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City Council Listening Session - August 26, 2024

Bloomington City CouncilTuesday, August 27, 2024
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Restoration of Nine Mile Creek corridor

Police patrol practices and reporting transparency

Fiber optic utility construction and property damage

Health and Wellness Center design and senior programming

Statistical validity of senior community surveys

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Notable Quotes (3)

This stretch of my Mouth Creek isn't the same stretch that you find upstream, where we have bike trails. It's different and I think it deserves to be treated and used differently.

— Brian Wolf
Nine Mile CreekDebating utility of creek land.

The officers incorrectly told me I should stop because I could be charged with violating the Minnesota harassment statute.

— Sallyness
Police conductDispute over filming police.

I am concerned about the cost and how an average household that has a per Capita income in the last twelve months in 2022 $47791 is going to be able to participate.

— Pat Garren Bauker
Health and Wellness CenterAffordability of new center.

People (5)

Brian WolfResident

Advocates for education-focused restoration of Nine Mile Creek.

1 quote

“I'm here today to encourage you to save that Ninemouth Creek Corridor, that central Park area as an educational setting.”

Proposed use of the creek corridor.

SallynessResident

Concerns regarding police targeting and extra patrols near her residence.

1 quote

“I'm speaking to a lot of residents on the east side and I found out that I am not the only one.”

Regarding police interactions.

SherryResident

Concerns regarding property damage caused by fiber optic installation crews.

1 quote

“There was NO reason for that. I said put it all back.”

Regarding utility digging.

Pat Garren BaukerResident

Advocates for senior space in the new Health and Wellness Center.

1 quote

“I am disappointed in Park and rack that after all the effort... Park and Rec chose not to present it to you.”

Critique of survey handling.

Council Member CarterCouncil Member

Responded to policing and utility concerns.

Places Mentioned

3321 Overlook DriveNine Mile Creek CorridorEast Side BloomingtonOld Grove Junior HighCreekside

Events & Meetings (1)

  • 26 August, 2024 (Listening Session)
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