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Council Minute February 25

Bloomington City CouncilWednesday, February 25, 2026
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Federal immigration enforcement impact on local businesses

Small business financial assistance program

Redevelopment proposal for 98th Street and Lyndale Avenue

Affordable housing development project

Bloomington Ice Garden (BIG) facility performance

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Notable Quotes (2)

Our priority remains clear: we want all residents to feel safe calling 911, sending their kids to school, accessing city services.

— Tim Busse
Public SafetyAddressing federal immigration enforcement activity.

The goal is to provide a bridge to help businesses get to the other side of this crisis.

— Tim Busse
Economic DevelopmentDiscussing the $400,000 small business assistance fund.

People (1)

Tim BusseMayor

Delivered the weekly council update, addressed immigration enforcement and local development.

1 quote

“It’s going to take resources, hard work, and time to overcome the chaos, the ignoring of constitutional rights.”

Commenting on the impact of federal immigration enforcement in Bloomington.

Places Mentioned

98th Street and Lyndale Avenue intersectionWixon Jewelers siteNativity of Mary Church and School98th Street S Metro Transit Orange Line stationBloomington Ice Garden (BIG)

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Week of February 23
  • Monday night city council meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

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Port Authority authorization of $400,000 in assistance for small businesses impacted by federal enforcement.

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