McLean County Times

City of Bloomington City Council met Aug. 12.

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 July 8, 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 $11,941,484.80, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

C. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year (FY) Ending April 30, 2025, to Utilize Fund Balance and Increase the Federal Equitable Sharing Forfeiture Funds Under the Drug Enforcement Fund Budget By $19,628 and to Approve the Purchase of Mobile Radio Equipment from Motorola Solutions, as a Limited Source, in the Amount $54,986, as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance and Purchase be approved.)

D. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing a Rental Agreement with Coe Equipment, Inc. for a TruVac Vacuum Excavator for the Rental Amount of $150,000 with an Option to Purchase after the Rental Period for an Additional $404,070.95, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing the City of Bloomington's Participation in the Settlement Agreement Arising from the Visa and Mastercard Interchange Fees Class Action Lawsuit, as requested by the Legal Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Thompson QuikTrip Phase 1, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Authorizing a Construction Agreement with Hoerr Construction, Inc., for the Fiscal Year 2025 Sewer Rehabilitation and CCTV Inspection Program (Bid #2025-07), in the Amount of $1,773,299.60, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on an Application from Hurley Entertainment Group, Inc., d/b/a Spotted Dog Tavern, located at 1504 Morrissey Drive, Requesting Approval of a Change in Ownership of the Class TAS (Tavern, All Types of Alcohol, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Request be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action on an Application from Chronister Oil Company, Inc., d/b/a QIK N EZ, located at 1607 Morrissey Drive, Requesting Approval of a Change in Ownership/Corporate Name for their Class PAS (Packaged Sales, All Types of Alcohol, Sunday) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Requests be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action on an Application from Turf Matters, LLC, d/b/a Bloomington Tennis & Turf, located at 4101 Wicker Rd, Requesting Approval of the Creation of a Class EBS (Entertainment/Recreational Sports Venue, Beer and Wine Only, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved.)

K. Consideration and Action on an Application from Mauli, Inc., d/b/a Galaxy Liquor & Smoke, located at 2210 Cottage Ave., Unit B, Requesting Approval of the Creation of a Class PAS (Packaged Sales, All Types of Alcohol, Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be denied.)

8. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing Waiving Formal Bidding Requirements and Approving an Agreement with Iverson Consulting Group (ICG) through December 20, 2024, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution 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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