January 5, 2026 Bloomington City Council Meeting

Monday, January 5, 2026

City Council Oath of Office

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Proclamation

Introduction of new city employees

2026 Planning Commission work plan

Consent business agenda

Organizational business and appointments

2050 Comprehensive Plan development

Zoning code equity review

Airport parking and South Loop development

Sustainability and zoning policy integration

Votes (1)

Approval of tonight's agenda

Passed5-0

Moved by Mayor Timbus · Seconded by Council Member Carter

Notable Quotes (3)

The only national holiday dedicated to service. It encourages people to to serve, to do something of service.

Mayor Timbus
ProclamationsProclaiming Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

If there is a continuation of off airport parking, it should not be on surface lots. It should be rolled up into structured parking.

Council Member Shawn Nelson
Planning Commission Work PlanDiscussion on the planning commission work plan.

I ask that you not turn a blind eye to our neighbors who are hurting, but that you participate in healing because whether or not you acknowledge it, you are hurting, too.

Arian Williams
ProclamationsPresenting regarding MLK Day and racial healing.

People (8)

Mayor TimbusMayor

Presiding over the council meeting and administering oaths.

Matt BrillardActing City Clerk

Administered the oath of office to council members.

Jake LeeOffice Support Specialist

Building and inspections division new hire.

Kevin CunninghamVice Chair

Summarized planning commission 2025 accomplishments and 2026 plans.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington, MinnesotaHennepin CountySouth Loop DistrictBlackbox Theater

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Monday, January 5th, 2026: City Council Meeting
  • January 19th, 2026: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • January 20th, 2026: National Day of Racial Healing Event, 6:00-7:30 PM
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January 5, 2026 Bloomington City Council Meeting - Bloomington Recorder