December 22, 2025 Bloomington City Council Meeting

Monday, December 22, 2025

Approval of agenda

Bloomington Ferry Road Corridor Vision Study

American Boulevard transit study

MOA waterpark extension public plaza vacation

Boards and commission ordinance

Harrison Park trailhead and Veterans Memorial Plaza improvement

Nine Mile Creek corridor renewal tree removal project

City of Bloomington non-union employee compensation plan

Council member Saw Mua farewell

City budget and contingency management

I-35W / 494 project property acquisition

Votes (4)

Accept tonight's agenda

Carried7-0

Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Council Member Rivas

Adopt consent business items (excluding 3.5, 3.11, 3.17)

Carried7-0

Moved by Council Member Rivas · Seconded by Not specified

Approve item 3.5

Carried7-0

Moved by Council Member Nelson · Seconded by Council Member Dalisandro

Hold over item 3.11 for further clarification

Carried7-0

Moved by Council Member Nelson · Seconded by Council Member Dalisandro

Notable Quotes (4)

This is a datadriven job. This is a policydriven job, but mostly this job is about people.
— Mayor

Council member farewellCommending Saw Mua's service.

I felt this weight just gently settle on my shoulders. It wasn't heavy. It wasn't overburdening, but it was a responsibility.
— Saw Mua

Council serviceReflecting on his appointment to the city council.

I really just think we need to tighten up these processes on this so that we don't run into these additional costs.
— Council Member Nelson

Budget managementDiscussing contractor expenses and contingencies.

By going back and asking these questions in advance, we actually either get to the point where we know better what the costs are going to be.
— Council Member Dalisandro

Budget managementProposing better value engineering for city projects.

People (6)

Saw MuaCouncil Member at Large

Served for three years; praised for community focus and dad perspective.

MayorMayor

Presiding officer; led the tribute to outgoing member Mua.

Council Member NelsonCouncil Member

Raised concerns regarding contractor contingency usage and property acquisition transparency.

Council Member DalisandroCouncil Member

Supported value engineering and questioned 35W project land acquisitions.

Council Member LmanCouncil Member

Inquired about staff confusion regarding funeral leave policy changes.

Bob SimonsCity Staff / Right-of-Way Agent

Provided clarification on parcel locations for the 35W project.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington, MinnesotaMOA (Mall of America) waterparkHarrison ParkVeterans Memorial PlazaNine Mile Creek corridor82nd Street / 35W83rd Street / 84th Street / Humbolt Avenue

Events & Meetings (1)

Monday, December 22nd, 2025; City Council Chambers

Ordinances & Resolutions (4)

4.3

Ordinance to vacate public plaza at MOA waterpark extension.

4.4

Public hearing regarding boards and commission ordinance.

5.1

Authorization to bid Harrison Park trailhead and Veterans Memorial Plaza improvement.

5.2

Resolution to revise compensation plan for city non-union employees.

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