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.

City Council

Gene Winstead, Mayor
952-888-1258 (h)
9632 Xerxes Road - 55431
E-mail: gwinstead@ci.bloomington.mn.us
Term expires 1/1/08

Amy Grady
952-884-6502 (h)
10441 Vessey Road - 55437
E-mail: agrady@ci.bloomington.mn.us
Term expires 1/1/08

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

Steve Elkins
612-578-2103 (cell)
8709 Sandro Road - 55438
E-mail: selkins@ci.bloomington.mn.us
Term expires 1/1/08

Vern Wilcox
952-854-1425 (h)
8900 11th Avenue South - 55420
E-mail: vwilcox@ci.bloomington.mn.us
Term expires 1/1/08

 

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

Heather Awad, M.D., Commissioner (Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2008)
Michael Bawek, D.C., Chair (Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2008)
Lynnette Buckley, O.T., Commissioner (Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2007)
Michael Dardis, Commissioner (Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2008)
Tracy Plunkett, Commissioner (Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2008)
Lawrence Poston, M.D., Commissioner (Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2007)
Patricia Sharkey, Chair-elect (Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2008)

 

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

Doug Bruce, Commissioner (Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2008)
Laura Catania, Commissioner (Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009)
Loren Klassen, Commissioner (Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2008)
James Lucas, Commissioner (Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2008)
Jim Saccoman, Commissioner (Feb. 2007 - Dec. 2007)
Eldon Spencer, Commissioner (Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2007)
Jack Baloga, Commissioner (Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2007)

 

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 (8/15/06 - 7/27/10)
Gene Bassett, Commissioner (12/15/03 - 9/14/07)
Daniel F. Heintzman, Commissioner (11/13/06 - 11/2/10)
Cynthia Hunt, Commissioner (5/12/06 - 2/13/09)
James Lucas, Commissioner (3/16/05 - 12/19/08)
James B. Lund, Commissioner (2/9/04 - 2/9/08)
Edwin A. Martini, Commissioner (3/14/05 - 12/19/08)
Thomas F. Nelson, Commissioner (11/2/06 - 11/26/10)
Grant R. Petersen, Commissioner (2/9/04 - 2/9/08)
John T. Taylor, Commissioner (11/13/06 - 1/4/11)
Mark A. Thorson, Vice Chair (1/7/05 - 1/7/09)
Joseph W. Traxler, Commissioner (2/9/04 - 2/9/08)
Cary R. Weatherby, Commissioner (2/9/04 - 2/9/08)


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, 2008)
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, 2007)
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

Jillayne Beall, Youth Commissioner (8/16/04 - 8/31/07)
Bethany Kullmann, Youth Commissioner (10/9/06 - 8/31/07)
Stan McFall, Commissioner (10/9/06 - 12/31/08)
Bob Peters, Commissioner (3/5/01 - 12/31/07)
Sueling Chan Schardin, First Vice-Chairperson (1/18/05 - 12/31/08)
Mary Schoenleber, Commissioner (1/6/03 - 12/31/08)
Corinne Shepherd, First Vice-Chairperson (1/27/03 - 12/31/08)
Dawn Steigauf, Commissioner (10/9/06 - 12/31/08)
Flora Tsukayama, Second Vice-Chairperson (1/6/03 - 12/31/08)

 

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

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

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

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

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

Superintendent Les Fujitake, Ex Officio
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

James M. LaLonde, Member (2003 - 2008)
Mary Lo Houlding, Member (2003 - 2008)
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 (Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009)
Suzanne Kienietz, Chair (Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2007)
Joe Kieser, Commissioner (Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009)
Janet Larson, Commissioner (Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2008)
Jordan Pease, Youth Commissioner (Sep. 2006 - Aug. 2007)
Dennis Porter, Vice Chair (Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2007)
Dan Wallerus, Commissioner (Jan. 2007 - Dec. 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

Jeff Andrews, Commissioner (1/23/06 - 12/31/09)
Craig Carlson, Commissioner (1/6/03 - 12/31/08)
Jerry Fruetel, Commissioner (1/18/05 - 12/31/07)
Romeo Garcia, Commissioner (1/18/05 - 12/31/07)
Valerie Svensson, Commissioner (2/2/04 - 12/31/09)
Andrew Tasi, Commissioner (2/19/02 - 12/31/08)
Robert Works, Commissioner (1/23/06 - 12/31/08)


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 Linda Koblick
Linda.Koblick@co.hennepin.mn.us
Phone: 612-348-7886
FAX: 612-348-8701
TDD: 612-348-7708
300 South Sixth Street
A2400 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN, MN 55487

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


State of Minnesota

Governor Tim Pawlenty and Lt. Governor Carol Molnau
Office of the Governor
130 State Capitol
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155
Telephone: (651) 296-3391
Toll Free:    (800) 657-3717
Facsimile:   (651) 296-2089
tim.pawlenty@state.mn.us
carol.molnau@state.mn.us

Sen. Dan Larson, (DFL)
Senate District 63
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Capitol Building, Room 303
St. Paul, MN 55155-1606
Phone: (651) 297-8061
sen.dan.larson@senate.mn

Sen. Geoff Michel (R)
Senate District 41
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
State Office Building, Room 133
St. Paul, MN 55155-1206
Phone: (651) 296-6238
sen.geoff.michel@senate.mn

Senate District 40
Sen. John Doll (DFL)
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Capitol Building, Room G-9
St. Paul, MN 55155-1606
Phone: (651) 296-5975
sen.john.doll@senate.mn

Ann Lenczewski (DFL) 40B
509 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
Phone: (651) 296-4218
rep.ann.lenczewski@house.mn

Linda Slocum (DFL) 63B
523 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
Phone: (651) 296-7158
rep.linda.slocum@house.mn

Neil W. Peterson (R) 41B
213 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
Phone: (651) 296-7803
rep.neil.peterson@house.mn

 

Congressional Representatives

Senator Norm Coleman (R)
2550 University Ave W, Suite 100N
St. Paul, MN 55114
Main: 651-645-0323
Fax: 651-645-3110
Toll Free: 800-642-6041
Contact online

Senator Amy Klobuchar (DFL)
1 Federal Drive
Whipple Federal Building, Suite 298
Fort Snelling, MN 55111
phone: 612-727-5220
fax: 612-727-5223
Contact online

Congressman Jim Ramstad (R)
1809 Plymouth Road South #300
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone: (952) 738-8200
Fax: (952) 738-9362
mn03@mail.house.gov