City Council Listening Session - September 15, 2025
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Student safety and gun violence in schools
Residential development and zoning concerns on Washburn Circle
Request for railroad quiet zones in District 3
Restoration of property damaged by fiber optic installation projects
Areas of Interest (4)
- Students demand city-led policy changes to address school safety after lack of state/federal action.
- Neighbors on Washburn Circle allege new housing development fails to comply with historical setback standards.
- District 3 residents launch campaign for railroad quiet zones on the Dan Patch line to mitigate noise.
- City of Bloomington struggles to hold fiber optic companies accountable for property damage after project completion.
Votes (1)
Adjourn the listening session
Moved by Council Member Muis · Seconded by Council Member Rivas
Notable Quotes (2)
If you choose to wait, you choose to neglect and endanger us, and you'll be complicit because of your silence.
It's like you are in your home and everything is quiet and then next thing you know like this alarm goes off.
People (5)
Samia Muhammad12th GraderKennedy High School student speaking about school safety and violence.
1 quote
Kennedy High School student speaking about school safety and violence.
“The fact of the matter is we as the students no longer have a reason to feel safe in schools.”
Expressing concern regarding safety and violence in schools.
Richard DegrroodHomeownerSpeaking on behalf of neighbors regarding residential development setbacks.
1 quote
Speaking on behalf of neighbors regarding residential development setbacks.
“We were under the impression that this ... is no longer being complied with with what this new home is looking to do.”
Dispute over setback requirements for a new development.
Jody TastoResidentRepresenting District 3 residents requesting quiet zones for railroad crossings.
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Representing District 3 residents requesting quiet zones for railroad crossings.
“A quiet zone is a designated section of railroad where trains do not sound their horns at night.”
Explaining the proposal for rail safety and noise reduction.
Julie LongCity EngineerAddressing concerns regarding fiber optic property restoration.
1 quote
Addressing concerns regarding fiber optic property restoration.
“We've escalated this gentleman's problem... to a different level at Lumen.”
Explaining city efforts to resolve property damage caused by subcontractors.
Robert NormanResidentRequesting resolution for property damage from fiber optic installation.
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Requesting resolution for property damage from fiber optic installation.
“All the grass that was disrupted is still in a state of disrepair.”
Describing the damage left by fiber optic crews.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- September 15th, Monday - City Council listening session
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Proposal to subdivide a lot and build rental housing on Washburn Circle currently on consent agenda.