McLean County Times

City of Bloomington City Council met April 14.

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 2025 Community Development Week, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Recognition only.)

B. Proclamation for Arbor Day 2025, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Recognition only.)

C. Proclamation for Blue Bow Campaign Child Abuse Prevention Month, April 2025 , as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Recognition only.)

D. Proclamation for Longtime City Engineer, Kevin Kothe, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Recognition only.)

E. Recognition of Board & Commission Appointments & Reappointments , 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. 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 March 10, 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 $16,958,297.45, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

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

D. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving a Contract with Pace Analytical Services, LLC., for Laboratory Services, in the Amount of $125,000, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The Resolution be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action on a Resolution to Approve a Contract with Brenntag Mid South, Inc., as a Limited Source, for Robin 120 Cationic Polymer, in the Amount of $1.09 per Pound, and for Robin 30A Anionic Polymer, in the Amount of $1.62 per Pound, for a Total Cost of $96,000, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with George Gildner, Inc., for the Pepper Ridge Sidewalk - Route 66 Path Improvements Project (Bid #2025-35), in the Amount of $160,957.95, as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with U.S. Mechanical Services Inc., for Equipment and Installation of a Lochinvar Pool Heater at Holiday Pool, in the Amount of $55,186, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for Vehicle Repair & Service in the B-1 (General Commercial) District, for the Property Located at 11 Currency Drive (PIN: 21-15-103-018), as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance to Amend Connect Transit's Enacting Ordinance to Expand the Transit System's Service Area, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action on an Application from WDOAB, LLC, d/b/a The Atchison, located at 1611 S. Morrissey Dr., Unit 2, Requesting Approval of the Creation of a Class EAS (Entertainment, 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 Red Lobster Hospitality, LLC, d/b/a Red Lobster #0130, located at 714 S. Eldorado Rd., Requesting Approval of Change in Parent Company for their Class RAPS (Restaurant, All Types of Alcohol, Package, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Application be approved.)

8. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Recognizing the Contributions of Mr.Kevin Kothe to the Bloomington-Normal Community with the Honorary Designation of the 300 Block of Garfield Drive as Kevin Kothe Drive, as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Jeff Jurgens, City Manager; and Sue McLaughlin, Deputy City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 5 minutes.)

B. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Recognizing the Contributions of Rev. Frank L. McSwain, Sr. to the Bloomington-Normal Community with an Honorary Designation of the 500 Block of North Allin Street, as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Mboka Mwilambwe, Mayor, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 5 minutes.)

C. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Redevelopment Agreement By and Between the City of Bloomington, Illinois and UEP Bloomington, LLC, as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Kelly Pfeifer, Development Services Director, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 5 minutes.)

D. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Redevelopment Agreement By and Between the City of Bloomington, Illinois and HP Bloomington Empire, LLC, as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Kelly Pfeifer, Development Services Director, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 5 minutes.)

E. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance to Adopt and Appropriate the Fiscal Year 2026 (Beginning May 1, 2025, and Ending April 30, 2026) Budget, as requested by the Finance Department and the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Jeff Jurgens, City Manager; and Scott Rathbun, Finance Director, 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)

F. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2026, Related to the McLean County Museum of History, as requested by the Finance Department and the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Jeff Jurgens, City Manager; and Scott Rathbun, Finance Director, 3 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 3 minutes.)

G. Consideration and Action to Appoint a Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Bloomington , as requested by City Council. (Recommended Motion: I move to appoint ______________, to serve, until a new appointment is made by the City Council as the Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Bloomington at those times when the Mayor is unable to perform his official duties due to an absence from the City or other incapacity.) (Presentation by Mboka Mwilambwe, Mayor, 3 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 3 minutes.)

9. City Manager's Discussion

10. Mayor's Discussion

11. Council Member's Discussion

12. Executive Session

13. Adjournment

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