The City of Bloomington has announced a public hearing scheduled for July 1, 2029, that will address the proposed vacation of several easements in the area of 6701 West 78th Street. According to the notification published by the City's website, the Bloomington City Council intends to gather public input on this matter at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, or through electronic means, in keeping with State law provisions.
The ordinance under consideration will focus on the vacation of easements related to drainage, utility, sidewalk, boulevard, floodage, and maintenance. Individuals looking to witness or participate in the process have several options. The City Council meeting can be attended in person, viewed on BTV, or watched online through either the city's streamed broadcasting channel or on YouTube. For those who want to give a testimonial during the hearing, options include making a phone call to speak during the meeting or submitting testimonies in advance via voicemail or email. The referenced advance submissions must be made by 2 p.m. on the date of the meeting.
As specified in the official announcement, instructions for calling in detail dialing 1-415-655-0001, entering the provided access code 2632 887 4360 followed by the password 052024, and then pressing *3 to indicate a desire to speak. Callers will then be queued and prompted to speak when it's their turn, with the first six digits of their phone number serving as identification. Additionally, comments can be sent directly to the City Engineer, Julie Long, at the provided email address or by phone.
Supporting documents and a full copy of the proposed ordinance are available for public review, which can either be accessed online or at the Engineering Office in Public Works during regular business hours. Residents and interested parties are encouraged to review these materials in preparation for the hearing. For more information or to submit comments before the hearing, community members may contact Julie Long, via the aforementioned email or phone number, for further assistance, as noted in the city's notice.
