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City Council Listening Session - September 15, 2025

Bloomington City CouncilSunday, December 14, 2025
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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

Full Document Analysis

Votes (1)

Adjourn the listening session

Passed5-0

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.

— Samia Muhammad
School SafetyDemanding immediate city action on school safety.

It's like you are in your home and everything is quiet and then next thing you know like this alarm goes off.

— Jody Tasto
Railroad Quiet ZonesDescribing the impact of late-night train horns.

People (5)

Samia Muhammad12th Grader

Kennedy High School student speaking about school safety and violence.

1 quote

“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 DegrroodHomeowner

Speaking on behalf of neighbors regarding residential development setbacks.

1 quote

“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 TastoResident

Representing District 3 residents requesting quiet zones for railroad crossings.

1 quote

“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 Engineer

Addressing concerns regarding fiber optic property restoration.

1 quote

“We've escalated this gentleman's problem... to a different level at Lumen.”

Explaining city efforts to resolve property damage caused by subcontractors.

Robert NormanResident

Requesting resolution for property damage from fiber optic installation.

1 quote

“All the grass that was disrupted is still in a state of disrepair.”

Describing the damage left by fiber optic crews.

Places Mentioned

Kennedy High SchoolJefferson High SchoolWashburn Circle90th Street90th and FranceDistrict 3Sandro RoadHighland Ski HillBloomington, Minnesota

Events & Meetings (1)

  • September 15th, Monday - City Council listening session

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

N/A

Proposal to subdivide a lot and build rental housing on Washburn Circle currently on consent agenda.

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