City Council Listening Session - November 24, 2025
Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) and privacy/security concerns
Gas-powered leaf blower noise and pollution regulation
Permitting and location of cannabis processing facilities
Redevelopment and infrastructure design of Nicollet Avenue
Property tax increases
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Adjourn the listening session
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Notable Quotes (2)
There have been numerous cases of officers using Flock safety cameras to stock previous partners.
It's like having the jet plane idle in your driveway for two hours.
People (6)
Teao SavanichResidentOpposes city acquisition of Flock Safety ALPR systems citing privacy, security, and lack of proven crime reduction.
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Opposes city acquisition of Flock Safety ALPR systems citing privacy, security, and lack of proven crime reduction.
“Bloomington is the only city in the metropolitan area that doesn't employ AI powered automatic license plate readers. I'm going to keep it that way.”
Opening argument against ALPR systems.
Conrad FreiedmanResidentAdvocates for a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers due to noise and air pollution.
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Advocates for a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers due to noise and air pollution.
“The pollution output by the leaf blower in that half hour exceeded that of the Raptor in a if it were to drive from Texas to Alaska.”
Comparing leaf blower emissions to a Ford F-150 Raptor.
Sharon SharfResidentConcerned about the zoning, environmental impact, and odor mitigation for a proposed cannabis processing facility on Nesbet Avenue.
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Concerned about the zoning, environmental impact, and odor mitigation for a proposed cannabis processing facility on Nesbet Avenue.
“I don't like the idea of after the fact trying to get compliance.”
Expressing frustration over lack of specific conditions in the permit process.
Matthew HowletResidentCriticizes Bloomington's Nicollet Avenue redesign in favor of Richfield's pedestrian-first infrastructure.
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Criticizes Bloomington's Nicollet Avenue redesign in favor of Richfield's pedestrian-first infrastructure.
“When we say that we're going to do a mixeduse trail, what we're saying is either we don't understand the issue very well or kicking down the can down the road.”
Critique of current trail planning.
Suzanne BostonResidentAttempted to address council regarding a 12% increase in property taxes; directed to speak at the formal session.
Attempted to address council regarding a 12% increase in property taxes; directed to speak at the formal session.
Council Member DlesandroCouncil MemberDiscussed Hennepin County's role in Nicollet Avenue design and need for advocacy.
Discussed Hennepin County's role in Nicollet Avenue design and need for advocacy.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Listening session prior to the formal city council meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Existing noise ordinances regulating outdoor power equipment.