3/16/2026 Oak Park City Council Meeting (LIVE)

The Oak Park City Council held a meeting on March 16, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were addressed. The council approved multiple payment requests for ongoing city projects, including sewer lining, sewer and catch basin cleaning, and outdoor furniture installation, with amounts ranging from approximately $9,270 to $63,882. They also approved a significant contract award for the 2026 water main replacement project to Eminent Excavating Local LLC for $1,876,760, funded by the water and sewer fund. Additionally, the council approved maintenance agreements for street services and discussed the extension of a Metro Act right-of-way permit for Verizon Access Transmission Services. A notable policy discussion involved the potential non-renewal of a liquor license for Oak Park Social LLC due to delinquent property taxes and utility bills, with the council ultimately giving the business until March 29 to settle outstanding payments before submitting a non-renewal recommendation to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Updates on capital improvement projects, including the Oak Park Event Hub and community center construction, were also provided. The meeting included public comments on tax and utility concerns and recognized the efforts of the public safety department in recent emergency responses.