4/20/2026 Oak Park City Council Meeting (LIVE)

The Oak Park City Council held a regular meeting on April 20, 2026, during which several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. The council approved multiple payment applications and change orders related to ongoing capital improvement projects, including the EventHub project, the 2025 black pruning project, sewer and catch basin cleaning, and the Capitol Avenue Rehab project. Notably, a change order for the Capitol Avenue Rehab project was approved for $194,337 to include additional pavement repairs. The council also approved contract amendment number five for the city's wholesale water contract with the Great Lakes Water Authority, anticipating annual savings of $150,000 to $200,000. Lease extensions and new leases were authorized for city properties, including a one-year lease extension for Hotzala of Michigan and a three-year lease for the Tri Community Coalition, which included a rent abatement period. The council discussed funding limitations for the CDBG Senior Yard Services program and the use of ARPA funds to supplement it. Additionally, the council received updates on the progress of the EventHub and Oak Park Woods projects, with ribbon cuttings planned for June and July. Public comments addressed community concerns such as tree maintenance and road repairs. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on contract approvals, budget allocations for capital projects, and lease agreements that impact city operations and services.