City of Highland Park City Council met Feb. 14.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on January 24, 2022
V. APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST
1. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from January 14, 2022 to February 03, 2022.
VI. REPORT OF MAYOR
A. Appointments
1. Class of 2023 Student Commissioner Appointment
B. Proclamations
1. Highland Park Community Foundation 30th Anniversary
C. Other business
1. State of the City
VII. BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC (Citizens wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda)
VIII. SCHEDULED BUSINESS
A. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
Administration
(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1004)
1. An Ordinance Amending Section 97.1102 of "The Highland Park Code of 1968," as amended, Regarding Payment of the Cannabis Retailer's Occupation Tax
Finance
(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1020)
2. 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, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 for the Illinois Public Risk Fund Safety Grant
3. 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, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 related to Projects and Expenditures in Multiple Funds
Public Works
(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0807)
4. A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the 2021 Unit Price Flower Planting Contract with Guy Scopelliti Original Landscaping Co., Inc., of Highland Park, Illinois
5. A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the 2019 Unit Price Tree Planting Program Contract to Guy Scopelliti Landscape of Highland Park, Illinois
6. An Ordinance Declaring Certain Property Owned by the City of Highland Park to be Surplus
7. A Resolution Authorizing Award of the 2021 Asphalt Materials Unit Price Contract to Peter Baker & Son Company of Lake Bluff, Illinois
8. An Ordinance Amending the Traffic Schedules Contained in Chapter 77 of “The Highland Park Code of 1968,” As Amended, to establish a One-Way Traffic Rule for the Westerly 220 Feet of the East-West Public Alley located North of Central Avenue and bound by Linden Avenue to the East and Sheridan Road to the West
9. A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the Fence Repair and Replacement Contract with Standard Fencing Co., Inc., of Chicago, Illinois
10. A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the Lift Station Maintenance and Wireless Monitoring Services with Metropolitan Industries, Inc., of Romeoville, Illinois
Community Development
(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0867)
11. Approval of a PDC recommendation to approve an amendment to the Special Use Permit for the Gas Station at 2580 Skokie Valley Road, with design review and variations
Public Safety
(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1084)
12. A Resolution Accepting the Bid Package Presented by Frederick Quinn Corporation for the Construction of the New Ravinia Fire Station
B. OTHER BUSINESS (the City Council will consider and then either approve or disapprove the following items)
Finance
(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1020)
13. An Ordinance Providing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $12,750,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022, of the City for the Purpose of Financing Various Capital Improvements, Including a Fire Station, Providing for the Levy and Collection of a Direct Annual Tax Sufficient to Pay the Principal and Interest on said Bonds, and Authorizing the Sale of said Bonds to the Purchaser Thereof
Community Development
(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0867)
14. An Ordinance Amending The “City of Highland Park Zoning Ordinance of 1997,” As Amended, Regarding Retail Fulfillment Center Uses
IX. BUSINESS FROM THE COUNCIL
Councilmember Lidawer reports:
A. Human Relations Advisory Group
B. Park District of Highland Park
X. BUSINESS FROM CITY STAFF
City Manager Neukirch reports:
A. COVID Update
B. Wellness & Community Service Dog
C. Spread the Love HP Business Video Challenge
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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