissant asked if such a high amount was typical; staff noted this was unusual due to those specific expenses. - FY2025 End-of-Year Budget Transfers: Approved by roll call vote (all yes). Majority of transfers are personnel-related (e.g., moving salary funds to overtime due to vacancies) and adjustments between insurance plans. Administrative Services – Discussion Item - Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (BFPC) FY2025 Annual Report: Reviewed. HR Generalist Cynthia Lopez was available for questions. The report highlights the BFPC’s busy year supporting public safety staffing and filling vacancies. No council questions. Procedures and Regulations – Discussion Item - 2026 Expanded Outdoor Dining Program: This was the second discussion. Council needed to finalize the season duration and fee structure. Director Austin summarized that staff surveyed restaurants and researched comparable suburbs. Public comments were heard from: - Demetrius Marcos (DeMarcos Cafe): Expressed concern that a handicapped parking spot in front of his new restaurant blocks potential patio space. He requested assistance in finding a solution to allow outdoor dining participation. He noted furniture ordering timelines require early clarity. - Tom Sotos (Molly’s Gorilla and Social 18): Asked about the process for determining how many parking spots a restaurant can use, especially if spots are in front of other businesses. He supported an equitable approach. - An unnamed speaker favored a Memorial Day-to-Labor Day season to balance restaurant and other business needs, noting that sidewalk cafes remain an option outside that window. Council discussion: - Season Duration: Aldermen weighed options. Proposals included May 15–October 15, May 1–November 1, and Memorial Day–Labor Day. Several aldermen noted parking concerns as a driver for shortening the season. Consensus was reached to change the season to May 15 – October 15. - Fee Structure: Given the shortened season, council agreed to keep the fee structure unchanged (no increase). - Future permanent solutions (e.g., streetscape redesign with expanded sidewalks) were noted for long-term consideration. Outcome: The program will run May 15 through October 15, with no fee changes. Administrative implementation will follow. New Business - None. The meeting adjourned. Key Outcomes - Water main engineering contract awarded to Mackie Consultants, LLC for $239,200. - Emergency water/sewer contract extension approved for Rossi Contractors (final one-year extension). - FY2025 budget amendments ($1,330,442.70) and end-of-year transfers both approved. - Expanded outdoor dining program: Season shortened to May 15 – October 15; fees unchanged. - Future agenda items noted: parking study (next meeting), affordable housing action plan update (summer/fall), and potential state legislation on accessory dwelling units.