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City of Loves Park City Council met April 21.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. Alderman Dan Jacobson 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 that this is Alderman Marie Holmes' last council meeting after 32 years of service with the City, and everyone is welcome to celebrate after the meeting in the Community Room.

4. Announcement of a ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held at the Tsunami Car Wash on April 23, 2025 at 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 appointment of Shannon Messinger, Nathan Bruck, Craig McDonald, David Jacobson, and Russell Caveny to various positions in the City.

13. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to hire Joseph D. Rongere as a full-time Plumbing/HVAC Inspector, to be effective May 1, 2025.

14. A Resolution authorizing the Street Department Manager to hire ArcDesign Resources for the Reconstruction of Renrose Avenue.

15. A Resolution authorizing the Street Department Manager to hire ArcDesign Resources for the 2026 city-wide street improvement project.

16. A Resolution authorizing the Street Department Manager to hire ArcDesign Resources for the reconstruction of Riverside Blvd.

17. A Resolution authorizing the Street Department Manager to hire Trickie Enterprises for sealcoating and striping of the City Hall parking lot.

18. A Resolution authorizing the Public Works Manager to hire Countryman Inc. for re striping of various roads in the City.

19. A Resolution authorizing the Water Department Manager to purchase new pumping equipment for Well #4 from Municipal Well & Pump.

20. A Resolution authorizing the Street Department Manager to hire Northern Illinois Service Co. for the Rock Valley Parkway Creek Improvements Phase 2B.

21. A Resolution authorizing Mayor Jury to sign the IDOT agreement for upgrading the traffic signals and sidewalks on a portion of IL 251.

22. A Resolution authorizing the Street Department Manager to hire ArcDesign Resources for the Material Avenue Drainage Survey.

23. A Resolution authorizing the City to enter into a redevelopment agreement with Write It Right Public Adjusting LLC for the property known as 521 Loves Park Drive.

24. A Resolution authorizing the City to enter into a redevelopment agreement with A.A.A. M & V, Inc for the property known as 4840 N. Second Street.

25. A Resolution authorizing the City to enter into a redevelopment agreement with A.A.A. M & V, Inc. for the property known as 4832 N. Second Street.

ORDINANCES

26. An Ordinance authorizing a text amendment to Chapter 14, Animals, Sec.14-13, Dangerous Animals.

27. An Ordinance amending Chapter 14- Animals, Honey BeeKeeping

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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