CITY OF ROCK ISLAND FEBRUARY 13, 2006

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:45pm

NOTE: No Study/Executive Sessions.

AGENDA

1. Mayor Schwiebert 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 Conroy.

5. Minutes of the Meeting of February 6, 2006. (Motion whether or not to approve the Minutes as printed.)

6. Presentation by the Community Caring Conference Committee.

7. Presentation of Employee Recognition Award to Lisa Ahern from the CED/Planning & Redevelopment Department.

8. Presentation of the Budget by the Finance Department.

9. Mayor Schwiebert will close the regular meeting and open a Public Hearing on a request from John Mass, Natalie Gendron and Bob Peschang to amend an existing Special Use Permit for 1902 17^th Street.

Mayor Schwiebert will close the Public Hearing, reconvene the regular meeting and entertain a motion. (Motion whether or not to approve the Special Use Permit with the stipulations stated, and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

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10. Special Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

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11. Special Ordinance establishing a handicapped parking space at 1210 17^th Street. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

12. CLAIMS:

a. Report from the Finance Department recommending payment to RSM McGladrey in the amount of $3,148.00 for professional services.

(Motion whether or not to accept the report and authorize payment as recommended.)

13. Claims for the week of February 3 through February 9 in the amount of $393,466.95. (Motion whether or not to allow the claims.)

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Report from the Police Department regarding bids for K-9 replacement recommending that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Vohne Liche Kennels, in the amount of $4,999.99. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

15. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding bids for RiverVision Lock and Dam 15 Lighting Project recommending that the bid be awarded to RDG. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

16. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a Development Agreement with Rock Island Industrial Partners supporting construction of a 45,000 square foot building for Norcross Safety Products, recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute the development agreement. (Motion whether or not to approve the development agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

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Report from General Administration regarding City’s Federal Agenda prepared by The Ferguson Group recommending that the agenda be approved and that staff be directed to work with the Congressional delegation and their staff to seek funding support for these important projects. (Motion whether or not to approve the agenda and directives as recommended.)

18. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request for a commitment from the City Council for a Rental Property Improvement Loan in the amount of $5,500.00 at 1421 Sixth Avenue. (Motion whether or not to commit $5,500.00 for the Rental Property Improvement Loan as recommended.)

19. Report from the City Clerk regarding a Sound Amplification application for Friday, February 24 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 3624 Blackhawk Road. (Motion whether or not to approve the Sound Amplification.)

20. Items from the City Manager’s Memorandum Packet.

21. Other Business.

22. Motion to recess to Monday, February 20, 2006.

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