CC_2023_05_15_MINUTESThe City of Lake Forest
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Proceedings of the Monday, May 15, 2023
City Council Meeting – City Council Chambers
220 E Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mayor Tack called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m., and City Clerk Margaret
Boyer called the roll of Council members.
Present: Alderman Novit, Alderman Mieling, Alderman Powers, Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Goshgarian,
Alderman Weber, and Alderman Walther
Absent: Alderman Notz
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
COMMENTS BY MAYOR
Mayor Tack reported that he had sworn in four new police officers this past week.
Mayor Tack read the following.
A. 2023-2024 Board & Commission Appointments and Reappointments
BUILDING REVIEW BOARD
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Justin Stamer APPOINT 2
Eric Lohmuller APPOINT 2
GORTON
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Bob Scales APPOINT 1
CROYA
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Julie Crouch APPOINT 1
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
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Tina Dann-Fenwick APPOINT 4
LIBRARY
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Emily Van Bel APPOINT 2
PLAN COMMISSION
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Lisa Nehring APPOINT 2
SENIOR RESOURCE COMMISSION
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Jean Manning APPOINT 3
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Mike Adams APPOINT 1
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayor’s Appointments and Reappointments
Alderman Preschlack made a motion to approve the Mayors Appointments and Reappointments, seconded by
Alderman Power. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Wicha shared that the Master Planning process for Northcroft Park will begin soon, and invited
members of the community to attend Planning and Pizza in the Park on Wednesday, May 24 from 4:00pm-
6:00pm.
City Manager then introduced Morgan Adams, Executive Director at Deer Path Art League to present this
years’ Emerging Artists.
A. Emerging Artists Awards
- Morgan Adams- Executive Director at Deer Path Art League
Morgan Adams gave a presentation to the City Council on the Emerging Artist awards, noting storefronts in
Market Square that showcased the student’s artwork. Each student was recognized and presented with a
certificate from Mayor Tack. Photos were taken.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
1. Rockefeller-McCormick-Loch Ravine Improvement Project Overview
- Jim Lockefeer, Assistant Public Works Director
Jim Lockefeer provided the City Council with a presentation on the project, noting sustainability components, easements
within infrastructure, and reported the Public Works Committee recommended bidder for the project as V3 Construction.
The City Council had discussion on the overall total cost of ravines within the last few years and the general health of this
ravine.
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of May 1, 2023, first session City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of May 1, 2023, second session City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring Members of Boards and Commissions as
follows:
Nick Bothfeld
Jim Diamond
Carolyn Bielski
Janet Gibson
Andrea Lemke
Lisa Nehring
4. Consideration of a Request to Waive the Fidelity Bond Requirement in Connection with
Holding a Raffle in the City of Lake Forest for McKinlock Post 264-American Legion (Approval
by Motion)
5. Approval to extend the City’s Office Supplies Contract with Warehouse Direct through May 31,
2024, with the option for additional extension as determined by the Suburban Purchasing
Cooperative of the Northwest Municipal Conference.
6. Award of a Bid in the Amount of $64,686 to Tiles in Styles for the Lake Forest Public Safety
Building Flooring Project, Plus a 5% Contingency in the Amount of $3,235, for a Total of
$67,921
7. Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Award of Four City
Facility HVAC Unit Replacements to JNL Climate Control in the Amount of $45,638
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8. Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Award the Bid for the
Rockefeller-McCormick-Loch Ravine Improvement Project to the Lowest Responsive and
Responsible Bidder, V3 Construction Group, in the Amount of $693,500 Plus a 10% Contingency
in the Amount of $69,350 for a Total of $762,850
9. Award of the Low Bid for the Annual Concrete Street, Curb, and Sidewalk Project, and the
Deerpath/Westmoreland Sidewalk Connectivity Project to Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc., and
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed $185,000
10. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Historic Preservation
Commission. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
11. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission in support of a Special Use
Permit for Pizza by Sal, a New Restaurant Proposed at 177 E. Laurel Avenue. (First reading and
if appropriate final approval)
12. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Zoning Board of
Appeals. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
13. Consideration of a Request to Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Amended
Professional Services Contract with Tank Industry Consultants for Third Party Reviews Related
to Upgrades to Telecommunications Equipment on the City’s Water Tower at 1381 Kennedy
Road (Route 60) in an Amount Not to Exceed $26,139.24
Mayor Tack asked members of the City Council if there were any items that they would like removed or taken
separately. Seeing none, he asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the thirteen (13) Omnibus items as presented.
Alderman Weber made a motion to approve the thirteen (13) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by
Alderman Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Novit, Mieling, Powers, Preschlack, Goshgarian,
Weber and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 7-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.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Tack asked for a motion to adjourn into Executive Session, noting there will be no further business.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c), 11 The City Council will be discussing pending
litigation.
Alderman Mieling made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c), 11 The City
Council will be discussing pending litigation, seconded by Alderman Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”:
Alderman Novit, Mieling, Powers, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Weber and Walther. The following voted “Nay”:
none. 7-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
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Adjournment into Executive Session at 7:06pm
Reconvene into Regular Session at 8:14pm
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Tack asked for a motion. Alderman Mieling made a motion to adjourn,
seconded by Alderman Weber. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 8:15p.m.
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..
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