City of Highland Park City Council met May 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
At 7:34 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, Fire Chief Amidei, Community Development Director Fontane, Police Chief Jogmen, Public Works Director Kanapareddy, Finance Director Logan, Assistant City Manager Sabo, Human Resources Manager Taub, Deputy City Clerk Palbitska
ALSO PRESENT: Corporation Counsel Elrod, Deputy Corporation Counsel Passman
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on April 22, 2019
Councilwoman Stone moved to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on April 22, 2019. Councilman Stolberg seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
PRESENT: Councilman Kaufman
APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST
1. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from April 11, 2019 to April 25, 2019
Councilman Blumberg moved to approve the Warrant List. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
SECONDER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
REPORT OF MAYOR
There was none.
BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC (Citizens wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this Agenda)
There was none.
SCHEDULED BUSINESS
There was none.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was none.
BUSINESS FROM THE COUNCIL
There was none.
OTHER BUSINESS FROM CITY STAFF
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE
Councilman Blumberg moved to adjourn sine die. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, the Mayor Declared the motion passed unanimously.
The City Council adjourned sine die at 7:36 PM.
During Recess: Swearing-in of Mayor Rotering, Councilman Blumberg, Councilman Holleman, and Councilman Stolberg
CALL TO ORDER
At 7:41 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, Fire Chief Amidei, Community Development Director Fontane, Police Chief Jogmen, Public Works Director Kanapareddy, Finance Director Logan, Assistant City Manager Sabo, Human Resources Manager Taub, Deputy City Clerk Palbitska
ALSO PRESENT: Corporation Counsel Elrod, Deputy Corporation Counsel Passman
REPORT OF MAYOR
A. Appointments
There were none.
B. Proclamations
1. National Safe Boating Week
Mayor Rotering proclaimed the week of May 18 as National Safe Boating Week. She stated that the City of Highland Park is dedicated to ensuring the safe practices promoted by the National Safe Boating Council. She explained that the City has been working with the Park District and Yacht Club on a number of initiatives to increase public education about water safety. Bill Shur, the City's military liaison who is affiliated with the Coast Guard, shared information about National Safe Boating week.
2. Highland Park / Highwood Lions Club 90th Anniversary
Mayor Rotering stated that the Highland Park/Highwood Lions Club is celebrating its 90th anniversary and that the Club has been a staple of the community for the past 90 years with as they continue to encourage volunteerism and community betterment.
Gurv Anand, President of the Highland Park/Highwood Lions Club, provided information about the Club and its 90th anniversary celebrations.
C. Other business
1. Stamp Out Hunger
Mayor Rotering thanked those who donated and volunteered this past Saturday for the Moraine Township Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC (Citizens wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda)
Carl Lambrecht, Highland Park resident, provided information on the meeting he had recently attended at the Highland Park Public Library and wanted information as to why such a large meeting could not have taken place in the Council Chambers of City Hall. He requested to sit down with the staff that was responsible for the 4th of July Parade line-up, in order for him to understand the process. He stated that he believes the City and the Park District should join efforts and become one government entity.
Mayor Rotering explained that the meeting at the Library was called by the Illinois House of Representatives of the Illinois Senate. She stated that several members of the Council attended the meeting for informational purposes. She explained that the line-up for the parade is done through a joint effort between the City and the Park District. She stated that the Park District and the City have noncontiguous borders and it would take a major referendum across two municipalities in order for them to become one. She explained that he could speak with the City Manager about the parade line-up.
SCHEDULED BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION Councilwoman Stone pulled item 2 from omnibus vote consideration.
Mayor Rotering pulled item 4 from omnibus vote consideration.
Councilman Stolberg moved to approve items 1, 3, and 5-10 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
Administration
1. Adoption of an Ordinance (037-2019) 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, 2019 and Ending December 31, 2019 for the Highland Park Country Club Lot 4 Shared Use Agreement Maintenance Expense”.
3. Adoption of a Resolution (R65-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Amending the Annual Fee Resolution Regarding Residential Chicken- Keeping”.
5. Adoption of a Resolution (R66-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Reciprocal Agreement on Information Exchange between the City of Highland Park and the Illinois Department of Revenue”.
6. Adoption of a Resolution (R67-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 Between the Illinois Council of Police (ICOPs), Representing Police Sergeants”.
7. Adoption of a Resolution (R68-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Amending the Compensation Plan for City Employees During the Period of January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019”.
Public Works
8. Adoption of an Ordinance (O38-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Amending the City of Highland Park Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2019 and Ending December 31, 2019 for Expenditures Related to the Authorizing Award of the Ravinia Business District Lighting Contract”.
9. Adoption of a Resolution (R69-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the Ravinia Business District Lighting Contract to Lyons Electric Company Inc. of La Grange, Illinois”.
10. Adoption of an Ordinance (O39-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the City's Purchasing Manual and Approving an Agreement for Ravinia Business District Lighting Project Construction Phase Services with RATIO Architects Inc. of Chicago, Illinois”.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
2. Adoption of an Ordinance (O40-2019) titled, “An Ordinance Amending Chapters 90 and 95 of “The Highland Park Code of 1968,” as Amended, Regarding the Keeping of Chickens”.
Councilwoman Stone requested City Manager Neukirch provide information on those amendments that were discussed during Committee of the Whole.
City Manager Neukirch provided information on the amendments previously discussed that include an amendment of the 10 foot setback rule to an 8 foot setback rule; for those homeowners who are unable to meet the 8 foot setback rule, a provision has been added that would allow for conditional approval if the applicant met a number of different requirements; a provision to provide for a building exception process if the property owner does not have a rear yard; all chicken feed must be kept in a rodent proof container, not rodent free container; and no chicken may be slaughtered within the City, not just on residential property, as well as some minor clean up items.
Councilwoman Stone moved to approve an Ordinance Amending Chapters 90 and 95 of "The Highland Park Code of 1968", as Amended, Regarding the Keeping of Chickens, as amended. Councilman Knobel seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Alyssa Knobel, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
City Manager Neukirch provided information as to when the application process will be ready.
4. A Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Grant Agreement between the City of Highland Park and the Highland Park Community Foundation
Mayor Rotering requested a motion to refer item 4 back to Committee of the Whole for further discussion.
Councilman Blumberg moved to refer a Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Grant Agreement between the City of Highland Park and the Highland Park Community Foundation back to the Committee of the Whole. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVER: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
SECONDER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
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
11. Referral of Height, Vehicular Opening, and Duration of Granted Order Variations to the Zoning Board of Appeals Related to 1120 Crofton Avenue N (Bob O’Link Golf Club)
Mayor Rotering requested a motion to refer item 11 back to staff for further conversation with the developer and property owner.
Councilman Stolberg moved to refer a Referral of Height, Vehicular Opening, and Duration of Granted Order Violations to the Zoning Board of Appeals Related to 1120 Crofton Avenue back to staff. Councilwoman Stone seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: REFERRED TO STAFF
MOVER: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
SECONDER: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Corporation Counsel Elrod explained that he has met with the developer's attorney and they will work on addressing the concerns of the Council.
12. Adoption of an Ordinance (O41-2019) titled, “An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit For A Child Care Facility at 640 Ridge Road”.
Councilman Blumberg recused himself due to his wife being the Board President of the Highland Park Community Nursery School & Day Care Center.
Councilman Blumberg exited the meeting at 8:08 PM.
Councilwoman Stone moved to approve an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Child Care Facility at 640 Ridge Road. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Knobel, Holleman
RECUSED: Councilman Blumberg
Councilman Blumberg entered the meeting at 8:09 PM.
BUSINESS FROM THE COUNCIL
A. Business & Economic Development Advisory Group - Councilman Knobel
Councilman Knobel provided a report on the Business and Economic Development Advisory Group.
B. Sustainability Advisory Group - Councilwoman Stone
Councilwoman Stone provided a report on the Sustainability Advisory Group.
BUSINESS FROM CITY STAFF City Manager’s Report
City Manager Neukirch provided a staff report.
Flood Mitigation Report
Public Works Director Kanapareddy provided information on the most recent conversations regarding flood mitigation.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilwoman Stone moved to adjourn. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. On a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
The City adjourned its meeting at 8:26 PM.
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