McLean County Times

City of Bloomington City Council met June 24.

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. Presentation of the City of Bloomington Police Department Police Officer's Commission Certificate to Justin Callahan, William Houk, Austin Marburger, and Jesse Behm Upon Completion of Their Probationary Period, as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation only.)

B. Recognition of Board & Commission Appointments and 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. Public Hearings

A. Public Hearing on a Substantial Amendment for the Program Year 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation and Public Hearing only.) (Presentation by William Bessler, Grants Manager; and City Council Discussion, N/A.)

B. Public Hearing on a Proposal Requesting the Vacation of the West 151.5 Feet of the East-West Alley between North Western Avenue and the North-South Alley to the East, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation and Public Hearing Only.) (Presentation by Kevin Kothe, P.E., Director of Operations & Engineering Services/City Engineer; and City Council Discussion, N/A.)

8. 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 28, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)

B. Consideration and Action on Approving Bills and Payroll in the Amount of $17,303,968.93, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

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

D. Consideration and Action to Approve A Payment to Tyler Technologies, as a Limited Source, for the Annual Maintenance of the Enterprise Public Safety Suite, in the Amount of $162,823.97, as requested by the Police Department and the Fire Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Payment is approved.)

E. Consideration and Action to Approve the Purchase of Bobcat L95 Compact Wheel Loader and Attachments from Bobcat of Bloomington, in the Amount of $129,128.33, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action to Approve A Payment to Motorola Solutions, Inc., as a Limited Source, for the Annual Maintenance of Public Safety Radio Equipment, in the Amount of $79,866.79, as requested by the Police Department and the Fire Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Payment be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action on the Purchase of Health Insurance-Related Services from Multiple Third Parties and Stop Loss Insurance from Tokio Marine for the City's Self-Funded Health Insurance Plans, as requested by the Human Resources Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchases be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action to Approve a Lease Extension with TTK, L.L.C., for the Mucky Duck Marina at Lake Bloomington, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Lease Extension be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action to Approve the Annual Regional Service Agreement and Payment to the McLean County Regional Planning Commission (MCRPC) for Regional Planning Services, for the MCRPC Fiscal Year July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, in the Amount of $54,000, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department and the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Agreement and Payment be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action to Approve a Contract with Hanson Professional Services, Inc., for Reservoir Capacity Improvement Investigation, in the Amount of $168,600, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Contract be approved.)

K. Consideration and Action on An Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for an Assisted Living Facility (Independent Living) in the B-1 (General Commercial) District, for the Property Located at 1410 Leslie Drive, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

L. Consideration and Action on An Ordinance Authorizing a Construction Agreement with Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC, as a Limited Source, for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Pavement Preservation Reclamite Program, in the Amount of $240,312.15, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

M. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Authorizing a Construction Agreement with George Gildner, Inc., for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Front Street Sidewalks Project (Bid #2024-38), in the Amount of $90,000, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

N. Consideration and Action on An Ordinance Authorizing Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements and Approving an Agreement with Donelson Construction Company, LLC, as a Limited Source, for Fiscal Year 2025 Pavement Preservation High Pressure Slurry Seal Program, in the Amount of $737,653.20, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

O. Consideration and Action on an Application from WFR, LLC, d/b/a A & P Tap, located at 721 W. Chestnut St., Requesting Approval of the Creation of a Class TAPS (Tavern, All Types of Liquor, Packages Sales, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved.)

9. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Vacation of the West 151.5 Feet of the East-West Alley between North Western Avenue and the North-South Alley to the East, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Kevin Kothe, Department of Operations and Engineering Services, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 15 minutes.)

B. Discussion and Potential Direction on Housing Issues within the City of Bloomington , as requested by the Administration Department and the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: Continued discussion of housing issues and potential direction.) (Presentation by Jeff Jurgens, City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 15 minutes.)

10. Finance Director's Report

11. City Manager's Discussion

12. Mayor's Discussion

13. Council Member's Discussion

14. Executive Session

15. Adjournment

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