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City of Moline Committee of the Whole & Council met Aug. 5.

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. Board Appointments

Mayor's appointment of Reese Tuinstra to the Park and Recreation Board to fill the unexpired term of Nathan Tillberg to expire May 31, 2028.

Mayor’s reappointments of Leslie Stange-Crotty and Diane Fox to the Moline Housing Authority for 5-year terms to expire July 31, 2030.

6. Presentation

6.1 Recognition of Vicki Graves for her outstanding dedication and years of service to the Moline community. (Sangeetha Rayapati, Mayor)

7. Questions on the Agenda

8. Committee-of-the-Whole Agenda Items

8.1 A Resolution approving the amended 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2026-2028 Capital Improvement Plan as presented during the Roundtable Discussion at the City

8.2 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Notice of Intent to Award Leander Construction, Inc., for the North Slope Wastewater Treatment Plant Chemical Phosphorous Removal Improvements Project, for the amount of $1,539,000.00.

8.3 A Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the YWCA of the Quad Cities for a partnership in support of ThePlace2B Transitional Living Program to provide outreach and services to homeless and exploited youth. 

Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on August 5, 2025, under “Items Not on Consent”.

8.4 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded Construction for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Section No. 22- 00288-00-SW, Safe Routes to School, Lincoln-Irving Elementary School; and authorizing a Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code appropriating Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the City’s local match for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Section No. 22- 00288-00-SW, Safe Routes to School, Lincoln-Irving Elementary School, for the amount of $276,420.60.

8.5 A Resolution approving a licensing agreement for the 2025 Mercado on Fifth season scheduled for May 23, 2025 through October 3, 2025, with October 10, 2025 rain date; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.

8.6 A Resolution approving a special event that is sponsored by Tudi’s Tribe for the Gabe’s Gift Memorial 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run event scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.

8.7 A Resolution approving a special event that is sponsored by the St. Mary’s Catholic Church for the Parish Carnival scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2025; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.

8.8 An Ordinance amending Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, regarding certain additions to the zoning and land development regulations, including amendments to ARTICLE I, “GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION,” DIVISION 2, “WORD USAGE, ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS,” Section 35-1203, “DEFINITIONS;” ARTICLE III, “ZONING,” DIVISION 4, “LAND USE REGULATIONS,” Section 35- 3401, “REGULATION OF ALLOWED USES,” Table 35-3401.1, “Permitted Land Uses;” Section 35-3409, “PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITY LAND USES,” and Section 35-3415, “ACCESSORY TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITY LAND USES,” concerning commercial principal and accessory solar energy systems.

8.9 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 owner Jeremy Webb of Webb Services LLC d/b/a Casey's Tavern, 1512 15th Street, Moline.

8.10 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 Jessica Bernauer, purchaser of the Dew Drop Inn, 3620 4th Avenue, Moline.

8.11 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with FGM Architects, Incorporated (FGMA) for New Central Fire Station, Phase 1a – 50% Schematic Design Proposal-Architectural Renderings, for the amount of $51,900.

8.12 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an Assignment of Development Agreement between the City of Moline, S.J. Russell L.C., Dial Point at Moline Phase I, LLC, Dial Point at Moline Phase II, LLC, and Sabra Health Care Holdings III, LLC, and to execute any necessary agreements referenced therein; and authorizing all appropriate City officers, City Attorney and staff to do all things necessary to complete each of the City’s responsibilities pursuant to said Assignment and the underlying Agreement.

Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on August 5, 2025, under “Items Not on Consent”.

8.13 An Ordinance amending Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 35-3204 “‘R-2’ ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT,” by repealing Section 35-3204 in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 35-3204 dealing with the same subject matter; and amending Table 35- 3201.1, “Residential and Resource Districts Principal Structure Bulk Standards,” by repealing Table 35-3201.1 in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Table 35- 3201.1 dealing with the same subject matter; and amending Table 35-3201.2.1, “Residential and Resource Districts Building Lot Coverage,” by repealing Table 35- 3201.2.1 in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Table 35-3201.2.1 dealing with the same subject matter; and amending Table 35-5100.3, “Minimum Required Parking Spaces,” by repealing Table 35-5100.3, in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Table 35-5100.3, dealing with the same subject matter.

8.14 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement between the City of Moline and the Public Safety Training Foundation for use of the Public Safety Training Foundation’s facilities.

8.15 An Ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 3015-2024 and partially rescinding a Redevelopment and Economic Incentive Agreement by and between the City of Moline, Renew Moline Properties, LLC, 1701 Series, and 1701 5th Ave, LLC.

9. Informational

9.1 August 2025 Status & Information Report (Bob Vitas, City Administrator) 10. Council Call to Order

11. Pledge of Allegiance

12. Invocation – Alderperson Timion

13. Roll Call

14. Remote Electronic Attendance (if necessary)

Approval of the remote electronic attendance of certain elected officials.

15. 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.

16. 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.

16.1 Special Committee-of-the-Whole meeting minutes of July 15, 2025, Committee-of-the- Whole, Council, and Executive Session meeting minutes of July 22, 2025, and appointments made at Committee-of-the-Whole on August 5, 2025.

Suggested Action: Approval

17. Consent Agenda - Second Reading Ordinances

17.1 An Ordinance amending Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by enacting an amendment to the Zoning Map, incorporated therein as Section 35-3103 (1212 6th Avenue and 1230 6th Avenue).

Suggested Action: Approval

18. Consent Agenda - Resolutions

18.1 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Engineering to execute a Proposal for Engineering Services with IMEG Corp. for improvements on 38th Avenue, 34thto 35th Street, and design of a sanitary sewer lift station and force main, for an amount not to exceed $142,000.00.

Suggested Action: Approval

18.2 A Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 and Final with Collins Concrete, Ltd., for Project #1482, 2025 Alley Reconstruction, for the amount of $3,806.45.

Suggested Action: Approval

18.3 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the April 18, 2023, Agreement for General Services, South Slope Wastewater Treatment Facility with Strand Associates, Inc., for additional design, project bidding services and construction related services for South Slope Water Reclamation Facility modifications and improvements, in the amount of $8,946,900.00; and the Director of Utilities to execute any necessary documents related to this work.

Suggested Action: Approval

18.4 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to the First Amendment to Land Lease Agreement between the City of Moline and GTP Acquisition Partners II, LLC, for City-owned property located at the former 4213 16th Avenue, Moline, now known as 1520 41st Street, Moline; and authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and City staff to do all things necessary to complete each of the City’s responsibilities and enforce each of the City’s expected benefits as referred to in such Agreement.

Suggested Action: Approval

18.5 A Resolution approving an appeal application from the City of Moline that is in reference to the requirements of Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Sections 35-3909(f)(3)(a) and (d), to allow replacement of 35% or more of façade materials on the street façade with a different siding material, not in conformance with siding materials specified in Table 3906-1, in order to renovate an existing office building at 1830 6th Avenue, Moline.

Suggested Action: Approval

18.6 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a School-City Partnership Agreement on Public Safety Drone Infrastructure between the City of Moline and the Moline-Coal Valley School District No. 40 to install and operate a public safety drone and docking station at Moline High School.

Suggested Action: Approval

18.7 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a FTTP Development Agreement with Comcast of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, LLC, to provide fiber network services to commercial customers in the City of Moline.

Suggested Action: Approval

18.8 A Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the YWCA of the Quad Cities for a partnership in support of ThePlace2B Transitional Living Program to provide outreach and services to homeless and exploited youth. 

Suggested Action: Approval

19. Omnibus Vote

20. Non-Consent Agenda - Resolutions

20.1 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Second Amendment to Development and Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of Moline and Dolan Commons, LLC for the development 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; 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. 

Suggested Action: Approval

20.2 A Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police, on behalf of the City of Moline, to execute a 5

Rock Island County E-Citation Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the Rock Island County Circuit Clerk, and the respective law enforcement jurisdictions of the Rock Island County Sheriff, Cities of Moline, East Moline, Silvis, Rock Island, and Village of Milan for the implementation and use of an electronic citation (eCitation) system. Suggested Action: Approval

20.3 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an Assignment of Development Agreement between the City of Moline, S.J. Russell L.C., Dial Point at Moline Phase I, LLC, Dial Point at Moline Phase II, LLC, and Sabra Health Care Holdings III, LLC, and to execute any necessary agreements referenced therein; and authorizing all appropriate City officers, City Attorney and staff to do all things necessary to complete each of the City’s responsibilities pursuant to said Assignment and the underlying Agreement.

Suggested Action: Approval

20.4 A Resolution approving the content of Executive Session minutes; and authorizing the release and continued retention, respectively, of certain Executive Session minutes; and authorizing the destruction of certain verbatim recordings of Executive Sessions. 

Suggested Action: Approval

20.5 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a contract with Otto Baum Company, Inc., for Project 1499, 2025 Midtowne Parking Ramp Repairs, for the amount of $218,965.00.

Suggested Action: Approval

20.6 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a contract with Langman Construction, Inc., for Project #1490, 2025 Stormwater Project, 34th Street Drainage Improvements, for the amount of $142,950.00.

Suggested Action: Approval

21. Non-Consent Agenda - First Reading Ordinances

21.1 An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Appendix 35, “ALTERED SPEED LIMITS,” by reducing the speed limit along 50th and 51st Avenues, to 20 miles per hour (mph), from 60th Street east to Green Valley Park.

Suggested Action: Advance to second reading

21.2 An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Appendix 10 thereof, “PARKING PROHIBITED AT ANY TIME,” by removing Ninth Street, on the east side, from Railroad Avenue south for a distance of 110 feet and adding Ninth Street, on the east side, from Railroad Avenue south for a distance of 85 feet; and amending Chapter 20, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Appendix 11 thereof, “PARKING PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES,” by adding On Monday Through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Ninth Street, on the east side, beginning at a point 85 feet south of Railroad Avenue, extending south for 30 feet.

Suggested Action: Advance to second reading

21.3 An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR,” of the Moline Code of 6

Ordinances, to prohibit Class C (“Packaged Sales Only”) Liquor Licensees from simultaneously holding Class B (“Tavern”) Liquor Licenses.

Suggested Action: Advance to second reading

21.4 An Ordinance amending Chapter 25, “PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 25-2100, “OFFICIAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; ADOPTED; TERRITORIAL APPLICATION,” by amending the Official Comprehensive Plan as follows: by adopting and adding new text at Appendices Adopted, page 1; and by adopting and adding to the Appendices Adopted a new Appendix R entitled “MOLINE RIVER FRONT + CENTRE PLAN.”

Suggested Action: Advance to second reading

22. Miscellaneous Business

23. 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.

24. Executive Session (if necessary)

25. Adjournment of City Council

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