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City Manager

Mark Bernhardson

Bernhardson was appointed by the Bloomington City Council to head our organization in 1991.

As City Manager, Bernhardson:

Enforces ordinances and resolutions.
Appoints City employees.
Spearheads strategic planning and budgeting.
Recommends action to the Council that will protect Bloomington citizens and provide efficient operation of government.

Bloomington: State of the City 2010
The annual State of the City presentation featuring Mayor Gene Winstead and City Manager Mark Bernhardson. (March 2010)

City organization chart
This illustrates the departments and divisions that are under the City Manager's guidance.

City Manager's Budget Message (87KB, 7 page PDF)
The message includes the year's economic expectations, local challenges, property tax changes and organizational considerations. The message also gives a budget analysis, budget considerations and the City Council's action on the annual budget. The budget message is within the introductory sections of the City's budget document.

For more information, contact:

Mark Bernhardson, City Manager
PH: 952-563-8780, TTY: 952-563-8740, FAX: 952-563-8754
E-mail: citymanager@ci.bloomington.mn.us