Bloomington residents take note – the city's planning future will come into discussion on October 3, 2024. The Planning Commission is set to hold a public hearing about the subdivision of two existing lots into 15 townhome lots and one shared common lot at 8525 and 8545 Penn Ave S. If you've got stakes in the area or just a vested interest in the future layout of your community, this is where your voice can be heard.
The meeting will take place at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza and by electronic means as allowed by State law. Now, to anyone casting an eye on 8525 and 8545 Penn Ave S., the plan is to carve up this bit of the Bloomington map into bolt holes for upwards of 15 townhomes. According to a notice on Bloomington's website, this is a move affecting real spaces where real people could someday sleep, eat, and live.
For those who can't attend in person, there are still avenues to participate. The meeting will be broadcast on BTV (Comcast channels 859 or 14), streamed at blm.mn/btv-live or through the City's YouTube Channel at blm.mn/youtube. The city hasn't erected barriers to involvement; they're giving a nod to modernity by accepting telephonic participation. Just dial 1-415-655-0001, use the access code 263 323 24975, and the password: 7526# to get your voice in the mix. Just press *3 to "raise your hand" and wait for the meeting operator to call on you by the first six digits of your phone number.
And remember, your comments are encouraged by the Planning Commission – though they ask that you submit them by noon on the day of the hearing to ensure adequate time for review. By dialing the above number, even if it's a long-distance call, consider the cost as an investment in your community's future. Your emails or voicemails should mention the specific agenda item, to make sure the commission hears your thoughts on the right topic. Talk about hitting bricks with community involvement.
For any questions, or to sling your comments ahead of time, Dakota Crowell, Planner, will field your queries at (952) 563-8926 or through the email [email protected].
