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City of Bloomington City Council met Aug. 26.

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 22, 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 $11,245,878.29, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

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

D. Consideration and Action on the Purchase of New Two-Way Radios for Grossinger Motors Arena, in the Amount of $68,278.18, as requested by the Arts & Entertainment Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action to Approve a Contract with PepsiCo for Citywide Non Alcoholic Beverage Supply and Sponsorship, as requested by the Legal Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Contract be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Rejecting the Sole Bid Received for Bid #2025-26; and Authorizing Waiving the Technical Bidding Requirements and Authorizing City Staff to Negotiate an Agreement with P.J. Hoerr, Inc. for Police Department Security Improvements, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services and the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving an Easement Agreement with Nicor Gas Company, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Authorizing a Construction Agreement with George Gildner, Inc., for the Fiscal Year 2025 General Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Replacement Program (Bid #2025-08), in the Amount of $904,622.85, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Authorizing a Construction Agreement with George Gildner, Inc., for the Fiscal Year 2025 Concrete Subdivision Program (Bid #2025-09), in the Amount of $1,114,879.00, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of R.M. Campbell's Subdivision 2nd Addition, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

K. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Public Hearing Site Plan to Allow a Child Day-Care Center in the B-2 (Local Commercial) District, for the Property Located at 1609 Hershey Road (PIN: 14-36-126-027), as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

L. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Bloomington City Code Chapters 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) and 7 (Amusements) Pertaining to Licenses Administered by the City Clerk, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

M. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Bloomington City Code Chapter 12 Pertaining to Emergency Management, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

8. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving Authority to Provide Reimbursement to Connect Transit for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Proposed Downtown Transfer Station and Parking Garage in an Amount Not to Exceed $452,178 For Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Jeff Jurgens, City Manager, and Billy Tyus, Sr. Deputy City Manager, 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 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

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