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CITY COUNCIL 2015/05/04 MinutesThe City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL Proceedings of the Monday, May 4, 2015 First Session City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Schoenheider called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm, and Deputy City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members. Present: Honorable Mayor Schoenheider, Alderman Beidler, Alderman Waldeck, Alderman Pandaleon, Alderman Moore, Alderman Reisenberg, Alderman Moreno and Alderman Adelman. Absent: none Also present were: Bob Kiely, City Manager, Victor Filippini, City Attorney; Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director; Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works; Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works; Bob Ells, Superintendent of Engineering; James Held, Police Chief; Karl Walldorf, Deputy Chief and Anne Whipple. There were approximately 45 present in the audience. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS COMMENTS BY MAYOR COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS FINANCE COMMITTEE A. Approval of the Comprehensive Fiscal Plan for FY2016 George Pandaleon, Finance Committee Chairman introduced Finance Director Elizabeth Holleb who gave a high level overview summary of the plan. Ms. Holleb reported that the Plan is an eight month process and the other four months of the year audit the plan. Ms. Holleb stated that there were a number of changes made that included a table of contents, acronym list, budget glossary and index, the City Council Fiscal Policy, and that the fund balance analysis and expense comparison formats were revised to improve information to the reader. A new section detailing the top ten revenue sources has been added. Ms. Holleb stated that the budget highlights included: Proceedings of the May 4, 2015 Second Session Regular City Council Meeting  Total FY16 Budget - $84,171,325  FY16 budget increase over FY15 estimated actual = .40%  FY16 Capital Initiatives  East Side Train Station Renovation ($1.05 million grant funding)  Laurel and Western Avenue Redevelopment  Emerald Ash Borer - $290,000  Telegraph Road Station Pedestrian Underpass ($1.45m grant funding)  $6.1 million in additional capital improvements  Street, sidewalk, bridge improvements - $1,750,000  Facility improvements - $680,000  Water & Sewer system improvements - $1,590,000 Ms. Holleb also gave an overview of the FY 16 Expenditures that included the FY15 Estimate and the FY16 Budget amount with the percentage of change, noting that every third year Motor Fuel Tax is greater. Ms. Holleb gave an overview of the General Fund accounts for the primary operations, indicating that 52% of the revenue collected is through property taxes, while on the expense side 69% of the fund is personnel driven. She then gave an overview of the five year fund forecast showing the general fund net before CIP. She added that the proposed expenditures for FY2016 total $84,171,325. The proposed plan is balanced with all operating expenditures covered from current revenues and capital expenditures funded from current revenues and reserves in excess of the City Council’s Fiscal Policy. Alderman Pandaleon added that the fund balance analysis is a high level summary at a glance. He thanked Finance Director Elizabeth Holleb and staff for a great job. Mayor Schoenheider thanked City Manager Robert Kiely for his leadership and improving City Service’s and Elizabeth Holleb and Diane Hall for putting together such a great comprehensive plan. Mayor Schoenheider asked if there was anyone from the public who wanted to comment on the matter. Seeing none, he asked for a motion. COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Comprehensive Fiscal Plan for Fiscal Year 2016. Alderman Moore made a motion to approve the Comprehensive Fiscal Plan for Fiscal Year 2016, seconded by Alderman Beidler. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote B. Annual Vendor Approval Finance Director Elizabeth Holleb reported that on September 19, 2011, the City Council approved Code amendments revising the method for approving vendors. Consistent with the revised policy, payments for services provided on an unspecified ongoing basis exceeding $20,000 annually in aggregate are to be approved by the City Council as part of the budget process. The attached list provides the vendors approved for FY2012-FY2015 as well as the recommendations submitted for Proceedings of the May 4, 2015 Second Session Regular City Council Meeting City Council approval for FY2016. Ms. Holleb stated that the City Council will continue to approve any single purchase over $20,000 as established by the purchasing code. Mayor Schoenheider asked if there was anyone from the public who wanted to comment on the matter. Seeing none, he asked for a motion. COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the attached list of vendors for Fiscal Year 2016. Alderman Waldeck made a motion to approve the attached list of vendors for Fiscal Year 2016, seconded by Alderman Reisenberg. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Beidler, Waldeck, Moore, Pandaleon, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8 Yeas, 0 Nays, motion carried. C. Approval of the FY16 Personnel Policies and Practices and FY16 Pay Plan Director of Human Resources DeSha Kalmar explained that each year the City’s Personnel Policies and Practices are reviewed and updated, then adopted by the City Council as part of the budget process. She noted key changes made to the Personnel Policies were primarily required by law, and that there were other changes that included a modest change in longevity pay. Ms. Kalmar reported that the FY2016 Pay Plan has been adjusted to include 2.5% range adjustment. Mayor Schoenheider asked if there was anyone from the public who wanted to comment on the matter. Seeing none, he asked for a motion. COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the FY16 Personnel Policies and Practices and FY16 Pay Plan. Alderman Moore made a motion to approve the FY16 Personnel Policies and Practices Pay Plan, seconded by Alderman Beidler. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Beidler, Waldeck, Moore, Pandaleon, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8 Yeas, 0 Nays, motion carried D. Appointment of Chapman and Cutler LLP to serve as the City’s Bond Counsel Finance Director Elizabeth Holleb reported that currently the City’s bond counsel provides legal support to the City’s bond issuance and continuing disclosure requirements and that the City’s current bond counsel has served the City since 2000, when they were appointed based on the recommendation of prior bond counsel and the City’s financial advisor at the time. Ms. Holleb reports that the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for bond counsel services in March and received nine proposals. Based on a review of the proposing firms’ qualifications and fee proposals, three finalist firms were selected for in-person interviews conducted on April 16. The interview panel consisted of Finance Committee Chairman George Pandaleon, Legal Committee Chairman Ray Buschmann, City Manager Bob Kiely and Finance Director Elizabeth Holleb. The committee deliberated on April 23 and selected the firm of Chapman and Cutler LLP for recommendation to the City Council. Proceedings of the May 4, 2015 Second Session Regular City Council Meeting Ms. Holleb reported that Chapman and Cutler LLP had previously served as bond counsel to the City of Lake Forest as early as the 1920s. The City has also been served by Sidley & Austin prior to appointment of Katten, Muchin, Rosenman. Chapman and Cutler LLP have a significant public finance department consisting of 49 attorneys, with 22 focusing their practice exclusively on public finance transactions in Illinois. Additionally, costs associated with bond counsel services are paid at the time of bond issuance from proceeds of the bonds. Fees are based on the type and quantity of bonds to be issued. The recommended firm’s fee structure was extremely competitive when compared to the other respondents. The City Council had a discussion relating to why Chapman and Cultler stopped being Bond Counsel, it was determined that there may have been a conflict with a then seated Alderman. Mayor Schoenheider asked if there was anyone from the public who wanted to comment on the matter. Seeing none, he asked for a motion. COUNCIL ACTION: Appointment of Chapman and Cutler LLP as Bond Counsel for the City. Alderman Moreno made a motion to approve the appointment of Chapman and Cutler LLP as Bond Counsel for the City, seconded by Alderman Waldeck. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Beidler, Waldeck, Moore, Pandaleon, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8 Yeas, 0 Nays, motion carried. Alderman Moore commented that at the previous City Council meeting he misunderstood the staff’s process relating to the LED lighting and apologized. He also stated that he was proud to be an Alderman and that it has been an honor to serve the community. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS David Fontana, 701 W Woodland, Lake Bluff, offered his opinion to the City Council about towing. City Manager Robert Kiely added that the City will be issuing an RFP that the City Council will most likey see in June. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of the April 20, 2015 City Council meeting minutes 2. Check Register for Period March 28- April 24, 2015 3. Approval of a Resolution recognizing Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital for receiving the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Award for Quality Achievement and being Honor Roll Elite 4. Approval of Information Technology Support to be provided in Fiscal Year 2016 by ClientFirst Consulting Group Proceedings of the May 4, 2015 Second Session Regular City Council Meeting 5. Approval of an Audit Committee Recommendation regarding Audit Fees for Fiscal Year 2015 6. Approval of Contract for Everett Park Playground Project 7. Ratification of Contract Amounts for the McClory Bike Path Project COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the seven (7) Omnibus items as presented. Mayor Schoenheider asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take separately. Seeing no request, he asked for a motion to approve the seven Omnibus items as presented. Alderman Pandaleon made a motion to approve the Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Reisenberg. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Beidler, Waldeck, Moore, Pandaleon, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8 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 1. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission in Support of Various Actions Related to Final Approval of the Oak Knoll Woodlands Planned Preservation Subdivision. (If desired by the Council, Grant Final Approval of Ordinances and Grant Final Approval of the Plat of Subdivision.) Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development, reported that this is a recommendation from the Plan Commission in support of approving final reading of an Ordinance approving a zone change and application of a zoning overlay district, and approval of the final plat of subdivision for the Oak Knoll Woodlands Planned Preservation Subdivision and approval of the associated Special Use Permit. Ms. Czerniak reported that this petition proposes development of a 30 acre parcel located east of the Conway Farms development, north of Conway Road, at the north end of Oak Knoll Drive. The property is vacant and is the last parcel of significant size available for development in this area. This property was in the ownership of a local family for many years and was recently acquired by a developer as part of the settling of an estate. Ms. Czerniak reported that since a 16 lot Planned Preservation Subdivision is proposed on the 30- acre parcel, in order to achieve the proposed development, a zone change from R-5 to R-4, application of the Historic Residential Open Space Preservation Zoning District, and final approval of the plat of subdivision and associated Special Use Permit are requested. The overlay district requires that the density of the development is consistent with the underlying zoning district but allows flexibility in lot sizes and setbacks in exchange for preservation of open space, wetlands and Proceedings of the May 4, 2015 Second Session Regular City Council Meeting woodlands. This conservation subdivision approach has led to other successful developments in the community including the Conway Farms, Middlefork Farm and Everett Farm subdivisions. Ms. Czerniak stated that on October 20, 2014, based on a recommendation from the Plan Commission, the City Council granted tentative subdivision plat approval and approved first reading of an ordinance rezoning the property to R-4, single family residential with the application of the Historic Residential Open Space Preservation District. On March 11, 2015, the Plan Commission held a public hearing to consider the final plat of subdivision. The Commission heard testimony from neighboring property owners, consistent with the testimony heard during consideration of the tentative subdivision plat. The majority of those speaking stated opposition to the proposed development expressing concerns about the number of lots, the size of the lots, drainage and traffic primarily. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the final plat and the associated Special Use Permit to the City Council, subject to conditions of approval. After all of the conditions are met to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Director of Community Development, the plat will be recorded with Lake County and permits authorizing site work will be issued. The City Council asked questions in relation to drainage. Bob Ells, Superintendent of Engineering, added that the review of the drainage exceeds the Lake County Watershed Ordinance; however, the Army Corp of Engineers would have to give final details before the City of Lake Forest could issue permits. Mayor Schoenheider asked if there was anyone from the public who wanted to comment on the matter. Dan Sebalt of 560 Ivy Court offered his opinion on the topic. COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council: 1. Grant final approval of an Ordinance rezoning the 30 –acre parcel from R-5 to R-4 and applying the Historic Residential and Open Space Overlay District. AND 2. Approve a motion granting final approval of the Oak Knoll Woodlands Planned Preservation Subdivision plat and approval of the associated Special Use Permit Alderman Reisenberg moved, Alderman Beidler seconded, to waive first reading on the Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for the Oak Knoll Woodlands Planned Preservation Subdivision, On a roll call vote, the motion passed and first reading was waived, The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Beidler, Waldeck, Moore, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. The following Abstained: Alderman Pandaleon. 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention. Alderman Reisenberg moved, Alderman Waldeck Seconds, to approve (i) the Ordinance rezoning the 30 –acre parcel from R-5 to R-4 and applying the Historic Residential and Open Space Overlay District, (ii) the final Plat, and (iii) the Special use Permit Ordinance. On a roll call vote the motion passes. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Beidler, Waldeck, Moore, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman Proceedings of the May 4, 2015 Second Session Regular City Council Meeting and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. The following Abstained: Alderman Pandaleon. 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention. NEW BUSINESS 1. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission in Support of a Revised Site Plan for the Amberley Woods Commercial Development Proposed on 8.5 Acres Located at the Southeast Corner of Route 60 and Saunders Road. (Approval of a Resolution) Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development, reported that the City Council heard from the Plan Commission on this project in July 2014. The Council indicated strong support for the project overall, but directed that the site plan be modified to address the conditions as recommended by the Commission. In general, the conditions required that the site be developed less intensely to provide greater setbacks and a development more in keeping with the overall character of the Route 60 Corridor. She clarified that the packet said that conditions were previously approved by the City Council, when in fact it should it should have read “directed to be modified”. Ms. Czerniak report that since the Council meeting in July, the ownership of the property has remained the same and that an active petition for the project remained on file with the City. In March of this year, the City received an amended application which identified a new developer for the project, Pine Tree Commercial Realty, LLC. Whole Foods is still proposed as the major tenant in the development. A revised site plan was presented to the Plan Commission on April 15, 2015 for evaluation based on the previously approved conditions of approval. Ms. Czerniak added that the Commission determined that the revised site plan responded well to the direction the Council provided in July. The petitioners are requesting review by the City Council at this point in the process to get confirmation on whether the proposed commercial center and the revised site plan are consistent with the previous conditions and the Council’s expectations before proceeding with revisions and finalization of the technical and design aspects of the project. Ms. Czerniak noted that if the Council approves the Resolution indicating support for this project, revised architectural, landscape, lighting and signage plans must be reviewed by the Building Review Board and that Board’s recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. Also the revised site plan requires the removal of the existing residence, a locally landmarked structure. The Code requires that a request for demolition must be considered by the Historic Preservation Commission with the opportunity for final action on the request by the City Council. If approved the Resolution further directs staff and the City attorney, upon completion of review by the Board and Commission, to the present appropriate amendments to the Annexation Agreement and Special Use Permit, incorporating the revised plans, for City Council consideration and action. Proceedings of the May 4, 2015 Second Session Regular City Council Meeting Ms. Czerniak also noted that there were representatives from Pine Tree as well as Whole Foods available should the City Council have any questions. The City Council had a discussion relating to drainage at the site, proposed setbacks, the option of a cul-de sac or a gate, and the intensity of the development and parking. Dan Strand of Gewalt Hamilton addressed the Council’s concerns on drainage and the overall subdivision design in relation to drainage. Mayor Schoenheider asked if there was anyone from the public who wanted to comment on the matter. Seeing none, he asked for a motion. COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, approve a Resolution endorsing the proposed commercial development and the revised site plan and directing the petitioner to 1) present the design aspects of the development to the Building Review Board for review and recommendation and 2) present a request for approval of the demolition of the existing residence to the Historic Preservation Commission. Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to approve a Resolution endorsing the proposed commercial development and the revised site plan and directing the petitioner to 1) present the design aspects of the development to the Building Review Board for review and recommendation and 2) present a request for approval of the demolition of the existing residence to the Historic Preservation Commission, seconded by Alderman Waldeck. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Beidler, Waldeck, Moore, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. The following Abstained: Alderman Pandaleon. 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention, the motion carried. 2. Presentation of fabulous gifts and prizes for Alderman Moore Robert Kiely, City Manager presented Alderman Moore with a certificate for a tree to be planted in his honor, and personalized City street sign. 3. Final words for departing Alderman Moore from the remaining Council Members Mayor Schoenheider and each Alderman expressed gratitude for the service of Alderman Moore and stated a few words regarding his service to the City 4. Final comments from Alderman Moore Alderman Moore made closing remarks to the Council about their tenure on the City Council, and thanked the staff for "respect of the process”. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION ADJOURNMENT There being no further business. Alderman Moore made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Reisenberg. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 8:08 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Margaret Boyer Deputy City Clerk Proceedings of the May 4, 2015 Second Session Regular City Council Meeting 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. The City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL Proceedings of the Monday, May 4, 2015 Second Session City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers CALL FOR ORGANIZATION OF THE 2014-2015 CITY COUNCIL City Manager, Robert Kiely Jr., called for the Organization of the 2015-2016 City Council DEPUTY CLERK MARGARET BOYER ADMINISTERS THE OATH OF OFFICE TO : Honorable Mayor-Elect - - Donald P. Schoenheider First Ward Alderman-Elect - - Catherine Waldeck Second Ward Alderman-Elect - - George Pandaleon Second Ward Alderman-Appointed - - Timothy Newman Third Ward Alderman-Elect - - John Reisenberg Fourth Ward Alderman-Elect - - Michael Adelman Deputy City Clerk Margaret Boyer Administered the Oath of Office. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Schoenheider called the meeting to order at 8:19 pm, and Deputy City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members. Present: Honorable Mayor Schoenheider, Alderman Beidler, Alderman Waldeck, Alderman Pandaleon, Alderman Newman, Alderman Reisenberg, Alderman Moreno and Alderman Adelman. Absent: none Also present were: Bob Kiely, City Manager, Victor Filippini, City Attorney; Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director; Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works; Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works; Bob Ells, Superintendent of Engineering; James Held, Police Chief; Karl Walldorf, Deputy Chief; former Alderman David Moore and Anne Whipple. There were approximately 45 present in the audience. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. ELECTION AND APPOINTMENT OF CITY OFFICERS 1. ELECTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AS REQUIRED BY CHARTER AND CITY CODE City Treasurer Elizabeth A. Holleb City Supervisor Robert R. Kiely, Jr. City Marshal & Collector James Held City Attorney Victor Filippini Proceedings of the May 4, 2015 Second Session Regular City Council Meeting City Clerk Robert R. Kiely, Jr. City Surveyor and Engineer Gewalt Hamilton Associates Alderman Pandaleon made a motion to approve the Election and Appointment of City Officers by the City Council as required by City Charter and the City Code, seconded by Alderman Beidler. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Waldeck, Beidler, Pandaleon, Newman, Tack, Reisenberg, and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8 Yeas, 0 Nays, motion carried. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS COMMENTS BY MAYOR Mayor Schoenheider welcomed Alderman Newman to the City Council. A. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR WARD 2 ALDERMAN DAVID MOORE COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolution Alderman Adelman made a motion to approve the Resolution of Appreciation, seconded by Alderman Beidler. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Mayor Schoenheider presented the Resolution of Appreciation to David Moore. B. 2015-2016 Board and Commission Appointments/Reappointments BUILDING REVIEW BOARD NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD James Diamond Appoint 3 Robert Reda Reappoint 1 Ted Notz Reappoint and Appoint as Chairman 2 Ross Friedman Reappoint 4 Mike Bleck Reappoint 4 CEMETERY COMMISSION NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD David Hooke Appoint 3 Patrick Looby Reappoint 4 Dennis O’Brien Reappoint and Appoint as Chairman 2 Proceedings of the May 4, 2015 Second Session Regular City Council Meeting ELAWA COMMISSION NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Georgia West Reappoint 2 Samuel Henry Reappoint 1 Patricia Moore Reappoint 3 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Carol Gayle Appoint 1 Susan Athenson Reappoint 3 Robert Alfe Reappoint 4 Jim Preschlack Appoint as Chairman 3 LEGAL COMMITTEE NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Dale Tauke Appoint 3 Ken Weinberger Reappoint 2 Dave Neumeister Appoint as Chairman 3 LIBRARY NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Wendy Darling Appoint 1 David Rose Appoint 4 Carrie Travers Appoint 1 Kenneth Sanders Appoint STUDENT PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Shannon Maguire Appoint 3 Scott Herman Appoint 3 Charles Kohlmeyer Appoint as Chairman 4 Colton England Appoint STUDENT SENIOR RESOURCE COMMISSION NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Thomas Sullivan Appoint 3 Steve Potsic Reappoint and Appoint as Chairman LB Proceedings of the May 4, 2015 Second Session Regular City Council Meeting GORTON NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Sally Downey Reappoint 1 John Looby Reappoint 4 Stephen Goldman Appoint 3 HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Matthew Flynn Appoint n/a COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayors Appointments and Reappointments Alderman Pandaleon made a motion to approve the 2014-2015 New Board and Commission Appointments/Reappointments, seconded by Alderman Waldeck. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. C. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring Members of Boards and Commissions as follows: Building Review Board: Chairman, Charles King Cemetery Commission: Chairman, Colin Silvester Firefighter’s Pension Fund: William Anderson Historic Preservation Commission: Chairman, Kurt Pairitz Legal Committee: Chairman, Raymond Buschmann Library Board: Janet Gibson and Lisa Dettling Parks and Recreation Board: Curt Volkmann Police Pension Fund: Charles Flesch Senior Resources Commission: Chairman, Nini Lustig and Lester Hammar COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolution Alderman Moreno made a motion to approve the Resolutions, seconded by Alderman Reisenberg. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Proceedings of the May 4, 2015 Second Session Regular City Council Meeting OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of a Schedule of Regular Meetings of the City Council to include fiscal Year 2016 2. Approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the North East Multi-Regional Training (NEMRT) body, the mobile training unit authorized by the Intergovernmental Law Enforcement Officer’s In-Service Training Act. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the two (2) Omnibus item(s) as presented. Mayor Schoenheider asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take separately. Seeing no request, he asked for a motion to approve the two Omnibus items as presented. Alderman Pandaleon made a motion to approve the Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Moreno. The following voted “Yea”: Aldermen Beidler, Waldeck, Pandaleon, Newman, Tack, Reisenberg, Adelman and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8 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 NEW BUSINESS 1. Consideration of a Resolution Endorsing “Concept A” of the 2015 Fort Sheridan Master Plan prepared by the Lake County Forest Preserve District. City Manager, Robert Kiely Jr, reported that in early in 1990 the Lake County Forest Preserve District acquired 253 acres at the northerly end of Fort Sheridan under the Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1988. The Lake County Forest Preserve District has been working to complete a master plan controlling the site’s future use, activities, and resource restoration. Initially, the District was planning to construct a championship caliber golf course on the site, but elected in 2012 not to proceed based on cost considerations and declines in the local area golf market. Mr. Kiely introduced Lake County Board President Anne Main, and Lake County Board representative Mike Rummel who stated that the Lake County Forest Preserves District held its first open house to solicit concepts and ideas regarding potential uses for the site from County residents in 2012. Since then, district staff has been formulating various concept plans. The final two concept plans have been influenced by various competing interests including; extreme bluff slope, land restriction placed on site by U.S. Army, natural resource restoration, reforestation, Proceedings of the May 4, 2015 Second Session Regular City Council Meeting Lake Michigan view sheds, preservation of endangered plant species, promotion of bird habitat, accessibility of parking and long-term operating cost considerations. Ms. Main explained that the primary difference between the two final concept plans under consideration relates to parking. Concept “A” relocates the parking to the west and away from the bluff area. Concept “B” expands the existing parking area adjacent to the lakefront, likely leading to greater utilization of the beach front property. She noted, however, that the property is not a swimming beach, and that currently the access is not ADA compliant. Mr. Rummel added that the Parks & Recreation Board heard a presentation on the two concept plans by the Lake County Forest Preserve District Executive Director Ty Kovach at its April 21 meeting. Following a lengthy discussion, the Board approved endorsing Concept “A” by a vote of 5 to 2. John Sentell, President of the Lake Forest Open Lands Association reported that the LFOL is in support of Concept “A”. The City Council had discussion about public safety, public access, and other community support. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the proposed resolution endorsing concept “A” of the 2015 Fort Sheridan Master Plan. Alderman Waldeck made a motion to approve the proposed resolution endorsing concept “A” of the 2015 Fort Sheridan Master Plan, seconded by Alderman Moreno. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION ADJOURNMENT There being no further business. Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Moreno. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 9:20 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.