City Council

City Council Meeting City Hall 1707 St Johns Avenue, Highland Park, Il 60035 June 29, 2026 7:30 PM Agenda Individuals with questions or feedback about an agenda item can address the City in the following ways: 1. Emails with Unlimited Information. Individuals may email the City an unlimited number of words at cityhp@cityhpil.com. Emails will be forwarded to the City Council if requested. All emails received will be acknowledged. 2. Telephone. Individuals with no access to email may leave a message with the City Manager’s Office at 847.926.1000. 3. Live Comments. Individuals are able to address the Council during the City Council meeting. Questions/comments should be limited to three minutes or less. Committee of the Whole and City Council meetings are broadcast live on the City’s Facebook page and on the City’s website. Meetings can be watched after the meeting from a video link on the City’s website. The City encourages individuals to sign-up for its enews for important information from the City. To sign-up for the enews, visit www.cityhpil.com. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Approval of Minutes A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Rescheduled Meeting of the City Council Held on May 27, 2026 B. Approval of the Minutes of the Closed Session of the Regular Rescheduled Meeting of the City Council Held on May 27, 2026 V. Approval of Warrant List A. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from May 15, 2026 to June 18, 2026. VI. Report of Mayor A. Other Business  • Recognition of 2026 Distinguished Budget Award from GFOA VII. Business from the Council VIII. Business from City Staff IX. Business from the Public (Individuals wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda) X. Omnibus Administration (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1004) 1. A Resolution Ratifying the Execution of an Additional Services Agreement and Authorizing the Commencement of Phase 2 of Services for the Place of Remembrance 2. An Ordinance Amending Sections 95.001, 102.002, and 102.003 of “The Highland Park Code of 1968,” as amended, Regarding the Use of Leaf Blowers 3. A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Holiday Outdoor Decor 4. A Resolution entering into an Exterior Improvement Grant for Reich Family Kitchens LLC d/b/a Terry's Toffee (1853 Second Street) 5. A Resolution Approving the Renewal of a Concession Agreement with Complimentary Café Co Founders 2, LLC for the Highland Park Metra Station Finance (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1020) 6. An Ordinance Declaring Certain Property Owned by the City of Highland Park to be Surplus 7. Acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025 Public Works (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0807) 8. A Resolution Approving Award of the Cross Connection Control Program Management Services Contract with Aqua Backflow of Elgin, Illinois 9. A Resolution Approving Award of the 2026 Street Repair Program to Builders Paving, LLC., of Hillside, Illinois Community Development (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0867) 10. An Ordinance Rezoning Property from the R1 Country Estate Residential District to the R6 Medium Density Residential District (1047 Livingston Street) 11. A Resolution Approving a Settlement Agreement and covenant Not to sue Relating to 1850 Green Bay Road (Albion) Public Safety (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1084)  12. A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Board of Education of Township High School District No. 113 For Reciprocal Reporting, Digital Image Access, and School Resource Officer 13. A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804 For Reciprocal Reporting of Student Criminal Offenses and Security Camera Access 14. A Resolution Ratifying a Grant Agreement with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the Highland Park Uncrewed Aerial Program 15. A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Among the Member Agencies of the Northeastern Illinois Regional Crime Laboratory for Forensic Services XI. Items Removed From Omnibus Vote Consideration XII. Other Business Administration (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1004) A. A Resolution Initiating the Submission of a Public Question to Establish Term Limits for the Elected Offices of Mayor and Councilmember Community Development (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0867) B. Consideration of a Special Use Permit in the Nature of a Preliminary and Final Planned Development with Modifications from City Code; and a Plat of Re- Subdivision, with Variances from City Code (147 Central Ave.) C. A Resolution Approving a Plat of Subdivision (0 Meadow Ln.) XIII. Closed Session A. 5 ILCS120/2(c)(21) - Closed Session Minutes Review XIV. Adjournment