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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
2100 RIDGE AVENUE, EVANSTON 60201
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, June 20, 2011
7:00 p.m.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Fiske
(II) Mayor Proclamations and Public Announcements
(III) City Manager Presentations and Announcements
North Shore University Health System: Evanston Hospital Donations to
Evanston’s Police/Fire Foundation and Farmers’ Market
“File for Life” Program Announcement
Presentation of 2011 Top Corporate Citizen Award from North Shore United
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(IV) 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.
(V) Special Order of Business
(SP1) Climate Action Plan Update
(SP2) Wind Farm Committee Report
(SP3) 311: 1st Quarter Report
(SP4) Mass Notification: Public Information Option
(SP5) FY2012 City Council Goals Update
(VI) Adjournment
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City Council Agenda June 20, 2011 Page 2 of 2
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Climate Action Plan Update
Staff recommends that City Council receive the Climate Action Plan update
which will be presented at the Council meeting.
For Discussion
(SP2) Wind Farm Committee Report
Staff recommends City Council consider the information provided by the Mayor’s
Wind Farm Committee, and that City Council provide direction regarding next
steps. Recommendations from the Mayor’s Wind Farm Committee for next steps
can be found on page 4 of Attachment 2.
For Action
(SP3) 311: 1st Quarter Report
Staff recommends that City Council review the 311: 1st Quarter Report which will
be presented at this Council meeting.
For Discussion
(SP4) Mass Notification: Public Information Option
Staff recommends City Council consideration of the Mass Notification: Public
Information Option which will be presented at this Council meeting. Staff
recommends that City Council provide direction to staff.
For Discussion
(SP5) FY2012 City Council Goals Update
Staff recommends City Council consideration and discussion of the FY2012 City
Council goals.
For Discussion
Information is available about Evanston City Council meetings at:
http://www.cityofevanston.org/government/agendas-minutes/agendas-minutes---city-council/index.php.
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.
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