Council Minute May 21
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Proposed changes to city sidewalk snowplowing operations
Adoption of Phase I of the Missing Middle Housing Ordinance
Proclamation of Public Works Week (May 18-24)
Review of Police and Public Works open house success
Areas of Interest (3)
- Bloomington proposes shifting sidewalk snow removal responsibility to property owners to cut $60,000 in costs.
- City adopts Phase I of 'Missing Middle' housing rules, allowing larger ADUs and removing on-site owner requirements.
- Public works staff facing high injury rates drive shift toward reduced municipal snowplowing routes.
Notable Quotes (1)
Public works makes normal happen.
Public Works WeekReferencing a resident's description of public works services during the council meeting.
People (1)
Tim BusseMayorLeading the weekly update on council decisions and city events.
1 quote
Leading the weekly update on council decisions and city events.
“The folks in public works are like umpires in a baseball game; they’re at their best when you don’t even notice them.”
Describing the essential, often invisible nature of public works staff.
Places Mentioned
Bloomington
Events & Meetings (3)
- Council Meeting: May 19
- Public Works Week: May 18 - May 24
- Police and Public Works Open Houses: May 17
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Missing Middle Housing Ordinance (Phase I)
Modernizes rules for duplexes, townhomes, and ADUs to increase housing diversity and affordability.