Bloomington City Council — Transcript
Monday, January 26, 2026
Story
Council questions rising police technology costs at January meeting
Introduction of new city employees
2025 Annual Report and 2026 Work Plan for Human Rights Commission
Consent business (items 3.1-3.16)
Public hearing for City of Hampton revenue note
Resolution on reimbursement of utility system improvement expenditures
Public hearing regarding alcohol license violation at Benihaha
Authorization to bid Nine Mile Creek corridor and lower valley projects
Local affordable housing aid proposal for rental assistance
Closed session for pending litigation
Votes (3)
Approval of January 26, 2026, meeting agenda
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Council Member Carter
Approval of Human Rights Commission's 2026 work plan
Moved by Council Member Robertson · Seconded by Council Member Dlesandro
Approve consent items 3.1-3.11 and 3.13-3.16
Moved by Council Member Robertson · Seconded by Council Member Dlesandro
Notable Quotes (2)
Just stay curious about each other. It's very difficult in community right now... Our government only works when people show up even when it's uncomfortable.
I feel like the cost of Axon has gone up exponentially... I feel like when we first passed this... four years ago... there was a number like half a million a year and now it's 3 point something million a year.
People (8)
Presiding over the council meeting and facilitating introductions.
New employee, former Minnesota IT services developer.
Introducing new GIS specialist.
New Parks and Recreation employee.
Introducing new recreation supervisor.
Presenting annual report and 2026 work plan.
Managing the consent agenda.
Questioning budget increases, specifically regarding Axon contract costs.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- Monday, January 26, 2026 - Bloomington City Council Meeting
- September 2026 - 50th Anniversary celebration of Japanese Garden
- March 20, June 26, November 14 - Indigenous filmfest series dates
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Resolution for host approval and issuance of City of Hampton revenue note.
Resolution declaring intent to reimburse expenditures for utility system improvements from bond proceeds.
Resolution to close public meeting for discussion of proposed litigation.