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Council approves stopgap repairs for deteriorating Market Street parking garage; demolition tied to Connect Transit plan
Summary
Council approved funding for monthly inspections and design work on the Market Street garage while staff pursue a partnership with Connect Transit for a replacement transfer station; council members raised concerns about recurring costs and long‑term parking solutions.
The Bloomington City Council on July 14 approved temporary repairs and increased inspection frequency for the Market Street parking garage while negotiations continue with Connect Transit over a downtown transfer station and longer‑term redevelopment of the site.
Deputy City Manager Billy Tice told council the structure has continued to deteriorate and that staff are proposing monthly inspections and targeted repairs to keep the garage open for the near term. Staff indicated the immediate request — about $80,000 — covers design and inspection services; repair costs are expected to exceed six…
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