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City Council Listening Session - July 22, 2024

Bloomington City CouncilTuesday, July 23, 2024
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Bloomington Community Health and Wellness Center survey design and methodology

Ballot language for the Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) repeal charter amendment

Lighting standards for public parking lot entrances

Proposed bike trail through Nine Mile Creek

City council agenda release timelines and public transparency

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Notable Quotes (3)

I'm wondering the value of the analysis based on the weight percentage of the question.

— Patricia German Bocker
Survey MethodologyCommenting on the health survey analysis.

If we changed one thing, the pitch forks and torches would be. I can guarantee you with that.

— Mayor
TransparencyResponding to requests for early 'shell' agendas.

I think the worst case scenario would be... the destruction of habitat.

— Carol
Nine Mile CreekAddressing concerns about the bike trail.

People (5)

Patricia German BockerResident

Raised concerns regarding the weighting and phrasing of the Community Health and Wellness Center survey.

1 quote

“I'm wondering the value of the analysis based on the weight percentage of the question.”

Questioning the methodology of the Health and Wellness Center survey.

Unnamed MayorMayor of Bloomington

Facilitated the meeting, managed public comments, and addressed procedural questions regarding city council agendas.

1 quote

“I think the questions at least try not to lead, but I think they at least reflect that interest that has been stated by the community.”

Defending survey questions about aquatics.

SallyResident

Advocated for better lighting at parking lot entrances, citing safety concerns and municipal code discrepancies.

1 quote

“Protect motor vehicle operators, pedestrians, and adjacent land uses from Glare.”

Citing city code 2013-01.07 to argue for better lighting.

CarolResident

Opposed the proposed bike trail through Nine Mile Creek, prioritizing environmental preservation.

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“I think it would be a travesty to change what's there now.”

Expressing opposition to the Nine Mile Creek bike path.

Ryan SavigResident

Requested earlier publication of city council agendas to improve public access.

Places Mentioned

BloomingtonUniversity of MinnesotaTricksight Center82nd and Park83rd and ParkNine Mile CreekMinnesota River Valley

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Listening session, 22 July

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

2013-01.07

City code regarding exterior lighting, purpose and intent.

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