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November 5, 1990
Standing committees meet prior to the official regular meeting.
Current members are as follows:
Administration Planning &.
& Public Works Human Services Development
Alderman Collens
Alderman Wold
Alderman Paden
Alderman Esch
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Juliar
Alderman Feldman
Alderman Lanyon
Alderman Washington
Alderman Wollin
Alderman Drummer
Alderman Davis
Alderman Morton
Alderman Brady
Alderman Warshaw
Alderman Rudy
Alderman Korshak
Alderman Nelson
The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Monday, November 5,
1990, at 9:14 pm.
ROLL CALL - PRESENT:
Alderman Davis
Alderman Brady
Alderman Esch
Alderman Morton
Alderman Washington
Alderman Wold
Alderman Wollin
A quorum being present.
ABSENT: Aldermen Nelson, Korshak and Drummer
PRESIDING: Mayor Joan W. Barr
CITIZEN COMMENT:
Alderman Collens
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Lanyon
Alderman Feldman
Alderman Warshaw
Alderman Rudy
Alderman Juliar
Alderman Paden
Bernie Schmidt, 2764 Crawford Avenue, Chairman of the Evanston Alliance of
Taxpayers said that the group was hard pressed to figure out how to stem increases
in property and other taxes; said that the group was fighting apathy both from
taxpayers and the City Council; suggested that the projected shortfall of 2.5
million.dollars is a fabrication of city staff; urged Council to reverse
bureaucratic expansion; said that the new City Manager must make deep cuts in
personnel, union wages and benefits; supported the "throw the rascals out" movement
and suggested that perhaps a new City Council would find the way to cut property
taxes.
Bea Danielson, 2419 Payne Street, expressed surprise that a recommendation to go to
once -a week garbage,pickup was back on the agenda,, since it had not -gone into
effect when the recycling .program was begun:; suggested ,.that every time ,,we begim a
new program, the city loses money; questioned the need to have three men -per truck
for garbage pickup; complained that Evanston garbage men leave the alleys a mess
-when they pick up garbage; suggested that the city look at contracting out more
services; said if city crews pick up their recycling materials, then she will have
to trail after them picking up cans and paper in the alley.
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Al Belmonte; 1032 Wesley, representing the Plan Commission said that the Downtown
Plan up for adoption on the agenda this evening was the result of two `years work by
the Commission; pointed out that many people had contributed to the plan; urged
Council to support the umbrella group that will channel downtown decision making
and provide a unified approach to the problems of downtown; recognized the efforts
of the Plan Commission and thanked staff members Richard Carter (former Planning
Director) and Acting Planning Director Charmain Borys for their work on the plan;
urged Council adoption of the plan this evening.
MINUTES:
Alderman Collens moved the minutes of the Special Meeting of October 6, 1990 as
submitted in writing to the City Council, be approved without reading -Seconded by
Alderman Feldman. Motion carried. No nays.
Alderman Collens moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 22, 1990,
as submitted in writing to the members of the City Council, be approved without
reading. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Alderman Warshaw amended the minutes of
October 22, 1990 on page two, the paragraph under Docket 258-9B-90 to delete the
word "clean" from the last sentence. She also requested that on page three, under
the discussion of Docket 188-.7B-90, the paragraph beginning "Alderman Brady pointed
out"..."that The Planning and Development Committee" be, substituted for "Council"
in that paragraph. With these corrections motion carried. No nays.
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 August, 1990, has been reported and collected as follows:
Net Municipal Retailers', Use &
Service Occupation Tax Collected
Net Municipal Sales Tax
$ 369,906.41
0.00
369,906.41
Alderman Morton referred this communication to the Finance Director.
Clerk Davis announced receipt of a communication from the Illinois Department of
Revenue reporting that the Auto Rental Tax for Evanston for the month of August,
1990, has been reported and collected as follows:
Auto Rental Tax Collected
Less 1.6% administration fee
Amount to be remitted
$ 3,179.70
50.87
$ 3,128.83
Alderman Morton referred this communication to the Finance Director.
City Clerk Davis urged everyone to vote the next day Tuesday, November 6. Polls
will be open from 6:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. She also announced that packets were now
available in her office for anyone who wished to run for Alderman in the April 1991
election.
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 Harked with an Asterisk') Alderman Morton moved
Council approval of the Consent Agenda with the following exceptions: Docket
286-11A-90.: Ordinance 126-0-90; Docket 291-11A-90 Zoning Fee Waiver Request for
1148 Ashland and Docket 272-10B-90 Zoning Fee Waiver Request for 2526 Ridgeway.
Seconded by :Alderman'Warshaw. Roll call. Voting aye - Davis, ..Brady.,.Esch, ,Morton.,
Washington, :Wold, Woliin:, Collens, Rainey,'Lanyfln, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar,
Paden. Voting nay - none. Notion carried. (15-0).
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Bills and Payroll
=,Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending October
31, 1990; for the City of Evanston payroll for the period ending October 21, 1990;
for the City Council payroll for the month of October 1990; and that their payment
be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows:
City of Evanston bills $1,901,922.40
City of Evanston payroll 1,150,967.26
City Council payroll 5,400.00
APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0)
PURCHASES
Approval of an extension of current contracts with International Lithographers for
printing and General Printing Company for typesetting of Arts and Recreation Magazine
to complete the April/May 1991 issue at an estimated total cost of $16,000 for
printing, and $1,500 for typesetting for an estimated total cost of the two
recommended extensions of $17,500. (Non -Bid Item, Requires 2/3 Majority Vote)
APPROVED —CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0)
Approval of the proposal from Abbott Contractors, Inc. for a Change Order for Ridge
Avenue Water Main Replacement for a total cost of $51,013.50. (Non -Bid Item, Requires
2/3 Majority Vote) = APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0)
v Approval of the use of the State Contract to purchase 16 Police vehicles for fiscal
Year 1991-92 from Miles Chevrolet, Inc. at a total cost of $186,678.24. (Non -Bid Item,
Requires 2/3 Majority Vote) * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0)
Approval of the low bid from Land and Lakes Yard Waste Reclamation, Inc. for
Composting Yard Wastes at James Hill at a total cost of $16,400.00.
BID SUMMARY:
Bidder Total Cost
Land and Lakes Yard Waste Reclamation, Inc. $16,400.00
Park Ridge, IL
Stanton Equipment Company 23,800.00
LaGrange, IL
• APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL'CALL. (15-0)
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• Approval ofAEngineering Services to investigate masonry problems at Sherman Avenue
Parking Garage and to provide cost estimates for repairs/restoration for an amount not
to exceed $5;000. = APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0)
Approval of the low bid from Nature's Perspective Landscaping for Train Station
Landscape Maintenance fora total cost of $27,570.00.
BID SUMMARY:
Bidder
Base Bid
Alternates
Total Cost
Nature's Perspective Ldscpg
$18,120.
$ 9,450.
$27,570.
Evanston, IL
Turf Care Landscaping
Evanston, IL
23,080.
11,290.
34,370.
Jean's Greens
23,180.
15,270
.38.;4,50.
Evanston,. IL
x APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND
ROLL CALL.
(15-0)
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Approval of the proposal from Xerox Corporation for a High Volume Main Copier for
the Civic Center at a total cost of $133,200.
BID SUMMARY:
Copier Monthly Est. Monthly Installation Estimated Total
Lease Payment Maintenance 60-Month Cost
Kodak 235 $1,250.00 $1,600.00 -0- $132,600.00
Xerox 9900 940.00 1,280.00 -0- 133,200.00
APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0)
Approval of Howard Ellegant Associates to provide Value Engineering services as
part of long term sewer improvement project at a cost of $13,338. (Non -Bid Item,
Requires 2/3 Majority Vote) = APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0)
Approval of the proposal from Ten& and Associates for Engineering Services for Green
Bay Road at a total cost of $55,826.22. (Non -Bid Item, Requires 2/3 Majority Vote)
APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0)
Docket 283-11A-90: Temporary Closure of Dartmouth Place -
Consideration of a request from Northwestern University for the temporary
closure of Dartmouth Place for a tennis tournament in May 1991.
APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0)
Docket 284-11A-90: Use of Air Rights Revenue in Fiscal Year 1991-92
Budget - Consideration of the use of the proceeds from the sale of the
air rights parcel above the Church Street Self -park in the amount of
$1,497,637.12 to reduce the General Fund expenditure revenue imbalance in
1991-92.
Alderman Collens moved Council approval of this recommendation. Seconded by Alderman
Rainey. Motion carried. No nays.
Docket 285-11A-90: Once -A -{leek Refuse Collection - Consideration of a
recommendation that the City Council approve the change in collection of
refuse to once -a -week rather than the current practice of twice -a -week
beginning in March 1991, and begin collection of recyclables with City
forces beginning in July 1991. This docket item was held in committee.
Alderman Collens announced that the Administration & Public Works Committee had
scheduled a special meeting next Monday night at 7:30 P.M. to discuss once -a -week
refuse collection. She urged all Aldermen to attend and asked that anyone with any
questions concerning the once -a -week collection relay them to Public Works Director
Barber immediately so he could have answers available at the special meeting.
Docket 286-11A-90: Ordinance 126-0-90 - Senior Citizen
Taxicab/Handicapped Subsidized Coupon Program - Consideration of
proposed Ordinance 126-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Section
3-19-6-3 (A) of the Code of the city of Evanston to increase the Senior
Citizen Taxicab Coupon Rate from $2.25 to $2.75. The participant would
pay $1.75 per coupon. This docket item was held in committee.
Alderman Collens said that there was a suggestion on the table to change the concept
of the program. One suggestion the committee is considering is to give senior
citizens and eligible handicapped citizens coupons worth one dollar a ride. The
drivers would redeem the coupons at the city. This would provide a discount of one
dollar a ride. Comments are being solicited from the Collector's office and the
Commission on Aging.. The Committee :has already received -a positive reaction from 'the
taxicab i-ndustry. No other changes -are being made to the ordinance at this time.
Docket 287-11A-90: Ordinance 127-0-90 - Amending the City Code
relating to Snow Regulations - Consideration of proposed Ordinance
127-0-90, by which the City Council would amend Sections 10-4-12 and
10-11-17(C) of the Code of the City of Evanston to clarify the definitions
and parking restrictions under a Snow Route Parking Ban and a Snow
Emergency. The Charge for Towing Section is also amended to relate to the
current contract price for towing rather than a fixed amount covered under
the existing code. = MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA.
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* Docket 288-11A-90: Ordinance 128-0-90 - Traffic Safety Improvements -
Hilburn/Orrington - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 128-0-90, by
which the City Council would amend Sections 10-11-5, 10-11-8, and 10-11-10
of the Code of the City of Evanston to make various traffic safety and
parking changes in the Milburn Street/Orrington Avenue Area. The changes
include a 4-way stop at Milburn and Orrington, several changes to
on -street parking areas, and the addition of two blocks of Orrington
Avenue to Residential Parking District "A".* MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT
AGENDA.
* Docket 289-11A-90: Ordinance 129-0-90 - Loading Zone -
Simpson/Jackson - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 129-0-90, 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 on the north side of
Simpson Street, east of Jackson Avenue.* MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT
AGENDA. _
* Docket 273-10B-90: Public Parking in the Chicago/Main Business
District - Consideration of a recommendation to increase the rent paid
to the owners of Parking Lot #15 in order to continue the use of this Lot
for public parking. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL..
(15-0).
* Docket 275-10B-90: Ordinance 117-0-90 - Alley Vacation -
Darrow/Davis - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 117-0-90, introduced
on October 22, 1990, by which the City Council would vacate a portion of.
the dedicated, unopened alley located at the Chicago & North Western
Transportation Company's abandoned right-of-way north of Davis Street and
east of Darrow Avenue in -consideration of the sum of $1,000. * ADOPTED -
CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0).
* Docket 276-1OB-90: Ordinance 118-0-90 - Vacation of Jackson Avenue -
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 118-0-90, introduced on October 22,
1990, by which the City Council would vacate a portion of the dedicated
right-of-way of Jackson Avenue from Simpson Street to Green Bay Road in
consideration of the sum of $12,876.* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
AND ROLL CALL. (15-0).
* Docket 277-10B-90: Ordinance 119-0-90 - Taxicab Fare Increase -
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 119-0-90, introduced on October 22,
1990, by which the City ,Council would amend Section 3-19-6-3(A)(1) of the
Code of the City of Evanston to increase the Taxicab rates and charges to
$1.20 for the first one -quarter mile or fraction thereof; $.60 for each
additional half mile; $1.00 for the second and additional passenger; and
$.25 for each half minute of waiting time. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0).
* Docket 279-10B-90: Ordinance 121-0-90 - Parking Restrictions Under
Viaducts Consideration of proposed Ordinance 121-0-90, by which the
City Council would amend Section 10-4-1, Subsection (A) of the Code of the
City of Evanston to eliminate the general prohibition of parking under
viaducts. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA.
* Docket 280-1OB-90: Ordinance 122-0-90 - 4-Way Stop -
Brown/Washington - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 122-0-90,
introduced on October 22, 1990, by which the City Council would amend
Section 10-11-5, Schedule V, of the Code of the City of Evanston to change
the intersection of Brown Avenue and Washington Street from a.two-way.sto.p
to a four-way stop.*..ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION. AND _ROLL -CALL.
=.Docket 281-10B-90: Ordinance 123-0-90 - Expansion of"ROPD 04 -
1400 Hartrey - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 123-0-90,
introduced on October 22, 1990, by which the City Council would amend
Section 10-11-18, Schedule XVIII (D), of the Code of the City of
Evanston to include the 1400 block of Hartrey Avenue in Residents Only
Parking District #4. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL.
(15-0).
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Docket 282-1OB-90: Ordinance 124-0-90 Parking Prohibition -- Pitner
and Greenleaf - Considera-tion of proposed Ordinance•124-4-90,
introduced on October 22, 1990, by which the City Council would amend
Section 10-11-8, Schedule VIII(A), of the Code of the City of Evanston
to prohibit parking on both sides of Greenleaf Street from Pitner
Avenue to a point 100 feet south thereof,and both sides of Pitner
Avenue from Greenleaf Street to a point 100 feet south thereof.*
ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0).
Docket 252-10B-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.
PLANK 9 AND D-EVELOPMENT CONNITTEE:
* Docket 290-11A-90: Plat of Resubdivision - 1811-15 Lemar -
Consideration of a request from Roger Parris for approval of a Plat of
Resubdivision for property at 1811-15 Lemar Avenue. The resubdivision
is requested by the applicant to permit the construction of two
single-family dwellings. The Plat of Resubdivision is in proper form,
and final approval is recommended.* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
AND ROLL CALL. (15-0)
Docket 291-11A-90: Zoning Fee Waiver Request for 1148 Ashland Avenue
- Consideration of a request by Dawson D. Moorer and Sheila
McGinn-Moorer for a waiver of zoning fees applicable to an application
for a zoning variation for the property at 1148 Ashland Avenue. The
property is located in a R3 Two -Family Residence district.
Alderman Norton reported that the Planning & Development Committee was recommending
that this request be denied. She moved that Council concur with the Committee's
recommendation to deny the request. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Notion carried. No
nays.
Docket 272-10B-90: Zoning Fee Waiver Request for 2526 Ridgeway
Avenue - Consideration of a request from the Romanian Folk Art Museum
for a waiver of zoning fees applicable to an application for special
use for the property at 2526 Ridgeway Avenue. The property is zoned R1
Single -Family residence District. ,
Alderman Norton reported that the Committee had also recommended that this request
be denied. She moved that Council concur with the Committee recommendation to deny
the request. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Notion carried. No nays.
* Docket 292-11A-90: Resolution 67-R-90 - Plan for Downtown
Evanston - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council
adopt the Plan for Downtown Evanston and additional recommendations.
ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL..(15-0).
Docket 293-10B-90: Ordinance 125-0-90 - ZBA 90-8-V(R) -- Variations
for 2962-66 Central Street - Consideration of a recommendation from
the Planning & Development Committee that the City Council grant the
Application by the Mobil Oil Corporation for variations from the
accessory structure 'height *and non -conforming -building structure, and
use regulations of the Zoning Ordinance to permit construction of two
canopies, installation of new gas pumps, expansion of .the size of two
existing pump islands, installation of a new pump island, and
construction of a storage shed and trash enclosure. There is no
recommendation in this case because four concurring votes could -not be
obtained since a vacancy exists on the Board and the newest Board
member was seated after the case began hearing, thereby making him
ineligible to participate in this case. ,The property is zoned B1
Business District.
Alderman Morton introduced proposed Ordinance 125•-0-90. Marked Introduced.
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OTHER COMMITTEES:
Docket 294-11A-90: Financial Statements - Consideration of the
Unaudited Financial Statements for the 6-month period ending August 31,
1990. = ACCEPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (15-0).
Docket 295-11A-90: Resolution 63-R-90 - Intent to Use Tax
Increment Financing in an Expanded Southwest T.I.F. District -
Consideration of proposed Resolution 63-R-90, by which the City Council
would declare its intent to use Tax Increment Financing in an Expanded
Southwest T.I.F. District. ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL
CALL. (15-0).
Alderman Collens asked a clarify the.record concerning the Enhanced 911 ,
Referendum. She said that there were several letters in the Evanston Review last
week indicating that perhaps there was a misunderstanding in the community about
Enhanced 91i financing. She said that when E-911 passes, there will be a
five -member board appointed by the Mayor, which will determine exactly how much the
surcharge will be for the service -- up to $.75 cents a line. That board will
determine how the money is to be allocated and how long the surcharge is to stay in
place. When the community votes tomorrow, it will not be approving $.75 cents per
line forever. That amount is the maximum surcharge that can be levied and the
board will decide how much for how long.
MAYOR'S REPORT:
Mayor Barr reminded those present that it was City Manager Joel Asprooths' last
City Council meeting. She thanked him for the enormous contribution he had made to
the city and said that both she and the Council felt a great sense of loss at his
leaving. They have all gotten accustomed to his services, his way of doing things
and everyone will miss him. She said that it won't be the same around here without
him. On behalf of the citizens, the Council and the staff, the Mayor thanked Mr.
Asprooth for the wonderful job he had done for the city and urged him to return
often for a visit. She offered him good wishes and wished him good luck in his new
job at Illinois Institute of Technology.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Asprooth encouraged everyone to vote the next day on the Enhanced 911
Referendum. He thanked Alderman Collens for help in preparing the materials for
that referendum.
City Manager Asprooth called the Council's attention to the study conducted by the
Real Estate Taxation Committee of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce which had been
discussed at the last City/Chamber meeting. He said that copies of the report will
be distributed to Chamber members during a meeting on November 12 at 3:30 P.M. in
the Chamber board room. Reservations are necessary.
City Manager Asprooth pointed out to Council that this was the 20th time during his
administration that he was standing before them to announce that someone was
leaving and this time it is he. He told a story about a city manager from another
city who had said that many times during his tenure he had wanted to leap on his
desk and yell "I quit!" But that he had never felt that way. He then expressed his
regret at leaving and thanked the elected officials for their support, their
encouragement, their dedication to the community and their friendship - which he
values and hopes will endure. He recalled that there had been good times and bad
times, controversies, disagreements and times of crisis, but now all he can think
of are the good times. He thanked all those who had called to make kind remarks
about his accomplishments in government, but confessed that those calls only made
-him focus on -what he .had failed -to do. lie '•e.xpeess-ed ,the wish that he could tea°vie
left with "a clean plate", so that the city might start fresh with new goals and
objectives. However, he noted that nothing of substance in thi-s community was
accomplished in a mere eight and one half years. !le expressed confidence that he
was leaving the city in capable hands and that a very capable and accomplished
successor would be found. He urged the Council to approach the selection of a new
City Manager with relish, because it can be a very creative time for the city. It
gives the elected officials an opportunity to dictate the future of the city in a
way that many of their predecessors have not.
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He thanked his colleagues on the staff for their hard work, professionalism and
".their many accomplishments: He said that he was honored to have worked with them
and to have learned so much from them. He paid tribute to their leadership
abilities and discussed the concept of leadership and how it is measured.
He acknowledged the assistance he had received from current and former Aldermen,
department heads, city employees, two Mayors and two City Clerks. He offered
special thanks to Carolyn Taylor, his secretary, and his colleague and wife, the
village administrator of Bartlett. In closing, he said that Evanston was a fine
community with a bright future. Ile expressed his pleasure at having worked here,
and urged Council to focus on establishing clear goals, objectives and priorities
for city government. He wished them luck in this effort.
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Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of Jonathan K. Baum, 855 Hinman Avenue, #402, for
appointment to the Human Relations Commission, term to expire August 19, 1993.
Alderman Feldman moved Council approval of this appointment. -Seconded by Alderman
Warshaw. Motion carried. No nays.
Mayor Barr asked for confirmation of Consider W. Ross, 307 Davis Street, for
appointment to the Research Park Board, term to expire 1993. Alderman Juliar moved
Council approval of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Collens. Motion carried.
No nays.
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Alderman Rudy said that it was difficult to say good bye to the City Manager. He
complimented Mr. Asprooth on his job as City Manager and said that he appreciated
the opportunity to work with him. He offered him best wishes for the future and
thanked him for his service to Evanston.
Alderman Juliar thanked City Manager Asprooth for the professional job that he had
done and said that it had been a pleasure to work with him.
Alderman Paden wished City Manager Asprooth good luck and success in his new job
and hoped he would have as many challenges there as he has had here. She said that
if he handles them just as well there, then things will work out well for him.
Alderman Davis said that she and City Manager Asprooth had worked together for
seven and one half years and had "grown old" together. She wondered why she had
more grey hairs than he! She'said that during those years, she had developed groat
respect for his thoughtfulness, his thoroughness, his independence and his
management of and the great loyalty of his staff. She recalled an inspirational
poster near the ground floor elevator urging people to "aim high" which listed
qualities of an ideal man which she felt applied to Asprooth. She enumerated those
qualities and wished City Manager Asprooth well in his future endeavors.
Alderman Brady observed that it is hard to be sad that the City Manager is leaving
when he is happy and it appears to be the right move for him. She recalled that
her first impression of him was that "he is so young, but he is so smart." That
feeling has persisted during her tenure as Alderman. She said that she appreciated
his intelligence, soundness and sense of humor. She expressed hope that she .would
be able to see him from time to time. Most of all, she said she was sorry to lose
him as a 3rd Ward resident, but she wished him well.
Alderman Esch reminded City Manager Asprooth of their long association as city
s.taff.members. She .said ,that as a .new staff member, he was a breath of fresh air,
was friendly -and knew ev-eryone'.s .name in ,:the city. While it is •a difficult *-thing
' to see him leave, it is wonderful to see him progress in his career. He has worked
long, hard and diligently. She wished him success and said'thiW he will be missed.
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Alderman Morton recalled that she was on Council nine years ago when City Manager
Asprooth was.hired. Shesaid he came on bright-eyedand bushy tailed and that it
was refreshing to see a young man accept the responsibility for the administration
of the city with the zest that he did. "Many of us admired you, appreciated your
intellect, your scholarship, your loyalty, your devotion to and leadership of your
staff and the way you manuevered the Council through various hard and delicate
issues." She observed that he had some hard times and heard some harsh'words, but
"in the fell clutch of circumstance, you have not winced nor cried aloud. In the
bludgeonings of.chance your head is bloody, but unbowed. The beauty, joy, service
opportunities and the demands of the job ahead are a tomorrow that is yet to be.
Yet it finds you, and shall find you, unafraid." She said that the Council, city
and even his enemies will sorely miss him. "Go in peace, go in grace and enjoy
every moment of having•only one person for your boss."
Alderman Washington wished City Manager Asprooth good luck, much happiness and
success.
Alderman Wold observed that saying good bye can be a difficult and emotional time.
She'said that it had been a pleasure to work with City Manager Asprooth and it had
been a challenge to try to be as smart as he was. She said she was very happy for
him and for his family and wished him all the best.
Alderman Wollin said that she felt like "the Council's security blanket was being
taken away" when she heard that he was leaving. She recalled that he was "a lowly
staff member" of the Environmental Control Board when she first met him and has
since followed his rise to prominence. She expressed her appreciation for his
generosity on being available and sharing his knowledge of great and mundane
details with the Council at any time of day or night. She said that his service to
the city had been extraordinary and thanked him for the help he had been to her as
a "freshman Alderman."
Alderman Collens said that "her schizophrenia was there for all to see." She also
said that she knew that City Manager Asprooth's new employer is very excited and
happy to have him coming aboard. He is looking forward to utilizing all the
wonderful qualities he has observed in the last seven and one half years - "what
kind of manager, what kind of leader, what kind of smart guy that he is. It's been
wonderful on this end and I know it's going to be wonderful on the new end. I just
have to focus on the fact that I am left behind."
Alderman Rainey reminded the City Manager that they had not always agreed, but said
that the challenge had been a joy and pleasure. She said that she has always been
impressed with "how respectful, thoughtful and non -judgemental he had been." She
marveled that he never appeared to carry a grudge. She said she always felt as
though she could come to him and ask him for any information. She said she felt
very honored to be a Council member during his tenure and is a little nervous about
his leaving. She wished him luck and said he would be really missed.
Alderman Lanyon wished him luck and said that he hoped he would not have to jump on
the desk in the next eight and one half years!
Alderman Feldman thanked City Manager Asprooth for the standards he had set, for
the "inner soul that you have given this community" and shared the yiddish word for
it -"neshoma." He said that he had learned a lot from City Manager Asprooth and
'said he respected him for "your patience, your astonishing knowledge and the
special considd ations you have given to me and to others. It will be hard to go
on without you. I am happy because you are happy. I just think you will be hard
to replace and we will think of you often."
Alderman Warshaw .sa:i.d that It .has .been a ple.a.s.u.r.e to.have Joel .Aspr.oath ..as City
Manager because of .the precision and accuracy with which he has presented
information. Material would always be right and complete, and., even if she didn't
agree with it, there would be a degree of accuracy and professionalism that is
really difficult to find. She observed that he "must have the disposition of a
saint to -put up with all of us." She could not imagine a more difficult job than
having 19 bosses and he withstood it quite well. Very few Council members would
willingly have traded places with him. It has been a difficult job and he has done
it very well.
She also reminded everyone of the election the next day and urged them to punch #
23, and vote YES on the Constitutional amendment that was on the ballot.
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Alderman Wold announced that there would be a Flood & Pollution Control meeting,
Thursday, November 8 at 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Barr announced that there would be a meeting of the City Manager's Search
Committee at 7:30 A.M. Thursday, November 8.
Alderman Collens moved that the Council go into CLOSED SESSION. Seconded by
Alderman Feldman. Roll call: Voting aye - Davis, Brady, Esch, Morton, Washington,
Wold, Wollin, Collens, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Rudy, Juliar, Paden.
Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (15-0).
The Council so recessed at 10:15 P.M. and reconvened into OPEN SESSION at 11:40
P.M.
Alderman Wold moved Council approval of the Century 21/Shoreline Realtors Consent
Decree as detailed in a memorandum dated November 1, 1990. Seconded by Alderman
Brady. Motion carried. No nays.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Barr called for a
motion to adjourn. The Council so moved and adjourned at 11:41 P.M.
KIRSTEN F. DAVIS
CITY CLERK
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