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City Council Listening Session - May 5, 2025

Bloomington City CouncilTuesday, May 6, 2025
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Creekside Community Health and Wellness Center design and construction

Accessibility concerns (ADA compliance, parking, and building entry)

Neighborhood engagement regarding facility impact

Traffic impact and safety on neighborhood streets

Senior citizen programming and social inclusion

Concerns regarding demolition of old-growth trees

Inclusion of disabled community members in planning

Full Document Analysis

Votes (1)

Adjourn the listening session

Passed6-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

It is barely been six weeks since we learned that you plan on sending 600 or more cars a day down our safe and quiet streets.

— Elizabeth Campbrown
Traffic ImpactExpressing urgency regarding neighborhood safety.

I'm on the record saying I didn't want to buy your homes from the get go.

— Mayor
Real Estate/PlanningClarifying the city's intent regarding residential property acquisition.

People (5)

Linda LangResident

Former orthopedic nurse and resident of 9125 Shell, Bloomington.

1 quote

“If the world was perfect you would do all of these things.”

Requesting better accessibility for handicapped seniors at the new center.

Elizabeth CampbrownResident

Advocate for neighbors regarding the new community health and wellness center.

1 quote

“There has been NO engagement, there have been NO surveys in our mailbox or knocks on our doors.”

Critique of city communication efforts.

ParkerResident

Advocate for disability access, indigenous perspectives, and intergenerational programming.

1 quote

“We just need to be brought to the table.”

Requesting community participation in decision-making.

AnnCity Staff

Responsible for managing communications during the Creekside facility construction process.

MayorMayor

Facilitating the listening session and responding to resident concerns.

Places Mentioned

9125 Shell, BloomingtonCreekside Community CenterEast BloomingtonNewton Avenue98th StreetOak Grove Middle School

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Monday, 5 May, 05:45 PM: City Council listening session
  • 26 August 2024: City Council meeting regarding community engagement
  • September 2024: Creekside Community Celebration event
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