July 15, 2024 Bloomington City Council Meeting
Monday, July 15, 2024
Introduction of new city employees
Consent agenda items
Approval of Letter to Public Utilities Commission regarding gas utility resource planning
Public hearing: Ordinance to construct Veterans Memorial on Civic Plaza
Resolution for budget adjustment transferring Strategic Priorities funds to Veterans Memorial project
Administrative Streamline Approval Study
Single Room Occupancy (SRO) co-living standards study
Areas of Interest (5)
- City of Bloomington approves $275,000 in Strategic Priorities funding to relocate and build long-awaited Veterans Memorial.
- City legal department achieves full staffing with new prosecutor and crime victim liaison additions.
- Planning Commission launches Administrative Streamline Approval study to reduce bureaucracy in development projects.
- Bloomington council members credit grassroots advocacy and generational effort for Veterans Memorial project success.
- New study explores SRO and co-living standards in response to housing production challenges.
Votes (6)
Accept the agenda as stated including item 3.13
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Council
Approve consent agenda items 3.1-3.7 and 3.9-3.13
Moved by Councilmember Rivas · Seconded by Councilmember Lowman
Approve resolution appointing election judges for 2024
Moved by Councilmember Rivas · Seconded by Councilmember Carter
Close the public hearing on item 4.1
Moved by Councilmember Carter · Seconded by Councilmember Dallessandro
Approve ordinance amending Chapter 5 for a Veterans Memorial
Moved by Councilmember Carter · Seconded by Councilmember Dallessandro
Approve resolution transferring $275,000 to Veterans Memorial fund
Moved by Councilmember Dallessandro · Seconded by Councilmember Carter
Notable Quotes (1)
The Vietnam Veterans made sure I had a really good welcome home and so I appreciate them for that.
People (8)
Mayor of BloomingtonMayorPresiding over the council meeting.
Presiding over the council meeting.
Abdi AhmedNetwork AdministratorIT department; graduate of Metropolitan State University.
IT department; graduate of Metropolitan State University.
MeganCrime Victim LiaisonLegal department; handles restitution forms and court support for victims.
Legal department; handles restitution forms and court support for victims.
TeresaOffice AssistantLegal department; referred to as 'The Rock' for front desk duties.
Legal department; referred to as 'The Rock' for front desk duties.
JacksonProsecutorNew addition to legal staff; former law clerk for Hennepin County.
New addition to legal staff; former law clerk for Hennepin County.
Mr. FerrucciStaff MemberPresented the Veterans Memorial ordinance and site relocation details.
Presented the Veterans Memorial ordinance and site relocation details.
Tim EngstromRepresentativeAmerican Legion Post 550 Commander; speaking in favor of the Veterans Memorial.
1 quote
American Legion Post 550 Commander; speaking in favor of the Veterans Memorial.
“The Vietnam Veterans made sure I had a really good welcome home and so I appreciate them for that.”
Discussing the historical impact of Vietnam veterans on current military treatment.
Mr. JohnsonPlanning CommissionerLeading the Administrative Streamline Approval study.
Leading the Administrative Streamline Approval study.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- July 15, 2024: Bloomington City Council Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Letter to Public Utilities Commission regarding gas utility resource planning.
Ordinance to construct a Veterans Memorial on Civic Plaza.
Budget adjustment to transfer $275,000 from Strategic Priorities to Veterans Memorial fund.