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City administrator says unnamed fast‑food chain, coffee brand and townhomes planned near Walmart; Quad City Hispanic Chamber moves in
Summary
City Administrator Jerry told the council June 2 that a national fast‑food chain and a large 'energy coffee' franchise are planning sites near the Walmart corridor, Valvoline construction is starting, and a proposed ~30 townhome project would replace the old Aspen Health Care building behind Guadalupe Church.
City Administrator Jerry reported to the Silvis City Council June 2 that several commercial and housing projects are moving through early planning stages along the Walmart corridor and elsewhere in the city.
Jerry said an unnamed national fast‑food chain plans to develop on a lot just south of Sonic in front of Walmart; he added that a national “energy coffee” chain with about 600 locations is in final phases to develop on an adjacent lot. He said construction on a Valvoline oil-change site is starting in front of the Hy‑Vee store.
On housing, Jerry said the city has been in discussion with a developer about a roughly 30‑townhome project that would be built behind Guadalupe Church on the site of the old Aspen Health Care building; that building would be demolished to make way for higher‑end townhomes, he said. Jerry also reported 10 new houses are being built in the Silverthorn addition behind the police station and that all permits for those houses have been approved.
Jerry told council committees he is coordinating a comprehensive report with Bi‑State that will include public input. He asked the Economic and Finance Committees to meet with representatives from El’Publo regarding a TIF/RDA default; the council record shows the city requested that group present its side to the committee. Jerry also said More Caffeine will operate inside the Quad City Hispanic Chamber with a walk‑in and drive‑thru and is expected to open within weeks.
The meeting record does not provide developer names for the fast‑food or coffee chains; the administrator explicitly said the fast‑food tenant’s name could not be announced at that time. The minutes also do not include financial terms, building permits (other than the 10 houses noted) or firm construction schedules for the proposed townhomes.
Next steps: staff will continue permitting and project coordination; committees were requested to meet about the El’Publo TIF/RDA matter.
