East Peoria public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will vote on the annual tax levy for the fiscal year May 2025 to April 2026. The body is also considering special use requests for solar energy, multi-family housing, and structure expansions. Other business includes approving a $4.7 million bill payment and various infrastructure contracts.

• Payment of bills in the amount of $4,720,793.31
• Annual Tax Levy Ordinance for the fiscal year May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026
• Special use for ground-mount solar at 129 Meadow Avenue
• Special use for multi-family use at 500 Centennial Drive
• Purchase of water meters from Midwest Meter Inc. for $37,710

The council adopted Ordinance No. 4882 establishing the annual tax levy for the fiscal year May 2025 through April 2026. The levy amount remains approximately $5,914,035, keeping the total collection the same as the prior year while the property tax rate will decrease. The motion passed unanimously with five yeas and no nays.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 4882 (annual tax levy) (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2526‑083 approving payment of $4,720,793.31 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2526‑075 renewing property, casualty, workers’ comp and cyber insurance (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2526‑076 approving employee assistance program service agreement (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2526‑077 approving purchase of interview room equipment and new tasers for police station (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2526‑074 approving purchase of water meters for $37,710 (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4883 authorizing ground‑mount solar at 129 Meadow Ave (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4884 authorizing expansion at 105 Hawthorne Ave (5‑0)

Fire & Police Commission Board

The East Peoria Fire and Police Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on staffing needs for both departments, including a status review of candidates. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Fon du Lac Park District Police Department Classroom.

• Approve minutes from December 1, 2025 meeting
• Review Fire Department staffing needs and candidates
• Review Police Department staffing needs and candidates
• Public comments period
• Old and New Business

Mass Transit District Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Mass Transit District Board will approve routine items, including the meeting minutes, the November 2025 treasurer’s report, and bills totaling $42,216.02. It will record a property tax payment of $6,397.97 with $438.01 interest. The primary action is the adoption of Ordinance No. 115, which levies a municipal tax of $307,000 for the fiscal year July 1 2025 to June 30 2026.

• Approve minutes of the December 8, 2025 meeting
• Approve the treasurer’s report for November 2025
• Approve bills amounting to $42,216.02
• Record property tax payment of $6,397.97 plus $438.01 interest
• Adopt Ordinance No. 115 levying $307,000 municipal tax for FY 7/1/25‑6/30/26

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four special use petitions. These include requests for solar panel installations, building expansions, and the conversion of a senior living facility into apartments.

• Case SU-2025-015: Ground mount solar panels at 129 Meadow Ave.
• Case SU-2025-016: Expansion of a non-conforming building at 105 N. Hawthorne Ave.
• Case SU-2025-017: Accessory structure at 111 Kaylea Ct.
• Case SU-2025-018: Redevelopment of 500 Centennial Drive from senior living to multifamily apartments.

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $2,511,537.24 payment for scheduled bills. Council members will also consider several ordinances and resolutions, such as a special‑use permit for 2370 Centennial Drive, reimbursement of engineering fees for the Levee Park project, and an agreement with IDOT to modernize traffic signals and resurface the Route 24 and Grange Road intersection. Additional items include proposals for pump and motor replacement at the Oakwood Treatment Plant and a change to the number of Class D liquor licenses authorized in the city.

• Resolution 2526-078 – approve payment of Schedule of Bills #14, $2,511,537.24
• Ordinance 4880 (second reading) – special‑use authorization for an accessory structure at 2370 Centennial Drive
• Resolution 2526-072 (second reading) – reimburse engineering fees for the Levee Park project using OSLAD grant funds
• Resolution 2526-069 (second reading) – authorize IDOT agreement for traffic‑signal modernization and resurfacing of the Route 24/Grange Road intersection
• Resolution 2526-071 (second reading) – approve pump and motor replacement proposals for the Oakwood Treatment Plant

The East Peoria City Council approved all six items on the consent agenda by omnibus vote, covering a $2,511,537.24 payment schedule, a special‑use ordinance for 2370 Centennial Drive, a traffic‑signal modernization agreement with IDOT, and a change to Class D liquor licenses. The council also accepted the annual tax‑levy ordinance for 2025‑2026 on first reading and laid it on the table for public inspection. Additional resolutions renewing city insurance, establishing an employee assistance program, and purchasing police interview‑room equipment and tasers were approved. A resolution to purchase water meters for the Public Works Water Department was also adopted.

• Adopted Consent Agenda items 1‑6 by omnibus vote (Yeas: Decker, Hill, Sutherland, Mayor Kahl; Nays: none)
• Adopted Resolution 2526‑078 approving payment of $2,511,537.24 (part of consent agenda)
• Adopted Ordinance 4880 authorizing special use for accessory structure at 2370 Centennial Drive (part of consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution 2526‑069 authorizing agreement with IDOT for traffic‑signal modernization and Route 24/Grange Road resurfacing (part of consent agenda)
• Adopted Ordinance 4879 amending city code to change number of Class D liquor licenses (part of consent agenda)
• Accepted Ordinance 4882 (annual tax levy) on first reading and laid on table for public inspection
• Approved Resolution 2526‑075 renewing property, casualty, liability, workers’ compensation and cyber insurance coverage
• Approved Resolution 2526‑077 purchasing interview‑room equipment and tasers for new police station ($385,444.56)

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will hold a special working session on December 2, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The council will discuss the draft of the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan. No formal action or vote is scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only. Comments are invited from council members and the public.

• Discussion of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Draft

The East Peoria City Council held a working session to receive an update on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan draft. No formal action on the plan was taken. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded, and carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 P.M.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote: Yeas – Decker, Hill, Sutherland, Mayor Kahl; Nays – none)

Fire & Police Commission Board

The commission will approve the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and discuss staffing needs for both the Fire and Police Departments, including status reviews of candidates. The board will also address any old business items and consider new business topics. No specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed.

• Read and approve minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting
• Public comments
• Consider staffing needs for the Fire Department (status review of candidates)
• Consider staffing needs for the Police Department (status review of candidates)
• Old business and new business items

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $2,115,511.27 payment for scheduled bills, an $18,613.73 invoice for ADA ramp and sidewalk work on East Washington Street, and funding for paramedic training. The council will also adopt an ordinance updating parking rules for the City Hall and Civic Complex lot. Several items have been removed from the consent agenda for public inspection, including tax levies for special service areas, a special‑use permit for an accessory structure, a ground‑mount solar permit, and a change to the number of Class D liquor licenses.

• Adopt Resolution 2526-074 to approve payment of $2,115,511.27 for Schedule of Bills (Schedule 13).
• Adopt Resolution 2526-067 to approve $18,613.73 for additional work on East Washington Street ADA ramps and sidewalks at Mall/Anna and Springfield Road intersections.
• Adopt Ordinance 4876 amending Chapter 5 of Title 11 of the City Code to update parking restrictions for the City Hall and Civic Complex lot.
• Adopt Ordinance 4877 creating a tax levy for the 2025 tax year for Special Service Area 2019A (Access Road 6 improvement).
• Adopt Ordinance 4879 amending Title 3, Chapter 3 of the City Code to change the number of Class D liquor licenses authorized.

The council adopted the consent agenda, approving a $2,115,511.27 payment for scheduled bills, an $18,613.73 invoice for East Washington Street ADA ramps, paramedic training costs, and an amendment to the parking code. It also adopted tax‑levy ordinances for the Access Road 6 and Valley View Knolls special service areas. A special‑use permit for an accessory structure at 2370 Centennial Drive was accepted for first reading, while a proposed ground‑mount solar project at 540 W. Camp Street was rejected.

• Approved Resolution 2526-074 to pay $2,115,511.27 (Consent Item 1) – adopted by omnibus vote
• Approved Resolution 2526-067 to pay $18,613.73 for East Washington Street ADA ramps – adopted by omnibus vote
• Approved Resolution 2526-068 for paramedic training costs – adopted by omnibus vote
• Adopted Ordinance 4876 amending parking code – adopted by omnibus vote
• Adopted Ordinance 4877 tax levy for SSA 2019A (Access Road 6 improvement) – adopted
• Adopted Ordinance 4878 tax levy for SSA 2021A (Valley View Knolls water system) – adopted
• Accepted Ordinance 4880 for special use of accessory structure at 2370 Centennial Drive – first reading, laid on table
• Rejected Ordinance 4881 for ground‑mount solar at 540 W. Camp Street – motion carried (yea: Sutherland; nay: Decker, Hill, Mingus, Mayor Kahl)

Fire & Police Commission Board

The East Peoria Fire and Police Commission will read and approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and consider staffing needs for both the fire and police departments, including status reviews of candidates. The meeting will also address any old and new business items.

• Read and approve minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period
• Review and act on fire department staffing needs and candidate status
• Review and act on police department staffing needs and candidate status
• Consider any old and new business items

Mass Transit District Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve the October 2025 treasurer's report and pending bills. The board will also acknowledge receipts of property tax and PPRT payments.

• Approval of bills totaling $37,553.00
• Property tax payment received in the amount of $83,846.97
• PPRT check received in the amount of $12,926.75

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four requests for special use permits and zoning variances. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and deliberate on regular business.

• Public hearing for special use at 2370 Centennial Drive
• Public hearing for variance at 200 Racill Court
• Public hearing for ground mount solar panels at 540 West Camp Street
• Public hearing for front yard fence variance at 300 Edmund Street
• Approval of October 13, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will vote on a consent agenda including building cleaning extensions and streetlight retrofits. The body is also reviewing tax levies for special service areas and updates to parking restrictions at City Hall and the Civic Complex.

• Payment of bills in the amount of $1,936,727.19
• Payment of $40,395 to Laser Electric Inc. for West Camp Street LED retrofits and Gridsmart cameras
• Payment of $18,613.73 to Illinois Civil Contractors Inc. for East Washington Street ADA ramps and sidewalks
• Ordinance to provide police department access to commercial building lock boxes
• Proposed 2025 tax levies for Special Service Area 2019A and 2021A

The council adopted the full consent agenda, approving a $1,936,727.19 payment of scheduled bills, a one‑year extension of the city‑building cleaning contract, a $40,395 invoice for streetlight upgrades and camera system, an intergovernmental animal‑control agreement, and an ordinance granting police access to commercial lock boxes. It also approved 2025 tax levies for Special Service Areas 2019A (Access Road 6) and 2021A (Valley View Knolls water system), authorized payments for an $18,613.73 sidewalk‑ramp invoice and a $35,000 paramedic training cost, and adopted a parking‑regulation amendment for City Hall and other lots. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $1,936,727.19 payment of scheduled bills (Consent Agenda Item 1)
• Approved one‑year extension of cleaning services contract for city buildings (Item 2)
• Approved $40,395 invoice for LED retrofit and camera system (Item 3)
• Approved intergovernmental animal and rabies control agreement (Item 4)
• Adopted ordinance granting police access to lock boxes on commercial buildings (Item 5)
• Approved 2025 tax levy for Special Service Area 2019A Access Road 6 improvement
• Approved 2025 tax levy for Special Service Area 2021A Valley View Knolls water system
• Adopted parking‑lot amendment ordinance for City Hall and Civic Complex

Fire & Police Commission Board

The East Peoria Fire and Police Commission will meet on November 3, 2025 to approve the minutes from the October 20 meeting and hear public comments. Commissioners will consider, discuss, and take action on staffing needs for the Fire Department, reviewing candidate status. They will also consider, discuss, and take action on staffing needs for the Police Department, reviewing candidate status. The agenda includes items for old business and new business.

• Approve minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting
• Public comments
• Review and decide on fire department staffing candidates
• Review and decide on police department staffing candidates
• Old business and new business items

Planning Commission

The East Peoria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Case CP-2025-001 and vote to recommend the adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan to the City Council. Members also discussed a proposed boundary agreement with the Village of Morton and a possible appointment of a new chairperson. Additional items included minor wording changes to a plat officer certificate and a code amendment concerning outdoor liquor consumption.

• Public hearing on Case CP-2025-001 to recommend adoption of the new Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of a boundary agreement between East Peoria and the Village of Morton
• Proposed amendment to the plat officer certificate adding the phrase “plat act” after 765
• Proposed code change restricting certain uses and outdoor liquor consumption (Case A-2025-0002)
• Consideration of appointing a new chairperson for the Planning Commission

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a resolution to approve payment of $1,835,527.33 for scheduled bills. Additional items are an ordinance for a communications easement at the Lilac Lane cell tower site, a renewal of the city’s ERP software license with Tyler Technologies, and the purchase of a 2026 Mack Granite tandem dump truck for Public Works. Several measures were removed from the consent agenda for separate consideration, including a zoning amendment for the R‑5 senior living district, a $1.5 million allocation of motor‑fuel tax funds for the 2026 street‑maintenance program, and a $40,395 payment for LED retrofits on West Camp Street.

• Approve $1,835,527.33 payment for Schedule of Bills (Resolution 2526‑066)
• Approve option and easement agreement for Lilac Lane cell tower site (Ordinance 4872)
• Renew Tyler Technologies ERP software subscription (Resolution 2526‑059)
• Purchase 2026 Mack Granite tandem dump truck from Vanguard Truck Centers (Resolution 2526‑058)
• Allocate $1,500,000 of motor‑fuel tax funds for 2026 street‑maintenance program (Resolution 2526‑060)

The council approved the consent agenda items, including a $1,835,527.33 payment, a communications easement for a cell‑tower site, a software subscription renewal, and the purchase of a Mack dump truck. It also adopted Ordinance 4875 amending R‑5 zoning to permit multi‑family special uses in the senior‑living district, plus ordinances strengthening hotel‑motel tax collection and police lock‑box access. Additionally, the council allocated $1.5 M of motor‑fuel tax funds for the 2026 street‑maintenance program, approved an animal‑rabies control agreement, and expressed support for the Illinois America250 Commission.

• Approved payment of $1,835,527.33 per Schedule 11 (Consent Agenda Item 1) – unanimous (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4872 for communications easement at Lilac Lane cell tower site (Consent Agenda Item 2) – unanimous (4‑0)
• Approved renewal of ERP software subscription with Tyler Technologies (Consent Agenda Item 3) – unanimous (4‑0)
• Authorized purchase of 2026 Mack Granite Tandem Dump Truck from Vanguard Truck Centers (Consent Agenda Item 4) – unanimous (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4875 amending R‑5 zoning to allow multi‑family special uses in senior‑living district – unanimous (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4873 strengthening hotel‑motel tax enforcement mechanisms – unanimous (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4874 granting police access to commercial lock boxes – unanimous (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2526‑060 allocating $1,500,000 of motor‑fuel tax funds for 2026 street‑maintenance program – unanimous (4‑0)

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review investment reports and deposits from July through September 2025. The meeting includes discussions on cash management, pension eligibility affidavits, and future plan administration services.

• Approval of invoices for Asher, Gitler, and D’Alba, Ltd; Foster & Foster, Inc.; and IPPFA
• Review of IPOPIF’s Investment Report as of September 30, 2025
• Applications for membership, retirement, disability benefits, and contribution refunds
• Final results of Agreed Upon Procedures (IPOPIF) audit
• Discussion of future plan administration services

Mass Transit District Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Mass Transit District Board will approve the September 2025 treasurer's report and bills totaling $41,962.50. The board will also adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance and commit local funds for the Main & Mariners Way intersection improvement project.

• Approval of bills: $41,962.50
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 114: FY 2026 Annual Appropriation
• Commitment of local funds for Main & Mariners Way intersection improvement
• Approval of September 2025 Treasurer's Report
• Receipt of property tax payment: $42,444.34

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board will hear three public petitions: a variance for a 6‑foot gate at 1839 Highview Road, a special‑use request by the City to allow a multi‑family senior‑living development in the R‑5 Senior Living Facilities district, and a recommendation to adopt the city’s new Comprehensive Plan (Case CP‑2025‑001). After the hearings the board may vote on each petition. No other business is scheduled.

• Variance petition for a 6‑ft front‑yard gate at 1839 Highview Road (parcel 01‑01‑23‑200‑014)
• City petition for a special‑use multi‑family senior‑living development in the R‑5 district
• Petition to recommend adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan to the City Council (Case CP‑2025‑001)
• Citizens’ opportunity to address non‑agenda items

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will vote on a consent agenda including the approval of $5,013,220.41 in bills, a boundary agreement with Morton, and the purchase of a new dump truck. The council also plans to discuss an ordinance banning Kratom and allocate $1.5 million for street maintenance.

• Approval of $5,013,220.41 in bills
• Boundary agreement with Village of Morton
• Purchase of 2026 Mack Granite dump truck
• Ordinance banning Kratom possession and sale
• $1.5M for 2026 street maintenance program

The East Peoria City Council adopted Ordinance 4871, adding Kratom and 7‑OH to the list of prohibited substances. The council also approved the consent agenda items, including a $5,013,220.41 payment and a $1,500,000 allocation for the 2026 street‑maintenance program. Resolutions were accepted for a $281,047 dump‑truck purchase and a cell‑tower easement agreement, each laid on the table for public inspection.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous yeas)
• Adopted consent agenda items 1‑7 by omnibus vote (unanimous yeas)
• Adopted Ordinance 4871 prohibiting Kratom and 7‑OH (unanimous yeas)
• Adopted Resolution 2526‑060 allocating $1,500,000 for street maintenance (5‑1)
• Accepted Ordinance 4872 (cell‑tower easement) first reading, laid on table
• Accepted Resolution 2526‑059 (Tyler Technologies ERP renewal) first reading, laid on table
• Accepted Resolution 2526‑058 (Mack dump‑truck purchase $281,047) first reading, laid on table
• Adopted Resolution 2526‑061 approving payment of $5,013,220.41 (unanimous yeas)

Fire & Police Commission Board

The East Peoria Fire and Police Commission will approve the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes, hear public comments, and consider staffing needs for both the fire and police departments, including a status review of candidates. The board will also address any old or new business items.

• Read and approve minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period
• Consider, discuss, and act on fire department staffing needs and candidate status
• Consider, discuss, and act on police department staffing needs and candidate status
• Review old business items

City Council

The City Council will consider a variety of administrative approvals, including infrastructure repairs and a boundary agreement with the Village of Morton. The body is also deciding on appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals and legal counsel for the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

• Payment of bills in the amount of $2,119,238.88
• Ordinance 4870: Jurisdictional boundary line agreement with the Village of Morton
• Proposal from Cahoy Group for Well #17 Rehabilitation Project
• Proposal from Huber Technology for Wastewater Treatment Plant #1 Sludge Press Repair Project
• Purchase of gym equipment for the new police station from Pure Fitness Innovations

The council adopted a consent agenda that approved a $2,119,238.88 payment of scheduled bills and the purchase of gym equipment for the new police station. It also approved a boundary line agreement with the Village of Morton, a service agreement for the residential energy aggregation program, and appointed Joel Rieker to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Additional actions included a retirement separation agreement for Robert Cole, permission for a temporary road closure for the Festival of Lights Parade, and approval of a wastewater treatment plant sludge press repair project costing $96,495.59. All items were adopted by unanimous vote.

• Approved $2,119,238.88 payment of scheduled bills (5-0)
• Approved purchase of gym equipment for new police station (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4870 boundary line agreement with Village of Morton (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2526-056 service agreement for residential energy aggregation program (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Joel Rieker to Zoning Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Adopted retirement separation agreement for Robert Cole ($26,271.46 compensation) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2526-051 permission for temporary road closure for Festival of Lights Parade (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2526-055 wastewater treatment plant sludge press repair project ($96,495.59) (5-0)

Fire & Police Commission Board

The East Peoria Fire and Police Commission will meet on September 15, 2025. Commissioners will read and approve the minutes from the September 8 meeting, hear public comments, and discuss staffing needs for both the fire and police departments, including reviewing candidate status. The agenda also includes items of old business and new business.

• Read and approve minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting
• Public comments period
• Review and take action on fire department staffing needs and candidate status
• Review and take action on police department staffing needs and candidate status
• Consider old business and new business items

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the August 19 meetings and adopted five consent‑agenda items, including a $550,391.01 bill payment, a special‑use permit at 900 Centennial Drive, an economic‑development loan, additional street‑maintenance funds, and a GIS services contract. It passed Ordinance No. 4867 allowing a short‑term rental at 221 East Sheen Avenue with specific conditions, by a 4‑1 vote. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 4868 establishing no‑parking zones on designated state routes, approved a $43,332 purchase of gym equipment for the new police station, and adjourned until September 16.

• Approved minutes of Aug 19 meetings (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda items 1‑5 by omnibus vote (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4867 for short‑term rental at 221 East Sheen Ave (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4868 creating no‑parking zones on state routes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2526-048 to purchase gym equipment for police station ($43,332) (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting until Sep 16, 2025 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including infrastructure agreements with IDOT and labor contracts. The body is also reviewing special use ordinances for specific properties and an economic development loan.

• Payment of bills in the amount of $2,739,288.55
• IDOT agreements for Route 116 traffic signal updates and Cedar Street Extension Bridge reconstruction
• Special use ordinance for short-term rental at 221 East Sheen Avenue
• Special use ordinance for an accessory structure at 900 Centennial Drive
• Economic development loan to TPC of EP, LLC from the Revolving Loan Fund

The City Council approved a consent agenda that included a $2,739,288.55 payment of scheduled bills and eight separate resolutions covering bus benches, a public‑works union contract, IDOT video‑signal upgrades, a bridge reconstruction, wastewater fees, and engineering and permit services. It also accepted an ordinance for a 12 × 30 ft accessory shed at 900 Centennial Drive and tabled a short‑term‑rental ordinance for 221 East Sheen Avenue after a 3‑1 vote. Additional actions included a $500,000 economic‑development loan to TPC of EP, extra funding for the 2025 street‑maintenance program, and a contract for GIS sewer‑inspection services.

• Adopted Consent Agenda items 1‑8 (including $2.74 M payment and eight infrastructure resolutions) – yeas 4, nays 0
• Accepted Ordinance 4866 for accessory shed at 900 Centennial Drive – yeas 4, nays 0
• Accepted Ordinance 4867 for short‑term rental at 221 East Sheen Avenue – yeas 3, nays 1 (Mayor Kahl)
• Approved Economic Development Loan $500,000 to TPC of EP, LLC – yeas 4, nays 0
• Approved additional funds for 2025 Street Maintenance Program – yeas 4, nays 0
• Approved proposal from Maurer‑Stutz, Inc. for GIS sewer‑inspection services – yeas 4, nays 0

City Council

The special working session was called to discuss the 2045 Comprehensive Plan update, but the Mayor stated no formal action would be taken. Council members reviewed the plan presentation and provided comments. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous yeas, no nays)
• No formal action taken on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on four petitions. These include requests for a front-yard shed, a short-term rental, a community solar project, and a property rezoning.

• Case SU-2025-009: Special Use for a front yard shed at 900 Centennial Dr.
• Case SU-2025-010: Special Use for a short-term rental at 221 E. Sheen Ave
• Case SU-2025-011: Special Use for a community solar project off Muller Rd
• Case R-2025-004: Rezoning of property at Pinecrest Dr. and Cimmeron Dr. from R-3 (Two-Family Dwelling) to B-3 (Business Service)

City Council

The East Peoria City Council adopted a $1,995,487.23 payment for scheduled bills and authorized a new two‑post vehicle lift for the Public Works garage. A proposed special‑use ordinance for ground‑mount solar at 304 S. Pleasant Hill Road was rejected. Several agreements were approved, including bus benches, a Teamsters labor contract, IDOT traffic‑signal upgrades, a bridge reconstruction project, and an IEPA wastewater fee.

• Approved payment of $1,995,487.23 for scheduled bills (Resolution 2526-042) – Yeas all, Nays none
• Authorized purchase of new two‑post vehicle lift for Public Works garage (Resolution 2526-033) – Yeas all, Nays none
• Rejected special‑use ordinance for ground‑mount solar at 304 S. Pleasant Hill Rd (Ordinance No. 4865) – Yeas 1, Nays 4 (motion failed)
• Approved agreement for city bus benches on right‑of‑way (Resolution 2526-039) – Yeas all, Nays none
• Approved three‑year labor agreement with Teamsters Local Union 627 for Public Works (Resolution 2526-035) – Yeas all, Nays none
• Approved IDOT agreement to replace and update video‑detection systems at Route 116 intersections (Resolution 2526-040) – Yeas all, Nays none
• Approved IDOT funding for Cedar Street Extension Bridge reconstruction (Resolution 2526-041) – Yeas all, Nays none
• Approved $32,500 IEPA fee payment for Wastewater Treatment Plant #1 (Resolution 2526-036) – Yeas all, Nays none

City Council

The council adopted a consent agenda that approved a $3,784,412.90 payment for scheduled bills, renewed Microsoft software licensing, and accepted a turf project proposal for EastSide Centre baseball fields. A resolution appointed HR Director Jean Kosiara as the city’s authorized agent for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. The council also approved, on first reading, the purchase of a new two‑post vehicle lift for the Public Works garage and set the next meeting for August 5, 2025.

• Approved payment of $3,784,412.90 for scheduled bills (unanimous yeas)
• Approved Microsoft software licensing renewal (unanimous yeas)
• Approved ATG‑Ram Industries turf project for baseball fields 8 and 9 (unanimous yeas)
• Appointed Jean Kosiara as IMRF authorized agent (unanimous yeas)
• Approved first reading of purchase of new two‑post vehicle lift (unanimous yeas, laid on table for public inspection)
• Adjourned meeting until August 5, 2025 (unanimous yeas)

City Council

The City Council approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. Items 1 through 7 on the consent agenda—including a $2,931,517.18 payment, several infrastructure contracts, and a mobile‑home park retrofit ordinance—were adopted by omnibus vote. Ordinance No. 4863 for a fence at 220 Avondale Drive, Resolution No. 2526‑029 for Microsoft software licensing, and Resolution No. 2526‑030 for a turf project at EastSide Centre were each approved unanimously. The council then adjourned until July 15, 2025.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (Yeas: Decker, Hill, Mingus, Kahl; Nays: Sutherland)
• Adopted consent agenda items 1‑7 by omnibus vote (including $2,931,517.18 payment and various contracts)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4863 authorizing fence use at 220 Avondale Drive (Yeas: 4, Nays: 0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2526‑029 for Microsoft software licensing renewal (Yeas: 4, Nays: 0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2526‑030 for EastSide Centre baseball fields turf project (Yeas: 4, Nays: 0)
• Adjourned meeting until July 15, 2025 (Yeas: 5, Nays: 0)

City Council

The council adopted a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local #1498 covering 2025‑2028. It also approved a $371,401.42 payment for scheduled bills, accepted the lowest responsible bidder for a residential demolition contract, and authorized a software licensing renewal. Several ordinances and resolutions, including a special‑use permit for a vehicle sales site and a fence permit, were accepted, while a proposal to revise the city health‑care plan was rejected. All votes and outcomes are recorded in the minutes.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local #1498 (5‑0)
• Approved $371,401.42 payment of scheduled bills (5‑0)
• Accepted Jimax Corp as lowest responsible bidder for residential demolition (5‑0)
• Approved Laserfiche software licensing renewal with ICC Community Development Solutions (5‑0)
• Accepted Ordinance No. 4862 for special use of used‑vehicle sales at 2337 Washington Rd (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4863 for fence special use at 220 Avondale Dr (4‑1)
• Rejected Resolution 2526‑018 to add out‑of‑network health‑care providers (0‑5)
• Appointed Jim McIntyre to East Peoria Housing Authority Board (5‑0)

City Council

The council adopted a $1,574,036.50 payment schedule, authorized a drive‑through business at 111 W. Washington St., and approved a contribution to the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. It also accepted a residential demolition contract with Jimax Corp., renewed Laserfiche software licensing for $15,324.50, appointed Lisa Pickerill as Deputy City Clerk, and approved a three‑year collective bargaining agreement for the fire‑fighter union.

• Approved $1,574,036.50 payment schedule (5-0)
• Authorized special‑use drive‑through at 111 W. Washington St. (5-0)
• Approved contribution to Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (5-0)
• Accepted residential demolition contract with Jimax Corp. (5-0)
• Renewed Laserfiche software licensing for $15,324.50 (5-0)
• Appointed Lisa Pickerill as Deputy City Clerk (5-0)
• Approved 3‑year firefighters collective bargaining agreement (5-0)

City Council

The East Peoria City Council adopted the full consent agenda, approving $2,886,811.59 in bill payments and a series of ordinances and resolutions covering zoning, infrastructure, and special‑use permits. Ordinances for a vehicle‑repair shop, a drive‑through coffee shop, and a zoning change on Quiet Creek Road were accepted. A $25,000 contribution to Discover Peoria and a lead‑service‑line replacement policy were also approved. The meeting was adjourned until June 3, 2025.

• Approved payment of $2,886,811.59 for scheduled bills (Resolution 2526-012) – Yeas: Mingus, Sutherland, Kahl; Nays: none
• Adopted Ordinance 4854 authorizing special use for a vehicle‑repair shop at 3210 E. Washington St – Yeas: Mingus, Sutherland, Kahl; Nays: none
• Adopted Ordinance 4855 changing zoning classification on Quiet Creek Rd – Yeas: Mingus, Sutherland, Kahl; Nays: none
• Adopted Ordinance 4856 third amendment to the Levee Overlay District – Yeas: Mingus, Sutherland, Kahl; Nays: none
• Adopted Ordinance 4857 amending subdivision regulations for small subdivisions – Yeas: Mingus, Sutherland, Kahl; Nays: none
• Approved Resolution 2526-003 lead service line replacement policy – Yeas: Mingus, Sutherland, Kahl; Nays: none
• Approved Resolution 2526-001 fourth amendment to the water‑main master service agreement for FY 2025‑2026 – Yeas: Mingus, Sutherland, Kahl; Nays: none
• Accepted Ordinance 4858 for a drive‑through coffee shop at 111 W. Washington St (first reading, laid on table) – Yeas: Mingus, Sutherland, Kahl; Nays: none

City Council

The council unanimously approved six consent‑agenda items, including a $2,226,774.01 payment of scheduled bills, the lowest‑responsible bid for Phase 3 of the Levee Park Development, and an IT network switch upgrade. They also confirmed Gene Pflederer’s appointment to the Planning Commission and accepted several ordinances for first reading, laying them on the table for public inspection.

• Approved $2,226,774.01 payment of scheduled bills (omnibus vote)
• Approved lowest‑responsible bid for Phase 3 Levee Park Development (omnibus vote)
• Approved salaries, wages and benefits for certain non‑union employees FY 2025‑26 (omnibus vote)
• Adopted amendment and reissuance of the City personnel policy manual (omnibus vote)
• Approved revisions to the City’s group health insurance plan (omnibus vote)
• Approved Heart Technologies, Inc. proposal for City IT network switch upgrade (omnibus vote)
• Confirmed appointment of Gene Pflederer to the Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Accepted ordinance for special use of a vehicle repair shop at 3210 E. Washington St. (first reading, tabled)

City Council

The East Peoria City Council adopted the consent agenda, approving $2,587,183.92 in scheduled bill payments, a sealed‑bid sale of surplus property at 423 Chicago Street, pipe for the Neumann Drive water‑main replacement, a new fire engine, and three police utility vehicles. It also approved the $538,777.75 lowest‑responsible‑bid for Phase 3 of the Levee Park splash‑pad, a $50,000 curbside‑recycling grant, and a $25,916.66 IT network switch upgrade. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $2,587,183.92 bill payments (5-0)
• Adopted sealed‑bid sale ordinance for 423 Chicago St. (5-0)
• Approved purchase of pipe for Neumann Drive water main (5-0)
• Authorized $692,670 purchase of new fire engine (5-0)
• Approved purchase of three 2025 Ford Interceptor police vehicles (5-0)
• Approved $538,777.75 lowest‑responsible‑bid for Phase 3 Levee Park splash‑pad (5-0)
• Authorized $50,000 recycling grant from Tazewell County (5-0)
• Approved $25,916.66 IT network switch upgrade (5-0)

City Council

The East Peoria City Council approved a municipal grocery retailers’ occupation tax and adopted the annual appropriation ordinance setting the fiscal‑year budget at $134,638,269. It also approved the working cash budget of about $99,000,000, a $1,950,258.81 bill payment, a $40,423.04 garbage‑truck purchase, and a real‑estate assignment for a new hotel project. All items were adopted by unanimous vote.

• Adopted Consent Agenda items 1‑5, including $1,950,258.81 bill payment and $40,423.04 garbage‑truck purchase (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4848, annual appropriation ordinance for FY 2025‑2026, total $134,638,269 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2425‑123 approving Working Cash Budget of approximately $99,000,000 for FY 2025‑2026 (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4851 assigning real‑estate purchase‑sale agreement for Lot 2 to Illinois River Hospitality LLC for new hotel project (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2425‑134 extending hotel project closing date to April 21 2025 (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4850 implementing municipal grocery retailers’ occupation tax (5‑0)

City Council

The East Peoria City Council held a working session to discuss the 2045 Comprehensive Plan update, and the Mayor stated no formal action would be taken. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which was carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:31 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (5‑0) – Motion by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Decker