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A city staff presenter told the council that downtown parking has evolved without a single plan: “When you have 35 acres of parking, scattered across the downtown, some of it planned, some of it for no rhyme or reason, some of it by default because of demolition of structures. There's no logic to it.” Councilors said the resulting ad hoc supply creates equity issues, confusion for businesses and missed revenue and redevelopment opportunities.

Council members asked staff to pursue a consultant to inventory on‑ and off‑street spaces, review leases, evaluate operational needs (maintenance, enforcement, staffing) and propose a short‑, medium‑ and long‑term management plan. Councilors discussed the likely schedule and cost: staff said a consultant study could take six months to a year and would not be inexpensive. The council also requested benchmarking with similar mid‑sized regional cities and public engagement sessions so residents and businesses can weigh tradeoffs such as meters, permit programs or converting surface lots to development or green space.

Councilors raised near‑term concerns as well. Some urged not to wait six months to a year to address pressing enforcement or leasing issues that affect businesses. Others said a formal study is needed to make durable, equitable decisions and to establish an ongoing revenue model to fund maintenance for ramps and lots.

Staff provided inventory figures used in the early discussions: about 1,061 spaces in the three downtown garages and roughly 1,290 surface parking spaces across 19 lots (counts were compiled from finance spreadsheets and aerial imagery). The council also heard that leases and intergovernmental agreements governing usage and responsibilities for the ramps vary by site and date, complicating near‑term cost allocation.

Council consensus was to have staff return with a consultant scope of work that includes: an inventory and utilization study, lease and agreement review, peer benchmarking, enforcement and revenue options, and public outreach. The council gave staff directional approval to move forward with preparing a request for proposals; no fee increases or ordinance changes were adopted at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Moline City Council Meeting December 10, 2024.","oneSentenceSummary","Moline City Council members directed staff to prepare a scope for a comprehensive downtown parking management study to inventory spaces, review leases and propose operational and revenue options; the council asked for peer benchmarking and public engagement.","taxTitle","Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois","taxId",53268,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6394918,"City says three downtown parking garages need multi‑million‑dollar repairs; staff recommends capital plan",1573,3045609,4618915,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2101781-82210d7848ae69dec799cdb7f5141ab8&start=3045&end=4618","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2101781-82210d7848ae69dec799cdb7f5141ab8/thumbnail_3045609.jpg","/articles/6394918/Moline-City/Rock-Island/Illinois/City-says-three-downtown-parking-garages-need-multimilliondollar-repairs-staff-recommends-capital-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394918-2d1aef5167c71fc132ea7ea46a92a087/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187530&Signature=IThFSTJxbY03p6MCz0UbY8hfasa7Qc16rilF0ellBahXX9uPxA-czEezYv~p7kp68439s9Xon2twMOqXr~pLOegHTPY~WSQiSDjT8q2D-QQ7eq8UzaDsdMxLpk9BGTM4JVoJTtcjoJjd1dE5mxbUDBuBJc1KVGB4y7FkX2H7CfVMCe6DvvrsqIct7gq2PnvcPRS5jmj7gFJNQrgSBeQTq35lXb1WHxvpkZoUHWEjogIde98L4vDBs5kErDPmWnHt8b6dC~-KrMwU6JYHX6q~p0nT2qx6Us9UQZmV9sYXDN9Cmb-~LBnAGz5KfGJ2aYLQ2EE0xod~M2XspwhNSyFZpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and an engineering consultant told the Moline City Council that assessments of three downtown parking garages found widespread maintenance needs and recommended a multi‑year capital improvement program to preserve the structures.

Tony Hoffman, an engineer with the consultant hired to assess the facilities, told the council the review of Center Station, Heritage Place and Midtown Square identified concrete cracking and spalling, sealant and coating failures, and chloride contamination in some decks. “We estimate that $200,000 to $250,000 per year per facility would go a long way to bringing maintenance up to speed,” Hoffman said, and he cautioned that full replacement of a parking facility could cost “in the range of $16 to $24 million per facility.”

The consultant’s findings singled out Center Station as the facility with the highest chloride contamination — especially on levels two and three — and recommended applying a waterproofing membrane within the next five years to stop ongoing corrosion. Midtown, the consultant said, showed less chloride contamination and could be treated with a sealer rather than a full membrane. Roof membrane (EPDM) replacements and targeted masonry and flashing repairs were noted at multiple sites; several lighting upgrades to LED were also recommended.

City staff said the consultant produced a detailed, photo‑rich report with a cost opinion and a proposed multi‑year schedule of projects. One estimate presented to council members showed roughly $5–6 million in identified repairs over the next seven to eight years if the city elected to complete all recommended items in that window; staff said a more modest annual maintenance budget would lengthen the work plan.

Council members asked about funding and partnerships. Staff noted that Center Station hosts a mix of lessees — including long‑term leases with private and public partners such as John Deere and MetroLink, and a connection to the arena — and several councilors asked whether those users could share repair costs or help pursue grant funding. Staff said parking lease terms and maintenance responsibilities vary by facility, and some agreements go back decades.

Councilors also asked about warranties and material price risk. Hoffman said waterproofing membranes typically carry a five‑year material warranty and one‑year workmanship warranty; he added that high traffic ramps may require recoating every five to seven years, while less‑used ramps may see 10–12 years between recoats. Council discussion also touched on potential solar installations on ramp roofs as a revenue generator and shade provider; staff said such projects require assessing remaining structural life before adding panel loads and might be eligible for grant funding.

Staff’s recommendation to the council was to implement a capital improvement plan for ramp maintenance, prioritize projects for 2025 and budget for regular annual maintenance. No formal funding decision or vote was taken; staff said they would program near‑term projects for the coming year and return with budget recommendations.","City staff and an engineering consultant told the Moline City Council that assessments of three downtown parking garages found concrete deterioration, chloride contamination at Center Station, roof membrane needs and lighting upgrades, and recommended a multi‑year capital improvement program.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6394923,"Moline City council debates demolition-delay rules for buildings 50 years and older",2401,639110,3041065,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2101781-82210d7848ae69dec799cdb7f5141ab8&start=639&end=3041","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2101781-82210d7848ae69dec799cdb7f5141ab8/thumbnail_639110.jpg","/articles/6394923/Moline-City/Rock-Island/Illinois/Moline-City-council-debates-demolition-delay-rules-for-buildings-50-years-and-older","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394923-5423f78864c23dde061713520fe815da/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187530&Signature=OCGXAe6WTIZE68rvtVxC6vxUR9K0-IJZF9TJCFja~9RHJddMiz3rvpjEvdpNSh5mfcDIkYLIBBUSeCGPJlBn7IoPZ2Y4mvgdYMMdUVP4f0czsp2xRq9wC4KTYYnALjIbuguV5o~ErGcriE7zXU4Dnt~dYrGPHD61B01ktyjWOYwNBirKtCt~8GUegp~0wPg4kW0h7ea~YTsCjHs4h1o9V-qqKmQ9ARNJuG~Yk7XrbALybxMuvjrUp6qqUsFRLs6TEwDh-5LA-Z9tTE11ipZY1xcryTXgXJtzoS4MN3fo4K0l-6qPmRV2B~Nb7rOoa3~NBLfPq5pDSxC8F2NqG-276Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Moline City Council members spent an extended session discussing a proposed change to Chapter 8 of the Moline City Code that would allow the city to withhold demolition permits for principal structures at least 50 years old so staff and the Historic Preservation Commission can document, salvage or pursue landmarking options before demolition proceeds.

The change on the table would “allow for demolition permits to be reviewed and possibly delayed for up to 90 days if you look at the total, but it's it's 30 days with a possible extension of 60 more days,” a council member presenting the proposal told the chamber. The presenter said the intent is to create time for research, documentation and removal of historic artifacts and to give a window for potential landmarking.

Historic Preservation Commission members urged stronger formal involvement. Barb Sandberg, a member of the Historic Preservation Commission, told the council the commission’s work is to “identify such structures, places or areas within the city which are historically significant” and urged that the commission be a formal referral in the review process. “We're not here to stop a demolition,” Sandberg said, “we're merely wanting to see what is there that is salvageable.”

Supporters of formal commission involvement argued the commission has the institutional knowledge and research access — including the local historic library — to complete evaluations swiftly. Staff and some councilors countered that final approval authority should rest with the city’s Community and Economic Development director due to liability and timeline concerns. A city staff member said the director would be liable for delays and any litigation arising from such holds, and noted the practical limits on staff capacity.

Under the version the administration brought forward, the proposed process would include an initial five-business-day window for review, an automatic 30-day hold, and a possible 60-day extension (the total commonly described as 90 days). The draft before the council would apply only to principal structures 50 years or older; accessory buildings such as garages were removed from the proposal. The draft also included exceptions for public-safety emergencies and an economic-exemption process where owners could apply to council for relief. Staff noted the ordinance could also be coordinated into development agreements so developers would know in advance about possible holds.

Councilors and commission members debated the total hold length. Several council members said they were uncomfortable with an up-to-90-day delay. One councilor said he had been “comfortable” with a maximum of about 45 days in prior discussions; others suggested a compromise beginning point of 50 days. Council discussion also raised whether the required collaboration and procedure should be codified in ordinance language, included in commission bylaws, or established in an administrative policy that would be approved by council but not part of the code.

Rather than taking a formal vote, the council directed staff to return with written options: a policy and an ordinance draft that incorporate clearer procedures for Historic Preservation Commission involvement and a shorter hold period (council discussion suggested 50 days as a starting point). Staff said it would work to write specific procedures that require cooperation between the Community and Economic Development director and the Historic Preservation Commission and would bring those proposals back for council consideration.

Next steps include staff drafting a policy and an ordinance revision that: (1) sets a defined review timeline and procedures for HPC involvement; (2) keeps emergency and economic exemptions; and (3) identifies how the rule would be coordinated with development review. The Community and Economic Development director and staff member Sean Foley were identified as the staff leads for returning language to the council.","Moline City Council members spent an extended session discussing a proposed change to Chapter 8 of the Moline City Code that would allow the city to withhold demolition permits for principal structures at least 50 years old so staff and the Historic Preservation Commission can document, salvage or pursue landmarking options before demolition proceeds.","actionData","errors"]

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