CITY COUNCIL 1-5-04 short formTHE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, January 5, 2004 7:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 7:30 p.m.
Honorable John E. Preschlack, Mayor
Tom Swarthout, Alderman First Ward Roger J. Mohr, Alderman Third Ward
John A. Andersen, 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 John Looby III, Alderman Fourth Ward
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:30 p.m.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 7:35 p.m.
1. Comments by Acting Mayor – Alderman Rummel
2. Comments by City Manager
3. Comments by Council Members
Council Committee Reports
Planning and Preservation Committee Report
Consideration of a Request to Authorize Purchase of Software Enhancement Modules for Tracking Building Permits, Board and Commission Approvals, and Enforcement Activity
Finance Committee Report
Consideration of an Ordinance approving the Fee Schedule for the Deerpath Golf Course and the Forest Park Permits (First reading, and if desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
(Staff Contact: Fred Jackson, Director of Parks and Recreation)
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL 7:50 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA 7:55 p.m.
1. Approval of the Minutes of the December 1, 2003 Regular City Council Meeting: The
2. Approval of the 2004 City Council Meeting Schedule:
3. Acceptance of Tree Trimming Bid
ORDINANCES
1. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Building Review Board to Approve a Code Amendment Establishing Minimum Landscape Standards for Single Family and Duplex Residences. Sections
42-50 thru 42-52-2 (Final Approval) 8:00 p.m.
2. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Variance from Corner Side Yard Setback Requirements for property located at 840 Longwood Drive.
(First Reading and, if desired by the City Council, Final Approval) 8:05 p.m.
3. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Variance from Front Yard Setback Requirements for property located at 715 Cherry Avenue. (First
Reading and, if desired by the City Council, Final Approval) 8:15 p.m.
4. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Plan Commission for tentative and final approval of the Girardi Re-Subdivision and approval of the associated Special Use Permit 8:25
p.m.
5. Consideration of a Motion to Continue Final Consideration of an Ordinance Amending The City of Lake Forest Zoning Code to Create a New Zoning District, the Transitional District,
to the May 3, 2004 City Council Meeting. (Motion to continue) 8:35 p.m.
6. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Plan Commission Regarding a Request for a Special Use Permit to Allow Re-Development of Property Located on the Southwest Corner
of Western and Wisconsin Avenues (Swarthout Property) (First Reading, and if desired by the City Council, Final Approval) 8:40 p.m.
7. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Construction Codes Commission to Adopt Certain National and State Construction Codes. (First Reading, and if desired by the City Council,
Final Approval) 9:15 p.m.
8. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Lake Forest City Code relating to the Unlawful Use of Air Rifles (First Reading, and if desired by City Council, Grant Final Approval) 9:20
p.m.
9. Consideration of an Ordinance Proposing the establishment of the Lake Forest Special Service Area No. 28 – Saunders Road Sanitary Sewer System & Potable Water System (First Reading,
and if desired by City Council, Grant Final Approval) 9:25 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Contract for Elevator Inspection
Services 9:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZED INVOICES AND PAYROLLS 9:35 p.m.
AUTHORIZATION OF TREASURER’S WARRANTS TO MEET EXPENSES OF JANUARY 2004
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT 9:40 p.m.
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