Here's a recap of our live coverage of this evening's Evanston City Council Administration and Public Works Committee meeting.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
A packet with information on tonight's agenda items is available online.
A proposal to license massage establishments is one of the key items on tonight's agenda. Related story.
Meeting called to order at 6:10 p.m.
Minutes, payroll and bill approved.
A 3.1 – Fire hydrant painting contract approved.
A 3.2 – Granular materials contract for water and sewer operations. Approved.
A 3.3 – Harris Maintenance contract for utility billing software. Approved.
A 3.4 – Water meter purchase contract. Approved.
A 3.5 – Tallmadge light poles and fixtures purchase. Approved.
A 3.6 – Backup building inspection and plan review contract. Approved.
A 3.7 – Wentworth Tire Service contract. Approved.
A 4 – Sidwalk cafe for Peet's Coffee & Tee, 1622 Chicago Ave. Approved.
A 5 – Grnat from affordable housing fund to the Handyman Program. Approved.
A 6 – Special events calendar. Approved.
A 7 – Massage establishment licensing ordinance.
Aldlerman Peter Braithwaite asks about concerns regarding a massage business near the corner of Church Street and Dodge Avenue.
Police Cmdr. James Pickett says he doesn't have any specific update on that.
Ordinance approved for introduction.
A 8 & A 9 – Change of liquor license for Hilton Orrington to reflect ownership change. Approved (for introduction and for immediate action tonight).
A 10 – New liquor license for Twice & Thrice … LuLu's, Taco Diablo, and Five & Dime … 1026 Davis St. Approved for introduction.
A 11 & A 12 – Change of liquor license for Flat Top Grill because of ownership change. Approved (for introduction and for immediate action tonight).
A 13 – Liquor license for The Funky Monk, 618-1/2 Church St. Approved for introduction.
A 14 & A 15 – Change of liquor license class for Sketchbook Brewing, 821 Chicago Ave. Approved (for introduction and for immediate action tonight).
Meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
City Council to meet at 6:40 p.m.
