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October 21, 2025 Bloomington Port Authority Meeting

Bloomington City CouncilWednesday, October 22, 2025
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Approval of meeting minutes (September 16 and September 30)

Introduction of new City Manager Zack Walker

Small business procurement program overview and strategies

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Votes (2)

Approval of minutes from September 16

Carried7-0

Moved by Commissioner Peterson · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of minutes from September 30 joint meeting

Carried7-0

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.

— Zack Walker
Future visionInitial address to the commissioners.

Small businesses create 63% of new private sector jobs in our economy since 2005.

— Evan Ikabonyi
Economic impactPresentation on procurement goals.

People (5)

President EricsonCommission President

Presides over the meeting and manages procedural agenda items.

Commissioner PetersonCommissioner

Active in motions and clarifying meeting minutes; long-time resident.

1 quote

“Move that the minutes be approved.”

Motion to approve September 16 minutes.

Zack WalkerCity Manager

New City Manager for Bloomington, formerly of Independence, MO.

1 quote

“I wanted to come and do big things.”

Explaining why he left his previous position for Bloomington.

Mayor BusyMayor

Introduced the new City Manager.

1 quote

“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 Coordinator

Presented on equitable contracting and local business procurement.

1 quote

“71% of Bloomington business owners live in Bloomington.”

Justification for local small business investment.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington, MinnesotaIndependence, Missouri

Events & Meetings (3)

  • September 16 meeting
  • September 30 joint meeting
  • October 21 meeting
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