City of Bloomington, MN / Council Minute 2023

In this week’s Council Minute Mayor Tim Busse explains zoning changes approved by the City Council designed to create more opportunities for affordable homeownership. Plus, an update on public safety and how the state’s 2023 legislative session impacts Bloomington.

In this week’s Council Minute Mayor Tim Busse explains the connection between a recent national security forum he attended at the Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama and Bloomington. Plus, an invitation to the Public Works and Bloomington Police Department Open Houses on Saturday, May 20.

Mayor Tim Busse provides an update on the City’s efforts to create more affordable homeownership opportunities in Bloomington, presents how he and City Manager Jamie Verbrugge promoted Expo 2027 at the Cities Summit of the Americas and, sends a reminder to support local during Small Business Week.

In this week’s Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse welcomes the new full-time firefighters who were sworn in at the Council meeting on Monday, provides information on changes made to the way the City administers ranked choice voting, and gives an update on the City’s new strategic plan Bloomington. Tomorrow. Together.

In this week’s Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse provides a recap of a recent symposium held in Paris to further Minnesota’s bid to host Expo 2027, gives a recap of the annual assessment report and reminds you of Curbside Cleanup alternatives in 2023.

Mayor Tim Busse provides a recap of Monday’s important discussion about a proposed city code amendment that focuses on zoning and platting for single- and two-family homes and lots, franchise fees updates that fund the City’s Pavement Management Program and an update on Expo 2027.

Mayor Tim Busse represents Bloomington at the White House, explains why residents are required to pay for organics and encourages you to attend the Police vs. Fire Hockey game this weekend.

Mayor Tim Busse gives a shoutout to all who keep the roads and sidewalks clear during this challenging winter, welcomes the City’s new Port Authority Administrator and talks economic development, plus possible changes to the process of how the City does licensing and fees.

Mayor Tim Busse explains recent funding awarded to the City by the Metropolitan Council to bring affordable homes to Bloomington, updates on boards and commissions interviews and a congratulations to Civics Bee participants.

In this week’s Council Minute Mayor Busse provides a recap of Monday’s meeting, including the appointment of Chao Moua to the City Council, an update on the Bloomington Sales Tax and an introduction to the work of the Welcome Bloomington Design Group.

The City Council approved a $250,000 grant to Artistry, an update on the 2023 legislative agenda and Mayor Busse provides a shoutout to all who helped dig out from the snow.