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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, March 21, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Alderman Tendam Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Revelle Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey Alderman Wilson
Alderman Miller Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Presiding: Mayor Tisdahl
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Tisdahl after Roll
Call demonstrated a quorum was in place at 7:39 pm.
Mayor Public Announcements
Mayor Tisdahl stated she received a letter from CMAP that stated the dues will be close
to double due to the state’s lack of support.
City Manager Public Announcements
Mr. Bobkiewicz stated he had a solution as he introduced Mr. D’Agostino to talk about the
Street Cleaning Program Update. Mr. D’Agostino then began to introduce the new
concept and the signage that will be implemented soon.
Communications: City Clerk
Clerk Greene introduced and asked the Council for their support to produce a welcome
package for new Evanston homeowner’s. The Clerk also introduced Ms. Bonnie Wilson
to add her comments as well.
Citizen Comment
There were no citizen signups for this meeting.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Update on Emerson Street, Ridge Avenue, and Green Bay Road Corridor
City Council Agenda March 21, 2016 Page 2 of 2
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
Project
Staff recommends that City Council review the information provided by staff for
the Emerson Street, Ridge Avenue and Green Bay Road Corridor Project and
provide direction.
For Discussion
Mr. Bobkiewicz, City Manager called upon Mr. Stoneback to come forward to give an
update to the proposed road corridor project. Mr. Stoneback gave a slide presentation,
that demonstrated the various improvements to Emerson, Ridge and Green Bay road
corridor. The Aldermen posed questions and received answers, as the update was
accepted by the Council.
(APP1)For Appointment to:
Park and Recreation Board Denise Barreto
For Action
Alderman Rainey asked for approval of the Mayor’s one appointment and it was
seconded by Alderman Holmes. A voice Vote was given as approving the appointment.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 6, Alderman Tendam will have a 6th ward meeting Thursday 7 pm at 3 Crowns
Park’s multipurpose room
Ward 7, Alderman Revelle had no report.
Ward 8, Alderman Rainey stated at 7 pm neighbors will meet to see the new Auto-Barn,
and the Howard Street properties were shown today.
Ward9, Alderman Miller will have a ward meeting at 7 pm Thursday at the Kamin Field
House
Ward 1, Alderman Fiske had no report.
Ward 2, Alderman Braithwaite spoke of the cab companies asking about their
Medallions and requested reading material. He also thanked all for their attendance to
the Chessmen’s function over the weekend.
Ward 3, Alderman Wynne had no report.
Ward 4, Alderman Wilson had no report.
Ward 5, Alderman Holmes mentioned the recognition of the 4 Women Honorees at the
Chessmen’s Gala.
Mayor asked for a motion to adjourn and it was 2nd by many and the Regular Meeting oif
the City Council ended at 8:30 pm.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, MMC
City Clerk of Evanston