1 EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL First Regular Meeting September 2nd, 2025
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Rules and Organization of the City Council
Dec 22, 2012
This document, titled "Rules and Organization of the City Council of the City of Evanston," dated December 12, 2022, establishes the procedural rules and governance structure for Evanston's nine-member City Council and Mayor. The comprehensive rulebook defines key terms such as quorum (six members), Mayor pro tem, Acting Mayor, and Temporary Chair, and outlines procedures for meetings, debates, voting, appointments, conflict of interest, and committee operations. Notable policy areas covered include provisions for resident participation, closed sessions, media access, compensation committee governance, and a technology allowance for Council members.
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The City of Evanston's 2025 Alley and Sidewalk Improvements project, beginning July 1, 2025, will span five months and include storm sewer installation and pavement work in three alleys, pedestrian crossing enhancements at four locations with solar-powered LED signs and ADA ramps, and sidewalk gap infill projects on Lee Street, Greenwood Street, and at the Dempster Street Beach Office. Additional improvements include downtown sidewalk replacement with brick banding on Benson and Clark Streets, traffic calming measures via speed humps and alley bumps, a picnic pad at Greenwood Park, and ADA-compliant sidewalks at transit stops on Lake and Ridge Avenues.
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ComEd is notifying residents that vegetation management work, including tree trimming and potential tree removal, will be performed in their neighborhood within the next three months to prevent power outages and safety hazards caused by trees and branches interfering with power lines. All work will be performed by trained arborists, and any herbicide applications for stump treatment will be applied by state-licensed applicators. Property owners may contact ComEd or the Illinois Commerce Commission to appeal planned activities or obtain additional information.
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The City of Evanston has engaged a consulting team led by former Mayor and U.S. Congressman Ben McAdams to develop strategies for repurposing three underutilized public assets: the Police and Fire Headquarters, the Civic Center, and the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. The team brings experience in community engagement, urban planning, and asset development, with notable past projects including downtown revitalizations in New Rochelle and Salt Lake City that generated significant mixed-use and mixed-income housing development. The consultants plan to explore innovative redevelopment concepts for each asset that align with community needs while potentially modernizing services and expanding cultural and residential opportunities.
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