City of Loves Park City Council met March 2.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. Alderman John Pruitt to open the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
2. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
COMMUNICATIONS, MAYOR’S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
3. The Loves Park VFW will have their Corned Beef and Cabbage sale at Loves Park City Hall’s community room on Saturday March 7, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
4. The Craft Fair for a Cause will be held at Loves Park City Hall’s gymnasium on March 8, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS
OFFICER’S REPORTS
5. Public Safety
6. Public Works
COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. Finance and Administration, J. Jacobson (Finance, Personnel, Buildings & Grounds, Purchasing, Recreation & Beautification)
8. Public Safety, Allton (Police, Fire, Public Safety & Health)
9. Public Works, Schlensker (Street, Water & Utilities)
10. Codes and Regulations, Thompson (Ordinances & Licenses)
11. Community Development, Pruitt (Development, Planning, Zoning, Annexation, Building & Drainage)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS & MOTIONS
12. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Community Development to sign a contract with Place Foundry, LLC for development implementation services at Riverside Commons.
13. A motion to approve a Special Event Permit request for a farmers/vendor market to be held at 6121 N. Second St. on Sundays from June thru August 2026.
14. A motion to approve a Special Event Permit request for the Kishwaukee Valley A.B.A.T.E. Chapter to conduct a Motorcycle Awareness & Safety Parade on May 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
15. A Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to purchase a new 4 Ton Asphalt Hot Box and Recycler.
16. A Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to purchase cinder blocks.
17. A Resolution authorizing the Water Superintendent to hire Solutient Technologies LLC for radium removal.
18. A Resolution authorizing the City’s legal counsel to pursue PFAS Settlement Funds on behalf of the City of Loves Park.
ORDINANCES
19. An Ordinance authorizing a Class B Liquor License for 5710 N. Second St.
20. An Ordinance authorizing a Special Use Permit renewal for 5723 N. Second St.
21. An Ordinance authorizing a Special Use Permit for 6202 Material Ave.
22. An Ordinance authorizing the disposal of surplus personal property owned by the City of Loves Park.
PUBLIC COMMENT — Anyone wishing to speak at the city council meeting shall contact the Mayor’s office by 4:00 PM Friday before the council meeting at 815-654-5030.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
GOOD OF THE ORDER
ADJOURNMENT
City Council
