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LaSalle council approves leases, water loan amendment, golf‑cart rules and firefighter contract
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Summary
At its March 16 meeting the LaSalle council approved several ordinances and agreements, including a lease for an adjacent deck, an amended water‑loan for lead line replacement, new rules for golf carts/UTVs and a labor agreement with the firefighters' union.
The LaSalle City Council on March 16 approved a package of ordinances and agreements covering municipal leases, public‑works financing, vehicle regulations and a firefighter labor contract.
Council voted unanimously to grant a lease for a 10‑by‑58‑foot deck adjacent to a downtown commercial building, allowing the property owner to add a fourth tenant while preserving access to municipal utilities. Applicant Mike Bird told the council the structure “is literally just a deck” and said the composite material should be durable.
The council also approved an amendment to Ordinance 31‑21 to increase borrowing for the Public Water Supply Loan Program for lead service line replacement from the previously approved $3.4 million to about $3.97 million. Council discussion noted the loan carries a low interest rate, 20‑year amortization, semiannual payments and includes loan forgiveness described in the meeting as “well north of $2,000,000.”
Members adopted a new Chapter 99 to the LaSalle City Code to regulate golf carts, utility task vehicles and similar vehicles. The ordinance requires city registration and a sticker, liability insurance comparable to an automobile policy, and inspection by ASE‑certified mechanics who must register with the city. Council members said the policy will be reviewed after one year.
A labor agreement between the City of LaSalle and LaSalle Professional Firefighters Local 4760 of the International Association of Firefighters was approved by roll call. The council also authorized a lease of a small patio area near 355 9th Street and voted to accept routine items including the treasurer’s report and payment of bills totaling $931,815.77.
The meeting ended with staff reminders about an e‑waste recycling event for residents and project updates from Public Works on water main and sidewalk work near Northwest School.
Votes at a glance - Lease for deck adjacent to 502 1st Street: approved (roll call; motion carried) - Amendment to Ordinance 31‑21 (water loan): approved (roll call; motion carried) - Chapter 99 (golf carts/UTVs): approved (roll call; motion carried) - Labor agreement, IAFF Local 4760: approved (roll call; motion carried) - Lease at/near 355 9th Street: approved (roll call; motion carried) - Treasurer’s report (Feb. 2026): accepted and filed - Bills: approved, total $931,815.77
The council referred a few permitting and land‑use items to the planning commission and accepted a public‑works resignation; no executive session was held.
