June 30, 2025 Bloomington City Council Meeting
Appointment of City Council Secretary
Consent Agenda (16 items)
Vacation of public drainage, utility, sidewalk, and bikeway easements
Sign Code Look-back (Part 2): Building signage on tall buildings
Electronic Sign Dwell Time ordinance
Prevailing Wage Ordinance discussion
Pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements at West 84th St and Normandy Blvd
City Council involvement on boards and commissions
City Council policy and issue update
Closed session regarding salt storage building property acquisition
Full Document Analysis
Votes (5)
Accept the agenda as stated
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Councilmember
Appoint Priyanka Rye as City Council Secretary and Denise Christiansen as acting secretary
Moved by Councilmember Dallessandro · Seconded by Councilmember
Accept consent items 3.1 through 3.16
Moved by Councilmember · Seconded by Councilmember Carter
Close public hearing 4.1
Moved by Councilmember · Seconded by Councilmember Rivas
Adopt ordinance approving the vacation of public easements
Moved by Councilmember · Seconded by Councilmember Dallessandro
Notable Quotes (1)
There's always a balance between the esthetics of regulation... At the same time, commercial speech is important.
People (5)
Priyanka RyeCity Council Secretary / Executive AssistantFormer Deputy City Clerk in Shoreview; background in administrative records and permitting.
1 quote
Former Deputy City Clerk in Shoreview; background in administrative records and permitting.
“I wish to serve and be part of the vibrant community of Bloomington.”
From her application statement read during introduction.
Elizabeth SalzmanAssistant City ManagerPresented the new Council Secretary appointment.
Presented the new Council Secretary appointment.
Julie LongCity EngineerExplained the easement vacation request for Timlee and Gopher Outlook lots.
Explained the easement vacation request for Timlee and Gopher Outlook lots.
Nick JohnsonPlanning ManagerPresented the Sign Code look-back ordinance and electronic sign dwell time policy.
Presented the Sign Code look-back ordinance and electronic sign dwell time policy.
MatthewClear Channel Outdoor RepresentativeAdvocating for reduced dwell times on electronic signs; highlighted safety record.
1 quote
Advocating for reduced dwell times on electronic signs; highlighted safety record.
“We've been safely operating these for over 19 years.”
Addressing safety concerns regarding electronic sign dwell times.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- June 30, 2025: Bloomington City Council Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Vacation of public drainage, utility, sidewalk, and bikeway easements.
Sign Code Look-back: amending building sign counts and electronic sign dwell times.