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November 13, 2023 Bloomington City Council Meeting

Bloomington City CouncilTuesday, November 14, 2023
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Introduction of new IT department employees

Small Business Saturday Proclamation

Canvassing of city general election results

2024 Pavement Management Program Street Reconstruction project

Technology resolutions for grant and loan applications

2024 Budget updates: Utility rates

2024 Budget updates: IT Department

2024 Budget updates: Community Development

2024 Budget updates: Legal Department

City Council policy and issue updates

Full Document Analysis

Votes (6)

Accept tonight's agenda

Carried6-0

Moved by Mayor Bussey · Seconded by Councilmember

Approve the declaration of results of the November 7th, 2023 Municipal General Election

Carried6-0

Moved by Councilmember Dallessandro · Seconded by Councilmember Martin

Accept consent business items 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.10

Carried6-0

Moved by Councilmember Martin · Seconded by Councilmember Dallessandro

Approve out-of-state travel for National League of Cities conference (Item 3.1)

Carried6-0

Moved by Councilmember Lowman · Seconded by Councilmember Martin

Approve variance for side yard setbacks at 1145 Girard Curve (Item 3.6)

Carried6-0

Moved by Councilmember Lowman · Seconded by Councilmember Martin

Approve legal services agreement (Item 3.9)

Carried5-0-1 (Mayor abstained)

Moved by Councilmember Dallessandro · Seconded by Councilmember Lowman

Notable Quotes (2)

I urge the residents of our community to support small and merchants on small business Saturday and of course throughout the year.

— Tim Bussey
Small Business SaturdayReading the official proclamation.

This is kind of part of the final steps for making those results official.

— Christina Scipione
Election ResultsExplaining the canvassing process.

People (6)

Tim BusseyMayor

Presiding over the Bloomington City Council meeting.

1 quote

“I urge the residents of our community to support small and merchants on small business Saturday and of course throughout the year.”

Proclaiming Small Business Saturday.

Amy CheneyCIO

Introducing a new office support specialist to the IT department.

Christina ScipioneCity Clerk

Presenting election canvassing results and tabulations.

1 quote

“Our overall turnout 35.91% of our registered voters here in Bloomington. That's the highest turnout it's been for a regularly scheduled municipal action in 20 years.”

Reporting election statistics.

Mike BurkhartBusiness Consultant

Representing Lora Boots during Small Business Saturday proclamation.

1 quote

“Operating my business in a city that truly acknowledges the vital contribution of small businesses to the local economy makes me feel incredibly fortunate.”

Accepting proclamation on behalf of Gilberto Diaz.

Councilmember LowmanCouncilmember

Raising questions about travel expenses and property setbacks.

1 quote

“I'm concerned about what we do around travel and I thought I would bring that back for you, mayor and for staff to understand that.”

Discussing travel expenses at the National League of Cities conference.

Councilmember DallessandroCouncilmember

Participating in legislative motions and hearings.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington, MinnesotaCouncil Chambers, City Hall1145 Girard CurveHennepin County

Events & Meetings (3)

  • November 13th, 2023 - Bloomington City Council Meeting
  • November 25th, 2023 - Small Business Saturday
  • November 21st, 2023 - Post-election review at Black Box Theater
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