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January 8, 2024 Bloomington City Council Meeting

Bloomington City CouncilTuesday, January 9, 2024
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Martin Luther King Day Proclamation

2024 Planning Commission Work Plan

Hennepin Energy Recovery Center proposed closure

Pen Lake Management Framework

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan

Port Authority Appointment

Small Business Code Refinement

Multifamily Residential Performance Standards

Short Term Rental Regulations

9111 Columbus Avenue South Type One Preliminary and Final Plat

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Approval of the agenda

Carried6-0

Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Councilmember Lowman

Approve the 2024 Planning Commission Work Plan with changes

Carried6-0

Moved by Councilmember Carter · Seconded by Councilmember Dallessandro

Accept the Consent Agenda

Carried6-0

Moved by Councilmember Lowman · Seconded by Councilmember

Notable Quotes (2)

Dr. King's dream continues to inspire our nation and is just as important today as it was in the 1960s.

— Mayor
Social EquityProclamation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

What would it be great if we were able to get a new young restauranteur to come in open up a wine bar that we help them work through very quickly.

— Councilmember Dallessandro
Small BusinessAdvocating for streamlined small business processes.

People (6)

Paige RohmanChair

Presented the 2024 Planning Commission Work Plan and discussed strategy.

Nick JohnsonSenior Planner

Presented on categories of planning work including housing and small business standards.

1 quote

“We thought we'd actually group our projects into some categories or buckets... to kind of think about how the work that the Planning Commission does touches on the regulatory landscape.”

Explaining the new strategic approach to work planning.

Councilmember DallessandroCouncilmember

Inquired about project hours and supported the Small Business Standards initiative.

1 quote

“I would be very supportive. I was going to recommend that we delay on the pick up with nothing like I said anyway.”

Discussing the swap of agenda items to prioritize small business standards.

Councilmember RivasCouncilmember

Raised concerns regarding the plat at 9111 Columbus Avenue South.

Mr. KeilarPublic Works Director

Identified as the presenter for the land division item.

Mr. KirkegaardPlanning Manager

Clarified zoning history for 9111 Columbus Avenue South.

Places Mentioned

9111 Columbus Avenue SouthHennepin CountyBloomingtonSouthtownAtlanta, Georgia

Events & Meetings (2)

  • January 15, 2024 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
  • January 2, 2024 (Previous Council discussion)
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