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January 15, 2026 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting

Bloomington City CouncilFriday, January 16, 2026
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Conditional use permit and final site/building plans for Kwik Trip at 1050/1000 West 94th Street

Conditional use permit for a cannabis manufacturing facility at 8200 Grand Avenue South

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Votes (3)

Close the public hearing for Kwik Trip application

Passed7-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Adopt resolution approving a conditional use permit for Kwik Trip

Passed7-0

Moved by Commissioner Cunningham · Seconded by Not specified

Approve final site and building plans for Kwik Trip

Passed7-0

Moved by Commissioner Cunningham · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

The planning commission doesn't have unilateral authority to do what we want because we like it or not. We have city codes and state statutes to follow.

— Chair Kton
Planning Commission RoleClarifying the legal framework for development decisions.

The land use approvals run with the land. In theory, another operator could utilize that approval should it be granted.

— Mr. Johnson
Zoning ProcedureAddressing concerns about evaluating the Kwik Trip brand versus the land use.

People (6)

Chair KtonChair

Presides over the Bloomington Planning Commission meeting.

Kareem SherardStaff/Planner

Provided staff reports for the Kwik Trip and cannabis manufacturing facility items.

NateKwik Trip Representative

Presented on Kwik Trip's business model, job creation, and site planning.

1 quote

“Every store gets a daily delivery with Quick Trip in order so that things are fresh and on the shelf for our customers.”

Explaining the supply chain and vertical integration model.

Blake NicolayResident/Business Owner

Spoke in favor of Kwik Trip as a business partner.

1 quote

“They run a very clean operation and we appreciate everything that they do.”

Providing public testimony during the hearing.

Eric OlafsonResident

Raised concerns about gas station saturation in the area.

1 quote

“I'm just worried that this might disrupt one or multiple and we might have a site that could go out of business.”

Expressing concern regarding the market impact of adding a new gas station.

Mr. JohnsonPlanning Manager

Responded to commissioner questions regarding land use and code requirements.

Places Mentioned

1050 West 94th Street1000 West 94th Street8200 Grand Avenue SouthCity Hall, BloomingtonLacrosse, WisconsinInterstate 35WI-494Lindell Avenue

Events & Meetings (1)

  • January 15th, Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

PL202500186

Approval of conditional use permit and site plans for a convenience facility and fuel sales at 1000-1050 West 94th Street.

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