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February 24, 2025 Bloomington City Council Meeting

Bloomington City CouncilTuesday, February 25, 2025
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Introduction of new employees (Parks and Recreation, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer)

2025 Work Plan and Annual Report: Bloomington Human Rights Commission

2025 Work Plan and Annual Report: Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission

Consent business (12 items including donations)

Public Hearing: The Heights tax increment financing (TIF) district

Public Hearing: City code amendment for RS1 and R1A districts

Public Hearing: Vacation of public drainage and utility easements (Hyundai Edition)

Community Health and Wellness Center update

City Council policy and issue update

Full Document Analysis

Votes (5)

Approval of the agenda

Carried7-0

Moved by Mayor Busy · Seconded by Council Member Dallesandro

Approval of the Human Rights Commission 2025 work plan

Carried7-0

Moved by Council Member Lman · Seconded by Council Member Carter

Approval of the Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission 2025 work plan

Carried7-0

Moved by Council Member Dallesandro · Seconded by Council Member Mua

Acceptance of consent agenda items 3.2-3.12

Carried7-0

Moved by Council Member Lman · Seconded by Council Member Carter

Resolution to accept donations (Item 3.1)

Carried7-0

Moved by Council Member Lman · Seconded by Council Member Ras

Notable Quotes (2)

you're the face of Bloomington... you represent Bloomington for us to them and that's a big responsibility

— Mayor Busy
StaffingWelcoming new employees.

we’ve achieved an all-time high score of 96 on the 2024 Municipal equality index which is really impactful

— Anita Smithson
Human RightsReporting on LGBTQIA+ equality milestones.

People (6)

Mayor BusyMayor

Presiding over the council meeting.

1 quote

“you're the face of Bloomington... you represent Bloomington for us to them”

Addressing new city employees.

Jessica LarsonParks and Recreation Coordinator

Overseeing senior and adaptive programming.

Lauren ReynoldsChief Equity and Inclusion Officer

Lead of equity, inclusion, and belonging strategies.

Anita SmithsonChair

Presenting 2024 review and 2025 work plan.

Jonathan MinksChair

Presenting commission 2025 work plan.

Kenny NeeHRA Staff

Discussing the Heights TIF district application.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington City Chambers9-Mile Creek CorridorKo neighborhood, St. PaulThe HeightsSmith Park

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Monday, February 24, 2025, Bloomington City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

3.1

Resolution to accept various monetary donations to the city, police department, and coed division.

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