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City Commission Meeting 6.24.2026
Published: Jun 24, 2026
Public Employee Salary Portal Approved to Enhance Government Transparency
The commission approved R7AG, establishing a public employee salary portal. This ordinance mandates quarterly publication of employee salary information on a city website to increase transparency. While some commissioners raised concerns about potential negative impacts on employee morale and the risk of encouraging poaching by other jurisdictions, the majority supported the measure, citing transparency and upcoming state mandates. Commissioner Matteo Selenas opposed the item due to concerns about employee privacy and safety.
Alton City Center Overlay District Approved on First Reading to Encourage Mixed-Use Development
The commission considered R5C and R5D, ordinances establishing the Alton City Center overlay district, aimed at incentivizing mixed-use development on commercial parcels between Alton Road and West Avenue, from Lincoln Road to 17th Street. Staff recommended increasing the residential component to 80% and addressing traffic concerns. The applicant for the Epicure site (1700 Washington Avenue) seeks increased FAR and height, with a covenant against short-term rentals. Public comments raised concerns about rental periods and potential unification with adjacent short-term rental properties. The ordinances were approved on first reading, with further refinements to be considered before the second reading.
French Market Concession Agreement Extended at South Pointe Park
The commission approved R7E, authorizing an agreement with Revani LLC to extend the concession agreement for the French Market at South Pointe Park. Ken Vajinger, founder of the French-American Association of Craft, spoke in support, highlighting the market's positive impact on the community, its commitment to quality, and its support for small businesses. He thanked the city for its continued support. Mayor Miner praised the market's contribution to the city's atmosphere and community. The agreement was approved.
French Market Concession Agreement Extended at South Pointe Park
The commission approved R7E, authorizing an agreement with Revani LLC to extend the concession agreement for the French Market at South Pointe Park. Ken Vajinger, founder of the French-American Association of Craft, spoke in support, highlighting the market's positive impact on the community, its commitment to quality, and its support for small businesses. He thanked the city for its continued support. Mayor Miner praised the market's contribution to the city's atmosphere and community. The agreement was approved.
Stormwater and Utility Funding Options Debated: Geo Bond vs. Hybrid Model
The commission discussed two options for funding stormwater, water, and sewer infrastructure projects: a full general obligation bond totaling approximately $784 million for all projects, or a hybrid model involving a $337 million geo bond for stormwater and utility rate increases for water and sewer. Option one, the full geo bond, was favored by the administration for its long-term financial sustainability and equitable distribution of costs based on property value, projecting an annualized impact of around $38 for median homesteaded properties by 2035. Option two, the hybrid model, would result in a higher annualized cost of approximately $726 for median homesteaded properties by 2035, though it would borrow $140 million less overall. A motion to support option one was made and seconded, but the commission ultimately decided to defer the decision to allow for further discussion and analysis, including exploring the possibility of preparing draft ballot language for both options for a potential November vote. The existing moratorium on utility rate increases was acknowledged.
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