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Staff said the city has identified roughly 31 properties used as short-term rentals; about 14 to 15 of those are handled through Airbnb under the existing agreement. The finance director said Airbnb's remittances have totaled about $70,000 over five years and were approximately $9,000 through May of the current year.

Council members asked staff to follow up to identify unreported listings and to confirm whether the existing rental-tax ordinance and penalties cover noncompliant owners. Staff noted penalties for late payment include a 5% late fee and a $25 assessment if no payment is received, and said they could pursue ordinance clarifications or outreach to property owners and platforms.

Council gave direction to staff to research and report back and to prepare ordinance amendments or administrative steps as needed to improve compliance and collection.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5-27-2025 City of La Salle City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","City staff told the council that Airbnb remits lodging taxes directly to LaSalle, but other short-term rental platforms may not, leaving some rentals unreported. The council directed staff to investigate uncovered listings and consider clarifying ordinance or enforcement steps.","taxTitle","LaSalle, LaSalle County, Illinois","taxId",70412,"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},6224687,"Council chooses Hightower Insurance as agent of record; move will rotate broker role",537,1765000,2302000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3549539-5f45069f94cc650f564595ff1b8ddddb&start=1765&end=2302","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3549539-5f45069f94cc650f564595ff1b8ddddb/thumbnail_1765000.jpg","/articles/6224687/LaSalle/LaSalle-County/Illinois/Council-chooses-Hightower-Insurance-as-agent-of-record-move-will-rotate-broker-role","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224687-edfc65189db0913b10e30ed16cf9100e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207517&Signature=YEyIynY-ibqKPvWUV5EaJV8j0JFhfhGiiShpsq5~9vNM4SXHJgdlsFtRR-NB~Pd8fbXO6wwLoqautjGT0szGyozVovVkGJ~xJOZQJu-sBfJEjbWo~SbTtbBh~oFgBxKaBlRNsZOyZSAAnuTdvamhcRqohgHPjp2R~xHt5OE37dGD99fCYztlzTTY9bN3~PrUxriXzlzYfeAwITkNbxJ3XMQfOct0wY99GvBYU95ppUR2LIMCoxgSve8OSdX8FChTqor7rqzOukeUpco-7px7c6kcEpC2k4YDPuj0UvIEO8FtfayG9YrRdVssh7UjM-Gxw2I5X22~ZsBVG2DHbx1OSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The LaSalle City Council voted to change the city's agent-of-record for employee and municipal insurance services to Hightower Insurance and to pursue a rotation of broker services on a multi-year schedule.

Council members said the decision was administrative and would not change coverage carriers such as Blue Cross; it affects which local broker serves as the city's agent. Some council members urged rotating the role among qualified local firms so more local businesses share related commissions; others cautioned against removing work from firms that have performed well.

Several aldermen said city employees had expressed concern about switching agents. One council member reported that city staff called and said they preferred the incumbent broker's service. Supporters of the motion said employee benefits and coverage would not change and that rotation would spread economic opportunities among local firms.

A motion to switch the agent-of-record to Hightower Insurance on a rotating three-year basis carried after a roll-call vote; council and staff discussed a 30-day notification process and an effective date for the change.","After debate, the LaSalle City Council voted to move the city's insurance-agent-of-record to Hightower Insurance on a rotating multi-year basis. Council members discussed employee preference and fairness to local firms before approving a three-year rotation starting with Hightower.",{"_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},6224691,"Detour owner and manager praise live music, raise concerns about police presence; council approves sign and extension permit",772,135000,907000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3549539-5f45069f94cc650f564595ff1b8ddddb&start=135&end=907","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3549539-5f45069f94cc650f564595ff1b8ddddb/thumbnail_135000.jpg","/articles/6224691/LaSalle/LaSalle-County/Illinois/Detour-owner-and-manager-praise-live-music-raise-concerns-about-police-presence-council-approves-sign-and-extension-permit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224691-4b8e1551806abe1e97cff091deaeb586/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207517&Signature=gkVosUHOwKXGSo4qIzTv16U6Q95Xj9jlOIpCCg6MMOMb2PAy4d6lfEvSz-EMiPlMF3kln1omYSLIlzc8IldgnG3fgf54FQ1uld0kAH69coyi~4rn096kR6MLae7T5GyB~LOEdDnifeyXqWzqeN-gBuLzqqrjxC3-lMWi9-9upV1gGzwrMKntwymptl3irDWvPgx8fJSyOvZ-kukbhjVzspExYpD7kGOp~M830SNZBBLaQoJHG~M4d9n0rzaCtirHmbhuAUewhYI6CGywfU7I6cWw1fmMvAdHPvBRdxdR2vuHM8hSA1Fr067Gc4CjmNtzyDakqq16cPEEGwxcqMohww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Renee Mustard, manager of the Detour, and owner William Hocking told the LaSalle City Council the downtown bar's live-music nights have attracted large, mixed-age crowds and helped revive street activity, and they asked for continued support for scheduled events.

Mustard said the venue followed city rules and that live music had brought many visitors: \"Literally, over this weekend, we had over 500 people walk through the detour.\" She described the venue as a multigenerational gathering place and said Sunday market vendor shows helped bring people downtown.

Owner William Hocking described several recent interactions with police during a busy weekend and asked the council for clarity: \"This weekend, I had 3 separate incidents where we either had police officers sitting across the road staring at us... I don't know who's ordering them to do that.\" Hocking said the presence felt intimidating to patrons and asked for an explanation.

On the consent/agenda items that followed, the council granted the Detour permission to install a non-illuminated, double-facing sign at 328 East Third Street and approved a special-event permit to extend outdoor music from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, 2025. Council members said the approvals reflect follow-through on previous discussions and that the venue has generally complied with rules.

The council also approved related street-closure and special-event permits elsewhere on the agenda; staff reiterated that extended hours require a permit and remain subject to enforcement under the city's noise ordinance.","Public comment by the Detour manager and owner highlighted large crowds and local support for live music; the council approved a double-facing sign and a special-event permit allowing outdoor music until 11 p.m. on two summer dates.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6224696,"LaSalle council limits extended outdoor-music permits to eight per year, retains 11 p.m. option",499,2680000,3179000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3549539-5f45069f94cc650f564595ff1b8ddddb&start=2680&end=3179","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3549539-5f45069f94cc650f564595ff1b8ddddb/thumbnail_2680000.jpg","/articles/6224696/LaSalle/LaSalle-County/Illinois/LaSalle-council-limits-extended-outdoor-music-permits-to-eight-per-year-retains-11-pm-option","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224696-987e90c74ebdf5bc20d183cb3c1cd7a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207517&Signature=V1om-a9wqD4EC9d9Yo7dmT51ksicJjAT1rskJ7IN92mab8HoYitG~h3j6URyqXnXetwidujmbbWgtmmY2Uysxxe3DZrK4xx33W6gexdrDqZSPFgQJEUDymCZ2w4xv98yETlUaqCxzXvem8KoXpSokP8wh63eHIF9Ze5osyKWogWbYp4nRR94mfPM~OUZA36lr7K0U~sQL86n0~~UzORXTjc3vRrH5mTNh7F0gJ4fQTvCNJHLJ2aIyM~CV5rCimH683PDQISthk7op6CIpEAhHDtqcm4Bwzqiz-9uCZeLWogvFxw~BOzLlN4BRLw5r3LLkASmhlLZWTSJKTE4M7R9BA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The LaSalle City Council voted to cap annual special-use permits that allow amplified sound past the city's 10 p.m. noise cutoff at eight per year while preserving the current option for a permitted extension to 11 p.m.

Council members said the limit is intended to balance support for downtown businesses that host outdoor music with protections for nearby residents. The council directed staff to prepare a draft ordinance reflecting the cap for consideration at the next meeting.

Council members debated how to balance enforcement and business vitality during the hour-long discussion. Alderman Demas argued for rotation of benefits among local businesses, saying the city should \"share things when it's LaSalle businesses,\" and suggested a multi-year rotation. Alderman Herndon said he opposed an automatic expansion of weekend hours across the downtown and stressed protecting nearby residents.

City staff reminded the council of the existing noise rule: amplified sound audible within 50 feet of a property after 10 p.m. is a violation unless a special-use permit is granted. Staff also noted that if an ordinance change is approved by the council, an implementing ordinance would be drafted and returned to the body at the following meeting.

A motion to cap extended-hours special-use permits at eight per year and direct staff to prepare the ordinance passed on a roll-call vote. The mayor voted in favor, and the motion passed by a narrow margin.

Council members said the policy can be revisited in future meetings if further changes are needed.","The LaSalle City Council voted to cap the number of special-use permits that allow amplified outdoor sound past the 10 p.m. noise cutoff at eight per year, while preserving the existing ability to approve an extension to 11 p.m. by permit. Council asked staff to prepare an ordinance for the next meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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