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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTO'N, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, September 15, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Alderman Holmes Alderman Burrus
Alderman Tendam Alderman Fiske
Alderman Grover Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Rainey Alderman Wilson
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:04 P.M. after a
quorum was established.
Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations;
National Hispanic Heritage Month — September 15-October 15, 2014
Frances E. Willard 175th Anniversary - September 2014
Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program Youth Recognition was acknowledged and
the participants who were honored received framed certificates for various achievements.
City Manager Public Announcements
Assistant City Manager Mr. Lyons called upon staff members to present a slide
presentation of "What We Did This Summer" that highlighted the programs the City
offered to the residents.
Northwestern University Lakefront Path Update was presented by Suzette Robinson,
Director of Public Works.
Communications: City Clerk
Clerk Greene reminded everyone that the November Elections are coming soon, and
announced the times and dates for early voting as well as registration too.
Citizen Comment
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sheridan shared his observations and concern about the Lake Front
Bike Path, and he wondered where the $250,000.00 went that the City received for the
bike path. He also wondered why the trees were cut down around the bike path.
Mr. Rizki also stated that Alderman Rainey questioned his mental state, and as a citizen
should we be attacked personally when we have been warned to speak civilly to the
Council. He spoke of the previous businesses that were on Howard Street that were
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closed down (Churches, Nail Salons) which were owned by black residents and the City
probably did not give them any funds to stay functional.
Stuart Opdycke,1327 Hinman suggested to the Council to accept a lease over selling the
property of Harley Clark. He stated if the proposed deal for Harley Clark falls through,
maybe the Council should reconsider some form of the Pritzker proposal and have a 75
to 100 year lease. He also thanked the Council for their service to the community.
Dickelle Fonda, 1220 Darrow thanked the Council for allowing the NWCASA to have
satellite operation in Evanston.
Jacquelyn Carson, 1127 Hull Ter. Thanked the Council for providing space to serve the
community members who are victims of sex crime. Whether they are' against ually
abused women, men and children.
October 5th there will be a walk for awareness to abused women, and the men are invited
to walk as well in high hill shoes.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Proposed Fountain Sauare Renovation Project
Staff will present information regarding the proposed renovation of Fountain
Square to address the deteriorated infrastructure and requests City Council
direction regarding the allocation of funds from the Washington National TIF to
pay for the improvements.
For Action
Public Works Director Suzette Robinson gave an update on the proposed project. She
gave a background historical interjection of the square.
(SP2) Solid Waste Proposal
Staff will present information regarding the solid waste operations and requests
City Council direction regarding the development of a request for proposal to
cover the next five to seven years of solid waste operations.
For Action
Suzette Robinson spoke on this proposal as well. Hoping to get this started in early fall.
(SP3) 2015 Human Services Priorities & Strateclies for At -Risk Populations
Staff requests City Council consider staff presentations regarding human
services needs and resources for at -risk populations.
For Discussion
Director Lyons of the Evanston Public Library, Evonda Thomas -Smith, Director Health
Department and Christina Ferraro
(SP4) Cultural Arts Update
A presentation will be given by staff to update Mayor and Council Members about
observations, changes, projects and upcoming events and vision for Cultural Arts
in Evanston. There is no recommended action at this time.
For Discussion
Jennifer Lasik Arts Coordinator presented an overview of the Arts community here in
Evanston.
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Call of the Wards
Ward 5, Aid. Holmes announced Thursday, 9/18 5th ward meeting, and Dada's world
Friday night at Fleetwood/Jourdaine family night, and this Saturday at ETHS basketball
game in the afternoon.
Ward 6, Aid. Tendam announced the mashup tomorrow at 5:30 along the Lake at
Northwestern.
Ward 7, Aid. Grove announced Senator Biss's Townhall meeting at D65 building
concerning school funding after the mashup.
Ward 8, Aid. Rainey announced Oakton's 100th birthday of operation, and the children
attached a mosaic creation to the front of the school. She also thanked Mr. Opdycke for
thanking the Council for our work and she just wanted to thank him as well for his
contributions to the City. She also mentioned the vision she had for Howard Street
many years ago and the persons who helped, and the death of Marcell who died today.
Ward 9, Aid. Burrus she felt the presentations were excellent and 4 years ago we could
not be where we are now and we have made huge progress as we go forward.
Ward 1, Aid. Fiske thanked the staff for the presentations. She will be asking for help
from the community and she passed a collection box around the Council and the
audience.
Ward 2, Aid. Braithwaite also thanked the staff for the presentations. He is looking to
take on some Public Works projects.
Ward 3, Aid. Wynne she said ditto to all presentations and the excellent work of the
Staff
Ward 4, Aid. Wilson thanked the staff presentations. Thursday, 9 18, 2014 in room 2200
in this building at 7:00 having a community meeting for a proposed project at
Maple & Davis.
Alderman Wilson motioned to convene into the Executive Session to discuss Personnel,
and Minutes and it was seconded. With a Voice Vote the meeting ended at 9:52 P.M.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, MMC
City Clerk
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
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