Lauren Rapisand

Touhy and Third Street Hotel and Multi-Family Development

Private capital investment estimated around project scale, but sparked concerns over property value impacts for adjacent homeowners.

Spanish Town Historic District Designation

None directly to the city, though designation impacts individual property alteration processes.

Site Plan Review for 245 Vine Avenue

Potential private investment and increased housing stock.

Affordable Housing & PUD Public Benefit List

A mandatory inclusionary zoning ordinance would affect development costs for multi-unit projects.

Residential Construction and Architectural Design Reviews

None directly on city funds; affects private construction costs.

Commercial Signage and Downtown Aesthetics

Costs will be covered within the existing farmers market promotional budget.

City Board and Commission Appointments

None.

Administrative Budget Review

Adds $23,070 to the FY2026 general fund budget.

Parking Impacts of the People Over Parking Act

Could shift the cost of public parking onto developers — if the city can legally enforce the deal.

L. Hodges Addition Intensive Historic Survey

Funded primarily by a state grant with a matching city portion of $30,000.

Community Health Events and Outreach Planning

Possible room rental costs if library space is unavailable.

Farmers Market New Vendor Approvals

Vendor fees contribute to the farmers market revenue fund, which stands over $33,000.

Metra Station Vendor and Access Issues

The city paid for an automatic time-lock door repair and is seeking a vendor to fill the gap.

B-4 Uptown Subdistrict Land Use Regulations

Loosening the rules could help fill vacant Uptown storefronts, though commissioners noted personal-service uses generate less sales-tax revenue than retail.

Proposed R-2 to R-4 Rezoning at 1032 Parkwood Avenue

Property value impacts and potential tax shifts were discussed by residents and commissioners.

Residential Setback and HVAC Placement Variances

Private investment in residential real estate.

Northwest Highway Traffic Safety and Accidents

Potential future municipal traffic mitigation costs if safety improvements are implemented.

Police Department Candidate Qualification

Hiring decisions impact the municipal public safety budget and staffing levels.

Farmers Market Planning and Operational Oversight

Administrative costs are partially offset by grant funding and market revenues.

Touhy Avenue Sidewalk and Bike Path Connector

Will involve future city expenditures related to the Bike Plan Study and RFP development.

Approval of Minutes – October 13, 2026

ZPR-26-10 – Site Plan Review at 245 Vine Avenue

Adjournment

Approval of Minutes of Meeting of September 16, 2026

Approval of Rules of Operation

Approval of Vendor Application

Adjournment

Approve a lease for space at the Uptown train station with Awesome B. Inc d/b/a Sip & Bite

Approve a purchase order for the 2027 Workers' Compensation and Liability Insurance renewal

Approve a Resolution adopting the City of Park Ridge Freedom of Information Act Policy

Adjournment

Approval of Minutes for October 5, 2026

Board and Commission Appointments

Purchase Order with Red Line Works, LLC for Fire Department Vehicle Equipment

Amendment to FY2026 General Fund Budget for Holiday Lighting

Amendment to Ordinance for 245 Vine Avenue to Remove Parking Restrictions

Approval of Zoning Variance for Three-Unit Townhome Development at 245 Vine Avenue (VA-26-14)

City Council - October 5, 2026

Committee of the Whole - October 5, 2026

Scot Karstens to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a four-year term expiring September 30, 2030

Approval of Zoning Variance for Three-Unit Townhome Development at 245 Vine Avenue (VA-26-14)

Approve a Resolution adopting the City of Park Ridge Freedom of Information Act Policy

Approve the Contract for Classification and Compensation Study to MGT Impact Solutions, LLC in the Amount to $26,550.00, Approve a Contract for the Hydro Excavating Water Service Lines Program with An

Approve the Final Reading of an Ordinance Granting Zoning Variances to Permit a Residential Fence at an Irregularly Shaped Double-Frontage Lot and to Permit a Residential Fence to be Located in Requir

Approve the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Resolution for the Construction of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities with a New Sidewalk Installation on Touhy Ave, between Talcott Rd and Dee Rd

Approve the Final Reading of an Ordinance Granting Zoning Variances to Permit New Ground-Mounted Mechanical Equipment Within the Required Interior Side Yard Setback and to Permit a Related Encroachmen

Approve the Final Reading of an Ordinance Granting Zoning Variances to Permit the Encroachment of Exterior Stairwells into the Required Interior Side Yard Setback, to Permit the Encroachment of a Balc

Approve FY2026 Budget Amendment for Holiday Lights

Believed it was irresponsible to go above budget for non-necessities when many people are struggling.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items

Holiday Lights Installation Contract

Does not feel the city needs to go over budget for this item when uptown can be lit staying under budget.

Illinois Transportation Enhancement Resolution for Touhy Ave Sidewalks

Zoning Variance Ordinance: 2800 Habberton Avenue (VA-26-21)

Zoning Variance Ordinance: 766 N Northwest Highway (VA-26-22)

Zoning Variance Ordinance: 1309 S Crescent Avenue (VA-26-23)

Historic District Moratorium - Final Reading

Holiday Lights Installation Contract Amendment and Approval

There are so many other things in town that need funding.

Approve Contract for Classification and Compensation Study

Approve Amended Contract for Holiday Lights Installation

Stated there are many other things in town that need funding.

to amend the ordinance to include the condition that the variance expires upon the sale of the land.

Approve the Final Reading of an Ordinance Granting a Zoning Variance to Permit a Detached Accessory Building or Structure to be less than Ten (10) feet from the Principal Building for the property loc

Approve the Purchase of Server Hardware and Associated Software Licensing for a not-to-exceed cost of $27,500.00, Approve the Final Reading of a Resolution Authorizing an Extension of a Special Use Pe

Approve an agreement between City of Park Ridge and Chicago SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for lease of the cell tower premises located at 930 N. Dee Road (Dee Road train station site

Approve the Final Reading of an Ordinance Designating the City of Park Ridge Spanish Town Historic District (HD-26-01)

Approve the Final Reading of an Ordinance Granting a Zoning Variance to Permit an Addition to an Existing Home that will have Less than the Required Interior Side Yard Setback (638 Ottawa Avenue - VA-

Approve the Final Reading of an Ordinance Granting a Zoning Variance to Permit a Hot Tub to be Located Less than the Required Setback from the Rear Lot Line (1713 S. Ashland Avenue - VA-26-19)

Approve the Final Reading of an Ordinance Granting Zoning Variances to Permit New Ground-Mounted Mechanical Equipment Within the Required Interior Side Yard Setback and to Permit a Related Encroachmen

Approve the First Reading of an Ordinance Designating the City of Park Ridge Spanish Town Historic District (HD-26-01)

Approve the First Reading of a Resolution Authorizing an Extension of a Special Use Permit for 10 Higgins Road

Consent Agenda Approvals

First Reading of a Resolution Authorizing an Extension of a Special Use Permit for 10 Higgins Road

Approve a lease for space at the Uptown train station with Midwest Doughboys, LLC, Approve an agreement between City of Park Ridge and Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for lease of the cell tower premises l

Approval of Ordinance ZA-26-03 Creating Mural Definition

Motion to Reconsider Flock Safety Contract Purchase Order

Approve the Final Reading of a Resolution Establishing the City of Park Ridge Mural Program, Approve a Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Park Ridge Municipal Code regarding the Building Offic

Approve the Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Park Ridge Regarding the Creation of a Definition for Murals (ZA-26-03)

reconsider the previously approved purchase order for Flock Safety camera equipment and software

Approve the Final Reading of an Ordinance Granting a Zoning Variance to Permit an Additional Wall Sign that faces a Rear Parking Lot and Exceeds the Maximum Size of Sixteen Square Feet at 140 N. North

Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/ 2 (c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held

Approve Cell Tower Lease Agreement at 930 N. Dee Road

Approve Uptown Train Station Lease with Midwest Doughboys, LLC

Approve Contract for Aggregate Material Delivery and Debris Hauling

Approve Sidewalk Grinding Program Contract

Approve Contract Extension for Thermoplastic Pavement Marking

Approve Police Station Feasibility Study

Approve Fire Department Uniform Contract Extension

Approve Purchase Order for SCBA Compressor and Fill Station

Approve Building Plan Review & Inspection Services Contract Extension

Approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $24,000.00 to Flock Safety Solutions for Flock Camera equipment and Software

Approve Consent Agenda

Approve the Final Reading of an Ordinance Granting a Map Amendment, Special Use and Zoning Variances to Permit an Expansion to an Existing Hospital Facility at 1700 Luther Lane (MA-26-03/SU-26-07/VA-2