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City of LaSalle City Council met April 28

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

OATHS OF OFFICE AND SEATING OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

ROLL CALL

COMMENTS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held April 14, 2025.

DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS

Request from Bethany Coleman to install a non-illuminated, single-facing wall sign with the potential to be illuminated at a date to be determined and related matters.

Request from Lisa Manijak of La Salle VFW Post 4668 for a Special Event Permit to close a portion of Donahue Street, north of Edwards Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday, May 26 for a car show and related matters.

Request from David and Karen Safranski for a variance and waiver from the requirement of providing a sewer ejector pump pursuant to Ordinance 2157 for premises being constructed at 395 Ator Avenue and related matters.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS

COMMUNICATIONS

BIDS

APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS

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

Mayoral Appointment/Assignment regarding various City committees and related matters.

STANDING COMMITTEES

Discussion and potential action regarding the recommendation of the Finance Committee regarding a request from Steven Michelini for a Redevelopment Incentive Program grant totaling $12,500 for premises located at 2968 St. Vincent Avenue and related matters.

Discussion and potential action regarding the recommendation of the Finance Committee regarding a request for the purchase of a sponsorship from the La Salle Business Association and related matters.

Discussion and potential action regarding the recommendation of the Finance Committee regarding a one-year renewal for Global Site Location Industries (GSLI) for economic development consulting services and related matters. 

Discussion and potential action regarding the recommendation of the Streets, Alleys, and Traffic Committee regarding addressing parking concerns in the 800 block of Chartres Street, and nearby alley, and related matters.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

OLD BUSINESS

Confirmation and ratification of a straw vote regarding writing Letters of Support for the Community Project Funding Program to Congresswoman Lauren Underwood to assist with funding for a road/bike path to Rotary Park and Sewer Infrastructure Rehabilitation project and related matters.

Authorization of Payment for VJF Contracting Corporation totaling $12,960 or work completed to date on Rotary Park Phase IV – Pickleball Lighting project and related matters.

NEW BUSINESS

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

Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code and related matters.

An Ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the City of La Salle Code of Ordinances – Municipal Grocery Retailers’ Occupation Tax and Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax and related matters.

An Ordinance fixing wages for employees of the City of La Salle, Illinois commencing May 1, 2025 and ending April 30, 2026 and related matters.

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: $703,728.24 (Total Payroll $232,133.84 Bills to be Paid $391,082.67, Total Bills Paid $80,511.73).

ADJOURNMENT

https://www.lasalle-il.gov/sites/default/files/agendas-minutes/2025-04/4-28-2025_1.pdf