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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, June 15, 2015
7:05 p.m.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Roll Call: Alderman Fiske Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Wynne Alderman Wilson
Alderman Holmes Alderman Tendam
Alderman Rainey Alderman Miller
Absent Alderman Grover
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
- Mayor Tisdahl read the National Preservation Month Proclamation making
June 2015, and Awards were given to recipients by Mark Muenzer, Director
of Community Development.
City Manager Public Announcements
- Police Department Promotions and Oath of Office; Introduction of New
Manager – Sworn in by Hon. Rodney Greene, City Clerk
Sergeant Joseph Bush
Commander Brian Henry
Deputy Chief James Pickett
- Introduction of New Manager by Mark Muenzer
Damir Latinovic, Planning & Zoning Administrator
Walk Friendly Communities Gold Level Award – Presented by Catherine Hurley,
Sustainable Programs Coordinator
United Way North-Northwest Top Municipal Campaign Silver Award - Presented
by City Manager Wally Bobkeiwicz
National League of Cities Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals for Active Kids at
Play – Presented by Evonda Thomas-Smith, Director of Health & Human Services
National League of Cities Bronze Medal for My Plate, Your Place
Bike Commuter Challenge – Presented by Ylda Capriccioso
City Council Agenda June 15, 2015 Page 2 of 3
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
Communications: City Clerk: No communications.
Public Comment:
Ruth Hudson: Spoke about the updating of Robert Crown Center.
Keith Hudson: Ask the council to please think about all the programs Robert Crown
offers when updating the center.
Dan Joseph: Voiced his opinions on making an Age-Friendly Evanston.
Nancy Sreenan: 2nd Mr. Joseph’s comments and added her though ts about making
Evanston Age-Friendly.
Junad Rizki: Voiced his opinion and thoughts about the survey for updating Robert
Crown Center as well as how the taxpayer monies are being spent.
David Guran: Spoke about Harley Clarke Mansion and what needs to be a ccomplished.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) City Wide Youth Services Overview
Staff and community partners will give a presentation about summer youth
activities. Presentation will include updates from the City’s Recreation Division
and Youth and Young Adult program staff, the YMCA, the Youth Job Center,
Y.O.U., the Moran Center and the Evanston Public Library.
For Discussion – City Manager requested to move to a future meeting.
Voice Agreement by Council.
(SP2) Approval of Recommendation for Fundraising Consulting Services for
Robert Crown Community Center (RFP 15-24)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
consulting services agreement for fundraising at the Robert Crown Community
Center with Community Counselling Services Co., LLC (155 North Wacker, Suite
1790, Chicago, IL) at a total cost of $477,500. Funding is provided by the FY
2015 CIP (Project 415555) with a budget of $873,000.
For Action – APPROVED Assistant City Manager, Marty Lyons gave a brief
speech. He also mentioned if there are any questions about finance in regards to
the project ask him, anything else should be directed to Joe McRae & Karen
Danczak-Lyons.
(SP3) Approval of Parks and Facilities 2016-2018 Proposed Capital Improvement
Plan
Staff recommends City Council approval of the proposed Parks and Facilities
2016-2018 Capital Improvement Plan. The plan identifies the capital
improvement projects for park renovations and facilities upgrades throughout the
City with priority rankings.
For Action - City Manager requested to move to a future meeting. Voice
Agreement by Council.
City Council Agenda June 15, 2015 Page 3 of 3
10/24/2013 6:42 PM
(SP4) 2014-15 End of Season Snow Report
Staff will present the 2014-15 end of season snow report.
For Discussion – Presentation given by James Maiworm, Assistant Director of
Operations and Maintenance.
(SP5) Economic Development Update
Staff will provide a summary and overview of economic development activities to
date at the June 15, 2015 City Council meeting. For reference the Economic
Development Update that was approved by City Council at its March 23, 2015
meeting is included in the packet.
For Discussion - City Manager requested to move to a future meeting.
Voice Agreement by Council.
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1) For Reappointment to:
Library Board Benjamin Schapiro
Library Board Sandra Smith
Library Board Michael Tannen
For Action – APPROVED
Call of the Wards:
Alderman Fiske: No report
Alderman Braithwaite: No report.
Alderman Wynne: No report.
Alderman Wilson: No report.
Alderman Holmes: Tickets are on sale for “Evanston Sing”
Alderman Tendam: No report.
Alderman Grover: absent.
Alderman Rainey: No report.
Alderman Miller: No report.
The Mayor called for a motion to adjourn, it was moved and seconded and with
unanimous Voice Vote the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by,
Akasha S. Terrier
Deputy City Clerk