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August 8, 1994
Standing committees meet prior to the official regular meeting. Current members are as follows:
Administration and Public Works
Alderman Newman Alderman Heydemann Alderman Engelman
Alderman Drummer Alderman Kent Alderman Holsman
Alderman Guthrie Alderman Moran Alderman Feldman
Planning and Develonment
Human Services
Alderman Newman
Alderman Guthrie
Alderman Engelman
Alderman Holsman
Alderman Heydemann
Alderman Feldman
Alderman Kent
Alderman Moran
Alderman Drummer
The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING of the City Council was called to order on Monday, August 8, 1994, at
9:31 P.M. in the City Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL - PRESENT:
Alderman Guthrie Alderman Engelman
Alderman Heydemann Alderman Holsman
Alderman Kent Alderman Feldman
Alderman Moran Alderman Newman
Alderman Drummer
A Quorum being present.
ABSENT: None
TARDY: None r
PRESIDING: Mayor Lorraine H. Morton
A video tape recording of this meeting has been made part of the permanent record and is available in the City
Clerk's office.
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SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION
Mary Pepperl, Executive Director of the Private Industry Council (PIC) announced that PIC was presenting its First
Annual Scholarship. She thanked Mayor Morton, Evanston Bank One, Shure Brothers, Century Publishing and
Sunstone, Inc. for their support and assistance in raising the scholarship funds. She urged other businesses to
participate in the scholarship program and help provide funds so additional scholarships can be provided next year.
She also thanked Dolores Holmes and Family Focus for all the support they have give to this excellent candidate.
Mayor Morton presented the scholarship to Jerry Marshall, who will attend Lewis University. She expressed great
pleasure that he was chosen to be the first recipient of this scholarship, because she was aware of all the obstacles
he had overcome to reach this point. She reported that he plans to study law enforcement in college and wants to
come back to the community to render service to the children here. Jerry Marshall thanked all those involved and
noted that he had been through some real ups and downs to get to this point. Aldermen Drummer and Kent joined
the Mayor in congratulating Jerry on his achievement and expressed pleasure that he planned to come back to the
community after he graduates.
JAPANESE CONSUL OF CHICAGO
Mayor Morton introduced Mutsuyoshi Nishimura, newly appointed Japanese Consul of Chicago. Mr. Nishimura
said that he was pleased to be living in the community and said that Evanston is known in Japan for being the
headquarters of Rotary International, as well as the home of Northwestern University. He noted that he was
enjoying to get to know the City with its tall trees, elegant shops and great people. On behalf of the tiny Japanese
community in this area, he pledged their fullest commitment to continue to be good neighbors and to be cooperative
and involved with its works, and hoped that one day they will be considered Evanston's own.
Mayor Morton thanked him for coming and for his nice words.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Morton reported that she had not received any calls from aldermen indicating that they would be unavailable
at the end of August and announced that she was calling a Special Meeting for Monday, August 31, 1994, at 6:30
P.M. to consider items related to Habitat for Humanity proposals.
Mayor Morton explained that she had won a prize in a drawing at the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting in June
and recently received it in the mail. She presented a Breath Analyzer to Police Chief Gerald Cooper and his staff,
as well as a video tape and training manual that show how to use it.
Mayor Morton announced that there would be a Closed Session following the Council meeting to deal with pending
litigation, disposition of property, personnel matters and contract negotiations.
She also reminded the aldermen to let her know their choice of the budget area in which they would like to work.
CITIZEN COMMENT:
Ron Isaacson. 2401 Jackson Avenue, former chair of the Arts Council, spoke in favor of the new provisions in the
amended public arts ordinance - a mandatory I % for art in public projects and requiring a professional coordinator
for any future public arts projects. He noted that Council had received a number of communications dealing with
economic development through public art and how it has been used to "kick-start" the economy in various
communities and to bring people into those the communities. He pointed out that a great deal would be going on
during next three years in Evanston, including the revitalization of the downtown area and efforts to respond to the
competition generated by a significantly -expanded Old Orchard. He urged Council to make it possible for Evanston
to remain in a leadership role in public art. He stressed that a professional public arts coordinator would be able
to pull all the pieces together and would ensure that there would be harmony among all City public arts projects.
Other responsibilities could include working to preserve the existing public art in the community and pursuing grants
that to bring money into the community for public art. He urged the Council to look favorably on the changes
proposed and the positive attention they would bring to Evanston. He noted that the Fountain Square Arts Festival
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changeapmposed and the positive attention they would bring to Evanston. He noted that the Fountain Square Arts
Festivalwwas named the best arts fair in the Chicago area because of its public arts component, Art in the Garden,
and poaated out that it brought a lot of people into the community who had the opportunity to view it in a very
favorably: way and would come back again.
Nancv Wler, 624 Central Street, newly appointed chair of the Arts Council, supported Mr. Isaacson's comments
and repaded that she had recently attended a conference in Dallas and had talked to residents of communities the
size of Dranston. She noted that Palm Desert and San Jose mandated 2 % for public art, Cambridge mandated
1 1/2 %and felt that a mandated I % for Evanston was right in line with what is happening in other parts of the
country- She said that public art plays a role in not only the enhancement of individual lives, but also in the
economic: enhancement of the community in which the art exists. She urged Council to look favorably on the
changes to the Public Art Ordinance.
Carol Nbschandreas. Executive Director of the Center for Public Ministry, 607 Lake Street, used the example of
a worm% recently widowed and having to live on less income, to illustrate a need for an independent senior living
facilityat 1830 Ridge. She also distributed a list of rents for one bedroom and studio apartments which were
publishA in the most recent Evanston Review; said that there were very few apartments available at the rents
proposa&for the 1830 Ridge property. She discussed the need for affordable housing and the failure of developers
to buildany recently. She asked Council to reconsider its vote on the proposed zoning text amendment for 1830
Ridge. 3be explained that the Harr Pavilion, while not in an ideal location, was necessary for the community and
pointed cast that over 100 Evanston senior citizens had applied for Section 8 housing while there was open
enrollnsW for three days recently. She also pointed that, because the telephones were often busy, there were
probably as many who tried to apply, but kept getting a busy signal and gave up. She felt the need had been
demons ated and urged Council to approve the text amendment.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(Any Docket Item Marked with an Asterisk*)
Alderme Drummer moved Council approval of the Consent Agenda with the following exceptions: Under
Purchaw. Refinishing of the Fleetwood/Jourdain Gymnasium and Dance Floor and Change Order #6 - Final Phase
- Main2reet Combined Sewer Replacement; Docket 165-8A-94: Ordinance 73-0-94 - Reduction in Class G Liquor
Licensed Docket 166-8A-94: Ordinance 83-0-94 - Reduction in Class H Liquor Licenses; Docket 159-7B-94:
Ordinama 76-0-94 - Expansion of ROPD #7; Docket 163-7B-94: Ordinance 72-0-94 -ZPC 94-3-PD - 1660 Chicago
Avenue. Seconded by Alderman Heydemann. Roll call. Voting aye - Guthrie, Heydemann, Kent, Moran,
Engel=6 Holsman, Feldman, Newman, Drummer. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (9-0)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
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* AppasW of Minutes of the Council Meeting of July 25, 1994. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
ADM A$TRATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMMTITEE:
BILLSAND PAYROLL
* Approal, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending August 9, 1994; for City of Evanston
payrollir the period ending July 24, 1994; for the City Council payroll for the month of August and that they be
authorizd and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows:
City of Evanston bills $4,151,705.36
City of Evanston payroll $1,406,203.88
City Council payroll $ 4,875.03
* APPliDVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
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PURCHASES:
* Approval of the low bid from Midwest Fence Corporation for the installation of chain -link fences and gates for
Parking Lot #25 at a cost of $5,491.
BID SUMMARY:
Bidder Total Cost
Midwest Fence Corporation $5,491
Chicago, EL
Fenceworks, Inc. 5,803
Highland Park, EL
Tru-Link Fence 7,185
Chicago, IL
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of the following proposals: 1) the low bid from Turf Care Landscaping for the McCulloch
Park/Lakefront Pathways Improvement at a total cost of $76,074; 2) the low bid from Turf Care Landscaping for
the Grey and Independence Parks Redevelopment at a total cost of $61,010.25; 3) the low bid from Enviroscapes,
Inc., at a total cost of $22,148; and 4) the proposals for play equipment from the following vendors: Play Systems
of Chicago for Grey Park in the amount of $4,737; Nutoys Leisure Products for Independence Park in the amount
of $21,291; Mike Schramm & Associates for Fireman's Park in the amount of $8,680; Reese Recreation Products
for Eiden Park in the amount of $13,020 for a grand total cost of $206,950.25. (Non -Bid Items, Require a 2/3
Majority Vote)
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
Approval of the low bid of Artistic Remodeling for the refinishing of the Fleetwood/Jourdain Gymnasium and
Dance Floor at a cost of $8,080. HELD IN COMMITTEE
* Approval of the low bid from Triumph Restoration, Inc., for Chandler/Newberger Community Center for Joint
Sealing and Masonry Repair at a total cost of $2,550.
BID SUMMARY:
Bidder Total Cost
Triumph Restoration, Inc. $ 2,550
Mokena, IL
F&V Construction 8,370
Skokie, IL
Continental Building Services 8,500
Lincolnwood, IL
F.A. Neumann Maintenance 13,365
Chicago, IL
M.G. Midwest Corporation 63,900
Chicago, IL
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
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* Approval of the proposal from Ambassador Office Equipment for four Microfilm Reader/Printers for the Library
at a total cost of $25,617. (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote)
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLj. CALL (9-0)
* Approval of the proposal from Current Designs Corporation for five compact/disc Audiocassette Listening Stations
for the Library at a total cost of $12,500. (Non -Bid Item, Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote)
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of the low responsive bid from J.D. Architectural Products for Civic Center Window Replacement at
a total cost of $299,929.
BID SUMMARY:
Bidder Total Cost
Tru-Lite, Inc. $314,969 (1)
Oak Lawn, II,
J.D. Architectural Products 382,484(2)
Arlington Heights, EL
Litran/Krez, Inc. 439,000
Glenview, IL
(1) Bid did not meet specifications and is therefore invalid.
(2) Staff and the consultant architect for this project negotiated with the lowest responsive bidder and received a
voluntary proposal for the project in the amount of $299,929,
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of the low bids from Tonyan Brothers for Sand at an estimated annual cost of $15,752; from Vulcan
Materials for Stone at an estimated annual cost of $45,377; from Builder's Ready Mix for Concrete at an estimated
annual cost of $15,250; and from Sherwin Corporation for Sylvax (Asphalt Patching Material) at an estimated
annual cost of $14,400.
BID SUMMARY:
SAND
Bidder FA 1 (30 Tons) FA 2 (2000 Tons) Total Bid
Tonyan Brothers $8.40 $7.75 $15,752.00
McHenry, IL
Campanella Sand & Gravel 8.75 7.80 $15, 962.50
Palatine, IL
Vulcan Materials Co. No Bid 7.80
Lombard, IL
Builder's Ready Mix 10.87 9.82 $19,966.10
Evanston, IL
STONE
Bidder CA 6 (5000 Tons) CA 7 (300 Tons) Total Bid
Vulcan Materials $ 8.53 $ 9.09 $45,377
Lombard, IL
Builder's Ready Mix 11.20 11.20 $59,360
Evanston, IL
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CONCRETE
Bidder ' - Price ner Cubic Yard (250 CYJ Total Bid
Builder's Ready Mix $61.00 $15,250
Evanston, II.
ASPHALT PATCHING MATERIAL
Bidder CA 7 (300 Tonsl Total Bid
Sherwin Corporation $72.00 $14,400
Milwaukee, WI
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of the low bid from Triumph Restoration, Inc., for Municipal Service Center Parking Deck Sealing at
a total cost of $ 19,175.
BID SUMMARY:
Bidder -
Triumph Restoration, Inc.
Mokena, IL
Continental Building Services
Lincolnwood, IL
Kedmont Waterproofing
Chicago, II.
Zera Construction
Niles, IL
F & V Construction
Skokie, IL
M.G. Midwest Corporation
Chicago, II.
* APPROVED - CONSENT
Total lCost
$19,175
24,888
26,000
31,200
45,960
96,200
AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
* Approval of Change Order #6 - Phase II, Area 2 - Long -Range Sewer Program, which reduces the City's contract
with Kovilic Construction Company by $170,156.01. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND
ROLL CALL (9-0)
Approval of Change Order #6 - Final Phase, Main Street Combined Sewer Replacement, which results in a
reduction of $170,156.01. HELD IN COMMITTEE
* Approval of Change Order #13 for the Transportation Center, which results in a reduction of $42,219.47 to
Blinderman Construction. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
*Docket 165-8A-94:()i(`+0-j Reduction in Class G Liauor Licenses
- Consideration of proposed Ordinance 73-0-94, by which the City Council
would amend Section 3-5-6 of the Code of the City of Evanston to reduce the
number of Class G Beer and Wine Package Liquor Store Licenses by, one and
increase the minimum beer container size. This docket item was held in
committee.
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* Docket 166-8A-94: Ordinance 83-0-94 - Reduction in Class H Liquor
Licenses - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 83-0-94, by which the City
Council would amend Section 3-5-6 of the Code of the City of Evanston to
reduce the number of Class H Alcoholic Package Liquor Sore Licenses by one
and increase the minimum beer container size. This docket item was held in
committee.
* Docket 167-8A-94: Ordinance 82-0-94 - Revision in Minimum Beer
Container Size - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 82-0-94, by which the
City Council would amend Section 3-5-6 (0) of the Code of the City of
Evanston to revise the minimum volume of a single container of beer which may
be sold by Class O Licensees. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT
AGENDA
* Docket 168-8A-94: Ordinance 84-0-94 - Illinois Environmental Protection
Agencv Low -Interest Loan for Phase IV of Sewer Program_ - Consideration of
proposed Ordinance 84-0-94_ , by which the City Council would authorize the
City Manager to accept a loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency for Phase IV of the Sewer Improvements Program in an amount not to
exceed $23,000,000. Bids for the Phase IV project are to be accepted on
August 16, 1994, and the IEPA has indicated a commitment for the loan needs
to be made before September 30, 1994. * MARKED INTRODUCED -
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Guthrie moved to Suspend the Rules in order to adopt this ordinance the same night it is introduced.
Secou"by Alderman Engelman. Motion carried. No nays.
AldermanGuthrie moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 84-0-94, introduced this evening. Seconded by
AldermaaDrummer. Roll call. Voting aye - Guthrie, Heydemann, Kent, Moran, Engelman, Holsman, Feldman,
Newman, Drummer. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (9-0)
* Docket 169-8A-94: Ordinance 85-0-94 - 3-Wav Ston- Grove/Dewev -
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 85-0-94, by which the City Council would
amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V(C), of the Code of the City of Evanston,
which would establish a 3-Way stop at the intersection of Grove Street and
Dewey Avenue. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA
* Docket 170-8A-94: Ordinance 86-0-94 - Adding Parkin¢ on Ridge South of
Lincoln - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 86-0-94, by which the City
Council would amend Section 10-11-8, Schedule VHI(A), of the Code of the
City of Evanston, which would add 150-feet of parking space on Ridge Avenue
south of Lincoln Street. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA
* Docket 157-7B-94: Ordinance 74-0-94 - Loading Zone - Chandler/Newberger
Center - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 74-0-94, introduced on July 25,
1994, 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
Lincoln Street at the Chandler -Newberger Center. * ADOPTED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
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* Docket 158-7B-94: Ordinance 75-0-94 - Two-Wav Stop - Noves/Bennett -
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 75-0-94, introduced on July 25, 1994, by
which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V(B), of the
Code of the City of Evanston to establish a Two -Way Stop at the intersection of
Noyes Street and Bennett Avenue. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-01
Docket 159-7B-94 - Ordinance 76-0-94 - Eznansion of Residents Onlv Parking
District #7 - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 76-0-94, introduced on July
25, 1994, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-18, Schedule
XVIII, of the Code of the City of Evanston, to add portions of Central Street,
Stewart Avenue, Pioneer Road, and Harrison Street to Residents Only Parking
District #7.
Alderman Guthrie moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 76-0-94. Seconded by Alderman Engelman.
Alderman Moran moved to table Ordinance 76-0-94. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Motion carried. No nays.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
* Docket 171-8A-94: Township Monthlv Bills - Consideration of a
recommendation that the City Council approve Township Bills, Payroll, and
Medical Payments for the month of July 1994 in the amount of $124,346.54.
* APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
* Docket 172-8A-94: Ordinance 79-0-94 - Sale of 1616 Darrow -
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 79-0-94, by which the City council would
authorize the City Manager to negotiate the sale of 1616 Darrow Avenue and
authorize the publication of a Notice to Sell Real Estate. * MARKED
INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Newman moved to Suspend the Rules in order to adopt this ordinance the same night it is introduced.
Seconded by Alderman Heydemann. Motion carried. No nays.
Alderman Newman moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 79-0-94, introduced this eveniag. Seconded
by Alderman Guthrie. Roll call. Voting aye - Guthrie, Heydemann, Kent, Moran, Engelman, Holsman, Feldman,
Newman, Drummer. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (9-0)
* Docket 173-8A-94: Ordinance 80-0-94 - Sale of 1928 Foster - Consideration
of proposed Ordinance 80-0-94, by which the City Council would authorize the
City manager to negotiate the sale of 1928 Foster Street and authorize the
publication of a Notice to Sell Real Estate. * MARKED INTRODUCED -
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Newman moved to Suspend the Rules in order to adopt this ordinance the same night it is introduced.
Seconded by Alderman Heydemann. Motion carried. No nays.
Alderman Newman moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 80-0-94, introduced this evening. Seconded
by Alderman Heydemann. Roll call. Voting aye - Guthrie, Heydemann, Kent, Moran, Engelman, Holsman,
Feldman, Newman, Drummer. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (9-0)
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* Docket 174-8A-94: QTdinanee 81-0-94 - Sale of 1816 Dodge - Consideration
of proposed Ordinance 81-0-94, by which the City Council would authorize the
City Manager to negotiate the sale of 1816 Dodge Avenue and authorize the
publication of a Notice to Sell Real Estate. * MARKED INTRODUCED -
CONSENT AGENDA
Aldermn Newman moved to Suspend the Rules in order to adopt this ordinance the same night it is introduced.
Seconded by Alderman Heydemann. Motion carried. No nays.
Aldermw Newman moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 81-0-94, introduced this evening. Seconded
by Alderman Moran. Roll call. Voting aye - Guthrie, Heydemann, Kent, Moran, Engelman, Holsman, Feldman,
Newman Drummer. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (9-0),
* Docket 175-8A-94: Ordinance 87-0-94 - Public Art - Consideration of
proposed Ordinance 87-0-94, by which the City Council would amend Section
7-16 of the Code of the City of Evanston to enable the Public Art Committee to
facilitate the inclusion of an work in public places. * MARKED INTRODUCED
- CONSENT AGENDA
Aldermen Newman moved to Suspend the Rules in order to adopt this ordinance the same night it is introduced.
Seconded by Alderman Heydemann. Motion carried. No nays.
Aldermm Newman moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 87-0-94, introduced this evening. Seconded
by Alderman Moran.
Aldermen Engelman noted that some issues related to this ordinance had been raised subsequent to the committee
vote an& thought that it would be better if they were addressed by the committee. He moved to extend the
vrovisims of the vrevious public art ordinance for 60 days. that the auestions raised rem the ordinance be
referred back to the Plannine and Develovment Committee for discussion and that the committee revort back to
Council at the Sevtember 12 meeting. Seconded by Alderman Drummer. Roll call. Voting aye - Guthrie,
Heydenann, Kent, Moran, Engelman, Holsman, Feldman, Newman, Drummer. Voting nay - none. Motion
carried. (9-0)
Docket 163-7B-94: Ordinance 72-0-94 - ZPC 94-3-PD - 1660 Chicago Avenue
- Consideration of the recommendation of the Plan Commission that the City
Council grant the request of the John Buck Company to approve a revised site
plan for a planned development previously approved by the City Council by
adoption of Ordinance 59-0-93 for the property at 1660 Chicago Avenue. The
property is zoned D4 Downtown Transition District.
Aldermw Newman moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 72-0-94. Seconded by Alderman Drummer.
Aldermen Newman noted that he had received several communications from constituents and community
organiz6ons regarding this amended site plan concerning liquor and use of certain material on the building. He
reporteddiat he had discussed the liquor question with the developer's representative, Mr. Iberle, and was confident
that theFwould make a good faith effort to accommodate the needs of the neighbors. He thanked Mr. Iberle for
his cooperation. He said that while he did not agree with the financing of this project, that decision had been made,
and he would support this site plan recommendation.
Roll caif. Voting aye - Guthrie, Heydemann, Kent, Moran, Engelman, Holsman, Feldman, Newman, Drummer.
Votingaay - none. Motion carried. (9-0)
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OTHER COA04171 TEES,
* Docket 176-8A-94: Modification of Council Meeting Calendar
Consideration of a recommendation from the Rules Committee that the City
Council modify their Meeting Calendar. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA,
MOTION AND ROLL CALL (9-0)
Alderman Heydemann reported that the new Council meeting schedule will be as follows: on Council nights, both
the Human Services Committee and the Planning and Development will meet from 6:00-7:30 F.M.; the
Administration and Public Works Committee will meet from 7:30-8:30 P.M. to consider communications, purchases
and the bills list; and Council will meet at 8:30 P.M. Debate on any controversial agenda items will take place on
the Council floor and it is hoped that this format will eliminate double debates on issues. She said that the new
schedule will free two Monday nights a month, allow Council members to continue specialization in certain areas,
continue the informal dialogue among the aldermen, staff and citizens that now takes place on the committee level,
and still allow full and complete debate among the City Council members. The new format will begin on September
12.
Mayor Morton thanked Alderman Heydemann for explaining the new format. She thought that it was a wonderful
thing that Council did because it affords the aldermen the opportunity to be more flexible in the way they use their
time and also gives them the opportunity, should a major issue occur, to meet together to address it on the off -
Council Monday. She noted that although it is not the proposal she wanted originally, it takes care of the intent,
and she was pleased with the direction it went.
REPORT OF THE STANDING COAViNIIZTEES
ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC WORKS:,
Docket 150-7A-94: Ordinance 70-0-94 - Sale of 2230 Main Street -
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 70-0-94, introduced on July 11, 1994, by
which the City Council would authorize the sale of 2230 Main Street to Ward
Manufacturing Co. for a new facility. (A two-thirds majority vote is necessary
for the adoption of this Ordinance.)
Alderman Guthrie moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 70-0-94. Alderman Drummer reminded Council
that at the last meeting Alderman Feldman had made a substitute motion concerning this Ordinance that was held
over. Alderman Feldman withdrew his substitute motion. Alderman Engelman moved to amend the contract to,
which the Ordinance applies: to provide for a sale price for the nronerty of 549.000: to call for a closing to of
August 25. 1994: and to include the following language in the contract. as proposed by Aldermen Drummer and
Kent - on page 5. adding "7(b) In the constriction of its new plant on the Provertv. Purchaser shall award twenty-
five percent (25 %) of its construction and/or consulting contracts to Evanston based. minority -owned. women -owned
businesses, provided such contractors have furnished bids competitive with bids received from other contractors.,
and Drovided that such contractors have been qualified through the Citv of Evanston Minority Business Enterprise."
and "7(c) Purchaser has and will continue to suDvort the goals of f '3ir emnlovment. and shall coonerate with the Citv
of Evanston in the hiring of new emnlovees for its facility. As and when iob openings become available. Purchaser
shall contact the City of Evanston Minoritv Recruitment Coordinator and advise him or her of such openings. In
making its hiring decisions. Purchaser shall give first nreference to Evanston residents. and narticularly, minoritv
residents." Seconded by Alderman Hevdemann. Motion carried. No nays.,
Alderman Newman said that the amended language of the ordinance made several important improvements on the
language of the original Ordinance and he thanked all the aldermen involved in negotiating the new language with
Mr. Ward. He also thanked Mr. Ward for being open to negotiations and said that he was pleased that he will stay
in Evanston.
Roll call on the amended Ordinance. Voting aye - Guthrie, Heydemann, Kent, Moran, Engelman, Holsman,
Feldman, Newman, Drummer. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (9-0)
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Mayor Morton also congratulated the negotiating team and said that what the City has done here is to say to the
community - "bring up a problem, give us a chance and we will see what we can do to assuage the problem.' She
commended everyone involved.
Docket 148-7A-94: Ordinance 68-0-94 - Penalty for Interfering with Free
Distribution of NewsDaDers - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 68-0-94, by
which the City Council would amend Section 9-5-24 of the Code of the City of
Evanston to establish a penalty for interfering with free distribution of
newspapers. HELD IN COMMITTEE
Docket 153-7A-94: Resolution 48-R-94 - Acauisition of 1110 Emerson -
Consideration of proposed Resolution 48-R-94, by which the City Council would
authorize the City Manager to complete the purchase of 1110 Emerson Street.
At the last meeting. this docket item was tabled until this meeting_
Alderman Guthrie moved Council adoption of proposed Resolution 48-R-94. Seconded by Alderman Drummer.
Alderman Engelman moved to amend the Resolution to modify the contract attached to the Resolution to change
the closing date to August 25. 1994: and to add the following 1anMWe: "that Dossession shall be delivered no later
than seven months after the date of closing, Drovided that seller shall hold the Citv harmless and indemnified from
anv claims. causes of action or liabilitv arisin¢ out of seller's retention of Dossession of the Dremises." Seconded
by Alderman Hevdemann.
In response to a series of questions from Alderman Newman, Assistant Manager Aiello clarified that the City is
acquiring this property as part of the City's relocation program in the Research Park; that no tenants can be
relocated until the City acquires a particular piece of property; that additional pieces of property can be acquired,
if the Council so directs (but it has not seen the need to do so at this time); the purchase price of the Ward property
is $490,000, paid out of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) account for the Research Park (she was not sure how
much remained in the account, but could check into that); that the property will now come off the tax rolls and will
remain off until needed for development of the Park; the City holds the land until they receive a request from RPI,
Inc. through TOPCORP; once drawn down the the repayment schedule for the land is in accordance with the
redevelopment agreement; the City will demolish the Ward Manufacturing Building after it takes possession of the
property, unless it can use the building for something else; after demolition, the property can be used for surface
parking, as part of the City's parking plan, or it may be drawn down for immediate development; demolition
estimates for Research Park buildings have ranged between $3,000 and $10,000; we have not done a study to
determine how many cars that property can accommodate if turned into an interim parking lot to meet zoning
requirements for other buildings, nor how much it will cost to improve it.
Alderman Drummer raised a Point of Order and said that he did not believe these questions were relevant to the
issue Council was addressing on the agenda.
Alderman Newman said he felt they were relevant and asked where the money to develop the parking lot would
come from. Ms. Aiello said that previously money for some of the capital improvement work has come from the
TIF. If meters are installed, the money has come from the Parking Fund and the money collected from those
meters goes back into the Parking Fund.
Alderman Feldman said that any inquiry regarding this issue is relevant. He reiterated his belief that the City did
not have a clear, direct policy regarding the Research Park. He noted that Council was purchasing a property right
in the middle of the Economic Development Committee's inquiry into such a policy and felt that Alderman
Newman's questions contributed to that inquiry.
Mayor Morton asked whether he was suggesting that the City not purchase the property. He clarified that he was
only saying that he thought Alderman Newman's questions to be appropriate. Alderman Drummer said that it was
not appropriate to speculate what would happen with the property at this time, because the decision would have to
go through a number of steps and determinations before any decision is made.
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Alderman Newman said that he understood that Mr. Ward was anxious to come to closure on the disposition of this
property after seven years, but reiterated his concern that the property would be coming off the tax rolls and no one
knows when it would go back on the tax rolls. He thought that not all the questions had been answered and said
that he would not vote for it because he did not know when the City would be making its money back on this
purchase.
Alderman Heydemann reminded him that Mr. Ward will pay about double the property taxes generated by this
property on the new property he is acquiring for his business. Mr. Ward is putting that property on the tax rolls,
has agreed to give Evanston residents preference in hiring and is contributing to the economic well being of this
community. She noted that the new property he is purchasing is an irregularly -shaped piece of land for which it
would be difficult to find another purchaser and emphasized that the City will realize property taxes on that piece
of property from now on. She said that Mr. Ward deserves to be paid for the property he has to leave and should
be applauded for developing a difficult piece of property.
Alderman Newman said that the property Mr. Ward is acquiring for his business has nothing to do with the property
he is selling which is coming off the tax rolls, as well as costing tax payers' money to purchase. He restated his
concerns about the future of the property. He said that the questions about the fate of this property remain
unanswered. -
Alderman Engelman stated that Alderman Newman did not have the total picture about this property because he had
never understood the Research Park from its inception. He explained the concept and said that the advantage this
Research Park offers over others is its relationship with a university the caliber of Northwestern. We are inviting
businesses to locate here, to grow here and to share our vision. He conceded that the Park had not worked out as
originally planned because the real estate bubble burst in the late-1980's and admitted his frustration, but that does
not change the vision. He said that the EDC has been looking at the issue and hopes to find a way to encourage
faster development of this twenty-three acres. He said that the City owes this money to Mr. Ward, who has worked
with it for the last seven years. He emphasized that he is receiving fair market value for the property and is selling
it to the City on terms that the Council directed staff to negotiate. He agreed that the questions raised by Alderman
Newman were good ones, but felt that they should have been raised in committee where there is opportunity for
more informal give and take. He did not recall hearing any of the questions raised before. He noted that Mr. Ward
had been urged to work with the City and had been promised that he could anchor a manufacturing center that the
City wanted to created south of Main Street. Then Sam's Wholesale Warehouse came in with a proposal for retail
use of that property - which has brought the City a lot of tax dollars - and plans were changed. In spite of that,
Mr. Ward has continued to work with the City. The real issue is not whether his present property becomes a
parking lot, but what the City is going to do with the manufacturers and businesses that are here and what it is going
to do to attract more of them. By working with the City's manufacturers, and by providing incentives to existing
businesses to stay here, the City is promoting economic development. By providing opportunity and using creative
tools, City creates an environment for economic development.
Alderman Newman made reference to a meeting about the Research Park on December 7, 1985, and said that he
had listened to the tape recently. At the meeting, questions were raised about property acquisition and what the City
would get in return for its investment. The aldermen were told that when built out, the Park was projected to have
8,000 jobs and generate $18 million in property tax revenue. He noted that there were skeptics at that meeting who
doubted that those predictions would ever come to pass. He said that the premise for acquiring the land and
expending the money was to generate property taxes and create thousands of new jobs and it was to have been
realized seven to ten years. He pointed out that it is now nine years since the Agreement was signed and only four
of the 22 acres have been developed, which generate $1.4 million in property taxes, and only 800 jobs have been
created in the Park. He thought that the Evanston tax payer had paid a lot for a vision that hasn't materialized.
He said that more questions had to be asked about the development of the Park. He stated that he would continue
to point out to the public what the actual truth of this development is, and, by doing so, would help to get -done what
the City is supposed to be doing, which is to get all those 22 acres back on the tax rolls.
Alderman Feldman agreed that Alderman Engelman did have a vision, but believed that Engelman's vision did not
exclude others. He questioned whether if you disagreed with the vision, it meant that you did not understand it.
He noted that he would support the motion because he thought that the City had an obligation to Mr. Ward, not
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because he endorsed the policy upon which it is based. He did not understand why Council could not entertain and
investigate questions surrounding this issue. He thought that Council should establish policy based on current
information and felt that it was very important to re -investigate and analyze old assumptions to see if they are still
valid. He questioned whether anyone could predict, based on present information, where the Park was going. He
felt that to have a partnership with Northwestern and a unique concept might not be enough to ensure success. He
said that he wanted as much information as possible, without being told that he doesn't have a vision.
Alderman Engelman said that he was as frustrated as Aldermen Newman and Feldman about the progress of the
development of the Research Park and that he, too, looked forward to the information that will be brought to the
EDC as a result of the study that has been undertaken. Then EDC can establish policy based on current
information. He did not believe that made the vision of a partnership to make Evanston a better place to live and
grow is outmoded. He believed that Council still could go forward with that partnership and the plan developed
in December of 1985 - but with modifications based on the new information. He noted that both as Township
Assessor and as alderman be has always worked to protect taxpayers of Evanston. He welcomed the opportunity
for all nine Council members to work together to create a vision for the future that they could all share.
Voice vote on Resolution 48-R-94. Motion carried.
HUMAN SERVICES:
Alderman Moran reported that at the committee's meeting on August 1, they received an update on the Summer
Youth Employment; deferred further consideration of the curfew enforcement program to the next meeting;
considered Township bills, payroll and medical payments; discussed with the City Manager the City's move toward
becoming a smoke -free environment in all City buildings; and had a vigorous session with many people regarding
citizen complaints about the Greenwood Cane facility. He reported that it was a positive and forthright meeting
where information was shared among the neighbors, staff and residents of Greenwood Care. He thought that a
positive dialogue had been initiated and steps put into place to continue the dialogue between Greenwood Care and
its neighbors.
Alderman Heydemann moved Council reconsideration of proposed Ordinance 42-0-94, a Zoning Text Amendment.
Seconded by Alderman Guthrie.
Docket 121-5B-94: Ordinance 42-0-94. ZPC 94-Irn - Zonin¢ Ordinance Text
Amendment - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 42-0-94, introduced on May
23, 1994, by which the City Council, in accordance with the Plan Commission's
recommendation, would approve the petition by Niles Township Workshop
(NTSW) to amend Sections 6-15-2-3 and 6-15-2-4 of the Zoning Ordinance to
list an independent living facility as a special use in the Ol Office District and
establish a residential density of 400 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit.
Alderman Heydemann noted that Council had heard more information this evening about the need for independent
senior citizen living facilities in Evanston. She urged the aldermen to divorce the text amendment from the specific
proposal that was put forth by NTSW and reminded them that this is a general text amendment that would apply
to any proposal for independent senior citizen housing.
Vote to reconsider. Voting aye - Guthrie, Heydemann, Moran, Engelman, Drummer. Voting nay - Kent, Holsman,
Feldman and Newman. Motion carried. (5-4)
Alderman Heydemann moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 42-0-94. Seconded by Alderman Drummer.
Alderman Newman called the question. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Motion failed.
Alderman Heydemann urged Council to approve the text amendment because it is enabling legislation only, does
not necessitate a vote on any specific proposal and gives Council a flexibility that would benefit the community.
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Alderman Newman said that as an alderman representing a lot of senior citizens, he felt very comfortable voting
against this motion because there are an overwhelming number of properties in Evanston used for senior citizen
housing which are off the tax rolls. He felt that the City of Evanston has demonstrated a major commitment to
senior housing. This text amendment would allow a use that could potentially take additional property off the tax
rolls in all districts, and he restated his opposition to taking any more land off the tax rolls. He also reiterated his
opposition to the inappropriate location of the project that generated this request for a text amendment. He thought
that this text amendment was very short-sighted in light of all the vacancies in senior housing in Evanston and felt
that Evanston seniors could be served without this facility.
Alderman Engelman did not agree that the amendment was short-sighted, but was part of a vision. He understood
Alderman Newman's opposition to the proposed project, but suggested that he separate that request from the text
amendment, and urged Council not to stifle or discourage developers who want to develop senior housing. He gave
as an example, the Foundation Building on Central Street that had been vacant for a long time until commercial
tenants were found recently. That building would have been a possible candidate for creative redevelopment under
this text amendment. It would have been an appropriate place for Council to address affordable senior citizen
housing. He again urged them to divorce the text amendment from the current proposal and allow the door to be
opened for developers to fill the need pointed out during Citizen Comment.
Alderman Feldman restated his position that his constituents do not want this project and again noted that there has
been no communication from the constituency groups who should be lobbying in favor of this if it is needed. He
said that this text amendment cannot be considered in isolation and pointed out that there is nothing that would
prevent another developer with a different project from requesting this amendment sometime in the future. He did
not believe that the City should support something that does not appear to have the support of citizens or staff.
Alderman Heydemann acknowledged that the text amendment was proposed because of the specific project, and
opposition to that project can be voiced if that proposal comes before Council again. However, she found it
interesting that when someone testifies that there is a need for independent senior housing, they are dismissed as
well-meaning but not convincing, and the silence of other people is taken to be overwhelming, thunderous and
convincing. She noted that a number of people had discussed the need for independent senior citizen living facilities
and that has been disregarded repeatedly.
Alderman Newman said that he hoped Alderman Heydemann would listen as closely to citizens' demands for
additional police. He felt that the lack of need had been documented by staff. He congratulated his colleagues for
hanging tough against this proposal even though he knew them to be in favor of low and moderate income housing.
He reiterated his belief that the project at 1830 Ridge was not in the best interests of the City and said that there
was a reason why this use was not included in the Ol District in the 1993 Zoning Ordinance.
Alderman Holsman noted that he had not received any calls urging him to change his vote on this project, nor had
he received any requests for additional senior housing. He again equated this text amendment with the one proposed
previously to allow sales of used cars on open service station lots. He also questioned the rental prices presented
by the representative of the Center for Public Ministry during Citizen Comment. He noted that he knows a number
of landlords in the Eighth Ward who have units available for rents below those listed.
Alderman Drummer urged his colleagues to vote for the text amendment and said that he felt that was an appropriate
and creative reuse of a property that had long stood vacant. He noted that he would always oppose the sale of used
cars on any service station lots anywhere in Evanston because he did not feel that was an appropriate use. He
suggested that if Council had listened to the naysayers on the Howard/Hartrey project, the Home Depot project and
the John Buck project, the City would still be sitting with vacant land with no prospects of additional tax dollars
coming into the City.
At this time Alderman Heydemann assumed the Chair for five minutes.
Alderman Feldman said that he couldn't remember an issue more politically connected than this one or being called
by so many politically connected people than this one. He reported that they were the only people who called. He
thought that silence indicated opposition, when he heard nothing from a group specifically charged with advocating
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for senior citizens in Evanston. He thought that this issue was driven by something other than the merits of the
project 'itself. He urged Council to end the charade and just vote against the text amendment.
Alderman Kent said that he talked to more people during the past week about this project than he thought knew his
number. That concerned him, because the people who called did not seem to be interested in his point of view.
But he is always willing to listen to anything anyone wants to say. He couldn't say that there wasn't a need,
because there might be one. He said that he respected a senior citizen's right to be independent and illustrated his
point with a story about his grandparents. He restated his belief that the 1830 Ridge is an unacceptable site because
he thought that it is dangerous - in spite of the guard rail that had been put up at his suggestion. He said that he
was committed to helping people and understood that the "targeted population" was to be largely from the Fifth
Ward, but pointed out that they were unaware of the project. He noted that the Fifth Ward residents have objected
to many things, but don't seem to be heard when they raise those objections and it is something everyone else
wants. He explained that he had asked for something in writing that would explain the "target population" that he
couldn't seem to find. He reported that he had spoken to people who said that they were in his ward and said that
they needed this facility, but he could never get a name. He said that he had gotten no calls from seniors in his
ward, nor had he been waved down on the street and urged to support this. He has no indication from his
constituency in the "target population" that they want him to support this project. Therefore, he cannot.
Alderman Holsman called the question. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Motion carried. No nays.
Vote on the text amendment. Voting aye - Guthrie, Heydemann, Moran, Engelman and Drummer. Voting nay -
Kent, Holsman, Feldman and Newman. Motion failed. (5-4) (Six votes are needed to approve a zoning text
amendment.)
OTHER CObEM=ES:
Docket 14-1B-94: Ordinance 129-0-93 - Tax Increment Financing
Redevelopment Plan and Proiect - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 129-0-
93, introduced on January 24, 1994, by which the City Council would adopt and
approve a Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment plan and Project for the
Church/Chicago area. No Action.
Docket 1S-1B-94: Ordinance 130-0-93 - Tax Increment Financine Designation
of Redevelopment Proiect Area - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 130-0-
93, introduced on January 24, 1994, by which the City Council would designate
the Church/Chicago Area, by legal description, .as a Tax Increment
Redevelopment Project Area. No Action.
Docket 16-1B-94: Ordinance 131-0-93 - Tax Increment Financing -
Consideration of proposed Ordinance 131-0-93, introduced on January 24, 1994,
by which the City Council would specify the administration of incremental real
estate taxes in the Church/Chicago Tax Increment Financing District consistent
with State Statutes. No Action.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS,
Docket 177-8A-94: Resolution 7-R-93 - Research Park. Inc. - Consideration of
Alderman Newman's recommendation that Resolution 7-R-93, regarding
appointments to the Research Park Inc. Board, be implemented.
Alderman Newman moved to hold this docket item until the next meeting. Seconded by Alderman Engelman. At
the request of two aldermen, this docket item will be held until September 12.
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APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Morton introduced the following names to serve on the Arts Council, Cable and Preservation Commissions:
Randi Altman Baum, 2424 Lincoln Street,
for term ending August 15, 1997
Naomi Feldman, 1500 Hinman Avenue,
for term ending August 15, 1997
Lewis Z. Koch, 343 Dodge Avenue,
for term ending August 15, 1997
Gregory Nowesnick, 620 Sheridan Square,
for term ending August 15, 1997
Arts Council
Arts Council
Cable Commission
Preservation Commission
Alderman Heydemann moved Council approval of these appointments. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Motion
carried. No nays. '
CALL OF THE WARDS:
Alderman Heydemann reported that she had visited Greenwood Care after the most recent Human Services meeting
and they have adopted stricter rules governing the behavior of their residents. No radios are being played outside
the building and they have instituted a sign -out and sign -in sheet. She noted that it was very calm and orderly when
she was there and promised that she would be in frequent contact with the facility to see that it stays that way.
Alderman Kent reported that the Fifth Ward had had a very successful Jobs Fair the previous Thursday. He said
that 46 people came to seek employment. He thanked the Evanston Neighborhood Conference, CEDA Neighbors
at Work and all the Fifth Ward Block Clubs who helped support it. He said that they hoped to hold another jobs
fair in six or seven months.
Alderman Kent noted that he had previously made a reference to the Economic Development Committee, requesting
information about economic development and money spent in the Fifth Ward since 1966 or the earliest date records
are available. He wondered what had happened to his reference.
Alderman Drummer made a reference to the Rules Committee to look at the rules pertaining to citizen mrticination
during committee meetings., He suggested that if an alderman has invited someone to speak, he or she should give
the Chair the courtesy of notifying him/her that a group of citizens will be attending. That would allow the Chair
to make provisions for their participation in the committee meeting.
Alderman Holsman reported that three parks in the Eighth Ward participated in the National Night Out Against
Crime - Clyde/Callan, Brummel Park and Elks Park. He thanked all those involved, especially those who solicited
donations from landlords and local businesses. Each park had a neighborhood barbecue and he noted that he
personally had cooked over 100 hot dogs in Brummel Park. He thanked Foot Patrol Officer Kim Grossman for
letting the neighbors in her area know about National Night Out.
He also reported that he had attended the Block Party for the 1400 block of Dobson and noted that the main concern
of those living there is public safety, as they expressed during the Administration and Public Works Committee
meeting that evening. He said that these concerns need to be addressed.
Mayor Morton reported that she had also attended the Elks Park party and had received the same information as
was conveyed in committee this evening. She said that she had passed it along to the Police Chief earlier in the
day.
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Alderman Holsman said that he did not ask citizens to come out to the meeting, but when they made him aware of
their public safety concerns, he told them that Administration and Public Works Committee would be discussing
the possibility of hiring 20 new police officers at the meeting this evening and suggested that would be the
appropriate place for them to come and comment on those concerns. He said that he had no idea they were all
coming out, but was glad that they did.
Alderman Newman thanked Alderman Holsman for communicating to citizens that the A & PW Committee was
discussing police services this evening. He thought it was clear at the last meeting that Alderman Kent's reference
was going to be discussed at the meeting and suggested that perhaps the meeting should have been scheduled to
begin earlier. He felt that the most valuable part of the meeting was to hear from the citizens and hear the
discussion of Alderman Kent's reference. He did not believe that anyone should construe Alderman Kent's
reference as a desire to have a police officer on every corner. He said that he found the memo that Chief Cooper
put on their desks this evening to be very helpful to that consideration.
Mayor Morton announced that police services will be discussed further at a special Administration and Public Works
Committee meeting on September 19.
Alderman Newman thanked Director of Recreation, Parks/Forestry, Don Wirth, and Superintendent of Recreation,
Richard Grodsky, for the excellent job they did in putting on the Lakeshore Arts Festival. He also noted that the
Arts Council had done a wonderful job with the Ethnic Arts Festival earlier this summer. He thanked the staffs
for adhering to the agreement reached with the neighbors concerning police and traffic protection. He felt that they
did an outstanding job.
Alderman Newman made a reference to the Parking Committee to explore whether the two hour parking restriction
is bein¢ enforced. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Motion carried. No nays.
Alderman Newman requested that the Mayor of staff provide specific information to the Council by the next meeting
as to whether all the members of the Research Park, Inc. Board of Directors whose terms have expired will be
applying for reappointment. He asked that all members of the Council receive that information.
Alderman Engelman announced that the Economic Development Committee will meet on the fifth, not the fourth
Wednesday of the month, on August 31st.
In response to a question from Alderman Engelman, Assistant City Manager Aiello clarified that the Planning and
Development Committee will meet on both August 29 on the old schedule and on September 12, the first meeting
on the new schedule. Alderman Engelman apologized for not staying around for the last Rules Committee meeting
and said that he hoped the new schedule would work. He suggested that some things are better dealt with in
commium. He said that his preference had been for three committees composed of three aldermen each that met
before the Council meeting, and using the off -Council Mondays for special meetings on issues that all nine alderman
need to address. He suggested that if the new schedule isn't workable, it can be changed.
Alderman Engelman made reference to the recent property tax bills that everyone received and noted that if you
combine the parts that Council is responsible for, both as aldermen and Township Trustees, they are responsible
for lowering the City/Townships portions of the tax bill by $1 million. He noted that the members of this Council
have made a concerted effort to address taxes and to be conscious and concerned what they do with property taxes.
Reducing property taxes by $1 million is very laudable, but Council cannot end there. It must stay vigilant. He
said that every member of Council is continuing to look for creative ways to change the way it funds City services
to try to shift the support of this community off the back of the property tax payer and use creative solutions.
Mayor Dorton said that she was glad Alderman Engelman brought up the property tax issue and noted that the
Township portion of the property tax went down 59.33 %, which is a sizable amount.
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Alderman Engelman moved that Council recess into Closed Session to consider litigation, disposition of land,
personnel matters and -contract negotiations. Roll call. Voting aye - Guthrie, Heydemann, Kent, Moran, Engelman,
Holsman, Feldman, Newman and Drummer. Motion carried. (9-01
The Council so recessed at 12:18 A.M. and reconvened in Open Session at 1:19 A.M.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Morton asked for a motion to adjourn. The
Council so moved and adjourned at 1:20 A.M.
KIRSTEN F. DAVIS
CITY CLERK