29 Dec 2020
Mayor Tim Busse shares an end-of-year message as he reflects on the challenges and accomplishments in 2020 and looks ahead to 2021.
- 1 participant
- 10 minutes
23 Dec 2020
Mayor Tim Busse provides a rundown of the last City Council meeting of the year during which they reviewed an application by Verizon Wireless to expand a data center facility, the results of the City Manager performance evaluation and discussion about the future of Hyland Greens.
- 1 participant
- 6 minutes
15 Dec 2020
Mayor Tim Busse provides a rundown of this week’s study session, including an update from staff on a self-storage study and the annual City Manager evaluation. Plus, a call for support of the police department Toys for Bloomington Tots drive, new winter swag bags from Parks and Recreation, I-35W interchange improvements and a tribute to Bloomington lives lost to COVID-19.
- 1 participant
- 8 minutes
9 Dec 2020
Mayor Tim Busse provides a rundown of the December 7 City Council meeting, including the approval of the 2021 budget and the new Council meeting schedule. He also congratulates the 2020 Omar Bonderud Human Rights Award recipients.
- 4 participants
- 15 minutes
2 Dec 2020
Mayor Tim Busse provides a recap of this week’s study meeting where the Council discussed the proposed tax levy increase, racism as a public health crisis and the process of recruiting and selecting community members to serve on boards and commissions.
- 1 participant
- 8 minutes
25 Nov 2020
Mayor Tim Busse provides an update on a future veteran’s memorial, utility rates, and ranked choice voting petition to recount the vote total.
- 1 participant
- 8 minutes
19 Nov 2020
Mayor Tim Busse explains what the governor’s new measures mean for Bloomington, including the closure of Bloomington Ice Garden and Center for the Arts. Plus, the latest on the City’s Park System Master Plan, 2021 budget and a petition from residents requesting a recount of ranked choice voting.
- 1 participant
- 9 minutes
4 Nov 2020
Mayor Tim Busse looks inside the numbers for organized collection and ranked choice voting election results, gives an update on the community survey results and updates residents on plans with the Extended Stay America Hotel.
- 1 participant
- 7 minutes
28 Oct 2020
Mayor Tim Busse addresses the homelessness crisis amidst the pandemic, discusses the results of the annual community survey and previews some key dates coming up in November and December.
- 1 participant
- 7 minutes
21 Oct 2020
Mayor Tim Busse gives a summary of a crime report from Bloomington Police, shares community survey results and presents on the City Council’s unanimous approval of the Racial Equity Business Plan.
- 1 participant
- 9 minutes
15 Oct 2020
Mayor Tim Busse explains next steps as Hennepin County pursues purchase of Extended Stay America hotel in Bloomington for housing individuals experiencing homelessness, and provides an update on 2021 utility rates and a reminder about COVID-19.
- 1 participant
- 6 minutes
7 Oct 2020
Mayor Tim Busse brings you an update on City news, including a generous donation by Cedar Valley Church to Bloomington residents, the 86th and Penn Avenue townhome project and voting information.
- 1 participant
- 7 minutes
23 Sep 2020
Mayor Tim Busse brings an update on the sustainability work being done in the City, provides guidance on early voting and ballot drop-off at Civic Plaza and shares a budget update.
- 1 participant
- 6 minutes
16 Sep 2020
Mayor Tim Busse shares an overview of a staff report about the use of hotels as temporary shelters for those experiencing homelessness, a preliminary tax levy has been approved and plans for a Veterans Memorial in Bloomington progress.
- 1 participant
- 9 minutes
2 Sep 2020
Mayor Tim Busse provides an update on the 2021 budget and preliminary tax levy, congratulates a successful community COVID-19 testing event and wishes educators and students a successful start to an unprecedented school year.
- 1 participant
- 7 minutes
26 Aug 2020
In this week’s Council Minute Mayor Tim Busse focuses on the Bloomington business community including the business survey, unemployment numbers and emergency loans.
- 1 participant
- 7 minutes
19 Aug 2020
The City Council had a study session Monday night, Mayor Tim Busse provides an update on the Park System Master Plan, the discussion about whether to declare racism a public health crisis in Bloomington and response to a resident question about ranked choice voting.
- 1 participant
- 6 minutes
12 Aug 2020
Mayor Tim Busse runs down the Monday night meeting with the City’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority, including updates on the Opportunity Housing Ordinance.
- 1 participant
- 7 minutes
5 Aug 2020
Mayor Tim Busse runs through the August 3 Council meeting, provides an update on the City’s budget and progress reports on housing development projects, and discusses community engagement and public comment.
- 1 participant
- 6 minutes
29 Jul 2020
Councilmember Patrick Martin fills in for Mayor Tim Busse with a recap of the July 27 Council meeting. He provides an update on COVID-19 numbers in Bloomington, ranked choice voting that will be on the ballot in November and an update on the City’s budget.
- 1 participant
- 4 minutes
22 Jul 2020
Mayor Tim Busse provides a rundown of the July 20 Council Meeting, including highlights from study results of the Bloomington Fire Department, a vision for the future of the Lyndale Avenue corridor and City plans to move forward with a ballot question about ranked choice voting.
- 1 participant
- 7 minutes
15 Jul 2020
Mayor Tim Busse discusses the July 13 Study Meeting where Council approved a face covering proclamation at all City facilities, dove deeper into police practices and heard the details of the Racial Equity Business Plan.
- 1 participant
- 5 minutes
8 Jul 2020
Mayor Tim Busse shares an overview of the July 6 Council meeting, a face covering proclamation that will be issued July 13, results from a recent community survey about COVID-19 and an update on the Small Business Emergency Assistance loan program.
- 1 participant
- 6 minutes
1 Jul 2020
Mayor Tim Busse addresses the fire station incident, talks about face mask requirements and wishes you a happy and safe 4th of July.
- 1 participant
- 3 minutes
24 Jun 2020
Mayor Tim Busse brings us a rundown of the Council Meeting held on June 22. Discussions around policies and practices of the Bloomington Police Department continue, an update on summer recreation and events, plus a program to help small businesses struggling through the pandemic.
- 1 participant
- 6 minutes
17 Jun 2020
In this week’s Council Minute Mayor Tim Busse explains the decision to open Bush Lake Beach, encourages you to share feedback on Bloomington parks and celebrates Pride Month.
- 1 participant
- 5 minutes
10 Jun 2020
Mayor Tim Busse brings you highlights from the June 8 Council Study Meeting. Bush Lake Beach is slated to open this summer, recommendations are made to continue efforts to reduce tobacco use and the Council spends time discussing efforts to advance racial equity in the Bloomington Police Department.
- 1 participant
- 6 minutes
3 Jun 2020
Mayor Tim Busse calls on the need for systemic and structural change surrounding George Floyd’s death. He also discusses a recent City amendment to adjust liquor license fees and brings an update on the Bluff Protection Ordinance.
- 1 participant
- 6 minutes
26 May 2020
The City Council held an emergency meeting Tuesday afternoon to prepare for the gradual reopening of Bloomington businesses. Mayor Tim Busse brings you the details, plus a message about face masks and a special message to Bloomington schools.
- 1 participant
- 5 minutes
13 May 2020
Mayor Tim Busse brings you the highlights from the May 11 Study Meeting including, potential changes to Curbside Cleanup, results from the annual Assessment Report and the proposal to create a Community Budget Advisory Committee.
- 1 participant
- 6 minutes
22 Apr 2020
Mayor Tim Busse shares an update on how the City plans to make up for a significant budget deficit.
- 1 participant
- 8 minutes
21 Apr 2020
Mayor Tim Busse explains the Capital Improvement Plan, provides an update on Organized Collection and discusses Charter Amendments.
- 1 participant
- 6 minutes
13 Apr 2020
Mayor Tim Busse digs into City Budget numbers and explains the impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry and Bloomington residents.
- 1 participant
- 10 minutes
7 Apr 2020
The mayor recaps the April 6 City Council meeting which was held remotely. Plus, he brings an update on the extension of the City’s Emergency Declaration, COVID-19 and garbage collection services.
- 1 participant
- 4 minutes
31 Mar 2020
Council Minute: Mayor Tim Busse discusses the upcoming City Council meeting, Curbside Cleanup and using Bloomington parks safely.
- 1 participant
- 3 minutes
17 Mar 2020
The City Council held an emergency meeting on Monday, March 16 to receive a public health and emergency management briefing on COVID-19.
- 1 participant
- 6 minutes
2 Mar 2020
Council Minute: Mayor Tim Busse reviews the March 2 City Council Meeting. The brief recap includes highlights about watershed management, the 2020 Census and Bloomington’s Strategic Plan.
- 1 participant
- 3 minutes
