City Council Listening Session - April 28, 2025
Monday, April 28, 2025
Community Health and Wellness Center planning and construction
Impact of Community Health and Wellness Center on surrounding neighborhoods
Parking and traffic flow concerns near Newton Avenue and Morgan Avenue
Maintenance and operations of the current Creekside senior center
Concerns regarding illegal vehicle towing and property usage regulations
Illegal parking and vandalism issues on Fremont Avenue
Public policy on parking enforcement and city street use
Areas of Interest (5)
- Neighborhood resistance grows over the $100 million Community Health and Wellness Center construction.
- Claims of poor communication and lack of transparency regarding the decommissioning of the Creekside Senior Center.
- Dispute between local business owners and city officials over 'anonymous' towing enforcement on private property.
- Residents report surge in vandalism and illegal activity on Fremont Avenue, citing lack of parking enforcement.
- Debate over the fiduciary responsibility of the council vs. the specific needs of the senior demographic in Bloomington.
Notable Quotes (3)
Are the police ready, willing and able to enforce these parking rules when the new building is running?
This center has to operate 90% or better cost neutral.
I witnessed a vandalism on one of the vehicles at three in the morning and somebody flashed a tire, I believe.
People (5)
Elizabeth CambroneResidentLives at 9825 Newton Avenue; concerned about traffic, parking, and quality of life.
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Lives at 9825 Newton Avenue; concerned about traffic, parking, and quality of life.
“I and many others are asking for a complete and a complete pause in reconsideration in planting this community health and wellness center.”
Expressing desire to halt the current project due to neighborhood concerns.
Gary BiggeResidentWants to keep the existing Creekside facility as a senior center rather than building a new complex.
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Wants to keep the existing Creekside facility as a senior center rather than building a new complex.
“I'm arguing that we need to keep [the] Site as a senior center.”
Advocating for the retention of the current senior facility.
David HogyBusiness OwnerOwner at 7837 12th Avenue; contested recent towing of vehicles used for training.
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Owner at 7837 12th Avenue; contested recent towing of vehicles used for training.
“I'm here looking for a little guidance on the... Regulation 8.16 of open storage.”
Seeking clarification on city code regarding private property storage.
Sue WeaverResidentTaxpayer for 50 years; concerned about lack of senior-focused amenities.
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Taxpayer for 50 years; concerned about lack of senior-focused amenities.
“I think we need to make as much, need to have as many things for seniors as possible.”
Advocating for better senior services in the new community center.
Rob GoodsackResidentResident on Fremont Avenue; concerned about illegal parking and neighborhood safety.
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Resident on Fremont Avenue; concerned about illegal parking and neighborhood safety.
“I cannot imagine if you open up one side of [the] street how much worse it's gonna get.”
Concern over the potential removal of parking restrictions.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Monday, 28 April - Council listening session
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Covers open storage requirements and licensing for vehicles on private commercial property.