Quincy public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to grant a zoning variation at 434 Gardner Expressway, waiving commercial building glass and material restrictions. The Council will also consider a new one-year agreement with the Quincy Housing Authority to assign a housing patrol officer. Mayor's appointments to the Traffic, Transit, Fire and Police, and Plan Commissions are up for approval.

• First presentation of Ordinance granting zoning variation at 434 Gardner Expressway to waive glass and material requirements for new commercial construction
• Chief of Police recommends approval of agreement with Quincy Housing Authority for one housing patrol officer (January 1 to December 31, 2026)
• Mayor's appointments: Janelle Favre to Traffic Commission, Ramey Thurman to Transit Commission, Angela Caldwell reappointed to Fire and Police Commission (3-year term), Laura Dighe to Plan Commission
• Recognition of Todd Duesterhaus (35 years) and police promotions/swearing-in for Matthew Farha, Tucker Kurfman, and Zachary Bemis

City Council

The Quincy City Council meeting on December 22, 2025, is largely procedural, including a presentation honoring firefighter Matthew Jennings for 25 years of service, approval of minutes, and reports. No substantive ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed for decision.

• Presentation recognizing Matthew Jennings for 25 years with Quincy Fire Department
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Report of Finance Committee
• Mayor's comments
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

City Council

The Quincy City Council will consider and vote on three ordinances that levy taxes for the Historic Quincy Business District and the City of Quincy for the fiscal year beginning May 1 2025. A fourth ordinance will provide a tax abatement for the 2025 tax year. These actions will set the property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Adoption of ordinance levying taxes for the Historic Quincy Business District (FY 2025‑2026)
• Adoption of ordinance levying taxes for the City of Quincy (FY 2025‑2026)
• Adoption of ordinance providing tax abatement for the 2025 tax year
• First presentation of ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code to add public comment and hearing requirements

City Council

The Quincy City Council will vote on a plan commission recommendation to approve a subdivision of an 8.95-acre parcel at Columbus Road and Arthurs Court for multiple single-family homes. Council will also consider a recommendation to deny a special permit for outdoor storage of solar-powered light towers at 1629 South 57th Street. Several contracts and purchases are up for approval, including a five-year electronic citation platform contract for $14,500 and a $108,971.68 four-year web hosting contract. Ordinances for tax levies and a tax abatement for 2025 are scheduled for second presentation.

• Subdivision approval for 8.95 acres at Columbus Road and Arthurs Court for single-family homes
• Denial recommendation for special permit for outdoor storage of solar light towers at 1629 South 57th Street
• Five-year contract with Quicket Solutions for electronic citation platform at $14,500 first year
• Proposal from Granicus for Government Experience Service Cloud web hosting, $108,971.68 over four years
• Second presentation of ordinances levying taxes for Historic Quincy Business District and city for fiscal year 2025-2026

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy increase for the 2026 tax year, then consider several resolutions and ordinances. Items include police vehicle purchases, mental health service MOUs, road salt procurement, a trophy catfish zone request, and demolition contracts. Council will also vote on special use permits for a landscaping business and a senior living facility, and have first readings of tax levy and abatement ordinances.

• Public hearing on 2026 property tax levy increase
• Resolution to trade in 7 police vehicles and buy a 2026 Ford Transit Cargo Van for $29,320
• Resolution to approve 600 tons of road salt from Compass Minerals America for $55,128
• Resolution for demolition of structures at 1525 Cedar St., 318 Locust St., and 517 Chestnut St. for $36,950
• First reading of ordinance levying taxes for the Historic Quincy Business District Special Service Area

City Council

The Quincy City Council will vote on a consent agenda including street closures and an encroachment permit, and separate resolutions covering a 10.8% health insurance increase for 2026, airport improvement grants, and traffic signal/sign modernization on Broadway between 38th and 63rd Streets. Ordinances for a cell tower lease and two special use permits (landscaping business and senior living facility) will have second presentations.

• Approval of Blue Cross Blue Shield health/dental plans for 2026 at a 10.8% increase (10a)
• Amended grant agreement for airport runway rehab; city share $26,250 (10b)
• Purchase of 12 runway light fixtures and 15 couplings for $14,544.21 (10c)
• Modernization of traffic signals on Broadway between 38th and 63rd St using $140,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds (10d)
• Modernization of traffic signs on Broadway between 38th and 63rd St using $175,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds (10e)

City Council

The City Council will review several special use permits for planned developments and various infrastructure purchases. The body is also deciding on traffic commission recommendations for streetlights and crosswalks.

• Special Use Permit for a Senior Living Facility at 101 N. 48th St
• Special Use Permit for a landscaping business at 2126 S. 12th St
• Ammunition purchase for police training from Ray O’Herron for $15,842.00
• Wastewater treatment polymer purchase from Hawkins, Inc for $20,775
• Hydraulic breaker purchase from Luby Equipment for $15,500

City Council

The Quincy City Council will vote on a resolution to purchase a 2026 E-One fire apparatus for $1,516,184. They will also consider special permits for a 50-unit senior living facility on Maine Street and a landscaping business on South 12th Street, as well as ordinances including a cell tower lease at 2018 Jennifer Lane and an expansion of the Human Rights Commission.

• Resolution to purchase one 2026 E-One 78' Select Series Cyclone fire apparatus for $1,516,184 from Banner Fire Equipment, with a $75,809.20 discount if paid in full upon contract signing
• Special Permit for Planned Development to construct a three-story, 50-unit senior living facility on Maine Street adjacent to 101 South 48th Street (Ward 3)
• Special Permit for Planned Development to operate a landscaping business at 2126 South 12th Street with conditions including a six-foot privacy fence (Ward 6)
• Ordinance to lease cell tower site at 2018 Jennifer Lane to American Tower Corporation (Ward 3)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 40 to increase Human Rights Commission voting members from 9 to 11 and add emeritus members

City Council

The Quincy City Council will consider an ordinance amending the 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget to increase the General Fund allocation for the Fire Department to purchase new fire apparatus. The council will also review a request to spend up to $20,000 on computer monitors and accessories for the city’s network, and a special event application from the Quincy Family YMCA for the 46th Annual Turkey Run that includes numerous street closures on November 27. Additional items include a petition for a special permit to store solar‑powered light towers and several traffic and parking code amendments.

• Ordinance amending the 2025‑2026 budget to increase the General Fund Fire Department budget for new fire apparatus (Item 11a).
• Approval of purchase of monitors and accessories for the city network, not to exceed $20,000, from vendors such as SHI International, Staples, or Amazon (Item 10).
• Special Event Application from Quincy Family YMCA for the 46th Annual Turkey Run, requesting street closures on multiple streets on Thursday, November 27 (Item 8a).
• Petition from Steve Williams for a special permit to store up to four solar‑powered light towers at 1629 South 57th Street and an adjacent 5.88‑acre parcel (Item 8b).
• Ordinance creating a 2‑hour parking zone on the north side of Spring Street from north 12th Street east to north 13th Street (Item 11d).

City Council (Copy)

The City Council will consider several infrastructure and public safety expenditures, including road reconstruction and police equipment. The body is also reviewing updates to municipal codes regarding mobile home parks and school parking zones.

• Bid of $512,245.24 from Rees Construction Company for Monroe Street (19th to 20th) reconstruction
• Pension funding of $5,337,860 for Fire Pension and $4,654,326 for Police Pension
• Purchase of six Taser 10 packages from Axon for $21,600.00
• Purchase of 40 trees from Leffer’s Landscaping and Nursery, Inc. for $17,300
• Ordinance to set maintenance standards for mobile home park owners

City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure projects and public safety purchases. The body is also reviewing updates to municipal codes regarding school parking zones and mobile home park maintenance.

• Bid of $512,245.24 from Rees Construction Company for Monroe Street (19th to 20th) reconstruction
• Pension funding of $5,337,860 for Fire Pension and $4,654,326 for Police Pension
• Purchase of six Taser 10 packages from Axon for $21,600.00
• Purchase of 40 trees from Leffer’s Landscaping and Nursery, Inc. for $17,300
• Ordinance to set maintenance standards for mobile home park owners

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution accepting a $1,346,042 bid for resurfacing 12 alleys and 7 streets, and hear first presentation of an ordinance to increase the fire department budget for new fire apparatus. Other items include denial of three traffic referrals, a land bank intergovernmental agreement, and a police training tuition invoice.

• Resolution accepting $1,346,042 bid from Diamond Construction for 2025/2026 Resurfacing & Alley Improvements
• First presentation of ordinance to increase General Fund–Fire Department budget for new fire apparatus
• Second presentation of ordinance amending mobile home park regulations to hold owners responsible for maintenance
• Resolution for intergovernmental agreement with Two Rivers Land Bank Authority for property at 1300 North 5th Street
• Invoice of $14,676.28 from Sauk Valley Community College for police training academy tuition

City Council

The council will hold a second reading of an ordinance that reduces the number of available LEGUP grants from four to two and sets a maximum grant amount of $10,000. Other business includes a resolution to extend the redevelopment agreement for 531 Hampshire Street, approval of a $20,775 polymer purchase, and a $3,900 lawn mower purchase. Consent agenda items include raffle permits and a referral for a special permit for a landscaping company at 2126 South 12th Street.

• Second presentation of ordinance amending LEGUP grants: reduce from 4 to 2, cap at $10,000
• Resolution authorizing one-year extension of redevelopment agreement for 531 Hampshire Street
• Approval of $20,775 invoice for polymer purchase from Hawkins, Inc.
• Approval of $3,900 purchase of 60-inch Toro Z-Master lawn mower (with trade-in)
• Special permit referral for landscaping company operation at 2126 South 12th Street

City Council

The Quincy City Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including a reduction of the LEGUP grant program from 4 to 2 grants with a maximum of $10,000. Other actions include approval of a $76,500 roof awning replacement at the airport, a $229,125 change order for a sidewalk project, a $224,945 FEMA grant for a fire safety trailer, and a new list of dangerous properties under the Fix or Flatten program. A special use permit for a maternity house at 1603 Center Avenue and mayoral appointments to various boards are also on the agenda.

• Special event application for Fall Color Run street closures in downtown Quincy, Oct 17-18
• Resolution to approve $76,500 low bid from Henson Robinson Co. for airport terminal roof awning replacement
• Resolution to allocate $229,125.10 for Prairie Crossing Pavement and North 36th Street Sidewalk Project change order
• Resolution to accept FEMA grant of $224,945.71 (with 5% match) for fire safety trailer purchase
• Resolution adding 16 properties to the Fix or Flatten dangerous and unsafe properties list for 2025

City Council

The Quincy City Council will consider several items, including a special event permit for the Fall Color Run with street closures on Maine, Hampshire, and other downtown streets. The council will vote on contracts and funding for airport improvements, pavement and sidewalk work, and a FEMA grant for a fire safety trailer. Ordinances for a new maternity house at 1603 Center Avenue and changes to LEGUP grant limits will also be presented.

• Special Event Application for the Fall Color Run – street closures on Maine St, Hampshire St, and related blocks
• Approval of $76,500 low bid from Henson Robinson Co. for replacement of the Quincy Regional Airport terminal awning
• Allocation of $229,125.10 capital funds for the Prairie Crossing Pavement and North 36th Street Sidewalk Project
• Approval of a $224,945.71 FEMA grant (5% match required) for a fire safety trailer
• Adoption of an ordinance granting a special use permit for a maternity house at 1603 Center Avenue

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda containing parade permits, a raffle waiver, and resolutions for vehicle sales, topsoil purchase, and a pavement rating contract. The regular agenda includes a proposed two-year contract with Flock Safety for 20 license plate reader cameras at a cost of $128,750, and first readings of ordinances for a business district tax and a special use permit for a maternity house.

• Two-year contract with Flock Safety for 20 fixed-license plate reader cameras, $128,750 (Item 11a)
• Ordinance establishing business district taxes for the 54th Street Business District, Ward 3 (Item 12a)
• Special use permit for a planned development at 1603 Center Avenue to operate a maternity house for up to four pregnant mothers, Ward 1 (Item 12b)
• Approval of $12,500 invoice for 24 truckloads of topsoil for cap's vegetated cover (Item 10b)
• One-year pavement rating subscription contract with Vaisala of Boulder, CO for $18,880 (Item 10c)

City Council

The Quincy City Council will vote on several ordinances, including imposing business district taxes on 54th Street, a zoning variation for 1503 Maas Road, and a special use permit for a maternity house at 1603 Center Avenue. Consent agenda items include appointments to the Housing Authority and a yard waste recycling committee, along with multiple invoices for water and wastewater treatment repairs. A traffic commission recommendation to extend a parking zone on Spring Street will also be discussed.

• Second presentation of ordinance establishing business district taxes for 54th Street (Ward 3)
• Ordinance authorizing jurisdictional transfer of Seminary Road, part of North 12th and 18th streets (Ward 1)
• Zoning variation at 1503 Maas Road for garage and porch encroachment
• Special use permit for a maternity house at 1603 Center Avenue (Ward 1)
• Consent items: $20,700 polymer invoice, $23,204 emergency pump repair, donation of flags to airport

City Council

The Quincy City Council will vote on several ordinances, including final adoption of a Business District Tax for the 54th Street area (second presentation) and a zoning variation at 1503 Maas Road. Consent agenda items include appointments, invoices for water plant repairs totaling over $70,000, and a donation of flags for the airport. A special use permit for a maternity house at 1603 Center Avenue receives its first presentation.

• Ordinance establishing business district taxes for the 54th Street Business District (Ward 3, second presentation)
• Zoning variation at 1503 Maas Road to allow garage/porch encroachment
• Special use permit for a planned development maternity house at 1603 Center Avenue
• Invoices for polymer ($20,700), emergency pump repair ($23,204), and wastewater equipment repairs ($26,500)
• Resolution accepting donation of American flags for airport entrance

City Council

The City Council will discuss accepting $650,000 from Adams County to transfer specific roadways into the city's municipal street system. The body is also reviewing several special event permits for parades and a demolition contract for the Fix or Flatten Program.

• Agreement with Adams County for jurisdictional transfer of Seminary Road and portions of North 12th and North 18th Streets for $650,000
• Demolition of 804 S. 8th by H & D Construction for $13,000
• Budget amendment to increase General Fund by $24,000 from excess Sales Tax Revenue
• Zoning variance for a 624-square foot garage and 208-square foot porch at 1503 Maas Road
• Permits for Octoberfest, Quincy Notre Dame, and Quincy Senior High homecoming parades

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific ordinances, resolutions, or contracts are listed for action.

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation on the River Edge Redevelopment Zone and consider several items, including a proposed expansion of the Driftwood Campground & RV Park with up to 13 gravel RV pads. The council previously concurred on August 4, 2025, but now faces a request to rescind that concurrence due to drainage concerns, followed by a new proposal requiring site plan review. Other items include a special permit referral for a maternity house, a subdivision for a water tower, and an ordinance reorganizing the planning department into two divisions.

• Rescind and re-vote on Driftwood Campground expansion at 2300 Bonansinga Drive, C3 zone, with drainage concerns
• Referral of special permit for Hope House maternity house at 1603 Center Avenue (R1C zone)
• Referral of subdivision at 101–201 North 54th Street for water tower construction (M3 zone)
• Ordinance to separate Department of Planning and Development into two divisions with own directors
• Contract for $101,675.00 sewer lining on Vermont St. (22nd–24th) and 4th & Chestnut

The City Council appointed Kristen Niemann to the TIF Rental Rehab Committee. It adopted an ordinance removing a 2‑hour parking restriction on the north side of Maine Street. It also adopted a zoning variation for a taller sign at 501 Hampshire and an ordinance reorganizing the Planning and Development Department into two divisions.

• Appointed Kristen Niemann to the TIF Rental Rehab Committee
• Adopted ordinance removing 2‑hour parking on north side of Maine St (N. 28th to N. 30th)
• Adopted zoning variation allowing a sign taller than 15 ft at 501 Hampshire
• Adopted ordinance separating Planning and Development into two divisions with separate directors

City Council

The City Council will hold a presentation on road funding and vote on several items, including a special use permit for a hotel with a rooftop bar and restaurant at 200 Maine Street, a new police union contract, and equipment purchases. Consent agenda items include special event permits for a parish picnic, Pride in the Park, and Glow Row.

• Special use permit for hotel with rooftop bar at 200 Maine Street (Ward 7)
• Police union contract for 2025-2027 (May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2027)
• School Resource Officer agreement for 2025-26 school year; Quincy Public Schools pays 55%
• Purchase of Caterpillar wheel loader from Altorfer Cat for $218,599
• Memorandum of Agreement with Ameren Illinois for $75,000

City Council

The Quincy City Council will consider a special use permit for a hotel with a rooftop bar and restaurant at 200 Maine Street, along with several resolutions and ordinances. Items include a police contract, equipment purchases, a landmark designation, and parking changes. The council will also vote on special event permits and a school resource officer agreement.

• Special Use Permit for a hotel with rooftop bar at 200 Maine Street (Ward 7)
• Police Department School Resource Officer agreement for 2025-26, Quincy Public Schools paying 55%
• Police Benevolent and Protective Association contract for May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2027
• Purchase of a Caterpillar 926 wheel loader from Altorfer Cat for $218,599
• Ordinance amending landmark designation at 1515 Jersey Street

City Council

The council will vote on multiple spending items, including a $496,779.20 contract for Parking Lot F reconstruction, an additional $270,000 for the Prairie Crossing Pavement and North 36th Street Sidewalk Project, and $80,084 for construction inspection services. They will also adopt ordinances to change council meeting procedures and amend the fiscal year budget. An executive session is planned for personnel and collective bargaining.

• Approval of $496,779.20 low bid from Rees Construction for Parking Lot F reconstruction
• Additional $270,000 for Prairie Crossing Pavement and North 36th Street Sidewalk Project
• Purchase of 14 Trijicon MRO red dot optics for AR-15 rifles from Amazon for $7,685.86
• Ordinance amending Chapter 32 to add consent agenda and change meeting order
• Ordinance amending 2025-2056 fiscal year budget (concrete, legal, mayoral budgets)

City Council

The City Council will vote on multiple resolutions and ordinances, including a $496,779 low bid for Parking Lot F reconstruction, a $7,686 purchase of rifle optics for police, and a $270,000 additional appropriation for the Prairie Crossing/North 36th Street sidewalk project. An ordinance to amend the city budget and another to change council meeting procedures are also up for adoption. The council will also hear reports on a zoning variance denial, traffic commission recommendations, and the annual barge dock report before entering executive session on personnel and collective bargaining.

• Purchase of 14 Trijicon MRO red dot optics for AR-15 rifles from Amazon, $7,685.86
• Zoning Board recommends denial of a variance for a garage closer than 2 feet from the property line at 621 S. 20th Street
• Low bid of $496,779.20 from Rees Construction Company for Parking Lot F reconstruction
• Ordinance to amend the 2025-2056 fiscal year budget, increasing the concrete budget by $81,500 and reducing legal and administrative services budgets
• Resolution for NaviLine Cloud Solutions software and cloud hosting from CentralSquare Technologies, $28,220.44 for year one, with a 5-year term

City Council

The Quincy City Council will vote on several spending items including a $496,779.20 low bid for Parking Lot F reconstruction, a $28,220.44 software contract, and a $7,685.86 purchase of rifle optics. The council will also adopt an ordinance changing the meeting order and adding a consent agenda, and give second reading to a budget amendment reallocating funds. Other items include a denied variance for a garage at 621 S. 20th Street and decisions on streetlight requests.

• Approval of low bid $496,779.20 from Rees Construction for Parking Lot F reconstruction
• Purchase of 14 Trijicon MRO red dot optics from Amazon for $7,685.86 for police rifles
• Five-year NaviLine Cloud Solutions software contract with CentralSquare Technologies at $28,220.44 year one
• Budget amendment increasing Concrete budget by $81,500, reducing Legal and Administrative Services budgets
• Denial of variance for accessory building less than two feet from property line at 621 S. 20th Street

City Council

The Quincy City Council will vote on multiple resolutions and ordinances, including a $496,779.20 contract for Parking Lot F reconstruction, a $80,084 proposal for construction inspection services, and an additional $270,000 for the Prairie Crossing Pavement and North 36th Street Sidewalk Project. The council will also consider an ordinance amending Chapter 32 to change the order of business and add a consent agenda, and a budget amendment adjusting several fund lines. A public hearing will be held on a liquor ordinance waiver request for Quincy Axe Co. and The Pour Haus.

• Approval of $496,779.20 low bid from Rees Construction Company for Parking Lot F reconstruction
• Proposal from Klingner and Associates for $80,084.00 in construction inspection services
• Additional $270,000 for the Prairie Crossing Pavement and North 36th Street Sidewalk Project
• Purchase of 14 Trijicon MRO red dot optics from Amazon for $7,685.86 for police AR-15 rifles
• Ordinance amending Chapter 32 (City Council) to change meeting order and add consent agenda