Village of Tinley Park

The meeting provided updates regarding the development of the "Life Amplified" brand for Tinley Park, funded by reinvested hotel motel tax revenue, aiming to boost tourism. Discussion covered key local advantages, planned initiatives such as the Harmony Square development (pending final property acquisition), and increases in music offerings. Significant development projects were reviewed, including the Brixmor development (featuring Amazon Fresh, Burlington, and Floor & Decor), the Loyola Medicine ambulatory care center, a new 110-acre business park, and The Boulevard at Central Station mixed-use development. Operational updates included the progress of Banging Gavel brewery and the Oak Ridge subdivision. Marketing initiatives include a digital advertising campaign targeting meeting/event planners and leisure travelers, the development of a new visitTinleyPark.com website, and plans to host the Amaze light show at Odyssey Fun World. Furthermore, a campaign promoting unique local businesses through video testimonials and the establishment of the Tinley Park Tourism Alliance LinkedIn group for hospitality businesses were highlighted.

The Committee of the Whole meeting addressed several items for recommendation to the Village Board. Discussions included a Zoning Lot Consolidation Agreement for property at 17201 Ridgeland Avenue, and recommendations for Cook County Class 8 and Class 7b incentives for properties at 17201 Ridgeland Avenue and 18303 S. LaGrange Road, respectively. Other topics involved an Intergovernmental Agreement with Cook County for project closeout, renewal of employee benefits insurance programs, a contract for TIF administration services with SB Friedman, and agreements for synthetic ice rink materials and downtown holiday decorations. Further discussions involved contracts for snow removal services, electrical improvements for Post 2 and Post 19 projects, and an Intergovernmental Agreement with School District 230 for a School Resource Officer. The committee also discussed the purchase of technology equipment for new police vehicles. Separately, documentation indicated a forthcoming discussion regarding a contract for a winter tourism campaign and Holiday Happenings tent rental. Additionally, an ordinance was presented to replace a previous ordinance imposing a revised six-month temporary moratorium on certain business licenses and development applications, and a resolution was prepared to adopt IDOT permitting standards for work in State Rights of Way.

The Committee of the Whole meeting agenda included discussions on an agreement with GK Development Properties, LLC regarding the Interstate Sports Dome, including the Village's obligation to reduce fees and fund $1.5M in 191st Street improvements. Other topics involved the annexation of 16441 Ridgeland Avenue, where the existing structure has minor nonconformities that will become legal nonconformities upon annexation. The committee also discussed an extension and amendment to the contract with Homewood Disposal Service Inc. for municipal waste disposal services, noting that the negotiated rates would result in significant savings over the 10-year term. Further discussions covered the purchase of networking equipment and software from Scientel Solutions for the final phase of the network refresh, and the purchase of new police laptops and accessories from Midwest Public Safety.

The agenda for the regular meeting of the Plan Commission includes three primary items, all designated as Public Hearings requiring recommendation to the Village Board. Item #1 concerns a Special Use request for a Substantial Deviation from the Brookside Creek Retail Center PUD to amend the 'Allowable Use Chart' at 7251-7551 191st Street, specifically relocating the allowance for a 'Service Station with an accessory Car Wash' from Lot 1 to Lot 4. Item #2 involves a similar Special Use request for a Substantial Deviation regarding the same PUD at 7501 191st Street, seeking approval for the construction of a quick service restaurant with a drive-thru, along with Site Plan and Architectural Approval. Item #3 is a request for a Variation from the Zoning Ordinance for a detached garage exceeding the maximum accessory structure floor area at 16801 Sayre Avenue in the R-2 Zoning District. The agenda also includes a section for receiving comments from the public and concluding the meeting.

The meeting included a review of upcoming Village events by the Trustee Liaison, who also discussed the 'Benches on the Avenue' theme for 2026, America's 250th. Correspondence noted that holiday dinner invitations were mailed. Ongoing business involved recapping the All Service Breakfast, noting a high number of no-shows, and discussing the Veteran's Day event, including feedback on the benediction and suggestions for future acknowledgment of service employees. New business focused on determining the commission's involvement in the America's 250th Anniversary celebrations and exploring recognition for Native American contributions during WWII (Code Talkers). Old business included finalizing the presentation of a recently recovered flag, follow-up on honorary street signs procedures, and planning to present a plaque to Victor J. Andrew High School's student council. Reports covered upcoming food and blood drives.