CC_2024_05_06_AGENDATHE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
FIRST SESSION
Monday, May 6, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
220 E. Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 6:30 p.m.
Honorable Mayor, Stanford R. Tack
Nancy Novit, Alderman First Ward Jim Preschlack, Alderman Third Ward
Joseph R. Waldeck, Alderman First Ward Ara Goshgarian, Alderman Third Ward
Edward U. Notz, Jr., Alderman Second Ward Eileen Looby Weber, Alderman Fourth Ward
John Powers, Alderman Second Ward Richard Walther, Alderman Fourth Ward
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
1. COMMENTS BY MAYOR
2. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
A. Deerpath Technology Review
- Jim Shaw, Director of Innovation and Technology
3. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
5. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of March 23 – April 26, 2024
STAFF CONTACT: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: City Code Section 38.02 sets forth payment procedures of the
City. The Director of Finance is to prepare a monthly summary of all warrants to be drawn on
the City treasury for the payment of all sums due from the City (including all warrants relating
to payroll and invoice payments) by fund and shall prepare a detailed list of invoice payments
which denotes the person to whom the warrant is payable. The warrant list detail of invoice
payments shall be presented for review to the Chairperson of the City Council Finance
Committee for review and recommendation. All items on the warrant list detail
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recommended for payment by the Finance Committee Chairperson shall be presented in
summary form to the City Council for approval or ratification. Any member of the City Council
shall, upon request to the City Manager or Director of Finance, receive a copy of the warrant
list detail as recommended by the Finance Committee Chairperson. The City Council may
approve the warrant list as so recommended by the Finance Committee Chairperson by a
concurrence of the majority of the City Council as recorded through a roll call vote.
The Council action requested is to ratify the payments as summarized below. The associated
payroll and invoice payments have been released during the check register period noted.
Following is the summary of warrants as recommended by the Finance Committee
Chairperson:
The amount denoted as “All other Funds” includes $655,459 in Medical/Dental plan expenses
in the Self Insurance Fund.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Check Register for the Period of March 23 – April 26, 2024
2. Approval of Ordinance Terminating Special Service Area 29 and Declaring Surplus to
be Refunded to Impacted Property Owners (First Reading, and if Desired by the City
Council, Final Approval)
STAFF CONTACT: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests City Council approval of the proposed
Ordinance terminating Special Service Areas 29 and declaring surplus to be refunded to
impacted property owners.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In November 2004, the City Council adopted an ordinance
establishing Special Service Area (SSA) 29 entitled Sauders Road Sanitary Sewer System &
Potable Water System, which provided for property tax assessments on benefiting properties
within the SSA boundary. A special tax roll was approved setting forth the levies on individual
properties through the funding period. A bank loan with Lake Forest Bank and Trust provided
Fund Invoice Pay roll Total
101 General 1,105,417 2,475,825 3,581,242
501 Water & Sewer 88,448 296,743 385,191
220 Parks & Recreation 168,351 589,394 757,745
311 Capital Improvements 1,206,163 1,206,163
202 Motor Fuel Tax 29,907 29,907
230 Cemetery 7,858 58,998 66,856
210 Senior Resources 17,396 46,318 63,714
510 Deerpath Golf Course 28,531 28,531
601 Fleet 73,779 88,889 162,669
416 - 434 Debt Funds 475 475
248 Housing Trust 0
201 Park & Public Land 22,500 22,500
All other Funds 1,423,920 276,595 1,700,514
$4,172,746 $3,832,762 $8,005,509
Check Register for March 23 - April 26, 2024
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the financing for the project, with the SSA property tax levies used to pay the annual loan debt
service. The 2022 property tax levy collected in 2023 was the final levy for SSA 29 and the final
debt service payment was made in December 2023. With a small balance of funds remaining
in the SSA fund, the City can officially terminate the SSA by ordinance and declare a surplus
allowing for the final monies remaining to be rebated to the property owners. A 5%
administrative fee will be assessed to cover the City’s administrative costs in terminating the
SSA and refunding the surplus declared. On April 15, the City Council Finance Committee
considered this matter and directed this matter to proceed for City Council approval.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
4/15/24
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: SSA 29 has a final balance of $16,101.31. A 5% administrative fee will
be applied, with the remaining balance refunded to the impacted property owners based on
each property’s proportionate share of assessed valuation.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading
and grant final approval of an Ordinance Terminating Special Service Area 29 (page 14) and
Declaring Surplus to be Refunded to Impacted Property Owners
3. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest City Code
Regarding the Class I-1 Liquor License (First reading and if appropriate final
approval)
STAFF CONTACT: Margaret Boyer, City Clerk, (847-810-3674)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: At the direction of the City’s Liquor Commissioner, Staff is
requesting consideration of an Ordinance amending the City’s Liquor Code to increase the
number of liquor licenses in the I-1 Liquor license categories.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: The Liquor Commissioner has received a request from
LeColonial, located at 655 Forest Avenue who currently has a C-1 and C-3 liquor license and
would like to add the I-1 license to offer the service and consumption of bring-your-own-
beverages on the licensed premises and shall impose a corkage fee relating to each container.
While this is not a service they will advertise, there is a demand from their guests, and they would
like to accommodate those requests.
As the Council is aware, the issuance of liquor licenses is under the purview of the City’s Liquor
Commissioner and the Mayor serves in that role. However, the City Code only authorizes a
specific number of liquor licenses and, historically, this number coincides with the current
number of licenses issued.
When new requests for liquor licenses are submitted, and after review by the Liquor
Commissioner and a determination that the Issuance of a license is appropriate, the City
Council is asked to consider an amendment to the Liquor Code to increase the number of
available licenses. In this case, the number of I-1 Liquor licenses will increase by one. The
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proposed ordinance showing the number of Class I-1 Liquor licenses can be found beginning
on page 18.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact of adding additional licenses would have a positive
impact on liquor license revenues.
COUNCIL ACTION: Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest City Code
to increase the number of Licenses available in the Class I-1 Liquor license categories (First
reading and if appropriate final approval).
4. Approval of a Recommendation from the Parks & Recreation Board and the Public
Works Committee to Award the West Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Design Project
to Kapur & Associates and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in
the Amount of $22,650 to Include a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $2,200 for a
Total Cost of $24,850
STAFF CONTACT: Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry (810-3565)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Parks & Recreation Board, the Public Works Committee,
and City staff requests City Council award the West Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Design
Project to Kapur & Associates and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in
the Amount of $22,650 to include a 10% contingency in the amount of $2,200 for a total cost of
$24,850.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: West Park is an 8.5-acre neighborhood park located on Green
Bay Road, northwest of the City’s Central Business District. The park has many amenities
including a historic pavilion/warming house, picnic area, playground, baseball diamond, ice
skating rink and four tennis courts.
The tennis courts have been resurfaced with a top coating of acrylic material and crack filler
numerous times over the years, but the courts were last paved with asphalt over 20 years ago
and the base asphalt layer needs to be replaced. The courts are currently in poor condition,
with many large structural cracks and an uneven surface. In addition, the dimensions of the
courts and spaces around them are incorrect and do not meet USTA standards.
The design for reconstruction will include removal of asphalt surface, examination of the base
materials for suitability, realignment of courts to meet USTA standards, application of a new
surface, installation of new net posts, application of acrylic color surface and lines, and fence
replacement. Once the design is complete, the City is planning to bid the courts construction
with specifications that show an asphalt pavement base and an alternate that will have
specifications that show a post-tension concrete base; therefore, design will need to include
both specifications.
The replacement of the four tennis courts at West Park is a prudent investment that will yield
numerous benefits for the community and aligns with our commitment to providing residents
with high-quality parks and recreational facilities.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
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Reviewed Date Comments
Parks & Recreation Board 04/16/2024 Reviewed and Recommended Approval
Public Works Committee 04/15/2024 Reviewed and Recommended Approval
Finance Committee Workshop 11/13/2023 Provided Staff Direction for Design
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: On March 19, 2024, City staff initiated a public request for proposal
(RFP) process for West Park tennis court reconstruction design services. On April 5, 2024, the RFP
process closed and in total, six proposals were received as outlined below.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
Firm Name Proposal Dollar Amount
GSG Consultants $33,860
Gewalt Hamilton Associates $43,900
Hitchcock Design Group $46,800
Context Design $116,500
Senga Architects $190,000
City staff formed an internal RFP Review Committee to score and rank each firm’s qualifications, design
approach, and detailed cost proposal. Based on this criterion, the RFP Review Committee unanimously
recommended awarding this project to Kapur & Associates. In addition to submitting the overall lowest
cost proposal, Kapur and Associates have successfully completed numerous other tennis court project
designs.
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY2025 Funding Source Amount Budgeted
$40,000 $24,850 Y
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD ACTION: Approval of a Recommendation from the Parks &
Recreation Board and the Public Works Committee to Award the West Park Tennis Court
Reconstruction Design Project to Kapur & Associates and Authorize the City Manager to
Execute an Agreement in the Amount of $22,650 to Include a 10% Contingency in the Amount
of $2,200 for a Total Cost of $24,850
5. Award One Year Extension of the City’s Contract with Wachs Water Services for
Valve Exercising Service included in the Operating Capital Budget for the sum of
$22,438
STAFF CONTACT: Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works (810-3561)
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PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and Staff requests City
Council approval of a one-year contract extension for Valve Exercising Contract to Wachs
Water Services as provided for in the current contract. The current three-year agreement ends
in July 2024.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City’s Water & Sewer Section for many years has provided
valve exercising service for approximately 1,800 valves in the water distribution system. The
Section transitioned from performing the program using in-house staff to contracting out the
services to take advantage of efficiencies gained using contractors that specialize in valve
exercising services. The valve exercising program is a preventative maintenance measure that
prevents valve rust or debris build up that could render the valves inoperable or prevent tight
shutoffs; this ensures reliability to immediately isolate water lines for main breaks and extends
valves useful life. The 1,800 valves are divided into five service zones with approximately 375
valves in each zone. One zone per year will be operated. The Contractor will fully exercise
each valve according to American Water Works Association (A.W.W.A.) standards and will
verify and update the valve size, rotation and location in the GIS-database.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee 7/1/2021 Reviewed and Recommended City
Council Approval
City Council 7/19/2021 City Council Approved Three-Year
Contract
Public Works Committee 4/1/2024 Reviewed and Recommended City
Council Approval for One-Year Extension
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: This Valve Exercising Program was bid as part of the Municipal
Partnering Initiative (MPI) program with Glenview, Lake Forest, Niles and North Chicago. MPI is
a program that takes advantage of economies of scale by securing low bid prices among
neighboring municipalities who bid similar projects each year.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? Yes
Based on a bid process conducted in 2021, the City Council approved a three-year
agreement on July 19, 2021 that included an option for two additional one-year extensions
upon agreement by both parties.
Below is an estimated summary of the Valve Turning budget:
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FY2025 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount Requested Budgeted?
Y/N
Water Operating
Capital
COUNCIL ACTION: Award One Year Extension of the City’s Contract with Wachs Water Services
for Valve Exercising Service included in the Operating Capital Budget for the sum of $22,438.
6. Award One Year Extension of the City’s Contract with Consulting Engineering, Inc. for
Leak Detection Service included in the Operating Capital Budget for the Sum of
$22,508
STAFF CONTACT: Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works (810-3561)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and Staff requests City
Council approval for a one-year contract extension for Leak Detection Contract to Consulting
Engineering, Inc. (CEI) as provided for in the current contract.
The current three-year agreement ends in July 2024.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City of Lake Forest water distribution system consists of
approximately 6,800 private residential service connections, 170 miles of water main ranging in
pipe sizes from 4” to 36”, 1,500 fire hydrants and 1,800 valves throughout the system. Water lost
through leaking pipe fittings, faulty valves, connectors, or cracked pipes are regarded as
unaccounted water that is a revenue loss. Many leaks come to the surface and are
immediately repaired, but some go undetected because they are smaller leaks that do not
surface or drain directly into storm sewers, ravines or ditches. These types of leaks result in
significant water loss over time. To address this The City over the last fifteen years has hired leak
detection services to pinpoint these undetected leaks through an acoustic leak detection
method. Technicians utilizing specialized listening devices that are placed on valves and
hydrants work systematically to cover the entire distribution system listening and identifying
leaks. The service includes a full report of the leak locations. Leaks that are discovered are
immediately repaired and if the leak is on a resident’s service line, they will be notified by the
Water & Sewer Supervisor to have their service leak repaired.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee 7/1/2021 Reviewed and Recommended City
Council Approval
City Council 7/19/2021 City Council Approved Three-Year
Contract
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Public Works Committee 4/1/2024 Reviewed and Recommended City
Council Approval for One-Year Extension
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The leak detection services were bid as part of the Municipal
Partnering Initiative (MPI) program with Arlington Heights, Lake Forest, Glenview, Niles,
Northfield, and Winnetka. MPI is a program that takes advantage of economies of scale by
securing low bid prices among neighboring municipalities who bid similar projects each year.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? Yes
Based on a competitive bid process conducted in 2021, the City Council authorized a three-
year agreement on July 19, 2021 with an option to renew for two additional one-year extensions
upon agreement by both parties.
Below is an estimated summary of the Leak Detection budget:
Capital
COUNCIL ACTION: Award One Year Extension of the City’s Contract with Consulting
Engineering, Inc. for Leak Detection Service included in the Operating Capital Budget for the
Sum of $22,508.
7. Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Award the
Walden Ravine Design to Hey and Associates and Authorize the City Manager to
Execute an Agreement in the Amount of $119,000 to Include a 5% Contingency in
the Amount of $5,595 for a Total Cost of $124,595
STAFF CONTACT: Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry (810-3565)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and City staff requests City
Council award the Walden Ravine design to Hey and Associates and authorize the City
Manager to execute an agreement in the amount of $119,000 to include a 5% contingency in
the amount of $5,595 for a total cost of $124,595.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The ravines of southern Lake Michigan play a critical role in
protecting the water quality of the lake, preventing sediment runoff, protecting beaches and
countless benefits to wildlife. The value of these ravines and the role they play in protecting
Lake Michigan water quality has become increasingly well understood in just the past few
decades. When restored and healthy, our ravines are beautiful assets, an integral part of our
community’s character, and part of what sets Lake Forest apart. This project is intended to
improve water quality for Lake Michigan’s beach and near shore areas as well as restore one
of its ravines to improve the unique aquatic resource that the Lake Michigan ravines represent.
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This ravine design project includes City owned parcels beginning at Walden Lane and
extending east (downstream) to approximately Circle Lane. In this portion of the reach,
sections of aging stone and concrete structures remain, including two small bridges and an
apparent dam. The age and intent of these structures is not known currently, but signs of
undermining and failure is evident in several locations. While the failure of these structures does
not seem to pose any inherent issue, and the infrastructure is not critical to any known City
function, the condition may pose a risk to adjacent slope areas on both City and adjacent
properties.
This portion of the ravine system shows signs of moderate to severe incision, which is also
impacting side slope stability. The primary design concept for this reach is to establish grade
control of the ravine bed for the purposes of arresting further incision. This may be
accomplished through stone grade control riffles and or stone bed fill. Additional slope and
toe stabilization will likely benefit system stability and overall water quality. This work would
likely require coordination with and possible participation from adjacent private landowners.
In addition, and as with any City ravine project design, this project will incorporate
sustainability components that will include the installation of native plant material and the
utilization of stone and rock riffles as a means of stormwater flow dissipation.
If awarded, project design efforts will begin immediately. In September of 2024, project design
efforts will be substantially completed so that a strong engineered project estimate for
construction will be available for the November 2024 Finance Committee Capital Budget
Meeting.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee 4/15/2024 Reviewed and Recommended Approval
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: On March 15, 2024, City staff initiated a public request for proposal
(RFP) process for the Walden Ravine design services. On April 3, 2024, the RFP process closed
and in total, two proposals were received as outlined below.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
Firm Name Proposal Dollar Amount
$119,000
Gewalt Hamilton Associates $144,900
City staff formed an internal RFP Review Committee to score and rank each firm’s
qualifications, design approach, and detailed cost proposal. Based on these criteria, the RFP
Review Committee unanimously recommended awarding this project to Hey and Associates.
In addition to submitting the overall lowest cost proposal, Hey and Associates has successfully
completed numerous other project designs for the City, including some prior City ravine design
projects.
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
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FY2025 Funding Source Amount Budgeted
$100,000 $124,595 Y
If necessary, a supplemental appropriation ordinance will be submitted for City Council
approval at the end of the fiscal year.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to
Award the Walden Ravine Design to Hey and Associates and Authorize the City Manager to
Execute an Agreement in the Amount of $119,000 to Include a 5% Contingency in the Amount
of $5,595 for a Total Cost of $124,595
8. Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Award the
Cemetery Ravine Design to Living Waters Consultants and Authorize the City
Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of $49,750 to Include a 5%
Contingency in the Amount of $2,400 for a Total Cost of $52,150
STAFF CONTACT: Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry (810-3565)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and City staff requests City
Council award the Cemetery Ravine design to Living Waters Consultants and authorize the
City Manager to execute an agreement in the amount of $49,750 to include a 5%
contingency in the amount of $2,400 for a total cost of $52,150.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The ravines of southern Lake Michigan play a critical role in
protecting the water quality of the lake, preventing sediment runoff, protecting beaches and
countless benefits to wildlife. The value of these ravines and the role they play in protecting
Lake Michigan water quality has become increasingly well understood in just the past few
decades. When restored and healthy, our ravines are beautiful assets, an integral part of our
community’s character, and part of what sets Lake Forest apart. This project is intended to
improve water quality for Lake Michigan’s beach and near shore areas as well as restore one
of its ravines to improve the unique aquatic resource that the Lake Michigan ravines represent.
It is also intended to provide stability for the adjacent cemetery tableland.
The ravine design includes the ravine reach within the Lake Forest Cemetery bounded by
private property to the north, Lake Michigan to the east, and the Cemetery tableland to the
south. Much of the reach has a concrete lined channel that is undermined by erosion due to
water flows under the concrete. A portion of the ravine contains a storm sewer outfall from
adjacent drainage to the south with a concrete headwall and additional stone and concrete.
Erosion and undercutting have accelerated in recent years and design for ravine restoration
and stabilization is now needed. In addition, and as with any City ravine project design, this
project will incorporate sustainability components that will include the installation of native
plant material and the utilization of stone and rock riffles as a means of stormwater flow
dissipation.
If awarded, project design efforts will begin immediately. In September of 2024, project design
efforts will be substantially completed so that a strong engineered project estimate for
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construction will be available for the November 2024 Finance Committee Capital Budget
Meeting.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee 4/15/2024 Reviewed and Recommended Approval
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: On March 15, 2024, City staff initiated a public request for proposal
(RFP) process for the Cemetery Ravine design services. On April 3, 2024, the RFP process closed
and in total, four proposals were received as outlined below.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
Firm Name Proposal Dollar Amount
Hey and Associates, Inc. $64,495
GZA GeoEnvironmental $69,955
Gewalt Hamilton Associates $78,400
City staff formed an internal RFP Review Committee to score and rank each firm’s qualifications, design
approach, and detailed cost proposal. Based on these criteria, the RFP Review Committee unanimously
recommended awarding this project to Living Waters Consultants. In addition to submitting the overall
lowest cost proposal, Living Water Consultants has successfully completed a previous ravine design for
the City at the Cemetery.
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY2025 Funding Source Amount Budgeted
$75,000 $52,150 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to
Award the Cemetery Ravine Design to Living Waters Consultants and Authorize the City
Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of $49,750 to Include a 5% Contingency in
the Amount of $2,400 for a Total Cost of $52,150
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the eight (8) omnibus items as presented
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
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8. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
With Thanks and Appreciation Presentation
-City Manager Jason Wicha
1. Final words for departing Council Members from remaining Council Members for
Alderman Preschlack and Alderman Waldeck
2. Final comments from Alderman Waldeck and Alderman Preschlack
9. ADJOURNMENT
A copy of the Decision Making Parameters is included with this agenda following this page.
Office of the City Manager May 1, 2024
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 Jason Wicha, at (847) 234-2600 promptly to allow the City to make
reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
DECISION-MAKING PARAMETERS FOR CITY COUNCIL,
AND APPOINTED BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Adopted June 18, 2018
The City of Lake Forest Mission Statement:
"Be the best-managed, fiscally-responsible and appealing community and promote a community
spirit of trust, respect and citizen involvement. "
The Lake Forest City Council, with the advice and recommendations of its appointed advisory
Boards and Commissions, Lake Forest Citizens, and City Staff, is responsible for policy
formulation and approval. Implementation of adopted strategy, policy, budgets, and other
directives of Council is the responsibility of City Staff, led by the City Manager and Senior
Staff. The Mayor and Aldermen, and appointed members of Boards and Commissions should
address matters in a timely, deliberate, objective and process-driven manner, making decisions
guided by the City of Lake Forest Strategic and Comprehensive Plans, the City's Codes,
policies and procedures, and the following parameters:
. Motions and votes should comprise what is in the best long-term interests of all Lake
Forest citizens, measured in decades, being mindful of proven precedents and new
precedents that may be created.
. All points of view should be listened to and considered in making decisions with the
long-term benefit to Lake Forest's general public welfare being the highest priority.
. Fundmg decisions should support effectiveness and economy in providing services
and programs, while mindful of the number ofcidzens benefittmg from such
expenditures.
. New initiatives should be quantified, qualified, and evaluated for their long-tenn merit
and overall fiscal unpact and other consequences to the community.
. Decision makers should be proactive and timely in addressing sto-ategic planning
initiatives, external forces not under control of the City, and other opportunities and
challenges to the community.
Community trust in, and support of, government is fostered by maintaining the integrity of these
decision-making parameters.
The City of Lake Forest 's Decision-Making Parameters shall be reviewed by the City Council on an
annual basis and shall be included on all agendas of the City Council and Boards and Commissions.
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 – ________
AN ORDINANCE TERMINATING SPECIAL SERVICE AREA 29 AND DECLARING A
SURPLUS TO BE REFUNDED
Adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lake Forest
this day of 2024
Published in pamphlet form by direction
and authority of The City of Lake Forest
Lake County, Illinois
this day of 2024
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 -
AN ORDINANCE TERMINATING SPECIAL SERVICE AREA 29 AND DECLARING A
SURPLUS TO BE REFUNDED
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Forest (“City”) is a home rule, special charter municipal
corporation existing in accordance with the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2004, the Corporate Authorities of the City established a
special service area known as Special Service Area 29 (Saunders Road Sanitary Sewer System
& Potable Water System) (“SSA 29”) pursuant to Ordinance No. 04-75; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 04-80, a tax was to be levied on all properties
within SSA 29 for a period not to exceed 19 years; and
WHEREAS, there are no remaining unpaid SSA 29 property taxes and all debt service
payments for bonds issued under SSA 29 have been completed; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the City desire to terminate SSA 29; and
WHEREAS, after the payment of all special service area expenses for SSA 29, a balance
in the amount of $16,101.31 remains in the SSA 29 Fund; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/27-93, if the corporate authorities of a municipality
determine that excess revenues exist in a special service are fund at the end of the life of the
special service area and if the option to abate a portion of the final tax levy for the special service
area is no longer available, then excess funds must be refunded to taxpayers of record for all
parcels within the special service area, as of the date the refund is declared, on a pro rata basis
based on each parcels proportion share of the total equalized assessed valuation of all parcels
within the special service area; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the City have determined that there are excess
revenues remaining in the SSA 29 Fund, and that the ability to abate a portion of the final tax levy
for SSA 29 is no longer available; and
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WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the City hereby declare that the excess revenues
in the SSA 29 Fund in the amount of $16,101.31 be refunded to the taxpayers of record within
SSA 29 in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/27-93.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE, AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby adopted by this reference
as findings of the City Council and are hereby incorporated into this Section as if fully set forth.
SECTION TWO: Termination of SSA 29. SSA 29 is hereby terminated as of the effective
date of this Ordinance. The County Clerk will terminate SSA 29 and no longer extend any taxes
therefor.
SECTION THREE: Refund of Excess Revenues. The Corporate Authorities of the City
hereby determine that the remaining amounts in the SSA 29 Fund of $16,101.31 are excess
revenues that are to be refunded in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/27-93.
SECTION FOUR: Administrative Fee. Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/27-93, the City will
deduct 5% of the total amount of the excess revenues to cover its costs and expenses relative to
the declaring and making of the refund of the excess revenues in the SSA 29 Fund.
SECTION FIVE: Authorization. The Corporate Authorities of the City hereby direct the
City Manager and the Finance Director to process and distribute the refund of the excess
revenues in the SSA 29 Fund and authorize the City Manager and the Finance Director to execute
all documents and take all actions necessary to terminate SSA 29 and distribute the refund of the
excess revenues in the SSA 29 Fund in accordance with this Ordinance.
SECTION SIX: Superseder; Severability. In the event a conflict exists between the
terms of this Ordinance and any other ordinance or resolution of the City, the terms of this
Ordinance shall govern. If any section, paragraph, clause, phrase, provision or part of this
Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or
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unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause, phrase, provision or part shall not affect the
validity of any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION SEVEN: 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.
Passed this ____ day of _________________________, 2024.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved this __ day of _________________________, 2024.
_____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE FOREST CITY CODE REGARDING
THE CLASS I-2 LIQUOR LICENSES
Adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lake Forest
this day of 2024
Published in pamphlet form by direction
and authority of The City of Lake Forest
Lake County, Illinois
this day of 2024
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 -_____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE FOREST CITY CODE REGARDING
THE CLASS I-1 LIQUOR LICENSES
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Forest is a home rule, special charter municipal corporation;
and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted certain alcoholic beverage regulations designed to
protect the health, safety and welfare, which regulations are codified in Chapter 111 of the City
Code of Lake Forest, 2013 (“Liquor Code”);
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest desires to amend its Liquor Code to increase the
number of liquor licenses in the I-1 category to accommodate an application filed by a local entity
for a new restaurant operation; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of The City of Lake Forest,
County of Lake, and State of Illinois, 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 Section 111.037. Section 111.037 of the City Code,
entitled “Number of Licenses,” is amended as follows (deletions in strikethrough and additions in
bold and underline):
Ҥ111.037 NUMBER OF LICENSES.
(A) The number of liquor licenses issued by the city shall be limited as follows:
Class Maximum Number of Licenses Authorized
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C-2 11
C-3 18
D-1 5
E-1 2
F-2 As many as determined reasonable by the Commissioner
F-3 As many as determined reasonable by the Commissioner
F-4 As many as determined reasonable by the Commissioner
F-5 1
F-6 3
G-1 3
G-2 2
I-1 No more than the total number of Class B-1, C-1, C-2, C-3, D-1,
E-1 and F-1 licenses issued by the city
I-3 As many as determined reasonable by the Commissioner
J 1
K 1
(B) Without further action of the City Council, the maximum number of licenses in
any class shall be automatically reduced by one upon the expiration, revocation
or non-renewal of an existing license in any such license class.”
SECTION FIVE: 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.
Passed this ____ day of _________________________, 2024.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved this __ day of _________________________, 2024.
_____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SECOND SESSION
Monday, May 6, 2024, immediately following the First Session
220 E. Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045
CALL FOR ORGANIZATION OF THE 2024-2025 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL
CITY CLERK ADMINISTERS THE OATH OF OFFICE TO:
First Ward Alderman-Elect - - Nancy P. Novit
First Ward Alderman 1 Year Unexpired Term – Peter Clemens
Second Ward Alderman-Elect - - Edward U. Notz Jr.
Third Ward Alderman-Elect - - Alice LeVert
Fourth Ward Alderman-Elect - - Eileen Looby Weber
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Honorable Mayor, Stanford R. Tack
Nancy Novit, Alderman First Ward Ara Goshgarian, Alderman Third Ward
Peter Clemens, Alderman First Ward Alice LeVert, Alderman Third Ward
Edward U. Notz, Jr., Alderman Second Ward Eileen Looby Weber, Alderman Fourth Ward
John Powers, Alderman Second Ward Richard Walther, Alderman Fourth Ward
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ELECTION AND APPOINTMENT OF CITY OFFICERS
1.ELECTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR AS REQUIRED BY
CHARTER AND CITY CODE
City Supervisor Jason Wicha
City Treasurer Elizabeth Holleb
City Clerk Margaret Boyer
Interim City Marshal & Collector Micheal Lange
City Attorney Ancel Glink
City Surveyor and Engineer Gewalt Hamilton Associates
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayors Appointments
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
1.COMMENTS BY MAYOR
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Monday, May 6, 2024, City Council Agenda
SECOND SESSION
A. Resolution of Appreciation for Ward 1 Alderman Joseph R. Waldeck
A copy of the Resolution can be found on page 6
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolution of Appreciation
B. Resolution of Appreciation for Ward 3 Alderman Jim Preschlack
A copy of the Resolution can be found on page 7
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolution of Appreciation
C. State of The City
D. 2023-2024 Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments
AUDIT
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Mark Dillon Appoint as Chair 1
Fritz Hirsch REAPPOINT 3
Robert Nowlin APPOINT 4
Brian Durkin APPPOINT to own term 2
Joy Larisey APPPOINT to own term 4
BUILDING REVIEW BOARD
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Sally Downey REAPPOINT 1
Sarah Lamphere REAPPOINT 1
CEMETERY
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Robert Thornburgh REAPPOINT 1
Robert Worobow REAPPOINT 3
GORTON BOARD
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Andra O’Neill REAPPOINT N/A
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Monday, May 6, 2024, City Council Agenda
SECOND SESSION
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Robin Petit REAPPOINT 3
Geoffrey Hanson REAPPOINT 2
Elizabeth Daliere REAPPOINT 3
Lloyd Culbertson REAPPOINT 4
LIBRARY
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Vince Sparrow APPPOINT to own term 3
Heather Strong REAPPOINT 1
Jim Clifton REAPPOINT 1
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Marc Silver REAPPOINT 2
Kaci Spirito REAPPOINT 2
William Sheridan REAPPOINT 2
PLAN COMMISSION
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Jamie Moorhead REAPPOINT 1
SENIOR RESOURCE COMMISSION
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Jill Rosa REAPPOINT LB
Dennis Herrmann REAPPOINT 4
Wendy McKerian REAPPOINT 3
Mark Dewart APPOINT as CHAIR LB
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Henry Kleeman REAPPOINT 1
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SECOND SESSION
Arthur Miller REAPPOINT 3
BOARD OF POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSIONERS
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Matt Davis REAPPOINT as CHAIR N/A
HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Chris Baker REAPPOINT N/A
A copy of the volunteer profile sheet is available at City Hall upon request.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayors Appointments and Reappointments
E. Announcement of City Council Committee Appointments
2. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
A. Welcome Newly Elected Members
3. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
5. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring Members of Boards and
Commissions as follows:
Tighe Magnuson as Chair
Peter Clemens
Stephanie Mannarino, Megan Engelberg
Gale Strenger- Wayne as Chair
Catherine Waldeck as Chair, Deborah
Saran, and Prue Beidler
Timo Berger
A copy of the resolution can be found on page 8
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Monday, May 6, 2024, City Council Agenda
SECOND SESSION
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolution of Appreciation
2. Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meetings of the Lake Forest City Council for the
year 2025
A copy of the schedule can be found on page 9
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meetings of the Lake Forest City
Council for the year 2025
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the two (2) omnibus items as presented
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
9. ADJOURNMENT
A copy of the Decision Making Parameters is included with this agenda following this page.
Office of the City Manager May 1, 2024
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 Jason Wicha, at (847) 234-2600 promptly to allow the City to make
reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
for
JOSEPH R. WALDECK
FIRST WARD ALDERMAN
WHEREAS, Joseph R. Waldeck served as a member of the City Council as First Ward Alderman and as a
member of the Finance Committee from May 2023 through May 2024; and
WHEREAS, Joe comes from a long line of dedicated civil servants and stepped forward without hesitation
in the City’s time of need; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure on the City Council, Joe served on the Personnel, Compensation and
Administration Committee; and
WHEREAS, prior to his time on the City Council, Joe served on the Gorton Center Board of Directors and
the Legal Committee; and
WHEREAS, Joe has been incredibly active within the Lake County Bar Association and the Illinois Judges
Association and Foundation
WHEREAS, Joe took exceptional interest in upholding the City’s highest standards of integrity,
transparency, and accountability in all matters; and
WHEREAS, Joseph R. Waldeck devoted much time and careful attention to preserving the character of
The City of Lake Forest and the quality of life that residents enjoy here; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Lake Forest recognize and deeply appreciate Joe’s dedication and willingness
service to the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of The City of Lake Forest, Illinois, hereby
expresses the profound gratitude of the citizens of Lake Forest to Joseph R. Waldeck for the loyal and
faithful public service he has given by means of this Resolution, which shall be spread upon the
permanent records of the City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of
The City of Lake Forest this
Sixth day of May 2024.
_____________________________
Stanford R. Tack, Mayor
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RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
for
JIM PRESCHLACK
THIRD WARD ALDERMAN
WHEREAS, Jim Preschlack served as a member of the City Council as Third Ward Alderman and as a
member of the Finance Committee from May 2018 through May, 2024; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure on the City Council, Jim served as the City Council liaison to the Audit
Committee, Planning and Preservation Committee, Environmental Sustainability Committee, served on
the Personnel, Compensation and Administration Committee and as Chairman of the Public Works
Committee, additionally, he was a member of the Pension sub-committee since May 2023, and he has
served as the Finance Committee Chairman since 2023; and
WHEREAS, prior to his time on the City Council, Jim served on the Historical Sub-Committee for 150th
Year Anniversary Celebration of The City of Lake Forest and the Historic Preservation Commission from
2010-2016 and as its Chairman in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Jim in addition to his technical business expertise, has provided strategic guidance and
oversight, validating, and championing the City’s ERP implementation, coming in on time and under
budget; and
WHEREAS, Jim has used his exceptional leadership skills in fostering a collaborative and cohesive
environment where the finance committee can come together to inspire each other to enhance its overall
effectiveness; and
WHEREAS, Jim took special interest in upholding the City’s highest standards of integrity, transparency,
and accountability in all matters; and
WHEREAS, Jim Preschlack devoted much time and careful attention to preserving the character of The
City of Lake Forest and the quality of life that residents enjoy here, and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Lake Forest recognize and deeply appreciate Jim’s dedication and service to the
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of The City of Lake Forest, Illinois, hereby
expresses the profound gratitude of the citizens of Lake Forest to Jim Preschlack for the loyal and faithful
public service he has given by means of this Resolution, which shall be spread upon the permanent
records of the City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of
The City of Lake Forest this
Sixth day of May 2024.
_____________________________
Stanford R. Tack, Mayor
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RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS
has served The City of Lake Forest as a member of the
BOARD OR COMMISSION
YYYY-YYYY
WHEREAS, he/she has devoted much valuable time and personal attention to the work of this
commission and, on behalf of the citizens of Lake Forest, continually met his/her responsibilities
with purpose and dedication; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Lake Forest recognize and are deeply appreciative of the valuable
time and service she contributed to the preservation and improvement of the quality of life in our
community by serving on this commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of The City of Lake Forest,
Illinois, hereby expresses the profound gratitude of the citizens of Lake Forest to NAME for the
loyal and faithful public service he/she has given by means of this resolution, which shall be
spread upon the permanent records of the City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of
The City of Lake Forest this
XX day of XXXX, 2023
______________________________
Mayor
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2025 City Council and Finance Committee Dates
** = This date represents a change from the traditional dates, due to holiday or other conflicts
Meeting dates highlighted in blue represent Workshops Meeting dates
BOLDED represent Finance Committee meetings (FC)
January 6, 2025
**January 21, 2025 COUNCIL CHAMBERS FC 6:30- CC to immediately
follow
February 3, 2025
**February 18, 2025
March 3, 2025
March 10, 2025 5:00 Operating Budget WS
March 17, 2025
April 7, 2025
April 21, 2025 COUNCIL CHAMBERS FC 6:30- CC to immediately
follow
May 5 , 2025
May 19, 2025
June 2, 2025
June 16, 2025
July 21, 2025 FC 6:30- CC to immediately
follow
August 4, 2025
August 18, 2025 NO MEETING NO MEETING
**September 2, 2025
October 6, 2025
October 20, 2025 COUNCIL CHAMBERS FC 6:30- CC to immediately
follow
November 3, 2025
November 17, 2025
December 1, 2025
December 15, 2025 NO MEETING NO MEETING
5/6/2024
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