October 21, 2025 Bloomington Port Authority Meeting
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Approval of meeting minutes (September 16 and September 30)
Introduction of new City Manager Zack Walker
Small business procurement program overview and strategies
Votes (2)
Approval of minutes from September 16
Carried7-0
Moved by Commissioner Peterson · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of minutes from September 30 joint meeting
Carried7-0
Moved by Commissioner Peterson · Seconded by Commissioner Hunt
Notable Quotes (2)
I'm looking very much forward to building upon the great foundation that's been laid.
Future visionInitial address to the commissioners.
Small businesses create 63% of new private sector jobs in our economy since 2005.
Economic impactPresentation on procurement goals.
People (5)
President EricsonCommission President
Presides over the meeting and manages procedural agenda items.
Commissioner PetersonCommissioner
Active in motions and clarifying meeting minutes; long-time resident.
Zack WalkerCity Manager
New City Manager for Bloomington, formerly of Independence, MO.
Mayor BusyMayor
Introduced the new City Manager.
Evan IkabonyiSmall Business Procurement Program Coordinator
Presented on equitable contracting and local business procurement.
Places Mentioned
Bloomington, MinnesotaIndependence, Missouri
Events & Meetings (3)
- September 16 meeting
- September 30 joint meeting
- October 21 meeting