City Council Meeting 09/28/2026
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[3:43] Let's call to order the city council meeting for the city of Highland Park, Illinois, Monday, September 28th, 2026. Will the clerk please call the role?

[3:51] Council member center. Council member Breman here. Council member Ross here. Council member Tapia present. Council member Little here. Council member Bloomberg. Mayor Roing.

[3:59] Here we have a quorum. Everyone, please rise for the pledge of allegiance.

[4:04] I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation

[4:13] under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

[4:21] May I have a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the city council held on September 14th and the closed session of the regular meeting of the city council held on September 14th, 2026?

[4:31] So moved.

[4:32] Second. [laughter] All in favor say I. I. Abstain.

[4:38] Um may I have a motion to approve the warrant list? So moved. Second.

[4:42] Any comments or questions on the warrant list? Hearing none, will the clerk please call the vote?

[4:47] Council member center. Hi, Council Member Buckman.

[4:50] Hi, Council Member Ross.

[4:51] Hi, Council Member Tapia.

[4:52] Hi, Council Member Little. I council member Bloomberg.

[4:56] Hi, Mayor Roing.

[4:57] I Seven eyes, [clears throat] nos. The warrant list is approved. The next item is the report of the mayor.

[5:04] Excuse me. We have no appointments this evening. We do have several proclamations this evening. Um, we will begin with the following statement.

[5:14] However, for nearly 2 years, beginning on October 7th, 2023, our city remembered the victims of the attacks in

[5:22] Israel, those held hostage in Gaza, and their loved ones at every single c every city council meeting. We kept those

[5:29] families in our hearts along with members of our own community who have been deeply affected by these horrific events. As we approach the 3rd

[5:37] anniversary of the October 7th attacks, we pause to remember those who were killed, those who were taken hostage,

[5:45] and all whose lives have been forever changed. We also recognize the profound pain these events continue to bring to

[5:53] members of our Jewish community, particularly at a time when anti-semitism is rising around the world and here at home. Just last week, our

[6:03] community experienced another act of anti-semitism. And as I shared in my message to the community, hate found its

[6:10] way to our doorstep, even in a community that strives to lead with compassion and inclusion. And when it does, we must stand together and reaffirm the values

[6:19] we share. Highland Park condemns anti-semitism in all its forms. It has no place in our city. To anyone who feels afraid or targeted, please know

[6:28] that you are not alone. Your community stands with you. We will not be intimidated and we will not be silent.

[6:35] Please join me now in a moment of silence in memory of the victims of those October 7th, 2023 attacks in honor of those who were held hostage and in

[6:44] solidarity with all who continue to grieve.

[7:00] Thank you. [clears throat] October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and tonight we honor

[7:08] those impacted by domestic violence with purple drapery on the deis and several of us are wearing purple as well. People

[7:15] of all races, genders, ages experience domestic and intimate partner violence.

[7:20] During the month of October, by sharing resources and talking about domestic violence and its ripple effect through communities, we can reduce the stigma

[7:28] and create an environment where individuals feel safe to seek out help.

[7:33] I have a proclamation. [snorts] Whereas domestic violence is a pattern of control in an intimate relationship

[7:41] where one person uses coercion and violence to gain power and control over his or her partner. And whereas domestic violence is a serious crime that affects

[7:48] people of all races, ages, genders, and income levels, Highland Park residents are not immune. And whereas according to the Center for Disease Control, nearly

[7:57] one in four women and one in seven men will be a victim of domestic abuse at some point during their lifetime. And

[8:04] whereas too often children who grow up in violent homes have lifelong repercussions from the emotional and physical trauma of experiencing or

[8:12] witnessing domestic violence. And whereas domestic violence costs the nation billions of dollars annually in medical expenses, police and court

[8:20] costs, shelters, foster care, sick leave, absenteeism, and nonproductivity.

[8:26] And whereas a coordinated community effort will put a stop to this crime.

[8:31] And whereas it's important to recognize the subtle signs of domestic abuse, how to support somebody who is in an abusive

[8:38] relationship and find out where to get help if needed. And whereas domestic violence awareness month [clears throat] provides an opportunity for residents to

[8:47] learn more about preventing domestic violence and to show support for the numerous organizations and individuals who provide critical advocacy services

[8:56] and assistance to victims. And whereas domestic violence awareness month is represented by the color purple, like the purple heart metal, the color is

[9:04] meant to be a symbol of peace, courage, survival, honor, and dedication to ending violence. Now therefore, I, Nancy Rotary, mayor of the city of Highland

[9:13] Park and the city council of Highland Park, do hereby proclaim October as domestic violence awareness month and urge residents to wear purple and to

[9:21] also work together to eliminate domestic violence from our community. And we're so appreciative, [clears throat and cough] excuse me, of

[9:29] the community organizations working to support individuals experiencing domestic violence, including A Safe Place, the North Suburban Legal Aid

[9:38] Clinic, the National Council of Jewish Women, Chicago Northshore, and Chela, among others. Similarly, the city's three social workers work to support

[9:47] residents of all ages and needs throughout the year. Tonight, we're pleased to welcome David Burke, staff attorney in the domestic violence law

[9:54] practice at the Nurse Burban Legal Aid Clinic to accept the proclamation and to share more about the clinic services for individuals experiencing domestic violence and abuse. Welcome, Davey.

[10:05] Thank you.

[10:07] Thank you, Mel Roering, and members of the council for recognizing domestic violence awareness month and for your partnership with North Suburban Legal

[10:14] Aid Clinic. Domestic violence affects people in every community. It could take many forms, including physical,

[10:21] emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse. And it's often about one person using power and control over another. For survivors,

[10:30] the path to safety can feel overwhelming, and rebuilding a life after abuse can take time. At the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, we take a holistic approach to serving survivors.

[10:41] Our domestic violence law practice provides free, confidential, traumainformed legal representation,

[10:49] while our social workers help address the many challenges that can accompany abuse. Together, we help survivors n

[10:56] navigate the legal system while also connecting them to resources and support that they need to move forward. [snorts]

[11:03] Recently, a mother of three three young children came to North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic after separating from her

[11:11] abusive ex-husband who had been physically and emotionally abusive as well as violent in front of their children. She was working to rebuild her

[11:20] life while also trying to protect her children and to navigate a complicated legal situation involving parenting

[11:27] time. For more than 10 months, she worked with a North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic attorney as well as a social

[11:34] worker. Her attorney helped her gather documentation and evidence, and advocated for an extension of her order of protection. Her social worker

[11:43] provided safety planning, coordinated with her children's therapist, and connected her with resources to support her stability.

[11:52] Ultimately, the order of protection was extended and her ex-husband's petition for additional parenting time was dismissed. She and her children were

[12:00] able to move forward with greater safety and stability.

[12:05] After her case closed, she shared that our attorney and social workers were compassionate, attentive, and always

[12:12] available when she needed them. She said they helped take the burden off of her shoulders so that she could focus on what was most important, her children,

[12:20] and rebuilding their lives. This is why the holistic approach matters. A survivor may come to us for help with an

[12:27] order of protection, but the legal issue is rarely the only issue. Safety, housing, financial stability, and other

[12:36] concerns can be a part of the journey towards independence. We know that support can start with information.

[12:42] North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic provides resources online, including flyers in our legal library, where survivors and

[12:50] allies can find practical information about domestic violence, legal rights, and available options. Domestic violence

[12:57] awareness month gives us an opportunity to bring this issue out of the out of the shadows, support survivors, and remember those whose lives have been

[13:05] lost, and remind our community that help is available. To learn more about domest domestic violence and how North Suburban

[13:13] Legal Aid Clinic can help, visit mslegalaid.org [clears throat] and explore our legal legal library and online resources. Survivors can also call our office at 847737-442.

[13:28] Thank you for standing with survivors and for recognizing the importance of this work. Absolutely. Thank you. Can I give this to you? Thank you. Yes.

[13:36] Uh, come this way. Excellent. Thank you. Thank you.

[13:46] Thanks again for joining us tonight. And please visit our website at cityhpil.com to learn more about NSLAC and other

[13:53] organizations providing these important and discreet services to our neighbors in need. Thank you.

[14:00] For the past 46 years, the American Library Association's Band Books Week, [clears throat] excuse me, has been a necess has been a necessary celebration

[14:08] of the freedom to read. With book challenges increasing year-to-year, particularly focused on books featuring the experiences of people of color and

[14:16] LGBTQ plus people, it's important to stand up for access to information and literature for enjoyment. When we read, we expand our minds and our

[14:24] understanding of people different from ourselves, which increases empathy, compassion, and critical thinking. The ability to read, consider, think

[14:32] critically, and disagree freely is a cornerstone of our constitutional liberties. Next month, we proudly join our neighbors at the Highland Park

[14:39] Public Library and libraries across the nation in celebrating band books week and the freedom to read.

[14:46] Whereas the role of libraries is to collect and make available diverse works and information reflective of many perspectives and lived experiences. And

[14:54] whereas Highland Park Public Library is a component unit of the city of Highland Park is committed to providing open access and allowing free inquiry without

[15:03] the approval of or advocacy for any topic or of any particular opinion. And whereas let B books be protect the

[15:11] freedom to read is the theme for banned books week 2026 led by the American Library Association. And whereas with the continued escalation in attempts to

[15:19] ban books in library schools and bookstores around the country, this year's theme is a celebration of the freedom to read and the joy that comes from discovering stories that expand our

[15:28] understanding of ourselves and one another. And whereas every person has the right to seek information and choose books without censorship, when we say

[15:36] let books be, we're showing up for readers everywhere and reaffirming that libraries are for everyone. And whereas efforts to provide equitable and diverse

[15:44] programs and materials have in some communities been met with hate speech, protests, and threats. And whereas the Highland Park Public Library has a

[15:52] material selection policy process that is fair, deliberative, equitable, and accessible to the public that is executed by trained professionals. Now

[16:00] therefore, I, Nancy Rotary, mayor of the city of Highland Park and the city council of Highland Park, do hereby proclaim October 4th through 10th, 2026

[16:07] as banned books week 2026 and urge all residents to read challenged books and stand in solidarity with public libraries as they face renewed and

[16:17] unprecedented efforts to limit access to books and resources. I am delighted to welcome Highland Park Public Library

[16:24] Executive Director Heidi Smith to accept the proclamation. and if you'd like to share a few words.

[16:34] [snorts]

[16:35] Good evening. On behalf of the library board and staff, thank you Mayor Rotarying and city council for recognizing band books week. The diary

[16:43] of a young girl by Anne Frank has been challenged in schools and libraries across this country, not because it is inaccurate, but because it is honest.

[16:54] Censorship sends a clear message. Some voices must be silenced and some ideas don't belong.

[17:03] Sensors and readers do agree on one thing. Books change minds. They disagree on whether that power is a threat to be controlled or a right to be defended.

[17:15] Libraries are one of the few places where varied voices and ideas coexist, where anyone can explore, question, and learn without restriction.

[17:27] Join us at the library where we will have displays October 4th through 10th featuring challenged and banned books

[17:34] along with resources on the real cost of censorship.

[17:38] Celebrate the freedom to read and think for ourselves. Read ban books. Learn more at bandbooksweek.org.

[17:46] Thank you very much. Thank you, Director Smith. Thank you so much.

[17:57] Thank you.

[18:00] October is also National Bullying Prevention Month and it's an opportunity to prevent bullying by celebrating kindness, compassion, and caring. Recent

[18:10] data indicates that one in five middle and high school students report facing bullying, whether in person or online.

[18:17] This month and throughout the year, it's critical to create safe spaces where all feel included, where everyone understands that bullying behaviors,

[18:25] whether physical, online, or by text, are not to be tolerated. Highland [clears throat] Park business owner Chris Falcon, owner of RPEC, also the

[18:33] founder of Take No Bullying, a nonprofit striving to limit the impact bullying has on our youth through education and

[18:40] community- based prevention. Take No Bullying has commissioned a mural at the Highland Park Arts Center, as you can see here, uh, by artist Tanner Woodford

[18:49] that speaks to this mission with the powerful message, "You are not alone." The mural reminds us that we live in a community where we are called to care

[18:58] for one another. The mural will be dedicated on Friday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. at the art center and the public is invited to attend. Please join

[19:06] us to experience the artwork and to hear from Tanner and Chris about this deeply meaningful piece. We look forward to that. Thank you. [clears throat]

[19:15] I'm now going to move on to a public hearing for zoning text amendments, storm water management, wetland protection, and floodplane regulations.

[19:25] Uh, pursuant to chapter 65 of the Illinois compiled statutes, and chapter 31 of the Highland Park Code, I hereby

[19:33] call to order the public hearing related to proposed text amendments regarding storm water management, wetlands protection, and flood plane regulations.

[19:41] Matter is listed on tonight's agenda as as amending the city of Highland Park zoning ordinance of 1997 as amended

[19:48] regarding storm water management, wetlands protection, and flood plane regulation. Pursuant to statute and ordinance, notice of this public hearing

[19:56] was published and also posted accordingly. Will the clerk please call the role? Council member center present. Council member Buckman here.

[20:02] Council member Ross here. Council member Tapia present. Council member Little here. Council member Bloomberg here.

[20:07] Mayor Roing here. We have seven people here. We have a quorum and I declare the public hearing on this proposed text amendment to the zoning code is open. We will now

[20:16] turn the public hearing over to city manager Newkerk, director of public works, Ron Bannon.

[20:21] Great. Thank you, mayor. Um, we had a committee the whole meeting in April whereby we presented the staff recommendation to consider a zoning text

[20:29] amendment. We're bringing forward uh this evening for your formal consideration and the public hearing has been published as the mayor noted in

[20:36] accordance uh with state law. Um I do want to um introduce director Ron Bannon, director of public works. And then also with him is Joey Abramson,

[20:44] project manager with CivilTech Engineering. They're going to provide a highle overview of the proposed changes and we're happy to answer any questions you may have.

[20:52] Great. Thank you. Thank you, mayor and city city manager.

[20:56] So ultimately in the 1970s, Highland Park developed their own flood plane. So kudos to Highland Park out in front uh

[21:03] as usual. And uh but over the years that flood plane has been in some cases redundant.

[21:14] Uh so so [clears throat] ultimately what's uh before the council today is the elimination of the Highland Park flood plane map. Currently we have a FEMA flood plane which is the standard.

[21:25] It's the standard across the nation and including in our area. uh our research uh has indicated that nobody [clears throat] uh for sure in the

[21:33] Northshore has their own flood plane and we were unable to find anybody in Illinois any municipality in Illinois that maintains their own flood plane.

[21:40] [clears throat] So what has happened over the years is uh FEMA's data has gotten better and better and our data has gotten a little older and maybe not

[21:48] as useful as it was once before. Uh in addition, it creates some some complications for developers who are not

[21:57] familiar with the Highland Park flood plane or uh you know ready to they'll submit something that will comply with the FEMA flood plane layers and then

[22:04] find out that no there's an additional layer here in Highland Park. It also I think approximately 600 uh properties that are under the FEMA or excuse me

[22:12] under the Highland Park flood plane that are limited in what they can do with their properties due to those rules. So, uh, so without that [snorts] part, uh, they're limited, you know, if they're

[22:20] going to put a shed or patio or something like that because they we would consider them in our flood plane, not the FEMA flood plane. So,

[22:27] ultimately, again, uh, Joey's, uh, Joey Abramson is here to speak to that if we have more pointed questions, but, uh, the the takeaway

[22:35] here is that, uh, the by eliminating the Highland Park flood plane, there is no detrimental effect on our on our parcels, on our residents in this case.

[22:44] Great. I actually have a couple of questions. Is this the I think this is the appropriate time. Are there questions from the council? Yes, there are. Okay. So, um, is the FEMA map

[22:54] updated annually given climate change and the increase in water flow and rainfall and all of that?

[23:02] Well, first, thank you, Mayor Roering and city council. Um, there's no regular update. There's no scheduled update.

[23:10] They get updated as needed.

[23:12] they if there's better information for a specific area, they will update the mapping in just that area.

[23:19] Or if there's a development that changes the flood plane, they'll [clears throat] do it that way. But overall, there's not a there's not a scheduled regular update for

[23:27] Okay. Um, and I want to just confirm that we've made efforts in terms of putting in infrastructure, dealing with

[23:35] backflows, especially thinking of the highlands and where we were in 2011, 2012, and now we've severely diminished,

[23:42] I think, the overflows. Um, would this change or have any impact on property

[23:49] values, insurance premiums, uh, the usual things that homeowners are worried about in terms of costs? Does this

[23:56] change what they are now [clears throat] paying I guess to protect their homes and their property values and so on

[24:04] directly? No. It it does not have any impact um on any insurance rates and and even a FEMA flood plane. It it is really

[24:13] a carrot and a stick. So even that doesn't have any absolute direct impact.

[24:18] But but for sure with this uh removal of the Highland Park specific flood plane does not have any direct impact. Okay, great.

[24:25] But I but I would assume that if somebody was doing the research on a property and would it was found to be in the Highland Park flood plane, maybe that would be concerning to a buyer and

[24:34] by removing that, it gives that property a little more uh leeway and of course uh less restrictions on what they can do on on their parcel.

[24:42] Sure. Yeah.

[24:43] And how many of the additional houses that were in the Highland Park flood plane versus the FEMA flood plane? I know at one point there was like a county buyback program. What happened?

[24:54] Did the houses that qualified all get bought back? And are there any that are still I mean having seen what happened in 2012? I think we want to make sure

[25:03] that those guys are protected for sure. Uh we estimate approximately 600 properties that are in the Highland Park flood plane, not in the FEMA. So we

[25:11] we estimate about 600 properties that would be affected with the removal of this. uh as far as the buyback program that is still going and uh the city is actively working with Lake County SMC.

[25:21] Okay.

[25:21] Who uh Lake County leads that that initiative and we partner with them on that. So there are I know for sure there is at least at least one property going through the process at this time.

[25:31] Okay. Yeah.

[25:32] Great. Thank you. Anybody else questions?

[25:34] Yeah. Sorry. [laughter] I think your your question around, you know, impact to market value or perceived market

[25:43] value from the homeowner is something we talked about as a group during committee the whole and director Bannon answered it the same way. I think that's that's super helpful

[25:51] and really good for everybody to know and feel comfort that it's not going to be detrimental to that. Appreciate that question.

[25:57] You bet. Anyone else? Anyone at this time?

[25:59] Nope. Okay. Um, any questions or comments from the audience?

[26:05] I will now entertain a motion to close the public hearing. So moved. Second. Second. Uh will the clerk please call the vote.

[26:14] Council member center. Hi. Council member Buckman. Hi. Council member Ross. Hi. Council member Tapia. Hi. Council member Law. Hi. Council member Bloomberg. Hi. Mayor Roing.

[26:22] I. Seven eyes. No nays. Uh thank you all for this conversation and this hearing.

[26:27] As part of tonight's agenda, an ordinance amending the city of Highland Park zoning ordinance of 1997 as amended regarding storm water management,

[26:35] wetland protection, and floodplane regulation will be considered by the council. Um our next item is business from the council. Are there any items from the council?

[26:44] Nope. Okay. Thank you. City Manager Newkerk, please provide the staff report.

[26:48] Great. Thank you, Mayor. Um we only have two items on the omnibus agenda. Both include detailed staff reports and are recommended for approval. Um item number

[26:56] two pertains to the minor amendment for Ravenia Festival's uh plans development agreement and just want to recognize our colleagues from Ravenia Festival that

[27:05] are here this evening if there are any questions.

[27:07] Great. Thank you. Um assistant to the city manager Public, if you could please introduce the next item on our agenda, business from the public.

[27:14] Thank you, mayor. The next item [clears throat] on the agenda is business from the public. This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the city council on a topic that

[27:22] is within the council's purview [clears throat] and jurisdiction but is not listed in another location on the agenda. If you'd like to speak about a

[27:30] matter that is listed on the agenda, we ask that you wait until that agenda item is called and we will give you an opportunity to speak then. If your

[27:38] matter is on the omnibus consent agenda, please let us know if you'd like us to remove the matter from the consolidated list so that you can speak about it.

[27:46] Please be aware that business from the public is not intended to be a forum for open dialogue or engagement with council with the members of the city council.

[27:54] Rather, it is intended as an opportunity to make comments to the city council.

[27:58] Please do not expect a response from anyone tonight. If appropriate, we may direct the city manager or other city staff to respond to questions or issues

[28:06] raised at a later date. All comment should be directed to the city council.

[28:11] All speakers will be limited to three minutes. We request that the public not applaud or make other comments after any speaker. We ask that everyone be respectful, civil, and non-repetitive.

[28:24] Good evening. Please state your name for the record.

[28:27] My name is Carl Lambert. I live in Highland Park for over 70 years. I have a picture, a baby picture of Lenon. when

[28:36] he became leader of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, he was the first world leader to legalize abortion.

[28:46] And this is an issue throughout the United States, particularly in the state of Illinois.

[28:54] It's a problem that needs to be solved.

[28:58] And when we have babies that are aborted, you know, the leader of the National

[29:07] Socialist Party in Germany, it was his goal to kill Jews,

[29:14] a big mistake because basically we have a lot of doctors, lawyers, very intelligent

[29:22] people in this community who are great leaders. Especially we in our city council.

[29:31] But abortion is killing them. The babies later.

[29:40] One by one babies are being aborted. Be they Jews, be thy Gentiles, be what they may. And I think this should stop.

[29:51] Born alive is a serious situation. When the baby is born alive

[29:58] and was supposed to have been aborted, they put it in a corner, let it scream and starve to death.

[30:06] And this is not something that should be. Thank you.

[30:13] Any other members of the public wishing to be heard this evening?

[30:26] Good evening, mayor, members of the city council, and city staff. My name is Sam Tedman. I am speaking tonight strictly

[30:34] in my capacity as a private citizen concern concerning two Freedom of Information Act requests I recently submitted regarding the 2012 Sidley

[30:43] Austin investigation and related staff investigation records. I want to first express my appreciation for the staff's

[30:51] work, but the responses I received did not in my determination satisfy the legal requirements of the Illinois

[30:59] Freedom of Information Act. I am not here to relitigate Highland Park's past or history or seek legal consequences

[31:07] for the city. My inquiry is driven by matters of significant public interest currently unfold unfolding in

[31:14] Northfield. Interest in these matters is growing among residents and even media outlets. In my humble opinion, the best

[31:22] way to keep the focus on current Northfield issues rather than on Highland Park is simply to be forthcoming and transparent.

[31:30] At the center of my request is the whistleblower complaint initiated 2012 Sidley Austin investigation commissioned at a reported cost of $200,000.

[31:42] The response to my request stated that this report and related records do not exist.

[31:48] Even if the city no longer holds a copy, legal council may maintain these records. Section 7, subsection 2 of the

[31:56] Illinois Freedom of Information Act addresses public records held by private entities performing governmental

[32:03] functions. I therefore ask the city to determine whether that provision or any other applicable law requires the city

[32:11] to obtain these records. I am respectfully asking the council to help ensure four concrete steps are taken.

[32:19] First, please direct staff and council to review the handling of my requests to ensure full compliance with Illinois

[32:26] law. Second, determine whether the city is required to obtain the investigative records from its legal council and act accordingly.

[32:37] Third, direct the finance department to conduct a reasonable search for the financial records from this period.

[32:44] Fourth, if responsive records were destroyed, provide the documentation establishing when, how, and under what

[32:52] authority that occurred in accordance with Illinois law. I ask Highland Park to take these steps proactively to resolve these matters administratively.

[33:02] If this matter cannot be resolved through this process, my next step will be to submit a request to the Illinois Attorney General Public Access Counselor for formal review.

[33:14] I appeal to this city's commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance. These records are directly

[33:21] re relevant to events happening in Northfield and we need your help in establishing a complete public record to

[33:28] ensure the healthy functioning of our democracy there. Thank you for your time and consideration.

[33:34] Thank you very much. Um any other members of the public wishing to be heard?

[33:41] Seeing none, we will continue on to our omnibus agenda. We have two items, items one and two for omnibus consideration.

[33:48] I'm seeking a motion to approve items one and two. So moved. Second.

[33:52] Any comments or questions on items one and two. Any from the public?

[33:57] Seeing none, will the clerk please call the vote? Council member center. Hi. Council member Buckman. Hi. Council member Ross. Hi. Council member Tapia. Hi. Council member Little.

[34:05] I. Council member Bloomberg. Hi. Mayor Roing.

[34:08] I. Seven eyes, no nays. Items one and two are approved.

[34:12] Um the item that was removed from the omnibus consideration, we have none.

[34:16] Other business. Item A, an ordinance amending the city of Highland Park zoning ordinance of 1997 as amended regarding storm water management,

[34:24] wetlands protection, and flood plan regulation. We've just had our public hearing. Do I have a motion to approve item 12A? So moved.

[34:32] Second. Any other comments or questions? None.

[34:35] Any from the public? Nope. Will the clerk please call the vote? Council member Center. Hi. Council member Breman. Hi. Council member Ross. Hi. Council member Tapia. Hi.

[34:44] Council member Little. Hi.

[34:45] Council member Bloomberg. Hi. Mayor Roering.

[34:47] I seven eyes, no nazs. Item 12 sub A is approved. I'm now seeking a motion to go into close session for setting a price for sale or lease of property.

[34:57] Motion to go into close session uh to discuss setting a price for the sale of lease or of property pursuant to 5CS120/2C6.

[35:08] Is there a second? Second. Will the clerk please call the vote? Council member center. Hi. Council member Buckman. Hi.

[35:15] Council member Ross. I council member Tapia. Hi. Council member Little. Hi. Council member Bloomberg. Hi. Mayor Ring.

[35:20] I seven eyes. No. We will now go into close session. Thank you.