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City of Bloomington City Council met Aug. 11.

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 a Proposal Requesting the Vacation of West Elm Street, between South Center Street and South Main Street, 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 July 14, 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 $9,571,087.56, 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 Caterpillar 430-07 Backhoe from Altorfer Cat, in the Amount of $227,729; and (2) Declaring a 2013 Caterpillar 430fit Backhoe (Unit 851) Surplus and Authorizing the Trade-In for a Credit of $27,500, for a Total Net Cost of $200,229, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

D. Consideration and Action on (1) a Resolution Approving a Contract with Union Roofing Co., Inc., for Lincoln Leisure Center Roof Replacement (Bid #2026-01), in the Amount of $323,170; and (2) an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2026, for the Capital Improvement Fund, to utilize reserves, in the Amount of $323,170, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution and Ordinance be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action on (1) a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Otto Baum Company, Inc., for Police Department Garage T-Beam Repairs, in an Amount Not to Exceed $249,900; and (2) an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2026, for the Capital Improvement Fund, to utilize reserves, in the Amount of $249,900, as requested by the Public Works Department and the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution and Ordinance be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. (RFP #2026-03), for Crossing Guard Services for Two School Year Terms from August 2025 to June 2027, with an Option for Three Additional Years Based Upon Performance and Need Each Year in an Amount of $281,350 for the First Two Year Term and $145,580, $150,633, and $155,891 in the Three Optional Years, for a Possible Total Amount of $733,454, as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving the Acceptance of a Grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority Home Repair & Accessibility Program Round 2, as requested by the Department of Community Impact & Enhancement. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement between the Illinois State University Hockey Club and Team and the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department for the Use of Locker Room Space at the Bloomington Ice Center, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action on a Resolution to Approve Additional Excess Workers Compensation Insurance Premium Owed to Arthur J. Gallagher, for Fiscal Year 2025, in the Amount of $49,262, as requested by the Human Resources Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2026, to Increase the Community Development Budget Due to Approved Lead Program and Community Development Block Grant Funding, in the Amount of $1,135,157.55, as requested by the Department of Community Impact & Enhancement. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

K. Consideration and Action on an Application from the City of Bloomington, d/b/a Bloomington Ice Center, to be located at 201 S. Roosevelt Ave., Requesting

Approval of the Creation of a Class EBS (Entertainment, Beer & Wine Only, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Application be approved.)

L. Consideration and Action on an Application from Fiesta Ranchera of Illinois, Inc., d/b/a Fiesta Ranchera No. 3, to be located at 604 IAA Dr., Requesting Approval of the Creation of a Class RAS (Restaurant, All Types of Alcohol, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Application be approved.)

M. Consideration and Action on an Application from 8 Bit II, Inc., d/b/a 8 Bit Arcade Bar, to be located at 217 W. Jefferson St., Requesting Approval of the Creation of a Class TAPS (Tavern, All Types of Alcohol, Package, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Application be approved.)

N. Consideration and Action on an Application from Casper Brewing Company, LLC, located at 3803 & 3807 Ballybunion Rd., Requesting Approval of a Change in Ownership for their Class TBPS (Tavern, Beer & Wine Only, Package, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Application be approved.)

9. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Vacation of the Portion of West Elm Street, between South Center Street and South Main Street, as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Kelly Pfeifer, Development Services Director, 3 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 5 minutes.)

10. City Manager's Discussion

11. Mayor's Discussion

12. Council Member's Discussion

13. Executive Session

14. Adjournment

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