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City of Bloomington City Council met Feb. 13

City of Bloomington City Council met Feb. 13.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

3. Remain Standing for a Moment of Silent Prayer and/or Reflection '

4. Roll Call

5. Public Comment

Individuals wishing to provide emailed public comment must email comments to publiccomment@cityblm.org at least 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Individuals wishing to speak in-person or remotely may register at www.cityblm.org/register at least 5 minutes before the start of the meeting for in person public comment and at least 15 minutes before the start of the meeting for remote public comment.

6. Recognition/Appointments

7. Consent Agenda

Items listed on the Consent Agenda are approved with one motion; Items pulled by Council from the Consent Agenda for discussion are listed and voted on separately.

A. Consideration and Action to Approve Bills and Payroll in the Amount of $13,027,382.10, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

B. Consideration and Action to Approve the Purchase of a Vermeer BC-1800XL Woodchipper for $92,824.62 including the Trade of a Surplus Vermeer XL1500 Woodchipper for a Credit of $2,500 for a Net Purchase of $90,324.62, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)

C. Consideration and Action to Approve the Purchase of Five (5) Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles from Sutton Ford, in the amount of $304,909.80 and, to Approve the Disposal of Surplus Police Vehicles Not Reassigned, as requested by the Public Works Department and the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase and Disposal be approved.)

D. Consideration and Action on an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Bloomington and Bloomington Public Schools, District 87 for the Creation of a School Resource Officer Program, as requested by the Police Department and the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Agreement be approved. )

E. Consideration and Action on 1) an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2023, to allocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds in the amount of $2,966,293.45, and increasing the Capital Improvement (Asphalt & Concrete) Fund revenue and expense budget by $2,966,293.45, and 2) an Ordinance Authorizing a Construction Agreement between the City of Bloomington and H.J. Eppel & Company for the FY 2023 General Resurfacing - Phase 2 Project (Bid #2023-17), in the amount of $1,563,708.30, as requested by the Public Works Department and the Parks and Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinances be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on 1) an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2023, to Allocate ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Funds in the amount of $1,033,706.55, and increasing the Capital Improvement (Asphalt & Concrete) Fund Revenue and Expense Budget by $1,033,706.55 and, 2) an Ordinance Authorizing a Construction Agreement Between the City of Bloomington and George Gildner, Inc., for the FY 2023 Sidewalk and Curb & Gutter Replacement - Phase 2 Project (Bid #2023-16), in the amount of $813,355.27, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinances be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action to Approve 1) an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2023, to Utilize Water Fund Balance in the amount of $251,300.00, and 2) an Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., for Water Treatment Plant Chemical Systems Improvement Construction Observation, in the amount of $251,300.00, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance and Agreement be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Municipal Utility Easement with Nord Farms, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Additional Easement and License Agreements Related to the QuikTrip Annexation Agreement and Development, as requested by the Public Works Department and the Legal Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plan for The Residences at The Links Subdivision for the Property Generally Located Near the Intersection of Ballybunion Road and Tullamore Avenue, Consisting of 19.67 Acres More or Less, PINs: 22-18-203-011, 22-18-203-012, 22-18-203-013, 22-18-203-014, and Part of PIN(s) 22-18-203-006 and 22-18-203-010, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Zoning Map Amendment from B-1 (General Commercial) District to P-2 (Public Lands and Institutions) District for Part of the Property Located at 3801, 3803, 3805, and 3807 Ballybunion Road, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

K. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Zoning Map Amendment from B-1 (General Commercial) District to P-2 (Public Lands and Institutions) District for the Property Located at 1710, 1802, 1810 and 1818 Tullamore Avenue,as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

L. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the City Code Regarding Video Gaming License Requirements, as requested by the City Clerk Department and the Legal Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

M. Consideration and Action to Approve an Ordinance Approving a Public Improvement Agreement Related to the Links Development, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

N. Consideration and Action on an Application from Empire Buds, LLC, d/b/a Crafted Commons, to be located at 1101 Airport Rd., requesting an Approval of a Change of Ownership for their Class RAS (Restaurant, All Types of Alcohol, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Change in Ownership be approved.)

O. Consideration and Action on an Application from Hendrick's Haven, Inc., d/b/a Digger's Again!, Located at 230 E. Front St., Requesting an Approval of a Change of Ownership for the Class TAS (Tavern, All Types of Alcohol, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Change in Ownership be approved.)

P. Consideration and Action on an Application for Approval of Arlandria, LLC, d/b/a Reality Bites for the Creation of a Class TAPS (Tavern, All Types of Alcohol, with Package and Sunday Sales) Liquor License to be held at Sport & Bait Lounge Tavern, Inc., Located at 304 N. Morris Ave., as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Change in Ownership be approved.)

8. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending Article III of Chapter 45 of the City Code Regarding Neighborhood Preservation & Vacant Commercial Buildings and the Schedule of Fees in Chapter 1, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department and the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager; Melissa Hon, Director of Economic & Community Development; Jeff Jurgens, Corporation Counsel , 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 5 minutes.)

B. Presentation of the FY2024 Budget Preview, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation and discussion only.) (Presentation by Scott Rathbun, Finance Director, 20 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 20 minutes.)

C. (i) Consideration and Action to Reconsider the Denial of the Federal Lobbying Professional Services Agreement with Thorn Run Partners, as requested by the City Council. (ii) If the Motion to Reconsider is approved, Consideration and Action on the Federal Lobbying Professional Services Agreement with Thorn Run Partners, as requested by City Council. (Recommended Motion: If the Motion to Reconsider is approved, that the Agreement be approved, as amended.) (Presentation by TimGleason, City Manager, and Billy Tyus, Deputy City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)

9. City Manager's Discussion

10. Mayor's Discussion

11. Council Member's Discussion

12. Executive Session

13. Adjournment

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