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City of Loves Park City Council met July 21.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. Alderman Mark Peterson 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. Proclamation for "Andy Gannon Recognition Day"

4. A Presentation from the Illinois section of the American Water Works Association to present the Water Department with the "Water Ambassador Award".

5. An open house will be held at Loves Park City Hall regarding the a new round-a-bout at E. Riverside Blvd. & Argyle Rd., on July 21, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Gym.

6. A Christmas in July fundraiser will be held at Top Dollar Slots on July 25, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

7. The Rhythm of the Heart Festival will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from12:00 noon to 10:30 p.m. at Loves Park City Hall grounds.

8. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at American Freight Furniture on July 28, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

9. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at Darrian Knotts Hypnotherapy, 7124 Windsor Lake Parkway on July 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

10. The 2025 Division 2 Show Ski National Championships will be held at Shorewood Park on August 1-3, 2025.

APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS

OFFICER'S REPORTS

11. Public Safety

12. Public Works

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

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

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

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

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTIONS & MOTIONS

18. A Resolution authorizing the City to pay DPI Construction Inc. for the parking lot construction at the Korean War Memorial.

19. A Resolution authorizing the City to be a community sponsor for the Harlem Community Center Strong Day planned for October 17, 2025.

20. A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the Home Repair and Accessibility Program Funding from the Illinois Housing Development Authority.

21. A Resolution authorizing the transfer of real property adjacent to city property and Windsor Lake.

22. A Resolution authorizing the Street Department Manager to allow a footprint change by widening the driveway at 4551 Hilltop Drive.

23. A Motion to approve a Special Event Permit application for the Warrior Foundation Fundraiser to be held at Peak Sports Club on August 29-30, 2025.

ORDINANCES

24. An Ordinance authorizing the Appropriation Ordinance for 2025-26.

25. An Ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for a Food Truck Park for the property known as 101 E. Riverside Blvd.

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

https://cityoflovespark.com/minutes-agendas/city-council/