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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES-1990-07-23-19901 CITY COUNCIL July 23, 1990 Standing committees meet prior to the official regular meeting. Current members are as follows: Administration Planning & & Public Works Human Services Development Alderman Rainey Alderman Collens Alderman Weld Alderman Paden Alderman Esch Alderman Juliar Alderman Drummer Alderman Feldman Alderman Lanyon Alderman Washington Alderman Wollin Alderman Davis Alderman Korshak Alderman Morton Alderman Brady Alderman Warshaw Alderman Rudy Alderman Nelson The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Monday, July 23, 1990, at 9:15 pm. ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Alderman Esch Alderman Morton Alderman Washington Alderman Wold Alderman Nelson Alderman Wollin Alderman Collens Alderman Rainey Alderman Lanyon A quorum being present. ABSENT: Alderman Korshak PRESIDING: Mayor Joan W. Barr ANNOUNCEMENTS: Alderman Feldman Alderman Warshaw Alderman Rudy Alderman Juliar Alderman Paden Alderman Drummer Alderman Davis Alderman Brady Mayor Barr announced that Homer Fleetwood had died. Ile was one of the men for whom Fleetwood-Jourdain Center was named. She informed the Council of the time of his wake and funeral service. City Manager Asprooth reported that Alderman Korshak was doing well after his surgery. He said that Alderman Korshak had informed him that he would take it as a personal affront if the Council adjourned before 1:00 a.m. CITIZEN COMMENT: Sidney Zwick, 1720 Washington Street, shared a communication that he had sent to the news media about the tuition tax; questioned the Mayor on her position on the tuition tax; took issue with her position on the Levy Center. Alderman Weld and Alderman Collens both raised objections to the content of Mr. Zwick's comments, and Alderman Collens pointed out that the Mayor's political activities are not appropriate subjects for citizen comment. 9 Iwa July 23, 1990 Mr. Zwick concluded his remarks by asking the Mayor to exert leadership on the tuition tax and on other issues. Gus Shatenburr,, 2704 Bryant Avenue, an Evanston resident for 11 years, said that Northwestern University brought cultural and economic diversity to the City; said he was distressed that Northwestern University was not contributing financially to the City, saying that it was an affront to citizens; asking Northwestern University to be a good neighbor and to contribute to the City is not an assault on higher education; if the Council failed to pass the tuition tax and failed to obtain a contribution from Northwestern, many voters would consider it as leaving the Evanston cash box open to the corporate fingers of Northwestern University; said you can't justify giving a tax-exempt institution a free ride on Evanston citizens; urged the Council to serve the citizens of Evanston. Greg Baas, 2110 Orrington Avenue, discussed the Budget Hearing and said that he was sorry that there were so few people in the audience; questioned why the Mayor and City Manager did not attend the Budget Hearing; suggested that the only constant in life is change and that elections were coming and perhaps it was time for a change. Bernie Schmidt, 2765 Crawford Avenue, expressed concern about the general budget; expressed concern about the way the City was being governed; said that he felt that the government, the citizens and Northwestern University were on a collision course; urged Council to shift their approach; said there was a need for fiscal responsibility; urged the City Manager to cut 10% from each department's budget; said that the Evanston Alliance of Taxpayers was willing to work with Aldermen to help find cuts in the budget. Alderman Rudy clarified that the Budget Hearing conducted this evening had been conducted by the Administration & Public Works Committee and not by the whole Council. Alderman Feldman moved that the minutes -of the Regular Meeting of July 9, 1990, as submitted in writing to the members of the City Council, be approved without reading. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Motion carried. No nays. Auto Rental Tax Collected $ 1,130.58 Less 1.6% administration fee 18.08 Amount to be remitted $ 1,112.50 Alderman Nelson referred this communication to the Finance Director. City Clerk Davis announced that she had received 43 letters opposing the tuition tax. Alderman Nelson referred these communications to the Budget Policy Committee. Alderman Rainey asked how many letters had been from Evanston residents. City Clerk Davis replied that to the best of her knowledge, none was from an Evanston resident. 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 exception: Under Purchases, removing the Oak Avenue/University Place Improvements; Docket 174-7B-90 the 1990-94 Capital Improvement Program Update; Docket 175-7B-90 Alley Restoration Maple/East Railroad/University; Docket 181-7B-90: Ordinance 68-0-90; Docket 182-7B-90: Ordinance 70-0-90; Docket 183-7B-90: Ordinance 72-0-90; Docket 184-7B-90: Ordinance 75-0-90; Docket 185-7B-90: Ordinance 76-0-90; Docket 186-7B-90: Ordinance 77-0-90; Docket 187-7B-90: Ordinance 78-0-90; Docket 188-7B-90: Ordinance 79-0-90 and Docket 189-7B-90: Ordinance 80-0-90. Seconded Alderman Warshaw. Roll Call. Voting aye - Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (17-0) 1 1 -3- July 23, 1990 1 1 1 ADIIINIST$AT,IOP AND PUBLIC WO KS 0$MITTEE: Bills and Payroll * Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending July 18, 1990; for the City of Evanston payroll for the period ending July 15, 1990; and that their payment be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows: City of Evanston bills $1,677,920.62 City of Evanston payroll 1,248,888.20 *APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) PURCHASES: Alderman Rainey moved Council approval of the low bid from Artley Paving for Oak Avenue/University Place Improvements at an estimated cost of $487,012.30. BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Estimated Cost Artley Paving & Contracting Corp. $ 487,012.30 Wheeling, IL J.A. Johnson Paving Co. 505,674.80 Arlington Heights, IL Seconded by Alderman Collens. Roll Call. Voting aye - Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Drummer, Davis, Brady. Voting nay - Paden. Motion carried. (16-1) * Approval of the low asphalt bid for Grant Street Paving from J.A. Johnson Paving for an estimated total cost of $612,780.30. BID SUMMARY: Bidder J.A. Johnson Paving Arlington Heights, IL Allied Asphalt Co. Hillside, IL Total Estimated Cost $ 612,780.30 622,511.00 Monarch Asphalt 681,997.20 Northlake, IL Capitol Cement 790,579.80 - Concrete Chicago, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Approval of the low bid from J.A. Johnson Paving for Hot Surface Asphalt Recycling Program for a total estimated cost of $146,047.00. BID SUMMARY: Bidder J.A. Johnson Paving Arlington Heights, IL Monarch Asphalt Northlake, IL Total Estimated Cost $ 146,047.00 148,784.25 Artley Paving 161,127.00 Wheeling, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) -4- July 23, 1990 Approval of the bid from A.C. Pavement Striping for a Micro -Surfacing Program at a total estimated cost of $56,577.24 (Non -Bid Item, Requires 2/3 Majority Vote) BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Estimated Cost A.C. Pavement Striping $ 56,577.24 Des Plaines, IL APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Approval of the proposal from Distinctive Copiers for Three Copiers for the Civic Center at an estimated cost of $86,209.00 (Non -Bid Item, Requires 2/3 Majority Vote). 1' APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Approval of the proposal from Water Products Company for 24 Mini -Readers for Outside Water Meters at a total cost of $15,840.00. (Non -Bid Item, Requires 2/3 Majority Vote). = APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Approval of the proposal from Data Research Associates for a Library Computer System at a total cost of $569,838.60. (Non -Bid Item, Requires 2/3 Majority Vote). APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Approval to purchase a new Pierce Tiller Fire Truck for the Fire Department from the Pierce Manufacturing Company at a total cost of $434,070.00 (Non -Bid Item, Requires 2/3 Majority Vote). = APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) -- - Docket 174-7B-90: 1990-94 Capital Improvement Program Update - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve the 1990-94 Capital Improvement Program Update. Alderman Rainey moved Council approval of the 1990-94 Capital Improvement Program, as well as approval of the sale of GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS in the amount of $5,545,000 to support this year's program element. She also moved that Council approve August 27 and September 24 as Bond Bid Opening Dates for the 1990 WATER REVENUE BONDS and the 1990 CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Seconded by Alderman Collens. Alderman Rainey moved to include the following Committee amendments in the Capital Improvement Program: on page 5 under Parking: Church Street Self Park Improvements, changing $150,000 to $75,000; removing $200,000 earmarked for the Sherman Avenue Garage enclosure and $216,000 earmarked for the Sherman Avenue Garage Stair Towers (actions previously recommended by the Administration & Public Works Committee). She said that the Committee had unanimously approved those amendments. Mayor Barr said that she hoped there would be no tie vote on the Church Street Self Park Improvements because she could not vote due to a conflict of interest. She is a resident of the building requesting the improvements. In response to a question from Alderman Davis, Alderman Rainey replied that the cost of the Church Street Self Park Improvements was $75,000 because a figure contained in one of the memos of $37,000 did not include the architectural report, architectural specifications and drawings. She said that the cost of the improvement would not go above $75,000. Alderman Rainey reported that the Committee was recommending the following amendments by a vote of 4-2: transfer $12,000 from the 1990-91 Tax Surcharge funding for the Library (on page 23) to a 1990-91 Public Art allocation for the library; and transfer of $8,000 from Central Street C&NW Exterior Painting, (page 29) also to the 1990-91 Public Art allocation for the library (page 28); and to increase the final year of General Obligation (GO) Bond Funding for the library bX $20,000 in the 1994-95 fiscal year. Discussion by Aldermen Collens, Nelson, Rainey, Warshaw, Brady concerning the following: expressing reservations about this amendment because it means a commitment of funds to a public art program that the Council has not voted to approve; questioning whether this is not making the commitment backwards; questioning whether it is appropriate to place public sculpture above other programs when the Council is looking at more than a 2 million dollar deficit in the budget; suggesting that opportunistic grantsmanship is not appropriate at this time; questioning whether this $20,000 is in lieu of other arts program expenditures; 160 -5- July 23, 1990 clarifying that this is a "one shot" deal with no long-term commitment; reminding the Council that this will be a matching grant to enable the City to get a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and participation in this federal program will allow the City to utilize staff to obtain more grants from private sources; the Council can be prudent financially and still want to stimulate support for the arts; the Planning & Development Committee has been talking about the arts ordinance for 18 months and will shortly be bringing a version back to Council, but not necessarily the 1% ordinance originally proposed; public art is not all statuary, it could be a special window or a mosaic; the City definitely wants to incorporate art in public buildings. Mayor Barr asked whether it was the Council's pleasure to divide the question. There was a consensus of the Council to do so. Discussion continued among Aldermen Morton, Feldman, Nelson, City Manager Asprooth, Aldermen Rainey, Wold and Davis concerning the following: supporting the Committee proposal;it is good to know that the possibility of incorporating public art in a city structure is being discussed; there is no better way than to have someone else subsidize what the city wishes to do; the Council cannot go wrong in doing this; no one seems to have a problem about where the funding comes from and the City is very fortunate to be getting a matching grant from the NEA; discussing how art is essential in all of our lives; requesting a commitment that the $20,000 under discussion now will be credited or debited against the funds ultimately committed to public art at the library; clarifying that the $20,000 is to be used for public art in the library and there is also a private bequest of $50,000 earmarked for public art at the library; requesting further clarification that this $20,000 will be included as a percentage of the public funds dedicated to art at the library; suggesting that it is within the scope of the Planning & Development Committee to make that determination; questioning whether the matching funds from the NEA will be used to hire someone to help raise funds for art; clarifying that the person funded will be hired to administer and develop an public art program; further clarifying that the person hired will be on contract and when the funding runs out the job no longer exists; explaining that $8,000 is to be used for the development an agency plan for the Arts Council that goes beyond the public art program and is in response to priorities given to them by the state agency and the other $12,000 is to engage someone to assist with the public arts project; the person hired will be a part-time temporary employee; the City is beyond the point where art is a luxury; when money is tight art seems to be the first thing to go; we could build a library for much less if we go with the minimum, but the building will be here for many years and will be a great addition to our community and should be something in which we incorporate art. Vote on the amendment to allocate $20,000 for Arts Administration as part of a match for the National Endowment for the Arts Grant. Motion carried. Vote on the remaining amendments to the Capital Improvement Program. Notion carried. No nays. Vote on the main motion to approve the amended Capital Improvement Program. Motion carried. No nays. Docket 175-7B-90: Alley Restoration - Maple/East Railroad/University_ Place - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council allow gravel restoration of the alley north of University Place between Maple and East Railroad Avenues. Alderman Rainey moved Council approval of the recommendation. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Alderman Brady asked that it be noted for the minutes, that the longer we keep this now -graveled alley in existence, the longer this property will remain off the tax rolls. She said that it was important for the Council and the public to know that. Vote on the motion. Motion carried. No nays. Docket 176-7B-90: Ordinance 71-0-90 - Bi-Monthly Water Service Charge - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 71-0-90, by which the City Council would amend the Code of the City of Evanston to adjust the minimum billing to provide for bi-monthly rather than quarterly issuance of water bills. This change is part of the overall change to reading meters by Northern Illinois Gas, approved previously by the Council. This Ordinance does not change the rates for water consumed beyond the minimum allowance. = MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. -6- July 23, 1990 * Docket 177-7B-90: Ordinance 73-0-90 - Class C Liquor License Reduction - 817 University Place - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 73-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section 3-5-6 of the Code of the City of Evanston relating to Liquor Licenses to decrease the number of Class C Liquor Licenses from 17 to 16, since the Open End Inn at 817 University Place has gone out of business.* MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. * Docket 178-7B-90: Ordinance 81-0-90 - Safety Improvements at Oakton School - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 81-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Sections 10-115 and 10-11-7 of the Code of the City of Evanston to convert the Barton Avenue -Austin Street intersection from a two-way stop to a four-way stop and create two passenger loading zones at Oakton School.!' MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. Docket 179-7B-90: Ordinance 83-0-90 - Water Revenue Bond Ordinance - Series 1990 - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 83-0-90, by which the City Council would authorize the sale of $3,000,000 in Water Revenue Bonds, Series 1990, for the purpose of defraying the cost of improving and extending the present waterworks systems. MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. * Docket 169-7A-90: Ordinance 66-0-90 - 1990 Tax Levy Ordinance - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 66-0-90, the 1990 Tax Levy Ordinance, introduced on July 9, 1990, which deals with the property tax portion of the 1990-91 Budget. A table follows which compares proposed 1990 levies, payable in 1991, with 1989 tax levies, payable in 1990: 1989 1990 Percent Fund Levy Levy Increase General $14,779,431 $15,172,727 2.7% Fire Pension 1,116,168 1,223,310 4.9 Police Pension 1.484,962 1,557,725 4.9 SUB -TOTAL $17,430,561 $17,953,762 4.9 Debt Service (1) 4.981.797 5,225,905 4.9 TOTAL $22,412,358 $23,179,667 3.4 (1) The Debt Service Levy is not included in the Ordinance since it is levied automatically by the County by reference to approved Bond Ordinances. *ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Docket 170-6A-90: Ordinance 67-0-90 - Tax Levy for Special Service District #4 - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 67-0-90, introduced on July 9, 1990, by which the City Council would impose a Tax Levy of $151,505 to be collected within Special Service District #4. Also attached is the Proposed Budget for Special Service District #4 for 1990-91. The Board of Directors of EVMARK, Inc. recommends adoption of the necessary Tax Levy to provide funds in 1990-91 for this Budget. *ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) * Docket 171-7A-90: Ordinance 69-0-90 - Four -Way Stops - Dewey at Beummel and Dobson - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 69-0-90, introduced on July 9, 1990, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V, of the Code of the City of Evanston to convert the intersections of Dewey/Brummel and Dewey/Dobson. wADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) *Docket 162-6B-90: Ordinance 59-0-90 - S.A.# 1392 - Alley Paving- Church/Hartrey - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 59-0-90, introduced on June 25, 1990, by which the City Council would authorize, under Special Assessment #1392, the paving of the alley north of Church Street and east of Hartrey Avenue. A public hearing on this Special Assessment was held on May 29, 1990. The estimated cost of this improvement is $232,623.44 and is all assessed to benefitting property owners. Due to the need for publication of this Ordinance at least ten days prior to adoption, since the amount assessed is over $200,000, adoption cannot occur until the July 23, 1990, meeting of the City Council. =ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) LI 1 1 '=J. 6Z -7- July 23, 1990 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. Alderman Rainey reported to the Council that the Administration & Public Works Committee had formed a subcommittee to deal with lakefront parking restrictions. A meeting date will be announced in the next few days Docket 180-7B-90: Plat of Consolidation - 2720 Central Street - Consideration of a request from the First Illinois Bank, as Trustee, for approval of a Plat of Consolidation at 2720 Central Street. The consolidation is requested by the applicant to permit construction of a 17-unit condominium building. w APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Docket 181-7B-90: Ordinance 68-0-90 - Adoption of the 1990 B.O.C.A. Property Maintenance Code - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 68-0-90, by which the City Council would adopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code Administrators Property Maintenance Code. This item was held in Committee. Docket 182-7B-90: Ordinance 70-0-90 - Fee Increase for Rooming House Licenses - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 70-0-90, by which the City Council would increase the fees for annual Rooming House Licenses. Alderman Nelson introduced proposed Ordinance 70-0-90. Marked Introduced. Docket 183-7B-90: Ordinance 72-0-90 - Adoption of the 1990 National Fire Prevention Code - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 72-0-90, by which the City Council would adopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code Administrators National Fire Prevention Code. This item was held in Committee. Docket 184-7B-90: Ordinance 75-0-90 - Adoption of the 1989 One and Two -Family Dwelling Code - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 75-0-90, by which the City Council would adopt the 1989 Council of American Building Officials One and Two -Family Dwelling Code. This item was held in Committee. Docket 185-7B-90: Ordinance 76-0-90 - Adoption of the 1990 B.O.C.A. National Mechanical Code - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 76-0-90, by which the City council would adopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code Administrators National Mechanical Code. This item was held in Committee. Docket 186-7B-90: Ordinance 77-0-90 - Adoption of the 1990 B.O.C.A. National Building Code - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 77-0-90, by which the City Council would adopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code Administrators National Building Code. This item was held in Committee. Docket 187-7B-90: Ordinance 78-0-90 - Modifying Building Permit, Zoning, and Related Fees - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 78-0-90, by which the City Council would modify Building Permit, Zoning, and related fees. Alderman Nelson introduced proposed Ordinance 78-0-90. Marked Introduced. Docket 188-7B-90: Ordinance 79-0-90 - Adoption of the 1990 B.O.C.A. National Electrical Code - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 79-0-90, by which the City Council would adopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code Administrators National Electrical Code. This item was held in Committee. -8- July 23, 1990 Docket 189-7B-90: Ordinance 80-0-90 - Adoption of the 1990 B.O.C.A. National Plumbing Code - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 80-0-90, by which the City Council would adopt the 1990 Building Officials and Code Administrators National Plumbing Code. This item was held in Committee. 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. This docket item was held in committee. 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. Alderman Nelson said that, pursuant to the recommendation of the Committee, the issue of the permanent location of the Peace Pole and other similar exhibits has been referred to the Sign Committee. Ad Hoc members will be assigned to that Committee by the Planning & Development Committee, as well as the Arts Council, to address the placement of such items. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: No report OT,JER_ COMMITTEES. * Docket 190-7B-90: Township Monthly Bills - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve of Evanston Township bills for the month of June 1990 in the amount of $121,069.06. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0) Docket 167-6B-90: Ordinance 65-0-90* - of proposed Ordinance 65-0-90, introduced the City Council would authorize a .5% tax college or university for courses offered Tabled �100We; ►x,1[em wm .ygel ,* # Tuition Tax - Consideration on June 25, 1990, by which on tuition paid to any at locations within Evanston. City Manager Joel M. Asprooth informed the Council that a meeting had been scheduled on August 2 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber to discuss the issue of developing a compost site at James Park and the concerns raised by the community gardeners at James Park at the last meeting. Fixygivocipffl Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of Hayward Blake, 1440 Sheridan Road, Wilmette, Norton O'Meara, 231 Dempster Street and Jack Weiss, 409 Custer Avenue, #3C for reappointment to the Sign Appeals Board, terms to expire May 1, 1993. Alderman Juliar moved Council approval of these reappointments. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Barr introduced the name of Gwen Osborne, 2402 Emerson Street, for appointment to the Arts Council. Mayor Barr introduced the name of Michael Curry, 1721 Leland Avenue, for reappointment to the Housing Commission. 1 -9- July 23, 1990 CALL OF 'SHE WARDS: Alderman Rainey said that it was her understanding that a petition was being circulated to establish the strong Mayor form of government in Evanston and to reduce the Council by nine aldermen. She requested that the City obtain a copy of the petition so that those aldermen who are up for election in April learn what the implications of this are for them. She said that while she didn't mind getting trounced, she did mind getting removed unceremoniously. She requested that legal counsel advise the Council of the impact of such a referendum. City Manager Asprooth said he would be happy to try and obtain a copy of the petition but enlisted the aid of all the Aldermen in attempting to obtain a copy. He said that legal counsel would review it and tell the Council what the legal impact would be of a successful referendum. Generally all such questions are laid out in the statutes. Alderman Collens reviewed a memo from the Budget Policy Committee indicating various dates for the Aldermen to hold. She requested that the Council respond to Sally Roethle. She asked the Council to note that October 1 (an off -Council Monday) and October 6 (a Saturday morning) are dates that the Budget Policy Committee will use for special committee meetings of a Committee of the Whole to discuss priorities for next year's budget. She said that at the next meeting the committee will bring detailed proposals concerning the budget process. In response to a question from Alderman Morton, Alderman Collens said that the committee will give a written reply to her Reference at the next meeting. In response to a question from Alderman Feldman, she clarified the Budget Policy Committee's schedule. Alderman Wold announced that the Flood & Pollution Control Committee had received a significant study regarding flooding and sewers at their meeting last Wednesday. She said that she felt that the plan was the way to solve the the problem of flooded basements and that Council will be receiving a summary of the report soon. Alderman Wold asked that any Council members with questions about the report to raise them with committee members or staff. Alderman Morton read Resolution 41-R-90, Upon the Death of Homer Fleetwood. The resolution was seconded by Alderman Drummer. The Council stood for a moment of silence to honor his memory and to adopt the resolution. Alderman Brady made a Reference to the Rules Committee requesting a clarification on "when there is not a unanimous vote coming out of a committee, can the ordinance to be introduced remain on the Consent Agenda." Alderman Drummer reported that the Dewey Community Conference had raised two points concerning the Levy Center which it asked him to bring to the Council. The first issue was whether the Levy Center could be expanded on its present site and or whether the Center can remain open until a comparable center is opened. Mayor Barr replied that the Council had already passed a resolution regarding the Levy Center that addressed those questions and directed that it be sent to the Dewey Community Conference. Alderman Paden said that the citizens of Evanston who loved "Fleetie" thank Homer Fleetwood for many years of service to the children of Evanston and extend their condolences to Earline Fleetwood and her family. She also said that Warren Cherry, who was buried recently, contributed a great deal to this City and to the children of Evanston. She said he will be missed. She thanked him and extended her condolences to Cheryl Cherry and her family. Alderman Paden reported that the Awareness Group had had a picnic last weekend and had asked her to thank all of the politicans who were running for office and who were not running for office who came out to the picnic.. She reminded everyone that her picnic would take place from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. in Mason Park next Saturday, July 28. She invited everyone to attend. Alderman Rudy said he would like the City Council to know that Jeff Gardner, who had had a serious bicycle accident recently, was having an almost miraculous recovery. Alderman Rudy announced that the City/Chamber Committee would be meeting Thursday morning at 7:30 A.M. Alderman Feldman moved that Council go into CLOSED SESSION. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. At the request of Alderman Wollin, Alderman Feldman withdrew his motion. -10- July 23, 1990 Alderman Rainey made a Reference to the Rules Committee to consider the request by the North Suburban Peace Initiative to place a Referendum on the ballot on November concerning the use of the "peace dividend". Alderman Collens made a Reference to the Rules Committee to consider the request from the Coalition for Public Honesty that an Advisory Referendum be placed on the ballot in November concerning a financial consumer association. Alderman Feldman moved that Council recess into CLOSED SESSION to discuss pending litigation, land acquisition and personnel. Seconded by Alderman Rudy. Roll Call. Voting aye - Esch, Morton, Washington, Wold, Nelson, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (17-0) The Council so recessed at 10:27 P.M. and reconvened into OPEN SESSION at 11:20 P.M. Alderman Collens moved that Council approve the Rules Committee Report to release certain portions of the 1989 CLOSED SESSION minutes that no longer required confidentiality. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Motion carried. No nays. There being no further business, Mayor Barr called for a motion to adjourn. The Council so moved and adjourned at 11:22 P.M. KIRSTEN F. DAVIS CITY CLERK 1 1