CITY COUNCIL 4-1-02 council agenda timesTHE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
COUNCIL AGENDA
April 1, 2002
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 7:30 pm
Honorable Howard J Kerr, Mayor
Samuel J. Henry, Alderman First Ward Roger J. Mohr, Alderman Third Ward
Robert T. E. Lansing, Alderman First Ward Timm Reynolds, Alderman Third Ward
Michael J. Burns, Alderman Second Ward James J. Cowhey, Jr., Alderman Fourth Ward
S. Michael Rummel, Alderman Second Ward Kimberly G. Moss, Alderman Fourth Ward
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 7:35 pm
1. Comments by Mayor
A. Mayor for a Day – Derek Bagley
B. Appointments to the Elawa Steering Committee
A list of the recommended appointments is attached on page 1.
C. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City Charter and the City Code Regarding the Election of the City Treasurer, the City Marshal and Collector, and City Supervisor (First
Reading)
At the October 18, 2001 City Council meeting the City Charter Committee reported its findings pertaining to the Statutory Officers and term of the Mayor. Committee Chairman/State Rep.
Susan Garret reported that the Committee recommended the statutory positions be eliminated and the responsibilities assigned annually to Administrative Staff by the Mayor with approval
by the City Council. Attached beginning on page 2 is an ordinance amending the City Charter and the City Code to change the statutory positions from elected positions to appointed positions.
The ordinance would be effective in May 2003, which would allow the three newly elected candidates to serve their one-year term.
Recommended Action: Grant first reading of the ordinance amending the City Charter and City Code to change the statutory officers of City Treasurer, City Marshal and Collector, and
City Supervisor from elected and appointed positions.
2. Comments by City Manager 8:00 pm
A. Resolution of Appreciation to Steve Swale for 11 Years of Service
A copy of the resolution is attached as page 6.
Recommended Action: Adoption of the resolution.
B. Resolution of Appreciation to Daniel Kirutza for 28 Years of Service
A copy of the resolution is attached as page 7.
Recommended Action: Adoption of the resolution.
3. Comments by Council Members 8:10 pm
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL 8:20 pm
CONSENT AGENDA 8:30 pm
1. Approval of the Minutes from the March 4, 2002 Regular Meeting
A copy of the minutes is attached beginning on page 8.
2. Proclamation of April 26, 2002 as Arbor Day
The City of Lake Forest is dedicated to observing Arbor Day. Citizen groups and local institutions have actively supported the renewal of natural areas through tree planting and other
landscaping projects. The City has been named Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for twenty-two consecutive years. The Mayor will proclaim Friday, April 26, 2002, as
Arbor Day and will encourage all citizens to join in the celebration ceremony that will be held at 3:00 P.M. at the Municipal Services Building, 110 E. Laurel Avenue. A Swamp White
Oak will be planted. A copy of the proclamation is attached as page 12.
3. Proclamation of April 20-24, 2002 as National Library Week
A copy of the Proclamation is attached as page 13.
4. Award of Contract for the 2002 Spring Tree Planting Program
On February 28, 2002 the City received bids from four contractors for the 2002 Spring Tree Planting Program. The City requested bids for both the purchase and planting of trees on City
parkways and in City parks. A total of four bids was received. A total of 68 parkway trees will be planted as part of this season’s proposed planting. All resident cost-share tree-planting
requests received since last fall and prior to this bidding will be met with this planting contract. The total cost of the 2002 Spring Tree Planting Program is $23,100. This is within
the $70,000 FY2003 tree planting budget. On the basis of low bids, species, and previous good work, it is recommended that Spring 2002 Tree Planting Program contracts be awarded to
the following contractor:
Sebert Landscaping Co. $23,100
31W060 West Bartlett Road
Bartlett, IL 60103
(The bid tabulation by tree species and vendor is available upon request.)
5. Acceptance of the Report and a Proclamation from the Lake Forest Canvassing Board Regarding Results of the March 19, 2002 General Primary Election
State Statute requires that a Canvassing Board consisting of the Mayor, the City Attorney, and the City Clerk, meet to verify the returns from each municipal election. The returns
are prepared for the City by the County Clerk’s office. Attached as page 14 is the proclamation that declares the winners in all elected offices. The Board recommends acceptance of
Lake Forest Canvassing Board report and proclamation.
6. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Application Under the Great Lakes Coastal Restoration Grant Program for Stormwater Management and Ravine Restoration at Lake Forest Cemetery
In 2001, Conservation Design Forum (CDF), a landscape architecture and ecological restoration firm, prepared a Landscape Master Plan for Lake Forest Cemetery. In the course of this
work CDF determined that restoration of the Cemetery’s ravines is as important to the master plan as restoration of ornamental plantings.
The Great Lakes Coastal Restoration Grant Program has made $1,750,000 available to Illinois for protection and restoration of Lake Michigan’s coastal resources. This new grant program
has been authorized only for 2002. The City has applied for funds under this program to design and implement a stormwater management system for the ravine that runs through Lake Forest
Cemetery and to restore approximately 8 acres of ravine habitat. Ravine restoration would include removal or thinning of overgrown weedy trees to allow sunlight to reach the ravine
banks. Extant native species will be rejuvenated by increased sunlight penetration and additional plugs and seeds of native materials will be added. The City’s project qualifies under
the Coastal Restoration Program because it will reduce the flow of sediment to Lake Michigan. The project will be funded as follows:
Total project cost: $462,500
Grant request of 80%: $370,000
City match of 20%:
In-Kind Contribution: $ 42,500
Cash (2003 Cemetery CIP Budget): $ 50,000
The in-kind services of $42,500 includes items such as project design, plan review, supervision of work, grant administration and participation by Cemetery and Forestry Sections in tree
removal and native species replanting. The Cemetery Commission approved the grant application at its February 20, 2002 meeting.
If the application is successful, staff will select a design firm and return to City Council for approval of a design contract. Staff recommends approval of the Resolution of Authorization
(attached on page 15) that is required by IDNR for the Great Lakes Coastal Restoration Grant Application.
7. Award of Contract for the 2002 Pavement Resurfacing Program (MFT)
On March 19, 2002, bids were received and opened for the 2002 Pavement Resurfacing Program. The City plans to resurface approximately 6.2 miles of streets this year during the summer
months. Streets scheduled to be resurfaced this year include the following:
Valley Road – Old Elm Road to Westleigh Road Inverleith Road – Waukegan Road, West Fall Circle Meadowood Drive Quail Drive Fletcher Circle Barn Swallow Road Greenvale Road Sandpiper
Lane Exeter Road Mallard Lane Lexington Drive Heron Road Concord Drive Buena Road – Westleigh Road to North Avenue Ash Lawn Drive – Waukegan Road to Monticello Circle Butler Drive
– Westleigh Road, South Halligan Circle
Winwood Drive Hathaway Circle Sheffield Court Westminster – Woodbine Place to Lake Road Newcastle Drive Coventry Drive Deerpath – Greenvale Road, West A summary of bids is as follows
(see attached bid tab on page 16):
Contractor Amount of Bid
Peter Baker & Son, Co. $ 887,414.35
J.A. Johnson Paving $ 915,959.69
The low bidder, Peter Baker & Son, Co., has extensive experience working in Lake Forest, where their work has been commendable. Their bid of $887,414.35 is $28,681.60 (3%) over the
Engineer’s Estimate of $858,732.75, but under the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funding appropriation amount of $950,000.00. This project is expected to begin in May with completion in August.
It is recommended to award the contract for the 2002 Pavement Resurfacing Program to Peter Baker & Son, Co. in the amount of $887,414.35.
8. Award Of Contract For The 2002 Sidewalk Replacement Program
On March 19, 2002, bids were received and opened for the 2002 Sidewalk Replacement Program that replaces defective sections of sidewalk and curb and gutter. A summary of the bids is
as follows (see attached bid tab on page 18):
Contractor Amount of Bid
Strada Construction $ 42,332.75
Suburban Concrete $ 46,190.55
Schroeder & Schroeder $ 54,580.50
Globe Construction $ 56,299.35
Summit Construction $ 61,292.00
Meridian Construction $ $ 61,827.35
G and M, Inc. $ 65,806.35
Alliance Contractors $ 95,867.25
The low bidder, Strada Construction, has experience working in Lake Forest where their work has been acceptable. Their bid is $11,225.63 under the Engineer’s Estimate amount of $53,558.38.
This work is expected to begin in May with completion in July.
It is recommended to award the contract for the 2002 Sidewalk Replacement Program to Strada Construction in the amount of $42,332.75.
9. Award of Contract for the Fire Station #2 North Parking Lot Rehabilitation
On March 19, 2002, bids were received and opened for the Fire Station #2 North Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project. This is a parking lot located at the southeast corner of Telegraph
Road and Everett Road. A summary of the bids is as follows (see attached bid tab on page 20):
Contractor Amount of Bid
Performance Paving $ 89,309.19
Superior Paving $ 92,959.30
Chicagoland Paving $ 93,499.00
Curran Contracting $ 94,255.12
Brothers Asphalt Paving $ 98,591.95
D.L. Franzen Construction $ 99,348.50
Maneval Construction $ 102,146.40
J.A. Johnson Paving $ 111,979.90
Meridian Construction $ 116,894.80
The low bidder, Performance Paving, has experience working in Lake Forest where their work has been commendable. Their bid is $29,507.86 under the Engineer’s Estimate amount of $118,817.05.
This work is expected to begin in early May with completion in June.
It is recommended to award the contract for the Fire Station #2 North Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project to Performance Paving in the amount of $89,309.19.
10. Consideration of a Resolution Ratifying the Execution of a Plat Amendment for the Lake Forest Senior Cottage Foundation Property at 1180-1188 Conway Road
The Lake Forest Senior Cottage Foundation is the legal owner of the property known as 1180-1188 Conway Road. As the Foundation moves forward to develop the property with five senior
cottage units, the North Shore Gas Company has expressed concerns regarding the appropriateness and adequacy of its easement rights, to install natural gas service facilities and appurtenances
for the individual senior cottage units. The City, as the original entity that approved the Plat, has negotiated with North Shore Gas Company and McClure Engineering to make the necessary
amendment to the Plat to provide the Gas Company with appropriate and adequate easement rights for the installation of natural gas service facilities. Attached beginning on page 23
is a resolution that would formally ratify the execution of the Plat Amendment.
Recommended Action: Approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
ORDINANCES
1. Consideration on an Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area for the Installation of a Sanitary Sewer System along Knollwood Road (SSA #25) (First Reading and
Final Approval) 8:45 pm
PRESENTED BY CITY MANAGER ROBERT R. KIELY, JR. (615-4271)
Over the past two years, City Staff has been working closely with the Knollwood Club and residents on Knollwood Road to identify a cost-effective method for connecting them to a municipal
sanitary sewer system. A number of different options were explored including connecting to an existing line immediately east of the site in Lake Bluff.
A petition endorsed by a majority of the neighbors has been submitted to the City requesting that the City Council establish a Special Service Area (SSA) to finance the installation
of a sanitary sewer system to serve the Knollwood Club and 19 single-family homes. The petition proposes that the cost be allocated on a per lot basis with the Club paying approximately
35% of the cost and the neighbors 65% of the cost. A report on the cost allocation methodology is attached beginning on page 31. The proposed ordinance that is attached beginning
on page 37, accomplishes the following tasks.
Acknowledges receipt of the petition,
Calls for a public hearing (this evening) to consider the establishment of the SSA, and
Starts the objection period (60 days) for any party opposed to the establishment of the SSA.
After tonight’s public hearing and the 60 day objection period, if a majority of the electors and property owners still wish to proceed, then the City Council will consider a separate
ordinance formally establishing the SSA. Finally, if the Council believes that a majority interest exists to move forward, then staff should be directed to approach the Village of Lake
Bluff on the potential for interconnecting with their sanitary sewer system.
Recommended Action: Waive first reading and grant final approval of the ordinance proposing the establishment of the Special Service Area and starting the 60 day objection period.
A. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA #25 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM ALONG KNOLLWOOD ROAD
2. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Plan Commission on a Special Use Permit to Allow the Expansion of the Building Located at 664 – 668 N. Western Avenue Under the
Planned Development Provisions for the Central Business District. (Waive First Reading and Grant Final Approval) 9:15 pm
PRESENTED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CATHERINE CZERNIAK (615-4299)
The City Council recently adopted changes to the Zoning Code as it relates to the Central Business District. In addition to creating three separate zoning districts, the revised Code
provides flexibility to allow increases in floor area ratio and payment in lieu of on site parking through a Special Use Permit, if certain criteria are satisfied. On February 13, 2002,
the Plan Commission held a public hearing to consider a request for a Special Use Permit consistent with the recently adopted Planned Development provisions. The subject of the request
is the historic Krafft Drug Store building. The building fronts on Western Avenue and the first floor is currently occupied by E J Mirage. The property extends across the courtyard
behind the building, and up to the back of the building to the west that fronts on Bank Lane. The Commission commended the project stating that the Commission could not have hoped for
a project that so fully embodies the intended goals of the newly adopted Code provisions.
The Special Use Permit will allow the addition of a third floor on to the existing building, construction of a public, indoor garden to the rear of the existing building (at the end
of the courtyard), and construction of a new three story building on the westernmost portion of the property. As recommended by the Plan Commission, the Special Use Permit will allow
a floor area ratio of up to 2.0 for the entire site, new and existing buildings, and payment in lieu of on site parking spaces.
The Plan Commission supported the project for several reasons. The proposed building has received conceptual approval from the Historic Preservation Commission, and the project provides
public space and additional residential units in the Central Business District. The Commission noted the uniqueness of this property in that it is the only vacant site in the Preservation
District of the Central Business District. The Commission also recognized that on site, surface parking is not consistent with or desired in the Preservation District
The Special Use Permit is the first step in this project. If approved, the petitioner will refine the conceptual plans for the building expansion. Once formal plans are presented to
the City, the floor area ratio and parking requirements will be re-calculated and finalized. The plans will be presented to the Historic Preservation Commission for final approval and
the City Council will be asked to determine the payment per parking space.
The Code directs that the City Council establish the cost of parking spaces for a project such as this based on current construction costs and related factors. Since the time frame
for this project is not certain at this time, staff recommends that the Council determine the cost per parking space after the formal plans have been submitted and concurrent with the
Historic Preservation Commission’s final review of the building. This will allow the most up to date costs and the exact number of parking spaces to be factored into the Council’s decision.
The Plan Commission recommended that the cost per space should be equal to or greater than $14,000, the amount per space cited in the Code until June 2000.
The Plan Commission voted enthusiastically, and unanimously, to recommend approval of a Special Use Permit to allow the expansion of the building at a floor area ratio of up to 2.0 and
payment in lieu of on site parking spaces. The proposed ordinance and background materials are attached beginning on page 42.
Recommended Action: Waive first reading and grant final approval of a Special Use Permit allowing the expansion of the building at 664-668 N. Western Avenue and authorizing a floor
area ratio of up to 2.0 and payment in lieu of on site parking.
Staff is directed to return to the City Council, after building plans are submitted, with the exact number of parking spaces required and current cost information on parking construction
and related factors.
3. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission to Amend Section 46-54, Off-Street Parking and Loading, of The City of Lake Forest Zoning Code. (First Reading and Final
Approval) 9:45 pm
PRESENTED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CATHERINE CZERNIAK (615-4299)
During its extensive discussions of the Central Business District, the Plan Commission identified two additional Code revisions that are needed affecting separate, but related, portions
of the Zoning Code. These additional amendments relate to parking and reconstruction of non-conforming uses and are necessary to ensure consistency with the goals of the newly adopted
zoning districts for the Central Business District.
The first amendment relates to parking, and augments existing Code language to clarify that either a conversion of residential units to offices, or an increase in useable floor area,
require that current parking standards be satisfied. The Plan Commission determined that this Code amendment is needed to encourage the retention of residential units in the Central
Business District and to ensure that increased parking is provided in the event that a change of use or increase in floor area occurs resulting in additional traffic and demand for parking
in the Central Business District.
The Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of this Code amendment to the City Council. The proposed ordinance is attached beginning on page 64.
Recommended Action: Waive first reading and grant final approval of the Ordinance amending Section 46-54 of the Zoning Code to require current parking requirements to be met if residential
units are converted to offices or if useable floor space is added.
4. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission to Amend Section 46-18(C.1) Restoration of Damaged Buildings or Structures, in the B-3, Traditional District, and B-4, Preservation
District. (First Reading and Final Approval) 10:00 PM
PRESENTED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CATHERINE CZERNIAK (615-4299)
This is the second of two Code amendments recommended by the Plan Commission as follow-up to the recently adopted changes to the Central Business District zoning. This amendment allows
for the replacement of non-conforming buildings in the Preservation and Traditional Districts, at the same floor area ratio, in the event of a catastrophic loss of more than 50% of the
cost of the restoration of the entire building.
The recommended Code language establishes a series of criteria to ensure that a replacement building is consistent in architectural design, scale and materials with the building that
was destroyed. In the event that a property owner does not wish to replace the building consistent with the one that was destroyed, the current provisions in the Code, including the
recently adopted floor area ratios, would apply. In the event that the damage or destruction to a building constitutes less than 50% of the cost of restoration, repair of the building
must start within 6 months of the date of destruction consistent with other provisions of the Code.
The purpose of this Code amendment is to encourage reconstruction of significant buildings in the Central Business District with the goal of preserving the overall historic character
of the Preservation and Traditional Districts.
The Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of this Code amendment to the City Council. The proposed ordinance is attached beginning on page 67.
Recommended Action: Waive first reading and grant final approval of the Ordinance amending Section 46-18(C.1) of the Zoning Code to allow reconstruction of a nonconforming building
in the event of a catastrophic loss.
5. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Special Use Permit for Lake Forest Hospital authorizing Phase I of the Hospital’s 5-Year Master
Plan Consisting of Construction of the Center for Women’s Health and the Associated Parking Lot (First Reading and Final Approval) 10:15 PM
PRESENTED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CATHERINE CZERNIAK (615-4299)
Note: In response to requests from several neighboring property owners, staff recommends that Council consideration of this agenda item be postponed until
April 18, 2002.
On June 25, 2001, September 24, 2001, and February 25, 2002, the Zoning Board of Appeals held public hearings and considered a request from the Lake Forest Hospital for approval of the
Hospital’s 5-Year Master Plan. In addition to hearing testimony from neighboring property owners on several occasions, the Board took a walking tour of the Hospital campus and reviewed
related traffic studies.
On October 26, 2001, Chairman Avery sent a memo to Mayor Kerr seeking direction on the traffic issues related to the hospital. In response to that memo, the City Council directed that,
as a follow-up to the traffic studies commissioned by the Mayor’s Transportation Committee and by the Hospital, a traffic signal warrant study be completed for the Deerpath and Westmoreland
Road intersection. The warrant study has been completed and confirms the findings of the two earlier traffic studies. A signal and intersection reconfiguration is currently warranted
at this intersection.
The results of the warrant study were presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the February meeting. The Board wrestled with how best to coordinate the timing of the installation
of the traffic signal and the approval of the Hospital’s Master Plan. After much discussion, and taking into account the Hospital’s need for timely City approval of the Center for Women’s
Health to allow the required State approval process to get underway, the Board determined that considering the Master Plan in phases, was an appropriate approach.
The Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of Phase I of the Master Plan. Phase I includes construction of a 72,000 square foot Center for Women’s Health on the south side of
the existing hospital, and an adjacent 155 car parking lot. The Board recommended approval of this project subject to several conditions including conditions related to the siting of
the parking lot, landscaping, lighting and screening of the development from the adjacent homes. The conditions address various issues raised by neighbors during the process. Approval
of Phase I of the Hospital Master Plan is recommended independent of the installation of the traffic signal, but with a condition that the signal must be installed before later phases
of the Master Plan are approved. Those later phases include a parking structure and new medical office building.
It is important to note that the Center for Women’s Health is intended to replace and enhance the services currently offered at the Hospital. No new beds are being added to the Hospital
through construction of the Center for Women’s Health. The new parking lot is intended to help ease overcrowding in existing lots and provide convenient parking to users of the Center
for Women’s Health. Although the Phase I construction will generate some additional traffic, the increase is considerably less than that expected from the new medical office building
planned in the later phases of the Master Plan.
In considering the Zoning Board of Appeal’s recommendation to the City Council and the Board’s desire to convey to the City Council the importance of ensuring that a traffic signal be
installed at Deerpath and Westmoreland Road in a timely manner, staff is recommending that the City Council enter into a separate agreement with the Hospital with respect to the signal.
A draft agreement, prepared by the City Attorney, is included in the Committee of the Whole packet.
The conditions of approval recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals are included in the packet beginning on page 70. The Hospital Master Plan, the revised site plan for the campus,
and the minutes from the Zoning Board of Appeals’ meetings are included under separate cover.
Recommended Action: In response to requests from several neighboring property owners, staff recommends that Council consideration of this agenda item be postponed until April 18, 2002.
At the April 18th Council meeting, staff will recommend that the Council waive first reading and grant final approval of an ordinance granting a Special Use Permit authorizing Phase
I of the Lake Forest Hospital Master Plan, as unanimously recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals and subject to conditions of approval.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of an Appeal of a Decision of the Building Review Board to deny signage proposed for the top of two buildings located at 275 and 600 Field Drive, in Conway Park. The
buildings are occupied by Abbott Laboratories. Appeal filed by Mark Altman representing Abbott Laboratories 10:45 PM
PRESENTED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CATHERINE CZERNIAK (615-4299)
On February 6, 2002, the Building Review Board held a public hearing to consider a request from Abbott Laboratories for signage for two buildings at Conway Park. The Building Review
Board voted 5 to 1 to approve the monument signage proposed for the grounds of the two buildings, but to deny the three wall signs proposed for the top of the buildings.
The proposed wall signs would be 5’0” in height and would include Abbott’s corporate logo. The Board noted that neither the other buildings in Conway Park, nor the Opus building on
the south side of Route 60, have signage at the top of the buildings. The Board also noted that the wall signage, in combination with the monument signage, would exceed the amount of
signage on other buildings in Conway Park.
The highly visible signage located at the top of the buildings would change the distinct character of Conway Park, a character which separates it from other business parks along the
Tollway. In addition, the identity of Conway Park could be lost completely over time as a result of the prominent signage that is proposed. Specifically, the office park could instead
take on the identity of an additional “Abbott Park”. This is particularly likely given the potential for the construction of additional Abbott buildings at Conway Park and the likelihood
that each building would request the same type of signage.
Finally, the Board recognized that approval of the requested signage would establish a precedent for future signage requests. Interest has already been expressed by other businesses
in Conway Park in following suit and submitting requests for additional and more prominent signage if Abbott’s request is approved.
A copy of the minutes of the Building Review Board meeting is included in the Council packet beginning on page 77. A copy of the guidelines for appeals before the City Council is also
attached and has been provided to the petitioner.
Recommended Action: Uphold the decision of the Building Review Board.
2. Award of Contract for Engineering Design Services related to the Estate Lane Watermain Replacement Project 11:00 PM
PRESENTED BY CITY ENGINEER KEN MAGNUS (615-4329)
Included in the proposed FY2003 Capital Improvement Program is a project to replace 1,700 feet of 4” watermain along Estate Lane between Estate Lane East and Old Mill Road. The replacement
of the existing 4” watermain, whose installation dates back approximately 75 years and is badly tuberculated, with a larger diameter watermain will increase flow capacities in this area.
To prepare for this project, plans and specifications need to be undertaken at this time. The engineering firm Clark Dietz, Inc. is recommended to undertake this work at a not-to-exceed
amount of $22,500. This amount is in-line with the engineering services Clark Dietz, Inc. successfully provided on last year’s Everett Road Watermain Replacement Project. Engineering
would be completed this spring with construction being undertaken later this summer and fall.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the agreement for engineering design services related to the Estate Lane Watermain Replacement Project be awarded to Clark Dietz, Inc. for
a not-to-exceed amount of $22,500.
3. Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing Special Service Area 11:05 PM
Number 24 (Curb and Gutter) (First Reading and Final Approval)
PRESENTED BY CITY ENGINEER KEN MAGNUS (615-4329)
At the October 18, 2001 City Council Meeting, an ordinance was passed proposing the establishment of a Special Service Area in order to collect tax revenues to fund the installation
of curb and gutter along Westminster between Woodbine Place and Lake Road. A public hearing was held on December 3, 2001 which established the beginning of a 60-day period in which
any of the nine (9) affected property owners could protest the formation of the Special Service Area. This required 60-day protest period has concluded and no negative public comments
were received. It is anticipated that this work will be undertaken this summer. The proposed ordinance is attached beginning on page 92.
Recommended Action: Waive first reading and authorize final approval of an ordinance establishing Special Service District number 24.
APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZED INVOICES AND PAYROLLS 11:10 PM
During the month of March the following amounts were disbursed from the Cashier’s Account:
GENERAL FUND, IMRF, & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. WATER TOTALS INVOICES 647,583.72 73,735.89 721,319.61 PAYROLL 892,299.57 127,213.83 1,019,513.40 TOTALS $1,539,883.29 $200,949.72 $1,740,833.01
AUTHORIZATION OF TREASURER’S WARRANTS TO MEET EXPENSES OF
APRIL, 2002
The motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign such warrants as may be necessary to meet the April 2002 audited accounts.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT 11:15 PM
Office of the City Manager
March 29, 2002
The City of Lake Forest is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require
certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are required
to contact City Manager Robert R. Kiely, Jr., at (847) 234-2600 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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