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City Council approves zoning, hiring, and property actions

BellevilleJul 6, 20264 min read

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The City Council approved a mix of zoning requests, public safety hires, a lease for Koerner-related properties, and over $4 million in claims, payroll, and disbursements.

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The council approved several land-use requests, including a use variance for multi-family housing at 216 North Jackson and special use permits for two convenience stores with liquor licenses. It also denied a multi-family use request for 312 South Jackson, following the zoning board’s recommendation. The city authorized a lease with The Koerner Home Foundation NFP, Inc. for two properties through April 30, 2031, and approved new police and fire hires. The council also approved road and parking changes, plus an agreement adding $55,000 to a street project scope.

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Approved the appointment of Jacob Surratt to the Planning Commission for a term ending December 15, 2028.
Approved the appointment of Kevin Rose to the Fire Pension Board for a term ending April 30, 2027.
Approved June 15, 2026 City Council minutes.
Approved claims and disbursements of $2,892,223.53 and payroll of $1,141,266.14.
Approved seasonal parking restrictions on South 5th Street from West Cleveland to West Van Buren.
Approved an additional $55,000 agreement with Gonzalez Companies, LLC for revised street improvements and approved the sale/scrap/auction of a 2002 International 4000 dump truck.
Approved a lease with The Koerner Home Foundation NFP, Inc. for 200 Abend Street and 123/127 Mascoutah Avenue through April 30, 2031.
Approved the hire of Levi Seaton as a probationary police officer effective July 7, 2026.
Approved the hire of Aidan Lougeay and Ethan Ellis as probationary firefighters effective July 13, 2026.
Approved a use variance for multi-family use at 216 North Jackson.
Approved special use permits for a Class C-1 liquor license and convenience store at 1 S Belt East and at 105 S Belt East.
Approved a use variance for outdoor merchandise sales at 5330 North Belt West, limited to 50 sheds.
Approved a text amendment repealing Section 162.028(B) of the municipal code.
Denied the zoning map amendment request at 5920 Gateway Industrial Drive after a 7-7 council vote, with the mayor voting yes and the motion still failing.
Denied the use variance for multi-family use at 312 South Jackson by approving the zoning board’s denial recommendation.

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City Council Meeting on July 06, 2026

Jul 6, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

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