The Bloomington Public Safety Community Relations Board said there are cautiously optimistic about the 14 police department complaints reported in 2023.
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The Bloomington City Council’s Monday meeting included expected big-money decisions on two major capital projects, but also brought the surprise resignation of Ward 1 council member Jamie Mathy.
The Bloomington City Council meets remotely April 26, 2021.
Outgoing Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner closed his final city council meeting Monday night with reflections on accomplishments from his eight-year tenure, paired with challenges he sees in Bloomington’s future including a long-term need to secure a regional water supply.
“As we face these challenges, I would urge all of our elected leaders to reimagine our city’s services and policies for an increasingly diverse and dynamic community,” he said.
Also during the virtual meeting, the Bloomington City Council approved borrowing $4 million from the state’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to cover part of a long-term water main project; approved a nearly $1.1 million insurance contract; and voted to take a formal stand against utility shut-offs in the state.