City of Lake Forest City Council met June 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon called the meeting to order at 6:40pm, and the City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members.
Present: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon, Alderman Morris, Alderman Karras, Alderman Rummel, Alderman Notz, Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Goshgarian, Alderman Buschmann and Alderman Weber.
Absent: none
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
COMMENTS BY MAYOR
Mayor Pandaleon made the following statement as required by the Open Meetings Act. In accordance with state statute, Mayor Pandaleon has made a determination that it was not practical or prudent to schedule an in-person City Council meeting because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why this June 7, 2021 City Council meeting is being held remotely.
A. 2021-2022 Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments
Mayor Pandaleon made the following appointments and reappointments:
CROYA
| NAME OF MEMBER | APPOINT/REAPPOINT | WARD |
| Kate Leech | Appoint | 4 |
| Kristen Lee | Appoint | 3 |
| NAME OF MEMBER | APPOINT/REAPPOINT | WARD |
| Jay Trees | Reappoint | 4 |
| Robert Engstrom | Reappoint | 4 |
| NAME OF MEMBER | APPOINT/REAPPOINT | WARD |
| Patrick Lindemann | Reappoint | 1 |
| James Carey | Reappoint | 4 |
Alderman Preschlack made a motion to approve the Mayors Appointments and Reappointments, seconded by Alderman Weber. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
B. Lake Forest Day Proclamation
Mayor Pandaleon read the Proclamation, proclaiming Wednesday, August 4, 2021, to be Lake Forest Day in The City of Lake Forest.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Lake Forest Day Proclamation
Alderman Rummel made a motion to approve the Lake Forest Day Proclamation, seconded by Alderman Morris. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
C. Lake Forest Day Update
- Ed Geraghty, Commander, American Legion Post 264 and Lake Forest Day
Chairman
Mayor Pandaleon introduced Ed Geraghty, Commander, American Legion Post 264 and Lake Forest Day Chairman, to provide an update regarding Lake Forest Day. Mr. Geraghty gave a brief history of the McKinlock Post and thanked the City Council for recognizing Lake Forest Day for 102 years. Mr. Geraghty introduced Dave Lipinski, the current Commander for the American Legion Post 264. Mr. Lipinski thanked the City Council for recognizing Lake Forest Day with the stated Proclamation.
COMMENTS BY CITY MANA GER
A. Installation of a New Ambulance
- Pete Siebert, Fire Chief
Fire Chief, Pete Siebert shared a video with the City Council, displaying the features of the new ambulance.
The City Council asked clarifying questions regarding the updated design of the ambulance. The City Council commended the Fire Department for their work in acquiring the new vehicle.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the public can provide public comment by calling the following number during the meeting: 847-810-3643
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approve the Extension of the Mayor’s Declaration of a Local State of Emergency until the next City Council Meeting
2. Approval of May 17, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring Members of Boards and Commissions as follows:
| BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE | NAME OF MEMBERS(S) |
| CROYA | Jennifer Riley and Jennifer Durburg |
5. Approval of Benistar as a Vendor for the City’s Medicare Supplement and Part D Drug Coverage for Over-age Retirees and Spouses
6. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest City Code Regarding the Class K Liquor License (First reading and if appropriate final approval)
7. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Zoning Board of Appeals. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the seven (7) Omnibus items as presented
Mayor Pandaleon asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately. The City Council had an additional discussion regarding item #6.
Alderman Morris made a motion to approve the seven (7) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
Information such as Purpose and Action Requested, Background/Discussion, Budget/Fiscal Impact, Recommended Action, and a Staff Contact as it relates to the Omnibus items can be found on the agenda.
ORDINANCES
OLD BUSINESS
1. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Code Amendments to Allow Food Trucks to Operate in the City of Lake Forest Subject to Limitations as a Pilot Program and Establishing a License Fee. (Waive First Reading and Grant Final Approval)
Community Development Director, Cathy Czerniak gave an in depth presentation outlining a pilot program to allow food trucks to operate in the City of Lake Forest. She provided extensive background explaining the proposed code changes, and how the permitting process would work during the trial period. Additionally, she stated that licenses would be provided to businesses within the City of Lake Forest, before allowing additional businesses to obtain a license. Mr. Czerniak stated that this ordinance would have a sunset date, on December 31, 2021, to further evaluate the ordinance change, and potentially bring back a more developed program, based on the experience with the pilot program.
The City Council had a lengthy discussion regarding the proposed parameters and regulations. City Council members provided their thoughts on the interim changes.
COUNCIL ACTION: If desired by the Council, grant first reading and final approval to two Ordinances:
1) An Ordinance approving amendments to Sections 113.21, 117.05, 117.20(B) and the addition of new Sections 120.01 through 120.03, all with a sunset clause of December 31, 2021 to assure review and if determined to be appropriate by the City Council, establishment of ongoing provisions for food trucks.
2) An Ordinance establishing a permit fee for Food Trucks.
AND
3) Direct the City Manager to establish Administrative Directives establishing operating regulations for food trucks generally in accordance with those outlined above, with a sunset date of December 31, 2021 to allow for review as noted above.
Alderman Weber made a motion to approve an Ordinance approving amendments to Sections 113.21, 117.05, 117.20(B) and the addition of new Sections 120.01 through 120.03, all with a sunset clause of December 31, 2021 to assure review and if determined to be appropriate by the City Council, establishment of ongoing provisions for food trucks, and an Ordinance establishing a permit fee for Food Trucks AND, Direct the City Manager to establish Administrative Directives establishing operating regulations for food trucks generally in accordance with those outlined above, with a sunset date of December 31, 2021 to allow for review as noted, seconded by Alderman Goshgarian. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
The City Council asked for an update on the Deerpath/41 lagoon construction. Additionally, The City Council congratulated all the 2021 Classes on their graduation.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Morris made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Rummel. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 7:53 pm.
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