November 24, 2025 Bloomington City Council Meeting
Creative Placemaking Minnesota American Planning Association award presentation
Approval of Council Consent Business (Items 3.1-3.6)
Continuation of council rules of procedure regarding listening sessions
Public hearing for Veterans Memorial location update
2026 property tax levy and general fund budget discussion
Full Document Analysis
Votes (5)
Accept the agenda as stated
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Council Member Carter
Accept consent business items 3.1 through 3.6
Moved by Council Member Lman · Seconded by Council Member Mua
Continue consideration of listening session guidelines to December 2025
Moved by Council Member Lman · Seconded by Council Member Mua
Close the public hearing on item 4.1
Moved by Council Member Mua · Seconded by Council Member Dalisandre
Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 5 related to Veterans Memorial
Moved by Council Member Dalisandre · Seconded by Council Member Mua
Notable Quotes (2)
It affirms our shared vision for a more vibrant and inclusive Bloomington.
The purpose of creative placemaking is to reflect the story of our community and to enhance our neighborhoods.
People (6)
Mike PolarmoPresident, APA Minnesota ChapterPresented the Advancing Diversity and Social Change award to the Bloomington creative placemaking division.
Presented the Advancing Diversity and Social Change award to the Bloomington creative placemaking division.
Alejandra PlinkaDirector of Creative PlacemakingAccepted the APA award on behalf of the creative placemaking team.
1 quote
Accepted the APA award on behalf of the creative placemaking team.
“It really reflects the heart of our creative placemaking plan, lifting up diverse perspectives, strengthening belonging.”
Reflecting on the value of the creative placemaking award and city strategic plan.
Katherine MurrayCreative Placemaking SpecialistAcknowledged by the Director for her work on the creative placemaking commission.
Acknowledged by the Director for her work on the creative placemaking commission.
Tim BurntMaintenance SuperintendentProposed the ordinance change to move the Veterans Memorial site to Harrison Park.
Proposed the ordinance change to move the Veterans Memorial site to Harrison Park.
Kate BlessingPresident, Bloomington Remembers Veterans GroupSupported the site change to Harrison Park during the public hearing.
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Supported the site change to Harrison Park during the public hearing.
“I think it actually enhances the project.”
Describing the community feedback on the new Veterans Memorial location.
Ki CarlsonFinance StaffPresented the 2026 property tax levy and general fund budget analysis.
Presented the 2026 property tax levy and general fund budget analysis.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- Monday, November 24th, 2025 - City Council Meeting
- December 8th, 2025 - Truth and Taxation Public Hearing
- December 15th, 2025 - Final tax levy budget setting meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Amendment of Chapter 5 of city code to update the Veterans Memorial location from Civic Plaza to Harrison Park.