Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council mer March 31.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

PUBLIC COMMENT

PETITIONS

Ward 7 A Special Event Application requesting permission to hold the Race Against Hunger 5K Run and Walk benefiting Horizons Soup Kitchen on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The run will begin at 8:00 a.m. at Clat Adams Park, proceed north on Bonansinga Drive to north of Cedar Street, turn left, proceed west on Quinsippi Island towards the marina then turn around and go back to Clat Adams Park. The closure of Bonansinga Drive, Broadway to Cedar (north of entrance to Quinsippi Island) from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (noon) is requested with barricades and cones. The street closure request was approved by the City Council March 10th. The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities and Engineering.

Ward 7 A Special Event Application from The District requesting permission to hold a Farmer’s Market on Saturday, May 10, 2025, on the 6th Street Promenade. Closure of 6th Street, Maine to Hampshire Street from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. is requested. The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 3 A Special Event Application requesting permission to hold the St. Dominic “Junefest” on Saturday, June 7th from 5:00 p.m.to 11:30 p.m. at the St. Dominic School, 4100 Columbus Road. A large tent and temporary stage are approved pending an inspection by the Quincy Fire Department. The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 7 A Special Event Application from The District requesting permission to hold the “Blues in the District” concerts in Washington Park between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on the following Fridays: June 13th, June 27th, July 11th, July 25th, August 8th, August 22nd. They request the City provide four (4) “Accessible Parking Signs” that will be placed on the south side of Washington Park. The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ward 2 A Special Event Application requesting permission to hold the St. Francis Parish Picnic on Saturday, June 21, 2025, between the hours of 5:00 pm. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight). The closure of North 17th Street, alley between Oak Street and College Avenue, to the alley between College Avenue and Elm Street and the alley between Elm and College Streets from 8:00 a.m. through 12:00 (midnight) is requested. The Quincy Police Department recommends approval of an application for Waiver of Liquor Ordinance to allow for the consumption and possession of liquor on public streets, alleys, and sidewalks. They are also requesting the waiver of noise ordinances to allow for live music until 12:00 a.m. (midnight). There will be 3 tents and a stage at various locations on Church property with approval pending an inspection by the Quincy Fire Department. The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

By B.P.O.E. Lodge 100 (Quincy Elks Lodge) requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

Ward 1 Steve Schutte requests a Special Permit for Planned Development to allow for a garage located at 1603 Center Avenue, zoned R1C that is zoned for single-family residential use to be used for commercial operations/construction.

Ward 1 Steve Schutte requests to subdivide property (one lot to two lots) located at 1603 Center Avenue, zoned R1C under the small tracts provision of the subdivision ordinance.

Ward 1 Ryan Aden requests a Special Permit for Planned Development to operate an autobody and repair shop at 1518 North 5th Street, zoned C1B & R2.

Ward 2 Steve Duesterhaus requests to subdivide property (one lot to two lots) located at 2215 Oak Street, zoned R1C under the small tracts provision of the subdivision ordinance.

Ward 3 The YMCA requests to rezone property located at 3101 Maine Street from single-family residential (R1A) to commercial (C1A) to align with the current use of the property and with surrounding zoning classifications.

Ward 3 Marx Commercial requests to rezone property located at 3011 Maine Street from single-family residential (R1A) to commercial (C1A) to align with the current use of the property and with surrounding zoning classifications.

Ward 3 (outside city limits) Quincy IL Solar 3, LLC requests a Special Permit for Planned Development to allow for the construction of a Commercial Solar Energy Facility on a 36-acre parcel contiguous to 3622 Ellington Road, zoned RU1.

Ward 6 (outside city limits) Steve Schutte requests to subdivide property (one lot to three lots) located at 2208 South 12th Street, zoned R1A under the small tracts provision of the subdivision ordinance.

RESOLUTIONS

Director of Public Works, Director of Central Services, and Central Services Committee recommending approval of the proposal from Cascade Engineering of Grand Rapids, Michigan in the amount of $25,405.00 for the purchase of five-hundred (500) Residential Roll-Off Garbage Carts, at the cost of $50.81 per container.

Airport Director recommending approval of a grant agreement with the FAA and IDOT to update the Airport Layout Plan for revision plans made to Runway 4/22 Reconstruction Project and the City match and pass through funding in an amount not exceeding $10,377.00 to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Airport Director recommending approval of the March 21, 2025 proposal from Crawford, Murphy and Tilly of Springfield, IL with an option to alter the Snow Removal Equipment grant and purchase two pieces of Snow Removal Equipment using BIL 22 funding; with the amended amount not exceeding $35,000.00 for all costs associated with this project.

ORDINANCE

Second presentation of an Ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Amending Title III (Administration) of Chapter 42 (Administration Provisions Related to The City) Of The Municipal Code Of The City of Quincy of 2015. (REPEALING Section 42.018 EMPLOYMENT OF CITY RESIDENTS. At least 50% of all of a contractor’s employees working on any construction project involving the use of city funds shall be residents of the county, unless this requirement shall be waived by the City Council.)

First presentation of an Ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) of The Of Municipal Code of the City of Quincy of Quincy of 2015. This ordinance establishes the authority of the City of Quincy to place and enforce temporary signs, detours, and other traffic control measures during construction, road repairs, and other necessary infrastructure projects.

REPORT OF FINANCE

https://www.quincyil.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/638/638787722986030000