Lake County Gazette

City of Highland Park City Council met Sept. 8

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

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I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on August 11, 2025 

V. APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST

1. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from July 31, 2025 to August 28, 2025.

VI. REPORT OF MAYOR

A. Proclamations

1. September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month

2. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

B. Other Business

VII. BUSINESS FROM THE COUNCIL

VIII. BUSINESS FROM CITY STAFF

A. Highlights of Omnibus Agenda

 B. Place of Remembrance Update

IX. BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC (Individuals wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda)

X. SCHEDULED BUSINESS

A. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION

Administration

(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1004)

1. A Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Concession Agreement for the Downtown Train Station

2. A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Highland Park Public Library for Emergency Expenditures

Public Works

(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0807)

3. A Resolution Approving Award of the Hazel Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Demo Contract to Alliance Contractors, Inc. of Woodstock, Illinois

Community Development

(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0867)

4. Resolution Ratifying Minor Amendment to Approved Planned Development at 425 Bloom Street

5. A Resolution Approving a Transferee Assumption Agreement with Bloom Waukegan L.L.C. to Bloom Street Apts L.L.C.

6. An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget of the City of Highland Park, County of Lake, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025 and Ending December 31, 2025 to Increase The Housing Trust Fund Budget.

7. A Resolution Approving a Plat of Subdivision (2680 Western Ave)

Public Safety

(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1084)

8. A Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Police Vehicle from Highland Park Ford, of Highland Park, Illinois

9. An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget of the City of Highland Park, County of Lake, State of Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2025 and Ending December 31, 2025 Related to the Equipment Maintenance and Replacement Fund

B. OTHER BUSINESS (the City Council will consider and then either approve or disapprove the following items)

Administration

(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1004)

10. Public Hearing – Extension of the Ravinia Business District Special Service Area Number 17 Community Development

(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0867)

11. An Ordinance Amending “The City of Highland Park Zoning Ordinance of 1997,” as Amended, Regarding Timeshare-Related Uses

12. An Ordinance Amending Section 24.026 of “The Highland Park Code of 1968,” as amended, Regarding Non-Contiguous Historic Districts

XI. CLOSED SESSION

XII. ADJOURNMENT

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