Aledo council to weigh annexations, Safe Routes funding; recent meetings still without minutes
Aledo's City Council has a packed agenda set for July 20, including first readings on two annexation ordinances and a joint funding agreement for the SW 6th Street Safe Routes to School project. The meeting also includes a motion to reject the only bid received for the sale of city-owned property at 501 SW 11th Ave and re-advertise for three weeks.
City Council — July 20 (upcoming)
The council's consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 6 meeting and a finance invoice. Members are scheduled to take first-reading votes on:
- **Ordinance No. 22 (2026)** — annexation of property at 708 NW 2nd Ave.
- **Ordinance No. 23 (2026)** — annexation of property at 901 NE 3rd Ave.
- **Ordinance No. 24 (2026)** — intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Secretary of State on parking.
Also on the agenda:
- **Resolution No. 27R (2026)** — joint funding agreement for federally funded construction of the SW 6th Street Safe Routes to School project.
- **Motion** to reject the bid for the sale of 501 SW 11th Ave and re-advertise for three weeks.
A discussion on purchasing a new electronic message board is also scheduled. The council plans to meet in closed session before adjourning.
City Council — July 6
Minutes from the July 6 meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions can be confirmed. The published agenda listed the following items for consideration:
- A request for a time extension for Miller Trucking & Excavating regarding Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition – Phase 1, extending the deadline to August 31, 2026.
- Approval of the Finance invoice listing (AP 12).
- Discussion regarding the handling of nuisance wildlife.
- Recognition of Daxxton Martin as the Aledo IL America 250 Commemorative T-Shirt Winner.
Aledo IL America 250 Commission — July 13
Minutes are not yet published. The agenda called for discussion and review of Aledo IL America 250 events, along with review of minutes from June 29, 2026.
Historic Preservation Commission — July 14
Minutes are not yet published. The agenda included a status update on the Downtown Plaque & Mural Virtual Tour and selection of a project for Phase III of the Aledo Downtown Historical Site's Placards.
Coming up
- **Aledo City Council** — Monday, July 20, 2026. Items include first readings on two annexation ordinances, an intergovernmental parking agreement, the SW 6th Street Safe Routes to School funding resolution, and a motion to reject and re-advertise the bid for 501 SW 11th Ave. A closed session is scheduled before adjournment.