RIVERFRONT IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION 05.27.2026

The Riverfront Improvement Commission meeting held on May 27, 2026, primarily focused on lease agreements and property management related to riverfront properties in Davenport. The commission reviewed and approved a three-year lease renewal for Marine Specialties, including minor rent increases and lease updates. Discussions also covered pending leases for One River Place and the Lake Davenport Sailing Club, with the latter requiring further legal review and city council approval. The commission addressed the condition and potential renovation of a building on leased property, considering financial and lease term implications. Additionally, the meeting included updates on public art projects, specifically a Hot Glass installation at Main Street Landing, which is self-funded without city financial support. The commission also discussed the status of Union Station's second-floor space and potential tenant relocations, as well as interest from a brewery considering two locations in Davenport. Other topics included scaling back riverfront concerts due to staffing and funding challenges, upcoming park improvements such as basketball court resurfacing and restroom rehabilitation, and ongoing construction related to the quiet zone project near Freight House. The meeting concluded with a demonstration of the Scott County parcel search tool to assist commissioners in property oversight. No new contracts or procurement awards were made, but several lease approvals and property management decisions were key procurement-related actions.