Quincy City Council Meeting - May 26, 2026
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Quincy City Council Meeting - May 26, 2026
The Quincy City Council met on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting included public comment, consideration of consent agenda items, several resolutions, ordinances, and new business. Key actions included approval of less-lethal shotguns for police, street reconstruction bids, and adjustments to video gaming terminal and liquor license ordinances.
Consent Calendar
- 7a: Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on June 9, 2026, from St. Dominic School to Transitions, with police escort. Approved.
- 7b: Live Entertainment/Public Gathering license and waiver of liquor ordinance for a Mayfest event on May 30, 2026, at 931 York. Approved.
- 7c: Revocable permit for Nick Smith to install balconies and an overhead sign at 116 N 3rd St, subject to conditions. Approved.
- 8c: Approval of yearly invoice of $42,900.24 to Caliber Public Safety for mobile data communication system. Approved.
- Additional item (not on printed agenda): Approval of grant funding for snow removal equipment at the county airport from MB Company of Central Wisconsin, not exceeding $31,003.19. Approved.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Quincy Public Library Executive Director: Presented the library's summer reading program, including a beanstack tracking app and free programs for children and families. Urged council support for the program.
Discussion Items
- Resolution 9a – Less-Lethal Shotguns: Chief of Police presented the purchase of 18 Mossberg 590A1 shotguns from Research and Testing Worx for $13,020.56. The weapons are orange-stocked and fire beanbag rounds or other less-lethal munitions to de-escalate situations with armed individuals without lethal force. Currently only three squad cars carry these; expanding to 18 increases availability. Council discussed the effective range (30-40 feet) and safety features. Resolution passed.
- Resolution 9b – Kentucky St Improvement Project: Bid of $1,353,078.55 from Rees Construction of Quincy for reconstruction of Kentucky St from S 16th to S 18th St. Approved.
- Resolution 9c – North 14th St Reconstruction Project: Bid of $727,464.95 from D&L Excavating of Liberty for reconstruction of N 14th St from Sycamore to Locust. Approved.
- Ordinance 10a – Video Gaming Terminals: Ordinance amending Chapter 112 to allow the number of terminals per establishment to follow state law (currently 6). Alderman expressed concern about original intent for 6 per establishment but voted in favor. Passed 10-2-2 (10 aye, 2 nay, 2 absent).
- Ordinances 10b-10e – Second Presentations: Special use permits for planned developments at 1002 N 24th St (gaming parlor), 2011 N 24th St (commercial solar energy facility), 1626 College (parking lot), and 5200 Columbus Rd (storage of commercial equipment). No votes taken; second presentations noted.
- Ordinance 10f – First Presentation: Amending Chapter 111 to allow the city to deny or delay a liquor license if the applicant's building is not in compliance. No vote taken.
- Ordinance 10g – Budget Amendment: First presentation of an ordinance removing funding for the Deputy Clerk's full-time position from the City Clerk's office. Moved and seconded; discussion held. Passed 11-0-1 (11 aye, 1 present, 3 absent).
- New Business – Street Signs: Alderman requested street signs on Cedar Street between 20th and 27th, and caution signs at alley entrances at 20th and 27th between Cedar and Phil's. Approved.
- New Business – Street Closure: Closure of a street for filming on Wednesday through Friday of the week (dates not specified). Approved.
Key Outcomes
- Approved consent agenda items 7a-7c and 8c, plus airport snow removal grant.
- Approved resolution 9a (less-lethal shotguns) with no recorded dissent.
- Approved resolution 9b (Kentucky St project) and 9c (N 14th St project) with no recorded dissent.
- Adopted ordinance 10a (video gaming terminals) on a vote of 10-2-2.
- Passed ordinance 10g (budget amendment removing Deputy Clerk position) on a vote of 11-0-1.
- Approved new business requests for street signs and street closure.
- Acknowledged finance report: transfers $341,500, expenditures $1,044,587, balance $1,091,059.24.
Note: Agenda item 8d (resolution supporting Illinois Housing Development Authority grant application) was not mentioned in the transcript; it may have been removed from consent or deferred.
Meeting Transcript
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