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City of Bloomington City Council met March 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. Proclamation on Toastmasters International Day (March 24, 2025) , as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Recognition only.)

B. Proclamation on 2025 Fair Housing Month, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Recognition only.)

C. Proclamation for Larry Carius, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Recognition only.)

D. 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

A. Public Hearing on an Annexation Agreement with BBig Solar, LLC, for Property Generally Located at the Western Terminus of Lutz Road, Part of PIN: 21-20-100- 006, as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation and Public Hearing only.) (Presentation by Kelly Pfeifer, Development Services Department Director, 3 minutes.)

B. Public Hearing on an Annexation Agreement with Trinity Lutheran Church for Property Generally Located at the Northwestern Terminus of Lutz Road, Part of PIN: 21-20-100-006, as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation and Public Hearing only.) (Presentation by Kelly Pfeifer, Development Services Department Director, 3 minutes.)

C. Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation and Public Hearing only.) (Presentation by Jeff Jurgens, City Manager, and Scott Rathbun, Finance Director, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 5 minutes.)

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 February 24, 2025, 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 $8,459,605.53, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

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

D. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with JG Stewart Contractors, Inc., for FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) South Sidewalks Phase I (Bid #2025-30), in the Amount of $86,527.46, as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Evapar, for the Installation and Supporting Equipment for a Generac Industrial Generator at the Miller Park Zoo Katthoefer Animal Building (KAB) and Rainforest Building, in the Amount of $214,287.03, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Ecology Action Center (EAC), for the Coordination of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program, in the Amount of $6,344 for FY 2025, and Two Additional Years to be Adjusted by the Lesser of 3% or the Net Percentage Increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action on (1) a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), for Illinois Route 9 Improvements, in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,227,050; and (2) a State Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funding Resolution for Illinois Route 9 Improvements, in the Amount of $1,227,050, as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolutions be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Win Together, LLC, to Provide Lean Six Sigma Training Materials via OpusWorks eLearning Platform, at No Cost, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation byBilly Tyus/Sr. Deputy City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 5 minutes.)

I. Consideration and Action on the Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Bloomington and the Illinois State Police, to Become a Participating Agency in the Violent Crime Intelligence Task Force, as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved )

J. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing an Annexation Agreement with BBig Solar, LLC, for Property Generally Located at the Western Terminus of Lutz Road, Part of PIN: 21-20-100-006, as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

K. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing an Annexation Agreement with Trinity Lutheran Church, for Property Generally Located Northwest of the Terminus of Lutz Road, Part of PIN: 21-20-100-006, as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

L. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Annexing Property Generally Located at the Western Terminus of Lutz Road, Containing 22 Acres, More or Less, and Approving a Zoning Map Amendment for Said Property to the A (Agriculture) District, PIN 21-20-100-006, as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

M. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Expedited Final Plat of the Resubdivision of Lot 2 G.K.C. Theaters Subdivision (PIN: 22-07-200-035), as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

N. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Expedited Final Plat of Bloomington Big Solar Subdivision (PIN: 21-20-100-006), as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

O. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Adopting the Official 2024 Zoning Map for the City of Bloomington, which Supersedes and Replaces the Official 2023 Zoning Map, as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

P. Consideration and Action on (1) an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Utility Relocation Invoices for the Hamilton Road Improvement Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $183,654; and (2) a Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code, in the Amount Not to Exceed $183,654, as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution and Ordinance be approved.)

Q. Consideration and Action on 1) an Ordinance Dissolving the Property Maintenance Review Board, and Merging the Functions Performed by that Board with Those of the Building Board of Appeals, and 2) Approving the Minutes of the September 1, 2020, Special Property Maintenance Review Board Meeting, as requested by the Department of Community Impact & Enhancement. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance and Minutes be approved.)

R. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Bloomington City Code Updating Chapters 29 and 40, and the Schedule of Fees Pertaining to Taxicabs, Downtown Shuttles, and Vehicles for Hire Licenses, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

S. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending Bloomington City Code Chapter 6 Pertaining to Secondary Premises and Reductions in Liquor Licensing Classifications, Chapter 32 Pertaining to Repealing Pawnbroker Licensing, and Updating the Schedule of Fees, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

9. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Northwater, LLC, for Planktonic Algae Treatment, in the Amount of $215,366.27, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Ed Andrews, Water Department Director, 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)

B. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing Waiving the Technical Bidding Requirements, and Authorizing City Staff to Negotiate an Agreement with Rowe Construction, A Division of United Contractors Midwest, for the FY 2026 General Street Resurfacing Program, as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Jim Karch, Interim Director of Engineering, 20 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 15 minutes.)

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

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