Council Minute October 24

The City of Bloomington, Minnesota, officially welcomed its new city manager, Zack Walker, who brings extensive experience managing large city budgets and development projects. The council also continued discussions on the 2026 budget, focusing on external services and utility rate changes driven by operational pressures and infrastructure needs. Efforts are underway to improve efficiency and maintain service reliability while keeping cost increases modest. Additionally, the city highlighted recent community investments including the opening of a new grocery store, upgrades to school sports facilities, and the groundbreaking of a long-planned community health and wellness center. These initiatives reflect Bloomington's commitment to growth, business support, and public health.