Advisory Board of Health — Bloomington, MN
Date: 2026-02-24

Advisory Board of Health
 AGENDA


 ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026
 BLOOMINGTON CIVIC PLAZA
 (CHADWICK CONFERENCE ROOM, SECOND FLOOR)
 1800 WEST OLD SHAKOPEE ROAD
 BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
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 6:00 PM

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This meeting will be held at Bloomington Civic Plaza, Chadwick Conference Room (second floor), 1800 West Old
Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431.

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1. CALL TO ORDER

 1.1 Call To Order

2. MEETING GUIDELINES

 2.1 Meeting Guidelines

3. ROLL CALL
 3.1 Roll Call (5 minutes)

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 4.1 Approve Minutes of January 27, 2026 (5 min)

5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 5.1 Approve Agenda of February 24, 2026

6. STAFF REPORTS

 6.1 Environmental Health Update (50 min)
 Lynn Moore, Environmental Health Manager

 Jessica Jutz, Environmental Health Supervisor


 6.2 Public Health Director Update (10 minutes)

 Nick Kelley, Public Health Director

7. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS

 7.1 Approve Advisory Board of Health 2025-2026 Annual Report and 2026-2027 Work Plan (15 min)

8. ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH REPORTS/PLANNING

 8.1 Chair's Report (5 min)


 8.2 Opioid Work Update (5 min)



9. OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

 9.1 Other Business / Announcements

10. NEXT MEETING

 10.1 Next Meeting


11. ADJOURNMENT

 11.1 Adjournment

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Advisory Board of Health Meeting
 APPROVED MINUTES

 ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING

 TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 24TH, 2026
 6:00 PM

 CITY OF BLOOMINGTON CIVIC PLAZA
 CHADWICK CONFERENCE ROOM (SECOND FLOOR)
 1800 W. OLD SHAKOPEE ROAD
 BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431



1. CALL TO ORDER

 Kornblum, Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm.

2. MEETING GUIDELINES

 Kornblum, Chair, reviewed the meeting guidelines.

3. ROLL CALL

 Staff Liaison Members Present

 Nick Kelley, Public Health Director John Allen
 Maureen Campion
 Staff Courtney Johnson
 Melissa Knutzen
 Meggan Gronli, Operations Manager Annabel Kornblum
 Jessica Jutz, Environmental Health Supervisor Starr Sage
 Lynn Moore, Environmental Health Manager Jasmine Swyningan Bedford
 Nhi Vo, Office Assistant

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 M/Campion, S/Allen and all voting yes to approve the meeting minutes of January 27th, 2026.

5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 M/Knutzen, S/Swyningan Bedford and all voting yes to approve the meeting agenda of February 24th, 2026.

6. STAFF REPORTS

 6.1 Environmental Health Update

 Environmental Health staff Moore and Jutz provided an update on its Food Safety Program,
 highlighting inspection activity, foodborne illness trends, recalls and recent program evaluations. The
 City of Bloomington’s Environmental Health currently oversees 682 licensed food establishments in

 BloomingtonMN.gov: A yearly meeting schedule, agendas, and the official minutes once approved are available. If you require a
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 Richfield and Bloomington, which are inspected using a risk-based approach that prioritizes higher-
 risk facilities. In 2025, the department conducted 872 routine inspections and 546 follow-up
 inspections, citing 4,810 violations, most related to food temperature control, contamination
 prevention, handwashing practices, equipment sanitation, and facility maintenance. Trends in
 foodborne illness complaints and outbreak investigations were noted. Norovirus continues to be the
 most common cause of outbreaks, accounting for roughly two-thirds of cases. Statewide, norovirus
 activity peaked during the winter of 2024–2025, with more than 130 outbreaks and over 4,000
 illnesses reported in January 2025. Recent recalls affecting the region, including cases linked to infant
 botulism and distribution recalls involving numerous grocery and consumer products due to
 unsanitary warehouse conditions were discussed. Moore highlighted Bloomington’s Food Safety
 Awards program, which recognizes establishments demonstrating strong food safety practices, and
 noted that the Diamond Service Awards event will be held May 27, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton
 Hotel Minneapolis South – 7800 Normandale Boulevard, Bloomington, MN 55439. Jutz shared results
 from recent state program evaluations. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) issued an
 “Acceptable” rating following a full review of Bloomington’s work in retail or grocery stores food
 program, while the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed that all criteria for illness
 investigations and community outreach were met with no required corrections. These results affirm
 that Bloomington’s Environmental Health program continues to provide effective oversight and
 support safe food practices across the community.

 6.2 Public Health Director Update

 Kelley provided an update on current Public Health operations, noting staff’s continuous efforts to
 navigate infectious disease activity while adjusting service delivery to meet community needs amidst
 the regional Operation Metro Surge response. Despite increased demand and operational
 challenges, Public Health continued providing essential services while coordinating with healthcare
 providers, community organizations, and local partners to support residents. He also discussed
 federal funding uncertainties, noting that several federal public health grants are facing potential
 cuts; however, a temporary order is currently in place while legal challenges proceed. The City carried
 over $150,000 in funding to support response efforts and help address potential service gaps.
 Additional updates included response planning, staffing and recruitment efforts, completion of
 required Local Public Health (LPH) reporting, and the appointment of three new Advisory Board of
 Health members expected to begin their term in the coming months.

 For additional information on Community Support Resources, visit:
 https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/equity/community-resources

7. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS

 7.1 Approve Advisory Board of Health 2025-2026 Annual Report and 2026-2027 Work Plan

 M/Campion, S/Allen and all voting yes to approve the Advisory Board of Health 2025 Annual
 Report and 2026-2027 Work Plan.

 7.2 Election of 2026-2027 Chair-Elect

 M/Campion, S/Allen and all voting yes to elect Melissa Knutzen as the 2026-2027 Chair-Elect.

8. ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH REPORTS/PLANNING



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 8.1 Chair’s Report

 Kornblum and several members who recently completed their terms on the Board shared reflections
 on their time serving, noting the value of collaboration, learning more about local public health
 efforts, and contributing their perspectives to support community health initiatives. The Chair thanked
 members for their dedication, thoughtful participation, and commitment to advancing public health
 in Bloomington. Her report also highlighted the important role the Advisory Board plays in providing
 guidance and supporting the City’s efforts to promote and protect the health of residents.

 8.2 Opioid Work Update

 Kelley noted the next meeting will take place on March 2nd, 2026.

9. OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

 The Advisory Board of Health’s 2026-27 Workplan and 2025-26 Annual Report will be presented to City
 Council on March 23, 2026.

10. NEXT MEETING

 March 24th, 2026 | 6 - 8 pm

11. ADJOURNMENT

 M/Allen, S/Swyningan Bedford and all voting yes to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.




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