CITY OF ROCK ISLAND JANUARY 26, 2004

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:45pm

NOTE: The Study Session will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room. The topics for discussion will be a) Contracted Services and Financial Report; b) IT Master Plan; c) Website and GIS Demo.

AGENDA

1. Mayor Pro-tem Conroy will call the meeting to Order.

2. Roll Call.

3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

4. Invocation by Alderman Rockwell.

5. Minutes of the Meeting of January 19. (Motion whether or not to approve the Minutes as printed.)

6. Mayor Pro-tem Conroy will close the regular meeting and open a Public Hearing on a request from Benjamin Hodge of the Aqualetic Swim Club of the Quad Cities, to amend a Special Use Permit to identify himself as the new owner, and to continue to maintain an existing third one-bedroom apartment o n the second floor of the clubhouse in a R-2 district.

Mayor Pro-tem Conroy will close the Public Hearing, reconvene the regular meeting and entertain a

motion. (Motion whether or not to approve the request subject to stipulations stated, and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

7. An Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding a 1 % sales tax on beverages and prepared food. (Motion whether or not to pass the Ordinance.)

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8. Special Ordinance establishing a Handicapped Parking Space in front of 1718 24 ½ Street. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

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9. Special Ordinance amendment eliminating parking on 2^nd Avenue between 14^th and 16^th Streets. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

10. CLAIMS:

a. Report from the Police Department recommending payment to the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District in the amount of $12,008.00 for the busses for the 2003 ESO Christmas Lights Tour.

b. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Centennial Contractor in the amount of $114,121.31 for the 2003 Utility Patching Program. (019)

c. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to R. A. Oldeen in the amount of $34,592.56 for the Armory Roof Repair Project. (020)

d. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Valley Construction in the amount of $11,300.50, Langman Construction in the amount of $8,600.00, Kodiak Site Contractors in the amount of $2,854.00, and Dick Doyle Excavating in the amount of $938.00 for snow removal work completed January 4 and 5. (021)

e. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Triad Engineering in the amount of $8,786.68 for professional services for the Water Extension and Sewer Extension to Turkey Hollow Road, the Arsenal Water System and Remote Chlorination System. (023)

f. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Triad Engineering in the amount of $4,153.10 for the Long Term Control Plan. (024)

g. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Triad Engineering in the amount of $411.00 for the Raw Water Intake Study. (025)

h. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department recommending payment to McAdam and Associates in the amount of $1,440.00 for emergency demolition of the garage at 1000 5^th Avenue.

(Motion whether or not to accept the reports and authorize payments as recommended.)

11. Claims for the week of January 16 through 22 in the amount of $347,850.50. (Motion whether or not to allow the claims.)

12. Payroll for the weeks of January 5 through 18 in the amount of $898,876.46. (Motion whether or not to allow the payroll.)

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Report from the Public Works Department regarding Joint Purchasing Council bids for the purchase of fire hydrants, recommending the bid of Utility Equipment Company in the amount of $17,730.00. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended, and authorize purchase.

14. Report from the Public Works Department regarding a lease renewal at Sunset Marina for the Coast Guard Auxiliary for twelve months beginning February 15, 2004 and ending February 15, 2005. (Motion whether or not to approve the lease renewal and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

15. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding Enterprise Zone Territory Expansion for Highland Place, recommending approval of the expansion of the Enterprise Zone to include Highland Place, authorization for staff to submit the application for expansion to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and adoption of the Ordinance.

a. Motion whether or not to approve the expansion of the Enterprise Zone to include Highland Place and authorize staff to submit the application as recommended.

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b. Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.

16. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding an application for the Downtown tax Increment Finance District Upper Story Housing Program, recommending that Council approve the Development Agreement committing $80,000 of Downtown TIF Funds to create four apartments at 1708 2^nd Avenue. (Motion whether or not to approve the development agreement as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

17.Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request from Robert Alvine, on behalf of Riverstone Group, for permission to apply for a Special Use Permit for a sand and gravel extraction operation for properties at the northeast quarter of Interstate 280 and Illinois Route 92. (Motion whether or not to allow Mr. Alvine to apply for a Special Use Permit.)

18. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request from Robert Alvine, on behalf of Riverstone Group, for permission to apply for a Special Use Permit for a sand and gravel office and retail operation for properties at the southwest quarter of Interstate 280 and Illinois Route 92. (Motion whether or not to allow Mr. Alvine to apply for a Special Use Permit.)

19. Report from the Public Works Department regarding the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan.

a. Motion whether or not to approve the revised Gaming Revenue Allocations Recommendation.

b.

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Motion whether or not to approve the revised Five Year Capital Improvement Plan.

c.

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Motion whether or not to authorize staff to move forward with implementation of the FY 04/05 projects.

d. Motion whether or not to approve a 10 percent increase for FY 04/05 (2004 boating season) Sunset Marina rates.

e. Motion whether or not to approve an increase in water rates by 3 percent January 1, 2004, 4 percent January 1, 2005, and 4 percent January 1, 2006, and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.

20. Report from the City Clerk regarding proposed changes for Plaza Uses, recommending the following changes:

a. An increase in Vendor Fees to $500.00 for Rock Island Businesses, and $700 for individuals, with $200 annual increases for 2005 and 2006;

b. Limiting the number of Plaza vendors to three;

c. Adding a non-refundable application fee of $50.00 annually for vendors; $10.00 per event for not-for-profit sponsored events, and $25.00 for for-profit sponsored events; and

d. Amending Sec. 8-228, changing the description of Zone 1 to allow outdoor music (west side of Plaza.

(Motion whether or not to approve the changes as recommended and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

21.Report from the Traffic Engineering Committee regarding a request from the Public Works Department to extend the NO PARKING zone along the east side of 17^th Street south of 25^th Avenue for a total distance of approximately 256 feet. (Motion whether or not to approve the request and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

22. Items from the City Manager’s Memorandum.

23. Other Business.

24. Motion to recess to Executive Session on matters of Personnel.

25. Motion to recess to Monday, February 2 at 5:00 p.m.

This Agenda may be obtained in accessible formats by qualified persons with a disability by making appropriate arrangements with Jeanne Paggen, City Clerk, 1528 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201, - Telephone (309) 732-2010 - during regular business hours Monday through Friday.