City of Highland Park City Council met May 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
At 6:00 PM, Mayor Rotering called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call:
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
ABSENT: Councilwoman Stone
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: Deputy Corporation Counsel Passman
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting Held on May 11, 2020
Councilman Blumberg moved to approve the Special City Council meeting minutes of May 11, 2020. Councilman Kaufman seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
SECONDER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
ABSENT: Councilwoman Stone
APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST
1. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from May 01, 2020 to May 14, 2020.
Councilman Kaufman moved to approve the Warrant List. Councilman Blumberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
SECONDER: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
ABSENT: Councilwoman Stone
REPORT OF MAYOR
Mayor Rotering reflected on the progress that the City and Community has made in controlling the spread of COVID-19 and looked ahead to upcoming changes in Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan. She emphasized the importance of wearing face coverings, maintaining a distance of six feet from others when in public and following all guidelines for recreation, shopping and outdoor dining.
Mayor Rotering noted that June 5, 2020 is National Gun Violence Awareness Day and encouraged all residents to call attention to the gun violence awareness crisis by participating in #WearOrange weekend.
BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC (Citizens wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda)
City Manager Neukirch stated that the City gives the opportunity for individuals to email or call the City if they have any comments, feedback or recommendations for the City Council meeting.
Gene Stern, representative from Swiss Fine Time/Jewelry, noted that he was in favor of allowing restaurants to expand towards normalcy. He voiced concern about street closures and how that may disrupt the other goals of retail store openings, safety and parking for customers. He suggested that the Mayor and staff reach out to the Governor's Office to facilitate a request for a more practical set of opening protocols that is more tailored to the City's specific attributes that would allow the City's businesses to open in the true spirit of the openings provided by Phase 3.
Amy Haggarty, Highland Park resident, voiced her support for the continued investment in Park Avenue Beach. She stated that the Yacht Club and boat launch is incredibly underutilized, underappreciated and under resourced. She noted how it will be a loss to the community if it were to be let go. She encouraged the community and the Council to invest in resources before it becomes even more expensive and difficult to maintain down the road.
SCHEDULED BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
Councilman Kaufman moved to approve items 1-4 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: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
SECONDER: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
ABSENT: Councilwoman Stone
Administration
1. Adoption of an Ordinance (O45-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Amending the City of Highland Park Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2020 and Ending December 31, 2020, in the Amount of $175,000 for Expenses Related to Ravinia Business District Special Service Area 17”.
Public Works
2. Adoption of a Resolution (R72-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Abrogating the Sanitary Sewer Easement along Skokie Valley Road”.
Community Development
3. Adoption of a Resolution (R73-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “Resolution Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of the Reisman Resubdivision at 2320 Shady Lane and 2285 Highmoor Road”.
4. Adoption of an Ordinance (O46-2020) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Amending Title XVII of "The Highland Park Code of 1968," as Amended, Regarding the City's Drainage, Grading, and Residential Infill Construction Regulations”.
OTHER BUSINESS (the City Council will consider and then either approve or disapprove the following items)
Administration
5. Consideration of a Motion to Extend the Emergency Declaration for the City of Highland Park, originally entered on March 14, 2020. Mayor Rotering sought a motion to extend the City's Emergency Declaration to June 8, 2020.
Councilman Blumberg moved to Extend the Emergency Declaration for the City of Highland Park, originally entered on March 14, 2020 to June 8, 2020. 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, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman ABSENT: Councilwoman Stone
BUSINESS FROM THE COUNCIL
There was none.
BUSINESS FROM CITY STAFF
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Kaufman moved to adjourn. Councilman Blumberg seconded the motion. On a voice vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
The City Council adjourned its meeting at 6:13 PM.
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