CITY OF ROCK ISLAND JUNE 2, 2003

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:45pm

NOTE: The Study Session will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room. The topics for discussion will be the Supplemental Environmental Project, the Capri Theater, and a Review of Animal Control Regulations.

AGENDA

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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 Rockwell.

5. Minutes of the Meeting of May 19, 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 Mark Sersland for an amendment to an existing Special Use Permit, to use an accessory building as a rental storage building.

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

7. Proclamation declaring the month of June as National Homeownership Month.

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8. Special Ordinance providing for the sale of real estate to Isotech in the amount of twenty thousand dollars. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

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9. Special Ordinance establishing Stop Intersections at Second Avenue with 17^th and 18^th Streets. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

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10. Special Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for a mobile food cart at 310 14^th Street. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

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11. Special Assessment Ordinance for the reconstruction of 22^nd Avenue between 30^th and 32^nd Streets. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

12. Resolution appropriating $1,105,000.00 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 17^th Street Resurfacing. (Motion whether or not to adopt the Resolution.)

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CLAIMS:

a. Report from the Personnel Department recommending payment to Rudd, Scovil and Marsh in the amount of $2,173.50 for services rendered. (201)

b. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Walker Parking Consultants in the amount of $4,973.10 for the 16^th Street and 3^rd Avenue Parking Structure Restoration. (201)

c. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Triad Engineering in the amount of $8,455.52 for the Turkey Hollow Road Watermain Extension. (202)

d. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Triad Engineering in the amount of $9,659.60 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Compliance Program.

e. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Frye Builders in the amount of $103,791.11 for the Great River Plaza Renovations. (204)

f. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to KJWW Engineering in the amount of $3,133.30 for the 1^st Avenue Decorative Street Lights Project.

g. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Centennial Contractors in the amount of $47,375.75 for the 2003 Utility Patching Program. (215)

h. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Phoenix Corporation in the amount of $215,160.11 for the Great River Plaza Renovations. (216)

i. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Gardner, Carton and Douglas in the amount of $23,473.30 for services relating to the ongoing litigation support for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Compliance Program.

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

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Claims for the weeks of May 16 through 29 in the amount of $1,455,405.26. (Motion whether or not to allow the payroll.)

15. Payroll for the weeks of May 12 to May 25 in the amount of $958,845.33. (Motion whether or not to allow the payroll.)

16. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the Franciscan and Saukie Excess Flow Basin improvements, recommending the bid of General Constructors in the amount of $125,000.00. (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 bids for the 2003 PCC Street Patching Program, recommending the bid of Walter D. Laud, Inc. in the amount of $179,985.80. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.) (206)

18. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the 17^th Street Retaining Wall Painting, recommending the bid of W. F. Scott Decorating in the amount of $19,900.12. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.) (207)

19. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the Sealcoat Program, recommending the bid of Settle, Inc. in the amount of $28,806.00. (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 a stipulated agreement between the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Iowa Interstate Railroad, the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company, the City of Moline and the City of Rock Island for improvements at several railroad crossings in Moline and one at 46^th Street in Rock Island. (Motion whether or not to approve the agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

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Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding an application for the Lead-based Paint Treatment Program Application. (Motion whether or not to authorize participation in the HUD Lead-based paint hazard control program grant.)

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Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a proposed Downtown Tax Increment Finance District Housing Program with an allocation of $160,000 in Downtown TIF funds. (Motion whether or not to approve the Downtown Upper Story Housing Program as presented and approve an allocation of $160,000 in Downtown TIF funds as recommended.)

23. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request for a commitment from the City Council for a Roof Standard Payment Loan in the amount of $5,570.00 at 1237 15^th Street. (Motion whether or not to commit the $5,570 in City Funds, including contingency as recommended.)

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Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request from the City Council for $2,867.50 for the Project Facelift Program at 1537 12^th Street. (Motion whether or not to commit the $2,867.50 as recommended.)

25. Memorandum from Mayor Schwiebert recommending one new appointment to the Preservation Commission, one reappointment to the Illinois Quad City Civic Center Authority and one reappointment to the Centennial Bridge Commission. (Motion whether or not to approve the appointments as recommended.)

26. Report from the Public Works Department regarding a request from the Coast Guard Auxiliary to use the canopy area at Sunset Marina from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, July 20 and August 17 for their Boat-In Breakfast, recommending approval of the June and July dates only because of the start of Phase I construction on August 4. (Motion whether or not to approve the use of the canopy area at the Marina for June 15 and July 20 as recommended.)

27. Report from the City Clerk regarding an application and Resolution for the Ride the River event to be held June 15 beginning at 6:00 a.m. (Motion whether or not to adopt the Resolution and approve the application pending receipt of a Certificate of Insurance.)

28. Report from the City Clerk regarding an application for the Senior Olympics Run to be held Saturday, June 21 beginning at 6:00 a.m. (Motion whether or not to approve the application.)

29. Items from the City Manager’s Memorandum.

30. Other Business.

31. Recess to Monday, June 9, 2003, at 5:00 p.m.

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.