CITY COUNCIL 5-7-07THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, May 7, 2007 7:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Honorable S. Michael Rummel, Mayor
Tom E. Swarthout, Alderman First Ward Timm R. Reynolds, Alderman Third Ward
David D. Grumhaus, Jr., Alderman First Ward Thomas H. Morsch, Jr., Alderman Third Ward
Stuart M. Widman, Alderman Second Ward John A. Looby III, Jr., Alderman Fourth Ward
Robert C. Elliott, Alderman Second Ward Deborah T. Haddad, Alderman Fourth Ward
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
1. Comments by Mayor
A. Resolution of Appreciation for Carol Peck for 35 Years of Service
B. Resolution of Appreciation for W. Michael Hosking for 32 Years of Service
C. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
D. Resolutions of Appreciation for Board/Commission Members
2. Comments by City Manager
A. Community Spotlight – Senior Center
B. Report of the Lake Forest Ad Hoc Environmental Policy Advisory Committee
C. Report from Community Task Force on Funding for North Chicago Schools, and
Resolution in Support of Federal Legislation
3. Comments by Council Members
4. Council Committee Reports
A. Finance Committee Report
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the Minutes from the April 16, 2007 Council Meeting
2. Consideration of a First Amendment to the Water Tower and Ground Lease Agreement
between The City of Lake Forest and Sprint Com
3. Authorization to Approve OSLAD/LWCF Resolution DOC-3 for Route 60 Park Phase I
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4. Enter into a revised Intergovernmental Agreement with IDOT regarding the Rt.60/Field
Drive/Saunders Road Intersection Improvement Project
5. Approval of Authorized Invoices and Payrolls
6. Authorization of Treasurer’s Warrants to Meet Expenses of May, 2007
ORDINANCES
1. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals for
Variances from the Side and Rear Yard Setback Requirements for Property Located at
726-728 Cherry Avenue. (First Reading, and if desired by City Council, Final Approval)
2. Consideration of a Code Amendment to Allow An Adaptive Reuse of Property in the R-4
Zoning District Through a Special Use Permit (Final Approval)
3. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission in Support of Tentative
Development Plan Approval for the Proposed Barat Woods Development, a Plan for
Adaptive Reuse of Old Main and Redevelopment of the Former Barat Campus for
Residential Use. (Final Approval)
4. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending the Fee Schedule Previously Approved by the
City Council to Incorporate Two Additional Fees (First Reading)
5. Discussion of Adoption of Signage and Awning Design Guidelines for the Central
Business District and Revisions to the Temporary Advertising Sign Provision of the
Sign Ordinance. (Information Only)
6. Consideration of an Amendment to Chapter 4 “Alcoholic Beverages” of the City Code
(First Reading)
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Contract for Consulting and Contracting Services for the Ravines at Lake
Forest Cemetery
2. Approval of Lake Forest Employee Association (LFEA) Contract between the City and
the Lake Forest Public Works, Parks and Golf Course Employees
3. Award of Contract for the 2007 Street Resurfacing Program
4. Award of Contract for the 2007 Sidewalk Replacement Program
5. Award of Contract Related to the Deerpath/McKinley Parking Lot Improvement Project
6. Award of Contract for the Maple Court Water Main Replacement Project
7. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 40, “Traffic” of the City Code to
Designate a Portion of Sheridan Road as a “No Truck Traffic Route” (Final Approval)
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT