Bloomington residents, mark your calendars for a public hearing on potential changes to the city's charter concerning initiatives, referendums, and recall procedures. Scheduled for June 2, at 6:30 p.m., interested parties can attend in person at the Council Chambers located at 1800 West Old Shakopee Road or participate electronically as per the guidelines of State law. For those who prefer to view from a distance, the meeting will be broadcast on BTV on Comcast channels 859 or 14 and streamed on the City of Bloomington's website and YouTube channel.
According to a notice by BloomingtonMN.gov, the City Council will deliberate on amendments to Chapter 5 of the City Charter. Residents interested in providing their input have the opportunity to leave an indelible mark on the city's legislative framework by offering testimony in advance or speaking during the public hearing. Voicemail submissions are accepted at 952-563-4695 or via email at [email protected], though ensure your comments are lodged no later than 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
For those wishing to make their voices heard live, the procedure requires dialing 1-415-655-0001, entering the access code TBA# along with the password 060225#, and pressing *3 to queue up for speaking. The Council Secretary will direct the flow of the meeting, recognizing speakers by the first six digits of their phone numbers, so make sure to wait for the cue that your line has been unmuted before you begin your testimony.
Officials have made the complete draft of the proposed ordinance available for public scrutiny, with copies obtainable at the City Attorney’s Office within the Bloomington Civic Plaza during regular business hours. Further details and ways to submit comments ahead of the public hearing can be obtained by directing inquiries to the Charter Commission Recording Secretary at [email protected] or by calling 952-563-4892. The agenda and related documents for the City Council meeting are accessible at blm.mn/meetings, offering residents a chance to fully engage with the materials prior to the hearing.
