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August 4, 2025 Bloomington City Council Meeting

Monday, August 4, 2025

Introduction of new city employees

National Night Out proclamation

Consent business items

Public hearing on prevailing wage ordinance amendments

Community Health and Wellness Center update

Areas of Interest (4)

  • Bloomington proposes major changes to Prevailing Wage Ordinance, including potential waivers for development projects.
  • City government expands Crime Victim Liaison staff due to a significant rise in cases, from 1300 in 2021 to 2300 in 2024.
  • The City Council is considering delegating more administrative rulemaking authority to the city for prevailing wage compliance.
  • Proposed changes to exempt projects under 20 units from prevailing wage requirements spark debate among labor advocates.

Votes (2)

Approval of the agenda

Carried6-0

Moved by Mayor Busse · Seconded by Councilmember Logan

Approval of items 3.1 through 3.24

Carried6-0

Moved by Councilmember Nelson · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

It doesn't matter so much who sits up here. It's who works directly with residents and who provides the services for residents and that is you.

— Tim Busse
Staff recognitionWelcoming new employees to city staff.

It's hitting over 300 parties with multiple people in about two hours. So it's fast and furious and it's a very good time.

— Kim Clawson
National Night OutDescribing the scale of National Night Out events.

People (7)

Tim BusseMayor

Presides over the council meeting and introduces proclamation items.

1 quote

“It doesn't matter so much who sits up here. It's who works directly with residents and who provides the services.”

Speaking to new city employees regarding their role as the face of the city.

Bridgette GoodwinPark Maintenance Employee

Introduced as a new member of the park maintenance and facilities team.

Courtney RickertData Governance Specialist

New IT department hire working in data and records.

Morgan KnutsonBusiness Analyst

IT department hire focusing on business needs and technology systems.

LauraCrime Victim Liaison

New hire in the City Attorney's office to assist victims.

Sarah AmoryCity Administrator

Presenting the proposed prevailing wage ordinance amendments.

Kim ClawsonDeputy Chief

Discussed National Night Out logistics.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington City Council ChambersBloomington

Events & Meetings (2)

  • August 4, 2025: City Council Meeting
  • August 5, 2025: National Night Out

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

4.1

Proposed administrative and policy amendments to the Prevailing Wage Ordinance, including waiver criteria and unit size exemptions.

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