Moline 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. | City of Moline
Moline 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. | City of Moline
City of Moline Committee of the Whole & Council met Oct. 14.
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. Questions on the Agenda
6. Committee-of-the-Whole Agenda Items
6.1 A Resolution authorizing the Fire Chief to execute a Short Form Conditional Sale Agreement with Flex Financial, a division of Stryker Sales, LLC for the purchase and service coverage of three (3) Lifepak 35 Monitors and two (2) Power Load Systems from Stryker for the amount of $323,216.65 plus interest for the total amount of $363,465.48.
Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on October 14, 2025, under “Items Not on Consent” due to the approaching deadline to provide documentation and secure the purchase price.
6.2 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to purchase a Mini-Pitch System for Riverside Park from Musco Lighting for the amount of $111,700.00 utilizing the Sourcewell Contract Number 041123-MSL.
6.3 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an agreement for professional services between the City of Moline and Thomas A. Skorepa to extend his services as the City’s Zoning Hearing Officer for a three-year period commencing October 21, 2025.
6.4 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,” by repealing subsection (g) in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new subsection (g) dealing with the same subject matter.
6.5 An Ordinance amending Chapter 22, “OFFENSES-MISCELLANEOUS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, ARTICLE 1, “IN GENERAL,” by enacting one new DIVISION 9 entitled “PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS.”
6.6 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Task Order No. 25-04 Pursuant to Agreement for Technical Services dated December 18, 2018, with Strand Associates, Inc., dated October 1, 2025, regarding North Slope Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) construction related services for the Chemical Phosphorus Removal Improvements Project, for the amount of $196,000; and authorizing the Director of Utilities to execute any necessary documents related to this work.
Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on October 14, 2025 under “Items Not on Consent” to ensure construction services coincide with Leander Construction activities.
6.7 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Utilities to execute an Agreement for Services with Terracon Consultants, Inc., for concrete material testing, geotechnical construction related services and special inspection services as required for the South Slope Wastewater Reclamation Facility Improvements construction project for the estimated amount of $198,880.00; and authorizing the Director of Utilities to execute any necessary documents related to this work.
Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on October 14, 2025 under “Items Not on Consent” to ensure construction related geotechnical and concrete testing services are available to support IHC Construction activities that started October 6, 2025.
6.8 A Resolution granting a variance to Chapter 28, “STREETS AND SIDEWALKS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 28-3200, “WHEN REQUIRED; ENGINEER’S GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY; TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY; VARIANCES,” subsection (a), and Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” Section 35-4218 “SIDEWALKS,” to allow a temporary modification to delay installation of a public sidewalk along 14th Street for the subject property located at 3418 14th Street, Moline.
6.9 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Licensing Agreement with Harolds Chicken & Sports Bar LLC to install, use, and maintain a sign and awnings overhanging 5th Avenue and 15th Street right-of-way at 425 15th Street.
6.10 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Licensing Agreement with New Style Barbershop Inc. to install, use, and maintain pan faces in existing wall sign for advertising/identification purposes only above the entrance of 3217 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, Illinois, that will overhang public right-of-way.
6.11 An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Redevelopment and Economic Incentive Agreement, between the City of Moline and Illinois Domus Two, LLC, related to the TIF 13 – Moline Centre Redevelopment Project Area, as amended.
7. Informational
7.1 Administration’s Recommendation on 2026-2028 Budgets (Carol Barnes, Finance Director & Bob Vitas, City Administrator)
7.2 October 2025 Status & Information Report (Bob Vitas, City Administrator)
8. Council Call to Order
9. Pledge of Allegiance
10. Invocation – Alderperson Macias
11. Roll Call
12. Remote Electronic Attendance (if necessary)
Approval of the remote electronic attendance of certain elected officials.
13. 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.
14. 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.
14.1 Committee-of-the-Whole, Council, and Executive Session meeting minutes of September 23, 2025.
Suggested Action: Approval
15. Consent Agenda - Second Reading Ordinances
15.1 An Ordinance amending Chapter 23, “PARKS AND RECREATION,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, ARTICLE II, “OPERATION OF PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES,” Section 23-2102, “RULES OF CONDUCT APPLICABLE TO ALL PARKS,” by repealing subsection (7) in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new subsection (7) relating to the same subject matter, to allow not-for-profits the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in compliance with Section 4-3309, “CLASS I SPECIAL EVENT NOT FOR PROFIT LICENSE,” through a special use application approved by the Moline Park Board.
Suggested Action: Approval
15.2 An Ordinance amending Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, regarding zoning text amendments to ARTICLE III, “ZONING,” DIVISION 9, “MOLINE CENTRE DISTRICTS,” Section 35-3909, “REVIEW PROCEDURES” to allow for more building design flexibility for non conforming buildings in the Moline Centre districts.
Suggested Action: Approval
15.3 An Ordinance amending Chapter 15, “GARBAGE AND TRASH,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 15-2102, “CURBSIDE RECYCLING CARTS,” by repealing subsection (b) in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new subsection (b), dealing with the same subject matter; and amending Section 15-2200, “FEE FOR RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION,” by repealing said section in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 15-2200, dealing with the same subject matter.
Suggested Action: Approval
15.4 An Ordinance amending Chapter 34, “WATER AND SEWERS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 34-2121, “CHARGES AND COLLECTIONS,” by repealing said section in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 34-2121, dealing with the same subject matter.
Suggested Action: Approval
15.5 An Ordinance amending Chapter 34, “WATER AND SEWERS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 34-3200, “SEWERAGE RATE SYSTEM,” by repealing said section in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 34-3200, dealing with the same subject matter.
Suggested Action: Approval
15.6 An Ordinance amending Chapter 34, “WATER AND SEWERS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 34-4400, “IN GENERAL,” by repealing said section in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 34-4400, dealing with the same subject matter.
Suggested Action: Approval
16. Consent Agenda - Resolutions
16.1 A Resolution approving the establishment of a Block Party Policy effective January 1, 2026.
Suggested Action: Approval
16.2 A Resolution approving the special event application for the Día de los Muertos Celebration scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2025, that is sponsored by Mercado on 5TH, Inc.; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.
Suggested Action: Approval
17. Omnibus Vote
18. Non-Consent Agenda - Resolutions
18.1 A Resolution authorizing the Fire Chief to execute a Short Form Conditional Sale Agreement with Flex Financial, a division of Stryker Sales, LLC for the purchase and service coverage of three (3) Lifepak 35 Monitors and two (2) Power Load Systems from Stryker for the amount of $323,216.65 plus interest for the total amount of $363,465.48.
Suggested Action: Approval
18.2 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Task Order No. 25-04 Pursuant to Agreement for Technical Services dated December 18, 2018, with Strand Associates, Inc., dated October 1, 2025, regarding North Slope Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) construction related services for the Chemical Phosphorus Removal Improvements Project, for the amount of $196,000; and authorizing the Director of Utilities to execute any necessary documents related to this work.
Suggested Action: Approval
18.3 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Utilities to execute an Agreement for Services with Terracon Consultants, Inc., for concrete material testing, geotechnical construction related services and special inspection services as required for the South Slope Wastewater Reclamation Facility Improvements construction project for the estimated amount of $198,880.00; and authorizing the Director of Utilities to execute any necessary documents related to this work.
Suggested Action: Approval
19. Non-Consent Agenda - First Reading Ordinances
19.1 An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Appendix 5 thereof, “ALL-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS,” by adding the intersection of Forty-Third Street and Fifth Avenue, north and south branches.
Suggested Action: Advance to second reading
19.2 An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by enacting a new Appendix 15 thereof entitled “THIRTY MINUTE PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN NON-METERED ZONES,” and adding one on-street stall thereto at 1518 15th Street.
Suggested Action: Advance to second reading
20. Miscellaneous Business
21. 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.
22. Executive Session (if necessary)
23. Adjournment of City Council
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