CITY OF ROCK ISLAND FEBRUARY 12, 2007
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Rock Island City Council met in Study Session at 5:00 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of Rock Island City Hall. Present were Mayor Mark W. Schwiebert, presiding, and Aldermen Terry M.A. Brooks I, David A. Conroy, Dennis E. Pauley, Daniel Rockwell, Margie Mejia-Caraballo, Joy Murphy, and Charles O. Austin III. Also present were City Manager John Phillips, Community and Economic Development Director Greg Champagne and Community and Economic Development Special Projects Manager Sally Hefferman.
ENTERPRISE ZONE
EXPANSION
City Manager John Phillips opened the discussion by inquiring upon Community and Economic Development Special Projects Manager Sally Hefferman to provide to the Council details regarding the Enterprise Zone Expansion.
Ms. Hefferman stated that the Enterprise Zone Expansion was born in 1985 and originally included approximately one (1) square mile in area, the Downtown and industrially zoned property along the Mississippi from the Moline border to the River’s intersection with 18th Avenue. Since then, the City has expanded the zone eleven (11) times to a total area of 3.5 miles.
Sally Hefferman explained that the largest expansion encompassed the Southwest Business Park area. Smaller tracts of land have been added for Watchtower Plaza, Barjan, Casino Rock Island, commercial developments on Blackhawk Road, two (2) residential developments, and a retail development at 18th Avenue and 38th Street. All of these former territory expansion applications were approved under an imminent project option, which allows Enterprise Zones to be expanded.
Special Projects Manager Hefferman stated the staff proposes to use a different option for adding territory to the existing Enterprise Zone. This option would include criteria based on poverty rate, percentage of low-income residents, population loss and unemployment.
Ms, Hefferman noted that the addition of multiple sites totaling 342 acres would accomplish three objectives. The first objective would be to encourage commercial development along 11th Street. The existing zone includes a limited amount of territory on 11th Street. The staff proposes to add all property along 11th Street that is zoned for business use.
The second objective stated by Ms. Hefferman would be to encourage residential and commercial redevelopment in accordance with the City’s recently adopted New Old Chicago Plan. The City has allocated TIF funding and CDBG dollars, has formed a partnership with Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation, the Housing Authority and various local lending institutions to help stimulate investment. If all the Plan area not currently in the Enterprise zone could be added then this would allow for a sales tax deduction on building materials and property tax abatement for eligible properties.
Ms. Hefferman stated that the third objective would be to include commercial blocks in the City’s Downtown left out of the original Enterprise Zone. Ms. Hefferman noted that central Downtown blocks were included in the original zone. However, fringe areas were not included in the zone. Furthermore, including these areas would unify incentives offered throughout downtown and along 5th Avenue from 24th Street to 31st Street.
Ms. Hefferman mentioned that parcels for the new HY-Vee store and the Rock Island Housing Authority’s multi-unit residential development in the 2800 block of 5th Street and 2700 block of 9th Street are also under consideration to be added.
Special Projects Manger Hefferman concluded that each Enterprise Zone territory expansion application must be presented and reviewed at an advertised public hearing, and Council must pass an ordinance approving the addition before the application could be submitted to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Alderman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Austin at 5:35 p.m. to recess to Executive Session on matters of Property Acquisition and Litigation. The motion carried on a roll call vote. Those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none. It was then moved by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo to reconvene to the regular Study Session. The motion carried on a voice vote. Those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none. The meeting was recessed at 6:15 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion made by Alderwoman Murphy and seconded by Alderman Austin to adjourn the meeting carried on a voice vote. Those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none. The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p. m.
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Aleisha Patchin,
City Clerk
CITY OF ROCK ISLAND FEBRUARY 12, 2007
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The Rock Island City Council met in regular session at 6:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Rock Island City Hall. Present were Mayor Mark W. Schwiebert, presiding, and Aldermen Terry M. A. Brooks I, David Conroy, Dennis E. Pauley, Daniel Rockwell, Margie Mejia-Caraballo, Joy Murphy, and Charles O. Austin III. City Manager John Phillips was also present.
Introductory Proceedings
Mayor Schwiebert called the meeting to order and lead in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Alderman Austin gave the Invocation.
Agenda Item #5
Minutes
of the Meeting of February 5, 2007
A motion was made by Alderwoman Murphy, seconded by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, to approve the Minutes of the meeting of February 5, 2007 as written. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #6
Presentation of the third (3)
quarter Employee Recognition Award to Tony Munson from the Parks Department,
and fourth (4) quarter Employee Recognition Award to Rod Versluys from the
Building and Maintenance Department.
Mayor Schwiebert and City Manager John Phillips presented Tony Munson from the Parks Department with the third (3) quarter Employee Recognition Award. City Manager Phillips stated that Mr. Munson was recognized for his extraordinary care and safety awareness measures he used while mowing at Lincoln Park this past summer..
Mayor Schwiebert and City Manager John Phillips also presented Rod Versluys from the Building and Maintenance Department with the fourth (4) quarter Employee Recognition Award for his outstanding efforts in keeping the City buildings temperature consistent throughout the year, and for his carpentry, painting and his additional handyman skills.
Agenda Item #7
A special Ordinance
establishing two (2) hour parking on both sides of Third Avenue between 13th
and 15th Streets.
Alderman Pauley moved and Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo seconded to consider, suspend the rules and pass the ordinance establishing two (2) hour parking on both sides of Third Avenue between 13th and 15th Streets. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #8
A special Ordinance
eliminating a thirty- minute parking zone along the side of the residence
located at 2013 31st Street.
Alderman Rockwell moved and Alderwoman Murphy seconded to consider, suspend the rules and pass the ordinance eliminating a thirty-minute parking zone along the side of the residence located at 2013 31st Street. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #9
A special Ordinance
establishing a handicapped space in front of the residence located at 1708 26th
Street.
It was moved by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, seconded by Alderman Rockwell to consider, suspend the rules, and pass the ordinance establishing a handicapped space in front of the residence located at 1708 26th street. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #10
It was moved by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy, to accept the following reports and authorize payments as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #11
Claims for the week of
February 2 through February 8 in the amount of
$607,141.56.
Alderman Pauley moved and Alderman Rockwell seconded to allow the claims. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda item #12
Report
from the Information Technology Services Department regarding the purchase of
Microsoft Office 2007 software from CDW-G in the amount of $69,884.30.
It was moved by Alderwoman Murphy, seconded by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo to approve the purchase as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #13
Report
from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a development
Agreement with HY-Vee.
A
motion was made by Alderman Rockwell, seconded by Alderman Pauley to authorize
the
City Manager to execute a Development Agreement with Hy-Vee as recommended.
The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #14
Report
from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a Demolition
Contract with Lohman.
It was moved by Alderman Pauley, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract with Lohman in the amount of $187,511.00 for demolition of fifteen residential and three Commercial structures as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda
item #15
Report
from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding The Arts
Advisory Committee.
A motion was made by Alderman Rockwell, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to approve the establishment of a nine (9) member Rock Island Arts Advisory Committee as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda
Item #16
Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding the Enterprise Zone Expansion.
It was moved by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo authorize staff to prepare an Enterprise Zone territory application for submission to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #17
Report from the Community and
Economic Development Department regarding review of the final Plat of Darif
First Addition, subdividing the property into three (3) separate lots.
A motion was made by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderman Rockwell to approve the final plat with the requested variances as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #18
Report
from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request for
site plan review and rezoning from I-1 (light industrial) district to O-1
(office) district located at 2601 5th Street and 2604 7th
Street.
It
was moved by Alderman Conroy, seconded by Alderman Austin to approve the site
plan and rezoning, subject to applicant meeting detailed landscaping, lighting
and sign requirements as recommended. The
motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman
Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda
Item #19
Items from the City Manager’s Memorandum Packet.
City Manager John Phillips did not have any Items to discuss.
Agenda Item #20
None
Agenda Item #21
The Executive Session was
held prior to the Regular Meeting.
Agenda Item #22
Recess
A motion made by Alderman
Brooks and seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to recess to Monday, February 19th,
2007 at 5:00 p.m. The motion carried by
the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman
Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo,
Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none. The meeting
recessed at 7:13 p. m.