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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1991-11-11-1991CITY COUNCIL November 11, 1991 Standing committees meet prior to the official regular meeting. Current members are as follows: Administration Planning & & Public Works Human Services Development Alderman Esch Alderman Wollin Alderman Newman Alderman Nelson Alderman Rainey Alderman Paden Alderman Washington Alderman Moran Alderman Fiske Alderman Davis Alderman Drummer Alderman Feldman Alderman Engelman Alderman Heydemann Alderman Kent Alderman Brady Alderman Warshaw Alderman Lanyon The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was held on Monday, November 11, 1991, at 9:14 P.M. ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Alderman Kent Alderman Nelson Alderman Wollin Alderman Engelman Alderman Rainey Alderman Lanyon Alderman Warshaw Alderman Fiske A quorum being present. ABSENT: Aldermen Feldman and Moran TARDY: None PRESIDING: Mayor Barr MAYOR ANNOUNCEMENTS: Alderman Newman Alderman Paden Alderman Drummer Alderman Davis Alderman Brady Alderman Esch Alderman Heydemann Alderman Washington Mayor Joan W. Barr announced that City Clerk Kirsten F. Davis had been elected President of Municipal Clerks of Illinois and offered her congratulations. Mayor Barr announced the arrival of a new constituent in the 1st Ward, a son, Benjamin to 1st Ward Alderman Arthur Newman and offered her congratulations. CITY MANAGER City Manager Eric A. Anderson announced that the CTA Board will meet at 9:30 A.M. Thursday, November 14 at the Merchandise Mart. He said that the meeting will be open to the public but did not believe that the public would be allowed to speak. It will be a key meeting in the decision -making process on the proposed cuts that have been so thoroughly discussed recently. CITIZEN COMMENT: NONE -2- November 11, 1991 MINUTES: Alderman Nelson moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 28, 1991, as submitted in writing to the members of the City Council, be approved without reading. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Motion carried. No nags. Alderman Warshaw moved that the minutes of the Special Meetings of October 23 and 26, 1991, as submitted in writing to the members of the City Council, be approved without reading. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Barr announced there would be a CLOSED SESSION to deal with pending litigation and land acquisition. 0 CONSENT AGENDA: (Any Docket Item Marked with an Asterisk) Alderman Nelson moved Council approval of the Consent Agenda with the following exceptions: Docket 292-1OB-91: Ordinance 103-0-91; Docket 301-11A-91: Ordinance 115-0-91; Docket 286-1OB-91: Ordinance 20-0-91; Docket 304-11A-91: Resolution 88-R-91 - T.I.F.; Docket 305-11A-91 - Redevelopment of Bell and Howell Property. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Roll call. Voting aye - Kent, Nelson, Wollin, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Warshaw, Fiske, Newman, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Heydemann, Washington. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (16-0) PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Docket 265-9B-91: Easement of Access - 715 Sheridan Road - Consideration of a request from William and Andrea Foote for approval of a proposed easement of access to serve two proposed rear lots at 715 Sheridan Road. Docket 264-9B-91: Plat of Subdivision - 715 Sheridan Road - Consideration of a request from William and Andrea Foote for approval of a Plat of Subdivision for the property at 715 Sheridan Road. The Plat of Subdivision is in proper form. Alderman Engelman reported that the two previous docket items are being held in committee pending a meeting between neighbors, property owners, Aldermen Brady and Lanyon. That subcommittee will work out questions and concerns raised by the Planning & Development Committee and the parties involved. Docket 250-9A-91: Ordinance 93-0-91 - Regulation of Contractors' Hours of Operation, - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 93-0-91, by which the City Council would modify Sections 4-12-1(C) and 9-5-23(C) of the Code of the City of Evanston with respect to the hours of building construction, repair and demolition. Alderman Engelman announced that the Planning and Development Committee had referred this matter to the Environmental Control Board and moved that Council remove this item from the agenda. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Alderman Rainey requested that the motion be amended to require that the matter be returned to the Council within 30 days. Alderman Engelman agreed to modify his motion to require that the Environmental Control Board report back to the Council on this reference following its next meeting. Motion carried. No nays. Docket 292-1OB-91: Ordinance 103-0-91 - ZBA 91-13-V&SU(R) - 2650 Ridge - Consideration of the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation that the City Council grant the application of The Evanston Hospital Corporation, dba Evanston Hospital, for a variation from the off-street parking regulations of the Zoning Ordinance, and -for a special hospital use to permit expansion and improvement of an existing thirty -space parking area to thirty-seven spaces, including the provision of two handicapped spaces on the property at 2650 Ridge Avenue. The property is zoned R6 General Residence District. -3- Diov�mber,;.11, 1991 Alderman Engelman reported that the Evanston Hospital Neighbors and Evanston Hospital have come to an agreement on this issue. The question now is how the City will implement what the neighbors and the hospital have agreed to. There is a question whether the matter will have to go back to the Zoning Amendment Committee or whether Council can do this by ordinance. Mayor Barr commented that she hoped that procedural problems will not get in the way of the agreement reached between the hospital and the neighbors. Bills and Payroll * Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending November 6, 1991; for the City of Evanston payroll for the period ending November 3, 1991; for City Council payroll for the month of October 1991; and that their payment be authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows: City of Evanston bills $3,532,743.70 City of Evanston payroll 1,173,046.29 City Council payroll 6,300.00 APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) PURCHASES * Approval of the utilization of the State Contract to purchase Road Salt from Akzo Salt at a unit price of $23.32 per ton. Estimated usage through April 1, 1991 is 3,500 tons for a total estimated cost of $81,620. (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote) * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) * Approval of the low bid from Artley Paving Co. for Special Assessment 1394, Improvement of Bryant Avenue for a total estimated cost of $175,700.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Artley Paving Co. Wheeling, IL Eric Bolander Construction Libertyville, IL Lenny Hoffman Excavating Wilmette, IL J.A. Johnson Paving Co. Arlington Heights, IL Bigane Paving Chicago, IL * APPROVED - Co. Total Estimated Cost $ 175,700.00 177,523.65 179,150.00 181,369.00 205,374.50 CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) * Approval of the proposal from Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., for Repairs to Fire Engine at a total cost of $8,500.00 (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote) * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) * Approval of the proposal from Nature's Perspective for Parking Lot Landscaping Improvements at a total cost of $5,850.00. (Non -Bid Item, Requires'a 2/3 Majority Vote) * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) -4- November 11, 1991 * Approval of the second low bid from Hayes Boiler and Mechanical, Inc., for Boiler Repairs at the Police Department for a total cost of $20,647.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Total Cost Lou's Welding Service $ 18,000.00 Chicago, IL Hayes Boiler & Mechanical 20,647.00 Chicago, IL North Town Mechanical Services 21,760.00 Northbrook, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL.,(16-0) * Approval of the low bid from Wood Electrical Construction for Traffic Signal and Street Light Repairs at a total cost of $24,126.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Wood Electrical Construction Wheeling, IL Total Cost $ 24,126.00 Hecker and Co., Inc. 31,900.00 Chicago, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL.,(16-0) * Approval of the proposal from Roger L. Brown Sales Agency, Inc., for Traffic Signal Equipment for Church Street and Orrington Avenue for a total cost of $9,936.55. (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote) * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) * Approval of the low bid from Stanton Equipment Co. for Portable Storage Containers for the Recycling Center at a total cost of $9,900.00 BID SUMMARY: Bidder Per Container Total Cost Stanton Equipment Co. $ 825.00 $ 9,900.00 LaGrange, IL Illinois Truck & Equip. Co. 1,497.00 17,964.00 Rosemont, IL * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) �0 -5- November 11, 1991 * Approval of the proposal from Santana Natural Gas, for Wholesale Natural Gas at a cost of $.006 per therm over the Lower Midwest monthly price index published in "Inside FERC" (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission publication). BID SUMMARY: Bidder Historical Average Delivered Price Per Therm Per Therm Santanna Natural .Gas .2029 +.006 (F) Hinsdale, IL Polaris Pipeline .2068 .010 (F) Rolling Meadows, IL Canfield Associates .2099 .008 (S) Libertyville, IL Semco Energy .2104 .008 (G) Chicago, IL Midcon Marketing .2137 .0125 (G) Lombard, IL American Energy Management .2138 .015 (S) Hillside, IL Gasmark North .2172 .008 (F) Lombard, IL Consolidated Fuel .2184 .020 (G) Dallas, TX Energy Resources (EREM) .2270 .010 (G) Holly Springs, MS * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) * Approval of a Change Order for Sewer Construction in Drainage Basin SO3 on an emergency basis to LoVerde Construction Company at a total cost of $43,901.50 which with a previous change order raises the total contract amount to $2,743,059.50 from the original contract amount of $2,688,688.00 * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) * Docket 295-11A-91: Consolidation of ARTS & REC Magazine with HIGHLIGHTS Newsletter - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve of the consolidation of the ARTS & REC magazine with the HIGHLIGHTS newsletter. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) * Docket 296-11A-91: Ordinance 109-0-91 - SSD #4 Tax Levy - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 109-0-91, the Supplemental Tax Levy for Special District #4 which serves the Downtown Area, by which the City Council would approve the recommended budget for EVMARK and authorize the 1992 Tax Levy. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. * Docket 297-11A-91: Ordinance 110-0-91 - Green Bay Road Agreement Amendment - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 110-0-91, by which the City Council would amend the City/State Joint Agreement for the current project on Green Bay Road, and provide for jurisdictional transfer on December 4, 1991. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. * Docket 298-11A-91: Ordinance 111-0-91 - Green Bay Road Project - Addition to Local Street System, - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 111-0-91, by which the City Council would include Green Bay Road from Emerson Street to Livingston Street as part of the local street system for the City. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. -67 November 11, 1991 Docket 299-11A-91: Ordinance 113-0-91 - No Parking on Gross Point Road - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 113-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-8, Schedule VIII (A), to prohibit parking on Gross Point Road north of Crawford Avenue. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. * Docket 300-11A-91: Ordinance 114-0-91 - One -Way Stop - Walnut & Prairie - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 114-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V(A), to change the Yield sign on northbound Walnut Avenue at Prairie to a Stop sign. * MARK INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. * Docket 301-11A-91: Ordinance 115-0-91 - Changing R.E.P.D. to R.O.P.D. - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 115-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Sections 10-11-10 and 10-11-18 of the Code of the City of'Evanston to change East Railroad Avenue between Emerson Street and the first alley south from a Resident Exempt Parking District to a Resident Only Parking District. Alderman Esch reported that this docket item was being held in committee. * Docket 302-11A-91: Ordinance 116-0-91 - R.O.P.D. and R.E.P.D. Permits - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 116-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Sections 10-4-5, 10-4-15, and 10-4-16 of the Code of the City of Evanston to require the payment of delinquent parking tickets prior to the issuance of residential parking permits on City streets, and monthly parking permits in City lots. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. Alderman Esch explained that the ordinance had been amended in committee to add in each of the three places where delinquent parking tickets are discussed the following wording: "no permit shall be issued unless the applicant has either paid the fine and or the penalty for each violation for which there is an outstanding or unsettled parking violation or (2) has requested an appearance in the Circuit Court to answer for each violation." Alderman Esch moved Suspension of the Rules in order to adopt Ordinance 116-0-91, introduced this evening. Seconded by Alderman Wollin. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Esch moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 116-0-91 as amended. Seconded by Alderman Brady. Roll call. Voting aye - Kent, Nelson, Wollin, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Warshaw, Fiske, Newman, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Heydemann, Washington. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (16-0) * Docket 303-11A-91: Ordinance 117-0-91 - Boundary Change for R.E.P.D. "A" - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 117-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-10 of the Code of the City of Evanston to add portions of Central Street and Orrington Avenue to Resident Exempt Parking District "A". * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. Docket 286-1OB-91: Ordinance 20-0-91 - Licensing Pawnbrokers - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 20-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 3-12-2 of the Code of the City of Evanston to establish a category of Pawnbroker Licenses. Alderman Esch reported that the committee was requesting that this ordinance be held over to obtain additional legal information. At the request of the Administration & Public Works Committee, this ordinance will be held until the next meeting * Docket 287-1OB-91: Ordinance 106-0-91 - Increase in License Fees for Restaurants - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 106-0-91, introduced October 18, 1991, by which the City Council would amend Section 8-8-4 of the Code of the City of Evanston to increase the license fees for restaurants by 20%. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Alderman Washington reported that the Human Services Committee endorses the At Risk Youth Program proposed by the Recreation Department. -7- November 11, 1991 OTHER COMMITTEES: Z * Docket 306-11A-91: � City Council Meeting Schedule - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve the Council's 14-9-1117g2- Meeting Schedule. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) Docket 307-11A-91: Resolution 76-R-91 - Proposed City Council Rules Amendment - Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council amend Council Rule 2.1(3) to eliminate the requirement that all written communications to the Council be summarized orally by the City Clerk, and to allow the Clerk to notify the Council of such communications, either orally or in writing. In accordance with Council Rule 3.1, this change is being distributed one week in advance of the vote on the change. No action. * Docket 308-11A-91: Township Monthly Bills - Consideration of bills and medical payments for Evanston Township for the month of October 1991 in the amount of $83,841.69. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0) * Docket 308-11A-91: Ordinance 112-0-91 - Annual Township Tax Levy - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 112-0-91, whereby the City Council, acting as Township Trustees, would levy the annual tax for the Town of the City of Evanston. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA. REDEVELOPMENT OF BELL & HOWELL PROPERTY Alderman Nelson, Chair of the Economic Development Committee, reported that for some time the Committee had looked at the under-utilized Bell & Howell site at 2201 Howard Street and at ways to redevelop it. He was pleased to report that a very qualified developer has come forward with an interesting proposal to redevelop the property. He said that the Committee had had months of discussions with the developer and consultants to get a proposal that would be acceptable to all. The project will be a joint venture of Target Stores, a division of Dayton -Hudson; Trident Development Inc.; and Tanguay-Burke & Stratton. The proposal has been reviewed by Mayor Barr, the Economic Development Committee, staff and 8th Ward Aldermen. The Committee has approved the project in concept and is recommending that Council review the proposal and approve the concept. This evening, the development team will present a project overview, the site design and traffic considerations. He recommended that Council hear the initial presentation, then recess into CLOSED SESSION to discuss land acquisition matters and then reconvene into OPEN SESSION to address several issues, among them, to approve the concept to redevelop the property. Alderman Nelson introduced Don Kane, President of Kane, McKenna & Associates who has served as the City's consultant on this project. Mr. Kane introduced Krista Grimm, an associate with Kane, McKenna who also has worked on the project. He explained that Kane, McKenna & Associates had analyzed the cost of the site in depth and reached the conclusion that the project, as presented, was well researched. He said that the revenues presented in the proforma are sustainable and the extraordinary costs identified with the project are supportable as extraordinary costs associated with this site. He said that Kane, McKenna's role has also been to establish that the project site is eligible for tax increment financing (TIF) under Illinois statutes. He introduced Greg Hummel of Rudnick & Wolfe, counsel to Dayton -Hudson and Trident Development. Mr. Hummel introduced Dick Brooks, Director of Real Estate for Dayton -Hudson and in charge of Target Greatlands; Jim Kartheiser, Vice President of Tanguay-Burke & Stratton; and Rolf Kilian of the Metro Transportation Group. He said that he will discuss the tax increment financing concept and what is needed to make this development work. -8- November 11, 1991 Dick Brooks, Director of Real Estate for Dayton -Hudson Target Greatlands stores gave the background. on the Dayton -Hudson Company and their holdings. He said that the vehicle that Dayton -Hudson had elected to enter the Chicago market with is Target stores. They anticipate there will be 20 stores in the Chicagoland area by 1993, and eventually they expect to have 45 stores in the greater Chicago area. He explained that they build different size stores targeted for different markets. A small store is 90,000 square feet, a mid -size store 100,000 square feet and an upscale -size store 120,000 square feet. Dayton -Hudson is bringing to Evanston a Target Greatland facility of 136,000 square feet. The first Target Greatland opened in Apple Valley, Minnesota in September, 1990. Six stores have opened since. He said that the Targe Greatland had been hailed in the industry as the finest retail facility to be presented in the last decade and explained how that concept worked. He said it is expected that the store will employ 250 full-time equivalent employees, generating a i payroll of about $2.5 million dollars. He further explained that Da on- dson has a commitment to community involvement and will give back 5% of their income to the community through their foundation. The foundation gives grants to community organizations who apply. They also strongly support recycling and other environmental efforts. Jim Kartheiser, Vice President of Tanguay-Burke & Stratton, a company that markets and leases neighborhood shopping centers, explained that they have the exclusive contract to represent Dayton -Hudson to acquire sites around Chicago for the Target stores. Each store needs a 12 to 15-acre site and is targeted at a certain demographic profile. The only site they identified in this area is the 23-acre Bell & Howell site on Howard, Hartrey and Kedzie. He showed an aerial photograph of the site and described the market area that they are attempting to address. He said there is no department store or general merchandise store in Evanston thus Evanstonians must go to Old Orchard or Lincolnwood Mall. He said that his company had analyzed sales trends and discovered that many potential sales are leaving Evanston. Mr. Kartheiser showed Council the Site Plan and discussed how it had evolved substantially from the original plan. The grocery/drug store, of about 60,000 square feet, was originally placed on the east side of the property. However, it had been moved to the middle to avoid the impact that delivery trucks will have on the residential neighborhood to the east. Delivery trucks will access the stores from the west and north of the property. The site is designed to hold 1,200 cars (4.3 cars per thousand square feet of retail space) which is substantially more than is required by the Zoning Ordinance. There will be extensive landscaping along the property line to soften the impact of the development. He said that the property is expected to generate about $500,000 more per year in property taxes than the Bell & Howell property does presently. He said that the property is expected to generate between $800,000 and $900,000 annually in sales taxes. Rolf Kilian, of Metro Transportation Group, discussed the traffic impact study conducted by*his company. The company analyzed traffic flow around the property and projected the traffic impact of the project. He said that the traffic generated by the site has a good system to distribute it. Several recommendations were made in the study: (1) that Howard Street be widened on the north side from the canal to 200-feet east of Hartrey to provide five lanes (parking at the south curb and one eastbound lane, one center lane for left turns and two west bound lanes); (2) the existing traffic signal be modified to allow for left turns and coordinated with other traffic signals; (3) that a new signal be added at Howard Street and Hartrey; (4) that Hartrey be widened on the west side so a raised median can be developed to control traffic into and out of the development and have two southbound lanes. In response to a question from Alderman Rainey, Mr. Kilian explained that it will be necessary to widen Howard Street approximately 100-200 feet east of the intersection at Hartrey and to taper it into the rest of the street. He also confirmed that it will require removal of parking along the north side of Howard Street at that point. In response to a question from Alderman Brady, he said that they had not yet discusse the project with the City of Chicago because the proposal is to only widen Howard Street on the north side of the street. The eastbound lane and parking lane are on the Chicago side of the street and will not be changed. Mr. Hummel further clarified that there has been no discussion about the traffic impact with Chicago because they were not proposing to change any public improvements. Alderman Brady suggested that acting on a regional, rather than City basis is important and a coordinated effort is needed. Mr. Hummel said that they will coordinate with the City of Chicago on signalization. Assistant City Manager Aiello also clarified that after the Council approves the project., the City of Evanston will discuss this development with the City of Chicago. -9- b�' November 11, 1991 In response to a question from Alderman Wollin as to why the 6th and 7th Wards were not included in the target market area, Mr. Kartheiser explained that the area identified as the primary market area is the area closest to the development proposed and that the 6th and 7th Wards would definitely be in the secondary market area. In response to a question from Alderman Drummer, James McDermott of Trident Development said that, although there are no specific plans yet for minority ' participation in the development of the project, most Trident Developments have 25% to 30% minority participation and expects the same for this project. He agreed with Alderman Drummer that they would be willing to accept recommendations from the Economic Development Committee and the City Manager's office regarding minority participation in the project. In response to a question from Alderman Warshaw about competition and market parameters, Mr. Kartheiser explained that with the investment they are putting into the facility, the developer doesn't want to do anything to hurt it. He said that they generally like to see a six to seven mile trade area and that's what they are planning to do in this market. Alderman Rainey announced that Assistant City Manager Aiello had arranged a meeting between the developer and the neighbors at the Bell & Howell site on November 17 and thanked the development team for being sensitive to the neighbors concerns. She said there may be a delicate situation about widening Howard Street east of Hartrey because of the nature of the community. She also thanked them for being willing to attend a meeting on a Sunday night. Alderman Nelson moved that Council recess into CLOSED SESSION to consider land acquisition and pending litigation. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Roll call. Voting aye - Kent, Nelson, Wollin, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Warshaw, Fiske, Newman, Paden, Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Heydemann, Washington. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (16-0) The Council so recessed at 10:30 P.M. and reconvened in OPEN SESSION at 12:01 A.M. Docket 304-11A-91: Resolution 88-R-91 - Tax Increment Financing - Consideration of proposed Resolution 88-R-91, by which the City Council would authorize the use of Tax Increment Financing for Development of a Certain Area in Evanston. Alderman Nelson moved Council adoption of proposed Resolution 88-R-91. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Motion carried. No nays. Docket 305-11A-91: Redevelopment of the Bell & Howell Property - Consideration of a recommendation regarding the redevelopment of the Bell and Howell property at 2201 Howard Street. Alderman Nelson moved that the City Council concur with the recommendations put forth by the City Manager's office for conceptual approval of the project as outlined in the presentation tonight; that Council authorize the City Manager, in conjunction with the appropriate City Committees, to continue to negotiate and refine the project as a redevelopment project in the City of Evanston; that Council direct staff and the appropriate City Council committees to consider issues with respect to unit pricing and liquor sales and (in particular that Administration & Public Works address unit pricing and liquor sales). Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Motion carried. No nays. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION Alderman Brady, Chair of the Rules Committee, said that the Council needs to approve the City Manager's compilation of City Council concerns related to the reduction in the size of the City Council scheduled to take effect in 1993. Alderman Newman moved to table the discussion until the next meeting. Mayor Barr said that Council needs to make sure that what is being sent back to the small groups is acceptable to it. Alderman Newman's motion failed for lack of a second. Alderman Brady moved to Suspend the Rules to consider an item not on the agenda. Seconded by Alderman Engelman. Motion carried. No nays. -10- November 11, 1991 Alderman Rainey moved Council approval of the results of the small group meetings regarding City Council reorganization. Seconded by Alderman Wolin. Motion carried. No nays CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENT: City Manager Anderson announced that Council members have been invited by Commonwealth Edison to tour the Zion Nuclear Power Plant and asked which date would be most convenient for most of them. It was Council's consensus to put off the tour until January. Mr. Anderson said that Commonwealth Edison will need the name and Social Security number of those wishing to tour the plant. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Barr asked Council to confirm the following appointments: Christine Fulton, 319 Greenwood Street and Dominic Missimi, 2306 Hartzell Street to the Arts Council, for terms ending August 18, 1994; Alderman Drummer moved confirmation of these appointments. Seconded by Alderman Lanyon. Motion carried. No nays. William E. Rattner, 1046 Michigan Avenue, to the Board of Ethics, for term ending April 23, 1994. Alderman Lanyon moved confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Motion carried. No nays. Peter Eric Siegal, 1513 Crain Street, to the Building Code Appeals Board, for the term ending March 16, 1994. Alderman Drummer moved confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Engelman. Motion carried. No nays. Robert M. Gordon, 343 Dewey Avenue, for reappointment to the Cable Communications Commission, for the term ending December 21, 1994. Alderman Rainey moved confirmation of this reappointment. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Motion carried. No nays. Vaughan A. Jones, 1732 Dobson Street, to the Economic Development Committee, for the term ending May 15, 1994. Alderman Drummer moved confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Engelman. Motion carried. No nays. j= Daniel T. Hartnett, 1119 Lake Street and Matthew J. Ter Holden, 422 Hamilton Street, to the Environmental Control Board, for terms ending March 1, 1995. Alderman Drummer moved confirmation of these appointments. Seconded by Alderman Washington. Motion carried. No nays. Sherreil M. Smith, 801 Seward Street, to the Farmer's Market, for the term ending August 1, 1994. Alderman Lanyon moved confirmation of this appointment. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Motion carried. No nays. Steve Fiffer, 2722 Hartzell Street and Louie Gomez, 230 Dodge Avenue to the Human Relations Commission, for terms ending August 19, 1994. Alderman Drummer moved confirmation of these appointments. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw. Motion carried. No nays. Stephen Yas, 1403 Wilder Street, Marilee Roberg, 2319 Thayer Street and Carol Qualkinbush, 2421 Simpson Street, for reappointment to the Preservation Commission, for terms ending December 30, 1994. Alderman Drummer moved confirmation of these reappointments. Seconded by Alderman Washington. Motion carried. No nays. Mayor Barr introduced the name of Jim Currie, 557 Barton Avenue, for reappointment to the Plan Commission. Mayor Barr introduced the name of Robert Hudson, 1916 Main Street, for reappointment to the Electrical Commission. Mayor Barr introduced the name of Douglas A. Mohnke, 711 Madison Street, for reappointment to the Preservation Commission. Mayor Barr introduced the name of Stephen Prout, 2623 Central Street, for reappointment to the Plan Commission. -11- �6� November 11, 1991 Alderman Rainey said that she had meant to take the docket item concerning combining Arts & Recreation with Highlights off the Consent Agenda, but had been distracted. She said that the Committee had had a discussion about the best way to inform citizens that it would now be a combined magazine and reported that Alderman Nelson had come up with an excellent suggestion. Alderman Rainey moved to reconsider Docket 295-11A-91: Consolidation of Arts & Rec Magazine with Higlights Newsletter. Seconded by Alderman Lanyon. notion carried. No nays. Aldermen Warshaw, Davis, Lanyon, Rainey, and Nelson discussed whether this is a design or budget issue. It was the consensus of the Council that the design change would affect the cost of the combined magazine. Vote to reconsider. Motion carried. No nays. Alderman Rainey moved 'that the first issue of the combined Arts & Rec magazine and Highlights newsletter have an Art & Rec front cover and an upsidedown Highlights back cover. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Motion carried. No naU. Alderman Engleman announced that there will be a 7th Ward meeting, Sunday, November 17 at 7:30 P.M. at Chandler Center. Alderman Brady announced that the Budget Policy Committee meeting scheduled for November 20 had been cancelled. Alderman Davis said that todaywas a red letter day. She y. pointed out that since the vote on the redevelopment of the Bell & Howell property was unanimous, no one had had an opportunity to comment on what a red letter day it is for Evanston. She said that the desire of a top-drawer retailer like Target to locate in Evanston speaks well for the City's future economic health because of the significant investment that will be made here. They are smart to have chosen Evanston and Evanston is lucky to have them here. Alderman Newman called Council's attention to the article in the Sunday Sun Times which compared suburban crime statistics. He said that it was apparent that there had been a dramatic increase in burglary and property crimes in Evanston. It appeared that the increase was approximately 20%. Alderman Newman made a Reference to the Police Services Committee that it discuss a policy to respond to the increases in burglary, car thefts and general property crimes. Alderman Wollin, Chair of the Police Services Committee, pointed out that violent crimes in Evanston had decreased in contrast to communities in Kane, Will, DuPage and other collar counties. Alderman Newman made reference to a memo prepared by Police Chief Jacobi at his request, on Police staffing and requests for service in Evanston. He said that the memo covered almost ten years of police staffing and that in 1982 Evanston had 152 uniformed Police officers on staff. The 1991-92 budget shows, a staff of 156 uniformed officers, an addition of only four. Since 1982, Evanston has had an increase in requests for service (per year) from 40,000 to 58,000 and the number of arrests made has increased from 2,123 to 4,000. Requests for service have gone up nearly 50% in that period and the City has hired only four additional Police officers. Alderman Newman asked that the memo be distributed to all Council members. He also pointed out that since 1987, requests for service have increased by 10,000. City Manager Anderson clarified that these were requests for service, not notification of crimes. Alderman Fiske announced that the Special Committee on Parking Needs will not meet Tuesday evening, November 12. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Barr asked for a motion to adjourn. The Council so moved and the meeting adjourned at 12:26 A.M. KIRSTEN F. DAVIS CITY CLERK