City of Bloomington City Council met Aug. 24.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
Prior to 15 minutes before the start of the meeting, 1) those persons wishing to provide public comment or testify at the meeting must register at www.cityblm.org/register, and/or 2) those persons wishing to provide written comment must email their comments to publiccomment@cityblm.org. Members of the public may also attend the meeting at City Hall. Attendance will be limited to the lesser of 50 persons or 50% of room capacity and will require compliance with City Hall COVID-19 protocols and social distancing. The rules for participation and attendance may be subject to change due to changes in law or to executive orders relating to the COVID-19 pandemic occurring after the publication of this agenda. Changes will be posted at www.cityblm.org/register.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3. Remain Standing for a Moment of Silent Prayer
4. Roll Call
5. COVID-19 Update by City Manager
6. Recognition/Appointments
A. Recognition of Appointments to various Boards and Commissions, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; recognition only.)
7. Public Comment
This meeting is being held virtually via live stream. Public comment will be accepted up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Written public comment must be emailed to publiccomment@cityblm.org and those wishing to speak Live must register at https://www.cityblm.org/register.
8. Consent Agenda
Electronic Roll Call Vote
A. Consideration and action to approve Bills and Payroll in the amount of $8,467,417.81, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended
Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)
B. Consideration and action to approve a Contract with CDM Smith Inc. for a Water Rate Study, in the amount not to exceed $214,809, utilizing RFQ #2019-
34, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Contract be approved.)
C. Consideration and action to approve a Contract with Tarlton Corporation in the amount of $600,000 for repairs to the Arena and Market Street Parking Garages (Bid #2021-12), as requested by the Facilities Department. (Recommended
Motion: The proposed Contract be approved.)
D. Consideration and action on a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with McLean County Regarding Use of the Arena as a Voting Center and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement with the Bloomington Election Commission for Use of the Arena for Voting Purposes, as requested by the Legal Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)
E. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the City Code on Boat Docks and Approving Certain Access Easements and a Dock Agreement at Lake Bloomington, as requested by the Legal Department and the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
F. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Approving Minor Text Amendments, Modifications, and Deletions to the Bloomington Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 44 of the Bloomington City Code, as requested by the Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
G. Consideration and action to approve the Application of Aldi Inc., d/b/a Aldi Inc. #54R, to be located at 907 Maple Hill Road, requesting a Class PBS (Package, Beer and Wine Only, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved.)
H. Consideration and action to approve the Application of Ralben Inc., d/b/a Cadillac Jacks, located at 1507 S. Main St., requesting to redefine their approved area for service and consumption to allow an expanded Outdoor Service and Consumption Area, as requested by the City Clerk Department.
(Recommended Motion: The proposed redefined premises be approved on the condition the Outdoor Service and Consumption Area closes at midnight Sunday through Thursday and closes at 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday; and contingent on taxes for Bentley Motors Inc. being paid current; and contingent upon compliance with all building, health, and safety codes.)
I. Consideration and action to approve a Lake Bloomington Lease Transfer of Lot 15 in Block 1 in Peoria Pointe, from Donald and Sharon Morkin to the petitioners, Leslie and Van Friederich, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Lease Transfer be approved.)
J. Consideration and action to approve a Lake Bloomington Lease Transfer of Lot 5 and 1/2 of 6 in Peoria Point, from Linda Thorson to the petitioner, Mark C. Schuler, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion:
The proposed Lease Transfer be approved.)
9. Regular Agenda
Electronic Roll Call Vote
A. Presentation and discussion of Public Works project updates, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation only.) (Presentation by Kevin Kothe, PE, Director of Public Works, 10 minutes; and City Council discussion, 10 minutes.)
B. Consideration and potential action regarding Ordinance 2020-18, An Ordinance Declaring a Local Emergency Due to the COVID-19 Virus & Enacting Various Emergency Measures, as requested by the Legal Department. (Recommended Motion: No modifications recommended at this time.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council discussion, 5 minutes.)
10. Finance Director's Report
https://www.cityblm.org/government/advanced-components/documents/-folder-145
11. City Manager's Discussion
12. Mayor's Discussion
13. Council Member's Discussion
14. Executive Session - Cite Section
Clerk-led Roll Call Vote
A. Litigation - Section 2 (c)(11) of 5 ILCS 120 (15 minutes)
B. Personnel - Section 2 (c)(1) of 5 ILCS 120 (15 minutes)
15. Return to Open Session
Clerk-led Roll Call Vote
16. Direction and Action on Case No. 17-L-133
Clerk-led Roll Call Vote
17. Adjournment
http://bloomingtonil.iqm2.com/Citizens/Calendar.aspx
Alerts Sign-up