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Eldridge City Council approves two ordinances, renews liquor licenses and clears street closures
Summary
At its meeting the Eldridge City Council adopted two ordinances on second reading, set a public hearing for the FY26 budget, approved several first readings and renewed multiple liquor licenses and special street closures; roll-call votes were recorded on two adopted ordinances.
The Eldridge City Council approved a package of routine but consequential items at its meeting, adopting two ordinances on second reading, setting a public hearing for the fiscal‑year 2026 budget, approving first readings on fees and fines, renewing liquor licenses and clearing several street‑closure requests for community events.
Council members carried the second reading and formal adoption of ordinance 2026‑03, which updates stop‑sign intersections and makes adjustments to several advisory boards. A roll‑call vote recorded Ashcraft, Blackwell, Dockery, Yossi and LaPlante voting aye and the motion carried. The council similarly approved the second reading of ordinance 2026‑04 by roll call; the transcript records unanimous aye votes and the motion carried.
On new business the council set a public hearing for the proposed amended FY26 budget for Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m. at Eldridge City Hall. Staff said the amendment aligns the version the council approved with what was published in the local paper and does not change the city’s total expenditures.
The council approved the first reading of ordinance 2026‑05 to formalize private wastewater disposal language in city code after staff explained the change follows prior public‑works discussion. It also approved the first reading of ordinance 2026‑06 amending fine schedules (including fees tied to animal impoundment) as amended to add penalties for third and subsequent violations.
The council approved liquor‑license renewals for Rolling Meadows and an establishment listed in the transcript as “Bologna’s Puff,” with staff confirming required paperwork and sign‑offs. The body also approved street closures for the Norscott Chamber’s moonlight chase and Eldridge’s summer festival; police had recommended barricades and earlier notice to residents, and the police chief signed off on the requests.
What’s next: the budget public hearing is scheduled for March 16 at 7 p.m. at Eldridge City Hall. Items that passed first reading will return to the council for later consideration.
