Lake County Gazette

City of Highland Park City Council Met May 10.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

At 5:31 PM, Mayor Rotering called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call:

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers 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, Deputy 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 April 26, 2021

Councilmember Stone moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on April 26, 2021. Councilmember Kaufman seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.

RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Kim Stone, Councilmember SECONDER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilmember AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman

APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST

1. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from April 16, 2021 to April 29, 2021.

Councilmember Kaufman moved to approve the Warrant List. Councilmember Stolberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.

RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilmember SECONDER: Adam Stolberg, Councilmember AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmember Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman

REPORT OF MAYOR

Mayor Rotering noted that she will be administering the Oath of Office to the recently elected Councilmembers. Councilmembers Stone, Lidawer and Tapia will be sworn in and following brief remarks from the newly sworn-in Councilmembers, a meeting of the new Council will be convened. She stated that members of the public will have an opportunity to address the current Council or the new Council during each agenda.

A. Memorial Day Virtual Observance

Mayor Rotering invited the community to join the City on Monday, May 31st at 11AM for the annual Memorial Day Observance, which will be held virtually this year due to the pandemic. She communicated that representatives from local veterans groups will be present and the Highland Park High School band will perform. She noted that residents without access to Zoom or the internet will be able to view the ceremony via public computers at the Highland Park Public Library, which will open briefly on Memorial Day for this purpose. She explained that program details, including the Zoom link, will be posted on the City's website closer to the date.

B. National Boating Safety Week & National Beach Safety Week

Mayor Rotering stated that as the start of summer approaches, the City is working in partnership with the Park District of Highland Park and U.S. Coast Guard to encourage the public to be mindful of the importance of water and boat safety. She noted that Lake Michigan's strong shoreline currents and waves can cause drownings. She explained that annual safety campaigns promoted by the U.S. Coast guard and the Park District of Highland Park emphasize taking precautions, such as wearing life vests while boating. She noted that the Park District also has safety information posted at their lakefront properties.

C. Protecting the Local Government Distributive Fund

Mayor Rotering noted about the ongoing discussions in Springfield that have direct impact on the residents as it relates to the Local Government Distributive Fund ("LGDF"). She explained that the LGDF is generated from income taxes paid by local residents and businesses, collected by the State and then redistributed back to municipalities. The LGDF funds sustain essential community services and in recent years, the State has reduced these funds from 10% to 6% of individual collections and 6.8% of corporate collections. She stated that the continued reduction of the City's fair share of the revenue stream will have an impact on essential services, such as investment in the roads and utilities as well as other City operations. She encouraged the community to learn more about the LGDF and to contact their State Senator Julie Morrison and State Representative Bob Morgan to share feedback opposing further LGDF reductions and to support restoring payments to the full 10% that had been promised.

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC (Citizens wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda)

City Manager Neukirch noted that no emails or messages had been received before the City Council meeting and there were no individuals at City Hall. She informed the community that they can contact the City by email at cityhp@cityhpil.com before or during the meeting. She noted that there were no individuals on the virtual meeting that had raised their hand to make a comment.

SCHEDULED BUSINESS

ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION

Councilmember Knobel moved to approve items 1-5 by omnibus vote consideration. Councilmember Blumberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.

RESULT: ADOPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Alyssa Knobel, Councilmember SECONDER: Anthony Blumberg, Councilmember AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman

Administration

1. Adoption of an Ordinance (O39-2021) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Amending the Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, Illinois”.

2. Adoption of a Resolution (R56-2021) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “Resolution Supporting Restoration of Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) Revenue”.

Public Works

3. Adoption of a Resolution (R57-2021) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the First Street Parking Deck Structural Repair Contract to Golf Acquisition Group, LLC, d/b/a Golf Construction of Hammond, Indiana”.

Community Development

4. Adoption of a Resolution (R58-2021) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Final Plat of Subdivision (2426 Montgomery Avenue)”.

5. A Referral of a Height Variation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for 2000 Ridge Road

BUSINESS FROM THE COUNCIL (No Items Scheduled)

There was none.

OTHER BUSINESS FROM CITY STAFF (No Items Scheduled)

There was none.

ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE

Councilmember Stolberg moved to adjourn Sine Die. Councilmember Knobel seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.

RESULT: PASSED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Adam Stolberg, Councilmember SECONDER: Alyssa Knobel, Councilmember AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman

The City Council adjourned its meeting at 5:38 PM.

Mayor Rotering administered the oaths of office to Councilmembers Stone, Lidawer, and Tapia.

CALL TO ORDER

At 5:51 PM, Mayor Rotering called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call:

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Tapia, Stolberg, Stone, Blumberg, Holleman, Lidawer

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,

Deputy City Clerk Palbitska

ALSO PRESENT: Corporation Counsel Elrod

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

There were none.

APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST

There was none.

REPORT OF THE MAYOR

There was none.

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC (Citizens Wishing to Be Heard Regarding Items Not Listed On This Agenda)

City Manager Neukirch noted that there had been no emails received, there was no one from the public at City Hall and there were no individuals on the virtual meeting that raised their hand to make a comment.

SCHEDULED BUSINESS

There was none.

BUSINESS FROM THE COUNCIL

There was none.

OTHER BUSINESS FROM CITY STAFF

There was none.

ADJOURNMENT

Councilmember Stone moved to adjourn. Councilmember Blumberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.

RESULT: PASSED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Kim Stone, Councilmember SECONDER: Anthony Blumberg, Councilmember AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Tapia, Stolberg, Stone, Blumberg, Holleman, Lidawer

The City Council adjourned its meeting at 5:53 PM.

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