The Kewanee City Council will meet on Monday, July 14th, at 7 PM. The meeting will be carried out live on our WKEI RegionalMediaNews.com Facebook page. The agenda and notes from the packet are below. You can find the background information on the agenda items in the Kewanee City Council packet.
1. Roll Call
2. Closed Session to discuss Personnel Section 2(c)(1), Purchase or Lease of Real Estate Section 2(c)(5), Sale or Lease of Real Estate Section 2(c)(6), and Litigation Section 2(c)(11)
3. Roll Call
4. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes
b. Payroll
c. Staff Reports
d. Prairie Chicken Arts Festival Road Closures
5. Payment of the bills
6. Public Comments
7. New Business
a) Presentation: City Detect
b) Bill 25-55 Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a TIF Redevelopment Agreement by and between the City of Kewanee and KTown Real Estate.
c) Bill 25-64 Resolution to award demolition of 500 Fifth Ave to the lowest responsible bidder.
d) Bill 25-65 Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager, Mayor, and City Clerk to convey the City of Kewanee’s interest in specified real estate to the People of the State of Illinois, Department of Transportation for highway purposes as well as temporary and permanent easements to the same.
e) Bill 25-66 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement related to compliance measures at the City’s Solid Waste Transfer Station.
f) Bill 25-67 Resolution expressing the intent of the City Council regarding the purchase of the mortgage note for the Kewanee Mobile Home Parks from First Secure Community Bank.
g) Discussion Only: Motorized Scooters
h) Discussion Only: Urban SDK
8. Council Communications
9. Announcement
10. Adjournment
Also in the packet:
1. Francis Park – The park was in great shape for the Independence Day activities. The playground equipment was a big hit with the kids who were in attendance, and the Friends of Woodland Palace had a strong contingent of volunteers and people who were the to support the home, with a steady stream of visitors taking tours of the home. Girl Scout camp at the park was disrupted by stormy weather, with scout leaders choosing to opt for indoor options in the area, instead of their traditional tent camping.
2. Trees – On Thursday, July 10th, staff had our kickoff meeting with Great Lakes Urban Forestry for our tree inventory and tree management plan that is funded through the USDA/American Forests grant that we received. The work could begin as soon as Monday July 14th. Residents should be aware that field arborists will be in the area and that they wear high-visibility safety vests with their company name and “TREE SURVEY” printed prominently on the back. Their vehicles are marked with the company name as well.
3. Splash Pad – This is a reminder that on Thursday, July 17th at 11:00 the Kewanee Park District will officially open the splash pad at Liberty Park.
4. Run. Hide. Fight – The Kewanee Police Department, in partnership with LSU NCBRT, will be hosting a free Run Hide Fight training on Tuesday, August 12th, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Henry County Office of Emergency Management. The City will have members of staff in attendance to learn at the event, as well.
5. Stormwater concerns – At the last City Council meeting, a resident discussed her concerns about the area of Oak and Vine, with pictures showing the flooding. The infrastructure in there area does become a sticking point for debris, and had recently been cleared of debris. The camera revealed no obstructions and no damage that would hinder the flow of stormwater. The recent bout of storms have all been intense, with heavy flows after short downpours and high waters receding quickly. Staff is investigating the installation of grates that can help to ensure debris doesn’t become lodged in the large culverts that serve the area.
