The city of Bloomington, Minnesota, moves closer to cementing its relationship with cannabis, as the City Council has slated a public hearing for September 30, 2024, to discuss proposed zoning and land use standards for cannabis businesses. According to an official notice, the hearing, set to take place at 6:30 PM either in person at the Council Chambers or electronically as permitted by State law, will open the floor for File #PL202400078, a significant amendment to Bloomington's City Code affecting Chapters 19 and 21.
For residents interested in contributing their perspectives to the conversation, there are multiple channels to tune into or participate in the meeting. The options, as outlined on the City's website, include attending in person, streaming the proceedings online on various platforms such as BTV and the City's YouTube channel, or engaging directly by calling in to provide testimony during the hearing. Every voice promises to thread into the broader narrative of how Bloomington will navigate the integration of cannabis into its commercial tapestry.
Those opting to provide public testimony can dial in by phone, using the provided access code and following the protocol to "raise their hand" for a speaking opportunity. Alternatively, residents can offer their testimony in advance by voicemail or email—no later than 2 p.m. on the date of the meeting—ensuring their comments are recorded and considered in the public record.
More detailed information on the proposed cannabis business regulations, alongside all related plans and documents, are accessible for public review at Bloomington's planning case website. For further inquiries or to submit comments before the hearing, community members are encouraged to reach Planner Emily Hestbech, via the contact information available in the public notice.
