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CITY COUNCIL 1988/04/16 Minutes (2)NOTICE OF CALL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST TO: John J. Fisher, City Clerk Lake Forest, IL 60045 A special meeting of the City Council of The City of Lake Forest is hereby called for Saturday, April 16, 1988 at 8:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers of The City of Lake Forest, Illinois for the following purposes: I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT (TIF) LOCATED IN THE WESTERLY SECTION OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST III. COMMENTS BY CITY OFFICERS A. Comments by Council Members 1. Proclamation Naming May 8 to 14 "Just Say No" Week in Lake Forest B. Comments by City Manager C. Reports by Council Committees 1. Property and Public Safety Committee a. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending False Alarm Charges (First Reading) b. Consideration of a Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Attempt to Negotiate a Cable Television Franchise Agreement with U.S. Cable of Lake Forest IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Reading and Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council Held on April 4, 1988 B. Resolution to Authorize the Sale of Stock Certificates to the City to Assist in Financing Projects V. ORDINANCES A. Consideration of an Ordinance to Allow the Construction of a Helicopter Landing Pad Adjacent to the Lake Forest Hospital Grounds Maintenance Facility (Second Reading) B. Consideration of a Request for Final Approval and Second Reading on a Special Use Permit for a 45-lot, Planned Historic Preservation Development and Planned Residential Development Subdivision for the Property Located on Ridge Road South of Westleigh Road (Ridgeland) (Final Approval and Second Reading) C. Consideration of an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of a 24-foot Dufour Sail Boat (First Reading) VI. OTHER BUSINESS A. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals Regarding a Ravine Setback Variation for the Property Located at 1200 North Sheridan Road (Lengemann) (First Reading) B. Consideration of Bids for the Construction of a Golf Course Patio C. Consideration of Bids for the Replacement of Two Maintenance Vehicles 1. Replacement of a Seven -Gang Rough Mower Set for the Golf Course 2. Replacement of a Refuse Packer Unit for the Sanitary Section D. Consideration of Bids for Street Lighting and Traffic Signal Maintenance Contracts for FY1989 E. Consideration of Proposals for Aerial Photography and Land Contour Mapping VII. OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL VIII. ADJOURNMENT NOTICE OF CALL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST A special meeting of the City Council of The City of Lake Forest is hereby called for Saturday, April 16, 1988 at 8:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers of The City of Lake Forest, Illinois for the following purposes: I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT (TIF) LOCATED IN THE WESTERLY SECTION OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST III. COMMENTS BY CITY OFFICERS A. Comments by Council Members 1. Proclamation Naming May 8 to 14 "Just Say No" Week in Lake Forest B. Comments by City Manager C. Reports by Council Committees 1. Property and Public Safety Committee a. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending False Alarm Charges (First Reading) b. Consideration of a Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Attempt to Negotiate a Cable Television Franchise Agreement with U.S. Cable of Lake Forest IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Reading and Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council Held on April 4, 1988 B. Resolution to Authorize the Sale of Stock Certificates to the City to Assist in Financing Projects V. ORDINANCES A. Consideration of an Ordinance to Allow the Construction of a Helicopter Landing Pad Adjacent to the Lake Forest Hospital Grounds Maintenance Facility (Second Reading) B. Consideration of a Request for Final Approval and Second Reading on a Special Use Permit for a 45-lot, Planned Historic Preservation Development and Planned Residential Development Subdivision for the Property Located on Ridge Road South of Westleigh Road (Ridgeland) (Final Approval and Second Reading) C. Consideration of an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of a 24-foot Dufour Sail Boat (First Reading) VI. OTHER BUSINESS A. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals Regarding a Ravine Setback Variation for the Property Located at 1200 North Sheridan Road (Lengemann) (First Reading) B. Consideration of Bids for the Construction of a Golf Course Patio C. Consideration of Bids for the Replacement of Two Maintenance Vehicles 1. Replacement of a Seven -Gang Rough Mower Set for the Golf Course 2. Replacement of a Refuse Packer Unit for the Sanitary Section D. Consideration of Bids for Street Lighting and Traffic Signal Maintenance Contracts for FY1989 E. Consideration of Proposals for Aerial Photography and Land Contour Mapping VII. OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL VIII. ADJOURNMENT YnJ.`Fisher -- City Clerk Receipt is hereby acknowledged of the foregoing notice prior to the time of the meeting. 4i�r W. Allan Davies S4a3ge Alderman, First Ward Alderman, Third Ward / fL Ji✓6 Mary Barb Johnson Alderman, First Ward John HW Fassnacht Alderman, Second Ward Jonathan F. Galloway Alderman, Second Ward aI� M. Morrison Alderman, Third Ward , Victor Elting III Alderman, Fourth Ward ll N, �1 `� Q \CX, C 5 G. Bishop Gallagher Alderman, Fourth Ward THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING 255 WEST DEERPATH - 60045 LAKE FOREST. ILLINOIS A R EA C 0 D E 312 - 234-2600 AFFIDAVIT I hereby certify that on P 1 I at approximately 4 j 7 -/—.m. I delivered and left a copy of the foregoing NXICE OF CALL for a Special Meeting of the City Council of The City of Lake Forest, Illinois at the residence of: Alderman IV/ who resides at: I !? �/ Lake Forest, Illinois. Attest: Notary Public Date N-�� THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING 255 WEST DEERPATM - 60045 LAKE FOREST. ILLINOIS AREA CODE 312 - 234-2600 AFFIDAVIT I hereby certify that on r ,` % /` LZ at approximately �.m. I delivered and left a copy of the foregoing NOTICE OF CALL for a Special Meeting of the City Council of The City of Lake Forest, Illinois at the residence of: Alderman who resides at: , 3C> i% s rx, c we , Lake Forest, Illinois. Attest: Notary Public -/-iy fr THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING 255 WEST DEERPATH . 60045 LAKE FOREST. ILLINOIS AREA CODE 3I2-234.2600 AFFIDAVIT I hereby certify that on 4ag�„ / / 7 at appracimately 11_<�' —.m. I delivered and left a copy of the foregoing N=CE OF CALL for a Special Meeting of the City Council of The City of Lake Forest, Illinois at the residence of: Aldezman L//" C.10r s/ 1-; `? s 11 Z who resides at: j03 '6 /f'k '�' : Lake Forest, Illinois. Attest: Notary Public � L Date 34 Proceedings of the City Council of THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST SPECIAL MEETING - SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1988 AT 8:30 A.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL - LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS A special meeting of the City Council of The City of Lake Forest, Lake county, Illinois was held on Saturday, April 16, 1988 at 8:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall of The City of Lake Forest pursuant to call and notice of call each of which is attached hereto: I. CALL TO ORDER: The Honorable Marshall C. Strenger, Mayor, was present and called the meeting to order. There were 66 people in the audience. II. ROLL CALL: The City Clerk called the roll of City Council members. The following aldermen were present: Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Paige, Elting and Gallagher. Alderman Morrison was absent. Quorum present. John F. Fischbach, City Manager; Murray R. Conzelman, City Attorney; Charles E. Crook, Director of Planning and Development; Steve Lutz, Rosemary Haack, DeSha Brandt, Assistants to the City Manager; Susanne Janzen, Executive Secretary; Char Kreuz, Director of Communications and Public Information; Gerald Soderquist, Assistant City Engineer; John Kalmar, Planner in Training; and Robert D. Shaffer, Director of Finance, were also present. III. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT (TIF) LOCATED IN THE WESTERLY SECTION OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST: Mayor Strenger opened the public hearing. Charles E. Crook, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the scope of the Tax Increment Financing District. The Mayor then opened the hearing to the public. Questions from the floor were: 1) Who pays for public improvements such as police, fire, schools and maintenance? 2) How are the boundaries determined? 3) What procedures are followed in the acquiring of land needed? The City Manager responded to these questions. Mary Kay Knight, President of the Board of Education - School District 67, read the following statement, attached hereto and made a part of these proceedings. At 9:30 a.m. Alderman Johnson made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies and carried unanimously. IV. COMMENTS BY CITY OFFICERS: A. Comments by Council Members: The Mayor proclaimed May 8 - 14 as "Just Say No" Week in Lake Forest. Proceedings of the City Council Special Meeting -- April 16, 1988 B. Comments by City Manager: The City Manager updated the City Council on the Water Tower project. C. Reports by Council Committees: 1. Property and Public Safety Committee: a) ORDINANCE 1760 - AMENDING FALSE ALARM CHARGES: An ordinance was introduced and read by title "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23, Alarms, of The City Code of Lake Forest, 1971, As Amended." 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 Davies and carried unanimously. b) MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ATTEMPT TO NEGOTIATE A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH U.S. CABLE OF LAKE FOREST: Alderman Johnson, Chairman of the Property and Public Safety Committee, reviewed the cable television franchise agreement. Alderman Johnson then made a motion to: 1. Authorize the City Manager and other members of the City staff designated by the City Manager working with the City's cable consultants to attempt to negotiate a cable franchise agreement with U.S. Cable of Lake Forest that would serve the best interests of The City of Lake Forest. In conjunction with the negotiations, the City Manager and his staff specifically are instructed to investigate further the financial capabilities of U. S. Cable of Lake Forest to complete and operate a cable television system in The City of Lake Forest. 2. The City Manager is instructed that upon completion of negotiations by the staff, the proposed cable franchise agreement be submitted for review and approval of the Property and Public Safety Committee for a final recommendation to the City Council. 3. The City Manager shall report to the Property and Public Safety Committee and the City Council on the status of the negotiations no later than the June 6 meeting of the City Council. Alderman Galloway seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Paige, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay": None. Alderman Morrison was absent. The motion was approved. 35 Proceedings of the City Council Special Meeting -- April 16, 1988 V. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council Held on April 4, 1988. B. RESOLUTION 197E - Authorizing the Sale of Stock Certificates Donated to the City. Alderman Johnson made a motion that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Paige, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay': None. Alderman Morrison was absent. The Consent Agenda was approved. VI. ORDINANCE 1759 - ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HELICOPTER LANDING PAD ADJACENT TO THE LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FACILITY: Alderman Paige made a motion that an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow the Construction of a Helipad on the Northeast Portion of the Existing Hospital Campus Located at 660 North Westmoreland Road", be passed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea': Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Paige, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay': None. Alderman Morrison was absent. The ordinance was declared passed. VII. ORDINANCE 1718 - GRANTING A 45-LOT PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESIDENTIAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF RIDGE AND WESTLEIGH ROADS: Alderman Paige made a motion that an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow for a 45-Lot Planned Historic Preservation Development Subdivision and Planned Residential Development Subdivision for Property Located at the Southeast Corner of the Intersection of Westleigh and Ridge Road", be passed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Paige, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay': None. Alderman Morrison was absent. The ordinance was declared passed. FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION FOR A 45-LOT PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESIDENTIAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF RIDGE AND WESTLEIGH ROADS: Alderman Paige made a motion to approve the final plat of subdivision. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson and carried unanimously. VIII. ORDINANCE 1761 - AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A 24-FOOT DUFOUR SAIL BOAT: An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Personal Property", 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 Johnson and carried unanimously. 36 Proceedings of the City Council Special Meeting -- April 16, 1988 37 IX. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FROM THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REGARDING A RAVINE SETBACK VARIATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD (LENGEMANN): Charles E. Crook, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the report and recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding a ravine setback variation for property located 1200 North Sheridan Road. Upon discussion, Alderman Davies made a motion to accept the report and recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Alderman Paige and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 1762 - GRANTING A VARIATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1200 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD (LENGEMANN): An ordinance was introduced by title "An Ordinance Granting a Variation from Section 46-14 of the Lake Forest Zoning Code with Respect to Property Located at 1200 North Sheridan Road." 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 Paige and carried unanimously. X. BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GOLF COURSE PATIO: The City Manager reviewed the bid of European Brick Works for the construction of a golf patio to be located east of the clubhouse/snack shop area. Although six companies were solicited to submit bids, only one was received from European Brick Works for $8,109. Alderman Fassnacht made a motion to accept the bid from European Brick Works for $8,109. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Paige, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay": None. Alderman Morrison was absent. The bid was approved. XI. BIDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO MAINTENANCE VEHICLES: The City Manager reviewed the following bids: 1. Replacement of A Seven -Gang Rough Mower Set for the Golf Course: Bid Net Vendor Price Trade -In Price Illinois Lawn & Equip. Co. $11,246.81 $350.00 $10,896.82 Reindeers Bros. $20,430.00 $900.00 $19,530.-0 Chicago Turf and Irrigation $10,594.00 $350.00 $10,244.00 Proceedings of the City Council Special Meeting -- April 16, 1988 38 2. Replacement of a Refuse Packer Unit for the Sanitary Section• White GMC Trucks $56,478.00 $9,000.00 $47,478.00 Packer Assembly Bruce Municipal Equipment $29,090.00 $8,000.00* $29,090.00 Alderman Davies made a motion that the award to White GMC Trucks and Bruce Municipal Equipment Company, with the trade-in being made to White GMC Trucks. The total bid price for the complete body, cab and chassis is $76,568, and Chicago Turf and Irrigation for the seven gang rough mower set for $10,244, be approved. The motion was seconded by Alderman Paige. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Paige, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay": None. Alderman Morrison was absent. The bids were approved. XII. BIDS FOR STREET LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS FOR FY1989: The City Manager reviewed the following bids: Traffic Signal Street Lighting Vendor Maintenance Maintenance Roadway Signal Lighting Main. Inc. $10,608/6ear Labor $40/per hour Vehicle Rental: Patrol Truck $ 7.80/per hour Construction Truck $ 7.20/per hour Boom Truck $20.00/per hour Aerial Truck $20.00/per hour Ald-Cass Electric, Inc. $12,420/year Labor $45/per hour Vehicle Rental: Patrol Truck $ 5.00/per hour Construction Truck $ 5.00/per hour Boom Truck $15.00/per hour Aerial Truck $15.00/per hour Benson Elec. Inc. No Bid Labor $38.75/per hour Proceedings of the City Council Special Meeting -- April 16, 1988 Vehicle Rental: Patrol Truck $ 8.00/per hour Construction Truck $15.00/per hour Boom Truck $25.00/per hour Aerial Truck $40.00/per hour Alderman Fassnacht made a motion that Roadway Signal and Lighting Maintenance be awarded both the traffic signal maintenance contract and the street light maintenance contract on the basis of their low bids and lowest hourly rate. The motion was seconded by Alderman Gallagher. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Paige, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay": None. Alderman Morrison was absent. The award was approved. XIII. PROPOSAL FOR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND LAND CONTOUR MAPPING: The City Manager reviewed the following bids for aerial photography and land contour mapping: Chicago Aerial Survey $182,552.00 The Sidwell Company $197,760.00 Alderman Johnson made a motion that Chicago Aerial Survey be awarded the bid on the basis of their bid of $182,552, which is $17,488 below the budgeted amount of $200,00. The motion was seconded by Alderman Paige. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Paige, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay': None. Alderman Morrison was absent. The award was approved. XIV. OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL: Mr. Al Glover requested an update on the East Side Sanitary Sewer Project. XV. CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Alderman Johnson made a motion to convene into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and land acquisition as authorized by Section 42, Chapter 101 of the Illinois Revised Statutes. The motion was seconded by Alderman Paige and carried unanimously. XVI. RECONVENE: The Honorable Marshall C. Strenger, Mayor, was present and called the reconvened meeting to order. There were no people present in the audience. XVII. ROLL CALL: The City Clerk called the roll of City Council members at 10:30 a.m. The following aldermen were present: Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Paige, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen were absent: Morrison. Quorum present. XVIII. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Alderman Johnson to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Fassnacht and carried unanimously. Qhn `A. Fisher cw City Clerk 39 �~� ' e •W.s r �'�ra ?... Yaw � The District 67 Board and Administration have had,.several.opportunities to discuss with City Officials the impact that the West Lake Forest Tax Increment Financing Plan will have on District 67's financial planning. In general, we support the plan. However, we do have two major concerns which we would like to enter into the record of this Hearing. 1) We expect that the 96 single family homes scheduled to be built in the Arbor Ridge Subdivision, which is within the TIF District, will produce an additional 38 elementary school children per year, thus adding to District 67's operating expenses. 2) At the same time, the revenue base represented by those homes and the ,business district itself will not be available to District 67 for several years. The City expects the valuation of that area will reach $19 million (1988 dollars) during the 23 year life of the TIF, and we would expect the valuation of Arbor Ridge to reach $15 million within 4-6 years, assuming constancy of present economic conditions. Unfortunately, the double impact of added costs and the postponement of access to an increasing revenue base come at a time when the District needs maximum access to all available resources in order to provide facilities and programs for the minimum 25% city-wide enrollment increase which our studies indicate will occur within the next 5 to 10 years. The Board believes both Mayor Strenger and Mr. Fischbach fully recognize and fhe e in concert with our concerns, and we have received verbal assurances from m that the Board's understanding of the following 4 points is correct: (1) The City will make every effort to complete the TIF Project and thus dissolve the Special Tax Allocation Fund &jouickly jupossible (10 to 12 years at most). (2) Tax increment financing may be used for improvements or additions to Everett School, which is in the defined Redevelopment Project area. (3) District 67 will have proportional access to revenues in the Special Tax Allocation Fund which have been declared surplus. (4) The City will consider amending an existing Fee Ordinance to provide for channeling a portion of revenue fee to District 67. The City will seek a way to begin requiring developer fees which will be channeled directly to the schools. We have respectfully requested written confirmation from the City that our understanding of these four points is correct. If such confirmation is forthcoming, then we believe the constituents whom the Board of District 67 serves and their interests will be adequately protected in the short term, and well -served in the long term by the City's plan for encouraging development of the West Lake Forest Business District.