February 23, 2026 Bloomington City Council Meeting
Black History Month proclamation
Appointments to Advisory Board of Health
Appointments to Creative Placemaking Commission
Appointments to Human Rights Commission
Appointments to Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission
Appointments to Sustainability Commission
2026 Creative Placemaking Commission work plan presentation
Wixon site redevelopment public hearing
Missing middle housing phase 2 public hearing
2026 community development fee increases discussion
Full Document Analysis
Votes (6)
Approval of the February 23rd agenda
Moved by Mayor Tim Busby · Seconded by Council Member Carter
Appointment of Sophia Pearson, Mariah Gran, and Cheryl Sadderstrom to Advisory Board of Health
Moved by Council Member Carter · Seconded by Council Member Robertson
Appointment of Julie Gustoson, Michael Gonzalez, and Dario Biladaro to Creative Placemaking Commission
Moved by Council Member Dalisandro · Seconded by Council Member Robertson
Appointment of Anna Decker, Jay Holmes, and Baron Lewis to Human Rights Commission
Moved by Council Member Robertson · Seconded by Council Member Carter
Appointment of Natalie Rooney to Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission
Moved by Council Member Nelson · Seconded by Council Member Rivas
Appointment of Shawn McFarling and Benet Aaria to Sustainability Commission
Moved by Council Member Robertson · Seconded by Council Member Rivas
Notable Quotes (1)
This moment calls on all of us, especially leaders, to choose courage over comfort, truth over erasure, and justice over indifference.
People (3)
Tim BusbyMayorPresiding over the Bloomington City Council meeting.
1 quote
Presiding over the Bloomington City Council meeting.
“Black History Month is not just about the past. It is a call to shape a future where freedom is real and tangible for everyone.”
Context attribution attributed to Katherine Murray, though mentioned by Mayor during the session.
Katherine MurrayCreative Placemaking SpecialistChair of the Bloomington Black Employee Network Plus Allies.
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Chair of the Bloomington Black Employee Network Plus Allies.
“Truth-telling is an act of resistance, and we acknowledge our full history. We affirm our shared humanity and illuminate a path forward.”
Remarks during the Black History Month proclamation.
Alejandra PelinkaDirector of Creative PlacemakingPresenting the 2026 work plan for the Creative Placemaking Commission.
Presenting the 2026 work plan for the Creative Placemaking Commission.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Monday, February 23, 2026 - Bloomington Council Chambers
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Public hearing regarding the Wixon site redevelopment and rezoning.
Public hearing regarding the missing middle housing phase 2 ordinance.