CITY OF ROCK ISLAND MAY 10, 2004

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:45 pm

NOTE: The Study Session will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room. The topic for discussion will be an Executive Session on Personnel Matters.

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 Brooks.

5. Minutes of the Meeting of May 3, 2004. (Motion whether or not to approve the Minutes as printed.)

6. Proclamation declaring May 13 as National Association of Retired Federal Employees Day.

RRR

7. Ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding animal defecation on private property. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

RRR

8. Special Ordinance expanding Enterprise Zone Territory along 46^th Avenue at 30^th Street. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

9. Claims for the week of April 30 through May 6 in the amount of $265,598.74. (Motion whether or not to allow the claims.)

10. Report from the Police Department regarding the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant, recommending that Council authorize the grant in the amount of $12,268 to be turned over to County Court Services for the continuation of the Teen Court Services. (Motion whether or not to authorize the grant to be turned over to County Court Services as recommended and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract document.)

11. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding the rezoning and Final Site Plan Review for the proposed Hy-Vee Food Store at 2930 18^th Avenue, recommending approval of the rezoning and site plan with variances, subject to stipulations as stated. (Motion whether or not to approve the rezoning and site plan with variances, subject to stipulations state and refer to the City Attorney for an ordinance.)

12. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding the Street right-of-way vacation request for Hy-Vee development, recommending the vacation of segment of 29^th and 29 ½ Streets and a segment of an east/west alley west of 29^th Street. (Motion whether or not to approve the street and alley vacations as recommended and refer to the City Attorney for an ordinance.)

13. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request to vacate a portion of 15^th Avenue east of 44^th Street, recommending approval subject to Mr. McAdam working with Public Works Department to determine the property storm sewer connection. (Motion whether or not to approve the street vacation subject to stipulation stated, and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

14. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a Final Plat of Watch Tower Fourth Addition. (Motion whether or not to approve the plat as recommended.)

15. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a commitment from the City Council in the amount of $12,232 for the Exterior Paint Program at 1535 11^th Street. (Motion whether or not to commit $12,232 for the Exterior Paint Program as recommended.)

16. Memorandum from Mayor Schwiebert recommending reappointments to the Fire and Police Commission, Liquor Commission, Pollution Control Board and Rock Island Centennial Bridge Commission. (Motion whether or not to approve the appointments as recommended.)

17. Items from the City Manager’s Memorandum.

18. Other Business.

19. Motion to recess to WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 at 7:00 p.m. in Davenport for the River Vision Meeting with the Davenport City Council.

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.

PRESERVING THE PAST . . . . . DEDICATED TO THE FUTURE.