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City of Loves Park City Council met Sept. 5.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. Alderman Jim Thompson 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. A Proclamation to be presented proclaiming the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023 to be "Constitution Week" in the City of Loves Park.

4. A Proclamation to be presented to Owen Stiffler of United Way of Rock River Valley, proclaiming the month of September 2023 to be "Literacy Month" in the City of Loves Park.

5. A Proclamation to be presented proclaiming Friday, September 15, 2023 to be "POW/MIA Recognition Day" in the City of Loves Park.

APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS

OFFICER'S REPORTS

6. Public Safety

7. Public Works

COMMITTEE REPORTS

8. Finance and Administration, J. Jacobson (Finance, Personnel, Buildings & Grounds, Purchasing, Recreation & Beautification)

9. Public Safety, Allton (Police, Fire, Public Safety & Health)

10. Public Works, Schlensker (Street, Water & Utilities)

11. Codes and Regulations, Thompson (Ordinances & Licenses)

12. Community Development, Pruitt (Development, Planning, Zoning, Annexation, Building & Drainage)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTIONS & MOTIONS

13. A Resolution authorizing negotiations with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. for Health Insurance Advisory Services.

14. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to hire Schoening's Painting & Decorating Inc., to power wash and paint all exterior soffits and fascia at City Hall for a cost of $30,964.00.

15. A Resolution authorizing the Street Department Manager to hire Stenstrom Excavation for drainage improvements for Jensen Drive and Roy's Ridge for a cost of $371,084.77.

16. A Resolution authorizing the Street Department Manager to purchase a new Elgin Crosswind 1 Regenerative Air Street Sweeper from Standard Equipment for a cost of $334,157.75.

17. A Resolution authorizing the Street Department Manager to purchase a new DT466 Trimmed 05 Engine from Lakeside Intl. LLC for a cost of $29,000.00.

ORDINANCES 2ND READING

18. An Ordinance approving the issuance of a Class B Liquor License for 7924 N. Alpine Road.

ORDINANCES 1ST READING

19. An Ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for a carwash at 7422 E. Riverside Blvd.

20. An Ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for a dog daycare, boarding, and grooming for 5129 Forest Hills Court.

21. An Ordinance providing for a Variance in front yard setback for 4802 N. Second Street.

22. An Ordinance amending Chapter 102, Zoning, Article IX, Planned Developments, Section 102-338, E. Riverside/I90 Overlay District, (D), Permitted Uses, (6), Box Market, of the Loves Park Code of Ordinances.

23. An Ordinance amending Chapter 102, Zoning, Article 1, In General, Section 102-9, Definitions, Box Market, of the Loves Park Code of Ordinances.

24. An Ordinance authorizing the disposal of surplus personal property owed by the City of Loves Park.

25. An Ordinance establishing no parking on Orth Road in the City of Loves Park.

26. An Ordinance establishing speed limits on Orth Road, Paulson Road and Argyle Road.

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

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