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City of Bloomington City Council met June 10.

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

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 May 13, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)

B. Consideration and Action to Approve the Minutes of the April 26, 2024, Day 1 City Council Retreat Special Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)

C. Consideration and Action to Approve the Minutes of the April 27, 2024, Day 2 City Council Retreat Special Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)

D. Consideration and Action on Approving Bills and Payroll in the Am ount of $9,033,353.21, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action on Approving Appointments & Reappointments to Boards & Commissions, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Appointments & Reappointments be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on A Resolution Authorizing a Purchase Order with Hanson Professional Services, Inc., for Engineering and Design Services, Prior to Receiving an Executed Engineering Services Agreement from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the Hamilton Road Extension Project, in the Amount of $143,790, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action on A Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements and Approving the Purchase of a Reel Grinder from Foley Company, in the Amount $54,954, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on A Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements and Approving an Agreement with Cargill, Inc., for the Purchase of Rock Salt, in the Amount of $93.54 per Ton, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action on (1) An Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2025, in the Amount of $150,000; and (2) A Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Additional Funds from the Illinois Housing Development Authority's (IHDA) Home Repair and Accessibility Program Round 1, in the Amount of $150,000, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance and Resolution be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action on A Resolution Authorizing a Change Order for the Contract with Bailey Edward Design, Inc., for Architectural Services for the Economic & Community Development Remodeling Project, in the Amount Not to Exceed $8,000, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

K. Consideration and Action on A Resolution Approving the Content of and Release of Certain Closed Session Meeting Minutes, and Authorizing the Destruction of Audio, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

L. Consideration and Action on an Application from Times Past 2.0, LLC, d/b/a Times Past Inn, located at 1216 Towanda Ave., Requesting Approval of a Change in Ownership and Creation of a Class RAS (Restaurant, All Types of Alcohol, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved.)

M. Consideration and Action on an Application from MIA Global Ventures, LLC, d/b/a Fusion Crunch, located at 616 N. Main St., Requesting Approval of the Creation of a Class RAS (Restaurant, All Types of Alcohol, and Sunday Sales) liquor license, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved with the condition that alcohol sales cease at 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.)

8. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on (1) An Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2025, in the Amount of $5,425,000 for both the General Fund, to Transfer to the Capital Improvement Fund, and the Capital Improvement Fund where the Purchase will be Executed; and (2) An Ordinance Approving a Real Estate Transaction and Agreement for the Purchase of Owens Nursery for the Relocation of the City's Public Works Campus, in the Amount of $5,425,000, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinances be approved.) (Presentation by Jeff Jurgens, 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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