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Galesburg public meetings in 2024

33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 16, 2024

December 16 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Galesburg Council to consider property tax abatement and airport renaming

The City Council will discuss a resolution to abate $2,826,561.00 in property taxes on general obligation bonds. The body is also considering a zoning change for 40 E Simmons St and the official renaming of the regional airport.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024

December 2 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Council to vote on $78M FY2025 budget and zoning change at 40 E Simmons St

The City Council will hold public hearings on the FY2025 budget ($78M total, $32M general fund) and a DCEOCD infrastructure grant, plus a presentation on a housing study and transit study. During the regular meeting, the council will consider a first-reading zoning amendment for 40 E Simmons St (Institutional to Central Business), renew insurance and transit contracts, and approve several minority/women-owned business startup grants. The consent agenda includes renewal of risk management services ($35,000) and transit contracts with Carl Sandburg College ($4,000) and Knox County Housing Authority.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

November 19 2024 - Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission to consider rezoning and sign variances

The commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning amendment for a property on E Simmons St and sign variances for a business on E Main St. The body will also review minutes from the October 29, 2024 meeting.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024

November 18 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Council to vote on 2024 property tax levy increase of 2.66%

The Galesburg City Council will hold public hearings on a $1M CDBG grant application for storm sewer rehabilitation, the FY 2025 city and township budgets, and a housing study. The council will vote on final readings of ordinances setting the 2024 city property tax levy ($10.45M, +2.66%), the SSA #1 tax levy, and a moratorium on new video gaming licenses. Other action items include purchasing two pickup trucks ($76,514), playground equipment for Cooke Park ($111,018), and approving auditing and hearing officer contracts.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024

November 4 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Galesburg City Council to consider 2024 property tax levy of $10,453,414

The City Council will discuss a proposed property tax levy increase of 2.66% and a moratorium on new video gaming licenses. The body is also reviewing fee adjustments for FY 2025 and changes to lift assistance and weed abatement ordinances.

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Tue Oct 29, 2024

October 29 2024 - Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

Public hearing on commercial resubdivision at 503 Knox Sq Dr

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a minor plat to subdivide a commercial property at 503 Knox Square Drive into three lots. The Development Review Committee has recommended approval, contingent on noting locations of underground utilities. The property is zoned B2 Commercial. The commission may also approve minutes and receive citizen comments.

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Fri Oct 25, 2024

October 22 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

Public hearing on Fritzler Estates Extension Two minor plat

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a minor plat for Fritzler Estates Extension Two, located in the 1900 block of East Fremont St. The commission will also consider approving minutes from September 17, 2024, and receive citizen comments.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024

October 21 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Council to consider purchasing 17 dilapidated properties for demolition

The Galesburg City Council will consider first readings of ordinances adjusting fees for licenses, recreation, water, and refuse, imposing a $100 fee for non-emergency lift assistance calls after ten per year, and reducing the tall grass abatement period from ten to five days. A resolution to purchase 17 properties from the Knox County Trustee for $823 each for demolition will be voted on, along with a supplemental engineering agreement for the Lake Storey Multi-Use Path. Proclamations and consent agenda items including a wrecker fee schedule and fill materials resolution are also scheduled.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024

October 7 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Council to consider $1M incentive for Thrushwood Farms expansion creating 150-180 jobs

The Galesburg City Council will vote on a development agreement with Thrushwood Farms Quality Meats for a $45–50 million expansion, including a $1 million city incentive. Other agenda items include bids for demolishing two unsafe commercial properties, a grant application for rental HVAC assistance, and a new restroom at ON Custer Park. The council will also consider vacating a portion of Abingdon Street and several other contracts.

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Mon Sep 30, 2024

September 30 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council Work Session

Galesburg City Council to hold work session on FY 25 Budget

The City Council will meet for a work session to present and discuss the FY 25 Budget. This is a discussion-based meeting rather than a final vote session.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024

September 17 2024 - Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission to review subdivision and sign variance requests

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings for a sign variance and two minor plats. The body will also consider a previously tabled minor plat for a car wash addition.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024

September 16 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Council to vote on multi-use path, bus purchase, railroad study

The Galesburg City Council will consider funding and agreements for the S. Lake Storey Road multi-use path project, including a city share of $230,000. They will also vote on purchasing five 22-passenger buses for $904,260 and a resolution supporting a railroad crossing elimination program study for South Street and Mulberry Street. Several routine items are on the consent agenda.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

September 3 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Council to vote on $2.5M Simmons Street parking lot reconstruction

The City Council will consider awarding a $2.5 million contract for the Simmons Street Parking Lot and streetscape project, funded partly by a $2.1 million state grant, after a previous bid round was too high. The agenda also includes a $180,339 bid for a new backstop and netting system at H.T. Custer Park, a $55,352 per year golf cart lease for Bunker Links, and painting of public areas in City Hall for $32,100. Two proclamations will be issued for Workforce Development Month and United Way.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024

August 20 2024 - Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission to review sign variances and car wash subdivision

The commission will hold public hearings regarding sign variances for Graham Hospital and a minor plat for the Car Wash Addition. The Development Review Committee has recommended approval for both items.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024

August 19 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Galesburg City Council to consider $137,448 demolition bid for six properties

The City Council is reviewing bids for property demolition and a new recreation division cargo van. The body is also discussing ordinances regarding elected officials' salaries and the removal of a Class A liquor license. Additionally, the council will consider purchasing three properties from the Knox County Trustee.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024

August 5 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

City Council considers zoning change and demolition of nine properties

The Galesburg City Council will vote on a zoning amendment for 275 N Seminary St and the sale of surplus property. The body is also reviewing bids for infrastructure and vehicle purchases and authorizing legal action for property demolitions.

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Mon Jul 15, 2024

July 15 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Council to consider $1.14M sanitary sewer main replacement funded by CDBG

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes multiple infrastructure bids and contracts, final readings of ordinances for a new Class C liquor license and vacating a section of Victoria Avenue, and a first reading of a zoning amendment for 275 N Seminary Street to allow a water store. Other items include an emergency repair of a brick storm sewer on Monmouth Boulevard and a $5,000 startup assistance grant for a minority/woman-owned business.

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Tue Jul 9, 2024

July 9 2024 - Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

Zoning amendment for a water store at 275 N Seminary St

The Commission will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning 275 N Seminary St from multi-family to neighborhood business. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approving minutes and receiving citizen comments.

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Mon Jun 17, 2024

June 17 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

The City Council will consider a $2.1 million contract for street resurfacing.

The Galesburg City Council is reviewing several zoning amendments and infrastructure contracts. This includes a large-scale street resurfacing project and a local funding match for Simmons Street improvements. The council will also consider bids for water plant repairs and pickleball court resurfacing.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024

June 3 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Galesburg City Council considers $316,845 bid for new snowplow and salt spreader equipment

The council will review bids for snowplow equipment and a fire station generator replacement. Several zoning amendments are also on the agenda, including changes for a tobacco shop and auto expansion. Additionally, the council will consider Sunday parking on East Ferris Street.

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Tue May 21, 2024

May 21 2024 - Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

Commission to hear 4 public hearings on plats and zoning changes

The Galesburg Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a tabled minor plat for the Freddy Subdivision at 1120 & 1134 N Henderson St, a minor plat for the People's Lumber and Coal Company Subdivision, and two zoning amendments: one at the NE corner of Saluda Rd & Huston St (R2 to R1A) and one at 755 N Henderson St (B1 to B2). The commission will also consider approving the April 23, 2024 meeting minutes and receive citizen comments.

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Mon May 20, 2024

May 20 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Council to consider $300K incentive for Western Smokehouse expansion

The Galesburg City Council will consider several development agreements, including a $300,000 incentive for Western Smokehouse Partners to retain and expand operations, and $250,000 for Graham Hospital for a new entrance. The council will also vote on a workers' compensation settlement, external agency funding, and a new contract with public safety employees. A final reading will amend rules for the Deputy Mayor position, and a first reading will consider allowing Sunday parking on E. Ferris Street.

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Mon May 6, 2024

May 6 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Council to consider sale of 905 Maple Ave for $100,000 and water tank design

The Galesburg City Council will consider several items, including the sale of 905 Maple Avenue to the Benedict Family Foundation for Addictions for $100,000, design services for replacing the five-million-gallon water storage tank, and a new energy aggregation agreement. The council will also vote on a final reading to require photos on peddler and hawker licenses, and a first reading to elect a deputy mayor every two years. Other items include traffic signal upgrades, a bid for a pickup truck, and budget adjustments.

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Tue Apr 23, 2024

April 23 2024 - Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

Commission to hold public hearing on subdividing two N Henderson St properties into two lots

The Galesburg Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider a minor plat for the Freddy Subdivision at 1120 and 1134 N Henderson St. The owner, Extreme Car Wash Holdings, LLC, proposes to split the properties into two parcels. The Development Review Committee recommends approval, subject to addressing several technical issues. The commission will also receive citizen comments and updates on past items.

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Wed Apr 17, 2024

April 15 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Council to vote on $226,723 water plant parking lot resurfacing bid

The Galesburg City Council will consider approving a $226,723.60 bid from Gunther Construction to resurface the parking lot at the W. Main Street water plant, including widening the entrance drive. The council will also hold final reading on an ordinance to sell ten surplus city-owned vacant lots, and first reading on a proposal to require photos on peddler and hawker licenses. Other items include reserving the city's 2024 private activity bonding authority, approving 2023 final budget adjustments, and an agreement with Knox County Crush Softball for field use.

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Mon Apr 1, 2024

April 1 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Council to vote on TNC driver licenses, cemetery fee repeal, surplus land sale

The Galesburg City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including final readings to require transportation network company (TNC) drivers to obtain city licenses and to repeal a cemetery fee, plus a first reading to sell ten surplus city-owned vacant lots. The consent agenda includes bids for traffic paint, medical evaluations for fire staff, a phone service renewal, and a Safe Routes to School funding agreement. Other items include a resolution supporting the Galesburg Area Vocational Center, acceptance of a grant for Cooke Park development, and bids for trail widening, utility bill services, and pool heater replacement.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

March 19 2023 - Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

Galesburg Planning Commission to weigh sign variance and subdivision plat

The Galesburg Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a variance request for a larger and taller monument sign at 834 N Seminary St, and a minor plat to subdivide the former Galesburg Rescue Mission property at 435 E Third St into two lots. The commission will also receive citizen comments and updates on past items.

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Mon Mar 18, 2024

March 18 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Council to vote on transit grants, TNC driver licenses, demolitions

The Galesburg City Council will consider several items, including final approval of transit grant applications, a first reading to require Transportation Network Company (TNC) drivers to obtain city licenses, and a first reading to repeal a cemetery fee. The consent agenda includes bids for demolishing five properties and purchasing a dump body. The council will also review agreements for a soft drink contract and a youth baseball league renewal.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024

March 4 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Council to consider transit grants, snowplow purchase, and solar lease amendment

The Galesburg City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering transit grant applications, a utility tractor purchase, Microsoft licensing, engineering services, and strategic planning. They will also consider bids for seven snowplows, phosphate inhibitor, and spring brush cleanup, plus a lease amendment for the airport solar farm and a $25,000 Urban Ag grant for the Lipanda Foundation.

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Mon Feb 19, 2024

February 19 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Council to consider $1.53M Hawthorne Pool renovation bid

The Galesburg City Council will consider approving a $1,534,000 bid from Hein Construction for phase two renovations to the Hawthorne Pool building, including HVAC and boiler replacement and asbestos abatement. The council will also vote on removing a Class C-1 liquor license from the city's inventory and approving Main Street closures for two 2024 events. The agenda includes consent items, a city manager's report, and an executive session for property acquisition.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024

February 5 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Galesburg City Council discusses demolitions, salary adjustments, and infrastructure

The City Council is considering the demolition of six dilapidated properties and a $25,000 urban agriculture grant for the Lipanda Foundation. Other items include a $147,365 pool liner replacement and a 4.0% cost-of-living adjustment for certain employees.

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Mon Jan 29, 2024

January 29 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council work session

Council to review public transportation service audit

The Galesburg City Council is holding a work session with a presentation and discussion on the Galesburg Public Transportation Service Audit & Analysis. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for review and discussion only.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

January 16 2024 - Galesburg, IL City Council meeting

Council to approve $223,594 Lancaster Park renovation bid and $275,000 sealcoating resolution

The Galesburg City Council will vote on several items, including a $275,000 Motor Fuel Tax resolution for 2024 sealcoating, a $223,594 bid for Lancaster Park renovations, and a resolution to make the Director of Finance position the City Treasurer. They will also consider renewing a risk management contract and contributing to OPEB. The agenda includes a proclamation for CASA's 30th anniversary and routine consent items.

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