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March 23, 2026 Bloomington City Council Meeting

Bloomington City CouncilTuesday, March 24, 2026
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Dred Scott Playfields softball field improvements

National Public Health Week proclamation

Introduction of new Public Health employees

Appointment to the Merit Board

Advisory Board of Health 2026 Annual Work Plan

Missing middle housing phase two ordinance

Woodbridge Marsh and Polly's Pond storm sewer maintenance

Moratorium on certain governmental facilities

City code amendment: remote airport parking

City code amendment: fence standards

Full Document Analysis

Votes (5)

Approval of the agenda

Carried6-0

Moved by Tim Busse · Seconded by Loman

Appointment of Thomas Pierce to the Merit Board

Carried7-0

Moved by Tim Busse · Seconded by Loman

Accept the Advisory Board of Health annual report and work plan

Carried7-0

Moved by Loman · Seconded by Rivas

Approve consent agenda items 3.2 through 3.15

Carried7-0

Moved by Carter · Seconded by Not specified

Accept donations (3.1)

Carried7-0

Moved by Carter · Seconded by D'Alessandro

Notable Quotes (1)

The first is it's estimated that 116,000 Minnesotans will lose their health care coverage this year.

— John Allen
Public HealthPresenting health landscape report.

People (4)

Tim BusseMayor

Presiding over the Bloomington City Council meeting.

1 quote

“I say this to every all of our new employees that we we're the ones who sit up here, but you are the ones who in many cases are the face of the community.”

Welcoming new employees Tory Diechmann and John Nienhauser.

John AllenChair

Presenting the 2026 Annual Report and work plan.

1 quote

“The financial crisis at the Hennepin County Medical Center... that is an imminent danger of actually closing.”

Discussing health care landscape risks.

Nick KellyDr.

Introducing new staff and supporting the Board of Health report.

1 quote

“From a medical standpoint, that's a disaster.”

Commenting on federal changes to vaccine administration.

Grace, Remi, and EmmyVarsity Softball Captains

Thanking Council for field improvements at Dred Scott Playfields.

1 quote

“Your contributions will keep our players safe for many years to come and keep our fields reliable.”

Recognizing city investment in high school facilities.

Places Mentioned

Dred Scott PlayfieldsBloomington Ice GardenHennepin County Medical CenterBloomington Jefferson High SchoolWoodbridge MarshPolly's Pond

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Monday, March 23rd, Council Chambers

Ordinances & Resolutions (5)

4.1

Missing middle housing phase two ordinance update regarding R1 zoning.

4.2

Public hearing for Woodbridge Marsh and Polly's Pond drawdown.

4.3

Public hearing regarding a moratorium on certain governmental facilities.

4.4

City code amendment regarding remote airport parking.

4.5

City code amendment regarding fence standards ordinance.

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