City of Loves Park City Council met Dec. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Gregory R. Jury called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Alderman Dan Jacobson opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Young At Heart Queen Isabella Cabrera, Junior Princess Piper Crone, and Mini Princess Tessa Bane.
Present: Aldermen Mark Peterson, Frank Laudicina, Robert Schlensker, Doug Allton, Mike Owens, John Jacobson (via telephone), Clint Little, Dan Jacobson, John Pruitt, Jim Thompson
Also Present: City Clerk Bob Burden
City Attorney Gino Galluzzo
1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
The Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of November 17, 2025, was approved as submitted by the City Clerk on a motion by Alderman Schlensker. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson)
2. COMMUNICATIONS, MAYOR’S REPORT & ANNOUNCEMENTS
3. DON DANIELS/OVERLAY REVIEW BOARD
Mayor Jury announced that Don Daniels is now a member of the Overlay Review Board.
4. NEW HIRES
Mayor Jury announced that the Water Department new hires are Chad Jones, effective December 1, 2025 and Taylor Longphee, effective December 8, 2025.
5. RASCALS CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS FUNDRAISER
Mayor Jury announced that Rascals Bar & Grill will be hosting the Christmas for Kids fundraiser on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.
6. VFW MEAT RAFFLE
Mayor Jury announced that he is hosting a meat raffle at the Loves Park VFW on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
7. CITY CHRISTMAS PARTY
Mayor Jury announced that the employee Christmas Party will be held at Park Lanes on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
8. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS
9. GENERAL FUND BILLS
Alderman Peterson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated December 1, 2025, in the amount of $786,440.92. Motion to approve by Alderman Pruitt. Second by Alderman Dan Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson)
10. WATER FUND BILLS
Alderman Pruitt presented the Water Department bills dated December 1, 2025, in the amount of $686,725.36, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Dan Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson)
11. OFFICER’S REPORT
12. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
Alderman Allton presented the Police Department Report for December 1, 2025; presented the Fire Department Report for December 1, 2025, to be placed on file.
13. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Alderman Schlensker presented the Street Department Report for December 1, 2025; presented the Water Department Report for December 1, 2025, to be placed on file.
14. COMMITTEE REPORTS
15. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Alderman Peterson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on November 17, 2025, to be placed on file.
16. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Alderman Schlensker of the Public Works Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on November 3, 2025, to be placed on file.
17. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Alderman Pruitt of the Community Development Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on November 3, 2025, to be placed on file.
18. RESOLUTIONS & MOTIONS
19. IMEG/ADA ACTION PLAN
Alderman Schlensker presented a Resolution authorizing the Street Department Manager to hire IMEG for the ADA Action Plan for the City of Loves Park. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson)
RESOLUTION NO. 25-098
20. SEASONAL SNOW REMOVAL
Alderman Schlensker presented a Resolution authorizing the Street Department Manager to hire seasonal part-time personnel for snow removal on public streets. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson)
RESOLUTION NO. 25-099
21. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Alderman Peterson presented a Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Intergovernmental Agreement with Four Rivers Sanitation Authority for acceptance of city well wastewater discharge. Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson)
RESOLUTION NO. 25-100
22. NEW HIRE PAUL TONKOVIC/ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
Alderman Peterson presented a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to hire Paul Tonkovic for the position of Electrical Inspector. Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson)
RESOLUTION NO. 25-101
23. ORDINANCES
24. OMNIBUS VOTE
Alderman Pruitt moved that Ordinances #18 thru #22 on the Agenda shall be acted upon through a single omnibus vote. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried by voice vote.
25. VARIANCE/5322 EAST DRIVE/SINGLE GARAGE STRUCTURE
Alderman Pruitt presented an ordinance providing for a Variance for a single garage structure for the property known as 5322 East Drive. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson)
ORDINANCE NO. 4751-25
26. VARIANCE/5322 EAST DRIVE/GARAGE HEIGHT
Alderman Pruitt presented an ordinance providing for a Variance in garage height for the property known as 5322 East Drive. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson)
ORDINANCE NO. 4752-25
27. VARIANCE/5322 EAST DRIVE/GARAGE SETBACK
Alderman Pruitt presented an ordinance providing for a Variance in garage setback for the property known as 5322 East Drive. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson)
ORDINANCE NO. 4753-25
28. VARIANCE/4832 N. SECOND ST.
Alderman Pruitt presented an ordinance providing for a Variance in setback for the property known as 4832 N. Second St. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson) ORDINANCE NO. 4754-25
29. SPECIAL USE PERMIT/7280 E. RIVERSIDE BLVD.
Alderman Pruitt presented an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for the property known as 7280 E. Riverside Blvd. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson)
ORDINANCE NO. 4755-25
30. ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Schlensker moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Community Development: Monday, December 15, 2025
STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Community Development 1st Monday of the Month 5:00 p.m.
Public Works Mondays at 5:15 p.m.
Finance & Administration Mondays at 5:40 p.m.
Zoning Board of Appeals 3rd Thursday of the Month 5:30 p.m.
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