The Lake Forest City Council on March 17 recorded several unanimous actions.

Appointments: Council members moved and approved the appointment of Josh Gerian as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion was seconded and the council voice-voted in favor.

Contracts and procurement: The council awarded the 2025 patching and resurfacing contract to Peter Baker and Son Company for an amount not to exceed $1,551,740; the motion passed by roll call, 8-0.

Omnibus consent: The council approved an omnibus package of nine items by roll call, 8-0. Items listed in the omnibus included:
- Approval of the March 3, 2025 city council meeting minutes;
- Waiver of the fidelity bond requirement for a raffle by the School of Saint Mary Parents Association (details in agenda item);
- Annual vendor approvals for fiscal year 2026;
- A parks grounds-maintenance contract with Sundance Lawn Care for fiscal year 2026 in an amount not to exceed $208,890;
- A contract with Sports Surface Pros for Waveland Park tennis and basketball court resurfacing services in the amount of $45,000 plus a 10% contingency ($4,500) for a total of $49,500;
- An Illinois Department of Transportation resolution appropriating $42,811 in Rebuild Illinois funds for phase 1 design engineering services of the Ringwood Bridge project;
- Several zoning and historic-preservation matters brought forward for first reading and final approval if desired by the council, including recommendations from the Building Review Board and the Historic Preservation Commission.

All recorded votes noted in the meeting were unanimous, and the mayor (absent) had sent his regards. The council adjourned after hearing reports and public comment.