Collinsville public meetings in 2025

Cool Cities Committee

The Cool Cities Committee will hear a guest speaker on the single-use bag fee, discuss goals and projects, review draft important dates for 2026, and consider the HLC Collinsville Landfill Plan. They will also elect a Vice Chair and approve minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of Single Use Bag Fee with guest speaker Stephanie Malench
• Goals & Projects update including Draft Important Dates 2026
• HLC Collinsville Landfill Plan review
• Election of Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The commission will discuss the Plan Collinsville 2045 update, hold a public hearing on a proposed data‑center moratorium, and consider a rezoning, site‑plan and preliminary‑plat request for the Haven Hills multi‑family project on Ramada Blvd and Reese Drive. Motions will be taken to open and close the public hearing and to recommend approval of the rezoning, site plan and preliminary plat. The meeting will also include the election of a Vice Chair and staff reports on zoning practice.

• Public hearing on Data Center Moratorium (motions to open, close, and recommend approval)
• Rezoning of Haven Hills from R‑3 to P‑R‑3 (RZ 25‑03) with site plan (SP 25‑03) and preliminary plat (MAJ SD 25‑01) for a 60‑unit development on Ramada Blvd and Reese Drive
• Election of Vice Chair
• Staff report on Plan Collinsville 2045 Update
• Staff report on Zoning Practice (December 2025) and Accessory Commercial Units

Fire & Police Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Fire & Police Commission. Items include approval of the October 9, 2025 minutes, a closed session, and comments from departments and members. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of October 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Closed session (agenda item K)
• Speakers from the floor (agenda item C)

City Council

The City Council will consider the budget for the 2026 fiscal year and the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes votes on tax levies for 2025 and updates to city building, fire, and water service codes.

• Ordinance Adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026
• Payment of bills in the amount of $5,148,000.07 and payroll of $1,058,910.25
• Change Order #1 for St. Louis Rd. Roadway and Parking Lot Improvement Project for $142,714.04
• Ordinance providing for the 2025 tax levy and assessment of taxes
• Ordinance amending fees and fines of Title 4 of the Code of Ordinances

The council adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget totaling $97,487,876. It also approved the consent agenda and a series of ordinances covering increased capital‑improvement funding, the 2025 property‑tax levy, the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, a change order for the St. Louis Rd. project, and updates to building, water, and fee codes. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted FY 2026 budget of $97,487,876 (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda covering $5,148,000.07 bills and $1,058,910.25 payroll (5‑0)
• Approved ordinance increasing 2025 Capital Improvement, Northeast Business District, and Water/Wastewater funds by $358,890 (5‑0)
• Approved ordinance establishing 2025 property‑tax levy of $3,780,882 (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 Capital Improvement Plan for 118 projects costing $35,295,899 (5‑0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for St. Louis Rd. project in the amount of $142,714.04 (5‑0)
• Approved amendments to Building and Fire Safety Codes (5‑0)
• Approved amendments to Title 13 water services provisions (5‑0)

City Council

The Collinsville City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 budget and vote on several ordinances, including rezonings for two properties and the approval of bills and payroll totaling $1.9 million.

• Public hearing on 2026 Draft Budget
• Rezone 250 St. Louis Road to Planned Limited Commercial
• Rezone 5215 Horseshoe Lake Road to Planned Business Park
• Approve bills and payroll totaling $1,902,283.44
• Approve Spectrum cable television franchise agreement

The Collinsville City Council approved rezoning of two properties, adopted the consent agenda, and passed several ordinances covering budget appropriations, financial institution authorizations, a wastewater service agreement, and a preliminary plat for a new subdivision. All votes were 4‑0 in favor with Councilman Fuhrmann absent. The decisions were recorded on November 25, 2025.

• Approved rezoning of 250 St. Louis Rd from R-1 to P-B-2 (4-0, Fuhrmann absent)
• Approved rezoning of 5215 Horseshoe Lake Rd from R-1 to P-BP-3 (4-0, Fuhrmann absent)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including $1,071,696.78 bill payments and $830,586.66 payroll (4-0, Fuhrmann absent)
• Approved ordinance increasing 2025 expenditure budgets by $84,640 (4-0, Fuhrmann absent)
• Approved ordinance authorizing designated financial institutions as city depositors (4-0, Fuhrmann absent)
• Approved ordinance amending intergovernmental agreement with Village of Maryville for wastewater services (4-0, Fuhrmann absent)
• Approved resolution for preliminary plat of McDonough Lake One Subdivision (4-0, Fuhrmann absent)

Planning Commission

The Collinsville Planning Commission will consider rezoning and site plan approvals for a truck stop and a cannabis dispensary. The body will also hear public input on these proposals and approve sign packages for local businesses.

• Rezone 5215 Horseshoe Lake Road for Collinsville Truck Stop
• Approve Special Use Permit for Origins Leaf Co. cannabis dispensary
• Approve sign packages for Friday's South Bar & Grill and Fairmount Park Casino
• Consider rezoning 250 Saint Louis Road for Dairy Freeze
• Approve October 9, 2025, Planning Commission meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will decide on a rezoning request for 813 N. Bluff Rd. to P-BP-3 Planned Business District. They will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan 2045 update and new residential programs including a Curb Appeal Program and Infill Development guidelines. Other actions include approving a $1.24 million bill payment, budget increases, and contracts for water treatment chemicals.

• Rezoning of 813 N. Bluff Rd. to P-BP-3 Planned Business District
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan 2045 Update
• New residential programs: Curb Appeal, Infill Development, and Mow-To-Own
• Ordinance increasing 2025 expenditure budgets in General, Motor Fuel Tax, Water & Sewer Funds
• Ordinance awarding bids for water/wastewater treatment chemicals for 2026

The council voted unanimously to rezone 813 N. Bluff Rd to a Planned Business District. It also approved the 2026 insurance renewal premiums totaling $1,164,454. The final plat for Cappamore Estates subdivision was adopted. The Consent Agenda covering bill payments, payroll and meeting minutes was approved.

• Approved rezoning of 813 N. Bluff Rd to P-BP-3 Planned Business District (5-0)
• Approved 2026 insurance renewal premiums ordinance for $1,164,454 (5-0)
• Approved final plat of Cappamore Estates subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda: payment of bills $1,237,201.12 and payroll $861,576.65 (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Collinsville Historic Preservation Commission will consider adding Cahokia Mounds to its focus and will review plans for its 2026 agenda. Members will also review a proposed website update and hear updates on local historic projects.

• Discussion of Cahokia Mounds: Introduction & Inclusion
• Discussion of 2026 Historic Preservation Commission agenda & future plans
• Review and comments on new website update
• Friends of the D.D. Collins House update
• Collinsville Historical Museum update

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss the Willoughby Farm Master Plan, an inclusive playground, fall and winter programs, and the 2026 meeting schedule. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the September 22, 2025, meeting. No final decisions are expected; items are for discussion and planning.

• Discussion of Willoughby Farm Master Plan
• Inclusive Playground discussion
• Fall and Winter Programs (Fall Programs 2025 attachment)
• 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Approval of September 22, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Council will discuss the City’s debt service and approve several ordinances and contracts. New business includes authorizing an installment purchase agreement for a solar array at the wastewater treatment plant and issuing Debt Certificates, Series 2025. Additional items are the purchase of an ambulance for up to $410,221, the sale and redevelopment of 8 Gateway Drive, and the acquisition of residential properties at 611 W. Main St. and 126 Collinsville Avenue. The meeting also includes a consent agenda to approve $2,442,647.95 in bills and $828,216.29 in payroll, and a closed‑session session on statutory topics.

• Ordinance authorizing installment purchase agreement for solar array at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and issuance of Debt Certificates, Series 2025
• Ordinance authorizing purchase of an ambulance from American Response Vehicles up to $410,221
• Ordinance authorizing sale and redevelopment of property at 8 Gateway Drive (former Gateway Fun Park)
• Ordinance authorizing purchase of residential real estate at 611 W. Main St. and 126 Collinsville Avenue
• Ordinance authorizing $36,000 professional services agreement with Oates Associates for a sanitary sewer extension study

The council approved the consent agenda payments totaling $2,442,647.95 and authorized a $6.5 M financing contract for solar arrays at the wastewater treatment plant. It also approved ordinances for a new ambulance purchase, the sale and redevelopment of 8 Gateway Dr, the acquisition of two city properties, a $36 k sewer‑extension study, and a code amendment permitting door‑to‑door solicitation.

• Approved $2,442,647.95 consent agenda payments (5-0)
• Approved $6.5 M solar array financing ordinance (5-0)
• Approved $410,221 ambulance purchase ordinance (5-0)
• Approved sale and redevelopment of 8 Gateway Dr (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 611 W. Main St. for green space (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 126 Collinsville Ave. for sale (5-0)
• Approved $36,000 planning study for sewer extension (5-0)
• Approved amendment allowing door‑to‑door solicitation (5-0)

Cool Cities Committee

The Cool Cities Committee will hold a discussion-focused meeting on climate resilience and mitigation planning, including a review of a zoning practice report on data centers. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of committee updates and a speaker period for public input.

• Approval of minutes from September 15, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of Adaptation Pathways for Climate Resilience
• Discussion of Planning for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation
• Review of Zoning Practice Report on Data Centers

City Council

The Collinsville City Council will consider several financial actions, including approving payment of bills totaling $774,325.73 and payroll of $1,758,292.18. Council members will also vote on an ordinance to increase the 2025 General Fund and Capital Projects Fund budgets. Additional items include resolutions to close Main Street for the Veterans' Day and Christmas parades and an ordinance authorizing the mayor or city manager to enter a workers' compensation settlement.

• Motion to approve payment of bills for the period ending Oct 3 2025 – $774,325.73
• Motion to approve payroll for the period ending Sep 26 2025 – $1,758,292.18
• Ordinance increasing the 2025 expenditure budgets in the General Fund and Capital Projects Fund
• Resolution requesting permission from the Illinois Department of Transportation to close Main Street for the Veterans' Day Parade
• Ordinance authorizing the mayor or city manager to enter into an Illinois Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreement (Shawna Robinson)

The council recognized a lifesaving incident by the Collinsville Emergency Response Team and swore in two new police officers. A proclamation for Community Planning Month was read. The meeting featured an extensive PFAS update and public comments, but no votes or formal approvals were taken.

Fire & Police Commission

The Collinsville Fire & Police Commission will discuss interview dates for traditional police officers and approve minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda also includes a closed session.

• Discussion on Traditional Police Officer Interview Dates
• Approval of August 13, 2025 Minutes
• Closed Session
• Meeting at 125 S. Center Street
• Meeting on October 9, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and development plans. These include a proposed commercial park, a truck stop, a calibrations center, and a parking lot expansion.

• Collinsville Landing: Proposed five-building commercial development of restaurants and personal services at N Bluff Road, Beverly Lane, and Ostle Drive
• Collinsville Truck Stop: Proposed 9,078 sq. ft. convenience store and gas station at 5215 Horseshoe Lake Road
• JMB Calibrations Center: Rezoning and Special Use Permit request for 813 N. Bluff Road
• Dairy Freeze Parking Lot: Rezoning request for 248 & 250 St. Louis Road to construct a parking lot

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board will vote on the Yard of the Year award and discuss Christmas decorations at the Wedge. They will also review progress on several 2025 beautification projects including islands, parks, and litter pickup. The board will consider approving the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting.

• Voting on Yard of the Year
• Discussing Christmas decorations at the Wedge
• Updates on Beltline/Highway 159 Island project
• Updates on Listemann Park and Uptown Area projects
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will approve minutes from August and hold a public hearing on a request to replace original windows at the Kennedy House, a landmark property at 401 E. Church Street.

• Approval of August 13, 2025, meeting minutes
• Public hearing for COA 25-05 at 401 E. Church Street (Kennedy House)
• Discussion on Friends of the D.D. Collins House updates
• Presentation on Miner's Theatre history
• Presentation on Historical Museum history

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to rezone property at 1447 N. Bluff Road to a Planned B-4 Commercial District. The council will also receive a staff update on PFAS in water quality and act on a consent agenda approving bills ($1,475,628.90) and payroll ($862,685.58). Other items include a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week and a resolution to close Main Street for the Fall Festival.

• Ordinance rezoning 1447 N. Bluff Road to Planned B-4 Commercial District (public hearing)
• PFAS update on water quality
• Consent agenda: payment of bills $1,475,628.90 and payroll $862,685.58
• Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11, 2025)
• Resolution to close Main Street for the Fall Festival

The council approved an ordinance to rezone the 4.8‑acre Lerch Properties property at 1447 N. Bluff Road to a Planned “B‑4” commercial district. The motion passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against. The council also approved the consent agenda, authorizing payments of $1,475,628.90 for bills and $862,685.58 for payroll, as well as related items, by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 pm.

• Approved rezoning of 1447 N. Bluff Road to Planned “B‑4” commercial district (5‑0)
• Approved payment of bills $1,475,628.90 (5‑0)
• Approved payroll $862,685.58 (5‑0)
• Approved September 9, 2025 council minutes (5‑0)
• Approved IDOT permission to close Main Street for Fall Festival (5‑0)
• Approved reappointment of Jeree Bronnbauer to Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 pm (5‑0)

Cool Cities Committee

The Cool Cities Committee will meet to discuss an update on projects and goals. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a general discussion of the committee's report.

• Discussion of Projects & Goals Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and a site plan for a commercial development. The body will also review a sign package request and discuss updates to the Plan Collinsville 2045.

• RZ 25-06: Rezoning of 1447 N. Bluff Road to Planned B-4 Commercial District
• RZ 25-05, SP 25-05, MAJ SD 25-02: Rezoning and site plan for Collinsville Landing commercial development along N Bluff Road, Beverly Lane and Ostle Drive
• SPACK 25-06: Sign package for one painted facade sign at 103-113 E Clay
• Discussion of Plan Collinsville 2045 Update
• Staff report on Zoning Practice regarding Private Covenants and Zoning

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board will meet to conduct site visits and scoring for the Yard of the Month contest. The board will also discuss holiday programming and ongoing city beautification projects.

• Yard of the Month scoring and site visits
• Trunk or Treat and Halloween programs
• Christmas decorations at the Wedge
• 2025 projects including Beltline/159, West Main/Westmoreland, and St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road islands
• Beautification at Listemann Park, Uptown Area, and Century Oak

City Council

The Collinsville City Council will consider an ordinance increasing the 2025 expenditure budgets for the General Fund, Gateway Center Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Hospitality Fund, and Water/Sewer Fund. Other action items include annexations, demolition of the Columbian School building, pedestrian improvement projects, and grant applications. The consent agenda includes approval of $1,651,377.28 in bills and $929,928.85 in payroll.

• Ordinance to increase 2025 expenditure budgets for five city funds
• Annexation of properties on California Avenue, Carnation-Beltline, Johann, and Kneedler
• Ordinance authorizing demolition of Columbian School (801 W. Main St.) with Hayes Contracting, Inc.
• Resolution for Clay Street Pedestrian Improvement Project with IDOT funding
• Resolution to apply for Safe Routes to School grant for Dorris Intermediate School multimodal access

The council approved the consent agenda, a $128,838.11 budget increase, and the annexation of 11 parcels into city limits. It also authorized demolition of the former Columbian School, a $302,400 IDOT funding agreement for the Clay St. pedestrian project, a Safe Routes to School grant application, a $274,066.95 purchase of cardiac monitors, and a $40,000 park‑grant application. All motions passed 4‑0 with Councilman Seaton absent.

• Approved Consent Agenda (payment of bills $1,651,377.28, payroll $929,928.85, minutes) – vote 4-0
• Approved Ordinance increasing 2025 expenditure budgets by $128,838.11 – vote 4-0
• Approved annexation of 11 parcels (California Ave, Beltline Rd, Carnation Dr, Johann Dr, Kneedler St) – vote 4-0
• Approved demolition of Columbian School building (801 W. Main St.) for $76,533 – vote 4-0
• Approved local agency funding agreement with IDOT for Clay St. Pedestrian Improvement ($302,400) – vote 4-0
• Approved resolution supporting Safe Routes to School grant for Dorris Intermediate School – vote 4-0
• Approved waiver of competitive bidding for purchase of five cardiac monitors ($274,066.95) – vote 4-0
• Approved resolution supporting $40,000 St. Clair County Parks Grant for Morris Hill Park – vote 4-0

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss 2025 projects and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Parks Summary. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and address new business on programming.

• Discussion of 2025 park projects and CIP Parks Summary
• Approval of minutes from January 7, 2025 commission meeting
• New business: programming discussions
• Public comments from residents under Speakers from the Floor rules

City Council

The Collinsville City Council will vote on several zoning amendments, including standards for native landscaping, non‑commercial swimming pools, and signage. It will also consider an ordinance to rezone city‑owned property at 400 Pine Lake Road into a CP‑1 Commercial Park District. Additional items include authorizations for workers’ compensation settlement agreements, solar‑panel agreements for the wastewater treatment plant, and a motion to approve $1,157,126.58 in city payments.

• Ordinance amending Title 17 (Zoning) for Native Landscaping Standards
• Ordinance amending Title 17 (Zoning) for Non‑commercial Swimming Pools
• Ordinance amending Title 17 (Zoning) for Signage Requirements
• Ordinance rezoning city property at 400 Pine Lake Road to Planned "CP-1" Commercial Park District
• Ordinance authorizing an intergovernmental agreement for solar panels at the Wastewater Treatment Plant

The council approved three zoning amendments—Native Landscaping Standards, Swimming‑Pool setbacks, and Signage Requirements—each passing unanimously (5‑0). It also approved the rezoning of the 400 Pine Lake Road parcel to the CP‑1 Commercial Park District, again with a 5‑0 vote. The consent agenda, covering payments of $1,157,126.58 and payroll of $964,322.53 among other items, was approved unanimously. Finally, the council authorized a $6,472,846 agreement with GRP Wegman to install a solar energy system at the wastewater treatment plant, also passing 5‑0.

• Approved Native Landscaping Standards zoning amendment (5‑0)
• Approved Swimming‑Pool (Noncommercial) zoning amendment (5‑0)
• Approved Signage Requirements zoning amendment (5‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 400 Pine Lake Rd to CP‑1 Commercial Park District (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including $1,157,126.58 bill payment and $964,322.53 payroll (5‑0)
• Approved solar panel installation agreement with GRP Wegman for $6,472,846 (5‑0)

Cool Cities Committee

The Cool Cities Committee will consider approval of the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes, elect officers, and receive a goals and projects update. The agenda also includes a staff report and a review of speakers‑from‑the‑floor rules under Ordinance No. 4765.

• Approve July 21, 2025 Cool Cities Committee meeting minutes
• Election of officers for the Cool Cities Committee
• Discussion of goals and projects update
• Staff report (details not specified)
• Review of speakers‑from‑the‑floor rules per Ordinance No. 4765

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for a new fire station and three city-initiated zoning text amendments. The body will decide whether to recommend approval for these changes to the city's zoning ordinances.

• RZ 25-07/SP 25-06: Rezoning and site plan for Fire Station #2 at 400 Pine Lake Road
• TA 25-06: Text amendment regarding native planting area maintenance and standards
• TA 25-07: Text amendment regarding noncommercial accessory pool requirements
• TA 25-02: Text amendment regarding signage permitting standards and abandoned signage

Fire & Police Commission

The Collinsville Fire & Police Commission will approve the hiring of two probationary police officers. The commission will also receive an update on the promotional process for the fire captain and fire lieutenant positions. Additionally, the body will consider approval of the June 30, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval to hire two probationary police officers
• Update on fire captain and fire lieutenant promotional process
• Approval of June 30, 2025 minutes

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board will meet to approve the minutes from its July 9, 2025, meeting and discuss the Yard of the Month Contest. The board will also review the status of the Morris Hills Sign Project and other 2025 beautification projects.

• Approval of July 9, 2025, Board Minutes
• Yard of the Month Contest site visits and scoring
• Morris Hills Sign Project updates
• Review of 2025 projects including Beltline/Highway 159 Island
• Review of 2025 projects including Century Oak

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on two Certificate of Appropriateness requests: demolition and reconstruction of a street-facing balcony at 401 E. Church Street (Kennedy House) and restoration of a front porch at 414 W. Main Street (Blum House). They will also consider approving minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting and receive updates on local historic sites.

• Public hearing for COA 25-03: demolition and reconstruction of a balcony at 401 E. Church Street (Kennedy House)
• Public hearing for COA 25-04: restoration of a front porch at 414 W. Main Street (Blum House)
• Approval of minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting
• Updates from Friends of the D.D. Collins House, Lois' Landmark Spotlight, Scott's Miner's Theatre Scoop, and Historical Museum Scoop
• Speakers from the floor public comment period

City Council

The City Council will approve payments for bills and payroll totaling over $3.6 million, authorize a contract for road reconstruction, and discuss a road diet and solicitation rules. The meeting will also include a swearing-in ceremony for a new police officer.

• Approve bills and payroll totaling $3,678,585.26
• Authorize contract with Stutz Excavating for $2,520,670.75 for road reconstruction
• Discuss road diet along St. Louis Road
• Discuss door-to-door solicitation rules
• Resolution to close Main Street for Italian Fest parade

The council approved the consent agenda, authorizing payment of $2,728,022.94 in bills and $950,562.32 in payroll. It also passed an ordinance allowing the mayor to contract with the Collinsville Community School District for three school resource officers, reimbursing the city $295,084. Additionally, the council awarded a $2,520,670.75 contract to Stutz Excavating for Phase 1 reconstruction of McDonough Lake Road and widening of Horseshoe Lake Road.

• Approved consent agenda, including $2,728,022.94 bill payments (4-0)
• Approved payroll payment of $950,562.32 (4-0)
• Approved ordinance for school resource officers agreement, city to receive $295,084 reimbursement (4-0)
• Awarded contract to Stutz Excavating for $2,520,670.75 McDonough Lake Road Phase 1 and Horseshoe Lake Road widening (4-0)

City Council

The council will discuss the 2024 fiscal year financial audit and adopt the annual comprehensive financial report. It will vote on consent‑agenda payments of $803,236.89 for July 11, 2025 bills and $989,697.56 for July 4, 2025 payroll. Two ordinances will be considered: one authorizing the City Manager to sign a security services agreement with Fairmount Park Inc., and another amending the municipal code to permit wholesale liquor sales by certain license holders.

• Motion to approve payment of bills for the period ending July 11, 2025 in the amount of $803,236.89
• Motion to approve payroll for the period ending July 4, 2025 in the amount of $989,697.56
• Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with Fairmount Park Inc. for security and law‑enforcement services
• Ordinance amending Collinsville Municipal Code §5.08.260 to allow wholesale liquor by certain license holders
• Discussion of the 2024 Fiscal Year Financial Audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The City Council voted unanimously to amend the municipal liquor code so Class P (brewery and distillery) license holders may manufacture, distribute, wholesale, and sell on‑site. The Council also approved a security services agreement with Fairmount Park Inc., and adopted the consent agenda covering bill payments, payroll, meeting minutes, and surplus property sale. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved liquor code amendment for Class P wholesale (5‑0)
• Approved security services agreement with Fairmount Park Inc. (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda covering $803,236.89 bill payments, $989,697.56 payroll, July 8 minutes, and surplus property sale (5‑0)
• Approved closed‑session entry per IL statutes (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:06 pm (5‑0)

Cool Cities Committee

The Cool Cities Committee will consider approval of the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review a draft ordinance proposing a future text amendment to establish native planting areas. The committee will also receive an update on the Uptown Collinsville Canopy Restoration project, including a project map.

• Approve minutes from the May 19, 2025 Cool Cities Committee meeting
• Discuss draft ordinance for a future text amendment creating native planting areas
• Review project update and map for the Uptown Collinsville Canopy Restoration

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for the Haven Hills development and three city-initiated zoning text amendments. The body will also review a sign package for Fairmount Park Casino & Racing.

• RZ 25-03: Rezoning and site plan for Haven Hills, a 96-unit multi-family development at Ramada Blvd & Reese Drive
• TA 25-06: Text amendment regarding maintenance standards for native planting areas
• TA 25-07: Text amendment regarding noncommercial accessory pool requirements
• TA 25-02: Text amendment regarding signage permitting standards and abandoned signage
• SPACK 25-05: Sign package approval for Fairmount Park Casino & Racing at 9301 Collinsville Road

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board will meet to conduct site visits and scoring for the Yard of the Month contest. The board will also discuss several 2025 projects and litter pick up.

• Yard of the Month contest site visits and scoring
• Beltline/Highway 159 Island project
• West Main/Westmoreland Island project
• St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road Island project
• Listemann Park, Uptown Area, and Century Oak projects

City Council

The Collinsville City Council will consider a new municipal grocery retailers' occupation tax and an ordinance increasing 2025 expenditure budgets across multiple funds. The consent agenda includes approval of bills totaling $2,464,823.43, payroll of $1,922,982.88, workers' compensation settlements, and a street closure resolution for Smokin' On Main. The meeting also features proclamations, a yard award, and an overview of animal control services.

• Ordinance implementing a municipal grocery retailers' occupation tax and service occupation tax
• Ordinance increasing 2025 expenditure budgets in Gateway Center Fund, MFT Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, Southwest Corridors TIF #4, Water/Wastewater Fund, and Water/Sewer Capital Projects Fund
• Resolution requesting IDOT permission to close Main Street for Smokin' On Main
• Ordinances authorizing workers' compensation settlement agreements for Shawna Robinson and Vince Niemeier
• Approval of bills for period ending June 27, 2025 ($2,464,823.43) and payroll for period ending June 20, 2025 ($1,922,982.88)

Mayor Jeff Stehman called the council to order and the body received several presentations, including the June Yard of the Month award, a donation check for the inclusive playground at Glidden Park, and a proclamation designating July as Park and Recreation Month. Police Chief Boerm and Lt. Keith Jackson provided a detailed overview of the Collinsville Animal Control Division and the Warren Billhartz Animal Shelter. The meeting did not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting to gather public input on the Willoughby Farm Master Plan. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its January 7, 2025 meeting.

• Public input meeting for Willoughby Farm Master Plan

Fire & Police Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Collinsville Fire & Police Commission. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items including call to order, roll call, public comment, approval of minutes from June 24 and June 25, 2025, and closed session. No substantive new business, ordinances, or contracts with dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of June 24, 2025 minutes
• Approval of June 25, 2025 minutes
• Closed session

Fire & Police Commission

This is a special meeting of the Collinsville Fire & Police Commission with a standard procedural agenda. No specific substantive items such as rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed. The meeting covers call to order, roll call, public comment, discussion, minutes approval, new and old business, department comments, closed session, and adjournment.

• Agenda contains only procedural items; no votes on ordinances, contracts, or policy changes.

Fire & Police Commission

The Fire & Police Commission will hold a regular meeting including approval of minutes from April 23, 2025, and discussion. The main item of new business is approval to hire a probationary police officer.

• Approval to hire a probationary police officer
• Approval of April 23, 2025 minutes

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board will conduct site visits for the Yard of the Month contest and vote on scoring. They will also discuss several 2025 landscaping projects including islands along Beltline, West Main, St. Louis Road, and improvements at Listemann Park and Uptown Area. A public comment period is available.

• Yard of the Month contest site visits and scoring
• Morris Hills Sign Installation (old business)
• Beltline/Highway 159 Island project
• West Main/Westmoreland Island project
• St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road Island project

City Council

The City Council will decide whether to affirm or reverse a denied variance request for a pool setback at 221 Lee Avenue. Members will also discuss a PFAS overview for the Water Treatment Plant and consider an agreement with the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau.

• Variance request for above ground pool setback at 221 Lee Avenue
• Payment of bills ending May 30, 2025: $1,595,921.00
• Payroll for period ending May 23, 2025: $877,630.88
• Agreement with Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau
• Reappointment of Steve Hoelscher and Jesse Hoskin to the Board of Fire and Police Commission

The council considered an ordinance to affirm the Zoning Hearing Officer's decision and deny a variance for an above‑ground pool setback at 221 Lee Avenue. A motion to deny the variance was made and voted down, with 0 ayes and 5 nays. Consequently, the variance request was not denied. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Motion to deny variance for 221 Lee Ave pool setback failed (0 ayes, 5 nays)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will discuss the landmark induction process for the property at 318 Vandalia Street. They will also consider approving the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. A public comment period is scheduled.

• Discussion: Landmark Induction Process - 318 Vandalia Street
• Approval of minutes from the May 7, 2025, meeting
• Public comment period (Speakers from the Floor)

City Council

The council will consider an ordinance increasing 2025 expenditure budgets across the General, Forfeiture Seized, Gateway Center, Capital Improvement, Hospitality, and Water/Wastewater funds. They will also hear a variance request for an above-ground pool setback at 221 Lee Avenue, and consider amendments to the subdivision process. A closed session is planned for personnel, collective bargaining, real estate, and litigation matters.

• Ordinance to increase 2025 expenditure budgets in six funds
• Ordinance authorizing administrative review of a variance for above-ground pool setback at 221 Lee Avenue
• Ordinance amending Chapter 16.12 (Subdivision Process)
• Resolutions supporting grant applications for Summit Avenue Reconstruction and Shared Use Path Project
• Consent agenda includes payment of bills ($2,160,769.36) and payroll ($843,126.31)

The council voted 5‑0 to adopt an ordinance moving $118,336 to fund several city projects, including signage, a dog‑park fence, grants, wastewater chemicals, and work‑comp. It also approved an ordinance allowing administrative review of a pool‑setback variance and amended the subdivision process code. The consent agenda covering $2,160,769.36 in bills and $843,126.31 in payroll was approved, and resolutions were adopted to apply for grant funds for the Summit Avenue shared‑use path and to appoint a member to the Cool Cities Committee.

• Approved administrative review ordinance for 221 Lee Ave pool variance (5-0)
• Approved amendment to subdivision process code (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda covering $2,160,769.36 bills and $843,126.31 payroll (5-0)
• Approved $118,336 budget reallocation for various projects (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Eliana Goldstein to Cool Cities Committee (5-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for $170,000 MEPRD grant for Summit Ave shared path (5-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for $100,000 Community Action Grant for Summit Ave project (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Cool Cities Committee

The Cool Cities Committee will meet to approve minutes from April and hear public comments. The main discussion item is project updates, including a map for the 2025 Firework Festival. No votes on ordinances or spending are scheduled.

• Discussion of 2025 Firework Festival Map

City Council

The council will swear in re-elected and new council members, issue proclamations, and vote on a consent agenda approving $1.03M in bills and $1.72M in payroll. New business includes awarding a fence contract for Tomahawk Field improvements at Woodland Park ($47,445), a sewer lining contract on St. Louis Road ($125,075), engineering for Horseshoe Lake Road intersection design ($9,988), and authorizing an IDOT funding agreement for Summit Avenue reconstruction. A closed session is planned for personnel, real estate, and legal matters.

• Award $47,445 fence contract to Belleville Fence Company for Tomahawk Field improvements at Woodland Park
• Award $125,075 sewer lining contract to SAK Construction for St. Louis Road Sewer Lining Phase II
• Authorize $9,988 supplement to Oates Associates for Horseshoe Lake Road / McDonough Lake Road turn lane design
• Authorize Local Agency Funding Agreement with IDOT for Summit Avenue Reconstruction Project
• Approve payment of bills totaling $1,032,899.69 and payroll of $1,717,229.20

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including payments of $1.03 M and $1.72 M. It also approved four ordinances authorizing contracts for a fence at Tomahawk Field ($47,445), sewer lining on St. Louis Road ($125,075), engineering services for Horseshoe Lake Road ($9,988), and a funding agreement with IDOT for the Summit Avenue Reconstruction project. The meeting then moved to closed session and was adjourned at 7:31 pm.

• Approved consent agenda payments ($1,032,899.69 and $1,717,229.20) (5-0)
• Approved $47,445 fence contract for Tomahawk Field (5-0)
• Approved $125,075 contract for St. Louis Rd. sewer lining Phase II (5-0)
• Approved $9,988 supplemental engineering services for Horseshoe Lake Rd. (5-0)
• Approved IDOT funding agreement for Summit Avenue Reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved entry into closed session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:31 pm (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request for a Sign Package approval to permit a mural on the building facade at 1811 Vandalia (Swing City Music). The commission will also approve minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting and receive a staff report on incentive zoning. No other new or old business is scheduled.

• SPACK 25-04: Swing City Music sign package for a mural at 1811 Vandalia (public hearing and decision)
• Approval of April 3, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Staff report on incentive zoning (informational only)

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board will score the Yard of the Month contest after site visits, and review several 2025 projects including islands at Beltline/Highway 159, West Main/Westmoreland, St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road, Listemann Park, Uptown Area, Century Oak, and litter pick-up. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and staff reports.

• Yard of the Month site visits and scoring
• Morris Hills Park Sign discussion
• Beltline/Highway 159 Island project
• West Main/Westmoreland Island project
• St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road Island project

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss revisions to the Potential Landmark list. The meeting also includes updates regarding the D.D. Collins House, Miner's Theater, and the Historical Museum.

• Discussion of 'Potential Landmark' List Revision
• Updates on Friends of the D.D. Collins House
• Report on Miner's Theater
• Report on Historical Museum

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes. New business includes the Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks Celebration and Aqua Park Opening, as well as a review of 2025 projects and progress. Public comment is permitted during the Speakers from the Floor period.

• Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks Celebration and Aqua Park Opening
• 2025 Projects and Progress
• Approval of January 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Speakers from the Floor (public comment opportunity)
• Staff report and comments from commission members

Fire & Police Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Collinsville Fire & Police Commission. The agenda consists of procedural items: call to order, roll call, public speakers, approval of March 13, 2025 minutes, and comments from departments and members. No specific new or old business items are listed, making this a largely administrative session.

• Approval of March 13, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Collinsville City Council will consider rezoning property on McDonough Lake Road, approving a property tax abatement for a local business, and closing Main Street for two festivals. The meeting also includes the approval of bills, payroll, and minutes.

• Rezoning 1001 & 1003 McDonough Lake Road from BP-3 to P-BP-3
• Approving a $1,254,858.64 bill payment for the period ending April 11, 2025
• Closing Main Street for the Horseradish Festival and Juneteenth Parade
• Authorizing a property tax abatement for McDonough Horseshoe Service Center
• Approving an agreement with Fairmount Park, Inc. for security services

The council voted 5‑0 to rezone two parcels at 1001 and 1003 McDonough Lake Road from BP‑3 to P‑BP‑3. It also approved three zoning‑related ordinances (sidewalk sales, landscaping amendment, and the rezoning) and two historic preservation commission appointments, each by a 5‑0 vote. The consent agenda, including payments of $1,254,858.64 and $885,079.39, was approved 5‑0. A vote on multiple annexations was postponed.

• Approved rezoning of 1001 & 1003 McDonough Lake Rd. (5-0)
• Approved sidewalk sales and display ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Approved landscaping, screening, and buffering ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda payments of $1,254,858.64 and $885,079.39 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Jeff Luner to Historic Preservation Commission (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Jeremey Martin to Historic Preservation Commission (5-0)
• Postponed vote on annexing 26 parcels (no vote taken)

Cool Cities Committee

The Collinsville Cool Cities Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve March 17 minutes and discuss project updates, including a Low Mow Spring Flyer and Composting Preregistration Flyer, along with a memo on making sustainability mainstream. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of March 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Low Mow Spring Flyer – a sustainability outreach effort
• Discussion of Collinsville Composting Preregistration Flyer
• Review of PAS-MEMO 'Making Sustainability Mainstream'

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board will hold a routine meeting to discuss ongoing beautification projects, including island landscaping and park improvements. They will also consider approving minutes from the March 12 meeting and hear public comments. No new business is listed.

• Discussion of 2025 projects: Beltline/Highway 159 Island, West Main/Westmoreland Island, St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road Island, Listemann Park, Uptown Area, Century Oak, and litter pick up
• Yard of the Month prizes update
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2025 Board meeting
• Public comments under Speakers from the Floor

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to rezone 5209 Horseshoe Lake Road from R-1 Single Family Residential to P-BP-3 Planned Business Park District. The consent agenda includes approval of bills totaling $1,565,006.76 and payroll of $872,435.96. New business items include contracts for sports complex improvements, Aqua Park facility use, HVAC upgrades at Gateway Center, and multiple Northeast Business District improvement grants for properties on Belt Line Road and Vandalia Street.

• Rezoning at 5209 Horseshoe Lake Road from R-1 to P-BP-3
• Bid award of $88,750 for Sports Complex ballfield dirt replacement (CIP #2M-PSOIL)
• Contract with C & K Heating and Cooling for $109,558 for HVAC units at Gateway Center
• Northeast Business District improvement grants for 407, 801, 501-581 Belt Line Road and multiple Vandalia Street addresses
• Appointment of Amanda Guntrum as Interim City Treasurer

The council unanimously approved the rezoning of 5209 Horseshoe Lake Road from R‑1 to a Planned Business Park district. It also approved the consent agenda covering $1,565,006.76 in bills, $872,435.96 in payroll, and the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes. Additional ordinances authorized contracts for sports‑complex dirt work, design services, the Aqua Park facility use, HVAC upgrades at the Gateway Center, and several Northeast Business District grant reimbursements. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved rezoning of 5209 Horseshoe Lake Rd to P‑BP‑3 district (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: $1,565,006.76 bills, $872,435.96 payroll, March 25 minutes (5-0)
• Approved $88,750 contract with St. Louis Ballfields and Turf for sports complex dirt replacement (5-0)
• Approved amended $100,500 design agreement with Planning Design Studio for Sports Complex (5-0)
• Approved facility use agreement for Collinsville Aqua Park with Gators Swim Club (5-0)
• Approved $109,558 contract with C&K Heating and Cooling for HVAC units at Gateway Center (5-0)
• Approved Northeast Business District grant reimbursements for multiple properties, including $100,000 for 407 Belt Line Rd (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning of the property at 5209 Horseshoe Lake Road from R-1 Single Family Residential to P-BP-3 Planned Business Park District. It will also consider a rezoning and site‑plan approval for the McDonough Horseshoe Service Center at 1001 & 1003 McDonough Lake Road. Additional items include city‑initiated text amendments to Title 17 for native landscaping irrigation and sidewalk sales & signs, and two sign‑package requests for First Community Credit Union and Mike & Sarah's Produce.

• RZ 25-01: Rezone 5209 Horseshoe Lake Rd to P-BP-3 Planned Business Park District
• RZ 25-02 & SP 25-01: Rezone and approve site plan for 1001 & 1003 McDonough Lake Rd
• TA 25-01: Text amendment to Title 17 for native landscaping irrigation requirements
• TA 25-03: Text amendment to Title 17 for sidewalk sales and signage in Uptown Collinsville
• SPACK 25-02 & SPACK 25-03: Sign package approvals for 1040 Collinsville Crossing and 116 N. Bluff Road

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will discuss the type of plaques to be used and which historic sites in town should receive them. The meeting also includes a staff report on the Columbian School and updates on local historical landmarks.

• Discussion on plaque types and selection of historic sites
• Staff report regarding the Columbian School
• Updates on the D.D. Collins House
• Updates on Miner's Theater
• Updates on the Historical Museum

City Council

The City Council will consider approving payments for bills and payroll totaling over $2 million, increasing 2024 and 2025 expenditure budgets, and vacating a right-of-way for a restaurant on South Jefferson Street.

• Vacate right-of-way property on S. Jefferson St. for D.I.P. Restaurants, LLC
• Approve payments of $1,175,338.31 for bills ending March 14, 2025
• Approve payroll of $879,074.91 for the period ending February 28, 2025
• Authorize contract with Azteca Systems, LLC for Cityworks software renewal at $54,375
• Increase 2025 expenditure budgets for General Funds, Capital Improvement Fund, and Southwest Corridors TIF #4

The council voted to vacate a portion of city right‑of‑way to D.I.P. Restaurants LLC. It also approved additional appropriations for the 2024 and 2025 budgets, a debt‑collection agreement, and a software renewal contract. Several financial items on the consent agenda, including bill and payroll payments, were also approved.

• Approved ordinance vacating right‑of‑way property to D.I.P. Restaurants LLC (5-0)
• Approved $801,200 appropriation for 2024 expenditure budgets (5-0)
• Approved $282,000 appropriation for 2025 expenditure budgets (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Municipal Collection Services LLC for debt collection (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Cityworks software contract for $54,375 (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,175,338.31 (5-0)
• Approved payroll payment of $879,074.91 (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (5-0)

Cool Cities Committee

The Cool Cities Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from February 24, 2025, and receive a staff report on project updates and events. The agenda includes public comment, committee member remarks, and planning for the next meeting. No specific proposals or actions beyond procedural business are listed.

• Approval of February 24, 2025, Cool Cities Committee meeting minutes
• Staff report on project updates and events

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a property rezoning request and two city-initiated zoning text amendments. The body will also review a sign package request for a credit union.

• RZ 25-01: Request to rezone 5209 Horseshoe Lake Road from R-1 to P-BP-3 for a flex warehouse and vehicle/equipment dealership
• TA 25-01: City-initiated amendments to Title 17 regarding landscaping, screening, and buffering requirements
• TA 25-02: City-initiated amendments to Title 17 regarding signage requirements and abandoned signage
• SPACK 25-02: Sign package request for one building mounted wall sign at 1040 Collinsville Crossing (First Community Credit Union)

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board will discuss several 2025 beautification projects, including island landscaping along Beltline/Highway 159, West Main/Westmoreland, and St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road, as well as improvements to Listemann Park, Uptown Area, and Century Oak. They will also consider Yard of the Month prize ideas and approve minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting. No votes on ordinances or contracts are on the agenda; the items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Beltline/Highway 159 Island project
• Discussion of West Main/Westmoreland Island project
• Discussion of St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road Island project
• Discussion of Listemann Park and Uptown Area projects
• Discussion of Yard of the Month prize ideas

City Council

The City Council will consider approving payments for bills and payroll totaling over $1.6 million, amending the 2025 expenditure budgets, and authorizing a contract for the Bluffview Lane Reconstruction Project. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Official Zoning Map.

• Approval of bills and payroll ($1,698,823.39 total)
• Ordinance amending 2025 expenditure budgets
• Contract with Volkert, Inc. for Bluffview Lane ($22,432)
• Ordinance adopting the Official Zoning Map
• Ordinance amending traffic code regarding nuisance vehicles

The City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including a $75,000 transfer from fund balance for a mural grant and workers compensation, a $22,432 engineering supplement for Bluffview Lane, and use of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the same project. The council also adopted the official zoning map and amended the vehicle code to prohibit parking on grass or dirt in public rights-of-way. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda including $856,359.29 in bills and $842,464.10 payroll (5-0)
• Approved ordinance increasing 2025 budgets with $75,000 transfer for mural grant and workers comp (5-0)
• Approved $22,432 supplement to Volkert for Bluffview Lane engineering (5-0)
• Approved use of Motor Fuel Tax funds for Bluffview Lane engineering (5-0)
• Adopted official zoning map reflecting changes through March 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Amended Title 10 to prohibit parking on grass/dirt and unlicensed vehicles in right-of-way (5-0)
• Approved closed session for pending litigation (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss 2025 projects and consider approving minutes from its January 7, 2025, meeting. Public comment is permitted under the speakers-from-the-floor rules.

• Approval of minutes from January 7, 2025, meeting
• Discussion of 2025 Parks and Recreation projects
• Public comment period

City Council

The City Council will vote on an ordinance authorizing a construction manager agreement with Holland Construction Services for Fire Station No.2, and consider a zoning amendment regulating tobacco stores. Other new business includes a $175,200 contract for HVAC replacement at City Hall and resolutions for Clay Street pedestrian improvements and grant applications. The consent agenda covers payments, payroll, minutes, four workers' compensation settlements, and a tourism bureau resolution. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, real estate, and litigation matters.

• Ordinance amending Title 17 zoning code to regulate tobacco stores (with Chamber of Commerce letter of support)
• Ordinance authorizing agreement with Holland Construction Services for construction of Fire Station No.2 on Pine Lake Road
• Ordinance awarding $175,200 bid to Langhauser Sheet Metal Co. for replacement of air handling units at City Hall (CIP #CH-HVAC)
• Resolution authorizing Motor Fuel Tax funds for preliminary engineering of Clay Street pedestrian improvements, plus supplement to Oates Associates agreement
• Four workers' compensation settlement ordinances (Joe Benker, Matt Reeder, Dennis Ponder, Nick Petz)

The Collinsville City Council approved an ordinance amending zoning rules to restrict new tobacco/vape stores, removing them from the Uptown district and limiting them to one per 5,000 residents (about 4 stores for the city's 24,000 population), with existing stores grandfathered. The council also approved a $75,737.80 contract with Holland Construction Services for construction management of the new Fire Station No. 2 on Pine Lake Road, and approved several other items including HVAC replacement at City Hall, a pedestrian improvement supplement, and grant applications. All votes were 4-0 with Councilman Fuhrmann absent.

• Approved zoning amendment restricting tobacco stores (4-0)
• Approved $75,737.80 contract with Holland Construction for Fire Station No. 2 (4-0)
• Approved $175,200 bid to Langhauser Sheet Metal for City Hall HVAC replacement (4-0)
• Approved $14,449 supplement to Oates Associates for Clay Street pedestrian improvements (4-0)
• Approved resolution to use Motor Fuel Tax funds for Clay Street engineering (4-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for Park Enhancement Grant (4-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for Clean Communities Grant (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $987,251.39 in bills and $874,871.00 payroll (4-0)

Cool Cities Committee

The committee will discuss a presentation from Melody Newton of New Earth Farm, vote on January meeting minutes, and receive a staff report on upcoming cleanup events. No formal ordinances or contracts are on the agenda.

• Guest speaker Melody Newton from New Earth Farm
• Approval of January 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• St. Louis Road Clean Up scheduled for March 22, 2025 (meet at Rural King)
• Invasive Sweep at Glidden Park on April 5, 2025

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board will meet to discuss several 2025 projects and yard of the month prize ideas. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the January 8, 2025, meeting.

• Beltline/Highway 159 Island project
• West Main/Westmoreland Island project
• St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road Island project
• Listemann Park, Uptown Area, and Century Oak projects
• Yard of the Month prize ideas

Planning Commission

The Collinsville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a sign package for the Collinsville Historical Museum to install one electronic message center sign at 406 W Main St. They will also discuss a staff report on modernizing outdoor lighting regulations and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• SPACK 25-01: Request for an electronic message center sign at Collinsville Historical Museum (406 W Main St)
• Staff report on Zoning Practice Report including modernizing outdoor lighting regulations
• Approval of January 9, 2025, meeting minutes

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board will discuss ongoing 2025 projects such as landscaping for Beltline/Highway 159 Island, West Main/Westmoreland Island, St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road Island, Listemann Park, and the Uptown Area. They will also consider ideas for the Yard of the Month prize. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• 2025 Projects: Beltline/Highway 159 Island, West Main/Westmoreland Island, St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road Island
• Listemann Park and Uptown Area improvements
• Century Oak and Litter Pick Up discussions
• Yard of the Month prize ideas

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances to purchase John Deere excavators and a skid loader. The body is also reviewing budget increases for the Gateway Convention Center and Capital Improvement Fund, as well as a contract for street light replacement on West Main Street.

• Purchase of 2025 John Deere 135P Excavator for $256,398.48
• Purchase of 2025 John Deere 85P Excavator for $149,831.82
• Purchase of 2025 John Deere 325G Skid Loader for $74,490
• Agreement with Electrico Inc. for $62,232.50 to replace decorative street lights on West Main Street
• Payment of bills totaling $1,419,926.71 and payroll of $885,624.54

The Collinsville City Council approved the consent agenda, including $1,419,926.71 in bills and $885,624.54 in payroll, and approved the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes. The council also approved five ordinances to purchase John Deere equipment (excavators, skid loader, cold planer) totaling over $700,000, all funded through the 2025 CIP and under budget. Other approvals included a $5,150 budget appropriation for Edison lights and a workers' comp settlement, a temporary easement for Ameren, a contract with Electrico for street light replacement, and an agreement with the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network. The council then moved into closed session for pending litigation.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,419,926.71 in bills and $885,624.54 in payroll (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 28, 2025 council meeting (4-0, Hausmann abstained)
• Approved $5,150 budget appropriation for Edison lights and workers' comp settlement (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 John Deere 135P excavator for $256,398.48 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 John Deere 85P excavator for $149,831.82 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 John Deere 325G skid loader for $74,490 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of John Deere CP24G cold planer for $27,857 (5-0)
• Approved temporary construction easement to Ameren for gas main (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Collinsville Historic Preservation Commission will hold a routine meeting with discussions on potential speakers and events, a historic driving tour, and historic plaques. The meeting also includes an update on the Friends of the D.D. Collins House and Lois' Landmark Spotlight. No binding votes or major decisions are anticipated.

• Discussion of potential speakers and speaking events for the commission
• Discussion of a Historic Collinsville Driving Tour
• Discussion of Historic Plaques
• Update on the Friends of the D.D. Collins House
• Lois' Landmark Spotlight update

City Council Special Meeting/Strategic Session

The City Council will hold a special meeting and strategic session to discuss the Comprehensive Plan 2045. The meeting also includes a period for speakers from the floor.

• Council discussion regarding Comprehensive Plan 2045

The City Council held a special meeting/strategic session to hear a presentation from PGAV Consultants on the Comprehensive Plan 2045. No formal decisions or votes were made; the session was informational only. The presentation covered existing conditions, community engagement, and a projected timeline for plan adoption in November 2025.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the session

City Council

The Collinsville City Council will consider approving the payment of bills totaling $1.7 million, approving minutes from a previous meeting, and increasing the 2025 expenditure budgets for the General, Capital Improvement, and Hospitality funds. The body will also authorize a fireworks display contract and a GIS support services agreement.

• Approve payment of bills for $789,495.19
• Approve payroll for $920,504.22
• Increase 2025 expenditure budgets for General, Capital Improvement, and Hospitality funds
• Authorize fireworks display contract with J & M Displays for $33,000
• Authorize GIS support services contract with ESRI

The City Council approved a rezoning of 1501 Golfview Drive to P-B-4 Planned Commercial District, allowing a Plaza Tire automotive facility with 30 parking spaces instead of the required 32. The council also approved an ordinance amending exterior illumination standards to require full cut-off or shielded fixtures for new installations. Several other items were approved, including budget appropriations, a fireworks contract, and a GIS software agreement.

• Approved rezoning of 1501 Golfview Drive to P-B-4 Planned Commercial District (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending exterior illumination standards for new fixtures (4-0)
• Approved $309,600 budget increase for General, Capital Improvement, and Hospitality Funds (4-0)
• Approved $33,000 fireworks display contract with J & M Displays (4-0)
• Approved $100,200 GIS support services contract with ESRI (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $789,495.19 in bills and $920,504.22 payroll (4-0)
• Approved closed session for collective bargaining, litigation, and closed meeting minutes (4-0)

Cool Cities Committee

The Cool Cities Committee will discuss 2025 goals and projects and approve minutes from September and December 2024 meetings. The agenda also outlines rules for public speaking at city meetings.

• Approval of September 16, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of December 16, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2025 Goals & Projects
• Review of rules for addressing the committee

City Council

The council will vote on a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2625. It will also consider rezoning of property at 1050 Caseyville Rd from R-1 to P‑R‑1, adopt an Infrastructure Design Manual for public improvements, and approve several Illinois Workers' Compensation settlement ordinances. A consent agenda includes payment of bills totaling $6,471,259.45. Additional items include a waiver of competitive bidding for portable radios and a contract for utility billing services.

• Ordinance approving collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 2625 (2025‑2027 contract)
• Motion to approve payment of bills for period ending Jan 3 2025 in the amount of $6,471,259.45
• Ordinance rezoning 1050 Caseyville Rd from "R-1" Single Family Residential to "P-R-1" Planned Single Family Residential
• Ordinance adopting an Infrastructure Design Manual for construction of public improvements
• Ordinances authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter Illinois Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements (Michael Brown, Doug Crossley, Chris Warren, William Calandro)

The City Council unanimously approved rezoning 20+ acres at 1050 Caseyville Rd. from R-1 to P-R-1 for the new Collinsville Area Vocational Center, allowing design deviations. They also approved a 3-year firefighter union contract, a FEMA-funded radio purchase, and several other items. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved rezoning at 1050 Caseyville Rd. to P-R-1 for vocational center (5-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 2625 (5-0)
• Approved waiver of competitive bidding for 32 Motorola radios with FEMA grant (5-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for Madison County Green Grant for composting (5-0)
• Approved contract with BS&A for payment processing (5-0)
• Approved appointment of IJ Siekmann to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved bids for 2025 street maintenance materials (5-0)
• Approved $15,250 for Summit Ave. property acquisition services (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider motions to approve two rezoning requests: one to change 1050 Caseyville Road from R‑1 to Planned R‑1 for the Collinsville Area Vocational Center, and another to change 1501 Golfview Drive from B‑4 to Planned B‑4 for an automotive repair shop. The commission will also review a text amendment to the city’s exterior illumination standards (TA 24‑06). A staff‑prepared Zoning Practice Report on development along freight corridors will be presented for discussion.

• RZ 24‑06: Rezone 1050 Caseyville Road from "R‑1" to "P‑R‑1" for the Collinsville Area Vocational Center
• RZ 24‑07: Rezone 1501 Golfview Drive from B‑4 Commercial to Planned B‑4 Commercial for Plaza Tire automotive repair facility
• TA 24‑06: Text amendment to exterior illumination standards in Title 17 (Zoning)
• Zoning Practice Report – development along freight corridors

Fire & Police Commission

The Fire & Police Commission will consider approving the promotions of Mark Kuechle to Assistant Police Chief, Brad Akers to Police Lieutenant, and Jay Edwards to Police Sergeant. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Approval to promote Mark Kuechle to Assistant Police Chief
• Approval to promote Brad Akers to Police Lieutenant
• Approval to promote Jay Edwards to Police Sergeant

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board will meet to approve minutes from October 9, 2024, and discuss a list of 2025 projects including islands at Betline/Highway 159, West Maine Street/Westmoreland, and St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road, as well as improvements at Listemann Park, Uptown Area, and Century Oak. The board will also consider new ideas for the Yard of the Month program.

• Discussion of 2025 projects: Betline/Highway 159 Island, West Maine Street/Westmoreland Island, St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road Island
• Listemann Park, Uptown Area, and Century Oak projects
• Litter pick-up item
• New ideas for Yard of the Month winners

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Collinsville Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with approval of November 19, 2024, minutes and discussion of fundraising opportunities. No major ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2024, commission meeting
• Discussion of fundraising opportunities (New Business)