Residents of Bloomington, the City Council is inviting you to have your say in the governance of city affairs. A public hearing is scheduled for June 2 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss proposed amendments to the City Charter, specifically targeting Chapter 6, Sections 6.03, 6.06, and 6.07. These sections deal with the administration of the city—a matter that affects every individual living within its jurisdiction.
The meeting will be accessible to all interested parties. You can either show up in person at the Council Chambers located within the Bloomington Civic Plaza or join via electronic means, in line with the provisions of State law. For those preferring to watch from home, BTV is broadcasting the event live on Comcast channels 859 or 14, as well as online at blm.mn/btv-live or through the City's YouTube channel, found at blm.mn/youtube.
Your voice matters in this process. To contribute public testimony on the hearing items, there are multiple avenues you can exploit. Be present in the Council Chambers, or if you're unable to be there physically, simply dial in by phone at 1-415-655-0001, enter the access code and password provided on the meeting notice, and press *3 to indicate your wish to speak. Alternatively, leave a voicemail or send an email to the Council Secretary before the meeting. Remember to include necessary details like the item number and title listed on the agenda, plus your contact information.
For those interested in reviewing the proposed ordinance changes in advance, the full text can be found during regular business hours at the City Attorney’s Office in the Bloomington Civic Plaza. Questions and comments can be directed to the Charter Commission Recording Secretary at [email protected], or you can phone 952-563-4892 for further information. More details, along with the meeting agenda and documents, are also available online at blm.mn/meetings, as disclosed in the official notice of public hearing.
