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Council approves downtown and code changes

CollinsvilleJun 9, 20262 min read

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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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The council backed several actions that affect downtown businesses, parks services, and city street improvements. A $101,058 contract will replace six decorative streetlight poles on West Main Street, with installation expected before Italian Fest. The city also approved a 3-year, $33,500 software and payment-processing agreement for parks and recreation registrations and reservations. In addition, the council changed the liquor code rules for kitchens and restaurants and eliminated additional Class B-1 liquor license holders, while approving a redevelopment change for Old Herald Brewery and Distillery by a 4-1 vote.

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Approved payment of bills totaling $1,533,666.86 and payroll totaling $939,884.09
Approved a $101,058 contract with Electrico Inc. to replace 6 decorative street light poles on West Main Street
Approved a 3-year, $33,500 agreement with Amilia Technologies USA, Inc. for parks and recreation payment processing
Approved a subordination agreement related to the City's redevelopment agreement for McDill's Irish Pub
Approved a third amendment to the redevelopment agreement for the Old Herald Brewery and Distillery complex by a 4-1 vote
Approved amendments to the liquor code, including updated kitchen and restaurant standards and elimination of additional Class B-1 liquor licenses

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Jun 9, 2026, 11:30 PMCouncil Chamberscompleted

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CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS
Collinsville Area Community Foundation (CACF) Stan Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship Presentation
Collinsville Area Community Foundation (CACF) William "Bill" Metzger Scholarship Presentation
Jeff Shafer EMS Force Award - Patty Hefner
Recognition of Promotions and New Officers within the Police Department
BUSINESS PRIOR TO PUBLIC INPUT
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR
COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR
COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY STAFF
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to Approve Payment of Bills for the Period Ending May 29, 2026 in the Amount of $1,533,666.86
Motion to Approve Payroll for the Period Ending May 22, 2026 in the Amount of $939,884.09
Motion to Approve Minutes of the May 26, 2026 Council Meeting
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance Authorizing an Agreement with Electrico Inc. in the Amount of $101,058.00 for the Replacement of Decorative Street Light Poles on West Main Street (CIP Project #2M-ELGHT)
Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an Agreement with Amilia Technologies USA, Inc. in Relation to Customer Payment Processing for the Parks and Recreation Department
Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Subordination Agreement in Relation to the City's Redevelopment Agreement McDill's Irish Pub
Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Third Amendment to a Redevelopment Agreement Between the City of Collinsville and 115 E Clay, LLC, 103 E Clay, LLC, and Ardent Spirits in Relation to the Expansion of the Old Herald Brewery and Distillery Complex (100 Block of East Clay)
Ordinance Amending the Liquor Code in Relation to the Definition of Kitchens, Restaurants, and the Elimination of Additional Class B-1 Liquor Licenses
OLD BUSINESS
CLOSED SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL DURING SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR
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Council approves downtown and code changes

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