The council unanimously adjourned the listening session after hearing from several community members on major city projects and services. No votes were taken on the issues raised, but the session highlighted growing tensions between residents and city planning decisions.

Transit service emerged as a key concern. Robert Coleman criticized the proposed Metro Transit System Redesign, known as "Network Now," arguing that Bloomington is being shortchanged despite promises of expanded regional service. He noted that critical bus routes—including lines 05:46, 05:34, 05:37, and 05:42—had service cuts in 2022 that are not being restored, particularly on weekends and evenings. Coleman urged council members to more actively push back with their regional transit representatives.

Two speakers representing Restore the Nine advocacy group raised objections to separate trail projects. Mark Janco argued against adding a new bicycle access point to the Minnesota River at Queen Avenue, noting that 12 existing access points already exist and that limited parking at the proposed location would be inefficient. Chrisan Laurier advocated for keeping the southern section of the 9 Mile Clean Quarter trail as a natural surface rather than paving it, citing concerns about costs, environmental impact on wetlands, and accessibility for people with disabilities and older adults.

A heated exchange occurred over plans for a new community health and wellness center. Jerry Hillary, a long-time resident, pushed back against consolidating the senior center into the larger facility, arguing that seniors have distinct needs best served by a dedicated space. He questioned the $100 million expenditure on new pools and gyms when existing city facilities remain underutilized. Mayor clarified that voters had approved the project through a local option sales tax specifically for a community health and wellness center, not solely a senior center.

One resident, identified only as Sally, also raised concerns about police surveillance, reporting that her name appeared in eight patrol reports from late 2019 and early 2020 without clear justification. She requested an internal affairs investigation.

The council did not take action on any of these issues during the listening session.