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CITY COUNCIL
June 11, 1990
Standing committees meet prior to the official regular meeting.
Current members are as follows:
Administration Planning &
& Public Works Human Services Development
Alderman Juliar
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Collens
Alderman Wold
Alderman Paden
Alderman Esch
Alderman Davis
Alderman Drummer
Alderman Feldman
Alderman Lanyon
Alderman Washington
Alderman Wollin
Alderman Nelson
Alderman Korshak
Alderman Morton
Alderman Brady
Alderman Warshaw
Alderman Rudy
OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Monday, June 11, 1990, at
9:19 pm.
ROLL CALL - PRESENT:
A quorum being present.
ABSENT: None
Alderman Rudy
Alderman Juliar
Alderman Paden
Alderman Drummer
Alderman Davis
Alderman Brady
Alderman Esch
Alderman Korshak
Alderman Morton
PRESIDING: Mayor Joan W. Barr
MAYOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Alderman Washington
Alderman Wold
Alderman Nelson
Alderman Wollin
Alderman Collens
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Lanyon
Alderman Feldman
Alderman Warshaw
Mayor Joan W. Barr congratulated the citizens involved in building out the
Lake/Ashland Park, saying that the construction required a great deal of time and
energy and showed a great deal of spirit. She announced that the name Penny Park
had been chosen as the name of the park in recognition of all the pennies collected
by children to help finance building of the Park. She said that Penny Park was a
wonderful addition to the community. It was an idea which began with a small group
that grew larger and larger until it involved hundreds of people who helped build
the Park this past weekend
At 9:22 pm Mayor Barr called the public hearing on the Southwest Tax Increment
Finance District to order. She announced that on April 23, 1990 by Resolution
28-R-90, the City Council called for this Public Hearing pursuant to the "Real
Property Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act" of the State of Illinois. By
this resolution, the City Council designated, tonight, June 11, 1990 as the time to
conduct a Public Hearing to hear comments and/or objections from interested persons
or affected taxing districts to the proposal to create a Redevelopment Project
Area, a Redevelopment Plan and a Redevelopment Project for an area of Southwest
Evanston.
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The City of Evanston has duly notified the 13 affected Tax Districts of this Public
Hearing as well as invited each to submit written comments for Council
consideration. In preparation for this public hearing, an intergovernmental JOINT
REVIEW BOARD was created to review and comment upon eligibility criteria for the
proposed district. The Joint Review Board's recommendation report and a copy of
their meeting minutes are available and have been included in tonight's Council
packet.
The Notice of this Public Heaing was published in the Evanston Review on May 17 and
on May 24, 1990. Each taxpayer who is recorded with the County as having paid real
estate taxes for property located in the proposed district, has been individually
notified of this hearing as required by the State.
In addition to these requirements, the Aldermen of the affected and nearby wards
held a neighborhood meeting on May 15, 1990, to discuss the proposed
redevelopment. In preparation for tonight's Public Hearing, the Proposed
Redevelopment Plan has been available for public inspection during normal business
hours since April 26, 1990, in the City's Planning Department. The Council's
Economic Development Committee has endorsed this Proposed Redevelopment Plan.
Mayor Barr reminded the audience that scheduled for introduction that evening are
proposed Ordinances 47-0-90, 48-0-90 and 49-0-90. These three proposed ordinances,
if adopted, will implement the Proposed Southwest TIF District. Under the State
enabling act and Council rules these proposed ordinances will not be acted upon
tonight. These proposed ordinances are scheduled to be considered for adoption at
the Council's June 25, 1990 meeting.
At this time, Mayor Barr opened the public hearing to citizen comments.
Dick Stillerman, 2330 Park Place, said that the Southwest Industrial Area Tax
Increment Financing (TIF District) raises serious questions about the proper role
of government in fostering economic development; suggested that the role of
government was to create an atmosphere conducive to attracting private development
whose foundation is fine public service laced with fiscal restraint; said the city
shouldn't be a real estate promoter that takes risks and prognosticates the market;
suggested that this was putting the taxpayer's money at risk; said that the present
owners of properties involved have not been willing to spend their money to develop
the land; said that the potential for the land was minimal; pointed out that most
development in Evanston has been through private initiative with minimal public
involvement; questioned spending four million dollars in the sale of bonds to
support the initial phase of the project; suggested that bonds should not be used
when there is no assurance of repayment; urged the city to use its enforcement
powers to require the current owners of the properties to clean up the property on
their own; said that no banker loans out money on the basis of hope alone; opposed
any further expenditures in the area until the owners of the property spend money
to build new buildings; said that the market should lead the taxpayer, rather than
the taxpayer trying to create a market which might be non-existent.
Sidney Zwick, 1720 Washington Street, said that the reason for his appearance was
more practical than theoretical; opposed entering into a speculative venture
without doing a marketing survey or having any tangible developers with plans to
put up buildings; suggested that a consortium of citizens groups and taxpayers
groups would be more involved and active in city affairs; suggested that developers
of the TIF District would drive a small business located in the area out of
business in Evanston; said that it was grossly unfair and that the city should try
to strive to keep existing small businesses in Evanston.
There being no other citizens wishing to speak, Mayor Barr declared the Public
Hearing closed at 9:35 pm and continued with the City Council meeting.
CITIZEN COMMENT:
Sally Lewis, 1118 Main Street, spoke in opposition to the vacation of the alley
behind the Evanston Children's Home and Aid Society; distributed photographs taken
May 24 showing the blockage of the alley by trucks; suggested that little
credibility had been given to the questions raised by the neighbors of this
project; questioned why it was necessary for the Children's Home to purchase the
property at 1107 Washington Street.
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Sheryl L. Ferraro, 1114 Main Street, objected to the closing of the alley behind
the Children's Home and Aid Society; suggested that neighbors' concerns had not
been addressed; said she had requested that the Children's Home move the designated
loading area and garbage collection area so they would be away from her house;
asked the neighbors who were present and opposed to the vacation of the alley to
stand. About a dozen people in the audience stood.
Renee River, 1114 Main Street, reported she had lived at her address for eleven and
three-quarters years; expressed frustration that the Children's Home had not
listened to the neighbors objections; expressed grave concern about the impact of
the truck traffic if the alley is vacated; voiced concern about whether the
vacation will make it necessary to widen the alley and destroy a substantial number
of mature trees; distributed photographs depicting the trees adjacent to the alley
to the Council; urged Council to postpone the vote or to vote against the vacation
of the alley to allow the neighbors more time to negotiate with the Children's Home
& Aid Society, posssibly with the aid of a mediator.
Sidney Zwick, 1720 Washington Street, expressed annoyance with the City Manager's
reply to his suggestion that the Fire Station administration be moved into the
Lekotek space on the second floor of the Civic Center; said that his personal
survey of fire stations did not reveal them to be in as bad a condition as the
professional survey had detailed them to be in; said that he had not yet received a
reply from the Fire Chief when he requested five good reasons why the Fire
Administration should not be located on the second floor of the Civic Center; said
there was no reason why the offices have to be located in the Fire Station.
Alderman Nelson moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 21, 1990, as
submitted in writing to the members of the City Council, be approved without
reading. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Motion carried. No nays.
COMMUNICATIONS:
City Clerk Kirsten F. Davis announced the receipt of a communication from the
Illinois Department of Revenue reporting that the Sales Tax for Evanston for the
month of March, 1990, has been reported and collected as follows:
Net Municipal Retailers', Use &
Service Occupation Tax Collected
Net Municipal Sales Tax
$ 329,957.52
329,957.52
Alderman Nelson referred this communication to Finance Director Bob Shonk.
City Clerk Davis announced that she had received a letter from a citizen concerning
the proposed tuition tax ordinance. Alderman Nelson referred that communication to
the Budget Policy Committee.
City Clerk Davis reported she had received a letter concerning animal research at
Northwestern University. Alderman Nelson referred this communication to the Police
Services Committee.
Mayor Barr announced that there would be a CLOSED SESSION at the end of the meeting
to deal with pending litigation, land acquisition and personnel.
CONSENT AGENDA: (Any Docket Item Marked with an Asterisk=) Alderman Nelson moved
Council approval of the Consent Agenda with the following exceptions: Docket
137-6A-90, Sherman Avenue Garage Improvements; Docket 147-6A-90: Ordinance 58-0-90;
the ROPD on Davis Street from Hinman Avenue to Judson Avenue and Docket 153-6A-90,
Report on the December City Council Meeting Schedule. Seconded by Alderman
Drummer. Roll call. Voting aye - Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady,
Esch, Korshak, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon,
Feldman, Warshaw. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (18-0)
,TANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
I Docket 134-6A-90: Plat of Subdivision - 2424 Oakton Streeton_ -
Consideration of a request from PACE, The Suburban Bus Divisiof the
Regional Transportation Authority, for conditional approval of a Plat
of Subdivision for property at 2424 Oakton Street. The Plat of
Subdivision is in proper form, and conditional approval is recommended,
conditioned upon the approval of the variation pending before the
Zoning Board of Appeals. ;,. APPROVED CONDITIONALLY - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
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* Docket 135-6A-90: Temporary Sim - Consideration of a request by
the Auxiliary of Evanston/Glenbrook Hospitals to erect three temporary
signs advertising and directing patrons to the American Craft Expostion
at Henry Crown Sports Pavilion. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND
ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Docket 136-6A-90: Tent Permit for Kendall College - Consideration
of the request of Kendall College for permission to erect a tent for a
Bastille Day celebration on July 12, 1990. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA
NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Docket 117-5A-90: Ordinance 112-0-89 - Art in the Construction of
Public Buildings - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 112-0-89, by
which the City Council would authorize the allocation of certain funds
for art in the construction of public buildings and proposed guidelines
for administering the Public Art Program.
Alderman Nelson reported that Ordinance 112-0-89 was being held in Committee and
that the Committee was asking for comment from the Administration & Public Works
Committee and the City Manager as to how this Ordinance would impact the Capital
Improvements Program with its built-in one percent addition for art. Alderman
Collens requested that the Arts Council comment on how this Ordinance would impact
the Library Project Design Competition and hiring an architect. She also requested
that the Economic Development Committee and Evanston Inventure comment on this
Ordinance.
* Docket 128-5B-90: Ordinance 45-0-90 - ZBA 89-49-PD(R) - Planned
Development for 826 Ridge Avenue and 1107 Washington Street -
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 45-0-90, introduced on May 21,
1990, by which the City Council, in accordance with the Zoning Board of
Appeals' recommendation, would grant the application of The Children's
Home & Aid Society of Illinois for a planned development to permit
demolition and redevelopment of the child care facilities at 826 Ridge
Avenue, and conversion and evelopment of the property at 1107
Washington Street for child care institution use. The property is
zoned R6 and R3 Residence District. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Docket 130-5B-90: Ordinance 51-0-90 - ZBA 90-4-SU(R) - Special
Use for 1029-35 Davis Street - Consideration of proposed Ordinance
51-0-90, introduced on May 21, 1990, by which the City Council, in
accordance with the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation, would
grant the application of George Radios, Sam Radios, and Harry Radios,
as beneficiaries under the American National Bank & Trust Company of
Chicago Trust #10503-09 (owners), and Evanston Franksville, Inc.,
(lessee), for a special use to permit establishment of a Type 2
restaurant, without a drive-in facility, on the property at 1029-35
Davis Street. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
Docket 21-lB-90: Ordinance 8-0-90 - ZBA 89-11-SU(R) - Special Use
for 640 Pitner Avenue - Consideration of the Zoning Board of Appeals'
recommendation that the City Council grant the application of William
Gurtz for a special use to permit retention of a building addition on
premises classified as a junk yard on the property at 640 Pitner
Avenue. The property is zoned M4 Manufacturing District.
Alderman Nelson moved that City Council deny the application of William Gurtz for a
special use to permit retention of a building addition on the premises classified
as a junk yard on the property at 640 Pitner Avenue. Seconded by Alderman Brady.
Notion carried. No nays.
* Docket 53-3A-90: Ordinance 18-0-90 - Amending Noises Prohibited -
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 18-0-90, by which the City Council
would amend Section 9-5-23(C) of the Code of the City of Evanston to
extend the hours of construction and repairing of buildings from the
existing permitted hours of 7:00 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays to include
Saturdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This docket item was held in
committee.
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Bills and Payroll
* Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending June 4,
1990 ; for the City of Evanston payroll for the periods ending May 20 and June 3,
1990; for City Council payroll for the month of May 1990; and that their payment be
authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows:
City of Evanston bills $2,822,174.77
City of Evanston payroll (5/20) 1,184,787.71
City of Evanston payroll (6/3) 1,200,302.30
City Council payroll 5,400.00
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
PURCHASES:
* Approval of a proposal from Set Environmental to remove 200 to 300 yards of
contamined soil from 1102 Emerson Street at a cost not to exceed $24,000; and
approval of a proposal from Environmental Risk Consultants to provide coordination
and monitoring services for this removal at a fee not to exceed $11,500.
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Approval of a contract with Insurance Management and Planning to provide
insurance and risk management consulting services to the City, to be completed by
July 31, 1990 at a cost not to exceed $9,600. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Approval of the bid from Menini Cartage for hualing and disposal of construction
debris at $175 per load for wood/large concrete; $145 per load for concrete/asphalt
and $125 per load for clean dirt and sand for a total estimated cost of hauling for
this year of $22,500.
BID SUMMARY:
Bidder Per Load Cost
Wood/Large Concrete Concrete/Ashpalt Dirt/Sand
Menini Cartage $175.00 $145.00 $125.00
Lincolnwood, IL
Lindahl Bros., Inc. 175.00 150.00 125.00
Bensenville, IL
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Approval of the bid from Jean's Greens for Parking Lot Maintenance for a total
cost of $12,897.50. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Approval of the low bid from National Power Rodding Corporation for Sewer
Pipeline and Catchbasin Cleaning at a total cost -of $117,045.
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Bidder Total Cost
National Power Rodding Corporation $117,045.00
Chicago, IL
Video and Sealing, Inc. 175,245.25
Wauconda, IL
Stanton Equipment Company 204,937.95
LaGrange, IL
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
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* Approval of the low bid from Divane Brothers Electric Co. for Streetlighting
System Improvements at a total estimated cost of $496,788.45.
BID SUMMARY:
Bidder Total Estimated Cost
Divane Brothers $ 496,788.45
Franklin Park, IL
Hecker & Company 548,859.00
Chicago, IL
Wood Electrical 577,890.70
Wheeling, IL
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Approval of the low bid from Tri-Angle Maintenance Service, Inc. for Civic Center
Janitorial Services at a total cost of $39,072.72.
BID SUMMARY:
Bidder Total Cost
Tri-Angle Maintenance Co. $ 39,072.12
Waukegan, IL
Imperial Service Systems 39,850.00
Villa Park, IL
K&K Cleaning Service 48,124.08
Chicago, IL
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Approval of the low bid from Imperial Service Systems, Inc. for Library
Janitorial Services at a total cost of $23,256.00
BID SUMMARY:
Bidder Total Cost
Imperial Service Systems $ 23,256.00
Villa Park, I1
Tri-Angle Maintenance, Inc. 23,868.00
Waukegan, IL
K&K Cleaning 24,600.00
Chicago, IL
APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Approval of the proposal from M.A.B.A.S. for a Fire Hose at a total cost of
$11,220.00. (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote) * APPROVED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Approval of the proposal from Pierce, Inc. for a Fire Pumper at a total cost of
$138,570.00 (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote) * APPROVED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Approval of the proposals from Excellance, Inc. for an Ambulance at a total cost
of $48,392.00. (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote) * APPROVED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Approval of the proposal from Camp, Dresser and McKee for Phase I design for the
Southwest TIF area in the amount of $21,710.00. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Approval of the proposal from Alvord, Burdick & Howson to amend the September 25,
1989 Engineering Service contract to include the design of switchgear in the
Pumping Station in the amount of $45,000. * APPROVED_ - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND
ROLL CALL. (18-0)
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* Docket 137-6A-90: Sherman Avenue Garage Improvements -
Consideration of a recommendation to complete two projects in the
Sherman Avenue Parking Garage. These are: (1) replacing one brick
wall in each stair tower with glass; and (2) enclosing the first level
of the Garage with rolling grilles at the entrances and exits and
screening along the alleys.
Alderman Juliar reported that the Committee considered this docket item briefly but
requested more information about any recent security problems. He asked what impact
the Church/Chicago garage had on occupancy at the Sherman Avenue Garage and
requested comment from the Chamber of Commerce.
* Docket 138-6A-90: License Agreement to Occupy a Portion of Crain
Street - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a License Agreement which would
allow the property owner at 1202 Maple Avenue to occupy a portion of
Crain Street right-of-way to install a fence. * APPROVED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Docket 139-6A-90: Resolution 34-R-90 - MFT Maintenance bX
Contract - Consideration of proposed Resolution 34-R-90, by which the
City Council would authorize the expenditure of $200,000 in Motor Fuel
Tax Funds for maintenance by contract of various streets by a process
identified as the 1990 Micro Surfacing Program. * ADOPTED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Docket 140-6A-90: Resolution 35-R-90 - MFT Street Construction -
Consideration of proposed Resolution 35-R-90, by which the City Council
would authorize the expenditure of $700,000 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds for
the reconstruction of Grant Street from McDaniel Avenue to McCormick
Boulevard. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Docket 141-6A-90: Resolution 36-R-90 - Reserved Space for
Handicapped - 1127 Dodge - Consideration of proposed Resolution
36-R-90, by which the City Council would create a reserved handicapped
space for Mrs. Camille Nycz at 1127 Dodge Avenue under the City's
program to provide reserved parking for the wheelchair -bound.
* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Docket 142-6A-90: Resolution 37-R-90 - LOWV Office Lease Renewal
Consideration of proposed Resolution 37-R-90, by which the City
Council would renew the lease of 170 square feet of Civic Center office
space to the League of Women Voters of Evanston for one year at a
monthly rental of $150.85. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL
CALL. (18-0)
* Docket 143-6A-90: Ordinance 54-0-90 - S.A. #1386 - Paving Poplar
Avenue - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 54-0-90, by which the
City Council would authorize, under Special assessment #1386, the
paving of Poplar Avenue from Lincoln Street north to Livingston
Street. A public hearing on this Special Assessment was held on May
24, 1990. The estimated cost of this improvement is $539,879.32. The
amount to be assessed as private benefit to property owners is
$223,696.12. A new storm sewer is being constructed under a separate
contract prior to the street improvements. * MARKED INTRODUCED -
CONSENT AGENDA
* Docket 144-6A-90: Ordinance 55-0-90 - Extension of RESCORP Lease
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 55-0-90, by which the City
Council would amend the development documents relating to the schedule
of major dates for the Church Street/Chicago Avenue Project to extend
the schedule for the completion of the residential portion of this
Project.* MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA
* Docket 145-6A-90: Ordinance 56-0-90 - Ashland Avenue - One -Way
Church to Davis - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 56-0-90, by
which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-4, Schedule IV (A), of
the Code of the City of Evanston to convert Ashland Avenue from two-way
operation to one-way southbound between Church and Davis Streets.
* MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA
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Alderman Juliar moved suspension of the rules to permit a vote on the adoption of
proposed Ordinance 56-0-90 introduced this evening. Seconded by Alderman Drummer.
Motion carried. No nays.
Alderman Juliar moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 56-0-90. Seconded by
Alderman Drummer. Roll call. Voting aye - Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis,
Brady, Esch, Korshak, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey,
Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (18-0)
Docket 146-6A-90: Ordinance 57-0-90 - Loading Zone - Custer and
Howard - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 57-0-90, by which the
City Council would amend Section 10-11-7, Schedule VII (B), of the Code
of the City of Evanston to establish a loading zone at 100 Custer
Avenue. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA
Docket 147-6A-90: Ordinance 58-0-90 - ROPD - Davis Street -
Hinman to Judson - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 58-0-90, by
which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-18, Schedule XVIII, of
the Code of the City of Evanston to create a Residents Only Parking
District on the south side of Davis Street between Hinman and Judson
Avenues.
Alderman Juliar introduced proposed Ordinance 58-0-90. Marked Introduced. Alderman
Juliar reported that the Ordinance had been amended in Committee to sunset in June,
1991, and to require proof that an Evanston vehicle sticker has been purchased to
obtain a Residential Only Parking Permit. A clean copy of the Ordinance will be
available at the next meeting.
Docket 124-5B-90: Ordinance 43-0-90 - Enhanced 911 Emergency
Services - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 43-0-90, by which the
City Council would authorize a Ballot Referendum for the November 6,
1990 General Election which would establish collection of a $.75
surcharge on monthly telephone service billings to be appropriated
solely for the purpose of installation, maintenance, and operation of
an Enhanced 911 Emergency Response Communications System for the City
of Evanston. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
Docket 129-5B-90: Ordinance 50-0-90 - Alley Vacation re 826 Ridge
and 1107 Washington - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 50-0-90, by
which the City Council would vacate the alley located west of 826 Ridge
Avenue, east of the property commonly known as 1107 Washington Street,
north of Washington Street, and south of the east/west alley between
Washington and Main Streets. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND
ROLL CALL. (18-0)
x Docket 125-5B-90: Ordinance 53-0-90 - Sale of 1815-17 Lemar
Avenue - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 53-0-90, by which the
City Council would authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
for the sale of City -owned property at 1815-17 Lemar Avenue to
Manchester Realty Co. for $13,101. = ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
Docket 252-1OB-89: Resolution 62-R-89 - Acquisition of 1122 Emerson
Street - Consideration of proposed Resolution 62-R-89, by which the
City Council would authorize the City Manager to negotiate the purchase
of the property at 1122 Emerson Street. At the October 23, 1989
meeting, this docket item was held in committee. At the request of two
Aldermen at the November 6, 1989 meeting, this docket item was held
over to the next meeting. At the November 20, 1989 meeting, this
docket item was tabled.
Docket 78-3B-90: Ordinance 46-0-90 - Proposed Township 1990-91
Budget - Consideration of Ordinance 46-0-90, introduced March 26,
1990, the Proposed Budget for the Town of the City of Evanston for the
fiscal year 1990-91. A Public Hearing on this budget was held on April
11, 1990 and it is still being considered by the Township Committee.
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* Docket 148-6A-90: Approval of Township Bills - Consideration of a
recommendation that the City Council approve payment of Township bills
in the amount of $82,606.08 and payment of medical services to Township
clients in the amount of $37,278.67. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Docket 149-6A-90: Library Design Competition - Consideration of a
recommendation that the City Council approve the Evanston Public
Library Design Competition program final draft. * APPROVED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
* Docket 150-6A-90: Ordinance 47-0-90 - Adopting Plan and Project
for Tax Increment Financing, - Consideration of proposed Ordinance
47-0-90, by which the City Council would make certain findings and
adopt and approve a Redevelopment Plan and Project with respect to a
proposed Southwest Tax Increment Finance District. * MARKED INTRODUCED
- CONSENT AGENDA
* Docket 151-6A-90: Ordinance 48-0-90 - Designating Boundaries for TIF
District - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 48-0-90, by which the
City Council would designate a part of Southwest Evanston as a
Redevelopment Project Area for Tax Increment Financing. * MARKED
INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA
* Docket 152-6A-90: Ordinance 49-0-90 - Adopting Use of Tax Increment
Financing for Designated Area in Southwest Evanston - Consideration
of proposed Ordinance 49-0-90, by which the City Council would adopt
Tax Increment Financing for use in a designated area of Southwest
Evanston in Accordance with the Plan and Project. * MARKED INTRODUCED
- CONSENT AGENDA
Docket 153-6A-90: Report on December City Council Meeting Schedule
- Consideration of a report concerning the December City Council
meeting schedule.
Alderman Morton updated the Council on the Rules Committee discussion of this
docket item. She moved Council approval to hold one meeting in December. Seconded
by Alderman Drummer. Discussion: Alderman cold asked that a date be specified.
Alderman Brady proposed that the single City Council meeting be held on December 10
and that the Council meet again on January 7, 1991 and January 28, 1991. Alderman
Morton agreed to incorporate the dates suggested by Alderman Brady suggestion into
her motion. Motion carried. No nays.
* Docket 154-6A-90: Resolution 38-R-90 - Amendment to City Council
Rule 21.1 - Consideration of proposed Resolution 38-R-90, by which
the City Council would amend City Council Rule 21.1 to clarify City
Council rules concerning the reconsideration of votes at the same
meeting at which said vote was taken. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (18-0)
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Joel M. Asprooth called the Council's attention to the posters in the
antechamber. He said they were posters submitted as part of a substance abuse
poster contest, sponsored by the Evanston Substance Abuse Prevention Council for
all students in District 65. A group of adult jurors selected three that were
nominated to be the Evanston vehicle sticker and the poster selected for the
vehicle sticker was created by Marissa Moore. He congratulated Marissa, who is a
second grade student -at Lincolnwood School.
APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of Susan Tash, 2878 Sheridan Place, for
appointment to the Cable Communications Commission, term to expire December 21,
1993. Alderman Nelson moved Council approval of this appointment. Seconded by
Alderman Wollin. Motion carried. No nab
Mayor Barr introduced the name of Robert Gordon, 343 Dewey Avenue, for appointment
to the Cable Communications Commission.
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Mayor Barr introduced the name of Patricia Heaston, 1314 Davis Street, for
appointment to the Library Board.
Mayor Barr introduced the name of Arthur Diers, 1218 Grant Street, for
reappointment to the Mental Health Board.
Mayor Barr introduced the name of Richard Lehner, 2419 Noyes Street, for
appointment to the Preservation Commission.
Mayor Barr introduced the name of John M. Fultz, M.D., 1314 Church Street, for
appointment to the Zoning Amendment Committee.
Alderman Collens moved suspension of the rules in order to confirm the appointment
of John M. Fultz, introduced this evening for appointment to the Zoning Amendment
Committee. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Motion carried. No nays.
Alderman Collens moved confirmation of the appointment of Dr. John M. Fultz to the
Zoning Amendment Committee, term to expire November 28, 1994. Seconded by Alderman
Drummer. Motion carried. No nays.
Alderman Rudy said that at the last meeting of the Police Services Committee, the
Aldermen learned that the most effective way of getting a reduction of substance
abuse is with education. The most effective way to educate is through the children
and they get to the adults. He said he was glad that we're working on the
education part.
Alderman Paden congratulated all the people who had worked on the park at Lake and
Ashland. She said she had never seen so many unprofessionals who worked in a very
professional manner. She said hundreds of people had worked very hard and
diligently on the park and she thanked all the Aldermen who had come to help. She
said that it was an exciting project and that she hoped that Penney Park would make
a real contribution to the community.
Mayor Barr commented that those who had not worked on the park missed a really good
time. She reported that she had worked on Friday, and even though they were
practically up to their waists in mud, it was still fun.
Alderman Drummer thanked the Plan-`"7;;`—; Commission, the Planning & Development
Committee, and City Council members who supported this vision. He thanked the City
Manager's office for help in expediting some of the matters related to the park.
He singled out Nikki Modaber and Chris Yonker of the Planning Department for
special thanks. They have been deeply involved in the project ever since the
Council approved Community Development Block Grant funding for the park. He said
that not only did Ms. Modaber make every weekly meeting, but they both took part in
the construction of the park. Alderman Drummer thanked Don Wirth and his
department for their help and coordination. He also singled out Tony Gronner and
Sharon Rhodes for their instrumental roles in getting the project going. He said
it was a great process and accomplished everything that people hoped that it would
accomplish. He invited everyone to visit the park.
Alderman Davis commended Frank Galati for winning the Tony as director of The
Grapes of Wrath. She said that he not only directed the play, but wrote an
adaptation of it from John Steinback's novel. She said she thought the topic was
very timely in view of the homelessness today. She commented that most of the
publicity centered on the fact that he represented Chicago theatres and didn't
point out the fact that he teaches at Northwestern University and is a resident of
the 3rd Ward in Evanston.
Alderman Morton announced that the July 10 Rules Committee meeting had been
cancelled.
Alderman Morton made a reference to the City Manager or the Mayor asking that the
Corporation Counsel review the provisions of the Resolution that established the
Township Committee for the purpose of determining whether or not there are portions
of the responsibilities of that Committee that are in conflict with the state
mandate for the responsibilities of the Township Supervisor.
Alderman Wold announced that there would be no Police Services Committee meeting in
July.
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Alderman Collens rose as the chair of the Mayor's Special Committee on the Library
and congratulated the Council on having taken, although quickly and smoothly, a big
step that evening in approving the competition materials. She said that the
Council has really launched this project like it has never been launched before.
The outline of the project and all the descriptions of it have been approved. This
is what Council is going to tell the world as they go out to design our library.
We are on our way now and congratulations to us for having taken that step. Now we
will just have to figure out how to pay for it and there will be nothing left but
the shouting.
Mayor Barr thanked Alderman Collens for her leadership on this project.
Alderman Rainey made a reference to the Administration & Public Works Committee to
amend the code relative to all Residents Only Parking Districts to require that all
those renewing the sticker have an Evanston vehicle sticker.
Alderman Warshaw welcomed Alderman Feldman back from his vacation. She said she
was glad to have help in the ward again.
Alderman Drummer moved that Council recess into CLOSED SESSION. Seconded by
Alderman Nelson. Roll call. Voting aye - Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis,
Brady, Esch, Korshak, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey,
Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (18-0)
The Council so recessed at 10:33 pm and adjourned from CLOSED SESSION at 12:06 am.
KIRSTEN F. DAVIS
CITY CLERK
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