November 18, 2024 Bloomington City Council Meeting

Monday, November 18, 2024

Introduction of new city employees

Proclamation for Small Business Saturday

Proclamation for Japanese Local Government Professionals Day

Public hearing on public drainage and utility easements

Ordinance to vacate public plaza at Maui Water Park

Zoning code reorganization

Pavement Management Program feasibility

Normandale Boulevard trail and sidewalk project

Housing Improvement Area at The Heights Condominium

Ordinance to increase water and wastewater rates

Ordinance to increase solid waste and refuse collection fees

Resolution for stormwater charge changes

2025 Utility Fund budgets

Budget discussion for Public Works and Fleet/Facilities

Residential solid waste contract extension

Missing Middle Housing update

City Council policy and issue update

American Rescue Plan (ARP) expenditures for Well Seven project

Airport parking facility study

Urban tree canopy and forestry plan

Votes (4)

Accept tonight's agenda as stated

Passed6-0

Moved by Mayor Bussey · Seconded by Councilmember Lowman

Approve consent business items 3.2-3.20 and 3.22-3.25

Passed6-0

Moved by Councilmember Lowman · Seconded by Councilmember [Unspecified]

Approve budget adjustment resolution to move $276,657 for Well Seven project

Passed6-0

Moved by Councilmember Lowman · Seconded by Councilmember [Unspecified]

Approve item 3.21 with inclusion of Metropolitan Airports Commission as stakeholder

Passed6-0

Moved by Councilmember Nelson · Seconded by Councilmember Coleman

Notable Quotes (3)

Whereas Bloomington recognizes the value of cross-cultural dialog and the importance of strengthening partnerships.

Tim Bussey
International relationsReading the proclamation for Japanese Local Government Professionals Day.

I would rather see this go to replace those trees or some part of our natural resource plan before did another study on it.

Councilmember Nelson
Urban forestryOpposing the expense of a new urban tree canopy study.

We absolutely are [missing out on grants] and there are many grants that we can't even apply for because we don't have a plan.

Dave Hansen
Urban forestryDefending the need for an urban forestry plan to secure state/federal funding.

People (9)

Tim BusseyMayor

Presiding over the council meeting and conducting proclamations.

Bernadette GillispieBuilding Official/Inspections Manager

Returning employee with 18 years of experience.

Henry KurtzfileCommercial Property Appraiser

New hire previously working in private multifamily valuations.

Councilmember LowmanCouncilmember

Managing consent agenda and motioning for various budget approvals.

Councilmember NelsonCouncilmember

Raising questions regarding the Urban Tree Canopy study and airport parking study.

Councilmember DallessandroCouncilmember

Inquiring about the status of the Well Seven project funding.

Dave HansenCity Staff/Forestry

Explaining the scope of the Urban Tree Canopy study via Webex.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington, Minnesota1701 American BoulevardMaui Water ParkNormandale BoulevardThe Heights Condominium AssociationJapanNew York CityHennepin County

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Monday, November 18, 2024 - Bloomington City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

3.1

Resolution authorizing ARRP expenditure of $276,657 for Well Seven project.

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