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February 12, 2024 Bloomington City Council Meeting

Bloomington City CouncilTuesday, February 13, 2024
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2024 Work Plan for Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission

Public Health Workforce Update

Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Consent Business

Miscellaneous Issues Ordinance (Cumulative Non-Conformity)

Rezoning Initiation: Northwest of Lyndale Avenue and 94th Street

Environmental Standards Review for Low Density Residential

RS-1 Zoning District Review

Excelsior Dwelling Units, Fence, and Window Coverings Standards

City Council Policy and Issue Update

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Approval of tonight's agenda

Carried7-0

Moved by Mayor Bussey · Seconded by Councilmember Lowman

Adopt the Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission 2024 Work Plan

Carried7-0

Moved by Councilmember D'Alessandro · Seconded by Councilmember [Name unclear in transcript]

Notable Quotes (2)

The Commission believes that we will be able to meet those priorities that the Highland Greens Task Force outlined almost ten years ago.

— Laura Pearl
Highland Greens operationsSpeaking on the Three Rivers Park District partnership.

We have a new team that's going to be working on substance use mental health and wellbeing and policy.

— Dr. Nick Kelly
Mental HealthExplaining the allocation of new staff positions.

People (6)

Mayor BusseyMayor

Presiding over the council meeting.

1 quote

“My goodess, you're busy. Very busy.”

Reacting to the Parks Commission's work plan presentation.

Laura PearlChair

Presenting the 2024 Parks Commission Work Plan.

1 quote

“I'm really excited to finally deliver on an unmet need in our community with this really cool and innovative playground.”

Discussing the ninja-style challenge course at Smith Park.

Dr. Nick KellyDirector

Providing update on public health workforce and grant-funded staffing.

1 quote

“Most of this funding has very specific roles and responsibilities for it. One of the key things is it's not allowed to supplant current work.”

Clarifying funding restrictions on new public health hires.

Councilmember CarterCouncilmember

Participating virtually while traveling for work.

1 quote

“I just want to thank Dr. Kelly for leadership in this effort with the state family health services advisory committee.”

Commenting on public health initiatives.

Councilmember NelsonCouncilmember

Inquiring about budget gaps and staffing processes.

1 quote

“Is there any concern at all with with the number of items that are there that there would see some fall off with that at all?”

Expressing concern regarding the commission's high volume of work.

Mr. FerrucciCity Manager

Managing procedural record keeping.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington Council ChambersBryant ParkTrapper ParkSmith ParkCreekside Community CenterHighland GreensLyndale Avenue and 94th Street intersection

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Monday, February 12, 2024, City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

4.1

Miscellaneous Issues Ordinance regarding cumulative non-conformity.

4.2

Resolution initiating rezoning of parcels northwest of Lyndale Avenue and the 94th Street intersection.

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