Residents and stakeholders in Bloomington will soon have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the future of Kennedy High School, as the City Council prepares to hold a public hearing on the school’s proposed stadium and site improvements. Slated for July 1, at 6:30 PM, the meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza or can be accessed by electronic means if state law allows for this alternative at the time, as reported by the City of Bloomington.

According to the City of Bloomington, for those interested in the proceedings but unable to attend in person, the City Council meeting will be broadcasted, watchable via BTV on Comcast channels 859 or 14, or streamed online through the city's official website and YouTube channel. To participate actively in the public hearing, Bloomington's citizens can show up directly at the Council Chambers, but remote testimonial opportunities are also available by dialing 1-415-655-0001 with the provided access code and password, and pressing *3 will let individuals "raise their hand" to indicate when they wish to speak; however, their line stays muted until they are called upon to offer their remarks, the Council Secretary will call on participants by the first six digits of their phone number before unmuting the line, a system designed to maintain order during the remote interactions.

The case in question, filed under Case File # PL202300157, is an appeal from the Planning Commission, brought forth by the Bloomington School District #271. The plans entail finalizing the design and layout of both the proposed site and building initiatives for Kennedy High School located at 9701 Nicollet Avenue South. These improvements aim to enhance the school's infrastructure and provide better facilities for its students and faculty. To facilitate public engagement ahead of the meeting, the city encourages individuals to submit their testimony either through voicemail or email by 2 p.m. on the date of the meeting, ensuring their input is heard even if they cannot attend.