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CITY COUNCIL 1988/01/04 MinutesZ L Proceedings of the City Council Gii THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1988 AT 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL - LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL A. Call to Order: The Honorable Marshall C. Strenger, Mayor, was present and called the meeting to order. There were 27 people present in the audience. B. Roll Call: The City Clerk called the roll of City Council members. The following aldermen were present: Johnson, Galloway, Davies, Fassnacht, Paige and Gallagher. The following aldermen were absent: Morrison and Elting. Quorum present. John F. Fischbach, City Manager; Charles E. Crook, Director of Planning and Development; Thomas H. Compere, City Attorney; Robert D. Shaffer., Finance Director; Steve Lutz, DeSha Brandt, Rosemary Haack, Assistants to the City Manager; Char Kreuz, s Director of Communications and Public Information; and John Kalmar, Planning Assistant, were also present. II. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS, COUNCIL COMMITTEES, COUNCIL MINUTES, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Oath of Office - Alderman: Marshall C. Strenger, Mayor, administered the oath of office to G. Bishop Gallagher, Alderman of the Fourth Ward. B. RESOLUTION 1969 - Recognizing Donald L. Brenner for His Services on the City Council: Mayor Strenger read the following resolution. WHEREAS, DONALD L. BRENNER has served The City of Lake Forest as a member of the City Council since May, 1984, and WHEREAS, the citizens of Lake Forest recognize and are deeply appreciative of the valuable time and service he has contributed to the preservation and improvement of the quality of life in our community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of The City of Lake Forest that profound thanks be given to DONALD L. BRENNER for faithful and devoted attention to matters of public welfare. Alderman Johnson made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Alderman Paige and carried unanimously. Proceedings of the City Council Regular Meeting - January 4, 1988 I C. ADDOintments to the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals: Mayor Strenger appointed Michael Duncan to replace G. Bishop Gallagher on the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Alderman Johnson made a motion to approve the appointment. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies and carried unanimously. D. Reports of City Officers: Comments by Council Members: None. Comments by the City Manager: None. Reports by Council Committees: Property and Public Safety Committee: a) Report on the Sewer Survey Analysis and Allevia- tion of Flood -Related Problems: Alderman Johnson, Chairman of the Property and Public Safety Committee, reviewed a comprehensive report and recommendations. Urban and Environmental Affairs Committee: a) Consideration of a Proposed 96-Lot Subdivision Located at the Southwest Corner of Telegraph and Everett Roads (Arbor Ridge): Alderman Paige, Chairman of the Urban and Environmental Affairs Committee, reviewed the report and recommendation of the Committee as well as the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission with the assistance of Charles E. Crook, Director of Planning and Development. Alderman Paige made a motion to grant tentative approval of a 96-lot subdivision located at the southwest corner of Telegraph and Everett Roads known as the Arbor Ridge Subdivision. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson and carried unanimously. b) Re ort and Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals Regarding a Rear Yard Setback Variation for a Proposed Development Located at the Southwest Corner of Old Elm Road and Route 41 (Marshak Variation): Alderman Paige, Chairman of the Urban and Environmental Affairs Committee, and Charles E. Crook, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the report and recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Upon discussion, Alderman Paige made a motion to approve the report and recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Alderman Galloway and carried. Proceedings of the City Council Regular Meeting - January 4, 1988 11 3 ORDINANCE 1746 - GRANTING A VARIATION FROM THE REAR YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING CODE IN REGARDS TO THE MARSHAK DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF OLD ELM ROAD AND ROUTE 41: An ordinance was introduced by title, "An Ordinance Granting a Variation from Section 46-45-(F)-(3) of the Lake Forest Zoning Code With Respect to Property Located at the Southwest Corner of Old Elm Road and State Route 41". A motion was made by Alderman Paige that the first reading of the ordinance be accepted and acknowledged, and that the ordinance be held on file by the City Clerk for second reading and action thereupon. The motion was seconded by Alderman Galloway and carried. Alderman Johnson voted nay. c) Revisions to the Zoning Code Regarding Non -Sales Tax Generating Uses in the Core Area of the Central Business District: Alderman Paige, Chairman of the Urban and Environmental Affairs Committee, reviewed the Committee report and recommendation. ORDINANCE 1745 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE REGARDING NON -SALES TAX GENERATING USES IN THE CORE AREA OF THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: Alderman Paige introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Section 46-46 (Community Business District) and Section 46-23-(N) (Uses Requiring a Special Use Permit - Business Districts) Limiting the Amount of Non -Sales Tax Generating Uses Permitted in the Core Area of the B-2 Community Business Zoning District". Alderman Paige made a motion that the first reading of the ordinance be accepted and acknowledged, and that the ordinance be held on file by the City Clerk for second reading and action thereupon. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson and carried unanimously. d) Report and Recommendation on a Proposed Two -Lot Subdivision Located at 465 Beverly Place: Alderman Paige and Charles E. Crook, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the proposed two -lot subdivision located at 465 Beverly Place. Upon discussion by members of the City Council, Alderman Paige made a motion to approve the proposed two -lot subdivision located at 465 Beverly Place. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies and carried unanimously. F. Council Minutes: 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council Held on December 19, 1987: Alderman Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 19, 1987 meeting as distributed to the City Council. The motion was seconded by Alderman Fassnacht and carried unanimously. 0 Proceedings of the City Council Regular Meeting - January 4, 1988 G. Ordinance: 1. ORDINANCE 1744 - GRANTING A VARIATION FROM THE CORNER SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING CODE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 265 E. WESTLEIGH ROAD (SHAW): Alderman Johnson made a motion that an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Granting a Variation from Section 46-8-(D) and 46-35-(D)-(2) of the Lake Forest Zoning Code With Respect to Property Located at 265 E. Westleigh Road", which was first introduced and read at the meeting of December 19, 1987, be passed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Fassnacht. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Paige and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay': None. Aldermen Morrison and Elting were absent. The ordinance was declared passed. 2. ORDINANCE 1743 - GRANTING A VARIATION FROM THE FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING CODE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1316 CONWAY ROAD (STANTON): Alderman Davies made a motion that an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Granting a Variation from Section 46-8-(D) and 46-35-(D)-(2) of the Lake Forest Zoning Code With Respect to Property Located at 1316 Conway Road", which was first introduced and read at the meeting of December 19, 1987, be passed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Paige and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay": None. Aldermen Morrison and Elting were absent. The ordinance was declared passed. H. Resolutions: None. III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Report and Recommendation from the Plan Commission Rekardin Tentative Approval of an 11-Lot Subdivision Located at 580 S. Waukegan Road (Gavin Wood): Charles E. Crook, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding the tentative approval of an 11-1c,t subdivision located at 580 S. Waukegan Road. Alderman Johnson made a motion to grant tentative approval of an 11-lot subdivision located at 580 S. Waukegan Road. The motion was seconded by Alderman Paige and carried unanimously. Proceedings of the City Council Regular Meeting - January 4, 1988 B. Bids for the Purchase of Police Squad Cars: Rosemary Haack, Assistant to the City Manager, reviewed the following bids: Vendor Bid Trade -In Net Bid Sorenson Chevrolet $80,341.86 $7,100.00 $73,241.86 Miles Chev. $74,357.70 $8,500.00 $65,857.70 Schaumburg Dodge $78,744.00 $8,500.95 $70,179.00 Thomas Dodge $72,169.62 $9,600.00 $62,569.62 Alderman Davies made a motion to award the contract to Thomas Dodge on the basis of their low bid of $62,569.62. The motion was seconded by Alderman Fassnacht. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Paige and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay": None. Aldermen Morrison and Elting were absent. The purchase was approved. V. VERBAL REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. ODDortunity for the Public to Address the Citv Council: Walter Hamann of Beverly Place commented.on his objection to the two -lot subdivision on Beverly Place which was approved earlier during the meeting. Comments were made on this matter by Pat Reese and Mr. Caldwell who were objecting to the subdivision. Al Glover requested a clarification as to why the public is not allowed to speak at the time the item is being considered on the agenda. The Mayor advised that he would be provided with an answer to this question in the near future. B. Petitions, Letters and Other Communications: None. VI. APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZED INVOICES AND PAYROLLS: A motion was made by Alderman Davies that the audited invoices and payrolls for the month of December 1987 presented to the City Council for consideration be approved. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson and carried. Gen. IMRF Cap. Impr. Invoices $386,648.25 Payrolls 419,465.01 Totals $806,113.26 Water $ 41,663.91 60,765.89 $102,429.80 Total $428,312.16 480,230.91 $908,543.07 Proceedings of the City Council Regular Meeting - January 4, 1988 VII. AUTHORIZATION OF TREASURER'S WARRANTS TO MEET EXPENSES OF JANUARY, 1988: A motion was made by Alderman Davies that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign such warrants as may be necessary to meet the expenses of January 1988. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson and carried unanimously. VIII. ADJOURNMENT: Alderman Johnson made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Fassnacht and carried unanimously. ��-Y Personnel Director cw