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2025 Bloomington State of the City: Best of Bloomington

Bloomington City CouncilSaturday, March 22, 2025
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2025 State of the City Address

Bloomington Tomorrow Together Strategic Plan

Civics education and the Bloomington Citywide Civics Bee

Bloomington Forward infrastructure and park projects

Economic development strategic planning

Small business support and Hatch Bloomington competition

Economic Development CEO Summit

Public/private partnerships and regional vision

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Notable Quotes (2)

The state of our city is strong.

— Tim Busse
City StatusOpening of the 2025 address.

We want to make sure that we are engaging those stakeholders that are most invested in the economy.

— Tim Busse
Economic DevelopmentDescribing the new economic development plan.

People (8)

Tim BusseMayor of Bloomington

Delivering the 2025 State of the City address and presiding over city initiatives.

Julie GreenState Representative

Acknowledged guest at the state of the city address.

John PachecoMetropolitan Council Representative

Acknowledged guest.

Debbie GutellHennepin County Commissioner

Acknowledged guest.

Dr. Eric MelbySuperintendent

Superintendent of Bloomington Public Schools.

Janine HillCommunications Administrator

Recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Minnesota Association of Government Communicators.

Grant VenheimerBusiness Owner

Co-winner of Hatch Bloomington 2024 for 'Scrambling Egg'.

Nick PetersonBusiness Owner

Co-winner of Hatch Bloomington 2024 for 'Scrambling Egg'.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington, MNBloomington Ice GardenNine Mile Creek CorridorBryant ParkTreadbot Park7828 Portland Avenue South90th and PennCivic PlazaMinnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center

Events & Meetings (4)

  • 2025 State of the City Address
  • March 26th - Nine Mile Creek Corridor engagement event
  • April - City Council review of Community Health and Wellness Center design
  • March 31st - Hatch Bloomington competition launch

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Citywide Economic Development Strategic Plan

First-ever plan approved in February to guide economic growth and innovation over the next five years.

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