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Board approves consent items, contracts and event partnerships; summary of votes
Summary
The Bloomington Board of Park Commissioners approved a string of contracts, partnerships and policy changes on routine and project items — from a $38,300 Brown's Woods cleanup funded by the Community Foundation and Monroe County to a $24,849 playground replacement — with most votes unanimous and one recusal noted.
At its June meeting the Bloomington Board of Park Commissioners approved a series of motions covering routine business, service agreements and event partnerships. Most items passed unanimously by roll call; Jim Whitlatch recused himself from the Brown's Woods cleanup vote because of previous involvement with the Community Foundation.
Key actions (summary):
- Consent calendar: Minutes and routine claims and payroll were approved by roll call.
- Brown's Woods cleanup (MSI): Staff recommended and the board approved a contract with MSI for $38,300 to remove and properly dispose of debris on Brown's Woods property (owned by the Community Foundation and Monroe County and managed by Parks). Amy Linebeck said the scope includes mobilizing heavy equipment and removing "approximately 16 piles of discarded debris, each estimated at 8 tons." Jim Whitlatch recused himself from this vote.
- Frank Southern Ice Arena repairs (Deem): The board approved a service agreement not to exceed $24,000 for required safety and systems work (e‑stop replacement, vent switches, alarm light, ammonia recharge).
- Zamboni rental (CTM Services): Staff recommended renewing the Olympia Zamboni rental at a not‑to‑exceed $32,000 and the board approved the contract.
- Ratio Architects pool study (Bridal Park): The board approved a $59,300 agreement for a facilities study and menu of renovation options and costs for Bridal Park Pool, funded from the Bryant Park Pool non‑reverting account; staff emphasized the study is to inform future decisions and potential grant applications.
- Advisory council policy revisions: The board approved redline changes to the Environmental Resources Advisory Council policy to broaden certain seat qualifications and add partners to the policy language.
- Event and partnership approvals: The board approved alcohol sales for Taste of Bloomington at People's Park (festival permit), a memorandum of understanding with MCCSC to provide summer meals at Banneker (June 1–July 24), the Downtown Bloomington partnership for the July 4 parade (50/50 split of entry revenue), and the Mad for My Dog "Drool in the Pool" event partnership for Mills Pool.
- Farmers Market Advisory Council appointments: The board approved two new appointees (Robin Kotowski and Lori Bolin) and reappointments for additional members as permitted by bylaws.
- Playground replacement (Midstates): The board approved a not‑to‑exceed $24,849 contract to remove an accessible carousel and install a replacement Unity Spinner at Switchart Park, funded from the park's non‑reverting account.
- Beeline Trail closures: The board approved full trail closures at the Beeline/West 2nd Street intersection on specified dates tied to the city's West 2nd Street improvement project; staff will provide signed detours and pedestrian access around closures.
- TLRC restroom vinyl work (Jack Laurie Floors): The board approved a service agreement totaling $11,008.65 for restroom floor work at Twin Lakes Recreation Center.
All motions were approved by roll call with the vote recorded as "Aye" for members present, except where recusal was declared and noted in the minutes.
Board direction and notes: several approvals were described as contract amounts "not to exceed" the cited figures and will return to the board if additional scope or costs arise. Staff flagged that some events and contracts may be affected by ongoing facility issues (for example, the Mills Pool leak) and indicated they would update the board at future meetings.
