RecordingTranscript availableAnalysis ready13:47

City Council Listening Session - July 14, 2025

Bloomington City CouncilSunday, December 14, 2025
Watch on original source

Residential group home licensing and state oversight

Rental property management and licensing processes

Enforcement of home-based business ordinances

Neighborhood impact of non-owner occupied rentals

Transparency and reporting mechanisms for resident grievances

Landlord vetting and criminal history disqualification criteria

Full Document Analysis

Votes (1)

Adjourn the council listening session

Passed7-0

Moved by Council Member Lo · Seconded by Council Member Rivas

Notable Quotes (2)

There's far more involved than what we're giving credit to and it's happening in our homes right now.

— Mike
Licensing and zoningCritiquing the city's approach to housing and licensing.

Property rights are very very hard to overcome. Trust me, I am a landlord myself.

— Council Member Del
Landlord vettingExplaining the difficulty in vetting landlords.

People (2)

MikeResident

Expressing concerns regarding group homes, rental oversight, and neighborhood quality of life.

1 quote

“My concerns in that area is not only is it to the neighborhood, it's really to the detriment to the people that are being served”

Discussing issues in local group homes.

Council Member DelCouncil Member

Addressing resident concerns and requesting follow-up actions from city management.

1 quote

“I think we all share it. I don't want to speak for everybody, but I I do.”

Discussing the state taking away local licensing capabilities for group homes.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington, MN

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Monday, July 14, 2025
Transcript