Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met May 20.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

PUBLIC COMMENT

PETITIONS

Ward 2 Special Event Application from the St. Francis Parish Picnic Committee requesting permission to hold its annual Parish picnic on Saturday, June 8th, between 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight). They request the closure of North 17th St., alley between Oak Street and College Ave. to the alley between College Ave. and Elm St. and College Ave., 17th St. west to Underbrink’s Bakery from 12:00 (noon) through 12:00 (midnight) on Saturday, June 8th: They request to waive the noise ordinance to allow for live music until 12:00 a.m. (midnight). The Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License and the application for Waiver of Liquor to allow for the consumption and possession of liquor on public streets, alleys, and sidewalks. There will be three tents and a stage at various locations on Church property and approval is pending per inspection by the Quincy Fire Department once the tents and stage are in place and prior to the start of the event. The applicant has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 7 Special Event Application from Brianna Rivera, Executive Director of the District requesting permission to hold the 2024 Blues in the District Concerts between 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on the following dates: Friday, June 14th, Friday, June 28th, Friday, July 12th, Friday, July 26th, Friday, August 9th, and Friday, August 23rd. Four “Accessible Parking Signs” are requested to be placed on the south side of Washington Park. The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for the events. All required documentation has been submitted and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Wards 6, 7 Special Event Application from Win One LLC requesting permission to hold the Quincy Grand Prix Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9th in South Park and close South 12th St., south of Harrison St. (Hy-Vee parking lot entrance) to north of Cherry Ln. from 7:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8th and from 7:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 9th and the City provide barricades. “No Parking” signs are requested on South 14th St., Jackson to Harrison Streets (both sides); South side of Jackson St., South 14th St. to the east entrance of QND; Elmwood Dr. East, Elmwood Dr. West, and Elmwood Dr. North (inside lanes around the horseshoe) and South and west sides South Park Terrace from 7:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8th from 7:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 9th: The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering license and the request to waive the liquor ordinance to sell liquor outside of the licensed premises. Permission to erect a 40x80 tent in the park is requested pending an inspection by the Quincy Fire Department once the tent is in place. Emergency Management Services and the Quincy Park District have been involved with the coordination of the event. The applicant has submitted all required documentation and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities and Engineering.

Ward 7 Special Event Application from Tieraney Craig, Quincy Brewing Company, 110 North 6th St. requesting permission to hold an artisan-style Maker’s Market on Saturday, June 15th, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 7:00 p.m. in downtown Quincy and close Hampshire St., 6th to 7th Streets; Parking Lot I and Alley, east side of 6th St. adjacent to Parking Lot I from 8:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. and the City provide barricades. “No Parking” signs are requested to be placed on Parking Lot I and Hampshire St., 6th to 7th Streets, at the close of business on Friday, June 14th. The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License. The applicant requests that liquor ordinances be waived to allow for selling liquor outside the licensed premises, consumption and possession of liquor on a public street, and permitting open liquor to leave the licensed premises. All required documentation has been submitted and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities and Engineering.

By Fireworks Authority Inc. requesting permission to hold firework displays on July 4th and July 5th at Quinsippi Island, approximately 9:30 p.m. The Quincy Fire Department has given their approval.

Ward 7 Applications for Waiver of Liquor Ordinances by the Quincy Axe Co., 625 Maine Street, Suite 102, The Pour Haus, 625 Maine, Suite 103 and Joker’s Lounge, 614 Maine Street to allow for the consumption and possession of liquor on public streets and sidewalks and permitting open liquor to leave the licensed premises coinciding with the American Downtown Car & Art Show on May 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Quincy Police Department has given their approval to the waivers.

REPORTS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION

Ward 7 Recommending approval of the implementation of a “30 minute” parking zone on the north side of Maine Street beginning at a point two hundred (200) feet east of the center of North 9th Street and extending east a distance of one-hundred thirty (130) feet.

Ward 3 Recommending approval of the implementation of a “20 mph” speed limit for all streets in the Lake Ridge and Alexandria Heights subdivisions.

Ward 5 Recommending approval of the implementation of an “All Way Stop” at the intersection of South 38th Street and Newcastle Drive.

Ward 5 Recommending approval of the implementation of an “All Way Stop” at the intersection of South 38th Street and Stone Crest Drive.

Ward 5 Recommending approval of the implementation of an “All Way Stop” at the intersection of Wilmar Drive and North Wilmar.

MAYORS APPOINTMENTS

Gary Sparks to the Quincy housing Authority Board of Directors

with term expiring October 31, 2029

Ronald Dreyer to the Board of Trustees Quincy Police Pension Fund

with term expiring April 30, 2026.

RESOLUTIONS

A Resolution To Amend The Consulting Agreement With SIMEC LLC.

Fire Aldermanic Committee and the Fire Chief recommending approval to amend the previously approved resolution dated May13, 2024 and purchase the required twelve sets of gear for the total amount of $40,926.24 from AEC Fire Safety & Security, Inc.

Fire Aldermanic Committee, and the Fire Chief recommending approval to make payment to First Arriving in the amount of $7,559.17 to renew the annual subscription.

Resolution Authorizing Lease Agreement 2nd Floor Studio Space At 433 Hampshire Street. (To Peggy Ballard for one year with a rental rate of $500 per month.)

ORDINANCES

Adoption of ordinances entitled:

The Ordinance Approving The Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan And Project For The South TIF Redevelopment Project Area, was tabled for two weeks by Ald. Rein.

The Ordinance Designing The South TIF Redevelopment Project Area, was tabled for two weeks by Ald. Rein.

The Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing For The South TIF Redevelopment Project Area, was tabled for two weeks by Ald. Rein.

Ward 5 An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (Golf pro shop that includes retail sales, a commercial kitchen, a bar/tavern, and video gaming terminals at 830 South 36th Street and to obtain a liquor license to allow for alcohol sales and to operate video gaming terminals. A condition that the City Council waive the prohibition of alcohol sales within 500’ of any residential home, park, and playground is required.)

An Ordinance To Add Territory To The Quincy Adams Brown County Enterprise Zone And Amend The Quincy Adams Brown County Enterprise Zone Intergovernmental Agreement.

Second reading of ordinance entitled:

Ward 4 An Ordinance Amending Section 162.194 (Designation Of Landmarks) Of Chapter 162 (Zoning Regulations) Of Title XV (Land Usage) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (2325 Maine Street)

REPORT OF FINANCE

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/638/638515566786980585