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- Hennepin County
- 7/15/25
- 07/15/2025
- 38 Minutes
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Overview: The Bloomington Port Authority Commission convened to discuss topics, including the approval of a grant application for a new housing development and various updates on city initiatives. The commission unanimously agreed to support an application for a Metropolitan Council Transit-Oriented Development grant aimed at redeveloping part of the South Town area. This decision marks an important step towards potentially adding 130 housing units to the site of a former dealership at the corner of Knox and American. The grant, if awarded, would allow the Port Authority to enter into a grant agreement, facilitating the broader development proposal expected to be presented in the future.
- MN
- Hennepin County
- 6/17/25
- 06/17/2025
- 62 Minutes
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Overview: The Bloomington Port Authority Commission meeting addressed vital financial and developmental strategies, including approving a property tax exemption for Port-owned properties, reviewing the Elevate Hennepin initiative’s impact on small businesses, and discussing the termination of a property purchase agreement to prioritize economic development.
- MN
- Hennepin County
- 5/20/25
- 05/20/2025
- 84 Minutes
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Overview: The Bloomington Port Authority Commission approved a lease agreement with Colonial Market for the Bloomington Central Station Grocery during their recent meeting. Additionally, the commission delved into various strategic development projects, including the Commercial Nodes Toolkit and the potential sale of a property near the Mall of America for public park development, while also focusing on refining their mission statement to better encapsulate their evolving role in city development.
- MN
- Hennepin County
- 4/15/25
- 04/15/2025
- 88 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Bloomington Port Authority Commission meeting addressed issues, focusing on looming budget reductions affecting economic development programs, detailed housing initiatives, and legislative impacts on local projects.
- MN
- Hennepin County
- 4/15/25
- 04/15/2025
- 33 Minutes
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Overview: The Bloomington Port Authority Commission meeting focused primarily on the ambitious launch of a citywide creative placemaking initiative. The commission discussed the integration of arts, culture, and design to enhance community connections, with a strong emphasis on equity and community involvement. The initiative aims to transform public spaces throughout the city, drawing from extensive community engagement involving over 4,000 residents.
