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CITY COUNCIL 2014/03/17 MinutesThe City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL Proceedings of the March 17, 2014 Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. – Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mayor Schoenheider called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm, and Deputy City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members. Present: Honorable Mayor Schoenheider, Alderman Waldeck, Alderman Novit, Alderman Moore, Alderman Reisenberg, and Alderman Adelman. Absent: Alderman Palmer, Alderman Pandaleon. Also present were: Robert Kiely, City Manager; Vic Filippini, City Attorney; Andrew Fiske, City Attorney; Carina Walters, Assistant City Manager; Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development; Susan Banks, Communications Manager, Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works, Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works, Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks, Forestry and Cemetery, Joanne Miller, Executive Director Elawa Farm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. There were approximately 20 present in the audience. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS COMMENTS BY MAYOR Mayor Schoenheider reminded residents of the Ward meeting dates of: Thursday, April 3 at 7p.m. at Elawa Farm, Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at Dickinson Hall and Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at Cherokee School. He added that these meetings are for residents to express ideas and concerns. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER City Manager Robert Kiely wished all a Happy St. Patrick’s Day COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Alderman Adelman expressed his delight in seeing the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra and encouraged resident to see them. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of the March 3, 2014 City Council minutes. Proceedings of the March 17, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting 2. Resolution of Appreciation for Lieutenant Arthur A. Tekampe 3. Consideration of a Resolution in Support of Designating the Robert McClory Bike Path as part of the U.S. Bike Route 37 4. Approval to Authorize Winter 2014/2015 Salt Purchase 5. Award of Bid for the Replacement of One Unmarked Police Vehicle Included in the F.Y. 2015 Capital Equipment Budget 6. Approval of Contract for Phase II & III Engineering/Construction for the Lake Forest Cemetery Ravine Management Plan 7. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Zoning Board of Appeals. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval) 8. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Building Review Board. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval) 9. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval) 10. Approval of a Sales Contract to Purchase Wedgewood Lot #24 Property Alderman Moore raised concerns regarding ravine restoration relating to item # 6. It was agreed that Forestry staff will work closely with Engineering to ensure an aesthetically pleasing result COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the ten (10) Omnibus items as presented. Alderman Novit made a motion to approve by Omnibus vote designation items as noted, seconded by Alderman Moore. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Novit, Waldeck, Moore, Tack, Reisenberg and Adelman. The following voted “Nay”: None. 6 Yeas, 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 None NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of an Elawa Farm Operating Agreement between The City of Lake Forest and Elawa Farm Foundation Proceedings of the March 17, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting City Manager Robert Kiely reported that the terms of the Elawa Agreement are similar to those of the Gorton Agreement; the term is 33 years with two additional renewals. The Elawa Agreement requires an audit and budget review and that both the Elawa Commission and Foundation wanted to keep the Commission in place as an oversight committee with appointment of members coming from the Mayor to the Commission. Robert Shaw, President of the Elawa Farm Foundation Board of Directors, gave an overview of the Elawa Farm history and said that the Agreement is the next step in the Foundation’s plan to further benefit the community. COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of an Elawa Farm Operating Agreement with the Elawa Farm Foundation. Alderman Novit made a motion to approve by Omnibus vote designation items as noted, seconded by Alderman Reisenberg. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Novit, Waldeck, Moore, Tack, Reisenberg and Adelman. The following voted “Nay”: None. 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, motion carried. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business. Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Waldeck. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 8:05 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Margaret Boyer Deputy City Clerk A video of the City Council meeting is available for viewing at the Lake Forest Library and on file in the Clerk’s office at City Hall. You can also view it on the website by visiting www.cityoflakeforest.com. Click on I Want To, then click on View, then choose Archived Meetings Videos.