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CITY COUNCIL 1988/11/07 Minutes104 Proceedings of the City Council of THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1988 AT 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 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 26 people present in the audience. B. Roll Call: The City Clerk called the roll of City Council members. The following aldermen were present: Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen were absent: None. All present. John F. Fischbach, City Manager; Murray R. Conzelman, City Attorney; Charles E. Crook, Director of Planning and Development; Rosemary Haack, Steve Lutz, DeSha Brandt, Assistants to the City Manager; Robert D. Shaffer, Director of Finance; John Fisher, Personnel Director; Char Kreuz, Director of Communications and Public Information; John Kalmar, Assistant City Planner and Sue Janzen, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, were also present. II. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS, CONSENT AGENDA, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Reports of City Officers: 1. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: The Mayor introduced and read the following resolution. RESOLUTION 1995 - A Resolution of Sympathy Upon The Death Of Former Alderman John L. Hennessy. A motion was made by Alderman Johnson that the resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Alderman Galloway and carried unanimously. 2. COMMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a Petition to Annex the property commonly known as Conway Farms North on the north side of Route 60. Mayor Strenger suggested that the date for the Public Hearing on the petition be set for Saturday, November 19, 1988, to coincide with the Special Meeting of the City Council. A motion was made by Alderman Johnson to approve the date and location for the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Alderman Morrison and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 1996 - AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL AND THE CHICAGO NORTHWESTERN TRANSPORTATION CO. REGARDING INSTALLATION OF A SANITARY SEWER LINE: John F. Fischbach, City Manager, reviewed the resolution. A motion was made by Alderman Johnson that the 105 resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Alderman Morrison and carried unanimously. B. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council Held on October 15,1988. 2. Authorizing the Mayor To Sign an Agreement With METRA Accepting A Grant of $70,000.00 For The Initial Engineering/Planning Costs For the New Depot at Everett and Conway Roads. 3. Approval of Phase II Engineering Agreement For The Old Elm Road Intersection At Route 41. A motion was made by Alderman Morrison that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen noted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay': None. The Consent Agenda was approved. C. ORDINANCES: 1. ORDINANCE 1793 - AN URDINANCE GRANTING A VARINEWN P'1(UN JEU11UN 46-35-(D) OF THE LAKE FOREST ZONING CODE WITH RESPECT TO PROPERT LOCATED AT 1566 NORTH WAUKEGAN ROAD (WRIGHT): A motion was made by Alderman Morrison that an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Granting A Variation From Section 46-35-(D) Of The Lake Forest Zoning Code With Respect To Property Located At 1566 North Waukegan Road", which was introduced and read by title at the meeting of October 15, 1988, be passed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay": None. The ordinance was declared passed. 2. ORDINANCE 1794 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FROM SECTION 46-35-(D) OF THE LAKE FOREST ZONING CODE WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1350 LAKE ROAD (MILES): A motion was made by Alderman Johnson that an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Granting A Variation From Section 46-35-(D) Of The Lake Forest Zoning Code With Respect To Property Located At 1350 Lake Road", which was introduced and read by title at the meeting of October 15, 1988, be passed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen noted "nay": None. The ordinance was declared passed. 3. ORDINANCE 1795 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FROM SECTION 46-37 OF THE LAKE FOREST ZONING CODE WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1161 S. VALLEY ROAD (DUYCKINCK): A motion was made by Alderman Gallagher that an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Granting A Variation From Section 46-37 Of The Lake Forest Zoning Code With Respect To Property Located At 1161 S. Valley Road", which was introduced and read by title at the meeting of October 15, 1988, be passed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Fassnacht. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea': Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay": None. The ordinance was declared passed. 4. ORDINANCE 1796 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FROM SECTIONS 46-7-(A) & 46-35 OF THE LAKE FOREST ZONING CODE WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 906 GREEN BAY ROAD (KRAUSS): A motion was made by Alderman Morrison that an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Granting A Variation From Section 46-7-(A) & 46-35 Of The Lake Forest Zoning Code With Respect To Property Located At 906 Green Bay Road", which was introduced and read by title at the meeting of October 15, 1988, be passed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay": None. The ordinance was declared passed. 5. ORDINANCE 1791 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING INSTALLMENT PURCHASE CONTRACTS AND RELATED MATTERS INCLUDING THE FINANCING THEREFORE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY-WIDE STREET LIGHT REHABILITATION PROJECT THE FOREST PARK BEACH PROJECT AND THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES CENTER PROJECT IN AND FOR THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF DIRECT ANNUAL TAXES TO PAY THE PERIODIC INSTALLMENTS PROVIDED FOR BY SUCH CONTRACTS: Alderman Allen Davies, Chairman of the Finance Committee, reviewed an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Approving Installment Purchase Contracts And Related Matters, Including The Financing Therefor, In Connection With The City -Wide Street Light Rehabilitation Project, The Forest Park Beach Project And The Municipal Services Center Project, In And For The City Of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, And Providing For The Levy And Collection Of Direct Annual Taxes To Pay The Periodic Installments Provided For By Such Contracts", which was introduced and read by title at the meeting of October 15, 1988. Davies then made a motion that the ordinance be passed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay`: None. The ordinance was declared passed. Alderman Davies made a motion to accept the bid of Harris Trust & Savings Bank, which was the most favorable to the City. The motion was seconded by Alderman Fassnacht. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay': None. The acceptance of bid was approved. 6. ORDINANCE 1792 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR BORROWING MONEY AND ISSUING $330 000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 1988, OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A DIRECT ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS: Alderman Davies 10.7 reviewed an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Providing For Borrowing Money And Issuing $330,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 1988, Of The City Of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, And Providing For The Levy And Collection Of A Direct Annual Tax For The Payment Of The Principal Of And Interest On Said Bonds", which was introduced and read by title at the meeting of October 15, 1988. Alderman Davies made a motion that the ordinance be passed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea': Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay': None. The ordinance was declared passed. Alderman Davies made a motion to accept the bid of the Harris Trust & Savings Bank, which was the most favorable to the City. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay': None. The acceptance of bid was approved. 7. ORDINANCE 1797 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 43, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE" OF THE LAKE FOREST CITY CODE, 1971, AS AMENDED: Steve Lutz, Assistant to the City Manager, reviewed an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 43, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE", Of The Lake Forest City Code, 1971, As Amended", which was introduced at the meeting of October 15, 1988. Alderman Johnson moved that the ordinance be passed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Fassnacht. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay": None. The ordinance was declared passed. Alderman Johnson moved that the Council grant a taxicab license to the Village Cab Company. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies and carried unanimously. D. RESOLUTIONS: None. III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. ORDINANCE 1798 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE, COMMONLY KNOWN AS "THE HALLIGAN PROPERTY". John F. Fischbach, City Manager introduced an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Authorizing The Acquisition Of Certain Real Estate, Commonly Known As "The Halligan Property". A motion was made by Alderman Johnson 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 Gallagher and carried unanimously. M B. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLAN COMMISSION REGARDING FINAL ' APPROVAL OF A TWO -LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 333 WOODLAND ROAD (NOBLE): Alderman Davies made a motion to accept the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding the Noble subdivision. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson and carried unanimously. A motion was made by Alderman Davies to grant final approval to the Noble subdivision located at 333 Woodland Road. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson and carried unanimously. C. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLAN COMM1551UN KLUAxulNu Y1NAL APPROVAL OF A 18-LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 1950 S. TELEGRAPH ROAD (WIND RIDGE II): Alderman Gallagher made a motion to accept the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding the Wind Ridge II subdivision. The motion was seconded by Alderman Elting and carried unanimously. A motion was made by Alderman Gallagher to grant final approval to the Wind Ridge II subdivision at 1950 S. Telegraph Road. The motion was seconded by Alderman Elting and carried unanimously. D. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLAN COMMISSION REGARDING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF RT. 41 JUST SOUTH OF THE RT. 41 AND OLD ELM ROAD INTERSECTION (MCKAY): Charles E. Crook, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the petition for rezoning and the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission. There followed a lengthy discussion between Council members; City Staff; Mr. Scott McKay, the owner of the property and Mr. Thompson Dyke, land planner for Mr. McKay. Also speaking on the issue were Mr. Cornelius Wand, 1050 Illinois Road; Kaye Hill, 1001 Buena Road; William Knauz, 125 Laurel Avenue and Phelps Langtry, 1015 S. Ridge Road. Alderman Johnson made a motion to approve the rezoning petition as recommended by the Plan Commission. The motion failed for lack of a second. Alderman Woloson made a motion to refer this item back to the Plan Commission for reconsideration and suggested a text amendment of the Zoning Code and that the petitioner seek a Special Use Permit. The motion was seconded by Alderman Morrison. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Fassnacht, Morrison and Woloson. The following aldermen voted "nay": Johnson, Davies, Galloway, Elting and Gallagher. The motion failed to carry. E. ORDINANCE 1799 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 40-2-1200 OF CHAPTER 40 "TRAFFIC" OF THE CITY CODE OF LAKE FOREST, 1971, AS AMENDED REVISING SCHEDULES I, II, AND VII: Rosemary Haack, Assistant to the City Manager introduced and reviewed an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Section 40-2-1200 Of 109 Chapter 40, "TRAFFIC", Of The City Code Of Lake Forest, 1971, as Amended, Revising Schedules I, II And VII". A motion was made by Alderman Morrison 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. F. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLAN COMMISSION REGARDING ORDINANCES IMPLEMENTING THE ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS CONWAY FARMS: John F. Fischbach, City Manager, reviewed the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission. Alderman Johnson moved to accept the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission. The motion was seconded by Alderman Fassnacht and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 1800 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN OF THE LAKE FOREST COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: An ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending The Lake Forest Comprehensive Plan", was introduced and read by title. Alderman Woloson moved to accept and acknowledge the first reading of the ordinance and that the ordinance should be held on file by the City Clerk for second reading and action thereupon. The motion was seconded by Alderman Morrison and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 1801 - AND ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE FOREST ZONING CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED TO ADD THE "OR-2" (OFFICE RESEARCH-2) ZONING CLASSIFICATION: An ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending The Lake Forest Zoning Code OF 1972, As Amended, To Add The "OR-2" (Office Research-2) Zoning Classification", was introduced and read by title. Alderman Morrison moved to accept and acknowledge the first reading of the ordinance and that the ordinance be held on file by the City Clerk for second reading and action thereupon. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 1802 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE FOREST ZONING CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED, TO ADD THE "OR" (OFFICE RESEARCH) ZONING CLASSIFICATION: An ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending The Lake Forest Zoning Code Of 1972, As Amended, To Add The "OR" (Office Research) Zoning Classification", was introduced and read by title. A motion was made by Alderman Davies 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. ORDINANCE 1803 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE FOREST ZONING CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED, TO ADD THE "ROS" (RESIDENTIAL OPEN SPACE) ZONING CLASSIFICATION: An ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending The Lake Forest Zoning Code Of 1972, As Amended, To Add The "ROS" (Residential Open Space) Zoning Classification", was introduced and read by title. A motion was made by Alderman Johnson that the first reading of the ordinance 110 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 Fassnacht and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 1804 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE FOREST ZONING CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED, TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP TO ADD "OR" (OFFICE RESEARCH), WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY "E" (ESTATE COUNTY ZONING): -An ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending The Lake Forest Zoning Code Of 1972, As Amended To Amend The Zoning Map To Add "OR" (Office Research) (Previously E. Estate County Zoning)", was introduced and read by title. A motion was made by Alderman Fassnacht 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 unanimously. ORDINANCE 1805 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE FOREST ZONING CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED, TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP TO ADD "OR -II" (OFFICE RESEARCH II) WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY "OR" (OFFICE RESEARCH COUNTY ZONING): An ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending The Lake Forest Zoning Code Of 1972, As Amended, To Amend The Zoning Map To Add "OR -II" (Office Research II) (Previously "OR", Office Research County Zoning)", was introduced and read by title. A motion was made by Alderman Galloway 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 Elting and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 1806 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE FOREST ZONING CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED, TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP TO ADD "ROS" (RESIDENTIAL OPEN SPACE) WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY "E" (ESTATE COUNTY ZONING): An ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending The Lake Forest Zoning Code Of 1972. As Amended, To Amend The Zoning Map To Add "ROS" (Residential Open Space) (Previously E, Estate County Zoning)", was introduced and read by title. A motion was made by Alderman Elting 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 Gallagher and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 1807 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE FOREST ZONING CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED, TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP FROM R-5 TO "ROS" (RESIDENTIAL OPEN SPACE): An ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending The Lake Forest Zoning Code Of 1972, As Amended, To Amend The Zoning Map From R-5 To "ROS" (Residential Open Space), was introduced and read by title. Alderman Gallagher 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 Woloson and carried unanimously. Ill ORDINANCE 1808 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE FOREST ZONING CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED, TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP FROM R-5 TO "OR" (OFFICE RESEARCH): An ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending The Lake Forest Zoning Code Of 1972, As Amended, To Amend The Zoning Map From R-5 To "OR" (Office Research)", was introduced and read by title. A motion was made by Alderman Woloson 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 Morrison and carried unanimously. V. BIDS FOR THE 1988 TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT: John F. Fischbach, City Manager reviewed the following bids that were received for the 1988 Tree Trimming Project: BIDDER TOTAL BID Nels J. Johnson $27,467.00 F.A. Bartlett Tree Experts $33,893.00 Hendricksen Tree Experts $29,474.00 Asplundh Tree $59,083.00 Alderman Johnson moved to award the contract to Nels J. Johnson, based on their low bid of $27,467.00. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay": None. The award of the contract was approved. VI. VERBAL REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Opportunity for the Public to Address the City Council: Mr. Phelps Langtry, 1015 S. Ridge Road, addressed the Council regarding the entrances to the Ridgelands Subdivision and asked that the City staff inspect them again to ascertain that they are in compliance with the Zoning Code. The City Manager stated that he would follow through on this project with staff members. 2. Petitions. Letters and Other Communications: None. VII. APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZED INVOICES AND PAYROLLS: A motion was made by Alderman Morrison that the audited invoices and payrolls for the month of October, 1988, presented to the City Council for consideration, be approved. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies and carried unanimously. Gen., IMRF & Cap. Imp. Water Total Invoices $645,298.71 $331,979.74 $977,278.45 Payrolls 641,571.59 94,210.51 735,782.20 Totals $1,286,870.40 $426,190.25 $1,713,060.65 112 VIII.TREASURER'S WARRANTS TO MEET EXPENSES OF NOVEMBER 1988: Alderman Johnson made a motion that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign such warrants as may be necessary to meet the expenses of November 1988. The motion was seconded by Alderman Gallagher and carried unanimously. IX. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Alderman Johnson to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Woloson and carried unanimously. Barbara S. Douglas...- _ City Clerk _ js 8"64& RESOLUTION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSIDERATION ON DETACHMENT PROCEEDINGS, VILLAGE OF LAKE FOREST "WHEREAS, any boundary changes could adversely affect the educational programs and financial conditions of Elementary School District #72, Lake County, Illinois, BE IT RESOLVED that School District #72 is opposed to any detachment of lands lying within its boundaries for the purpose of having such properties annexed to the Lake Forest Elementary School District #67." Dated this 19th day of October . 1988. RONDOUT SCHOOL DiISTRICT NO. 72 BY P sident, Board of Directors ATTEST: " Clerk, B rd of Directors AYES: James Persson, Sherry Starr and Marjorie Loizzo NAYS: None ABSENT: None