City of Highland Park City Council met February 26.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
Call to Order
At 7:30 pm, Mayor Rotering called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call:
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Knobel, Holleman
Absent: Councilman Blumberg
Staff Present: City Manager Neukirch, Community Development Director Fontane, Police
Chief Jogmen, Public Works Director Kanapareddy, Finance Director
Logan, Fire Chief Pease, Assistant City Manager Sabo, Deputy Fire Chief
Amidei, Human Resources Manager Taub, Deputy City Clerk Palbitska
Also Present: Corporation Counsel Elrod, Corporation Counsel Passman
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Rotering introduced the City's new Police Chief, Lou Jogmen, and asked him to lead in the
pledge of allegiance.
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on February 12, 2018
Councilwoman Stone moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
City Council held on February 12, 2018, as amended. Councilman Stolberg
seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion
passed.
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED
MOVER: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
AYES: Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Knobel, Holleman
ABSENT: Councilman Blumberg
PRESENT: Mayor Rotering
Approval of Warrant List
1. Approval of Warrant List from February 02, 2018 to February 16, 2018.
Councilman Kaufman moved to approve the warrant list. Councilman Knobel
seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion
passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
SECONDER: Alyssa Knobel, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Knobel,
Holleman
ABSENT: Councilman Blumberg
Report of Mayor
A. Other Business
1. Moment of Silence for Parkland, Florida
Mayor Rotering requested a moment of silence for the tragedy which
occurred in Parkland, Florida.
Mayor Rotering spoke about the recent tragedy in Parkland, Florida and
stated that public safety is paramount. She explained that the City works on
a daily basis to ensure the community is safe but understands that more can
always be done. She explained that in the wake of the tragedy, the City has
been working with Districts 112 and 113 to review safety measures.
2. Flood Mitigation Update
Mayor Rotering discussed how the City has been working with both Lake
and Cook Counties, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the
US Army Corps of Engineers on a long-term solution following several
floods that devastated parts of Highland Park and dozens of communities
throughout the region.
3. Highland Park Robotics Team
Mayor Rotering congratulated the Highland Park High School Robotics
team, Vertigo, for winning the Illinois High School State Robotics
Championship. She wished them best of luck moving forward at SuperRegionals.
B. Appointments
There were none.
C. Proclamations
1. Recognition of Fire Chief Daniel Pease
Mayor Rotering recognized the service of Fire Chief Dan Pease of the
Highland Park Fire Department on the occasion of his retirement. She
explained that Chief Pease has provided the City with loyal and dedicated
service for over 30 years and that the Council and staff extend best wishes to
him in retirement.
Fire Chief Pease thanked the Council, staff and his family for their support
during his employment with 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
Mayor Rotering pulled item 8 from omnibus vote consideration.
Councilman Stolberg moved to approve items 1-7 and 9 by omnibus vote consideration.
Councilwoman Stone seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Rotering declared
the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
SECONDER: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Knobel,
Holleman
ABSENT: Councilman Blumberg
Administration
1.Adoption of a Resolution (R21-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution
Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Keycode Media of Schaumburg, Illinois
for Audio/Visual Equipment and Installation, in an Amount Not to Exceed $90,008.50”.
2.Adoption of an Ordinance (O35-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance
Amending Chapters 12, 13 and 14 of “The Highland Park Code Of 1968,” As Amended”.
3.Adoption of a Resolution (R22-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution
Approving a Concession Agreement with Tue Services, LTD., d/b/a Morning Blend”.
Public Works
4.Adoption of a Resolution (R23-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution
Authorizing Renewal of the 2015 Unit Price Granular Materials Purchase Contract with
Menoni and Mocogni Inc., of Highland Park, Illinois and G&M Trucking Inc., of Des
Plaines, Illinois”.
5.Adoption of a Resolution (R24-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution
Authorizing Renewal of the 2015 Unit Price Concrete Materials Purchase Contract with
Menoni and Mocogni Inc., of Highland Park, Illinois”.
6.Adoption of a Resolution (R25-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution
Authorizing Renewal of the 2017 Manhole Rehabilitation Program Contract with Midwest
Water Group d/b/a RMS Utility Services of McHenry, Illinois”.
7.Adoption of a Resolution (R26-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution
Authorizing Renewal of the 2017 Sewer Lining Program Contract with Hoerr Construction,
Inc. of Goodfield, Illinois”.
Public Safety
9. Adoption of a Resolution (R27-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution
Authorizing Membership in the Lake County Major Crime Task Force”.
Items Removed from Omnibus Vote Consideration
Community Development
8. Adoption of a Resolution (R28-2018) titled, “A Resolution Approving a License
Agreement between the City and Openlands for Maintenance of a Parking Lot
within the Walker Avenue Right-of-Way in the Vicinity of Oak Street”.
Community Development Director Fontane provided information on the license
agreement between the City and Openlands for maintenance of a parking lot within
the Walker Avenue Right-of-Way in the vicinity of Oak Street.
Councilwoman Stone and Community Development Director Fontane discussed the
four spaces outside of the fence that would be changed to two ADA spaces.
George Pieracci, Highland Park resident, discussed his approval of the license
agreement.
Joe Passini, Highland Park resident, discussed his approval of the license agreement
but voiced his concerns on particular terms of the agreement.
Councilwoman Stone asked for clarification on the use of the parking lot, parking
requirements and future development of the Arlyn School property.
Corporation Counsel Elrod clarified that the parking lot cannot be used as part of
the parking requirements if future development were to take place and he discussed
the length of the terms of the license agreement.
Councilwoman Stone and Corporation Counsel Elrod discussed the maintenance of
the parking lot.
Councilwoman Stone moved to approve a License Agreement between the City of
Highland Park and Openlands for the Maintenance of a parking lot within the
Walker Avenue Right-Of-Way. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. Upon
a roll call vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Knobel,
Holleman
ABSENT: Councilman Blumberg
Other Business (the City Council will consider and then either approve or
disapprove the following items)
Community Development
10. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Approval of a Planned Development with
Special Use and Resubdivision for a Senior Assisted Living and Memory Care
Facility located at 968-998 Central Avenue
Community Development Director Fontane presented information on a planned
development with special use and resubdivision for a senior assisted living and
memory care facility located at 968 - 998 Central Avenue.
Councilman Knobel stated that the Plan and Design Commission did a good job on
the onset of the project. She stated that she would vote in favor of the planned
development but voiced concerns that it was a project that did not meet the Master
Plan and how it will be at the gateway into Highland Park. She asked for information
on the facility's commercial delivery plan and the impact it might have on traffic as
well as the operational impact on the City's public safety staff.
John Green, developer for CSH Highland Park, LLC, provided information on the
facility's commercial delivery and impact on traffic. He discussed the different
working shifts that the facility maintains and the importance of onsite medical staff
that is available to all residents.
City Manager Neukirch provided information on the impact of the City's public
safety staff.
Councilwoman Stone and Mr. Green discussed the permeable pavers that will make
up the facility's parking lot, the construction of the parking lot that would not allow
for a direct drive through path from Central to Deerfield and vice versa, landscape
screening, and the impact of lighting on the surrounding neighborhood.
A Highland Park resident who did not provide his name stated that he was in favor
of the development and discussed his interest in the project.
Councilman Holleman moved to direct the drafting of documents related to the
Preliminary and Final Approval of a Planned Development with Special Use and
Resubdivision for a Senior Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility located at 968-
998 Central Avenue. Councilman Stolberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call
vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michelle Holleman, Councilman
SECONDER: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Knobel,
Holleman
ABSENT: Councilman Blumberg
Business from the Council
A. Housing Commission - Councilman Holleman
Councilman Holleman provided a report on the Housing Commission.
B. Zoning Board of Appeals - Councilman Stolberg
Councilman Stolberg provided a report on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Business from City Staff
City Manager Neukirch invited the community to meet Chief Jogmen at the upcoming "Meet the
Chief" reception on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 4 PM to 6 PM at City Hall.
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 8:39 PM.
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