City of Grafton, IL

03/13/2026

CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAFTON
7:00 P.M.
March 17, 2026

COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA


The regular Council Meeting of the City of Grafton is held every 3rd Tuesday of the month commencing at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is normally held at 118 East Main Street, Grafton, IL. All meetings are open to the public.
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I. CALL TO ORDER / THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II. ROLL CALL

III. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF MINUTES

* Council approval of minutes from meeting held Feb. 17, 2026.

* Council approval of minutes from special meeting held Feb. 19, 2026

IV. PUBLIC FORUM

V. TREASURER’S REPORT

VI. ZONING BOARD/PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS:

Planning Commission: Donna Smith

Public Works: Jake Weber

Project Administrator: Brittney Weber


VII. CITY ENGINEER REPORT: Scott Weiner

VIII. DEPARTMENT / COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Mayor’s Report: Mike Morrow

B. Parks Development: Richard Mosby

C. Tourism/Marketing: Mary Jo Cote

D. Adopt-A-Lot: Jim Spencer

E. Community Outreach: Donna Smith

F. Veterans: David Hand

IX. OLD BUSINESS:

X. APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING.

XI. NEW BUSINESS:
• Council approval of Special Event Permit for Flotsam River Circus performance on Sept. 26, 2026, at Lighthouse Park. Pg. 1-5

• Council approval of Resolution 2026-02 Maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code (MFT). Pg. 6-9

• Council approval of Ordinance 786 Supplemental Operating Budget for FY 2025-2026. Pg. 10-26

• Council approval of Special Event Permit for Grafton’s Music in the Park, beginning May 28-Sept. 24, 2026, on Thursday evenings. Pg. 27-29

• Council approval to issue a Building Permit for the Floating Marina Beer Garden. Pg. 30-35

• Council approval of Great Rivers & Routes contract to promote tourism, product development, marketing, potential funding, and ferry advertising. Pg. 36-39
XII. ITEMS TO BE REFERRED TO THE NEXT MEETING
XIII. ADJOURNMENT

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02/27/2026

02/20/2026

TREE TRIMMING IN YOUR AREA
To minimize power outag�s and safety hazards, Ameren Illinois will soon be in your area to manage
vegetation growing near power lines or other energized equipment. This work might include: aerial,
manual or mechanical pruning, removal of incompatible vegetation, brush mowing, applying
environmentally safe herbicides, and inspections as necessary.
Property owners are responsible for maintaining trees near the service line (the electric line that
runs from the main power line to the home). Please call us to have your service line temporarily
disconnected so this work may be done safely by a qualified tree service.
Never attempt to prune or remove trees near power lines yourself. Only qualified line clearance
tree contractors are allowed to work within 10 feet of electric lines.
No response to this postcard is needed. However, if you have questions or concerns about this work,
please visit MySafeTrees.com or call Ameren Illinois at 1.800.755.5000 for additional
information.If we are unable to address your concerns, you may call the IllinoisCommerce Commission
at 1.800.524.0795. Ameren Illinois has provided maps of the affected areas to mayors and/or county
board chairpersons.
You may also call us to request free wood chips when we are working in your area.

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Grafton Residents:

02/19/2026

Notice of Public Hearing City of Grafton, IL
Notice is hereby given by the corporate authorities of the City of Grafton, II, that the Supplemental Operating Budget Ordinance 786 for the City of Grafton, for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at Grafton City Hall, 118
E. Main St., Grafton, IL,
beginning March 2, 2026, and thereafter for not less than ten days. A public hearing on the Supplemental Operating Budget will be held at 6:45 pm, March 17, 2026, in the Grafton City Hall 118 E. Main St., Grafton, IL., and that action will be taken on said Supplemental Operating Budget at the regular Council Meeting thereafter.
Notice is further hereby given that Appropriation Ordinance 787 for the City of Grafton, for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2026, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at Grafton City Hall, 118 E. Main St., Grafton, IL., and thereafter for not less than ten days. A public hearing on said Appropriation Ordinance 787 will be held at 6:45 pm, on April 21, 2026, in Grafton City Hall, 118 E. Main St., Grafton, IL, and that action by the City Council will be taken on said Appropriation Ordinance at the regular Council
Meeting thereafter.

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02/13/2026

CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAFTON
7:00 P.M.
Feb. 17, 2026

AMMENDED COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA


The regular Council Meeting of the City of Grafton is held every 3rd Tuesday of the month commencing at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is normally held at 118 East Main Street, Grafton, IL. All meetings are open to the public.
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I. CALL TO ORDER / THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II. ROLL CALL

III. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF MINUTES

* Council approval of minutes from meeting held Jan. 20, 2026.

IV. PUBLIC FORUM

*Johnny Goetten

V. TREASURER’S REPORT

VI. ZONING BOARD/PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS:

Planning Commission: Donna Smith

Public Works: Jake Weber

Project Administrator: Brittney Weber


VII. CITY ENGINEER REPORT: Scott Weiner

VIII. DEPARTMENT / COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Mayor’s Report: Mike Morrow

B. Parks Development: Richard Mosby

C. Tourism/Marketing: Mary Jo Cote

D. Adopt-A-Lot: Jim Spencer

E. Community Outreach: Donna Smith

F. Veterans: David Hand

IX. OLD BUSINESS:

X. APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING.

XI. NEW BUSINESS:
• Council approval of the Fireworks Authority contract for the Grafton 4th of July fireworks show on Sunday, July 5th, in the amount of $ 14,166.00. Pg. 1

• Council approval of the Fireworks Authority contract for the New Years Eve fireworks show on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026, in the amount of $ 8,202.00. Pg. 3

• Council approval of the Special Event permit for the Grafton Chamber of Commerce Job Fair on March 28, 2026, 9 a.m. – noon, at City Hall. Pg. 5

• Council approval of the Special Event Permit for the Mississippi River Water Trail Firecracker Race on Aug. 8, 2026, 7 a.m. – 10 a.m., at the Grafton Public Boat Ramp. Pg. 8

• Council approval for the Jersey County Health Department to install and maintain an outdoor Narcan box in the Grove Memorial Park. Pg. 11

• Council approval of Special Event Permit for Grafton Bike Week May 12-17, 2026. Pg. 12

• Council approval of Special Use Permit to allow Glamping/Camping in Mason Hollow Park for Grafton Bike Week, May 12-17, 2026. Pg. 15

• Council approval of the Mayor’s appointment of Gary Hayes to the Grafton Veteran’s Committee.

XII. ITEMS TO BE REFERRED TO THE NEXT MEETING
XIII. ADJOURNMENT

***AMMENDED LOCATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW GLAMPING/CAMPING ON THE KLOCKENKEMPER LOTS LOCATED ON MAIN ST.***

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02/12/2026

CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF GRAFTON
7:00 P.M.
Feb. 17, 2026

COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA


The regular Council Meeting of the City of Grafton is held every 3rd Tuesday of the month commencing at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is normally held at 118 East Main Street, Grafton, IL. All meetings are open to the public.
______________________________________________________________________ _

I. CALL TO ORDER / THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II. ROLL CALL

III. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF MINUTES

* Council approval of minutes from meeting held Jan. 20, 2026.

IV. PUBLIC FORUM

*Johnny Goetten

V. TREASURER’S REPORT

VI. ZONING BOARD/PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS:

Planning Commission: Donna Smith

Public Works: Jake Weber

Project Administrator: Brittney Weber


VII. CITY ENGINEER REPORT: Scott Weiner

VIII. DEPARTMENT / COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Mayor’s Report: Mike Morrow

B. Parks Development: Richard Mosby

C. Tourism/Marketing: Mary Jo Cote

D. Adopt-A-Lot: Jim Spencer

E. Community Outreach: Donna Smith

F. Veterans: David Hand

IX. OLD BUSINESS:

X. APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING.

XI. NEW BUSINESS:
• Council approval of the Fireworks Authority contract for the Grafton 4th of July fireworks show on Sunday, July 5th, in the amount of $ 14,166.00. Pg. 1

• Council approval of the Fireworks Authority contract for the New Years Eve fireworks show on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026, in the amount of $ 8,202.00. Pg. 3

• Council approval of the Special Event permit for the Grafton Chamber of Commerce Job Fair on March 28, 2026, 9 a.m. – noon, at City Hall. Pg. 5

• Council approval of the Special Event Permit for the Mississippi River Water Trail Firecracker Race on Aug. 8, 2026, 7 a.m. – 10 a.m., at the Grafton Public Boat Ramp. Pg. 8

• Council approval for the Jersey County Health Department to install and maintain an outdoor Narcan box in the Grove Memorial Park. Pg. 11

• Council approval of Special Event Permit for Grafton Bike Week May 12-17, 2026. Pg. 12

• Council approval of Special Use Permit to allow Glamping/Camping in Mason Hollow Park for Grafton Bike Week, May 12-17, 2026. Pg. 15

• Council approval of the Mayor’s appointment of Gary Hayes to the Grafton Veteran’s Committee.

XII. ITEMS TO BE REFERRED TO THE NEXT MEETING
XIII. ADJOURNMENT

02/04/2026

🦅Free event! This Saturday at Grafton Visitor Center and Edward Amburg History Museum. 959 E. Main Grafton, IL 62037

Eagle Meet & Greet This Saturday!

Have you ever wanted to see a live eagle up close and personal? Well, now you can!

🦅The Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau will be partnering with the World Bird Sanctuary again this year for the wildly popular "Eagle Meet and Greet" events. Throughout January in Alton and Grafton, visitors can meet a live American Bald Eagle.

On Saturday, Feb. 7, journey to the Grafton Visitors Center to see a live bald eagle up close and personal.
950 E. Main St. Grafton, IL 62037

These events are held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more about this beautiful bird of prey from a professional handler. Demonstrations are free!

While your there you can also learn more about the National Memorial of Military Ascent!




Photo from Great Rivers & Routes

01/26/2026

Grafton Visitor Center and Edward Amburg History Museum is CLOSED today 1/26/26.

01/23/2026

The following locations are available in case of a need for a warming center.

City of Jerseyville
• Police Department (24 x 7)
• 115 E Prairie St
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• Public Library (business hours)
• 105 N Liberty St
• Mon-Thur: 8:30 am - -8:00 pm
• Fri & Sat: 8:30 am - -5:00 pm
• Sunday: 1:00 pm - -4:00 pm
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• Susnig Center (business hours)
• 401 Mound St
• Mon - Thurs: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Fri: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Sat: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Sunday: closed
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• City Council Chambers (as needed)
• 115 E Prairie St
• (618) 498-2131 (via the Jerseyville PD)
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Stay safe out there!