PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 2022/07/21 Minutes
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 21 – 4:00 P.M.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING – TRAINING ROOM
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Preschlack called the meeting to order at 4:05 P.M. Aldermen Ted
Notz and Nancy Novit were in attendance.
Staff attending the meeting included Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works;
Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works; Byron Kutz, Superintendent of
Engineering and Jim Lockefeer, Assistant to the Director of Public Works.
Chairman Preschlack and Alderman Notz welcomed Alderman Novit to the
Committee.
II. NEW BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 26, 2022 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Alderman Notz moved to approve the May 26, 2022 Public Works Committee
meeting minutes. Chairman Preschlack seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
2. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF BID FOR THE
FOREST PARK STABILZATION PROJECT
Director Thomas reviewed the below summary presentation slides on the topic.
The Committee and City staff discussed prior Forest Park bluff projects, the goal
of this current stabilization project, the re-bid process, the ramp walkway, and
the re-bid timeline.
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3. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH IDOT FOR METRA CROSSING
IMPROVEMENTS AT EVERETT ROAD AND OLD MILL ROAD
Superintendent Kutz reviewed the below summary presentation slide on the
topic.
The Committee and City staff discussed the Everett and Waukegan Intersection
Improvement Project, the cost estimate developed by Metra, the time needed
to accomplish the crossing improvements, the staggering of the work to be
completed at the crossings, and the additional right turn lane design as part of
the overall Everett and Waukegan Intersection Improvement Project.
Chairman Preschlack moved to recommend approval to City Council the City’s
costs related to the Inter-Governmental Agreement between the City of Lake
Forest and the Illinois Department of Transportation for Metra railway crossing
improvements at Everett Road and Old Mill Road as estimated at $148,480.30.
Additionally, approval of a contingency of the remaining budgeted of
$26,519.70 for any additional City costs related to contract overages or other
direct expenses. Alderman Novit seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
4. REVIEW AND REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL AWARD OF
CONTRACT FOR FY23 LONGLINE STRIPING PROGRAM
Superintendent of Public Works Martin reviewed the below summary
presentation slide on the topic.
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The Committee and City staff discussed anticipated annual escalator
percentage associated with program costs and timing of when the program
work is completed.
Alderman Novit moved to recommend approval to City Council award the FY23
Long Line Striping Program to Superior Road Striping, Inc. in the amount of
$85,000. Alderman Notz seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
III. ASSET, INFRASTRUCTURE, & SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
The Committee and City staff reviewed the below presentation slide.
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IV. FY ’23 PROJECT ROADMAP STATUS CHART
The Committee and City staff reviewed the below prestation slides.
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The Committee and City staff discussed the IDOT Pump Station Project, the
ComEd Bridge Replacement Project, the resurfacing of Deerpath Road, the
Woodland and Illinois Bridge Replacement Project, and the Rockefeller /
McCormick / Loch Ravine Project.
V. BUDGET / HIRING / INNOVATION UPDATES
Superintendent Martin provided the Committee with an update on the Gas Light
LED Conversion Program.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
VII. NEXT MEETING – August 22, 2022
The Committee agreed to meet on August 22, 2022 at Forest Park.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Notz moved to adjourn the meeting of the Public Works Committee at
5:24 P.M. Alderman Novit seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Lockefeer Jr.
Assistant to the Director of Public Works