May 20, 2025 Bloomington Port Authority Meeting
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Approval of Port Authority minutes
Joint meeting minutes with HRA
Bloomington Central Station Grocery Recapture Agreement
Sale of property near American Boulevard/Mall of America
Commercial Nodes Toolkit strategy update
Votes (5)
Approval of Port Authority minutes
Moved by Not Specified · Seconded by Commissioner Hunt
Approval of Joint HRA meeting minutes
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Commissioner Nelson
Approve Amended and Restated Grocery Recapture Agreement
Moved by Commissioner Peterson · Seconded by Commissioner Nelson
Close public hearing for property sale
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Commissioner Hunt
Authorize sale of remainder property to City
Moved by Commissioner Peterson · Seconded by Commissioner Nelson
Notable Quotes (3)
We can report at this point that they have signed a lease with Colonial Market. That's some great news.
I feel compelled to ask what kind of due diligence... what due diligence did McGuff do and in the city do?
The vision for the Commercial Nodes Toolkit is provide a framework for staff, property owners and businesses to modernize and redevelop commercial nodes while minimizing displacement.
People (9)
Presides over the Port Authority meetings.
Coordinates presentations for economic development items.
Primary presenter for the Grocery Recapture Agreement and Commercial Nodes Toolkit.
Provided legal/technical amendment regarding appraisal institute references.
Questioned due diligence on the grocery tenant.
Moved to approve the recapture agreement and property sale.
Seconded motions and inquired about right of first refusal expiration.
Asked about Mall of America interest in the development site.
Confirms hearing notification requirements.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- February Port Meeting
- April 2025 Wilderness Inquiry Grand Opening
- April 30, 2026 Right of First Refusal termination