CITY COUNCIL 4-7-04 short formTHE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
COUNCIL AGENDA
Wednesday, April 7, 2004 7:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
1. Comments by Mayor
Proclamation of the Canvassing Board
Resolutions of Appreciation for Ad Hoc Committee Members:
C. Report on Inclusionary Zoning Model Ordinance for Affordable Housing
2. Comments by City Manager
A. Recognition of Lake Forest High School Teacher Chuck Gress for Receiving the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching
3. Comments by Council Members
Council Committee Reports
A. Planning and Preservation Report
B. Finance Committee Report
C. Barat Community Planning Team Report
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the Minutes of the March 18, 2004 Regular City Council Meetings
2. Consideration of a Resolution Supporting Continued Funding for OSLAD and Natural Areas Grant Programs and for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
ORDINANCES
Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Variance from the Front Yard Setback requirement for property located at 40 N. Washington Road (First
Reading and, if desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Variance from the Front and Side Yard Setback requirements for property located at 411 Spruce Avenue
(First Reading and, if desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Resolution in Opposition to the Federal Railroad Administration’s “Rule on the Use of Locomotive Horns at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings”
2. Award of Bid for the Sale of 500 Golf Lane
3. Award of Contract for the 2004 Pavement Resurfacing Project
4. Award of Contract for a Pavement Management Program
5. Award of Contract for the Purchase of a New Stand-By Generator for Municipal Services Building
Award of Bid for the Water Meter Replacement & Automatic Read System
Project
APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZED INVOICES AND PAYROLLS
AUTHORIZATION OF TREASURER’S WARRANTS TO MEET EXPENSES OF MARCH, 2004:
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION
ADJOURNMENT
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