City Council — Bloomington, MN
Date: 2026-04-30

City Council
 AGENDA


 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
 MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
 COUNCIL CHAMBERS
 BLOOMINGTON CIVIC PLAZA
 1800 W. OLD SHAKOPEE RD.
 BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
 6:30 PM
Mayor: Tim Busse Councilmembers: Dwayne Lowman Jenna Carter
 Lona Dallessandro Shawn Nelson
 Danielle Robertson Victor Rivas


ANNOUNCEMENT

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and presenters may participate electronically as permitted by Minnesota Statutes. Members of the public may
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CALL TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2. INTRODUCTORY

 2.1 Proclamation: Volunteer Recognition Week
 2.2 Proclamation: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

 2.3 Proclamation: Arbor Day 2026

 2.4 2026 Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission Work Plan

3. CONSENT BUSINESS

 The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be acted on by one motion.
 There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the
 item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered at the end of Consent Business or at another
 stated time on the agenda as determined by the City Council. If you desire to have an item removed from
 the consent agenda, then please alert the Council Secretary prior to the start of the City Council meeting.
 The Council Secretary will notify the City Council of a request to remove an item from the consent agenda.


 3.1 On-Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor License - Casa Deli at 521 W 98th Street

 3.2 Approve a 2:00 a.m. Closing Liquor License for Maria Bonita Restaurant & Bar at 415 East 78th Street

 3.3 Resolution to Amend the 2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Appendix B)

 3.4 Resolution Authorizing Application for and Execution of Grant Agreement with Metropolitan Council
 ("Grantor") for 2026-2028 Water Efficiency Program Grant Funds and Making Related Budget
 Amendments

 3.5 Approve Purchase of Aerial Bucket Truck Equipment Setup

 3.6 Approve the Type I Preliminary and Final Plat of BLAISDELL AVENUE SOUTH ADDITION

 3.7 Approve the Type I Preliminary and Final Plat of FARR SIXTH ADDITION

 3.8
 Award Bid and Approve Contract – Construction of a New Salt Storage/Brine Building



 3.9 Resolution Clarifying The Heights Final Assessment Fee

 3.10 Approve Purchase of Motorola Quote for N70 Portable Radios

 3.11 Order 2026-803 W. 90th Street Retaining Wall Project

 3.12 Approve Plans and Specifications for W. 106th Street Bridge Preservation Project (2026-802)

 3.13 Authorization to Enter Into a 2026-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement with LELS Local 303, Police
 Supervisors (Sergeants and Commanders)

 3.14 Accept Proposal & Award Contract – Architectural/Engineering Design and Construction
 Administration Services for Fire Station No. 2

 3.15 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
4. HEARINGS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES
 To address the Council on a public hearing item, please approach the podium, clearly state your name, and
 after you have spoken, please sign the roster so the City can accurately include your comments in the official
 meeting minutes.

 4.1 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series
 2026C

 4.2 Public Hearing: Community Development Block Grant 2026 Annual Action Plan

5. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS

 5.1 Study Item - Corner Lot Standards

 5.2 Public Safety Update

 5.3 Community Health and Wellness Center 100% Construction Documents Update

COUNCIL POLICY AND ISSUE UPDATES
Council will discuss policy updates

6. ADJOURNMENT

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Approved Minutes
 City Council Regular Business Meeting
 Monday, April 13, 2026 - 6:30 pm
 Bloomington Civic Plaza - Council Chambers
 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road
 Bloomington, MN 55431

 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Busse called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.

 Present: Mayor Tim Busse and Councilmembers Lona Dallessandro, Dwayne
 Lowman, Victor Rivas and Danielle Robertson. Councilmember Shawn Nelson
 joined virtually.
 Absent: Councilmember Jenna Carter
 All votes taken by roll call.

 Staff present: City Manager Zach Walker, Deputy City Manager Kathy Hedin,
 City Attorney Melissa Manderschied, Council Secretary Priyanka Rai and other staff

 PLEDGE OF Mayor Busse led the audience in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
 ALLEGIANCE

1.0 Approval of Agenda Motion by Busse, seconded by Dallessandro to approve the agenda as listed.
 Motion carried 6-0 with roll call vote.
2. INTRODUCTORY

2.1 Proclamation: Mayor Busse presented the proclamation to teen volunteers Miliana Santiago and
 Volunteer Recognition Eben Knauss.
 Week

2.2 Proclamation: National Mayor Busse presented the proclamation to Dispatch Training and Quality
 Public Safety Assurance Coordinator Katrina Trudeau and Police Chief Booker Hodges.
 Telecommunicators
 Week

2.3 Proclamation: Arbor Mayor Busse presented the proclamation to City Forester Dustin Jacobson.
 Day 2026

2.4 Parks, Arts and Motion by Dallessandro, seconded by Robertson to approve the Parks, Arts and
 Recreation Recreation Commission (PARC) 2026 Work Plan. Motion carried 6-0 with roll call
 Commission Work Plan vote.

3. CONSENT BUSINESS Councilmember Robertson had the consent agenda. Seconded by Dallessandro.
 Motion carried 6-0 with roll call vote.

3.1 On-Sale Liquor and Motion by Robertson, seconded by Dallessandro to approve an On-Sale Liquor and
 Sunday Liquor License - Sunday Liquor License for Grace & Harvest Corp, doing business as Casa Deli at
 Casa Deli at 521 W 98th 521 W 98th Street.
 Street

3.2 Approve a 2:00 a.m. Motion by Robertson, seconded by Dallessandro to approve a 2:00 am Closing
 Closing Liquor License Liquor License for 494 Port LLC doing business as Maria Bonita Restaurant & Bar
 for Maria Bonita located at 415 East 78th Street.
 Restaurant & Bar at 415
 East 78th Street
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3.3 Resolution to Amend Motion by Robertson, seconded by Dallessandro to adopt Resolution No. 2026-53
 the 2026 Schedule of amending the 2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Appendix B).
 Fees and Charges
 (Appendix B)

3.4 Resolution Authorizing Motion by Robertson, seconded by Dallessandro to adopt resolution no. 2026-54
 Application for and authorizing application for and execution of a grant agreement with Metropolitan
 Execution of Grant Council ("Grantor") for 2026-2028 Water Efficiency Program grant funds and making
 Agreement with related budget amendments.
 Metropolitan Council
 ("Grantor") for 2026-
 2028 Water Efficiency
 Program Grant Funds
 and Making Related
 Budget Amendments

3.5 Approve Purchase of Motion by Robertson, seconded by Dallessandro to approve the purchase of aerial
 Aerial Bucket Truck bucket truck equipment setup.
 Equipment Setup

3.6 Approve the Type I Motion by Robertson, seconded by Dallessandro to approve the preliminary plat
 Preliminary and Final and adopt Resolution No. 2026-55, a resolution approving the final plat BLAISDELL
 Plat of BLAISDELL AVENUE SOUTH ADDITION located at 8313 Blaisdell Avenue South, subject to the
 AVENUE SOUTH conditions and Code requirements attached to the staff report.
 ADDITION

3.7 Approve the Type I Motion by Robertson, seconded by Dallessandro to approve the preliminary plat
 Preliminary and Final and adopt Resolution No. 2026-56, a resolution approving the final plat FARR SIXTH
 Plat of FARR SIXTH ADDITION located at 9211 Columbus Avenue South, subject to the conditions and
 ADDITION Code requirements attached to the staff report.

3.8 Award Bid and Approve Motion by Robertson, seconded by Dallessandro to award bid and approve
 Contract – contract with Rochon Corporation for the construction of a new Salt Storage and
 Construction of a New Brine Building in the amount of $5,665,000 and a 10% contingency in the amount of
 Salt Storage/Brine $566,500 and to authorize Mayor and City Manager to enter into the related
 Building agreements.

3.9 Resolution Clarifying Motion by Robertson, seconded by Dallessandro to adopt Resolution No. 2026-57,
 The Heights Final clarifying the interest for the final housing improvement fee per unit in connection
 Assessment Fee with the Heights Condominium Association housing improvement area.

3.10 Approve Purchase of Motion by Robertson, seconded by Dallessandro to approve and purchase of the
 Motorola Quote for N70 Motorola Quote for N70 Portable Radios.
 Portable Radios

3.11 Order 2026-803 W. 90th Motion by Robertson, seconded by Dallessandro to order the 2026-803 W. 90th
 Street Retaining Wall Street Retaining Wall Project.
 Project

3.12 Approve Plans and Motion by Robertson, seconded by Dallessandro to approve plans and
 Specifications for W. specifications for the W. 106th Street Bridge Preservation Project (City Project 2026-
 106th Street Bridge 802).

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 Preservation Project
 (2026-802)

3.13 Authorization to Enter Motion by Robertson, seconded by Dallessandro to authorize the appropriate
 Into a 2026-2027 officials to enter into a 2026-2027 labor agreement with LELS Local 303, Police
 Collective Bargaining Supervisors (Sergeants and Commanders).
 Agreement with LELS
 Local 303, Police
 Supervisors (Sergeants
 and Commanders)

3.14 Accept Proposal & Motion by Robertson, seconded by Dallessandro to authorize the Mayor and City
 Award Contract – Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with CNH Architects for
 Architectural/Engineeri architectural/engineering design and construction administration services for Fire
 ng Design and Station No. 2, together with any amendments or modifications thereto, in an
 Construction amount not to exceed $720,495.00.
 Administration
 Services for Fire Station
 No. 2

3.15 Approval of City Motion by Robertson, seconded by Dallessandro to approve the city council
 Council Meeting meeting minutes as presented.
 Minutes

4. HEARINGS,
 ORDINANCES, AND
 RESOLUTIONS

4.1 Resolution Authorizing Motion by Robertson, seconded by Lowman to adopt Resolution No. 2026-58,
 the Issuance and Sale authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Sewer Revenue Bonds,
 of General Obligation Series 2026C, in the proposed aggregate principal amount of $24,630,000. Motion
 Sewer Revenue Bonds, carried 6-0 with roll call vote.
 Series 2026C

4.2 Public Hearing: Mayor Busse opened the public hearing at 7:21 pm.
 Community Motion by Dallessandro, seconded by Robertson to close the public hearing at
 Development Block 7:21 pm. Motion carried 6-0 with roll call vote.
 Grant 2026 Annual
 Action Plan Motion by Dallessandro, seconded by Rivas to approve the Program Year 2026
 Annual Action Plan and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget
 for submission, and execution of related documents for program administration.
 Motion carried 6-0 with roll call vote.

5. ORGANIZATIONAL
 BUSINESS


5.1 Study Item - Corner Lot Staff presentation on potential changes to corner lot standards to seek council
 Standards feedback.


5.2 Public Safety Update Police Chief Booker Hodges presented a public safety update.



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5.3 Community Health and Staff and consultants from HGA Architects, JE Dunn, and Tegra Group provided a
 Wellness Center 100% Community Health and Wellness Center 100% Construction Documents update.
 Construction
 Documents Update

 City Council Policy & Mayor Busse and City Manager Walker provided the night’s policy and issue
 Issue Update updates.

6.0 Adjournment Motion by Lowman, seconded by Rivas to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 pm. Motion
 carried 6-0, with roll call vote.




 Priyanka Rai
 Council Secretary




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