City Council Listening Session - 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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Adjourn the listening session
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.
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.
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.
People (10)
Mayor BusseMayorPresiding over the listening session and responding to citizen inquiries.
Presiding over the listening session and responding to citizen inquiries.
Jamie AnthonyResidentDistrict 4 resident concerned about the audibility of Council Member Rivas's votes.
1 quote
District 4 resident concerned about the audibility of Council Member Rivas's votes.
“I am here speaking today um to encourage everyone on the City Council to hold each other accountable for making sure that their votes are heard.”
Advocating for transparent voting procedures.
Victor RivasCouncil MemberDistrict 4 representative noted for an inaudible nay vote on a funding issue.
District 4 representative noted for an inaudible nay vote on a funding issue.
Claudia BeckResidentDistrict 4 resident reporting harassment of neighbors by immigration agents.
District 4 resident reporting harassment of neighbors by immigration agents.
AnitaResidentCommunity member demanding accountability for the death of Desiree Marie Rosell in police custody.
Community member demanding accountability for the death of Desiree Marie Rosell in police custody.
CodyResident/Criminal Defense AttorneyAdvocating for law enforcement reform and expressing concern over police leadership.
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Advocating for law enforcement reform and expressing concern over police leadership.
“I think for the safety of our community, it would behoove this council to look into finding a new police chief.”
Criticizing current police department leadership.
Laura PetersonResidentAdvocating for municipal ordinances to ban masked federal agents and restrict police cooperation with ICE.
Advocating for municipal ordinances to ban masked federal agents and restrict police cooperation with ICE.
Chief HodgesPolice ChiefSubject of community scrutiny regarding police department policy and leadership.
Subject of community scrutiny regarding police department policy and leadership.
Council Member DonaldsonCouncil MemberMoved to adjourn the meeting.
Moved to adjourn the meeting.
Council Member RobertsonCouncil MemberSeconded the motion to adjourn.
Seconded the motion to adjourn.
Places Mentioned
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)