The preliminary plans for the Morris marina were approved by the Morris City Council Monday before a packed council chambers.

A public hearing was held at the meeting regarding an annexation agreement for part of the marina property, as well as action taken on multiple items for the project. About 30 people were in the audience, but few spoke publicly.

Edgewater Resources is planning to create RiverPlace Marina along Cemetery Road and the Illinois River. Since 2006, when they first approached the city, they have downsized the project and are focusing more on "cash flow" projects, such as the hotel, restaurant and destination portions of the marina, said Ronald Schults of Edgewater Resources.