October 1st, 2019 Meeting Minutes

Posted On October 21, 2019

Call to Order

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

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

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

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.

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)

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

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

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