April 15, 2025 Bloomington Port Authority Meeting
Approval of previous meeting minutes
Introduction of new Port Authority staff: Priscilla Mara and Alan Thorpe
Presentation on Bloomington City-Wide Creative Placemaking Plan
2025 Creative Placemaking project updates
Administrative updates regarding SICK site construction and Backstory coffee shop
Discussion on Port Authority mission statement
Review of updated Port Authority organizational structure
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approval of meeting minutes
Moved by President · Seconded by Mayor
Notable Quotes (2)
In short, we create a city where people don't just live but where they feel like they belong.
We are also seeing business travel out of them as well. So that's something to benefit our hotel community.
People (6)
EricksonPresidentPresiding over the Port Authority meeting.
1 quote
Presiding over the Port Authority meeting.
“I mean again I think I think that having both a background in the private sector of the public sector is really good for anybody.”
Commenting on the new employee's experience.
Priscilla MaraBusiness Assistance SpecialistNew hire focusing on business community connections and entrepreneurship.
New hire focusing on business community connections and entrepreneurship.
Alan ThorpeEconomic Development AnalystNew hire focusing on real estate development projects and market analysis.
New hire focusing on real estate development projects and market analysis.
Alejandro BlinkenDirector of Creative PlacemakingPresented the City-Wide Creative Placemaking Plan and framework.
Presented the City-Wide Creative Placemaking Plan and framework.
Katherine MurrayCreative Placemaking SpecialistPresented 2024 review and 2025 project projections.
Presented 2024 review and 2025 project projections.
HollyNot statedProvided administrative updates on business projects and internal structure.
Provided administrative updates on business projects and internal structure.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- March 3rd: Priscilla Mara joined the team
- March 10th: Alan Thorpe joined the team
- July 26th: Nature Fest at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
- August: On the One Music Festival