City Council

EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting October 10th, 2023 The official record of proceedings for a special meeting of the Evanston City Council was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. Mayor Williams led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called and with a quorum being present, Mayor Kent Williams called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone present. Those present from the governing body at the start of meeting were Mayor Williams; Council members; Tim Lynch, Jesse Lind, Evan Perkes, Dave Welling, Mike Sellers(by phone) and Jen Hegeman. Staff members present were City Attorney/Prosecutor, Mark Harris; City Treasurer, Trudy Lym; City Clerk, Diane Harris; Community Development Director, Rocco O’Neill; Director of Parks and Recreation, Kim Larson; Public Works Director, Gordon Robinson and Police Lieutenant, Ken Pearson. Information Technology Coordinator, Preston Sheets; Police Chief, Mike Vranish and City Engineer, Dean Barker, were excused. Approve Agenda Council member Welling moved, Council member Perkes seconded, to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Williams, Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. A discussion was held regarding submitting a letter to the State Building Commission regarding a delay in demolition of the old State Hospital. Council member Lynch moved, Council member Welling seconded, to approve a letter of support to delay demolition of the Old State Hospital. The motion passed with 6 yes votes: Lynch, Lind, Perkes, Welling, Sellers, Hegeman. 1 no vote: Williams. Adjournment With no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m. _______________________ Kent H. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Diane Harris, City Clerk