City Council Listening Session - November 9, 2026

The City of Bloomington, Minnesota, held a City Council listening session on November 9, 2026. One speaker urged the city to support a circular green economy and use cross-laminated timber (CLT) and carbon sequestration in building projects, citing examples and policy efforts in other regions. The comments were advocacy; the transcript records no related city decision or procurement action.

Another speaker raised concerns about the apparent cost of proposed sidewalk and drainage work in an East Bloomington neighborhood and asked about financial assistance. Council members explained that the matter was part of the city’s pavement management program and directed the speaker to the public hearing at the council meeting later that evening, where residents could comment. They noted that assessment deferrals may be available based on age or income. No contract awards, bids, spending votes, or purchasing decisions were identified in the listening session.