A proposal, an approval and a completed project are different events. These permanent timelines and published records connect the evidence and identify what remains unverified.
795 published records and 16 reviewed projects · Source review 2026-09-06. Selected coverage; this is not a complete list of municipal activity.
On March 18, 2026 the City Council adopted, on its consent agenda, an ordinance adding a single-use plastic bag program to the municipal code. The draft ordinance bans non-paper single-use bags in covered stores, requires recyclable paper point-of-sale bags starting January 1, 2027, and sets a fine of at least $100 per offense. The staff memo says a floor-area threshold limits the program to about nine businesses. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
Ordinance · City Council · Park Ridge
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Scheduled (on an agenda or proposed), Sep 21 2026 · Evidence
The agenda for the City Council meeting of September 21, 2026 listed a motion to waive the first reading and the final reading of an ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on applications for historic districts.
On September 8, 2026 the City Council adopted, on its consent agenda, the ordinance establishing Special Service Area No. 26-112 to fund the residents' half of a green alley. The staff memo reports that the public hearing was held on June 15, 2026 and that no objection petition was filed within the following sixty days; the residents' estimated share is $253,742, repaid over five years. The ordinance caps the tax at 1.806 per $100 of equalized assessed value and sets the first year's rate at 1.570 per $100 of equalized assessed value, on parcels including 09-36-300-001-0000.
On September 8, 2026 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting variance VA-26-19 to allow a hot tub closer to the rear lot line than the required setback at 1713 S. Ashland Avenue. Staff reported that the Zoning Board of Appeals had narrowly recommended approval.
On September 8, 2026 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting variance VA-26-18 for an addition to an existing home with less than the required interior side yard setback at 638 Ottawa Avenue. The vote was 7–0.
On September 8, 2026 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting variances in case VA-26-20 to allow new ground-mounted mechanical equipment, and a related encroachment, within the required interior side yard setback at 525 S. Chester Avenue. The vote was 7–0.
On September 8, 2026 the City Council approved a lease of the cell tower premises at 930 N. Dee Road with Chicago SMSA Limited Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless. The staff memo describes it as the second of the new tenant leases negotiated after the City took possession of the tower, with a five-year initial term, three optional renewals, an initial rent of $65,000 a year and a one-time fee of $10,000. The City Manager said the negotiating consultants receive a percentage. The vote was 7–0.
On September 8, 2026 the City Council authorized, on its consent agenda, the purchase of server hardware and associated software licensing for a not-to-exceed cost of $27,500, to replace the server for Fire Department and Public Works file storage and network authentication. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
On September 8, 2026 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance designating the Spanish Town Historic District in case HD-26-01. The vote was 6–1.
On September 8, 2026 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract with Patriot Pavement Maintenance, Inc. for the Street Crack Sealing Program for $49,940. Staff reported three bids, the highest being $109,048, one of them unresponsive, and a Motor Fuel Tax Fund budget of $50,000. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
On August 17, 2026 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the building plan review and inspection services contract with Willdan Engineering on the same terms and pricing. The staff memo lists a total cost of $30,000. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
On August 17, 2026 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the Fire Department uniform contract with On Time Embroidery, Inc. The staff memo describes it as the final renewal. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
On August 17, 2026 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the thermoplastic pavement marking contract with Superior Road Striping, Inc. The staff memo explains that the contract comes through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative program. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
The draft lease sets a one-year renewable term and a base rent of $4,200 a year, plus a share of gross sales above a threshold. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
On August 3, 2026 the City Council adopted, on its consent agenda, a resolution establishing the City of Park Ridge Mural Program. The staff memo describes an application process for murals on publicly owned property, including property of other local governments, with review by the Appearance Commission and final approval by the City Council. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.
On August 3, 2026 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting variance VA-26-12 for an additional wall sign facing a rear parking lot and larger than the maximum size at 140 N. Northwest Highway. The motion carried.
On July 20, 2026 the City Council approved a purchase order of $24,000 to Flock Safety Solutions for license plate reader camera equipment and software, which the staff memo recommended as a sole source purchase. The City Attorney explained that the item needed a supermajority, and the Mayor cast a vote. Members raised privacy and security questions and a speaker opposed the item. The vote was 5–1. On August 3, 2026 a motion to reconsider the approval, citing contract terms on data sharing and retention, failed 3–3, so the approval stands.
On August 3, 2026 the City Council adopted, on its consent agenda, an ordinance amending the municipal code provisions on the Building Official and Deputy Building Official. The consent agenda vote was 6–0. The specific changes are not summarized here.
On August 3, 2026 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance to create a definition of murals in case ZA-26-03, distinguishing them from commercial signage. Some members worried that the language on logos could restrict school, park or library imagery. The vote was 4–2.
The staff memo explains that under the Uptown development agreement the City pays part of the utility, landscaping and repair costs for the common areas, and that the past year's charges exceeded the original purchase order. The minutes record the consent motion as carried.
On July 20, 2026 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the water leak survey contract with M. E. The staff memo describes leak detection across the City's water mains at unchanged pricing. The minutes record the consent motion as carried.
On July 6, 2026 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting a map amendment (MA-26-03), a special use (SU-26-07) and variances (VA-26-13) for an expansion of the existing hospital at 1700 Luther Lane. Two scrivener's errors in the proposed ordinance were corrected at the meeting. The vote was 7–0.
Special use · City Council · Park Ridge
Committee recommendation (recorded in draft minutes), May 26 2026 · Evidence
At the same hearing on May 26, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council grant special use SU-26-07 to Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation for an addition to the hospital building at 1700 Luther Lane. Landscape variances for the project went to the Zoning Board of Appeals separately.
Special use · City Council · Park Ridge
Committee recommendation (recorded in draft minutes), May 26 2026 · Evidence
After a public hearing on May 26, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve map amendment MA-26-03, moving the Advocate Lutheran General Hospital parcel at 1700 Luther Lane fully into the second hospital transition zoning district for a planned cancer center addition by Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation. The draft ordinance lists parcels 09-22-200-030-0000, 09-22-200-032-0000 and 09-22-200-016-0000.
On July 6, 2026 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a purchase order increase of $27,600 to Gasvoda and Associates, Inc. for upgrades to the water system's remote monitoring and control system. The staff memo explains that the final invoice fell outside the closed-out water tower project and the prior fiscal year. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
On June 15, 2026 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract for asphalt materials with Builders Asphalt LLC in the amount of $140,680. The consent agenda vote was 6–0. The contract term is not established in the minutes.
On June 15, 2026 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting variances in case VA-26-11 to permit a parking lot reconfiguration at 200 S. Lincoln Avenue. The vote was 6–0.
On June 15, 2026 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting variances in case VA-26-10 to permit a parking lot alteration at 1500 Stewart Avenue. The vote was 6–0.
On April 6, 2026 the City Council adopted, on its consent agenda, an ordinance proposing Service Area No. 26-112 (Washington/Harrison) to fund green alley paving, half by the City and half by the block's property owners. The draft ordinance sets the public hearing for June 15, 2026; the memo's recommendation line names a different hearing date. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
On June 15, 2026 the City Council adopted, on its consent agenda, an ordinance amending the municipal code to create passenger pickup zones in two areas on the northeast side of Busse Highway between Morris and Elm Street. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.
The agenda for June 15, 2026 listed the final reading of an ordinance rezoning 425 W. Talcott Road from multi-family residential to the retail and office district in case MA-26-02 as the Planning and Zoning item. Because of that inconsistency, these records do not by themselves establish the council's final action on the rezoning.
On June 1, 2026 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting special use SU-26-06 for a medical and dental clinic at 31 S. Northwest Highway. The vote was 7–0.
On June 1, 2026 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting special use SU-26-05 for a personal services establishment at 31 S. Fairview Avenue. The vote was 7–0.
On June 1, 2026 the City Council adopted, on its consent agenda, an ordinance amending the liquor code so that the public recreation center license class covers a driving range as an allowed accessory use. The staff memo explains that the request came from the concession operator at the Oakton Sports Complex and that the Park District, which owns the complex, supports it. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
On June 1, 2026 the City Council authorized, on its consent agenda, a memorandum of understanding with Maine Township High School District to provide police school resource officers to its Park Ridge high schools, replacing an agreement that the staff memo says expires at the end of June. The consent agenda vote was 7–0. Any cost sharing under the agreement is not established here.
On June 1, 2026 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the water and sewer system materials contract with Mid-American Water for $142,739.65. The staff memo describes it as the first extension, at unchanged pricing. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
On May 18, 2026 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting variance VA-26-09 to allow a deck that encroaches the interior side yard setback at 1105 Harrison Street. The vote was 6–0.
On May 18, 2026 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the crossing guard services contract with Andy Frain Services Inc. at the specified hourly rates, which the staff memo lists as $25.72 per hour for crossing guards. The memo describes it as the first of two optional extensions. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.
On May 18, 2026 the City Council adopted, on its consent agenda, an ordinance adding one Farmers Market package sales liquor license for With Love The Elliotts, LLC, doing business as Griffin's, with a business address of 1148 Central Ave., Wilmette. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.
On May 18, 2026 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, an intergovernmental agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for construction and maintenance of a flood control project on Prairie Creek. The staff memo explains that the District funds construction, while the City accepts long-term maintenance within its limits and pays to upsize the Dempster storm sewer, estimated at $436,369. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.
After a committee vote on May 4, 2026, the City Council on May 18, 2026 approved, by a 6–0 vote, an intergovernmental agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for its Prairie Creek project, estimated at $33,800,000. The City commits to fund upsizing of the Dempster storm sewer, estimated at $436,369, and to maintain the work within City limits.
On May 18, 2026 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a purchase order of $50,474.65 to Ultra Strobe Communications, Inc. for upfitting two police squad cars and one police pickup. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.
On May 4, 2026 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting variance VA-26-08 for an addition to an existing detached garage at 1633 Vine Avenue that exceeds the maximum floor area ratio. The motion carried.
On May 4, 2026 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting special use SU-26-04 and variances VA-26-07 to permit a parking garage expansion at 1925 W. Dempster Street. The vote was 5–0.
On May 4, 2026 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a purchase order of $55,930 to Currie Commercial Center for a Ford Expedition to replace the Fire Department's shift commander vehicle. The staff memo reports that the price comes from a suburban purchasing cooperative contract and that $110,000 is budgeted for the vehicle and its upfitting. The minutes record the consent motion as carried.
After a public hearing on April 14, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council grant special use SU-26-04 to Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation for a horizontal expansion of the west parking garage at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1925 W Dempster Street. The draft ordinance lists parcels 09-22-200-012-0000 and 09-22-200-032-0000. Height and parking-dimension variances went to the Zoning Board of Appeals separately.
On May 4, 2026 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a new municipal sign at the Park Ridge Library at 20 S. Prospect Avenue. The minutes record the consent motion as carried. The sign's design and cost are not established here.
