City of Lockport City Council met Feb. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in the Board Room, 3rd Floor, of the Central Square Building, 222 E. Ninth Street, Lockport, Illinois. Mayor, Steve Streit called the Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Mayor, Steve Streit
Alderman, Jonathan Pugh
Alderwoman, Robin Lif
Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower
Alderman, Darren Deskin
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
Alderman, Steve Cardamone
ABSENT: Alderwoman, Susan King
ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk, Kathy Gentile
City Administrator, Ben Benson
Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies
Finance Director, Lisa Heglund
City Attorney, Michael Carroll
Chief of Police, John Arizzi
Director of Public Works, Brian Lovering
Mitzi Blanchard, Police Chaplain
PRESS: Cathy Wilker, LCTV
Jessie Molloy, Shaw Local
LIAISON REPORT
1. Events
a. Lockport Restaurant Week – Feb 23-Mar 8 – 19 restaurants participating
b. Complimentary valet parking available in downtown Lockport, Fri 5-11, Sat 4-11
2. Pugh – Public Safety/Police
a. Members of the Lockport Police Department recently attended the Special Olympics Illinois Kickoff Conference, where the department was recognized with a 3rd place statewide award for fundraising efforts in 2025. The department raised $73,600, marking the highest amount ever raised in Lockport PD history for this cause.
b. Throughout the year, officers participated in numerous fundraising and awareness events, including Cop on a Rooftop at all three local Dunkin’ locations, Burgers and Badges at Culver’s, the Plane Pull at Lewis University Airport, the Polar Plunge, trivia nights and seasonal mum and popcorn sales.
c. In addition to fundraising, officers dedicated countless off-duty hours volunteering at Special Olympics events and competitions, supporting athletes during games, and participating in the Torch Run. Many officers also personally contributing their own time and money to help raise both funds and awareness.
3. Lif – Finance
a. The City has receive a Certificate of Achievement – fiscal year ending 2024 – represents the highest honor and achievement
4. Cardamone – HR
a. New Hire – IT Manager – Dennis Maleski
5. Bergbower – Sustainability
a. BLOOM – new Community Garden planned to start in Spring
b. Heritage and Architecture – discussed Dellwood Tire property and the new building that will be installed in that location
6. Gillogly – Public Works
a. Update on the scope of work for emergency repairs at the well; cost is expected to be under $100K
b. Division Street Waste Water Treatment project
c. Well 13 and Well 16 Treatment project bidding was held today, details will be shared in upcoming City Council meeting
MAYOR’S REPORT
1. Mayor presented an update on the Governor’s State update on proposed changes to the LGDF (Local Government Distributive Fund), housing, statewide zoning standards, legislative, regulatory and capital components.
2. Seminar on Data Centers – recent years has increased the scale and scope of the data centers. The industry is looking at data centers as another utility and how to plan for the future.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION BY BERGBOWER, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY, TO REVIEW CONSENT AGENDA. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES –PUGH, LIF, GILLOGLY, BERGBOWER, DESKIN, BARTELSEN, CARDAMONE
NAY – NONE
ABSENT – KING
ABSTAIN – NONE
7 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
1. CL-1. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from February 4, 2026 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from February 4, 2026 as presented
2. CL-2. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from February 4, 2026 1 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from February 4,2026 as presented
3. FN-1. Payroll Period Ending February 1, 2026 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented
4. FN-2. Bills Through February 10, 2026 Suggested Action: Approve the various bills as presented
5. CA-1. Resolution No. 26-018 Approving the Real Estate Purchase Agreement for the Transfer of Real Property Located at 711 S. State St. (Former Dellwood Tire Location), Lockport, IL, Owned by the City of Lockport to Fore Real Estate Holdings, LLC Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 26-018 Approving the Real Estate Purchase Agreement for the Transfer of Real Property Located at 711 S. State St. (Former Dellwood Tire Location), Lockport, IL, Owned by the City of Lockport to Fore Real Estate Holdings, LLC
6. CD-1. Ordinance No. 26-004 Approving a Major Change to a Planned Development for the Property Generally Located North of 159th Street and West of I-355 (Springs at Lockport) Suggested Action: Approve Ordinance No. 26-004 Approving a Major Change to a Planned Development for the Property Generally Located North of 159th Street and West of I-355 (Springs at Lockport)
7. CD-2. Resolution No. 26-011 Release of Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements for Wendy’s Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 26-011 Release of Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements for Wendy’s on the Agenda
8. PW-1. Resolution No. 26-014 Accept Proposal for Design Engineering from V3 Companies for a Total Not-To-Exceed Fee of $73,500.00 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 26-014 Accept Proposal for Design Engineering from V3 Companies for a Total Not-To-Exceed Fee of $73,500.00
9. PD-1. Resolution No. 26-012 Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with K-9 Guardians, Inc. Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 26-012 Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with K-9 Guardians, Inc.
MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY PUGH, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES –PUGH, LIF, GILLOGLY, BERGBOWER, DESKIN, BARTELSEN, CARDAMONE
NAY – NONE
ABSENT – KING
ABSTAIN – NONE
7 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
REGULAR BUSINESS
CA-1. Approving the City of Lockport 2026-2029 Strategic Plan
MOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY OF LOCKPORT 2026-2029 STRATEGIC PLAN AS PRESENTED. MOTION BY GILLOGLY, SECONDED BY LIF. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES –PUGH, LIF, GILLOGLY, BERGBOWER, DESKIN, BARTELSEN, CARDAMONE
NAY – NONE
ABSENT – KING
ABSTAIN – NONE
7 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
CD-1. Ordinance No. 26-005 Adopting and Authorizing the Publication of the Updated City of Lockport Official Zoning Map
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 26-005 ADOPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF THE UPDATED CITY OF LOCKPORT OFFICIAL ZONING MAP. MOTION BY PUGH, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES –PUGH, LIF, GILLOGLY, BERGBOWER, DESKIN, BARTELSEN, CARDAMONE
NAY – NONE
ABSENT – KING
ABSTAIN – NONE
7 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
CD-2. Resolution 26-027 Awarding the Lockport Woman’s Club Boatyard Park Construction to Schwartz Construction Group, Inc. in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $431,326.24
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 26-027 AWARDING THE LOCKPORT WOMAN’S CLUB BOATYARD PARK CONSTRUCTION TO SCHWARTZ CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO EXCEED $431,326.24. MOTION BY BERGBOWER, SECONDED BY DESKIN. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES –PUGH, LIF, GILLOGLY, BERGBOWER, DESKIN, BARTELSEN, CARDAMONE
NAY – NONE
ABSENT – KING
ABSTAIN – NONE
7 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
CD-3. Resolution 26-028 Awarding the Lockport Woman’s Club Boatyard Park Equipment to Kompan in the Amount of $258,594.84
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 26-028 AWARDING THE LOCKPORT WOMAN’S CLUB BOATYARD PARK EQUIPMENT TO KOMPAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $258,594.84. MOTION BY DESKIN, SECONDED BY BARTELSEN. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES –PUGH, LIF, GILLOGLY, BERGBOWER, DESKIN, BARTELSEN, CARDAMONE
NAY – NONE
ABSENT – KING
ABSTAIN – NONE
7 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
PW-1. Resolution No. 26-016 Accept Proposal for Karen Springs Stormwater Management Facility Rehabilitation from V3 Companies for a Total Not-To-Exceed Fee of $308,000.00
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-016 ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR KAREN SPRINGS STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY REHABILITATION FROM V3 COMPANIES FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO EXCEED FEE OF $308,000.00. MOTION BY GILLOGLY, SECONDED BY LIF. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES –PUGH, LIF, GILLOGLY, BERGBOWER, DESKIN, BARTELSEN, CARDAMONE
NAY – NONE
ABSENT – KING
ABSTAIN – NONE
7 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
PW-2. Resolution No. 26-026 Accept Proposal for Downtown Coping Retrofit from Burke, LLC. for a Total Not-To-Exceed Fee of $323,300.00
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-026 ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN COPING RETROFIT FROM BURKE, LLC. FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED FEE OF $323,300.00. MOTION BY DESKIN, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES –PUGH, LIF, GILLOGLY, BERGBOWER, DESKIN, BARTELSEN, CARDAMONE
NAY – NONE
ABSENT – KING
ABSTAIN – NONE
7 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY BERGBOWER, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7:24 PM. MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.
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