June 2, 2025 Bloomington City Council Meeting

Monday, June 2, 2025

Introduction of new city employees

Swearing-in of Growth Through Opportunity program participants

Pride Month Proclamation (June 2025)

Juneteenth Proclamation (June 2025)

Blazing Star Award presentation for sustainable housing

Consent Agenda items (21 total)

Public Hearing: Phase One Small Business Codes and Processes

Public Hearing: Chapter 5 Charter Amendment

Public Hearing: Chapter 6 Charter Amendment

Commercial Node Toolkit update presentation

Appointments: Planning Commission, Human Rights Commission, Sustainability Commission

City Council policy and issue updates

Votes (4)

Accept the Council Agenda

Passed7-0

Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Dallessandro

Approve Consent Agenda items (excluding 3.15 and 3.1)

Passed7-0

Moved by Carter · Seconded by Lowman

Authorize first amendment for sustainable certification fees ($310,650)

Passed5-2

Moved by Carter · Seconded by Dallessandro

Accept city donations (Item 3.1)

Passed7-0

Moved by Carter · Seconded by Dallessandro

Notable Quotes (4)

You've got a big responsibility because in a lot of ways you are the face of the city of Bloomington.

Tim Bussey
City ServiceAddressing new city employees during introductions.

It's important that families feel safe in their homes and by extension their city and town.

Paula Bickel
LGBTQ+ RightsAccepting the Pride Month proclamation.

There's a rigor to certifications... there's a reason that we ask for a higher level of scrutiny on certain things.

Dallessandro
City SpendingJustifying the vote for sustainability certification funding.

I'm very much in favor of the sustainability initiative lives. I just don't support the spending of money for the certification.

Nelson
Budget/SustainabilityOpposing the budget item for certification fees.

People (10)

Tim BusseyMayor

Presiding over the Bloomington City Council meeting

Tom MurrayFacilities Service Technician

Former apartment building maintenance worker, background in geology

Shante BrownOffice Support Specialist

Former Bloom intern, studying public administration at Normandale

Damon BrittneyDeputy Chief

Administered the oath to Growth Through Opportunity program participants

Paula BickelRepresentative

Representing Bloomington Rainbow Cafe and LGBTQ community

Lauren ReynoldsChief Equity and Inclusion Officer

Attended Juneteenth proclamation ceremony

Bernadette GillispieOfficial

Participated in the Blazing Star Award presentation

CarterCouncilmember

Managed the consent agenda and donation items

NelsonCouncilmember

Opposed the $310,650 sustainability certification expenditure

DallessandroCouncilmember

Supported sustainability certification for its rigor and industry standard

Places Mentioned

Bloomington City Council ChambersCivic Plaza East LawnLake NokomisDred Scott FieldsGalveston, Texas

Events & Meetings (3)

  • June 2nd, 2025: Bloomington City Council Meeting
  • June 22nd, 2025: Pride Celebration at Civic Plaza, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • June 21st, 2025: Juneteenth Celebration, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

4.1

Public hearing regarding Phase One Small Business Codes and Processes Ordinance

4.2

Public hearing regarding Charter Amendment for Chapter Five

4.3

Public hearing regarding Charter Amendment for Chapter Six

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