City Council Listening Session - March 23, 2026

Monday, March 23, 2026

Accountability for audible voting during City Council sessions

Impact of immigration enforcement (ICE) activities on local neighborhoods

Transparency and investigation regarding a death in Bloomington Police custody

Proposed ordinances banning masked law enforcement and requiring identification

Concerns regarding Bloomington Police Department leadership and oversight

City collaboration with the Safe and Stable Communities Coalition

Strategic planning for federal immigration agent operations in the city

Votes (1)

Adjourn the listening session

Passed4-0

Moved by Council Member Donaldson · Seconded by Council Member Robertson

Notable Quotes (3)

Desiree Rosell died in Bloomington police custody and it was our city's job to care for her while she was here and she is now dead.
— Anita

Police AccountabilityAddressing the council regarding a death in custody.

The cause of death is a matter of the Hennepin County Coroner's office... I think the most prudent thing would be to wait and get the details.
— Mayor Busse

Police AccountabilityResponding to concerns about the police custody death.

There is no federal law that requires federal agents to wear a mask. Where federal law is silent, state and communities are free to make their own laws.
— Laura Peterson

Law Enforcement ReformArguing for local masking bans on federal agents.

People (10)

Mayor BusseMayor

Presiding over the listening session and responding to citizen inquiries.

Jamie AnthonyResident

District 4 resident concerned about the audibility of Council Member Rivas's votes.

Victor RivasCouncil Member

District 4 representative noted for an inaudible nay vote on a funding issue.

Claudia BeckResident

District 4 resident reporting harassment of neighbors by immigration agents.

AnitaResident

Community member demanding accountability for the death of Desiree Marie Rosell in police custody.

CodyResident/Criminal Defense Attorney

Advocating for law enforcement reform and expressing concern over police leadership.

Laura PetersonResident

Advocating for municipal ordinances to ban masked federal agents and restrict police cooperation with ICE.

Chief HodgesPolice Chief

Subject of community scrutiny regarding police department policy and leadership.

Council Member DonaldsonCouncil Member

Moved to adjourn the meeting.

Council Member RobertsonCouncil Member

Seconded the motion to adjourn.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington District 4Bloomington District 1Bloomington City Council ChambersHennepin County (Coroner/Sheriff jurisdiction)

Events & Meetings (3)

Monday, March 23rd at 5:46 PM (Listening Session)
January 5th City Council meeting (referenced for voting history)
February 9th (City Manager presentation on ICE masking policy)

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