Le Claire meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Le Claire City Council Approves YMCA Payment, Riverfront Plan, and Replat

The Le Claire City Council on Aug. 17 approved a $672,626.52 payment for the YMCA construction project, adopted the LeClaire Riverfront Concept Plan, and approved a replat of Johnson Farm Villas lots, among other items. All motions passed unanimously, according to official minutes.

City Council actions

The council approved the following items, each by unanimous vote:

• Consent agenda
• Council minutes of Aug. 3, 2026
• Pay Estimate 12 to Bill Bruce Builders for $672,626.52 for the YMCA project
• LeClaire Riverfront Concept Plan
• Acknowledged Planning & Zoning recommendation 26-5 for the Johnson Farm replat
• Johnson Farm Villas Estates Phase II Final Major Re-plat of Lots 40-46
• Pay Estimate 4 to McCarthy Improvement Co. for $300,058.23 for the Wisconsin Street project
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Garage I-Beam repair from Ottobaum Company, not to exceed $10,885.00
• Appointment of Joshua Gabelmann to the Library Board of Trustees for a six-year term expiring June 2032

Other recent meetings

Library Board (Aug. 11) – The board discussed a personnel policy, a confidentiality and privacy policy, a text messaging service, and a strategic planning timeline and survey draft. Board applicants were also discussed. No minutes have been published yet.

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 13): The commission held a public hearing on a final, major re-plat of Johnson Farms Villas Lots 40-46, submitted by Windmiller Development. The re-plat covers seven lots totaling 2.54 acres, re-numbers the lots, and changes covenants from Villas to Single Family. The commission also considered approval of its July 23, 2026 minutes. No minutes have been published yet.

Committee of the Whole

On Aug. 17, the City Council Committee of the Whole discussed a proposed engineering services agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for a 2026 Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Study. The agreement would pay a lump sum of $47,935 for planning and conceptual design, with a report expected in Q1 2027. The study would evaluate future flows, capacity, and expansion alternatives, including lift stations 3, 6, and 7 and a new trunk sewer from LS 8 to LS 7. The committee also discussed the Fall Festival with Parks & Recreation Director Greg Ludwig. No action was taken.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Le Claire Council awards storm project, approves site plan; YMCA payment on tap

The Le Claire City Council on Aug. 3 awarded a $198,096 contract for the 12th & Davenport Street Storm Improvements Project to Valentine Construction Co. and approved a commercial site development plan at 537 N. Cody Rd. All motions passed unanimously, with Council Member Bill Bloom absent.

City Council actions (Aug. 3)

The council approved several contracts and resolutions, including:

• **Storm improvements:** Awarded the 12th & Davenport Street project to Valentine Construction Co. for up to $198,096.00.
• **Site plan:** Approved the Midtown River Addition Commercial Site Development Plan at 537 N. Cody Rd.
• **Rock salt:** Accepted a state bid for 400 tons at $109.90 per ton, totaling $43,960.00.
• **Engineering services:** Approved an agreement with Veenstra & Kimm for Mississippi River Trail design, $23,496.00.
• **Cody Road Phase II:** Approved Change Orders 13 and 14, totaling $113,563.10.
• **Pay estimate:** Approved Pay Estimate 4 to Manatt's Inc. for $21,053.99.
• **Personnel:** Approved Recreation Supervisor job description amendments.
• **Consent agenda:** Approved the consent agenda and July 20, 2026 minutes.

Committee of the Whole (Aug. 3)

The council held a Committee of the Whole meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. Members agreed to bring the LeClaire Riverfront Concept design to a future council agenda. The meeting also included discussion of an upcoming educational session on e-bike and e-scooter safety. The meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m. unanimously.

Other recent meetings (agenda only)

Several boards met this week with agendas but no published minutes yet:

• **Park & Recreation Commission (Aug. 5):** Agenda includes a smoking ordinance discussion, project updates on Wisconsin Street, Eagle Ridge MRT, YMCA, and the Splash Pad, and a part-time Recreation Supervisor position (12 hrs/week). Also listed: Tug Fest riverfront rental at $1,100 total ($600 rental, $500 deposit).
• **Tourism Board (Aug. 7):** Agenda includes approval of July invoices totaling $17,779.99, including $12,365.12 to MindFire Communications for advertising, and a manager's report on events including the Wienermobile on 8/21.
• **Library Board (Aug. 11):** Agenda includes review of a personnel policy, a confidentiality and privacy policy, a text messaging service (MessageBee), and a strategic planning survey draft.
• **Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 13):** Public hearing on a final major re-plat of Johnson Farms Villas Lots 40-46 (2.54 acres, 7 lots) submitted by Windmiller Development. The re-plat re-numbers lots and changes covenants from Villas to Single Family. The City Council will hold a related public hearing on Aug. 17.

Coming up

• **City Council (Aug. 17):** Will consider approving a $672,626.52 pay estimate (No. 12) to Bill Bruce Builders for YMCA construction, a Riverfront Concept Plan, a public hearing and vote on the Johnson Farm Estates Phase II re-plat, a $300,058.23 pay estimate to McCarthy Improvement for Wisconsin St. 15th to 67, and WWTP I-beam repairs by OttoBaum Company.
• **Committee of the Whole (Aug. 17):** Will discuss a proposed $47,935 engineering services agreement with Veenstra & Kimm for a 2026 Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Study, and the Fall Festival with Parks & Recreation Director Greg Ludwig. The study would evaluate future flows, capacity, and expansion alternatives, including lift stations 3, 6, and 7, and a new trunk sewer from LS 8 to LS 7.

Le Claire Council approves $1M YMCA payment, infrastructure contracts; park tobacco ordinance fails

The Le Claire City Council approved more than $2.3 million in construction payments and contracts at its July 20 meeting, including a $1 million payment for the YMCA construction project, while a proposed ordinance tightening park tobacco rules failed on a 2-2 tie vote.

YMCA and street projects funded

The council approved a $1,000,077.07 payment to Bill Bruce Builders for the YMCA Construction Project, the largest single item on the agenda. It also approved two street infrastructure payments: $729,127.54 to McCarthy Improvement Co. for the Wisconsin Street to 15th Street to Cody Road Project, and $576,647.21 to Langman Construction Co. for the Cody Road Phase II Project.

Two engineering and replacement contracts were approved: $53,584 to Anderson & Bogert for engineering on the Canal Shore West Railroad Crossing Project, and $14,912.20 to Leveraged Services for the 2026 Panel Replacement Project.

Park tobacco ordinance fails

Ordinance 864, which would have amended Chapter 47 Park Regulations regarding tobacco use, failed to pass on a 2-2 vote. The minutes did not record the names of the council members voting.

In other business, the council approved a $43,825 purchase of a 2027 Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicle and re-appointed Linda Mitchell and Meredith Viljoen to the Library Board of Trustees.

Transit grant match committed

Also on July 20, the Committee of the Whole committed the city to match a special project grant to offset River Bend Transit operating costs. The committee adjourned at 7:22 p.m. on a unanimous vote. Other items discussed included a trail concept design and an upcoming community event; no further details were recorded in the available summary.

Planning Commission sets hearing on Canal Shore Drive retail plan

The Planning & Zoning Commission met July 23 to consider a proposed commercial site development plan for the Midtown River Addition. The proposal calls for demolishing an existing structure on a .196-acre commercial site at 1501 Canal Shore Drive SW and constructing a 1,950-square-foot retail building with a basement. The commission also planned to approve its June 11, 2026 minutes. Official minutes from the July 23 meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet available.

Coming up

The City Council meets tonight, Aug. 3, to act on a consent agenda with claims and receipts totaling $242,296.31, plus several resolutions: Resolution 26-178 updating the Recreation Supervisor job description, Resolution 26-179 for a 2025 HMA Improvements payment to Manatt's Inc., Resolution 26-180 for a 12th & Davenport Street Stormwater Project contract with Valentine, and Resolution 26-186 accepting the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation for the Midtown River Addition Site Plan.

Also tonight, the Committee of the Whole will discuss the LeClaire Riverfront Concept with Eric Lee of Veenstra & Kimm and review e-bike and e-scooter policy with Parks & Recreation Director Greg Ludwig. The agenda includes review of proposed 10-foot-wide concrete trails, shared-use trails, a 20-by-20-foot restroom, elevated stages, dock extensions, and relocation of Freedom Rock. No votes are scheduled in the committee session.

Le Claire Council OKs $6.6M revenue notes amendment, infrastructure payments; YMCA payment up next

The Le Claire City Council approved an omnibus amendment for $6,600,000.00 in Private School Facility Revenue Notes and authorized several infrastructure payments at its July 6, 2026 meeting, while the Library Board and Board of Adjustment held agenda-only sessions later in the month.

City Council — July 6

The council voted unanimously on every item before it.

• Approved Ordinance 864 amending Chapter 47 Park Regulations.
• Approved a $72,413.28 pay estimate to Valentine Construction for Huckleberry Park.
• Approved plans and specifications for the 12th & Davenport Street Storm Improvements.
• Approved an engineering services agreement with Origin Design up to $139,500.00.
• Approved a $366,836.27 pay estimate to McCarthy Improvement Co. for the Wisconsin Street project.
• Approved a $10,500.00 bump repair contract with CDMI Contractors.
• Approved the omnibus amendment for $6,600,000.00 Private School Facility Revenue Notes.
• Approved June 15, 2026 meeting minutes.

The council also approved engineering services for the 35th St. Trail and I-80 Bridge Project and a road repair contract.

Committee of the Whole — July 6

The Committee of the Whole discussed an alternate parade route for TugFest to avoid construction. The Parks & Recreation Director and Fire Chief presented a final route intended for safety and float accessibility. No vote tally was recorded in the summary.

Library Board — July 14

The Library Board of Trustees agenda listed officer elections, board applicant reviews, holiday closure approvals for FY26-27, Internet Use Policy updates, and discussion of HF2490. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not available.

Board of Adjustment — July 16

The Board of Adjustment scheduled a public hearing on CASE #26-03, a flood-elevation alternative request submitted by Daniel & Patricia Tucker of 480 W. Creekwood Drive, Palatine, IL. The request proposes building an elevated foundation for a new home at 3005 W. Canal Shore Drive instead of adding the required 18-foot fill. The hearing was set for 7:00 p.m. in Le Claire City Council Chambers. A second meeting may be held August 6, 2026 for the board to render a final decision. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **City Council — July 20, 2026:** The agenda includes Pay Estimate 11 for YMCA Construction to Bill Bruce Builders at $1,000,077.07; Pay App 4 for the Wisconsin St 15th to Hwy 67 Improvement Project to McCarthy at $729,127.54; Pay Estimate 12 for Cody Road Phase II to Langman Construction at $576,647.21; purchase of a police squad from Clinton Chrysler Jeep; and the second reading of Ordinance 864 regarding Chapter 47 Park Regulations.
• **Committee of the Whole — July 20, 2026:** The committee will discuss a River Bend Transit grant match requesting a $25,000 local contribution toward an estimated $50,000 FY2027 service cost for Le Claire, Eldridge and Princeton; a Mississippi River Trail – Eagle Ridge to I-80 concept design engineering contract with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc.; and an agenda item titled "Vettes on the River" with no further detail provided.

Le Claire boards set to weigh park projects, $29,680 in tourism invoices, parade logistics

Le Claire's city boards and commissions have a packed agenda this month, with park improvements, tourism spending, and street infrastructure projects all scheduled for discussion. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, the items below reflect what was listed on each agenda — not what was ultimately decided.

Tourism Board to review $29,680.14 in June invoices

The LeClaire Tourism Board's July 3 agenda includes a vote to approve June invoices totaling $29,680.14, along with approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The board is also scheduled to elect officers for FY27 and hear a presentation from MindFire on next year's marketing plans. Committee reports from the Chamber/Marketing Alliance are listed for discussion.

City Council considers park regulations, street improvements

The July 6 City Council agenda includes a public hearing for updated Park Regulations under Chapter 47. The council is also set to review storm improvement plans and specifications for 12th and Davenport Street, an engineering services agreement for the 35th Street Trail design, and two construction pay applications:

• A pay application for Huckleberry Park improvements via Valentine Construction
• A pay estimate for Wisconsin Street construction via McCarthy Improvements

No vote tallies or dollar amounts for the pay applications were listed on the agenda.

Committee of the Whole to plan Tugfest parade route

The City Council's Committee of the Whole has a single item on its July 6 agenda: logistics and routing for the Tugfest parade. No other substantive business is listed.

Parks and Recreation Commission discusses splash pad, park updates

The Parks and Recreation Commission's July 1 agenda centers on continued discussion of expanding the splash pad at Huckleberry Park, including related fiber work. Other listed items include:

• Lower field update at Vet's Park/Rec Center
• Water fountain at Hollyhock Park
• Upcoming programs: Farmer's Market, Art Classes, Puzzle Competition

Coming up

• **Library Board — July 14:** Officer elections, board applicant reviews, holiday closure approvals for FY26-27, Internet Use Policy updates, and discussion of HF2490.

All recent meetings listed above were agenda-only; minutes had not been published as of July 13. Residents should check the city's official meeting records for final outcomes and vote tallies.

Le Claire meeting roundup: Park projects, tourism invoices, and Tugfest planning on the agenda

Le Claire's advisory boards and councils have a full slate of park improvements, infrastructure projects, and event planning on the agenda this week. Note: All recent meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes are confirmed.

Park & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission met twice in recent days, on June 27 and July 1, with both sessions focused on park facility updates.

The June 27 special meeting agenda listed discussion of the Huckleberry Park Splash Pad grand opening, along with updates on Scout Park, Vet's Park/Rec Center, and Hollyhock Park, plus upcoming programs.

The July 1 meeting continued the splash pad expansion discussion at Huckleberry Park, including related fiber work. Other agenda items included a lower field update at Vet's Park/Rec Center, a new water fountain at Hollyhock Park, and upcoming programs such as the Farmer's Market, art classes, and a puzzle competition.

Neither meeting has published minutes, so no votes or decisions are confirmed.

Tourism Board

The LeClaire Tourism Board's July 3 agenda included election of officers for FY27 and a presentation from MindFire on next year's marketing plans. The board was scheduled to vote on approving June invoices totaling $29,680.14 and to approve the previous meeting's minutes. Committee reports from the Chamber/Marketing Alliance were also listed.

Minutes have not been published, so the invoice approval and officer elections cannot be confirmed as decided.

Coming up

City Council — Monday, July 6: The council will hold a public hearing on updated park regulations (Chapter 47). Also on the agenda: storm improvement plans and specifications for 12th and Davenport Street, an engineering services agreement for the 35th Street Trail design, a pay application for Huckleberry Park improvements via Valentine Construction, and a pay estimate for Wisconsin Street construction via McCarthy Improvements.

Committee of the Whole — Monday, July 6: The committee will discuss logistics and routing for the Tugfest parade. No other substantive business is listed.

Residents who want to attend or verify details should consult the official agendas posted by the City of Le Claire.

LeClaire boards consider splash pad plans, tourism invoices; council set for park rules hearing

The LeClaire Tourism Board had on its agenda a vote to approve nearly $30,000 in June invoices this week, while the Parks and Recreation Commission continued discussions on the Huckleberry Park splash pad and other improvements. Minutes from all three recent meetings were not yet available.

Tourism Board

The Tourism Board met July 3 with a slate of organizational and financial items. The agenda included the election of officers for fiscal year 2027, a presentation by MindFire on marketing plans for the coming year, and a vote to approve June invoices totaling $29,680.14. The board also planned to approve minutes from its previous meeting and receive committee reports from the Chamber/Marketing Alliance. No voting results were published.

Parks and Recreation

Parks commissioners held two meetings in the past week centered on park upgrades. A special meeting June 27 focused on the grand opening of the splash pad at Huckleberry Park and provided updates on Scout Park, Vet's Park/Rec Center, Hollyhock Park, and upcoming programs. At the regular July 1 meeting, the commission continued discussion on expanding the splash pad, including related fiber work at Huckleberry Park. Other items included a lower field update at Vet's Park, a new water fountain at Hollyhock Park, and plans for upcoming community events: the Farmer's Market, art classes, and a puzzle competition.

Upcoming City Council

The City Council and its Committee of the Whole will both convene July 6. The council agenda includes a public hearing on updated park regulations under Chapter 47 of the municipal code. Public works items follow: storm improvement plans and specifications for 12th and Davenport Street, an engineering services agreement for the 35th Street Trail design, a pay application for Huckleberry Park improvements via Valentine Construction, and a pay estimate for Wisconsin Street construction via McCarthy Improvements.

Immediately after, the Committee of the Whole will take up a single item: planning the parade route for Tugfest.

Coming up

• **City Council** – July 6, with public hearing on park regulations and public works pay requests.
• **Committee of the Whole** – July 6, Tugfest parade route planning.