ESC_2026_01_20 PACKET
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING
January 20, 2026 – 1:30 P.M.
Lake Forest City Hall, 220 E Deerpath
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. ACTION ITEM
a. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 14, 2025 MEETING MINUTES
III. DISCUSSION ITEM
a. STATUS OF SUSTAINABILITY FUNDS
IV. ACTION ITEM
a. CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASING EIGHT BOTTLE-FILL STATIONS FOR VARIOUS
PARK LOCATIONS
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. PARTNERSHIP UPDATES
b. COAL TAR SEALANT
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
VII. NEXT MEETING DATE(S)
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING
Friday, November 14, 2025 – 7:30 A.M.
Lake Forest City Hall – 220 E Deerpath
DRAFT
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Novit called the meeting to order at 7:31 A.M. Aldermen
Bothfeld was present. Alderman LeVert was absent. Staff in attendance
included Keri Kaup, Assistant to the City Manager. Two members of the
public were present.
II. ACTION ITEMS
a. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2025, MEETING MINUTES
Alderman Bothfeld moved to approve the September 9, 2025, meeting
minutes. Chairman Novit seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously by voice vote.
b. RECOMMENDATION TO FUND SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENTS OF THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Assistant to the City Manager Kaup reviewed the request from Public Works
to use $70,000 from the sustainability fund for elements of the Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP). Public Works was notified of a grant opportunity
to renovate South Park and the parking lot. The grant limits the amount of
impervious surface in the park, so the project must either include a retention
pond or permeable pavers. As stormwater has been a high priority for the
City for many years, Public Works is seeking 50% of the design cost from the
sustainability fund as part of the CIP. Alderman Bothfeld made a motion to
recommend funding the sustainability elements of the CIP. Alderman Novit
seconded the motion. The following voted “Aye”: Chairman Novit,
Alderman Bothfeld. The following voted “Nay”: None. 2-Ayes, 0-Nays,
motion carried.
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. BOTTLE-FILL LOCATIONS
Assistant to the City Manager Kaup reviewed the locations for easy
installation of bottle-fill stations: Elawa Farms, Everett Park, and Waveland
Park. The Committee was interested in pursuing all locations and directed
staff to obtain quotes for each location.
b. BIKE REPAIR STATIONS
Environmental Sustainability Committee Minutes
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Page 2 of 2
The Committee discussed adding bike repair stations along the bike paths.
The Parks and Recreation Committee was in favor of pursuing this project
as well. The Committee is in favor of providing funding for this project and
directed staff to pursue quotes and research the best locations for
installation.
c. COUNCIL PRIORITIES SURVEY
The Committee discussed the results of the Council Sustainability Survey and
prioritized upcoming projects. There was consensus that the highest priority
topic is coal tar sealants. The Committee directed staff to prepare a draft
ordinance banning the sale and use of coal tar sealants.
The Committee agreed that the community garden concept that was
presented is closer aligned with senior center needs rather than
sustainability goals. The Committee agreed to not pursue the garden idea
further.
The Committee is interested in pursuing education efforts for lighting and
single-use plastics.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
Two members of the public were present and thanked the Committee for
allowing them to participate.
V. NEXT MEETING DATE(S)
The Committee agreed the next meeting should be held in January.
Assistant to the City Manager Kaup stated she will send options for meeting
dates.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Bothfeld moved to adjourn the meeting of the Environmental
Sustainability Committee at 8:31 A.M. seconded by Chairman Novit. The
motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Keri Kaup
Assistant to the City Manager
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE FOREST CITY CODE
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF COAL TAR SEALANT PRODUCTS
Adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lake Forest
this day of 2026
Published in pamphlet form by direction
and authority of The City of Lake Forest
Lake County, Illinois
this day of 2026
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2026 -_____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE FOREST CITY CODE
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF COAL TAR SEALANT PRODUCTS
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Forest is a home rule, special charter municipal corporation;
and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the use of coal tar sealant products poses a
danger to the health, safety, and welfare of the City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, in order to protect the health and safety of the residents of the City, the City
Council has determined that the use of coal tar sealant products should be prohibited, as set forth
in this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of The City of Lake Forest,
County of Lake, and State of Illinois, and pursuant to its home rule authority, as follows:
SECTION ONE: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated as the findings of the
City Council and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Ordinance.
SECTION TWO: Amendment to Chapter 95 of Title IX of the City Code. Chapter 95
(“Health and Sanitation”) of Title IX (“General Regulations”) of the City Code of Lake Forest, 2013,
is hereby amended by adding a new Subsection 95.196 as follows:
Ҥ95.196 Coal Tar Sealant Prohibition.
A. Definition. For purposes of this Section, "coal tar-based sealant or high
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon sealant product” means a pavement sealant
material containing coal tar or a high polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon content
greater than 0.1% by weight.
B. Prohibition. No coal tar sealant or high polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon sealant
products of any kind may be applied, affixed to, or otherwise used on the
surface of any driveway, driveway approach, on or off-street parking area,
playground, sidewalk, bike trail, patio, sports facility, loading area or facility,
street, highway, roadway, or paved surface within the City, whether publicly or
privately owned.
C. Penalty. The penalty for violating this section will be as provided in Section
95.999.”
SECTION THREE: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon
its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
SECTION FOUR: REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. All ordinances and
resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, are to the extent of
the conflict, expressly repealed on the effective date of this Ordinance.
Passed this ____ day of _________________________, 2026.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved this __ day of _________________________, 2026.
_______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk