Illinois Valley Times

City of LaSalle City Council met January 20.

Here are the agenda provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

COMMENTS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held January 6, 2025.

DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS AND OR

PRESENTATIONS:

Request from IV Chem to install a non-illuminated, double-facing ground sign at 302 Civic Road and related matters.

Request for a 2025 Raffle License from Mort’s Pub in support of La Salle Veterans Home.

Request for a 2025 Raffle License from Starved Rock Runners, LTD.

Request for a 2025 Raffle License from St. Hyacinth’s Church.

Request for a 2025 Raffle License from Illini Valley Association of Realtors.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS

Building Inspector’s Report for December 2024 showing total fees collected of $2,350 with total value of construction of $146,970.

COMMUNICATIONS

Illinois Department of Revenue report showing sales tax collected for October 2024 of $101,089.30 and Home Rules Sales Tax of $90,897.79 for a total of $191,987.09.

BIDS

APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS

Accepting the resignation of Sgt. Chris Hass from the La Salle Police Department.

Recommendation of the Police Chief and the Board of Fire and Police Commission for a promotion to the position of Sergeant from the Sergeant’s Eligibility List and related matters.

STANDING COMMITTEES

Discussion and potential action regarding the recommendation of the Finance Committee regarding a monetary donation to the Illinois Valley Food Pantry and related matters.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

Discussion and potential action regarding the recommendation of the Economic Development Committee regarding submitting an application to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity for inclusion in the Rivers Edge Redevelopment Zone and related matters.

Discussion and potential action regarding the recommendation of the Economic Development Committee on whether to continue to pursue Participation in the Illinois Finance Authority Pace Program, including, but not limited to, continuing to pursue potential adoption of an ordinance related thereto and related matters.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:

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: $852,674.76 (Total Payroll $225,892.38 Bills to be Paid $486,454.66, Total Bills Paid $140,327.72).

ADJOURNMENT 

https://www.lasalle-il.gov/sites/default/files/agendas-minutes/2025-01/1-20-2025_0.pdf