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April 27, 2009
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2ND FLOOR
ROLL CALL — PRESENT:
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wynne
Alderman Hansen
Alderman Bernstein
Alderman Wollin
Alderman Holmes
A Quorum was present. Alderman Jean -Baptiste
Alderman Moran
Alderman Tisdahl
PRESIDING: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton
The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Morton on Monday, April 27, 2009, at 8:34 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
MAYORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Morton announced the transfer of the seats up here
will be on May 11 with five new members to the Council.
PRESENTATIONS: Interim City Manager Russell called on Shanee Jackson who then called
on the Mayor to join her in the presentation to Jean Alexander and Don Heyrman for their
services to the Liquor Control Review Board from its inception. They have served under the
leadership of four City of Evanston Mayors: Edgar Vanneman, Jr., James Lytle, Joan Barr and
Mayor Morton. Ms. Alexander was a school teacher in Evanston Township and was appointed to
the Liquor Board in 1974. Mr. Heyrman was appointed in 1973 and retired from the Unisys
Corporation where he worked for 40 years. They were presented with plaques for their
outstanding service to the Evanston Community.
Mr. Heyrman stated in this age of corruption, serving for 36 years in this position no applicant
for a liquor license has ever offered him anything, not even a free drink. The City of Evanston
should be proud to know that in this sea of corruption the City has integrity.
Ms. Alexander said she had a wonderful time with Don and Lorraine and she learned a little bit
more of how the City is run, and thanked everyone.
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Mayor Morton then commented that there goes a bit of our history she also stated she didn't
know what she would have done without them when she became Mayor in 1993. No one had
told her she had to be the Liquor Commissioner but they had all the history and really helped her
along as Commissioner, and she thanked them for all of their services to the City and to her
personally.
PROCLAMATIONS:
Mayor Morton made two proclamations:
"City Clerks Week" May P through May 9th 2009
"Public Service Week" to be May 4th through May 91h 2009 in Evanston
Mayor Morton also stated that this proclamation for the Public Service Week is very near and
dear to her and that she was glad to make the proclamation.
CITY MANAGER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Interim City Manager Rolanda Russell stated she had two brief announcements. She then called
upon Mr. Douglas Gaynor, Director City Operations, who in turn called upon Mr. Paul
D'Agostino Superintendent Parks & Forestry. Mr. D'Agostino announced that the City had
received the Tree City Award again for the 25th consecutive year and Evanston is the second city
in the country. In 2005 they had injected 220 elm trees with and an additional 1,500 with outside
help with a loss of injected elms of less than 2%. The City is now known as a "Sterling Tree City
USA." He also showed the Sterling Tree City Flag that will replace the one behind the City
Council members.
COMMUNICATIONS: CITY CLERK
(NO ANNOUNCEMENTS)
CITIZEN COMMENT: AGENDA ITEMS
Kevin O'Connor - 1227 %z Isabella spoke on the agenda item 05 as being another lethal case of
developer welfare flu outbreak at the Economic Development meeting last week. He stated there
does not seem to be any cure for the taxpayer and Evanston businessmen who pay their taxes in
full and don't receive an Evanston government bailout. He commented on the statement that
Alderman Jean -Baptiste made concerning the Oakton & Asbury Project of not going down the
slippery slope of granting money to the developer. He also claimed that the City of Evanston is
beyond broke and next years budget will be a $1.5 million dollar deficit. He thanked Alderman
Wynne and Mr. Kramer for voting against the Carroll Properties, Inc.'s request. He also
commented on how the privileged few profit while everyone else gets stuck with a tax increase
to cover their bailout.
Mayor Morton had to mention that the City was not in a hole as of this moment, let next year get
here and then talk about the budget. She also stated he is projecting something that isn't true
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Sue Carlson - 2679 Stewart also spoke on item 05 issue felt it was such a ridicules proposal it
would not pass. She understood that Trader Joe's was still on the docket to come, but it seems
like a baby switch sort of situation. She is concerned about the precedence it sets, and more
developers will be coming to ask the same. She then stated remembering Alderman Bernstein
saying it's not our job to insure that developers make a profit, but that's what we are doing here.
CITIZEN COMMENT: NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Bonnie Wilson - 530 Hinman, newly elected Township' Assessor, thanked the Mayor and
Council for allowing her to speak to the residents of Evanston. She has lived in Evanston for 35
years and worked as local Consumer Activist. She also thanked those who helped her to get
elected. She will not be taking office until January 2010. During the interim, she will be working
to become familiar with ways to better serve the residents when she takes office. She also
recognized the long hours and dedication to those who were leaving with happiness, success and
much sleep on the Monday evenings.
Mayor Morton had the duty to inform Ms. Wilson that they would not be able to inaugurate her
on May 11th with the other elected officials due to State statutes, but Ms. Purze had already told
her. She understood and was very gracious in receiving the news. Ms. Wilson then stated she had
a lot of learning to do before she takes office but she is looking forward to working with and for
the citizenry.
Julie Ganey — 927 Noyes, Outreach Director of Next Theatre Company and they look for things
to discuss and explore and then design a production surrounding the discussions of the group.
They represent Districts 202 and 65 and some surrounding Evanston schools. This is a
community -based theater, created by the community, for the community and about the
community.
CONSENT AGENDA (Any item marked with an Asterisk*)
Alderman Moran moved Council approval of the Consent Agenda with these exceptions:
(A3.10)Avvroval of Single Source Purchase of a Three Year Building Automation
Svstem Maintenance Agreement at Citv-owned Buildings
Recommend approval of single source purchase of a three year maintenance
agreement with ITG Solutions, Inc. (17475 Palmer Boulevard, Homewood, IL.) in
the amount of $22,713 in the first year for the provision of software and equipment
maintenance to City Building Automation Systems. Funding provided by Facilities
Management Account.
(P4) Ordinance 30-0-09, Amending the Amended Planned Development Ordinance for
1890 Maple Development Proposal
Consideration of proposed ordinance 30-0-09, amending the amended Planned
Development Ordinance for 1890 Maple (45-0-07 as amended by 90-0-08).
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(P5) Ordinance 134-0-08 Amending Section 5-2-5 of the Citv Code, Lodging
Establishment "License Fees"
Consideration of proposed ordinance 134-0-08 raising rooming house fees from
$26.00 per roomer to $36.00 per roomer to help cover the cost of the required
annual inspection. This item was held at Council on January 12, 2009 and
TABLED AT COUNCIL ON JANUARY 26, 2009 PENDING LEGAL OPINION
AND STAFF RESEARCH
(05) Resolution 33-R-09 Authorizing the Citv Manager to Prepare a Redevelopment
Agreement Between the City and Carroll Properties, Inc. (1890 Maple)
The motion was seconded by Alderman Holmes
Roll Call.Voting aye — Aldermen Rainey, Hansen, Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Wynne, Bernstein,
Holmes, Moran, Tisdahl. Voting nay :none. Consent Agenda approved.
ITEMS APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA (*)
MINUTES:
* Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 14, 2009. * APPROVED -
CONSENT AGENDA MOTION & ROLL CALL (9-0)
(Al)* City of Evanston Payroll through 4/16/2009 $2,227,116.60
(A2)* City of Evanston Bills through FY 09 4/27/09 $467,101.86
FY 10 4/28/09 $2,168,264.73
(A3.1)*Approval of Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bid (10-11) for 2009 50/50
Sidewalk & Curb Replacement Program.
Recommend award of the lowest responsive and responsible bid (10-11) for the
2009 50/50 Sidewalk & Curb Replacement Program to Suburban Concrete, Inc.
(21222 Commercial Drive, Mundelein, IL) in the amount of $85,680. Funding
provided by General Obligation Bonds and private funds.
(A3.2)*Approva1 of Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bid (09-66) for the 2009 CIPP Spot
Line Sewer Rehabilitation Contract
Recommend award of the lowest, responsive, and responsible bid (09-66) for the
2009 CIPP Spot Line Sewer Rehabilitation Contract to CTR Systems (4350 DiPaolo
Center, Glenview, IL) in the amount of $52,350.00. Funding provided by the Sewer
Fund.
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(A3.3)*Approval of Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bids (10-16) for the 2009
Distribution and Sewer Materials Contract.
Recommend approval of the lowest, responsive, and responsible bids (10-16) for the
2009 Distribution and Sewer Materials Contract to J&S Valve. (2323 lst Street,
Huffman, TX) for $17,070; Mid American Water (1125 N. Old Rand Road,
Wauconda, IL) for $154,934.74; Resource Utility Supply Co. (P.O. Box 40, Lemont,
IL) for $23,388.12 and Ziebell Water Service Products (2001 Pratt Blvd., Elk Grove
Village, IL) for $55,647.90. The total amount is $251,040.76. Funding provided by
the Water Fund ($223,106.02) and the Sewer Fund ($27,934.74).
(A3.4)*Approval of Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bid (10-06) for the 2009 Water
Main & CIP Street Resurfacing Program.
Recommend award of the lowest responsible and responsive bid (10-06) for the2009
Water Main & CIP Street Resurfacing Program to Bolder Contractors Inc. (440
Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL), in the amount of $2,016,150.40. Funding provided
by Water Fund ($1,138,751.75), Sewer Fund ($160,115) and the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) Street Resurfacing Fund ($717,283.65).
(A3.5)*Approval of proposal from the Wilmette Golf Course Association for NU Parking
on the Frank Govern Memorial Golf Course
Recommend approval of proposal from the Evanston Wilmette Golf Course
Association (doing business as Frank Govern Memorial Golf Course, formerly Peter
Jans) to park cars on holes # 9, 17 and 18 during Northwestern University home
football games for a two year period. This request does not include parking for
other activities/events.
(A3.6)*Approval pf Proposed Special Event "Activate Evanston Youth Triathlon"
Recommend approval of a request from McGraw YMCA to host a youth triathlon
to promote healthy lifestyle choices among youth as part of their mission to Activate
America. The date is July 26, 2009, from 7 am to 9 am. Cost for city services for the
event includes street closures and traffic control at approximately $4,600. McGraw
YMCA will reimburse the City for these services.
(A3.7)*Approval of Proposed Special Event "The Real Live Book Drive" to be held in the
Civic Center Parking Lot on Mav 2. 2009
Recommend approval of the request from Open Books Ltd to have a book drive
event in the Civic Center parking lot from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009.
(A3.8)*Approval to Purchase Five Compact Sedans for various Citv Departments
Recommend approval to purchase five (5) 2009 — model year Ford Focuses through
the National Municipal Conference Bid Award from Currie Motors (9423 West
Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL) in the amount of $68,998.25. Funding provided
by the Fleet Capital Outlay Budget.
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(A3.9)*Approval to Purchase Three Replacement Vehicles for the Evanston Police
Department
Recommend approval to purchase three (3) 2009 model year Ford Crown Victorias
through the Northwest Municipal Conference Bid from Bredemann Ford (2038
N. Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL) in the amount of $74,511. Funding provided
by the Fleet Capital Outlay Budget.
(A3.11)*Approval of Sole Source Service Agreement with the Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for the Disposal of Sludge Generated at the
Water Treatment Facilitv. Recommend approval a sole source agreement with the
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC) for the
disposal of sludge generated as part of the water treatment process in the estimated
amount of $386,862.24. Funding provided by the Water Fund.
(A4)* Resolution 20—R-09 Authorizing the Interim Citv Manager to Sign the
Certification for an Illinois Bicvcle Path Grant Application for the Ladd Arboretum
Consideration of proposed resolution 20-R-09 authorizing the Interim City
Manager to sign a Certification Statement for the 2009 Illinois Bicycle Grant
Application for the Ladd Arboretum Bike Path through the Illinois Department of
Natural Resources.. For Action
(A5)* Resolution 23-R-09 Authorizing the Interim Citv Manager to Enter into a Renewal
Lease Agreement with the League of Women Voters for Room 1030, Civic Center
Consideration of proposed resolution 23-R-09 authorizing the Interim City
Manager to enter into a new lease agreement with the League of Women Voters of
Evanston for room 1030 of the Civic Center from June 1, 2009 through May 31,
2010. For Action
(A6)* Resolution 24-R-09 Authorizing the Interim Citv Manager to Sign an Agreement
between the Citv of Evanston and Jim Brenner for Public Art at the Custer Avenue
Bridge
Consideration of proposed Resolution 24-R-09 authorizing the Interim City
Manager to sign an agreement between the City of Evanston and Jim Brenner for
the design, fabrication and installation of gateway identification artwork at the
Custer Avenue bridge for $50,000. Funding provided through an allocation of the
Capital Improvement Program for Community Public Art. For Action
(A7)* Resolution 25-R-09 Authorizing the Interim Citv Manager to Sign a Citv of
Community Public Art Program Grant Agreement with Kiela Smith -Upton for
Restoration of the Wall of Struggle and Dreams Mural at Clvde-Brummel Park
Consideration of proposed Resolution 25-R-09 authorizing the Interim City
Manager to sign a City of Evanston Community Public Art Program Agreement
with Kiela Smith -Upton for the restoration of the 326-foot Wall of Struggle and
Dreams mural at Clyde-Brummel Park for $25,000. The total project budget is
$35,000, with funding provided by the artist through a $10,000 grant from Art
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Resources in Teaching (A.R.T.) and a $25,000 allocation of the Capital
Improvement Program for Community Public Art. For Action
(A8)* Ordinance 11-0-09 Proposed Paving of the Allev North of Payne Street, East of
Hartrev Avenue Special Assessment Alley 1500.
Consideration of the proposed ordinance 11-0-09 by which City Council would
authorize paving of the alley north of Payne Street, east of Hartrey Avenue through
the Special Assessment Process. For Introduction
(A9)* Ordinance 23-0-09 Proposed Paving of the Allev North of Greenwood Street, East
of Grev Avenue Special Assessment Allev 1502.
Consideration of the proposed ordinance 23-0-09 by which City Council would
authorize paving of the alley north of Greenwood Street, east of Grey Avenue
through the Special Assessment Process.
For Introduction
(A10)* Ordinance 32-0-09 Amending the Citv Code to Establish a Four-Wav Stop at
Lincolnwood Drive and Grant Street.
Consideration of proposed ordinance 32-0-09 by which the City Council would
amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V (D) of the City Code to establish a Four -Way
Stop at Lincolnwood Drive and Grant Street.
For Introduction
(All)* Ordinance 33-0-09 Amending Title 8, Chapter 5 %2 of the Citv Code Regarding
"Private Scavengers"
Consideration of proposed ordinance 33-0-09 amending Title 8, Chapter 5 %Z of the
City Code regarding "private scavengers" establishing a penalty for violating the
municipal solid waste franchise.
For Introduction
(Al2)* Ordinance 9-0-09 for Proposed Paving of the Allev North of Leonard. East of
Asburv, West of Brvant Avenue, Special Assessment Allev 1497
Consideration of proposed ordinance 9-0-09 by which the City Council would
authorize the paving of the alley north of Leonard Place, east of Asbury Avenue,
west of Bryant Avenue through the Special Assessment process.
For Action
(A13)* Ordinance 10-0-09 for Proposed paving of the Allev North of Madison Place, East
of Pitner Avenue, Special Assessment Allev 1499
Consideration of proposed ordinance 10-0-09 by which the City Council would
authorize paving of the alley north of Madison Place, east of Pitner Avenue
through the Special Assessment process.
For Action
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(A14)* Ordinance 12-0-09 for Proposed Paving of Allev North of Greenwood Street, East
of Brown Avenue, Special Assessment Allev 1501
Consideration of proposed ordinance 12-0-09 by which the City Council would
authorize paving the alley north of Greenwood Street, east of Brown Avenue
through the Special Assessment process.
For Action
(Al5)* Ordinance 24-0-09 for Proposed Paving of Allev North of Thaver Street, East of
Marcv Avenue, Special Assessment Allev 1503
Consideration of proposed ordinance 24-0-09 by which the City Council would
authorize paving the alley north of Thayer Street, east of Marcy Avenue through
the Special Assessment process.
For Action
(A16)* Ordinance 26-0-09 Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Fleet Vehicles Owned by the
City of Evanston
Consideration of proposed ordinance 26-0-09 authorizing the sale of surplus fleet
vehicles owned by the City of Evanston at Obenauf Auction Service Municipal
Equipment Auction.
For Action
(A17)* Ordinance 28-0-09 Liquor Liabilitv Insurance Requirements
Consideration of proposed ordinance 28-0-09 to amend the City Code by adding
subsection 3-5-4 (L) requiring all liquor license applicants to provide proof of
liquor liability (Dram shop) insurance, with the City of Evanston listed as an
additional insured, as a mandatory requirement for the initial issuance or renewal
of all liquor licenses.
For Action
(A18)* Ordinance 29-0-09 Alcohol Awareness Training
Consideration of proposed ordinance 29-0-09 to amend the City Code by enacting
subsection 3-5-19 requiring Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education
Training (BASSET) certification for site -managers of all establishments licensed to
sell or serve liquor in the City of Evanston.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(Pl)* Consideration of Approval for a Sidewalk Cafe for Tvve 1 Restaurant. Cozv
Noodles & Rice
Consideration of Approval for a Sidewalk Cafe for Type 1 Restaurant, Cozy
Noodles & Rice located at 1018 Davis Street.
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(P2)* Consideration of Approval for a Sidewalk Caf6 for Bennison's Bakery
Consideration of Approval for a Sidewalk Caf6 for Bennison's Bakery, located at
1000 Davis Street.
(P3)* Resolution 31-R-09 Authorizing Application to the State of Illinois for
Neighborhood Stabilization Funds
Consideration of a resolution to authorize the Interim City Manager to submit an
application to the State of Illinois for Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
Funds in the amount of $3,000,000. This application for funds must be submitted to
the State of Illinois by May 4, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
OTHER COMMITTEES
(01) * Approval of Contract with American Federation of State, Count, and
Municipal Employees, Council 31, AFL-CIO
Consideration for approval of a one-year collective bargaining agreement with
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees effective March 1,
2009 through February 28, 2010. For Action
(02) * Approval of Contract with Evanston FireFighters Association, Local No. 742,
International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO-CLC
Consideration for approval of a one-year collective bargaining agreement with
Evanston Firefighters Association, Local 742, affiliated with the International
Association of the Firefighters
(03)*Consideration of Neighborhood Improvement Funds Reauest for Neighborhood
Improvement Proiects.
The Dempster/Dodge Neighborhood Association has identified three projects they
wish to pursue, two of which were presented to the Economic Development
Committee for funding from the Evanston Plaza Neighborhood Improvement Fund.
The amount of the request for the 2 projects is $54,442.52
(04) * Consideration of Recommendation by the Economic Development
Committee to provide $65,563 in annual funding (FY 2009-10) to Chicago's
North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau
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APPOINTMENTS
(APPI)* For Appointments to:
Arts Council
Jennifer Novak
Board of Ethics
Craig Fryer
Commission on Aging
Wayne Heimbach
Commission on Aging
Barbara L. Roberts
Commission on Aging
Colleen Sowinski
Energy Commission
Suresh Thadhani
Human Relations Commission
Lori Ecker
M/W/EBE Dev. Com.
Ann Marie LoPrieno
Plan Commission
Richard Shure
Preservation Commission
Scott Utter
Taxicab Advisory Board
Joy Schwabach
Zoning Board of Appeals
Mary Beth Berns
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
(A3.10)Avvroval of Single -Source Purchase of a Three Year Building Automation
Svstem Maintenance Agreement at Citv-owned Buildings
Recommend approval of single source purchase of a three year maintenance
agreement with ITG Solutions, Inc. (17475 Palmer Boulevard, Homewood, IL.) in
the amount of $22,713 in the first year for the provision of software and equipment
maintenance to City Building Automation Systems. Funding provided by Facilities
Management Account.
Alderman Wollin stated there were questions concerning the collaboration with the
IS Department and their consent and ideas and wanted to have a time -line and it
was no hurry to approve this tonight, so we held it in committee.
(P4) Ordinance 30-0-09, Amending the Amended Planned Development Ordinance for
1890 Maple Development Proposal
Consideration of proposed ordinance 30-0-09, amending the amended Planned
Development Ordinance for 1890 Maple (45-0-07 as amended by 90-0-08).
For Action
Alderman Moran moved for approval with a second by Alderman Rainey.
Roll Call Voting Aye: Aldermen Rainey, Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Bernstein, Holmes, Tisdahl,
Voting Nay: Aldermen Hansen, Wynne, Moran (6 — 3) the ordinance is passed.
(P5) Ordinance 134-0-08 Amending Section 5-2-5 of the Citv Code, Lodging
Establishment "License Fees"
Consideration of proposed ordinance 134-0-08 raising rooming house fees from
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$26.00 per roomer to $36.00 per roomer to help cover the cost of the required annual
inspection. This item was held at Council on January 12, 2009 and TABLED AT
COUNCIL ON JANUARY 26, 2009 PENDING LEGAL OPINION AND STAFF
RESEARCH
Alderman Moran suggested to have this issue taken completely off the agenda,
seconded by Alderman Rainey. There were no arguments. Item was removed from the
agenda.
(05) Resolution 33-R-09 Authorizing the Citv Manager to Prepare a Redevelopment
Agreement Between the Citv and Carroll Properties, Inc. (1890 Maple)
Alderman Tisdahl moved for approval seconded by Alderman Rainey.
Alderman Moran stated they had major discussion in committee, and with this approval
the developer will be getting pay for himself to go forward and this could set a precedence
and felt the City should not give this relief. He can not vote for this to go forward.
Alderman Wynne felt the City was offering special treatment to this developer that we
don't offer others, and so she will not support.
Alderman Rainey stated that no sales tax or any monies will be spent until there are units
sold and a grocery unit installed. She felt it is a gamble we should take, so let's go forward.
Alderman Bernstein wanted to break it into pieces, the first part he will support the sales
tax reimbursement, but not the property tax reimbursement he is not ready to vote for it
tonight as a whole. Perhaps in the next meeting but let's bifurcate the proposal motioned
by Alderman Bernstein and seconded by Alderman Moran.
Alderman Holmes stated that we won't be spending one red cent as Alderman Rainey said.
We need to go forward and consider the concept. It's new and different. Think what are we
really risking for the City? We need to move forward with Economic Development.
Alderman Moran stated he was always against this for the first but now maybe with all of
the discussion we have to now go in a different direction, and we are being asked to grant
them this major infusion into the project. We are giving up 4.i million dollars of sales and
real estate taxes that we could put into our budget. We need to do it for all and he is
opposing it.
Alderman Wollin felt that she was responsible for all of this conversation because she asked
the developers to find a grocer due to the elderly and students who didn't have cars to get
them back and forth. She also believes there are other developers out there and the
possibilities are there and we should be open to the idea of allowing the developer to
acquire the request. We don't have anything to loose and she will support the issue.
Alderman Rainey wanted him to consider letting the City Manager put something together
and then decide on it latter.
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Alderman Wynne never believed that Trader Joe's would come here and she doesn't
support this idea and so she will vote against it.
Alderman Jean -Baptiste wanted to have the City Manager to allow Mr. Dennis Marino
Interim Director, Community Development to come forward and give an explanation to
inform Alderman Bernstein what has been happening.
Mr. Marino stated the basic agreement is to have the City Manager receive the authority to
negotiate and bring back to Council an agreement with Carroll Properties, Inc.
Alderman Tisdahl believes that this would be a great deal for the school districts 202 & 65.
Alderman Wynne stated when staff gave them this in committee that policy positions would
be put in place would not be applied to any property that was not in a TIF that had expired
within twenty-four months, but it seems a flimsy excuse to make a policy to be used as a
guideline in the future.
Alderman Jean -Baptiste stated we should step back and see where we are going from here.
We asked the developer to get a grocer and he did that and now we are we need to move
forward.
Alderman Holmes stated that the Council should go ahead and not be afraid or fight
against someone who can think outside of the box.
Alderman Moran said he opposed this issue from its inception and that he still will not vote
for the request.
Alderman Rainey stated we loose a lot $60,000,000 in our community, $20,000/year. If the
developer does not build we'll gain $20,000/year. The most important thing is this
realization of the concept.
The question was called for and a roll call was administered.
Voting Aye: Aldermen Rainey, Wollin, Jean -Baptiste, Holmes, Tisdahl, Voting Nay:
Aldermen Hansen, Wynne, Bernstein, Moran (5 — 4) Resolution passes.
CALL OF THE WARDS:
8thWard. Alderman Rainey — said she was holding her comments until May when there will be
a larger crowd.
91hWard. Alderman Hansen said she would talk next time and promises she won't be long.
1" Ward. Alderman Wollin informed us that next weekend will be the first film festival and
hoped the community will come out. On May 10 at 3:00 p.m. in Raymond Park an art dedication
will take place. Young computer entrepreneurs will have a convention at the Orrington Hotel
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next week on Thursday, May 13. A lot of street paving is going on in the City, and a portion of
the street between Clark and Emerson near Sherman will be repaved on May 11.
2"dWard. Alderman Jean -Baptiste expressed his gratitude for Alderman Wollin sitting with him
on the Council he appreciated her knowledge and leadership. Alderman Bernstein, who at times
has confused him, brought to the Council a lot of wisdom. Alderman Moran for his long
projective comments, he suggested to him to write his remarks down when he comes to make
citizen comments because the Mayor will only give him three minutes. To Alderman Hansen he
said she must come back because we did not see you enough. To Mayor Morton we will leave a
light on for you with a special gavel at the front table and the spirit you brought to the City and
you always knew everything about everyone and he appreciated her leadership.
Mayor Morton thanked Alderman Jean -Baptiste for the remarks he made to the departing
Council members and that's what it is all about.
3rdWard. Alderman Wynne offered her condolences to Judge Jim Moran's family, a citizen of
the 1100 block of Hinman Ave. a well-known neighbor who made a great impact on the
community and the world at large.
41hWard. Alderman Bernstein — commented on the death of Judge Jim Moran and how much he
will personally miss him. He stated he gave the first film festival in Evanston, it was a "FLASH
GORDON" film festival fundraiser on a cold January night at Nichols School that raised a
substantial amount of money. He's going to be the best grandfather to his new granddaughter.
51hWard. Alderman Holmes extended her condolences to the Perrin and Graves families. She
also said how much she appreciated her "shipees" on her far right and left will really miss them
on the Council. Alderman Moran is full of knowledge and she started in 1977 with Mayor
Morton, who has been the perfect spokesperson for the City of Evanston and that all will be
missed. She commented on how Alderman Moran would always give her information when she
would whisper in his ear. She learned a lot while on the campaign trail with Mayor -elect Tisdahl
and looks for working with her and her leadership.
61hWard. Alderman Moran stated we did the mundane and the sublime tonight. He said that
Alderman Hansen had to become more active with the talents that she has.
71hWard. Alderman Tisdahl told Alderman Bernstein he would enjoy being a grandparent and
welcomed him to the grandparents club. She mentioned how she has learned a lot from
Alderman Wollin and wished her well as she goes to Paris. To Alderman Moran how he
represented everyone's views. To Alderman Hansen whatever you do or decide to run for any
office, I'll be there to pass out leaflets and pamphlets because you do good service to the
community. To Mayor Morton, I cannot fill your shoes and I'll be calling on you often.
Mayor Morton thanked everyone for all the nice comments towards each other. She also
commended them for all of their good service to the City and that it takes the vote of the Council
to make things happen in the City. She also liked the way the Council members joked with each
other. She also told Alderman Wollin because you were not re-elected is not a mark against you,
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everyone knows what you've done over the years, and the young one over there has the nerve to
leave us. She mentioned to Alderman Moran that she wanted to announce that the City Clerk has
finally called your name right, and it only took about six months. She reminded them they have a
lot of good memories to take with them. To Alderman Tisdahl, she told her you can't have a
Mayor name Liz, so I told her your name is Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Morton asked for a motion to
adjourn and the Council so moved at 11:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rodney Greene, City Clerk
A DVD recording of this meeting has been made part of the Permanent Record and is
available in the City Clerk's office.
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