Council Agenda 2

Council Minutes 4

Police Report 7

Street Report 8

Water Report 9

Building Department Report 10

Finance Committee Agenda & Minutes 12

Public Works Committee Agenda & Minutes 14

Codes & Reguations Committee Agenda & Minutes 16

Resolution - Purchase of water pumps 18

Resolution - Radium Removal 20

Resolution - Authorizing Grant App ReBuild Illinois Fast Track Public Infrastr-

ucture program 22

Ordinance 1st Reading - Temporary Outdoor Seating 23

LOVES PARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2020- 6 P.M.

VIRTUAL MEETING HELD AT WWW.CITYOFLOVESPARK.COM AND THE

CITY OF LOVES PARK’S FACEBOOK PAGE

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. Invocation given by Alderman Clint Little followed by the

Pledge of Allegiance.

III. ROLL CALL

IV. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

V. COMMUNICATIONS, MAYOR’S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

VI. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS

VII. OFFICER’S REPORTS

1. Public Safety

2. Public Works

VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Finance and Administration/Jacobson (Finance, Personnel,

Buildings & Grounds, Purchasing, Recreation & Beautification)

2. Public Safety/Allton (Police, Fire, Public Safety & Health)

3. Public Works/Schlensker (Street, Water & Utilities)

4. Codes and Regulations/Peterson (Ordinances & Licenses)

5. Community Development/Frykman (Development, Planning,

Zoning, Annexation, Building & Drainage)

IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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X. NEW BUSINESS

XI. RESOLUTIONS & MOTIONS

1. Resolution authorizing the Water Department Manager to

purchase a replacement high service pump from Pump

Solutions for Well #1.

2. Resolution authorizing the Water Department Manager to

pay Solutient Technologies for radium sludge removal from

Well #5.

3. Resolution authorizing the Director of Community

Development and Public Works to seek funding through a

grant application to the Rebuild Illinois Fast Track Public

Infrastructure Program for the River Lane Reconstruction

Program.

XII. ORDINANCES 2ND READING

XIII. ORDINANCES 1ST READING

1. Ordinance amending the Loves Park Code of Ordinances to

allow for the creation, expansion and regulation of outdoor

seating for bars and restaurants.

XIV. PUBLIC COMMENT

Anyone wishing to speak at the city council meeting shall

contact the City Clerk’s office preceding the scheduled meeting

at 815-654-5034.

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XVI. GOOD OF THE ORDER

XVII. ADJOURNMENT

CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LOVES PARK, ILLINOIS

Journal of Proceedings Regular Meeting, Monday, May 18, 2020

Virtual Meeting held at www.cityoflovespark.com Mayor Gregory Jury called to order the online live-streamed meeting of the Loves Park City Council, as necessitated by the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic, at 6:02 p.m.

Alderman Jim Puckett opened the meeting with an invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Present: Mayor Gregory Jury

Aldermen Jim Puckett, Clint Little, John Pruitt, Charles Frykman, Mark Peterson, A. Marie Holmes, Robert Schlensker, Doug Allton, Nancy Warden, John Jacobson

Also City Clerk Bob Burden Present: City Attorney Gino Galluzzo

1. Approve Minutes 05/11/20

2. Thank You Note

3. Commerce Commission Hearing

4. City Offices Closed

5. Water Department Bills

6. General Fund Bills

7. Public Safety Report

8. Public Works Report

9. Finance &

Administration Committee

The Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of May 11, 2020 was approved as submitted by the city clerk on a motion by Alderman Little. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson) Received a note from Jim and Carolyn Young, thanking Alderman Doug Allton and Zoning Officer Andrew Quintanilla for make their neighborhood a better place to live. Placed on file. Received a notice from the Illinois Commerce Commission of a hearing regarding Commonwealth Edison, to be held May 19, 2020, in the offices of the Commission, Chicago, IL. Placed on file. Mayor Jury announced that city offices will be closed Friday, May 22, and Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day. The council meeting will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Alderman Jacobson presented the Water Department bills dated May 11, 2020 in the amount of $90,103.854, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson) Alderman Jacobson presented the General Fund bills dated May 11, 2020 in the amount of $408,580.21, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson) Alderman Allton presented the Police Department Report dated May 18, 2020, to be placed on file. Alderman Schlensker presented the Street Department Report dated May 18, 2020; presented the Water Department Report dated May 18, 2020, to be placed on file. Alderman Jacobson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented General Fund and all other bills dated May 18, 2020 in the amount of $269,581.06; for consideration at next week’s city council meeting; presented the minutes from the committee meeting held May 11, 2020, to be placed on file.

Journal of Proceedings – May 18, 2020 - 2 -

10. Public Works Committee

11. Codes & Regulations

12. Amendment To Fire & EMS Services With Paramedic Services Of Illinois Inc.

13. 1st Reading

No Parking On Briar Patch Lane/ Harlem Rd to Parks Edge

14. Adjourn

Alderman Schlensker of the Public Works Committee presented the Water Department list of bills dated May 18, 2020 in the amount of $277,503.26, for consideration at next week’s city council meeting. Alderman Peterson of the Codes and Regulations Committee announced that a committee meeting will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2020, following city council. Alderman Jacobson presented the following resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the City’s contract for fire and EMS services with Paramedic Services of Illinois, Inc. WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is in the best interests of the health, safety and welfare of the community to provide for enhanced fire and EMS protection for the City; and WHEREAS, the City has previously entered into a contract with Paramedic Services of Illinois, Inc. to provide personnel to the Fire Department; and WHEREAS, the City has negotiated with Paramedic Services of Illinois, Inc. to enter into amending the existing contract to increase the number of trained personnel provided to the City and to alter the administrative structure so as to reduce costs to the City overall from that originally budgeted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Loves Park, County of Winnebago and County of Boone, Illinois, that by the adoption of this resolution, that the Mayor and the City Council hereby agree as follows:

1. The above recitals are hereby incorporated into this Resolution as if fully stated herein.

2. The Mayor is authorized to sign an amendment to the contract with Paramedic Services of Illinois, Inc. for the provision of additional personnel to the City and to revise the scope of services in a form substantially similar to that attached hereto.

3. Should any provision of this Resolution be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Resolution.

4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.

Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson) RESOLUTION NO. 20-033 Alderman Schlensker presented for first reading an ordinance providing for no parking on Briar Patch Lane from Harlem Road to Parks Edge, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson) ORDINANCE NO. 4341-20 Alderman Jacobson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. APPROVED: ________________________ Robert J. Burden, City Clerk

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COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Codes and Regulations Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Following City Council STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Community Development: Following City Council Meeting 6:15 p.m. Finance and Administration: Prior to Council Meeting 5:40 p.m. Public Works: Prior to Council Meeting 5:15 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals: 3rd Thursday of the Month 5:30 p.m.

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Date:

Subject:

Alderman Doug Allton

Chief Charles Lynde

Police Activity Report

Police activity report for the week of through

Calls for Service

Total Number of Arrests

Accidents

Department of Public Works

Street Department Weekly Activity Report

Submitted by: Shannon Messinger

Street Department Manager

Week of May 18, 2020 thru May 25, 2020

Previous week’s activity:

1. Continued working on trucks.

2. Continued sweeping.

3. Helped Water Dept.

4. Continued mowing.

5. Filled potholes.

Proposed work:

1. Continued working on trucks and equipment.

2. We will be putting up the flags along N2nd for Memorial Day.

3. We will be replacing the flags at the Field of Honor.

4. Continue sweeping residential street.

5. Continue mowing.

6. We are still a bit short staffed due to self-quarantining.

Loves Park Water Department Weekly Activity Report

Submitted by: Craig McDonald

Department Manager

Date: 5/13/20-5/20/20

Previous week’s activity:

1. Routine work:

a. Install new meters

b. JULIE locates

c. Chemical tests

d. Back wash wells as needed

e. Read commercial and residential meters

2. Finished removing radium sludge at well #5

3. Continue drilling test well B at the well #7 site at 930 Windsor

Road.

4. Sampled and placed well #5 back online

5. Repaired automatic oiler at well #3

Work anticipated for this week:

6. Routine work

7. Continue drilling test well B at well #7 site at 930 Windsor Rd. and

sampling for water quality

8. Repair broken fire hydrant on Orth Rd.

MONTHLY BUILDING REPORT LOVES PARK

APRIL 2020 SUMMARYVALUATION

COMMERCIAL/ASSEMBLY NEW CONSTRUCTION* 0 UNITS $0.00

RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION 3 UNITS $399,060.00

OTHERS (Remodels, Additions, Accessory

Structures,Roofs, Siding etc. This total is building

permits only ) 25 $565,860.00

Valuation Grand Total $964,920.00

TOTAL PERMITS ISSUED (ALL TRADES) 61

PERMIT FEES COLLECTED $9,127.00

MONTHLY FEES COLLECTED- MACHESNEY PARK

APRIL 2020 SUMMARY

PERMIT FEES $2,668.50

INSPECTION FEES $0.00

TOTAL $2,668.50

APRIL 2020 RESIDENTIAL/NEW CONSTRUCTION

ADDRESS STREET NAME BUILDING EST VALUE ($) BLDG PERMIT APPL DATE

TOTAL COMMERCIAL/ASSEMBLY $0.00

5322WINNERS

CIRCLE$125,724.00 16-Apr-20

12619NEW YORK

STREET$136,668.00 27-Apr-20

12627NEW YORK

STREET$136,668.00 27-Apr-20

TOTAL RESIDENTIAL $399,060.00 3

CITY OF LOVES PARK

AGENDA

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2020 – 5:40 P.M.

VIRTUAL MEETING HELD AT WWW.CITYOFLOVESPARK.COM AND

THE CITY OF LOVES PARK’S FACEBOOK PAGE

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

A. Ordinance amending the Loves Park Code of Ordinances to allow for the

creation, expansion and regulation of outdoor seating for bars and

restaurants.

5. LIST OF BILLS

6. GENERAL DISCUSSION/PUBLIC COMMENT

Anyone wishing to speak at the city council meeting shall contact the City Clerk’s

office preceding the scheduled meeting at 815-654-5034.

7. ADJOURN

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES

VIRTUAL MEETING HELD AT WWW.CITYOFLOVESPARK.COM

DATE OF MEETING: May 18, 2020

CALLED TO ORDER: 5:40 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Aldermen John Jacobson, Charles Frykman, John Pruitt, Mark Peterson

ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Jury, Attorney Galluzzo, Aldermen A. Marie Holmes, Robert Schlensker,

Nancy Warden, Jim Puckett, Clint Little, Chief Wiltfang

MINUTES APPROVAL: May 11, 2020

Alderman Peterson moved to approve minutes. Second by Alderman Frykman.

Motion carried. 4 Ayes – 0 Nays

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the City’s contract for fire and

EMS services with Paramedic Services of Illinois, Inc.

Alderman Peterson moved to approve. Second by Alderman Pruitt.

Motion carried. 4-0

2. List of Bills: No questions or concerns.

3. General Discussion

4. Adjournment.

Alderman Peterson moved for adjournment. Second by Alderman Pruitt.

Motion carried. 4 Ayes – 0 Nays

Adjournment: 5:55 P.M.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: CHAIRMAN JACOBSON OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

CITY OF LOVES PARK AGENDA

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE May 26, 2020

5:15 P.M. Virtual online meeting viewable at www.cityoflovespark.com

I. Approval of Minutes

A. Approval of Minutes from the May 11, 2020 meeting.

II. Resolutions & Ordinances A. Resolution authorizing the Water Department Manager to pay Solient

Technologies. LLC for overages associated with radium removal B. Resolution authorizing the Water Department Manager to purchase

replacement high service pump from Pump Solutions #1 Corp. C. Resolution authorizing the Community Development Director to seek grant

funding through the Rebuild Illinois Fast Track Public Infrastructure program for the River Lane Reconstruction project

D. Discussion regarding a variance in allowable residential curb cut width at 12498 Ayrshire Lane

III. Project Updates/Directors Report:

A. None

IV. General Discussion/Public Comment

Public Comments will be taken via dial-in phone number upon registration with City Clerk’s Office prior to meeting. Please contact Loves Park City Clerk’s Office at 815-654-5034 to participate in the Public Comment.

V. Adjourn

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

DATE OF MEETING: May 11, 2020

CALLED TO ORDER: 5:15 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Ald. Holmes, Ald. Jacobson, Ald. Pruitt and Ald. Schlensker

MEMBERS ABSENT:

ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Jury, Steve Thompson, Ald. Allton, Ald. Warden, Ald. Frykman,

Ald. Puckett, Ald. Little, Ald. Peterson and Attorney Galluzzo

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 4, 2020

Ald. Jacobson moved to approve said motion. Ald. Pruitt seconded said motion.

Motion carried 4 ayes – 0 nays

MATTERS PROPOSED, DISCUSSED OR DECIDED AND RECORD OF VOTES TAKEN:

1. An Ordinance was decided establishing no parking on a portion of Briar Patch Lane.

Ald. Jacobson moved to approve said motion. Ald. Pruitt seconded said motion.

Motion carried 4 ayes – 0 nays

Alderman Jacobson moved for adjournment at 5:21 p.m.; seconded by Alderman Pruitt

The motion to adjourn was approved by a vote of 4 ayes – 0 nays.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, ROB SCHLENSKER CHAIRMAN OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

CITY OF LOVES

PARK AGENDA

CODES & REGULATIONS

COMMITTEE May 26, 2020

6:15 P.M. VIRTUAL

CONFERENCE ROOM

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD April 27th.

4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

a. A “Class B” liquor license request for 4722 North Second Street

b. Discussion on licensing Mobile Food Vendors

5. PUBLIC COMMENT

6. GENERAL DISCUSSION

7. ADJOURN

City of Loves Park Codes & Regulations Committee April 27, 2020 Minutes

I. Call to Order – the meeting was called to order by Alderman Peterson, Chairman at 7:03 PM.

Committee Members Present – Alderman Little, Alderman Warden. Alderman Puckett. Also in Attendance – City Clerk Bob Burden, Dan Lane

II. The minutes of the April 6, 2020 meeting were approved upon a motion by Alderman Warden, second by Alderman Little. Vote 4 – 0 to approve.

III. Items For Consideration

A. Special Event Permit application from Dan Lane for a farm market to be held at 6401 N. Second St. from May 1 – October 31.

Motion by Alderman Puckett approve contingent upon his business meeting the established standards the City provided for in 2019. Second by Alderman Warden. Vote 4 – 0 to approve.

IV. General Discussion – None. V. Public Comment – None

VI. Adjournment – the meeting was adjourned at 7:18 PM upon motions by

Alderman Puckett and Alderman Warden. Vote 4 – 0 in favor.

Respectfully submitted by: Mark Peterson Committee Chairman

City of Loves Park Department of Public Works

By Alderman Robert Schlensker Resolution No. _____________

Date: May 26, 2020

RESOLVED, by the adoption of this Resolution, The Water Department

Manager is authorized to purchase a Replacement high service pump from Pump

Solutions #1 Corporation ,4133 Courtney St. Unit 2, Franksville, Wi. 53126 for the

cost of $23,925.00.

Funds shall be drawn from Account No. 31-51-4111 (Well #1 Facility)

________________________________ ____________________________________

Gregory R. Jury – Mayor Robert Schlensker – Public Works Chairman

___________________________________

John Jacobson –Vice Chairman

___________________________________

A. Marie Holmes – Alderman

____________________________________ ____________________________________

Attest: Robert J. Burden, City Clerk John Pruitt – Alderman

Motion: Second:

Voting:

Quotation

Quantity Part # Description Price Each Total1 Misc-LiquaFlow LiquiaFlow Self Priming Pump Model SPH6 23,925.00 23,925.00

Pump Package includes: SPH6 pump 6" x

6" Flanged Connections, Steel base,

Horz V-Belt drive assembly less motor

Misc-LiquaFlow NSF61 -Potable water inteerior coating.

Shipment Est ship date ARO: 8-12 weeks. If your

order is needed sooner, let us know, we

will do everything possible to

accommodate your needs. A rush fee may

apply.

Shipping &Handling

Quote Number:32857db

Quote Date:Mar 19, 2020

Sales Representative

Quoted to: Loves Park Water Utility

Good Thru

4/18/20

Attention: Payment Terms

Page:

Prepaid Dan Brecht

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Total 23,925.00

Sales Tax

Subtotal 23,925.00

Dan Brecht262-835-0774 Office 847-606-5137 Cell262-835-0549 Fax

$50.00 MINIMUM ORDER IS REQUIRED ON ALL PARTS ORDERSQuoted prices and delivery are based on information at time of quote. After receipt of purchase order and all engineering data, price and delivery will be confirmed.

Orders over $15,000 are subject to progress terms of payment.

Loves Park Water Utility5440 Walker AveLoves Park, IL 61111

Ship to:

www.pumpsolutions1corp.com

4/20/20 10:49 AM

dan@pumpsolutions1corp.com

Sales Representative's Email

Customer Phone:

Customer Fax:

815-877-1421

P.O. Box 3864133 Courtney St. Unit 2Franksville, WI 53126

Returns must be requested within 30 days of shipment.

*ALL REPAIR QUOTES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON FINAL INSPECTION & TESTING.Incoming freight charges may apply.

Craig McDonald

City of Loves Park Department of Public Works

By Alderman Robert Schlensker Resolution No. _____________

Date: May 26, 2020

RESOLVED, by the adoption of this Resolution, The Water Department

Manager is authorized to Pay Solutient Technologies, LLC, 6616 Promway Ave.

NW, North Canton Ohio, 44720 the sum of $20,561.00 for removal of radium

sludge from well #5 Material overages

Funds shall be drawn from Account No. 31-51-4114 (Well #5 Facility)

________________________________ ____________________________________

Gregory R. Jury – Mayor Robert Schlensker – Public Works Chairman

___________________________________

John Jacobson –Vice Chairman

___________________________________

A. Marie Holmes – Alderman

____________________________________ ____________________________________

Attest: Robert J. Burden, City Clerk John Pruitt – Alderman

Motion: Second:

Voting:

Invoice

Invoice Date: 5/14/2020Invoice #: 8645

Bill To:CITY OF LOVES PARK100 HEART BLVDLOVES PARK IL 61111

Solutient Technologies, LLC6616 Promway Ave NWNorth Canton Ohio 44720

P.O. Number:

Due Date: 6/13/2020Project: 202031

Total

Balance Due

Payments/Credits

Date Description Amount

COST FOR OVERAGES**INVOICE REFLECTS ADDITIONAL VOLUME OF 1909 GALLONS OFBACKWASH RESIDUALS, ADDITIONAL TRUCKING, ADDITIONALSUPERSUCKER OPERATION AND ADDITIONAL LABOR COSTS.

5/14/2020 DISPOSAL 14,318.005/14/2020 TRANSPORTATION 3,800.005/14/2020 SUPERSUCKER 1,156.005/14/2020 ADD CONFINED SPACE/LABOR 1,181.005/14/2020 FUEL CHARGE 106.00

$20,561.00

$20,561.00

$0.00

City of Loves Park Department of Public Works

By Alderman _Robert Schlensker ________ Resolution No. _____________

Date: May 26, 2020

Resolved by the adoption of this Resolution, the Director of Community Development

& Public Works is hereby to seek funding through a grant application to the ReBuild Illinois Fast

Track Public Infrastructure program for the River Lane Reconstruction Program.

______________________________ ______________________________ Gregory R. Jury – Mayor Robert Schlensker – Public Works Chairman

____________________________________

John Jacobson - Vice Chairman

____________________________________

A. Marie Holmes – Alderman

____________________________________ ____________________________________

Attest: Robert J. Burden, City Clerk John Pruitt – Alderman

Motion: Second:

Voting:

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ORDINANCE No. 2020-

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOVES PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES TO

ALLOW FOR THE CREATION, EXPANSION AND REGULATION OF OUTDOOR

SEATING FOR BARS AND RESTAURANTS

WHEREAS, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel severe acute respiratory

illness that the World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International

Concern on January 30, 2020, and the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services

declared presents a public health emergency on January 27, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Due to COVID-19, on April 30, 2020 the Governor of the State of Illinois

declared a stay at home order that did not permitted bars and restaurants to have indoor or outdoor

seating; and

WHEREAS, the Governor of Illinois has announced that bars and restaurants will be

permitted to have outdoor seating starting May 29, 2020; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/1-2-1, the City of Loves Park, Illinois, an Illinois

municipal corporation (“City”), is authorized and empowered to adopt and enforce local

ordinances; and

WHEREAS, the City is authorized by law to exercise any power and perform and function

pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and

welfare; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to help bars and restaurants expand their outdoor seating

options by temporarily modifying City ordinances related to outdoor seating and liquor sales until

the end of the COVID-19 pandemic or when the restrictions on social distancing in bars and

restaurants are lifted, whichever first occurs; and

WHEREAS, the City of Loves Park Director of Community Development, Steve

Thompson, (“Director”) shall have the authority to develop rules and regulations governing how

bars and restaurants can expand their outdoor seating spaces; and

WHEREAS, the Director shall coordinate with the Loves Park Police Chief and Loves

Park Fire Chief to develop guidelines governing outdoor seating during the COVID-19 Pandemic;

and

WHEREAS the City has determined the amendments set forth in this Ordinance are in the

best interest of the City and its residents and that the Ordinance will help bar and restaurant owners

and patrons during this pandemic as well as improving the economic condition of the community

as a whole.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF LOVES PARK, WINNEBAGO AND BOONE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:

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1. The above recitals are incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof.

2. That any Loves Park City Ordinances that relate to outdoor seating for restaurants and bars

are hereby suspended and the Director shall have the authority to approve temporary

outdoor seating spaces or expansions of exiting outdoor seating spaces until earlier of when

the authority is revoked by City Council or the COVID-19 Pandemic ends.

3. The Director’s authority shall include, but not be limited to, the authority to establish

regulations and guidelines that govern new and existing outdoor seating spaces. The

Director may revoke a bar or restaurant’s ability to have outdoor seating if the business is

not following applicable City, County or State regulations.

4. All restaurants and bars who seek to create a new outdoor seating space or expand their

current space must contact the Director for approval of any new outdoor seating space

and/or expansion of any existing outdoor seating space. Parking lots may be used for

outdoor seating spaces.

5. Nothing in this Ordinance is intended to alter, in any manner, any rules or regulations of

the Winnebago County Health Department relating to food safety.

6. The provisions of the Loves Park Liquor Code are temporarily amended to coincide with

the foregoing regulations to allow for the serving of alcoholic beverages within the

expanded seating area by any restaurant that has a valid liquor license.

7. All other provisions of the Code and any City Ordinances or Resolutions shall remain in

effect as previously enacted except that those Ordinances, Resolutions or parts thereof in

conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby suspended during the applicability

of this Ordinance.

8. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and

publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.

PASSED by the City Council of the City of Loves Park this ____day of May 2020.

APPROVED:

Mayor Greg Jury

ATTEST:

City Clerk Robert Burden

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