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CITY COUNCIL 2021/08/02 MinutesThe City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL MEETING Proceedings of the Monday, August 2, 2021 City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, and the City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members. Present: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon, Alderman Morris, Alderman Karras, Alderman Rummel, Alderman Notz, Alderman Goshgarian, Alderman Buschmann and Alderman Weber. Absent: Alderman Preschlack CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS COMMENTS BY MAYOR Mayor Pandaleon reminded Lake Forest residents that Lake Forest Day is on Wednesday, August 4, and provided the times and dates for other events taking place over the next two days. A. Resolution of Sympathy for Former Alderman Gail Hodges Mayor Pandaleon read the resolution of sympathy for former Alderman Gail Hodges. Mayor Pandaleon remarked how Gail was passionate about her work, and her dedication to the City. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolution of Sympathy for Former Alderman Gail Hodges Alderman Rummel made a motion to approve the Resolution of Sympathy for Former Alderman Gail Hodges, seconded by Alderman Buschmann. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 7-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried. Members of the public and members of the City Council provided comments stating their sympathy. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER A. Lake Forest Music Festival - Rick Amos, Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Assistant City Manager, Mike Strong, introduced Rick Amos to showcase the Lake Forest Music Festival. Mr. Amos provided information on the attendance of the Festival and Fireworks events, and stated the success of the event, drawing new residents. He also provided a brief presentation and background regarding the planning of the Lake Forest Music Festival, scheduled to take place on August 21, from 3 pm – 10 pm in the parking lot behind City Hall. He provided the website lfparksandrec.com where tickets could be purchased before the event. The City Council asked questions regarding the family friendly aspects of the event. Proceedings of the, Monday August 2, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting B. #CityHallSelfie Day Challenge - Dana Olson, Communications Manager Communications Manager, Dana Olson gave a brief presentation explaining what #CityHallSelfie Day is. She provided examples of what potential photos could entail, and where the photos can be taken. The City Council thanked MS. Olson for her work to promote municipal government, and her work to engage residents and employees in this challenge. Assistant City Manager, Mike Strong, introduced Superintendent of Public Works, Dan Martin, to provide an update regarding PFAs in water, in a response to a recent newspaper article that was released. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Members of the public can provide public comment by calling into the following number during the meeting: 847-810-3643 COMMITTEE REPORTS PARKS & RECREATION BOARD 1. Veterans Park Improvement Project - Alderman Ara Goshgarian and Joe Mobile, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, Joe Mobile gave a brief update regarding the Veterans Park Improvement Project. He began by providing the history of the bid process and the budget process. Mr. Mobile displayed the plan, and explained adjustments that were made to finish the project within the budget parameters. He further explained other amenities the park will have, and the project timeline with an estimated completion date of May 2022. The City Council asked clarifying questions regarding the design of the park. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of July 19, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of June 22 to July 23, 2021 3. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Firefighter/Paramedic Joseph A. Stanonik 4. Approval of an Ordinance Providing for the issuance of not to exceed $8,500,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding general obligation bonds of the City, providing for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds, authorizing and directing the execution of an escrow agreement in connection with the issuance of said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the winning bidder thereof (Final Reading) 5. Approval of an additional Three-Year Professional Services Agreement with Invoice Cloud for credit card processing services and integration with the City’s ERP system. 6. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest City Code Regarding the Class C-1 and C-3 Liquor Licenses (First reading and if appropriate final approval) Proceedings of the, Monday August 2, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting 7. Approval of a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board to Award a Contract to Mag Construction for the Veterans Park Improvement Project, in the Amount of $306,245 plus 10% Contingency in the Amount of $30,625 for a total of $336,870. 8. Award of Bid for a Two-Year HVAC Preventive Maintenance Contract to Hayes Mechanical in the Amount of $106,906 9. Award the Thermoplastic Lane Marking contract to Superior Road Striping, Inc. in the amount of $75,000 10. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County 11. Approve Three Year Contract with Wachs Water Services for Valve Exercising Service Contract included in the FY2022 –FY2024 Operating Capital Budget for the sum of $52,245 12. Approve Three Year Contract with Consulting Engineering, Inc. for Leak Detection Service Contract included in the FY2022 –FY2024 Operating Capital Budget for the Sum of $60,690 COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the twelve (12) Omnibus items as presented Mayor Pandaleon asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately. Seeing none, he asked for a motion. Alderman Goshgarian made a motion to approve the twelve (12) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Rummel. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 7-Ayes, 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 OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Director of Public Works, Michael Thomas, provided a brief presentation regarding sustainability initiatives in conjunction with infrastructure updates. The projects included the Old Elm parking lot drainage system, the Sheridan Parking Lot electric vehicle charging station, and South Park Bioswale updates. The City Council asked clarifying questions, and thanked the staff for including sustainable initiatives when updating infrastructure throughout the City. Proceedings of the, Monday August 2, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Morris made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Karras. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 7:43 pm. Respectfully Submitted Margaret Boyer, 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.