August 3, 2023 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Swearing-in of new and reappointed Planning Commissioners

Bloomington Forward long-range capital investment initiative

November 7th ballot initiative for a 0.5% local sales tax

Community Health and Wellness Center proposal

Renovations of the Bloomington Ice Garden

Nine Mile Creek Corridor enhancement and preservation project

Analysis of regional benefit and project financing

Public health service delivery and facility equity concerns

Notable Quotes (2)

Our role in this process is to inform and educate... We can't advocate for the project. That's not what we're doing in these presentations.

Jamie Verbrugge
Ballot Initiative NeutralityExplaining the legal restrictions regarding city involvement in the upcoming referendum.

We have a real equity issue in that the people that we serve through our Public Health Division primarily are lower income and BIPOC populations.

Jamie Verbrugge
Equity in Public HealthExplaining the urgent need for a new Public Health facility.

People (4)

Jamie VerbruggeCity Manager

Provided detailed overview of the Bloomington Forward capital investment plan and referendum.

Albert CookCommissioner

Reappointed or new commissioner sworn in at the meeting; inquired about site surroundings.

Dan MarinoCommissioner

Newly sworn-in commissioner.

CurryCommissioner

Newly sworn-in commissioner.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington Ice GardenNine Mile Creek CorridorCreekside Community CenterValley View SiteCentral ParkMoyer Park

Events & Meetings (2)

  • August 3, 2023 - Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
  • November 7, 2023 - Referendum Election Date
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August 3, 2023 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting - Bloomington Recorder