City of Moline Committee of the Whole & Council met Feb. 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Committee-of-the-Whole Call to Order
PRESENT: Alderperson Debbie Murphy (Ward 1)
Alderperson Alvaro Macias (Ward 2) ~ Mayor Pro Tem
Alderperson Abdur Razzaque (Ward 3)
Alderperson Matt Timion (Ward 4)
Alderperson Jessica Finch (Ward 5)
Alderperson Daniel McNeil (Ward 6)
Alderperson Anna Castro (Ward 7)
Alderperson James Patrick Schmidt (Alderperson At-Large)
ABSENT: Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati (Chair)
STAFF: Bob Vitas, City Administrator
Barry Dykhuizen, Assistant City Administrator
Bill Atkins, City Attorney
Stephanie Murphy, City Clerk
Laura Klauer, Director of Engineering
Carol Barnes, Director of Finance
Eric Griffith, Director of Parks & Recreation ~electronically
Chris Mathias, Director of Community & Economic Development ~electronically
Jennifer Bizarri, Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development
Chris Parr, Chief Economic Development Officer
Dawn Temple, Management Analyst & Grant Coordinator
Laura Williamson, Director of Utilities
Bryon Lear, Director of Library Services
Denver Schmitt, Director of Public Works
Leah Madsen, Director of Human Resources
Darren Gault, Chief of Police
David Rowatt, Information Technology Manager
KJ Whitley, Community Development Manager ~electronically
OTHERS: Marcie Fosdick, Quad Cities Pickleball Club
Ron Lund, Project NOW
Mayor Pro Tem Alvaro Macias called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken with Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro, and Schmidt present. Absent: Mayor Rayapati.
Public Comment
Wes Frenell, David Stoner, Cal Vo, and Brady Greene each shared their opposition to the Flock cameras.
Marcie Fosdick, Quad Cities Pickleball Club, shared that the Club will have an event in Moline from September 17 through September 20, 2026 and requested Council’s approval of their item on the agenda.
Oath of Office
Oath of Office for regular commissioned appointment as Police Officer to Eriberto Gutierrez-Gallegos, effective January 22, 2026.
Oath of Office for regular commissioned appointment as Police Officer to Alex Tyson, effective January 22, 2026.
Board Appointments
Mayor’s appointment of Mark Woolley to the Human Rights Commission for a 2-year term to expire August 31, 2027.
Mayor’s appointment of Brian Beert to the Historic Preservation Commission to fill the unexpired term of Blake Biermann to expire April 30, 2028.
Questions on the Agenda
There were no questions on the agenda.
Agenda Items
8.1 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk, and City staff to apply to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for the FY2026 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD)Grant application for the I-74 Riverfront Reimagined Project; and authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk, and staff to do all things necessary to prepare and submit said grant application. Dawn Temple, Management Analyst and Grant Coordinator, stated the City previously applied for a BUILD grant but was not selected. Staff has revised the project scope and budget and will apply for the latest BUILD Discretionary Grant. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Razzaque. Discussion followed. Motion carried unanimously. See Attachment No. 1.
8.2 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Police to execute an Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification between the Federal Government and the City of Moline Police Department setting forth the requirements for participation in the Equitable Sharing Program and certifying all receipts and expenditures of federal forfeiture funds, property, and interest during the last fiscal year. Darren Gault, Chief of Police, shared this is an annual filing requirement. The 2025 equitable sharing beginning balance was $59,828.19. Justice Funds interest income, reimbursements, and rebates of $61,891.48 were received, and $34,716.69 was expended for a total ending balance of $87,002.98. In addition, interest income, reimbursements, rebates of $5,799.91, and Treasury Funds were received from the United States Secret Service (USSS). There was $5,799.91 expended for a total ending balance of $0.00. It is to be noted that these funds are reimbursements for expenses incurred. Staff recommends approval. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Castro. Motion carried unanimously.
8.3 A Resolution authorizing a grant to the Quad Cities Pickleball Club for the amount of $7,500 from the Special Events Fund to make the Quad Cities Classic Pickleball Tournament not only successful for the club, but also for the City of Moline in bringing visitors to the community. Eric Griffith, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that the Quad Cities Pickleball Club is a great partner to the City of Moline. It has been at Riverside Park since the courts opened in 2021. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Castro. Motion carried unanimously.
8.4 An Ordinance amending Chapter 22, “OFFENSES MISCELLANEOUS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 22-1105, “TOBACCO PRODUCTS, TOBACCO ACCESSORIES, SMOKING HERBS AND ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS,” by increasing the number of Class B Incidental Tobacco Dealer’s Licenses in the City of Moline at the request of Rishaan LLC dba 7-Eleven #34458B. Bill Atkins, City Attorney, reported that this is the purchase of an existing facility by a new owner. As a technical matter, this is an increase in the number of Class B Incidental Tobacco Dealer’s Licenses; as a practical matter, the total number of active licenses remains unchanged. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Razzaque. Motion carried unanimously.
8.5 An Ordinance amending Chapter 22, “OFFENSES MISCELLANEOUS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 22-1105, “TOBACCO PRODUCTS, TOBACCO ACCESSORIES, SMOKING HERBS AND ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS,” by increasing the number of Class B Incidental Tobacco Dealer’s Licenses in the City of Moline at the request of Chamunda0418 LLC dba 7-Eleven #34459B. Bill Atkins, City Attorney, reported that this item is the same circumstances as Item 8.4, just a different facility. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Castro. Motion carried unanimously.
8.6 An Ordinance approving the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project for the TIF 13 Amendment. Chris Parr, Chief Economic Development Officer, reported that TIF 13 ties to the Modern II redevelopment project which is a 67-unit apartment project. Approval of the proposed Ordinance would approve the Redevelopment Plan and Project. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Schmidt. Motion carried unanimously.
8.7 An Ordinance designating the TIF 13 Amendment. Chris Parr, Chief Economic Development Officer, stated that approval of this proposed Ordinance would designate the boundaries and land contained within the TIF 13 Amendment. This area is the same area that was studied in the TIF 13 Amendment. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Castro. Motion carried unanimously.
8.8 An Ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for the TIF 13 Amendment. Chris Parr, Chief Economic Development Officer, reported that approval of this proposed Ordinance would adopt tax increment financing for the TIF 13 Amendment. Any increased property taxes from an increase in assessed value of property within the TIF 13 Amendment will be placed into a Special Tax Allocation Fund for the TIF 13 Amendment. Monies within this fund may be used for redevelopment costs, development incentives, public improvements, and other items as set out in State law. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Schmidt. Motion carried unanimously.
8.9 An Ordinance amending Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, ARTICLE 3, “ZONING,” DIVISION 1, “IN GENERAL,” Section 35-3111, “NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS,” regarding zoning text amendments concerning nonconforming residential uses; specifically two-family dwellings. Chris Mathias, Director of Community & Economic Development, stated that this is in regards to a text amendment which would change the way two-family (duplex) dwelling buildings are regulated. If this text amendment is approved, the two-family (duplex) dwelling buildings would be parallel to the way in which nonconforming single family dwellings are regulated. The Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of the text amendment following the public hearing held on January 14, 2026. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Timion. Discussion followed. Motion carried unanimously.
8.10 An Ordinance amending Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, regarding certain corrections and/or clarifications to the zoning and land development regulations, including text amendments to, ARTICLE III, “ZONING,” DIVISION 4, “LAND USE REGULATIONS,” Section 35-3401, “REGULATION OF ALLOWED USES,” Table 35-3401.1, “Permitted Land Uses,” and Section 35-3410, “PRINCIPAL STORAGE, WHOLESALING AND INDUSTRIAL LAND USES.” Chris Mathias, Director of Community & Economic Development, shared this will establish “Artisan Production and Sales” as a permitted land use within the Neighborhood Center (NC) zoning district and to formally recognize this use category within the City’s principal storage, wholesaling, and industrial land use regulations. This is currently allowed in Moline Centre. By allowing limited, low-impact artisan production activities within NC districts, the City seeks to promote adaptive reuse of existing buildings, expand opportunities for locally owned businesses, and enhance neighborhood vitality. The Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of the text amendment following the public hearing held on January 14, 2026. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Razzaque. Motion carried unanimously.
8.11 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Program Funding Agreement between the City of Moline and the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the acceptance of $280,000 in additional grant funding, and to do all things necessary to execute all assurances and certifications to the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the Homeowner Assistance Fund Home Repair Program (HAFHR); and authorizing the Community and Economic Development Department to begin work upon execution of the Second Amendment to Program Funding Agreement for additional program funding between the City of Moline and the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the Homeowner Assistance Fund Home Repair Program, and to do all things necessary to implement said program requirements. K.J. Whitley, Community Development Manager, reported that the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) reached out to the Community and Economic Development Department to see if there was interest for additional grant funding. These funds come from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) so they must be used by September 2026. The City originally received $1 million in 2023. In 2024 the City applied for additional Homeowner Assistance Fund Home Repair Program (HAFHR) grant funding for $345,000. In November 2025, the City was notified that it had been selected to receive an additional $345,000. In January 2026, the City was notified that the State decreased the original amount when they sent the agreement. The new amount is $280,000. Those funds will go into Illinois Housing Tri-Cities Lottery. These funds, bundled with the Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) grant, bring the total to $1.2 million. Staff is requesting approval. Discussion followed. Whitley stated that when the ARPA funds are disbursed, they must be tied back to COVID-19. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Schmidt. Motion carried unanimously.
8.12 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Lease Agreement between Project NOW and the City of Moline (“City”) setting forth the terms and conditions for the use of City-owned space to operate a Temporary Winter Shelter at the facility located at 1 Montgomery Drive (also known as the Kone Building), Moline, Illinois, for the period of January 21, 2026, through April 15, 2026; and authorizing the Community and Economic Development Department as the main contact point with K.J. Whitley, Community Development Manager, to serve as the City Liaison and to do all things necessary to implement said Lease Agreement requirements. Bill Atkins, City Attorney, stated there were a number of meetings with regards to this. The temporary winter shelter opened on January 21. Council approval is for ratification of the actions that have already been taken. The Lease Agreement is for January 21 through April 15, 2026. K. J. Whitley, Community Development Manager, added that when the Temporary Winter Shelter opened on January 21, there were 39 unhoused individuals seeking shelter. The highest nightly occupancy has been 59. There were 13 individuals who were temporarily housed at a local hotel. Over the last two weeks, the shelter has provided a total of 695 shelter nights for individuals. As of February 3, the number included 143 women and 145 men. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Castro. Motion carried unanimously.
Informational
9.1 2026-2029 Strategic Work Plan. Bob Vitas, City Administrator, presented the 2026-2029 Strategic Work Plan. Vitas stated that staff began this process in the summer of 2025 with a strategic plan workshop. The finalized plan now serves as the framework for the City’s regular budgeting as well as the capital improvement budgeting, including the Riverfront Redevelopment initiatives. With the Strategic Plan complete, staff will proceed with updating the Action Plan.
The Action Plan will outline measurable outcomes and will be reported quarterly to the Council and the community. Vitas recognized Macy McManus, Executive Coordinator, for her work on the Strategic Work Plan as well as along with the contributions of the department directors and staff.
The revised Strategic Work Plan is organized by project and task rather than solely by goals and objectives. Staff also identified which wards were affected by the various strategic goals. Required budget allocations have been incorporated into the Action Plan. In addition, the assigned staff member, project start dates, and anticipated completion dates are now included. Reporting for Status and Information items will transition to a quarterly format to align with the Strategic Plan structure.
Adjournment of the Committee-of-the-Whole and Council Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
There was no Invocation.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken with Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro, and Schmidt present. Absent: Mayor Rayapati.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes and Appointments
Committee-of-the-Whole and Council meeting minutes of January 20, 2026 and appointments made at Committee-of-the-Whole on February 3, 2026.
Resolutions
17.1 1011-2026 A Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 and Final with Langman Construction, Inc., for Project #1481, 2025 Patching Program, for the amount of $458,280.40.
17.2 1012-2026 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Lease Agreement for the City-owned Property comprised of the vacant former elevator test tower and a portion of the immediately adjacent southerly shipping and receiving facility in the Moline Riverfront Area (“Property”) with Hyprlift, Inc.; and authorizing the City Attorney and staff to do all things necessary to complete each of the City’s responsibilities and enforce each of the City’s expected benefits as referred to in such Lease Agreement.
17.3 1013-2026 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Disposal Agreement with Millennium Waste Incorporated (MWI) for a term of five years beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2030.
17.4 1014-2026 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an Administrative Services Agreement with Renew Moline, Inc., to define the scope of services and responsibilities for the Moline Centre Program and approving the FY 2026 Moline Centre Program budget allocation for the amount of $156,000.
17.5 1015-2026 A Resolution approving the special event application for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, that is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association; authorizing a grant to the Alzheimer’s Association for the amount of $500 from the Special Events Fund to support the Friends of Walk marketing distribution plan; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.
17.6 1016-2026 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded Construction for Section No. 24-00299-00-SG, Safe Routes to School Signing Project.
17.7 1017-2026 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with Walker Consultants, Inc., to perform a Parking Management Study and Plan of Downtown Moline for the amount of $124,945.00 plus reimbursable expenses.
Omnibus Vote
Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Timion, moved to approve and adopt, by omnibus vote, these items. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, and Macias; nays: none.
Non-Consent Agenda
Resolutions
19.1 1018-2026 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Lease Agreement with Grind and Dine, LLC, doing business as Java Lab Grind and Dine Cafe, permitting a portion of the Moline Public Library, 3210 41st Street, to be utilized as a coffee shop commencing March 1, 2026, and authorizing City staff to do any and all things necessary to fulfill the terms of the lease agreement.
Approved. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Razzaque, moved to approve Council Bill 1018- 2026. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, and Macias; nays: none.
19.2 1019-2026 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk, and City staff to apply to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for the FY2026 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant application for the I-74 Riverfront Reimagined Project; and authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk, and staff to do all things necessary to prepare and submit said grant application.
Approved. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Schmidt, moved to approve Council Bill 1019- 2026. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, and Macias; nays: none.
19.3 1020-2026 A Resolution approving the content of Executive Session minutes; and authorizing the release and continued retention, respectively, of certain Executive Session minutes; and authorizing the destruction of certain verbatim recordings of Executive Sessions.
Approved. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to approve Council Bill 1020- 2026. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro, Murphy, and Macias; nays: Alderperson Schmidt.
19.4 1021-2026 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Program Funding Agreement between the City of Moline and the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the acceptance of $280,000 in additional grant funding, and to do all things necessary to execute all assurances and certifications to the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the Homeowner Assistance Fund Home Repair Program (HAFHR); and authorizing the Community and Economic Development Department to begin work upon execution of the Second Amendment to Program Funding Agreement for additional program funding between the City of Moline and the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the Homeowner Assistance Fund Home Repair Program, and to do all things necessary to implement said program requirements.
Approved. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to approve Council Bill 1021- 2026. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, and Macias; nays: none.
19.5 1022-2026 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Lease Agreement between Project NOW and the City of Moline (“City”) setting forth the terms and conditions for the use of City-owned space to operate a Temporary Winter Shelter at the facility located at 1 Montgomery Drive (also known as the Kone Building), Moline, Illinois, for the period of January 21, 2026, through April 15, 2026; and authorizing the Community and Economic Development Department as the main contact point with K.J. Whitley, Community Development Manager, to serve as the City Liaison and to do all things necessary to implement said lease agreement requirements.
Approved. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to approve Council Bill 1022- 2026. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, and Macias; nays: none.
Non-Consent Agenda
First Reading Ordinances
20.1 An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 4-3104, “NUMBER OF LICENSES,” by increasing the number of Class B Tavern liquor licenses in the City at the request of Ritesh Singh, S&R Core Group LLC, d/b/a QC Fun Factory, at 1624 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, Illinois.
Advanced. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to advance Item #20.1 to second reading. Alderperson Timion inquired as to how many property consent forms the potential owner has completed. The City Clerk confirmed that she spoke with Ritesh Singh and he stated he was having difficulties reaching people at home but would have them complete in one to two weeks. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, and Macias; nays: none.
20.2 An Ordinance amending Chapter 5, “AMUSEMENTS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 5-1101(c), by increasing the number of Video Gaming Terminal licensed establishments in the City at the request of Ritesh Singh, S&R Core Group LLC d/b/a QCFun Factory, at 1624 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, Illinois.
Advanced. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to advance Item #20.2 to second reading. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, and Macias; nays: none.
Miscellaneous Business
Alderperson Macias remarked that the State of the City was held this week. He noted he received great comments from the people in attendance. Macias also remarked that it was a great place to be with people who really care about the City. He thanked staff for all of the hard work that went into coordinating the event.
Alderperson Timion shared that he had the privilege of joining Mayor Rayapati in Washington, D.C. for the 2026 Winter Meeting for the Mayor’s Innovation Project. Timion shared that he observed Mayor Rayapati as a panelist where she spoke on childcare expenses for working families and how the City of Moline used the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to assist in childcare workforce struggles. Timion shared that he is grateful to have had the opportunity.
Alderperson McNeil shared that on Monday, February 9, 2026, there will be an Environmental Resiliency Plan community meeting at the Moline Public Library.
Alderperson Castro thanked City staff and Project NOW for the work done at the temporary winter shelter.
Bob Vitas, City Administrator, reported the State of the City event was outstanding. He concurred with everything that Alderperson Macias stated. The most important part is always the messaging. Vitas shared that having a former City of Moline intern speaking to the audience was phenomenal. Clare Lindahl, another speaker who grew up in the East End of Moline, who now lives in Des Moines, is inspiration for the youth in this City for the places you can go.
Public Comment
There was no additional public comment.
Executive Session:
Alderperson Murphy, seconded by Alderperson Timion, moved for Executive Session, for the purpose of discussion of Property Acquisition-5 ILCS 120/2(C)(5), Price Setting for Sale or Lease of Real Property 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(6) and Pending, Probable or Imminent Litigation-5 ILCS 120/2(C)(11). Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, and Macias; nays: none.
City Council convened in Executive Session at 7:10 p.m.
Council reconvened in open session at 8:52 p.m.
Adjournment of City Council
Upon motion of Alderperson Castro, seconded by Alderperson Schmidt, the Council meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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