CITY COUNCIL 12-1-03 short formTHE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, December 1, 2003 7:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Honorable John E. Preschlack, Mayor
Tom Swarthout, Alderman First Ward
John A. Andersen, Alderman First Ward Roger J. Mohr, Alderman Third Ward
Michael J. Burns, Alderman Second Ward Timm Reynolds, Alderman Third Ward
S. Michael Rummel, Alderman Second Ward James J. Cowhey, Jr., Alderman Fourth Ward
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
1. Comments by Mayor
A. Resolution of Appreciation for Former Alderman Kimberly Moss
2. Comments by City Manager
A. Community Spotlight - Cemetery Commission presented by Chairman
Robert Palmer
B. Recognition of Police Citizens Academy Graduates - Chief Michael Hosking
3. Comments by Council Members
Council Committee Reports
Planning and Preservation Committee Report
Ad Hoc Housing Committee Report
1. Consideration of a Resolution to Support and Encourage the Development of Affordable/Diverse Housing
Finance Committee Report
1. Abating 2003 Tax Levies for Various G.O. Alternate Revenue Bond Issues (Final Approval)
An Ordinance Abating the Total Tax Being Levied in 2003 for the Annual Payment of the Principal and Interest on the 1992B General Obligation TIF Bond Issue ($1,560,000.00)
An Ordinance Abating the Total Tax Being Levied in 2003 for the Annual Payment of the Principal and Interest on the 1997A General Obligation (WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM) Bond Issue
($271,500.00).
An Ordinance Abating the Total Tax Being Levied in 2003 for the Annual Payment of the Principal and Interest on the 1997B General Obligation (PARKING DECK) Bond Issue ($154,130.00)
An Ordinance Abating the Total Tax Being levied in 2003 for the Annual Payment of the Principal and Interest on the 1998A General Obligation (PARK AND PUBLIC LAND) Bond Issue ($468,918.00).
An Ordinance Abating the Total Tax Being Levied in 2003 for the Annual Payment of the Principal and Interest on the 1999 General Obligation (Cemetery) Bond Issue ($153,163.00).
An Ordinance Abating the Total Tax Being Levied in 2003 for the Annual Payment of the Principal and Interest on the 2001-A General Obligation (Waterworks and Sewerage System) Bond Issue
($632,500.00)
An Ordinance Abating the Total Tax Being Levied in 2003 for the Annual Payment of the Principal and Interest on the 2002-A General Obligation (Waterworks and Sewerage System) Bond Issue
($1,327,383.00)
An Ordinance Abating the Total Tax Being Levied in 2003 for the Annual Payment of the Principal and Interest on the 2003-C General Obligation (Waterworks and Sewerage System) Bond Issue
($161,458.00)
An Ordinance Abating the Total Tax Being Levied in 2003 for the Annual Payment of the Principal and Interest on the 2003-D General Obligation (Storm Sewer) Bond Issue ($208,176.00)
2. Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing the Tax Levy for 2003 (Final Approval)
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Minutes of the November 20, 2003 Regular City Council Meeting:
2. Resolution Approving the Amendment of the Retiree Health Savings Account Plan through ICMA Retirement Corporation:
ORDINANCES
1. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Variance from the Side Yard and Front Yard Setback Requirements for property located at 764 Northmoor
Road. (Final Approval)
2. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant a Special Use Permit approving the Lake Forest College Master Plan. (Final Approval)
3. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City Code regarding the Lake Forest Community Center Commission and Approving an Agreement relating to the Gorton Property (Final Approval)
4. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Building Review Board in Support of a Code Amendment Establishing Minimum Landscape Standards for Single Family and Duplex Residences.
Sections 42-50 thru 42-50 (First reading, and if desired by City Council, Grant Final Approval)
5. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission Amending The City of Lake Forest Zoning Code to Create a New Zoning District, the Transitional District (First Reading,
and if desired by City Council, Grant Final Approval)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Policy Concerning Closed Meeting Minutes and Verbatim Records
APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZED INVOICES AND PAYROLLS
AUTHORIZATION OF TREASURER’S WARRANTS TO MEET EXPENSES OF DECEMBER, 2003
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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