December 10, 2024 Bloomington Port Authority Meeting

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Approval of Minutes

Port Authority Economic Development Program Updates

Youth Workforce Development Program (2025)

Hatched Bloomington Pitch Competition

Bloomington Economic Partnership

CEO Summit Planning

Port Authority Budget and Levy Review

Votes (2)

Approval of Minutes

Carried4-0

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Final Budget Approval

PendingN/A

Moved by Commissioner Lenz · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (1)

When you look at the percentage change from 2024, I mean the percent change is 14,795%. It's kind of a meaningless number.

Lenz
Budget TransparencyCommenting on budget documentation formatting.

People (12)

EricksonPresident

Presides over the meeting and manages agenda flow.

HollyPort Authority Administrator

Lead presenter on economic development programs and budget updates.

BussingMayor

Provides oversight and strategic direction for city programs.

Mary Kate HeinenAccountant

Port Authority accountant responsible for budget documentation.

Sean LundySpecial Projects and Initiatives Manager

Manages small business initiatives like Hatched Bloomington.

LenzCommissioner

Questions budget formatting and land acquisition protocols.

Alejandro PalancaStaff

Port Authority team member.

Kathryn MurrayStaff

Port Authority team member.

Kevin KinaseAssistant Port Authority Administrator

Port Authority administration.

Luke SpanoEconomic Development Analyst

Port Authority staff.

Kenny NiemeyerHousing Development Specialist

Shared role between Port and HRA.

Barb WolfeAssistant Port Administrator

Focuses on business assistance.

Places Mentioned

BloomingtonSouth LoopZawadi CenterHennepin County

Events & Meetings (5)

  • August 20: Preliminary budget/levy approval
  • September 27: City Council preliminary budget approval
  • November 19: Filing with Hennepin County
  • December 2: Final levy recommendation
  • December 10: Final budget approval
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December 10, 2024 Bloomington Port Authority Meeting - Bloomington Recorder