The meeting is open to the public and may be audio- and/or video recorded.
Following the call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, audience requests, and a community affairs update from the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, council members will consider several items on the consent agenda, including approval of minutes from the June 2 City Council meeting and approval of bills as presented.
The council is also scheduled to consider the adoption of two ordinances on second reading. Ordinance 2026-2739 would amend Chapter 32, Article V of the Rock Falls Municipal Code relating to interconnection with the city’s electric distribution system. Ordinance 2026-2740 is the Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriation Ordinance covering the period from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027.
City Administrator Robbin Blackert will present several recommendations from the Utility Committee. Among the items under consideration are the purchase of a new Vactor 2100i sewer cleaner for the Wastewater Department, a new Ford F-600 service truck, switch gear control upgrades at the Industrial Park Road Generation Facility, NESHAP compliance testing services, installation of a transfer switch at the Centennial Park substation, and the purchase of a portable cable fault location system.
Tourism Director Melinda Jones will seek approval for the closure of East Second Street from Avenue A to Wood Avenue on July 2 for the city’s Independence Day Celebration.
Additional agenda items include reports from the city attorney, city engineer, alderpersons, and committee chairpersons.
The Public Works/Public Property Committee is recommending approval of a contract award for the 2026 Annual Concrete Program to Twin Cities Construction of Chadwick, as well as the purchase of an asphalt drag box and related equipment for the Street Department.
Mayor Rod Kleckler will provide a report before the council considers entering executive session to discuss personnel matters related to employee hiring, firing, compensation, discipline, and performance.
Any action resulting from the executive session will be taken following the council’s return to open session.
The next regular Rock Falls City Council meeting is scheduled for July 7 at 5:30 p.m.
