Bloomington
A great place to visit, a wonderful place to live and work
The Mall of America, one of several entertaining destinations in Bloomington, offers a variety
of family-style entertainment.
From its founding in 1858, Bloomington has blossomed into a dynamic urban center with more than
85,000 residents and 100,000 employees. Major industries include retail and entertainment,
hotel and restaurant, health maintenance and computer manufacturing.
Located in southern Hennepin County
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Interstate 494 to the north, Highway 169 to the west and the Minnesota River to the south and
east. The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport is directly north of the city. Light rail
transit connects the South Loop District, which contains the Mall of America, to the airport
and downtown Minneapolis.
The City of Bloomington is a council-manager form of government with full-time staff of more
than 500. Fiscally, the City maintains the highest triple A bond ratings from three ratings
agencies: Standard & Poor's, Moody's, and Fitch. The main campus is located at the corner
of 98th Street and West Old Shakopee Road.
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Budget - The City's annual budget must be
reviewed and approved by the City Council in December of the previous year.
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Councilmembers and other elected officials
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Community profile - A statistical picture of
our city using population, housing and employment and other vital information.
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Events calendar - City Council and other boards'
meetings with their collateral materials, Center for the Arts events, and Parks and
Recreation activities are listed. Check back often for updates.
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History - Although Bloomington has been an
incorporated city since 1960, its rich history dates back to the mid-1800s. Many things
have changed since Gideon Pond established Oak Grove Mission in 1843.
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Mission statement - The City Council's vision
and mission designed to guide our community and organization.
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Maps:
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Organizational chart
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