City Council Listening Session - June 2, 2025
Community Health and Wellness Center design and amenities
Transition from Creekside Community Center to the new facility
Development of senior-friendly Villa-style housing in Bloomington
Safety and regulation of unregulated cannabis and vape products
City proposal to transfer residential sidewalk snow removal duties to property owners
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Notable Quotes (2)
We are so excited not to have to go to Edina, to Eden Prairie... to play inside all year long.
This is a reverse tax increase. We're gonna give you the work that you paid your taxes for and we're gonna give it to you.
People (5)
TaraCommunity LeaderRepresents a group of young families (Todd Pod) advocating for the new community center.
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Represents a group of young families (Todd Pod) advocating for the new community center.
“Creekside wasn't just a place. It was where we belonged... As we leave this building behind, we carry it with us.”
Reflecting on the closure of the Creekside community center.
Scott CarltonDeveloperProposing Villa-style senior housing near Dred Scott Park.
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Proposing Villa-style senior housing near Dred Scott Park.
“It's a way to keep that middle inventory opened up and to move some people into the new housing area under one level living.”
Explaining the benefit of his proposed senior housing development.
Ryan JohnsonBusiness OwnerOwner of a lot for 17 years looking to develop senior housing in partnership with Scott Carlton.
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Owner of a lot for 17 years looking to develop senior housing in partnership with Scott Carlton.
“We've had this lot for 17 years so I think we can wait another couple weeks.”
Expressing willingness to work with the city on housing plans.
Christopher CampbellResidentRaised concerns regarding the proliferation of unregulated cannabis and vaporizer products.
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Raised concerns regarding the proliferation of unregulated cannabis and vaporizer products.
“The products are not tested, they're not taxed. I assume they would sell them to miners.”
Highlighting concerns about unregulated cannabis sales.
Linda LangResidentLong-term resident criticizing the new center design and proposed sidewalk snow removal policy.
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Long-term resident criticizing the new center design and proposed sidewalk snow removal policy.
“I'm worried that it really presents itself as a subsidized public health club, and that it's trying to be all things to all people.”
Critique of the new community center's programming.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Listening session, evening meeting