March 3, 2025 Bloomington City Council Meeting
Monday, March 3, 2025
Introduction of new Utilities Department employees
Proclamation for Women's History Month (March 2025)
Bloomington Citywide Creative Placemaking Plan and 2025 Work Plan presentation
Consent business agenda
Adoption of West Metro Multi-Community Wellhead Protection Plan (Part 1)
South Loop Development Plan update progress report
Review and update of Council meeting procedures
City Council policy and issue update
Areas of Interest (3)
- Bloomington launches what is claimed to be the nation's first citywide Creative Placemaking plan.
- City Council debates the balance between public art investments and the upcoming city budget process.
- City staff identifies a disparity in workforce demographics: women make up 51% of residents but only 34% of the full-time workforce.
Votes (1)
Accept tonight's agenda as stated
Moved by Mayor Tim Bussey · Seconded by Councilmember Carter
Notable Quotes (2)
This is an annual proclamation that we do here in Bloomington and I'm always proud to do it and always proud to recognize and to thank the women who lead the city of Bloomington.
Creative placemaking is powerful because it integrates arts, culture and design to strengthen and connect communities.
People (8)
Tim BusseyMayorPresides over city council meetings and delivers proclamations.
1 quote
Presides over city council meetings and delivers proclamations.
“For a lot of people you're the face of Bloomington. When people interact with you, they're interacting with the City of Bloomington.”
Welcoming new employees to the city.
Scott AndersonUtilities Department StaffIntroduced new Utilities Department staff members.
1 quote
Introduced new Utilities Department staff members.
“Eleazar is currently one of our utilities maintenance workers. He comes to us with eight years of utility working experience.”
Introducing Eleazar Brown.
Eleazar BrownUtilities Maintenance WorkerNew utility maintenance worker with experience in gas, power, and fiber optics.
New utility maintenance worker with experience in gas, power, and fiber optics.
Andrew TenneyOffice Support SpecialistNew utility employee working at the front counter.
New utility employee working at the front counter.
Teresa SweetlandExecutive Director, Forecast Public ArtLead on the planning process for the Creative Placemaking Plan.
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Lead on the planning process for the Creative Placemaking Plan.
“This is the first and only citywide creative placemaking plan in the country.”
Presenting the Bloomington Citywide Creative Placemaking Plan.
Alejandro PelinkaDirector of Creative PlacemakingLeads the Creative Placemaking department for Bloomington.
Leads the Creative Placemaking department for Bloomington.
Councilmember CarterCity CouncilmemberExpressed support for the Creative Placemaking Plan but noted budget concerns.
Expressed support for the Creative Placemaking Plan but noted budget concerns.
Councilmember DallessandroCity CouncilmemberPraised the Creative Placemaking leadership and discussed integrating art into park projects.
Praised the Creative Placemaking leadership and discussed integrating art into park projects.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- March 3, 2025: Bloomington City Council Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Resolution to adopt the West Metro Multi-Community Wellhead Protection Plan (Part 1)
Resolution to update Council meeting procedures