CITY COUNCIL 4-1-02 short formTHE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
COUNCIL AGENDA
April 18, 2002
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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
1. Comments by Mayor
A. Recommendation on Ward Redistricting
B. Appointment to the Elawa Steering Committee
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 (Second
Reading and Final Approval)
D. Consideration of an Ordinance to Call for a Referendum Question on the November Election Ballot to Change the Mayor’s Term to Serve a Maximum of Two Two-Year Terms (First Reading)
2. Comments by City Manager
3. Comments by Council Members
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the Minutes from the March 1, 2002 Regular Meeting
2. Consideration of an Easement at St. Mary’s
3. Resolution of Executive Session Release of Closed Minutes
ORDINANCES
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY SPECIAL USE PERMIT ON THE EDWARD’S PROPERTY FOR WATER PLANT STAGING
A. Consideration of an Ordinance for a Temporary Special Use Permit for Edward’s Property
2. 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. (Second Reading and Final
Approval)
3. 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)
4. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City Code regarding Licensing of General Contractors (First Reading)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Water Plant Owner’s Rep Contract
2. Consideration of an Agreement Between The City of Lake Forest and Lake Forest Open Lands Association with respect to Outdoor Environmental Education
PRESENTED BY CITY MANAGER ROBERT R. KIELY, JR. (616-4271)
For the past year, representatives of the City and Lake Forest Open Lands have been discussing ways to enhance the collaboration of the two parties as it pertains to providing outdoor
education and recreational programming within the community. Both the City and Open Lands have a long and rich history of educating the residents on the value of preserving the local
ecosystems, wildlife and their habitat. Attached beginning on page _ is a proposed agreement that encourages collaborative programs between the parties which fosters the mission of
both Lake Forest Open Lands and the Recreation department’s Wildlife Discovery Center.
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed joint agreement.
3. Lake Bluff Service Agreement
4. Conservation Easement Resolution
5. Reconstruction of the Old Elm Bridge
6. ARA Contract
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Office of the City Manager
April 11, 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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