The DeKalb City Council decided Monday to have a proposal drawn up by May 10 to create a new class of liquor licenses for grocery stores.

The council is considering the move to attract grocers to the city, which has had limited shopping options since losing two Eagle’s Country Markets in 2003.

Louis Schoenburg of American Liquors, 159 W. Lincoln Highway, said grocery stores do not need to sell liquor to be successful.

“It would destroy the livelihood of Class A establishments,” he said.

Second Ward Alderman Kris Povlsen said the issue needs to be decided quickly.

The council also agreed Monday to allow Class E liquor establishments to extend closing hours by one hour. The council recognized the agreement with The Barn, 1215 Blackhawk Road, and said it would not pass another ordinance to regulate Class E hours.

The city’s contract with Waste Management, the city’s refuse, recyclables and yard waste collection service, soon will be renewed.

City Manager Mark Biernacki said the staff has talked with other disposal companies and decided staying with Waste Management would be the best option.

Not only would the service be cheaper, he said, but the company would have a three-day per week collection schedule and consistent service.

The council also approved the final plan for Glidden Townhouses in Lot 300 of The Knolls at Prairie Creek.

Fourth Ward Alderman Mike Knowlton submitted a petition signed by 75 people that requested stop signs be added on Colonial Drive at the intersection with Kent Place.

Several council members had problems with that proposal because a traffic study has not been conducted.

They also said their wards had several areas which could use controls to regulate traffic.

“It could open up a can of worms,” Povlsen said.

The council decided to direct city staff to conduct a traffic study.

The council also approved a consideration to insert a revised Chapter 8 of the DeKalb Municipal Code, the “City Officials and Employees Ethics Act.”

The State Officials and Employee Ethics Act, passed by the Illinois General Assembly, requires that local governments adopt an ordinance regulating political activities and solicitation and acceptance of gifts.

The council also approved intersection safety funds for Annie Glidden Road and Stadium Drive traffic signal improvements. The agreement requires the city to commit at least $34,500.