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CC_2022_05_16_MINUTESThe City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL MEETING Proceedings of the Monday, May 16, 2022 City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers 220 E Deerpath CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, and the City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members. Present: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon, Alderman Morris, Alderman Karras, Alderman Rummel, Alderman Notz, Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Goshgarian, Alderman Buschmann and Alderman Weber. Alderman Rummel attended the meeting electronically. Absent: None CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS COMMENTS BY MAYOR A. Announcement of the Sixth Recipient of The Lawrence R. Temple Distinguished Public Service Award -Maddie Bronson Dugan Mayor Pandaleon introduced Catherine Waldeck, Chairman of the Public Service Award Committee. Ms. Waldeck announced that the Committee chose Maddie Bronson Dugan as the 2022 Larry Temple Public Service Award recipient. She read and presented the award, photos were taken. Mayor Pandaleon proclaimed Wednesday, August 3, 2022 as Lake Forest Day. He reported that the McKinlock Post 264 of the American Legion honors Lake Forest residents, employees, neighbors and friends by saluting “those who made the ultimate sacrifice during all conflicts and wars” as this year’s Lake Forest Day theme. Mayor Pandaleon presented the Proclamation to Dave Lipinski, Senior Vice Commander of the American Legion McKinlock Post and Tom Marks, President of the McKinlock Post 264 Foundation. Photos were taken. A. ELECTION AND APPOINTMENT OF CITY OFFICERS 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 City Marshal & Collector Karl Walldorf City Attorney Julie Tappendorf City Surveyor and Engineer Gewalt Hamilton Associates Proceedings of the Monday, May 2, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayor’s Appointments Mayor Pandaleon read the appointments and asked for a motion of approval. Alderman Weber made a motion to approve the Mayor’s Appointments, seconded by Alderman Preschlack. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER A. Update on Veterans Park - Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry gave a brief update on the recent construction activities on the site and the tentative landscape timeline for the project. B. Update on Veterans Memorial Monument - Neil Lynch, Commander, American Legion McKinlock Post 264 Tom Marks, President of the McKinlock Post 264 Foundation gave an update on the War Monument and Fund-raising efforts. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL Kenneth Endress introduced himself to the City Council as the Community Planner and Liaison Officer for the Commanding Officer Naval Station Great Lakes. COMMITTEE REPORTS ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of May 2, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring Members of the CROYA Youth Executive Committee CROYA YOUTH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NAME OF MEMBER Chairwoman Jacqueline Rubin Vice Chair Nick Winebrenner CSL Chair Bea Pierce CSL Vice Chair Chloe Robb CSL Vice Chair Matt Durburg Foundation Liaison Abby Hanlon Parliamentarian Brynne Hippel Proceedings of the Monday, May 2, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Parliamentarian Pride Haggerty Topic Night Chair Tommy Hetler Topic Night Chair Gigi Snellback Topic Night Chair Scott Weston Public Relations Chair Sascha Robb Public Relations Chair Louise Brickman Cable/Tech Chair Zoe Frentzas Cable/Tech Chair Luca Ferraioli Music Chair Nick Slover Music Chair Robert Medica Fundraising Chair Claire Yehle Fundraising Chair Ben Winebrenner Fundraising Chair Georgia Mannarino Graphic Design Chair Sofia Falls Graphic Design Chair Sophie Delhey 3. Approval of Revisions to the City Investment Policy 4. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest City Code Regarding the Class C-2 and C-3 Liquor Licenses (First reading and if appropriate final approval) COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the four (4) omnibus items as presented. Mayor Pandaleon asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately. Seeing none, he asked for a motion. Alderman Preschlack made a motion to approve the four (4) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Karras. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried Information such as Purpose and Action Requested, Background/Discussion, Budget/Fiscal Impact, Recommended Action and a Staff Contact as it relates to the Omnibus items can be found on the agenda. ORDINANCES OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Proceedings of the Monday, May 2, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Consideration of a Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals in Support of an Amendment to the Special Use Permit for Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart Located at 760 E. Westleigh Road. (First Reading of an Ordinance and, if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval) Director of Community Development Catherine Czerniak gave an overview of Woodlands Academy that included its history, the property location, and current conditions. Ms. Czerniak also shared a timeline of the review process to date that included two Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearings on the matter. She reported the Zoning Board of Appeals focus included impetus for the proposed changes, location and number of tennis courts, vehicle turn around location and vehicle traffic volumes, property line screening and activity levels that included users and reduction of impact on neighbors. The City Council had discussion around what sports would be played on the courts, the number of courts, youth sport camps, fencing, buckthorn removal and screening with sustainable planting initiatives. The following offered public comment on the topic. Kari Johnston offered her opposition to the ZBA recommendation noting a medical condition. Carol offered her opposition to the ZBA recommendation noting noise and proximity of the courts to the neighbors. Marlena Parr offered her opposition to the ZBA recommendation noting quality of life and an increase of traffic. Ralph Elwart offered his support of the ZBA recommendation noting women’s sports and the Woodlands ability to play at the school Kathryn Dohrmann offered her opposition to the ZBA recommendation noting light pollution and environmental impacts. Bridget Doheny offered her support of the ZBA recommendation noting how silent tennis is as a sport and neighborhood improvements. Elizabeth Sperry noted the limited distance of twenty-five feet. The City Council resumed discussion that included understanding the challenge in change, community assets, the City’s processes, the opportunity in the future to review the SUP and a lengthy discussion on screening. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Pandaleon thanked all those who made comments and asked for a motion. COUNCIL ACTION: If desired by the Council, waive first reading and grant final approval of an Ordinance amending the Special Use Permit for Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart subject to the conditions as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals and as detailed in the Ordinance. Alderman Preschlack made a motion to waive first reading and grant final approval of an Ordinance amending the Special Use Permit for Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart subject to the conditions as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals and as detailed in the Ordinance, seconded by Alderman Morris. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann, Weberand Morris. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT Proceedings of the Monday, May 2, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting There being no further business Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Preschlack made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Goshgarian. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 8:45 pm. Respectfully Submitted Margaret Boyer, City Clerk A video of the City Council meeting is available for viewing at the Lake Forest Library and on file in the Clerk’s office at City Hall. You can also view it on the website by visiting www.cityoflakeforest.com. Click on I Want To, then click on View, then choose Archived Meetings Videos.