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Oak ParkMI averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$198,500 Typical home value $237,113 +1.3% yr/yr · +17.3% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (22)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- Crawford — Councilmember
- Edgar — Mayor Pro Tem
- McClellan — Mayor
- Radner — Councilmember
- Berman — Councilmember
- Whitehead — Councilmember
Who’s on the Parks and Recreation Commission
- Beverly Wiggins
- Carly Silverman
- Juanita Bell
- Theresa Lorick
- Ajai Tice
- Alexander Simpson
- Carian Taylor
Who’s on the Planning Commission
- Eizelman — Commissioner
- McClellan — Commissioner
- Seligson — Commissioner
- Tkatch — Commissioner
- Walters-Gill — Commissioner
- Tungate — Commissioner
- Whitehead — Commissioner
- Brown
- Torgow
Municipal budget
Total revenue$54.2M (FY2023)
Total spending$53.8M (FY2023)
Taxes$20.8M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$18.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,836 (FY2023)
Upcoming
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 18:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:30
Library Board
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 18:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 12:00
Corridor Improvement Authority
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00
General
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 18:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 12:00
Corridor Improvement Authority
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:30
Library Board
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 18:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 16:30
ERS/PSRS Board of Trustees
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 18:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:30
Library Board
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 18:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 18:00
Traffic Safety Board
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 12:00
Corridor Improvement Authority
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 18:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 18:30
Library Board
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 18:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 12:00
Corridor Improvement Authority
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 12:00
Corridor Improvement Authority
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:00
General
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:00
Traffic Safety Board
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:30
Library Board
Library Board to review July bills, director's report, and 2027 calendar
The Oak Park Public Library Board is meeting to approve the July minutes, hear the city manager's and treasurer's reports, and receive the library director's update on events, statistics, and incidents. They will also discuss old business on afterschool-time safety and library parking, and new business including the 2027 calendar and the Boards and Commissions Dinner. The meeting is a regular monthly business session with public comment allowed.
- Approval of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes
- Treasurer's report on July bills
- Library Director report on events, statistics, and incidents
- Discussion of afterschool-time safety and library parking/event hub
- 2027 calendar and Boards and Commissions Dinner on October 13
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Oak Park Public Library • 14200 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237 • (248) 691-7480 • www.OakParkMI.gov
CITY OF OAK PARK
OAK PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Mayor
Marian McClellan
Mayor Pro Tem
Julie Edgar
Council Members
Solomon Radner
Shaun Whitehead
Stephanie Crawford
City Manager
Erik Tungate
Oak Park Public Library- Library Board Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 @ 6:30
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call
III.
Approval of Agenda
IV.
Approval of July 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes
V.
Public Comment – 3 minutes maximum
VI.
City Manager’s Report
VII.
Treasurer’s Report (July Bills)
VIII.
Library Director Report – Kimberly Schaaf
A. Events / Library Happenings / July - Aug Incidents
B. Statistics
IX.
Committee Reports – Strategic Goals Committee
X.
Old Business
A. Afterschool-Time Safety
B. Library Parking / Event Hub
XI.
New Business
A. 2027 Calendar
B. Boards and Commissions Dinner – October 13 @ Event Hub
XII.
Friends of the Library Report
XIII.
Call to the Board – Each board member may optionally add a statement. Limit: 2 min.
XIV.
Adjournment
Next meeting: Sept 15, 2026
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:30
Library Board
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to weigh 6-month moratorium on short-term rental licenses
The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine payments and licenses, and to decide on a proposed six-month moratorium on new rental licenses for periods of 30 days or less. The council will also consider rejecting and re-advertising a block pruning project bid, and approve several special event licenses.
- Six-month moratorium on new rental licenses for periods of 30 days or less
- Payment of $173,182.87 for Event Hub Project (Pay App 14)
- Reject extension award and re-advertise 2026 Block Pruning Project bids
- Special event licenses for Motor City Ice, Tower Tailgate, Radclift Place Block Party, Hope Care and Beyond
- Legal services payments: $17,319.96 (Garan, Lucow, Miller) and $6,500.00 (Dizik/Kaplan)
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
AUGUST 17, 2026
7:00 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following routine items are presented for approval without discussion, as a single
agenda item. Should any member wish to discuss or disapprove any item it must be
dropped from the blanket motion of approval and considered as a separate item.
A.
Regular Council Meeting Minutes for August 3, 2026
B.
Request to approve Payment Application No. 4 for the 2026 Landscape Maintenance
Contract, to BrightView Landscape of Pontiac, MI in the amount of $18,920.45.
C.
Request to approve Payment Application No. 4 for the 2026 Lawn Maintenance
Contract, to Parrott Landscaping of Clinton Township, MI in the amount of
$24,654.00.
D.
Request to approve Invoice No. 3 for the 2025-26 Tree Survey Project, to Davey
Resource Group, of Kent, OH in the amount of $4,500.00.
E.
Approval of Pay Application No. 4 (Final) for the 2024-2025 Miscellaneous Concrete
Project, M-773 to Mattioli Cement Company of Fenton, MI, in the amount of
$10,000.00.
F.
Approval of Pay Application No. 3 to Great Lakes Landscape Design, Inc. of Oak
Park, MI for the 2026 CIA Landscaping Installation Project, M-799 in the amount of
$81,618.44.
G. Public Safety Activity Summary Report for July 2026
H.
New and Renewal Licenses August 17, 2026
6.
RECOGNITION OF VISITING E …
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 19:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Arts commission to discuss film fest cancellation, Fun Fest staffing, budget
The Oak Park Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission is holding a regular meeting with agenda items including approval of minutes, city updates, old business, and commissioner reports. Key items include the cancellation of the Film Fest on 9/12, staffing for Fun Fest on 9/12, planning for Trunk or Treat on 10/17, and a discussion of the ACDC budget.
- Film Fest cancellation on 9/12
- Fun Fest 9/12 staffing (supplies ready at City Hall)
- Trunk or Treat 10/17 (Sarah/Dawn)
- ACDC Budget discussion
- Council appointments 8/17 special meeting
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AGENDA
REGULAR ARTS AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY COMMISSION
MEETING
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
AUGUST 13, 2026
7:00 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
A.
Jocelyn Coats, Sarah Davidson, Dawn Henry, Kevin Keys III, Rosetta Kincaid, Terri
McQueen, Florence Piernas, Michele Stevenson, Lonnie K. Tabb-Upshaw, Rochelle
Weller, Donny Wilson, City Council Liason, City Staff Liason
3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Draft Meeting Minutes for 6.11.2026
5.
CITY UPDATES
A.
Council Liason:
Introduction & Updates
Council Appointments 8/17 Special Meeting
Other
B.
Staff Liason:
Boards & Commission Dinner (Oct. TBD)
Quarterly Artist Exhibit Updates
6.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Community Engagement Events
• Relevant Event Recap(s)?
• Film Fest Cancellation 9/12
• Fun Fest 9/12 staffing (supplies ready @ City Hall)
• Trunk or Treat 10/17 (Sarah/Dawn)
B.
ACDC Budget
7.
NEW BUSINESS
8.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:00
Juneteenth Commission
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Oak Park Council to approve Tyler Park payments and sewer project bids
The Oak Park City Council will meet on August 3, 2026, to approve routine items including Tyler Park construction payments, sewer project bids, and a shared-use pathway contract. The agenda includes standard procedural items and several financial approvals for public works projects.
- Approval of $3,749.00 payment to Stantec for Tyler Park design services
- $31,761.88 construction payment to McCarthy and Smith Inc for Tyler Park
- Award of $359,225.00 sewer cleaning and inspection bid to Rogue Industrial Services, LLC
- Award of $559,679.39 catch basin replacement bid to Luigi Ferdinandi & Son Cement
- $218,000 engineering contract to OHM Advisors for Nine Mile Shared-Use Pathway
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✓ Decided: Council awards $359K sewer cleaning and $559K catch basin replacement bids
The Oak Park City Council awarded two infrastructure contracts: the 2026 Sewer and Catch Basin Cleaning and TV Inspection Project to Rogue Industrial Services for $359,225, and the 2026 Catch Basin Line Replacement Project to Luigi Ferdinandi & Son Cement for $559,679.39. Both motions passed unanimously. The council also approved a $218,000 design contract for the Nine Mile Shared-Use Pathway and Cycle Track, and authorized vehicle purchases for Public Safety and Public Works.
- Awarded sewer cleaning/TV inspection bid to Rogue Industrial Services, $359,225 (5-0)
- Awarded catch basin line replacement bid to Luigi Ferdinandi & Son Cement, $559,679.39 (5-0)
- Awarded design contract to OHM Advisors for Nine Mile pathway, $218,000 (5-0)
- Approved Pay Application No. 3 and Change Order No. 3 for Capital Avenue project, $145,147.94 and -$176,516.03 (5-0)
- Authorized purchase of 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe for Public Safety, $68,000 (5-0)
- Authorized purchase of 2027 Freightliner truck for Public Works, $261,650 (5-0)
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
AUGUST 3, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The following routine items are presented for approval without discussion, as a single
agenda item. Should any member wish to discuss or disapprove any item it must be
dropped from the blanket motion of approval and considered as a separate item.
A. Regular Council Meeting Minutes for July 20, 2026
B. Public Safety Activity Summary Report for June 2026
C. Approval of Payment No. 3 to Stantec for Professional Design Services for Tyler Park
in the amount of $3,749.00
D. Approval of Payment to CivicPlus for the Annual SeeClickFix Citizen Relationship
Management (CRM) Platform Subscription in the Amount of $4,305.31
E. Payment of invoices from OHM Advisors for Engineering Services in the amount of
$3,210.25.
F. Approval of Payment No. 5 to McCarthy and Smith Inc for Construction Services for
Tyler Park in the amount of $31,761.88
G. Approval of Pay Application No. 4 for the 2025-2026 Miscellaneous Concrete Project,
M-782 to Mattioli Cement Company of Fenton, MI, in the amount of $115,251.08.
H. New and Renewal Licenses for August 3, 2026
6. RECOGNITION OF VISITING ELECTED OFFICIALS
7. BIDS
A. Request to award the bid for the 2026 Sewer and Catch Basin Cleaning and TV
Inspection Project, M-802 to Rogue Industrial Services, LLC. of Bloomfield Hills, MI …
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
AUGUST 3, 2026
7:00 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor McClellan in the Council Chambers of
City Hall located at 14000 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park, MI 48237. (248) 691-7544.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Edgar, Council Member Radner, Council
Member Crawford, Council Member Berman
ABSENT: None
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Tungate, Deputy City Manager Owczarzak, City Attorney Krause
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Radner, seconded by Edgar, to approve the agenda with the following change:
1. Addition of a City Manager statement - 8.A.2
Voice Vote:
Yes:
McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Crawford, Berman
No:
None
Absent:
None
MOTION CARRIED
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Regular Council Meeting Minutes for July 20, 2026
CM-08-301-2026
B.
Public Safety Activity Summary Report for June 2026
CM-08-302-2026
C.
Approval of Payment No. 3 to Stantec for Professional Design Services for Tyler Park
in the amount of $3,749.00
CM-08-303-2026
D.
Approval of Payment to CivicPlus for the Annual SeeClickFix Citizen Relationship
Management (CRM) Platform Subscription in the Amount of $4,305.31
CM-08-304-2026
E.
Payment of invoices from OHM Advisors for Engineering Services in the amount of
$3,210.25.
CM-08-305-2026
F.
Approval of Payment No. 5 to McCarthy and Smit …
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review storage building addition and EV charging installation
The Oak Park Planning Commission will meet on August 3, 2026, to conduct routine procedural items and review two new business matters: a site plan for a storage building addition and an administrative approval for an EV charging station installation.
- Site Plan Review for H.O. Trerice Storage Building Addition at 12950 W. 8 Mile Rd.
- Administrative Approval for Electrify America EVCA Installation at Kroger Parking Lot, 26200 Greenfield Rd.
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AGENDA
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
AUGUST 3, 2026
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 6-15-29
5. COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
A. Administrative Approval, Electrify America EVCA Installation - Kroger Parking Lot,
26200 Greenfield Rd.
6. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. NEW BUSINESS
1. Site Plan Review, H.O. Trerice, Storage Building Addition, 12950 W. 8 Mile Rd.
7. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION - (FROM MEMBERS ONLY)
8. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
9. ADJOURNMENT
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 16:30
ERS/PSRS Board of Trustees
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:30
Library Board
Library Board to approve $1,900 donation budget amendment
The Oak Park Public Library Board will consider a budget amendment to increase donations revenue and expenditures by $1,900, matching recent donations. The board will also hear reports from the city manager, treasurer, and library director, and discuss old business including afterschool-time safety and website updates.
- Budget amendment: increase donations revenue and expenditures by $1,900
- Donation: Ken Sherman $1,000 for collection enhancements
- Donation: Silvio Benvenuti $500 for early literacy books
- Donation: Silvio Benvenuti $400 for juvenile religion books
- Discussion: Library parking / event hub (Ken Sherman)
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✓ Decided: Library board approves $1,900 donation budget amendment
The Oak Park Public Library Board approved a budget amendment increasing donations revenue and expenditures by $1,900, matching donations from Ken Sherman and Silvio Benvenuti. The board also discussed afterschool-time safety, a website update, and a parking/event hub proposal. No other formal votes were recorded.
- Approved budget amendment increasing donations revenue and expenditures by $1,900
- Approved June 16 meeting minutes
- Approved meeting agenda
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Oak Park Public Library • 14200 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237 • (248) 691-7480 • www.OakParkMI.gov
CITY OF OAK PARK
OAK PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Mayor
Marian McClellan
Mayor Pro Tem
Julie Edgar
Council Members
Solomon Radner
Shaun Whitehead
Stephanie Crawford
City Manager
Erik Tungate
Oak Park Public Library- Library Board Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 @ 6:30
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call
III.
Approval of Agenda
IV.
Approval of June 16, Meeting Minutes
V.
Public Comment – 3 minutes maximum
VI.
City Manager’s Report
VII.
Treasurer’s Report (May Bills)
VIII.
Library Director Report – Kimberly Schaaf
A. Events / Library Happenings / June – July Incidents
B. Statistics
IX.
Committee Reports – Strategic Goals Committee
X.
Old Business
A. Afterschool-Time Safety
B. Website Update
XI.
New Business
A. Donation Recognitions
- Ken Sherman donated $1,000 for the purpose of collection enhancements
- Silvio Benvenuti donated $500 on June 3 for early literacy books.
- Silvio Benvenuti donated $400 on June 25 for juvenile religion books.
B. Budget Amendment Request:
Increase Donations Revenue by $1900.00
Increase Donations Expenditures by $1900.00
C. Library Parking / Event Hub (Ken Sherman)
D. Term Expirations for Board
E. Capital outlay update
XII.
Friends of the Library Report
XIII.
Call to the Board – Each board member may optionally add a statement. Limit: 2 min.
XIV.
Adjournment
Next meeting: August 18, 20 …
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Oak Park Public Library • 14200 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237 • (248) 691-7480 • www.OakParkMI.gov
CITY OF OAK PARK
OAK PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Mayor
Marian McClellan
Mayor Pro Tem
Julie Edgar
Council Members
Solomon Radner
Shaun Whitehead
Stephanie Crawford
City Manager
Erik Tungate
Oak Park Public Library- Library Board Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 @ 6:30
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call
III.
Approval of Agenda
IV.
Approval of June 16, Meeting Minutes
V.
Public Comment – 3 minutes maximum
VI.
City Manager’s Report
VII.
Treasurer’s Report (May Bills)
VIII.
Library Director Report – Kimberly Schaaf
A. Events / Library Happenings / June – July Incidents
B. Statistics
IX.
Committee Reports – Strategic Goals Committee
X.
Old Business
A. Afterschool-Time Safety
B. Website Update
XI.
New Business
A. Donation Recognitions
- Ken Sherman donated $1,000 for the purpose of collection enhancements
- Silvio Benvenuti donated $500 on June 3 for early literacy books.
- Silvio Benvenuti donated $400 on June 25 for juvenile religion books.
B. Budget Amendment Request:
Increase Donations Revenue by $1900.00
Increase Donations Expenditures by $1900.00
C. Library Parking / Event Hub (Ken Sherman)
D. Term Expirations for Board
E. Capital outlay update
XII.
Friends of the Library Report
XIII.
Call to the Board – Each board member may optionally add a statement. Limit: 2 min.
XIV.
Adjournment
Next meeting: August 18, 20 …
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:30
Library Board
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council to review Event Hub and Community Center payments
The City Council will consider several project payments and administrative items. Discussions include public safety millage renewals and the upcoming August 4, 2026, State Primary Election.
- Payment of $696,402.02 for the Event Hub Project
- Payment of $279,518.82 to Neumann Smith Architecture for the Community Center Project
- Payment of $92,881.99 to Mierzwa Construction Company for Multi-Campus Buildings Demolition
- OPCIA Facade Grant for Quality Car Wash at 14421 11 Mile Road for $2,288.54
- Payment of $10,000.00 to Eight Mile Boulevard Association for the Greenfield Gateway Project
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✓ Decided: Council approves $696K Event Hub payment, demolition change order
The Oak Park City Council approved multiple payments and contracts, including a $696,402.02 payment for the Event Hub Project and a change order for the Multi-Campus Buildings Demolition Project. The council also approved legal service payments, a facade grant for Quality Car Wash, and appointments to boards and commissions. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $696,402.02 pay application for Event Hub Project (5-0)
- Approved $67,189.89 pay application and $25,692.10 change order for demolition project (5-0)
- Approved $16,757.51 payment to Garan, Lucow, Miller, PC for legal services (5-0)
- Approved $6,500 payment to Dizik / Kaplan for legal services (5-0)
- Approved $2,288.54 OPCIA facade grant for Quality Car Wash (5-0)
- Approved council member appointments to boards and commissions (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $279,518.82 for Community Center architectural services (5-0)
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
JULY 20, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. OATH OF OFFICE
A. Oath of Office for Council Member Rebecca Berman
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following routine items are presented for approval without discussion, as a single
agenda item. Should any member wish to discuss or disapprove any item it must be
dropped from the blanket motion of approval and considered as a separate item.
A. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for July 6, 2026
B. Payment request from Neumann Smith Architecture for Architectural Services on the
Event Hub Project for the total amount of $2,461.00
C. Payment request from the Eight Mile Boulevard Association (8MBA) for the
Greenfield Gateway Project in the amount of $10,000.00.
D. Payment request from Neumann Smith Architecture for Architectural Services on the
Community Center Project for the total amount of $279,518.82.
E. Approval of Invoice No. 7 from Giffels Webster for Master Planning Services in the
total amount of $5,823.75.
F. Request to renew the SMART Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract for
FY2027
G. Request to approve Payment Application No. 9 (Final) for the 2025 Block Pruning
Project, to Limb Walkers Tree & Snow, LLC of Kenockee, MI in the amount of
$1,275.00.
H. New and Renewal Licenses for July 20, 2026
7. RECOGNITION OF VISITING ELECTED OFFICIALS
8. SPECIAL RECOG …
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
JULY 20, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor McClellan in the Council Chambers of
City Hall located at 14000 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park, MI 48237. (248) 691-7544.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Edgar, Council Member Radner, Council
Member Crawford, Council Member Berman
ABSENT: None
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Tungate, City Clerk Norris, City Attorney Duff
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Edgar, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voice Vote: Yes: McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Crawford, Berman
No: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
5. OATH OF OFFICE
A. Oath of Office for Council Member Rebecca Berman
City Clerk Norris administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Council Member Rebecca
Berman.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Crawford, seconded by Edgar, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the
following items:
Voice Vote: Yes: McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Crawford, Berman
No: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
A. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for July 6, 2026
CM-07-287-2026
B. Payment request from Neumann Smith Architecture for Architectural Services on the
Event Hub Project for the total amount of $2,461.00
CM-07-288-2026
C. Payment request from the Eight Mile Boulevard Association (8MBA) for the
Greenfield …
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 12:00
Corridor Improvement Authority
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 18:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 18:30
Parks and Recreation Commission
✓ Decided: Commission hears Parks Master Plan update, no votes taken
The Parks and Recreation Commission received a progress update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan from Giffels Webster and provided input. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, covering recreation updates and committee reports.
- Approved agenda for July 15, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of June 17, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Received Parks and Recreation Master Plan update from Giffels Webster
- Adjourned meeting at 7:37 pm (motion passed)
📄 From the minutes
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City of Oak Park • Department of Recreation• 14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237 • (248) 691-7555 • Fax (248) 691-2356 • www.OakParkMI.gov
CITY OF OAK PARK
Department of Recreation
Mayor
Marian McClellan
Mayor Pro Tem
Julie Edgar
Council Members
Solomon Radner
Stephanie Crawford
Rebecca Berman
City Manager
Erik Tungate
CITY OF OAK PARK
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING: July 15, 2026
I.
Meeting called to order at: 6:31 pm By: Juanita Bell, Chair
II. Introductions:
Members Present: Juanita Bell, Beverly Wiggins, Mickey Alderman, Theresa Lorick –
Henderson, and Jennifer Szonye
Members Absent: Carly Silverman, Ajai Tice, Carian Taylor, and Alexander Simpson
City Council Members present: none
Staff Members Present: Laurie Stasiak, Recreation Director and Maralee Rosemond,
Recreation Coordinator
Guests Present: Joe Tangari & Eric Kudla, from Giffels Webster to talk about the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan update
III. Approval of Agenda for July 15, 2026
Motion: Beverly Wiggins Seconded: Jennifer Szonye Approved: Yes
IV. Approval of Minutes of Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
June 17, 2026.
Motioned by: Mickey Alderman
Seconded by: Theresa Lorick-Henderson
Approved: Yes
V. Council Comments: None
VI.
Special Presentation: Joe Tangari & Eric Kudla, from Giffels Webster talked about the
Parks and Recreation Master Plan progress and received some input from t …
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 19:00
Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 18:00
Juneteenth Commission
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council to consider microbrewery license for Anchor Bay Brewing Company
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a microbrewery license for Anchor Bay Brewing Company at 14441 W. 11 Mile Road. The body will also review several infrastructure payments and a presentation of the new city website.
- Public hearing and resolution for Anchor Bay Brewing Company microbrewery license at 14441 W. 11 Mile Road
- Payment of $502,694.81 to Eminent Contracting, LLC for Capital Avenue Rehabilitation Project
- Payment of $301,065.16 change order to Great Lakes Landscape Design, Inc. for CIA Landscaping Installation Project
- Payment of $25,000 to Desiree Kelly Art for Eleven Mile Road mural
- Participation in the 2027-2029 Oakland County Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program
licensinginfrastructurepublic-worksgrantslandscaping
✓ Decided: City Council approves microbrewery license for Anchor Bay Brewing Company
The City Council approved a microbrewery license and related permits for Anchor Bay Brewing Company at 14441 W. 11 Mile Road. Council also approved several municipal contracts, payment applications, and an amendment to the Tyler Park maintenance agreement with Berkley School District.
- Approved microbrewery license and permits for Anchor Bay Brewing Company (4-0)
- Approved first amendment to Tyler Park Maintenance Cooperative Agreement with Berkley School District (4-0)
- Approved contract extension for Mattioli Cement Company for Miscellaneous Concrete Project M-782 (4-0)
- Approved $33,506.35 payment and $301,065.16 change order for Great Lakes Landscape Design (4-0)
- Approved $502,694.81 payment to Eminent Contracting, LLC for Capital Avenue Rehabilitation (4-0)
- Approved $25,000 payment to Desiree Kelly Art for Eleven Mile Road project mural (4-0)
- Approved $6,638.00 payment to OHM Advisors for Engineering Services (4-0)
- Approved participation in 2027-2029 Oakland County Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program (4-0)
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AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
JULY 6, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The following routine items are presented for approval without discussion, as a single
agenda item. Should any member wish to discuss or disapprove any item it must be
dropped from the blanket motion of approval and considered as a separate item.
A. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for June 15, 2026.
B. Payment of invoices from OHM Advisors for Engineering Services in the amount of
$6,638.00.
C. Approval of participation in the 2027-2029 Oakland County Urban County Community
Development Block Grant Program.
D. Approval for the payment of the invoice 4 from Desiree Kelly Art, for the mural
included in the Eleven Mile Road, Alleys, and Parking Lot Reconfiguration Project, in
the amount of $25,000.
E. Request to approve Payment Application No. 3 for the 2026 Landscape Maintenance
Contract, to BrightView Landscape of Pontiac, MI in the amount of $5,794.00.
F. Request to approve Payment Application No. 3 for the 2026 Lawn Maintenance
Contract, to Parrott Landscaping of Clinton Township, MI in the amount of
$16,436.00.
G. Request to waive permit fees for the 2026 CIA Landscaping Installation Project.
H. Approval of Pay Application No. 2 to Eminent Contracting, LLC. of Detroit, MI for the
Capital Avenue Rehabilitation Project, M-786 in the amount of $502,6 …
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
41ST CITY COUNCIL
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
JULY 6, 2026
7:00 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor McClellan in the Council Chambers of
City Hall located at 14000 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park, MI 48237. (248) 691-7544.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Edgar, Council Member Radner, Council
Member Crawford
ABSENT: Council Member Berman
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Tungate, City Clerk Norris, City Attorney Krause
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Edgar, seconded by Radner, to approve the agenda as presented.
Voice Vote:
Yes:
McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Crawford
No:
None
Absent:
Berman
MOTION CARRIED
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Edgar, seconded by Radner, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the
following items:
Voice Vote:
Yes:
McClellan, Edgar, Radner, Crawford
No:
None
Absent:
Berman
MOTION CARRIED
A.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for June 15, 2026.
CM-07-274-2026
B.
Payment of invoices from OHM Advisors for Engineering Services in the amount of
$6,638.00.
CM-07-275-2026
C.
Approval of participation in the 2027-2029 Oakland County Urban County Community
Development Block Grant Program.
CM-07-276-2026
D.
Approval for the payment of the invoice 4 from Desiree Kelly Art, for the mural
included in the Eleven Mile Road, Alleys, and Parking Lot Reconfiguration Projec …
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
ZBA to hear fence variance for Yeshiva on Greenfield Rd
The Oak Park Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting with roll call, approval of the April 28 minutes, and one new business item. The board will consider a variance request from Lazer Freimark on behalf of Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit to replace an existing 6-foot chain-link fence at 24600 Greenfield Rd. that extends beyond the front building line, which is not allowed under Article 3, Division 1, Section 308.a. The applicant proposes a new 6-foot black-coated chain-link fence along the entire Greenfield Rd. frontage with arborvitae plantings as a landscape buffer.
- Case #26-08: variance request to replace 6-foot chain-link fence at 24600 Greenfield Rd. that extends beyond front building line
- Proposed new fence: 6-foot black-coated chain-link along entire Greenfield Rd. frontage with arborvitae plantings
- Approval of Zoning Board of Appeals minutes from 04-28-26
zoningvariancefenceyeshivagreenfield-rd
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AGENDA
REGULAR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING
OAK PARK, MICHIGAN
JUNE 23, 2026
7:00 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Zoning Board os Appeals Minutes 04-28-26
4.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
5.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Case #26-08, Lazer Freimark, on behalf of Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit, 24600
Greenfield Rd.,
i. Article 3, Division 1: Section 308.a, General Provisions, requires that fences
in all districts shall not extend toward the front of the lot beyond the front
building line. The applicant is requesting a variance to replace the existing 6-
foot chain-link fence, which currently extends beyond the front building line,
with a new 6-foot black-coated chain-link fence. The new fence would also
extend along the entire frontage of Greenfield Rd. and include arborvitae
plantings as a complementary landscape buffer.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENT
7.
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Oak Park will comply with the spirit and intent of the American with Disabilities
Act. We will provide support and make reasonable accommodations to assist people with
disabilities to access and participate in our programs, facilities and services.
Accommodations to participate at a ZBA Meeting will be made with 7-day prior notice.
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 19:00
General
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 19:00
Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $4.1M | GLOBAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. Department of Health and Human Services · OGC LEGAL RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES |
| $3.5M | GLOBAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. Department of Health and Human Services · EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION SUPPORT SERVICES |
| $1.9M | C & J GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC Department of Defense · VGLZ 212001: REPAIR HVAC B34 SIMULATOR SANGB MI |
| $1.7M | GLOBAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. Department of the Treasury · CYBERSECURITY ASSESSMENT SERVICE SUPPORT |
| $1.6M | C & J GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC General Services Administration · THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO REPLACE THE THE CHILLERS AND GENERAT |
| $985,817 | GLOBAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. Department of Agriculture · PEOPLESOFT CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (CRM) SYSTEMS SUPPORT SERV |
| $976,662 | GLOBAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. Department of Health and Human Services · TASK ORDER 1: HHS OGC LEGAL RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IDIQ |
| $935,676 | C & J GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC Department of Defense · VGLZ 232027: REPAIR BLDG. 560 HVAC SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE M |
| $933,459 | GLOBAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. Department of Justice · CONTRACTOR SUPPORT SERVICES |
| $770,616 | GLOBAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC. Department of Defense · TWO (2) FTES PUBLIC HEALTH DATA SERVICES BASE YEAR |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Oakland County)
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Traffic fatalities2 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments39,792 (733,671 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,378/mo (658 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy11.8% (low numeracy 19% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$54.2M
Spending$53.8M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$18.7M
Debt-to-revenue0.34×
Debt-load index48 / 100
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