The Bloomington Council approved spending $500,000 of State Motor Fuel Tax funds to pay for half of the city’s $1 million annual electricity bill for street lights. Another $500,000 is paid for out of the city’s general fund. The action was the highlight of a short 20 minute council meeting with a light agenda.
The council also approved a contract for landscaping on the O’Neil Park and Pool project. That $174,987.75 contract was awarded to Prairie View Landscaping and Lawn. They outbid F & W Lawn Care and Landscaping for the work. The project includes installing sod, shrubs and trees.
In addition council approved a three year agreement for the Storm Water Education Program and the purchase of a pickup truck.
Mayor pro tempore Donna Boelen presided over the meeting in the absence of Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe.