McLean County Times

City of Bloomington City Council met Jan. 27.

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. 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 December 9, 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 $12,431,897.31, as requested by the Finance Department.

(Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

C. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving a Purchase from Widmer Interiors, for the Bloomington Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division Remodel and Associated Furnishings, in the Amount of $185,060.72, as requested by the Police Department.

(Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

D. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing a Change Order with Stryker Medical, for the Upgrade of Defibrillators for the Fire Department through the ALS360 Asset Management Program, in the Amount of $20,940, as requested by the Fire Department.

(Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving a Contract with Confluence, for the Miller Park Master Plan (RFQ # 2025-17), in the Amount of $66,000, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department.

(Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Dewberry Engineers Inc., for a Fire Department Architectural Facility Needs Assessment, in an Amount Not to Exceed $69,720, as requested by the Fire Department.

(Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Amended Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with with County of McLean, and the Municipalities of Normal, Chenoa, Lexington, Towanda, and McLean, for the Route 66 Bikeway Development and Maintenance, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department.

(Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Settlement Agreement with CMN-RUS, Inc. (Metronet) and Terminating the Non-Exclusive Cable Television Franchise Agreement Entered Into on April 25, 2016, as requested by the Legal Department and the Administration Department.

(Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Energy Supply Contracts, as requested by the Public Works Department and the Administration Department.

(Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving the Acceptance of the Dedication of Public Right of Way at 2440 West Washington Street (PIN: 20-01-300- 004), as requested by the Development Services Department.

(Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

K. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Expedited Final Plat of the Resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2 of Kalamaya Subdivision Second Addition (PIN: 14-31- 477-006), as requested by the Development Services Department.

(Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

L. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Annexing Property Generally Located Southeast of the Intersection of Ireland Grove Road and Abraham Road, Containing 240 Acres, More or Less, and Approving a Zoning Map Amendment for Said Property to the A (Agriculture) District, PINs: 22-18-100-007 and 22-18-300-004, as requested by the Development Services Department.

(Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

M. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Bloomington City Code Updating Chapter 6 Regarding Approval of Secondary Premises Liquor Licenses , as requested by the City Clerk Department.

(Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

9. Regular Agenda

10. Finance Director's Report

https://www.cityblm.org/government/advanced-components/documents/-folder-145

11. City Manager's Discussion

12. Mayor's Discussion

13. Council Member's Discussion

14. Executive Session

15. Adjournment

Individuals with disabilities planning to attend the meeting who require reasonable accommodations to observe and/or participate, or who have questions about the accessibility of the meeting, should contact the City's ADA Coordinator at 309-434-2468 mhurt@cityblm.org.

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