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City of Loves Park City Council met April 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

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

Reverend Bobby Sheets of Riverside Community Church opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Aldermen Jim Puckett, Dan Jacobson, John Pruitt, Jim Thompson, Mark Peterson, Doug Allton, Mike Owens, John Jacobson

Absent: Aldermen A. Marie Holmes, Robert Schlensker

Also Present: City Clerk Bob Burden

City Attorney Gino Galluzzo

1. Approve Minutes 03/28/22

The Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of March 28, 2022 was approved as submitted by the city clerk on a motion by Alderman Allton. Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker)

2. Great American Cleanup Day Proclamation

Mayor Jury presented a proclamation to Frank Manzullo of Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful, proclaiming Saturday, April 30, 2022, to be “Great American Cleanup Day” in the City of Loves Park.

3. Frank Manzullo

Frank Manzullo thanked city council for supporting the proclamation.

4. Awards To Harlem Dance & Boy’s & Girl’s Bowling Teams

Mayor Jury presented awards to the Harlem Dance Team for winning the NIC 10 Championship 2021-2022; Girl’s Bowling Team for winning the Regional/Sectional Championship 2021-2022, the Harlem Boy’s Bowling Team, for winning Regional/Sectional and 2nd Place in the State Championship 2021-2022.

5. SEP/Screw City Duathlon Request

Received a Special Event Permit application for the Screw City Duathlon – Rock River Multisport, to hold a run on Sunday, July 24, 2022 on a portion of Loves Park streets, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Referred to Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee.

6. SEP/Screw City Duathlon Approved

Alderman Thompson moved to approve a Special Event Permit application for the Screw City Duathlon – Rock River Multisport, to hold a Run/Bike event on Sunday, July 24, 2022 on a portion of Loves Park streets, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Second by Alderman Dan Jacobson. Motion carried by voice vote.

7. SEP/Rockford Speedway Music Festival Request

Received a Special Event Permit application from Frank Alvarez for a music festival for 1200 attendees at the Rockford Speedway, to be held May 29, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Referred to Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee.

8. General Fund Bills

Alderman John Jacobson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated March 28, 2022, in the amount of $203,281.20, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker

9. Water Department Bills

Alderman John Jacobson presented the Water Department bills dated March 28, 2022, in the amount of $129,540.34, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker)

10. Public Safety Report

Alderman Puckett presented the Fire Department Report dated April 4, 2022; presented the Police Department Report dated April 4, 2022, to be placed on file.

11. Public Works Report

Alderman John Jacobson presented the Street Department Report dated March 28, 2022; presented the Water Department Report for March 28, 2022, to be placed on file.

12. Finance Committee

Alderman John Jacobson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented the General Fund and all other bills dated April 4, 2022, in the amount of $150,854.61, for consideration at next week’s city council meeting; presented the minutes from the committee meeting held March 28, 2022, to be placed on file.

13. Public Works Committee

Alderman John Jacobson of the Public Works Committee presented the Water Department list of bills dated April 4, 2022, in the amount of $23,650.02, for consideration at next week’s city council meeting.

14. Codes & Regulations

Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee announced that a committee meeting will be held on Monday, April 11, 2022, at 6:15 p.m.

15. Community Development Committee

Alderman Pruitt of the Community Development Committee presented minutes from the committee meetings held February 28, 2022 and March 14, 2022; he also announced that the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for April 21, 2022 has been canceled, due to lack of Agenda.

16. Street Department To Sign Contract With Arc Design Resources For Consulting Services For Riverside/Argyle Round-A-Bout

Alderman John Jacobson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, that the Street Department Manager is authorized to sign a contract with Arc Design Resources, Consulting Engineers, 5291 Zenith Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111, for engineering for the construction of Riverside/Argyle Round-A-Bout. Total cost of the contract, shall not exceed fifty three thousand five hundred dollars ($53,500.00). Funds shall be drawn from Account No. 01-11-8047 (Engineering-Future Projects). Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker)

RESOLUTION NO. 22-034

17. Water Department To Hire N-Trak Group To Install Meter Test Pits At Wells 3, 4, and 6

Alderman John Jacobson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, that the Water Department Manager is authorized to hire N-Trak Group, 1523 Windsor Road, Loves Park, IL 61111, to install three master meter test pits at Wells 3, 4, and 6 for the cost of $28,500.00. Funds shall be drawn from Account No. 31-51-4112 (Well 3 & Generator), Account No. 31-51-4113 (Well 4 & Generator), Account No. 31-51-4117 (Well 6 Facility) Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker)

RESOLUTION NO. 22-035

18. ORD 4468-22 Designation Illinois 173 & Forest Hills Business District

Alderman John Jacobson presented for second reading an ordinance establishing and designating the Illinois 173 and Forest Hills Business District and approving the Illinois 173 and Forest Hills Business District Plan within the City of Loves Park, Illinois, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker)

ORDINANCE NO. 4470-22

19. ORD 4469-22 Impose Business District Taxes for the Illinois 173 & Forest Hills Business District

Alderman John Jacobson presented for second reading an ordinance establishing and imposing certain business district taxes for the Illinois 173 and Forest Hills Business District in the City of Loves Park, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker)

ORDINANCE NO. 4471-22

20. 1st Reading SUP For 6489 N. Second St. Banquet Facility

Alderman Thompson presented for first reading an Ordinance providing for the issuance of a Special Use Permit for 6489 North Second Street for use of the premises as a banquet facility, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker) Laid over

21. 1st Reading Regulating The Number Of Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensing Organizations

Alderman Thompson presented for first reading an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the City of Loves Park, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois to regulate the number of adult-use cannabis dispensing organizations in the City, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker) Laid over

22. 1st Reading Minimum Distance for adult-Use Cannabis Dispensing Organizations

Alderman Thompson presented for first reading an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the City of Loves Park, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois to changing the minimum distance requirements between adult-use cannabis dispensing organizations, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker) Laid over

23. 1st Reading Class D Liquor License For 4291 N. Perryville Road

Alderman Thompson presented for first reading an Ordinance approving a Class D Liquor License for the Loves Park Kwik Bite at 4291 N. Perryville Road, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker) Laid over

24. 1st Reading Class D Liquor License For 6217 N. Second Street

Alderman Thompson presented for first reading an Ordinance approving a Class D Liquor License for 2nd Street Deli at 6217 N. Second Street, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker) Laid over

25. Adjourn

Alderman John Jacobson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

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