McLean County Times

City of Bloomington City Council met May 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. Presentation of City of Bloomington Police Officer Commission Certificates to Officers Lukas Reinthaler and Tabitha McCall Upon Completion of Their Probationary Period, as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation only.) (Presentation by Jamal Simington, Police Chief.)

B. Proclamation for Building Safety Month, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Recognition only.)

C. Recognition of Boards & Commissions 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. 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 April 14, 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 $10,883,926.52, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

C. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements and Approving an Amendment to Extend the Agreement with TELUS Health Through May 31, 2028, for the City's Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as requested by the Human Resources Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

D. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements and Authorizing an Amendment to Extend the Agreement with Holmes Murphy through June 30, 2028, for Insurance Broker Services for the City's Dental, Life, and Health Benefits for Staff, as requested by the Human Resources Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Donohue & Associates, Inc., for a Design to Replace the Existing Electrical System at the Water Treatment Plant, in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,019,625, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Donohue & Associates, Inc., for the Design to Replace the Existing Quicklime System with a Hydrated Lime System at the Water Treatment Plant, in an Amount Not to Exceed $489,230, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving Two Easement Agreements with Ameren Illinois Company to Further the Construction of the New Northeast Pumping Station, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of a Joint Agreement with the Town of Normal and the Ecology Action Center for an Energy Efficiency Program, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Rejecting the Sole Bid Received for Bid #2025-43, Authorizing Waiving the Technical Bidding Requirements, and Authorizing City Staff to Negotiate an Agreement with Stark Excavating, Inc. for Construction of the North Main Street portion of the Downtown for Everyone Streetscape Plan, as requested by the Engineering Department and the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving 1) the Annual Renewal of the Agreement with Flock Group, Inc., for Existing Products, in the Amount of $20,900, and 2) the Annual Renewal of the Agreement with Flock Group, Inc., for Flock OS Software, in the Amount of $38,400, as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

K. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a Multiple-Family Conversion Dwelling (3+ Units) with a Waiver of § 44-1040A for One Unit, in the R-2 (Mixed Residence) District, for the Property Located at 707 E. Empire Street (PIN: 21-04-227-004), as requested by the Legal Department and the Legal Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Item be remanded back to the Zoning Board of Appeals for further consideration.)

8. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Spheros Environmental Group Parent, Inc. for a Second Algaecide Treatment, in the Amount of $82,534.80, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Ed Andrews, Water Director, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 5 minutes.)

B. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Supporting the Sale by Connect Transit of 104 E. Oakland Avenue to Home Sweet Home Ministries for a Non-Congregate Shelter Project, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Jeff Jurgens, City Manager, 3 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 15 minutes.)

9. City Manager's Discussion

10. Mayor's Discussion

11. Council Member's Discussion

12. Executive Session

13. Adjournment

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