City of Moline Committee of the Whole & Council met March 24.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. Committee-of-the-Whole Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Remote Electronic Attendance (if necessary)
Approval of the remote electronic attendance of certain elected officials.
4. Public Comment
Individuals wishing to speak in person should sign in on the public comment sign-in sheet. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person. Council will not respond to public comment during the meeting. When appropriate, Council will refer the issue to the appropriate committee or staff member for further consideration. Those wishing to submit emailed public comment must send comments to cityclerk@moline.il.us 30 minutes prior to the published meeting time, with “Public Comment” in the subject line. Comments will be read aloud by the City Clerk at the City Council meeting.
5. Questions on the Agenda
6. Committee-of-the-Whole Agenda Items
6.1 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an Independent Contractor Agreement for Professional Services with McGuire Igleski & Associates, Inc. (“MIA”), an Illinois corporation, to conduct the Moline Intensive Historic Structures Survey of the Forest Hill neighborhood.
6.2 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to three (3) Lease Agreements with Mitchel Trouten to farm City-owned property located at Pryce (Pryce Boeye) Farms (Parcel/PIN No. 17-28-300-002 and No. 17-33-100-002), from April 7, 2026 through April 6, 2027 (one-year lease); and Runge Farm (Parcel/PIN No. 17-30-300- 007, No. 17-30-300-053 and No. 17-30-400-001) and Bealer Farm (Parcel/PIN No. 17-29- 300-004), from April 7, 2026 through April 6, 2031 (five-year leases).
6.3 A Resolution authorizing the ceding of private activity bonding authority to reallocate to the Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority (QCREDA) the City’s 2026 home rule volume cap allocation in the amount of $5,729,670 to be used to support projects that will provide job opportunities and new investments.
6.4 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 Webb Services LLC d/b/a Casey’s Tavern.
6.5 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an Amendment to Parking Lease Agreement with Bozeman, Neighbour, Patton & Noe, LLP, to modify the number of parking spaces leased in the Midtown Parking Ramp.
6.6 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 Jennifer Grabau and Christopher Townsend, of 1522 River Dr. LLC, at 1522 River Drive, Moline, Illinois.
Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on March 24, 2026 under “Items Not on Consent” for first reading, as the applicants have completed nearly all of the required licensing steps.
6.7 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an Independent Contractor Agreement with H. Coopman Trucking & Excavating, Inc., for the 7th Street Properties Demolition Project Bid for the amount of $450,245.
6.8 A Resolution approving the quotation from Inteconnex to provide and facilitate the installation of necessary security camera upgrades at Public Works for the amount of $170,340.94 utilizing The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA) Contract #240101; and authorizing the Assistant Director of Public Works to execute any necessary documents and do all things necessary to implement said project.
6.9 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a contract with Walter D. Laud, Inc., for Project #1507, 2026 Inlet Replacement Program, for the amount of $102,975.00.
6.10 A Resolution authorizing a sole-source purchase from Electric Pump for two (2) submersible pumps and one (1) set of controls and accessories for the proposed sanitary lift station being installed through Project #1538, Sanitary Sewer Improvements on the 3500 Block of John Deere Road, for the amount of $135,880; and authorizing the Director of Engineering to do any and all things necessary to purchase said equipment.
Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on March 24, 2026, under “Items Not on Consent” due to the extended lead time for this equipment and to prevent potential construction delays.
6.11 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a contract with Valley Construction Co., for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Section Number 26-00000-00-GM, 2026 Asphalt Maintenance Program, for the amount of $167,520.
6.12 A Resolution approving a Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Section Number 26-00000-00-GM, 2026 Asphalt Maintenance Program, for the amount of $167,520.
6.13 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a contract with Langman Construction, Inc., for Project #1512, 4th Street Resurfacing, for the amount of $396,187.07.
6.14 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to accept and attest to one (1) Utility and Drainage Easement more particularly described herein for the property located at 3620 38th Avenue, as part of Project #1538, Sanitary Sewer Improvements on the 3500 Block of John Deere Road.
6.15 A Resolution approving a special event application for the Mercado on Fifth 2026 Public Night Market season scheduled every Friday from May 22, 2026 through October 23, 2026 and the Día de los Muertos Celebration stationary parade and market event to be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026; approving to waive police service reimbursements for the 2026 season up to $30,000 and any charges in excess of said $30,000 will be billed to Mercado on 5TH, Inc., dba Mercado on Fifth and that police staffing levels and any required services associated with public safety of the event shall be determined as required by the Chief of Police; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Licensing Agreement with Mercado on 5TH, Inc., dba Mercado on Fifth, for the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said events.
6.16 A Resolution authorizing a grant to the Riverside Horseshoe Club for the amount of $2,000 from the Special Events Fund to help provide shade, shelter, and additional amenities for the Illinois State Horseshoe Pitching Association (ILSHPA) 2026 State Tournament to be held at Riverside Park.
6.17 A Resolution approving the special event application for The Cities Spring Classic event scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, a fundraiser that is sponsored by Revive U, LLC, to benefit Empowering Abilities; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Licensing Agreement with Revive U, LLC, for the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.
Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on March 24, 2026, under “Items Not on Consent” due to the timing of the event.
6.18 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to Licensing Agreements with 1848 Entertainment, LLC, dba PUB 1848, and Stoney Creek Caterers, L.L.C., dba Stoney Creek Inn, for use of public right-of-way for use of the Bass Street Landing Public Plaza for the outdoor service of alcoholic liquor and food from April 4, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on March 24, 2026, under “Items Not on Consent” due to the first Bass Street Landing event for the upcoming season is scheduled for April 4, 2026.
6.19 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Utilities to execute a Proposal for Construction Engineering Services with Robinson Engineering, Ltd., (REL) for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) FY 26 lead service line replacements for an amount not to exceed $125,000.
6.20 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Settlement Agreement Among Participating Subdivisions and Remnant Defendants regarding the national opioid litigation.
7. Informational
8. Council Call to Order
9. Pledge of Allegiance
10. Invocation – Alderperson McNeil
11. Roll Call
12. Remote Electronic Attendance (if necessary)
Approval of the remote electronic attendance of certain elected officials.
13. Public Comment
Individuals wishing to speak in person should sign in on the public comment sign-in sheet. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person. Council will not respond to public comment during the meeting. When appropriate, Council will refer the issue to the appropriate committee or staff member for further consideration. Those wishing to submit emailed public comment must send comments to cityclerk@moline.il.us 30 minutes prior to the published meeting time, with “Public Comment” in the subject line. Comments will be read aloud by the City Clerk at the City Council meeting.
14. Consent Agenda – Approval of Minutes and Appointments
All items under the consent agenda will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussions of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case, the item will be moved from the Consent Agenda and considered as the first item after the Omnibus Vote.
14.1 Committee-of-the-Whole and Council meeting minutes of March 3, 2026.
Suggested Action: Approval
15. Consent Agenda – Second Reading Ordinances
15.1 An Ordinance amending Chapter 32, “VEGETATION” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by repealing ARTICLE II, “TREES,” in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new ARTICLE II, entitled “TREES,” dealing with the same subject matter.
Suggested Action: Approval
16. Consent Agenda – Resolutions
16.1 A Resolution declaring the Playworld Specialist, Inc., playground equipment at McCandless Park, a City-owned playground installed in 2003, as surplus property; authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Playground Equipment Donation Agreement with Kids Around the World, Inc., an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, for equipment removal and transport; and authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to facilitate the donation of said playground equipment.
Suggested Action: Approval
16.2 A Resolution approving a Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code for Section Number 24-00299-00-SG, Safe Routes to School Signing Project, for the amount of $25,000.
Suggested Action: Approval
16.3 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to submit a Rock Salt Contract Joint Participation Agreement with the State of Illinois Central Management Services (CMS) for 4,000 tons of rock salt obligating the City to purchase a minimum of 3,200 tons and the ability to purchase up to 4,800 tons for the 2026/2027 winter season; and the City Clerk to attest to the Certificate of Authority by Vote and Certificate of Authority by Bylaws to be submitted with said agreement.
Suggested Action: Approval
17. Omnibus Vote
18. Non-Consent Agenda – Second Reading Ordinances
18.1 An Ordinance amending Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, regarding certain corrections, additions and/or clarifications to the zoning and land development regulations, including text amendments to ARTICLE I, “GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION,” DIVISION 2, “WORD USAGE, ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS,” and amending ARTICLE III, “ZONING,” DIVISION 4, “LAND USE REGULATIONS,” Section 35-3401, “REGULATION OF ALLOWED USES,” Table 35-3401.1, “Permitted Land Uses;” concerning small institutional group homes.
Suggested Action: Approval
19. Non-Consent Agenda – Resolutions
19.1 A Resolution approving the special event application for The Cities Spring Classic event scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, a fundraiser that is sponsored by Revive U, LLC, to benefit Empowering Abilities; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Licensing Agreement with Revive U, LLC, for the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.
Suggested Action: Approval
19.2 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to Licensing Agreements with 1848 Entertainment, LLC, dba PUB 1848, and Stoney Creek Caterers, L.L.C., dba Stoney Creek Inn, for use of public right-of-way for use of the Bass Street Landing Public Plaza for the outdoor service of alcoholic liquor and food from April 4, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
Suggested Action: Approval
19.3 A Resolution authorizing a sole-source purchase from Electric Pump for two (2) submersible pumps and one (1) set of controls and accessories for the proposed sanitary lift station being installed through Project #1538, Sanitary Sewer Improvements on the 3500 Block of John Deere Road, for the amount of $135,880; and authorizing the Director of Engineering to do any and all things necessary to purchase said equipment.
Suggested Action: Approval
19.4 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a contract with Davenport Electric Contract Company for Project #1457, River Dr. & 12th St. Traffic Signal Installation, for the amount of $637,427.81 with the understanding that work on said project will not begin until the IMPACT Agreement is completed.
Suggested Action: Reconsider
20. 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 Jennifer Grabau and Christopher Townsend, of 1522 River Dr. LLC, at 1522 River Drive, Moline, Illinois.
Suggested Action: Advance to second reading
21. Miscellaneous Business
22. Public Comment
Individuals wishing to speak in person should sign in on the public comment sign-in sheet. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person. Council will not respond to public comment during the meeting. When appropriate, Council will refer the issue to the appropriate committee or staff member for further consideration. Those wishing to submit emailed public comment must send comments to cityclerk@moline.il.us 30 minutes prior to the published meeting time, with “Public Comment” in the subject line. Comments will be read aloud by the City Clerk at the City Council meeting.
23. Executive Session (if necessary)
24. Adjournment of City Council
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