Litchfield council eyed $130K in street change orders; zoning board set to take up short-term rentals
Litchfield's City Council was scheduled to act on more than $245,000 in street, demolition, and staffing items at its July 2 meeting, but published minutes are not yet available, so outcomes cannot be confirmed. The agenda listed $130,062 in change orders for the Columbia Street reconstruction project and a separate $4,500 change order for Jackson Street, both with Rooters Asphalt.
City Council — July 2
The council agenda included several street and demolition contracts:
- **Columbia Street reconstruction:** $130,062 in change orders with Rooters Asphalt.
- **Jackson Street reconstruction:** $4,500 change order with Rooters Asphalt.
- **E. Prairie and Illini Court milling and resurfacing:** A bid award of $86,648 to DeLaurent Construction.
- **Demolitions:** A $28,350 bid award to Stutz Excavating to demolish structures at 115 E. Corwin and 843 S. Montgomery, plus demolition agreements for 314 E. Ryder Street and 410 N. Jackson Street.
- **Director of Public Works:** The council was also scheduled to consider creating a Director of Public Works position.
Because only the agenda has been published and minutes are not yet available, it is not possible to confirm which items passed, how council members voted, or whether any items were modified or tabled.
Economic Development Commission — June 24
The Economic Development Commission met June 24 to discuss a business assistance request for 213 South Jefferson. The agenda also included reports from city staff and comments from the Mayor. Minutes are not yet published, so no action can be confirmed.
Planning and Zoning Board — June 29
The Planning and Zoning Board's June 29 public hearing was cancelled, according to a procedural notice. No items were heard.
Coming up
Planning and Zoning Board — Monday, July 6: The board is scheduled to hold public hearings and vote on several items, including:
- A text amendment to allow short-term rentals in M-F Multi-family districts.
- A Special Use Permit for K&Z Enterprises short-term rentals at 601 S. State St.
- A zoning change from Residential (S-1) to Multi-family (M-F) at 213 S. Jefferson.
- A large-scale development site plan for Pittsburg Pipe at 11 Skyview Dr.
- A Minor Subdivision plan for Caseys at 414 N. Old Rt. 66.
Economic Development Commission — Wednesday, July 8: The commission will again take up the business assistance request for 213 South Jefferson. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, comments from the chairman and mayor, a staff report, and the assistance request as the only new business item.
Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 2 City Council meeting should watch for published minutes from the city.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — City Council considers $130K in change orders for Columbia Street reconstruction
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