The Bloomington City Council has appointed a task force to develop an ordinance requiring the provision of paid earned sick and safe leave to individuals working in the city of Bloomington.
The recommended ordinance is intended to promote and protect the wellbeing of the Bloomington workforce and Bloomington residents; support the Bloomington City Council’s strategic priority of equity and inclusion; and balance the unique needs and circumstances of Bloomington employers with a recognition that Bloomington is part of a regional labor and service market.
The task force has been charged with developing a draft ordinance reflecting the input of a diverse pool of stakeholders that is as clear, understandable and uncomplicated as possible for both employers and employees.
Once the Task Force has developed a draft ordinance, a final decision on the ordinance will rest with the City Council following a formal public hearing.
Phase 1
- Meeting 1: Wednesday, June 23
- Meeting 2: Wednesday, July 14
- Meeting 3: Wednesday, July 28
Late July – early September: Break to gather stakeholder input
Phase 2
- Meeting 4: Wednesday, September 15 - CANCELLED
- Meeting 4: Wednesday, October 13
- Meeting 5: Wednesday, October 27
- Meeting 6: Monday, November 22 (via Zoom)
Draft Ordinance Reports
The Task Force brought forward a draft ordinance which supports the City Council's strategic priority of equity and inclusion. It also balances the unique needs and circumstances of Bloomington employers with the recognition that the City is part of a regional service and labor market.
- January 8, 2022: City Council Meeting - Task Force report and Draft Ordinance
- March 2022: City Council Meeting - Continued Discussion Draft Ordinance
Meetings
Meetings will be held in the Haeg Conference Room at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, or virtually when pandemic conditions prevent meeting in person. Meetings start at 4 p.m. on the dates listed in the timeline. Members of the public are welcome to attend, although no public comments will be taken.
Meeting agendas and documents can be found online.
