June 1, 2026 Bloomington City Council Meeting

The City of Bloomington, Minnesota City Council held a meeting on June 1, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and decisions. The council approved appointments to various commissions, including the Planning Commission and Human Rights Commission. A significant agenda item was the public hearing and subsequent approval of the rezoning and development plans for the Gallery Apartments, a six-story, 270-unit multi-family residential project at 7900 Xerxes Avenue South and 3400 American Boulevard West. The council also authorized the preparation of a tax increment financing (TIF) plan for the Lyndale Apartments, a fully affordable housing project, with $900,000 in grants awarded from Hennepin County and the Metropolitan Council. Additionally, the council discussed and approved revisions to budgetary and financial control policies, including reserve fund flexibility. A quasi-judicial hearing was held regarding a reasonable accommodation appeal by Underdog Recovery Homes, which was ultimately denied by a 4-3 vote, reflecting concerns about the necessity and impact of allowing more than six unrelated residents in single-family dwellings. The meeting concluded with updates on community issues and upcoming events.