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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1993"Draft -- Not approved" Minutes Public Place Names Committee February 25, 1993 Attending: Dr. Tom Stafford, Chair; Irving Finston, Mark Burnette, luiz Gomez Staff: Don Wirth Citizens: Minnie Coleman, Sherrill Frost -Brown, Janice Frost, Yvonne Vanden Avenne, Steven Bernstein Past Minutes It was moved by Irving Finston and seconded by Mark Burnette that the May 28, 1992 minutes of the Public Place Names Committee be approved. Motion unanimously carried. Clyde/Brummel Park Proposal Represented by Sherrill Frost -Brown. Requested information on naming the park after its renovation is completed. Chairman Stafford requested that the community representatives offer suggested names for the park and bring to the PPNC. Criteria has been sent previously to the community representatives concerning eligibility for naming the park. Ms. Frost -Brown described the function of the Clyde & Callan neighborhood groups and details of the park renovation recently completed, as well as the upcoming art project to be placed on a new wooden fence to be constructed along the railroad right-of-way that borders the park. The City Parks/Forestry Division was acknowledged for its assistance in this project. Shel Newberger Proposal Chairman Stafford asked Don Wirth to introduce the topic. Mr. Wirth explained how the request had evolved. Chairman Stafford reviewed letters from petitioners recommending commemoration of Mr. Newberger by renaming the Chandler Community Center the Chandler -Newberger Center. Mr. Steve Bernstein, Chair of the Nichols Lighted Community Center, described Mr. Newberger's contributions to the Nichols program. He described the uniqueness of Mr. Newberger's contribution to the community. Mr. Bernstein noted that his organization was not necessarily recommending that the Chandler Center per se be named after Mr. Newberger, but that something be named in his memory. Mr. Iry Finston suggested that any Newberger commemoration might be represented by something other than a building. He further clarified that the Recreation Board was presented with this proposal and no other. This does not mean that the Recreation Board would not support other recommendations. Page Two Mr. Gomez noted that Chandler Center represented what Mr. Newberger was all about and the idea was appropriate. Mr. Burnette questioned Mr. Bernstein concerning the potential of the Nichols Lighted Community Center recommendation being aligned with that of the Recreation Board. Discussion on criteria and other options were reviewed by the Committee and staff. It was noted that it would be helpful to have a written summary of Mr. Newberger's accomplishments, in order that all Committee members could review and have complete understanding of Mr. Newberger's contributions. Consensus was to compile that information, supply it to the Committee and then reconvene to further review this proposal. Adjournment Committee adjourned at 8:00 p.m. DJW:den Respectfully su itted, Donald J. Wirth "Draft -- Not approved" INI 1 11 11 it M.W q! I, n „ III, , III IF' I "Draft --toot Approved" MINUTES Public Place Names Committee May 27, 1993 Attending: Dr. Tots Stafford (Chair); Will Van Dyke, Mark Burnatte, tuiz Gomez Absent: Irving Finston Staff: Don Wirth, Director, Parks/Forestry &Recreation Quest: Steve Bernstein Meeting was convened at 7:30 p.m. Minutes It was moved by will Van Dyke and seconded by Mark Burnette to approve the minutes of February 25, 1993 subject to the following corrections: lender Clyde/Brummel Park Proposal, second paragraph, first sentence: "Chairman Stafford requested that the community representatives offer suggested names for the Nark and bring ggggestions to the PPNC." Third sentence: "Ms. Frost -Brown described the function of the Clyde & Callan neighborhood groups She descries details of the park renovation recently completed, as well as the upcoming art project to be placed on a new wooden fence yel to be constructed...." Motion carried. Qid Business -- Shel Newberger Commemoration Chairman Stafford reviewed the three pieces of correspondence supporting proposed commemoration of Mr. Shel Newberger. Discussion by members: How Mr. Newberger's contribution compared with other candidates on the Committee's list; various levels of recognition: buildings, parks, rooms in buildings and designated areas or facilities in parks; Mr. Newberger's extensive participation and influence in variety of areas: politics, recreation, arts, library, business, religion, and education (see vitae sheet attached to minutes); the proposed name of Chandler - Newberger Center retaining name "Chandler" with the building; five year criteria should be given adherence. Steve Bernstein, a citizen, reiterated the breath of Mr. Newberger's contribution to the Evanston community. His thirty-year affiliation with Nichols Lighted School was cited as an example. Following full discussion of the issues surrounding the proposed commemoration, the following decision was by consensus: 1)=Center=name�; research further the origin and history<the Chandler 2)erger had c significantly; 3) That the criteria of being is ase or five years should be followed; 4) That a final decision will bee erred until the September 23 meeting when Iry Finston of the Recreation Board can participate and more information will be available about pending decision of the Evanston Youth Baseball Association to build a two -diamond complex. " J i W r u . , . A01, Page Two -- Measured Mile Dedication -- Mr. DuBow Dr. Stafford will contact sponsors of the proposal to determine if they have prepared information requested by the PPNC at an earlier date. Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Next Meeting: September 23, 199:1, 7:30 p.m., Civic Center, Room 2404. Respectfully submitted, Donald J. w Staff DJW:den "Draft --Nat Approved" I "Draft -- Not Approved" Public Place Names Committee Meeting December 7, 1993 Attending: Dr. Tom Stafford, Chair, Irving Finston, Mark Burnette, Will Van Dyke, Luiz Gomez Staff: Don Mirth Guests: Natalie Newberger, Steven Newberger, Dave Williams Minutes: It was moved by Mr. Van Dyke and seconded by Mr. Gomez to approve the minutes of May 27, 1993. Motion unanimously carried. Introduction Chairman Stafford reviewed the Committee's charge, the criteria which is to be used in making recommendations to name places or buildings and the final approval process that includes the Planning & Development Committee and City Council. He further noted that there were two items on the agenda: 1) DuBow proposal and 2) Newberger proposal. Old Business --- DuBow Proposal. It was moved by Mr. Finston and seconded by Mr. Van Dyke to approve the memorial mile project. Discussion. Mr. Wirth responded to the Chair's question about what transpired since the last meeting: two of the active, original supporters of the proposal, Mike Maltz and Jack Snarr, called and said they did not wish to pursue the proposal further. Mr. Finston noted that Mr. DuBow's contributions to the Police Department were indeed valuable; however, he felt they were a professional endeavor on Mr. DuBow's part, as it was clearly understood that any of the resultant findings would be available for Mr. DuBow's use in future publications. The Committee acknowledged Mr. Wirth's reiteration of what the proposal included and who the supporters included. Motion to approve was defeated: 4 nays, 0 ayes, 1 abstention. -- Newberger Proposal. Chairman Stafford reviewed discussions of previous meetings. Don Wirth reviewed history of Chandler name: Park named after Henry Chandler of Chandler's, Inc., an alderman of the second ward, 1913-1925. Mr. Chandler had been referred to as the "Father of Evanston Recreation," having been a leading proponent of a successful millage tax vote to support public recreation in Evanston. The Center has been located in Chandler Park, first in a small building, then in the old U.S. Navy quonset hut, and finally, in 1980, at the present location and building. Dave Williams, a member of the audience and former Recreation Board member, commented about the proposed commemoration; how Mr. Newberger cared about people; involved in all aspects of the community, not just recreation, including the arts, the environment and literature; participated in such initiatives as Noyes Cultural Arts Center matching grant fundraising, Lighthouse Centennial celebration, Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Theatre, Evanston Historical Society, Northlight, Friends of the Library, Nichols Lighted School Coordinating Council and Chandler Recreation Center. Renaming the Chandler Center as the Chandler -Newberger Center would "tie" the past with the present. He felt the 5-year rule could be waived because there is a precedent to do so, in renaming the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center from the previous Foster Community Center. Natalie Newberger, a member of the audience, commented on the proposed commendation: Mr. Newberger considered the city of Evanston as part of his family; was requested to become involved with the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Theatre again late in life; had actively promoted the new Chandler Center; cared about all of Evanston; served 13 years on the Recreation Board after tenure on the City Council; City service was like a second job. Steve Newberger, a member of the audience, commented on the proposed commendation and noted that Shel Newberger's family continues to retain residency and active involvement in the community. Motion made by Mr. Van Dyke that the Public Place Names Committee recommend to the Planning & Development Committee and the City Council that some place or building be named to commemorate Mr. Newberger's service to the City. Motion unanimously carried. It was moved by Mr. Finston and seconded by Mr. Van Dyke that the five year requirement be waived. Discussion by Committee members: naming a facility that is already named is problematical; Mr. Newberger was involved in many areas, not just recreation; perhaps there will be new sites or buildings that will be available in future for naming; Chandler is a place for children, a priority of Mr. Newberger. Motion approved: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention. Additional Committee discussion: The idea of tying names of Chandler and Newberger together was attractive, because these two names represent the beginning of public recreation in Evanston and the current era; Mr. Newberger had broad influence on the City; he was multi -faceted. Mr. Finston introduced a proposal: That the Dempster Street Beach, lagoon building and lagoon be designated as the Shel Newberger Complex. Discussion indicated this was not a preferred solution to majority of the Board. Motion by Mr. Van Dyke and seconded by Mr. Gomez that the Chandler Leisure Center be renamed as the Chandler -Newberger Leisure Center. Motion unanimously carried. Chairman Stafford asked that Mr. Wirth schedule this recommendation for Planning & Development Committee consideration, and that all Committee members plan to attend the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Donald J. Wirth "Draft --Nat Approved" Northwestern University Medical School Oplcr td muderil Affair, swrton 1-6-3 3o3 Fast Chicago Awnue Ch1cagi,. Ilhnrn• 10011.300m 13131 %3-411-0 December 5, 1993 Donald J. Wirth Director, Parks/Forestry and Recreation City of Evanston 2100 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201-2798 Dear Don: We appreciate ►.he earlier opportunity to present to the Committee on Public Place Names a proposal for the naming of a section of the lakefront running path in the memory of Fred Dubow. However, in the time since that proposal was introduced, it has become evident to us that additional, necessary support and commitment within the running community has not developed. We ask therefore that the request be withdrawn. We thank you and the committee for advise and assistance in the early stages of this effort. Sincerely, —� t✓ '. Michael Maltz J'ck Snarr cc: Thomas Stafford, M.D. Chairman, Commit a on Public Place Naives The McG4w Medici] Center of NtwOmmuem Untvermiy