City Council Agenda


Regular Meeting	City Hall - 220 E. Deerpath	7:30 p.m.

S. Michael Rummel, Mayor

Kent Elliott Novit, Alderman First Ward

Thomas H. Morsch, Jr., Alderman Third Ward

David D. Grumhaus, Jr., First Ward

Greg C. Hanrahan, Alderman Third Ward

Renard Goltra, Alderman Second Ward

Robert T. Palmer, Alderman Fourth Ward

Stuart M. Widman, Alderman Second Ward

John Looby III, Alderman Fourth Ward

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS

1. Comments by Mayor

A. Presentation of The Illinois State Historical Society’s Centennial Award to The City of Lake Forest in Recognition of the Successful Community-wide Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Lake Forest Day

B. Proclamation of October 27-November 2, 2008 as National Red Ribbon Week

C. Proclamation of October 20-24, 2008 as End Polio Now Week, initiated by the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Rotary Club

D. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 of the City Code to Allow for an Additional Class F-6 Liquor License (First Reading and Final Approval)

2. Comments by City Manager

3. Comments by Council Members

4. Council Committee Reports

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA

1. Approval of the Minutes of the September 15, 2008 Regular Council Meetings

2. Approval of Authorized Invoices and Payrolls

3. Authorization of Treasurer’s Warrants to Meet Expenses of October, 2008

ORDINANCES

1. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the City Code, “Animals,” regarding Penalties and Charges for Violations (Final Approval)

2. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission to Designate 1522 S. Estate Lane as a Historic Landmark (First Reading and, if desired by the City Council, Final Approval)

NEW BUSINESS

1. Consideration of a Request for Interpretation of a Restrictive Note on the Plat of Subdivision for Conway Park at Lake Forest – Phase IV.

2. Consideration of an Ordinance Repealing The City of Lake Forest Cable Communications Franchising Ordinance and an Ordinance Granting a Franchise for Operation of a Cable System and Approving the Cable Franchise Agreement between The City of Lake Forest and Comcast of Illinois (First Reading)

3. Resolution Adopting the Intergovernmental Service Agreement between The City of Lake Forest and the Village of Lake Bluff

4. Consideration of Establishing an Automatic Response Agreement between the City of Lake Forest and the Village of Lake Bluff.

5. Award of Bid for the Replacement of the Boat Ramp Pavilion Roof

6. Ratification of an Emergency Contract for a Sanitary Sewer Repair

ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION

ADJOURNMENT

IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK DURING THE MEETING

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The Mayor of the City is the presiding officer and decides on all questions of order.

Any person or delegation may be recognized by the Mayor to speak on any matter under discussion. Each speaker, once recognized, should approach the microphone and identify themselves by stating their name and address.

Public comments will be taken at the beginning of the meeting. Unless otherwise specified by the City Council, a speaker's presentation should be limited to four (4) minutes.

To ensure a dignified debate and fair presentation of all sides of a given question, strict observance of parliamentary rules shall prevail at all times.

The Mayor and City Council welcome public participation, since an alert and informed citizenry is the best means of insuring good government.

We are glad you are here and hope you will attend often. If you have any questions regarding these proceedings or matters on the Agenda, please contact the Deputy City Clerk at City Hall (615-4269).

Additional Guidelines & Information

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.

City Council Current Agenda Monday, October 6, 2008

City Council Current Agenda
Monday, October 6, 2008