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 City of Galena City Council met Aug. 25.

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

CONSENT AGENDA CA25-16 

Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 11, 2025

Approval of GHS Homecoming Parade and Tailgate Party in City Hall Parking Lot, September 5th 

Approval of a Request from Sue Simmons for Secondary Employment at the Galena Eagles Lodge

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Second Reading of an Ordinance Implementing a 1% Municipal Grocery Retailer’s Occupation Tax, Effective January 1, 2026

NEW BUSINESS 

Discussion and Possible Action on a Reconsideration of the Generals Statues 

Discussion and Possible Action on a License Request by Kirk & Colleen Pochocki, for 301 Madison Street, to Construct a Garden Shed, Retaining Wall and Fence in the Third Street Right-of-Way 

Approval of a Resolution on the Review and Possible Release of Executive Session Minutes 

Discussion and Possible Action on Zoning Calendar No. 25A-04, a Request by Scott and Bridget Franson, 812 S. Bench Street, for a Map Amendment of parcel 22-101-353-00 from Heavy Industrial to Medium Density Residential

Discussion and Possible Action on the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map for parcel 22-101-353-00 from Heavy Industrial to Medium Density Residential.

Warrants 

Alderpersons’ Comments

City Administrator’s Report 

Mayor’s Report 

Motion for Executive Session Including:

 Section 2 (C) (5) – Purchase or Lease of Real Estate.

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

Adjournment 

https://www.cityofgalena.org/media/cms/Council_Packet_08_4D35D24C3208E.pdf