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Council approves $154,740 study to prepare concept development plan for former Owens Nursery site

5751206 · August 26, 2025
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Summary

The council approved a budget amendment to hire consultants to produce a concept development plan for the former Owens Nursery property, including environmental review, space needs, circulation and cost estimates.

The Bloomington City Council voted Aug. 25 to amend the fiscal-year budget by $154,740 to fund a concept development plan for the former Owens Nursery property. Deputy City Manager Sue McLaughlin told the council staff issued a request for qualifications, received 10 proposals, interviewed three firms and selected a consultant team after a five-staff review process. "We're looking at sustainable site development, circulation, reuse of structures and space needs for the next 10 to 20 years," McLaughlin said.

The concept plan will analyze environmental conditions (including wetlands and a Phase I review the city previously…

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