Call to Order

This meeting will also be conducted by audio and video conference without the requirement of a physically present quorum of the Rock Island City Council due to the disaster declaration issued by Governor Pritzker.

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

Public Comment

Minutes from the February 27, 2023 Study Session and City Council Meeting.

Motion:

Motion whether or not to approve the minutes as printed.

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.

Minutes from the February 27, 2023 Closed Session.

Motion:

Motion whether or not to approve the Closed Session minutes.

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.

Update Rock Island

Mayor Thoms will close the regular meeting and open a Public Hearing on a request from Kenneth Allen, The Gathering for a waiver of the signature requirement to secure a Liquor License at 1718 2nd Avenue.

Motion:

Motion whether or not to recommend to the Mayor/Liquor Commissioner to waive the signature requirement as requested and approve the liquor license.

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.

Consent Agenda.

Claims for the week of February 17 through February 23, 2023 in the amount of $1,060,250.07; week of February 24, 2023 through March 2, 2023 in the amount of $1,690,997.84; and payroll for the weeks of February 6 through February 19, 2023 in the amount of $1,609,983.70.

International City/County Management Association (ICMA) claims for the week of February 17 through February 24, 2023 in the amount of $32,639.60.

Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment to John Robert Westpfahl of Milan, IL in the amount of $3,300.00 for the 2023 annual land set aside program.

Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $49,371.59 to CDM Smith, Chicago, IL for services provided from January 1, 2023 through February 11, 2023 for the Mill Street Plant Anaerobic Digester Maintenance Project.

Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $16,218.00 to CDL Electric of Kansas City, MO for an emergency Rail Road Signal Cable replacement at the intersection of IL 92 and Andalusia Rd.

Report from the Human Resources Department regarding payment in the amount of $7,240.64 to David G. Morrison, City Attorney, for services rendered during the month of February 2023.

Report from the Information Technology Department regarding payment to Harris-Govern, Chicago, IL for the Govern software maintenance in the amount of $34,413.11 for business licenses, permits, and the inspection system.

Motion:

Motion whether or not to approve Consent Agenda items a through g.

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.

Claims

Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $22,200.22 to Valley Construction, Rock Island, IL for an emergency sewer main repair.

Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $51,362.00 to Valley Construction, Rock Island, IL for emergency stormwater and sanitary sewer main repairs.

Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $13,603.38 to Langman Construction Inc., Rock Island, IL for an emergency water main repair.

Motion:

Motion whether or not to allow claim items a through c.

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.

Report from the Martin Luther King Center regarding a no cost extension with Enterprise Community Partners Inc. for consulting services regarding the West End Revitalization.

Motion:

Motion whether or not to approve extension of the agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the documents.

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.

Report from the Parks and Recreation Department requesting approval to select Streamline Architects to provide architect design and oversight services for the RIFAC Remodel project and approval of $28,650.00 in ARPA funding to complete the project.

Motion:

Motion whether or not to approve the requests as recommended.

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.

Report from the Community & Economic Development Department regarding the adoption of the Annual Arts Action Plan for 2023.

Motion:

Motion whether or not to approve the adoption of the Annual Arts Action Plan for 2023

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.

Report from the Community & Economic Development Department regarding a Special Use Permit for Radicle Venture, LLC located at 1340 31st Street. (First Reading)

Motion:

Motion whether or not to approve the Special Use Permit with the identified stipulation and consider the ordinance.

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.

Report from the Community & Economic Development Department regarding amendments to the Zoning Code to include a new definition for a Retail Tobacco Business. (First Reading)

Motion:

Motion whether or not to approve the amendments to the Zoning Code and consider the ordinance.

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.

Report from the Legal Department, City Clerk and Community and Economic Development Department regarding amendments to Article XVIII Sale/Possession of Tobacco Products. (First Reading)

Motion:

Motion whether or not to approve the amendments and consider the ordinance.

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.

Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a development agreement with Bally's Quad Cities. (First Reading)

Motion:

Motion whether or not to approve the agreement and consider the ordinance.

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.

Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding funds in the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) 204 account in the amount of $564,261.00 as part of the City's development agreement with Bally's Quad Cities Casino, recommending the funds be declared as surplus and returned to the Rock Island County Treasurer.

Motion:

Motion whether or not to declare the TIF 204 funds a surplus and authorize the City Finance Director to return the funds to the Rock Island County Treasurer for distribution.

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.

Report from the Finance Department regarding an adjustment to the CY 2022 budget, increasing the Community and Economic Development TIF Fund (204) expenses by $29,041.00 to be remitted to the Rock Island County Treasurer as part of the Parkway/I-280 TIF Fund Surplus.

Motion:

Motion whether or not to approve the budget adjustment as recommended.

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.

Report from the Finance Department regarding a budget adjustment increasing the ARPA Fund (248) by $76,071.00 for the Hauberg Carriage House Renovation.

Motion:

Motion whether or not to approve the budget adjustment as recommended.

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.

Report from the Traffic & Engineering Committee regarding a request to remove the handicapped parking space in front of 1625 33rd Street. (First Reading)

Motion:

Motion whether or not to approve the requested as recommended and consider the ordinance.

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.

Other Business

Closed Session.

Motion:

Motion whether or not to go into Closed Session for the exception cited.

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.

Motion to Adjourn.

Motion:

Adjourn to Monday, March 27, 2023.

RC

Roll Call vote is needed.