Lake County Gazette

City of Highland Park City Council will meet Nov. 25

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 Rescheduled Regular City Council Meeting Held on November 18, 2024 

V. APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST

1. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from November 08, 2024 to November 13, 2024.

VI. REPORT OF MAYOR

A. Other business

● Support for Hostages in Gaza

VII. BUSINESS FROM THE COUNCIL

A. Zoning Board of Appeals - Chair Jami E. Bay

VIII. BUSINESS FROM CITY STAFF

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

A. Highlights of Omnibus Agenda

X. SCHEDULED BUSINESS

A. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION

Administration

(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1004)

1. A Resolution Approving an Exterior Improvement Grant to Secret World Books

2. A Resolution Approving an Exterior Improvement Grant to Bella Via 431 Temple Avenue

3. An Ordinance Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the City's Purchasing Manual and Approving an Agreement With Henricksen & Company Inc., of Itasca, Illinois, for the Purchase of Senior Center Furniture

4. A Resolution Approving a Third Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement and Approving a One-Time Bonus Payment to the City Manager

5. An Ordinance Amending the Compensation Plan for City Employees During the Period of January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 

Finance

(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1020)

6. An Ordinance Approving the Annual Budget of the City of Highland Park, County of Lake, State of Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2025 and Ending December 31, 2025

7. A Resolution Establishing Certain Annual Fees to be Charged by the City of Highland Park for the Period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025

8. An Ordinance Approving the Compensation Plan and Policy for City Employees Effective January 1, 2025

Public Works

(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0807)

9. A Resolution Authorizing Engineering Design Services Agreements with Bowman of Chicago, Illinois; Robinson Engineering of Itasca, Illinois; and Thomas Engineering Group of Oak Brook, Illinois

10. A Resolution Authorizing Structural Engineering Professional Services Agreements with Christopher B. Burke Engineering (CBBEL), Ltd, of Rosemont, Illinois; Ciorba Group, Inc., of Chicago, Illinois; and Atlas Engineering Group, Ltd. of Deerfield, Illinois

11. A Resolution Approving an Easement Agreement Between the City and Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) and Northmoor Country Club (Northmoor) in Favor of Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd)

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)

12. A Public Hearing Related to Providing for the Levy of Taxes for the City of Highland Park, a Home Rule Municipality, County of Lake, State of Illinois, for Tax Year 2024 and Collected in Fiscal Year 2025

Community Development

(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0867)

13. Referral of a Variation Request to the Zoning Board of Appeals (295 Cedar Avenue)

XI. CLOSED SESSION

XII. ADJOURNMENT

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