October 30, 2023 Bloomington City Council Meeting
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
Moved by Mayor Bussey · Seconded by Not stated
Accept consent business (Items 3.1-3.6, 3.8-3.10)
Moved by Councilmember Nelson · Seconded by Councilmember Dallessandro
Approval of office furniture purchase for public health building ($245,453)
Moved by Councilmember Lowman · Seconded by Councilmember Carlson
Close public hearing on Item 4.1
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.
In the military we often described life as consisting of long hours of boredom interrupted by moments of fear.
People (6)
Tim BusseyMayorPresiding over the Bloomington City Council meeting.
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Presiding over the Bloomington City Council meeting.
“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 VeteranShared history of his father, Mark Skinner, and his own service.
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Shared history of his father, Mark Skinner, and his own service.
“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 descendantDiscussing Dakota history and connection to Bloomington.
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Discussing Dakota history and connection to Bloomington.
“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 SpecialistDiscussing Bloomington Public Schools' Indian Education program.
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Discussing Bloomington Public Schools' Indian Education program.
“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 MemberDiscussing amendment to the Creative Placemaking Commission code.
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Discussing amendment to the Creative Placemaking Commission code.
“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 ManagerProviding details on public health facility needs.
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Providing details on public health facility needs.
“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
Events & Meetings (1)
- October 30, 2023 - Bloomington City Council Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Amendment to Chapter 2 of the City Code to change appointment process for the Creative Placemaking Commission.