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Council approves liquor and security changes

Published Aug 1, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

City Council approves utility and safety projects

Council approved a $1.875 million engineering contract for the Water Treatment Plant PFAS project, a stop sign for Clay Street and Summit Avenue, and two property purchases tied to water, sewer, and salt storage improvements.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Council approves zoning and budget changes

The Council approved changes to sidewalk dining zoning, a $230,840.15 budget increase for the Motor Fuel Tax and Hospitality funds, a higher project labor agreement threshold, and new rules allowing limited electronic attendance by Council members.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council approves downtown and code changes

The City Council approved a streetlight replacement contract, a new parks payment-processing agreement, a lien subordination tied to McDill's Irish Pub refinancing, and liquor code updates. It also narrowly approved a redevelopment amendment for the Old Herald Brewery and Distillery complex, with one council member voting no.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council approves zoning and budget changes

Council approved a series of zoning changes, including revoking the special use permit for Studio 420 at 106 West Main Street and updating rules for metal building materials and outdoor storage. It also increased 2026 spending authority by $446,162.36, signed a $75,000 tourism agreement, and approved two 9-1-1-related intergovernmental agreements.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

City Council approves union, shelter and power agreements

The Council approved a 3-year collective bargaining agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 148, a $142,000 HVAC replacement for the Collinsville Animal Shelter, and an electricity supply agreement for City facilities.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

City Council approves funding and project items

The City Council approved a series of budget, consulting, road, trail, and development actions, including a $70,000 study of the Gateway Convention Center and several transportation funding agreements.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

City Council approves projects and contracts

The Council approved a 3-year civilian police bargaining agreement, a $336,104.62 purchase of 34 breathing apparatus for firefighters, and funding for several parks and road projects.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

City Council approves housing, road, and safety actions

Council approved a package of housing, public works, staffing, and safety measures, including zoning changes, a lower speed limit on part of Horseshoe Lake Road, a new labor contract, and $307,815.55 in budget increases.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council approves budget, road and police items

Council approved $568,834.40 in budget increases, $185,290 for engineering on the Clay Street Shared Use Path, and a $90,000 police recruitment marketing contract funded by a federal DOJ grant. It also approved two farm leases for city-owned land and took no vote on a proposal to allow neighborhood vehicles and golf carts on city streets.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Council approves zoning and labor items

The council approved rezonings for 206 Vandalia Street and 709 Rose Avenue, a new 3-year police labor contract, and a $96,478 construction-management agreement for the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Building.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

City Council meeting summary

The Council approved major spending and project contracts, including an $8.27 million guaranteed maximum price for Fire Station No. 2, an $863,724 contract to replace two storm water lift station pumps, and grant applications for Glidden Park improvements.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Housing and fire projects approved

The Council approved a rezoning and preliminary plat for the Haven Hills development, along with several housing, property reuse, fire service, and public event measures.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

City Council approves infrastructure spending

The Council approved a series of infrastructure and maintenance actions, including a $56,959.12 Bobcat mini track loader, $208,269 in engineering services for the Summit Avenue project, and bids for 2026 street maintenance materials.

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Briefing

Dec 10, 2025

Council approves 2026 budget

The City Council approved Collinsville’s 2026 budget, totaling $97,487,876, along with a 5% property tax increase tied to Public Service pension requirements and higher water and sewer rates.

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Briefing

Nov 26, 2025

Council advances budget, rezoning, and utility agreements

The City Council opened its public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget, then approved rezoning for two development sites, a wastewater services extension with the Village of Maryville, and a new Spectrum cable franchise agreement.

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Briefing

Nov 13, 2025

Council approves utility and budget items

The Council approved a $6.62 million increase to 2025 spending authority and signed off on $1,164,454 in 2026 property, liability, workers’ compensation, and excess insurance premiums. It also approved water and wastewater chemical contracts, a sole-source polymer purchase capped at $160,000, and the final plat for Cappamore Estates.

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Briefing

Oct 28, 2025

Council approves major projects

The City Council approved financing for a $6.5 million solar array at the wastewater treatment plant, a new ambulance capped at $410,221, and several property and land-use actions.

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Briefing

Oct 14, 2025

PFAS update and street funding approved

Council heard a detailed PFAS update showing the water plant retrofit could cost more than $10 million and is expected to be in operation by April 2029. Members also approved a $300,459.45 budget increase, adopted two hazard mitigation plans, and authorized $2,418,818 for the 2026 street maintenance program.

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Briefing

Sep 23, 2025

Water quality update and rezoning approved

The Council approved rezoning 4.8 acres at 1447 N. Bluff Road to a planned B-4 commercial district and received an update on PFAS in the city water system. Staff said PFAS is now showing in raw water, the current filtration system cannot remove it, and the city expects design work to begin in 2026 with removal targeted by April 2029.

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Briefing

Sep 9, 2025

City Council approves spending, annexations

The council approved a $128,838.11 budget increase, annexed 11 parcels into the city, and moved forward on several infrastructure, park, and public safety purchases and grant applications.

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Briefing

Aug 26, 2025

Major zoning, utility, and safety approvals

The Council approved zoning changes, a $6.47 million solar project for the wastewater treatment plant, and multiple agreements with the Illinois Department of Transportation and Collinsville Community School District Unit #10.

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Briefing

Aug 12, 2025

Road safety and school officer funding approved

The Council approved a $295,084 agreement with Collinsville Community School District Unit #10 for three school resource officers and awarded a $2,520,670.75 road project contract to Stutz Excavating, even though the bid came in above the engineer’s estimate and the project budget.

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Briefing

Jul 22, 2025

Council approves liquor and security changes

The Council approved two ordinances: one allowing Fairmount Park Inc. to reimburse the City for police/security at the Nelly Cup event at $200 per officer hour, and another changing the liquor code so certain Class P brewery and distillery license holders can manufacture, distribute, and wholesale their products.

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