The resident who raised the question expressed concerns about the effectiveness of prohibiting sales without addressing the possession of such firearms, given their prevalence in the community. The mayor acknowledged these complexities, noting that the path forward would involve numerous steps, including state-level changes and potential local consensus.

The conversation also touched upon the idea of whether such a decision would be made directly by the council or put to a public vote, though the mayor noted that the discussion was still far from that point. The mayor drew parallels to past local initiatives, such as indoor smoking bans, which began at the city level and eventually influenced broader policy changes.

In addition to firearms regulation, the meeting addressed concerns about aircraft noise in East Bloomington. A resident described the noise as more than an annoyance, citing instances where it disrupted daily activities such as listening to music or having phone conversations. The resident detailed how current runway construction and takeoff procedures contribute to the noise.

The council acknowledged the limited direct power they have over airport operations but encouraged the resident to present his concerns to the Noise Oversight Committee of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, which is tasked with addressing such issues.