City of Highland Park City Council met July 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Call to Order:
At 7:49 pm, Mayor Rotering called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call:
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Neukirch, Community Development Director Fontane, Public Works Director Kanapareddy, Fire Chief Pease, Assistant City Manager Sabo, Police Chief Shafer, Deputy Finance Director McCaulou, Human Resources Manager Taub, Deputy City Clerk Knaus
Also Present: Assistant Corporation Counsel Passman
Pledge of Allegiance:
Approval of Minutes:
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on June 26, 2017
Councilwoman Stone moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on June 26, 2017. Councilman Blumberg seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted [Unanimous]
Mover: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
Seconder: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Approval of Warrant List:
1. Approval of Warrant List from June 15, 2017 to June 29, 2017
Councilman Kaufman 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: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
Seconder: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Report of Mayor:
A. Appointments
There were none
B. Proclamations
There were none
C. Other business
1. GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Mayor Rotering announced that the City has once again received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the FY2017 budget and provided information on how the award recognizes effective budget presentation in accordance with GFOA budgeting guidelines.
2. Mayor's Award for the Arts
Mayor Rotering presented information on the Mayor's Award for the Arts.
3. All Hands on Deck
Mayor Rotering provided information regarding the event "All Hands on Deck" that took place on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Park Avenue Beach.
4. Highland Park Public Library
Jerry Aufox, Highland Park Public Library Board President, addressed the Council about the proposed expansion of the Highland Park Public Library and provided information about the Library’s space needs.
5. Dr. Mark Nolan Hill - Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Conference
Dr. Mark Nolan Hill presented information on the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Conference and Save the Monarch project.
Business from the Public (Citizens wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda)
There was none.
Scheduled Business
Items for Omnibus Vote Consideration:
Councilman Kaufman removed item 1 from omnibus vote consideration.
Councilwoman Stone moved to approved items 2-9 by omnibus vote consideration. Councilman Blumberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted [Unanimous]
Mover: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
Seconder: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Finance-
2. Adoption of an Ordinance (O64-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget of the City of Highland Park, County of Lake, State of Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Ending December, 2017”.
Public Works-
3. Adoption of a Resolution (R111-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation and a Construction Maintenance Agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad for the Clavey Road Pedestrian Crossing Project”.
4. Adoption of a Resolution (R112-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the 26” Gasoline Concrete Walk-Behind Saw Purchase & Delivery Contract to Burris Equipment Co. of Waukegan, Illinois”.
5. Adoption of a Resolution (R113-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the Train Arcade Roof Rehabilitation Contract to Midwest Services & Development of Chicago, Illinois”.
6. Adoption of an Ordinance (O65-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the City’s Purchasing Manual and Authorizing Award of the Station #34 Backup Generator Replacement Contract to Kordick Electric Company Inc. of Northbrook, Illinois and Authorizing Disposal of an Existing Generator”.
Community Development-
7. Adoption of a Resolution (R114-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of the 1720 Spruce Re- subdivision at 1720 Spruce Avenue”.
8. Adoption of an Ordinance (O66-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Approving a Fourth Amendment to a Special Use Permit in the Nature of a Conditional Use for Operation of a Tennis Club at The Birchwood Club (1174 Park Avenue West)”.
9. Adoption of a Resolution (R115-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Ratifying a Second Minor Amendment to the Crossroads Shopping Center Planned Development”.
Items Removed from Omnibus Consideration:
Administration-
1. Adoption of an Ordinance (O67-2017) titled, “An Ordinance Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the City's Purchasing Manual and Approving an Agreement With GovTempUSA, LLC, of Northbrook, Illinois, for the Provision of an Interim Police Chief”.
Councilman Kaufman moved to approve item 1 as amended including total compensation, indemnification and payment of benefits consistent with City Manager input and Corporation Counsel’s guidance. Councilwoman Stone seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted As Amended [Unanimous]
Mover: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
Seconder: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Other Business (the City Council will consider and then either approve or disapprove the following items)
Community Development-
10. Adoption of a Resolution (R116-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Preliminary and Final Plat of Subdivision (1495-1505 Old Deerfield Road)”.
11. Adoption of an Ordinance (O68-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development (1495-1505 Old Deerfield Road)”.
12. Adoption of a Resolution (R117-2017) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Development Agreement (1495-1505 Old Deerfield Road)”.
Kyle Verbeke, Member of the North Shore Line Preservation Association, provided information on the history of the current building at 1495-1505 Old Deerfield Road and explained the Association's efforts in attempting to preserve and move the building.
Brandon Dickens, Vice President of Simply Self Storage, stated that he did not know the historical significance of the building but would work with the Association in finding a solution.
Mayor Rotering explained that the Association and Simply Self Storage can work together on finding a solution.
Councilman Stolberg moved to approve items 10-12 by omnibus vote consideration. Councilwoman Stone seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted [Unanimous]
Mover: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
Seconder: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Business from the Council:
Councilwoman Stone provided information on Unit 14 Theatre Company's presentation of "This is Our Youth" happening July 12 - July 15, 2017 at the Karger Center.
Business from City Staff:
Major Projects Q2-
City Manager Neukirch provided a second quarter updated on the City’s major projects and initiatives for FY2017.
Adjournment:
Councilman Kaufman moved to adjourn. Councilwoman Stone seconded the motion. On a voice vote, Mayor Nancy Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
The City Council adjourned its meeting at 8:25 pm.
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