Collinsville meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Collinsville Council, boards take up business district, roof contract, and more

Collinsville's City Council and several boards met this week to discuss a range of items, including a proposed business district, a roof replacement contract, and a special use permit for an auto repair shop. No formal decisions have been published yet, as minutes from these meetings are pending.

City Council

The City Council met Aug. 11 for its regular meeting. The main discussion item was the Southwest Corridors Business District 2 Draft Plan. The council also considered consent agenda items, including payment of bills for the period ending July 31, 2026, totaling $1,251,301.23, and payroll for the period ending July 17, 2026, totaling $968,987.73.

New business included an ordinance to award a contract to Geissler Roofing for the Gateway Convention Center roof replacement at a cost of $296,950, and an ordinance setting a public hearing date for the establishment of a business district. A closed session was scheduled to discuss personnel, real estate, and legal matters.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met Aug. 13 and held public hearings on several items. These included a special use permit (SUP 26-02) requested by Laura Buick GMC, Inc. for an automotive repair shop at 123 United Drive, the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan, and a text amendment (TA 26-06) to Title 17 regarding private residential driveway standards. The commission also considered approving minutes from its July 9 meeting and received a staff report on zoning practice, specifically balancing short-term rentals.

Fire & Police Commission

The Fire & Police Commission met Aug. 13. The main action item was a vote on hiring a probationary police officer. The commission also considered approving minutes from its July 9 meeting and heard public comment.

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board met Aug. 12. The board welcomed new member Victoria Feitinger, conducted Yard of the Month site visits and scoring, and discussed 2026 projects including the Beltline/Highway 159 island, West Main/Westmoreland island, St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road island, Listemann Park, Uptown, Century Oak, and litter pick up. The board also approved minutes from its July 8 meeting.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission met Aug. 5 in a procedural session with no formal decisions. Members reviewed minutes from the June 3 meeting, discussed potential landmark designations, and received staff updates on local historic sites.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Collinsville boards weigh water plant contract, hiring, and zoning changes

The Collinsville City Council was scheduled July 14 to consider a $1,875,000 professional services agreement with WHKS & Co. for the Water Treatment Plant PFAS Addition and Clearwell Project, along with two real estate purchase contracts and approval of more than $4.3 million in bills and payroll. Minutes for the meeting had not yet been published as of July 20, so outcomes listed below reflect what was on the agenda rather than confirmed decisions.

City Council

The July 14 agenda included a $1,875,000 professional services agreement with WHKS & Co. for the Water Treatment Plant PFAS Addition and Clearwell Project. The council was also scheduled to act on a real estate purchase contract with McDonough Lake One, LLC for 929 McDonough Lake Road, and a real estate purchase contract with the Trustees of the Faletti Living Trust for 8386 North Illinois Street.

Other items included an ordinance designating stop sign postings at Clay Street and Summit Avenue; approval of $3,390,276.53 in bills and $992,513.62 in payroll; discussion of the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Audit Report; and discussion of the Southwest Corridors Business District.

Fire & Police Commission

On July 9, the Fire & Police Commission was set to consider approval to begin the firefighter/paramedic hiring process and to discuss a police department recruitment campaign. The agenda also included approval of previous meeting minutes, speakers from the floor, and comments from Fire and Police Department personnel. Minutes were not yet published.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met July 9 to hold public hearings on two city-initiated zoning text amendments. TA 26-06 addresses standards for private residential driveways in Title 17 Zoning, with a motion to continue the hearing. TA 26-07 proposes changes to tree preservation requirements in Title 17 Zoning, with a motion to recommend approval after public input. The agenda also included continued discussion on data center development and approval of the June 11, 2026 meeting minutes. Minutes were not yet published.

Parks and Recreation Commission

On July 7, the Parks and Recreation Commission was scheduled to discuss Sports Complex Development and to vote on approval of the May 5, 2026 meeting minutes. Minutes were not yet published.

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board met July 8 to amend its bylaws and review 2026 landscaping projects at Beltline/Highway 159, West Main/Westmoreland, and St. Louis Road/Caseyville Islands. Maintenance updates were scheduled for Listemann Park, the Uptown Area, and Century Oak. The agenda also included litter pickup program coordination and Yard of the Month contest scoring and site visits. Minutes were not yet published.

Coming up

• July 20 — Cool Cities Committee: Approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes and discussion of a projects and goals update.

Collinsville boards tackle hiring, zoning, and beautification; City Council eyes $1.8M water plant contract

Four Collinsville boards and commissions met last week, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them — so only agenda items are confirmed, not outcomes. The most consequential action on the horizon comes Tuesday, when the City Council takes up a $1,875,000 engineering contract for the Water Treatment Plant PFAS Addition and Clearwell Project.

Fire & Police Commission

On July 9, the Fire & Police Commission was scheduled to vote on whether to begin the firefighter/paramedic hiring process and to discuss a police department recruitment campaign. The agenda also included approval of previous meeting minutes, public comment, and comments from Fire and Police Department personnel. Minutes have not been published, so the outcome of the hiring-process vote is not yet confirmed.

Planning Commission

Also on July 9, the Planning Commission was set to hold public hearings on two zoning-code text amendments. TA 26-06 addresses standards for private residential driveways in Title 17 Zoning, with a motion to continue the hearing. TA 26-07 proposes changes to tree preservation requirements, with a motion to recommend approval after public input. The commission was also scheduled to continue a discussion on data center development and approve minutes from its June 11, 2026 meeting. No minutes have been published yet.

Community Appearance Board

On July 8, the Community Appearance Board agenda included amending the board's bylaws, reviewing 2026 landscaping projects at the Beltline/Highway 159, West Main/Westmoreland, and St. Louis Road/Caseyville Islands intersections, and maintenance updates for Listemann Park, the Uptown Area, and Century Oak. Members were also scheduled to coordinate a litter pickup program and conduct scoring and site visits for the annual Yard of the Month contest. Outcomes are not yet available.

Parks and Recreation Commission

On July 7, the Parks and Recreation Commission was scheduled to discuss development of a sports complex and vote on approving minutes from its May 5, 2026 meeting. No minutes have been published, so neither the discussion outcome nor the minutes vote is confirmed.

Coming up

The Collinsville City Council meets Tuesday, July 14. The agenda includes:

• A **$1,875,000 professional services agreement** with WHKS & Co. for the Water Treatment Plant PFAS Addition and Clearwell Project.
• A **real estate purchase contract** with McDonough Lake One, LLC for 929 McDonough Lake Road.
• A **real estate purchase contract** with the Trustees of the Faletti Living Trust for 8386 North Illinois Street.
• An ordinance designating stop sign postings at Clay Street and Summit Avenue.
• Approval of **$3,390,276.53 in bills** and **$992,513.62 in payroll**.
• Discussion of the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Audit Report and the Southwest Corridors Business District.

None of these items have been voted on yet. Residents who want to hear the discussion or address the council can attend the July 14 meeting.

Collinsville City Council considers sidewalk dining rules, $2.4M in payments; upcoming meetings on sports complex, beautification

In the past two weeks, the Collinsville City Council met only once, on June 23, but the meeting’s agenda included a proposed ordinance on pedestrian barriers for sidewalk dining and nearly $2.4 million in combined bills and payroll. No minutes have been published yet, so no final votes are known. Next week, both the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Community Appearance Board are scheduled to meet to discuss a sports complex and beautification projects.

Recent meetings

City Council (June 23)

The council considered an ordinance that would amend Title 17 of the city’s zoning code to regulate pedestrian barriers in sidewalk dining areas. A separate ordinance to adopt provisions for Project Labor Agreements in city contracts was also on the agenda, along with a measure that would allow council members to attend meetings electronically.

Financial items included approval of bills totaling $1,373,547.47 and payroll of $1,030,338.71. The council also reviewed a resolution appropriating $23,796.20 from the Motor Fuel Tax fund to install trench grates as part of the Streetscape IV project. Additionally, the council discussed the results of the 2026 National Community Survey and budget amendments. The meeting was scheduled to enter closed session for personnel, real estate, and litigation matters.

Because meeting minutes have not yet been published, it is not known which items were approved, amended, or tabled.

Coming up

Parks and Recreation Commission (July 7)

The commission will meet to discuss development of a sports complex. The only other listed item is approval of minutes from the May 5 meeting.

Community Appearance Board (July 8)

The board will review progress on several 2026 landscaping and maintenance projects, including work at Beltline/Highway 159, West Main/Westmoreland, and St. Louis Road/Caseyville Islands. Maintenance updates for Listemann Park, Uptown Area, and Century Oak are also on the agenda. Members will amend the board’s bylaws and conduct scoring and site visits for the annual Yard of the Month contest. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approving minutes and hearing public comments.

Both meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the city’s website.