November 18, 2025 Bloomington Port Authority Meeting

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Approval of meeting minutes

Resolution accepting Youth at Work competitive grant

Recognition of Hatch Bloomington competition winner

Property easements for the SICK campus

2026 Port Authority budget and levy

Votes (4)

Adopt minutes of October 21, 2025

Carried5-0

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Not specified

Adopt resolution accepting Youth at Work Competitive Grant

Carried5-0

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Not specified

Approve resolution recognizing Hatch 2025 winner and authorizing financial assistance

Carried6-0

Moved by Nelson · Seconded by Lutz

Approve resolution BPA-25 regarding mutual storm sewer and maintenance/access easements

Carried6-0

Moved by Lutz · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

One of the biggest barriers our interns face is getting to and from work over the summer.

Warson
Youth at Work GrantExplaining budget allocation for youth support services.

I want to make sure that I represent and listen to them as well. Because it's very important that we have all those voices in our decisions.

Nelson
Commission ElectionReflecting on his re-election and the 33 percent of voters who supported other candidates.

The Port Authority cultivates community prosperity and quality development through bold vision and responsible public investments.

Holly
Port Strategic PlanReciting the Port Authority's new mission statement.

People (8)

Eric EricsonPresident

Presides over the Bloomington Port Authority commission meetings.

NelsonCommissioner

Recently re-elected to the commission; served as a judge for the Hatch 2025 competition.

Sean LundySpecial Projects and Initiatives Manager

Works in the Department of Community Development; manages Hatch Bloomington.

HollyPort Authority Staff

Presents the annual port budget and strategic plan updates.

Mary Kay HeinenAccountant

Port Authority accountant; explains fund accounting and salary allocations.

RodCommissioner

Inquires about internship timelines and moves the easement motion.

LutzCommissioner

Asks clarifying questions regarding fund usage for water park professional services.

Places Mentioned

BloomingtonSouth LoopHennepin CountySICK campus26th Avenue SouthWinstead WayMall of America

Events & Meetings (1)

  • October 21, 2025 - Meeting date

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

Youth at Work Grant

Accepting grant for internships, wages, and youth support services.

Hatch 2025

Recognizing bookstore 'Bookmother' and authorizing financial assistance.

BPA-25

Approving reciprocal easements for emergency access and storm sewer maintenance at SICK campus.

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