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EVanston,
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, November 18, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Alderman Grover Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Rainey Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus Alderman Holmes
Absent: Aldermen Wynne, Fiske and Tendam
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:02 P.M. after a
quorum was identified.
Mayor Public Announcements:
Snow Plow Painting Awards were presented by the Mayor and Suzette Robinson,
Director of Public Works to the following schools:
Betsy Rhodes, Lincolnwood, Nichols, Dawes,
Saint Athanasius School (received the best theme award)
Chute Middle School (Evanstonian Choice Award [671 votes])
Lincoln Elementary School (Mayor's Choice Award)
Haven Middle School (Mayor's Choice Award)
Update.on the 150th Anniversary Goal of 150,000 Volunteer Hours was announced by
the Mayor, and she presented an award to the Women's Club of Evanston for putting the
event over the top as the last entry. The Major contributors and their vote counts:
• Northwestern University 14,000+
• Care 12,000+
• Evanston 150 10,000+
• ETHS 9,500
• Women's Club of Evanston 6,500+
• Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago 6,000+
• Evanston Library 5,000+
Interfaith Community Service 3,5-00
• School District 65 2,500+
Senior Connections 2,000+
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Citv Manaqer Public Announcements:
Mr. Bobkiewicz introduced Ms. Jennifer Lasik, Cultural Arts Coordinator. Ms. Lasik stated
she was very happy to be here and look forward to making the arts attractable to bringing
others to Evanston.
Communications: City Clerk:
Clerk Greene had no communications.
Citizen Comment:
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sheridan stated the budget once again is to confuse the taxpayer as
what is really going on in the City. He also stated the City Manager is not managing the
budget through the year.
Debbie Bretag, 1132 Florence, is the Executive Director of Housing Options. She spoke
of her concern of funds received from the Mental Health Board and how it assists in their
services to the individuals they serve.
Dorothy Williams, 2010 Dewey is the Director of Family Focus, and she
Kathy Lyons, Moran Center Executive Director stated she appreciated the support from
the City and hope to move forward with continued assistance.
Andrew Deusham, Childcare Network is the Executive Director, and she spoke on the
Mental Health funding's sharing with them is a necessary function to be continued.
Non-Aqenda:
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sheridan stated the new hire is another unwise spending of the tax
dollars.. He stated his art presentation will be submitted to Clerk Greene, to keep in his
office.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
City Manager Bobkiewicz stated because of previous questions concerning the budget
Mr. Lyons will walk the Council through the presentation.
Mr. Lyons gave a power -point presentation of the proposed budget for.fiscal year 2014.
The complete presentation is included at the end of these minutes.
(SP1) Consideration of FY2014 Citv of Evanston Budqet
No formal action will be taken -regarding the FY2014 Budget. This is a
continuation of the Council budget discussion begun on October 21, 2013.
Budget documents are available here: http://www.cityofevanston.org/city-budget/
For Discussion
With no further questions on the presentation, Mr. Bobkiewicz told the Council he would
wrap up all of the comments and present all corrections, addition, on November 25'h at
the next meeting.
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Call of the Wards
Ward 7, Alderman Grover had no report.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey commented on how staff prevented a terrible disaster from
occurring last week during the high winds generated from the tornado.
Ward 9, Alderman Burrus thanked everyone for listening concerning the budget and the
efficient cleanup from the storm.
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske mentioned the announcement of the tree lighting 5:30 P.M. at
Fountain Square. -
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite mentioned the grand opening of the Erie location. He
thanked staff and others for attending his ward meeting. He also mentioned that Mrs.
Claus will be stationed at the Bravo Restaurant in her sleigh.
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne announced the opening of the new Walgreen on Chicago
Ave. this Thursday, November 21st at 10:30 A.M.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson announced that Mr. Claus will be in a tent outside of
Benson's on Davis Street. He thanked staff for completing the road repair.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes she stated she missed and is proud of the completion of the
Housing Project and she also invited all to the 5th ward meeting this Thursday.
A motion was asked for adjournment by the Mayor and it was so moved and seconded.
With a unanimous Voice Vote the Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at
8:20 P.M.
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City Council Agenda November 18, 2013
City of
Evanston,
Fiscal Year 2014
Proposed Budget Presentation
November 18, 2013
Wally Bobkiewicz, City Manager
www.cityofevanston.org
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, MMC
City Clerk of Evanston
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