Approved (recorded), Dec 4 2023 · Evidence
Special service area 22-104 tax roll
AI-assisted researchThe roll call vote on the levy ordinances was 6–0.
Special service area · City Council · Park Ridge
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Approved (recorded), Dec 4 2023 · Evidence
Special service area 22-105 tax roll
AI-assisted researchThe roll call vote on the levy ordinances was 6–0.
Special service area · City Council · Park Ridge
Awarded (recorded), Nov 20 2023 · Evidence
Ambulance purchase order with Foster Coach Sales
AI-assisted researchOn November 20, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a purchase order not to exceed $455,638 to Foster Coach Sales, Inc. of Sterling, Illinois for one Ford ambulance. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Nov 20 2023 · Evidence
Complete Streets Policy adopted
AI-assisted researchOn November 20, 2023 the City Council approved a Complete Streets Policy on its consent agenda. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0. The policy's terms are not summarized in the minutes.
Public record · City Council · Park Ridge
Awarded (recorded), Nov 20 2023 · Evidence
Fire engine purchase from Macqueen Emergency
AI-assisted researchOn November 20, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a purchase order not to exceed $1,208,000 to Macqueen Emergency of St. Paul, Minnesota for a Pierce Enforcer pumper, a combination fire engine and squad. The consent vote was 6–0.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Extended (recorded), Nov 20 2023 · Evidence
Two-year extension of the residential solid waste contract with Groot
AI-assisted researchOn November 20, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a two-year extension of the solid waste collection services contract with Groot Recycling & Waste Services, Inc. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0. The dollar value of the extension is not stated in these records.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Recorded step (recorded), Nov 6 2023 · Evidence
Cannabis dispensary overlay district text amendment fails
AI-assisted researchOn November 6, 2023 the City Council considered the final reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to create cannabis dispensary overlay districts. The minutes report that the Planning and Zoning Commission did not recommend adoption, so approval required a supermajority. A motion to amend the ordinance's language failed 1–6, and the original motion failed 3–4, so the text amendment was not adopted.
Ordinance · City Council · Park Ridge
Committee recommendation (recorded), Oct 24 2023 · Evidence
Map amendment drawing cannabis dispensary overlay districts
AI-assisted researchThe applicant, City of Park Ridge, requested a map amendment to draw the cannabis dispensary overlay districts that accompanied a related text amendment. After a public hearing on October 24, 2023, the motion to recommend approval of the map amendment received no votes in favor, with every commissioner present voting against it, consistent with the Commission's vote on the text amendment. The City Council's own action is not part of this record.
Ordinance · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Nov 6 2023 · Evidence
New public recreation facility liquor license class
AI-assisted researchOn November 6, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance amending the liquor chapter of the Municipal Code to create a new liquor license class for public recreation facilities, updated to include the hours when alcohol may be sold or served. The roll call vote was 5–2, with Alderpersons Steinfels and Biagi voting no. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
Ordinance · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Nov 6 2023 · Evidence
Ordinance granting a fence height variance at 2800 Oakton Street
AI-assisted researchOn November 6, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting a major variance for increased fence height at 2800 Oakton Street, where the Park District sought taller poles and netting for its golf range. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
Zoning variance · City Council · Park Ridge
Awarded (recorded), Nov 6 2023 · Evidence
Workers compensation and liability insurance renewal with the IML Risk Management Association
AI-assisted researchOn November 6, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a purchase order of $1,133,570 to the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association to renew the City's workers compensation and liability insurance for the following calendar year. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Nov 6 2023 · Evidence
Zoning text amendment on residential lighting
AI-assisted researchOn October 16, 2023 the City Council deferred the final reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance on residential lighting to its next meeting so staff could revise the language, after a request to address sport court lights (7–0). On November 6, 2023 the Council approved the revised ordinance, which adds a height limit, usage provisions and a time restriction for outdoor recreation and sport court lights. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
Ordinance · City Council · Park Ridge
Recorded step (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence
Aggregate materials and spoils disposal contract later terminated
AI-assisted researchOn August 7, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda (7–0), a contract under PW-23-19 for aggregate materials purchase and spoils disposal with the contractor named in the minutes, for $147,052.50. A later staff memo reports that on August 15, 2023 the contractor said it could not perform the delivery and hauling work because it could not obtain trucks and trailers, and asked for termination. On October 16, 2023 the Council approved terminating the contract on its consent agenda (7–0).
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence
Emergency vehicle exception to a Prospect Avenue traffic restriction
AI-assisted researchOn October 16, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance amending the traffic code so that an existing weekday rush-hour restriction on southbound Prospect Avenue at Main Street and Vine Avenue does not apply to authorized emergency vehicles. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
Ordinance · City Council · Park Ridge
Awarded (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence
Five-year police camera and conducted energy device contract with Axon
AI-assisted researchOn October 16, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a five-year bundle contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. of Scottsdale, Arizona for body cameras, in-car cameras and conducted energy devices, in the amount of $921,241.23. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence
General Fund budget amendment for recruiting and testing
AI-assisted researchOn October 16, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a General Fund budget amendment of $45,000 for recruiting and testing. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.
Public record · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence
New performing arts theater liquor license class
AI-assisted researchOn October 16, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance amending the liquor chapter of the Municipal Code to create a new liquor license class for performing arts theaters. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
Ordinance · City Council · Park Ridge
First reading (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence
Ordinance adding two restaurant liquor licenses
AI-assisted researchOn October 16, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the first reading of an ordinance adding two restaurant liquor licenses, for Sanmu Restaurant, LLC, doing business as Poke Burrito, at 12 S Northwest Highway and for Sal Pique, Corporation at 130 N Northwest Highway. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0. A final reading of this ordinance was not found in the City Council minutes reviewed for this period.
Ordinance · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence
Ordinance granting a front yard parking lot variance at 2800 and 2620 Oakton Street
AI-assisted researchOn October 16, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting a major variance allowing a new parking lot for the Oakton Sports Complex improvements to encroach into the front yard setback at 2800 and 2620 Oakton Street. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
Zoning variance · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence
Ordinance granting a nonconforming structure variance at 1033 Courtland Avenue
AI-assisted researchOn October 16, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting a major variance to alter a nonconforming structure at 1033 Courtland Avenue, allowing a rear balcony to be enclosed on a house that already exceeds the floor area ratio limit. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
Zoning variance · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence
Resolution committing Dempster TIF funds to final projects
AI-assisted researchOn October 16, 2023 the City Council waived the second reading and approved a resolution allocating incremental revenues of the Dempster Avenue/Western Avenue tax increment financing district to redevelopment projects, ahead of the district's expiration on December 31, 2023. The roll call vote was 7–0. The resolution number is not printed in these records.
Public record · City Council · Park Ridge
Awarded (recorded), Oct 16 2023 · Evidence
Second aggregate materials contract with KLF Enterprises
AI-assisted researchOn October 16, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract under PW-23-19 with KLF Enterprises for aggregate materials purchase and spoils disposal in the amount of $198,070. The staff memo explains that these items had been awarded to another contractor that could not perform, and recommends awarding them to KLF Enterprises as the next low bidder. The same meeting approved terminating the other contractor's award. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Awarded (recorded), Oct 2 2023 · Evidence
Truck pre-order purchase with Sutton Auto Group
AI-assisted researchOn October 2, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a purchase order to Sutton Auto Group to pre-order two Ford pickup trucks and three Ford cab chassis for the next model year in the amount of $266,472. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Awarded (recorded), Sep 18 2023 · Evidence
Holiday lights installation contract with B&B Holiday Decorating
AI-assisted researchOn September 18, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the holiday lights installation contract PW-23-21 with B&B Holiday Decorating LLC in the amount of $60,007.55. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Sep 18 2023 · Evidence
Resolution seeking a Safe Routes to School grant for the Dee Road sidewalk
AI-assisted researchOn September 18, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of a resolution supporting the Dee Road sidewalk project and authorizing a grant application for Illinois Safe Routes to School funds to build it. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0. Whether the grant was awarded is not established by these records.
Public record · City Council · Park Ridge
Extended (recorded), Sep 18 2023 · Evidence
Tree and stump removal contract extension with Landscape Concepts Management
AI-assisted researchOn September 18, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the tree and stump removal contract PW-22-18 with Landscape Concepts Management, Inc and a purchase order of $230,000. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Extended (recorded), Sep 18 2023 · Evidence
Tree pruning contract extension with Landscape Concepts Management
AI-assisted researchOn September 18, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the tree pruning and maintenance contract PW-22-17 with Landscape Concepts Management, Inc and a purchase order of $290,200. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Sep 5 2023 · Evidence
Budget amendment for Des Plaines River Trail engineering
AI-assisted researchOn September 5, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a General Fund budget amendment for engineering services on the Des Plaines River Trail Improvement Project. Burke Engineering, Ltd. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.
Public record · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Sep 5 2023 · Evidence
Zoning text amendment allowing tandem parking for upper-floor dwellings
AI-assisted researchOn September 5, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance so that dwellings above the ground floor in the uptown business district may use tandem parking to meet parking requirements. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
Ordinance · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Sep 5 2023 · Evidence
Zoning text amendment on parking for publicly owned recreational buildings
AI-assisted researchOn September 5, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to add an off-street parking ratio for publicly owned recreational buildings, prompted by the Park District's Oakton Sports Complex project. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
Ordinance · City Council · Park Ridge
Extended (recorded), Aug 21 2023 · Evidence
Custodial services contract extension with Crystal Maintenance Services
AI-assisted researchOn August 21, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the cleaning and custodial services contract PW-21-24 with Crystal Maintenance Services in the amount of $78,980. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Aug 21 2023 · Evidence
Park zone speed limit on Washington Avenue
AI-assisted researchOn August 21, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance amending the traffic code to establish a park zone speed limit on Washington Avenue from Michael John Drive to Lahon Street. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
Ordinance · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Aug 21 2023 · Evidence
Zoning text amendment on sunshade structures and floor area
AI-assisted researchOn August 21, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance on sunshade structures and floor area requirements, the text amendment the Planning and Zoning Commission heard on August 8, 2023. As summarized in the minutes, sunshade structures up to a stated size are no longer counted in total gross floor area. The roll call vote was 6–0. The ordinance number is not printed in these records.
Ordinance · City Council · Park Ridge
Awarded (recorded), Aug 7 2023 · Evidence
Aggregate materials and spoils disposal contract with KLF Enterprises
AI-assisted researchOn August 7, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract under PW-23-19 for aggregate materials purchase and spoils disposal with KLF Enterprises in the amount of $71,636.50. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Awarded (recorded), Aug 7 2023 · Evidence
Computer workstation purchase from HP
AI-assisted researchOn August 7, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the purchase of computer workstations from HP, Inc. through a recognized governmental cooperative for a total price of $29,585. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Amended (recorded), Jun 20 2022 · Evidence
Marvin Parkway flood-control construction contract with Berger Excavating Contractors
AI-assisted researchBids were opened on June 9, 2021, the highest at $2,892,003.05. On June 21, 2021 the City Council awarded construction contract PW-21-21 to the low bidder, Berger Excavating Contractors, for $1,728,400.39, by a 7–0 vote, and on June 20, 2022 approved a purchase-order increase of $45,000 by a 6–0 vote. The City's status table marks the project completed in 2021.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Aug 7 2023 · Evidence
Ordinance granting a front yard roof variance at 307 N. Northwest Highway
AI-assisted researchOn August 7, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting zoning variances that allow replacement steps and a stoop with a roof or eaves to encroach into the required front yard setback at 307 N. Northwest Highway. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
Zoning variance · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Aug 7 2023 · Evidence
Ordinance granting a special use for upper-floor dwellings at 16 Prairie Avenue
AI-assisted researchOn August 7, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting a special use for a dwelling above the ground floor at 16 Prairie Avenue, a new mixed-use building with residential units over ground-floor commercial space in the uptown core district. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
Special use · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Aug 7 2023 · Evidence
Ordinance granting ground floor coverage variances at 16 N. Prairie Avenue
AI-assisted researchOn August 7, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting variances to the maximum ground floor coverage requirements at 16 N. Prairie Avenue, for the same mixed-use project that received a special use at this meeting. The roll call vote was 7–0. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
Zoning variance · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Aug 7 2023 · Evidence
Ordinance granting setback variances at 901 Devon Avenue
AI-assisted researchOn August 7, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting variances to setback requirements and nonconforming structure standards at 901 Devon Avenue, where the discussion in the minutes concerns an expansion of the fire station. The roll call vote was 6–1, with Alderperson Steinfels voting no after raising traffic and sightline concerns. The ordinance number is not printed in the minutes.
Zoning variance · City Council · Park Ridge
Extended (recorded), Aug 7 2023 · Evidence
Water leak survey contract extension with M.E. Simpson
AI-assisted researchOn August 7, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the water leak survey contract PW-21-27 with M.E. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Amended (recorded), Jul 24 2023 · Evidence
Payroll services purchase order increase with ADP
AI-assisted researchOn July 24, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a budget transfer and a purchase order increase of $70,000 to ADP, INC for payroll, tax filing, time and attendance and related data processing services.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Jul 10 2023 · Evidence
Municipal code change on vacant lots used for outdoor dining
AI-assisted researchOn July 10, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, an ordinance changing the Municipal Code on the use of vacant lots for outdoor dining. The consent listing in the minutes calls this the final reading, while the committee report in the same minutes calls it the first reading. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0. The ordinance number is not printed in these records.
Ordinance · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Jul 10 2023 · Evidence
Resolution authorizing a no-bid purchase of five Ford Escapes
AI-assisted researchOn July 10, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a resolution authorizing a contract to buy four front-wheel-drive and one all-wheel-drive Ford Escape without competitive bidding. The resolution text authorizes a contract not to exceed $165,000 and expires after six months unless renewed. The staff memo reports that an earlier contract for these vehicles, for $158,560, was cancelled by the vendor. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0. The vendor ultimately used is not established by these records.
Public record · City Council · Park Ridge
Amended (recorded), Jun 20 2023 · Evidence
Budget amendment covering the Uptown alley paving overage
AI-assisted researchThe consent agenda vote was 7–0.
Public record · City Council · Park Ridge
Recorded step (reported in a later record), May 19 2023 · Evidence
Green alley design and inspection contract with Graef
AI-assisted researchSeven proposals opened on May 19, 2023; the evaluation sheet lists a lowest cost of $65,821.50, and the award went to the highest-scoring proposal.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
First reading (recorded), Jun 20 2023 · Evidence
Municipal code amendment on vacant lots for outdoor dining, first reading
AI-assisted researchThe City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the outdoor cafe provisions of the Municipal Code; the minutes record the outcome as 7–0. The final reading is not in these records.
Ordinance · City Council · Park Ridge
Extended (recorded), Jun 20 2023 · Evidence
One-year extension of crossing guard services with Andy Frain
AI-assisted researchThe City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the school crossing guard contract with Andy Frain Services Inc for an amount not to exceed $304,446.73. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Jun 20 2023 · Evidence
Purchase order to Baxter and Woodman for engineering services already provided
AI-assisted researchThe consent agenda vote was 7–0.
Contract award · City Council · Park Ridge
Approved (recorded), Jun 20 2023 · Evidence
Two added restaurant liquor licenses
AI-assisted researchThe City Council approved an ordinance adding two Class R restaurant liquor licenses, for The Pines Room LLC at 51 Summit Avenue and for Anoma Food Services LLC, doing business as Thalaiva's Indian Kitchen, at 110 S Prospect Avenue. The adopted ordinance number is not in these records.
Ordinance · City Council · Park Ridge