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City Council Current Agenda
Monday, July 19, 2010

Regular Meeting

City Hall - 220 E. Deerpath

7:30 p.m.

James J. Cowhey, Jr., Mayor

David D. Grumhaus, Jr., Aldeman First Ward

Thomas H. Morsch, Jr., Alderman Third Ward
Kent E. Novit, Alderman First Ward

Greg C. Hanrahan, Alderman Third Ward

Stuart M. Widman, Alderman Second Ward

John Looby III, Alderman Fourth Ward

David Moore, Alderman Second Ward

Robert T. Palmer, Alderman Fourth Ward

City Council meetings are broadcast live on City 17

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS

1. Comments by Mayor

A. Presentation of the Irwin A. Block Award for Excellence in Community Environmental Stewardship, presented by the City’s Green Team

B. Appointment of Michelle Green to fill the Current Vacancy on the Parks
and Recreation Board

C. Resolution of Appreciation for Roger Mohr for Serving as Chairman in the Senior Resources Commission

D. Appointment of Paul LeMieux as Chairman of the Senior Resources Commission

E. Consideration of a Resolution establishing an Adhoc Barat Campus Advisory Committee

F. Settler’s Green Term Sheet Committee Report

2. Comments by City Manager

A. ComEd Annual Report

B. Labor Strike and Construction Project Update, presented by Asst. City Engineer Ramesh Kanapareddy

3. Council Committee Reports

A. Finance Committee – Alderman Grumhaus

1. Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing a Special Service Area for the White Stable Vineyard Subdivision in Support of District 67 (First Reading)

2. Consideration of an Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the White Stable Vineyard Special Service Area (SSA) in the City of Lake Forest in Support of Public Infrastructure Facilities, Ratifying the Public Notice and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith(First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)

3. Consideration of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for FY2011 and Approval of Rollovers (Final Approval)

B. Housing Trust –Alderman Morsch

1. Report on Recent Housing Survey

C. Laurel and Western Avenue Redevelopment Committee – Alderman Morsch

1. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Laurel and Western Avenue Redevelopment Subcommittee to Authorize Next Steps Toward the Remediation of the Former Municipal Services Site in Preparation for Sale and Re-development of the Property. (Authorize the City Manager to approve contract.)

D. Legal Committee – Alderman Palmer

E. Post Office Reuse Planning Team – Alderman Novit

F. Public Works Committee – Alderman Looby

1. Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing a Limited Cost-Share Program for Homeowners to Reduce the Risk of Flooding Resulting from Sanitary Sewer Surcharges (First Reading & Final Approval)

G. PCA Committee – Mayor Cowhey

1. Approval of an Amended Employment Agreement for City Manager Robert Kiely

H. Transportation Safety Enhancement Committee – Mayor Cowhey

1. Report on the Pedestrian Rail Safety Symposium at Northwestern
University’s Transportation Center

4. Comments by Council Members

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA

1. Approval of the Minutes from the June 21, 2010 Regular Meeting

2. Appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Issel New ESDA Coordinator


3. Approval of Authorized Invoices and Payrolls

4. Authorization of Treasurer’s Warrants to Meet Expenses of July, 2010

5. SUBJECT: Award of Bid for the Public Safety Building Boiler Replacement Project included in the F.Y. 2010 Bond Issuance Budget

6. SUBJECT: Award of Bids for the Raw Water Pump Modification Project at the Water Treatment Plant

7. SUBJECT: Award of Purchase for Four Police Cars Included in the F.Y. 2011 Capital Equipment Budget

8. SUBJECT: Award of Purchase for One Replacement Wheel Loader Included in the F.Y. 2011 Capital Equipment Budget

9. SUBJECT: Award of Purchase for One Replacement Compact Loader Included in the F.Y. 2011 Capital Equipment Budget

10. SUBJECT: Award of Purchase for One Replacement Log Chipper Included in the F.Y. 2011 Capital Equipment Budget

ORDINANCES

1. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals in support of variances from the Maximum Lot Coverage Requirements and Various Zoning Setback Requirements to Allow Construction of an Addition, a Replacement Garage and a Replacement Front Porch at 144 E. Westminster. (First Reading and, if desired by the City Council, Final Approval)

NEW BUSINESS

1. Discussion of the Removal of At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing – (Downtown Market Square/ CBD Train Station) and the Maintenance and Operation of Signals Lease with the Union Pacific

2. Consideration Of A Lease Extension Between The City Of Lake Forest And The Union Pacific Relating To The Train Depot

ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION

EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PURPOSES OF DISCUSSING POSSIBLE LAND DISPOSITION AND ACQUISITION

ADJOURNMENT

 

IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK DURING THE MEETING

There are a few simple rules governing your participation:

The Mayor of the City is the presiding officer and decides on all questions of order.

Any person or delegation may be recognized by the Mayor to speak on any matter under discussion. Each speaker, once recognized, should approach the microphone and identify themselves by stating their name and address.

Public comments will be taken at the beginning of the meeting. Unless otherwise specified by the City Council, a speaker's presentation should be limited to four (4) minutes.

To ensure a dignified debate and fair presentation of all sides of a given question, strict observance of parliamentary rules shall prevail at all times.

The Mayor and City Council welcome public participation, since an alert and informed citizenry is the best means of insuring good government.

We are glad you are here and hope you will attend often. If you have any questions regarding these proceedings or matters on the Agenda, please contact the Deputy City Clerk at City Hall (810-3674).

Additional Guidelines & Information

The City of Lake Forest is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are required to contact City Manager Robert R. Kiely, Jr., at (847) 234-2600 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.


 
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