The Rock Island City Council met for Study Session at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2004      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 R. Conroy, John E. Bauersfeld, Jr., Daniel Rockwell, Evelyn "Evie" R. White and Ann L. Keefe.  Alderman Frank J. Forlini, Jr. was absent.  Staff present included City Manager John C. Phillips, Public Works Department Director Bob Hawes, Assistant Director Tim Ridder and Personnel Director/Assistant to the City Manager John Thorson, Community and Economic Development Department Director Greg Champagne, Planning Administrator Alan Carmen, Grant and Website Coordinator Lisa Ahern, Information Technical Services Manager Claire Dubuisson and City Engineer Jim Johnson.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

            City Manager John C. Phillips indicated that RiverVision wants to hold a joint meeting with the Rock Island City Council and the Davenport City Council, and the date they are suggesting is Wednesday, April 14. Consensus of the Council was to hold the meeting at 5:30 p.m.  The location of the meeting will be determined.  The purpose of this meeting will be for a joint review of the alternative plans.

 

STORMWATER ORDINANCE

 

            Public Works Department Director Bob Hawes reviewed the quad Cities Unified Stormwater Ordinance.  He started out by showing some slides taken of water run-off at various locations, erosion control projects such as a rain garden.  He pointed out some of the problems with water run-off are those that the ordinance hopes to avoid.   He stated that this ordinance will probably encourage more people to put in a rain garden, and went on to explain its purpose.  He noted that a rain garden is one that will slow down the water more than a lawn, and the plantings in the rain garden will remove pollutants also. 

 

            Mr. Hawes distributed a one-page brochure, noting that this is the type of educational material that is available and will be used to educate the public on the stormwater ordinance.  He stated that Rock Island, as well as hundreds of other municipalities, has submitted a Notice of Intent to Comply with the new federal storm water management regulations, commonly known as Storm Water Phase II.  He stated that the Storm Water Management Program addresses all six minimum control measures required by the US Environmental Protection Agency.  Mr. Hawes stated that compliance with the minimum control measures is based upon the implementation of numerous individual programs and activities between now and March 2008.  He indicated that staff members from Rock Island, Moline and East Moline, as well as Rock Island County, have been working with Bi-State for months to develop this Illinois Quad Cities Unified Storm Water Ordinance.  He noted that the draft ordinance has been circulated among stakeholders such as the Quad City Home Builders and the National Resource Conservation Service, and several of their comments have now been incorporated into this document.

 

            Mr. Hawes then reviewed the “Executive Summary” of the document, which gave a brief description of the contents of each section of the document. He indicated that they would need to start taking water samples to make sure that what they are doing is working. He discussed the pollution from storm water run-off, and indicated that this should help neighborhoods clean up the stormwater.

 

 

 

 

            Mr. Hawes stated that the construction site runoffs are about the same as Davenport, and then reviewed actions that are being taken by three major projects – Highland Place, which has agreed to meet the requirements of this ordinance; Prairie View, which is setting aside land for storm water retention; and Fox Trail, which is doing nothing at this time.  He noted that, if construction is underway, the project can continue.  If they have a preliminary plat approved, they have three years to complete construction without doing anything.

 

            Mr. Hawes then reviewed the three classes of Grading and Drainage Permits, and indicated that staff is recommending a permit fee of $10.00.  He explained the low fee is due to the fact that the development will pay storm water charges each year, so they wanted a minimal fee.  He added that Highland Place will probably pay storm water charges totaling between $700 and $1,400 per year, and Fox Trail 1st Addition will probably pay about $1,500 per year.  Council asked about the leaves, etc. in ravines, and Mr. Hawes stated that residents would no longer be allowed to throw leaves or anything else into the ravines.  Alderman Keefe stated that she spoke with a landscaper who indicated that the leaves in the ravines help the trees.  Mr. Hawes clarified that the leaves that are there naturally are good, but a person is not supposed to dump leaves into the ravine.  He added that this is not new, and that Rockford has had a stormwater ordinance for about thirty years.  He noted that this is a major step toward environmental control.

 

            Mr. Hawes discussed the timetable, indicating that they would like to see it adopted soon.  He noted that there would need to be some implementation time after the ordinance is passed for staff to do some work before this goes into practice.  Mr. Phillips indicated that it could be on the Agenda of March 15.

 

            A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Bauersfeld to recess to Executive Session on Personnel CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White and Keefe.  NAYS: None.  The meeting was recessed at 6:10 p.m.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

            Mayor Schwiebert reconvened the regular meeting at 6:40 p.m.   A motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman White to adjourn the meeting CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

            The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

                                               

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                                                                                    Jeanne F. Paggen, City Clerk

 

           

            The Rock Island City Council met in regular session at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2004, in the Council Chambers of Rock Island City Hall.  Present were Mayor Mark W. Schwiebert, presiding, and Aldermen Terry M. A. Brooks I, David R. Conroy, John E. Bauersfeld, Jr., Daniel Rockwell, Evelyn "Evie" R. White, Ann L. Keefe and Frank J. Forlini, Jr. 

 

INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS

 

            Mayor Schwiebert called the meeting to Order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.  Alderman Keefe gave the Invocation.  Alderman Keefe made corrections to the Minutes of March 1 as follows: Correct first paragraph to 6:45 pm. in the Council Chambers; Page 5 – Paragraph beginning “Council members asked questions.” moved to separate paragraph, change Mr. Baecke’s name to Attorney Alvine; Page 6 – after the first paragraph, insert “Written reports supporting the findings of all expert witnesses were presented by Attorney Alvine and accepted as a part of the record of the hearing.”     A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman White to approve the Minutes with the stated corrections CARRIED on a Voice vote.  

 

PROCLAMATION

 

Agenda Item #6

TIM FINEGAN DAY/MARCH 13

 

            Mayor Schwiebert read a proclamation declaring Saturday, March 13 as Tim Finegan Day in the Quad Cities.  Dan Carmody, Executive Director of DARI/Renaissance Rock Island, accepted the proclamation and spoke briefly of the St. Patrick’s Society Parade that will take place March 13.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Agenda Item #7

ALDI’S/SIGNATURE WAIVER

 

            Mayor Schwiebert closed the regular meeting at 6:50 p.m. and opened a Public Hearing on a request from Aldi’s for a waiver of the signature requirement for a liquor license at 1817 38th Street to sell packaged liquor at this location.

 

            Jason Povlick, P O 550 West Burlington, IA, 52655, District Manager of Aldi’s, spoke to Council regarding the request.  He indicated that they felt that the sale of beer and wine will help increase revenues for them as well as for the city, and they would be better able to serve their Rock Island customers. 

 

            Mr. Povlick stated that they sell beer and wine in other Aldi’s stores and have had no incidents resulting from this.  He indicated that they do a lot of self-testing and monitoring by sending in younger people who look underage to purchase alcohol.  He noted that the employees at the Rock Island Aldi’s are 25 years of age and older, and are long-term staff and very responsible.  He noted that they will not be refrigerating this, but rather will have it on the shelves.  He stated that they plan to sell a quality product to their customers.

 

 

 

            Mr. Povlick responded to questions from Council, indicating that they close at 8:00 p.m., so there would be no sales past 8:00 p.m.  He added that they are not open on Sundays.  Alderman White noted that there was one objection in letter format, and she called the gentleman.  He indicated that he was opposed because the parking lot was not as clean as he would like it to be.  Mr. Povlick stated that they have lot clean up three times a week, but if this is a problem, they can look at doing it more often. He offered to call the gentleman to discuss this with him to see if there was a specific incident.

 

            There were no other persons present to speak either in favor of the request or in opposition to the request.

 

            Mayor Schwiebert closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.  A motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman Bauersfeld to recommend to the Mayor/Liquor Commissioner Schwiebert to waive the signature requirement as requested CARRIED on a Voice vote.

 

ORDINANCE

 

Agenda Item #8

922-24 6 STREET, 622 9 AVENUE/DONATION TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

 

            The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance regarding the donation of property at 922-24 6th Street to Habitat for Humanity.  A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

Agenda Item #9

2401 THIRD AVENUE/PROPERTY ACQUISITION

 

            The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance regarding the acquisition of property located at 2401 Third Avenue for the total amount of $18,500.00. A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman White to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

Agenda Item #10

ANNEXATION/RIVERSTONE PROPERTY

 

            The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance annexing into the City of Rock Island five parcels located at the northeast, southeast and southwest quarters of Interstate 280 and Illinois Route 92, and connecting segments of public right of way of Interstate 280 and Illinois Route 92.  A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Conroy to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White and Keefe.  NAYS: None.  ABSTAIN: Aldermen Rockwell and Forlini.  (Note: Alderman Rockwell abstained from voting on Items #10, 11 and 12 per his statement made prior to the Public Hearing on March 1 regarding these projects. Alderman Forlini abstained because he was unable to be present for the Public Hearings regarding these projects.)

 

 

Agenda Item #11

SAND AND GRAVEL EXTRACTION OPERATION/SPECIAL USE PERMIT

 

            The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to operate a Sand and Gravel Extraction Operation on property at the northeast quarter of Interstate 280 and Illinois Route 92 (Rock Island Parkway). A motion made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman White to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White and Keefe.  NAYS: None.  ABSTAIN: Aldermen Rockwell and Forlini. 

 

Agenda Item #12

SAND AND GRAVEL OFFICE, RETAIL OPERATION/SPECIAL USE PERMIT

 

            The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to operate a Sand and Gravel Office and retail operation on the southwest quarter of Interstate 280 and Illinois Route 92 (Rock Island Parkway).  A motion made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Brooks to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White and Keefe.  NAYS: None.  ABSTAIN: Aldermen Rockwell and Forlini. 

 

CLAIMS

 

Agenda Item #13

FEBRUARY 27 THROUGH MARCH 4

 

            The City Clerk read the claims for the week of February 27 through March 4 in the amount of $236,291.06.  A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Conroy to allow the claims CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

PAYROLL

 

Agenda Item #14

FEBRUARY 16 THROUGH 29

 

            The City Clerk read the payroll for the week of February 16 through 29 in the amount of $892,828.90.  A motion made by Alderman Forlini and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to allow the payroll CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER’S MEMORANDUM

 

            City Manager John Phillips indicated he had no items to discuss at this time.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

            There was no Other Business from Council members, and nobody from the audience signed up to speak.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

            A motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman Keefe to recess to Executive Session on matters of Personnel CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

            The meeting was recessed at 7:02 p.m.

 

RECESS

 

            Mayor Schwiebert reconvened the regular meeting at 7:21 p.m.  A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to recess to Monday, March 15 CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

            The meeting was recessed at 7:22 p.m.

 

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                                                                                                Jeanne F. Paggen, City Clerk