The Bloomington City Council has announced a forthcoming public hearing set to take place on Monday, July 15, inviting the community to engage in a discussion regarding a new ordinance that would address the creation of a veterans memorial in the city. The meeting, which will kick off at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Bloomington Civic Plaza, is also accessible electronically in compliance with State law, providing residents multiple avenues to witness the proceedings and have their voices heard, according to the City of Bloomington's official notice.
Residents who wish to catch the live council meeting have the option to do so in person, or by viewing it remotely through various channels: BTV on Comcast channels 859 or 14, online streaming at blm.mn/btv-live, or through the City's YouTube channel at blm.mn/youtube, the notice on the city's website outlined potential methods for public involvement and engagement, highlighting both the accessibility of the meeting and the avenues available for residents to contribute to the municipal decision-making process.
Those individuals who wish to provide public testimony on the matters of the public hearing have several methods at their disposal they can attend in person or may opt to call in during the meeting by dialing 1-415-655-0001, where they will enter the access code followed by the password provided in the official notification, they should press *3 to "raise your hand," upon which their line will remain muted until it's their time to contribute, as detailed in the city's announcement. Additionally, the City Council welcomes testimony in advance via voicemail or email, submissions that must be made prior to 2 p.m. on the date of the meeting to ensure they are considered.
