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March 28, 2024 Concurrent Bloomington City Council/Port Authority Meeting

Bloomington City CouncilFriday, March 29, 2024
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Away Water Park Project update

Mall of America development strategy and entertainment transition

Proposed public financial assistance structure

Spending Plan TIF usage for water park development

Sustainable design and retractable roof integration

Project capacity and operational adjustments

2013 South Loop principles and 2016 Mall of America master contract objectives

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Notable Quotes (3)

The Mall of America has expressed to us as we've seen with many other malls that retail isn't enough anymore to keep the mall successful.

— Holly Messick
Mall of America strategyExplaining the shift toward entertainment venues.

If we can't do this in a world class manner, we're going to wait to find a new way to do this.

— Kurt Hagan
Project designDiscussing the commitment to maintaining project quality despite budget cuts.

Our very preliminary estimates indicate a combination of the footprint reduction and the retractable roof would reduce the energy consumption... by between 40 to 50%.

— David Lehrer
SustainabilityHighlighting sustainability metrics of the new design.

People (5)

Mayor BusseyMayor

Presiding over the concurrent Bloomington City Council and Port Authority meeting.

Holly MessickPort Authority Administrator

Provided overview of the water park project, financial estimates, and policy objectives.

Kurt HaganSenior Vice President of Development

Discussed the redesign, budget reductions, and market conditions impacting the project.

David LehrerPrincipal Architect

Expert on DLR Architects, focused on sustainability and the retractable roof design.

Shane CuddlingMunicipal Advisor

Attending as an advisor representing Ehlers for the project.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington, MinnesotaMall of AmericaSouth Loop DistrictEdmonton (Mall location)New Jersey (Mall location)Wisconsin Dells

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Concurrent Bloomington City Council and Port Authority Meeting, Date not explicitly stated (Current)
  • March 8, 2022: Previous Water Park Term Sheet approval
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