February 9, 2026 Bloomington City Council Study Meeting

Monday, February 9, 2026

Animal shelter facility replacement and future operations

Railroad quiet zones study information

Operation Metro Surge update

City council policy and issue update

Votes (1)

Approval of the agenda

Carried7-0

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Council Member Dalisandro

Notable Quotes (2)

One of the main driving forces of that is right now the building is scheduled to be demolitioned in 2028 so we need to have some decisions on the shelter facility.

Damon Bitney
Animal Shelter FacilityExplaining the urgency behind replacing the animal shelter.

I think my concern is that the the longer term tales on this. Uh and so I'd really like to see a option where we're really able to reduce that 32 and 12% input.

Council Member Lman
Shelter Budget/Regional PartnershipsDiscussing the need to reduce the city's financial burden for animal shelter operations.

People (4)

Damon BitneyDeputy Chief

Presented the current state and future options for the aging Bloomington animal shelter facility.

John CarlsonAnimal Control Coordinator

Noted for managing shelter partnerships, animal adoptions, and exceeding minimum hold times for animals.

Tim BarrettSuperintendent

Responsible for maintaining the currently dilapidated shelter facility to keep it operational.

MayorMayor of Bloomington

Presided over the study session and facilitated council member feedback on shelter options.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington, MinnesotaRichfieldEden PrairieAirport

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Monday, February 9th, 2026, City Council Study Session
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February 9, 2026 Bloomington City Council Study Meeting - Bloomington Recorder