September 16, 2024 Bloomington City Council Meeting
Monday, September 16, 2024
Introduction of new city employees
Acknowledgment of Hatch Bloomington Award winners
Proclamation: Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month
Proclamation: International Day of Peace
Proclamation: Constitution Week
Community Health and Wellness Center Feasibility Study and Business Plan
2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
City Council Policy and Issue Update
Closed Session: Real Estate Acquisitions for Community Health and Wellness Center
Areas of Interest (4)
- Hatch Bloomington program yields $650,000 in publicity value and attracts interest from other municipalities.
- City of Bloomington successfully launches small business incubator to foster local economic development.
- Growing Hispanic/Latinx community in Bloomington highlighted during Hispanic Heritage Month recognition.
- City advances community health and wellness center plans with upcoming feasibility study and real estate acquisitions.
Votes (1)
Approval of tonight's agenda
Moved by Mayor Tim Bussey · Seconded by Councilmember Lowman
Notable Quotes (3)
You're doing something right in city government when other cities copy you.
It says a lot to actually do something that shows that the City of Bloomington cares about small businesses.
We are just hungry for a better life.
People (8)
Tim BusseyMayorFacilitated the meeting, proclamations, and employee introductions.
1 quote
Facilitated the meeting, proclamations, and employee introductions.
“You're doing something right in city government when other cities copy you.”
Regarding the success of the Hatch Bloomington program.
Shaun LundyCity StaffManaged the Hatch Bloomington entrepreneurship competition process.
Managed the Hatch Bloomington entrepreneurship competition process.
Grant and NickBusiness OwnersFounders of 'Scrambling Egg', winners of the $100,000 grand prize.
1 quote
Founders of 'Scrambling Egg', winners of the $100,000 grand prize.
“It says a lot to actually do something that shows that the City of Bloomington cares about small businesses.”
Regarding the impact of the Hatch Bloomington initiative.
AdelitaTranslatorProvided Spanish translation for the Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation.
Provided Spanish translation for the Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation.
Jesse MartinezCommunity MemberSpoke on the importance of Hispanic heritage and local representation.
1 quote
Spoke on the importance of Hispanic heritage and local representation.
“We are just hungry for a better life.”
Reflecting on the motivations of the immigrant community.
Mary CruzProgram SpecialistNew hire in the HRA division of Community Development.
New hire in the HRA division of Community Development.
Mark FritzCommercial Property AppraiserNew hire focused on multifamily and office properties.
New hire focused on multifamily and office properties.
Kevin KennyAssistant Port Authority AdministratorNew hire focused on real estate development.
New hire focused on real estate development.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- September 16, 2024 - Bloomington City Council Meeting
- September 28, 2024 - Citywide Recycling Drop Off