As the premier business advocate in Bloomington, the Chamber encourages all members to be involved in local, regional and state policy decision-making. Below, you will find contact information for each level of government. Write, call or email your representatives to ensure your voice is heard.


Advisory Board of Health

The vision of the Advisory Board of Health is to "make significant progress in defining and meeting the City's health goals." Board meetings are typically the fourth Tuesday of the month, there will be no meetings in July or August. Meetings are usually held from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the East Waiting Room of the Public Health Center at 1900 West Old Shakopee Road.


Public Health Division
1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington MN 55431
PH: 952-563-8919, TTY: 952-563-8900
E-mail: kzeleznak@ci.bloomington.mn.us

Michael Bawek, Consumer (Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2010)
Lynnette Buckley, Provider (Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2009)
Alice Chu, Consumer (Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2010)
Michael Dardis, Chair (Consumer) (Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2010)
Carol Oldowski, Chair-elect (Provider) (Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2009)
Allyson Schlichte,  Provider (Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2010)
Julie Varvel, Provider (Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2010)

 

Planning Commission

The Bloomington Planning Commission advises the City Council on matters related to the capital development, improvement and maintenance of city parks as well as recreation and cultural arts programs. Meetings are usually held on Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road.


Planning and Economic Development Division
1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington MN 55431
PH: 952-563-8920, FAX: 952-563-8949, TTY: 952-563-8740
E-mail: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us

Loren Klassen, Commissioner (Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2011)
Laura Catania, Commissioner (Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009)
Alan Felkner, Commissioner (Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2011)
James Lucas, Commissioner (Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2011)
Jim Saccoman, Commissioner (Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2010)
Jon Oleson, Commissioner (Oct. 2008 - Dec. 2010)
Jack Baloga, Commissioner (Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2010)

 

 

Bloomington Charter Commission

Bloomington's Home Rule Charter was adopted in November 1960. The Bloomington Charter Commission studies issues and makes recommendations on proposed changes to the City Home Rule Charter which outlines municipal governance. The fifteen-member Commission is appointed by the Chief Judge of Hennepin County. The annual meeting is held the first Thursday in May at 7 p.m. at Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road.


Barb Clawson, City Council Secretary
1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington MN 55431
PH: 952-563-8786, TTY: 952-563-8740
E-mail: bclawson@ci.bloomington.mn.us

Michael Barg, Chair (Term expires: 7/27/10)
Gene Bassett, Commissioner (Term expires: 9/14/11)
Alice Chu, Commissioner (Term expires: 4/14/12)
Patrick Donaldson, Commissioner (Term expires: 4/30/11)
Daniel F. Heintzman, Commissioner (Term expires: 11/2/10)
Cynthia Hunt, Commissioner (Term expires: 2/12/11)
James Lucas, Commissioner (Term expires: 12/19/10)
James B. Lund, Commissioner (Term expires: 2/9/12)
Thomas F. Nelson, Commissioner (Term expires: 11/26/10)
Floyd Olson, Commissioner (Term expires: 4/30/11)
Grant R. Petersen, Commissioner (Term expires: 2/8/12)
John T. Taylor, Commissioner (Term expires: 1/4/11)
Mark A. Thorson, Vice Chair (Term expries: 1/12/11)
Cary R. Weatherby, Commissioner (Term expires: 2/9/12)
Roger Willette, Commissioner (Term expires: 4/30/11)

 

Housing Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is governed by a five-member commission appointed by the City Council. The HRA helps provide housing for those who are not adequately served by the marketplace, coordinates the City's efforts to preserve existing neighborhoods and promotes development and redevelopment that enhances Bloomington.


The HRA's programs accomplish its mission through rental assistance, housing rehabilitation, first-time homebuyer assistance and other development and redevelopment programs. Funding comes from federal, state, regional and local sources. Meetings are typically held the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road.


Regina Harris, Administrator
PH: 952-563-8937, TTY: 952-563-8740, FAX: 952-563-4977
E-mail: hra@ci.bloomington.mn.us

Steve Rudolph, Chairman (Jan. 1, 2004 - Dec. 31, 2013)
Mark Thorson, Vice Chairman (Jan. 8, 2007 - Dec. 31, 2011)
Mike Fossum, Secretary (Jan. 1, 2005 - Dec. 31, 2009)
Steve Elkins, Commissioner (Jan. 3, 2006 - Dec. 31, 2012)
Steve Mahowald, Commissioner (Jan. 22, 2007 - Dec. 31, 2010)

 

Human Rights Commission

Since 1968, the Bloomington Human Rights Commission has advised the City Council and the Bloomington School Board on human rights issues. The Human Rights Commission was established to aid and advise the City Council in insuring all citizens equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services and education and such other affairs as affect the social well-being of the community. Meetings are usually held on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road. The public is encouraged to attend.


Lorinda Pearson, Human Services Division Manager
PH: 952-563-8733, TTY: 952-563-8740
E-mail: lpearson@ci.bloomington.mn.us

Luis Fuentes-Rohwer: Term expires 1/31/11
Carolyn Calloway-Thomas: Term expires 1/31/11
Beth Kreitl: Term expires 1/31/11
Dorothy Granger: Term expires 1/31/10
Emily Bowman: Term expires 1/31/10
Valeri Haughton: Term expires 1/31/10
Bryon Bangert: Term expires 1/31/10

 

School Board

The Board of Education is the policy-making body for the Bloomington Public Schools. While the Board is responsible for school programs and operations by law, it delegates some portion of that authority to the Superintendent. The School Board is governed by a Chair and a Vice Chair who are elected by the School Board membership. The School Board meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Educational Services Center, 1350 West 106th Street Bloomington, MN.

Maureen Bartolotta, Chair
mbartolotta@bloomington.k12.mn.us
(952) 832-5280

Jim Sorum, Vice Chair
jsorum@bloomington.k12.mn.us
(952) 884-7911

Maureen Peterson, Clerk
mpeterson@bloomington.k12.mn.us
(952) 844-9869


Arlene Bush, Treasurer
abush@bloomington.k12.mn.us
(952) 941-1519


Tim Culver, Director
tculver@bloomington.k12.mn.us
(952) 835-4116


Mark Hibbs, Director
mhibbs@bloomington.k12.mn.us
(952) 943-0853


Chuck Walter, Director
cwalter@bloomington.k12.mn.us
(952) 942-6271


Les Fujitake, Superintendent
lfujitak@bloomington.k12.mn.us
(952) 681-6402

 

Local Board of Appeal and Equalization

The Local Board of Appeal and Equalization is a City Council appointed board consisting of five residents with real estate backgrounds. The Board arbitrates disputes between property owners and the City concerning property class or market value assessments. The Board has the authority to decrease, sustain or increase the market value of a property. Meetings are typically the second and fourth Wednesdays in April, with an orientation meeting at the end of March. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, located in Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road.


Mark Anderson, Assessing Division
PH: 952-563-8706, TTY: 952-563-8740
E-mail: manderson@ci.bloomington.mn.us

Eric Bjorklund, Member (2009 - 2010)
Thomas Meyers, Member (2009 - 2010)
Dwight Dahlen, Member (2006 - 2011)
Clay M. Dodd, Member (2006 - 2011)
Dale Hildestad, Member (2006 - 2011)

 

Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission

The Bloomington Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission advises the City Council on matters related to the capital development, improvement and maintenance of city parks as well as recreation and cultural arts programs. The mission of the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Division is to enhance the quality of life, health and wellness of our patrons through innovative and diversified parks, arts, recreation, leisure and cultural opportunities. This is accomplished through the stewardship of the community's parks and natural areas, and through the provision of quality recreational facilities and programs at an affordable price. Meetings are usually held in the Dakota Conference Room, located in Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road.


Parks and Recreation Division
PH: 952-563-8877, FAX: 952-563-8715, TTY: 952-563-8740
E-mail: parksrec@ci.bloomington.mn.us

Jim Goodermont, Commissioner (Term expires: Dec. 31, 2009)
Peter Moe, Commissioner (Term expires: Dec. 31, 2009)
David Schulze, Commissioner (Term expires: Dec. 31, 2010)
Gregg Thompson, Commissioner (Term expires: Dec. 31, 2011)
Jenny Paxton, Vice Chair, Youth Member (Term expires: Aug. 31,2009)
Kevin Thompson, Commissioner (Term expires: Dec. 31, 2010)
Dan Wallerus, Chair (Term expires: Dec. 31, 2009)

 

Port Authority

The Bloomington Port Authority coordinates orderly commercial and industrial development throughout the City. The Port Authority's efforts currently are concentrated on the McGough transit oriented development, Mall of America Phase II and surrounding lands in the Airport South Development Area. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chamber located in Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road.


Port Authority
PH: 952-563-8541, FAX: 952-56-8949
E-mail: jhutmacher@ci.bloomington.mn.us

Bob Erickson, President (Sept. 2004 - Sept. 2010)
Gene Winstead, Vice-President (Dec. 2004 - Dec. 2010)
Rick Collins, Commissioner (Dec. 2002 - Dec. 2008)
Amy Grady, Secretary (Dec. 2003 - Dec. 2009)
Cynthia Hunt, Treasurer (Dec. 2006 - Dec. 2012)
Tim Keller, Commissioner (Dec. 2002 - Dec. 2008)
Vern Wilcox, Commissioner (Sept. 2004 - Sept. 2010)

 

Traffic and Transportation Advisory Commission

The Bloomington Traffic and Transportation Advisory Commission (TTAC) considers traffic and transportation aspects of existing and new development in the City; concentrates on preservation and service of the existing transportation system; considers improvements or changes; conducts study projects. Meetings are usually held the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the Training Room of the Public Works Building, 1700 W. 98th Street. They are subject to relocation or cancellation, and special meetings and public hearings may be added when necessary.


Engineering Division - Traffic and Transportation Section
PH: 952-563-4913, TTY: 952-563-8740
Staff liaison: dfrost@ci.bloomington.mn.us

Valerie Svensson, Commissioner (2/2/04 - 12/31/09)
Craig Nordstrom, Commissioner (9/10/07 - 12/31/09)
Alan Rindels, Commissioner (1/14/08 - 12/31/10)
Roger Willette, Commissioner (2/4/08 - 12/31/11)
Jeff Hazen, Commissioner (4/21/08 - 12/31/10)
Scott Fricke, Commissioner (1/26/09 - 12/31/11)
Kari Marsh, Commissioner (1/26/09 - 12/31/11)

 

City Council

Gene Winstead, Mayor
952-888-1258 (h)
9632 Xerxes Road - 55431
E-mail: gwinstead@ci.bloomington.mn.us
Term expires 1/1/12

Amy Grady
952-884-6502 (h)
10441 Vessey Road - 55437
E-mail: agrady@ci.bloomington.mn.us
Term expires 1/1/12

Steve Elkins
612-578-2103 (cell)
8709 Sandro Road - 55438
E-mail: selkins@ci.bloomington.mn.us
Term expires 1/1/12

Karen Nordstrom
952-831-5221 (h)
9123 Forest Hills Circle - 55437
E-mail: knordstrom@ci.bloomington.mn.us
Term expires 1/1/10

Steve Peterson
952-884-3262 (h)
11036 Glen Wilding Lane - 55431
E-mail: speterson@ci.bloomington.mn.us
Term expires 1/1/10

Rod Axtell
952-832-5377 (h)
6999 Kenmare Drive - 55438
E-mail: raxtell@ci.bloomington.mn.us
Term expires 1/1/10

Vern Wilcox
952-854-1425 (h)
8900 11th Avenue South - 55420
E-mail: vwilcox@ci.bloomington.mn.us
Term expires 1/1/12

 

Hennepin County

Commissioner Mike Opat
Commissioner.Opat@co.hennepin.mn.us
Phone: 612-348-7881
FAX: 612-348-8701
TDD: 612-348-7708
A-2400 Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0240

Commissioner Mark Stenglein
commissioner.stenglein@co.hennepin.mn.us
Phone: 612-348-7882
300 South 6th Street
A-2400 MC: 240
Minneapolis, MN 55487

Commissioner Gail Dorfman
gail.dorfman@co.hennepin.mn.us
Phone: 612-348-7883
FAX: 612-348-8701
A-2400 Government Center
300 S. 6th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0240

Commissioner Peter McLaughlin
commissioner.mclaughlin@ co.hennepin.mn.us
Phone: 612-348-3085
FAX: 612-317-6094
TDD: 612-348-7708
A2400 Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487

Commissioner Randy Johnson
randy.johnson@ co.hennepin.mn.us
Phone: 612-348-7885
FAX: 612-348-5295
300 South Sixth Street
A2400 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN, MN 55487

Commissioner Jan Callison
Jan.Callison@co.hennepin.mn.us
Phone: 612-348-7886
300 South Sixth Street
A2400 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN, MN 55487

Commissioner Jeff R. Johnson
Jeff.R.Johnson@co.hennepin.mn.us
Phone: 612-348-7887
300 South Sixth Street
A2400 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN, MN 55487