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Town Of Normal Town Council Meeting July 6th, 2026

Published: Jul 6, 2026

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Hiring & ProcurementInfrastructure

Town Council Approves Pavement Crack and Joint Filling Project

The town council approved the 2026 crack and joint filling project, awarding a contract to Dendler Incorporated for $171,945.45. This project aims to extend the life of existing pavement across the town, with town staff focusing on maintenance of newer work.

Zoning And Land UseAll

Zoning Text Amendment Initiation Approved

The council initiated a zoning text amendment pertaining to various sections of the zoning code.

Community DevelopmentAll

2026 Strategic Plan Adopted with Citizen Input

The council accepted the 2026 Town of Normal Strategic Plan, which incorporated significant citizen input on community priorities. The plan is accessible on the town's website and in the council's booklet, with efforts underway to communicate its adoption to participants.

Community DevelopmentOther

Appointments Made to Sister Cities Committee and Connect Transit Board

The council approved appointments to the Bloomington Normal Sashikawa Sister Cities Committee and reappointed a member to the Connect Transit Board. Miss Angie Segman was appointed to the Sister Cities Committee, bringing 28 years of experience as a library specialist and volunteer work. Mayor Julie Hy was reappointed to the Connect Transit Board for a term ending June 30, 2030.

Public SafetyInfrastructure

Pilot Project for Emergency Vehicle Preemption Technology Approved

The council resolved to waive formal bidding and accept a quote of $108,558 from Traffic Control Corporation for an emergency vehicle preemption test project. This pilot program aims to evaluate the effectiveness, implementation challenges, and maintenance requirements of traffic signal preemption technology at approximately six to seven intersections. The goal is to improve public safety response times for fire and police departments, building on research and positive experiences from other communities and potential observed improvements at Mercy Creek.

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