Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met May 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the City Council was held this day at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kyle A. Moore presiding.

The following members were present:

Ald. Goehl, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Ernst, Sassen, Rein, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 12.

Absent: Ald. Farha. 1.

Vacancy: 5th Ward. 1.

Ald. Sassen moved Alderman Farha be excused from this meeting. Motion carried.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held May 13, 2019, were approved on a motion of Ald. Ernst.

Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Assistant Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford.

MAYOR ALDERMANIC APPOINTMENT FOR 5TH WARD VACANCY

Mark Freiburg

Was tabled for one week by Ald. Rein.

Ald. Rein moved to table the appointment for two weeks. Motion carried.

Ald. Farha arrived at 7:05 p.m.

RESCISSION OF ALDERMAN RESIGNATION

Ald. Sassen moved to accept the rescission. Motion carried

PETITIONS

By St. Peters Catholic Church requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from 5/24/19 through 8/24/19. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

Ald. Sassen moved the prayer of the petition be granted. Motion carried.

By the Red, White & Back The Blue Festival requesting permission to block Maine St. from 4th to 5th on July 6th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Barricades and No Parking signs requested.

Ald. Holtschlag moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried.

By Cheerful Home requesting to close 5th St. from Kentucky and York on June 7th from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. for a “Touch the Truck” event. Barricades needed.

Ald. Uzelac moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried.

By Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics requesting permission to hold their run on June 4th beginning at 7:00 a.m. at Transition, 631 North 48th, running north to Columbus Road then East, leaving the city limits. A squad car will lead the runners and other vehicles with special markings will follow.

Ald. Ernst moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried.

A revocable permit application for encroachment of City right-of-way by the Quincy Exchange Club requesting permission to place a banner at 5th & Maine St. promoting the Gus Macker 3 on 3 Tournament from May 21st to May 28th with the City assisting in the installation and removal of the banner. The department of Utilities and Engineering presents this request subject that the City is not responsible for damage to the banner.

Ald. Holtschlag moved the prayer of the petition be granted. Motion carried.

REPORTS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION

Recommending the School Speed Zone for Berrian Elementary School be amended to remove 8th St. from 220’ north of Harrison St. to 220’ south of Jackson St. and changing 8th St. from Monroe St. to 220’ south of Jackson St. to 8th St. from Monroe St. to 200’ south of Adams.

Ald. Sassen moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried. Recommending the School Speed Zones for Madison Elementary School be amended to: Remove Hampshire St. from 24th to 25th St. Change 24th St. from 220’ north of Hampshire to 220’ south of Jersey St. to 24th St. from 220’ north of Maine St. to 220’ south of Jersey St. Maine St. 220’ west of 24th St. to 100’ east of the east property line of St. Peter’s School to Maine St. from 200’ east of 24th St. to 100’ east of the east property line of St. Peters School. North 25th St. from 200’ north of Hampshire to Maine St. to north 25th St. from 100’ north of Maine St. to Maine St.

Ald. Sassen moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried.

Recommending the implementation of a School Speed Zone for Denman Elementary School, 4100 Harrison St. Harrison St. from 300’ east of the centerline of South 39th St. to 360’ east of the centerline of Cadbury Ridge Dr., Harrison Plaza from 100’ north of Harrison St. to Harrison St., Cadbury Ridge Dr. from 100’ north Harrison St. to Harrison St.

Ald. Sassen moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried.

Recommending the removal of the School Speed Zone for Ellington Elementary School. Lindell from 30th St. to 100’ west of Crestview line of Baldwin School. 30th St. from 220’ south of Lind St. to 200’ north of Chestnut St.

Ald. Finney moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried.

Recommending removal of the School Speed Zone for Adams Elementary School. Jefferson St. from 220’ west of 20th St. to 220’ east of 21st St., 20th St. from 220’ south of Jefferson St. to 220’ north of Washington St., 21st St. from 220’ south of Jefferson St. to 220’ north of Washington St., Washington St. from 220’ west of 20th Street to 220’ east of 21st St.

Ald. Sassen moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried. Recommending a 3-Way Stop at the intersection of Newcastle Dr. and S. 38th St. be denied.

Ald. Rein moved the report be received and concurred in. Motion carried.

Recommending the referral for a 3-Way stop at the intersection of Stone Crest Dr. and South 38th St. be denied. 

Ald. Rein moved the report be received and concurred in. Motion carried.

Recommending the referral for a mid-block crosswalk on Chestnut St. between 18th and 20th Streets be denied.

Ald. Bauer moved the report be received and concurred in. Motion carried.

Recommending that 2 hour parking be implemented along the west side of South 12th St., commencing at the south curb line of College Ave. and extending south a distance of 180’ to the alley entrance.

Ald. Bauer moved the report be received and concurred in and an ordinance drafted. Motion carried.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE QUINCY TRANSIT LINES

The annual report of the Quincy Transit Lines for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2019, was ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

STANDING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

Was tabled for one week by Ald. Ernst.

Standing Committee Assignments May 20th, 2019

Aeronautics: Bauer, Reis, Entrup

Animal Control Commission: Uzelac

Barge Dock: Holtschlag, Bergman, Entrup, Finney

Central Business District

Revolving Loan Fund: Fifth Ward Vacant Alderman, Bauer

Central Services: Sassen, Holtschlag, Entrup, Finney

City Hall: Goehl, Rein, Entrup

Finance: Farha, Sassen, Holtschlag, Reis, Rein

Fire: Ernst, Goehl, Bergman

GREDF: Awerkamp, Fifth Ward Vacant Alderman

Historic Preservation: Entrup, Awerkamp

Homeland Security: Farha, Goehl, Bauer

Human Rights Commission: Awerkamp

Library: Ernst

Loan Committee: Sassen, Bauer

Personnel Committee: Sassen, Holtschlag, Rein, Bauer

Plan Commission: Awerkamp

Planning and Development: Ernst, Awerkamp

Police: Sassen, Rein, Finney

Quincy Next Development

Commission: Rein, Ernst

Quincy Public Arts Commission: Uzelac, Awerkamp

Safety: Reis, Fifth Ward Vacant Alderman

Sister City: Bergman

Street Lights/Right –of-Way: Goehl, Ernst

Technology: Reis, Uzelac, Fifth Ward Vacant Alderman

Town Board: Bauer, Bergman, Uzelac

Traffic Commission: Goehl, Uzelac

Transit Advisory: Rein, Reis, Ernst, Finney

Utilities: Bauer, Goehl, Fifth Ward Vacant Alderman

9-1-1: Farha, Bergman, Reis

Note: First name listed is Committee Chairperson

Ald. Ernst moved the committee appointments be approved. Motion carried.

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT

By Mayor Kyle A. Moore making the appointment of Raquel Piazza, an Adams County Board representative, to the Quincy Public Arts Commission.

Ald. Sassen moved the appointment be confirmed. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Quincy City Council appointed a Complete Count Committee to improve the city’s response rate to the 2020 Census; and

WHEREAS, the Office of Secretary of State offered grants to help communities increase census participation; and

WHEREAS, the City applied for and received a Census Participation Grant from the Office of the Secretary of State in the amount of $74,000; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that

1. The City Council authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute grant agreement and all other documents necessary for the carrying out said grant; and

2. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to provide such additional information as may be required to accomplish the obtaining of such grant.

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 21st day of May, 2019.

SIGNED: Kyle Moore, Mayor

ATTEST: Jenny Hayden, City Clerk

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Awerkamp, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea, with 1 Vacancy. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy collects Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) at Quincy Regional Airport; and, 

WHEREAS, the FAA has specific requirements for the administration and appropriation of said funds; and, 

WHEREAS, Crawford, Murphy and Tilly (CMT) currently serves as the aviation consultant for Quincy Regional Airport; and

WHEREAS, CMT can provide the necessary resources and knowledge for City staff to ensure the federal requirements are adequately met so that PFC funds can be utilized; and,

WHEREAS, CMT proposed a contract for said services in the amount of $44,110.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Airport Director recommends to the Mayor and City Council the authorization of the proposed contract of Crawford, Murphy and Tilly for services related to the PFC Program at Quincy Regional Airport.

Sandra Shore

Airport Director

Ald. Bauer moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Reis, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Rein, Reis, Awerkamp, Uzelac, Goehl, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Ernst, Farha, Sassen. 12. Abstain: Ald. Holtschlag. 1. Vacancy: 1. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: The Ordinance entitled: The Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For a Planned Development. (2032, 2034 Broadway, commercial uses allowed in the C1A District and the C1B District.)

Requests to Speak

Written requests to speak under suspended rules by Jean Murray, 2046 Broadway, Mary Schoenekase, 2735 N. 16th, Larry Markway, 2025 Vermont, Don Crim, 2069 Vermont, Bill Stowell, 2026 Vermont, and Greg Schoenekase, 2735 N. 16th, concerning 2032 and 2034 Broadway special use permit.

Rules Suspended

Ald. Ernst moved the rules be suspended at this time to hear from the above individuals. Motion carried.

Jean Murray, 2046 Broadway, stated that there are three houses between hers and the proposed zoning change. She had given the council an assignment to walk through the neighborhood and notice all the upkeep being done and had also asked them to go through the alley between Broadway and Spring or Broadway and Vermont and notice how having commercial businesses changed the neighborhood. She stated that we follow the rules, so please don’t change the rules by granting the zoning change. The Council needs to listen to the citizens that live in the neighborhood. Please vote this zoning change down.

Mary Schoenekase, 2735 N. 16th, stated that the Quincy Next Strategic Plan is a plan that the past Council approved. The traffic counts on Broadway are high and they are not getting lower. The building permits for new homes are zero. She feels that this is the best for the city to move forward. There needs to be something done to increase real estate taxes and jobs.

Larry Markway, 2025 Vermont, stated that his experience on these kind of project matters tells him that the approval process is just going through the motions. He hopes he is wrong in this case. His concern is what they need this development for and how does it improve the appearance and value of his neighborhood. He believes that it would negatively impact the value of his property. He and his neighbors do not benefit from this. He is surprised that there has not been a needs assessment study done and did anyone consider an alternative to the loss of housing costs? This project does not meet the needs of the community.

Don Crim, 2069 Vermont, stated that every land use planned and approved in the City of Quincy over the last 30 years has called for this stretch of Broadway to remain residential. This small strip mall will house two restaurants that would be in direct competition with similar establishments with minimal job creation. There is a shortage of affordable housing. There has been a long standing practice that when the two Aldermen in a ward had either supported or opposed an initiative effecting their constituents, the rest of the council voted with them. Ald. Farha and Sassen have stated they support the neighbors on this issue. He urges the rest of the council to follow their lead and deny this special permit request.

Bill Stowell, 2026 Vermont, stated that he is not opposed to this zoning. Back in the 70’s he served on the Council and the Plan Commission and he knows that when you are deciding how a particular piece of property should be zoned you “consider” the highest and best usage.

Greg Schoenekase, 2735 N. 16th, stated that on March 12, 2018, the Council approved the Quincy Next Strategic Plan. The key part of the plan is to attract new businesses. With this in mind, let’s grow with Quincy. He presented council with a petition.

Ald. Ernst moved the rules be resumed. Motion carried.

Ald. Bauer moved to receive and file the petition. Motion carried.

Ald. Bergman moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Entrup.

Ald. Sassen requested that the roll call start with Ward 4.

The roll call vote resulted in the following: Yeas: Ald. Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Goehl, Entrup, Bergman, Finney. 7. Nay: Ald. Farha, Sassen, Rein, Reis, Bauer, Ernst. 6. Vacancy: 1. The Mayor cast a vote of yea. The Chair, Mayor Kyle A. Moore, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

Adoption of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (229 N. 48th, allow sale of alcoholic beverages on premises.)

Ald. Ernst moved the adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Ald. Finney and on a roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald. Awerkamp, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Goehl, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Finney, Ernst. 9. Nay: Ald. Farha, Sassen, Rein, Reis. 4. Vacancy: 1.

The Chair, Mayor Kyle A. Moore, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

First reading of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending title VII (Traffic Code) Of Chapter 82 (Parking Schedules) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (Eliminating two parking spaces on Hampshire St., 170’ east of 11th on the north and south side of Hampshire.)

Ald. Holtschlag moved the ordinance be read by its title, seconded by Ald. Uzelac. Motion carried.

The Deputy City Clerk read the ordinance by its title.

Ald. Holtschlag moved the requirements of Section 32.31 of the City Code of the City of Quincy be waived and the ordinance adopted, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea with 1 Vacancy. The Chair, Mayor Kyle A. Moore, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

First reading of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending The 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Budget. (Self Insurance Fund (MICA) increased by $47,000.)

Ald. Farha moved the ordinance be read by its title, seconded by Ald. Sassen. The Deputy City Clerk read the ordinance by its title.

Ald. Farha, seconded by Ald. Sassen, moved the reports be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on the roll call each of the 13 Aldermen voted yea with 1 Vacancy. Motion carried.

MOTIONS

Ald. Entrup moved to close N. 2nd, Locust to Riverview Dr. for a block party on June 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Barricades needed. Motion carried.

Ald. Bergman referred to Central Services the need for barricades and No Parking signs for the Germanfest on May 31st and June 1st. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 7:37 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Ernst. Motion carried.

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