Bloomington City Council — Transcript

Monday, February 23, 2026

Black History Month proclamation

Appointments to Advisory Board of Health

Appointments to Creative Placemaking Commission

Appointments to Human Rights Commission

Appointments to Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission

Appointments to Sustainability Commission

2026 Creative Placemaking Commission work plan presentation

Wixon site redevelopment public hearing

Missing middle housing phase 2 public hearing

2026 community development fee increases discussion

Votes (6)

Approval of the February 23rd agenda

Passed6-0

Moved by Mayor Tim Busby · Seconded by Council Member Carter

Appointment of Sophia Pearson, Mariah Gran, and Cheryl Sadderstrom to Advisory Board of Health

Passed6-0

Moved by Council Member Carter · Seconded by Council Member Robertson

Appointment of Julie Gustoson, Michael Gonzalez, and Dario Biladaro to Creative Placemaking Commission

Passed6-0

Moved by Council Member Dalisandro · Seconded by Council Member Robertson

Appointment of Anna Decker, Jay Holmes, and Baron Lewis to Human Rights Commission

Passed6-0

Moved by Council Member Robertson · Seconded by Council Member Carter

Appointment of Natalie Rooney to Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission

Passed6-0

Moved by Council Member Nelson · Seconded by Council Member Rivas

Appointment of Shawn McFarling and Benet Aaria to Sustainability Commission

Passed6-0

Moved by Council Member Robertson · Seconded by Council Member Rivas

Notable Quotes (1)

This moment calls on all of us, especially leaders, to choose courage over comfort, truth over erasure, and justice over indifference.

Katherine Murray
Black History MonthBlack History Month proclamation remarks.

People (3)

Alejandra PelinkaDirector of Creative Placemaking

Presenting the 2026 work plan for the Creative Placemaking Commission.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington Council ChambersWixon siteNormandale Community College

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Monday, February 23, 2026 - Bloomington Council Chambers

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

4.1

Public hearing regarding the Wixon site redevelopment and rezoning.

4.2

Public hearing regarding the missing middle housing phase 2 ordinance.

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