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City of Bloomington City Council met May 8

City of Bloomington City Council met May 8.

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. Recognition/Appointments

A. Proclamation for Building Safety Month, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; recognition only.)

B. Proclamation for Drinking Water Week, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; recognition only.)

C. Proclamation for Municipal Clerk's Week, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; recognition only.)

D. Recognition of Boards and Commissions Reappointments, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; recognition only.)

6. 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.

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 the Minutes of the April 10, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)

B. Consideration and Action to Approve Bills and Payroll in the Amount of $6,000,049.58, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

C. Consideration and Action to Approve the Purchase of Two 2023 New Ford Maverick Hybrid Pickup Trucks from Bob Ridings Fleet Sales (Bid #2023-35), in the Amount of $55,070 ($27,535 each), as requested by the Public Works Department and the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)

D. Consideration and Action to Approve the Purchase of Neptune Water Meters, Related Accessories, Software Licensing, and Maintenance for Meter Reading Equipment from Ferguson Enterprises, as a Limited Source, for the Fiscal Year 2024 Water Meter Installation Program, in the Amount Not to Exceed $1,000,000, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action to Approve a General Liability Claim Settlement Involving Claimant Karen Stotts, as requested by the Human Resources Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Settlement Authority in the amount of $40,000 be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2024, for the American Rescue Plan Act Economic Development and Socio-Economic Grant Programs, as requested by the Finance Department and the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2024, to Increase the General Fund Budget by $149,125.23, as requested by the Finance Department and the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: That the Ordinance be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the Bloomington City Code to Add a Class FM (Farmer's Market) Liquor License Authorizing the Retail Sale of Packaged Alcohol at Farmer's Markets, as requested by the City Clerk Department and the Legal Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be Approved.)

I. Consideration and Action on an Application from Lil Beaver Brewery, LLC, d/b/a Lil Beaver Brewery, located at 16 Currency Dr., Unit 2, Requesting Approval of a Change of Ownership for its Class TAPS (Tavern, All Types of Alcohol, with Package, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Application be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action on an Application from Pour Bros., Co., d/b/a Pour Bros., to be Located at 236 E. Front St., Requesting the Creation of a Class TAS (Tavern, All Types of Alcohol, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Application be approved.)

8. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2024, and an Ordinance Authorizing a Construction Agreement Between the City of Bloomington and AFE Construction, LLC, for the Economic & Community Development Department Remodel (Bid #2023-34) in the Amount of $577,550, as requested by the Public Works Department and theEconomic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager; Billy Tyus, Deputy City Manager; and Melissa Hon, Economic & Community Development Director , 20 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 15 minutes.)

9. Finance Director's Report

https://www.cityblm.org/government/advanced-components/documents/-folder-145

10. City Manager's Discussion

11. Mayor's Discussion

12. Council Member's Discussion

13. Executive Session

14. Adjournment

https://granicus_production_attachments.s3.amazonaws.com/cityblm/98704cddf8a838d8ab32502629e856790.pdf

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