CITY OF ROCK ISLAND MAY 1, 2006

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:45pm

NOTE: The Study Session will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room. The topic for discussion is the 2006 Marketing Plan, Report on Property Tax in Downtown and Parking Report. No Executive Session will be held.

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 White.

5. Minutes of the Meeting of April 17, 2006. (Motion whether or not to approve the Minutes as printed.)

6. Presentation by Casino Rock Island.

7. Award Presentation by River Action.

8. Proclamation declaring May 4, 2006 as the Day of Prayer.

9. Proclamation declaring May 1 – 7, 2006 as Public Service Recognition Week.

10. Mayor Schwiebert will close the regular meeting and open a Public Hearing on a request from Mary Benhart for a Special Use Permit to amend an existing Special Use Permit to operate a children’s consignment shop at 1821 29-1/2 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 as recommended.)

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11. Special Ordinance establishing Type B Residential Parking Only Area at 916-34^th Street. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

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

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13. Special Ordinance authorizing acquisition certain properties located along 85^th Avenue West. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance and authorize the City Attorney and City Manager to executive the necessary documents.)

14. Resolution supporting $4.3 Billion in FY 2007 funding for the Community Development Block Grant Program. (Motion whether or not to adopt the Resolution as recommended.)

15. CLAIMS:

a. Report from the Personnel Department recommending payment to Mid American Energy in the amount of $2,328.69 for a general liability claims.

b. Report from the Personnel Department recommending payment to Califf and Harper in the amount of $4,348.61 for legal services rendered during the month of March 2006.

c. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Brandt Construction in the amount of $26,028.89 for manhole reconstruction under railroad tracks.

d. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to C. H. Langman, Inc. in the amount of $8,062.81 for emergency sewer repair at 42^nd Street and 15^th Avenue.

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

16. Claims for the weeks of April 14 through April 27 in the amount of $1,023,727.09. (Motion whether or not to allow the claims.)

17. Payroll for the weeks of April 10 through April 23 in the amount of $1,075,846.47. (Motion whether or not to allow the payroll.)

18. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the Fiber Optics Cable Phase 3B Project recommending the bid be awarded to Davenport Electric in the amount of $77,784.00. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

19. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the 2006 Mudjacking Program recommending the bid be awarded to Kelly Construction of Davenport, Inc. in the amount of $30,050.00. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

20. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the 2006 Catch Basin Rebuild Program recommending the bid be awarded to C. H. Langman & Son, Inc. in the amount of $92,850.00. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

21. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the Water Distribution Facility Renovations recommending the bid be awarded to General Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $456,500.00 with a change order to reduce the contract amount to $381,000.00. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

22. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for cleaning the chlorine scrubber tanks and disposal of all recovered hazardous wastes recommending the bid be awarded to Environmental Management Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,959.00 plus a disposal charge of $0.25 per gallon of waste recovered. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

23. Report from the Public Works Department regarding the 2006 Sidewalk/Curb Replacement Program recommending the bid be awarded to Centennial Contractors in the amount of $60,857.00. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

24. Report from the Public Works Department regarding storm drainage improvement, east of 38^th Street and south of 29^th Avenue, recommending the bid be awarded to Andrews Carpentry and Construction, Inc. in the amount of $134,602.89. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

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Report from the Public Works Department regarding a proposal from Baecke Appraisers on the Centennial Bridge Property recommending approval of the proposal and payment in the amount of $3,250.00. (Motion whether or not to approve the proposal and authorize payment as recommended.)

26. Report from the Public Works Department regarding a lease agreement with the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department for permission to use space at the 24^th Street Water Tower. (Motion whether or not to approve the lease agreement as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

27. Report from the Personnel Department regarding the liability insurance program for 2006/2007 recommending approval of Cleaveland Insurance’s self-insurance policy recommendations and payment to Cleaveland Insurance in the amount of $326,923.00 and Crawford & Company in the amount of $17,920.00. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

28. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a contract with EnvironNET for environmental cleanup at the Willey and Navistar properties in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for the packaging, transportation, disposal, and documentation of special and hazardous waste. (Motion whether or not to approve the contract and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

29. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding rezoning from R3 District to R4 District at 615 31^st Street. (Note: Item was Deferred April 10 - A motion remains on the floor – Motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman Pauley to approve the rezoning as recommended and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.) (Note: Applicant has requested that the item be deferred until May 15.)

30. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding land acquisition of three parcels from the State of Illinois, payment to the State in the amount of $111,700.00 and conveyance of a City-owned land parcel to the State. (Motion whether or not to approve the acquisition and conveyance and payment as recommended, refer to the City Attorney for preparation of Ordinances and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

31. Report from the Traffic and Engineering Committee regarding resubmission of a request from Larry Woodward of the J. L. Watts Company for boulevard parking, recommending that boulevard parking be allowed on the west side of 4^th Street and the north side of 5^th Avenue adjacent to the Watts property as long as it meets driveway standards and is completed by June 1, 2006. (Motion whether or not to support the original recommendation of the Traffic and Engineering Committee as recommended.)

32. Report from the Traffic Engineering Committee requesting installation of a stop sign at 19^th Street and 12^th Avenue. (Motion whether or not to deny the request as recommended.)

33. Report from the Traffic Engineering Committee requesting installation of stop signs at 9-1/2 Street at 19^th and 20^th Avenues. (Motion whether or not to deny the request as recommended.)

34. Report from the Mayor’s Office regarding reappointments to various boards and commissions. (Motion whether or not to approve the reappointments as recommended.)

35. Report from the City Clerk regarding Rock Island Clean and Beautiful requesting permission to hang a full-size banner to advertise the 2006 Annual Downtown Clean Up. (Motion whether or not to approve the request as recommended.)

36. Report from the City Clerk regarding street closing/sound amplification applications at 8^th Street between 15^th & 16^th Avenues on Saturday, June 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Motion whether or not to approve the applications as recommended.)

37. Report from the City Clerk regarding an application for the Girl Scouts of the Mississippi Valley Race to be held Saturday, May 20, 2006. (Motion whether or not to approve the application as recommended.)

38. Report from the City Clerk regarding an application and Resolution for the American Heart Association Heart Walk to be held Saturday, June 3, 2006. (Motion whether or not to approve the application and adopt the Resolution as recommended.)

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

40. Other Business.

41. Motion to recess to Monday, May 15, 2006, at 5:00 p.m.

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.