Rockford Sun

City of Loves Park City Council met July 15.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Mayor Gregory Jury called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Alderman Charles Frykman opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Mayor Gregory Jury

Aldermen Charles Frykman, Mark Peterson, A. Marie Holmes, Robert Schlensker, Doug Allton, Nancy Warden, John Jacobson, Jim Puckett, Clint Little, John Pruitt

Also Present: City Clerk Bob Burden

City Attorney Gino Galluzzo

1. Approve Minutes 07/08/19

The Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of July 8, 2019, was approved as submitted by the city clerk on a motion by Alderman Little. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt)

2. SEP/Snoop Dog Concert

Received a Special Event Permit application for Chad Bauer to hold a Snoop Dogg concert at Rivets Stadium, with attendance of 3,500-7,500, on Thursday, August 15, 2019, 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Referred to Alderman Peterson of the Codes and Regulations Committee.

3. Letters From Pamela McCann

Alderman Little presented letters from Pamela McCann regarding the new water meters and asked that they be forwarded to Attorney Gino Galluzzo, Public Works Committee Chairman Alderman Schlensker, and Public Works/Community Development Director Steve Thompson.

4. Water Department Bills

Alderman Jacobson presented the Water Department bills dated July 8, 2019 in the amount of $33,726.05, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt)

5. General Fund Bills

Alderman Jacobson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated July 8, 2019 in the amount of $290,961.78, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt)

6. Public Safety Report

Alderman Allton presented the Police Department Report dated July 15, 2019; to be placed on file.

7. Public Works Report

Alderman Schlensker presented the Water Department Report dated July 15, 2019; presented the Street Department Report dated July 15, 2019, to be placed on file.

8. Finance & Administration Committee

Alderman Jacobson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented General Fund and all other bills dated July 15, 2019 in the amount of $285,887.12, for consideration at next week’s city council meeting; presented the minutes from the committee meeting held July 8, 2019, to be placed on file.

9. Public Works Committee

Alderman Schlensker of the Public Works Committee presented the Water Department list of bills dated July 15, 2019 in the amount of $207,367.87, for consideration at next week’s city council meeting.

10. Community Development

Alderman Frykman of the Community Development Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held July 1, 2019, to be placed on file.

11. Casino Site

Alderman Jacobson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution supporting the siting of a casino in the City of Rockford along the I-90 corridor. WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Illinois has recently signed Public Act 101-0031 into law which authorizes the City of Rockford to host a casino; and WHEREAS, Public Act 101-0031 provides for revenue sharing such that the City of Loves Park shall receive 5% of the taxes and fees imposed upon such casino; and WHEREAS, the establishment of a casino in the greater Rockford metropolitan area will also result in hundreds of permanent jobs both directly through the casino and in ancillary development; and WHEREAS, the City of Loves Park therefore has a direct interest in supporting the most economically viable location for the casino; and WHEREAS, the I-90 corridor offers the best opportunity to promote persons from out of the area patronizing the casino bringing millions of dollars in new direct and indirect revenue to the region; and WHEREAS, the I-90 corridor also sites the casino in the best location to compete with casinos in Beloit and Elgin to maintain viability of the casino operations benefitting the region as a whole. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Loves Park, County of Winnebago and County of Boone, Illinois, that by the adoption of this resolution, that the Mayor and the City Council hereby agree as follows:

1. The above recitals are hereby incorporated into this Resolution as if fully stated herein.

2. The City of Loves Park encourages the Corporate Authorities of the City of Rockford in its discussions with applicants for a gaming license regarding possible locations, to support and encourage sites for the new casino along the I-90 corridor in order to maximize the profitability and viability of the business for the benefit of all citizens of the region.

Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt) RESOLUTION NO. 19-060

2. ORD 4279-19 SUP For 42XX N. Bell School Rd & 7500 E. Riverside Blvd.

Alderman Frykman presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for a semi/semi-trailer parking lot in conjunction with the Road Ranger gasoline station in the E. Riverside/I90 Overlay and CR Zoning District for 42XX N. Bell School Road and 7500 E. Riverside Blvd., with a condition that signs be posted prohibiting truck idling, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt)

ORDINANCE NO. 4279-19

13. ORD 4280-19 Amend Positions & Titles

Alderman Jacobson presented for second reading an ordinance amending positions and titles in Ordinance No. 4221-18 which fixed and approved wages, salaries, fees and compensation for city employees, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little) ORDINANCE NO. 4280-19

14. Ordinances First Reading

Alderman Frykman presented for first reading Agenda Items 1-2, from Ordinances First Reading.

15. 1st Reading SUP For 4075 N. Mulford Road

Alderman Frykman presented for first reading an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for a gun range at 4075 N. Mulford Road, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little) Laid over

16. 1st Reading Appropriation FY 2019-20

Alderman Frykman presented for first reading an ordinance providing for Appropriation FY 2019-20, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little) Laid over

17. Suspend Rules

Alderman Frykman moved to suspend any and all rules to bring the ordinance regarding 4975 N. Mulford Road in for second reading. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little)

18. ORD 4281-19 SUP For 4075 N. Mulford Road

Alderman Frykman presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for a gun range at 4075 N. Mulford Road, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little) ORDINANCE NO. 4281-19

19. Adjourn

Alderman Jacobson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

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