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Council swears in new officers, hears Police Explorer presentation and proclaims Small Business Saturday

Bloomington City Council · November 18, 2025
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Summary

Council recognized the Police Explorer program and swore in new officers; Acting Mayor Victor Rivas proclaimed Nov. 29, 2025, Small Business Saturday and local entrepreneurs spoke about new businesses and food access.

The council began the meeting with remarks and presentations from the Bloomington Police Department. Chief Hodges introduced the Police Explorer program and Officer Sam Davern described programming: Bloomington has 25 police explorers (age 14–20) who receive weekly hands-on training and compete in state competitions. Several new officers then took the oath of office and families were invited to a reception.

Acting Mayor Victor Rivas read a proclamation naming Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, Small Business Saturday in Bloomington and highlighted the city's partnership with Hennepin County programs that support entrepreneurs. Local business owners spoke during the introductions and public-comment portions. Britney Milan, owner of Elevate Performing Arts Center, described a new studio and thanked the city and partner organizations for support. Daniel Hernandez, owner of Colonial Market, told the council his grocery hybrid helps reduce local food-access gaps in his neighborhood and thanked staff for assistance during his opening.

Council members and staff thanked department personnel and community business leaders for their presentations and participation.

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