CITY OF ROCK ISLAND AUGUST 14, 2006

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:45pm

NOTE: The Study Session will be held at 5:00 p.m. at Voss Lofts at 3^rd Avenue and 21^st Street. The topic for discussion is updates from the Rock Island Housing Authority and Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation and a tour of Voss Lofts.

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 July 24, 2006. (Motion whether or not to approve the Minutes as printed.)

6. Beautification Commission “Tell on Your Neighbor” Awards Presentation.

7. Beautification Commission “Best Rain Garden” Awards Presentation.

8. Quad City Riverfront Council Awards

9. Announcement of 2006 Citizen of the Year Winners.

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10. Special Ordinance vacating a segment of a north/south and east/west alley between 18^th and 20^th Avenues and 37^th and 38^th Streets. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

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11. Special Ordinance amending zoning district and map at 1815, 1821, 1823, 1829, and 1843 – 37^th Street and 1836 and 1848 – 38^th Street. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

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12. Special Ordinance amending zoning district and map at 2623 – 17^th Street. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

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13. Special Ordinance establishing a no parking zone along the east side of 34^th Street between 30^th and 31^st Avenues. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

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14. Ordinance amending Article II, Chapter 9, regarding downtown parking permits. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

15. CLAIMS:

a. Report from the Personnel Department regarding payment in the amount of $5,135.81 to Califf and Harper for June 2006 legal services rendered.

b. Report from the Personnel Department regarding payment in the amount of $5,081.40 to City Attorney’s office for July 2006 legal services rendered.

c. Report from the Personnel Department regarding payment in the amount of $6,087.91 to Bill and Nancy McCombs for a general liability claim.

d. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $196,597.31 to Walter D. Laud, Inc. for Spring Hills Estates Reconstruction.(249)

e. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $15,054.30 to Kodiak Site Contractors for 2006 Sod and Tree Program.(248)

f. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $1,284.04 to Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP for Professional Legal Services for Environmental Law – Flooding.(247)

g. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $8,265.41 to Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP for Professional Legal Services for Pretreatment Program NPDES Permit.(246)

h. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $8,625.29 to Davenport Electric Contract Co. for Fiber Optic Cable: Phase 3B Security Cameras.(245)

i. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $17,914.25 to CDB Utility Contractors for Fiber Optic Cable: Phase 3A.(244)

j. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $74,324.44 to C.H. Langman & Son, Inc. for 2006 Catch Basin Rebuild Program.(243)

k. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $69,670.10 to Andrews Carpentry and Construction for Storm Water Improvements (East of 38^th Street and South of 29^th Avenue).(242)

l. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $61,754.95 to McCarthy Improvement Company for 17^th Street Resurfacing: 31 Ave to 24 St.(250)

m. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $475.58 to Symbiont for River Water Quality Monitoring.(251)

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

16. Claims for the weeks of July 21 through August 10 in the amount of $1,690,796.54. (Motion whether or not to allow the claims.)

17. Payroll for the weeks of July 17 through July 30 in the amount of $1,088,461.44. (Motion whether or not to allow the payroll.)

18. Report from the Public Works Department regarding the purchase of traffic signal equipment from Brown Traffic Products in the amount of $4,350.00. (Motion whether or not to approve the purchase and payment as recommended.)

19. Report from the Public Works Department regarding the purchase of replacement fire truck parts from Alexis Fire Equipment Company in the amount of $2,908.84. (Motion whether or not to approve the purchase and payment as recommended.)

20. Report from the Public Works Department regarding emergency purchase of an injector pump from Cummins Central Power in the amount of $2,743.24. (Motion whether or not to approve the purchase and payment as recommended.)

21. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the purchase and installation of replacement HVAC Equipment recommending the bid be awarded to Crawford Company in the amount of $6,889.00. (Motion whether or not to award the bids as recommended and authorize purchase and installation.)

22. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the purchase and installation of replacement overhead doors recommending the bid be awarded to Mid West Door in the amount of $13,155.00. (Motion whether or not to award the bids as recommended and authorize purchase and installation.)

23. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the 2006 Sewer Lateral Repair Program and the 2006 Sewer Lateral Cleaning Program recommending the bid for the Repair Program be awarded to Valley Construction Company in the amount of $84,836.00, the bid for the Cleaning Program be rejected and authorize staff to modify the terms of the Sewer Lateral Repair Program. (Motion whether or not to award and reject the bids as recommended, authorize the City Manager to executive the contract documents, and authorize staff to modify Sewer Lateral Repair Program.)

24. Report from the Information Technology Services Department regarding Agreements for the Raytheon Wireless Pilot Program. (Motion whether or not to approve the agreements as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

25. Report from the Information Technology Services Department regarding an Annual Maintenance Agreement with OSSI in the amount of $5,978.00 for Mobile Dispatch Software. (Motion whether or not to approve the agreement as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

26. Report from the Information Technology Services Department regarding an Annual Maintenance Agreement with Varion Systems/Geo Analytics in the amount of $12,697.00 for the Govern Computer Systems. (Motion whether or not to approve the agreement as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

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Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a commitment in the amount of $3,495.00 for a Targeted Rehabilitation Loan at 1330 7^th Street. (Motion whether or not to commit $3,495.00 as recommended.)

28. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding street light relocation request appeal at 559 – 22^nd Avenue recommending approval of the proposed location for the light. (Motion whether or not to approve the light relocation as recommended.)

29. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding request for Special Use Permit for 2300 – 79^th Avenue West to operate a firearm repair business recommending Mr. Bogart be allowed to apply for the Special Use Permit. (Motion whether or not to allow the application as recommended.)

30. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding the 2007-2008 CDBG Allocation Policies recommending approval of the policies. (Motion whether or not to approve the policies as recommended.)

31. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding sale of city-owned property at 2704 – 8^th Avenue recommending the sale be approved to the adjacent property owners at 2702 – 8^th Avenue in the amount of $568.00. (Motion whether or not to approve the sale as recommended and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

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Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding an Agreement between the City of Rock Island and Stephen and Cynthia Pressly for fund contributions for construction of a new funeral home recommending rescinding the Agreement due to regulations by the Attorney General’s Office. (Motion whether or not to rescind the Agreement as recommended.)

33. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a proposal from B & F Technical Services to provide inspection services for the Casino Rock Island project. (Motion whether or not to approve the proposal as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

34. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding an Easement Agreement with Fox Holding’s to cover the mural currently being painted on the building at 1814 – 4^th Avenue. (Motion whether or not to approve the agreement as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

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Report from the Police Department regarding approval of revision of the Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance. (Motion whether or not to approve the revision and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

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Report from the Public Works Department regarding approving the addition of Option 3 to the plaza security camera project in the amount of $12,450.00 to maintain landmark status of the buildings. (Motion whether or not to approve Option 3 and direct the department to prepare a change order with the contractor.)

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Report from the Public Works Department regarding disposal of surplus parts and equipment. (Motion whether or not to permit disposal of the surplus parts and equipment and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

38. Report from the Public Works Department regarding Sunset Marina Rates for the 2007 Boating Season. (Motion whether or not to approve the rates as recommended.)

39. Report from the Public Works Department regarding a request from Joe Dunkin of Lazy Dog Bar-B-Q to use a portion of the back parking lot at Sunset Marina on August 19 and 20 to provide mobile food service on a trial basis. (Motion whether or not to give permission for the request as recommended.)

40. Report from the Traffic Engineering Committee regarding a request for a one-way alley located between 4^th and 5^th Avenues and 19^th and 20^th Streets. (Motion whether or not to approve the request as recommended and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

41. Report from the Traffic Engineering Committee regarding installation of stop signs located on 15^th Avenue at 41^st Street. (Note: Item was Deferred July 24 - A motion remains on the floor – Motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Brooks to approve the request as recommended and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

42. Report from the Mayor’s Office regarding appointment to the Economic Growth Corporation. (Motion whether or not to approve the appointment as recommended.)

43. Report from the Mayor’s Office regarding Council designation of a delegate and an alternate delegate for representation at the IML Conference to be held September 28 through October 1. (Volunteers or delegations as recommended.)

44. Report from the City Clerk regarding a request for street closing of 21^st Avenue between 24^th and 25^th Streets on Saturday, August 19, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. for a block party. (Motion whether or not to approve the request as recommended.)

45. Report from the City Clerk regarding a request from Hilltop Tavern for an outdoor event in their parking lot on Wednesday, August 30, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. (Motion whether or not to approve the event as recommended.)

46. Report from the City Clerk regarding a request from Augustana Student Activities Office regarding a sound amplification permit for outdoor music for Saturday, September 2, from 10:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (Motion whether or not to approve the request as recommended.)

47. Report from the City Clerk regarding a request for street closure and sound amplification for the East End Fair for Saturday, September 9, from Noon to 5:00 p.m. (Motion whether or not to approve the request as recommended.)

48. Report from the City Clerk regarding a Plaza Activity Permit request for Friday, September 15, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. for a Christian music concert. (Motion whether or not to approve the request as recommended.)

49. Report from the City Clerk regarding a request from Bennigans for street closure of 2^nd Avenue between 16-1/2 and 17^th Streets and sound amplification from 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 15, to 8:00 a.m., Sunday, September 17, for a block party. (Motion whether or not to approve the request as recommended.)

50. Report from the City Clerk regarding a request from Steve’s Old Time Tap for a Plaza Activity permit from 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 29, to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, for their Weber Grill Off. (Motion whether or not to approve the request as recommended.)

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

52. Other Business.

53. Motion to recess to Executive Session on matters of Property Acquisition, Litigation and Personnel.

54. Motion to recess to 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 28, 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.