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MINUTES CITY OF DEKALB COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 2018 The City Council of DeKalb, Illinois held a Committee of the Whole meeting on November 13, 2018, in the City Council Chambers of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A. ROLL CALL City Clerk Lynn Fazekas called the roll, and the following members of the City Council were present: Alderman David Jacobson, Alderman Bill Finucane, Alderman Michael Marquardt, Alderman Pat Fagan, Alderman Mike Verbic, Alderman Tony Faivre, and Mayor Jerry Smith. Alderman Kate Noreiko arrived at 5:26 p.m. Also present were: Community Development Director Jo Ellen Charlton and Economic Development Planner Jason Michnick. B. ITEMS ALSO ON THE REGULAR AGENDA None. C. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. D. CONSIDERATIONS 1. Annie Glidden North Revitalization Plan. Community Development Director Charlton gave an overview of the planning process, organization, and partners of the Annie Glidden North (AGN) Task Force. Adam Rosas, principal of Camiros, Ltd., described how the consultants from Camiros facilitated the planning and identified core project recommendations meant to stimulate positive changes in the AGN neighborhoods. Economic Development Planner Michnick talked about early projects the City has implemented already, such as improvements in neighborhood lighting and transit. He said the City is still accepting public input in advance of the November 26, 2018 meeting. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes November 13, 2018 Page 2 of 2 Task Force Chair Herb Rubin said he has served on several task forces over many years, but this experience has been the most satisfying. He emphasized the importance of facilitating the formation of an agency independent from the City in implementing the plan. Dwayne Brown thanked the Task Force and the DeKalb County Community Gardens for their advocacy of such ideas of a grocery store and the potential transformation of Welsh Park. Alderman Jacobson and Alderman Finucane, liaisons to the Task Force, complimented the work of the Task Force. Alderman Jacobson acknowledged that Council will have to struggle with funding issues to implement projects. Economic Development Planner Michnick explained to the Aldermen how a community development corporation works. Kurt Thurmaier called his Task Force participation challenging and enjoyable. He described projects in the AGN area as addressing DeKalb issues, not just AGN issues, which can create a destination for the entire City. E. RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL No Executive Session occurred during this meeting. F. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Alderman Marquardt moved to adjourn the Committee of the Whole. Alderman Fagan seconded. VOTE Motion was approved by majority voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. ________________________________ LYNN A. FAZEKAS, City Clerk Approved by City Council: December 10, 2018.