April 13, 2026 Bloomington City Council Meeting
Monday, April 13, 2026
Volunteer Recognition Week proclamation
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week proclamation
Arbor Day 2026 proclamation
2026 Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission work plan
Community Development Block Grant 2026 annual action plan
Issuance and sale of general obligation sewer revenue bonds
Corner lot standards study
Public safety update from Chief Booker T. Hajes
Community health and wellness center construction update
Areas of Interest (5)
- Bloomington reports high volunteer engagement with over 4,000 hours provided by teen volunteers.
- City dispatch center handled over 128,000 calls in 2025; officials emphasize the emotional toll on PSTs.
- USDA climate shifts permit the city to experiment with more southern tree species like pecans and hickories.
- Parks Commission faces decisions regarding naming rights and sponsorships for Ice Garden and new Health and Wellness Center.
- Council debates options for reduction of sidewalk plowing services.
Votes (1)
Accept the agenda as stated
Moved by Mayor Busby · Seconded by Council Member Dalisandro
Notable Quotes (2)
Our PSTs are the calm voice in the chaos, the steady presence in someone's worst moment.
I like interacting with the kids. I like being the boss for once.
People (7)
Tim BusbyMayorPresiding over the Bloomington City Council meeting.
Presiding over the Bloomington City Council meeting.
Evan CanouseTeen VolunteerVolunteer at Summer Adventure Program Park; contributed service hours.
1 quote
Volunteer at Summer Adventure Program Park; contributed service hours.
“I like interacting with the kids. I like being the boss for once.”
Explaining motivations for volunteering.
Milliana SantiagoTeen VolunteerVolunteer at Summer Adventure Program Park; spoke on volunteer engagement.
1 quote
Volunteer at Summer Adventure Program Park; spoke on volunteer engagement.
“I really enjoy helping like the kids and like staff and all that. And I also like making new friends.”
Explaining personal benefits of volunteering.
Katrina TrudeauTraining and Quality Assurance CoordinatorRepresents the dispatch center (PSTs).
1 quote
Represents the dispatch center (PSTs).
“Our PSTs are the calm voice in the chaos, the steady presence in someone's worst moment.”
Describing the role of public safety telecommunicators.
Dustin JacobsonStaffConsulted on Arbor Day and tree species diversity.
Consulted on Arbor Day and tree species diversity.
Ryan LokenChairPresented the 2026 work plan and 2025 accomplishments.
Presented the 2026 work plan and 2025 accomplishments.
Leah HughesDeputy Director of ParksAssisted in the presentation of the Parks Commission work plan.
Assisted in the presentation of the Parks Commission work plan.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Monday, April 13, 2026; Council Chambers
- Volunteer appreciation event: April 22, 2026, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM at Civic Plaza
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of general obligation sewer revenue bonds.