The City Council is Moline’s Legislative body and is comprised of the Mayor, one member from each of the seven wards within the City, and one that represents the City At-Large. The Aldermen are elected to a four year term, with half of the aldermen elected every two years. The Aldermen are paid $100.00 per meeting and meet approximately 42 times per year. Five members constitute a quorum, which is required to conduct City business. Moline has a Council-City Administrator form of local government. The City Council is responsible for setting all municipal policies and legislative action such as adopting ordinances and resolutions, determining the tax rate, and approving the annual budget and contracts. The City Administrator is appointed to carry out municipal policies with the assistance of the entire city staff, and to ensure that the entire community is being served. 

Council members meet as the Committee-of-the-Whole on the first four Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers, unless otherwise posted.  The formal City Council meeting is held immediately following the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting. Please check the meeting calendar for summer meeting month dates.

City Council and Committee-of-the-Whole sessions are open to the public.  The public is allowed to address City Council at the end of the meeting after stating their name and address.

Meeting agendas are available for public review the Friday afternoon preceding the Council meeting. Agendas are posted at City Hall on the public bulletin board outside Council Chambers. Agendas are also posted on the City's Website.

Alderman, Ward One
John S. Knaack
2703 2nd Street

Moline, IL 61265
309-797-6416
jknaack@moline.il.us

John Knaack is a life-long resident of Moline. He is currently in his first term as alderman representing Ward 1. Alderman Knaack was elected to the City Council in 2007, and his current term will expire on April 30, 2015.

Alderman Knaack actively supports strengthening our neighborhoods, particularly our older neighborhoods, and the downtown, focusing on expanding the tax base through the retention of existing businesses and attraction of new companies to our city.

Alderman Knaack is a graduate of Moline High School, Black hawk College and Scott Community College Apprentice Class for Pattern Making.  He is the owner of General Pattern Corporation in Moline. He is a past member of the Moline Second Alarmers, and past board member of the Pattern Makers Federal Credit Union. 

In his free time, Alderman Knaack enjoys building hot rods and furniture, and working in his yard and rock garden.  He and his wife Trudy have two children and one grandson.

Alderman, Ward Two
Richard L. Meredith
16 Wildwood Drive

Moline, IL  61265
309-798-8007
rmeredith@moline.il.us

Richard Meredith has lived in Moline for 24 years. He is currently in his first term as alderman representing ward 2. Alderman Meredith was elected to the City Council in 2009, and his current term will expire on April 30, 2013.

Alderman Meredith actively supports infrastructure improvements, economic development and to maintain a strong fiscal city.

Alderman Meredith has enjoyed a continual life “learning” experience as education never ends. His social and community accomplishments (past and present) include:

• Served honorably in the USAF and USNR
• Graduate of the Citizens Patrol Academy; QC Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy
• Junior Achievement Hall of Fame; President and Past President of Toastmasters Club 5647 and Area/District President of the Year
• Certified USUI Shiki Ryoho Reiki Master (Master Level); certified massage therapist of Swedish modalities & Hallowood Therapeutic Massage.
• Served on the Moline Human Rights Commission
• Currently serves on the Renew Moline Board (PMT) and the Rock Island County Animal Care Facility board.
• Two terms as 5th Ward Alderman in East Moline - serving on numerous city committees and boards.

Alderman Meredith is retired.  In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Lynnette, and his two bundles of joy, Bubbles and Snuggles.  He also enjoys attending musicals, plays and movies. 

Alderman, Ward Three
J. Scott Raes
1813 27th Avenue Place

Moline, IL 61265
309-762-6103
sraes@moline.il.us
 

Scott Raes is a life-long resident of the city’s third ward. He was elected to the City Council in May of 2003 to represent the Ward 3. His current term will expire on April 30, 2015.

Alderman Raes serves as Mayor Pro Tem, is a member of the Project Management Team, and serves as a Trustee for the Moline Firefighters Pension Fund.

Alderman Raes is active in the community as past President and current member of both Moline Kiwanis and The Center for Belgian Culture. He is a current board member of the Quad City Crime Stoppers, and also belongs to the Quad City Estate Planning Council. He is a 2002 graduate of the Illinois Quad Cities Chamber Leadership Academy.

A 1977 graduate of Moline High School and a 1981 graduate of St. Ambrose University, Alderman Raes received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. He is employed as a Senior Vice President and Trust Officer at First Community Trust.

In his free time, he serves as an assistant coach for youth sports. He and his wife Debbie have two children.
 

Alderman, Ward Four
Ted Ronk
3208 30th Street Court

Moline, IL  61265
309-798-0831
tronk@moline.il.us

Ted Ronk is a life-long resident of Moline. He is currently in his first term as alderman representing ward 4. Alderman Ronk was elected to the City Council in 2009, and his current term will expire on April 30, 2013.

Alderman Ronk actively supports public health and safety, responsible infrastructure improvements, a fiscally responsible city government, and economic development measures to promote existing business expansion and attracting new companies to Moline to grow the tax base.

He is a Senior Member with the American Society for Quality (ASQ), and a FAA certified flight instructor with commercial-multi-engine and instrument ratings. Mr. Ronk was co-founder and the first President of the Moline High School Choral Music Parents Association, and is a US Army Veteran.

Alderman Ronk is a graduate of Moline High School and Black Hawk College with a degree in Accounting and Economics. He is employed as a Quality Assurance Administrator with a local manufacturing company, serving for 32 years.

In his free time, Alderman Ronk enjoys family activities, reading, wellness exercise, following current events, golf and fishing. He and his wife, Denise, have four children and one grandson.

Alderman, Ward Five

Lori Turner
1400 30th Street

Moline, IL 61265
309-764-4554
lturner@moline.il.us

Lori Turner has lived in Moline for 16 years. She was elected to the City Council in May of 2007 to represent Ward 5. Her current term will expire on April 30, 2015.

Alderman Turner actively supports public safety, revitalizing the downtown, encouraging family activities and curbside recycling. She also serves as the City’s liaison to the Library Board.

Alderman Turner is active in the community as Head of the Advisory Board of Lydia Home Association, and an Active member of the Rock Island County Medical Society Alliance. She is past president of the Illini Hospital Foundation, and past president of the Moline High School Choral Music Parents Association. She attends Faith Lutheran Church and has served on numerous committees.

Alderman Turner is a graduate of Sumner High School, Sumner, Iowa. She received Dental Assistant Training in the United States Navy, where she served for five years. She worked in the oral surgery field for an additional five years. Alderman Turner is currently a homemaker and community volunteer.

In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening, baking and outdoor activities. She and her husband Mike have three children.


Alderman, Ward Six
Kevin Schoonmaker
2012 44th Street

Moline, IL  61265
309-738-7818
schoonmaker@moline.il.us

Kevin Schoonmaker is a life-long resident of the Quad Cities, and has resided in Moline for the past twelve years. He was elected to the City Council in April of 2009 to represent Ward 6. His current term will expire on April 30, 2013.

Alderman Schoonmaker actively supports working to help retain and attract businesses to Moline, promoting fiscal responsibility to ensure that the City’s finances are spent wisely, and keeping public safety as a high priority.

Alderman Schoonmaker is active in the community as a past President and current member of Moline Kiwanis, Member of the Moline Police Pension Board, and Board Member of Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities. He is a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.

Kevin is a graduate of Alleman High School and Augustana College.
He is employed as a Loan Officer/Vice President at BankORION, Moline branch.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping, canoeing and traveling. He and his wife Maggie have five children.

Alderman, Ward Seven
Sean Liddell
5306 36th Avenue Court

Moline, IL 61265

309-912-8128

sliddell@moline.il.us



 

Sean Liddell has been an Illinois resident since 2000, and has lived in Moline since 2008. He is currently in his first term as alderman representing ward 7. Alderman Liddell was elected to the City Council in 2011, and his current term will expire on April 30, 2015.

Alderman Liddell actively supports providing high quality municipal services, responsible infrastructure improvements, and creating a permanent business friendly environment for Moline.

Alderman Liddell is active in the community.  He serves on Board of Directors for Bi-State Regional Commission and has previously served on Moline’s Parks and Recreation Board.

Alderman Liddell has a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. He has professional experience in IT consulting, healthcare, and banking. He is currently employed at American Bank & Trust as its Vice President and Director of IT.

In his free time he enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing basketball, and playing guitar. Sean and his wife Sarah have two children.

Alderman, At Large
Stephanie Acri
3334 9th Street A,

Moline, IL 61265

309-797-9059

sacri@moline.il.us



 

Stephanie Acri has lived in Moline for 18 years.  She was appointed to the City Council in April of 2011 as the Alderman-at-Large (term expires on April 30, 2013).

Alderman Acri enthusiastically supports business interests in the community as well as excellence in education and health care.

Alderman Acri is active in the community currently serving on the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce Board, the Moline Youth Football Association Board, Trinity Regional Health System Board, Trinity College Governance Board, Trinity Medical Center Board as Chair and the Two Rivers YMCA Board. Stephanie is also involved in projects supporting Family Resources, Moline School District, and Augustana College.

Alderman Acri is a graduate of Oelwein High School, Oelwein, Iowa.  She received a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Iowa.  Alderman Acri owns and operates Evans Premium Manufacturing.  This manufacturing company is located in Rock Island and specializes in the production of cylindrical steel parts for the agricultural and construction industries. 

In her free time, Alderman Acri enjoys attending her children’s activities, yoga, home improvement projects, spending time outdoors and traveling.  She has 3 children currently attending Moline Public Schools.