City of LaSalle City Council met Sept. 6.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held August 22, 2022.
PRESENTATION
Request from Luke Tomsha to address the Council regarding the ongoing work of the Perfectly Flawed Foundation and potential action therein and related matters.
PROCLAMATION
Proclaiming Saturday, Sept. 17 through Friday, Sept. 23 as Constitution Week in La Salle.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS: Request from Ameren Illinois to break ground at 367 North 2959th Road to retire gas service and related matters.
Request to install Comcast facilities onto City right-of-way for service to La Salle-Peru Township High School and related matters.
Request from P & D Signs on behalf of Sequoia Digital Marketing to install a non-illuminated, single-facing wall sign at 1157 First Street and related matters
Request of Kimley-Horn on behalf of Travel Center Realty, LLC (related Southern Tire Mart/Free II LLC a.k.a. at Flying J) for a variance of 11 parking spaces rather than the 32 spaces required by ordinance at 341 Civic Road and related matters.
Request of Nick Hammers and Gary Hammers, of Nick’s on 6, for special event permits to allow an extension of hours for outdoor music and an increase of allowed decibel readings from 7 to 11 p.m. on Sept. 9, Sept. 10, Sept. 16, Sept. 17, Sept. 23, Sept. 24, Sept. 30, and Oct. 1 at 328 Third Street and related matters.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
Building Inspector’s Report for August 2022 showing total fees collected of $1,320.20 with total value of construction of $220,839.
Monthly Police Income Report for August 2022 showing total fees collected of $7,397. COMMUNICATIONS
BIDS
Discussion and potential action regarding bid results for the demolition of 636 Lafayette Street and related matters.
APPOINTMENTS
STANDING COMMITTEES
Discussion and potential action on the recommendation of the Finance Committee regarding a request from George Knafelc of Knafelc Investments for a Redevelopment Incentive Program grant totaling $5,127.15 for premises located at 129/135 Joliet Street and related matters.
Discussion and potential action on the recommendation of the Finance Committee regarding a proposal from Ken Mollan to sell his pedicab businesses, Starved Rock Pedicab, LLC and Steamboat Basin Livery, LLC, to the City of La Salle and related matters.
Discussion and potential action on the recommendation of the Streets, Alleys and Traffic Committee regarding a request to add a streetlight to in the alley behind 1511 Creve Coeur Street and related matters.
Discussion and potential action on the recommendation of the Streets, Alleys and Traffic Committee regarding a request a request to add a handicapped sign in front of 437 Crosat Street and related matters.
Discussion and potential action on the recommendation of the Streets, Alleys and Traffic Committee regarding a request a request to add a “Children at Play” sign in the alley next to 437 Crosat Street and related matters.
Discussion and potential action on the recommendation of the Streets, Alleys and Traffic Committee regarding a request to relocate a previously approved handicapped parking space sign at 1216 Third Street and related matters.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
OLD BUSINESS
Confirmation of a straw vote regarding the acceptance of a retirement letter from Sgt. Jason Quinn and related matters.
Confirmation of a straw vote regarding the action of hiring Austin Bray to the position of patrolman and related matters.
Confirmation of a straw vote regarding the payment of $22,900 to Universal Asphalt & Excavating, Inc. for work completed to date for the 2022 Lagoon Modifications project and related matters.
Authorization of Pay Estimate #1 to Universal Asphalt & Excavating totaling $123,348.38 for work completed to date on 2022 Road Improvements – MFT project and related matters.
Authorization of Pay Estimate #1 to Universal Asphalt & Excavating totaling $110,669.54 for work completed to date on 2022 Road Improvements – RBI project and related matters.
Authorization of Pay Estimate #1 to Ladzinski Cement Finishing Co. totaling $38,248.12 for work completed to date on 2022 Sidewalk Improvements project and related matters.
Authorization of Pay Request #1 to Vissering Construction Company totaling $36,225.00 for work completed to date on Aerobic Digester Conversion project and related matters.
Request of Joseph Schwamberger and Carolyn Franklin for consideration of approval of a small subdivision plat in regards to premises just south of 2148 Donahue Street, on the east side of Donahue Street, and related matters.
Discussion and potential action regarding regularly scheduled update on 801-805 First Street building and related matters.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and potential action regarding the Illinois Safe-T Act and related matters.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
A Resolution by the City Council of the City of La Salle, Illinois, in support of Lighted Way Association, Inc.’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Application to La Salle County and related matters.
Ordinance approving small subdivision plat regarding Joseph Schwamberger and Carolyn Franklin (Donahue Street) and related matters.
COMMENTS
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: $558,750.74 (Total Payroll $170,690.84, Bills to be Paid $110,738.24, Total Bills Paid $277,321.66).
ADJOURNMENT
https://www.lasalle-il.gov/sites/default/files/agendas-minutes/2022-09/9-6-2022_1.pdf
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