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City of Wood Dale: 7/16/2026 City Council Meeting
Published: Jul 16, 2026
Council Approves July 16th Bills; Clarifies Metro Station Restroom Lock Repairs
The council approved the list of bills for July 16th, 2026. A question was raised regarding an item for M&M Lock Company for the Metro Station, specifically if it pertained to additional repairs or new installations for restroom locks. It was clarified that the charge was for the installation and programming of time locks on bathroom doors, which were originally installed earlier in the year (around March) and have been effective in reducing damage and vandalism.
City Council Approves Multiple Ordinances, Resolutions, and Bills
During the meeting, several ordinances and resolutions were presented and approved. These included amendments to contractor registration requirements, approval of various zoning and sign code variations for a new restaurant, landscape license agreements, drainage improvement projects, signalization projects, a blower replacement project, and the declaration of city-owned property as surplus for sale. The council also approved minutes from a previous meeting and lists of bills.
New Restaurant Development at 265 East Irving Park Road Approved
The council considered and approved multiple items related to a new restaurant development at 265 East Irving Park Road. This included approval of zoning variations, sign code variations, a text amendment, and a plat of subdivision for the development. Additionally, approval was granted for a special use permit for a drive-thru and site plan review for the same restaurant. A separate resolution was approved for a non-exclusive landscape license agreement between the city and 265 Venture Partners LLC related to the property.
Funding Approved for Illinois 19 at Central Avenue Signalization Project
The council approved funding for the Illinois 19 at Central Avenue Signalization Project. This includes an agreement with R.W. Doman for construction in an amount not to exceed $1,389,870.60, and a professional services agreement with HR Green for engineering services in an amount not to exceed $135,422. The project aims to improve traffic signalization at the intersection.
Prairie Fest Band Rescheduled to Coincide with Car Show After Rainout
The council discussed and approved a motion to reschedule the Prairie Fest band, American English, to be held with the car show. This decision followed a rainout of Prairie Fest on June 21st. There was discussion about the costs associated with rescheduling and alternative options, including not rescheduling or rescheduling without the car show. The chosen option is to combine it with the car show, tentatively on August 21st. The other band, Heartache Tonight, is unavailable, and the wrestling event, also canceled that day, is being considered for a separate date, possibly combined with a trunk-or-treat event.
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