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City of Bloomington City Council met July 28.

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 Hearings

A. Public Hearing on an Annexation Agreement with Kieser Farms, for Property Commonly Known as 502 Lutz Road, Consisting of Approximately 74.5 acres (PIN: 21-20-200-003), as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation and Public Hearing only.) (Presentation by Kelly Pfeifer, Development Services Director, 3 minutes.)

7. 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.

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 on Approving the June 23, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes , 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 $11,854,033.82, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

C. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving 1) the Purchase of one Vactor Truck for the Public Works Department, from COE Equipment, Inc., in the Net Amount of $499,953.51; and 2) the Authorization to Dispose of a 2016 Kenworth T440 Truck (Unit S41) as a Trade-In Valued at $85,293.08, as requested by the

Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

D. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving (1) the Purchase of Two Labrie Expert (T) 2000 Helping Hand Single Arm Automated Side Loader Bodies from Key Equipment, in the Amount of $ 347,868; (2) the Purchase of Two Crane Carrier Model LDT2 2026 chassis from Alltrux Holding, in the Amount of $415,367.92; and (3) Authorization to Trade in Two Crane Carrier LGT2-26 2020 Automated Collection Trucks that are Surplus for a Credit of $145,000 for a Total Cost of $763,235.92 for Two Complete Automated Collection Trucks, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving the Purchase of Three Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles (Bid #2025-06), from Terry's Ford, for the Police Department, in the Amount of $137,475, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving a Contract with Spheros Environmental Parent Group, Inc., for Cyanotoxin Management and Response Plan, in the Amount of $74,500, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action on A Resolution Approving the Content of and Release of Certain Closed Session Meeting Minutes, and Authorizing the Destruction of Audio, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Zoning Map Amendment to the R-2 (Mixed Residence) District, for the Property Located at 804 N. Clinton Street (PIN: 21-04-232-013), as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Designating a Local Landmark, and Approving a Zoning Map Amendment to Add the S-4 (Historic Preservation District) Overlay, for The Daily Pantagraph Building and the Property at 301 W. Washington Street, as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving Text Amendments to the Zoning Code of the City of Bloomington [Chapter 44] Relating to Transitional Yard Clarification, Vehicle Fueling, Automobile Services Station, and Vehicle Repair and Service Permissions and Provisions; Prior Omission of Assisted-Living Facilities Permission; and Administrative Procedures, as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

K. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving Text Amendments to the Zoning Code of the City of Bloomington [Chapter 44] Relating to Practical Buildability in Mixed- and Multiple-Family Residential Districts, as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

L. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving Text Amendments to the Zoning Code of the City of Bloomington [Chapter 44] Relating to Development Intensity and Commercial Uses in Residential Districts, and Single-Family Residential in the D-2 (Downtown Transitional) District, as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

9. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on (1) a Resolution Authorizing an Annexation Agreement with Kieser Farms, for Property Commonly Known as 502 Lutz Road, PIN: 21-20- 200-003; and (2) an Ordinance Annexing Property Commonly Known as 502 Lutz Road, Containing 74.5 Acres, More or Less, Approving Zoning Map Amendments for Said Property to the A (Agricultural) District and R-3A (Multiple-Family Residence) District, PIN: 21-20-200-003, as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution and Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Kelly Pfeifer, Development Services Director, 3 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 5 minutes.)

B. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving Amendment #1 to the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Agreement Between the County of McLean, the City of Bloomington, and the Town of Normal and Amending § 39-1104 of the Bloomington City Code, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Jeff Jurgens, City manager, 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)

C. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving Amendment #2 to the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Agreement Between the County of McLean, the City of Bloomington, and the Town of Normal, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Jeff Jurgens, City manager, 3 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)

D. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Addressing Temporary Parking Needs Including Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Short-Term Agreements for Temporary Parking, to Adjust Downtown Parking Rates, and to Temporarily Modify On-Street Parking Regulations, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Jeff Jurgens, City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 5 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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