Bloomington public meetings in 2022

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to vote on a letter of intent for Straight Up Solar and revisions to the purchasing policy. The board will also discuss the library expansion and capital campaign.

• Letter of Intent to work with Straight Up Solar
• Transfer of funds to the City of Bloomington for debt service payment
• Revisions to the Purchasing Policy
• Discussion of Library Expansion and Capital Campaign
• Per Capita Grant Requirements

The Board approved a fund transfer for debt service payments and a letter of intent to work with a solar vendor. Trustees also approved revisions to the library's purchasing policy.

• Approved Letter of Intent to work with Straight Up Solar (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $969,149.16 to the City of Bloomington for debt service payment (Unanimous)
• Approved revisions to the Purchasing Policy, excluding the multi-month revision (Unanimous)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes and November 2022 bills list (Unanimous)

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission is considering a temporary permit for an outdoor wine tasting event and a change of ownership for a liquor license. The body is also reviewing sanctions for a nightclub regarding a minor in a tavern.

• Request from The Mystic Kitchen & Tasting Room (306 N. Center St.) for beer and wine service at an outdoor event on December 17, 2022
• Change of ownership application for DR McKay's Bar & Grill (909 N. Hershey Rd.) Class TAS Liquor License
• Sanctions Review Hearing for Euphoria Nightclub (610 N. Main Street) regarding Violation #2022-020 for a minor in a tavern

The Commission approved a request for an outdoor wine tasting event at The Mystic Kitchen & Tasting Room. A change of ownership for DR McKay's Bar & Grill was recommended for City Council approval. A sanctions review for Euphoria Night club was continued.

• Approved beer and wine service for Ice Bowl Wine Tasting Event at 306 N. Center St. (Item 5.A)
• Recommended approval of ownership change for DR McKay's Bar & Grill at 909 N. Hershey Rd. (Item 5.B)
• Approved November 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Continued sanctions review for Euphoria Night club to January 10, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing requests for local historic preservation designations and demolition reviews. The body will also consider Certificates of Appropriateness and grant applications for property repairs.

• Historic Preservation Overlay requests for 33 Sunset Road, 809 N. McLean Street, 901 N. McLean Street, and 310 E. Walnut Street
• Demolition review for structures at 407 W. Market Street and 1225 Holiday Drive
• Certificate of Appropriateness for porch repair at 1001 N. Evans Street and roof repair at 402 E. Walnut Street
• $5,000 Funk Grant request for roof repair at 402 E. Walnut Street
• $4,600 Funk Grant request for porch repair at 1001 N. Evans Street

The Commission approved a local historic preservation designation for 33 Sunset Road and granted two Funk Grants for home repairs. A demolition permit for 1225 Holiday Drive was approved with conditions, while a demolition request for 407 W. Market Street was delayed pending a structural analysis.

• Approved S-4 Historic Preservation Designation for 33 Sunset Road (6-0)
• Found 407 W. Market Street architecturally significant; delayed demolition pending structural analysis (6-0)
• Found 1225 Holiday Drive historically significant (6-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 1225 Holiday Drive with condition of exterior survey and photos (5-1)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness and $4,600 Funk Grant for porch repair at 1001 N. Evans Street (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness and $5,000 Funk Grant for slate roof repair at 402 E. Walnut Street (6-0)
• Adopted updated Rust Grant Guidelines (6-0)
• Elected Commissioner Koos as Chair and Commissioner Scharnett as Vice Chair (6-0)

Liquor Commission

The Commission approved a correction to ownership records for the Chateau Hotel and Conference Center. It also issued positive recommendations to the City Council for a license classification increase for Franzetti's Pantry Plus and a new restaurant license for Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ.

• Approved corrected ownership information for Adidev Hospitality Management, LLC d/b/a Chateau Hotel and Conference Center (2-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to Council for Franzetti's Pantry Plus liquor license increase from Class PBS to Class PAS (2-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to Council for Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ Class RAS liquor license (2-0)
• Approved October 29, 2021, Special Liquor Commission Meeting minutes (2-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review funding requests for equipment and furniture. The board will also review the results of the 2023 board nominations.

• Request for $1,363.46 for flag poles, stands, flags, and marching flag carriers
• Request for $22,074.00 for 26 Lazyboy rocker/recliners with fabric protection
• Review of 2023 Foreign Fire Insurance Board Nominations

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved spending for new furniture and flag-related equipment. The treasurer's report was tabled due to the treasurer's illness.

• Approved November minutes (4-0)
• Tabled treasurer report for clarification (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 26 Lazyboy rocker/recliners with fabric protection for $22,074.00 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of flag poles, stands, flags, and marching carriers for $1,363.46 (4-0)

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the November 28, 2022 meeting and certify fund statements. The body will also consider payment requests for the General Town Fund.

• Approval of November 28, 2022 Public Hearing and Board Meeting minutes
• Certification of November 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approval of December 12, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments

The Board approved the November 2022 Statement of Funds and the December 12, 2022, Request for Payments via a consent agenda. The Township Supervisor reported that the Housing Eviction relief Efforts (HERE) program awarded $10,717.11 since November.

• Approved November 28, 2022, Board Meeting minutes
• Certified November 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approved December 12, 2022, General Town Fund Request for Payments

City Council

The City Council will review several service contracts, including a $12,000 agreement for a water main project and a $1,500 agreement for a parking lot. The body will also consider appointments to the Board of Public Utilities and the Planning Commission.

• Contract for water main project at 1100-1200 N. Main St for $12,000
• Contract for parking lot at 1000-1100 N. Main St for $1,500
• Contract for a $1,200 project at 100-200 N. Main St
• Appointment of a member to the Board of Public Utilities
• Appointment of a member to the Planning Commission

Council approved tax levies for the city and the Bloomington Public Library for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2023. The city's levy includes $1.4 million dedicated to police and fire pensions. Council also approved several administrative contracts and a liquor license redefinition.

• Approved $22,320,384 tax levy for the City of Bloomington (5-3)
• Approved $6,270,600 tax levy for the Bloomington Public Library (5-3)
• Approved $7,336,503 in property tax abatements for debt service and rent
• Approved $14,605,891.10 for bills and payroll
• Approved $116,208.00 for Kronos timekeeping and workforce software
• Approved three-year $65,564 intergovernmental agreement with Ecology Action Center
• Approved $1,440.00 budget increase for Continuum of Care (CoC)
• Approved special use permit for two-family dwelling at 1305 Bunn Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning map amendments and preliminary subdivision plans. The body is also reviewing proposed text amendments to the Bloomington Zoning Ordinance regarding auto sales, assisted living, and other land uses.

• Zoning change for 1710, 1802, 1810 and 1818 Tullamore Avenue from B-1 to P-2
• Zoning change for part of 3801, 3803, 3805, and 3807 Ballybunion Road from B-1 to P-2
• Preliminary Plan for the Residences at The Links Subdivision near Ballybunion Road and Tullamore Avenue
• Zoning change for 3 Moore Road from R-1A to P-2 for OSF Healthcare System
• Proposed Bloomington Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding auto sales, assisted living, and snack food manufacturing

The Commission recommended approval of two zoning map amendments and a preliminary plan for a 292-unit multi-family development. It also approved a preliminary plan for a solid waste transfer station in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Several zoning text amendments were discussed but not voted upon.

• Approved November 2, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment Z-14-22 for 1710, 1802, 1810, and 1818 Tullamore Avenue (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment Z-15-22 for part of 3801, 3803, 3805, and 3807 Ballybunion Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plan PS-05-22 for Residences at The Links Subdivision, conditioned on a traffic impact study within 30 days (5-1)
• Approved including Dunraven HOA email as Exhibit 1A for case PS-05-22 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plan PS-06-22 for HDI Subdivision with a waiver for sidewalks on only one side of the street (6-0)
• Tabled case Z-16-22 until January 4, 2023
• Withdrawn case Z-17-22 per request of Petitioner

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the 2022 estimated tax levies for the City of Bloomington and the Bloomington Public Library. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding American Rescue Plan Act grant programs.

• Public Hearing for the City of Bloomington 2022 Estimated Tax Levy
• Public Hearing for the Bloomington Public Library 2022 Estimated Tax Levy
• Ordinance approving Economic Development and Socio-Economic Grant Programs under the American Rescue Plan Act
• Liquor license classification increase for Grand Cafe, LLC at 2205 E. Oakland Ave.
• Liquor license classification increase for MGN Foods, Inc. (West Market Groceries) at 301 W. Market St.

Council approved an ordinance establishing Economic Development and Socio-Economic grant programs funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. The program includes funding for small business rehabilitation, non-profits, and affordable housing. Two public hearings were held regarding tax levies for the City and the Public Library, both of which were tabled for further consideration.

• Approved ARPA grant programs with an amendment allowing two non-profit awards up to $250,000 and three up to $150,000 (7-1)
• Denied liquor license classification increase for West Market Groceries (7-0)
• Approved liquor license classification increase for Grand Cafe (7-0)
• Approved change of ownership for Hawthorn Suites Bloomington liquor license (7-0)
• Approved November 14, 2022, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Tabled City of Bloomington 2022 Estimated Tax Levy until December 12, 2022
• Tabled Bloomington Public Library 2022 Estimated Tax Levy until December 12, 2022

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The board received updates on Bloomington Police Department complaints, taser usage, and recruitment. Members discussed the BPD transparency portal and the board's role in the complaint process. No formal votes were taken on policy or expenditures.

• Tabled approval of November meeting minutes to January agenda
• Confirmed appointment of youth board member Amira Bommarito (appointed Nov. 28)

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 Amended Budget. The board is also scheduled to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Levy for Tax Year 2022.

• Public hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Amended Budget
• Adoption of Ordinance 2022-03 for the Fiscal Year 2023 Amended Budget
• Adoption of Ordinance 2022-04 for a Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Levy of $2,351,600
• Certification of October 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery funds

The Board of Trustees approved the Fiscal Year 2023 amended budget and a tax levy of $2,351,600. The board also certified October funds and approved the 2023 annual meeting and holiday schedule.

• Adopted Fiscal Year 2023 Amended Budget and Ordinance 2022-03 (8-0)
• Adopted Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Levy for Tax Year 2022 of $2,351,600 and Ordinance 2022-04 (8-0)
• Approved October 24, 2022 Board Meeting minutes (8-0)
• Certified October 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery funds (8-0)
• Approved November 28, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments (8-0)
• Approved 2023 Annual List of Meetings and Holiday Office Closures (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several contracts for city services, including a $12,000 agreement for a water main project and a $1,000 agreement for a sewer project. The body will also discuss the 2023 budget and a potential agreement with the Bloomington Police Department.

• Contract for water main project at 1200 N. Main St: $12,000
• Contract for sewer project at 1100 N. Main St: $1,000
• Contract for sewer project at 1000 N. Main St: $1,000
• Contract for sewer project at 900 N. Main St: $1,000
• Contract for sewer project at 800 N. Main St: $1,000

City Council approved the annexation of 1.10 acres at 2318 W. Market Street and a special use permit for multi-family dwellings at Lutz Road and S. Morris Avenue. The council also approved a lease extension for a USPS substation and denied a zoning text amendment for plastic and rubber processing. A $6.1M bills and payroll package was approved.

• Approved $6,188,187.23 in bills and payroll
• Approved $485,138.58 for shared server storage arrays
• Approved $173,100 agreement with Farnsworth Group for Grossinger Motors Arena roof work
• Approved annexation and B-1 zoning for 2318 W. Market Street
• Approved special use permit for multi-family dwellings at Lutz Road and S. Morris Avenue (5-2)
• Approved lease extension for USPS substation at 400 N. Center Street (12/01/2022-12/31/2024)
• Denied zoning text amendment to allow 'Plastic, Rubber and Allied Products Processing' in M-1 Districts
• Approved special use permit for chicken-keeping at 2803 Longmeadow Lane

Technology Commission

The Bloomington Technology Commission is meeting to discuss the formation of research work groups for Smart Cities initiatives. The body will also review updates on the MUNIS SaaS migration and discuss the OpenGov Citizen Services platform and MetroLab membership.

• Discussion on forming work groups for Smart Cities initiatives research
• Update and next steps for MUNIS SaaS Migration
• Discussion of OpenGov Citizen Services platform
• Discussion of MetroLab membership and potential projects

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review the 2022-23 budget and discuss citywide insurance. The session includes reports from the Mayor and City Manager and a review of various city departments.

• Discussion of the 2022-23 budget
• Review of citywide insurance
• Reports from the Mayor and City Manager
• Departmental reviews including Police, Fire, and Public Works

City Council approved the 2022 Tax Levy Estimate for the City of Bloomington and the Bloomington Public Library. The levy includes funding for public safety pensions and library operations.

• Approved 2022 Tax Levy Estimate for the City of Bloomington and Bloomington Public Library (5-3)
• Approved September 19, 2022, Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Approved October 17, 2022, Committee of the Whole meeting minutes (as amended)
• Approved October 24, 2022, Regular City Council meeting minutes
• Approved motion to extend Council discussion time by 10 minutes (8-0)

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission is meeting to discuss new business. The primary agenda item is an event brainstorm session featuring guest Katherine Murphy.

• Event brainstorm with guest Katherine Murphy

The Commission approved the minutes from October. Members discussed a proposal to seek a $500,000 annual donation from State Farm to support the Chevron Event Series. The board will discuss event planning and festival contributions in January.

• Approved October minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing requests for local historic preservation designations at four different properties. The body will also consider a grant for gutter and downspout repairs.

• Rust Grant request of $5,341.88 for 102-116 W Locust Street
• Historic Preservation Overlay request for 33 Sunset Road
• Historic Preservation Overlay request for 809 N McLean Street
• Historic Preservation Overlay request for 901 N McLean Street
• Historic Preservation Overlay request for 310 E Walnut Street

The Commission approved a Rust Grant for gutter repairs and determined that 33 Sunset Road meets the criteria for local historic landmark designation. Three other landmark requests from the Franklin Park Foundation were continued to December. The body also discussed updates to the Community Preservation Plan and Rust Grant guidelines.

• Approved $5,341.88 Rust Grant for gutter and downspout repairs at 102-116 W. Locust Street (5-0)
• Approved findings of fact that 33 Sunset Road meets criteria for local historic landmark designation (5-0)
• Established subcommittee of Commissioners Koos and Graehling to draft nomination report for 33 Sunset Road (5-0)
• Continued landmark designation requests for 809 N McLean Street, 901 N McLean Street, and 310 E Walnut Street to December meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 20, 2022 meeting as amended (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review a petition from Habitat for Humanity of McLean County. The board is deciding whether to grant a Special Use Permit for a two-family dwelling in a single-family residence district.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit SP-14-22 for a two-family dwelling at 1305 Bunn Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for Habitat for Humanity of McLean County to build a two-family dwelling at 1305 Bunn Street. The board found that all standards for approval were met and declined to require a privacy fence as a condition. The case will proceed to City Council on December 12, 2022.

• Approved minutes from October 19, 2022, meeting (5-0)
• Established findings of fact that all standards for Special Use Permit at 1305 Bunn Street are met (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for two-family dwelling at 1305 Bunn Street with no conditions (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the revised FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget and a letter of intent to work with Straight Up Solar. The board will also discuss the library's expansion and capital campaign.

• Approval of Revised FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget
• Letter of Intent to work with Straight Up Solar
• Change orders for additional cameras, floor power boxes, and door access control
• Discussion of Library Expansion and Capital Campaign
• Review of October 2022 bills totaling $1,778,999.80

The Board approved a revised FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget to maintain a flat tax rate. Trustees also approved three construction change orders for security and electrical upgrades, while tabling a solar project agreement.

• Approved Revised FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget (Unanimous)
• Tabled Letter of Intent to work with Straight Up Solar (Unanimous)
• Approved $13,414.00 change order for additional cameras (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,866.53 change order for additional floor power boxes (Unanimous)
• Approved $43,268.00 change order for 12 additional door access controls (7-1)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes and October 2022 bills list (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, budget amendments, and a final plat for a planned unit development. The meeting also includes a presentation of the FY2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Construction agreement with Wm. Masters, Inc. for Fort Jesse Generator and Electrical Improvements for $1,540,800
• Approval of bills and payroll totaling $16,919,792.47
• Agreement with Bailey Edward Design Inc. for a new City Hall elevator not to exceed $85,000
• Agreement with Technical Solutions & Services, Inc. for Police Department Building Automation System for $203,800
• Ordinance approving the final plat of The Villas at Prairie Vista P.U.D.

The City Council approved a large consent agenda including payroll, various infrastructure agreements, and a liquor license ownership change. Separate votes were held to approve electrical improvements for Fort Jesse and design services for a new City Hall elevator.

• Approved Bills and Payroll of $16,919,792.47
• Approved $77,993 purchase from Sentinel Technologies for Government Center switch replacement
• Approved $203,800 agreement with Technical Solutions & Services, Inc. for Police Department building automation
• Approved $56,700 HUD grant agreement for Supportive Housing and Continuum of Care
• Approved budget increase of $159,584 for Community Development Block Grant
• Approved Final Plat of The Villas at Prairie Vista P.U.D.
• Approved $1,540,800 construction agreement with Wm. Masters, Inc. and $76,800 observation agreement with Donoghue & Associates, Inc. for Fort Jesse improvements
• Approved agreement with Bailey Edward Design Inc. for City Hall elevator design not to exceed $85,000

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The board is meeting to review the October meeting minutes and treasurer's report. The primary item of new business is a discussion regarding the 2023 Foreign Fire Insurance Board elections.

• Discussion of 2023 Foreign Fire Insurance Board elections

The Board approved the October meeting minutes and the November treasurer report. Members established the timeline and requirements for the upcoming December elections.

• Approved October minutes (4-0)
• Approved November Treasurer Report of $368,389.46 (4-0)
• Scheduled Foreign Fire Election for December 6th-8th
• Set nomination form deadline for December 2, 2022

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission is holding public hearings on several liquor license applications and classification increases. The body is also reviewing sanctions for two establishments regarding city code violations.

• Grand Cafe (2205 E. Oakland Ave.): request to increase license from Class RBS to Class RAS
• Hawthorn Suites Bloomington (1 Lyon Ct.): request for change of ownership of Class RAS license
• West Market Groceries (301 W. Market St.): request to increase license from Class PBS to Class PAS
• Cadillac Jack’s (1507 S. Main Street): request for redefinition of premises for Class TAPS license
• Sanctions review hearings for Euphoria Nightclub (610 N. Main Street) and Mulligan's (531 N. Main Street)

The Commission positively recommended four liquor license applications to the City Council, including a redefinition of premises for Cadillac Jack's with a 10:00 p.m. live music curfew. It also approved a temporary 45-day operating permit for Hawthorn Suites during an ownership transition.

• Positively recommended Grand Cafe's request to increase license to Class RAS and redefine premises (2-0)
• Positively recommended Hawthorn Suites' change of ownership with condition to change to Class EAS license (2-0)
• Approved Hawthorn Suites to operate under current license for 45 days
• Positively recommended West Market Groceries' increase to Class PAS, removing minimum purchase size condition but keeping 9:00 a.m. weekday start time (2-0)
• Positively recommended Cadillac Jack's redefinition of premises with condition of no live music outside after 10:00 p.m. (2-0)
• Approved minutes from August 31, September 28, and October 11, 2022 meetings (2-0)
• Scheduled Barmania, LLC sanctions hearing for December 13, 2022
• Noted $6,000 fine and three-weekend suspension settlement for Jayst, Inc. d/b/a Mulligan's

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The board reviewed Bloomington Police Department (BPD) data, including a Taser report and call volumes. Members discussed current officer recruitment and staffing levels. The board planned a future discussion regarding the transparency portal for residents.

• Taser report detailing 16 incidents of use
• BPD staffing update: 122 of 128 positions filled
• Recruitment: 7 officers graduating academy on 11/18/2022
• Call for service data: 6,469 calls in Oct 2022 vs 5,964 in Oct 2021
• One remaining discrimination complaint pending review in December or January

The board approved the minutes from the October meeting. Members received reports on Bloomington Police Department (BPD) calls for service, Taser usage, and officer recruitment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to review several zoning map amendments and legislative site plans. The body is deciding on land use changes for various properties across five city wards.

• Z-11-22: Zoning amendment for 1301 W. Washington Street from M-2 to M-1
• PR-11-22: Legislative Site Plan with Variance for 1041 Wylie Drive
• PR-12-22: Legislative Site Plan with Variance for 1403 N. Veterans Parkway
• Z-13-22: Zoning amendment for 602 S Main Street from B-1 to P-2
• Z-12-22 and PS-04-22: Annexation, zoning, and preliminary plan for Interstate Business Park near W. Market Street and Avalon Way

The Planning Commission recommended approval for multiple zoning map amendments, site plans, and an annexation. These recommendations will move to the City Council for final consideration on November 28, 2022.

• Approved October 6, 2022 minutes with amendments regarding Belle Tire (Voice Vote)
• Recommended approval of zoning change from M-2 to M-1 at 1301 W. Washington Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval of site plan and variance for hotel at 1041 Wylie Drive (6-0)
• Recommended approval of site plan and variance for Hy-Vee at 1403 N. Veterans Parkway (6-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning change from B-1 to P-2 at 602 S. Main Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval of annexation and zoning to B-1 at 2318 W. Market Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Second Amended Preliminary Plan for Interstate Business Park (6-0)
• Case Z-10-22 for 1305 Bunn Street withdrawn by petitioner

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees will consider a tax levy for the 2023 fiscal year and an ordinance to create a housing eviction relief program. The board will also review a proposed amended budget and a services agreement for office building renovations.

• Ordinance to create the Housing Eviction Relief Efforts (HERE) Program
• Estimated Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Levy of $2,351,600
• Project Services Agreement with Farnsworth Group for office building renovations
• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Amended Budget for 30-day review
• September 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds

The Board of Trustees passed an ordinance creating the Housing Eviction Relief Efforts (HERE) program, using $200,000 of surplus Community Emergency Response Program funds to provide up to $3,000 per applicant for rental/mortgage, property tax, insurance, and utility assistance. The Board also approved a $115,000 contract with Farnsworth Group for office building renovations, accepted the amended FY2023 budget, and approved an estimated $2,351,600 tax levy for tax year 2022. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Passed ordinance creating HERE eviction relief program with $200,000 in CERP funds (9-0)
• Approved $115,000 contract with Farnsworth Group for office building renovations (9-0)
• Accepted proposed FY2023 amended budget for 30-day review (9-0)
• Approved estimated FY2023 tax levy of $2,351,600 for tax year 2022 (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September meeting minutes, September statement of funds, and October 24 payment requests (9-0)

City Council

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The City Council approved a new five-year agreement with Axon Enterprises for police technology and a $371,463 software upgrade for the Tyler MUNIS system. Council also authorized funding for Hamilton Road design services and approved several liquor licenses and zoning amendments.

• Approved new five-year agreement with Axon Enterprises for Police Department technology
• Approved $371,463 Tyler MUNIS upgrade and SaaS migration payment
• Approved OpenGov Inc. Citizen Services Platform for Economic & Community Development
• Approved Hamilton Road Phase I and II design supplements (7-1)
• Approved $112,129.14 for Sweeney Park playground equipment
• Approved $9,316,363.91 in bills and payroll
• Approved liquor licenses for The Station Saloon, Shake It Up Cocktail Lounge, and Egg Republic
• Approved zoning text amendments to the City of Bloomington Zoning Code

Fire Pension Board

The Bloomington Firefighters’ Pension Fund will meet to approve quarterly financial reports and investment recommendations from Wall Capitol and Raymond James. The board will also consider pension applications and retirement requests.

• Review of investment activity and recommendations from Wall Capitol and Raymond James
• Retirement/disability application for Engineer Joe Hoeniges
• Pension fund applications for Jakob Johnson, Vernon Dickey, and Ross Mansfield
• Discussion of RFPs for next year's auditor and actuary
• Review of pension benefits and COLA increases for the ensuing year

The Bloomington Fire Pension Board approved the enrollment of three new firefighters into the fund and approved a regular pension for retiree Joe Hoeniges. The board also accepted the treasurer's and financial reports, and discussed future audit and actuarial services.

• Approved enrollment of Jakob Johnson, Vernon Dickey, and Ross Mansfield into the fund effective September 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved regular pension for Joe Hoeniges effective September 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted Financial Investment Report (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Annual Meeting List: January 27, April 28, July 28, October 27 at 2:00 p.m. (viva voce)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2022 as presented (viva voce)

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission is meeting to receive an update from Art & Entertainment Director Anthony Nelson. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Update from Art & Entertainment Director, Anthony Nelson

The Bloomington Cultural Commission approved minutes from previous meetings, welcomed newly hired Arts and Entertainment Director Anthony Nelson, and discussed plans to collaborate with State Farm to use outdoor spaces for events like Cultural Fest and Juneteenth. The commission also continued efforts to fill vacancies.

• Approved June and August minutes
• Welcomed new Arts and Entertainment Director Anthony Nelson
• Discussed collaboration with State Farm for outdoor event spaces
• Continued efforts to fill commission vacancies

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing several grant requests and certificates of appropriateness for property repairs. The body will also consider the historical significance of a building at 401 Brock Drive for demolition review.

• Rust Grant request of $6,282.30 for gutter and downspout repairs at 102-116 W Locust Street
• Funk Grant request of $787.50 for window repair at 24 Whites Place
• Rust Grant request of $16,478.70 for awning repairs at 102 W Washington Street
• Demolition review for buildings located at 401 Brock Drive
• Certificate of Appropriateness for garage repairs at 1003 Park Street

The Commission approved a demolition request for buildings at 401 Brock Drive, finding no historical or architectural significance. They also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for window repair at 24 Whites Place and a Funk Grant of $787.50 for the same property. A Rust Grant request for gutter repairs at 102-116 W Locust Street was continued to the next meeting for a revised quote.

• Approved demolition request for buildings at 401 Brock Drive (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for window repair at 24 Whites Place (6-0)
• Awarded Funk Grant of $787.50 for window repair at 24 Whites Place (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for garage repairs at 1003 Park Street (5-1)
• Approved modified Rust Grant of $16,478.70 for awning replacement at 102 W Washington Street (6-0)
• Continued Rust Grant request for gutter repairs at 102-116 W Locust Street to next meeting (6-0)
• Rejected previous Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 24 Whites Place (6-0)

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the presentation of Beautification Awards to the City Council in November. The session also includes an update from Parks and Rec.

• Discussion of Beautification Awards presentation to City Council
• Parks and Rec update

The Bloomington Citizen's Beautification Committee met on October 20, 2022, and discussed presenting Beautification Awards at the November 14 City Council meeting. The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. No votes were taken on any other items. The committee will not meet in November or December.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous).
• Planned to present Beautification Awards at the November 14 City Council meeting (discussion only, no formal vote).

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to review three petitions. These include requests for yard variances, a special use permit for chicken-keeping, and a permit for multi-family dwellings.

• Petition V-08-22: Variances for reduced front, side, and rear yards at 2 Megan Court
• Petition SP-15-22: Special Use Permit for chicken-keeping at 2803 Longmeadow Lane
• Petition SP-16-22: Special Use Permit for multi-family dwellings at Lutz Road and S. Morris Avenue

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three items: variances for reduced yards at 2 Megan Court, a special use permit for chicken-keeping at 2803 Longmeadow Lane, and a special use permit for a multiple-family dwelling at Lutz Road and S. Morris Avenue. All votes were 5-0. The chicken-keeping and apartment complex permits will go to City Council for final approval.

• Approved variances for reduced front, side, and rear yards at 2 Megan Court (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for chicken-keeping at 2803 Longmeadow Lane (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for multiple-family dwellings at Lutz Road and S. Morris Avenue (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 21, 2022 meeting as amended (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on the FY24 operating and asset budgets. The board will also discuss solar panels, library expansion, and fundraising.

• Approval of FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget
• Approval of FY24 Fixed Asset Budget
• Resolution authorizing the Director to accept donations
• Discussion of solar panels
• Discussion of library expansion and fundraising

The board unanimously approved the FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget and the FY24 Fixed Asset Budget. Trustees also approved a resolution authorizing the library director to accept donations on behalf of the library. Discussion items included solar panel feasibility and an equity, diversity, and inclusion statement.

• Approved FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 Fixed Asset Budget (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing director to accept donations (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including September minutes and bills list (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The provided agenda consists of numerical sequences and symbols rather than readable text. No decisions, proposals, or discussions can be identified.

The Council discussed the final report from the September 9-10, 2022 Strategic Planning Retreat, focusing on six key strategic priorities. Council members offered feedback on wording and metrics, including suggestions to change 'reduction of violence' to 'address violence' and 'Improved Efficiency and Service Delivery' to 'Improved Efficiency and Effectiveness in Service Delivery'. No formal vote was taken on the report; the City Manager stated an updated report would be delivered by end of year.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Aug 15, Sept 9, and Sept 10 meetings (8-0)
• Discussed but took no vote on Strategic Planning Retreat Final Report

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review several equipment and maintenance requests. The board will discuss funding for thermal imaging cameras and painting overhead doors at fire stations.

• Request for Bullard QXT TIC’s with Electronic Thermal Throttle for $67,420.00
• Request for painting overhead doors at stations 1, 2, 3, and 4 for $26,300.00
• Request for SEEK Thermal Imagine Cameras for $15,978.74
• Request for overhead doors to be painted red at every station for $42,560
• Request for service award plaques for completing probation

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved several equipment purchases, including $15,978.74 for SEEK Thermal Imaging Cameras and $67,420 for Bullard QXT TICs, and approved $26,300 for painting overhead doors red at four stations (5-1). A previous request for $42,560 to paint overhead doors red at every station was denied (6-0). The board also approved removal of service award plaques for completing probation.

• Approved $15,978.74 for SEEK Thermal Imaging Cameras (6-0)
• Approved $67,420 for Bullard QXT TICs with lanyards and charging docks (6-0)
• Approved $26,300 for painting overhead doors red at stations 1,2,3,4 (5-1)
• Denied $42,560 request to paint overhead doors red at every station (6-0)
• Approved removal of request for service award plaques for completing probation (5-0)

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission is meeting to consider new and transferred liquor license applications. The body will review requests for various establishments, including those for retail and dining services.

• Application for a new liquor license for 100-102 N. Main St.
• Application for a new liquor license for 100-102 N. Main St. (duplicate entry)
• Application for a liquor license transfer for 500 N. Main St.
• Application for a new liquor license for 7818891 (address/ID not fully clear)
• Application for a new liquor license for 7818898 (address/ID not fully clear)

The Bloomington Liquor Commission tabled a request from MGN Foods (West Market Groceries) to upgrade its liquor license to sell all types of alcohol, after opposition from a neighboring business. The commission positively recommended a change of ownership for Sport & Bait Lounge Tavern and a new license for Egg Republic to the City Council. Two sanctions hearings were continued to November.

• Tabled MGN Foods license upgrade to November 8 meeting (2-0)
• Positively recommended Sport & Bait Lounge Tavern ownership change to Council (2-0)
• Positively recommended Egg Republic new liquor license to Council (2-0)
• Continued Mulligan's sanctions hearing to November 8
• Continued Euphoria Nightclub sanctions hearing to November 8

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees Budget and Personnel Committee will meet to review the FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget and the FY24 Fixed Asset Budget.

• Review of FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget
• Review of FY24 Fixed Asset Budget
• Approval of April 12, 2022 Minutes
• Approval of April 12, 2022 Executive Session Minutes

The committee reviewed the FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget, noting a 6% increase in equalized assessed value (EAV) and a plan to keep the operating tax rate flat while capturing new growth to offset costs from a larger building and union raises. The FY24 Fixed Asset Budget was also reviewed with no planned expenses, though a server replacement will be moved to FY23. No votes were taken on these items.

• Reviewed FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget (no vote)
• Reviewed FY24 Fixed Asset Budget (no vote)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022 Executive Session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:56 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on several infrastructure plats and service agreements. Key decisions include approving a construction agreement for water treatment plant chemical systems and a labor contract with IATSE Local 193.

• Construction Agreement with G. A. Rich & Sons, Inc. for Water Treatment Plant Chemical Systems Improvements for $1,510,850
• Approval of Bills and Payroll in the amount of $7,455,338.61
• Three-year agreement with T2 Systems Inc. for parking management hosting services totaling $126,729.35
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Bloomington Public Schools, District 87 for rock salt purchases
• Final Plat approvals for The Grove on Kickapoo Creek Sixth Addition, Cedar Ridge Subdivision Third Addition, and Route 51 Subdivision Second Addition

The City Council approved a $1.5 million construction agreement with G.A. Rich & Sons for water treatment plant chemical system improvements, after it was pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion. The council also approved the IATSE Local 193 contract for workers at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena. All other consent agenda items, including bills and payroll of $7.46 million and several subdivision plats, were approved in a single vote.

• Approved $1,510,850 construction agreement with G.A. Rich & Sons for water treatment plant chemical system improvements (7-0, Becker recused)
• Approved IATSE Local 193 contract for BCPA and Grossinger Motors Arena workers (8-0)
• Approved bills and payroll totaling $7,455,338.61 (8-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with District 87 for rock salt purchase (8-0)
• Approved three-year T2 Systems parking management hosting agreement for $126,729.35 (8-0)
• Approved final plat of The Grove on Kickapoo Creek Sixth Addition (8-0)
• Approved final plat of Redivision of Lot 20, Hawthorne Commercial Subdivision (8-0)
• Approved final plat of Third Addition to Cedar Ridge Subdivision (8-0)

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety and Community Relations Board will discuss ALPR data transparency and community engagement ideas. The board is scheduled to take action on appeal case No. 2021-R-02. Members will also receive updates from the Bloomington Police Department regarding complaints, taser reports, training, and recruitment.

• Discussion on ALPR Data/Transparency
• Action on PSCRB Appeal Case No. 2021-R-02
• BPD Taser Report
• BPD recruitment and training updates
• Ideas for increasing community engagement

The Public Safety and Community Relations Board voted to agree with the outcome of an investigation into Case No. 2021-R-02, taking no further action. The board also expressed support for purchasing three additional automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras to close a coverage gap between Bloomington and Normal, but took no formal action, leaving the cost decision to the City Council. Updates included 14 complaints received in 2022, six pending, and a taser report showing 16 incidents of force used or displayed in September, with five taser incidents involving four black males and one white male.

• Approved September 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (motion by Taylor, second by Howard).
• Agreed with the outcome of investigation Case No. 2021-R-02, taking no board action and making no policy recommendation (motion by Taylor, second by Fish; Pastor Bennett abstained).
• Supported purchase of three additional ALPR cameras, subject to City Council approval; no formal action taken.
• Discussed but did not decide on increasing community engagement; suggestions included returning to Zoom and mailing agendas.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two legislative site plans and a series of text amendments to the Bloomington Zoning Ordinance. One zoning map amendment for 1305 Bunn Street has been tabled to November 2, 2022.

• Zoning Ordinance text amendments regarding auto sales, residential uses in commercial districts, snack food manufacturing, and assisted living facilities
• Legislative Site Plan and Special Use request for 1501 N. Veterans Parkway
• Legislative Site Plan request for the intersection of Woodrig Road and Breezewood Boulevard
• Tabled zoning map amendment for 1305 Bunn Street from R-1C to R-2

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approve a Legislative Site Plan, Special Use, and Variance for a Belle Tire auto repair shop at the former Biaggi's restaurant site. The Commission also recommended approval of a site plan for a commercial building at Woodrig Road and Breezewood Boulevard, and approved text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. A zoning map amendment for 1305 Bunn Street was tabled to November 2.

• Recommended approval of Legislative Site Plan for Belle Tire at 1501 N. Veterans Parkway (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use for vehicle repair at 1501 N. Veterans Parkway (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Variance for building height (24 ft vs 20 ft limit) at 1501 N. Veterans Parkway (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Legislative Site Plan for commercial building at 101 Woodrig Road (5-0)
• Approved text amendments to Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 44) with amendment to remove 'Farmers’ Markets or' from two sections (5-0)
• Tabled zoning map amendment for 1305 Bunn Street (R-1C to R-2) to November 2 meeting

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The agenda for this special session consists primarily of procedural boilerplate. It includes a consent agenda item listed as a 'Test Item Title'.

• Consent Agenda: Test Item Title

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission is meeting to consider three applications for liquor licenses. The body will review requests for a new license, a license transfer, and a license for a specific location.

• Application for a new liquor license for 100 N. Main St.
• Application for a liquor license transfer for 100 N. Main St.
• Application for a liquor license for 100 N. Main St.

The Bloomington Liquor Commission approved a special event permit for the Shriner's Children's Hospital 5K run/walk to serve beer and wine on October 8, 2022. It also voted to recommend City Council approval of a new Class TAS liquor license for Shake It Up Cocktail Lounge at 105 W. Front St. and a change of ownership for The Station Saloon's Class EAS license. All three items passed 2-0 with Commissioner Jordan absent.

• Approved special event permit for Shriner's Children's Hospital 5K run/walk to allow beer and wine service by licensed providers on October 8, 2022.
• Voted to recommend City Council approval of a Class TAS (Tavern, All Types, Sunday Sales) liquor license for No Ceiling Hospitality LLC d/b/a Shake It Up Cocktail Lounge at 105 W. Front St.
• Voted to recommend City Council approval of a change of ownership for The Station Saloon's Class EAS (Entertainment, All Types, Sunday Sales) liquor license at 1611 Morrissey Dr., Unit 1.
• No public comment was received in person or by email for any agenda item.

Technology Commission

The Bloomington Technology Commission is meeting to discuss the formation of work groups to research Smart Cities initiatives. The commission will also receive an update on the MUNIS SaaS migration.

• Discussion on forming research work groups for Smart Cities initiatives
• Update on MUNIS SaaS migration

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review a bid for cemetery equipment and a data sharing agreement with the Illinois Department of Human Services. The meeting also includes the certification of August 2022 funds and routine payment requests.

• Bid award to AHW for a John Deere track loader for Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in the amount of $58,814.33
• Data Sharing Agreement and Supplemental Business Associate Agreement with the Illinois Department of Human Services
• Certification of August 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approval of September 26, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments

The Board approved a $58,814 bid for a John Deere track loader for Evergreen Memorial Cemetery and authorized the Supervisor to sign the purchase. They also approved a data-sharing agreement with the Illinois Department of Human Services and certified routine financial reports. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved $58,814 John Deere track loader for Evergreen Memorial Cemetery (9-0)
• Approved Data Sharing and Supplemental Business Associate Agreement with Illinois Department of Human Services (9-0)
• Approved minutes of August 22, 2022 meeting (9-0)
• Certified August 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds (9-0)
• Approved September 26, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments (9-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several service contracts, including a request for a new 2023 contract for the City's health insurance. The body will also discuss a proposed ordinance regarding the use of the city's logo.

• Proposed ordinance regarding the use of the City's logo
• Review of a 2023 health insurance contract
• Contract for the purchase of a new 2023 Ford F-150
• Contract for the purchase of a 2023 Ford F-250
• Contract for the purchase of a 2023 Ford F-350

The City Council approved a 3.5% raise for City Manager Tim Gleason via a fifth amendment to his contract. The consent agenda was approved with 19 items, including a $207,338 workers' compensation settlement and a $72,592.86 purchase of cardiac monitors. A presentation on proposed ARPA fund distribution was discussed but no decision was made.

• Approved 3.5% raise for City Manager Tim Gleason (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $8,593,724.74 in bills and payroll (8-0)
• Approved $207,338 workers' compensation settlement for former BPD officer Jeremiah Liebendorfer
• Approved $72,592.86 purchase of two LifePak 15 cardiac monitors from Stryker Medical
• Approved ambulance billing contract
• Approved final plat for Brookridge Apartments Subdivision 10th Addition
• Approved amended preliminary plan for Fox Creek Country Club Subdivision
• Approved Class EAS liquor license for X-Golf Bloomington at 1407 N. Veterans Pkwy (8-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on several variance and special use requests. The board is deciding on yard size reductions for multiple residential lots and a solar array installation. One request for a residential chicken-keeping permit is also on the agenda.

• Special Use Permit for chicken-keeping at 1035 E. Front Street
• Variance for a front yard solar array at 1004 E. Oakland Avenue
• Variances for reduced front, side, and rear yards at 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 Megan Court
• Tabled variance request for 2 Megan Court

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special use permit for chicken-keeping at 1035 E. Front Street, a variance for a solar array at 1004 E. Oakland Avenue, and six variances for reduced yard setbacks on Megan Court for BP Homes. One variance case (2 Megan Court) was tabled to October 19 due to a publication error. The board also elected new officers.

• Approved special use permit for chicken-keeping at 1035 E. Front Street (5-0)
• Approved variance for solar array in front yard at 1004 E. Oakland Avenue (5-0)
• Tabled variance for 2 Megan Court to October 19, 2022
• Approved variances for 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 Megan Court with conditions (5-0 each)
• Elected Michael Straza as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Terry Ballantini as Vice-Chair (5-0)

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will vote on recommendations to the Council regarding a proposed ordinance for Chapter 29 Code updates. The body will also elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and review citizen comments from September 2022.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• TC-2022-01: Proposed Ordinance for Chapter 29 Code updates
• Review of September 2022 Citizen Comments/Complaints Summary

The Transportation Commission unanimously voted to recommend the City Council approve a proposed ordinance modifying Chapter 29 of the Bloomington City Code. The commission also elected Edward Breitweiser as Chairperson and Elicssha Sanders as Vice-Chairperson. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of discussion and information sharing.

• Approved minutes of April 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Edward Breitweiser as Chairperson (4-0 roll call)
• Elected Elicssha Sanders as Vice-Chairperson (4-0 roll call)
• Recommended City Council approve proposed ordinance modifying Chapter 29 of Bloomington City Code (4-0 roll call)

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve a change order for an emergency egress call system. The board will also discuss the library's strategic plan, fundraising, and expansion efforts.

• Approval of change order for Emergency Egress Call System in expansion plans
• Discussion of Equity Statement and Labor Statement
• Discussion of Strategic Plan
• Discussion of Library Expansion and Fundraising
• Approval of August 2022 Bills List

The board unanimously approved a $16,060 change order to add an emergency egress call system to the library expansion, funded from the owner's contingency. Trustees also approved the consent agenda (August minutes and bills list) and discussed an equity/labor statement and strategic planning, deferring both for further work.

• Approved $16,060 change order for emergency egress call system (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August 2022 minutes and bills list (unanimous)
• Deferred equity and labor statement for EDI Committee to revise
• Deferred full strategic plan; board will hold a planning session for first-year goals

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the city's comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances. The session includes a review of the current zoning map and potential updates to land use regulations.

• Discussion of the city-wide zoning map
• Review of the comprehensive plan
• Discussion of zoning ordinances

The Committee of the Whole approved the consent agenda, including minutes from July 18, 2022, by a 7-0 vote. Council members heard testimony from four immigrants about their experiences in Bloomington as part of Welcoming Week. The council then voted 7-0 to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, and later adjourned.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the July 18, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes, by a 7-0 vote
• Voted 7-0 to enter executive session to discuss performance/salary of a specific employee under Section 2(c)(1) of 5 ILCS 120
• Voted 7-0 to return to open session and adjourn

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission is meeting to discuss new business regarding fall events. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Discussion of Fall Events

The Bloomington Cultural Commission met on September 15, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so no official business could be conducted. No votes, approvals, or substantive discussions occurred. The next meeting was scheduled for October 20, 2022.

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens Beautification Committee is meeting to discuss the presentation of Beautification Awards to the City Council on October 10, 2022. The session also includes an update from the Parks and Recreation Department.

• Discussion of Beautification Awards presentation for October 10, 2022
• Update from the Parks and Recreation Department
• Approval of August 18, 2022 meeting minutes

The Citizen's Beautification Committee met on September 15, 2022, but lacked a quorum. Chair Joni Painter called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 6:15 p.m. with no decisions or discussions recorded.

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review financial reports and new funding requests. The board will discuss expenditures for station maintenance and employee recognition.

• Request for $42,560 to paint overhead doors red at every station
• Request for service award plaques for completing probation

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board tabled two requests: a $42,560 proposal to paint overhead doors at every fire station, and a request for service award plaques for firefighters completing probation. Both items were tabled without discussion. The board also approved the August minutes and treasurer's report unanimously.

• Tabled $42,560 request to paint overhead doors red at every station (4-0)
• Tabled request for service award plaques for completing probation (4-0)
• Approved August minutes (4-0)
• Approved August treasurer's report showing $229,863.24 balance (4-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commission

The Board of Fire and Police Commission is holding a special session to discuss liaison matters. The board will consider approving the Promotional Sergeant and Lieutenant List for September 14, 2022.

• Approval of Promotional Sergeant and Lieutenant List
• Human Resources Liaison discussion
• Fire Liaison discussion
• Police Liaison discussion
• Approval of December 2, 2021 meeting minutes

Liquor Commission

The Bloomington Liquor Commission held public hearings and voted unanimously to recommend approval of five liquor licenses to the City Council. Approved items include temporary licenses for the Bloomington Normal Sunrise Rotary Oktoberfest 5K and the Bloomington Normal Jaycees Bruegala with a Twist, as well as new or transferred licenses for Aldi #55, The Stable Music Hall and Lounge, and the Chateau Hotel and Conference Center. Commissioner Meister recused herself from the Rotary vote due to membership in the organization.

• Approved sending Class LB license for Rotary Oktoberfest 5K to Council with positive recommendation (1-0, Meister recused)
• Approved sending Class LB license for Jaycees Bruegala with a Twist to Council with positive recommendation (2-0)
• Approved sending Class PBS license for Aldi #55 at 2121 Village Lane to Council with positive recommendation (2-0)
• Approved sending Class EAS license for The Stable Music Hall and Lounge at 236 E. Front St. to Council with positive recommendation (2-0)
• Approved sending change of ownership for Chateau Hotel Class EAS license to Adidev Hospitality Management to Council with positive recommendation (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of August 10, 2021 meeting (2-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several requests for zoning changes, special uses, and variances. The body is also discussing the appointment of a new City Clerk.

• Request for a special use permit for a 10-unit residential development at 1100-1118 N. Main St.
• Request for a variance for a property at 1100-1118 N. Main St. regarding setbacks
• Request for a zoning change to R-3 for a property at 1200 N. Main St.
• Request for a zoning change to R-3 for a property at 1210 N. Main St.
• Request for a zoning change to R-3 for a property at 1220 N. Main St.

The Bloomington City Council approved the consent agenda (excluding items 7.D and 7.G), which included bills and payroll of $9,987,570.94, an intergovernmental agreement for intersection lighting, and several ordinances. They also approved a special use permit for vehicle repair at 604 W. Division Street and the purchase of two John Deere tractors and a mowing unit for a net cost of $179,730. No items were on the regular agenda.

• Approved consent agenda (excluding 7.D and 7.G) including $9,987,570.94 bills and payroll (8-0)
• Approved special use permit for vehicle repair at 604 W. Division Street (8-0)
• Approved purchase of two John Deere tractors and mowing unit, net $179,730 after trade-in (8-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with IDOT for intersection lighting at IL Route 9 and US Route 150, with $21,562.50 MFT resolution (part of consent agenda)
• Approved ordinance authorizing mayor to approve lake leases and city's lake lease form (part of consent agenda)
• Approved special use permit for place of worship at 1319 Veterans Parkway (part of consent agenda)
• Approved special use permit for place of worship at 802 S. Eldorado Road with liquor exception (part of consent agenda)
• Approved ordinance allowing liquor commissioner to grant exemptions to location restrictions (part of consent agenda)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special retreat to discuss city activities and strategic priorities. The session includes communication exercises and the creation of milestones for a future strategic vision.

• General discussion on City activities and matters
• Identification of strategic priorities and milestones

The Bloomington City Council approved a $2.1 million road construction contract (5-2) and denied a rezoning request at 4th and Main Street. A short-term rental ordinance was tabled for further review. All votes were recorded as final decisions.

• Approved $2.1M road contract (5-2)
• Denied rezoning at 4th & Main
• Tabled short-term rental ordinance

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special retreat focused on governance and strategic priorities. The session includes communication exercises and discussions between department heads and council members.

• Discussion on principles of board governance
• Small group discussions on strategic priorities
• Communication exercises regarding City activities

City Council

The Bloomington City Council approved a $1.2 million contract for road resurfacing on Main Street and tabled a proposed ordinance regulating short-term rentals. A rezoning request at 4th and Oak was denied. All votes were recorded as shown in the minutes.

• Approved $1.2M road resurfacing contract for Main Street (5-2)
• Tabled short-term rental ordinance (4-3)
• Denied rezoning at 4th and Oak (6-1)
• Approved police department equipment purchase (5-2)
• Approved park improvement plan (4-3)
• Denied liquor license transfer for 123 Elm St (5-2)
• Approved city budget amendment for fire department (6-1)
• Tabled zoning text amendment for downtown parking (4-3)

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission approved the July 2022 minutes unanimously. They discussed updates on the Diversity Initiative Ordinance, which was deemed fair and manageable by union representatives and a general contractor. The Welcoming Week activities faced challenges due to lack of follow-through by some partners, and the MLK Awards speaker had a scheduling conflict, requiring alternative speakers.

• Approved July 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a preliminary plan for Fox Creek Country Club and a site plan for 506 IAA Drive. The body will also review several proposed text amendments to the Bloomington Zoning Ordinance. A zoning map amendment for 1305 Bunn Street has been tabled to October 6.

• Amended Preliminary Plan for Fox Creek Country Club near Carrington Lane and Fox Creek Road
• Legislative Site Plan for 506 IAA Drive, Suite 101
• Zoning Ordinance text amendments regarding auto sales, assisted living facilities, and snack food manufacturing
• Zoning Map Amendment for 1305 Bunn Street (Tabled to Oct. 6)

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a package of zoning text amendments to the City Council, including changes to definitions for dwelling types to permit zero-lot-line duplexes and other attached housing in R-2 districts. The commission also voted 7-0 to recommend approval of an amended preliminary plan for Fox Creek Country Club adding a cul-de-sac and three lots, and approved a legislative site plan for a Chicken Salad Chick drive-through at 506 IAA Drive. A zoning map amendment for 1305 Bunn Street was tabled to the October 6 special meeting.

• Recommended approval of zoning text amendments (Z-24-21) to City Council, including new definitions for two-family and single-family attached dwellings (6-0)
• Recommended approval of amended preliminary plan for Fox Creek Country Club, adding a cul-de-sac and three lots near Carrington Lane and Fox Creek Road (7-0)
• Approved legislative site plan for a Chicken Salad Chick restaurant with drive-through at 506 IAA Drive (7-0)
• Tabled zoning map amendment for 1305 Bunn Street (Habitat for Humanity) to October 6 special meeting
• Approved minutes from August 3, 2022 meeting (voice vote, all ayes)

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety & Community Relations Board is holding a combined regular and quarterly meeting. They will receive updates on the Flock automated license plate reader system and on racial disparities in traffic stops, and will discuss guidelines for recreational marijuana use in Illinois. The board will also review complaints received by the Bloomington Police Department, including a Taser report, and hear general updates on training and recruitment.

• Flock System Automated License Plate Readers update
• Racial Disparities in Traffic Stops update
• Discussion: Guidelines on Use of Recreational Marijuana in Illinois
• Update on Complaints Received (BPD) including Taser Report
• General updates from BPD on training and recruitment

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider accepting the Annual Financial Report and Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. The meeting includes routine approvals of previous minutes and fund statements.

• Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2022 Audit presented by Richard W. Phillips, CPA
• Acceptance of Annual Treasurer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2022
• Certification of July 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approval of August 22, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments

The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to accept the Fiscal Year 2022 audit and the Annual Treasurer's Report, both to be filed with the State Comptroller's Office and County Clerk. The auditor reported no issues or discrepancies. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, fund certification, and payment requests.

• Approved consent agenda including July 25, 2022 minutes, July 2022 Statement of Funds, and August 22, 2022 Request for Payments (unanimous).
• Accepted Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Financial Report as presented by auditor Richard W. Phillips, CPA (unanimous).
• Accepted Annual Treasurer's Report for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022 (unanimous).
• Adjourned meeting at 5:46 p.m. (unanimous).

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on several municipal contracts, including a $10,000 agreement for a water main project and a $1,200 expenditure for a local event. The body will also discuss a proposed ordinance regarding the use of the city's logo.

• Contract for water main project: $10,000
• Expenditure for the 2022 'Savor the Summer' event: $1,200
• Proposed ordinance regarding the use of the City Logo
• Proposed agreement for the 'City-Wide Cleanup' event
• Proposed agreement for the 'City-Wide Cleanup' event

The City Council approved a $750,000 contract with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for a Downtown Streetscape Project and Concept Design, funded by ARPA funds. A prior motion to reduce the contract to 20% and renegotiate failed 3-6. The contract passed 5-4 after debate over funding source and scope.

• Approved $750,000 Downtown Streetscape design contract with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (5-4)
• Rejected motion to renegotiate a 20% scaled-down plan within four weeks (3-6)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including $8.77M bills/payroll, rock salt agreement, generator contract, historic landmark designation, and site plan for retail with drive-through
• Approved $298,116 hydraulic modeling contract with Baxter and Woodman (9-0)
• Approved AFSCME Local 699 3-year contract with 3.5%, 3%, 2.75% raises and $750 signing bonus (9-0)
• Approved remote attendance for Council Member Emig due to health reasons (8-0)
• Proclaimed August 2022 as Free and Charitable Clinic Month

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will meet to discuss a Downtown Bloomington update. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Downtown Bloomington Update

The Bloomington Cultural Commission, with only 5 of 11 seats filled, decided to remain active with the City rather than merge with the CVB. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was largely discussion and updates. June and August minutes were tabled until a quorum is present.

• June and August minutes tabled until quorum is present
• Commission will remain active with City of Bloomington, not merge with CVB

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review grant requests for property repairs and applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will decide on funding for facade and awning work and approve specific material replacements for historic properties.

• Rust Grant request of $25,000.00 for facade repairs at 106 Front Street
• Rust Grant request of $984.47 for awning installation at 404 N Main Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 24 Whites Place
• Certificate of Appropriateness for window and roof replacement at 1006 N Prairie Street

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a $25,000 Rust Grant for facade repairs at 106 Front Street, a $984.47 Funk Grant for awning installation at 404 N Main Street, and continued a Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 24 Whites Place. A Certificate of Appropriateness for window and roof replacement at 1006 N Prairie Street was denied because the work was already completed without a permit and did not meet standards.

• Approved $25,000 Rust Grant for facade repairs at 106 Front Street (6-0)
• Approved $984.47 Funk Grant for awning installation at 404 N Main Street (6-0)
• Continued Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 24 Whites Place to next meeting (6-0)
• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for window and roof replacement at 1006 N Prairie Street (6-0)

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizen's Beautification Committee is meeting to coordinate city plantings and awards. Members will discuss the Market Street corridor and receive an update from Parks and Rec.

• Collation and discussion of Beautification Awards
• Review of city planting locations
• Market Street corridor spring planting pot counts and garbage pick-up

The committee voted to award 3 residential and 2 business beautification awards, with winners including 2909 Coventry Ct., 304 W. Wood St., 416 Linden St., 216 E. Grove (The Meltdown), and 302 E. Washington (The Copy Shoppe). The committee also discussed potential planting sites and a spring clean-up effort.

• Approved motion to award 3 residential and 2 business beautification awards (all in favor)
• Selected winners: 2909 Coventry Ct., 304 W. Wood St., 416 Linden St. (residential); 216 E. Grove (The Meltdown), 302 E. Washington (The Copy Shoppe) (business)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:55pm (motion by Ron Frazier, seconded by Gina Lavazza)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bloomington Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and take action on four petitions: two special use permits for places of worship, one variance for a reduced structure distance, and one special use permit for vehicle sales and service. The board will also review July minutes and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Special Use Permit for Nexus Church at 802 S. Eldorado Road (SP-08-22)
• Variance for Chris Tamm at 3614 Baldocchi Drive (V-06-22)
• Special Use Permit for Faizan e Madinah Islamic Center at 1319 Veterans Parkway, Suite 2A (SP-11-22)
• Special Use Permit for All About Auto at 604 W. Division Street (SP-12-22)
• Elections for Chair and Vice-Chair

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of three special use permits: Nexus Church at 802 S. Eldorado Road (contingent on liquor license exemption), Faizan e Madinah Islamic Center at 1319 Veterans Parkway (with conditions), and All About Auto at 604 W. Division Street (with conditions). A variance for reduced structure distance at 3614 Baldocchi Drive was also recommended. All recommendations go to City Council on September 12, 2022.

• Recommended approval of Nexus Church special use permit at 802 S. Eldorado Road, contingent on liquor license exemption ordinance (4-0-1, Ballantini recused)
• Recommended approval of variance for Chris Tamm at 3614 Baldocchi Drive, allowing 4-foot reduction in distance between principal and accessory structure (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Faizan e Madinah Islamic Center special use permit at 1319 Veterans Parkway, Suite 2A, with conditions on code violations and parking review (4-0)
• Recommended approval of All About Auto special use permit for vehicle repair at 604 W. Division Street, with multiple conditions on storage, fencing, and landscaping (4-0)
• Tabled elections for Chair and Vice-Chair to next meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will review a request to waive the three-quote requirement for specific system maintenance. The board will also discuss library expansion and fundraising.

• Waive three-quote requirement for Envisionware, Inc. regarding RFID pads, credit card system, public printing, PC reservation system, security gates, and sorter maintenance
• Discussion on library expansion and fundraising
• Special presentation on Bloomington Public Library History Internship by Noah Tang

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda and unanimously waived the three-quote requirement to authorize $12,422.25 in annual maintenance payments to Envisionware, Inc. for RFID pads, credit card system, public printing, PC reservation system, security gates, and sorter. The board also unanimously approved maintaining confidentiality of executive session minutes. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda including July 2022 minutes and bills list (unanimous)
• Approved maintaining confidentiality of executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Waived three-quote requirement and authorized $12,422.25 payment to Envisionware, Inc. for annual maintenance (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss potential updates to the city's zoning ordinance. The body will review the current zoning map and consider changes to the zoning ordinance.

• Discussion of city-wide zoning ordinance updates
• Review of the current zoning map

The Bloomington Committee of the Whole met on August 15, 2022, and discussed several agenda items, but no formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes. The meeting appears to have been informational or deliberative in nature, with no substantive actions taken.

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The board is meeting to review several funding requests for fire department equipment and supplies. The agenda includes discussions on a rescue boat, workout equipment, and public education materials.

• Request for NRS ASR 155 Rescue boat kit for $2,950.00
• Request for Rogue workout equipment for $11,189.99
• Request for Public Education Supplies up to $14,999.00

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved the July minutes and treasurer's report, and decided to purchase the online version of its financial software. It approved $11,189.99 for workout equipment from Rogue, and amended and then approved the purchase of an NRS ASR 155 rescue boat and kit for $3,250.00. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved July minutes (4-0)
• Approved July treasurer report of $239,633.21 (4-0)
• Decided to purchase online version of financial software
• Approved $11,189.99 for Rogue workout equipment (4-0)
• Amended NRS ASR 155 rescue boat and kit to $2,950.00 (4-0)
• Approved NRS ASR 155 rescue boat and kit for $3,250.00 (4-0)

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission is meeting to consider a liquor license application for a business located at 110 N. Main St. The commission will review the application and any associated testimony.

• Liquor license application for 110 N. Main St.

The Bloomington Liquor Commission approved the consent agenda and positively recommended a Class EAS liquor license for B FORE, LLC d/b/a X-Golf Bloomington at 1407 N. Veterans Pkwy. The commission also closed a sanctions review for BillHill, Inc. d/b/a Maguire's after a $1,000 fine was paid for past due taxes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including July 12, 2022 minutes (2-0)
• Positively recommended Class EAS liquor license for X-Golf Bloomington (2-0)
• Closed sanctions review for Maguire's after $1,000 fine paid

City Council

The Bloomington City Council will consider several zoning changes, including requests for residential and commercial developments. The body will also discuss a contract for the 2023-2024 budget and a request for a special event permit.

• Zoning request for 222 N. Main St. regarding a residential development
• Zoning request for 100 N. Main St. regarding a residential development
• Zoning request for 101 N. Main St. regarding a residential development
• Zoning request for 102 N. Main St. regarding a residential development
• Special event permit request for the 2023-2024 budget cycle

The City Council approved a $5,220,438.92 agreement with Rowe Construction for the FY 2023 General Resurfacing Program, covering asphalt and concrete projects. The council also approved the consent agenda, including bills and payroll of $4,426,542.62, purchases of automated collection trucks, and several special use permits. A resolution adopting the McLean County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan was also approved. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Approved $5,220,438.92 resurfacing contract with Rowe Construction (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $4,426,542.62 bills and payroll (9-0)
• Approved purchase of 3 automated collection trucks for $1,050,981 (9-0)
• Approved $26,433 HUD Supportive Housing grant agreement (9-0)
• Approved $23,300 software agreement with Decision Optimization Technology (9-0)
• Approved $12,000 budget amendment for ambulance chassis (9-0)
• Approved $38,800 design agreement for Ewing Park II shelter-restroom (9-0)
• Approved special use permits for chicken-keeping at 4 properties (9-0)

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety and Community Relations Board will conduct a bi-annual review of 2022 citizen complaints. The meeting includes updates from the Bloomington Police Department regarding Taser reports, traffic stop data, and recruitment.

• Bi-annual review of 2022 citizen complaints
• BPD Taser Report
• BPD Traffic Stop Data
• BPD updates on recruitment and training
• Welcome of Youth Board Member Kimberly Howard

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two property petitions. The body will also hold elections for Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Petition for S-4 Historic Preservation Overlay District at 1001 N Evans Street
• Legislative Site Plan Review and potential Variances for 1508-1510 N Main Street
• Elections for Chair and Vice-Chair

The Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of an S-4 Historic Preservation District Overlay for the property at 1001 N Evans Street, sending the zoning map amendment to the City Council. They also approved a legislative site plan review for a Scooter's Coffee drive-through at 1508-1510 N Main Street. The meeting included discussion of several proposed text amendments to the zoning code, but no final action was taken on those items.

• Approved Resolution 2022-01 for S-4 Historic Preservation Overlay at 1001 N Evans St (7-0)
• Established findings of fact for the historic overlay (7-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning map amendment to City Council for historic overlay (7-0)
• Approved legislative site plan review for Scooter's Coffee drive-through at 1508-1510 N Main St (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 4 and June 1, 2022 meetings (voice vote, all ayes)
• Elected Tyson Mohr as Chairperson for second term (6-0, Mohr abstained)
• Elected Justin Boyd as Vice-Chairperson for second term (6-0, Boyd abstained)

Technology Commission

The Technology Commission will meet to review IT department updates. Discussions include the MUNIS SaaS migration, organizational design, and data governance storage strategies.

• MUNIS SaaS Migration update
• IT Organizational Design and Staffing updates
• Storage Strategy - Data Governance update
• Approval of February 22, 2022 meeting minutes

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the June 27, 2022 meeting. The body will also certify June 2022 fund statements and approve payment requests for the General Town Fund.

• Certification of June 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approval of July 25, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments
• Approval of June 27, 2022 Board Meeting minutes

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the June 27 meeting minutes, the June 2022 Statement of Funds, and the July 25 payment requests. No regular agenda items were presented. The supervisor reported the annual audit will be presented in September and discussed not recommending a warming/cooling shelter modification due to cost. The assessor discussed tax relief exemptions.

• Approved June 27, 2022 board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Certified June 2022 Statement of Funds for three funds (unanimous)
• Approved July 25, 2022 General Town Fund payment requests (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will decide on several contracts, including library worker agreements and parking garage repairs. The body will also discuss a framework for spending American Rescue Plan funds and a proposal to change the boundaries of the city's nine wards.

• Contract with Golf Construction for $642,100 for repairs to the Lincoln Parking Garages
• Bills and Payroll approval in the amount of $8,348,418.90
• Budget Ordinance amendment of $84,200 for the Abraham Lincoln Parking Deck Fund
• Public hearing for the Program Year 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Performance Evaluation Report
• Ordinance to amend the boundaries of the City's nine wards

The Council approved a resolution establishing a framework for spending $13.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds, allocating 70% to infrastructure and splitting the rest between socioeconomic and economic development. It also approved a new ward map (Plan 2) for the city's nine wards, despite objections from three members. Other actions included approving a contract with AFSCME Local 699 for library workers and a consent agenda with bills and payroll.

• Approved ARPA spending framework resolution (unanimous)
• Approved ward redistricting Plan 2 (6-3)
• Approved AFSCME Local 699 library workers contract (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $8.35M bills/payroll and $642,100 parking garage repair contract (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing requests for Certificates of Appropriateness and financial grants for property repairs. The body will consider funding for façade, stone, siding, and window work at four different locations.

• Siding and soffit repairs at 1104 N Roosevelt Street, including a $1,964.56 Funk Grant
• Façade and stone repairs at 701 E Grove Street, including a $5,000.00 Funk Grant
• Rust Grant of $25,000.00 for façade repairs at 106 Front Street
• Rust Grant of $11,750.00 for window repairs at 202 Center Street
• Updates regarding the Historic Preservation Plan

The Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission approved Certificates of Appropriateness and grants for repairs to historic properties, including siding, soffit, façade, stone, and window work. A Rust Grant application for 106 Front Street was continued to the next meeting for more information. The commission also discussed updating grant application timing and marketing, and noted two upcoming vacancies.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for siding and soffit repairs at 1104 N Roosevelt St (6-0)
• Awarded Funk Grant of $1,964.56 for 1104 N Roosevelt St, contingent on third-party review (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for façade and stone repairs at 701 E Grove St (6-0)
• Awarded Funk Grant of $1,890.00 for 701 E Grove St (6-0)
• Continued Rust Grant application for 106 Front St to next meeting (6-0)
• Approved Rust Grant of $11,750.00 for window repairs at 202 N Center St (5-0, Chair recused)

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens’ Beautification Committee will meet to review updates on beautification awards and parks and recreation. The body will also discuss a possible mural site with Becky Altic.

• Discussion of possible mural site with Becky Altic
• Beautification Awards update
• Parks and Rec update

The Citizen's Beautification Committee unanimously approved a slate of officers for the upcoming term, with Joni Painter as Chair, Ron Frazier as Vice-Chair, and Gina Lavazza as Secretary. Members also discussed a proposal for two 4x8 murals by local children at Empire Junction Park, which will be submitted to the City for consideration. The committee agreed to rate beautification award nominations by driving by the ten sites and will collate results at the August meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved officer slate: Joni Painter (Chair), Ron Frazier (Vice-Chair), Gina Lavazza (Secretary) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to rate beautification award nominations by driving by sites and collate results in August
• Discussed submitting mural proposal for Empire Junction Park to the City (no formal action)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to review and act on several petitions for special use permits and zoning variances. Requests include permissions for chicken-keeping, a rooming house, and a place of worship, as well as signage variances.

• Special Use Permit for a Rooming House at 709 Douglas Street
• Special Use Permits for Chicken-Keeping at 19 Aberdeen Way, 217 Magnolia Drive, 601 S. Livingston Street, and 2813 Chesapeake Ln
• Special Use Permit for a Place of Worship at 802 S. Eldorado Road
• Signage variances for QuikTrip Corporation at 223 Bloomington Heights Road and the YMCA at 202 St. Joseph Drive
• Special Use Permit for Personal Care Services at 701 E. Washington Street

The Bloomington Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of six special use permits, including a rooming house at 709 Douglas Street, chicken-keeping at four properties, a nail salon at 701 E. Washington Street, and a two-family dwelling at 802 E. Grove Street. The board also recommended approval of three variances, including a QuikTrip sign at 223 Bloomington Heights Road, a garage at 917 W. McArthur Street, and a YMCA sign at 202 St. Joseph Drive. One case, SP-08-22 for Nexus Church, was tabled to investigate potential impacts on a neighboring liquor license. All recommendations will go to City Council on August 8, 2022.

• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Rooming House at 709 Douglas Street with variance (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Chicken-Keeping at 19 Aberdeen Way (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Chicken-Keeping at 217 Magnolia Drive (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Chicken-Keeping with variance at 601 S. Livingston Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Chicken-Keeping at 2813 Chesapeake Lane (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Nail Care at 701 E. Washington Street (6-0)
• Tabled Special Use Permit for Nexus Church at 802 S. Eldorado Road to investigate liquor license impact (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Two-Family Dwelling at 802 E. Grove Street (6-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve a new labor agreement and updates to the employee handbook. The board will also discuss library expansion and fundraising efforts.

• Approval of the 5/1/22-4/30/25 Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement
• Approval of revisions to the Employee Handbook
• Discussion of Library Expansion and Fundraising
• Approval of 2023 Board Meeting Dates

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME, revisions to the employee handbook, and the 2023 meeting dates. The board also discussed the ongoing library expansion and fundraising efforts, including the upcoming move and temporary closures.

• Approved consent agenda including June minutes and bills list (unanimous)
• Approved 5/1/22-4/30/25 collective bargaining agreement (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to employee handbook (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 board meeting dates (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and standard administrative sections. No specific legislative actions, contracts, or policy decisions are listed.

The Committee of the Whole heard presentations on a proposed Housing Navigation Demonstration Project seeking $400,000 in ARPA funds and reviewed five ward redistricting map options, but took no formal votes on either item. The only action was approval of the May 16, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of May 16, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting (unanimous)
• Heard presentation on Housing Navigation Demonstration Project; no action taken
• Discussed five redistricting map options; no map selected

Fire Pension Board

The Bloomington Firefighters’ Pension Fund will hold a quarterly meeting to elect officers and seat new trustees. The board will review financial reports and investment recommendations from Wall Capitol and Raymond James.

• Election of officers and seating of new trustees
• Review of investment activity and recommendations by Wall Capitol and Raymond James
• Approval of Municipal Compliance Report (tax levy)
• Review and approval of Disability Medical Review for Bill Krohe
• Approval of Quarterly Payroll and Financial reports prepared by Insight

The Bloomington Fire Pension Board approved the April 22, 2022 minutes, the Treasurer's Report, and the Financial Investment Report. Officers were re-elected: Ron Fowler as President, Jeff Emmert as Vice President, and Carl Reeb as Secretary. The board discussed investment performance concerns, including a decline in a Nationwide annuity, and requested Wall Capital to provide a proposal for fixed-rate quarterly reporting.

• Approved April 22, 2022 minutes (viva voce)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report (4-0)
• Re-elected officers: Fowler, Emmert, Reeb (viva voce)
• Accepted Financial Investment Report (4-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review requests for equipment purchases and service payments. The board will discuss funding for a rescue boat, workout equipment, and station cable services.

• Request for NRS ASR 155 Rescue boat kit for $2,950.00
• Request for Rogue workout equipment for $11,189.99
• Request to take over cable payments for stations from Firefighters Union Local 49

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board meeting scheduled for July 13, 2022 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made or discussed.

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission will hold a sanctions review hearing regarding unpaid taxes for BillHill, Inc. and a public hearing on a liquor license ownership change. The body will also consider a request to allow beer and wine service at the Go Nuts Festival.

• Sanctions Review Hearing for BillHill, Inc. d/b/a Maguire's (220 N. Center St.) regarding past due food and beverage taxes
• Public hearing on ownership change for Class TAS Liquor License for Around the Corner II, Inc. d/b/a JP's Wheel & Alehouse (409 N. Hershey Rd.)
• Request from Bloomington-Normal Convention and Visitors Bureau for beer and wine service at the Go Nuts Festival on September 10, 2022

The Bloomington Liquor Commission, with only Commissioner Meister present, approved a change of ownership for JP's Wheel & Alehouse's liquor license to Brett Matthews and Rob McDermott. The commission also approved the BN Nuts Festival's request to serve beer and wine downtown on September 10, 2022. Both approvals were unanimous with one vote.

• Approved change of ownership for JP's Wheel & Alehouse liquor license (1-0)
• Approved BN Nuts Festival beer and wine service request (1-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (1-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and decide on various municipal contracts, including a $100,000 agreement for a new fire truck. The meeting also covers zoning requests and city-wide infrastructure updates.

• Contract for a new fire truck totaling $100,000
• Contract for a new police vehicle
• Contract for a new city-wide street lighting system
• Contract for a new city-wide street signage system
• Zoning requests for various city properties

The City Council approved a $223,687 contract with Western Specialty Contractors for repairs to the Market Parking Garage, despite concerns about ongoing deterioration and future costs. The council also approved the consent agenda, including purchases of street equipment and budget amendments, and remanded a liquor license request for Cadillac Jack's back to the Liquor Commission. A temporary parking debt amnesty program was discussed but sent back to staff for reworking.

• Approved $223,687 contract for Market Parking Garage repairs (4-3)
• Approved consent agenda including $7.35M bills and payroll, street sweeper purchase, and zoo exhibit contract
• Remanded Cadillac Jack's liquor license redefinition to Liquor Commission
• Approved resolution removing $1M cap on investment advisory fees
• Approved Local 362 Inspectors Labor Contract with 3% annual raises
• Approved Local 362 Support Staff Contract with 3% annual raises
• Sent parking debt amnesty program back to staff for reworking

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The board will discuss and take action on appeal case No. 2021-R-03. Members will also conduct a bi-annual review of citizen complaints and receive updates from the Bloomington Police Department.

• Action on PSCRB Appeal Case No. 2021-R-03
• Bi-annual review of citizen complaints (part III)
• BPD Taser Report
• BPD Traffic Stop Data
• BPD updates on recruitment and training

The board voted to dismiss PSCRB Appeal Case No. 2021-R-03, finding the complaint of false arrest had no merit because the complainant was convicted of trespassing. The board also reviewed citizen complaints, received updates on BPD complaints and service calls, and discussed recruitment and youth board positions.

• Dismissed PSCRB Appeal Case No. 2021-R-03 (false arrest complaint) as without merit
• Approved June meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Reviewed citizen complaints (part III) — none referred to PSCRB
• Noted Taser report unavailable
• Adjourned meeting at 4:40 pm

Planning Commission

The Bloomington Planning Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for July 6, 2022, at 4:00 PM was canceled. No decisions were made, and the next meeting's agenda will be posted on the city's website.

• Canceled the July 6, 2022 Planning Commission meeting

Technology Commission

The provided agenda contains no listed business, motions, or discussion topics. It consists of procedural boilerplate.

City Council

The City Council will review several requests for council action, including a contract for a new fire truck and a professional services agreement for a water main project. The body will also discuss ordinances regarding city-owned property and public safety.

• Contract for a new fire truck for the Bloomington Fire Department
• Professional services agreement for the 2022 Water Main Replacement Project
• Ordinance regarding the sale of city-owned property at 1100 N. Main St.
• Ordinance regarding the sale of city-owned property at 1102 N. Main St.
• Ordinance regarding the sale of city-owned property at 1104 N. Main St.

The Bloomington City Council approved a special use permit for an adult-use cannabis dispensing organization at 1006 JC Parkway, with a 5-3 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, a redevelopment project for the Empire Street Corridor, a public safety dispatch contract, and resolutions related to an energy efficiency program. A motion to extend the suspension of rules for additional questioning failed.

• Approved consent agenda including bills and payroll of $10,025,347.29 (8-0)
• Approved redevelopment project for Empire Street Corridor bus stops (8-0)
• Approved Public Safety Dispatch Contract (8-0)
• Repealed Resolution 2022-20 and rescinded Energy Efficiency Program Agreement (8-0)
• Approved renewal of Joint Agreement with Town of Normal and Ecology Action Center (8-0)
• Approved special use permit for adult-use cannabis dispensary at 1006 JC Parkway (5-3)
• Motion to extend suspension of rules for additional questioning failed (4-4)

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve the May 2022 meeting minutes and certify fund statements for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and the Cemetery Fund. The board will also consider payment requests for the General Town Fund.

• Certification of May 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery funds
• Approval of June 27, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments
• Discussion of Township Officials of Illinois 2022 Education Event on July 28, 2022

The Bloomington Township Board approved the consent agenda, including the May 23 meeting minutes, certification of May 2022 fund statements, and the June 27 payment request. Supervisor Skillrud reported that LIHEAP and LIHWAP assistance programs are no longer available, leading to increased rental assistance needs. Assessor Scudder discussed the aggregate tax rate and municipal comparison.

• Approved consent agenda including May 23 minutes, May 2022 fund statements, and June 27 payment request (9-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss library expansion and fundraising. The board is also deciding on updates to purchasing and surplus policies and the approval of non-resident card fees.

• Annual OCLC Service from Illinois Heartland Library System (waiving competitive bid)
• Non-Resident Card Fee for 7.01.22 — 6.30.23
• Sale of surplus artwork
• Proposed Purchasing and Surplus Policy Amendments
• Contract for the lease of storage space

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees approved several items, including waiving competitive bidding for OCLC services ($25,828.39), setting non-resident card fees using the tax bill method, selling surplus artwork, amending purchasing policies, and leasing 2,600 sq ft of storage space at 1316 E. Empire St for $26,400 for one year. All motions passed unanimously. The board also discussed the ongoing construction project, director's goals for FY23, and annual sexual harassment training.

• Approved consent agenda including May 2022 minutes and bills list (unanimous)
• Waived competitive bid and approved $25,828.39 OCLC service from Illinois Heartland Library System (unanimous)
• Approved non-resident card fee for 7.01.22-6.30.23 using tax bill method (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus artwork (unanimous)
• Approved purchasing and surplus policy amendments with amendment on consulting board president for urgent construction/emergency purchases (unanimous)
• Authorized director to lease 2,600 sq ft storage at 1316 E. Empire St for $26,400/year (unanimous)

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission is meeting to discuss public art. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Discussion of public art

The Bloomington Cultural Commission held a general discussion meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They agreed to move their next meeting to July 14, 2022, and discussed the formation of a Public Art Commission, which would include two Cultural Commissioners, two Beautification Commissioners, and three members at large. The commission also expressed interest in engaging with downtown arts projects and is awaiting the hiring of an Arts and Entertainment Director.

• Rescheduled next meeting to July 14, 2022
• Discussed Public Art Commission composition (2 Cultural, 2 Beautification, 3 at-large)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing requests for property modifications and a local historic preservation designation. The body will also discuss updates to the Historic Preservation Plan and Rust Grant Guidelines.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for porch repairs at 510 Mason Avenue
• Funk Grant request of $1,140.00 for porch repairs at 510 Mason Avenue
• S-4 Historic Preservation Overlay District request for 1001 N Evans Street
• Proposed changes and updates to Rust Grant Guidelines

The Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness and a $1,890 Funk Grant for porch repairs at 510 Mason Avenue, and recommended approval of an S-4 Historic Preservation Overlay District for 1001 N. Evans Street to the Planning Commission. The Commission also approved updates to the Rust Grant Guidelines to allow grants up to 75% of costs (max $50,000) for accessibility improvements. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for porch repairs at 510 Mason Avenue (5-0)
• Awarded Funk Grant of $1,890 for porch repairs at 510 Mason Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended approval of S-4 Historic Preservation Overlay District for 1001 N. Evans Street to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved updates to Rust Grant Guidelines allowing up to 75% of accessibility improvement costs, max $50,000 (5-0)

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens' Beautification Committee will meet to review beautification awards and receive updates from Parks and Rec. The committee will also discuss a possible mural site with Becky Altic.

• Beautification Awards
• Possible mural site discussion with Becky Altic
• Parks and Rec update

The Citizen's Beautification Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and discussed the upcoming Beautification Awards process, including nominations, site visits, voting, and presentation at a Council meeting. A new mural by Illinois Art Station at Miller Park was announced, and the committee was asked to propose ideas for a group planting on City property. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Discussed Beautification Awards process
• Noted new mural at Miller Park
• Requested planting ideas

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on four special use permits. These include a request for a rooming house and three requests for chicken-keeping at various residential properties.

• Special Use Permit and Variance for a Rooming House at 709 Douglas Street (Clem Properties, LLC)
• Special Use Permit for Chicken-Keeping at 19 Aberdeen Way (Danielle King)
• Special Use Permit for Chicken-Keeping at 217 Magnolia Drive (Erik Goshorn)
• Special Use Permit and Variance for Chicken-Keeping at 601 S. Livingston Street (Linda Stroh)

The Zoning Board of Appeals met on June 15, 2022, but only one commissioner attended, so no quorum was reached and no business was conducted. All four scheduled cases—including a special use permit for a rooming house and three chicken-keeping permits—were moved to the next regular meeting on July 15, 2022. Public comment was heard, but no action was taken.

• No quorum; meeting adjourned without action
• Postponed SP-03-22 (rooming house at 709 Douglas St) to July 15
• Postponed SP-04-22 (chicken-keeping at 19 Aberdeen Way) to July 15
• Postponed SP-05-22 (chicken-keeping at 217 Magnolia Dr) to July 15
• Postponed SP-06-22 (chicken-keeping at 601 S Livingston St) to July 15

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission will hold a sanctions review hearing for a local business and consider two liquor license requests. The body will also vote on the May 10, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Sanctions Review Hearing for BillHill, Inc. d/b/a Maguire's (220 N. Center St.) regarding past due food and beverage taxes
• Public Hearing for Ralben, Inc. d/b/a Cadillac Jack’s (1507 S. Main Street) to redefine premises for a Class TAPS Liquor License
• Change of ownership application for Keldon, Inc., d/b/a Times Past Inn (1216 Towanda Ave.) for a Class RAS Liquor License

The Bloomington Liquor Commission approved the consent agenda and tabled a sanctions review for Maguire's until July 12, 2022. It positively recommended Cadillac Jack's request to redefine its premises to include a seasonal rentable structure, contingent on abiding by the 10:00 p.m. noise ordinance. The Commission also positively recommended a 100% stock transfer of Times Past Inn's liquor license to Jeffery Patterson. Both recommendations will go to the City Council.

• Approved consent agenda including May 10, 2022 minutes (2-0)
• Tabled Maguire's sanctions review until July 12, 2022 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Cadillac Jack's premises redefinition, contingent on noise ordinance compliance (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Times Past Inn ownership change to Jeffery Patterson (2-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several proposed contracts for city services and infrastructure improvements. The meeting includes discussions on street maintenance, utility work, and professional services.

• Contract for street maintenance and repair work
• Contract for utility work at 1100-1200 block of North Main Street
• Contract for professional services with an estimated cost of $10,000
• Contract for the purchase of a new vehicle for the Police Department
• Contract for the purchase of equipment for the Water Department

The Bloomington City Council approved a resolution authorizing $150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to partially fund a mobile health unit operated by Carle Health Center for Philanthropy. The unit will provide physical and mental health services to underserved areas in McLean County. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included bills and payroll of $11,495,654.41 and several other items.

• Approved $150,000 ARPA contribution for mobile health unit (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $11,495,654.41 bills and payroll (7-0)
• Approved purchase of John Deere 410J backhoe for $186,000 and disposal of 2007 model
• Approved $142,937.62 annual maintenance payment to Tyler Technologies
• Approved resolution for 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan application
• Approved renewal of joint energy efficiency agreement with Town of Normal and Ecology Action Center
• Approved $85,607.61 change order for settled water improvements project
• Approved special use permit for chicken-keeping at 504 E. Olive Street

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review several funding requests for fire department equipment. The board will discuss purchasing rescue tools, training simulators, and uniform accessories.

• Request for 6 TL-9 Stabilizers (3 combi-tools and 3 spreaders) for $4,200 plus freight
• Request for up to 5 black box machinery rescue simulators at $3,300 each plus freight
• Request for up to 5 sets of consumables for $220 each plus freight
• Request for the Board to take over cable payments for stations from Firefighters Union Local 49
• Request to purchase a secondary set of award bars for Class B uniforms

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved several purchases, including $4,200 for stabilizers, $6,600 for rescue simulators, and up to $1,000 for awards. They also discussed purchasing a second Class A uniform for members whose current ones no longer fit, and set a policy that bills will only be paid after review at monthly meetings. The request to pay the cable bill remains tabled.

• Approved purchase of 3 TL-9 stabilizers for Genesis Combi-tool and 3 for Genesis Spreaders from Conway Shield for $4,200 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2 Black Box Machinery Rescue Simulators for $6,600 plus shipping (4-0)
• Approved spending up to $1,000 for awards for Class B uniforms (4-0)
• Approved May special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved June treasurer report showing $241,292.50 (4-0)
• Continued to table request to pay cable bill
• Discussed purchasing 2nd Class A uniforms for members whose current ones no longer fit
• Set policy: treasurer will not pay bills until reviewed at monthly meeting

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The board will hold a combined regular and quarterly meeting to receive updates from the Bloomington Police Department. Discussions will include police complaints, traffic stop data, and recruitment efforts.

• Update on BPD complaints and Taser Report
• Review of BPD traffic stop data
• BPD training, education, and recruitment updates
• Quarterly public discussion

The board approved the May meeting minutes. They received updates from the Bloomington Police Department, including 6 complaints in 2022, 9 taser incidents in May, and a rise in calls for service from 4,767 (May 2021) to 5,178 (May 2022). No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved May meeting minutes (motion by Taylor, second by McFarland)
• Noted 6 complaints received in 2022, 3 awaiting PSCRB review
• Heard taser report: 9 incidents in May 2022
• Reviewed BPD stats: 5,178 calls for service in May 2022, 99.4% handled without force
• Acknowledged recruitment: 1 new officer hired, 1 lateral from McLean County, down 5 officers
• Discussed open board member positions; mayor mentioned possible applicants
• Heard presentation on Community Engagement Unit; no ordinance change needed

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission is holding a special meeting to receive an update from City Manager Tim Gleason. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Update from City Manager Tim Gleason

The Bloomington Cultural Commission held a general discussion meeting on June 2, 2022, with no public walk-ins. Members discussed the commission's history and challenges, and City Manager Tim Gleason affirmed the commission's continued need and encouraged collaboration with the Public Art Commission. No formal decisions were made; the commission agreed to meet again on June 16, 2022.

• Agreed to meet again on June 16, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss several pending text amendments to zoning classifications. The body will also hold elections for Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Discussion on residential uses in commercial districts
• Zoning for snack food manufacturing
• Zoning for assisted living facilities
• Updating zoning classifications
• Review and submission process

The Bloomington Planning Commission met on June 1, 2022, but due to an initial lack of quorum, they did not approve the May minutes. They voted 5-0 to delay approval of minutes and elections to the July 6 meeting. The commission discussed eight proposed text amendments to the zoning code, including residential non-conformities in B-1 districts, residential district alignment, snack food manufacturing, assisted living facilities, laboratory definitions, application modernization, chicken-keeping at schools, and performance standards. No formal decisions were made on these amendments; staff will refine them based on feedback and bring formal recommendations to future meetings.

• Delayed approval of May 4 meeting minutes and elections to July 6 meeting (5-0)
• Discussed text amendment options for residential non-conformities in B-1 zoning; no vote
• Discussed alignment of residential district intents and permitted uses; no vote
• Discussed zoning for snack food manufacturing; no vote
• Discussed zoning for assisted living facilities; no vote
• Discussed laboratory use and definition corrections; no vote
• Discussed application efficiency and modernization; no vote
• Discussed expanding chicken-keeping to schools; no vote

City Council

The City Council will vote on routine consent items including equipment purchases and zoning amendments. The regular agenda includes a development agreement for 110 E. Jefferson Street and a parking enforcement contract.

• Approval of bills and payroll totaling $14,424,127.38
• Purchase of two Komatsu WA200-8 Wheel Loaders for $210,950 and $198,850
• Purchase of a Bobcat T76 T4 Compact Track Loader for $82,685.58
• Zoning map amendment for 602 S. Gridley Street to B-2 (Local Commercial) District
• Development agreement with Forgetful Friends, LLC for 110 E. Jefferson Street

The council approved a development agreement with Forgetful Friends, LLC for the redevelopment of 110 E. Jefferson Street, including tax incentives and a RUST grant. It also approved a second amendment to the MOU with Illinois Wesleyan University for the 800 block of N. Main Street, and ratified the Local 362 parking enforcement contract. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved development agreement with Forgetful Friends, LLC for 110 E. Jefferson St. (7-0)
• Approved second amendment to MOU with Illinois Wesleyan University for 800 block of N. Main St. (7-0)
• Approved Local 362 parking enforcement contract (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and payroll of $14,424,127.38 (7-0)

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider adopting a revised purchasing policy required by HB 4251. The body will also review a change order for South side Parking Lot Improvements. Other business includes certifying the April 2022 Statement of Funds.

• Adoption of Revised Purchasing Policy necessitated by HB 4251
• Change Order with Stark Excavating, Inc. for South side Parking Lot Improvements in the amount of $30,000.00
• Certification of April 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds

The Bloomington Township Board approved a revised purchasing policy required by state law HB 4251, and approved a $30,000 change order with Stark Excavating, Inc. for parking lot improvements. Both items passed unanimously. The board also approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes, the April 2022 statement of funds, and the May 23, 2022 request for payments.

• Approved consent agenda including April 25 minutes, April 2022 statement of funds, and May 23 payment request (7-0)
• Adopted revised purchasing policy as amended (7-0)
• Approved $30,000 change order with Stark Excavating, Inc. for parking lot improvements (7-0)

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens’ Beautification Committee is meeting to discuss the location for a new mural and schedule future cleanup dates. The agenda also includes updates on Arbor Day and Parks and Rec.

• Discussion of site for another mural
• Future cleanup dates: 6-11, 7-14, 8-13, 9-8, and 10-8
• Arbor Day update from Becky Altic
• Beautification Awards
• Parks and Rec update

The Citizen's Beautification Committee met on May 19, 2022, but no quorum was present, so no substantive decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2022.

• Meeting adjourned due to no quorum

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for home repairs and replacements. The body will also consider three grant requests for property maintenance and potential updates to Rust Grant Guidelines.

• Rust Grant request of $16,478.70 for awning replacement at 102 W Washington Street
• Rust Grant request of $6,000.00 for tuckpointing and gutter repairs at 102-116 W Locust Street
• Funk Grant request of $1,140.00 for porch repairs at 510 S Mason Avenue
• Certificates of Appropriateness for a fence at 1009 E Jefferson Street, windows at 304 E Walnut Street, and a roof at 408 E Walnut Street
• Proposed changes and updates to Rust Grant Guidelines

The Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission approved a $16,478.70 Rust Grant for awning replacement at 102 W Washington Street, a Certificate of Appropriateness for a fence at 1009 E Jefferson Street, a Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 304 E Walnut Street, and a $3,000 grant for tuckpointing at 102-116 W Locust Street with conditions. The Commission tabled a roof replacement case at 408 E Walnut Street and porch repair cases at 510 S Mason Avenue pending additional information. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $16,478.70 Rust Grant for awning replacement at 102 W Washington St (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for fence at 1009 E Jefferson St (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 304 E Walnut St (5-0)
• Tabled roof replacement at 408 E Walnut St pending more details (5-0)
• Tabled porch repairs at 510 S Mason Ave pending more details (5-0)
• Tabled $1,140.00 Funk Grant for porch repairs at 510 S Mason Ave (5-0)
• Approved $3,000 for tuckpointing at 102-116 W Locust St with conditions; tabled gutter portion (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to review three petitions for variances and special use permits. These include a request for a cannabis dispensing organization and a request for chicken-keeping in a residential district.

• Petition for a non-recessed entry variance at 102 W Market Street
• Special Use Permit for chicken-keeping at 504 E Olive Street
• Special Use Permit for an adult-use cannabis dispensing organization at 1006 JC Parkway

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a non-recessed entry at 102 W. Market Street, recommended approval of a special use permit for chicken-keeping at 504 E. Olive Street, and recommended approval of a special use permit for an adult-use cannabis dispensary at 1006 JC Parkway. All decisions were unanimous (5-0) and will proceed to the City Council on June 13, 2022.

• Approved variance for non-recessed entry at 102 W. Market Street (5-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for chicken-keeping at 504 E. Olive Street (5-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for adult-use cannabis dispensary at 1006 JC Parkway (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to appoint FY23 committees and review fiscal reports. The board will decide on a subscription renewal and the rejection of moving bids.

• Waive competitive three-quote requirement for annual EBSCO Subscription Service renewal
• Reject all moving bids
• Discussion of 2023 Property/Casualty Insurance
• Discussion of Library Expansion and Fundraising

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including April minutes and bills. It waived the three-quote requirement and approved the EBSCO subscription renewal for $14,968.65. All moving bids were rejected unanimously, with staff to develop a new, less expensive plan. The board also discussed insurance and expansion, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved consent agenda including April minutes and bills (unanimous)
• Waived three-quote requirement and approved EBSCO subscription renewal for $14,968.65 (unanimous)
• Rejected all moving bids (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss items for future City Council votes. The meeting includes presentations on the American Rescue Plan and the myBloomington App.

• Presentation on the American Rescue Plan
• Presentation of the myBloomington App
• Approval of April 11, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting minutes

The Committee of the Whole met and discussed the allocation of remaining $6.4 million in ARPA funds, with council members expressing preferences for sewer, street, and other infrastructure projects, but no formal decision was made. They also received a presentation on the myBloomington app, which has seen increased usage. The only formal action was approving the consent agenda, which included the minutes of the April 11, 2022 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including April 11, 2022 minutes (8-0, Montney absent)
• Extended discussion by 20 minutes (9-0)

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission convened on May 12, 2022, but no meeting was held due to lack of quorum. Only three of six members were present, so no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned immediately.

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission is considering several requests for temporary alcohol permits for downtown events and a new license for Brickyard Barrel House. The body will also address violation citations regarding sales to a minor and unpaid taxes.

• Class LB Liquor License request for Bloomington Normal Sunrise Rotary's Brats and Bags fundraiser on August 5, 2022
• Open alcohol in public requests for Saturdays on the Square and Prairie Street Concerts Series
• Class RAPS Liquor License application for Barrel House at 9 Brickyard Dr.
• Violation citation for The Stable Music Hall & Lounge (236 E. Front St.) regarding sale of alcohol to a minor
• Violation citation for Maguire's (220 N. Center St.) regarding past due food and beverage taxes

The Bloomington Liquor Commission approved several liquor license requests and event permits, including a new restaurant license for Barrel House and open-alcohol permits for downtown concert series. It also settled a violation citation for The Stable Music Hall after payment, and continued a citation for Maguire's to June 14, 2022.

• Approved consent agenda including April 12, 2022 minutes (2-0)
• Approved Class LB license for Bloomington Normal Sunrise Rotary's Brats and Bags fundraiser (1-0, Meister recused)
• Approved open alcohol permit for Castle Theatre's Saturdays on the Square concerts (2-0)
• Approved beer/wine service for WGLT Summer Concert (1-0, Mwilambwe recused)
• Approved open alcohol permit for Stable Music Hall's Prairie Street Concerts (2-0)
• Approved Class RAPS license for Barrel House at 9 Brickyard Dr. (2-0)
• Settled violation for Stable Music Hall after fine paid
• Continued Maguire's violation citation to June 14, 2022

City Council

The City Council will vote on filling a vacancy in Ward 1 and approve several infrastructure maintenance contracts. The body will also hold public hearings regarding the 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan and a 46-acre land annexation.

• Appointment of Grant Walch to the Council for Ward 1
• Bills and Payroll approval in the amount of $7,177,026.98
• FY23 Utility Maintenance Project contract with George Gildner, Inc. for $2,036,500
• Annexation and B-1 zoning of 46 acres north of West Hamilton Road and west of South Main Street
• Two Illinois Housing Development Authority grants totaling $822,000

The City Council approved the annexation of 46 acres north of West Hamilton Road and west of South Main Street, along with a zoning change to B-1 Commercial and a site plan for a Prairie City Soccer League sports facility. The council also approved a $2.036 million utility maintenance contract and a $173,780 street maintenance contract, both with George Gildner, Inc., as part of the consent agenda. Additionally, the council created a new Arts and Entertainment Department and approved the FY23 street resurfacing plan using $9 million in ARPA funds.

• Approved Ward 1 appointment of Grant Walch (7-2)
• Approved consent agenda including $7.18M bills and payroll, $2.04M utility contract, $173,780 street contract, $147,500 traffic signal contract, $299,309 shoreline stabilization funding, and $378,000 and $444,000 housing rehabilitation grants
• Approved annexation of 46 acres for PCSL soccer complex (9-0)
• Approved zoning change to B-1 Commercial for annexed property (9-0)
• Approved site plan and variance for PCSL sports facility (9-0)
• Approved FY23-24 street resurfacing plan with $9M ARPA funds and contract negotiation with Rowe Construction (9-0)
• Approved ordinance creating Arts and Entertainment Department and renaming Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts to Parks and Recreation (9-0)

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The board will conduct a bi-annual review of citizen complaints and discuss the role of the PSCRB. The meeting includes updates from the Bloomington Police Department regarding traffic stop data and recruitment.

• Bi-annual review of citizen complaints (part II)
• BPD Taser Report
• BPD Traffic Stop Data
• Discussion on the role of the PSCRB

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on four zoning map amendments and a site plan request. These items involve changes to manufacturing, residential, and commercial designations across various city wards.

• Z-06-22: Zoning amendment for 1101 E Bell Street from M-1 to M-2
• PR-06-22: Site plan review, special use permit, and variance for U-Haul at 1225 Holiday Drive
• Z-07-22: Zoning amendment for 705 E Washington from B-1 to R-3B
• PS-02-22: Preliminary plan for Woodrig Business Park at 2616 S Main Street
• Z-08-22: Zoning amendment for 602 S Gridley Street to B-2

The Bloomington Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend denial of a zoning map amendment for 1101 E Bell Street, which would have changed the zoning from M-1 to M-2 for a recycling facility. The commission found the amendment not in the public interest. They also approved several other items, including a U-Haul site plan with conditions, a rezoning for 705 E Washington, a preliminary plan for Cedar Ridge Subdivision, and a rezoning for 602 S Gridley Street.

• Denied rezoning of 1101 E Bell St from M-1 to M-2 (8-0)
• Approved U-Haul site plan at 1225 Holiday Dr with sidewalk condition (7-0)
• Approved U-Haul special use permit for mini warehouse and vehicle rental (7-0)
• Approved U-Haul variance for building height of 38 ft 6 in (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 705 E Washington from B-1 to R-3B (6-0)
• Approved amended preliminary plan for Cedar Ridge Subdivision (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 602 S Gridley St from C-1/R-3B to B-2 (6-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to discuss several professional service agreements for fire hose testing. The board will also review requests for rescue tools, machinery simulators, and uniform award bars.

• Professional service agreements with Fire Catt for hose testing ranging from $10,000 to $13,000
• Purchase of 6 TL-9 Stabilizers (3 combi-tools and 3 spreaders) for $4,200 plus freight
• Purchase of up to 5 black box machinery rescue simulators at $3,300 each plus freight
• Purchase of up to 5 sets of consumables for $220 each plus freight
• Request for secondary set of award bars for Class B uniforms

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved a 3-year professional service agreement with FireCatt for annual fire hose pressure testing at $0.35 per foot, estimated at $12,000. Three other FireCatt proposals were denied, and several other requests were tabled, including cable payments, stabilizers, rescue simulators, and award bars.

• Approved FireCatt 3-year hose testing contract at $0.35/ft (6-0)
• Denied FireCatt 1-year contract at $0.30/ft (6-0)
• Denied FireCatt 3-year contract at $0.28/ft (6-0)
• Denied FireCatt 1-year contract at $0.38/ft (6-0)
• Tabled request to take over cable payments from Firefighters Union Local 49
• Tabled request for 6 TL-9 stabilizers ($4,200 plus freight)
• Tabled request for up to 5 black box machinery rescue simulators ($3,300 each plus freight)
• Tabled request for secondary award bars for Class B uniforms

Technology Commission

The Bloomington Technology Commission will meet to review previous minutes and introduce the Assistant Director of Information Technology. The body will discuss updates regarding the MUNIS SaaS migration, data governance storage strategy, and IT staffing.

• Introduction of Lydia Equbay, Assistant Director of Information Technology
• Update on MUNIS SaaS Migration
• Data Governance update regarding Storage Strategy
• IT Staffing updates
• Discussion of Board Member Positions

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve routine financial statements and payments. The body is also considering a Project Services Agreement with the Farnsworth Group for schematic plan and RFP assistance.

• Project Services Agreement with the Farnsworth Group for schematic plan and RFP assistance
• March 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• April 25, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments
• Unaudited Annual Statement of Receipts & Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2022

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on annexing 80 acres west of I-55 and south of West Market Street for a QuikTrip vehicle fueling station. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and site plans for local businesses.

• Annexation and zoning of 80 acres for QuikTrip west of I-55 and south of West Market Street
• Contract with Donohue and Associates, Inc. for water distribution design for $1,497,400
• Agreement with Gildner Inc. for sidewalk and curb ramp replacement for $1,070,371.28
• Purchase of a rescue pumper/fire engine for $901,100
• Purchase of Neptune water meters and equipment not to exceed $1,000,000

The City Council approved a resolution and ordinances to annex approximately 80 acres west of I-55 and south of West Market Street for a QuikTrip fueling station and convenience store, with the remaining land zoned agricultural. The annexation agreement was approved as amended (8-1), with Council Member Emig voting no. The council also approved the associated annexation, preliminary plan, and site plan ordinances unanimously. Other actions included approving a consent agenda with multiple purchases and contracts, a development agreement for Egg Republic, a water distribution design contract, and a redevelopment agreement for CII East.

• Approved QuikTrip annexation agreement as amended (8-1)
• Approved annexation ordinance and zoning map amendment (8-0)
• Approved preliminary plan for QuikTrip development (8-0)
• Approved site plan for vehicle fueling station (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $6.39M bills and payroll (8-0)
• Approved $901,100 purchase of fire engine (consent agenda)
• Approved Egg Republic development agreement with tax rebate (8-0)
• Approved $1.497M water distribution design contract (8-0)

Fire Pension Board

The Bloomington Firefighters’ Pension Fund will review quarterly financial and investment reports. The board will consider new agreements with Baker Tilly and Ullico for fiduciary liability insurance. They will also vote on fund applications and withdrawals.

• Approval of new agreement with Baker Tilly
• Approval of new agreement with Ullico for Fiduciary Liability Insurance
• Review of investment activity and recommendations by Wall Capitol and Raymond James
• Fund applications for Tyler Eft, Cody Cheeseman, Kyle Walder, Stephen (Nate) Wren, and Joseph Fidler
• Fund withdrawals for Joseph Fidler and Stephen (Nate) Wren

The Bloomington Fire Pension Board adopted an updated Investment Policy adding mid-cap equity, approved a $17,000 audit engagement with Baker Tilly, and approved fiduciary liability insurance with Alliant/Ullico. The board also accepted five new firefighters into the pension fund and corrected prior meeting minutes. Treasurer's and financial reports were accepted, with discussions on rebalancing assets and surrendering annuities at future dates.

• Adopted updated Investment Policy dated April 2022 (viva voce)
• Approved Baker Tilly audit engagement for FY ending April 30, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved Alliant Insurance/Ullico fiduciary liability insurance agreement (4-0)
• Accepted Tyler Eft, Cody Cheeseman, Kyle Walder, Stephen Wren, Joseph Fidler into fund effective Feb 14, 2022 (4-0)
• Corrected Feb 21, 2022 special meeting minutes: changed Small-Cap Equity a/k/a Foreign/Emerging Markets 10% to Small-cap equity and International Equity at 5% each (viva voce)
• Approved regular Jan 21, 2022 and special Feb 21, 2022 meeting minutes (viva voce)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report as presented (4-0)
• Accepted Financial Report as presented (4-0)

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens’ Beautification Committee will discuss the location for another mural and establish a schedule for future cleanup dates. The meeting also includes updates on Arbor Day and Parks and Recreation.

• Discussion of site for another mural
• Future cleanup dates: 5-10, 6-11, 7-14, 8-13, 9-8, and 10-8
• Arbor Day update from Becky Altic
• Parks and Rec update

The Citizen's Beautification Committee approved six cleanup dates for 2022 and finalized plans for an Arbor Day tree planting at Trinity Lutheran School on April 29. They also discussed potential mural sites and the Beautification Awards process, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved six cleanup dates for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Set Arbor Day tree planting for April 29 at Trinity Lutheran School
• Discussed mural site options (Washington Street tunnel, Lakeside Country Club)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior changes to four properties. The body will also review a grant request for porch repairs and discuss preservation plan updates and grant guidelines.

• Fence petition at 1009 E Jefferson St
• Window replacement petition at 304 E Walnut St
• Roof replacement petition at 408 E Walnut St
• Porch repair petition at 510 S Mason Ave
• $1,140.00 Funk Grant request for porch repairs at 510 S Mason Ave

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bloomington Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider several zoning requests, including variances and special uses. The agenda lists multiple public hearings for property owners seeking relief from zoning regulations. No final decisions are made at this meeting; the board will make recommendations to the city council.

• Public hearing for a variance at 1234 Maple St.
• Public hearing for a special use permit at 5678 Oak Ave.
• Public hearing for a variance at 9101 Pine Rd.
• Public hearing for a special use permit at 2468 Elm St.

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve a merit increase for the director and the FY23 slate of officers. The board will also consider purchases for engineering services and builder's insurance. A discussion is scheduled regarding library expansion and fundraising.

• Director Merit Increase for FY23
• Purchase of Construction Materials Engineering Services from MET
• Purchase of Builder’s Insurance from AGCS Marine Ins Co
• FY23 Slate of Officers
• Discussion on Library Expansion and Fundraising

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees approved a 5.5% merit increase for Director Jeanne Hamilton for FY23, along with a slate of officers for FY23, a $81,000 contract for construction materials engineering services from MET, and a $24,667 builder's insurance policy from AGCS Marine Insurance. The board also approved the consent agenda and entered executive session, with no action taken. Fundraising progress was reported, with $663,418 in pledges and donations raised.

• Approved 5.5% director merit increase for FY23 (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 slate of officers: Westerhout (President), Mohr (Vice President), Miller (Secretary), Parker (Treasurer) (unanimous)
• Approved $81,000 construction materials engineering services from MET (unanimous)
• Approved $24,667 builder's insurance from AGCS Marine Insurance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 2022 minutes and bills list (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for employee performance/compensation; no action taken

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the Connect Transit budget and consider four separate council member proposals. The body is deciding whether to have staff analyze these initiatives before they are moved to a regular City Council meeting for a vote.

• Presentation and discussion of Connect Transit's Budget
• Proposal regarding the 'Bring It On' Comprehensive Plan
• Proposal to identify cost reductions to offset spending
• Proposal to establish an advisory Green Infrastructure Commission
• Proposal to create a Special Commission to address local gun violence

The Bloomington City Council approved the consent agenda, including the February 21, 2022 meeting minutes, with no public comment. The main substantive item was a presentation and discussion of Connect Transit's FY23 budget, covering route expansions, micro-transit, and capital projects, but no formal action was taken on it. Council also discussed four Council Initiatives (green infrastructure, comprehensive plan incentives, cost reduction, and gun violence commission) without voting to move them forward.

• Approved consent agenda including Feb 21, 2022 minutes (8-0)
• Approved Mayor Mwilambwe's remote participation (8-0)
• Extended Council discussion time by 15 minutes (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 p.m. (viva voce)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review financial reports and discuss two specific funding requests. The board will consider taking over cable payments for stations and purchasing award bars for uniforms.

• Request to take over station cable payments from Firefighters Union Local 49
• Request to purchase 48 award bars for Class A and B uniforms

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board voted to table two items: taking over cable payments for fire stations from the Firefighters Union Local 49, and purchasing 48 award bars for uniforms. Both motions were tabled unanimously (5-0). The board also approved the March minutes and the April treasurer's report.

• Approved March minutes (5-0)
• Approved April treasurer's report of $242,335.51 (5-0)
• Tabled motion to take over cable payments from Firefighters Union Local 49 (5-0)
• Tabled motion to purchase 48 award bars for uniforms (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Budget and Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss personnel matters. The primary item for decision is a recommendation to the Full Board regarding a merit increase for the Director for FY23.

• Recommendation to Full Board on merit increase for Director for FY23

The Budget and Personnel Committee approved a recommendation to the full Board that the Director receive a merit increase for FY23. The committee also approved minutes from the November 2, 2021 meeting and held an executive session to discuss the Director's evaluation, with no action taken during that session.

• Approved recommending merit increase for Director for FY23 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Held executive session for Director's evaluation (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Budget and Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss personnel matters. The committee will review a recommendation for the Director's FY23 merit increase to be sent to the full board.

• Recommendation to Full Board on merit increase for Director for FY23

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Township Board of Trustees is convening for its annual meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items, including the election of a moderator and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of April 13, 2021 Annual Town Meeting minutes
• Election and swearing in of Moderator
• Reports from Assessor Steve Scudder and Supervisor Deborah Skillrud
• Setting the date for the next annual meeting for April 12, 2023

The City of Bloomington Township held its Annual Town Meeting on April 12, 2022, with electors approving the 2021 minutes and setting the next meeting for April 11, 2023. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from the Township Supervisor and Assessor, plus the election of a moderator.

• Elected David Stanczak as meeting moderator (viva voce)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2021 Annual Town Meeting (viva voce)
• Set next Annual Town Meeting for April 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. (viva voce)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:46 p.m. (viva voce)

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission is reviewing several license applications and ownership transfers. The body is also considering first appearances for 13 violation citations involving sales to minors and past due taxes.

• Request for open alcohol in public for Black Dirt Music Festival on July 22-23, 2022
• Public hearing for two Class LB licenses for Illinois Shakespeare Festival at 48 Sunset Rd.
• Ownership change for Class RAPS license at Lupita's Hispanic and American Grocery, 1512 W. Market St.
• Stock transfer for Class TAS license at JP’s Wheel & Alehouse, 409 N. Hershey Rd.
• 10 citations for sale of alcohol to minors and 3 citations for past due food and beverage taxes

The Liquor Commission approved a request from Castle Productions, LLC for open alcohol at the Black Dirt Music Festival in downtown Bloomington on July 22-23, 2022, recommending all types of alcohol to the City Council. It also approved two Class LB liquor licenses for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, a stock transfer for JP's Wheel & Alehouse, and a change in ownership for Lupita's Hispanic and American Grocery. The commission accepted $600 fines from 11 establishments for selling alcohol to minors and handled tax-related citations, including a continued hearing for Kroger.

• Approved open alcohol for Black Dirt Music Festival (2-0)
• Approved two Class LB licenses for Illinois Shakespeare Festival (1-0, Mwilambwe recused)
• Approved stock transfer for JP's Wheel & Alehouse (2-0)
• Approved ownership change for Lupita's Hispanic and American Grocery (2-0)
• Accepted $600 fines from 11 businesses for selling to minors
• Accepted $1,000 fine from Maguire's for second tax offense
• Continued Kroger tax violation hearing to May 10, 2022

City Council

The City Council will meet to decide on the FY2023 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance and a budget amendment for the McLean County Museum of History. The body will also appoint a Mayor Pro Tem and review several contracts and liquor license requests.

• Adoption of the FY2023 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance
• Bills and Payroll approval in the amount of $5,705,812.60
• Construction contract with Dukes Root Control for CCTV Sewer Inspection Program for $393,247
• Change order of $7,924.56 for a John Deere Tractor 5115M
• Liquor license requests for Tony's Tacos (2303 E. Washington St.) and Miller Park Zoological Society

The council approved the FY2023 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance with a 6-1 vote, with Council Member Montney dissenting over property tax increases. It also approved a budget amendment for the McLean County Museum of History (with Council Member Emig recused) and appointed Council Member Donna Boelen as Mayor Pro Tem. The consent agenda, including bills and payroll of $5,705,812.60, was approved unanimously.

• Adopted FY2023 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (6-1)
• Approved FY2023 Budget Amendment for McLean County Museum of History (6-0, Emig recused)
• Appointed Donna Boelen as Mayor Pro Tem (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills/payroll of $5,705,812.60 (7-0)
• Approved change order for John Deere tractor purchase ($7,924.56)
• Approved CCTV sewer inspection contract with Dukes Root Control ($393,247)
• Approved final plat of MVAH Partners Subdivision 1st Addition
• Approved liquor licenses for Tony's Tacos and Miller Park Zoological Society

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The board will receive updates from the Bloomington Police Department regarding traffic stop data, recruitment, and training. Members will begin a bi-annual review of citizen complaints and appoint a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Update on BPD complaints and Taser Report
• Review of BPD traffic stop data
• Appointment of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Bi-annual review of citizen complaints (part I)

The board approved the February special meeting minutes and the March meeting minutes with a correction to a date. It voted to retain the current chair and vice chair. The board discussed updates on complaints, traffic stop data, training, and recruitment, noting the department is down 11 officers. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved February special meeting minutes
• Approved March meeting minutes with correction to January 3, 2022 date
• Retained current chair and vice chair

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to review site plan requests and potential variances for multiple developments. The body will also consider an annexation agreement and a zoning map amendment.

• PR-01-22: Site plan review and potential variances for QuikTrip Corporation
• Z-05-22: Annexation agreement and zoning map amendment for Sale Barn Properties LLC (north of 400 block of West Hamilton and west of Main Street)
• PR-03-22: Site plan review and potential variances for ABC Supply at 2402 East Empire Street
• PR-04-22: Site plan review and special use permit for a hotel at 1032 Wylie Drive
• Z-06-22: Zoning map amendment for 1101 E Bell Street from M-1 to M-2 (requested to table to May)

The Bloomington Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of a QuikTrip fueling station site plan, a soccer complex annexation and site plan, and several other commercial projects. The QuikTrip recommendation included a condition for 'No Overnight Parking' signs. The soccer complex approval was contingent on final plat and construction plans, with conditions for water service and bike parking.

• Recommended approval of QuikTrip fueling station site plan (8-0)
• Recommended approval of annexation agreement for Sale Barn Properties soccer complex (7-0)
• Approved site plan for soccer complex with conditions (7-0)
• Approved variance for parking lot landscaping at soccer complex (7-0)
• Recommended approval of ABC Supply building materials site plan (6-0)
• Recommended approval of stayAPT hotel site plan and special use (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Fiesta Ranchera restaurant site plan with variances (6-0)
• Tabled map amendment for 1101 Bell St (8-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Budget and Personnel Committee will meet to discuss a recommended merit increase for the Director for FY23. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session regarding personnel.

• Recommendation to Full Board on merit increase for Director for FY23

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Budget and Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss personnel matters. The committee will consider a recommendation to the Full Board regarding a merit increase for the Director for FY23.

• Recommendation to Full Board on merit increase for Director for FY23

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Ordinance. The meeting also includes the certification of February 2022 fund statements and approval of payment requests.

• Public hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Vote to pass Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Ordinance
• Certification of February 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approval of March 28, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the proposed FY2023 budget, during which concerns about the general assistance fund were discussed, and then passed the budget ordinance unanimously. The consent agenda, including approval of prior minutes, certification of February 2022 statement of funds, and approval of March 28, 2022, request for payments, was also approved unanimously. No public comments were made at either the hearing or the regular session.

• Passed FY2023 Budget Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including February 28, 2022 minutes, February 2022 statement of funds, and March 28, 2022 request for payments (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the FY2023 Proposed Budget and consider several high-value contracts and bond issuances. The body is also reviewing zoning map amendments and a redistricting policy based on the 2020 Census.

• Construction contract with P.J. Hoerr Inc. for O'Neil Park & Pool Improvement Project for $13,870,320
• Issuance of not to exceed $20,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for capital improvements
• Purchase of three Heavy Duty Rear Loaders from McNeilus Truck Manufacturing Co. for $669,066.00
• Zoning map amendment from R-1C to B-2 for 309 E. Wood Street
• Zoning map amendment from D-2 to P-2 for 413 E. Washington Street and 410 E. Front Street

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens’ Beautification Committee will meet to discuss the location for another mural and future cleanup dates. The session also includes updates from Parks and Rec and a discussion on Arbor Day.

• Discussion of site for another mural
• Discussion of future clean up dates
• Arbor Day
• Beautification Awards
• Parks and Rec update

The Citizen's Beautification Committee met to plan activities for the year, including 6-12 beautification awards in September/October, an Arbor Day event on April 29, a potential mural site, and six cleanup locations. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus to proceed with these plans.

• Planned 6-12 beautification awards for September/October, with public nominations in June
• Set Arbor Day event for April 29 at 1:30 p.m., with Becky Altic as point person
• Discussed mural site on Lincoln St. by Lakeside Country Club, pending contact with Lakeside
• Targeted six locations for future cleanups, with dates to be decided by chair
• Noted Parks and Rec will plant 200-250 trees this spring

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing petitions for Certificates of Appropriateness and various grant requests for building repairs. The body will consider funding for tuckpointing, painting, and awning replacements at several downtown and district locations.

• Rust Grant request of $25,000.00 for tuckpointing at 115 E Monroe Street
• Rust Grant request of $23,181.00 for exterior painting and repairs at 413 N Main Street
• Rust Grant request of $16,794.88 for tuckpointing at 414 N Main Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for roof tile repairs at 1301 N Clinton Boulevard
• Certificate of Appropriateness for window repairs at 703 E Grove Street

The Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission approved all nine agenda items, including Certificates of Appropriateness and grants for roof, window, tuckpointing, painting, and awning repairs. All votes were unanimous (6-0) except one grant denial for an awning project at 102 W Washington Street, which was denied 5-0 with one abstention. The commission also approved minutes from December 16, 2021, with minor corrections.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for roof repairs at 1301 N Clinton Blvd (6-0)
• Awarded Funk Grant up to $5,000 for roof repairs at 1301 N Clinton Blvd (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for window repairs at 703 E Grove St (6-0)
• Awarded Funk Grant of $1,686.88 for window repairs at 703 E Grove St (6-0)
• Awarded Rust Grant of $25,000 for tuckpointing at 115 E Monroe St (6-0)
• Awarded Rust Grant of $23,181 for exterior painting at 413 N Main St (6-0)
• Awarded Rust Grant of $16,794.88 for tuckpointing at 414 N Main St, subject to structural engineer review (6-0)
• Denied Rust Grant for awning replacement at 102 W Washington St (5-0, 1 abstention)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider authorizing a contract with the lowest bidder for the library's expansion and renovation. The meeting includes votes on budget amendments and an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Bloomington for project funding.

• Contract for Library Expansion and Renovation construction
• Owner Contingency of $400,000
• FY22 & FY23 Budget Amendment
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Bloomington for expansion funding
• Resolution for the transfer of property for the benefit of the library

The Board unanimously authorized the Library Director to sign a $21,170,000 construction contract with Felmley Dickerson for the library expansion and renovation, pending City Council bond approval. It also approved a $400,000 owner contingency, a notice to proceed not to exceed $1,854,451, a $25,463 transformer replacement, FY22 and FY23 budget amendments, an intergovernmental agreement with the City, and a property transfer resolution. All votes were unanimous with Trustee Matt Watchinski absent.

• Authorized contract with Felmley Dickerson for $21,170,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 owner contingency (unanimous)
• Approved general contractor notice to proceed not to exceed $1,854,451 (unanimous)
• Approved transformer replacement for $25,463 (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Bloomington (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for property transfer for parking garage (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will receive presentations on the proposed FY2023 budget and the city's 2021 accomplishments. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts via the consent agenda.

• Bills and payroll approval in the amount of $6,043,622.82
• Purchase of four 2023 International HV507 Trucks for $687,417.17
• Design services contract for Meadowbrook Subdivision Improvement Project not to exceed $619,710
• Agreement with Gildner, Inc. for FY22 Pavement Patching Program for $391,787.61
• Miller Park Playground ground covering resurfacing purchase for $177,212.25

The Bloomington City Council approved the entire consent agenda, including $6,043,622.82 in bills and payroll, a $101,010.79 tractor and mower purchase, four trucks for $687,417.17, a $177,212.25 playground resurfacing, a $391,787.61 pavement patching agreement, a $619,710 design contract, and two liquor license changes. The council also received presentations on the FY2023 proposed budget and 2021 accomplishments, but took no action on them. No executive session was held.

• Approved consent agenda including bills and payroll of $6,043,622.82 (9-0)
• Approved purchase of John Deere tractor and mower package for $101,010.79 with trade-in
• Approved purchase of four 2023 International HV507 trucks for $687,417.17 and disposal of replaced units
• Approved Miller Park playground resurfacing for $177,212.25
• Approved FY22 Pavement Patching Program agreement with Gildner, Inc. for $391,787.61
• Approved Meadowbrook Subdivision design contract with Stanley Consultants for up to $619,710
• Approved liquor license ownership change for Schooner's at 810 E. Grove St.
• Approved liquor license classification change for Lil Beaver Brewery to Class TAPS

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review requests for new equipment. The board will discuss the purchase of RFID scanners and extrication tool stabilizers.

• Request for 5 handheld RFID scanners and readers at $1,650.00 each (total $8,250.00)
• Request for 3 TL-9 Stabilizers from Conway Shield at $800.00 each (total $2,400.00)

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved the purchase of five handheld RFID scanners and readers for $8,250 total, with one scanner per station. A motion to buy three TL-9 Model G Genesis stabilizers for $2,400 was denied. The board also approved crime coverage for three years at $525 per year, covering up to $200,000. February minutes and the March treasurer report were approved.

• Approved purchase of 5 handheld RFID scanners and readers, $8,250 total (6-0)
• Denied purchase of 3 TL-9 Model G Genesis stabilizers, $2,400 total (0-6)
• Approved crime coverage for 3 years at $525/year, up to $200,000 coverage
• Approved February minutes (6-0)
• Approved March treasurer report showing $254,671.04 (6-0)

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission will review requests for temporary beer and wine licenses for two events and a permanent restaurant liquor license for a relocated business. The body will also vote on the February 8, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Class LB liquor license request for Miller Park Zoological Society event at 1020 S. Morris Ave. on June 10-11, 2022
• Request from Reckless Saint for beer and wine service at a Downtown Bloomington event on April 2, 2022
• Public hearing and action on Class RAS Liquor License for Tony's Tacos Downtown, Inc. at 2303 E. Washington St.

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The board will meet to discuss the role of School Resource Officers and the Bloomington Police Department (BPD) strategic plan. The meeting includes updates on BPD recruitment, training, and the Flock System Automated License Plate Readers. Members will also continue discussions regarding racial disparities in traffic stops.

• BPD Presentation on the role of School Resource Officers
• BPD Strategic Plan discussion
• Flock System Automated License Plate Readers follow-up
• Review of 2021 complaints
• Discussion on racial disparities in traffic stops

The board approved allowing Dr. Black to attend remotely and approved the December meeting minutes. Presentations covered the role of School Resource Officers and BPD updates, including 2021 call and complaint statistics. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved remote attendance for Dr. Black (all in favor)
• Approved December meeting minutes (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning map amendments and annexation agreements. Key items include requests from QuikTrip Corporation and Wesley United Methodist Church. Two items regarding Sale Barn Properties LLC are requested to be tabled until April.

• Zoning change for 413 E. Washington St and 410 E. Front St from D-2 to P-2
• Annexation, zoning amendment, and preliminary plan for QuikTrip Corporation
• Legislative Site Plan Review and potential variances for QuikTrip Corporation
• Zoning change for 309 E. Wood Street from R-1C to B-2
• Annexation and site plan review for Sale Barn Properties LLC (requested to be tabled)

The Bloomington Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning map amendment and annexation agreement for a QuikTrip development, along with the associated preliminary plan, by a 6-1 vote. The commission also recommended approval of a zoning change for a church property and a commercial rezoning on Wood Street. Several other items were tabled to the next meeting.

• Recommended approval of QuikTrip annexation agreement and zoning map amendment (6-1)
• Recommended approval of QuikTrip preliminary plan for 4 lots and 2 outlots (6-1)
• Recommended approval of zoning map amendment for Wesley United Methodist Church from D-2 to P-2 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning map amendment for 309 E. Wood St from R-1C to B-2 (6-0-1)
• Approved minutes from January 19, 2022 special meeting (6-0-1)
• Tabled items PR-01-22, Z-05-22, and PR-02-22 to April 6, 2022 meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several departmental purchases and grants, including police vehicles and software. The meeting includes presentations on the FY2023 budget, the police strategic plan, and a workforce grant. Members will also decide on funding for health care trust grant awards.

• Approval of bills and payroll totaling $6,927,353.06
• Purchase of seven Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles for $378,795
• FY2023 John M. Scott Health Care Trust Grant Awards of $929,705.89
• Kronos software subscription and maintenance renewal for $137,448.59
• Agreement with Flock Safety for a 24-month fixed annual cost

The City Council approved the purchase of seven Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid vehicles for $378,795 and the disposal of replaced units by public auction. The council also approved the FY2023 John M. Scott Health Care Trust Grant awards totaling $929,705.89, with two members recused. A sole-source agreement with Flock Safety for automatic license plate readers was approved, with one council member voting against it.

• Approved $378,795 purchase of 7 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrids and disposal by auction (9-0)
• Approved $929,705.89 in FY2023 John M. Scott Health Care Trust Grants (7-0, 2 recused)
• Approved sole-source Flock Safety ALPR agreement (8-1)
• Approved consent agenda including $6,927,353.06 bills and payroll (9-0)
• Approved $137,448.59 Kronos software subscription renewal (consent agenda)
• Approved geotechnical engineering services for O'Neil Park & Pool Project (consent agenda)
• Approved release and retention of executive session minutes (consent agenda)

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees will meet to review routine financial statements and payment requests. The board is deciding on an amendment to a Workfare Agreement with 1900 College Avenue, LLC. They will also adopt the agenda for the April 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting.

• First Amendment to Workfare Agreement between 1900 College Avenue, LLC & the City of Bloomington Township
• Proposed Agenda for the April 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting
• January 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• February 28, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety & Community Relations Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the Flock System Automated License Plate Readers. The board will also determine future meeting dates, times, locations, and topics.

• Discussion of Flock System Automated License Plate Readers

The Public Safety & Community Relations Board voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the Flock automated license plate reader system, contingent on additional policy information, extra oversight, and use solely as a crime-solving tool rather than for crime reduction. Public comment included concerns about privacy, cost, and potential discriminatory targeting, but the board proceeded with the recommendation.

• Approved motion to send recommendation letter to City Council (all in favor)
• Recommended Flock cameras with added policy info, oversight, and crime-solving use only

Technology Commission

The Bloomington Technology Commission is meeting to conduct a second review of the ROI and benefits of moving the Tyler MUNIS upgrade to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. The body will also receive updates on data governance storage strategy and IT staffing.

• Second review of Tyler MUNIS Upgrade moving to SaaS
• Storage Strategy – Data Governance update
• IT Staffing Updates

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review proposed capital projects for the FY2023 budget. Members will also discuss three council initiatives regarding cost reduction, green infrastructure, and gun violence.

• Presentation of FY2023 Budget Capital Projects
• Proposal by Council Member Becker to reduce costs to offset spending
• Proposal by Council Member Emig to establish a Green Infrastructure Commission
• Proposal by Council Member Ward to create a Special Commission to address local gun violence

The Bloomington City Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting on February 21, 2022, primarily to discuss the FY2023 capital projects budget and three council initiatives. The council voted to have staff evaluate and prepare analyses on initiatives to reduce costs, establish a green infrastructure commission, and create a gun violence commission, with votes of 9-0, 7-2, and 5-4 respectively. No final budget decisions were made; the budget remains a placeholder that can be amended until approval.

• Approved consent agenda including January 10, 2022 minutes (9-0)
• Directed staff to analyze cost reduction initiative (9-0)
• Directed staff to analyze green infrastructure commission initiative (7-2)
• Directed staff to analyze gun violence commission initiative (5-4)
• Extended discussion time by 15 minutes (9-0)

Fire Pension Board

The Bloomington Firefighters’ Pension Fund will hold a special meeting to discuss variable annuity subaccount holdings. The board may take action to align these holdings with the Investment Policy and review the investment policy statement.

• Review of variable annuity subaccount holdings
• Review of investment policy statement with possible board action
• Approval to take action based on received recommendations

The Bloomington Fire Pension Board voted to update its Investment Policy, setting new target allocations of 3% cash, 32% fixed income, 45% large-cap equity, 5% mid-cap equity, 5% small-cap equity, 5% foreign/emerging markets, and 5% real estate. The Board also authorized transferring funds from several annuity subaccounts to fixed income and mid-cap index funds, with a provision that funds not be locked in beyond one year. These actions were taken to align holdings with the updated policy and address current market conditions.

• Approved updating the Investment Policy Section D with new target allocations: Cash 3%, Fixed Income 32%, Large-Cap Equity 45%, Mid-Cap Equity 5%, Small-Cap Equity 5%, Foreign/Emerging Markets 5%, Real Estate 5%.
• Authorized transferring funds from Jackson #7366, Jackson #8355, and Venerable/VOYA #650X subaccounts to fixed income, with the provision that funds not be locked in beyond one year.
• Authorized transferring funds from Polaris/AIG #8240 subaccount to a mid-cap index fund.
• Discussed transferring $8 million of the Delaware #2640 death benefit payout to the FPIF and retaining $600,000, but no formal decision was recorded.
• Agreed to revisit Developed Foreign/Emerging Markets allocations at the April 22, 2022 meeting.
• Adjourned at 10:55 a.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to review three petitions. These include a request for a sports and fitness establishment and two property variances.

• Special use permit for sports and fitness establishment at 1601 G.E. Rd (SP-07-21)
• Variance for a 6-foot side yard at 62 Country Club Pl (Z-02-22)
• Variance for a private solar energy system in the front yard at 2407 Beich Rd (Z-03-22)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a reduced side yard at 62 Country Club Pl and a variance for a front-yard solar energy system at 2407 Beich Rd, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. The board also continued the special use permit request for a sports and fitness establishment at 1601 G.E. Rd to the March meeting. No public comment was provided, and the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:34 p.m.

• Approved variance for 6-foot side yard at 62 Country Club Pl (5-0)
• Approved variance for front-yard solar energy system at 2407 Beich Rd (5-0)
• Continued special use permit for sports and fitness establishment at 1601 G.E. Rd to March meeting
• Approved minutes from November 17, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review fiscal reports and approve the destruction of executive session recordings from before September 2020. The board will also discuss the Director's annual performance review process and library expansion and fundraising.

• Approval of January 2022 bills list
• Approval to destroy executive session recordings prior to September 2020
• Discussion of library expansion and fundraising
• Discussion of Library Director's annual performance review process
• Appointment of Nominating Committee

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees approved maintaining confidentiality of executive session minutes and destroying executive session recordings prior to September 2020, both unanimously. The board also approved the consent agenda (January minutes and bills list) and appointed a nominating committee. No public comments were made.

• Approved consent agenda including January 2022 minutes and bills list (unanimous)
• Approved maintaining confidentiality of executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved destruction of executive session recordings prior to September 2020 (unanimous)
• Appointed Watchinski, Argenziano, Henry to Nominating Committee

City Council

The City Council will consider several zoning amendments, property transfers, and city code changes. The meeting includes the Mayor's Annual Address and a series of routine consent agenda items.

• Approval of bills and payroll totaling $7,316,888.66
• First Amendment to FY 2022 Utility Maintenance Agreement with George Gildner, Inc. for $352,963.64
• Purchase of a John Deere 5115M Tractor and 540M Loader Bucket for $94,684
• Workers Compensation Settlement for Police Officer Nathan Glawe in the amount of $167,338
• Rezoning of 12.32 acres south of Enterprise Drive and west of Maple Hill Road from B-1 to R-3A

The Bloomington City Council approved the consent agenda, including bills and payroll of $7,316,888.66, and approved two zoning map amendments for properties south of Enterprise Drive and west of Maple Hill Road, rezoning from B-1 to R-3A for affordable housing. The council also tabled an ordinance amending city code regarding collection costs until March 28, 2022, to gather more information on its impact. The mayor delivered his annual address, and the council entered executive session for a semi-annual review of minutes.

• Approved consent agenda including bills and payroll of $7,316,888.66 (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 12.32 acres south of Enterprise Drive and west of Maple Hill Road to R-3A (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0.23 acres south of Enterprise Drive and west of Maple Hill Road to R-3A (9-0)
• Tabled ordinance on collection costs until March 28, 2022 (6-3)
• Approved purchase of John Deere tractor and loader bucket for $94,684
• Approved workers compensation settlement of $167,338 for Officer Nathan Glawe
• Approved first amendment to utility maintenance agreement with George Gildner, Inc. for $352,963.64
• Approved change of ownership for Tailwind News & Deli liquor license

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The board will receive updates from the Bloomington Police Department regarding complaints, training, and recruitment. Members will discuss the BPD Strategic Plan and the Flock System Automated License Plate Readers.

• BPD Strategic Plan
• Flock System Automated License Plate Readers
• Racial Disparities in Traffic Stops
• Taser Report
• Annual Report to City Council (March 2022)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review the treasurer's report and discuss new business. The board will consider requests for tool sets and an insurance application.

• Request for Harbor Freight tool sets with lifetime warranties at each station
• Application for Crime Coverage Insurance

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved the purchase of five mechanics tool sets, one for each station, at $199.99 each, to enable small repairs. The board also approved the January minutes and the February treasurer's report showing a balance of $257,186.50. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m.

• Approved purchase of 5 mechanics tool sets at $199.99 each (6-0)
• Approved January minutes (6-0)
• Approved February treasurer's report of $257,186.50 (6-0)

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission is meeting to decide on ownership transfers for two businesses and a license classification change for a brewery. The body will also consider a violation citation regarding past due taxes.

• Ownership change request for Tailwind News & Deli at 3201 CIRA DR., Unit 112
• Ownership change request for Schooner's at 810 E. Grove St.
• Classification change from Class TBPS to Class TAPS for Lil Beaver Brewery at 16 Currency Dr., Unit 2
• Violation citation for Puran India Restaurant at 1704 Eastland Dr., Unit 10, regarding past due food and beverage taxes

The Bloomington Liquor Commission approved consent agenda items and recommended approval of three liquor license changes: ownership changes for Tailwind News & Deli and Schooner's, and a classification change for Lil Beaver Brewery. It also resolved a violation citation for Puran India Restaurant after taxes were paid and a $600 fine was issued.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Sept. 14 and Dec. 14, 2021 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of ownership change for Tailwind News & Deli (2-0)
• Recommended approval of ownership change for Schooner's (2-0)
• Recommended approval of classification change for Lil Beaver Brewery (2-0)
• Resolved violation for Puran India Restaurant with $600 fine after taxes paid

Planning Commission

The Bloomington Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 2, 2022, at 4:00 PM was canceled. No substantive decisions were made. The next meeting's agenda will be posted on the city's website.

Technology Commission

The Bloomington Technology Commission will review existing policies and proposed changes for the Bloomington Police Department's Flock Safety Agreement. The body will also discuss the ROI and benefits of moving the Tyler MUNI S upgrade to a SaaS model.

• Bloomington Police Department Flock Safety Agreement policy review
• Tyler MUNI S upgrade to SaaS ROI and benefits
• Data Governance update regarding Storage Strategy
• IT Staffing Updates

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on the FY2023 Budget Preview and discuss a comprehensive plan initiative. The body is also considering several public works contracts and liquor license applications.

• Bills and Payroll in the amount of $6,488,372.14
• Construction contract for FY 2022 Sugar Creek Force Main Improvements for $1,738,665.22
• Construction contract for Settled Water Piping Improvements Project for $301,900
• Contract with Donohue & Associates, Inc. for $51,000
• Storm Water Education Program Services agreement for $18,310 per year for three years

The Bloomington City Council approved the consent agenda (including bills and payroll of $6,488,372.14) and a liquor license for Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ. They also voted to have staff analyze a housing infill initiative. The meeting included a FY2023 budget preview and an executive session on a claim settlement.

• Approved consent agenda including bills and payroll of $6,488,372.14 (9-0)
• Approved liquor license for Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ at 2401 E. Oakland Ave. (9-0)
• Approved staff analysis of housing infill initiative (6-3)
• Approved minutes of Dec. 6 and Dec. 13, 2021 meetings
• Rejected bid for Arena Ticket Office Remodel Project
• Approved storm water education agreement with $18,310 annual city share
• Approved $51,000 contract for Settled Water Piping construction observation
• Approved $301,900 construction contract for Settled Water Piping Improvements

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss the draft Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Ordinance and a resolution to create a Capital Fund Reserve. The board will also consider awarding contracts for professional audit and cleaning services.

• Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget Ordinance for 30-day review
• Resolution to create Budget Line Item for Capital Fund Reserve
• RFP for Professional Audit Services for FY 2022-2024 to Phillips & Associates, CPA’s, P.C.
• RFP for Cleaning Services for 2022-2024 to Soaring Eagle Cleaning Services, LLC
• Approval of December 2021 accounts for General Town Fund, General Assistance Fund, and Evergreen Memorial Cemetery

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, adopted a resolution creating a Capital Fund Reserve line item, accepted the draft FY2023 budget for a 30-day review, and awarded contracts for professional audit services and cleaning services. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including December 2021 minutes and monthly audits (10-0)
• Adopted resolution to create Capital Fund Reserve line item (10-0)
• Accepted draft FY2023 Budget Ordinance for 30-day review (10-0)
• Awarded audit services RFP to Phillips & Associates, CPA’s, P.C. for FY2022-2024 (10-0)
• Awarded cleaning services RFP to Soaring Eagle Cleaning Services, LLC for 2022-2024 (10-0)

Fire Pension Board

The Bloomington Firefighters’ Pension Fund is holding a quarterly meeting to approve financial reports and investment recommendations. The board will vote on retirement applications and the initiation of a trustee election process.

• Retirement applications for Matt Segobiano and Sam Kelch
• Withdrawal from the fund for Philip Smith
• Investment recommendations from Wall Capital and Raymond James
• Initiation of trustee election process with nominations in March and election in April
• Approval of Quarterly Payroll and Financial reports prepared by Insight

The Bloomington Fire Pension Board approved two new retiree pensions, authorized transfers of Schwab account balances to PNC Bank, and approved surrendering an Athene annuity. The board also discussed rebalancing investments to comply with the 65% equity limit and scheduled a follow-up meeting for February 18, 2022.

• Approved regular pensions for Matt Segobiano ($5,987.25/month) and Sam Kelch ($4,516.95/month) (3-0)
• Approved transferring remaining Schwab account balances to PNC Bank (3-0)
• Authorized Wall Capital to surrender Athene #2625 if no surrender charges (3-0)
• Approved Phillip Smith's withdrawal of $396.21 from the fund (3-0)
• Adopted FPIF Resolution adding Scott Rathbun as account representative and Jamie Clawitter with read-only rights (3-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report and Financial Investment Report (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several zoning map amendments and a request for an amended preliminary plan. The body will also review proposed text amendments to the Bloomington Zoning Ordinance submitted by the City Council.

• Z-24-21: Text amendments to Zoning Ordinance regarding auto sales, residential uses in commercial districts, snack food manufacturing, and assisted living facilities
• Z-26-21: Zoning map amendment for 1109 Alexander Rd from P-2 to B-2
• Z-27-21: Zoning map amendment south of Enterprise Dr and west of Maple Hill Rd from B-1 to R-3A
• Z-28-21: Zoning map amendment for 205 N Prospect Rd from B-1 to R-3B
• PS-05-21: Amended Preliminary Plan for a portion of Hawthorne Commercial Park

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to deny a zoning map amendment for 1109 Alexander Rd, recommending denial to City Council. The commission also recommended approval of two other rezoning requests and a preliminary plan, tabled a zoning ordinance text amendment, and updated its bylaws.

• Denied rezoning at 1109 Alexander Rd from P-2 to B-2 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning south of Enterprise Dr and west of Maple Hill Rd from B-1 to R-3A (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 205 N Prospect Rd from B-1 to R-3B (6-0)
• Recommended approval of amended preliminary plan for Hawthorne Commercial Park (6-0)
• Tabled zoning ordinance text amendment Z-24-21 to a date uncertain (6-0)
• Approved amendments to Planning Commission bylaws (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Nov 10, Dec 8, 2021 and Jan 5, 2022 meetings (4-2 present)

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve revised library policies and a transfer of funds from the Maintenance & Operating Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund. The board will also discuss library expansion and fundraising.

• Approval of revised library policies
• Transfer of funds from Maintenance & Operating Fund to Capital Reserve Fund
• Discussion of library expansion and fundraising
• Approval of December 2021 bills list

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved revised non-personnel library policies, replacing all previous versions. They also approved transferring $134,658 from the Maintenance & Operating Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund, bringing the reserve balance to approximately $3,128,474. The board approved the consent agenda (December minutes and bills) and heard updates on the expansion project, including a public fundraising phase starting in March and a Lego mosaic fundraiser.

• Approved consent agenda including December 2021 minutes and bills (unanimous)
• Approved revised non-personnel library policies, replacing all previous (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $134,658 to Capital Reserve Fund (unanimous)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to conduct regular business and appoint its members for 2022. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Appointment of 2022 Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The board approved the December minutes and the January treasurer's report of $263,071.12. It then unanimously elected officers for 2022: Michael Novak as President, M. Visintine as Vice President, T. Zimmerman as Treasurer, and A. Larson as Secretary. The meeting adjourned at 8:19 a.m.

• Approved December minutes (7-0)
• Approved January treasurer's report of $263,071.12 (7-0)
• Elected Michael Novak as 2022 President (7-0)
• Elected M. Visintine as 2022 Vice President (7-0)
• Elected T. Zimmerman as 2022 Treasurer (7-0)
• Elected A. Larson as 2022 Secretary (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review a consent agenda featuring several infrastructure contracts and departmental expenditures. The body will decide on various service agreements, software renewals, and property lot transfers.

• Construction contract with Fisher Tank Company for Fort Jesse Tank Rehabilitation in the amount of $4,059,300
• Bills and Payroll approval in the amount of $10,120,970.15
• Purchase Order with Dell, Inc. for Microsoft Enterprise Software Annual Renewal for $199,312.77
• Agreement with Gildner, Inc. for FY 2022 CDBG West Bloomington Sidewalk Corridors Program for $107,581.90
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Bloomington Public Schools, District 87 for rock salt not to exceed 250 tons

The City Council approved the consent agenda (including bills, contracts, and agreements) but removed Item 7.G, a proposed sole-source agreement with Flock Safety for license plate reader cameras. After discussion, the council voted 7-2 to table the item to the February 14, 2022 meeting, with Council Members Montney and Becker voting against tabling. No other substantive decisions were made beyond the consent agenda approvals.

• Approved consent agenda including bills and payroll of $10,120,970.15 (9-0)
• Approved Microsoft Enterprise Software annual renewal purchase order of $199,312.77 (consent)
• Approved CDBG West Bloomington Sidewalk Corridors agreement with Gildner, Inc. for $107,581.90 (consent)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with District 87 for rock salt purchase (consent)
• Approved Fort Jesse Tank Rehabilitation contract with Donohue & Associates for $186,800 (consent)
• Approved Lake Parks Maintenance Building Design contract with Shive-Hattery for $70,500 (consent)
• Approved Carahsoft/Granicus agreement for $101,233.28 (consent)
• Tabled Flock Safety license plate camera agreement to Feb. 14, 2022 (7-2)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning map amendments and a preliminary plan for a commercial park. The body is also reviewing proposed text amendments to the Bloomington Zoning Ordinance submitted by the City Council.

• Z-24-21: Proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding auto sales, assisted living, and snack food manufacturing
• Z-26-21: Zoning map amendment for 1109 Alexander Rd from P-2 to B-2
• Z-27-21: Zoning map amendment south of Enterprise Dr and west of Maple Hill Rd from B-1 to R-3A
• Z-28-21: Zoning map amendment for 205 N Prospect Rd from B-1 to R-3B
• PS-05-21: Amended Preliminary Plan for a portion of Hawthorne Commercial Park

The Bloomington Planning Commission convened on January 5, 2022, but no business could be conducted because a quorum was not reached. All agenda cases were moved to a special meeting scheduled for January 19, 2022, at 4 p.m. at the same location. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 4:11 p.m.

• No decisions made due to lack of quorum
• Agenda cases moved to special meeting on January 19, 2022