City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Feb. 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
REGULAR MEETING of the Committee of the Whole of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in the Lockport Township Community Room, located at 1463 Farrell Road, Lockport, IL. Mayor Steve Streit called the Meeting to order at 7:24 pm.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor, Steve Streit
Alderwoman, Susan King
Alderman, Jonathan Pugh
Alderwoman, Robin Lif
Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderman, Darren Deskin
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
Alderman, Steve Cardamone
ABSENT: Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower
ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk, Kathy Gentile
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
PRESS: Cathy Wilker, LCTV
MAYOR’S REPORT
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR CONSENT OR ACTION AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CA-1. Approving the City of Lockport 2026-2029 Strategic Plan
Presentation of the Strategic Goals: Effective Operations, Targeted Development, Resilient Infrastructure, Improved Quality of Life.
Discussion among the Council ensued.
Suggested Action: Approve Placing the City of Lockport 2026-2029 Strategic Plan as presented on the Agenda for the Next Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting
DIRECTION: Add as an Action Item to the Agenda of the 2/18/2026 City Council meeting
CA-2. 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
City Administrator, Ben Benson, presented an update on the project. The project would be 36,000 square foot, three story mixed use apartment building. 31 for-rent apartment units, 4500 square feet of ground floor retail space, 39 on-site parking spaces. The project would be a cost of just over $9M. The design is pending review and approval by both Heritage and Architecture and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Discussion among the Council ensued.
Suggested Action: Approve Placing 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 on the Agenda for the Next Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda of the 2/18/2026 City Council meeting
CD-1. Ordinance No. 26-002 Approving a Special Use Permit for a Unique Us to Allow for a Columbarium with a Garden to be Installed on a Parcel Zoned C-2 Community Commercial
Director of Community and Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the Staff Report. The Applicant pulled the application due to questions raised, and State regulations. State regulations require that any property that house human remains needs to be zoned as a cemetery.
Suggested Action: The applicant has withdrawn their application. No action is necessary.
CD-2. 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)
Director of Community and Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the Staff Report.
The request is to expand the stone base height for the proposed sign, which classifies the request as a major change. The increase in height is more than 10%; for this type of change Code requires that a major change must be approved by Council.
Suggested Action: Approve Placing 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) on the Agenda for the Next Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda of the 2/18/2026 City Council meeting
CD-3. Ordinance No. 26-005 Adopting and Authorizing the Publication of the Updated City of Lockport Official Zoning Map
Director of Community and Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the Staff Report. The zoning map has been updated to reflect properties that were annexed, rezoned, special use permit.
Suggested Action: Approve Placing Ordinance No. 26-005 Adopting and Authorizing the Publication of the Updated City of Lockport Official Zoning Map on the Agenda for the Next Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting
DIRECTION: Add as an Action Item on the Agenda of the 2/18/2026 City Council meeting
CD-4. Resolution No. 26-011 Release of Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements for Wendy’s
Director of Community and Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the Staff Report.
Suggested Action: Approve Placing Resolution No. 26-011 Release of Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements for Wendy’s on the Agenda for the Next Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda of the 2/18/2026 City Council meeting
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
Director of Public Works, Brian Lovering, presented the Staff Report. The City budgeted $75,000 for this project; it is expected to be under-budget.
Suggested Action: Approve Placing Resolution No. 26-014 Accept Proposal for Design Engineering from V3 Companies for a Total Not-To-Exceed Fee of $73,500.00 on the Next City Council Consent Agenda
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda of the 2/18/2026 City Council meeting
PW-2. 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
Director of Public Works, Brian Lovering, presented the Staff Report
Suggested Action: Approve Placing 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. on the Next City Council Consent Agenda
DIRECTION: Add As an Action Item to the Agenda of the 2/18/2026 City Council meeting
PD-1. Resolution No. 26-012 Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with K-9 Guardians, Inc.
Chief of Police, John Arizzi, presented the Staff Report. Requesting approval for a 3 year agreement with K-9 Guardians.
Suggested Action: Approve Placing Resolution No. 26-012 Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with K-9 Guardians, Inc. on the Agenda for the Next Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda of the 2/18/2026 City Council meeting
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY CARDAMONE TO ADJOURN at 8:07 PM. VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION.
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