Description

The Citizens’ Beautification Committee serves as an advisory body to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and other City officials in developing plans for projects involving City beautification.

The Citizens' Beautification Committee’s goal is to enhance the beautification efforts within the City of Bloomington on public and private property. The Committee encourages partnerships with local individuals or groups that have similar goals.

Annually, the Committee hosts the City’s Arbor Day Celebration. In addition, each summer the committee awards Beautification Awards to residential and non-residential property owners throughout the City.

The Committee consists of twelve (12) persons appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council. Terms of members shall be three (3) years in duration on a staggered basis. A staff member serves as an advisor and a liaison for the City.

History

The Citizens' Beautification Committee was created by ordinance on April 23, 1973 (and amended on October 23, 1984), which indicated “it is in the best interest of all citizens of Bloomington to enhance the appearance of the City.” The Citizens' Beautification Committee was formed “as a reasonable means by which aesthetic improvements to the City may be facilitated.”

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Members

	Position	Name	Term EXP
	Member	Marling, Fred	4/30/2025
	Member	Painter, Joni	4/30/2027
	Member	Kent, Michaela	10/23/2026
	Chair	Lavazza, Gina	4/30/2027
	Member
	Member	Aurora, Jennifer	4/30/2025
	Member	Haab, Eldon	11/27/2026
	Member	Johnson, Deborah	4/30/2024
	Co-Chair	Freburg, Daniel	4/30/2025
	Member	Kraft, Margaret	4/30/2025
	Member	Tyus, Izola	4/30/2027
	City Staff	Hindman, Jeff	N/A
Indicates Mayor Appointed Position