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Davenport council postpones River Watch Place development after procedural dispute and heavy public comment
Summary
After extended public comment and debate over agenda procedure and proposed amendments, the Davenport City Council voted to postpone action on the River Watch Place development agreement with 227 LeClaire to Jan. 8, 2025. Council directed staff and corporate counsel to draft amendment language before the next vote.
The Davenport City Council on Dec. 11, 2024 voted to postpone consideration of a revised development agreement with 227 LeClaire for the River Watch Place hotel and mixed-use project until the first council cycle in January.
The motion to postpone, moved and seconded during the discussion agenda, passed by roll call with seven yeses, one no and one abstention. Councilors instructed staff and corporate counsel to work on proposed amendments and provide revised language before the next meeting.
The item generated a lengthy public-comment period and sharp debate among council members about procedure and public notice. Judith Lee, speaking during public comment, questioned how revisions were posted and…
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