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April 29, 2024 Bloomington City Council Meeting

Bloomington City CouncilTuesday, April 30, 2024
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Volunteer Recognition Week Proclamation

Introduction of Assistant City Manager Elizabeth Tollman

Consent Agenda

Strategic Priorities Program Funding

2024 City Assessment Report

2025 Budget Discussion Kick-off

Draft Ordinance Discussion

Parking Facility Naming and Sponsorship Policy

Fire Services Update

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Accept tonight's agenda with the addition of item 2.2

Passed7-0

Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Councilmember Lowman

Accept consent agenda items 3.2 through 3.7

Passed7-0

Moved by Councilmember Rivas · Seconded by Councilmember Nelson

Accept item 3.1

Passed6-1

Moved by Councilmember Nelson · Seconded by Councilmember D'Alessandro

Notable Quotes (1)

If you have a 2.75 rate, are you really going to pay 7% to get an extra bedroom in your home? And now we're finding out that some people will.

— Tim Bolger
Assessment ReportDescribing the current housing market impact of high interest rates.

People (3)

Chad PetersRepresentative

Accepted the proclamation for Volunteer Recognition Week on behalf of the school students.

1 quote

“We're trying to cultivate student leaders at school and just kind of a servant heart so we just appreciate the opportunity.”

Describing the motivation behind student volunteer efforts.

Elizabeth TollmanAssistant City Manager

New hire for Internal Services and Strategic Initiatives; former Ramsey County official.

1 quote

“I really believe in strength lean community... Performance and accountability is also another component that I'm looking forward to.”

Expressing her vision for the new role.

Tim BolgerCity Assessor

Presented the 2024 Assessment Report covering property values and market trends.

1 quote

“Median value single family home is $361,300. This is the first time our median has decreased year over year since 2013.”

Explaining the residential market flattening.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington City ChambersIce GardensCedar Valley ChurchRamsey CountyBrooklyn ParkEaganSaint Paul

Events & Meetings (3)

  • April 29, 2024: City Council Business Meeting
  • April 29, 2024 - May 6, 2024: Volunteer Recognition Week
  • June 17, 2024: County Board appeal meeting
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