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City Council Listening Session - October 27, 2025

Bloomington City CouncilTuesday, October 28, 2025
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Implementation of bird-safe window treatments on city buildings

Amendment of city ordinance regarding pet leashes and electronic collars

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Votes (1)

Adjourn the listening session

Passed6-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

My ask is to put this treatment onto the windows of certainly the new community center but also here.

— Karen Lumquist
Bird safetyRequesting bird-safe glass treatments.

My ask is to amend that ordinance, the leash law ordinance, and specifically to specify that under restraint does not mean electronic.

— Karen Lumquist
Pet leash ordinanceProposing a change to clarify leash laws.

We'll take a look at that as we look at budgets as we look at designs for the new community center.

— Unnamed Council Member
City infrastructureAcknowledging the request for bird-safe windows.

People (2)

Karen LumquistResident / Charter Commission Member

Advocating for bird-safe windows and stricter leash ordinances.

1 quote

“Up to a billion birds die every year because of these collisions.”

Highlighting the environmental impact of window collisions.

Unnamed Council MemberCity Council Member

Presiding over the listening session and responding to resident concerns.

1 quote

“The animal ordinance is on the legal work plan for 2026.”

Responding to the request for ordinance amendments.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington Civic PlazaKelly PlayfieldsNew Community CenterUS Bank Stadium

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Monday, 27 October, Bloomington City Council listening session
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