CITY OF ROCK ISLAND June 23, 2003

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 will be a presentation by Quad City Arts, followed by an Executive Session on Property Acquisition.

AGENDA

1. Mayor Schwiebert will call the meeting to Order.

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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 June 16, 2003. (Motion whether or not to approve the Minutes as printed.)

6. Mayor Schwiebert will close the regular meeting and open a Public Hearing on a request from Bridgette Korthals and Misty Page for a Special Use Permit to operate an artificial flow and bridal accessory shop at 4021 11^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 stipulations stated, and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

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7. Special Ordinance regarding Prevailing Wage Rates in the City of Rock Island. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

8. Resolution authorizing the Parks Department to apply for the Southwest Park grant application. (Motion whether or not to adopt the Resolution.)

9. CLAIMS:

a. Report from the Personnel Department recommending payment to Califf and Harper in the amount of $4,648.00 for legal services during the month of April.

b. Report from the Personnel Department recommending payment to Carole Capritta in the amount of $2,194.14 for property damage.

c. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Triad Engineering in the amount of $9,909.96 for services related to the ongoing litigation support for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Compliance Program.

d. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Triad Engineering in the amount of $5,320.70 for the Turkey Hollow Road watermain and sewer extensions.

e. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Centennial Contractors in the amount of $9,910.23 for the 2003 Utility Patching Program.

f. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation in the amount of $3,380.00 for services relating to the Great River Plaza Renovations Project.

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

10. Claims for the week of June 13 through 19 in the amount of $581,855.53. (Motion whether or not to allow the claims.)

11. Report from the Public Works Department regarding the purchase of one rotor, one stator and required seals for the water treatment plant from Flow Technics in the amount of $8,494.52. (Motion whether or not to authorize the purchase as recommended.)

12. Report from the Public Works Department regarding the purchase of filter plates and contour gaskets from Christy Refractories Company in the amount of $47,000.00. (Motion whether or not to authorize the purchase as recommended.)

13. Report from the Public Works Department regarding a Water Tower Lease for the AT&T Monopole at the southwest Water Treatment Plant. (Motion whether or not to approve the lease and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

14. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a development TIF Housing Project with Ken Shields for four apartments above his sewing center business at 217 17^th Street, using $80,000 of Downtown TIF funds for the project. (Motion whether or not to approve the agreement as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

15. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request from St. Mary’s Catholic Church and JTM Concepts for the alley right of way vacation between 22^nd and 23^rd Street and 4^th and 5^th Avenues. (Motion whether or not to approve the alley vacation as recommended and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

16. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request for a commitment from the City Council for a Supplemental Rehab Loan at 1330 15^th Street in the amount of $625.00. (Motion whether or not to commit $625.00 for the Supplemental Rehab Loan as recommended.)

17. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request for a commitment from the City Council for the Exterior Paint Program at 1637 37^th Street in the amount of $10,560. (Motion whether or not to commit $10,560.00 as recommended.)

18. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request from Dr. Frances Ricketts for permission to apply for a Special Use Permit to operate a professional clinical psychology office at 2208 7^th Avenue. (Motion whether or not to allow Dr. Ricketts to apply for the Special Use Permit.)

19. Letter from Bill Healy requesting permission to serve alcohol at three outside events at the Quad City Botanical Center – Flamingo Fling July 25, a wedding August 30 and the Quad City Botanical Center Garden Gala September 5. (Motion whether or not to approve the request.)

20. Report from the City Clerk regarding applications for Sound Amplification for three outside events at the Quad City Botanical Center in July, August and September. (Motion whether or not to approve the Sound Amplification for the events.)

21. Report from the City Clerk regarding a request from People’s Missionary Baptist Church to close off 23^rd Street from 5^th Avenue to the alley on June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Motion whether or not to approve the street closing for the event.)

22. Report from the City Clerk regarding an application from The Arena for an outdoor concert on the East Plaza July 18 from 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (Motion whether or not to approve the event as recommended.)

23. Report from the City Clerk regarding applications for the King Center Family Fun Day to be held Saturday, August 2, including a parade application, street closing, Sound Amplification, and a request to waive the fee for the Sound Amplification for the event. (Motion whether or not to approve the applications as recommended and waive the fee for Sound Amplification.)

24. Items from the City Manager’s Memorandum.

25. Other Business.

26. Motion to recess to Monday, JULY 14, 2003.

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.