Park Ridge, NJ

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

ANIMAL COMMISSION

FOREIGN FIRE TAX BOARD

SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEARANCE COMMISSION

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to review and take action on a map amendment and planned unit development application. The project involves a hotel and multi-family development at 809 W Touhy Avenue and multiple addresses on Third and Garden Streets. The meeting also includes approval of July 28, 2026 minutes and a City Council liaison report.

• Public hearing on MA-26-05 and PUD-26-03 for a hotel and multi-family development
• Project located at 809 W Touhy Avenue, 5-25 Third Street, 850 Garden Street, and 842 Garden Street

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Park Ridge Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and take action on four variance requests at properties on Belle Plaine, Ottawa, Ashland, and Chester Avenues. The board will also approve minutes from its July 23 meeting and hear non-agenda items from citizens.

• Public hearing on variances at 113 Belle Plaine Avenue (VA-26-17)
• Public hearing on variance at 638 Ottawa Avenue (VA-26-18)
• Public hearing on variance at 1713 S. Ashland Avenue (VA-26-19)
• Public hearing on variances at 525 S. Chester Avenue (VA-26-20)
• Approval of July 23, 2026 draft minutes

YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION

The Park Ridge Youth Services Commission is meeting to approve minutes from June 25, 2026, and discuss several youth-related events including the Golden Award, National Night Out, Pool Party, and Farmers Market. The commission will also receive an updated budget report. No formal decisions are listed beyond the minutes approval.

• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2026
• Discussion of Golden Award
• Discussion of National Night Out
• Discussion of Pool Party
• Updated budget report

APPEARANCE COMMISSION

The Park Ridge Appearance Commission will review 11 cases involving single-family home alterations and commercial projects. The agenda includes preliminary reviews, revisions to prior applications, and one continued case regarding shutters at 149 N Northwest Hwy. No specific dollar amounts or new ordinances are listed in the provided text.

• Preliminary review of single-family alteration at 638 Park Plaine
• Revision of single-family alteration at 1621 W Talcott (SA-26-02)
• Single-family alteration at 213 W Kathleen (SA-26-15)
• Single-family alteration at 215 Berry (SA-26-16)
• Commercial project at 140 N Northwest Hwy regarding signage (CI-26-12)

FARMERS MARKET COMMITTEE

The Park Ridge Farmers Market Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on purchasing new tents for market operations and spending funds to trademark the market logo. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, hearing citizen comments, and receiving reports from city staff and sub-committees.

• Discussion and approval of purchasing new tents for market operations
• Discussion and approval of spending for trademarking the market logo
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2025 meeting
• Citizens wishing to be heard on non-agenda items
• Reports from Finance, Marketing & Communications, Operations, and Special Events sub-committees

MAYOR'S ADVISORY BOARD

The Mayor's Advisory Board will interview candidates for Youth Commission vacancies, including one adult commissioner and seven student commissioners, then deliberate and make recommendations. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• Interview: Kyle Bedtelyon for Youth Commission Adult Commissioner at 6:00pm
• Interview: Student Commissioners (Ella Powers, Penny Biederman, Samantha Schelovitzky, Andrew Steinfels, Andre De Rosa, Emilia Tsipas, Violet Harrington) at 6:15pm
• Deliberations and recommendations for Youth Commission vacancies
• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2026
• Citizens wishing to be heard on non-agenda items

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

The Park Ridge City Council is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including several contracts and leases, plus a first reading for a special use permit extension. Notable actions include approving a lease for the Uptown train station space, a cell tower lease, and a feasibility study for the police station. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy debates scheduled.

• Lease for Uptown train station space with Midwest Doughboys, LLC
• Cell tower lease with Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC at 930 N. Dee Road
• Police station feasibility study by Cordogan Clark for $38,500
• SCBA Compressor and Fill Station purchase for $80,940
• Contract for aggregate material delivery and debris hauling with RC Topsoil Inc. for $218,860

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

The Park Ridge City Council Committee of the Whole will consider several action items, including first readings for a historic district designation and a special service area, plus contracts for street crack sealing and server hardware. The agenda also includes routine reports from police, fire, and human resources departments.

• First reading of ordinance designating Spanish Town Historic District (HD-26-01)
• Contract with Patriot Pavement Maintenance, Inc. for street crack sealing, $49,940.00
• Server hardware and software licensing purchase, not to exceed $27,500.00
• First reading of ordinance establishing Special Service Area No. 26-112: Washington/Harrison
• Police monthly, complimentary letters, red speed, and volunteer corp reports for July 2026

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

The Park Ridge City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially act on several items, including designating the Spanish Town Historic District, establishing a Special Service Area for Washington/Harrison, and approving contracts for street crack sealing and server hardware. The meeting also includes routine reports from police, fire, and human resources departments.

• First reading of ordinance designating Spanish Town Historic District (HD-26-01)
• Contract with Patriot Pavement Maintenance, Inc. for street crack sealing, $49,940.00
• Purchase of server hardware and software licensing, not to exceed $27,500.00
• First reading of ordinance establishing Special Service Area No. 26-112: Washington/Harrison
• Police department reports: monthly, complimentary letters, red speed, volunteer corp for July 2026

MAYOR'S ADVISORY BOARD

The Mayor's Advisory Board is meeting to interview applicants for vacancies on the Youth Commission, including one adult commissioner and multiple student commissioner positions. The board will then deliberate and make recommendations. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering approval of minutes and public comment.

• Interview of Kyle Bedtelyon for Youth Commission Adult Commissioner vacancy
• Interview of seven student commissioner applicants: Ella Powers, Penny Biederman, Samantha Schelovitzky, Andrew Steinfels, Andre De Rosa, Emilia Tsipas, and Violet Harrington
• Deliberations and recommendations on Youth Commission vacancies
• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2026 meeting

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION

The Park Ridge Community Health Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss its current budget and recent event debriefs. The commission will also plan future events including Stop the Bleed, flu vaccines, a community bike ride, Run Park Ridge, senior-focused events, and an e-bike safety course.

• Approval of July 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Current budget review
• Debriefs of Physicals & Immunizations, Library Blood Drive, and National Night Out events
• Planning for Stop the Bleed, Flu Vaccines, Community Bike Ride, Run Park Ridge, Senior Citizen events, and Healthy Pi E-Bike Safety Course

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

FARMERS MARKET COMMITTEE

The Park Ridge Farmers Market Committee will meet to discuss and vote on purchasing new tents for market operations and approving spending to trademark the market logo. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, reports from city liaison, market master, and market manager, and updates from sub-committees.

• Discussion and approval of purchasing new tents for market operations
• Discussion and approval of spending for trademarking market logo
• Approve minutes of July 15, 2025 meeting
• Citizens wishing to be heard on non-agenda items
• Sub-committee reports: Finance, Marketing & Communications, Operations, Special Events

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

The Park Ridge City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several routine items, including leases, contracts, and purchases. Notable actions include approving a cell tower lease with Cingular Wireless at the Dee Road train station, a feasibility study for the police station, and multiple public works contracts. The council will also consider appointments to boards and commissions and a special use permit extension for 10 Higgins Road.

• Lease with Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for cell tower at 930 N. Dee Road (Dee Road train station site)
• Feasibility study for Police Station by Cordogan Clark Architecture, Engineering and Construction for $38,500.00
• Contract for Aggregate Material Delivery and Debris Hauling with RC Topsoil Inc. for $218,860.00
• Purchase order for SCBA Compressor and Fill Station from Air One Equipment for $80,940.00
• First Reading of Resolution to extend Special Use Permit for 10 Higgins Road

FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Park Ridge Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine pension business, including approving meeting minutes, financial reports, and investment summaries. The board will also vote on specific benefit actions, such as retirement benefits, a surviving spouse benefit, and refunds to former members, and will review the actuarial valuation and tax levy request to the city.

• Approve refunds: Ethan Burnoski $986.68, Anthony Gonzales $6,323.36
• Terminate John Bieniek retirement benefit (06/07/2026) and approve Donna Lo Schiller surviving spouse benefit
• Approve regular retirement benefit for Deputy Chief Derek Decker effective 8/14/26
• Review/approve actuarial valuation and tax levy request to city
• Review/approve Municipal Compliance Report (MCR)

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - CANCELLED

FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Park Ridge Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees will meet to handle routine pension fund business, including approving meeting minutes, financial reports, and bills. The board will also act on retirement and refund applications, review disability cases, and consider the annual actuarial valuation and tax levy request to the city.

• Approve regular retirement benefit for Deputy Chief Derek Decker effective 8/14/26
• Terminate John Bieniek's retirement benefit (06/07/2026) and approve Donna Lo Schiller's surviving spouse benefit
• Approve refunds: Ethan Burnoski $986.68, Anthony Gonzales $6,323.36
• Review/approve actuarial valuation and tax levy request to city
• Annual IME of disabled member Aaron Blane; Garland disability application status

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on a proposal to designate a portion of Spanish Town as a historic district (HD-26-01). The meeting will also include status updates on the HPC Awards Program, the L. Hodges Addition historic survey, and future SHPO grants.

• Public hearing and vote on historic district designation: HD-26-01 (Spanish Town)
• Status update on HPC Awards Program
• L. Hodges Addition – Intensive Historic Survey update
• Future SHPO Grants update

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a proposed historic district designation for the Spanish Town area. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, updates on the L. Hodges intensive historic survey, and a report on future State Historic Preservation Office grant opportunities.

• Public hearing and action on Historic District Designation HD-26-01 for Spanish Town
• Approval of July 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Status update for HPC Awards Program
• L. Hodges Addition – Intensive Historic Survey update
• Future SHPO grants update

MAYOR'S ADVISORY BOARD

The Mayor's Advisory Board will interview six applicants for vacancies on the O'Hare Commission (2 seats) and Youth Commission (3 adult commissioner seats). After interviews, the board will deliberate and make recommendations. The meeting also includes approval of July 6, 2026 minutes and public comment.

• Interviews at 5:20pm-6:10pm for John Mays, Gene Sims, Meghan Roberts, Danielle Crawford, Mateusz Ezlakowski, Kathleen Meade
• Vacancies: O'Hare Commission (2) and Youth Commission - Adult Commissioners (3)
• Deliberations and recommendations on applicants
• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2026
• Citizens Wishing to be Heard on non-agenda items

FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to certify the updated Final Police Eligibility List effective July 21, 2026, and to vote on qualifying or disqualifying candidates for appointment. The board will also adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.

• Motion to certify updated Final Police Eligibility List effective July 21, 2026
• Adjourn to closed meeting under IL law to discuss personnel matters
• Motion to qualify candidates eligible for appointment
• Motion to disqualify candidates ineligible for appointment
• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2026 meeting

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL

The Park Ridge City Council Committee of the Whole will consider several action items including a cell tower lease agreement with Cingular Wireless at 930 N. Dee Road, a lease for space at the Uptown Train Station with Midwest Doughboys, LLC, and multiple public works and public safety contracts. Discussion items include a presentation on the citywide comprehensive plan and a review of upcoming procedures and regulations items. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss real property acquisition and pending litigation.

• Approve cell tower lease agreement with Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC at 930 N. Dee Road (Dee Road Train Station)
• Approve lease for Uptown Train Station space with Midwest Doughboys, LLC
• Approve $218,860 contract with RC Topsoil Inc. for aggregate material delivery and debris hauling
• Approve $38,500 feasibility study for Police Station by Cordogan Clark Architecture
• Approve $80,940 purchase order for SCBA compressor and fill station from Air One Equipment