Quincy City Council Meeting - March 2, 2026
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Quincy City Council Meeting - March 2, 2026
The Quincy City Council met on March 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers to consider a variety of items including consent agenda referrals, resolutions, funding for stadium lighting upgrades, and several ordinances. The meeting began with a prayer, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and approval of the minutes from February 23, 2026.
Consent Calendar
- 7a: Referred to Plan Commission a Special Use Permit for expansion of a commercial parking lot at 3623 State Street (Ward 4).
- 7b: Referred to Plan Commission a Special Permit for a three-megawatt community solar project at 3909 Wisman Lane (Near Ward 3).
- 7c: Referred to Plan Commission a Special Permit for a small engine repair shop at 6201 Hickory Grove North (Near Ward 3).
- 7d: Referred to Plan Commission a Special Use Permit for self-storage units at 4314 Harrison Street (Near Ward 5).
- Monthly reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer, Comptroller, Sign and Paint Division, Street Cleaning Department, Forestry Department (February 2026), and Recycling Division (January 2026) were accepted.
- Quincy Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium & Office Building Authority 3rd Quarter Income and Expense Reports for 2025-2026 were received.
- Resolution 10a: Approved the State of Illinois Rock Salt Contract/Joint Participation Agreement for 2026-2027.
- Resolution 10b: Approved a one-year contract renewal with Alliance Industrial Corporation for recycling drop-off monitoring and hauling (March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027).
- Resolution 10c: Approved an invoice of $13,802.66 from SERVPRO for sewage damage repairs at 4742 Caleb.
All consent items were approved without objection.
Public Comments & Testimony
- A representative from the Quincy Doggy Paddlers (summer baseball team) spoke in support of the proposed lighting upgrade at QU Stadium. He explained that without lights, their Friday night games would draw about 60% of typical attendance, and that the team has approximately 5,000 total attendees. He emphasized that the upgrade would bring people to the city and benefit the community. He also noted that the new LED lights would be more energy-efficient and provide better visibility.
Discussion Items
- Regular Agenda 11a: Mayor and Finance Committee recommended approval of $25,000 from the City of Quincy Economic Growth Fund (generated by the 1% Food & Beverage tax) to help upgrade lights at QU Stadium for the 2026 Quincy Doggy Paddlers season. A council member asked about the number of days the lights would be used (response: many days a week) and the number of light poles (approximately eight). Another member clarified that the funds are from the Economic Growth Fund, not the general fund, and that the city can recoup some money through advertising. The item was approved unanimously.
Key Outcomes
- All consent agenda items and resolutions (10a, 10b, 10c) were approved as presented.
- Ordinances (Second Readings):
- 12a: Adopted an ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development to operate an adult day care facility at 1220 Broadway Street (Ward 7).
- 12b: Adopted an ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development to demolish two existing buildings at 2126 South 12th Street and construct two new buildings for a landscaping business (Near Ward 6).
- 12c: Adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 42 of the Municipal Code by deleting Section 42.044(B) (Group Health and Hospitalization Plan).
- 12d: Adopted an ordinance amending the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget (increasing General Fund transfers to Capital Projects Fund by $725,000, increasing State Grants and Police Safety Equipment by $21,600, increasing Airport Subsidy by $250,000, and decreasing Airport/IDOT grants by $250,000).
- Ordinances (First Readings):
- 12e: Presented an ordinance to remove 'No Parking' on the west side of 18th Street between College and 150 feet south (Ward 2).
- 12f: Presented an ordinance to amend school no-parking zones.
- Mayor's Comments: The mayor announced the budget schedule: committee reviews over the next three weeks, budget available to the public on March 30, and public hearings on April 6 and April 8. The council also received and filed the city’s annual audit.
- The meeting adjourned after new business and final comments.
Meeting Transcript
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