[{"_1":2,"_123":-5,"_124":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87,99,111],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6255726,"mediaKeyId","3161852-a8175a0a4820781318ed1b7712917b06","parentId",3161852,"title","Council unanimously adopts amended city manager contract; members praise Stowe’s leadership","audioSeconds",121,"startMs",1832000,"endMs",1953000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=3161852-a8175a0a4820781318ed1b7712917b06&start=1832&end=1953","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3161852-a8175a0a4820781318ed1b7712917b06/thumbnail_1832000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6255726/Evanston/Cook-County/Illinois/Council-unanimously-adopts-amended-city-manager-contract-members-praise-Stowes-leadership","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6255726-ce68341e7e62ad2729c7bcdf2572c2e5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452949&Signature=RV77BUWI7cRH3USouwG1m8tkTa~WrxBn-RZdwBd~hOz2i178QFPMRYrdsJ~D0AeOu1TV-PAUJCb6mY3uZFVwovmnaN83W9Y-6gD47QHoCP2eBuOPRUMwHfK4zGyb8-VYXG1O8otuYVAytn5pJkp8NdpCV~DIqKYSAFYre16aq9bBT-7weRnNNV03Yz~kk1GEp-03PHLLU8Dhscof3ZY0uOt9G8SDX1X5~1d43JcjWW7EZUZcVUY-m2M6Z09Anr1CoSlKR97EQO28WNcrAGYFpM5dnHY6FN4EX1Cf59wJZhsHUaWmQcKHQzZEiyOApj3U9y-eoO3ubA60jv4nyQbXDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","City Council of Evanston, IL","date","2025-05-01T00:35:09.853Z","article","The Evanston City Council on April 28 adopted an amended contract for the city manager (Resolution 46 R25), voting 8–0 to approve the measure.

Council member Reid formally moved adoption of Resolution 46 R25 and Council member Newsom seconded. In floor remarks following the motion several members thanked City Manager Stowe for steadying the organization during a period when the city had frequent leadership turnover in department head and manager positions. Council member Reid said Stowe took over during an \"extremely difficult time\" and noted that the city is better off for Stowe’s service.

The motion carried unanimously after a roll call; the council did not record any amendments to the contract on the council floor during the public session. City Manager Stowe did not make an extended presentation; council remarks were largely expressions of thanks and recognition for staff leadership. The resolution authorizes the mayor and city manager to complete execution per standard practice.

The council did not discuss specific contract financial terms on the public record during the meeting. Staff and council comments emphasized continuity of operations and organizational stability as central justifications for the contract action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Evanston City Council Meeting 4-28-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council adopted Resolution 46 R25, approving an amended contract for City Manager Stowe, with multiple council members thanking Stowe for steady leadership during a period of high turnover in city management positions.","taxTitle","Evanston, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",2640,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6255732,"Council approves five‑story, 30‑unit development at 2206 Maple Avenue; Kelly flags long-term tax tradeoffs under HB 2621",154,2622000,2776000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3161852-a8175a0a4820781318ed1b7712917b06&start=2622&end=2776","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3161852-a8175a0a4820781318ed1b7712917b06/thumbnail_2622000.jpg","/articles/6255732/Evanston/Cook-County/Illinois/Council-approves-fivestory-30unit-development-at-2206-Maple-Avenue-Kelly-flags-long-term-tax-tradeoffs-under-HB-2621","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6255732-192ea50952c56a06bcae07fe2c89b0ca/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452949&Signature=nzxO9OzvM9DWPlZwY8JdNN8esrwboDCM3-LfN-9KQMThY8C9rr6Mp9WFQ1w8Zmk5Y04y4ZLokHFMN9JlAakR98nnKnr8AyJmEvLKgOJ1tV7vbo74sI977INX0Lvylq7BWTKsXmWF9B1rFD7IWP0RF-kI2B7VzjiUvjStoyUBpQNdjXFUexJWPLbDCJ36Rm8rg9uBq9GvjiaFN~83vt07QJaWF0PoFEGriEhdt8gogxeX82mAuvn-IckjZWExd5LZzV11xPQeMrtiTREuMmyd6pY9XPZ~lPmV~8kUc-hrzudnuUGDKt~KjSufAcW~grgpRbzSv337N7ZBo7aqrhdLWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Evanston City Council on April 28 approved an ordinance granting a major variation to allow construction of a five‑story, 30‑unit multi‑family building with 29 on‑site parking spaces at 2206 Maple Avenue (Ordinance 35,025). The vote was 8–0 in favor.

Council member Reid moved the ordinance and Council member Wynne seconded; the council adopted the zoning variation after a brief floor discussion. Council member Kelly said she would support the project but urged the council to study the fiscal implications of House Bill 2621, which she said can create a multi‑decade tax offset when developers provide higher levels of on‑site affordable housing.

Kelly described a specific example: she explained that under a 20% affordable set‑aside the city may forgo incremental tax revenue for the first three years and, over a 30‑year period, could result in the equivalent of roughly $3,000,000 in foregone tax revenue compared with a smaller affordable requirement. Kelly urged a fuller finance-and‑budget committee discussion to weigh tradeoffs — for example, whether proceeds otherwise captured could instead fund permanent affordable housing programs or land trusts.

The ordinance record shows the approval of the major variation for the Garrett Seminary property parcel referenced in committee testimony; council members did not enter any amendments to the ordinance on the floor. Council member Kelly said that because the project is on tax‑exempt property being redeveloped, the timing and tier structure in HB 2621 affects when and whether tax increment is captured locally.

The developer’s final building plans, construction timeline and any pro forma financial details were not discussed in depth on the council floor. City staff and the council indicated the item moved forward consistent with standard variation/rezoning procedures.","The council approved an ordinance permitting a five‑story, 30‑unit multifamily building at 2206 Maple Avenue with 29 on‑site parking spaces; Council member Kelly warned that under House Bill 2621 the city may forgo millions in tax revenue over 30 years when developers provide deeper affordable-unit mixes.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6255737,"Council deadlocks on two vacation-rental licenses; mayor breaks tie to deny approvals",114,2507000,2621000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3161852-a8175a0a4820781318ed1b7712917b06&start=2507&end=2621","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3161852-a8175a0a4820781318ed1b7712917b06/thumbnail_2507000.jpg","/articles/6255737/Evanston/Cook-County/Illinois/Council-deadlocks-on-two-vacation-rental-licenses-mayor-breaks-tie-to-deny-approvals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6255737-77008ea8870e75082b5f6fac9e73434d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452949&Signature=jOrkRI3S2YgqeE2hn6jJHJIu4fPTy8eHn5YaP0C1lHeeYTrY6naw40AesZabMtPqrg~PGLsH9PEKVqGdB4v7XLi4O3C2ythsHH1--wjcbSjxcrOLQQ-53T-w7vKPGUuLzUpb0KDrFsKYiPJpiR6G7yd3v0xTP9Yts3RPM5HmFgBF8f-WlIeu6syspeG-uxOr1C8zLfgBPWss3e-v2iI9a9u0O~16mtmovNJvA-ypRAqQvqENbkVElB~al2tc1xFLtzWkSXNany8sESTCtZs2BJC68TKOoHjOlIOm1ioUwpBC8diTGBFXtHmOLND0Qyqx8jAFFqSnXjRgfFBIpeXXKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Evanston City Council on April 28 failed to approve two vacation-rental licenses for properties at 1726 Emerson Street and 1839 Darrell Avenue Coach House after a tie vote that the mayor broke against the applicants.

Council member Reid moved to approve the vacation-rental licenses (item PD1). The motion initially resulted in a 4–4 tie among council members present, requiring the mayor to cast a tie-breaking vote; Mayor Biss voted \"no,\" producing a final result of 4 in favor and 5 against, and the licenses were not granted.

Council member Reid told the council he would vote \"no\" on the licenses because Council member Burns planned to bring a referral regarding a moratorium on vacation rentals; Reid said the council had the power to begin a moratorium immediately. Multiple council members noted competing policy considerations: housing availability, neighborhood impacts, and the need for a careful citywide review.

No formal appeals, permit conditions, or alternative actions were recorded on the record for the two specific license applications. The failed motion means the two properties will not receive vacation-rental licenses at this time; applicants may pursue further administrative or legislative options outside the meeting record.","Two vacation-rental license applications were denied after the council tied 4–4 and Mayor Biss cast the deciding vote against approval; a council member noted a pending referral on a broader moratorium.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6255742,"Evanston council adds school-focused recital and approves resolution urging state action on transit funding",814,941000,1755000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3161852-a8175a0a4820781318ed1b7712917b06&start=941&end=1755","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3161852-a8175a0a4820781318ed1b7712917b06/thumbnail_941000.jpg","/articles/6255742/Evanston/Cook-County/Illinois/Evanston-council-adds-school-focused-recital-and-approves-resolution-urging-state-action-on-transit-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6255742-0ce4eb828429b57293e17d25416a0a3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452949&Signature=EyhbvkBgFETBxGf6OP2CLiq44vweg9qvHUfNYAo1BoeNqzYT-lueVeiO70V8SR140C6cjBGiPFc9rn~jKNYtdL88AecsnU3zPuhEjhZD-YXlxNd8iR3zQt~ifkpg9Z1YswDYHfwhVrijaHoxEvl7eLVJ4mvY5YgiVXfl9bJCq3tOjfV0TqkcmfQLYd9TZmO9imyMQaok1NGchEciRq2ZVAgLH9pds1qxWoyRxcWZHYU8Uz8cYEruLYjW5zvBBgR50LHy~PdxUwu8ZCJA-CyI2UoHG8AJjYR0X3zy2aSHIaB~-OJQcRHNA9ntGVhroqk28zmWyE7C~Uv5sDPTo2lCJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Evanston City Council on April 28 approved a resolution urging Illinois lawmakers to address an anticipated fiscal shortfall for the Chicago-area transit agencies and to prevent service cuts, and a recital referencing Evanston Township High School was added to the resolution at committee request before it was left on the consent agenda.

Public speakers, including transportation advocates, urged the council to record its concern about the looming \"fiscal cliff\" facing CTA, Metra and PACE. Robert Keaton told the council that while Evanston cannot solve the statewide funding issue alone, \"it is important that we are on record to underscore the urgency and to reinforce just how detrimental a degraded transit network would be for our city.\" Michael Kroll, representing Go Evanston’s transportation subgroup, urged broader regional reform and said continued duplication and lack of coordination among agencies makes transfers and service planning difficult for riders.

Council staff reported that the version of the resolution considered in committee was amended to add a recital clause at the request of Evanston Township High School to note the importance of transit service for students. The amended resolution (A12, identified in committee as Resolution 45 R25 in public comment) remained on the consent agenda; the council adopted the consent agenda with that and other items 8–0 earlier in the meeting.

Speakers at the meeting suggested local steps the city can take regardless of Springfield, such as revising the local bike plan, expanding protected bike lanes, making transit stops ADA-accessible, and restarting an analysis for a new CTA yellow-line station to serve additional wards. The resolution as adopted is a formal expression of council support for state action to avert service cuts; it does not direct city staff to adopt specific local transit projects in this action. No formal changes to city budgets or contracts were approved in this item.","The council included an ETHS-related recital in a resolution urging state lawmakers to address a transit funding shortfall and approved the measure as part of the consent agenda; local transit advocates urged the council to support a larger reform agenda.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6255747,"Evanston council approves Sauna Club lease at Church Street boat launch after brief hold and neighborhood concern",1626,878000,2504000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3161852-a8175a0a4820781318ed1b7712917b06&start=878&end=2504","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3161852-a8175a0a4820781318ed1b7712917b06/thumbnail_878000.jpg","/articles/6255747/Evanston/Cook-County/Illinois/Evanston-council-approves-Sauna-Club-lease-at-Church-Street-boat-launch-after-brief-hold-and-neighborhood-concern","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6255747-3860452a4c4f801a84e6e1646d352abe/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452949&Signature=ekUnFPSAmFcFSkY9cNQ5LQZO3~tGfuCYBh7-CTBnkboUEkEXOhEJpdD6~e~SzJWafflnMnvDwL-z5cVhDcHGS608cuadjMoTElz50fgnn8ah34P1mXhw01AubfxeH9-rruHwPwl8JqUbdsIlsms2q7kGdi7Fd170SfqfSUEBQB~t~jX8CKnuSdMJ36KuKWk-5mlge-tMuQUVtHDFx0z3j6gVIUsrQHCqohCZEHWqs0qzYV0gFLobXRnRWoZX~rH6Sx6qxyW0czIrCVWyg1SOL-trri5VxK8hG5p-cVFG0D7LvZqYQTtdrkFzbHGU~Gv8a7uCmlKKRk-4XSv6GoNfIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Evanston City Council on April 28 authorized the city manager to enter into a lease with the Sauna Club to operate at the Church Street boat launch, voting 8-0 after overruling a two-week hold that Council member Kelly had requested.

Council member Kelly had asked for a two-week delay to allow neighbors to be notified and meet with parks staff; she described the request as an effort to “apprise” residents before the location change. The motion to hold failed for lack of an immediate second, then was formally placed and later overruled after a separate motion to overturn the hold.

The hold was overruled after Council member George Nussbaum moved to overturn and Council member Harris seconded. The motion to overrule passed on a 6–2 vote, which met the two-thirds requirement; the underlying resolution (Resolution 41 R25) was then approved 8–0. Council members who spoke in favor said the move would place the business further from private homes and that the Sauna Club had been a responsible tenant at its prior location.

Sauna Club owner Ryan Kohler, who had signed up to speak during the public-comment period, told the council he was the owner of Sauna Club and that the business \"has been operating for, 3 years now\" and that he hoped item A11 could be voted on so the business could move into a new city-owned cafe area by the Church Street boat ramps. Tim Carter, Lakefront manager, told the council staff had received a complaint about the Sauna Club’s equipment storage at Lee Street Beach and recommended the move so the storage could be removed from the public frontage.

Council members against delaying said the business was already an established lakefront use and that the proposed Church Street location would reduce impacts on adjacent residences. Council member Nussbaum said he had received overwhelmingly positive feedback; Council member Reid said he would have voted to delay if there were a clear harm from voting tonight but ultimately supported proceeding.

The lease authorizes relocation of the Sauna Club from its prior beach site to the city-owned cafe area near the Church Street boat launch. The council did not discuss lease financial terms during the public session. No formal conditions or amendments to the lease were recorded in the council motion.

The council’s action followed the standard consent/regular agenda procedures after a short debate focused on neighbor notification and beach stewardship. The Sauna Club may begin operations in the Church Street boat launch area subject to the city manager completing the lease process.","The City Council voted 8-0 to authorize a lease allowing the Sauna Club to operate at the Church Street boat launch area after a two-week hold was overruled; council members and staff said the new location would address a complaint about a storage box near Lee Street Beach.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Council unanimously adopts amended city manager contract; members praise Stowe’s leadership

Council approves five‑story, 30‑unit development at 2206 Maple Avenue; Kelly flags long-term tax tradeoffs under HB 2621

Council deadlocks on two vacation-rental licenses; mayor breaks tie to deny approvals

Evanston council adds school-focused recital and approves resolution urging state action on transit funding

Evanston council approves Sauna Club lease at Church Street boat launch after brief hold and neighborhood concern