City Council meets on Tuesday this week

City and County government, schools closed for holiday

By the Quincy Exchange Club requesting permission to hold the 22^nd  Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on May 26th  and 27^th in the uptown Quincy area and closing the following streets from 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 25^th to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, May 27^th;  5^th, York to Vermont; Jersey, Maine, Hampshire, 4^th to 6^th.  “No Parking” signs will be posted on the above closed streets.  They ask the police department be given authority to tow vehicles parked in the restricted areas from 6:00 a.m. May 26^th throughout the tournament.

By Quincy Area Convention Visitors Bureau requesting permission to close the two exterior lanes from the corner of Front Broadway and Bonansinga Drive to the intersection of Cedar Street and Bonansinga Drive on Sunday, June 3^rd from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the “2^nd Annual Fishing For Freedom Bass Tournament”.

A revocable permit application for encroachment of city right-of-way by John Gotway, 534 Hampshire, requesting permission to place a sign over city sidewalk.  The City Engineer presents this request subject to four conditions.

A revocable permit application for encroachment of City right-of-way by Midsummer Arts Faire, requesting permission to block the parking stalls on the north and south side and half of stalls on the east side of Washington Park, June 22^nd  from noon to 3:00 p.m. for artist unloading.  On June 23^rd  from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. request permission to close Hampshire, 4^th to 5^th, to accommodate the Farmers Market selling in the street.  During the hours of the Food Court, four spaces on the south side of 4^th will be reserved for vendors June 22^nd thru 24^th. The City Engineer presents this request subject to three conditions.

A revocable permit application for encroachment of City right-of-way by Historic Quincy Business District requesting to hold the Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from May 12^th through October 27^th. They request permission to set up tables and trucks along the 100 blocks of North 4^th and North 5^th Street and 400 blocks of Maine and Hampshire Streets all on the Washington Park side. The City Engineer presents application subject to three conditions.

By Asher-Vortex, Inc. d/b/a Tony’s Reconstruction requesting permission to move a building on February 24^th that is 28’ wide by 34’ long with height of 13’ from 2224 Harrison to 410 S. 5^th. The moving route is to start on Harrison west through South Park to 8^th, North to Van Buren, west to 5^th, north to Ohio, west to 4^th to Maiden Lane east to 410 S. 5^th.  All proper insurance and fees have been provided.

By Asher-Vortex, Inc.  d/b/a Tony’s Reconstruction requesting permission to move a building on February 29^th that is 26’6” wide by 28’8” long with height of 13’ from 2234 Harrison to 533 Van Buren. The moving route is to start on Harrison west through South Park to 8^th, north to Van Buren, west to 533 Van Buren.  All proper insurance and fees have been provided.

REPORTS OF QUINCY PLAN COMMISSION

Recommending approval of the partial alley vacation of the east-west public alley lying between Lots 4 and 5 of the city block bounded by North 2^nd, North 3^rd, Vermont and Hampshire Streets.

Recommending approval of a Special Permit to allow religious use of part of a building located at 255 South 36^th Street.

Recommending approval of an amendment to a special permit planned development Ordinance 04-66 at 823 North 54^th Street to allow installation of a 100’ by 150’ outdoor vehicle storage area which shall be located at the southeast corner of the building and enclosed by a six-foot, gated sight-proof fence, subject to one condition.

Request to Speak

Written request to speak under suspended rules by Attorney Todd Eyler, 300 N. 6^th, on behalf of clients, and Tony Crane, 510 Maine, on the proposed amendment to the special permit planned development for Peters Body Shop at 823 N. 54^th Street.

REPORTS OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION

Recommending that two “No Parking Zones” on the east side of Jennifer Road, north of Seminary Road, be established between the hours of 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.

Recommending that “15 Minute” parking be instated for one parking stall in front of the business located at 512 Hampshire Street.

Recommending the granting the request to establish additional “20 mph School Speed Zones” near Madison School.

Recommending that the “Speed Limit” in Lexington Subdivision, located near 46^th and Maine Street, be reduced from 30 mph to 25 mph.

NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE

Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois to verified petition for approval of multi-year performance metrics pursuant to Section 16.108.5(f) and (f-5) of the Public Utilities Act to be held a the offices of the Commission, Springfield, IL on February 21^st at 9:00 a.m.

RESOLUTION

City of Quincy Council Resolution Authorizing the Expenditure of Ward Funds for North 12^th Street sidewalk.

ORDINANCES

First Presentation…

An Ordinance Providing For The Refinancing By The City Of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, Of Certain Prior Projects For The Benefit Of Quincy University Corporation; Authorizing The Issuance Of Special Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012 (Quincy University Corporation Project), And Confirming The Sale Thereof; Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of A Loan Agreement, A Disbursement Agreement, A Tax Exemption Certificate And Agreement And Related Documents And Instruments; And Related Matters.

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 29 (Zoning) Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy 1980. (Proposed uses permitted in the C1B and D1, D2, D3, D4, and D5 Zoning Districts.)

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE