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City of Galena City Council met Feb. 10.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Call to Order by Presiding Officer

Roll Call

Establishment of Quorum

Pledge of Allegiance

Reports of Standing Committees

Citizens Comments

 Not to exceed 15 minutes as an agenda item

 Not more than 3 minutes per speaker

PUBLIC HEARINGS

None.  

LIQUOR COMMISSION

None.  

CONSENT AGENDA CA25‐3

Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 27, 2025   

Approval of the Eighth Annual Fall Half Marathon on the Galena River Trail, October 25, 2025 

Approval of Budget Amendment BA24‐12 for Clark vs. City Litigation Expenses, Dewey Avenue Bridge Repairs, and Recapture Agreement for Water Main Materials

Approval of the Re‐Appointment of Craig Brown as Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Commission for a Term Ending February 28, 2027

Approval of the Re‐Appointment of Chuck Horton to the Historic Preservation Commission for a Term Ending February 28, 2027

Approval of the Re‐Appointment of Steve Monahan to the Historic Preservation Commission for a Term Ending February 28, 2027

Approval of the Re‐Appointment of Larry Wiedenheft to the Historic Preservation Commission for a Term Ending February 28, 2027

Approval of Public Water Supply Loan 17‐6109 Request #12 in the Amount of $57,117.11, Including Origin Design Invoices #81469 and Five Star Pay Application #10

Approval of Public Water Supply Loan 17‐6109 Change Order #6 13‐24

Approval of a Request by the Galena Public Library for a Festival Permit for Third Annual Pride Picnic in Grant Park, June 14, 2025 from Noon to 5:00 p.m. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion and Possible Action on a Contract for the Installation of Concrete for

the New Shade Structures at the Pool

Warrants   

Alderpersons’ Comments   

City Administrator’s Report   

Mayor’s Report   

Motion for Executive Session Including:  

 Section 2 (C) (1) – Employee Hiring, Firing, Compensation, Discipline and Performance

 Section 2 (C) (2) – Collective Negotiating Matters and Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules

 Section 2 (C) (21) Review of Executive Session Minutes

Adjournment

https://www.cityofgalena.org/media/cms/Council_Packet_02_C978574EA1ECE.pdf