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 Pro Tem Dennis E. Pauley, presiding, and Aldermen Terry M.A. Brooks I, David Conroy, Stephen L. Tollenaer, Margie Mejia-Caraballo, Joy Murphy and Charles O. Austin III. Acting City Manager Robert Hawes was also present. Mayor Mark W. Schwiebert and City Manager John Phillips were absent.
Introductory
Proceedings
Mayor Pro Tem Pauley 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 August 27, 2007.
A motion was made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo to approve the Minutes of the Meeting of August 27, 2007 as written. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #6
A Special Ordinance providing for the donation of property at 4005 5th
Avenue to Columbia Park, LLC.
Alderman Austin moved and Alderwoman Murphy seconded to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance providing for the donation of property at 4005 5th Avenue to Columbia Park, LLC. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #7
A Special
Ordinance providing for the sale of properties located at 1022 and 2038 3rd
Avenue, 809 4th Avenue, 908 8th Avenue, 719 8th
Street, 1103 9th Street, 320 11th Street, 711 and 1014 15th
Street and 1026 to 1028 16th Street.
It
was moved by Alderman Conroy, seconded by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo to
consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance providing for the sale of
properties located at 1022 and 2038 3rd Avenue, 809 4th
Avenue, 908 8th Avenue, 719 8th Street, 1103 9th
Street, 320 11th Street, 711 and 1014 15th Street and
1026 to 1028 16th Street. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman
Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #8
A Special
Ordinance establishing a no parking, stopping or standing in front of the Arc
of Rock Island County located at 4106 9th Street, during the hours
of 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday.
Alderwoman Murphy moved and Alderman Austin seconded to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance establishing a no parking, stopping or standing in front of the Arc of Rock Island County located at 4106 9th Street, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #9
A Special Ordinance establishing a “no parking” zone on both sides of 7th
Avenue between Mill Street and 11th Street, except along the north
side of 7th Avenue between 4th and 5th
Streets.
It
was moved by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, seconded by Alderman Austin to
consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance establishing a “no parking”
zone on both sides of 7th Avenue between Mill Street and 11th
Street, except along the north side of 7th Avenue between 4th
and 5th Streets. The motion carried by the following Aye and No
vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley,
Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #10
A Special Ordinance establishing a “no parking” zone on the east side
of 24th Street next to Jordan Catholic School and St. Pius parish,
Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Alderman Austin moved and Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo seconded to
consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance establishing a “no
parking” zone on the east side of 24th Street next to Jordan Catholic School and St. Pius
parish, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The motion
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman
Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman
Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #11
A Special Ordinance restricting parking on both sides of 23rd
Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.
It
was moved by Alderwoman Murphy, seconded by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo to
consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance restricting parking
on both sides of 23rd Street between 5th and 6th
Avenues. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman
Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and
Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda
Item #12
A Special Ordinance restricting parking on the west side of 46th
Street from 7th to 8th Avenues.
Alderwoman Murphy moved and Alderman Austin seconded to consider,
suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance restricting parking on the west
side of 46th Street from 7th to 8th Avenues. The
motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman
Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo,
Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #13
A Special
Ordinance establishing a handicapped parking space in front of the residence
located at 600 7th Street.
It was moved by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, seconded by Alderman Austin
to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance establishing a
handicapped parking space in front of the residence located at 600 7th
Street. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye
being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer,
Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting
No, none.
Agenda Item #14
A Special
Ordinance establishing a handicapped parking space in front of the residence
located at 1001 20th Street.
Alderman Austin moved and Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo seconded to
consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance establishing a
handicapped parking space in front of the residence located at 1001 20th
Street. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye
being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer,
Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those
voting No, none.
Agenda Item #15
A Special
Ordinance amending a Special Ordinance by eliminating a handicapped parking
space in front of the residence located at 1833 34th Street.
It was moved by Alderwoman Murphy, seconded by Alderman Austin to
consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance amending a Special
Ordinance by eliminating a handicapped parking space in front of the residence
located at 1833 34th Street. The motion carried by the
following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman
Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo,
Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #16
A Special Ordinance amending storm water service charges to an increase
of 3.00% effective January 1, 2008, and by 3.00% effective January 1, 2009.
After
the City Clerk read Item #16, City Attorney John Konecky made reference to a
typographical error in the Ordinance. City Attorney Konecky stated that on the
Ordinance, the word Emending should be Amending.
Alderman
Austin moved and Alderwoman Murphy seconded to consider, suspend the rules and
pass the Ordinance amending storm water service charges to an increase
of 3.00% effective January 1, 2008, and by 3.00% effective January 1, 2009. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks,
Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderwoman
Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, Alderman Tollenaer and Alderwoman
Mejia-Caraballo.
Agenda Item #17
A Resolution regarding the Moratorium on the
issuance of new liquor licenses within the 11th Street Redevelopment
Project Area.
It was moved by Alderman
Austin, seconded by Alderman Brooks to adopt the Resolution regarding
the Moratorium on the issuance of new liquor licenses within the 11th
Street Redevelopment Project Area. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman
Pauley,
Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo,
Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #18
CLAIMS
It was moved by Alderman Austin seconded by Alderwoman Murphy, to accept the following reports and authorize payment as recommended.
Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo commented on Claims Item #18g stating that Mr. Genac put a considerable amount of effort into the building of the Rain Gardens on the property at 2700 5th Avenue. Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo also noted that the Rain Gardens are beautiful.
After comments, the motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
a.
Report
from the Information Technology Services Department regarding payment in the
amount of $2,750.00 to NetMotion Wireless for Annual Software Maintenance.
b. Report from the Personnel Department regarding payment in the amount of $5,627.66 to Konecky, Koenig, Kutsunis and Weng for legal services rendered for August 2007.
c. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $13,434.32 to C.H. Langman and Son Inc. for regrading of hillside at 24th Street South of 9th Avenue. (241)
d. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment #3 in the amount of $328,571.66 to C.H. Langman for the 7th Avenue Resurfacing of Mill to 11th Street. (246)
e. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment #1 in the amount of $14,491.80 to Municipal Sewer Services, LLC for the 2007 Sewer Cleaning and Televising project. (247)
f. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $7,651.50 to DrinkerBiddleGardnerCarton for Professional Services for the Pretreatment program NPDES Permit. (248)
g. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $4,484.00 to Daniel Genac for the building of Rain Gardens through the Rain Gardens for Rock Island Program. (244)
h. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment #1 in the amount of $4,604.24 to C.H. Langman and Son Inc. for the 2007 Sanitary Lateral Repair Program. (245)
Agenda Item #19
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Alderman Austin moved and Alderman Tollenaer 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 Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #20
Payroll for the
weeks of August 13 through August 26 in the amount of $1,145,845.58.
It was moved by Alderman Tollenaer, seconded by Alderman Austin to allow the payroll. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #21
Report
from the Public Works Department regarding the emergency purchase of a
remanufactured Injector Pump from Cummins Central Power LLC in the amount of
$2, 827.28.
Alderman Tollenaer moved and Alderman Austin seconded 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 Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #22
Report
from the Public Works Department regarding the purchase of 17 Beacon Strobe and
17 Traffic Advisor warning lights from Coatar and Associates Inc. in the
combined amount of $11,883.00.
It was move by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy 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 Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #23
Report
from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the purchase of
encapsulated flotation, recommending the bid be awarded to K & R
Manufacturing in the amount of $3,634.01.
It was moved by Alderwoman Murphy, seconded by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo to award the bid as recommended, and authorize purchase. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #24
Report
from the Public Works Department regarding bids for various City roofing
projects, recommending the bid be awarded to Sterling Commercial in the amount
of $291,700.00.
Alderwoman Murphy moved and Alderman Austin seconded to award the bid as recommended, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.
The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer,
Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #25
Report from the Community and Economic
Development Department regarding sign bids for Centennial Bridge Visitor
Center, recommending the bid be awarded to Lange Sign Company in the amount of
$6,460.00.
It was moved by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo to award the bid as recommended, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #26
Report
from the Personnel Department regarding a Settlement Agreement with Toni Reed.
Alderman Tollenaer moved and Alderman Conroy seconded to approve the agreement, approve payment in the amount of $15,580.00 to Toni Reed, and authorize the City Manager to execute the settlement Agreement. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item # 27
Report from the
Community and Economic Development Department regarding a contract with
EnviroNet Inc. for the creation and submission of a Remedial Action Plan for
property located at 3rd Avenue and 24th Street in an
amount not to exceed $5,200.00.
It was moved by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, seconded by Alderman Austin to approve a contract with EnviroNet Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #28
Report from the
Community and Economic Development Department regarding a modification to the
Demolition Contract with H. Coopman Trucking and Excavation Inc., recommending
the modification to Base Bid 7 to include installation of 150 feet of chain
link fence, and all grading and seeding in the amount of $2,975.00.
Alderman Austin moved and Alderwoman Murphy seconded
to approve the modification to the Demolition Contract with H. Coopman Trucking
and Excavation Inc., and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
documents.
Discussion followed with Alderman Tollenaer
inquiring to Chief Building Inspector Tom Ayers if the modification to the
contract was missed in the original bid.
Chief Building Inspector Ayers stated that it was a change
order, and also noted that it was not feasible to save the original fence.
After discussion, the motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #29
Report
from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a Development
Agreement and Rehabilitation Loan with Vantage Development.
It was moved by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderman Tollenaer to approve the Development Agreement with Vantage Development, approve the Rehabilitation Loan in the amount of $29,867.00 for installation of a new heating system, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #30
Report from the
Public Works Department regarding a request from the Holiday Inn to ban parking
on the west side of 17th Street from 2nd to 3rd
Avenues, and on the south side of 2nd Avenue between 16th
and 17th Streets for boat and vehicle parking for their 2007
American Bass Anglers Regional Championship Tournament.
Alderman Conroy moved and Alderman Tollenaer
seconded to approve the request as recommended, subject to the Holiday Inn
making arrangements to provide electricity for the boats.
Discussion followed with Alderman Austin inquiring
as to whether all the other effected properties had been notified, and if there
were any objections.
Acting City Manager Bob Hawes inquired upon Mr.
Jamie DeRudder, Director of Sales at the Holiday Inn to comment on Alderman
Austin’s inquiry.
Mr. DeRudder stated that the parking ban would only
be from September 25, 2007 to September 29, 2007. Mr. DeRudder also noted that
most of the businesses on the west side of 17th Street, and on the
south side of 2nd Avenue had been contacted, and there were no
objections.
After discussion, The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #31
Report
from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request for
the Riverfront Corridor Overlay District site plan review for two proposed
freestanding signs in an I-2 (general industrial) district at 1306 Mill Street.
Alderman Austin moved and Alderwoman Murphy seconded to approve the request as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #32
Report
from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request for
the Riverfront Corridor Overlay District site plan review for a proposed
freestanding sign in a B-2 (downtown business) district at 201 15th
Street.
It was moved by Alderman Tollenaer, seconded by Alderman Austin to approve the request as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #33
Report from the
Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request for a
Rezoning from R-5 (multiple family residence) district
and R-2 (one family residence) district to an O-1 (office) district and a
Riverfront Corridor Overlay District site plan review at 4507 24th
Street.
Alderwoman Murphy moved and Alderman Tollenaer seconded to approve the rezoning and conceptual site plan as recommended, subject to submission of a specific landscape, lighting and signage plans, and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #34
Report
from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request for
a rezoning from B-1 (neighborhood business) district to a B-3 (community
business) district at 1504 11th Street.
It was moved by Alderman Brooks, seconded by Alderwoman
Mejia-Caraballo to approve the request as recommended, and refer to the City
Attorney for an Ordinance.
Alderman Brooks commented that Mr. Van Hecke has
invested a great deal of money in the business.
Mayor Pro Tem Pauley stated that it is a very nice
looking facility.
After comments, The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #35
Report
from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request for
a rezoning from R-1 (one family residence) district to an R-2 (one family
residence) district at 41 Wildwood Drive, recommending that 3,152 square feet
of the subject property be disconnected from the City and annexed.
Alderman Austin moved and Alderwoman Murphy seconded to approve the rezoning, disconnection and annexation as recommended, and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #36
Report
from the Mayor regarding Appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee.
It was moved by Alderman Conroy, seconded by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo to approve the Appointments as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Re-appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee with three year terms to expire on September 30, 2010 are as follows: Edna York, Mike Markell and Deb Hinds; Appointment in the neighborhood resident category; Nicole Watson-Lam.
Agenda Item #37
Report from the
City Clerk regarding a request for an Activity Permit from the Rock Island High
School for Saturday, October 13, 2007 and Sunday, October 14, 2007 for their
Annual Hunger Drive.
Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo moved and Alderman Tollenaer seconded to approve the Activity Permit as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #38
Report
from the City Clerk regarding a request for an Activity Permit from the Rock
Island High School for Friday, September 28, 2007 for their Homecoming Parade.
It was moved by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderman Tollenaer to approve the event as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #39
Report
from the City Clerk regarding a Sound Amplification Permit for the Truax and
Kane wedding to be held outside on Saturday, September 15, 2007 from 7:00 p.m.
to 11:00 p.m.
Alderman Tollenaer Moved and Alderwoman Murphy
seconded to approve the Sound
Amplification Permit for the Truax and Kane wedding as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #40
Report
from the City Clerk regarding a Sound Amplification Permit for the Solid Rock
Spiritual Church to hold an outside concert on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 from
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
It was moved by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, seconded
by Alderman Tollenaer to approve the Sound Amplification Permit for the Solid
Rock Spiritual Church as recommended.
Rev. Dianne Jordan from the Rock Island Spiritual
Church located at 700 12th Street stepped forward and inquired upon
the City as well as the community to embrace and show support for the Watoto
Children’s Choir on September 18, 2007. Rev. Jordon commented that these
children have lost their parents to AIDS or civil war.
After comments from Rev. Jordan, the motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #41
Report from the City Clerk regarding
a request to close off 22 ˝ Avenue from 25th to 26th
Street on Saturday, September 22, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a Block
Party.
Alderman Tollenaer moved and Alderwoman Murphy seconded to approve the street closing request as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #42
Report
from the City Clerk regarding a request from Martinis on the Rock for outdoor
entertainment on September 21, 22, 28, 29, and on October 5 and 6, 2007 from
8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
It was moved by Alderman Tollenaer, seconded by
Alderman Austin to approve the request as recommended, subject to complying
with all liquor regulations, and subject to being closed down early if noise
complaints are received.
Alderman Austin stated that he appreciated the
changes of direction in the sound amplification that Martinis have made
regarding noise concerns from neighbors.
After Alderman Austin’s comment, the motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #43
Items from the
City Manager’s Memorandum Packet.
Acting
City Manager Bob Hawes brought to the Council’s attention a memo regarding the
Curbside Recycling Program stating that
Public Works will begin to market this program immediately. Acting City Manager
Hawes also stated that staff plans to meet with civic or neighborhood groups,
and use a mass mailing to all water customers explaining the program details. Mr. Hawes commented that
a minimum of 1,500 accounts are needed. Mr. Hawes offered that the program
should be ready to start in late winter.
Alderman
Austin invited the community to an awards meeting to express any concerns or
ideas citizens may have. Alderman Austin
commented that Acting City Manager Bob Hawes would be at the meeting to explain
the Curb Side Recycling Program. Alderman Austin stated that the meeting would
be held at 6:30 on September 13, 2007 in a lower level meeting room at the
First Church of the Nazarene on the corner of 29th Avenue and 38th
Street.
Alderwoman
Mejia-Caraballo stated this past weekend; she assisted with the Greenbush
Neighborhood Fair. Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo commended all the volunteers and
the community for supporting the fair.
Alderwoman
Murphy stated that the Keystone Neighborhood Association and various churches
including St. John’s Lutheran Church are sponsoring the East End Fair on
Saturday, September 15, 2007 in the parking lot of St. John’s Lutheran Church
on 6th Avenue and 45th Street.
Agenda
Item #44
Other Business
Mr.
Dave Lingafelter General Manager of Cabana’s located at 2120 4th
Avenue stepped forward and stated that Cabana’s would like a review of their
current liquor license. Mr. Lingafelter noted that Cabana’s would like to
change it from an option 2 (Limited-live entertainment) to an option 3
(Outdoor- live entertainment). Mr.
Lingafelter also commented that they are intending to expand the business and
entertainment is crucial to Cabana’s.
Vince
Thomas of 1000 21st Street stepped forward and indicated deep
concern regarding a police incident involving three children in a July
vandalism incident. Mr. Thomas stated that he was very upset with the Police
Department and City regarding results that transpired during that said
incident.
Alderman
Brooks stated that he was treated unfairly by a police officer when he was
young, but the City must complete an impartial investigation to gather all facts. Alderman Brooks also stated to Mr. Thomas to
let the City finish the process, and then the City Council can look at the
process to see that it is done correctly.
Alderwoman
Mejia-Caraballo stated that she would like to believe that if in fact it did
happen, it was an isolated incident and it would not be tolerated. However, the
City Council does not know yet until all information is received. Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo also noted that
she would like to think that City employees will treat everyone fairly, and she
expects that the matter will be dealt with quickly, fairly and justly.
Mayor
Pro Tem Pauley stated that the City Council could not comment on this incident
until the investigation is complete.
Mr.
Phil Scott owner of Cabana’s located at 2120 4th Avenue stepped
forward and inquired as to why Cabana’s was not put on the September 10th,
2007 Agenda.
City
Attorney John Konecky inquired to Mr. Scott as to what action Cabana’s expected
from Council.
Mr.
Scott stated that Cabana’s request was for year round operation of the beer
garden as well as unlimited entertainment on Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00
p.m. and Sunday afternoons for Jazz brunches.
City
Attorney Konecky stated that it involves a change in the classification of
Cabana’s liquor license, which is the providence of the Liquor Commissioner who
is not here tonight. Mr. Konecky
suggested to Mr. Scott that he take the matter up with the Mayor when he
returns.
Agenda Item #45
Executive Session on matters
of Personnel
A motion was made by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, seconded by Alderman Austin at 7:29 p.m. to recess to Executive Session on matters of Personnel. The motion carried on a roll call vote. Those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #46
Recess
Mayor Pro Tem Pauley reconvened the regular meeting at 8:05 p.m. A motion was made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Austin to recess to Monday, September 17, 2007 at 5:00 pm. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
The meeting was recessed at 8:06 p.m.
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Aleisha L. Patchin, City Clerk