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City of Galena City Council met Nov. 13.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Call to Order by Presiding Officer 

23C‐0428. Roll Call 

23C‐0429. Establishment of Quorum 

23C‐0430. Pledge of Allegiance 

23C‐0431. Reports of Standing Committees 

23C‐0432. Citizens Comments 

 Not to exceed 15 minutes as an agenda item 

 Not more than 3 minutes per speaker 

PUBLIC HEARINGS 

None. 

LIQUOR COMMISSION 

Discussion and Possible Action on an Application by Ahmedi Jasar, DBA as Charlie’s Place Eatery, 200 North Main Street, for a Class D Liquor License 

CONSENT AGENDA CA23‐20 

Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 23, 2023 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

Second Reading and Possible Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 111 “Alcoholic Beverages” of the Code of Ordinances to Modify the One‐Day Class “E” Liquor License 

Second Reading and Possible Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 111 “Alcoholic Beverages” of the Code of Ordinances to Increase the Number of Class A Liquor Licenses   

Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution in Support of a Feasibility Study to Evaluate the Economic Viability and Everyday Usefulness of the Revival of Amtrak Service from Chicago to East Dubuque   

NEW BUSINESS 

Discussion and Possible Action on the Issuance of a Request for Proposals for Comprehensive Plan Services 

Discussion and Possible Action on Establishing the Amount of the 2023 Tax Levy for Taxes to be Collected in 2024  

First Reading of an Ordinance Accepting the Donation of Property for Right‐of‐ Way from the Galena‐Jo Daviess County Historical Society 

First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 78, Schedule II, “Stop Intersections”, to Make Gear Street at West Street a Permanent Four‐Way Stop Intersection

First Reading of an Ordinance Regarding the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act for the City of Galena 

Discussion and Possible Action on Updates to City of Galena Investment Policy  

First Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Municipally Owned Personal Property (Fire Department 1997 Enclosed Cargo Trailer) 

Warrants   

Alderpersons’ Comments 

City Administrator’s Report   

Mayor’s Report   23C‐0446.  Motion for Executive Session Including:   

 Section 2 (c) (11) – Pending, Probable or Imminent Litigation 

 Section 2 (c) (21) – Review of Executive Session Minutes

Adjournment 

https://www.cityofgalena.org/documents/filelibrary/side_tabs/agendas__minutes/city_council_agenda/2023/Council_Packet_11_F100F3C0A312D.pdf