Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by President Mike Zink at 7:00 p.m.

Directors Roll Call

Present

• Mike Zink, President
• Aileen Tien, Treasurer
• John Fitterer, Secretary
• Jim Spencer
• Patrick Carlson
• Maggie Koehler
• Brian Murphy
• Terie Kata
• Marty Wallace

44th Ward Update – Bennet Lawson for Alderman Tom Tunney

• Wrapping up infrastructure projects:
  • Paving 3600 block of Wilton
  • Clark street paving will complete in December
  • Smart lighting installations will be complete by end of November City of Chicago budget meetings are in progress with all areas looking for reductions
• Charitable items:
  • 19 th District Chicago Police Dept Coat Drive under way
  • Canned Goods Drive at Lakeview Pantry through Nov 22 nd
  • Night Ministry Supply Drive for Adult size gloves, underwear, hats
    • Bring donations to 44 th Ward Office
• Reminder to call 311 or use 311 app for street or alley lights out
• Question from audience on concerns for parking, police and fire services with additional high-rises going up in ELV
  • Answer that the infrastructure plans takes into account increased population

Cubs Update – Heather Way-Kitzes

• Christmas Tree lighting will take place on Gallagher Way near Banks statue on December 2
• Gallagher Way will also conduct a Menorah lighting
• Gallagher Way Kristkindlmarket will kick off on November 22
• The ice rink will be up and running prior to Kristkindlmarket
• Only construction in offseason will be on the Audi Club

Cubs/Tunney Item – Heather Way-Kitzes, Bennett Lawson

• The City ordinance governing Gallagher Way expires at the end of 2019
• A new version will be put into effect to start 2020
  • Will give better clarification on public events
  • Liquor sales end: 10pm Fr–Sa, 9pm Su–Th (previous was 11pm)
  • Day game closure: 3 hrs after game Fr-Su, 1 hr after game Mo-Th (previous 1 hr after)
  • Liquor available in Gallagher Way, in addition to beer, wine (previous only beer, wine)
  • Negotiating for non-ticketed fans to be able to enter, but not approved at this point
  • Large crowd events limited to 5 concerts and 7 other (previous 5 concerts and 12 other)

Treasurers Report – Aileen Tien

• Checking/Savings totals $46.3k, an increase of $12k since early September
  • Main Revenue items: $20.6k increase from Oktoberfest
  • Main Debit items: $2.5k Kelly Park, $2.5k Chgo Park Distr, $3k Legacy Project
• Ideas for deserving groups in need of donations can be sent to Friends@EastLakeView.Org

Crime Update – Mike Zink

• No Trespassing Signs need to be posted in common areas of apartments or large condo complexes if loitering is an issue. This allows police to remediate the issue.
• A Prescription Take Back Event will allow residents to dispose of expired drugs on Nov 9th with drop-off at Office of State Rep Sara Feigenholtz

New/Old Business

• Under consideration to double size of ELVN boundaries with south boundary moving from Addison to Belmont – will be voted on by ELVN Board
• Marty Malone is resigning his board position to pursue public office; the executive committee plus one will determine his replacement after regular meeting ends
• Oktoberfest increased its Net Revenues to $20.4k, which is over a $1k increase from last year. Some sponsor donations are still pending which could bring in another $1k.
• The Legacy Project Gala was a success. ELVN Board had reps in attendance.
• Redefine the Drive – The City is addressing 50+ formal comments from community mtgs
• Green Team is in a holding pattern until the spring season
• The ELVN Holiday Party will take place on 12/3 at Murphy’s Bleachers at 7pm. The $15 entry fee covers ELVN dues for 2020 and food & drink at the event.

Adjournment at 7:50pm

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by President Mike Zink at 7:00 p.m.

Directors Roll Call

Present

• Mike Zink, President
• John Fitterer, Secretary
• Tom Rothschild
• Jim Spencer
• Maggie Koehler
• Brandon Cunningham
• Terie Kata

Rep Mike Quigley – 5th District

• 5th District has a population of 750k+ ad stretches from Hinsdale to Uptiown
• Major initiative in district has been the McCook Reservoir which prevents sewage backing into Lake Michigan during big rains
• Involved in Intelligence Panel investigating the Ukraine dealings and potential impeachment of President Trump
• Most US citizens want an impeachment investigation
• Never has a president been so at-odds with the Us Intelligence community
• Election only one year away and votes matter; 2016 presidential election determined by 78k votes in 3 states
• Timeline of US-Mexico-Canada agreement is ongoing but fluid
• Never has there been a time that representatives need to be aspirational, but practical
• And all elected officials should walk in the oppositions shoes and find middle ground

46th Ward Update – Alderman James Cappleman

• Very inspired and supportive of Rep Quigley and his ability to negotiate to a win-win solution
• 600 block of West Grace got speed bumps installed
• Speed feedback signs going up in front of Greeley School & Grace-Pine Grove intersection
• After discussion at last ELVN mtg the police record of Garfield Beverage was looked at and it is clean
• Flu shots are available at Ward Office on October 7th
• Through the end of October, City Stickers can be purchased with no late fee
• If you have an up-to-date City Sticker as of November 15th, you will be eligible to have any outstanding City Sticker tickets forgiven
• 19th Distr Policing Strategy looking for input from community at 10/8 Buena Park Library

44th Ward Update – Abigail

• The threshold was raised from 75% to 85% for condo-to-rental deconversion deals in Chicago. The Illinois Condominium Property Act now requires 85 percent of a condo association to say yes to a deal to sell every unit in bulk.

Cubs Update – Heather Way-Kitzes

• The Cubs and Wrigley are gearing up for winter activities – skating rink, Christkindlmarket
• Only construction in offseason will be on the Audi Club
• Another Wrigley Field concert announced for 2020 (Pearl Jam)

Green Team Update – Heather Way-Kitzes, Brandon Cunningham

• The Neighborhood Grounds Crew had their last clean-up in September with very good community participation; the Grounds Keeper of the year award was given to the Franz family with an on-field recognition ceremony
• Working to have mural implemented on side of Wrigleyville North Bar building at Sheffield and Byron

Treasurer’s Report – Mike Zinc

• Over $41k in ELVN bank account
• Initial indication is that 2019 Oktoberfest made more than 2018, but tally still under way

New/Old Business

• Marty Malone is resigning his board position to pursue public office; the executive committee plus one will determine his replacement
• The Belmont Harbor neighborhood group would like to join with ELVN
• Positive feedback from ELVN Board; decision should be made within 2 months
• Treasure Island location looking to be re-zoned for large footprint rental building