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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, February 19, 2018
7:00 PM
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Rue Simmons
(II) Mayor Public Announcements
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
(IV) Communications: City Clerk
(V) Public Comment
Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings. As part of the Council
agenda, a period for public comments shall be offered at the commencement of each regular
Council meeting. Public comments will be noted in the City Council Minutes and become part of
the official record. Those wishing to speak should sign their name and the agenda item or non-
agenda topic to be addressed on a designated participation sheet. If there are five or fewer
speakers, fifteen minutes shall be provided for Public 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
Public Comment does not exceed forty-five minutes. The business of the City Council shall
commence forty-five minutes after the beginning of Public Comment. Aldermen do not respond
during Public Comment. Public Comment is intended to foster dialogue in a respectful and civil
manner. Public comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in mind.
City Council Agenda February 19, 2018 Page 2 of 2
(VI) Special Orders of Business
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Main Library Renovation Update
Staff will present City Council with an update on the Main Library Renovation.
For Action
(SP2) Robert Crown Community Center Project Update
Staff recommends City Council review the funding options presented and
provide direction on next steps for the Robert Crown Community Center
project.
For Discussion
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Re-Appointment:
Environment Board Linda Young
Utilities Commission Mark White
For Action
(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
Council.) {Council Rule 2.1(10)}
(VIII) Executive Session
(IX) Adjournment
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH FEBRUARY 2018
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings
2/20/2018 7:00 PM Housing & Community Development Act Committee
2/21/2018 6:30 PM M/W/EBE Committee
2/26/2018 6:00 PM Administration & Public Works, Planning & Development, City Council
2/28/2018 7:00 PM Economic Development Committee
2/28/2018 7:00 PM Housing & Homelessness Commission
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.