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A RESOLUTION
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Stating the Criteria and Selection
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�) Evanston/University Research Park
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WHEREAS, the Statement of Understanding between the City of
(� Evanston and Northwestern University, with respect to the
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Evanston/University Research Park was approved by the Evanston City Council
and signed by the respective entities on February S, 1986, and
WHEREAS, the Statement of Understanding and the related Master
Plan set forth the objectives of the Evanston/University Research Park and
the City's goals for its development, and
WHEREAS, the Board of TOPCORP and the Board of Research Park,
Inc. are established by this agreement, and
f WHEREAS, the, City of Evanston is` required to appoint
li representatives to the Board of TOPCORP and the Board of Research Park,
Inc., and
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WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the City appointees to j
i TOPCORP and Research Park, Inc. to ensure that the stated goals and
objectives as determined by the City of Evanston are achieved, and
WHEREAS, it is advisable to set forth criteria for selection for
City appointees to both the Boards of TOPCORP and Research Park, Inc. in
order to ensure qualified appointees, and promote the municipal benefits of
the Evanston/University Research Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
i� EVANSTON, Cook County, Illinois, that
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SECTION 1. Selection of City members to TOPCORP: The City -
appointed members of the board of TOPCORP shall
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be the Mayor of the City of Evanston, the City Manager of the City of
!� Evanston and an Alderman selected from the Economic Development Committee,
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�i all of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of the
`i City Council.
SECTION 2. Selection of City members to Research Park, Inc.: The
City -appointed members of the Board of Research Park,
Inc. shall be selected in the manner outlined below. Aldermen are eligible
for appointment to the Board of Research Park, Inc. and may apply directly
to the Mayor. The process for selection of other City -appointees shall be
1� as follows:
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A. An application for membership.shall.be made .availabl.e :t.o .-.
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the public.
B. Applications shall be completed and submitted to the Mayor
for review no later than April 15, 1986.
C. The Economic Development Committee shall review the
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applicationsand advise the Mayor as to the qualifications
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of the candidates.
j D. The Mayor and/or the Economic Development Committee may
chose to interview selected candidates.
E. The Mayor shall appoint all members to the Research Park,
Inc. Board with the concurrence of the Evanston City Council.
F. Mayor would endeavor to appoint members to Research Park,
Inc., which would include ethnic minorities, women and men.
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SECTION 3. Qualifications/criteria for City members to Research
Park, Inc. that are to be considered: The Economic
Development Committee shall review candidates application's on the basis of
the following criteria.
A. Awareness of the character of Evanston.
1. Sensitivity to the variety of community concerns
-expr-essed--regartling devel'opme-nt --of-tbe-Evanrstnn/
University Research Park.
2. Understanding of the history of Evanston and its various
governmental bodies and how they relate to the Park.
3. Sensitivity to the site and environment of the park
and the pluralism of the community.
4. Recognition of the heterogeneous economic and cultural
diversity of the City.
B. Useful Expertise and Skills-
1. Business development
2. Finance
3. Management of land and real property
4. Marketing
5. Design and Development Skills
6. Planning Skills
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C. Commitment to Goals of Project
1. Mixed Use of Land in the Park
2. Covenants on the Statement of Understanding including,
but not limited to those set forth in Appendix C of the
Statement of Understanding
3. Maintenance of Communication with City officials
D. Devotion of necessary time and energy to the Project.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Civic Center
City of Evanston
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2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, Illinois
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Telephone
312/328-2100
Your interest in serving on the Board for the Evanston/University Research
Park is appreciated. The City is seeking highly qualified citizens who
have the time and talent to devote to -this project. In order to assist the
Mayor who shall make these appointments, all candidates are asked to submit
their applications to the Mayor before April 15, 1986. The Economic
Development Committee will be assisting -the ..Mayor. in this .process..
Please note that on March 10,'1986, the City Council will consider the
Resolution setting "forth the criteria for selection of city -appointed
members to the Research Park governing board. A copy is attached for your
information. In addition, you are asked to familiarize yourself with the
Statement of Understanding between the City of Evanston and Northwestern
University, with respect to the Evanston/University Research Park. Copies
of the Statement of Understanding are available upon request from the City
Manager's office, the City Clerk's office and at the Public Library.
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OFFICE OF -THE MAYOR
Evanston, Illinois
Consideration for
appointment to: The Board of Research Park, Inc.
(Board or Commission)
Name: Phone:
Add ess: Bus. Phone:
Yeazs at above address:•
Particular qualifications for this appointment:
Experience in Governmental/Civic Affairs:
Experience in Business Development; Finance; Real Property Development; Management; Marketing;
Land Use Planning and Design:
Other Activities and Experience:
Work Experience:.
Education:
Service on Other Boards and Commissions (any where and any types (profit/non-profit):
P1*e provide in essay form your concepts and vision regarding the Evanston/University
Research Park; (Please refer to the Statement of Understanding Between The City of Evanston
and Northwestern University, especially Exhibit C.):
Office Use Only:
For Term Ending:
Reappointment:
Date:
Please send to: Joan W. Barr, Mayor - RPI Board
Civic Center
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60204