Bloomington City Council — Transcript
Monday, October 12, 2026
Climate Change, Societal Nihilism, and Police Technology Contracts
Strengthening Local Tobacco Product Regulations
Addressing Gang Violence and Anti-Immigrant Narratives
Enforcement Challenges for Neighborhood Nuisance Ordinances
Proposed Humane Pet Store and Wild Animal Circus Ordinances
Concerns Regarding R1R3 Zoning and Development Setbacks
Axon Technology Contract for Police Operations
Votes (1)
Closure of Listening Session
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Robertson [0:40:55] · Seconded by Mayor Dallas Headro [0:40:55]
The Mayor announced the conclusion of the public listening session to transition to the scheduled council meeting. A motion was made to formally close the session.
Ordinances & Resolutions (7)
Bloomington ordinance passed in 2004, supported by speaker Lee
Bloomington ordinance passed in 2017, supported by speaker Lee
Bloomington ordinance passed in 2021, the city's first total ban on flavored tobacco products
Proposed policy to prevent the sale of animals from puppy mills in Bloomington
Proposed policy to prevent animal abuse and public risk in circuses performing in Bloomington
Zoning classification for which public comment was restricted due to a closed hearing, discussed for its impact on setbacks and development
Proposed contract for new police technology, including AI assist for dispatch and drones as first responder