June 16, 2025 Bloomington City Council Study Meeting

Monday, June 16, 2025

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of silence for Speaker Hortman and others

2025 state legislative session update

2024 annual financial report presentation

Consent business

Public hearing on tax revenue bond sales

Airport parking study

Areas of Interest (4)

  • City Council mourns the murder of Speaker of the House Hortman and her husband.
  • Concerns rise regarding the safety of public servants and inflammatory political rhetoric.
  • Legislative session outcome analysis: Impact of state budget cuts and deficit planning on Bloomington.
  • Financial audit reveals a clean bill of health for the city, but identifies four federal compliance findings.

Votes (1)

Approval of the agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (2)

If you hear people denigrating public servants, if you hear people threatening anyone on the public side... tell them to stop.

— Mayor
Public safety and rhetoricCall to action regarding public civility.

There were a lot of issues that we were proactive on and also a lot of issues that were popping up during session.

— Katie Sen
State legislative updateSummarizing the legislative session workflow.

People (4)

MayorMayor of Bloomington

Presiding over the council meeting, leading tributes for Speaker Hortman.

1 quote

“Serving in the public sector should not be a reason to be shot at.”

Expressing grief and condemning violence against public officials.

Council Member LmanCouncil Member

Reflecting on the loss of Speaker Hortman and the importance of public service.

1 quote

“It's not just a political event. It's a deeply personal wound for our community.”

Reflecting on the death of Speaker Hortman.

Katie SenLobbyist

Providing update on the 2025 state legislative session.

1 quote

“Given the looming deficit, almost every conference committee had a cut target.”

Explaining the fiscal environment of the 2025 legislative session.

Andy HerringAuditor

Presenting the 2024 annual financial report from Redpath & Company.

1 quote

“It's an unmodified opinion or a clean opinion on the financial statements.”

Summary of the 2024 audit results.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington, MinnesotaH Conference RoomOklahoma CityEgan

Events & Meetings (1)

  • June 16, 2025 - Study Meeting in H Conference Room

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

4.1

Public hearing regarding issuance and sale of sales tax revenue bonds series 2025A and 2025B.

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