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The City of Moline City Council's Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 3.

The City Council is Moline’s legislative body and is comprised of the mayor, one member from each of the seven wards within the city and one that represents the city at-large.

Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the City of Moline Committee of the Whole:

619 16th St.

Moline, Illinois 61265

Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

PRESENT: Mayor Scott Raes (Chair)

Alderman Quentin Rodriguez (Ward 1) Electronically

Alderman David Parker, Jr. (Ward 2)

Alderman Mike Wendt (Ward 3)

Alderman John Zelnio (Ward 4)

Alderman Lori Turner (Ward 5)

Alderman Kevin Schoonmaker (Ward 6)

Alderman Sean Liddell (Ward 7)

Alderman Stephanie Acri (Alderman At-Large)

STAFF: Lew Steinbrecher, City Administrator

Maureen Riggs, City Attorney

Tracy Koranda, City Clerk

Ray Forsythe, Planning & Development Director

Alison Fleming, Human Resources Manager

Lori Wilson, Parks Recreation Director

Nate Scott, Information Technology Manager

Bryon Lear, Library Director

Kim Hankins, Public Safety Director

Todd Allen, Battalion Chief

Kevin Irby, Battalion Chief

Scott Hinton, City Engineer

Kathy Carr, Finance Director

Jeff Anderson, City Planner

Mike Waldron, Public Works Director

Shawn Christ, Land Development Manager

Jerry Spiegel, Fire Lieutenant

Members of the Fire Department

OTHERS: Boy Scout Troop

Augustana Students

Residents/Property Owners surrounding 901 46th Street

Members of the Press

Mayor Raes called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Oath of Office

Oath of office for promotional appointment to the rank of Fire Lieutenant to Jerald T. Spiegel effective April

22, 2016.

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Mayor’s Board Appointments

 Mayor’s reappointment of Kathy Carr to the Fire Pension Board for a full three year term to expire April 30,

2019.

 Mayor’s reappointment of Kathy Carr to the Police Pension Board for a full two year term to expire April 30,

2018.

A motion was made by Alderman Parker to approve. Seconded by Alderman Wendt. Motion passed

unanimously.

Proclamation

 A Proclamation from Blackhawk ABATE to declare May as “Motorcycle Awareness Month.”

 A Proclamation from Butterworth Center & Deere Wiman House to declare May as “Celebration of the 60th

Anniversary of the Butterworth Center & Deere Wiman House.”

 A Proclamation from Moline Public Library to declare May 2-7, 2016 as “Children’s Book Week.”

Agenda Items

1. A Resolution approving the Final Plat for Valley View Second Subdivision Phase IV (Valley View

Second Subdivision Phase IV, 6000 block of 44th Avenue). Shawn Christ, Land Development Manager,

explained that this is a one-lot subdivision to accommodate the land transaction from Menards to the

developer and enable construction of a new Power Wash. The final PUD for the project was approved by

the Plan Commission on January 13. The subdivision will include a short extension of 61st Street Drive

(private), private stormwater facilities, and public water and sewer mains. Cash security has been provided,

all requirements have been met, and the plat in order. A motion was made by Alderman Parker to approve.

Seconded by Alderman Wendt. Motion passed unanimously.

2. A Special Ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Third Amendment to Site

License Agreement (“Agreement”) between the City of Moline (“City”) and AT&T, where said

Agreement leases a portion of the space on the City’s water tower, located at 1531 17th Avenue, so that

AT&T may install additional antennas, associated cables and other communications instruments.

Maureen Riggs, City Attorney, stated that the City has a portion of the space on the water tower located at

1531 17th Avenue that is currently leased to AT&T. AT&T is interested in entering into the aforementioned

Agreement to allow for the installation of additional antennas, associated cables and other communications

instruments. In conjunction therewith, the License Fees shall be increased by $200.00 per month. The new

AT&T equipment will provide enhanced cell phone service to City residents. A motion was made by

Alderman Liddell to approve. Seconded by Alderman Wendt. Motion passed unanimously.

3. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contractual Agreement between the City of Moline

and the Illinois Department of Revenue setting forth the terms for acceptance of a grant award to the

police department in the sum of $6,380. Kim Hankins, Public Safety Director, indicated that the Illinois

Department of Revenue (Liquor Control Commission) has awarded the police department a grant in the sum

of $6,380 to conduct a retail education and enforcement program with Moline tobacco retailers. The

program provides for three compliance checks to be conducted during the term of the agreement, August 1,

2016 through June 30, 2017. A motion was made by Alderman Turner to approve. Seconded by Alderman

Schoonmaker. Motion passed unanimously.

4. An Ordinance approving the 2016 Amendment to the City of Moline Tax Increment Financing

Redevelopment Project Area # 1; and adopting the 2016 Amendment to the City of Moline Tax

Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area #1. Ray Forsythe, Planning & Development Director,

stated that in order to establish the proposed Moline Centre Redevelopment Project Area, the City must

amend the Area boundaries of Downtown TIF #1 by removing additional property and street rights-of-way

therefrom in order to establish a new TIF redevelopment project area. A public hearing with regard to the

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creation of the Proposed Moline Centre Redevelopment Project Area TIF was held on April 26, 2016. A

motion was made by Alderman Parker to approve. Seconded by Alderman Wendt. Motion passed

unanimously.

5. An Ordinance approving the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Moline Centre

Redevelopment Project Area. Ray Forsythe, Planning & Development Director, explained that the

creation of the Moline Centre Redevelopment Project Area TIF is being considered in order to assist the

development of parts of TIF #1 that remain undeveloped, or #13 that have led or may lead to blight. The

Redevelopment Plan and Project set forth the factors constituting the need for abatement of conditions in the

proposed redevelopment project area. A public hearing with regard to the creation of the Proposed Moline

Centre Redevelopment Project Area TIF was held on April 26, 2016. A motion was made by Alderman

Parker to approve. Seconded by Alderman Wendt. Motion passed unanimously.

6. An Ordinance designating the Moline Centre Redevelopment Project Area. Ray Forsythe, Planning &

Development Director, indicated that one of the responsibilities of City Council with regard to creating a

TIF district is to designate the proposed area for the Proposed Moline Centre Redevelopment Project Area

TIF. A public hearing with regard to the creation of the Proposed Moline Centre Redevelopment Project

Area TIF was held on April 26, 2016. A motion was made by Alderman Parker to approve. Seconded by

Alderman Zelnio. Motion passed unanimously.

7. An Ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for the Moline Centre Redevelopment Project

Area. Ray Forsythe, Planning & Development Director, stated that the final action by the City to create the

Moline Centre Redevelopment Project Area TIF is to adopt tax increment financing for the redevelopment

project area. The City of Moline has adopted a Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project, designated

the Moline Centre Redevelopment Project Area pursuant to the provisions of the Act, and has otherwise

complied with all other conditions precedent required by the Act. A public hearing with regard to the

creation of the Proposed Moline Centre Redevelopment Project Area TIF was held on April 26, 2016. A

motion was made by Alderman Parker to approve. Seconded by Alderman Wendt. Motion passed

unanimously.

8. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Contract with Miller Trucking &

Excavating Inc. for Project #1245, reconstruction of 21st Avenue West of 53rd Street, in the amount of

$869,314.00. Scott Hinton, City Engineer, explained that bids were opened and publicly read on April 26,

2016, for Project #1245 with the following results:

$869,314.00 Miller Trucking & Excavating Inc.

$912,563.54 Needham Excavating Inc.

$921,842.20 Valley Construction Company

$932,858.40 KCM Construction Corp.

$989,908.00 Langman Construction Inc.

$1,092,465.70 Brandt Constructio Co.

$1,298,566.75 Walter D. Laud Inc.

Miller Trucking & Excavating Inc. submitted the lowest responsible and responsive bid. A motion was

made by Alderman Wendt to approve. Seconded by Alderman Zelnio. Motion passed unanimously.

9. Other – Maureen Riggs, City Attorney, indicated that she passed out the book entitled, “You’ve Been

Elected, Now What Do You Do?” and will give a presentation on May 10, 2016.

Public Comment

Debbie Harris, Resident, expressed opposition to allowing for the discharge of firearms for the removal of deer.

Charlie Rock, Resident, expressed opposition to allowing for the discharge of firearms for the removal of deer.

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Lois Kuehling, Resident, expressed opposition to allowing for the discharge of firearms for the removal of deer.

Sandy Perry, Resident, expressed opposition to allowing for the discharge of firearms for the removal of deer.

Mr. Barry, Resident, expressed support for allowing for the discharge of firearms for the removal of deer.

Hunt Harris, Resident, gave an overview of the deer removal permit process required by the IDNR.

Informational

Scott Hinton, City Engineer, gave an overview of the attached detail regarding the Capital Improvement

Projects.

The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.