City Council

Monday, May 18, 2026 7:00 PM Council Chambers CITY OF QUINCY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Note: All items presented are subject to final action. 1. PROCLAMATIONS: Arbor Day - Chair of the Commission - Jan Leimbach Preservation Month 2. PRAYER/SELF-REFLECTION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. CALL TO ORDER 5. ROLL CALL 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 11, 2026 7. PUBLIC COMMENT 8. PETITIONS 8a. By the following organizations requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived: St. Peter Picnic from June 1, 2026, through August 29, 2026; Early Tin Dusters from May 19, 2026, through October 18, 2026, and Southside Boat Club from May 19, 2026, through May 17, 2027. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permits. 8b. By J&M Displays, Inc. requesting permission to hold firework displays on June 12th, July 18th, August 1st at QU Stadium, approximately at 9:45 p.m. for the Quincy Doggy Paddlers. The Quincy Fire Department has given their approval. Ward 2 8c. Special Event Application by St. Francis Solanus Church and School requesting permission to hold its annual Parish Picnic on Saturday, June 13, 2026, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and requesting the closures of N 17th St.; alley between Oak St. and College Ave. to the alley between College Ave. and Elm St. and alley between Elm and College Streets from 8:00 a.m. through 12:00 (midnight). The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering. Ward 2 1  8d. Special Event Application by the Sister City Commission requesting permission to hold Germanfest on Friday, June 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 6th from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in South Park. They request barricades and “No Parking” signs at the east entrance of the park on South 12th Street. The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering. Ward 6 8e. Special Event Application from First Baptist Church requesting permission to hold the Juneteenth Community Festival 2026 from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13th in Washington Park. They request the closure of the following streets and the City provide barricades: Maine St., 4th to 5th Streets, 5th Street, Maine to Hampshire Streets (at 3:00 p.m.) The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering. Ward 7 8f. Special Event Application from Tieraney Craig, owner of Quincy Brewing Company, 110 North 6th Street requesting permission to hold an artisan-style Maker’s Market on Friday and Saturday, June 12th and 13th and September 18th and 19th in downtown Quincy. Closure of the following streets, alley, and parking lot from 6:00 a.m. Friday through 8:00 p.m. Saturday on the weekend of the events and that the City provides barricades is requested; 6th Street, Maine to Vermont Streets, Hampshire St, 6th to 7th Streets, Jail Alley, west side of 6th St to Parking Lot G (parking lot will remain open), and Parking Lot I and the City provide “No Parking” signs to be placed on Parking Lot I and 6th St., Maine to Vermont Streets, on the Wednesday prior to the events to ensure that residents and business owners are given advance notification. The applicant has submitted all required documentation, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities and Engineering. Ward 7 8g. Applications for Waiver of Liquor Ordinances by the Quincy The Pour Haus, 625 Maine, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on June 12th and September 18th, from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on June 13th and September 19th. The Quincy Police Department has given their approval. Ward 7 9. REPORTS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION 9a. Recommending that the referral to implement a “4-Way” Stop at the intersection of 14th and Spruce Streets be denied. Ward 1 9b. Recommending that the referral to place a “Turtle Crossing” sign on Bonansinga Drive at the Bob Bangert Park entrance be denied. Ward 1 10. SALES TAX REPORT: February 2026 - $955,214.79 11. HOME RULE SALES TAX REPORT - February 2026: $979,709.44 12. RESOLUTIONS 12a. Airport Director and Aeronautics Committee recommending approval to enter into an 2 agreement with Wireless USA of Maryland Heights, MO in the amount of $40,000.00, for security improvements at the Airport. 12b. Public Works Director and Engineering Manager recommending approval to issue payment to the Quincy Landfill 2 & 3 Superfund Site in the amount of $76,000.00 for the City’s share of the Cash Call in accordance with Quincy Landfill RD/RA Site Participation Agreement. 12c. Resolution regarding the process for the hiring of an interim Chief of Police and new Chief of Police. 12d. Human Resources Director and Comptroller recommending approval that non-union raises be granted as per the approved 2026-2027 budget. 13. REPORT OF THE PLAN COMMISSION 13a. Recommending approval of a Special Use Permit to allow for the expansion of a commercial parking lot on a residentially zoned property located at 3623 State Street, zoned R1C, was tabled on May 11, 2026, by Ald. Sassen. Ward 4 14. ORDINANCES 14a. Second Presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 112 (Amusements) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy. (Number of Video gaming terminals allowed.) 14b. First Presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (Gaming parlor at 1002 N 24th St). Ward 3 14c. First Presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (Commercial solar energy facility at 2011 N 24th St). Outside City Limits near Ward 3. 14d. First Presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (Parking lot at 1626 College). Ward 2 14e. First Presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (Storage of commercial equipment and materials at 5200 Columbus Rd). Outside City Limits near Ward 3 15. REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE 16. MAYOR'S COMMENTS 17. NEW BUSINESS 3 18. EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive/Closed Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. 19. RESOLUTION 19a. Director of Operations and the Human Resources Director recommending one-year agreement with the District 9, Local Lodge 822 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Administrative and Support Staff, concerning terms and wages for the term May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027. 20. ADJOURNMENT 4