Peoria public meetings in 2022
28 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Peoria City Council and Town Board are reviewing several requests including a $2,045,017 HOME-ARP grant for Phoenix Manor. The agenda also includes property annexations, street lighting contracts, and school demolition projects. Public hearings are scheduled regarding the annexation of West Altorfer Drive and North Allen Road.
- $2,045,017 HOME-ARP grant award for Phoenix Manor
- $258,400 contract for Nebraska Ave lighting from Oberlander Electric Co.
- $1,350,000 increase to the J.C. Dillon storm drainage repair contract
- Annexation and rezoning of 2700 West Altorfer Drive to Class I-1
- $50,000 purchase of two used vehicles for the police department
City Council
The City Council will consider multiple master services agreements for professional engineering services through 2025. The agenda also includes a request to reconsider and approve the 2023 revised budget. Additionally, the council will discuss a bridge loan request for the Peoria Civic Center.
- Engineering master services agreements with various firms up to $4,000,000 each
- Pipe culvert replacement contract with Stark Excavating, Inc. for $896,935.00
- Local match of $250,000 for the CRISI passenger rail grant
- Designation of 942 NE Glen Oak Avenue as a local historic landmark
- Reconsideration and approval of the 2023 Revised Budget
City Council
The City Council will consider requests to adopt the 22023 Revised Annual Budget and amend stormwater utility ordinances. The agenda also includes a request to raise parking rates at city-owned facilities.
- Adoption of the 2023 Revised Budget
- Resolution to raise parking rates at city-owned facilities
- Ordinance amending Chapter 31 regarding stormwater utility
- Tax abatement for various General Obligation Bonds, including $563,013.00 and $553,250.00
- Declaration of a local state of emergency
City Council
The Peoria City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the 2023 Revised Annual Budget. The agenda also includes discussions on feedback from cannabis public meetings and several property annexations.
- Public hearing for the 2023 Revised Annual Budget
- Annexation of parcels west of Allen Road and east of IL Route 6
- $323,600.00 contract for rock salt from Jimax Landscape, LLC
- $275,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding recommendations
- Third amendment to the redevelopment agreement with OSF Healthcare System
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023 Revised Annual Budget. The agenda also includes requests to accept several grants and reviews of zoning applications for a cannabis dispensary and short-term rentals.
- $3,398,734.00 contract with Axon Enterprises for body cameras and Tasers
- $4,091,208.00 FEMA grant for fire and emergency response staffing
- $1,000,000.00 HUD grant for the Economic Development Initiative
- Special use ordinance for a cannabis dispensary at Prairie Crossing Shopping Center
- $3,000,000.00 IDCEO grant for public services
City Council
The council is reviewing several funding requests, including $700,000 for a violence prevention program and a $600,000 grant for the construction of Madison III. The agenda also includes property purchases for the Southern Gateway Corridor Improvement Project and changes to mobile food vehicle regulations.
- $700,000 funding request for a violence prevention program
- $600,000 grant award to Phoenix Community Development Services for Madison III construction
- Purchase of properties at 4300 and 4206 SW Adams Street for $76,000
- Contract with Rock Valley Health for firefighter physicals at $84,105 per year
- Ordinance to eliminate downtown operating locations for mobile food vehicles
City Council
The Peoria City Council is holding a special policy session concerning cannabis dispensaries. This follows a request from the City Manager and Deputy Corporation Counsel regarding the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.
- Policy session on cannabis dispensaries
- Communication 22-349 regarding the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act
City Council
The Peoria City Council is reviewing several requests for infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. Items include a large-scale culvert replacement on Merle Lane and a permit for an adult-use cannabis dispensary. The council will also consider police equipment purchases and various zoning changes.
- $1,392,000 contract for the Merle Lane culvert replacement project
- Special use permit for an adult-use cannabis dispensary at Willow Knolls Shopping Center
- $84,900 sole source purchase of ShotSpotter software and maintenance
- $91,440 purchase of 20 Panasonic Toughbook laptops for police vehicles
- $65,070 contract for the McClure and North traffic signal removal project
City Council
The Peoria City Council will consider a redevelopment agreement for 2301 W. Clark Street and amendments to data center regulations. The agenda includes reviewing workers' compensation settlements and a $100,000 contribution for a federal rail program. Officials will also discuss the 2022 Utility Assistance Program guidelines.
- Redevelopment agreement for 2301 W. Clark Street
- $148,313.79 workers' compensation settlement for a police officer
- $37,100 for parcel purchase and billboard relocation for Abington Culvert Replacement Project
- Amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding data centers
- Application guidelines for the 2022 Utility Assistance Program
City Council
The council will consider a budget amendment to reimburse OSF Healthcare up to $1,500,000 for public improvements at Fulton, Adams, and Washington Streets. Other items include first readings for ordinances regarding cannabis businesses and data centers. The agenda also includes several agreements related to traffic control and TIF district establishment.
- Budget amendment for up to $1,500,000 in public improvements at Fulton, Adams, and Washington Streets
- Professional services contract for $42,570.00 regarding a new TIF district near IL Route 6
- First reading of an ordinance amending cannabis business regulations
- First reading of an ordinance amendment relating to data centers
- Special use permit for a wall sign at Willow Knolls Shopping Center
City Council
The Peoria City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a policy session regarding Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The agenda also includes a request from the Mayor and Interim Corporation Counsel to approve a local state of emergency declaration.
- Policy session on American Rescue Plan funding
- Request to declare a local state of emergency
City Council
The City Council will consider expanding the Small Business R.I.S.E. Program with up to $1.5 million in ARPA funding. The agenda also includes a request to declare a local state of emergency and an ordinance amendment for a neighborhood center.
- Expansion of Small Business R.I.S.E. Program grants up to $1.5 million via ARPA funding
- Request to approve a declaration of local state of emergency
- Three-year contract with GALLS, LLC for uniforms
- Ordinance amendment for a neighborhood center at 800 NE Madison Ave and 816 NE Madison Ave
- Amendment to the Special Service Area agreement for Westlake Shopping Center, LLC
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a policy session regarding violence reduction funding. The council will also consider a request from the Mayor and Corporation Counsel to declare a local state of emergency.
- Request to declare a local state of emergency (22-256)
- Policy session on violence reduction funding (22-257)
City Council
The City Council will consider several items, including a request to declare a local state of emergency and a policy session on violence reduction funding. The agenda also includes requests for a new fire apparatus and a street paving project on Prospect Road.
- Purchase of a fire apparatus from Pierce McQueen for up to $3,200,000.00
- Construction contract for the Prospect Road mill and overlay project totaling $1,245,000.00
- Workers’ compensation settlement of $105,765.98 for an injured police officer
- Addition of seven temporary maintenance workers and a budget amendment for Public Works
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a request to declare a local state of emergency. The council will also consider entering an executive session to discuss personnel matters and litigation.
- Request to approve the declaration of a local state of emergency (22-240)
- Motion to enter executive session regarding employee appointment, compensation, or discipline
- Motion to enter executive session regarding pending or imminent litigation
City Council
The Peoria City Council will consider several infrastructure contracts and public safety presentations. The agenda includes requests for road rehabilitation, street paving, and a HUD grant allocation. The council will also review various municipal appointments.
- $11,190,370.00 contract award for the Glen Avenue Rehabilitation Project
- $3,128,225.00 contract award for Orange Prairie Road rehabilitation
- $2,752,208.00 annual action plan allocation for HUD grants
- Special use ordinance for a short-term rental at 2303 W. Marquette Street
- $507,400.00 contract for the 2022 seal-coating project
City Council
The Peoria City Council will consider various infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. This includes reviewing property insurance renewals and a contract for streambank stabilization. The council will also review special use requests for short-term rentals in residential districts.
- $149,809.00 contract for Springdale Creek streambank stabilization
- Real estate sale of 837 SW Washington Street to Downtown Development Corporation
- $268,156.00 property insurance coverage renewal through Liberty Mutual
- $183,222.00 contract with DeltaWRX for CAD/RMS consulting services
- Short-term rental special use requests at 1506 W. Teton Drive and 1709 W. Sherman Ave
City Council
The City Council will review proposals for sewer overflow monitoring services and various property rezonings. The agenda also includes requests to approve short-term rentals and extend maintenance contracts. Additionally, the council will consider a $350,000 loan to Pringle Technologies.
- Agreement with ADS LLC for sewer overflow monitoring up to $3,000,000
- Rezoning of 414 and 418 Phelps Street from residential to parking district
- Special use requests for short-term rentals at 1506 W. Teton Drive and 1709 W. Sherman Avenue
- $273,590.90 contract award to Stark Excavating, Inc. for Simantel Property Park development
- $350,000 loan from City Revolving Loan Funds to Pringle Technologies
City Council
The council will consider budget amendments for various road repairs and the reallocation of Allen Road reconstruction funds. The agenda also includes requests to approve insurance renewals, a city manager salary increase, and local match funding for an intersection project. Additionally, the council will review a liquor license application for a restaurant on North University.
- Proposed $1,680,000 local match for Northmoor Road and University Street intersection
- Purchase of real estate at 1203 West Lucks Avenue for $131,000
- Budget amendments for repairs at Pioneer Parkway and Knoxville Avenue intersections
- Liquor license application for Dog Haus at 4712 N. University
- Purchase of pavement marking material for $126,562.50
City Council
The joint meeting includes a public hearing regarding the 2022-2023 Town budget and appropriation ordinance. The agenda also contains requests for various city contracts, zoning changes, and updates to the stormwater utility fee.
- Public hearing regarding the 2022-2023 Town budget and appropriation ordinance
- Purchase of 702 garbage carts from Rehrig Pacific Company up to $44,624.00
- Professional services agreement with Corbin Design for Downtown Wayfinding up to $40,000.00
- Rezoning of 2919 W. Garden St from R-4 to C-N district
- Contract with Resource Management Associates for $37,560.00 for Fire Captain exams
City Council
The meeting includes requests to approve infrastructure contracts for road reconstructions and mowing programs. The council will also consider a proposal to increase sanitary sewer lateral fees and an ordinance regarding video gaming fees.
- Buckthorn Way Reconstruction contract totaling $300,051.70
- Villa Lake Drive and Wildlife Drive Reconstruction contract totaling $426,701.42
- Increase of sanitary sewer lateral fee from 1.2735/CCF to 1.3028/CCF
- Vacant Lot Mowing Program contracts up to $531,755.10
- Ordinance regarding video gaming fees
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several items, including the issuance of $9,291,000.00 in bonds for road and parking lot improvements. The agenda also includes requests for property rezonings and various city contracts.
- Issuance of $9,291,000.00 in General Obligation Bonds for Warehouse District TIF improvements
- $31,001.00 agreement with IDOT for mast arm replacement at Knoxville Avenue and Pioneer Parkway
- Rezoning of Van Buren Street and NE Madison/Jefferson Street properties to I-2 Industrial District
- Approval of a $45,000.00 IHDA grant for the Strong Communities Program
- Request to deny a liquor license for Family Dollar at 820 NE Jefferson
City Council
The Peoria City Council will consider a $3,627,117.07 contract for the Combined Sewer Overflow Control Project - Year 1. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the proposed Peoria Keller Station Business Development District. Additionally, the council will review new City Council district boundaries and various liquor license applications.
- $3,627,117.07 contract for Combined Sewer Overflow Control Project - Year 1
- Public hearing for Peoria Keller Station Business Development District
- Special use permit for a cannabis dispensary at 4600 N. Brandywine Drive
- Ordinance establishing new City Council district boundaries
- Liquor license applications for Jack’s on Adams and N and Out Market
City Council
The Peoria City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the redistricting of council districts. The agenda also includes proposals for bond issuances and various city ordinances. Several contract awards and tax abatement requests are scheduled for consideration.
- Public hearing on the redistricting of council districts
- Storm drainage repair contract with J.C. Dillon, Inc. up to $1,000,000.00
- Agreement with PCCEO for $150,000.00 for South Village home rehabilitation
- Proposed issuance of general obligation bonds not exceeding $17,000,000.00
- Ordinance for the University/War redevelopment plan and project
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes a policy session regarding the redistricting of council districts. The Council will also consider a request from the Mayor and Corporation Counsel to approve a declaration of a local state of emergency.
- Policy session to discuss redistricting council districts
- Request to approve a declaration of a local state of emergency
City Council
The City Council will consider several items, including a public hearing for the creation of the University/War Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. The meeting also includes requests to approve various short-term rental special uses and city contracts. Additionally, the council will review a proposed $432,000 funding match for a federal tourism grant.
- Public hearing regarding the creation of the University/War TIF district
- $432,000.00 proposed funding match for the U.S. EDA Competitive Tourism Grant
- $29,757.85 estimate to rebuild Peoria Fire Department Engine No. 20
- Approval of contracts for the 2022 weed and litter program
- Ordinance establishing a public hearing date for the Peoria Keller Station Business District
City Council
The Peoria City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a policy session regarding the redistricting of council districts. The agenda also includes a request to approve a local state of emergency declaration.
- Policy session on redistricting council districts
- Request to approve a local state of emergency declaration
- Phoenix Community Development Services Report (no date set)
City Council
The Peoria City Council is reviewing several funding requests and contract approvals. Proposed items include allocating funds for Trewyn Park rehabilitation and awarding HUD grants to a community development organization. The council will also consider ordinances related to automated traffic violations and short-term rentals.
- Awarding $680,000 in HUD CDBG and CDBG-CV funds to Phoenix Community Development Services
- Allocating $600,000 in CDBG-CV funds for the rehabilitation of Trewyn Park
- A two-year contract with Target Solutions Learning, LLC for fire training software totaling $33,889.30
- Ordinance amendments regarding automated traffic violations and an agreement with Peoria Public Schools District 150
- Special use permits for short-term rentals at several residential properties