Bloomington, IL

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request to exceed height limits for a private solar energy system. The board is recommended to deny the request.

• V-04-26: Variance request for 2603 Ridge Road to allow a 13-foot solar energy system height instead of the 4-foot limit

Special Commission for Safe Communities

The Commission for Safe Communities will hear a presentation from the Bloomington Police Department on gun violence in the Bloomington-Normal area. Members will also discuss expanding group collaboration and the status of a report intended for the city council.

• Bloomington Police Department presentation on gun violence in the Bloomington-Normal area
• Discussion on Expanding Group Collaboration by Commissioner Cierra Aiden
• Status updates on the Commission for Safe Communities report to city council

Fire Pension Board

The Fire Pension Board will consider a final audit report from Baker Tilly and investment recommendations from Wall Capital and Raymond James. The board is also deciding on retirement, surviving spouse, and enrollment applications for several individuals.

• Final audit report presentation by Baker Tilly
• Investment recommendations from Wall Capital and Raymond James
• Engagement letters with Striegel Knobloch & Co., LLC (SKCO)
• Retirement pension applications for Chad Cusac, Mark Langellier, and Lance Benedict
• Surviving spouse benefits for Colleen Stokes and Connie Jackson

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

City Council

Technology Commission

The Technology Commission's regular session scheduled for October 27, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for November 24, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. This notice is procedural and contains no agenda items.

• Meeting cancelled for October 27, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for November 24, 2026

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the Public Safety & Community Relations Board regular session originally scheduled for October 28, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. No items will be discussed. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for the same date at 6:00 p.m.

• Regular session meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for October 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

Procurement

Planning Commission

City Council

Liquor Commission

Human Relations Commission

Cultural Commission

Committee of the Whole

Planning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Transportation Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Historic Preservation Commission

Citizen's Beautification Committee

City Council

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

Technology Commission

Commission for Safe Communities

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

This agenda is a notice of cancellation. The Public Safety & Community Relations Board's regular session scheduled for November 25, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

• Regular session meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for December 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Procurement

Building Board of Appeals

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

Planning Commission

City Council

Liquor Commission

Human Relations Commission

Cultural Commission

City Council

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Transportation Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Citizen's Beautification Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Technology Commission

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety & Community Relations Board's regular session meeting scheduled for December 23, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for January 27, 2027, at 3:00 p.m. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Regular session meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: January 27, 2027, 3:00 p.m.

Procurement

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission meeting scheduled for October 20, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2026.

Library Board of Trustees

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive presentations on a development project and proposed updates to the city's building and electrical codes. Members will also continue discussions regarding the regulation of vape vending machines.

• Developer presentations for 801 N. Main Street
• Proposed amendments to City Code Chapter 10 (Building Code) and Chapter 15 (Electrical Code) to adopt 2021 International and 2023 National codes
• Discussion on the regulation of vape vending machines

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed text amendments to the City of Bloomington Zoning Code. These changes involve business and manufacturing districts, performance standards, and specific provisions for data center development.

• Z-07-26: Public hearing on Zoning Code amendments including data center use provisions and business/manufacturing district standards

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider Certificates of Appropriateness for property repairs and landscaping. The body will also review two requests for Funk Grants to fund these preservation projects.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for wood window repair or replacement at 1007 E. Jefferson St.
• Funk Grant request of $7,500.00 for window repair at 1007 E. Jefferson St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for landscaping maintenance at 33 Sunset Road
• Funk Grant request of $7,500.00 for landscaping at 33 Sunset Road (proposed award between $5,160 and $7,335)

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens’ Beautification Committee will consider a proposal for a Holiday Decoration Event and select a date for the Beautification Awards presentation. The meeting also includes discussions regarding future committee officers and Parks and Recreation Department events.

• Vote on the date for Beautification Awards presentation at a City Council Meeting
• Approval of the Holiday Decoration Event proposal for submission to the City Clerks Office
• Discussion of future Citizens’ Beautification Committee officers
• Presentation on Parks and Recreation Department events

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet to conduct the 2027 election. The board will also consider requests for equipment and review the Quarterly Treasurer's Report.

• 2027 Foreign Fire Election
• Approval of gym/weight equipment requested by Chris McFarland
• Approval of a request by Matt Musson for a Chaplin Stuart Blade
• Quarterly Treasurer's Report

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission will hold public hearings to determine if three liquor license applications meet requirements. These include a special event permit and two business license requests.

• Public hearing for 'Fall Fest' special event on October 17, 2026, in the 500 and 600 Blocks of Downtown Bloomington
• License classification change request for RV Petroleum, LLC at 1331 N. Linden St. from Class PB to Class GPAS
• Class RAS liquor license application for Pop Up Hot Chicken Blono, LLC at 409 N. Hershey Rd.

City Council

The City Council will discuss declaring an emergency related to homelessness to increase indoor shelter capacity. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure projects, including traffic signal equipment and pump station upgrades.

• Ordinance declaring an emergency related to homelessness to increase indoor shelter capacity
• Purchase of traffic signal emergency vehicle preemption equipment for $498,425
• Agreement with William Masters, Inc. for Sugar Creek Pump Station upgrades up to $650,000
• Purchase and installation of Tipton Park playground equipment up to $267,435.07
• Special Use Permit for vehicle repair and service at 2401 Maloney Drive

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will decide whether to adopt, modify, or reject the hearing officer's findings and proposed fines in the Harlow v. First Strike Termite & Pest Control Inc. case. The meeting also includes presentations on the commission retreat, the immigrant community, and community outreach.

• Review of findings, recommendations, damages, and proposed fine in Harlow v. First Strike Termite & Pest Control Inc.
• Update on the Human Relations Commission retreat
• Discussion on updates affecting the immigrant community
• Update on the 2027 MLK Luncheon status

Cultural Commission

The Bloomington Cultural Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Creativity Center, 107 E. Chestnut St. The only action item is approval of minutes from the September 10, 2026 regular meeting. The rest of the agenda is presentation-only discussion of upcoming 2026 shows at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena, plus 2026 Cultural Commission events. No votes are scheduled on those presentations.

• Consent agenda: approval of September 10, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Presentation only: 2026 Bloomington Center for Performing Arts upcoming shows and updates
• Presentation only: 2026 Grossinger Motors Arena upcoming shows and updates
• Presentation only: 2026 Cultural Commission events
• Public comment accepted by email to [email protected] at least 15 minutes before the 5:00 PM start

Planning Commission

The Bloomington, IL Planning Commission's regular session scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. has been cancelled. A special session is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts, 600 N. East St. The next regular session is set for Thursday, November 4, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. The notice does not state an agenda or reason for the cancellation.

• Regular session on Oct. 1, 2026, 4:00 P.M. cancelled
• Special session scheduled Oct. 16, 2026, 4:00 P.M. at Bloomington Center for Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.
• Next regular session set for Nov. 4, 2026, 4:00 P.M.
• Original meeting location: Government Center Boardroom, 4th Floor, Room #400, 115 E. Washington Street

General

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees for the Town of the City of Bloomington meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Government Center Boardroom. The main decisions are on the consent agenda: certifying the August 2026 Statement of Funds for the General Town Administration Fund, General Assistance Fund, and Cemetery Fund, and approving the September 28, 2026 General Town Fund Request for Payment. The regular agenda has no listed items; the meeting also includes presentation-only reports from the Township Supervisor and Township Assessor, with no votes recommended on those reports.

• Certify August 2026 Statement of Funds for the General Town Administration Fund, General Assistance Fund, and Cemetery Fund
• Approve the September 28, 2026 General Town Fund Request for Payment
• Presentation and discussion of the Township Supervisor's Report (no motion; presentation only)
• Presentation and discussion of the Township Assessor's Report (no motion; presentation only)
• Public comment accepted by email at least 15 minutes before the meeting or in person with registration at least 5 minutes before

City Council

The Bloomington City Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Government Center Boardroom, 115 E. Washington Street. The main decision is a $60,319,650 construction contract with River City Construction, LLC for Potable Water Distribution System Improvements - Contract C (Bid #2027-01). The council will also vote on a consent agenda covering routine purchases, easements, a liquor license, and a fee change, plus a proclamation recognizing Dianne Hollister. No executive session is planned.

• $60,319,650 construction contract with River City Construction, LLC for Potable Water Distribution System Improvements - Contract C (Bid #2027-01)
• Bills and Payroll totaling $11,869,645.57
• Rejection of all bids for the Liberty Trail Resurfacing Project (Bid #2027-10)
• Purchases including a Caterpillar 430-07 Backhoe from Altorfer Cat for $265,502.48 and seven pieces of golf course mowing equipment from Deere & Company and Trimax for $364,570.60
• Liquor license application from 106 Front, LLC, d/b/a Rosie's Pub at 106 E. Front St. for a Class RAS license, and an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 7 and the Schedule of Fees for entertainment venue operator licenses

Commission for Safe Communities

The Commission for Safe Communities is holding a regular session with presentations and discussions only; no votes are scheduled. The agenda includes a police department report on gun violence, the commission's annual report to the city council, and year-to-date suicide statistics for McLean County. Public comment is available via email or in-person registration.

• Presentation by Bloomington Police Department on gun violence in Bloomington-Normal area
• Chairperson Bertrand to present commission's annual report to city council
• Commissioner Lust to present year-to-date McLean County suicide statistics
• Public comment via email or in-person registration

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens' Beautification Committee is holding a special session to vote on a date for presenting Beautification Awards at a City Council meeting and to finalize a proposal for the Holiday Decoration event. The committee will also hear presentations on future officers and Parks and Recreation events. Public comment is available via email or in-person registration.

• Vote on date for Beautification Awards presentation at City Council
• Finalize Holiday Decoration event proposal for City Clerk's office
• Discussion on future committee officers
• Presentation on Parks and Recreation events
• Approval of August 20, 2026 meeting minutes

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety & Community Relations Board's quarterly session scheduled for September 23, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for October 28, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. This notice contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for September 23, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for October 28, 2026 at 6:00 P.M.

Technology Commission

The Technology Commission's regular session scheduled for September 22, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for October 27, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Regular session meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for October 27, 2026

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive presentations regarding new State of Illinois e-mobility laws taking effect in January of 2027. The body will also continue discussions regarding the regulation of vape vending machines.

• Presentation on new State of Illinois E-Mobility Laws taking effect in January of 2027
• Discussion on the regulation of Vape Vending Machines

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular session meeting of the Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for September 17, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for October 15, 2026.

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens' Beautification Committee regular session scheduled for September 17, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is set for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Regular session meeting cancelled for September 17, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bloomington Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a request for a Special Use Permit to allow vehicle repair and service at 2401 Maloney Dr. The board will also approve minutes from its July and August meetings. Public comment is accepted via email or in-person registration.

• Special Use Permit (SP-03-26) for Vehicle Repair and Service in B-1 District at 2401 Maloney Dr., requested by All About Rental, LLC for CIP FT, LLC
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2026 and August 19, 2026 meetings

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission meeting scheduled for September 15, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2026, with details to be posted later.

• September 15, 2026 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for October 20, 2026

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals is holding a special session to consider approving minutes from its August 25, 2026 meeting and to hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Bloomington's building and electrical codes. The board is expected to vote on whether to recommend that the City Council approve an ordinance adopting the 2021 International Code Council family of codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code. This is an advisory action; the City Council makes the final decision.

• Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 10 (Building Code) and Chapter 15 (Electrical Code) to adopt 2021 IBC, IRC, IEBC, IFC, IFGC, IMC, ISPSC, and 2023 NEC
• Recommended motion: board votes to provide advisory recommendation to City Council to approve the ordinance
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2026 special session

Library Board of Trustees

City Council

The Bloomington City Council will vote on a consent agenda containing routine items, including approving bills and payroll totaling $20,828,108.85, purchasing cover crops, amending an arena license agreement, and contracting for streetscape design and police facility upgrades. The regular agenda includes no listed items, and the meeting will also include public comment and an executive session for personnel and litigation matters.

• Approve bills and payroll of $20,828,108.85
• Purchase cover crops from McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District for $87,984
• Waive $25,000 sponsorship negotiation fee in arena license amendment with Illinois Hockey Club
• Contract with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for North Main Street streetscape design up to $312,000
• Approve police department garage door and ventilation upgrades with P.J. Hoerr for $336,710

City Council approved a consent agenda including over $20 million in bills and payroll. The council also authorized several professional service agreements for police facilities and streetscape projects, and approved three zoning-related ordinances.

• Approved bills and payroll totaling $20,828,108.85
• Approved $87,984 purchase of cover crops from MCSWCD
• Waived $25,000 sponsorship negotiation fee for Illinois Hockey Club, LLC
• Approved North Main Street Streetscape project agreement up to $312,000
• Approved $336,710 for police department garage door and ventilation upgrades
• Approved $54,937 for Bloomington Police Department facility study
• Approved final plat of Pagel Noud Subdivision at 3207 Stringtown Rd.
• Approved special use permits for 211 N. Prairie Street and 1402 E. Empire Street

Fire Pension Board

The Fire Pension Board will hold a special meeting to conduct a hearing regarding a disability application. The board is expected to make a final determination on the application of Tyson Shultz.

• Hearing on the disability application of Tyson Shultz

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will consider a $3,000 sponsorship for the 2026 Cultural Fest. Members will also elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman. Additionally, the commission will decide if probable cause exists regarding the Hicks v. RCS Management complaint.

• $3,000 sponsorship for the 2026 Cultural Fest
• Probable cause determination for Hicks v. RCS Management
• Election of Commission Chairman
• Election of Commission Vice Chairman
• Update on discrimination complaints by Gregory Wilson

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will approve the minutes from its June 12, 2026 meeting. The remainder of the agenda consists of informational presentations regarding upcoming shows at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena, as well as general 2026 commission events. No votes are scheduled for these discussion items.

• Approval of minutes from the June 12, 2026, Regular Cultural Commission Meeting
• Presentation on 2026 Bloomington Center for Performing Arts upcoming shows
• Presentation on 2026 Grossinger Motors Arena upcoming shows
• Presentation on 2026 Cultural Commission events