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City of Loves Park City Council met April 7.

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. Announcement of a ribbon cutting ceremony at the North Park Fire Station on April 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

4. Announcement that City Offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 in observance of Good Friday.

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 Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement for information technology support services between Winnebago County and the City of Loves Park.

13. A Resolution authorizing the City Treasurer to hire Lucas Group CPAs & Advisors, LLC to perform audit for fiscal year 2024.

14. A Resolution authorizing the Police Chief to promote Officer Kaitlin Ort to the rank of Police Sergeant effective April 8, 2025.

15. A Resolution authorizing the City of Loves Park to continue to spend funds at the same rate as 2024-2025.

16. A Resolution authorizing the Street Department Manager to hire Rock Road Companies Inc. (lowest bidder) for Forest Hills Road Improvements.

17. A Resolution authorizing the Street Department Manager to hire Everlast Black Top (lowest bidder) for the 2025 Street Improvements.

18. A Resolution authorizing the Street Department Manager to hire Stenstrom Excavation & Blacktop Group for the city wide patch project.

19. A Resolution authorizing the Street Department Manager to hire N-Trac (lowest bidder) for Windsor Road drainage improvements.

ORDINANCES

20. An Ordinance approving a Class H Liquor License for 815 Event Space, 6331 N. Second St.

21. An Ordinance approving a Class R3 Liquor License for Elite Sports, 6800 Forest Hills Road, Suite 4.

22. An Ordinance approving a Class R1 Liquor License for Tacos El Jefe Mexican Grill, 6566 E. Riverside Blvd.

23. An Ordinance amending Chapter 14 - Animals, Definitions of the Loves Park Code of Ordinances.

24. An Ordinance amending Chapter 14, Animals, Dangerous Animals, of the Loves Park Code of Ordinances.

25. An Ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for the property known as 4916 N. Second Street.

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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