City of LaSalle City Council met Feb. 17
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING
COMMENTS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held February 2, 2026.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS
Request from LPHS Foundation for Education Enrichment for a 2026 Raffle License and related matters.
Request from Starved Rock Runners for a 2026 Raffle License.
Request from Hegeler Carus Mansion Organization for a 2026 Raffle License.
Request from The Wave for Charities for a 2026 Raffle License.
Request from La Salle Fire Fighter Association for a 2026 Raffle License.
Request from Beck Oil Company to replace existing sign panels with double-facing illuminated sign panels at 359 3RD Street.
Request from Brian DeBernardi of La Salle Elementary School District #122 for consideration of installation of a stop or yield sign at the intersection of Illinois and Lindberg Streets and related matters.
Request from Stratus Network to install and extend their fiber cable on Tonti Street between 1st and 2nd to LaSalle Township Offices at 931 First St and related matters.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
Building Inspector’s Report for January 2026 showing total fees collected of $1,395.00 with total value of construction of $460,331.00
Monthly Police Operations Report for January 2026 showing total fees collected of $7,043.31.
Treasurer’s Report for January 2026 showing total cash balances in La Salle State Bank of $8,688,250.87 and in Hometown National Bank of $6,481,998.17.
COMMUNICATIONS
Illinois Department of Revenue report showing sales tax collected for October 2025 of $108,215.74 and Home Rule Sales Tax of $94,725.86 for a total of $202,941.60.
BIDS
Discussion and Potential Action Regarding Bids on Water System Improvements Proposed in 2024- Wastewater System Improvements-Hydrant and Valve Replacement Project and Related Matters.
Discussion and Potential Action Regarding Bids on Water System Improvements Proposed in 2024- Water System Improvements-Water Treatment Plant Project and Related Matters.
APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS
The retirement of Alan Opsal of the La Salle Street Department. .
STANDING COMMITTEES
Discussion and potential action regarding the recommendation of the Finance Committee regarding request from Art Riewaldt for Redevelopment Incentive Program (RIP) grants totaling $2,603.50 for south side facing façade and $3,733 for west side facing façade for premises located at 833 Third Street and related matters.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
OLD BUSINESS
Authorization of Pay Request #3 and final for SewerTech LLC, totaling $68,892.79 for work completed to date on 2025 Sewer Cleaning & Televising project-Ward 2 north of 5th Street and related matters.
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 3079,being an Ordinance Authorizing The City Of La Salle, La Salle County, Illinois, to borrow funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Regarding pending and/or potentially imminent litigation and related matters: Collective bargaining and related matters, and acquisition and/or sale of city real estate and related matters and the employment, discipline, appointment, performance and/or compensation  of non-union and/or union personnel and related matters pursuant to the Open Meetings Act including 5-ILCS 120 Section 2(c)1-2,5,6,11 thereof.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Total Submitted: $863,592.67 (Total Payroll $249,416.70, Bills to be Paid $482,547.03, Total Bills Paid $131,628.94).
ADJOURNMENT
https://www.lasalle-il.gov/sites/default/files/agendas-minutes/2026-02/Council%20Agenda%202.17.26.pdf
