City of Lake Forest City Council met Feb. 22.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, and the City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members.
Present: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon, Alderman Karras, Alderman Rummel, Alderman Notz, Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Goshgarian, Alderman Buschmann and Alderman Weber.
Absent: Alderman Morris
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 February 22, 2022, City Council meeting is being held remotely.
A. 2022-2023 Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointment’s
SENIOR RESOUCE COMMISSION
| NAME OF MEMBER | APPOINT/REAPPOINT | WARD |
| Wendy McKiernan | APPOINT | 2 |
Alderman Rummel made a motion to approve the Mayor’s 2022-2023 Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointment’s, seconded by Alderman Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 7-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
A. Townline Park Splashpad
City Manager, Jason Wicha provided a brief background regarding the Townline Park splashpad project, stating that this item was presented for approval in the Omnibus section. Mr. Wicha introduced Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks and Forestry, to provide additional information, highlighting the proposed scope of work.
Mr. Myers provided an update to the City Council, including background on the company NuToys, who has been utilized in the past. Additionally, Mr. Myers provided information regarding the site chosen for the project, the existing infrastructure, Splash Pad layout, and the timeline for the project.
The City Council had lengthy discussion, voicing support for the project.
In addition, the City Council asked clarifying questions including the design of the Splash Pad, the project cost, and the drainage system, and overall supervision of the area.
Mr. Myers stated that the department will continue to monitor operations and make adjustments as necessary.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the public can provide public comment by calling into the following number during the meeting: 847-810-3643
Kelly Cohen provided comments to the City Council related to the traffic at Deerpath Middle School area.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A. Report on Streets Policy
- Jim Lockefeer, Assistant to the Director of Public Works
Assistant to the Director of Public Works, Jim Lockefeer provided a high-level overview on the Complete Streets Policy. Mr. Lockefeer explained the Complete Streets policy is a transportation approach that promotes future projects, to incorporate and include all travelers. He explained that adopting the policy would provide additional support to grant applications submitted to update transportation infrastructure.
The City Council asked for an update regarding the Whispering Oaks sidewalk grant.
B. Report on Deerpath Road Water Main Improvements
- Byron Kutz, P.E., Superintendent of Engineering
Superintendent of Engineering, Byron Kutz, provided an update on the Deerpath Road Watermain Improvement project. Mr. Kutz stated that the project is replacing an undersized 8” watermain from Ahwahnee Lane to Golf Lane with a 12” watermain. Additionally, he provided historical updates stating that the population has doubled, since the installation in the 1940s, and the demand for capacity has increased. Mr. Kutz stated how this update will help support the growing population within the City.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE UPDATE
A. Alderman Melanie Rummel, Chair
Alderman Rummel provided an update to the City Council regarding strategic priorities from the Environmental Sustainability Committee. Alderman Rummel provided an in-depth presentation including the survey results to assist with the alignment of initiatives. She discussed the current initiatives including the Greenhouse Gas Emissions project, solar installation to offset usage at City buildings, the communications and marketing campaign, and the enhancements to the City’s stormwater management.
The City Council thanked the Committee for their worked conducted in the community.
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of January 7, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring Members of Boards and Commissions
| BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE | NAME OF MEMBER(S) |
| SENIOR RESOURCE COMMISSION | Phil Hartung |
4. Consideration of Ratification and Approval of Expenditures Relating to Environmental Remediation, Demolition and Stabilization of the Property at 50 Maywood Road and Authorization to Enter into Contracts. (Approval by Motion)
5. Approval for an Advancement of Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Funding for the Purchase and Installation of a Splashpad at Townline Park, to Landscape Structures, Inc., in the Amount of $300,000.
6. Approval to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Landscape Concepts Management for City-Wide Grounds Maintenance Services, for an Amount Not to Exceed $177,846.
7. Approval to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Mariani Landscape for Grounds Maintenance Services at Forest Park in the Parks FY2023 Budget, for an Amount Not to Exceed $51,958.
8. Waive the Bid Process and Approve of a Purchase of Epoxy Floor Materials with ICP Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $56,787
9. Approval of the Complete Streets Policy
10. Award of the Low Bid for the Concrete Streets, Curb, and Sidewalk Replacement Project to Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc., and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed $185,000
11. Approval of an Easement Agreement between The City of Lake Forest and the Trust for 500 Golf Lane
12. Award of the Low Bid for the Deerpath Road Water Main Improvements to Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp., Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of $974,241 as well as Approving a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $97,424 for a Total Project Cost of $1,071,665 and the Advancement of Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Project Funding in the Amount of $850,000
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the twelve (12) Omnibus items as presented
Mayor Pandaleon asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately. Seeing none, he asked for a motion. Alderman Karras made a motion to approve the twelve (12) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Rummel. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 7-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
NEW BUSINESS
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Weber made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Rummel. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 7:43 pm.
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