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City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Sept. 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Committee-of-the-Whole Call to Order

PRESENT: Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati (Chair)

Alderperson Debbie Murphy (Ward 1)

Alderperson Alvaro Macias (Ward 2)

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: None.

STAFF: Bob Vitas, City Administrator

Barry Dykhuizen, Assistant City Administrator

Stephanie Murphy, City Clerk

Carol Barnes, Director of Finance

Lori Ulloa, Assistant Director of Finance

Courtney Nelson, Budget & Revenue Manager

Eric Griffith, Director of Parks and Recreation ~electronically

David Dryer, Director of Engineering ~electronically

Chris Mathias, Director of Community & Economic Development

Bryon Lear, Director of Library Services ~electronically

Kristine Vermeulen, Moline Youth Commission Staff Liaison ~electronically

Charly Brown, Interim Director of Utilities

Denver Schmitt, Director of Public Works

Darren Gault, Chief of Police

Steve Regenwether, Fire Chief

David Rowatt, Information Technology Manager

K.J. Whitley, Community Development Manager

OTHERS: Margaret Kostopulos, Corporation Counsel

Joshua Shimkus, Dispatch/Argus

Kirk Marske, Moline Centre

Rochelle Carlin-Krueger, Moline Community Development Corporation

Maria Ontiveros, Visit Quad Cities Board Chair

Frances Williams, Mercado on Fifth

Mayor Rayapati called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Roll Call

Roll call was taken with Mayor Rayapati, Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro, and Schmidt present. Absent: None.

Board Appointments

Mayor’s reappointment of Amy Trimble to the Special Service Area 6 Board for a 3-year term to expire December 31, 2027.

Mayor’s reappointment of Nick Bowes to the Special Service Area 6 Board for a 3-year term to expire December 31, 2027.

Mayor’s reappointment of Lora Adams to the Special Service Area 6 Board for a 3-year term to expire December 31, 2027.

Mayor’s appointment of Andrew Sivertsen to the Special Service Area 6 Board to fill the unexpired term of Nick Holke to expire September 30, 2026.

Mayor’s reappointment of Larry Meeske to the Quad City Civic Center Authority for a 3-year term to expire May 31, 2027.

Mayor’s reappointment of Ann Hartley to the Public Art Commission for a 2-year term to expire September 30, 2026.

Mayor’s reappointment of Zaiga Thorson to the Public Art Commission for a 2-year term to expire September 30, 2026.

Mayor’s reappointment of Alex Salaverria to the Public Art Commission for a 2-year term to expire September 30, 2026.

Mayor’s appointment of Angelica Villarreal to the Human Rights Commission for a 2-year term to expire August 31, 2026.

Mayor’s appointment of Sue Normoyle to the Human Rights Commission to fill the unexpired term of Avery Pearl to expire August 31, 2025.

Presentation

5.1 Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Award (Carol Barnes, Director of Finance). Carol Barnes, Director of Finance, reported that the City of Moline has been presented with the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Award for 2024. This is the third consecutive year the City has received this award. This year the City of Moline also received special recognition for its 2024 Strategic Goals and Strategies.

5.2 Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (Carol Barnes, Director of Finance). Carol Barnes, Director of Finance, reported that the City of Moline received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the 31st consecutive year.

5.3 Renew Moline, Moline Centre, and Moline Community Development Corporation Funding Requests (Alexandra Elias, AICP; President & CEO) Alexandra Elias, Renew Moline, shared the recent contributions of Renew Moline to the City of Moline as well as next steps from Renew Moline. Elias also shared the background of the Moline Community Development Corporation. Elias then reported on the activities of Moline Centre. Discussion held.

5.4 Visit Quad Cities Funding Request (Dave Herrell, President & CEO). Alderperson Schmidt stated that his current employer has a business relationship with Visit Quad Cities. It is not a conflict of interest. Dave Herrell, President and CEO of Visit Quad Cities thanked the Mayor for continued support and recognized Maria Ontiveros, Board Chair of Visit Quad Cities. Visit Quad Cities is one of 240 globally accredited destination organizations. Discussion held. Bob Vitas, City Administrator, reported that the City of Moline was prepared to move forward along with the other cities at the 25% funding level. However, the City of East Moline is not a home rule community and does not have the ability to enter into the agreement with Visit Quad Cities. Vitas has been working with East Moline’s city administrator to prepare an Intergovernmental Agreement which would allow them to extend their commitment to Visit Quad Cities. The IGA will be presented to Council in the near future.

5.5 Quad Cities Chamber Funding Request (Julie Forsythe, Senior Vice President of Business and Economic Growth & Brie Collier, CFO). Alderperson Schmidt stated that his current employer has a business relationship with Quad Cities Chamber. It is not a conflict of interest. Alderperson Macias reported that he serves on the Board of Directors. Julie Forsythe, Senior Vice President of Business and Economic Growth of the Quad Cities Chamber, reported that the Quad Cities Chamber is in their fourth year of a four year agreement with the City for economic development services. Forsythe shared the current services the Quad Cities Chamber provides. The Quad Cities Chamber is requesting continued funding of $71,743.88. Brie Collier, CFO of the Quad Cities Chamber, shared funding requests for fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2030. By the end of fiscal 2030, Quad Cities Chamber is looking for a 33.5% contribution from public partners. All contributions for the Quad Cities Chamber will be used towards Grow Quad Cities, which will be housed underneath the Chamber. Grow Quad Cities is a new economic development 501(c)(6) organization. Discussion held.

5.6 Project NOW - Level Up Program Funding Request (Rev. Dwight Ford, Executive Director). Rev. Dwight Ford, Executive Director of Project NOW, reported that 83 households and 167 individuals were positively impacted because of Level Up Moline. Rev. Ford shared many examples of how the Level Up funding has helped the community. Level Up is requesting $264,000 for fiscal year 2025. Discussion held. Mayor indicated that the agreement the City has with Project NOW will need to be updated should the Council choose to consider funding Level Up.

5.7 Humility Homes and Services, Inc. Funding Request (Ashley Velez, President/Chief Executive Officer). Ashley Velez, President/Chief Executive Officer of Humility Homes and Services, Inc., shared information about Humility Homes and its mission. Humility Homes and Services is requesting funds for the Street Outreach services. The funding request is for a three-year budget through fiscal year 2027. Discussion held.

5.8 Youth Commission Funding Request (Kristy Vermeulen, Commission Member). Kristy Vermeulen, staff liaison for the Moline Youth Commission, shared that the Youth Commission is requesting $15,000 for budget year 2025. Discussion held.

5.9 Public Art Commission Funding Request (Chris Mathias, Director of Community and Economic Development). Chris Mathias, Director of Community and Economic Development and staff liaison for the Public Art Commission, reported that the Public Art Commission presented its list of future projects to Council at a meeting in July, 2024. Mathias spoke on the Leading Light project, which would consume most of its funding, assuming they receive the minimum of $75,000. The Public Art Commission is requesting an additional $100,000 so they can continue with other mural projects and lighting projects to implement the Public Art plan. Discussion held. Dave Herrell, Visit Quad Cities, shared that public art is vitally important to tourism. Herrell noted there are statewide grants for Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) specific to public art. Visit Quad Cities stated they would like to be a collaborative partner, noting that there are specific opportunities they could work, write, and draft to pursue grant funding dollars.

5.10 Historic Preservation Commission Funding Request (Jennifer Bizarri, Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development). Chris Mathias, Director of Community and Economic Development, shared some of the Historic Preservation Commission projects that they are requesting funding for. Discussion held.

Public Comment

Joyce Ericson, resident of Moline, presented public comment on the positive impact Level Up has had on her life.

Questions on the Agenda

Mayor Rayapati reported that Item #17.1 appeared on the September 10, 2024 agenda under Consent Agenda – Resolutions. There was a scrivener’s error as this should have been on the Non-Consent Agenda – First Reading Ordinances. This item will appear under Non-Consent Agenda – Second Reading Ordinances.

Agenda Items

8.1 A Resolution approving a special event that is sponsored by the St. Mary’s Catholic Church for the Parish Carnival scheduled for Sunday, September 29, 2024; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event. Bob Vitas, City Administrator, reported that staff is recommending approval.

A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Macias. Motion passed unanimously.

8.2 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 Nick Bowes, potential purchaser of Rosy’s Watering Hole, 1731 7th Street, Moline. Margaret Kostopulos, Corporation Counsel, reported that the applicant is purchasing the corporation that currently owns Rosy’s Watering Hole. Rosy’s currently has gaming terminals. For the potential new owner to be able to provide gaming terminals to patrons, the potential new owner needs to apply for a gaming license due to the fact that gaming licenses are not transferrable.

A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Macias. Discussion held. Motion passed unanimously.

8.3 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 licenses in the City at the request of Dieter and Nancy Rebitzer, Rebitzer’s Bar & Grill Illinois LLC, current owners of Broken Saddle, 1417 5th Avenue, Moline. Margaret Kostopulos, Corporation Counsel, reported that Broken Saddle has been a licensed establishment for a number of years. They have always had a Class B – Tavern license but switched last year to a Class A – COPIA (restaurant) license. They tried that for a year but it has not proven successful. They wish to change back to a Class B - Tavern license. In reference to the Code, Class B - Tavern licenses are at the cap. Therefore, staff is requesting an increase in the number of Class B - Tavern licenses.

A motion was made by Alderperson Schmidt to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Timion. Discussion held. Motion passed 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,” subsection (b)(1) by increasing the number of tobacco dealer’s licenses in the City at the request of Pipe Dreams.

Item #8.4 failed for lack of a motion.

Council recessed at 7:38 p.m.

Council reconvened at 7:44 p.m.

Informational

9.1 Annual Outside City Limits Utility Customers List (Charles Brown, Interim Director of Utilities). Charly Brown, Interim Director of Utilities, presented the outside utility customer list for 2024. It is unchanged from 2023. There are 24 properties that are eligible to annex right away and 27 properties that are non-contiguous but receive City services. Those 27 properties do not have the ability to be annexed until they are contiguous. In 2023, outside customer rates were increased. Bob Vitas, City Administrator, reported that the City is unable to get those customers to budge, even with a 300% increase. There are those who would consider annexing but they are unable because the property in-between those customers and the City refuse to annex, even though they have City of Moline utilities. Discussion held.

9.2 Budget Work Session (Carol Barnes, Director of Finance). Carol Barnes, Director of Finance, reported that in addition to the enterprise fee review, a couple of budget items have been added for discussion to minimize the budget work session on October 26, 2024. For the enterprise fee review, Barnes requested that Council give direction to the Finance department so they can update the current ordinances for the fee schedules for the October 8, 2024 regular Council meeting. Finance is looking for a consensus of Council to place items in the budget for the budget work session on October 26, 2024. There are

currently $1,307,532 in funding requests for 2025. This number is up nearly $160,000 or 13.8% from last year.

In summary, below are the items that were discussed. Specifics can be found in Attachment No. 8.

• Council is in consensus to fund Renew Moline at 100,000 for 2025, 2026, and 2027.

• Council is in consensus to fund Moline Centre for $125,000 for 2025. Future funding will be earmarked and discussed during next year’s budget.

• Council is in consensus to approve the Moline Community Development Corporation (MCDC) request which is decreasing by $50,000 for a total funding request of $50,000 for 2025 from the general fund for 2025, 2026, and 2027. This was previously funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

• Council is in consensus to approve Quad Cities Chamber request of $71,744 for 2025 since it was already budgeted for. Future funding will be earmarked and discussed during next year’s budget.

• The Visit Quad Cities request is about $412,500, which will vary with actual hotel motel tax receipts. For 2023, at the old rate of 17.857%, it was $293,830 so it is an excess of $100,000 that is anticipated. Council is in consensus to approve the funds.

• The Moline Commission on Youth is asking for $15,000 for 2025, 2026, and 2027. Council would like to continue the same funding level of $10,000. To receive an increase in funding, the agency will need to provide more clarity on their programming. Once they have provided the clarity, they could potentially receive the additional $5,000 from Council Contingency funds.

• Council is in consensus to approve the $41,888 funding request for Humility Homes for 2025. Barnes noted that in 2022, Humility Homes was given $3,500. In 2023, they received $35,000, and in 2024 they received $20,000. Staff will work with Council to gather more data and determine exactly where the funds are going. Further discussions will take place at the October 26, 2024 budget meeting.

• Moline Historic Preservation Commission is asking for $35,000 in 2025, $15,000 in 2026 and $6,050 in 2027. Council will keep the request in the budget as is for now but would prefer the contingency funds go to some other source. This funding request is to be determined.

• Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance (RIADA) was given $17,400 in 2024. Staff has not heard otherwise for the future funding requests so they will remain the same.

• Neighborhood Partnership Committee has a placeholder of $4,000. These monies are available for board meetings, office supplies, or refreshments for meetings. Barnes noted that the typical amount that is spent is around $2,000. K.J. Whitley, Community Development Manager, noted that this fund is available to all 14 neighborhoods. Council is in consensus to fund $2,500.

• Consensus is to fund $75,000 for Public Art with the notion that they would try to seek out grants for funding, too.

• Project NOW is seeking additional funding of $64,000 in 2025. Carol Barnes, Director of Finance, shared that cannabis tax took effect on July 1, 2024. The first payment that the City will receive on a monthly basis will begin in October, 2024. The City of Moline should be averaging about $45,000 per month in cannabis funds. It is projected that cannabis funds from July 1, 2024 through December, 2024 will be around $270,000. For 2025 there is a tentative budget of $540,000. Barnes asked council what level of funding they would like to try to balance the budget for the Level Up Program. Discussion held. Bob Vitas, City Administrator, stated a full report can be brought to Council so there is a better picture of where the dollars are going and being leveraged. Council is in consensus to fund $264,000 and finance will come up with a strategy.

• Rental Housing (See Page 29 of Attachment No. 8) is requesting Council’s consideration to fund an annual transfer from the general fund to support this program going forward. This is an additional item to the budget. Council is requesting the program be re-balanced.

• Land Bank (See Page 32 of Attachment No. 8) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding is running out and it will fund Land Bank through 2025. It was asked if Council is in agreement to fund $85,000 and $135,000 to support the program in 2026 and 2027. Bob Vitas, City Administrator, would like to continue funding the Land Bank for another year and get this straightened out. Discussion held. Council is in consensus to keep what is projected and we will revisit it at next year’s budget.

• Special Events (See Pages 38-39 of Attachment No. 8) is requesting $60,000 annually. This is roughly a $50,000 increase from 2024. Council is in consensus to balance the Special Events fund with general fund.

• Enterprise Fund Financial Update (See Page 41 of Attachment No. 8)

o Carol Barnes, Director of Finance, reported that all four enterprise funds are on level ground. Their fund balances are good. Charly Brown, Interim Director of Utilities, shared information on the different part of the Water Pollution Control Fund, Sewer Fund Revenue, and Stormwater. (See Pages 41-61 of Attachment No. 8). Barnes stated that if Council agrees to the rates, they will be codified by bringing the ordinances to the October 8, 2024 meeting. The rates would be for one year. Denver Schmitt, Director of Public Works, reported information on the Sanitation Fund (See Pages 62-66 of Attachment No. 8).

• Carol Barnes, Director of Finance, reviewed property taxes, franchise fees, and utility fees (See Pages 68-70 of Attachment No. 8). The proposed fee structure is to follow the plan established in 2022. Council is in consensus to implement 2025 fees.

• Carol Barnes, Director of Finance, gave Council a snapshot of the financials (See Pages 71-90 of Attachment No. 8)

• Carol Barnes, Director of Finance, reported on the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) spending report summary (See Pages 91-94 of Attachment No. 8). The report was prepared with numbers through September, 2024. Barnes stated that $15,000,000 needs to be spent by the end of 2024 with $5,000,000 over the next couple years. Barnes reported that all monies must be allocated by December, 2024 and spent by December 2026. Council is in consensus to submit the required plan to report that the allocation of the ARPA funds has been met.

• Carol reported on the statements of revenues, expenditures, and changes in the fund balance (See Pages 95-96 of Attachment No. 8). Carol shared bond schedule information with Council if there are very high priority projects they choose to complete.

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 Mayor Rayapati, Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro, and Schmidt present. Absent: None.

Consent Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Committee-of-the-Whole, Council and Executive Session meeting minutes of September 10, 2024, and appointments made at Committee-of-the-Whole on September 24, 2024.

Resolutions

15.1 1131-2024 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an Agreement for Property Maintenance Services for Special Service Area #6 with Quality Construction Services, Inc., for a one-year contract, with voluntary renewal each of the following two years, beginning September 1, 2024.

15.2 1132-2024 A Resolution approving the special event application for the Dia de los Muertos Parade scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2024, that is sponsored by Mercado on Fifth and closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.

15.3 1133-2024 A Resolution approving a special event application for Mercado on Fifth’s Día de los Muertos Parade After Party event scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2024, closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.

15.4 1134-2024 A Resolution approving the special event application for the 2025 Great Race event scheduled for Sunday, June 22, 2025, that is sponsored by Visit Quad Cities; authorizing a grant to Visit Quad Cities for the amount of $10,000 from the Special Events Fund to promote the event and assist in covering event costs pending approval of the FY 2025 budget; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.

15.5 1135-2024 A Resolution approving the special event application for the Pride 5K and Pride Party event scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2025, that is sponsored by The Project of the Quad Cities; authorizing a grant to The Project of the Quad Cities for the amount of $5,000 from the Special Events Fund to promote the event via print and digital media, branded items for giveaways, and other branded promotional items for distribution to attendees and sponsors pending approval of the FY 2025 budget; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.

15.6 1136-2024 A Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to declare, campaign, and, if elected, serve on the Executive Board of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

15.7 1137-2024 Item #15.7 was pulled from the Consent Agenda – Resolutions and will be voted on under Non-Consent Agenda – Resolutions.

Omnibus Vote

Alderperson Timion seconded by Alderperson Macias, moved to approve and adopt, by omnibus vote, Consent Agenda Items #15.1 through #15.6. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, and McNeil; nays: none.

Non-Consent Agenda

Second Reading Ordinances

17.1 3031-2024 An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Appendix 10 thereof, “PARKING PROHIBITED AT ANY TIME,” by adding Sixth Avenue, on the south side, beginning at a point 110 feet east of 53rd Street, continuing east for 60 feet.

Adopted. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Macias, moved to approve Council Bill 3031- 2024. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, and McNeil; nays: none.

17.2 3032-2024 An Ordinance amending Chapter 11, “FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 11-2100, “ESTABLISHED, COMPOSITION,” and Section 11-2101, “ORDER OF RANKING,” by adding amendments to reflect the new process of appointing a Deputy Chief effective September 24, 2024.

Adopted. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Macias, moved to approve Council Bill 3032- 2024. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, and McNeil; nays: none.

Resolutions

18.1 1138-2024 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a contract with Blick & Blick Oil, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of fuel for the amount of the low rack posting price per gallon plus any applicable taxes and the delivery rate more particularly described herein.

Approved. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to approve Council Bill 1138- 2024. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, and McNeil; nays: none.

18.2 1139-2024 A Resolution approving a special event that is sponsored by the St. Mary’s Catholic Church for the Parish Carnival scheduled for Sunday, September 29, 2024; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of way in conjunction with said event.

Approved. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Macias, moved to approve Council Bill 1139- 2024. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, and McNeil; nays: none.

15.7 1137-2024 A Resolution granting a variance to Chapter 28, “STREETS AND SIDEWALKS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 28-3200(a) and Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 35-4218 to allow a temporary modification to delay the construction of sidewalk along the subject property located at 2623 45th Street, Moline.

Approved. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Macias, moved to approve Council Bill 1137- 2024. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, and McNeil; nays: none.

Non-Consent Agenda

First Reading Ordinances

19.1 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 Nick Bowes, potential purchaser of Rosy’s Watering Hole, 1731 7th Street, Moline.

Advanced. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to advance Item #19.1 to second reading. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, and McNeil; nays: none.

19.2 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 licenses in the City at the request of Dieter and Nancy Rebitzer, Rebitzer’s Bar & Grill Illinois LLC, current owners of Broken Saddle, 1417 5th Avenue, Moline.

Advanced. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Macias, moved to advance Item #19.2 to second reading. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, and McNeil; nays: none.

19.3 An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances increasing the number of Class B: Tavern licenses in the City at the request of Jeremy Webb, Webb Services LLC, potential purchaser of the former Casey’s Tavern, 1512 15th Street, Moline.

Advanced. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to advance Item #19.3 to second reading. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Castro, Schmidt, Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, and McNeil; nays: none.

Miscellaneous Business

Alderperson McNeil shared that there will be a dedication of the O’Brien Park on Friday, September 27, 2024 with food at 12:30 p.m. and dedication at 1:30 p.m.

Bob Vitas, City Administrator, reported there will be a press release related to the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) grant that the City just received for $11.5M for the Critical Bridge Connectivity Project, also known as the 16th Street viaduct re-decking project.

Public Comment

There was no additional public comment.

Adjournment of City Council

Upon motion of Alderperson Macias, seconded by Alderperson Castro, the Council meeting adjourned at 10:12 p.m.

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