The Bloomington City Council has officially announced it will conduct a public hearing next month to discuss the proposed assessments of civil fines on property owners due to property-related violations. The hearing is scheduled for September 9, at 6:30 p.m. and will take place at the Bloomington Civic Plaza—or via electronic means, in compliance with state law, according to the public notice issued by the city.
Property owners affected by the vinyl-related fines, levied under Chapter 1, Article II, Section 1.19 of the City Code and as authorized by Minnesota Statutes § 429.101, will have the opportunity to present their objections to the Bloomington City Council during the hearing. Property owners who wish to contest the assessment amount are required to file a written objection with the city clerk or present it at the hearing, according to the notice.
There are additional legal avenues for those seeking to challenge the assessments. Within 30 days after the assessment is adopted, property owners may appeal to the district court by serving notice of the appeal on the mayor or the clerk of the municipality and filing with the district court within ten days of service, as per the City of Bloomington. It must be noted, however, that prepayment options are available, but these charges don't qualify for deferment.
Full details on all procedures, including payments and further information on property owners' rights, can be obtained from Bloomington's Environmental Health Division at the phone number 952-563-8934.
