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City of Galena City Council met April 28.

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

LIQUOR COMMISSION 

Discussion and Possible Action on an Application for a Class D Corporation Liquor License by Curtis E Gates for Taquitos, LLC, DBA Reyna’s Taco Bar, 239 N. Main Street

CONSENT AGENDA CA25‐8 

Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 14, 2025 

Approval of Tour Operator License Renewals for the Period May 1, 2025 Through April 30, 2026

Approval of a Transportation Network Company License for Rasier, LLC (DBA Uber) for the Period May 1, 2025 Through April 30, 2026

Approval of Firearms, Weapons or Munitions Dealer License Renewals for the Period May 1, 2025 Through April 30, 2026

Approval of the Re‐appointment of John Rosenthal to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Term Ending May 1, 2030

Approval of the Appointment of Brandon Behlke to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Term Ending July 31, 2029

Approval of a Request by the Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Alliance for the Annual Corkless in Galena Event, June 21, 2025

Approval of Season Pool Employee Positions in Accordance with Section 2.6 of the City of Galena Personnel Policy Handbook. 

Approval of the Purchase of New Dell Desktop Computers for the Police Department from JL Tech in the Amount of $19,900

Approval of the Purchase of Highway 20 Traffic Signal Radar Detection Electrical Work with A&G Electric in the Amount of $10,000 Per Intersection

Approval of Public Works Department Job Classification Move from Laborer to Operator 2 for Travis Heuer with Hourly Pay Increase of $1 Effective May 1, 2025

Approval of a Request by Susie Droessler to Serve as the Market Manager for the Galena Farmers’ Market, Saturday Mornings, May 17‐October 25, 2025

Acceptance of the March 2025 Financial Report 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

None.   

NEW BUSINESS 

Discussion and Possible Action on a Request by Police Officer Eli Barthel for a Variance from the Residency Requirement

Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Pickleball Court Equipment 

Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of a New Truck with Equipment for the Public Works Department

Discussion and Possible Action on a Task Order with Origin Design for Elm Street Water Main Extension

Discussion and Possible Action on a Request for a Curb Cut at 408 Broadway Street

U.S. Water Monthly Water and Sewer Operations and Maintenance Report  

Alderpersons’ Comments 

City Administrator’s Report. 

Mayor’s Report

Adjournment

https://www.cityofgalena.org/media/cms/Council_Packet_04_4837774E4B4D6.pdf