Residents of Bloomington, listen up! City Council is gearing up for a public hearing that could change how fast you can drive on city streets. Mark your calendars for May 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., because council chambers at the Bloomington Civic Plaza will be the stage for debating a new ordinance aimed at setting a citywide speed limit. Not able to make it in person? No worries, the city's got you covered with both cable access on Comcast channels 859 or 14 and live stream options at blm.mn/btv-live or on their YouTube channel at blm.mn/youtube, according to the City of Bloomington.

If you've got an opinion you're itching to share, the council's ears are open. Swing by council chambers in person or chime in via phone during the hearing by calling 1-415-655-0001—you'll need to plug in the access code and password you can get from the City's notice. Remember to press *3 to get in line for your moment to speak. You can also make your voice heard ahead of the meeting by leaving a voicemail or shooting an email over to [email protected]—just make sure you do it by 2 p.m. on the day of the hearing, as per the City of Bloomington.

For the policy wonks and the detail demanders, a full copy of the proposed ordinance is posted for your review on the City's website and at the City Clerk's office during regular business hours. Do you have questions or want to toss in your two cents before the hearing? Kirk Roberts, the brains behind city traffic, is your go-to guy. Hit him up at (952) 563-4915 or send an email his way at [email protected].