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October 30, 2023 Bloomington City Council Meeting

Bloomington City CouncilTuesday, October 31, 2023
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Veterans Day Proclamation

Native American Heritage Month Proclamation

Consent Agenda (10 items)

Public Health Building furniture purchase

Public Hearing: Creative Placemaking Commission membership

2024 Budget Discussion - Public Works

Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan Discussion

Strategic Priorities Fund and Public Safety State Aid spending

City Council policy and issue update

Closed meeting regarding City Manager employment

Full Document Analysis

Votes (4)

Approval of tonight's agenda

Passed7-0

Moved by Mayor Bussey · Seconded by Not stated

Accept consent business (Items 3.1-3.6, 3.8-3.10)

Passed7-0

Moved by Councilmember Nelson · Seconded by Councilmember Dallessandro

Approval of office furniture purchase for public health building ($245,453)

Passed7-0

Moved by Councilmember Lowman · Seconded by Councilmember Carlson

Close public hearing on Item 4.1

Passed7-0

Moved by Councilmember Dallessandro · Seconded by Councilmember Martin

Notable Quotes (2)

It is our duty as a community to honor and support our veterans not only during the month of November but throughout the year.

— Tim Bussey
Veterans DayReading the Veterans Day proclamation.

In the military we often described life as consisting of long hours of boredom interrupted by moments of fear.

— David Skinner
Military ServiceRecounting his father's story during the Korean War.

People (6)

Tim BusseyMayor

Presiding over the Bloomington City Council meeting.

1 quote

“It is our duty as a community to honor and support our veterans not only during the month of November but throughout the year.”

Veterans Day Proclamation

David SkinnerBloomington Resident / US Navy Veteran

Shared history of his father, Mark Skinner, and his own service.

1 quote

“In the military we often described life as consisting of long hours of boredom interrupted by moments of fear.”

Recounting his father's Korean War service.

Sid BeaneDakota descendant

Discussing Dakota history and connection to Bloomington.

1 quote

“My Dakota name is Solei-mani which means walks rattling; he makes a lot of noise so I'm here to make a lot of noise.”

Introduction during Native American Heritage Month presentation.

Marissa JohnsonIndian Education Program Specialist

Discussing Bloomington Public Schools' Indian Education program.

1 quote

“We strive for the success of our Native students. We do that by meeting the unique cultural and educational needs.”

Describing the mission of the education program.

Alejandro PalancaStaff Member

Discussing amendment to the Creative Placemaking Commission code.

1 quote

“We felt it was appropriate for City Council to appoint all nine of the Creative Placemaking Commissioners.”

Explaining the shift in appointment authority.

Mr. RubyCity Manager

Providing details on public health facility needs.

1 quote

“Public health building is in need of replacement it is an aged and functionally obsolete building.”

Justifying the purchase of new office furniture.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington Council ChambersBloomington, MinnesotaChosin Reservoir, North KoreaUSS Juneau

Events & Meetings (1)

  • October 30, 2023 - Bloomington City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

4.1

Amendment to Chapter 2 of the City Code to change appointment process for the Creative Placemaking Commission.

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