The Rock Island City Council met in reconvened session at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2005 in the Personnel Conference Room of Rock Island City Hall. Present were Mayor Pro-tem/Alderman Daniel Rockwell, presiding, and Aldermen Terry M. A. Brooks I, Dennis E. Pauley, Evelyn "Evie" R. White, Joy Murphy and Charles O. Austin III. Mayor Mark W. Schwiebert and Alderman David A. Conroy were absent. Staff present included City Manager John C. Phillips, Public Works Department Director Bob Hawes, Personnel Director/Assistant to the City Manager John Thorson, Assistant to the Public Works Director Tim Ridder, Special Projects Manager Sally Heffernan, Planning Administrator Alan Carmen and Building Official Tom Ayers. Also present was City Attorney John P. Konecky.
City Manager John Phillips stated that there were several items to be covered at this session. He noted that there was a minor correction to be made to the Animal Ordinance, and Council discussed whether to delay the effective date for the Liquor Ordinance to give the businesses a chance to sell their product. Alderman Pauley stated that one of the distributors had indicated that they could buy the product back. Mr. Phillips noted that Council could amend the ordinance at the meeting if they wanted to give the stores the extra time to sell the product they have on hand. He distributed information from Dan Carmody regarding the CDBG funding for Rock Island Economic Growth, and noted that Mr. Carmody will be at the meeting in Council Chambers if Council has any questions.
A motion made by Alderman Pauley and seconded by Alderman White to recess to Executive Session on Property Acquisition and Personnel CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
The meeting was recessed at 5:10 p.m. Mayor Pro-tem/Alderman Rockwell reconvened the regular meeting at 6:25 p.m.
Due to the absence of Mayor Schwiebert and Alderman Conroy, Council decided to delay the discussion on this item for one week.
LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT
City Manager John Phillips discussed a proposal to hire a legislative consultant to represent the City in Washington. He indicated that other municipalities that do this, and he spoke with people from one of them, Franklin Park, at a recent conference. He discussed the benefits of having the legislative consultant who could be a contact person for issues that are important for the City of Rock Island. He stated that this could increase the role with the legislators that the City already has. He indicated that, if Council agrees, he would go out for RFP’s for the position, and Gaming Funding would be used to pay for this position. Consensus of Council was to authorize staff to go ahead with the Request for Proposals for a Legislative Consultant.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Murphy to adjourn the meeting CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 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, October 17, 2005 in the Council Chambers of Rock Island City Hall. Present were Mayor Mark W. Schwiebert, presiding, and Aldermen Terry M. A. Brooks I, Dennis E. Pauley, Daniel Rockwell, Evelyn "Evie" R. White, Joy Murphy and Charles O. Austin III. Alderman David A. Conroy was absent.
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 Brooks gave the Invocation. A motion made by Alderman Pauley and seconded by Alderman Murphy to approve the Minutes of the meeting of October 10, 2005 as printed CARRIED on a Voice vote.
PROCLAMATIONS
Agenda Item #6
LIGHTS ON DAY/OCTOBER 20
Mayor Schwiebert read a proclamation declaring October 20 as “Lights ON” day. Joe Vermiere and Maxine Russman of the Rock Island School District #41 accepted the proclamation and Mr. Vermiere spoke about the Lights ON programs offered in the schools.
PUBLIC
HEARING
Agenda Item #7
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE/PARKING LOT
Mayor Schwiebert closed the regular meeting at 6:50 p.m. and opened a public hearing on a request from Augustana College for a Special Use Permit to construct at 23-space lighted parking lot at 2916 12th Avenue.
Paul Pearson, 4703 Greenbrier Drive, Davenport, representing Augustana College, reviewed the request. He explained that the college is concerned about the students parking on 30th Street and this is an attempt to have them move their cars off the street to a parking lot. He stated that there is not enough parking during certain times of the day for the students in the dorms and the people who use the PepsiCo building. He indicated that they would landscape the lot and light it. He also added that they would take soil from the 30th Street project to level the lot with 12th Avenue.
Alderman Rockwell asked if the college restricts vehicles for freshman students or others. Mr. Pearson stated that they do not restrict vehicles for anyone, but they are trying to eliminate street parking. Alan Carmen, Planning Administrator, noted that he received a call form a neighbor who expressed concern about the level of activity that could go on in the lot. Alderman White noted that she discussed this several of the neighbors, who also expressed concern about the noise and partying in the neighborhood. She stated that the neighbors also indicated that they have no control over what Augustana College does to their neighborhood. She stated that the City plan does not have Augustana jumping 30th Street, but this would cross over to the west side of 30th Street.
Mr. Pearson stated that they routinely receive calls from neighbors who want to sell property to Augustana, and sometimes they jump on it if they feel they can use it well. He stated that this was one of those instances. He also stated that they do not move on an offer if it would interfere with the neighbors.
Mayor Schwiebert noted that this area is farther west than the College area is defined. He asked if Augustana has ever considered multi-level parking building, and Mr. Pearson stated that they have explored that. He stated that the college plan is to have most of their housing closer to the campus.
There was no other person present who wished to speak in favor of the request or in opposition to the request.
Mayor Schwiebert closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the regular meeting at 7:05 p.m. A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Austin to deny the request as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
ORDINANCES
Agenda Item #8
SALE OF SMALL CONTAINERS OF
ALCOHOL/PROHIBITED
The City Clerk read an Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances, eliminating the sale of small containers (50 milliliters or less) of alcohol. A motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman White to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda item #9
ANIMALS/DANGEROUS, POTENTIALLY
DANGEROUS, VICIOUS
The
City Clerk read an Ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances
regarding dangerous, potentially dangerous and vicious animals. This ordinance had been deferred on October 3 for two weeks. A motion made by Alderman Rockwell and
seconded by Alderman Conroy to consider, suspend the rules and pass the
Ordinance remained on the floor from the October 10 meeting. A motion made by Alderman Rockwell and
seconded by Alderman White to amend the ordinance remained on the floor.
Alderman Rockwell withdrew his original motion, and that removed both motions from the Table. Ander Knudsen spoke to Council about the ordinance, suggesting that in the word “dog” needs to be changed to “animal” in Section 7-117.1 Dangerous Animal as it is throughout the remainder of the ordinance. A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman White to change the word “dog” to “animal” CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Assistant City Attorney Ted Kutsunis indicated that there was a typographical error in Section 7-111 (l) (2) referring to an animal being confined. The ordinance refers to Section 7-117-1 (h) and should be (g). He noted that this change can be made as correction.
Following discussion, a motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman Murphy to consider, suspend the rules and pass the ordinance as presented with the amendment noted, CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #10
The City Clerk read an Ordinance amending Chapter 8, deleting Section 8-507 regarding Facial Tattoos. 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, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #11
CERTAIN PARKING METERS/REMOVED
The City Clerk read an
Ordinance amendment regarding the removal of certain parking meters at various
locations in downtown Rock Island. 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, Pauley, Rockwell,
White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #12
The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance changing the parking for Parking Lot F from one hour parking to two hour parking Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A motion made by Alderman Pauley and seconded by Alderman White to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #13
The
City Clerk read a Special Ordinance establishing four-way STOP intersections at
12th Street and 12th Avenue, and 12th Street
and 15th Avenue. A motion
made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman White to consider, suspend the
rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell,
White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #14
NO PARKING/45 STREET, 14 AND 15 AVENUES
The
City Clerk read a Special Ordinance establishing a NO-PARKING zone on the east
side of 45th Street between 14th and 15th
Avenues. 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, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #15
The
City Clerk read a Special Ordinance for blocking 10th Avenue from 12th
Street to 14th Street, including the alley, on school days from 7:50
a.m. to 8:25 a.m., and from 2:50 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Murphy
to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call
vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley,
Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin.
NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #16a
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Carrington Corporation in the amount of $11,200.00 for a rain garden.
Agenda Item #16b
C. H. LANGMAN/STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
The
City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment
to C. H. Langman in the amount of $14,419.98 for the 14½ Street Resurfacing
project.
A
motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman Pauley to accept the
reports and authorize payments as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell,
White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #17
The City Clerk read the claims for the week of October 7 through 13 in the amount of $630,865,88. A motion made by Alderman Pauley and seconded by Alderman White to allow the claims CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
PAYROLL
Agenda Item #18
SEPTEMBER 26 THROUGH OCTOBER 9
The City Clerk read the Payroll for the weeks of September 26 through October 9 in the amount of $1,008,990.85. A motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman Austin to allow the payroll CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #19
The City Clerk read a report from the Information Technology Services Department regarding the Firehouse Computer System Annual Maintenance, recommending renewal of the maintenance contract in the amount of $3,320.00.
A motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman White to approve the renewal of the Maintenance Contract and authorize payment as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #20
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding the Citizen’s Advisory Committee recommendations for FY 2006-2007 CDBG Funds. A motion was made by Alderman Brooks and seconded by Alderman Murphy to approve the allocations as recommended.
A motion to amend – (to delete $15,000 from Project NOW Housing, $5,000 from Iowa-Illinois Independent Living Center, and $10,000 from Rebuild Quad Cities, add $23,788 to Inspections, add $5,698.00 to the staff and support costs for Planning, and eliminate $4,486.00 from City Administration – Economic Development Division) made by Alderman Pauley and seconded by Alderman Rockwell CARRIED on a Voice vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Alderman
Rockwell stated that it is a sad to have to eliminate money from other agencies
that do good work for the residents.
Alderman Brooks stated that the City should look at other avenues to fund
social service agencies such as the money from gaming. Mayor Schwiebert stated his concerns about
the lack of funding from state and federal governments, and indicated that,
with this lack of other funds, we have to fund our own programs and use outside
funding as much as we can.
Following
further discussion, the motion made by Alderman Brooks and seconded by Alderman
Murphy to approve the allocations, as amended, CARRIED on a Roll Call
vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley,
Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin.
NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #21
The
City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding a request
for a variance to allow the connection of water service to the city water main
west of the plaza stage for six apartments at 1809, 1809 ½ and 1811 2nd
Avenue. A motion made by Alderman White
and seconded by Alderman Austin to grant the variance as requested and
authorize the Public Works Department to issue a special permit to Mr. Norman
for this work CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.
AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #22
1317 94 AVENUE WEST/MAILBOX IN RIGHT OF WAY
The
City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding a request
for permission to install a decorative brick mailbox within the avenue right of
way at 1317 94th Avenue West, recommending that the mailbox be
allowed to be installed pending receipt of a certificate of insurance holding
the city harmless. A motion made by
Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Murphy to approve the installation of
the mailbox pending receipt of the certificate of insurance as recommended
CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES:
Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #23
The
City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department
regarding a final plat with variances for Chippiannock Trails Addition at 2900 17th
Street, recommending that the plat be approved with the stipulations stated,
and only one decorative streetlight be approved. Jim Hass, of Valley Construction, spoke briefly about the
project, and expressed his appreciation to staff and to the Council for their
assistance with the project. Following
discussion, a motion made by Alderman Pauley
and seconded by Alderman White to approve the final plat with variances
and two decorative streetlights at the entrance CARRIED on a Roll Call
vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley,
Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin.
NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #24
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding conveyance of city-owned property to Steel Warehouse Company for use as a retention basin. Greg Champagne gave a project update and reviewed the history of the project. He explained why they were requesting this for a retention basin. Building Official Tom Ayers noted that this is a detention basin because it will be dry. Following discussion, a motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman Austin to approve conveyance of the property as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #25
The City Clerk read a report from the
Community and Economic Development Department regarding a change in the start
date in the agreement with HLG Development from October 1 to March 1,
2006. A motion made by Alderman
Rockwell and seconded by Alderman White to approve the change in the start date
as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.
AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda
Item #26
4501
23 AVENUE/ROOF STANDARD PAYMENT LOAN
The City Clerk read a report from
the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request for a
commitment from the City Council for a Roof Standard Payment Loan in the amount
of $4,284 at 4501 23rd Avenue.
A motion made by Alderman Austin
and seconded by Alderman Murphy to commit $4,284 for the Roof Standard Payment
Loan as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and
Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda
Item #27
1407
17 STREET/TARGETED REHABILITATION LOAN
The City Clerk read a report
from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request for
a commitment from the City Council for a Targeted Rehabilitation Loan in the
amount of $817.00 at 1407 17th Street.
A motion made by Alderman
White and seconded by Alderman Murphy to commit $817 for the Targeted
Rehabilitation Loan as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell,
White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #28
1605 9 ½ STREET/TARGETED REHABILITATION LOAN
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request for a commitment from the City Council for a Targeted Rehabilitation Loan in the amount of $4,047 at 1805 9 ½ Street. A motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman White to commit $4,047 for the Targeted Rehabilitation Loan as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #29
815 17 STREET/DAY FOUNDATION FACELIFT
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request for a commitment from the City Council for a Day Foundation Facelift rebate in the amount of $8,415 at 815 17th Street. A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Murphy to commit $8,415 for the Day Foundation Facelift rebate as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
LICENSES/PERMITS
Agenda Item #30
SUNSET MARINA/OCTOBER 22
The
City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding a request
to use the grass area and parking lot area at Sunset Marina on Saturday,
October 22 from 7 p.m. to midnight. A
motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman Murphy to allow the
use of Sunset Marina as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote.
City Manager John C.
Phillips noted that the Illinois Gaming Board would be in Rock Island on
Tuesday, October 18. They will have a
tour of the proposed site for the Rock Island Casino, followed by a public
meeting at 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Alderman White asked about the boat docks at the Marina, which were moved for a fishing tournament. She stated that some elderly men had been inquiring because they are currently unable to fish there. Public Works Director Bob Hawes stated that he did not know why they have not been moved back, adding that these belong to the Parks Department. He indicated that he would find out why and get back to Alderman White.
Alderman Murphy stated that
her granddaughter missed her greeting last week, so she wanted to say “hello”
to Tarren again this week.
Alderman Austin commended
Alderman Rockwell for his response to the issues raised by the Knudsen’s
regarding the animal ordinance, and for supporting the changes that were
made. He also commended Alderman Brooks
for his statements made for the CDBG funding, adding that nobody else said
anything because Alderman Brooks had said everything very eloquently.
A motion made by Alderman Brooks and seconded by Alderman Murphy to recess to Monday, October 24 at 5:00 p.m. CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
The
meeting was recessed at 7:45 p.m.
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Jeanne F. Paggen, City Clerk