City of Highland Park City Council met January 22.
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, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel (by telephone), Holleman
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Neukirch, Interim Police Chief Fleischhauer, Community Development Director Fontane, Public Works Director Kanapareddy, Fire Chief Pease, Deputy Police Chief Wilinski, Deputy Fire Chief Amidei, Commander Cameron, Commander Lowman, Human Resources Manager Taub, Deputy City Clerk Palbitska
Also Present: Corporation Counsel Elrod
Pledge Of Allegiance
Approval Of Minutes:
1.Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on January 8, 2018
Councilwoman Stone moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on January 8, 2018, as amended. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted As Amended [Unanimous]
Mover: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
Seconder: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Approval Of Warrant List:
1.Approval of Warrant List from December 28, 2017 to January 12, 2018
Councilman Blumberg moved to approve the warrant list. Councilman Stolberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted [Unanimous]
Mover: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
Seconder: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Report Of Mayor:
A. Appointments
1. Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Cultural Arts Commission
Mayor Rotering appointed Laura Kramer to fill a vacancy on the Cultural Arts Commission from 1/22/2018 to 12/31/2020.
2. Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Human Relations Commission
Mayor Rotering appointed Joan Sahnle to fill a vacancy on the Human Relations Commission from 1/22/2018 to 12/31/2020.
B. Proclamations
1. Recognition of Deputy Police Chief Timothy J. Wilinski - 25 Years of Service
Mayor Rotering recognized and congratulated Deputy Police Chief Tim Wilinski on his retirement.
Deputy Chief Wilinski thanked the Council, staff, family members, and members of the community for their support during his 25 years of service with the City.
2. Recognition of 2017 Outgoing Commissioners
Mayor Rotering recognized the outgoing commissioners that have served on a City Commission.
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners
Timothy State
Business & Economic Development Commission
William Dytrych
Doug Hart
Jeff Lichtman
Cultural Arts Commission
Abby Neumann
Arthur Feldman
Housing Commission
Charles Adler
David T. Meek
Lisa M. Oldham
Human Relations Commission
Terry Grossberg
Library Board of Trustees
Les Axelrod
Rob Olian
Natural Resources Commission
Emily Yates
Plan & Design Commission
Adam Stolberg
Ravinia Festival Community Relations Commission
Barbara Borden
Zoning Board of Appeals
Mark Muller
C. Other business
1. Moraine Township Income Tax Assistance - Supervisor Bassi
Moraine Township Supervisor Ann Bassi provided information on the Moraine Township Income Tax Assistance program.
2. Cities for Action - DACA Letter
Mayor Rotering provided information regarding a letter she signed, along with Mayors and County Executives across the nation, which included a bipartisan solution with a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers in the next Congressional spending bill.
3. State of the City
Mayor Rotering presented the State of the City.
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 Blumberg moved to approve items 1-7 by omnibus vote consideration. Councilman Stolberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
At the request of the Mayor, the City Council members present all clarified and confirmed that they voted to approve the seven items listed in these minutes.
Result: Adopted [Unanimous]
Mover: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
Seconder: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Administration-
1. Adoption of an Ordinance (O05-2018) 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 Beginning January 1, 2018 and Ending December 31, 2018”.
Public Works-
2. Adoption of a Resolution (R9-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Limiting Parking to Four-Hours from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Except Sundays and Holidays on the West Side of McGovern Street between Central and Laurel Avenues”.
3. Adoption of a Resolution (R10-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the 2018 Unit Price Tree Purchasing Program Contracts to Multiple Vendors”.
4. Adoption of a Resolution (R11-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the 2015 Routine Grounds Maintenance Contracts with Guy Scopelliti Landscape Inc., of Libertyville, Illinois and Jack Vena Lawn Maintenance Inc., of Highland Park, Illinois”.
5. Adoption of a Resolution (R12-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing a Change Order to the Facility Assessment Professional Services Agreement with EMG Corporation of Owings Mills, Maryland”.
6. Adoption of an Ordinance (O06-2018) 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 Beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2018 Regarding Facility Improvement Projects”.
Community Development-
7. Adoption of an Ordinance (O07-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Extending the Moratorium on the Landmarking of Properties, Structures, Areas, Objects and Landscapes Without Owner Consent”.
Other Business (the City Council will consider and then either approve or disapprove the following items)
Finance-
8. Adoption of an Ordinance (O08-2018) titled, “An Ordinance providing for the issuance of approximately $7,900,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018, for the purpose of financing design engineering and construction of improvements to City streets and bridges and installation of a fiber optic infrastructure for the City and for the payment of the expenses incident thereto, providing for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the winning bidder thereof”.
City Manager Neukirch presented information on the issuance of General Obligation Bonds.
Mayor Rotering noted that annually, the City issues up to $10 million worth of debt.
City Manager noted that the City issues up to the $10 million dollars but may issue an amount less than the established maximum.
Councilman Kaufman moved to approve the issuance of General Obligation Bonds. Councilwoman Stone seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Rotering declared the vote passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted [Unanimous]
Mover: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
Seconder: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Community Development-
9. Adoption of a Resolution (R13-2018) titled, “A Resolution Approving an Agreement with RATIO Architects Inc. of Chicago, Illinois to Provide a Streetscape Engineering & Lighting Construction Documents for the Ravinia Business District”.
City Manager Neukirch explained that item# 9 was under the section of Other Business to allow for the Council to ask questions or view a presentation. She explained that the discussion surrounding the Ravinia Streetscape was discussed during previous budget workshops and she had spoken with Councilwoman Stone about the overall project. She stated that the funds for the project are being derived from a Tax Increment Finance (TIF) district fund.
Councilman Kaufman noted that he was in favor of the next stage of redevelopment of the Ravinia Business District. He requested that City staff continue to update the public on the progression of the project.
Councilwoman Stone explained that she had discussed with Community Development Director Fontane the section of the project that discusses a Transit Supportive Development Strategy and requested that the study be examined during the redevelopment of the Ravinia Fire Station.
Councilman Kaufman moved to approve the agreement with RATIO Architects. Councilwoman Stone seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
Result: Adopted [Unanimous]
Mover: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
Seconder: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
10. Adoption of an Ordinance (O09-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Approving a Purchase & Sale Agreement with Albion Jacobs Highland Park LLC for the Karger Recreation Center”.
Councilman Blumberg recused himself from the meeting due to his wife serving on the Board of Directors of the Highland Park Community Nursery School and Day care who currently leases space in the Karger Center.
Councilman Blumberg exited the meeting at 8:04 pm.
Mayor Rotering explained that a full presentation took place at the last City Council meeting held on January 8, 2018 and the discussion tonight was to focus on the final draft of documents.
Corporation Counsel Elrod explained that a draft copy was provided to the Council at the last meeting. He explained that there have been a few minor changes requested by the City that were discussed and accepted by the project's attorney.
Councilman Stolberg moved to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Albion Jacobs Highland Park LLC for the Karger Center Recreation Center. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Blumberg entered the meeting at 8:05 pm.
Result: Adopted [6 To 0]
Mover: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
Seconder: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
Ayes: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Knobel, Holleman
Recused: Councilman Blumberg
Business From The Council:
There was none.
Business From City Staff:
There was none.
Adjournment:
Councilwoman Stone moved to adjourn. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. On a voice vote, Mayor Nancy Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
The City Council adjourned its meeting at 8:06 pm.
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