Lake County Gazette

City of Highland Park City Council met July 24.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Call to Order:

At 7:35 pm, Mayor Rotering called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call:

Roll Call:

Present: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman

Absent: Councilman Kaufman

Staff Present: City Manager Neukirch, Community Development Director Fontane, Public Works Director Kanapareddy, Finance Director Logan, Fire Chief Pease, Assistant City Manager Sabo, Police Chief Shafer, Deputy Police Chief Wilinski, Police Commander Cameron, Police Commander Lowman, Human Resources Manager Taub, Deputy City Clerk Knaus

Also Present: Assistant Corporation Counsel Schuster

Pledge of Allegiance:

Approval of Minutes:

1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on July 10, 2017

Councilman Blumberg moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on July 10, 2017. Councilwoman Stone seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.

Result: Adopted [Unanimous]

Mover: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman

Seconder: Kim Stone, Councilwoman

Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman

Absent: Councilman Kaufman

Approval of Warrant List:

1. Approval of Warrant List from June 29, 2017 to July 13, 2017

Councilwoman Stone moved to approve the warrant list. Councilman Stolberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.

Result: Adopted [Unanimous]

Mover: Kim Stone, Councilwoman

Seconder: Adam Stolberg, Councilman

Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman

Absent: Councilman Kaufman

Report of Mayor:

A. Appointments

There were none.

B. Proclamations

1. Recognition of Police Chief Paul S. Shafer

Mayor Rotering honored Police Chief Shafer for his dedication and service to law enforcement and the City of Highland Park.

Police Chief Shafer thanked the Council and City staff for their support.

The Council honored Police Chief Shafer for his dedication and service to the community.

C. Other business

1. Storm and Flooding Update

Mayor Rotering provided information on the storm and flooding that began on Tuesday night, July 11th. She thanked staff for their hard work and dedication to the community.

Public Works Director Kanapareddy provided information as to how the flood impacted residents.

City Manager Neukirch provided information on the City's emergency response to the storm and flooding.

Mayor Rotering discussed refuse pick-ups that are available to all residents, how residents can sign up for reverse 9-1-1 to be notified during an emergency, meetings that have been scheduled to discuss a regional approach with flooding and how State representatives responded to the emergency impact on the City.

2. Resident Photo Contest

Mayor Rotering provided information on the resident photo contest.

Business from the Public (Citizens wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda)

Hal Emalfarb, Highland Park Resident, provided information about a staircase that was uncovered during construction on Mulberry Road and asked that the Council consider preserving its history.

Heather Donnelly, Highland Park Resident, thanked the Council and staff for their efforts during the recent storm and flooding.

Scheduled Business:

Items for Omnibus Vote Consideration-

Councilwoman Stone questioned item 1 in regards to the Ravinia parking lot revenue that would be received by the City through parking permits and maintenance of the lot.

Community Development Director Fontane explained that the lease is $1.00 per month plus the revenue from parking permits. He explained that currently there are no permits specific to the parking lot but if permits were to be created in connection with a development, the Ravinia Housing Commission would receive the revenue.

Councilman Holleman explained the verbiage in the lease was for administrative purposes.

Councilman Knobel removed item 4 from omnibus vote consideration.

Councilman Blumberg moved to approve items 1-3 and 5-14 by omnibus vote consideration. Councilman Stolberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.

Result: Adopted [Unanimous]

Mover: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman

Seconder: Adam Stolberg, Councilman

Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman

Absent: Councilman Kaufman

Administration-

1. Adoption of an Ordinance (O69-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Approving a Lease Agreement with the Ravinia Housing Association”.

2. Adoption of an Ordinance (O70-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 93 of "The Highland Park Code of 1968," As Amended, Regarding Donated Street Furniture”.

3. Approval of a Recommendation by the Cultural Arts Commission for Spark Microgrant Funds in the Total Amount of $500 to be Awarded to Highland Park Poetry.

5. Adoption of a Resolution (R118-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing the Release of Minutes of Certain Closed Session Meetings of the Committee of the Whole of the City Council”.

Public Works-

6. Adoption of a Resolution (R119-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the 2017 Concrete Street Repair Program Contract to Schroeder & Schroeder Inc. of Skokie, Illinois”.

7. Adoption of an Ordinance (O71-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Waiving City’s Purchasing Policy, Due to Municipal Partnering Initiative Bidding, to Authorize Award of the 2017 Manhole Rehabilitation Contract to Midwest Water Group”.

8. Adoption of a Resolution (R120-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the 2017 Holiday Lighting Program Contract to McFarlane Douglass and Companies of Burr Ridge, Illinois”.

9. Adoption of a Resolution (R121-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the 2017 Sidewalk Repair Program Contract to Copenhaver Construction Inc. of Gilberts, Illinois”.

10. Adoption of an Ordinance (O72-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Waiving City’s Purchasing Policy, Due to Emergency Work and Requiring Informal Bidding, to Authorize Award of Richfield Ave Watermain Repair Contract to Airy’s Inc. of Tinley Park, Illinois”.

Community Development-

11. Adoption of an Ordinance (O73-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Extending the Six-Month Moratorium on the Landmarking of Properties, Structures, Areas, Objects, and Landscapes Without Owner Consent”.

12. Adoption of a Resolution (R122-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of the KJM West Subdivision at 761- 771 Lake Cook Road”.

13. Adoption of a Resolution (R123-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Ratifying Contracts for Flood-Related Natural Gas Line Verification and Testing”.

14. Adoption of an Ordinance (O74-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Waiving Enforcement of "The Highland Park Code of 1968," as amended, For Certain Flood-Related Repairs”.

Items Removed from Omnibus Vote Consideration:

4. Adoption of a Resolution (R124-2017) titled, “A Resolution Approving an Extension of a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Highland Park and Quercus Consulting of Chicago, Illinois, for the Provision of Sustainability Consultant Services”.

Councilman Knobel and Assistant City Manager Sabo discussed removing the Green Town Conference activities from the Quercus Contract. They discussed how planning could be handled internally and cost could be covered via sponsorships to be in-line with similar City hosted events.

Councilman Knobel moved to approve item 4 as amended with the removal of the Green Town Conference activities. Councilman Holleman seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.

Result: Adopted As Amended [Unanimous]

Mover: Alyssa Knobel, Councilman

Seconder: Michelle Holleman, Councilman

Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman

Absent: Councilman Kaufman

Other Business (the City Council will consider and then either approve or disapprove the following items)

Community Development-

15. Adoption of a Resolution (R125-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “Resolution Approving The Final Plat for The Terraces Subdivision”.

16. Adoption of an Ordinance (O75-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development (1633-1645 McGovern Street)”.

17. Adoption of a Resolution (R126-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving A Development Agreement (1633-1645 McGovern Street)”.

For the inclusionary units, Councilwoman Stone proposed adding a sentence in the letter of stipulation of owner that explains they do not have an obligation to purchase but they do have the option to purchase.

Assistant Corporation Counsel Schuster explained how the suggested addition by Councilwoman Stone could be changed in the development agreement.

Councilwoman Stone expressed concern with the language in the agreement that specifies only new materials for construction. She suggested that the language be clarified as some developers may want to use reused, reclaimed and recycled materials in construction with the understanding that there will be some materials that will need to be new.

Mayor Rotering stated that a recommendation can come from the Natural Resources Commission on the use of particular building materials.

Councilman Blumberg moved to approve items 15-16 and 17 as amended by omnibus vote consideration. Councilman Stolberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.

Result: Adopted [Unanimous]

Mover: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman

Seconder: Adam Stolberg, Councilman

Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman

Absent: Councilman Kaufman

Business From The Council:

There was none.

Business From City Staff:

City Manager Neukirch reminded the Council, Staff and residents that the August 14th City Council meeting will be cancelled.

Adjournment:

Councilwoman Stone moved to adjourn. Councilman Holleman seconded the motion. On a voice vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.

The City Council adjourned its meeting at 8:26 pm.

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