January 5, 2026 Bloomington City Council Meeting
City Council Oath of Office
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Proclamation
Introduction of new city employees
2026 Planning Commission work plan
Consent business agenda
Organizational business and appointments
2050 Comprehensive Plan development
Zoning code equity review
Airport parking and South Loop development
Sustainability and zoning policy integration
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approval of tonight's agenda
Moved by Mayor Timbus · Seconded by Council Member Carter
Notable Quotes (3)
The only national holiday dedicated to service. It encourages people to to serve, to do something of service.
If there is a continuation of off airport parking, it should not be on surface lots. It should be rolled up into structured parking.
I ask that you not turn a blind eye to our neighbors who are hurting, but that you participate in healing because whether or not you acknowledge it, you are hurting, too.
People (8)
Mayor TimbusMayorPresiding over the council meeting and administering oaths.
Presiding over the council meeting and administering oaths.
Matt BrillardActing City ClerkAdministered the oath of office to council members.
Administered the oath of office to council members.
Danielle RobertsonCouncil Member (At-Large)Newly elected council member taking the oath of office.
1 quote
Newly elected council member taking the oath of office.
“I am really really excited to be able to do the most good for the most people.”
Remarks following oath of office.
Dwayne A. LmanCouncil Member (District 1)Returning council member serving his fifth term.
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Returning council member serving his fifth term.
“It's great to have the opportunity to to be able to serve in the the city where you're you're born and raised.”
Remarks following oath of office.
Shawn NelsonCouncil Member (District 2)Returning council member representing District 2.
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Returning council member representing District 2.
“I respect the 30% of the people thought that someone else should be up here and I pledge to continue to listen.”
Remarks following oath of office.
Arian WilliamsMemberBloomington Black Employee Network member presenting MLK Day remarks.
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Bloomington Black Employee Network member presenting MLK Day remarks.
“This year's MLK Day theme is mission possible, too. Building community and uniting a nation the nonviolent way.”
Presentation regarding MLK Day.
Jake LeeOffice Support SpecialistBuilding and inspections division new hire.
Building and inspections division new hire.
Kevin CunninghamVice ChairSummarized planning commission 2025 accomplishments and 2026 plans.
Summarized planning commission 2025 accomplishments and 2026 plans.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- Monday, January 5th, 2026: City Council Meeting
- January 19th, 2026: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- January 20th, 2026: National Day of Racial Healing Event, 6:00-7:30 PM