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City of Moline City Council met Aug. 27.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation – Alderman Potter

Roll Call

Consent Agenda

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.

Approval of Minutes & Appointments Made

Committee-of-the-Whole and Council meeting minutes of August 13, 2019, appointments made during Committee-of-the-Whole on August 27, 2019, and the July Financial Report.

Omnibus Vote

Non - Consent Agenda

Second Reading Ordinances

1. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3021-2019

An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by amending Section 4-3317 and 4-3324 to allow the presence of companion dogs in outdoor areas of establishments other than Restaurants (Class A or Class AA) holding a valid License and an Option 1 or Option 7 Special Use.

Explanation: Chapter 4 of the Moline Code of Ordinances provides for the sale and possession of alcoholic liquors within the City. Through the exercise of its home rule powers, the City wishes to amend Chapter 4 to permit companion dogs to be present in the outdoor areas of Class B Tavern liquor licensed establishments that also have the appropriate special use option (Option 1 Outdoor Use or Option 7 Retailer’s On-Site Outdoor Special Use). No companion dog shall be present in the interior of any tavern or in any area where food is prepared, and the following shall be taken into consideration to determine whether to grant an application for an Option 1 and Option 7 Special Use: (1) the size and capacity of the licensed outdoor area; (2) the compatibility of the presence of companion dogs with the neighboring properties; (3) the existence of any threats to the safety of either patrons or the companion dogs from the nature of the service and activities in the outdoor area. The Option 1 and Option 7 Special Use holder must ensure compliance with the Illinois Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act, the Sanitary Food Preparation Act, and all other applicable statutes and ordinances of the City of Moline.

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Public Notice/Recording: N/A

Resolutions

2. Council Bill/Resolution 1109-2019

A Resolution authorizing the purchase, installation, repair and/or replacement of streetscape elements in an amount up to $30,000 for the Olde Towne Business District from the FY2019 budget.

Explanation: The City Council budgeted $30,000 for the Olde Towne Business District in the FY2019 budget for the purpose of refurbishing and improving streetscape elements. This Spring, the City directed City staff to meet with business operators and property owners in the Olde Towne Business District for the purpose of obtaining input on the proposed streetscape refurbishment and improvement. City staff met with business operators and property owners, obtained input on streetscape refurbishment and improvement, and is now recommending the purchase and installation of trees and associated costs for planting in the Olde Towne Business District in an amount not to exceed $30,000. CONSIDERATION REQUESTED.

Fiscal Impact: $30,000 budgeted for Olde Towne Business District streetscape in Account #010- 0828-423.04-25

Public Notice/Recording: N/A

3. Council Bill/Resolution 1110-2019

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an application for funding under the Rock Island County Waste Management Agency (RICWMA) for the Solid Waste Assistance Grant (SWAG) Program (FY20) in the amount of $32,612; and authorizing City staff to do all things necessary to complete and submit said application.

Explanation: The Rock Island County Waste Management Agency awards grants to participating agencies based on their populations. The grants are to help with waste reduction and to facilitate and promote recycling. The City will use said funds for Keep Moline Beautiful activities, The Great American Cleanup, neighborhood cleanups, Earth Week activities, and to administer the City-wide recycling program. The agency awards the grant using a formula of $0.75 per resident; Moline’s maximum grant eligibility is calculated on a population of 43,483 for a maximum grant of $32,612.25. Additional documentation attached. CONSIDERATION REQUESTED.

Fiscal Impact: $32,612 has been budgeted for the Solid Waste Assistance Grant

Public Notice/Recording: N/A

Miscellaneous Business (if necessary)

Public Comment

Members of the Public are permitted to speak after coming to the podium and stating their names.

Executive Session (if necessary)

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