CITY COUNCIL 6-2-08 council agendaTHE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, June 2, 2008 7:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 7:30 p.m.
Honorable S. Michael Rummel, Mayor
David D. Grumhaus, Jr., Alderman First Ward Thomas H. Morsch, Jr., Alderman Third Ward
Kent E. Novit, Alderman First Ward Greg C. Hanrahan, Alderman Third Ward
Stuart M. Widman, Alderman Second Ward John A. Looby III, Alderman Fourth Ward
Renard Goltra, Alderman Second Ward Robert T. Palmer, Alderman Fourth Ward
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 7:30 p.m.
1. Comments by Mayor
2. Comments by City Manager 7:35 p.m.
A. Music In The Square 2008
For the past few years the Merchants of Market Square have put on the “Concert in the Square”. This event provides a variety of live music ranging from swing music, big band, jazz,
and rock music from the 50’s to current. It’s an opportunity for families to gather and enjoy the summer evenings in Historic Market Square.
Dates of events: (Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
June 19 The Ragtops
June 26 Big Guitars from Memphis
July 10 Leverage
July 17 New Odyssey
July 24 Blooze Brothers
July 31 Derrick Stout Orchestra
August 7 Minus 88
August 14 New Invaders
August 21 Standing Room Only
The Market Square Merchants Association is requesting to barricade the entrance of Market Square at approximately 5:00 p.m. (while still allowing vehicles to exit) in hopes of cutting
down the amount of vehicular traffic around the concert area while music is being performed. In addition they will erect a tent at the fountain end at the Square greensward, to provide
shelter for the musicians, at approximately 3 p.m. and take down at the conclusion of the event at approximately 8:30 p.m.
The Merchants are requesting the City Council to waive the $1,305 fees associated with the events.
3. Comments by Council Members 7:40 p.m.
4. Council Committee Reports 7:45 p.m.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA 7:50 p.m.
1. Approval of the Minutes of the May 5 and May 19, 2008 Regular Council Meetings
A copy of the minutes is attached beginning on page 5.
2. Approval of Authorized Invoices and Payrolls
During the month of May the following amounts were disbursed from the Cashier’s Account:
GENERAL FUND WATER TOTALS INVOICES $641,646.48 $98,826.57 $740,473.05 PAYROLL $1,138,266.86 $127,483.13 $1,265,749.99 TOTALS $1,779,913.34 $226,309.70 $2,006,223.04
The motion is for the approval of Authorized Invoices and Payrolls for May 2008.
3. Authorization of Treasurer’s Warrants to Meet Expenses of June, 2008
The motion is to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign such warrants as may be necessary to meet the June 2008 audited accounts.
4. Approval of the Annual Prevailing Wages Resolution
This resolution is required to be adopted each year. Attached beginning on page 24 is a copy of the resolution.
Recommended Action: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented.
ORDINANCES 7:55 p.m.
1. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 “Alcoholic Beverages” of the City Code to Allow for the Extension of Liquor Licenses to 1:00 a.m. (First Reading)
PRESENTED BY DEPUTY CITY CLERK BETH MARQUEZ (847-615-4269)
At the May 19th City Council meeting, there was discussion on the possibility of extending liquor licenses to be able to serve alcoholic beverages until 1:00 a.m. This discussion was
brought forward for Council discussion after the City received a few requests from restaurants to extend the license in order to better serve their patrons. Owners and Managers of restaurants
holding liquor licenses were also encouraged to attend the Council meeting or submit their comments to the City Clerk’s office on this issue. There being a consensus among the Council
in support of such an amendment to the City Code, a proposed ordinance has been drafted for Council consideration. A copy of the ordinance is attached beginning on page 32 which would
allow liquor license holders to serve alcoholic beverages until 1:00 a.m. instead of midnight.
Recommended Action: Waive first reading, and if desired by the City Council, grant final approval to an ordinance amending Chapter 4, “Alcoholic Beverages” of the City Code to allow
for the extension of liquor licenses to serve until 1:00 a.m.
2. Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing a Special Service Area for 8:05 p.m.
the Barat Woods Development (Final Approval)
PRESENTED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CATHERINE CZERNIAK (847-615-4299)
At the last meeting, the City Council granted first reading of this ordinance establishing a Special Service Area for the recently approved Barat Woods development to support District
67 facilities. As required, prior to that action, the Council approved the Proposing Ordinance and the required public notice was published. The Establishing Ordinance is now before
the City Council for final approval.
Since the first reading of this ordinance, at the direction of the City Attorney, some clarification language has been added to Section 3 of the ordinance. And as anticipated, the City
has received a waiver of objection from the sole property owner, Barat Woods LLC. No electors currently reside on the property.
Since the enactment of an intergovernmental agreement between the City and District 67 in 1996, significant developments including the Middlefork Farm subdivision, Amberley Woods and
Willow Lakes Farm followed the process of establishing Special Service Areas as a mechanism to make payments to the School District’s Facility Development Fund. The amount of the payments
are based on the density of the developments and the anticipated impacts on public schools and are agreed upon based on negotiations between District 67 representatives and the developer.
The City is not involved in these negotiations, but provides the mechanism for establishing the Special Service Area.
The Establishing Ordinance for the Special Service Area for Barat Woods is included in the Council packet beginning on page 34.
Recommended Action: Grant final approval of the Establishing Ordinance for the Special Service Area for the Barat Woods Development for the purposes of funding School District 67 facilities.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Plan 8:10 p.m.
Commission in Support of Tentative and Final Approval of a Plat of
Resubdivision for the Willow Lakes Farm development, formerly known
as the Fitzmorris property.
PRESENTED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CATHERINE CZERNIAK (847-615-4299)
The Willow Lakes Farm development was approved by the City Council in June, 2006. This development is located north of Route 60 and west of Academy Drive. The development is comprised
of 52 residential units sited on a loop road which takes access off of Field Court. Infrastructure work is nearly complete on the site and construction of the first new residential
homes is underway.
On May 14, 2008, the Plan Commission held a public hearing to consider a request for approval of a plat of resubdivision for Willow Lakes Farm. This plat does not propose any changes
to the overall design, density or technical aspects of the development. Instead, the proposed resubdivision locates the units on individual lots to allow conveyance to individual owners.
The original plat of subdivision reflected just one lot in the development and anticipated the sale of the units as condominiums. Now that marketing of the units is underway, the feedback
received from prospective buyers indicates a preference for lot ownership, rather than the condominium ownership model for this particular development. The plat of resubdivision creates
53 lots, 52 of the lots will be in individual ownership and one lot will be common area and will be the responsibility of the Homeowners’ Association. Background materials are attached
beginning on page 46.
Recommended Action: Approve a motion granting tentative and final approval of the plat of resubdivision for Willow Lakes Farm.
2. General Discussion on the City’s Economic Development Program 8:20 p.m.
and Future Development of the Central Business District
PRESENTED BY CITY MANAGER ROBERT KIELY,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR SUSAN KELSEY, AND
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CATHY CZERNIAK
At its May 5th meeting, the City Council tabled consideration of awarding a contract to Business Districts, Inc. for Economic Development research and consulting services. Prior to
returning this matter to the Council agenda, the staff felt that it was appropriate to discuss the purpose and direction of the City’s Economic Development Program; current activities
related to business retention and recruitment; and consideration of undertaking future planning studies.
Background material to aid the discussion Monday night is included in the City Council’s agenda packet.
Recommended Action: For information only.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT 9:30 p.m.
Office of the City Manager
May 29, 2008
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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