The Rock Island City Council met for Study Session at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 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, Aldermen 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, Personnel Director/Assistant to the City Manager John Thorson, Public Works Director Bob Hawes, Fire Chief Jerry Shirk, Information Technology Services Department Director Claire Dubuisson, Planning Administrator Alan Carmen, Police Captain Scott Harris, Bill Woeckener and Melody Miller from Public Works and Community Marketing Director Jennifer Fowler. Also present were several representatives of Disciples United in the Quad Cities including Pastor Ken Kline, First Christian Church of Moline and Jerry Thompson, president of the organization.
Mayor Schwiebert reconvened the regular session at 5:13 p.m.
John Phillips distributed two memos: 1) a memo from the Fire Department discussing Prom night programs being held at Alleman High School and Rock Island High School, 2) a memo from the Police Department revising Agenda Item #15.
SOUTHWEST
AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Pastor Ken Kline introduced himself and the other members representing Disciples Uniting the Quad Cities (DUQC). DUQC intends to develop 65 acres in Southwest Rock Island with diversified housing, commercial development and 10,000 square foot worship/retreat center. Approximately 40 acres are intended to be included in the tax base of the city.
The project has four components: 141 independent living “villas” or market rate apartments (duplex or triplex in design); 60 units of low income elderly housing (HUD 202 program) and 15 units of low income mobility impaired housing (HUD 811 program); a commercial building to house retail services for the residents (banking, hair salon, dry cleaners, etc.); and the Christian-based Life Center which would host religious services and retreats for the public. Time frame of the development would be four years after the project begins. The annexation of nearby property will be required by the city as well as sewer and water main extensions (estimated cost $540,000) before the project can begin. The purpose of the presentation at this time was to allow for the 202 Program Application to HUD for financing within the next 90 days that will take approximately 18 months to two years for processing. Part of the application process is a letter from the City stating that the city is willing to do the annexation and other work necessary for the development to proceed. It was the consensus of the Council members that this letter would be provided supporting the project subject to a development agreement and stipulations.
MARINA
MARKETING PLAN
Bob Hawes, Bill Woeckener, Melody Miller and Jennifer Fowler addressed the Council to discuss plans to market the available Sunset Marina slips for the current boating season. Mr. Hawes stated there are two groups of customers—those with boats too large to trailer and those with smaller boats. The first group of customers (large boats) has a limited number of slips to fill and it is anticipated these slips will rent without additional effort. The second group (smaller boats) will be the target of a marketing effort coordinated between the Marina staff and Jennifer Fowler. One aspect of the marketing plan will be to offer a monthly rental rather than a season rental covering seven months. The monthly plan would be available for any number of months with the four-month rate equalizing the season package rate. More than five months paid monthly would increase the cost to the boater higher than the season package rate. Another area of concern is winter storage fees. It is anticipated a discount card may be offered with the use of winter storage/and or renewal of a slip rental to purchase gas for a discounted rate at the fuel dock.
A motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman White to adjourn the meeting CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Bauersfeld, Conroy, Rockwell, White and Keefe. NAYS: None. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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Carol L. Gentry, Deputy City Clerk
The Rock Island City Council met in regular session at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 2004 in the Council Chambers of Rock Island City Hall. Present were Mayor Mark W. Schwiebert, presiding, and Aldermen Terry M. A. Brooks I, John E. Bauersfeld, Jr., David R. Conroy, Daniel Rockwell, Evelyn "Evie" R. White, and Ann L. Keefe. Alderman Frank Forlini, Jr. was absent.
Mayor Schwiebert called the meeting to Order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Mayor Schwiebert gave the Invocation. A motion made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman Keefe to approve the Minutes of April 19 as printed CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #6
Mayor Schwiebert called attention to a proclamation declaring Friday, April 30 as “Arbor Day” and invited Council members and citizens to attend the tree-planting ceremony at Longfellow School at 10:30 a.m. on April 30.
ORDINANCES
Agenda Item #7
Agenda Item #8
THE
DISTRICT/ENTERTAINMENT HOURS
Agenda Item #9
CURFEW
HOURS FOR MINORS
A Motion was made by Alderman Conroy
and seconded by Alderman Brooks to consider the ordinance as amended. Alderman John Bauersfeld moved to delete
Item C from the amended ordinance.
Alderman Ann Keefe seconded the motion.
Motion CARRIED on a voice vote.
The Motion to consider the amended ordinance as amended CARRIED
on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Alderman Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld,
Rockwell, White and Keefe. NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Alderman Frank Forlini. (Note:
Changes – strikeouts - made per corrections at May 3 meeting.)
Agenda Item #9
DISTURBING
THE PEACE
Agenda Item #11
PUBLIC
URINATION AND DEFECATION
Agenda Item #12
PENALTIES
FOR DISTURBING THE PEACE/PUBLIC URINATION AND DEFECTION
CLAIMS
Agenda Item #13a
DIVERSIFIED
INDUSTRIAL SERVICES/SUNSET MARINA
Agenda Item #13b
DAVENPORT ELECTRIC
COMPANY/SIGNAL REPLACEMENT 20 ST AND 7 AVE
Agenda Item #13c
C. H. LANGMAN &
SONS/DEMOLITION AT 1929 NINTH ST
Agenda Item #14
APRIL 16 THROUGH 22
Agenda Item #15
POLICE DEPARTMENT RADIO
PURCHASE
Agenda Item #16
2003 BRICK STREET
PROGRAM
2004/2005 LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM
ROOF DEFERRED PAYMENT LOAN/930 21 AVENUE
TARGETED REHABILITATION LOAN/2712 NINTH ST.
CENTER FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICES/PRIVATE PARKING LOT
BROADWAY TOUR OF HOMES/USAGE OF CITY PROPERTY
Agenda Item #22
ROCK ISLAND NOON KIWANIS WALK/RUN/JULY 31, 2004
Agenda Item #23
AUGIE’S EXTENSION OF HOURS/MAY 1, 2004
John Phillips asked Personnel Director John Thorson to step forward to discuss the Wellness Program previously scheduled for the Study Session held earlier. Troy Larson accompanied Mr. Thorson.
John Phillips brought the Council’s attention to a memo written by Jim Hughes, Finance Director of East Moline, provided the Manager’s Memo packet comparing sales tax receipts in the City of Rock Island to other area cities.
John Phillips thanked everyone (individuals and organizations) who participated in the Downtown Clean Up project on Saturday, April 24. He reminded citizens that it was Spring Clean Up Week on their regular trash pickup day.
OTHER
BUSINESS
Alderman Keefe brought forward her concern that the Animal Ordinance be amended to ban animal defecation on private property as well as public property and distributed sample language to accomplish this request. After brief discussion, it was decided that Staff would provide a report on this issue to the Council for the May 3, 2004 meeting.
Alderman White stated she perceived that loose dogs are becoming problematic again.
Mayor Schwiebert brought to the Council’s attention the need to elect a Mayor Pro Tem at the next Council meeting.
Alderman Keefe reported on the trip to Springfield she and Alderman Bauersfeld and Alderman White took with the Illinois Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce on April 21-22, 2004. City Manager John Phillips also attended.
Larry Hunter of 1725 Sixth Street addressed the Council to report his interest in buying a property at 618 23 Street.
RECESS
A motion was made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman Conroy to recess to Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. Motion CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Alderman Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White and Keefe. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Alderman Forlini. The meeting was recessed at 8:22 p.m.
A motion was made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman White by Alderman Conroy to recess to Monday, May 3, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White and Keefe. NAYS: None.
The meeting was recessed at 8:23 p.m.
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Carol L. Gentry, Deputy City Clerk