October 21, 2025 Bloomington Port Authority Meeting
Approval of meeting minutes (September 16 and September 30)
Introduction of new City Manager Zack Walker
Small business procurement program overview and strategies
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Approval of minutes from September 16
Moved by Commissioner Peterson · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of minutes from September 30 joint meeting
Moved by Commissioner Peterson · Seconded by Commissioner Hunt
Notable Quotes (2)
I'm looking very much forward to building upon the great foundation that's been laid.
Small businesses create 63% of new private sector jobs in our economy since 2005.
People (5)
President EricsonCommission PresidentPresides over the meeting and manages procedural agenda items.
Presides over the meeting and manages procedural agenda items.
Commissioner PetersonCommissionerActive in motions and clarifying meeting minutes; long-time resident.
1 quote
Active in motions and clarifying meeting minutes; long-time resident.
“Move that the minutes be approved.”
Motion to approve September 16 minutes.
Zack WalkerCity ManagerNew City Manager for Bloomington, formerly of Independence, MO.
1 quote
New City Manager for Bloomington, formerly of Independence, MO.
“I wanted to come and do big things.”
Explaining why he left his previous position for Bloomington.
Mayor BusyMayorIntroduced the new City Manager.
1 quote
Introduced the new City Manager.
“I am very excited to have Zach on board and to start a new era with our new city manager in in Bloomington.”
Welcoming speech for the new city manager.
Evan IkabonyiSmall Business Procurement Program CoordinatorPresented on equitable contracting and local business procurement.
1 quote
Presented on equitable contracting and local business procurement.
“71% of Bloomington business owners live in Bloomington.”
Justification for local small business investment.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- September 16 meeting
- September 30 joint meeting
- October 21 meeting