425 E. State Street

Rockford, IL 61104

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City Council

Meeting Minutes

Monday, February 2, 2026

5:30 PM

The following represents, in general, the chronological order of proceedings at the City

Council/Committee Meetings: Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Public Speaking and

City Council/Committee Agendas.

Meeting will be live streamed on Channel 17 and via this link:

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Items appearing on the City Council Standing Committee Agendas for today's date may receive a vote at

committee and come before the City Council meeting tonight held after the committee meeting. Final

vote may be taken on said items at the City Council meeting.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

The invocation was given by Pastor Denver Bitner and the Pledge of Allegiance was led

by Mayor McNamara.

Roll Call

Jonathan Logemann

Kevin Frost

Present:

Gabrielle Torina

Aprel Prunty

Janessa Wilkins

Karen Hoffman

Dawn Granath

Frank Beach

Jaime Salgado

Tamir Bell

Mark Bonne

Tim Durkee

Late:

Chad Tuneberg

Gina Meeks

Absent:

Alderman Tuneberg arrived at 5:41 p.m. and Alderman Durkee arrived at 5:51 p.m.

II.

PROCLAMATIONS

There were no proclamations presented during this meeting.

III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Planning and Development Committee

Memorandum from Andrea Hinrichs, Housing and Program

Manager, regarding the Conditional Preliminary Set-Aside

Letter for Federal HOME and CDBG funds requested by

RockRiver I, LLC for a new senior housing development.

Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

26-00137

Code and Regulation Committee

Memorandum from Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and

Special Events, regarding a request to vacate a right-of-way.

Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

26-00134

26-00136

This Information Only was Read into the Record.

Traffic Commission’s Agenda for the meeting to be held on

February 11, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for

consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on

February 23, 2026. Referred to Code and Regulation

Committee.

This Information Only was Read into the Record.

Memorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning

Manager, regarding Plat No. 2 of Puri West State Subdivision.

Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

26-00138

26-00135

This Information Only was Read into the Record.

Finance and Personnel Committee

Memorandum from Charlotte Hoss, City Attorney, regarding

Trustee Property Mowing Lien Waivers. Referred to Finance

and Personnel Committee.

This Information Only was Read into the Record.

IV. PUBLIC SPEAKERS

John Tac Brantley spoke about Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month and

expressed the importance of educating the next generation about the impact African

Americans have made on this country.

Denzil Wynter spoke about racism in the military and violent attacks against black

veterans.

Prophet Yusef recited a passage of scripture and shared a poem entitled "One Month is

Not Enough".

Steven McMaster shared his personal views regarding the City Council Rules and his

opposition to the incentive for McDonalds.

Dana Briggs spoke about the council members’ responsibility to preserve the Republic

and encouraged the aldermen to do what they can to support and defend the Constitution

of the United States.

NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Planning and Development Committee

Committee recommends approval of the Funding Agreement

with Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, an Illinois

not-for-profit corporation (NIAAA) for the establishment of a

Senior Center at 5505 East State Street. The funding source is a

reallocation of unspent ARPA Plan/ Major Corridor Signage

Funds not to exceed $300,000.

25-00167

Alderman Wilkins, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read

in the committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was ADOPTED by the following vote

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Torina

Nay:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-75-CR

Committee recommends approval of the Funding Agreement

and Lease Agreement for 713 East State Street (Shumway

Building) with Rockford Area Arts Council for 2026 through

2028 in the amount of $125,000.00 annually for a total amount

of $375,000.00. The funding source is the City’s Redevelopment

Fund. (LAID OVER FEBRUARY 17, 2026)

26-00086

Alderman Wilkins, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read

in the committee report and placed it up for passage.

Alderman Durkee made a motion to lay this item over, seconded by Alderman

Torina. The item was then LAID OVER.

Enactment No: 2026-57-CR

Code and Regulation Committee

Final Plat of Dulgar Subdivision

26-00097

Committee recommends approval of the Final Plat of Dulgar Subdivision.

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-76-CR

Final Plat of District 815 Subdivision.

26-00098

Committee recommends approval of the Final Plat of District 815 Subdivision.

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-77-CR

3929 Broadway, Suite 7

26-00099

Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval for a

Special Use Permit for body art services (tattoo) in conjunction with an esthetics

shop in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 3929 Broadway, Suite 7

(Destiny Owens/Applicant). Subject to conditions.

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-78-CR

1100 North Lyford Road

26-00100

Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval for a

Special Use Permit for a funeral home in a C-1, Limited Office Zoning District at

1100 North Lyford Road (BAO, LLC/Applicant). Subject to conditions.

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-79-CR

716 Indiana Avenue

26-00101

Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval for a

Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development for an event space for

receptions, cultural events and celebrations of life in an R-4, Multi-Family

Residential Zoning District at 716 Indiana Avenue (Allen & Shawn

Cox/Applicants). Subject to conditions.

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-80-CR

1601 Sandy Hollow Road and 3402 11th Street

26-00102

Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval for a

Variation to modify a 4.16’ x 5.92’ reader board to allow for a 4’ x 6’ electronic

graphic display sign on an existing legal non-conforming freestanding sign in a

C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 1601 Sandy Hollow Road and 3402

11th Street (Bobby Patel for Ramdevneal, LLC/Applicant). Subject to

conditions.

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-81-CR

1211 West Street

26-00103

Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval for a

Zoning Map Amendment from R-1, Single-Family Zoning District to R-2,

Two-Family Residential Zoning District at 1211 West Street (Carmel

Smith/Applicant). Subject to conditions.

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-82-CR

3905 Broadway

26-00104

Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s

approval for the Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class L-50) in conjunction with a

tavern, video gaming terminals, and outdoor seating area in a C-2, Limited

Commercial Zoning District at 3905 Broadway (Alison Elizabeth Fuller/8th Ward

Pub, LTD dba 8th Ward Pub/Applicant). Subject to conditions.

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Beach

Nay:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-83-CR

3005 and 3007 North Rockton Avenue

26-00106

Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s

approval for:

a. The Sale of Tobacco Products; and

b. The Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) in conjunction with a gas

station and convenience store in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning

District at 3005 and 3007 North Rockton Avenue (Kulvir Kaur/Raj Liquor

& Gas, Inc. dba Raj Liquor & Gas/Applicant). Subject to conditions.

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Beach

Nay:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-84-CR

10.

2212 North Main Street

26-00107

Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s

approval for:

a. The Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class L-50); and

b. The Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) in conjunction with a pub and

grill, outdoor beer garden with seating and video gaming terminals in a C-

2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 2212 North Main Street

(Christine Stewart/Mulligans of Rockford, Inc., dba Mulligan’s Pub and

Grill/Applicant). Subject to conditions.

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Beach

Nay:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-85-CR

11.

Committee recommends approval of the revisions to the City of

Rockford Code of Ordinances for Sections 16-127; 16-128; and

16-136 regarding references to Snow Emergencies.

26-00113

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-86-CR

Finance and Personnel Committee

Committee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of

$10,700,327.60 as approved at the Finance and Personnel

Committee meeting on January 26, 2026.

26-00112

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-87-CR

Committee recommends approval of the Accounting Policy.

26-00096

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-88-CR

Committee recommends approval of the Capital Asset Policy.

26-00110

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-89-CR

Committee recommends approval of the Police and Fire Pension

Funding Policy.

26-00108

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-90-CR

Committee recommends approval of the Unclaimed Property

Policy.

26-00109

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-91-CR

Committee recommends approval of an Agreement between the

City of Rockford and Four Rivers Sanitation Authority (FRSA)

for engineering and construction of sanitary utility work related

to the city’s Davis Park project in the amount of $40,300.00. The

cost is to be reimbursed back to the city by FRSA at 100%.

26-00089

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-92-CR

VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS COMMITTEE REPORTS LAID OVER

A. Planning and Development Committee

Committee recommends approval of the proposed Amendment

to the Development Agreement with First Midwest Group

(Machesney Investment LLC) and McDonald's for the

establishment of a McDonald's at 4103 West State Street in the

amount of $200,000. The funding source is 2025 Casino Plan

Funds / Economic Development High Risk Area. (LAID OVER

JANUARY 20, 2026)

25-00172

Alderman Wilkins, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read

in the committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Torina, Prunty, Hoffman, Granath, Beach,

Salgado, and Bell

Aye:

Tuneberg, Frost, Wilkins, and Bonne

Nay:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-93-CR

Code and Regulation Committee

Finance and Personnel Committee

VII. OFFICERS REPORTS

A. Alderman Salgado announced Mid-Town District was hosting a meeting with Region 1

on February 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at The Collective to discuss the Livable Communities

Initiative. He encouraged the Eleventh Ward residents to attend the meeting and provide

feedback and ideas for the Livable Communities Initiative.

VIII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

Planning and Development Committee

Code and Regulation Committee

Finance and Personnel Committee

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Auburn

Street Improvements Phase 1 (Central Ave to N Main Street)

(Bid No. 126-PW-002) to N-Trak Group, of Loves Park, Illinois

in the amount of $11,697,753.33. The contract duration is

through October 2026. The funding source is General Fund 2022

Surplus.

26-00092

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-89-R

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid:

Downtown Streetscape Improvements (Main Street: Jefferson

Street to Park Avenue) (Bid No. 1125-PW-128) to Copenhaver

Construction, of Gilberts, Illinois in the amount of $721,475.00.

The contract duration is through July 31, 2026. The funding

source is the 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.

26-00091

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-90-R

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Lower

Jefferson Street Storm Sewer Improvements (Bid No.

126-PW-004) to N-Trak Group, of Loves Park, Illinois in the

amount of $518,090.20. The contract duration is through July

10, 2026. The funding source is the CIP General Fund.

26-00093

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-91-R

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Mason

Avenue Reconstruction (Bid No. 126-PW-003) to Northern

Illinois Service Co., of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of

$457,295.44. The contract duration is through June 30, 2026.

The funding sources are Department of Commerce and

Economic Opportunity Grant Funds (DCEO) and 1%

Infrastructure Sales Tax.

26-00094

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-92-R

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Construction

Engineering Agreement: Downtown Streetscape Improvements

(Main Street: Jefferson Street to Park Avenue) to H.R. Green,

Inc., of McHenry, Illinois in the amount of $104,734.00. The

contract duration is through July 31, 2026. The funding source is

the 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.

26-00090

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-93-R

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Sole Source

Contract: Teledyne ISCO Stormwater Samplers and Rain

Gauges to Gasvoda & Associates, Inc., of Calumet City, Illinois

in the amount of $40,710.00. This is a one-time purchase. The

funding source is the Stormwater Operating Budget.

26-00095

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-94-R

Committee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: Hotel

Market and New Hotel Feasibility Study (RFP No. 925-CD-106)

to Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc. dba Hunden Partners, of

Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $40,000.00. The contract

duration is seven (7) weeks. The funding source is the Planning

Division Operating Budget.

26-00111

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Torina

Nay:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-95-R

Committee recommends approval of a resolution authorizing the

application and acceptance of the Department of Commerce and

Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Regional Site Readiness Grant

in an amount up to $3,679,551.56. If awarded, the city would

provide matching funds in the amount of $919,887.89. The

funding source for the matching funds would be the Global

Trade Park #2 TIF Fund.

26-00088

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-96-R

IX. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCES

A. Planning and Development Committee

An ordinance approving the Funding Agreement with

Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, an Illinois

not-for-profit corporation (NIAAA) for the establishment of a

Senior Center at 5505 East State Street. The funding source is a

reallocation of unspent ARPA Plan/ Major Corridor Signage

Funds not to exceed $300,000.

26-00115

Alderman Wilkins, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read

in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Torina

Nay:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-61-O

An ordinance approving the Funding Agreement and Lease

Agreement for 713 East State Street (Shumway Building) with

Rockford Area Arts Council for 2026 through 2028 in the

amount of $125,000.00 annually for a total amount of

$375,000.00. The funding source is the City’s Redevelopment

Fund.

26-00116

This ordinance was HELD OUT.

Enactment No: 2026-45-O

An ordinance approving the Amendment to the Development

Agreement with First Midwest Group (Machesney Investment

LLC) and McDonald's for the establishment of a McDonald's at

4103 West State Street in the amount of $200,000. The funding

source is 2025 Casino Plan Funds / Economic Development

High Risk Area.

26-00114

Alderman Wilkins, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read

in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Torina, Prunty, Hoffman, Granath, Beach,

Salgado, and Bell

Aye:

Tuneberg, Frost, Wilkins, and Bonne

Nay:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-62-O

Code and Regulation Committee

An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for body art

services (tattoo) in conjunction with an esthetics shop in a C-2,

Limited Commercial Zoning District at 3929 Broadway, Suite 7

(Destiny Owens/Applicant).

26-00127

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-63-O

An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a funeral home

in a C-1, Limited Office Zoning District at 1100 North Lyford

Road (BAO, LLC/Applicant).

26-00126

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-64-O

An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit

Development for an event space for receptions, cultural events

and celebrations of life in an R-4, Multi-Family Residential

Zoning District at 716 Indiana Avenue (Allen & Shawn

Cox/Applicants).

26-00118

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-65-O

An ordinance approving a Variation to modify a 4.16’ x 5.92’

reader board to allow for a 4’ x 6’ electronic graphic display sign

on an existing legal non-conforming freestanding sign in a C-3,

General Commercial Zoning District at 1601 Sandy Hollow

Road and 3402 11th Street (Bobby Patel for Ramdevneal,

LLC/Applicant).

26-00119

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-66-O

An ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment from R-1,

Single-Family Zoning District to R-2, Two-Family Residential

Zoning District at 1211 West Street (Carmel Smith/Applicant).

26-00120

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-67-O

An ordinance approving the Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class

L-50) in conjunction with a tavern, video gaming terminals, and

outdoor seating area in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning

District at 3905 Broadway (Alison Elizabeth Fuller/8th Ward

Pub, LTD dba 8th Ward Pub/Applicant).

26-00121

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Beach

Nay:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-68-O

An ordinance approving the Sale of Tobacco Products in

conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-2,

Limited Commercial Zoning District at 3005 and 3007 North

Rockton Avenue (Kulvir Kaur/Raj Liquor & Gas, Inc. dba Raj

Liquor & Gas/Applicant).

26-00122

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-69-O

An ordinance approving the Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class

PKG) in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in

a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 3005 and 3007

North Rockton Avenue (Kulvir Kaur/Raj Liquor & Gas, Inc.,

dba Raj Liquor & Gas/Applicant).

26-00123

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Beach

Nay:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-70-O

An ordinance approving the Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class

L-50) and the Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) in

conjunction with a pub and grill, outdoor beer garden with

seating and video gaming terminals in a C-2, Limited

Commercial Zoning District at 2212 North Main Street

(Christine Stewart/Mulligans of Rockford, Inc., dba Mulligan’s

Pub and Grill/Applicant).

26-00124

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Nay:

Beach

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-71-O

10.

An ordinance approving the revisions to the City of Rockford

Code of Ordinances for Sections 16-127; 16-128; and 16-136

regarding references to Snow Emergencies (SUSPEND RULE

9).

26-00125

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

ordinance and then made a motion to suspend Rule 9. Alderman Bell seconded

the motion. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote. The item was

then placed up for passage.

The ordinance was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-72-O

Finance and Personnel Committee

An ordinance approving the Accounting Policy.

26-00128

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-73-O

An ordinance approving the Capital Asset Policy.

26-00129

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-74-O

An ordinance approving the Police and Fire Pension Funding

Policy.

26-00130

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-75-O

An ordinance approving the Unclaimed Property Policy.

26-00131

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-76-O

An ordinance approving an Agreement between the City of

Rockford and Four Rivers Sanitation Authority (FRSA) for

engineering and construction of sanitary utility work related to

the city’s Davis Park project in the amount of $40,300.00. The

cost is to be reimbursed back to the city by FRSA at 100%.

26-00132

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Meeks

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-77-O

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Bell moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Granath. MOTION

PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Alderman Meeks was absent). The meeting was

adjourned at 6:17 p.m.