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Fire and village officials and board members praised Pipes’ dedication; Fire Chief (unnamed) said Pipes spent many hours at the station studying, training and learning apparatus and equipment. Pipes introduced family members who were present for the pinning and oath. President Jim DeCipio and trustees thanked Pipes for volunteering his time in a largely combination (paid-on-call) department and welcomed him to the force.
This was a ceremonial personnel action; no board vote was required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village of La Grange Park Board Meeting 7-22-25","oneSentenceSummary","Cameron Pipes was sworn in as a probationary firefighter after completing training and certifications; board and chief praised his dedication and family attended the ceremony.","taxTitle","La Grange Park, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",70240,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6157647,"Village approves incentive for Jimmy’s Handmade Bagels at 716 E. 30th; one trustee recuses",0,5745000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5464241-b3529e7681dcd41f092ece1610bb1fc9&start=5745&end=5745","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5464241-b3529e7681dcd41f092ece1610bb1fc9/thumbnail_5745000.jpg","/articles/6157647/La-Grange-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Village-approves-incentive-for-Jimmys-Handmade-Bagels-at-716-E-30th-one-trustee-recuses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157647-a19196cfb91ac7b2fa4cba5b5092e8e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203723&Signature=T5VVdDTGavMgFGh6ofnenkNqiiBhuB0BC9dIYP06Qv1oIF7SBZ5AWdH0q3N9Zv3hhmNROUxxv5fNqTFBTsJ9atOTurSHZc8RDKcCFMNiARlHG-TKBAqcYDcGXfBQuQzZbG~KSHU10aNoVFNnEI8NvXQfIOy6L5VPI36~OaREM1buaLEQGUVZYPgvsPTwby34Ia8VRj44NI2NBn2UIoPd7Js-qCZ6tbMNSAxeH0y3k69F7~l7qwSP~MVCjeBM-pBvw-yJdtXISdgmMtwgZqbYMHcddWBUrRwtdQnFBzFnWEKmJhLGNhDhJPeN0OmFoclz8RLxAOv1G5M2gnTNpvnsSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","LaGrange Park trustees approved an economic incentive agreement on July 22 to support redevelopment of 716 East 30 First Street into Jimmy’s Handmade Bagels LLC. The agreement provides for reimbursement of eligible project costs from 30 First Street Barnsdale Business District tax receipts up to a maximum of $12,400, and the developer reported total planned investment exceeding $832,000 for the project.
Under the terms presented in the packet, eligible project costs include interior improvements and equipment such as a commercial kitchen, exhaust hood, grease traps, refrigeration, and ovens; the village’s reimbursement is limited to business-district taxes generated by the property and terminates either on December 31, 2040, or when the maximum payment is made. Trustee Zora recused from this vote and asked that Trustee Caputo read the item because she disclosed a personal relationship with the owner; trustees recorded a 5-yes vote with one recusal.
Trustees voiced general support for retaining and expanding commercial activity in the 30 First Street corridor and said they expect the project to help reduce vacancies and bring services for residents. The agreement is subject to the standard redevelopment and permitting processes and will proceed under the terms specified in the ordinance and incentive agreement.","The board approved an economic incentive agreement to help fund interior buildout at 716 East 30 First Street, reimbursing up to $12,400 from business-district tax increment revenue; Trustee Zora recused because of a personal relationship disclosed at the meeting.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":78,"_43":89,"_45":89,"_47":90,"_49":91,"_51":92,"_53":93,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":94,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":95,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6157652,"Board approves multiple building and zoning requests including daycare site plan and residential setback variances",2551000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5464241-b3529e7681dcd41f092ece1610bb1fc9&start=2551&end=2551","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5464241-b3529e7681dcd41f092ece1610bb1fc9/thumbnail_2551000.jpg","/articles/6157652/La-Grange-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Board-approves-multiple-building-and-zoning-requests-including-daycare-site-plan-and-residential-setback-variances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157652-64f8f2d1e4843c0194abf18c51faf050/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203723&Signature=LIErSlKGaq9uCropwW-v0ZV2I~SwCzp4deKs7JwIARb5J8N1YdEVeR5g742eveO7JrjOujZUhecnZvZwLrHYsmHJk4GRYFTlG28t9p5Zzi2htsCR7YCDJXahlI5f6W0BHo9Mhi2EUOS3N52lbQBGVgxpddTfv3oFCXQHYJZ-3bm0n1uHoHIVBR~RmGsW-JSTLwptNGL0POMFolCPQv7n1VRW9uMe1EIzOB66FNcZcKBHnr3NN4oZs3SBVoWhntz91ShpXR1pbXTPUA1SjiIw3Sh5uRTLwPoU2jr~PfcnZFthoyJO9hTMbOkFOw~DQYqwX7crNbmsAELTgCc3Z56NZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","LaGrange Park trustees approved several planning and zoning items on July 22, including site-plan and zoning variations to allow a Gardner School daycare at 545 Sherwood Road, multiple residential setback and porch-encroachment variances, and a garage replacement.
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the applications by unanimous votes, and trustees concurred. Viking Development LLC’s proposal to demolish the existing commercial building at 545 Sherwood and construct a Gardner School received three variations: allow the primary entrance on the rear elevation, permit decorative fencing in front and corner-side yards, and allow additional wall signage. Conditions in the village ordinance require decorative black wrought-iron-style fencing of like kind, timers limiting fixture illumination to business hours (with limited pre- and post-hours allowances), screening of rooftop mechanical equipment, and that the north-facing wall sign remain unilluminated.
Residential items included a setback variation for a replacement patio at 945 Meadowcrest (case 25-0009) — the Planning & Zoning Commission found the increased patio encroachment acceptable and recommended approval 6–0 — and approval of a porch-encroachment variation at 615 North Viola to replace a failing enclosed porch with an unenclosed porch. A request to rebuild a slightly larger detached garage at 814 Forest Road was approved with setback variations so the new structure would increase clearance between the garage and the house while meeting impervious-surface limits.
Trustees asked and were told that stormwater management implications for larger patio projects would be reviewed by the village engineer at permitting. All listed variations and site-plan approvals passed by unanimous roll call.","The Village Board approved a package of zoning variations and site-plan approvals: a Gardner School daycare at 545 Sherwood, residential setback and porch encroachment variances, and a garage replacement plan, all recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission.",{"_33":97,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":98,"_41":99,"_43":100,"_45":101,"_47":102,"_49":103,"_51":104,"_53":105,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":106,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":107,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6157657,"LaGrange Park tightens rules for e-bikes and scooters, sets age and equipment requirements",1273,3739000,5012000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5464241-b3529e7681dcd41f092ece1610bb1fc9&start=3739&end=5012","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5464241-b3529e7681dcd41f092ece1610bb1fc9/thumbnail_3739000.jpg","/articles/6157657/La-Grange-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/LaGrange-Park-tightens-rules-for-e-bikes-and-scooters-sets-age-and-equipment-requirements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157657-022f37e2681ac4a2de481155b2480e2e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203723&Signature=VDETj~vB01HCV33F8w1exGNmisbgG2ECMswgHP9w~qD8Zt35YrQAQksrkkQagCFgRfYYgHjuZ6vIrX~3eF4sbt-fquEWbBX~EwK2pXyS-XtBXxXI9h561EL7vbl493YabDE4YBP9D1Vy~eR2HV11so~fqRQNLg2dL97mhc6Mp0AFA~E~d-RhXEHFSMtmfRwzuaEDr7AR0EX8Gk4Vlukq0PRNV2fUllUODCtKLZ1~aFfPd7gfHfi3-EANzgBx7MRfOkhp3Q-f32nTvZah2zMtTi8WTj6XgQnTA2u~Mv4ttWlss5mIdbAFnT00G8P~i~iwlSPwjFnozxSN0Ac-KRS3aA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","LaGrange Park trustees unanimously approved amendments to the village traffic code on July 22 to regulate low-speed electric bicycles (e-bikes), electric scooters, and similar micro-mobility devices.
Under the changes described by staff and the police chief, electric scooters are permitted on village streets with posted speed limits of 35 mph or less; minimum age for scooters is 18. Sidewalk use by scooters is prohibited, while toy vehicles may be operated on sidewalks by riders 16 or younger. Riders must use a white front light and a red rear reflector for night use, have functioning brakes, and wear helmets. Additional rules prohibit tandem riding, carrying packages that prevent one-handed control, operation while intoxicated, and operation on state highways. Class 1 and 2 e-bikes are allowed on village streets and paths; class 3 e-bikes are restricted to motor-vehicle areas only and carry a minimum age of 16 and a helmet requirement. Manufacturers’ labels listing wattage and class must be displayed where applicable.
During discussion trustees cited safety concerns about children riding at high speeds and urged public education. The police chief said officers will first stop riders and attempt outreach to parents; enforcement options discussed included municipal citations, confiscation, and an administrative tow fee of $250 in appropriate cases. Trustees discussed posting and effective-dates; the chief said the ordinance language was set up to allow immediate effect on passage by an appropriate majority, though staff also noted a 10-day posting requirement for ordinances in some circumstances; staff will follow posting requirements before enforcement initiatives and roll out public-awareness work.
The board approved the ordinance by unanimous roll call.","Village board unanimously approved amendments to traffic code to regulate low-speed electric bicycles and scooters, including age limits, helmet requirements, sidewalk restrictions, and enforcement options including confiscation and administrative tow fees.",{"_33":109,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":110,"_41":111,"_43":112,"_45":113,"_47":114,"_49":115,"_51":116,"_53":117,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":118,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":119,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6157662,"LaGrange Park authorizes up to $5 million in bonds, approves engineering contracts for central-area sewer separation",2476,3217000,5693000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5464241-b3529e7681dcd41f092ece1610bb1fc9&start=3217&end=5693","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5464241-b3529e7681dcd41f092ece1610bb1fc9/thumbnail_3217000.jpg","/articles/6157662/La-Grange-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/LaGrange-Park-authorizes-up-to-5-million-in-bonds-approves-engineering-contracts-for-central-area-sewer-separation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157662-012d8783c34d6c2e8c7e1f500b514863/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203723&Signature=Oxrqa~8tC0nX0qTegksPokCgCcKn91SLlF21m2CtMLbD~tvtY3iO1vz5YuwBaXhmhaOyIyBGFoBpIZd19Wr1UzMcVkFnbAqj3msTd~KZws5zz8KH3Z-jdbjygx03OfV9IBJpNDhKxzOswMf5b9w5wVAo~lpUT7GbIy4NZxNnkwBXX~usotfIdeNzUtzNSebTr2xjYuUK66nfe3Uzhng6m58RUdfDfiWVRNBePQFjm-GmMTFH29udC2rXOxhiGsGgPGDr9uiDLs4GUNecF3H3tFpJvoJaKv42Sy--9gFzf5sz7ekRqfePtgxLa6UvZaxWkhflN8U1mJc2MQqJUCx24A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The LaGrange Park Village Board on July 22 approved an ordinance authorizing issuance of general obligation alternate revenue bonds not to exceed $5 million to fund the village’s central area sewer separation project and approved design and engineering agreements with Edwin Hancock Engineering Company for project design and related water and sewer maintenance work.
The board’s earlier resolution accepted $4 million in funding assistance from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD); the newly authorized bonds, together with other grants and village reserves, will fund the work. Finance staff told trustees the anticipated annual debt service on the proposed bonds is expected to be roughly equal to the village’s current sewer debt service, so no sewer-rate increase is required to support the new debt, and the ordinance allows flexibility in structuring the sale. The bond-counsel engagement with Chapman and Cutler LLP for related legal services was approved; the firm’s fee for bond counsel was stated at $26,000.
Separately, the board approved final design engineering agreements with Hancock for the central area sewer separation (final design not to exceed $100,000), a Homestead Road water-main replacement design agreement (design fee authorization up to $125,600), a package of roadway maintenance design services ($32,000), and sewer maintenance/repair engineering ($53,500). Staff said grant coordination with MWRD and HUD is underway and that the central-area project is targeted for construction in 2026 and 2027, with tentative bid schedules pointing to awards between December 2025 and February 2026 depending on grant execution.
Discussion vs. decision: the bond ordinance and engagement of Hancock and Chapman and Cutler were formal actions approved by roll call; staff and trustees described the project schedule, funding sources (MWRD grant, HUD, DCEO, and village reserves), and the intent to proceed to bid once design and grant agreements are in place.
Votes: the ordinance authorizing bonds and the professional-services resolutions passed unanimously by roll call.","Board approved a bond ordinance and multiple engineering agreements to advance the central area sewer separation project, aligning grant funding and an anticipated 2026–27 construction schedule.",{"_33":121,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":122,"_41":123,"_43":124,"_45":125,"_47":126,"_49":127,"_51":128,"_53":129,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":130,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":131,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6157667,"LaGrange Park board expands Barnsdale business district to include 1024 Newberry amid resident protests",979,949000,1928000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5464241-b3529e7681dcd41f092ece1610bb1fc9&start=949&end=1928","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5464241-b3529e7681dcd41f092ece1610bb1fc9/thumbnail_949000.jpg","/articles/6157667/La-Grange-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/LaGrange-Park-board-expands-Barnsdale-business-district-to-include-1024-Newberry-amid-resident-protests","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157667-6b417280861783b4625417a7cec8a745/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203723&Signature=dMIghJKGuN2xlwo14BP2NUNn11NDNaMo8YYdQd4wDLOEsWmddNUah9zKxkylwnAz0RAZmFSg7M6NGHKoMQ2Hss7BcMPe6BQTODD46cRI66T58j~qe7uJ6GYGpwdzlGT-oHpDoJfk0i48N9TAb~y61Rg4uplD02ucWfh0xih9~wKs72TL9Cl41t8q1Dhv4vgKpyGeUsHhWFmX0n1HnliEFcgBjKv4uqe2drwkB2YkM96JlwsoR8UsAsP9E~T3u4xe1LrjwqRAl1rYVyjVzwauMA4TJIGlmgm-EcBPxnOPU2sEq1ria9zlUIk8De9Dr1PreGUtSpi9xnqca0MVlgCJBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of LaGrange Park board voted 5 to 1 on July 22 to amend the boundary of the 30 First Street Barnsdale Business District to include property at 1024 Newberry Avenue, clearing the way for demolition of existing structures and expansion of the village-owned Beach Avenue parking lot. Trustee Zora moved to approve the ordinance; a second was recorded. Trustee Council cast the lone no vote.
The change, which Trustee Zora and other board members said is intended to increase parking and support business recruitment along the 30 First Street corridor, follows an eligibility study prepared by S.B. Friedman Development Advisors, LLC that staff summarized at a June public hearing and at a July 8 work session.
Residents who spoke during the agenda-related public comment period urged the board to reconsider. Mimi Lampert of 1000 Newberry told the board the property was purchased “without transparency or communication with the immediate neighborhood” and said adding the parcel to the business district appears intended to expand a “poorly maintained, deteriorating” parking lot; she also cited a recent parking-use study that, she said, found additional parking unnecessary. Cheryl Peterson of 1021 Newberry described a long history of permit parking on the 1000 block and asked trustees to visit the neighborhood before approving expansions, saying narrow streets (she cited 28-foot widths) and safety concerns had persisted for years.
Trustee Council said she was voting against the amendment because the village had already purchased 1024 Newberry using business district funds even though the parcel was not on the original district map; she said retroactively placing the property in the district raises questions about transparency and requires revising the redevelopment plan. Trustee Wagner and Trustee Sheehan both said the board had discussed the purchase and viewed the acquisition as an uncommon opportunity to improve parking and support nearby businesses.
The ordinance approved by the board designates the amended business district and imposes realtor and service occupation taxes as part of the redevelopment framework. The vote record was: Trustee Lautner — yes; Trustee Zora — yes; Trustee Council — no; Trustee Sheehan — yes; Trustee Caputo — yes; Trustee D'Aferrio — yes; President Jim DeCipio — yes.
Discussion vs. decision: the board’s vote was a formal action to amend the business-district boundary; residents’ requests to repair and restrict the existing lot, and calls for neighborhood meetings, were part of public comment and not adopted as conditions of the ordinance. Staff and the eligibility study were cited as justification for including the parcel; Trustee Council flagged the purchase process and the need to revise the plan as outstanding concerns.
The board moved on to other business after the roll call; no immediate design or construction approvals for the expanded parking were adopted that night, and trustees said further design meetings would follow.","The Village Board voted 5-1 to amend the 30 First Street Barnsdale Business District to add 1024 Newberry Avenue, clearing the way to demolish structures and expand adjacent public parking. Residents called for more neighborhood outreach and said the purchase lacked transparency.","actionData","errors"]

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