Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Lance Thies’s organization
Oct 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Lockport City Council Council Meeting
The City Council meeting featured a presentation from Lockport Township High School regarding student demographics, graduation rates, advanced placement statistics, and dual credit partnerships. The board received updates on the ongoing superintendent search, the community's sister city relationship with Asiago, Italy, and various holiday-themed events and beautification initiatives. City staff and council members reported on leaf collection schedules, property beautification contests, and personnel hiring updates. Additionally, the council discussed the financial challenges associated with a proposed bridge project over the Des Plaines River and took action on items within the consent agenda.
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City Council of the City of Lockport Regular Meeting
The meeting included a presentation from the Citizens Utility Board regarding solar energy savings options. Liaison reports covered upcoming special events, the status of the fiscal year budget, branch pickup programs, and beautification award winners. The Council approved various facade and site improvement grants, a special use permit for a medical clinic, and a bill payment list. Additional actions included appointing a new Liquor Control Commissioner, repealing the Video Gaming Commission section of the code, amending heritage and architecture organization ordinances, awarding a contract for a pavement marking project, accepting a proposal for a streetscape planting project, and authorizing an ITEP grant application.
Sep 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Lockport City Council Council Meeting
The meeting included a presentation from the Citizens Utility Board regarding community solar options, energy efficiency programs, and demand response strategies like hourly pricing and peak time savings. The council discussed the upcoming operation of a local solar farm, the mechanics of solar energy credits, and the processes for residents to participate in solar initiatives.
Sep 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Committee of the Whole of the City of Lockport Regular Meeting
The committee meeting addressed several resolutions and ordinances, all of which were recommended to be placed on the agenda for the upcoming City Council meeting. Key topics included the appointment of an Architectural Technical Advisor and new members to the Heritage and Architecture Commission, amendments to the code of ordinances regarding masonry painting and staining, and updates to the facade and site improvement grant program. Additionally, the committee reviewed a proposal for engineering services for a 7th Street parking lot design, authorized the purchase of a vehicle for the Street Division, and declared certain items as surplus.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
