Bloomington Board of Park Commissioners, November 12, 2026

The November 12, 2026 meeting of the City of Bloomington Board of Park Commissioners included several park-related purchasing and contracting items. The board approved Izzy’s Rentals’ 2027 portable-toilet service agreement for $10,890 after staff reported that its response was the only quote received by the deadline. It also approved a contract with Spectrum Trail Design, not to exceed $15,000, to assess and recommend improvements to Wapahani Mountain Bike Park. Staff presented a proposed $33,500 agreement with Herald Fish Inc. for HVAC upgrades at the Allison-Jukebox Center, funded through an ESD program; the transcript does not capture a vote on that item. Staff also presented 2027 service agreements for park HVAC/irrigation work and electrical services, including Cassidy Electric and Price Electric; a motion approving Price Electric’s agreement is recorded, while the outcome for the other agreements is unclear in the transcript. A resolution to sell surplus solar panels was presented, with proceeds to be divided among Parks, City of Bloomington Utilities, and the RDC through later negotiation; no vote is captured. Staff also reported that private park security spending had been reduced by about 30–35%, while roughly $200,000 remained in the general-fund budget, and that reducing park hours by one hour could save about $15,000 annually. The board and public discussed possible changes to park hours, but no decision is recorded.

Other business included approval of reclaiming 32 unused cemetery plots for resale and adoption of a policy addressing community-exchange structures in parks, including removal of existing boxes where feasible. Staff reported on master-plan and investment-priority feedback and described grant-planning work, with a possible application for funding of up to $10 million expected by August 2027. The transcript also notes the consent calendar, but does not clearly capture its vote or details.