BLOOMINGTON —The Bloomington Common Council will hold a Deliberation Session next week to engage in a joint discussion with the Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) on key local preservation issues.
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers (Room 115) of the Showers Building at 401 N. Morton Street.
Key Topics for Discussion
The core of the deliberation will focus on the practical challenges and strategies related to maintaining the city’s historic fabric. Topics slated for joint discussion include:
- Historic preservation review processes.
- Current construction and demolition practices.
- Enforcement tools and incentives to encourage preservation efforts.
- Related procedures and policies.
- The HPC will also host a public comment period during this joint session.
Meeting Access and Viewing Information
A quorum of the Historic Preservation Commission may be present, meaning this also serves as an official notice of an HPC meeting.
The public can attend the meeting in person or access it online via Zoom using the following link: https://bloomington.zoom.us/j/86411221399?pwd=kkhbo0bAgni9zVBTiJbCI7aqQveDJc.1.
For those who wish to watch, City Council and HPC meetings are broadcast on:
- Community Action Television Services (CATS) – https://catvstv.net
- YouTube – https://youtube.com/@citybloomington
Background materials and meeting packets for the City Council are available on the city’s website. Information for the Historic Preservation Commission is also available online.
