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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, October 17, 2016
7:00 p.m.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) City Council Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Revelle
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Presentation of Government Finance Officers Association Award for
Distinguished Budget
(IV) Communications: City Clerk
Early voting begins on October 24th
(V) Citizen Comment
Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings. As part of the Council
agenda, a period for citizen comments shall be offered at the commencement of each regular
Council meeting. Those wishing to speak should sign their name, address and the agenda item
or topic to be addressed on a designated participation sheet. If there are five or fewer speakers,
fifteen minutes shall be provided for Citizen Comment. If there are more than five speakers, a
period of forty-five minutes shall be provided for all comment, and no individual shall speak longer
than three minutes. The Mayor will allocate time among the speakers to ensure that Citizen
Comment does not exceed forty-five minutes. The business of the City Council shall commence
forty-five minutes after the beginning of Citizen Comment. Aldermen do not respond during
Citizen Comment. Citizen Comment is intended to foster dialogue in a respectful and civil
manner. Citizen comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in mind.
One resident spoke about the public library.
Two residents spoke about the configuration of Sheridan road.
(VI) Special Orders of Business
(VII) Call of the Wards
(Aldermen shall be called upon by the Mayor to announce or provide information
about any Ward or City matter which an Alderman desires to bring before the
City Council Agenda October 17, 2016 Page 2 of 2
Council.) {Council Rule 2.1(10)}
(VIII) Executive Session
(IX) Adjournment
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Sheridan Road Improvement
Staff recommends that City Council review the information provided by staff for
the Sheridan Road Improvement Project and provide direction.
For Action
Motion made to reduce speed limit to 25 mph.
Passed 9-0.
Item referred to Oct. 24 meeting.
(SP2) FY2016 Proposed Budget Presentation
Staff will provide a presentation regarding the FY2017 Proposed Budget. No
formal action will be taken regarding the FY2017 Budget. Budget documents are
available here: http://www.cityofevanston.org/city-budget/.
For Action
Item referred to Oct. 24 meeting.
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH OCTOBER 2016
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
Wed, Oct 19 5:30 PM City-School Liaison Committee
Wed, Oct 19 6:30 PM M/W/EBE Development Committee
Mon, Oct 24 6:00 PM A&PW, P&D, City Council meetings
Wed, Oct 26 6:00 PM Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, Oct 26 7:00 PM Economic Development Committee
Sat, Oct 29 9:00 AM Special City Council Meeting and Public Hearing:
Budget
Order and agenda items are subject to change.
Information is available about Evanston City Council meetings at: www.cityofevanston.org/citycouncil.
Questions can be directed to the City Manager’s Office at 847-866-2936. The City is committed to
ensuring accessibility for all citizens. If an accommodation is needed to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Manager’s Office 48 hours in advance so that arrangements can be made for the
accommodation if possible.