October 21, 2025 Bloomington Port Authority Meeting

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Areas of Interest (3)

Bloomington hires new City Manager Zack Walker, aiming for big projects and continuity.
City implements small business procurement program to address 2025 disparity study findings.
Small business equity gap: Minority and women-owned businesses receiving only 6.4% of city contracts despite 17.8% market potential.

Approval of minutes from September 16

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Moved by Commissioner Peterson · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of minutes from September 30 joint meeting

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Moved by Commissioner Peterson · Seconded by Commissioner Hunt

I'm looking very much forward to building upon the great foundation that's been laid.
— Zack Walker

Future visionInitial address to the commissioners.

Small businesses create 63% of new private sector jobs in our economy since 2005.
— Evan Ikabonyi

Economic impactPresentation on procurement goals.

President EricsonCommission President

Presides over the meeting and manages procedural agenda items.

Commissioner PetersonCommissioner

Active in motions and clarifying meeting minutes; long-time resident.

1 quote

“Move that the minutes be approved.”

Motion to approve September 16 minutes.

Zack WalkerCity Manager

New City Manager for Bloomington, formerly of Independence, MO.

1 quote

“I wanted to come and do big things.”

Explaining why he left his previous position for Bloomington.

Mayor BusyMayor

Introduced the new City Manager.

1 quote

“I am very excited to have Zach on board and to start a new era with our new city manager in in Bloomington.”

Welcoming speech for the new city manager.

Evan IkabonyiSmall Business Procurement Program Coordinator

Presented on equitable contracting and local business procurement.

1 quote

“71% of Bloomington business owners live in Bloomington.”

Justification for local small business investment.

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