Bloomington City Council — Transcript
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Appointment of Key Commission Roles
Review and Acceptance of Program of Work
Approval of Annual Report with Clerical Edits
Votes (6)
Appointment of Recording Secretary (Item 3.1)
Moved by Mark Thorsen · Seconded by Cynthia Hunt
The commission proceeded with the formal appointment of a recording secretary. A nomination was made, seconded, and the motion passed unanimously without further discussion, filling a key administrative role for the commission.
Appointment of Attorney for the Charter Commission (Item 3.2)
Moved by Michael Ramirez · Seconded by Breanna Lindquist
Following a brief clarification on agenda item numbering, the commission moved to appoint its attorney of record. A direct motion was made and seconded, leading to the unanimous appointment of Melissa Manderscheid to provide legal counsel for the Charter Commission.
Election of Chairperson (Item 3.3)
Moved by Mark Thorsen · Seconded by Cynthia Hunt
The commission moved to elect its chairperson, a significant leadership role. Peterson was nominated for the position, and the motion was seconded and subsequently passed unanimously, formally establishing the chair for the commission.
Election of Vice Chairperson (Item 3.4)
Moved by Jamil Mashruje · Seconded by Mark Thorsen
The commission proceeded with the election of its vice chairperson. Emily Melby was nominated for the role, and following a second, the motion passed unanimously, confirming the vice chair for the Charter Commission.
Review and Acceptance of Program of Work (Item 6.1)
Moved by Michael Ramirez · Seconded by Mark Thorsen
Commission members reviewed the proposed program of work, which outlines upcoming activities. A motion to accept the program as presented was introduced, seconded, and then passed unanimously without further debate, formalizing the commission's work plan.
Approval of Annual Report with Clerical Directions
Moved by Michael Ramirez · Seconded by Brad Exton
The commission reviewed its annual report for the period of May 2, 2025, through May 17, 2026. The approval included specific instructions to the city attorney to incorporate the names of members present at the current meeting and to remove a reference to the April 16, 2026 meeting minutes from the final document. The motion passed unanimously.
Notable Quotes (4)
I would appoint or nominate uh Teresa Burbach.
I move to appoint Melissa Manderscheid as our attorney of record.
I move to elect Emily Melby.
Approve the annual report as presented by the Bloomington Charter Commission for the period of May 2, 2025 through May 17, 2026 with the direction to the city attorney to present the names of those present tonight and the removal of April 16, 2026.
Ordinances & Resolutions (7)
Local government body responsible for reviewing and proposing amendments to the city charter
Document outlining the planned activities and objectives of the commission
Official document summarizing the commission's activities and achievements over a specified period
Software or platform used for organizing, scheduling, and distributing meeting agendas
Internal guidelines governing the conduct of the commission's meetings and operations
A document providing context and explanation for a proposed motion or decision item
Legal statutes or legislation at the state level that may govern the commission's operations or reporting