The Bloomington City Council is slated to host a public hearing on Monday, May 19, 2025, concerning proposed updates to the city's housing regulations. According to a notice officially posted by the City of Bloomington, the hearing will focus on Case #PL202500020, an ordinance to amend Chapter 21 of the City Code, potentially impacting performance standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), two-family dwellings, and townhouses.
Residents and interested parties can attend the hearing at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road. For those who cannot attend in person, the City Council meeting will be broadcast on BTV (Comcast channels 859 or 14), streamed online at the City's website, and aired on its YouTube channel at blm.mn/youtube. Those who wish to offer their perspectives at the hearing can also participate by phone or submit their testimony in advance.
The Bloomington City Council has outlined several ways for the community to engage with the process. Individuals can provide public testimony during the hearing by attending in person, or for those who may prefer remote participation, by speaking via phone by dialing the provided number, 1-415-655-0001, with an access code and password soon to be announced. Instructions to "raise your hand" by pressing *3 will be in effect to signal a desire to speak. Alternatively, testimony can be delivered ahead of the meeting via voicemail or email, with submissions closing at 2 p.m. on the meeting date.
Detailed plans and documents are available for review by the public at the city's planning website, where searches for "PL202500020" will direct to the appropriate case files. Inquiries and comments ahead of the public hearing can be addressed to Nick Johnson, Planning Manager, through the provided email or phone contact. This open process invites feedback and discussion from the locals, offering them a voice in shaping the city's housing framework.
