City of Colona City Council met Feb. 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30pm
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
a. Aldermen present: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe
b. Staff present: Mayor Johnson, Police Chief Powless, and City Clerk Park
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Welcome and Introductions
1. Mayor Johnson introduced Bi-State members Gena McCullough and Denise Bulat and the Council went around and introduced themselves
b. Mission Statement – Brief discussion on what a city does
1. Gena asked the Council what they think the core functions, or mission statement, of Colona City Government should cover. Answers: safety, affordability, PD assistance, service, growth while maintaining small-town feel, family friendly, raise future generations, safe parks, taking pride in your community, community involvement, being memorable, appearance, serve the people, dependable infrastructure.
c. Outline Goal Setting Process – Denise Bulat/Gena McCullough, Bi-State Regional Commission
1. Review list of priorities/projects identified from Comprehensive Plan public workshop and community survey
i. Gena went through the slides that were prepared by Bi-State from the Plan Commission’s compiled survey and workshop data
2. Ask City Council members individually for additional priorities/projects not already listed for the next three years
i. Note there is no passing judgement on projects/suggestions during this phase ii. Continue process until there are no further comments
a. Priorities: bring in revenue, improve gateways, campground utilization, assisted living options, long-term capital improvement plan – develop and implement, community resources/facilities focused on the youth, encourage infill, develop and implement economic development plan, enforcement of ordinances/code, housing rehabilitation, parks and recreational improvements, sidewalks/side paths for safety, improve community appearance, update ordinances.
iii. Consolidate projects that are similar or the same
iv. Distribute five dots to each council member
v. 5 dots for top priorities – cannot put more than one dot on a priority
a. Top 5: develop and implement economic development plan, housing rehabilitation, parks and recreational improvements, develop and implement a financial plan, and code enforcement
b. Capital improvement – financial document
vi. Projects that don’t receive votes will be listed for future consideration once priorities have been accomplished
d. Develop list of actions and responsible parties for top five priorities/projects
1. Financial plan – city administration
2. Capital improvement – public works director and committee
3. Pubic safety – police chief
4. Economic development – committee
5. Code enforcement – police chief and inspectors
6. Housing rehab and infill – administration
7. Parks & Rec – public works and parks committees
e. Wrap – Up
1. Meeting results will be recorded and sent to the City for reference and future use courtesy of Bi-State
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. None
6. ADJOURN
a. Alderman Swemline made a motion to adjourn at 7:18pm. Alderman Hillman seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Hergert, and Strobbe. Absent: Jones and Waterman.
Motion passed with 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 2 absent.
*Alderman Waterman departed at 6:12pm.
*Alderman Jones departed at 7:03pm.
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