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April 28, 2025 Bloomington City Council Meeting

Monday, April 28, 2025

Introduction of new city employees

Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation

National Drinking Water Week Proclamation

2025 Advisory Board of Health work plan

Consent business (11 items)

Public hearing: Side code lookback ordinance

Public hearing: Co-living standards ordinance

Approval of Nine Mile Creek corridor renewal project

City council policy and issue updates

Closed session: Fire station property acquisition

Areas of Interest (4)

  • New hiring wave in Bloomington public health, specifically focused on housing and substance prevention.
  • City government highlights the importance of the Asian-American community in Bloomington via cultural proclamations.
  • Concerns over water quality and the legacy of the 'Willie Water' mascot in Bloomington utility outreach.
  • City Council moving into closed session for property acquisition related to the fire station.

Votes (1)

Approval of tonight's agenda as stated

Carried7-0

Moved by Mayor Tim Bussey · Seconded by Council Member Dallasandro

Notable Quotes (3)

My dad once told me an experience in America could be summed up as the balance of work, work, and work.

— Vin Nguyen
Asian-American Heritage MonthSharing his parents' struggle as immigrants.

The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.

— Chesca Dit
Asian-American Heritage MonthQuoting from the Disney movie Mulan.

True representation means AA and HPI voices aren't just acknowledged but are heard in leadership, in classrooms, and in community spaces.

— Jeffrey Vang
Asian-American Heritage MonthAdvocating for inclusion.

People (16)

Tim BusseyMayor

Presiding over the Bloomington City Council meeting.

Leah HughesUnspecified

Introduced Dakota Kenyon as the new community health and wellness center manager.

Dakota KenyonCommunity health and wellness center manager

Former Williston Fitness Center manager; holds MS in kinesiology.

Dr. Nick KellyPublic Health Administrator

Introducing various public health staff to the council.

Caitlyn BrosWIC Dietitian

Completed education at U of Minnesota; 10 years clinical experience.

Megan Drake PereaAssistant Public Health Administrator

Former experience at local, state, and national levels.

Gabby FitzgeraldCertified Health Education Specialist

Former employee at 'My Health' non-profit adolescent clinic.

Nadira MuhammadSubstance prevention staff

Former clinical pharmacist; joined for innovative public health work.

Samia AhmedCommunity Health Worker

Focuses on housing navigation for the tri-city area.

Jada McDonaldSubstance prevention staff

University of Iowa grad; focuses on maternal and women's health.

Miriam SilioCommunity Health Worker

Works with older adults and families navigating healthcare.

Vin NguyenStudent

Normandale student; shared story of his parents' immigrant experience.

Chesca DitStudent

Normandale student; spoke on AA and HPI economic and cultural impact.

Jeffrey VangStudent

Normandale student; president of the Asian Cultural Club.

Tony SchmiggUtility Operator

Participated in Drinking Water Week proclamation.

Eric HersheySenior Operator

Participated in Drinking Water Week proclamation.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington City Council ChambersNormandale Community CollegeNine Mile Creek CorridorWilliston Fitness Center (Minnetonka)

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Monday, April 28, 2025: City Council Meeting
  • Wednesday, April 30, 2025: Asian-American Month celebration at Normandale Community College
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