The Moline City Council met Sept. 20 to authorize the addition of a traffic light on 9th Street.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the council:
MINUTES
MOLINE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Hall, 619 16th Street
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Council Meeting: The City Council meeting came to order at 6:43 p.m. The Council met in regular session in
the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Pledge: The Council and audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation: No Invocation was given.
Roll Call: Roll call was taken with Mayor Raes, Aldermen Rodriguez, Parker, Wendt, Zelnio, Turner, Waldron
and Acri present. Absent: Alderman Schoonmaker.
Items on Consent:
Approval of Minutes
Committee of the Whole and Council meeting minutes of September 13, 2016, August Financial Report and
appointments made during Committee of the Whole on September 20, 2016.
Second Reading Ordinances
1. Council Bill/Special Ordinance 4049-2016
A Special Ordinance closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and
authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with Moline High School Homecoming Parade
scheduled for Friday, September 23, 2016.
Resolutions
2. Council Bill/Resolution 1129-2016
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Contract with Walter D. Laud Inc. for
Project #1255, 2016 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project.
3. Council Bill/Resolution 1130-2016
A Resolution authorizing the Department of Planning and Development to apply to the Illinois Housing
Development Authority for a two-year grant for a Home Accessibility Program in the amount of $321,000
for the City of Moline; and authorizing the Mayor and City staff to do any and all things necessary to
prepare and submit said grant application; and authorizing the Planning and Development Department,
upon award of said grant, to begin to manage and operate said program.
4. Council Bill/Resolution 1131-2016
A Resolution declaring the following Article 36 seized and forfeited vehicles as surplus property: 2002
GMC Yukon, VIN# 1GKEC13V42R200456, 2003 Buick LeSabre, VIN# 1G4HP54KX34101434 and 2011
Chevrolet Impala LS, VIN# 2G1WF5EK1B1195641.
Omnibus Vote: Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved to approve and adopt, by omnibus
vote, these items. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Rodriguez, Parker,
Wendt, Zelnio, Turner, Waldron and Acri; nays: none.
Items Not on Consent:
Second Reading Ordinances
5. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3024-2016
An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016, of the City
of Moline, Illinois.
Adopted: Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved to adopt Council Bill 3024-2016.
Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved to amend Council Bill 3024-2016 by substituting the
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updated version of the ordinance reflecting the bond purchase prices and interest rates per annum. Motion to
amend carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Rodriguez, Parker, Wendt, Zelnio, Turner,
Waldron and Acri; nays: none. Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved to approve the
amended Council Bill 3024-2016. Motion to approve amended Council Bill carried on roll call with the
following vote: ayes: Aldermen Rodriguez, Parker, Wendt, Zelnio, Turner, Waldron and Acri; nays: none.
6. Council Bill/Special Ordinance 4050-2016
A Special Ordinance granting a variance to Section 28-3200(a) of the Moline Code of Ordinances to delay
installation of sidewalks for property located at 4724 28th Avenue.
Adopted: Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved to adopt Council Bill 4050-2016. Motion
carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Parker, Wendt, Zelnio, Turner, Waldron and Acri;
nays: Alderman Rodriguez
Resolutions
7. Council Bill/Resolution 1132-2016
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to approve of a request for a street light on 9
th Street
A, between 33rdrd Avenue and 34th Avenue.
Approved: Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved to approve Council Bill 1132-2016.
Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Rodriguez, Parker, Wendt, Zelnio,
Turner, and Waldron; nays: none; abstention: Alderman Acri due to proximity of her residence.
8. Council Bill/Resolution 1133-2016
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to approve a Local Agency Agreement for Federal
Participation for Motor Fuel Tax Section 15-00264-00-BR, Sylvan Slough Pedestrian Bridge.
Approved: Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved to approve Council Bill 1133-2016.
Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Rodriguez, Parker, Wendt, Turner,
Waldron and Acri; nays: Alderman Zelnio
9. Council Bill/Resolution 1134-2016
A Resolution authorizing the approval of a Resolution for Improvement by Municipality Under the
Illinois Highway Code for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Section 15-00264-00-BR, Sylvan Island Pedestrian
Bridge.
Approved: Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved to approve Council Bill 1133-2016.
Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Rodriguez, Parker, Wendt, Turner,
Waldron and Acri; nays: Alderman Zelnio
First Reading Ordinances
10. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3025-2016
An Ordinance amending Chapter 20 “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” of the Moline Code of
Ordinances, Appendix 18 thereof, “TWO-HOUR PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN NONMETERED
ZONES,” by including the streets identified in Section 1.
11. Council Bill/Special Ordinance 4052-2016
A Special Ordinance closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and
authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with Moline Dad’s Club Halloween Parade
scheduled for Sunday, October 23, 2016.
12. Council Bill/Special Ordinance 4053-2016
A Special Ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Third Amendment to the KONE
Development Agreement, a Loan Extension Agreement between Financial District Properties HQO,
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L.L.C. and the City of Moline, a Purchase Agreement with Fifth Avenue Block LLC, an Assignment to
HOA Hotels LLC of the Purchase Agreement between the City and Fifth Avenue Block LLC, and a
Development Agreement between the City and HOA Hotels LLC for HOA Hotels LLC’s redevelopment
of the property located at 1630 5
th Avenue, Moline, Illinois (n/k/a the Fifth Avenue Building), and the
adjacent building located at 1620 5
th Avenue; and authorizing all appropriate City officers and staff to do
all things necessary to complete each of the City’s responsibilities pursuant to said agreements.
13. Council Bill/Special Ordinance 4054-2016
A Special Ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Performance Based
Development Agreement between the City of Moline and Moline 501, L.L.C. and Moline Chase, L.L.C.
for the “Chase Bank Building” project and to execute any necessary agreements referenced therein, and
authorizing all appropriate City officers and staff to do all things necessary to complete each of the City’s
responsibilities pursuant to said agreement.
14. Council Bill/Special Ordinance 4055-2016
A Special Ordinance closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and
authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with Mercado on Fifth scheduled for October 7,
14, 21 and 28, 2016.
Council, Staff and Citizen Comments:
Lew Steinbrecher, City Administrator, extended an invitation for the Rotary Plaza dedication and Ice Cream
Social to be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Lori Wilson, Parks Recreation Director, extended an invitation to “Purses for Parks” to be held at City View
Celebration, 701 12th Street, on Thursday, September 22, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and to “Echoes
from Riverside” to be held at Riverside Cemetery on Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00
p.m. Participants will take a leisurely stroll back in time and visit with Moline's early residents, who are
portrayed by local, costumed thespians. Walking tours last approximately 1-1.5 hours.
Bryon Lear, Library Director, expressed appreciation to all who attended “Booked for the Night” held on
September 15, 2016. Expectations were exceed and the fund raising numbers will be reported soon.
Mayor Raes stated that the Fourth Annual Fall Flemish Fest was held at Stephens Park on Sunday, September
18, 2016 with fantastic weather, attendance, food and fun for everyone.
Alderman Wendt reiterated that folks could attend both the Rotary Ice Cream Social as well as the Purses for
Parks event on the same night.
Alderman Waldron reported that the Rock Island County Waste Management Agency entered into a seven year
contract with Republic Services to collect and dispose of the drop-of recycling materials at the Public Works
Facility. New containers will be supplied by Republic; these new containers will now be able to be loaded at
ground level. The existing steps will no longer be needed to dispose of drop-off recycling. It will be
approximately one month before the new containers are delivered.
On motion of Alderman Wendt, Seconded by Alderman Parker, Council adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is on September 27, 2016.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracy A. Koranda
City Clerk
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