Le Claire
Upcoming
City Council
The council will consider new park regulations and several public works projects, including storm improvements on 12th and Davenport Street. They are also reviewing pay applications for Huckleberry Park and Wisconsin Street construction.
- Public hearing for updated Park Regulations (Chapter 47)
- Storm improvement plans and specifications for 12th and Davenport Street
- Engineering services agreement for the 35th Street Trail design
- Pay application for Huckleberry Park improvements via Valentine Construction
- Pay estimate for Wisconsin Street construction via McCarthy Improvements
Committee of the Whole - City Council
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the logistics and routing for the Tugfest parade. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.
- Tugfest parade route planning
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Tourism
The LeClaire Tourism Board will elect officers for FY27 and hear a presentation from MindFire on next year's marketing plans. They will also vote to approve June invoices totaling $29,680.14 and the previous meeting's minutes. Committee reports from the Chamber/Marketing Alliance will be discussed.
- Elect FY27 officers
- MindFire presents FY27 marketing plans
- Approve June invoices totaling $29,680.14
- Approve June meeting minutes
- Committee reports: Chamber/Marketing Alliance
Park & Recreation Commission
The LeClaire Parks and Recreation Commission will continue discussion on expanding the splash pad at Huckleberry Park, including related fiber work. Other updates include the lower field at Vet's Park, a new water fountain at Hollyhock Park, and upcoming programs like the Farmer's Market and art classes.
- Continue splash pad expansion discussion at Huckleberry Park
- Fiber work at Huckleberry Park
- Lower field update at Vet's Park/Rec Center
- Water fountain at Hollyhock Park
- Upcoming programs: Farmer's Market, Art Classes, Puzzle Competition
Park & Recreation Commission
The LeClaire Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss updates on recreational facilities, including the grand opening of the Splash Pad at Huckleberry Park. Other items include updates on Scout Park, Vet's Park/Rec Center, and Hollyhock Park, as well as upcoming programs.
- Huckleberry Park Splash Pad Grand Opening
- Update on Scout Park
- Update on Vet's Park/Rec Center
- Update on Hollyhock Park
- Discussion of upcoming programs
Committee of the Whole - City Council
The City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss the design progress for the Mississippi River Trail segment from Eagle Ridge Road to May Street. The discussion includes updated construction cost estimates and technical design features. The council will also discuss the Love’s Car Show.
- Mississippi River Trail extension (Eagle Ridge Rd to May St) with updated construction cost estimates between $1.225M and $1.375M
- Proposed 10-foot wide concrete trail featuring a mix of curb and grass shoulders
- Planned signal modifications and crosswalks at US 67 and Eagle Ridge Road
- Proposed retaining wall for the existing box culvert under US 67
- Discussion of the Love’s Car Show
The Committee of the Whole heard a presentation on the Mississippi River Trail design (Eagle Ridge Rd to May Street), scheduled for 2027. They also discussed the Love's Car Show returning on September 5, 2026. No votes or approvals occurred.
- Adjourned at 6:47 p.m. (unanimous)
City Council
The LeClaire City Council will vote on approving a $1,353,477.90 payment for YMCA construction (Pay Estimate 10). They will also consider resolutions to authorize a 2026 deer bowhunting program, purchase and install license plate reader cameras from Flock Group Inc., and dispose of two old police cruisers. Other items include public hearings on park regulations and storm improvements, and multiple infrastructure project payments.
- $1,353,477.90 YMCA construction payment to Bill Bruce Builders
- 2026 Deer Bowhunting Program resolution
- Purchase of license plate reader cameras from Flock Group Inc.
- Disposal of two police cruisers (1999 and 2010 Crown Victorias)
- Public hearing on park regulations and storm improvements at 12th and Davenport Street
The council approved a consent agenda and 30 resolutions, including a $1,353,477.90 payment for YMCA construction, $299,955.65 for self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA), $42,825 for a police vehicle, $58,000 for license plate readers, and a loan agreement to repurpose bond proceeds. Other approvals included the deer bowhunting program, fiber optic installation, disposal of two police cars, multiple engineering contracts, a final plat, employee handbook amendments, and appointments. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $1,353,477.90 YMCA pay estimate (unanimous)
- Approved $299,955.65 for SCBA equipment (unanimous)
- Approved $42,825 for 2026 Dodge Durango police vehicle (unanimous)
- Approved $58,000 for license plate reader cameras (unanimous)
- Authorized additional action on loan agreement to repurpose bond proceeds (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 city-wide deer bowhunting program (unanimous)
- Approved final plat of Midtown River Addition (unanimous)
- Amended employee handbook (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a final minor plat to split one property into two commercial lots. The project involves the demolition of an existing structure on the second lot.
- Final minor plat for Midtown River Addition at 537 N. Cody Road
- Rezoning/replatting of .196 acre into two commercial lots
- Demolition of existing structure on Lot 2