McLean County Times

City of Bloomington City Council met Nov. 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

A. Recognition of Board & Commission Appointments, 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

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 October 14, 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 $8,626,170.19, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

C. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving the John M. Scott Health Care Trust Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Trust Report, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

D. Consideration and Action on a Supplemental Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code, for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds to be used for the purchase of Right-Of-Way and Easements for the Fox Creek Road & Bridge Project, in the Amount Not to Exceed $85,169, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Supplemental Resolution be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action on (1) a Supplemental Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code, in the Amount Not to Exceed $109,933; (2) a Resolution Approving the Preliminary/Construction Engineering Services Agreement Supplement for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds, with Alfred Benesch & Company, in the Amount Not to Exceed $109,933, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolutions be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on a Resolution to Approve a Contract with Century Industries for the Replacement of a Mobile Stage, in the Amount of $138,108, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving a Purchase Order with Dell, Inc., for the Microsoft Enterprise Software Annual Renewal for Software Maintenance and Support Covering the City's Microsoft Licensing, in the Amount of $317,870.80, as requested by the Information Technology Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Bloomington City Code Chapter 28, Section 194 to Clarify the Definition of “Loud And Raucous Noise” and the General Prohibition of Such Loud and Raucous Noise Emanating from Public and Private Locations, as requested by the Legal Department and the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action on an Application from Kobe Revolving Sushi Bar, LLC, located at 1500 E. Empire St., Suite A1, Requesting Approval of the Creation of a Class RBS (Restaurant, Beer & Wine Only, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Application be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action on an Application from Rice N Spice Indian Grill, Inc., located at 110 W. Washington St., 1st Floor, 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 Application be approved.)

K. Consideration and Action on an Application from Jay Sadhimaa Two, LLC, d/b/a Bloomington Shell, located at 2401 E. Oakland Ave., Requesting Approval of a Change in Classification from a Class GPBS (Gas Station Grocery Convenience Store, Beer & Wine Only, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License to a Class GPAS (Gas Station Grocery Convenience Store, All Types of Alcohol, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Application be approved.)

9. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Bloomington City Code Updating Chapter 2, Section 2-345 to Eliminate the Economic & CommunityDevelopment Department and Create the Development Services Department, and Adding Section 2.345.2 Creating the Department of Community Impact and Enhancement, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: That the Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Jeff Jurgens, City Manager; Billy Tyus, Senior Deputy City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)

B. Consideration and Action on a Resolution of the City of Bloomington in Support of State Action to Protect the Mahomet Aquifer, as requested by City Council. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by John Danenberger, City Council Member, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)

10. City Manager's Discussion

11. Mayor's Discussion

12. Council Member's Discussion

13. Executive Session

14. Adjournment

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