Council Minute April 30
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Opening of Mount Olivet Rolling Acres (MORA) Youth Crisis Home
Grand opening of Relaxing Healthy Center and Northern Kitchen
Grand opening of Wilderness Inquiry facility
Approval of new co-living housing standards
Modification of city code definition of 'family'
Annual volunteer appreciation event recognition
Areas of Interest (4)
- Bloomington expands affordable housing options by legalizing co-living developments.
- City government relaxes 'family' occupancy rules to allow six unrelated adults in a single dwelling.
- New business investments in wellness and nonprofit youth services highlight Bloomington's economic growth.
- First permanent home for non-profit Wilderness Inquiry signals focus on inclusive outdoor programming.
Votes (1)
Approval of new co-living standards
ApprovedNot specified
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (1)
A community thrives when members share responsibility for its well-being.
Volunteer appreciationExpressing gratitude to the city's 1,000 volunteers.
People (1)
Tim BusseMayorProvides weekly updates on city council activities and community news.
1 quote
Provides weekly updates on city council activities and community news.
“A community thrives when members share responsibility for its well-being.”
Commenting on the importance of city volunteers.
Places Mentioned
BloomingtonCivic PlazaMinnesota
Events & Meetings (4)
- Saturday, April 26: Youth Crisis Home opening
- Monday night (relative to April 28 week): Council meeting
- Tuesday evening: Volunteer appreciation event at Civic Plaza
- April 29: Wilderness Inquiry ribbon cutting
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Co-living Ordinance
Establishes standards for co-living units, including 70 sq ft min room size, parking requirements, and occupancy limits.
Definition of Family
Modified to allow up to six unrelated adults to share a home, increasing from the previous limit of four.