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, Evelyn "Evie" R. White, Joy Murphy, and Charles O. Austin III. Staff present included City Manager John C. Phillips, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Bob Hawes, Community and Economic Development Director Greg Champagne, and Parks and Recreation Director Bill Nelson. Others present included Angela Burch and Sarah Bohnsack from the accounting firm of McGladrey & Pullen, President and CEO of the Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau Joe Taylor, Community and Marketing Director Jennifer Fowler, Artist William Gustafson, and KJWW Engineering Lighting Designer Chris Tilton.
City Manager John Phillips passed out a revision to agenda item #13 regarding the contracts for steam train excursions and ticket sales.
Mr. Phillips also mentioned the next Washington, DC trip to Council scheduled for the week of July 17 to promote the City’s legislative agenda with The Ferguson Group. He asked Council to advise him of their availability for the trip.
He then highlighted the items for the study session as an introduction of the auditors, stormwater and ravine maintenance, public art project and mural lighting, and steam train contract, followed by an executive session on Personnel.
FINANCE/AUDITORS
Finance Director Bill Scott introduced Angela Burch and Sarah Bohnsack of McGladrey & Pullen, the City’s accounting/auditing firm, advising they would be at the City July 10 to begin their audit process. Ms. Bohnsack advised their purpose is to encourage direct communication between City Council members and the outside auditors regarding input and concerns. She then outlined the team of individuals working with the City to perform the audit. Ms. Bohnsack advised at the end of the audit the City would receive a comprehensive annual financial report, a management letter, an auditor communications letter, a data collection form, and TIF reports.
Ms. Burch discussed the timing of the audit planning process, which began April 7 with a planning meeting with management and is tentatively scheduled for a final board presentation on September 11. She advised the audit is performed to ensure the City’s accounting process is free from error and fraud, which could be theft of cash or assets or fraudulent reporting. She advised they will speak with employees in departments regarding any concerns they may have about procedures or employees. Mayor Schwiebert inquired as to their process of spot auditing. Ms. Burch advised various testing is performed and items are chosen, they will then select different departments that handle cash and reconciliations and rotate the process each year. She advised they will perform any additional procedures requested by the City Council.
STEAM TRAIN
Parks and Recreation Director Bill Nelson advised staff has been working with community partners to host an event called RiverWay 2006, which is scheduled for September 14 – 18 to celebrate the first railroad bridge across the Mississippi River. An agreement has been negotiated with the Friends of 261 to provide the rail trips, and with the Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau for the
sale of tickets. Mr. Nelson advised the planned trips include a dinner train on Thursday evening with an official “send-off” event downtown; a roundtrip excursion from Rock Island to Iowa City on Friday; a Saturday roundtrip from Rock Island to Bureau Junction with stops in Silvis, Geneseo, and Atkinson; and a Sunday excursion from Davenport to Muscatine in tandem with the Celebration Belle riverboat.
Community and Marketing Director Jennifer Fowler advised one of the main purposes of the event is to highlight existing Quad Cities’ attractions such as the Quad City Botanical Center, The District, Figge Art Museum, John Deere Commons, and the Mississippi River. She also advised that some of the highlights of the event will include a water screen with a projection of the first bridge, passenger rail and boat excursions, and a storytelling festival with storytellers stationed at historical and cultural venues throughout the Quad Cities.
Mayor Schwiebert inquired of President and CEO of the Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau Joe Taylor as to the time frame of the Rock Island office of the Visitors Information Center on the Centennial Bridge. Mr. Taylor advised funds need to be raised for this project and they were looking at sometime in 2007.
PUBLIC ART
Community and Economic Development Director Greg Champagne advised of an agenda item regarding replacing a long-time mural on the south façade of the Steve’s Old Time Tap building and moving it to the south façade of the Goodyear building at 1820 4th Avenue. He advised in addition to replicating the mural, staff suggests that two additional persons be placed on the mural: 1) Ellen Gale (served as director of the Rock Island Public Library for 64 years) and Henry Burris (moved to Rock Island in 1864 and was a former slave who became involved in many community organizations and endeavors including publication of the Tri-City Newspaper for the African-American population of the city). He advised moving this mural would free up the space on the Steve’s building.
Local artist William Gustafson showed a slide presentation to Council of several different murals he has drawn to place on the south façade of the Steve’s Old Time Tap building. Council’s general consensus leaned toward slide “B” which was of the First Train and Bridge across the Mississippi River. Alderman Rockwell inquired as to the time frame for completion of this mural once it has been contracted to which Mr. Gustafson replied approximately two to three months.
Mr. Champagne was instructed to research the building surface and discuss further details with Mr. Gustafson regarding contracting the mural to be done, reporting back to Council on July 10.
BLACKHAWK MURAL LIGHTING
KJWW Engineering Lighting Designer Chris Tilton gave a presentation to Council depicting several alternatives developed to light the Blackhawk mural. After looking at the photos, Council requested that the primary lighting be the sole focus of the mural with border lighting along the top. Mr. Tilton advised he would bring back revisions for Council to approve. Community and Economic Development Planning and Redevelopment Administrator Alan Carmen advised a mock-up of the mural lighting is tentatively scheduled for late July, early August.
STORMWATER AND RAVINE
MAINTENANCE
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Bob Hawes advised of the City’s current Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) informing that funds have already been established in the current five-year plan. He advised extra stormwater utility resources are not budgeted or available at this time. He advised the Public Works Department will continue to respond to specific complaints about stormwater ordinance violations including raving maintenance issues, but staff does not recommend implementation of a private ravine inspection program at this time. He advised the application for the next five-year National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for stormwater must be submitted in September 2007. Staff will begin working with the Water Resources Advisory Committee later this year to develop the next permit application. He advised staff and Committee will prepare a recommendation for the City Council that includes SWMP program changes and future funding levels.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Austin to recess to Executive Session on a matter of Personnel CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None. The meeting was recessed at 6:22 p.m.
Mayor Schwiebert reconvened the regular session at 6:37 p.m.
A motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman Murphy to adjourn the meeting CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None. The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
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Cynthia A. Neiggemann, City Clerk
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 A. Conroy, Dennis E. Pauley, Daniel Rockwell, Evelyn "Evie" R. White, Joy Murphy, and Charles O. Austin III.
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 Murphy gave the Invocation. A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Murphy to approve the Minutes of the meeting of June 12, 2006 CARRIED on a Voice vote.
PROCLAMATIONS
Agenda Item #6
ST. PIUS X PARISH DAY
Mayor Schwiebert read a Proclamation declaring June 21, 2006 as St. Pius X Parish Day.
Agenda Item #7
The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance amending a zoning district and map at 1435 – 47th Avenue. A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman White to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #8
The City Clerk read an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 082-2005 amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances. Mayor Schwiebert brought to light an article in the newspaper regarding an animal that threatened or menaced a postal worker, wherein the reporter had not contacted the City of Rock Island for information on this incident before writing and printing the article. Currently the ordinance refers to a “potentially dangerous” animal “off the premises” of the owner.
City Manager Phillips advised the City had no knowledge of this incident until the article was published and the City was never informed of the mail delivery stoppage in the neighborhood of the incident.
Police Chief John Wright advised that there are a lot of different stories regarding this incident. He stated once the Police Department was informed of this incident, Sergeant Landi and an Animal Control Officer spent a great deal of time on June 14 and 15 investigating this incident. Chief Wright advised it was discovered that apparently on April 24, 2006 an incident occurred with a letter carrier in front of 1022 – 18th Avenue where a dog did come off of the property onto the City sidewalk. He advised the letter carrier informed his supervisor; however, no police report was ever filed. The
Supervisor informed that she believed she contacted animal control; however, there was no record indicating this being reported. Chief Wright advised that the Police Department does have record of the Postmaster contacting the Animal Control Officer inquiring as to whether the City was aware of any incidents regarding a dog bite or incident in that particular neighborhood, to which the Animal Control Officer had no records or knowledge of. At that time the Postmaster never mentioned the incident involving the letter carrier.
Chief Wright advised that on June 2 Captain Harris met with letter carriers regarding other issues and this incident was never mentioned at that time either. He advised that June 13 was the first time the City was made aware of this incident. Chief Wright advised that since June 13 the Police Department has met with the letter carrier, the Postmaster and his supervisor and performed a neighborhood canvass of the area. He informed Council that his understanding as to why the Post Office opted to go with the mailboxes on the City property was that the Post Office did their own investigation and canvassing and was allegedly informed that this particular dog has bitten four or five people and was constantly running at large. Chief Wright advised the Police Department did a neighborhood canvass and were not able to substantiate any dog bites from this particular animal and were only able to substantiate the incident with the letter carrier and one other incident where the dog had been off the property. He advised two citations were issued to the owner of the dog for allowing the dog to run at large and a letter was issued to the owner identifying the animal as potentially dangerous, which indicates the dog may not leave the property unless leashed and muzzled. The Police Department requested direction from Council regarding muzzling a dog designated as a guard dog. He also informed the Postmaster was advised to report any postal employee incidents to Sergeant Landi directly and also to inform the City before any steps to stop service is taken.
Alderman Pauley inquired as to whether mail delivery was going to resume. Chief Wright advised a copy of the letter will be sent to the Postmaster and the Postmaster advised he would review the letter and speak to the employee regarding his level of comfort to resume mail delivery in the area.
Alderman Brooks inquired as to whether the Post Office and/or postal carrier are in violation of any city ordinances regarding placing that mailbox on city property. Mr. Phillips advised he did not think any ordinance violation was being made. Mr. Brooks advised that 30 to 40 people are being effected due to an incident in one particular area. City Manager Phillips advised a letter will be sent to the Postmaster advising the City does not think there is cause to stop mail delivery to all the effected residents and requests any future incidents be dealt directly with the Police Department and City.
Mayor Schwiebert advised there needs to be proper communication with the City regarding these issues and the ordinance itself needs to be looked at with a report back to Council.
After discussion, a motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman Murphy to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
CLAIMS
Agenda Item #9
A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Conroy to accept the following reports and authorize payments as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
a. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $94,091.61 to CDB Utility Contractors for Fiber Optic Cable: Phase 3A.
b. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $8,700.00 to Lovewell Fencing, Inc. for Ornamental Fence Repair.
c. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $4,575.08 to Graybar Electric Co. for repair of the raw water pump #2 VFD.
d. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $4,333.00 to Olds Boiler & Welding Service, Inc. for repair of one heat exchanger.
e. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $6,032.52 to KONE, Inc. for the annual elevator maintenance agreement.
Agenda Item #10
The City Clerk read the claims for the weeks of June 9 through June 15 in the amount of $253,228.06. A motion made by Alderman Austin seconded by Alderman Murphy to allow the claims CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #11
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding an Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Second Annual Illinois Great Rivers Ride. A motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman Pauley to approve the Agreement as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #12
IDOT AGREEMENT AND
RESOLUTION/85TH AVENUE WEST PROJECT
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding an Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation and a Resolution appropriating $690,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the 85th Avenue West Project. A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to approve the Agreement as recommended, adopt the Resolution and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #13
AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS/STEAM TRAIN
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a Letter of Agreement with the Friends of 261 to provide rail excursions in conjunction with RiverWay2006 and a contract with the Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau to sell tickets for the event. A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman White to approve the agreement and contract as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #14
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a contract with Shive Hattery in the amount of $5,000.00 for development of a concept plan for the Ridgewood Road Business Park. A motion made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Pauley to approve the contract as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #15
18TH AVENUE AND 38TH STREET RETAIL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT/
HILLTOP ACE, LLC
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a development agreement with Hilltop Ace, LLC for a retail project at the southwest corner of 18th Avenue and 38th Street. Alderman Rockwell inquired of City Manager Phillips to explain the process of this item. City Manager Phillips advised the next step is to move ahead to the planning commission for rezoning, probably on the July agenda, then it would come back to Council again for review and action.
After discussion, a motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman Pauley to approve the development agreement as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #16
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a contract with Loren Shaw Hellige in the amount of $25,000.00 for the installation of a mural on property at 1820 4th Avenue. A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Murphy to approve the contract as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #17
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a proposal from Quad City Arts for a vinyl banner mural to be developed as part of this summer’s Metro Arts program at a cost of $4,500 with Renaissance Rock Island agreeing to share the cost on a 50/50 basis with the City. A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to accept the proposal as recommended, share the cost with Renaissance Rock Island and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #18
DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE
AT 24TH STREET AND 3RD AVENUE BIDS/
H. COOPMAN TRUCKING &
EXCAVATING INC.
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding bids for demolition and site clearance at 24th Street and 3rd Avenue recommending the bid be awarded to H. Coopman Trucking & Excavating Inc in the amount of $68,900.00. A motion made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman White to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #19
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding bids for demolition of 1837 – 43rd Street recommending the bid be awarded to H. Coopman Trucking & Excavating Inc in the amount of $15,450.00 with a net cost to the City being $4,450.00 after release of the insurance check and filing of a property lien. Alderman White inquired as to how many liens are currently on this particular property. Chief Building Inspector Tom Ayers advised there are two liens from the City’s Inspection Department. City Attorney Konecky advised there was a foreclosure suit, a bankruptcy and there is still a mortgage on the property with the City potentially second in line on the lien.
After discussion, a motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Murphy to award the bid as recommended, authorize payment of $4,450.00, release the insurance check, file a lien against the property, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #20
GRIT MACHINE CHAIN
BIDS/BDI
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the purchase of a grit machine chain recommending the bid be awarded to BDI in the amount of $7,248.80. A motion made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #21
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
STIPULATIONS/612 AND 614 46TH STREET
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding approval of stipulations for a Special Use Permit at 612 and 614 46th Street. Alderman Austin inquired as to whether the Gomez’s were in agreement with these stipulations to which they advised they were.
Mayor Schwiebert read the stipulations as follows: 1) One story office/storage structure (24’ x 24’), wood frame construction with non-metallic siding to be located at the southwest corner of the site adjacent to a concrete parking area. The garage style structure is to have a pedestrian door for the office and two overhead doors (one on the north side and the other on the south side of the building) to provide access to the equipment and storage area; 2) There will be motion detector controlled security lighting on the structure; 3) The site (excluding the customer parking area) will be fenced-in with a six-foot tall, vinyl covered chain link fence, with two gates (one off of 7th Avenue and one off the private alley to the north) to provide vehicle access to the site; 4) The outside display area will include three ponds with waterfalls, including underwater uplighting, for display purposes only, plus two water plant display areas and one perennial display area; 5) The business will have one to two employees working at the site; 6) Hours of operation will be 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays; 7) Not less than four spaces in the parking area located adjacent to 7th Avenue and four parking spaces for employees on a hard surface (asphalt to be installed by September 30, 2006, subject to negotiations between Master Landscape and St. John’s Church) on the Church owned private alley to the north of the fenced-in area; 8) The company trailer will be parked on the slab on the west central portion of the site; and 9) Two 15 square foot unlit freestanding signs are permitted. The six foot tall signs, plus a two foot tall berm for the sign adjacent to 46th Street, will be located at the east central and northeast corners of the site to be visible from 7th and 6th Avenues.
Alderman Austin questioned the Monday through Friday hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. indicating that those hours might not be advantageous to the business with the summer evenings, advising that people out walking in the evenings might like to see the business displays and that would not be possible with the 2:00 p.m. closing time. Alderman Rockwell suggested leaving the hours as stipulated; however, adding the wording “or by appointment with hours not to exceed 8:00 p.m.” An
amendment to the motion was made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to change the hours to 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment not to exceed 8:00 p.m. CARRIED on a Voice vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
After discussion, a motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman White to approve the stipulations for the Special Use Permit as recommended and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #22
ROOF STANDARD PAYMENT
LOAN/1218 - 14TH STREET
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a commitment in the amount of $5,500.00 for a Roof Standard Payment Loan for 1218 14th Street. A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Murphy to commit $5,500.00 as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #23
TARGETED REHABILITATION
LOAN/1320 – 20TH STREET
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a commitment in the amount of $3,080.00 for a Targeted Rehabilitation Loan for 1320 20th Street. A motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman White to commit $3,080.00 as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #24
HANDICAPPED PARKING/1112
- 3RD AVENUE
The City Clerk read a report from the Traffic Engineering Committee regarding a handicapped parking space at 1112 3rd Avenue. A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Murphy to approve the request as recommended and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance CARRIED on a Voice vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #25
BOULEVARD PARKING/724 – 30TH AVENUE
The City Clerk read a report from the Traffic Engineering Committee regarding boulevard parking at 724 30th Avenue. Alderman White advised that the property at this address is in need of a staff visit due to excessive debris, clutter and an old truck on the premises.
After discussion, a motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Pauley to deny the request as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #26
ACTIVITY PERMIT
REQUEST/21ST ANNUAL KING CENTER FAMILY FUN DAY
The City Clerk read a report from the Martin Luther King Center regarding parade/activity/street closing requests and a sound amplification request for their 21st Annual King Center Family Fun Day Celebration scheduled for Saturday, August 5, 2006, requesting the food vendor and sound amplification fees be waived. A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Brooks to approve the requests and waive the fees as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #27
SOUND AMPLIFICATION
PERMIT/IL/IA CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding a sound amplification permit request from the IL/IA Center for Independent Living for their ADA Celebration on Wednesday, July 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman White to approve the request as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
City Manager John Phillips asked Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Bob Hawes to go over a report regarding Sunset Marina. Mr. Hawes advised that the list of suggestions submitted by marina customer, Gary Kramer, have been discussed with the Boaters Advisory Committee and several of the items have already been followed up on. Mayor Schwiebert inquired as to whether Mr. Kramer received a copy of this report. Mr. Hawes stated he was unsure; however, a copy would be sent. Mayor Schwiebert discussed one of the items pertaining to the dumping of sewage from the boats into the lake. Mr. Hawes advised there are no requirements for the bypass valve to be sealed, and spot-checking of these valves would be time consuming and not very favorable with boat owners. He advised the Committee has dealt with this issue in the past. Mayor Schwiebert cautioned the hazards of dumping raw sewage into the marina and requested Mr. Hawes to address this item again with the Boaters Advisory Committee.
City Manager Phillips addressed a Council request regarding parking on the east side of 9th Street, south of 31st Avenue. Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Bob Hawes advised the Traffic Engineering Committee researched records back to 1982 and no record could be found that would indicate the reason for the extensive “no parking” zone north and south of the crosswalk. In order to eliminate the ban a petition would have to be circulated for change to occur. Alderman Pauley suggested currently leaving this as is unless Council hears from citizens otherwise.
OTHER BUSINESS
Community and Marketing Director Jennifer Fowler reminded Council of the One River Mississippi event to take place along the Mississippi River on Saturday, June 24, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event involves seven communities from upper Minnesota to the tip of Louisiana. The Quad Cities coordinator of this event is Joedy Cook from Ballet Quad Cities and there will be 50-60 dancers from the community performing in this event. One River Mississippi is an expressive, choreographed dance event that will be held simultaneously within the seven communities and music will be broadcast on WVIK in the Quad Cities. She advised one of the best viewing vantage points will be the Centennial Bridge which will have the northbound lanes closed for the performance.
Ms. Fowler also advised of the Gallery Hop on Saturday, June 24, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with over 20 businesses participating.
Alderman Rockwell asked Ms. Fowler to share Red White & Boom event information. Ms. Fowler advised the Red White & Boom event will be held on July 3, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in conjunction with Davenport. This is a free, family-friendly event with an incredible fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.
Alderman White advised of a Greenbush meeting on June 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Island Township Hall and encouraged attendance.
Alderman White then announced her City Council resignation due to
her purchasing a house and moving out of the fifth ward. All were saddened by this news.
Mayor
Schwiebert advised the appointment process would be as in the past. He would release a press release on 6/20/06
with applications being available in his office beginning 6/21/06 with a
deadline date of 7/3/06. He advised he
would appoint several Council members to review the applications with possible
narrowing down depending on the number submitted. Following would be an interview process, a consensus of chosen
candidate, and an appointment made by August 14. Alderman White would continue to serve until approximately August
10 with the new incumbent being sworn in at the August 14 meeting. He advised this appointment would be for the
balance of the term or until May 2007 and the individual chosen would have to
run for the remaining two-year term balance.
Alderman
Pauley advised of a meeting on June 20 at 5:00 p.m. at RIFAC addressing the
engineering process to begin next spring on 32nd Avenue from 12th
Street, around 14th Street, and back to 31st Avenue. He advised everyone’s input is valuable and
citizens are encouraged to attend.
Jim Kerr, 523 – 18th Avenue, addressed Council regarding recent neighborhood crime and violence. He advised he has received letters and phone calls from neighbors and citizens requesting direction and representation regarding the recent crime and violence in Rock Island. Alderman Brooks suggested to Mr. Kerr that Mr. Kerr have the citizens call Alderman Brooks and/or Mr. Kerr call Alderman Brooks as well in order for them to work together with the citizens and the police to combat these issues.
Mayor Schwiebert suggested Alderman Brooks and Mr. Kerr schedule a meeting for further discussion and to get the community involved as well. He advised this needs to be a team effort with the Police Department, the community, local churches and organizations with everyone working together to create a strong resistance and bond. He advised the Community Caring Conference is involved in these issues and neighborhood watch groups should be established.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman Austin to recess to Executive Session on a matter of Litigation CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None. The meeting was recessed at 8:07 p.m.
Mayor Schwiebert reconvened the regular session at 8:30 p.m.
RECESS
A motion made by Alderman Brooks and seconded by Alderman Murphy to recess to Monday, July 10 at 5:00 p.m. CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin. NAYS: None.
The meeting was recessed at 8:31 p.m.
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Cynthia A. Neiggemann, City Clerk