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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0908ccCITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL - PRESENT: A Quorum was present. NOT PRESENT AT ROLL CALL: ABSENT: PRESIDING: Alderman Tisdahl Alderman Rainey Alderman Feldman Aldermen Newman, Wynne, Kent None Mayor Lorraine H. Morton September 8, 2003 Alderman Jean -Baptiste Alderman Bernstein Alderman Moran The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Morton Monday, September 8, 2003, at 6:10 p.m. in the Aldermanic Library. Alderman Jean -Baptiste moved that Council convene into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to collective bargaining, litigation and closed session minutes pursuant to 5ILCS Section 120/2 (c) (2), (11) and (21). Seconded by Alderman Rainey. (2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. (11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. (21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. Roll call. Voting aye — Tisdahl, Rainey, Feldman, Jean -Baptiste, Bernstein, Moran. Voting nay — none. Motion carried 6-0 . At 7:35 p.m. Alderman Feldman moved to reconvene into Open Session and recess. Seconded by Alderman Moran. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Morton reconvened the City Council at 9:03 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Parks/Forestry & Recreation Director Doug Gaynor invited all to the Levy Senior Center Hulda B. and Maurice L. Rothschild Garden dedication on Sunday, September 14 at 4:00 p.m. In excess of $400,000 was donated by the Rothschild Foundation to create an enabling garden. Assistant City Manager Judith Aiello announced that Saturday, September 12, would be not -for -profit day at the Farmers' Market and invited residents to visit various organizations who will provide information and volunteer opportunities. Purchasing Director Bobbie Tolston-Brown reported that the recent 5a' annual Vendor Fair held in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce had more than 150 participants. The program was expanded to include more organizations such as Abbott Laboratories, Illinois Department of Central Management Services, University of Chicago Hospitals and a couple of construction companies that currently have City projects. She and M/W/EBE Coordinator Lloyd Shepherd recently attended the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Conference in Nashville, TN where she was a co -facilitator with two others from the national purchasing organization. She held a best practices seminar that focused on the different types of outreach programs other organizations have. She was happy to September 8, 2003 report that Evanston has one of the longest running programs in addition to Los Angeles. Evanston's program has four areas others do not. One is the ability to report to City Council and others about outreach efforts. With the new J.E. Edwards software they can report on M/W/EBE businesses. Evanston's program is based upon goals and not set asides. It has a full-time person who runs the program and most others have someone doing this in conjunction with other tasks. Evanston's program is not self - certifying and it has been challenged the least in the courts. She was proud of support from the City Council and staff. Finance Director Bill Stafford reported that the property tax bills have been mailed and are due October 1. He reported the tax rate decreased this year by 4.89% from $9.126 per $100 of EAV to $8.680 per $100 of EAV. Last year was Evanston's portion of the triennial reassessment with assessments up about 25.6%. Historically, between triennial reassessments, assessments have gone up or down a percent or two. That did not happen this year. The EAV increased 7.53%, the highest increase in a non - triennial year in more than 20 years. Which means for the first time, they are seeing a material flow through the development going on here. None of the TIF's districts were included and are growing at an even higher pace. This is the first time the City has seen a material change and it is significant. It means the tax burden will be distributed across a larger group of residents and businesses. Alderman Feldman has suggested they get more information out on this. City Manager Crum explained this does not directly affect City dollars because the City taxes by dollars. Mr. Stafford explained the school districts will benefit from this because much of it will be considered new property and the school districts benefit because the rate is added on. Alderman Feldman said the community has consistently asked how development will affect their lives. He said this message needed to be repeated so that citizens understand all the effort that the City has gone through to help create this economic boom that will make a difference in their lives. Mayor Morton read a letter from the Illinois Arts Alliance Foundation and Illinois Municipal League announcing that the City of Evanston received an honorable mention in recognition for achievements described in the nomination for the Illinois Arts Friendly Community Award. Evanston can use the designation "An Illinois Art Friendly Community." She commended those involved in the arts in Evanston, which brought honor to all. Special Presentation to the City of Artwork by Richard Halstead Facilities Management Director Max Rubin introduced Mr. Halstead, who explained that this is the second painting in a series of four to show emergency workers. The figures are archetypes. This painting is of forestry worker James Todd. He did not have to make him an archetype because he not only looks the part, he is the essence of it. He has the strength, calmness and alertness that he associates with his work. He obviously loves his profession and is knowledgeable and dedicated to it. Mr. Halstead knows this because he has watched him with his crew take a tree off his family's home. He was not only impressed by the professionalism by each one of these individuals but was awed by the level of coordination between them with what seemed to be a minimum of discussion. When he asked James, who is a supervisor, how that was possible, he said that was because they all know their jobs. The night of this event was frightening for him and his wife and they were not sure of the extent of the damage to their home. A wrong move could have made it even worse. It was cold and raining. James and his crew, seemingly impervious to the elements, methodically and thoughtfully worked to remove a large tree leaning perilously on their home. The crew reassured them. That night they saw Parks/Forestry & Recreation Director Doug Gaynor, Parks/Forestry Superintendent Paul D'Agostino and Max Rubin was there as well. He does not know the names of all who worked that night but this painting is his thanks to them. A small portion of the value of this painting represents the required community service that goes with the studio that he rents at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. A much larger portion of the value of the painting represents his gratitude for being a part of the relationship that exists between the artists at Noyes and the City. Many artists there feel the need to repay Evanston in non -monetary terms according to what they feel is appropriate, they went beyond what is required by the lease. He thanked all for the opportunity to use his skill as an artist to say "thank you" to Evanston for being the special community all think it is and for the dedicated City workers who help protect citizens and provide these services. In response to Mayor Morton, Mr. Rubin said this painting would be hung next to the firefighter painting outside the Mayor's office. Mr. Halstead said he has selected a paramedic as his subject for the next painting, which will be followed by a police officer. He has not figured out who that will be and welcomed suggestions. Speaking for all citizens, Mayor Morton said they were proud that he is in their midst and doing so much with his outstanding talent and willingness to give to the City. He was giving them something they could never buy. September 8, 2003 Alderman Feldman said the City's gratitude to Mr. Halstead was boundless. He was most impressed with the painting and the sentiments regarding the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. He noted that artists such as Mr. Halstead are the reason they have the center. There are artists there that the City hopes, through its policies, will thrive and share that vitality with the community. COMMUNICATIONS: None CITIZEN COMMENT: Michael Rachlis, 542 S. Dearborn, Chicago, attorney for the Northeast Evanston Historic District Association, (NEHDA) urged rejection of the consent decree. He gave the following reasons: 1) the City has successfully fought the litigation for several years to this point and is a few weeks from trial. There is little reason to have a change in position at this time. The City has won several points before this judge and he understood they are more likely than not to succeed. No legal basis has been provided to turn at this point, particularly when faced with a settlement that is one sided, against the community and the Preservation Ordinance. 2) The only counts that remain challenge the conduct and integrity of the City Council. The way to uphold that is to continue the course. To settle now the question will be asked "why." The terms of the settlement are no basis to go ahead and sacrifice the integrity of this institution. 3) The consent decree changes the boundaries of the local historic district that was passed by the City Council. Changes and amendments to the local historic district are contemplated by the Preservation Ordinance. They are supposed to go through the Preservation Commission, which is entitled to look at a petition and have public hearings. Then they can make specific findings, which is called for by the ordinance. None of that is contemplated in the consent decree. If they go ahead they will have a "void" consent decree that would be subject to legal challenge. 4) Another critical point is binding appearance review. A special grant is being given to Northwestern and to no other parties and is subject to challenge. Other parties would probably like the same thing. Jeanne Lindwall, 625 Library Pl., NEHDA board member, spoke for the group and urged Council to reject the proposed settlement. She gave a letter to the City Clerk outlining reasons the settlement should be rejected. David Bahlman, president, Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois, 53 W. Jackson, Chicago, a 33-year old private not -for -profit preservation organization, reported his organization had hired Michael Rachlis to go to the Illinois Supreme Court with Friends of the Parks on Soldiers Field and said they are involved in other major preservation issues around the state. He was there because this is an important issue and said it would be a terrible precedent to set for all communities in Illinois and all land use that involves preservation ordinances. If the consent decree is adopted it will be bad news for municipalities that have preservation ordinances and try to deal with them fairly. With the strength of the owner consent clause Evanston has, this consent decree would virtually sack the tool that preservationists count on for sensible land use regulation. He urged them not pass the consent decree. Karl Gromelski, 2727 Broadway Ave., spoke about coming to the Civic Center to attend Budget Committee meetings, which were cancelled. For the last few months this committee has ignored its responsibilities on an issue critical to the City and the budget. He said it was time the Budget Committee stopped avoiding the tough issues and begin to address and find permanent solutions to nagging City problems. If members of the Budget Committee are too busy to work on this matter year round as they should, he proposed the Committee relinquish their seats and reconfigure the committee to concerned citizens to take the helm and tackle the issues. The problems that affect City's projects also include problems that directly affect staff salaries, maintenance of the City's infrastructure and all City's projects. Many concerned citizens would be happy to volunteer their time and to research and propose new solutions that once proposed the Council would vote on anyway. Sidnev Zwick, 1720 Washington St., said it was too bad his late wife Rosemary was not there to hear that Evanston has been designated an "Arts Friendly Community." For the past 20 years he has tried to improve relations between the City and Northwestern University. He thought if they could smooth over differences, due mainly to short sightedness and failure to adhere to the original principles of the University's founders, wonders could be done in this community. He joined others who spoke before him to reject the consent decree because it would set a bad precedent for the City. He stated that it is not true that he is a Northwestern "basher." A graduate of NU, he works well with faculty and students 4 September 8, 2003 on constructive projects and was concerned that the issue be resolved in the right way so they can go ahead and find a way to work with the intelligent members of the Northwestern's administration and trustees who realize what they should be doing instead of being so short sighted and adversarial. Jean Esch. 917 Ehnwood Ave., said she was a proponent of a settlement with Northwestern University. They have been neighbors for 140 years and for whatever reason, they have been unable to establish a good working relationship, which she favored. She does not know the cost of this litigation, but thought it was very expensive. She, too, is concerned about the City's budget. As she drives around town, she feels the streets. Evanston is in bad shape and not taking care of those things. If the City is involved with more than $500,000 in legal fees, especially this litigation, that disturbed her. A resident since 1944, she asked, what do they have to do, in order to sit down and come to arrangements that are satisfactory to both sides. It may be that NU has to give up "A" and the City has to give up `B" but they are supposed to be reasonable human beings. This litigation has dragged on. The City has already suffered a defeat on zoning and she hated to see the City go another round. Peace. Rosemary O'Neil. 2044 Sheridan Rd., said the O'Neils are the sole private homeowners in this debacle. The O'Neil family has lived in Evanston since the 1870s. She hoped Council members would give this some consideration. She, too, called Alderman Newman and said she wouldn't speak this evening, but thought about it and what brings them here and changed her mind. Many years ago, she and her brother were founding members of the Northwestern Neighbors Association formed on a Sunday afternoon in the home of Dr. Malcolm Boss. They met, discussed the problem, and negotiators resolved the problem with Northwestern University by that evening. Different times, different neighbors. Now the Council has appointed three members to be its negotiating team: Aldermen Feldman, Newman and Wynne. The latter two are attorneys and Alderman Feldman is a long-time Council member. She was sure that many extra hours and hard work were exerted and there were difficult and perhaps contentious times. However, they had able and good counsel, especially at $500,000 and running as she spoke. Additionally, they have benefited from the exceptionally wise and experienced mentoring of Judge Mikva, a retired federal appeals court judge and former congressman for this district. Now NEHDA and Northwestern Neighbors are asking the negotiating team to reject the compromise they procured. It seemed to her that the rejection of what they have labored on is asking them to betray their honest efforts. She said they must assume they labored with "good faith" on both sides and regretfully they are being asked to abandon their efforts. She hoped that practicality, prudence, experience and wisdom will bring Council to accept the consent decree. If they don't want to do that, she said to remember they would get a great surprise when they go to court. CONSENT AGENDA (Any item marked with an Asterisk*) Alderman Feldman moved Council approval of the Consent Agenda with these exceptions: Ordinance 85-0-03 — Declaring City Property as Surplus, Ordinance 76-0-03 — Creation of a Class X Liquor License, Ordinance 77-0-03 — Creation of a Class X1 Liquor License, Ordinance 75-0-03 — Walkway Structural Report Ordinance, Ordinance 84-0-03 — Extension of Moratorium in 6th Ward, Approval of Township Bills, and Authorizing Execution of Consent Decree/Northeast Historic District Litigation. Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Roll call. Voting aye — Tisdahl, Rainey, Feldman, Newman, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Kent, Moran. Voting nay — none. Motion carried (9-0). * ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA MINUTES: * Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 18, 2003. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS: * Approval, as recommended, of the City of Evanston payroll for the period ending August 28, 2003, and the City of Evanston bills for the period ending September 9, 2003 that those be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows: September 8, 2003 City of Evanston payroll (through 08/28/03) $1,991,860.09 City of Evanston bills (through 09/09/03) $2,552,368.60 * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * Approval of the lowest responsive and responsible bid from Dueco Ind. for one aerial platform lift truck for Public Works, Traffic Division at a cost of $68,005. (Funding is the 2003 Fleet Services Capital Outlay budget.) * APPROVED — CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * Approval of Change Order #15 with the Meyne Company for the new Levy Center courtyard, increasing cost by $1,823, from $7,604,801 to $7,606,624. (Funding through CIP and private donations.) * APPROVED — CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * Approval of Change Order #2 with Schoenbeck Corp. for the Merrick Rose Garden renovation project, increasing the cost by $6,602.85, from $288,945.96 to $295,548.81. (Funded through GO Bonds.) * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0) ■■■■■ Traffic Calmine Plan: Trial Three-Wav StoD (Greenleaf & Ridge Ct.) — Consideration of a recommendation to place three-way stop signs at the intersection of Greenleaf St. and Ridge Ct. on a trial basis. * APPROVED — CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * Ordinance 79-0-03 — Easement Agreement with 601 Linden Place Condominium Association — Consideration of proposed Ordinance 79-0-03, introduced August 18, 2003, which authorizes the City Manager to execute an easement agreement with 601 Linden Place Condominium Association to construct a lift station on the public right-of-way. * ADOPTED CONSENT AGENDA AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * Ordinance 80-0-03 — Approval of Plat of Dedication for Lee St. Improvements — Consideration of proposed Ordinance 80-0-03, introduced August 18, 2003, by which the City of Evanston would accept the dedication from C.E. Niehoff and Gannon Landscaping, extending Lee St. over the railroad tracks between Pitner and Grey avenues, as part of the Lee Street Improvement Plan. * ADOPTED CONSENT AGENDA AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * Ordinance 81-0-03 — Four-Wav Sto_m Bennett Ave. and Park Pl. — Consideration of proposed Ordinance 81-0-03, introduced August 18, 2003, which amends Section 10-11-5, Schedule V(D) of the City Code to establish a four-way stop at Bennett Ave. and Park Pl. * ADOPTED CONSENT AGENDA AND ROLL CALL (9-0) PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: * Ordinance 74-0-03 — Special Use for 1900 Dempster (Tvae 2 Restaurant) — Consideration of proposed Ordinance 74-0-03, introduced August 18, 2003, which approves a recommendation of the SP&ARC and the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant a special use for a Type 2 restaurant, Web Gamez, at 1900 Dempster St. * ADOPTED CONSENT AGENDA AND ROLL CALL (9-0) Ordinance 70-0-03 — Special Use for 1642 Maple (Tvpe 2 Restaurant) — Consideration of proposed Ordinance 70-0-03, introduced August 18, 2003, which approves a recommendation of the SP&ARC and the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant a special use for a Type 2 restaurant, Race Logix, at 1642 Maple. * ADOPTED CONSENT AGENDA AND ROLL CALL (9-0) OTHER COMMITTEES: 6 September 8, 2003 * ADDroval of Contract — Consideration of approval of the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Evanston and Teamsters Local 714, Evanston Chapter, effective March 1, 2003 through February 28, 2006. * APPROVED — CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * ADDroval of Contract —Consideration of approval of the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Evanston and AFSCME Council 31, effective March 1, 2003 through February 28, 2006. * APPROVED — CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) * ADDroval of Minor Adiustment to Pav Plan for Non-Renresented Emolovees — Consideration of a minor adjustment to the pay plan for non -represented employees in order to be compatible with the contracts being approved by the City Council. * APPROVED — CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0) Mayor Morton asked that the following appointments be confirmed: Nicole S. Pakkala 2302 Isabella St. For term ending September 15, 2006 Kathy Hadden 2300 Sherman Ave. For term ending September 15, 2006 Jan Weeks 2024 Brown Ave. For term ending September 15, 2006 Anne Gauthier 231 Burnham Pl. For term ending September 15, 2007 * APPROVED — CONSENT AGENDA Board of Ethics Commission on Aging Ladd Arboretum Committee Mental Health Board REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS: Ordinance 85-0-03 — Declaring Citv Property as Surplus — Consideration of a proposed Ordinance 85-0-03, which declares various vehicles and equipment as surplus so that they may be publicly offered for sale at the Lake County auction October 4, 2003. Alderman Moran asked that this item be marked introduced. The Mayor had received a letter from the mayor of Evanston's Sister City, Belize City, requesting that the City donate two vehicles. She asked that two cars on the list of surplus property be sent to Belize City at its expense. Alderman Rainey moved to remove the two automobiles from the surplus property list and send them to Belize City at its expense. Seconded by Alderman Moran. Mr. Crum stated the total value of both vehicles was about $5,000. No objections were raised. Ordinance 76-0-03 — Creation of a Class X LiQuor License — Consideration of proposed Ordinance 76-0-03, introduced August 18, 2003, which amends Section 3-5-6 of the City Code to establish a September 8, 2003 one -day license to allow service of beer and wine only in specified City buildings. Alderman Moran noted there was an amendment. Alderman Rainey said the committee discussed selling alcoholic beverages in various City buildings. In the case of recreation centers, where children are primary users, the committee suggested the following amendment to paragraph 2, first page in both ordinances: "Licenses issued for Chandler, Robert Crown and Fleetwood-Jourdain will only be valid for the hours when the Recreation Centers are closed to the general public." Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Management & Budget Director Pat Casey asked that this be added at the end of paragraph 3 instead of 2. The committee also wanted the Public Library (1703 Orrington Ave.) added to the first section of the ordinance. Voice vote, motion carried. No nays. Alderman Rainey moved under Section 3-5-6 (X) to include the downtown library. Seconded by Alderman Wynne. Voice Vote, motion carried. No nays. Alderman Moran moved that Ordinance 76-0-03 be adopted as amended. Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Roll call. Voting aye — Tisdahl, Rainey, Feldman, Newman, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Kent, Moran. Voting nay — none. Motion carried (9-0). Ordinance 77-0-03 — Creation of a Class XI Liauor License — Consideration of proposed Ordinance 77-0-03, introduced August 18, 2003, which amends Section 3-5-6 of the City Code to establish a one -day license to allow service of alcoholic liquor in specified City buildings. Alderman Moran moved that Ordinance 77-0-03 be adopted as amended. Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Roll call. Voting aye — Tisdahl, Rainey, Feldman, Newman, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Kent, Moran. Voting nay — none. Motion carried (9-0). PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance 75-0-03 — Walkwav Structural Report Ordinance — Consideration of proposed Ordinance 75-0-03, which approves a recommendation to require a structural engineer/design professional report concerning exterior walkways of buildings of three or more dwelling or rooming units (not including condominiums). Alderman Bernstein stated the committee wished to remove this item from the agenda and referred it back to staff. Ordinance 84-0-03 — Extension of Moratorium in 6th Ward — Consideration of proposed Ordinance 84-0-03, which extends the moratorium on issuance of building permits for construction of new single-family residences in RI Districts in the 6th Ward, enacted through Ordinance 56-0-03. Alderman Bernstein asked that this item be marked introduced. Alderman Bernstein moved to Suspend the Rules to adopt an ordinance at the meeting at which it was introduced. Seconded by Alderman Moran. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Bernstein moved approval. Seconded by Alderman Moran. Roll call. Voting aye — Tisdahl, Rainey, Feldman, Newman, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Kent, Moran. Voting nay — none. Motion carried (9-0). HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: September 8, 2003 Approval of Township Bills — Consideration of a recommendation to approve the Township bills, payroll and medical payments for the month of August 2003 in the amount of $80,294.94. Alderman Newman moved approval of the Township bills. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Alderman Rainey noted the Township Offices at Main/Dodge had a utility bill of $2,100, which raised a flag and she suggested they need some kind of assessment of their usage or systems. The response from the township director was not satisfactory. She made a reference to the Human Services Committee to look at utilitv bills at the Township Offices. Alderman Rainey noted the Assessor's office had telephone expense of $422 this month. She thought it was one month, but found the bill was for three months and included a notice from the phone company that the phone would be disconnected. The disconnection notice is associated with a check request from the assistant assessor, dated August 1. She stated trustees are responsible for auditing these expenditures. Thousands are spent each month for technology related expenditures. She stated the response was unprofessional and asked what are they spending all the money on technology for. She noted if the assessor's phone was disconnected, it would be an embarrassment for them. Roll call. Voting aye — Tisdahl, Rainey, Feldman, Newman, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein, Kent, Moran. Voting nay — none. Motion carried (9-0). OTHER COMMITTEES: Authorizing Execution of Consent Decree/NE Historic District Litieation — Consideration of a recommendation authorizing execution of the Consent Decree between the City of Evanston and Northwestern University concerning the Northeast Historic District litigation. Alderman Feldman moved approval. Seconded by Alderman Tisdahl. Roll call. Voting aye — Tisdahl, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Moran. Voting nay — Rainey, Feldman, Newman, Bernstein, Kent. Motion failed (4-5). Mayor Morton announced they would go to a pre-trial conference with the judge the next day. CALL OF THE WARDS: 7th Ward. No report. 8th Ward. No report. 9th Ward. No report. 1st Ward. Alderman Newman requested the City Manager provide a complete explanation of the taxability of Evanston Northwestern Healthcare's building in the Research Park on Maple Ave. Who is paying what in property taxes? 2nd Ward. No report. 3d Ward. Alderman Wynne announced a Plan Commission Hearing on September 10 at 7:00 p.m. addressing her reference about Chicago Avenue south of Main Street with respect to height and density. 4th Ward. Alderman Bernstein announced the final Task Force Meeting on Inclusionary Zoning on September 11. He congratulated the ETHS football team for their victory against Mt. Carmel; encouraged residents to support their teams and all would benefit. He encouraged Karl Gromelski to come forward with recommendations for the budget. He thanked Mr. Halstead for the portrait. With school started again, he urged people to drive carefully. September 8, 2003 5"' Ward. No report. 6`" Ward. No report. There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Morton asked for a motion to adjourn. The Council so moved at 10:07 p.m. Mary P. Morris, City Clerk A videotape recording of this meeting has been made Dart of the permanent record and is available in the Citv Clerk's office.