There's a shake-up brewing in Bloomington's zoning code as local officials are set to consider whether health clubs should muscle their way into the CS-1 district. Bloomington's Planning Commission has slated a public hearing on May 22, at 6:00 pm, where citizens can weigh in on the matter. Those looking to flex their civic muscles can show up at the Bloomington Civic Plaza or dial in to make their voices heard.
As outlined on the City of Bloomington's official notice, this amenity addition isn't just a staff-led stretch, a private application is proposing the amendment to the city code to permit health clubs in an area traditionally spared from such bustling bastions of exercise and sweat. The case in question, #PL2025-45, suggests the community is eager for change, or at least a place to run on treadmills without running afoul of current zoning laws.
In an effort to pump up public participation, the city has outlined several ways for residents to get involved, including attending in person at the Bloomington Civic Plaza at 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, watching the proceedings through local BTV on Comcast channels 859 or 14, or catching the livestream online via the City's YouTube channel or website. For those who want to throw in their two cents without showing their face, dial-in options are available, allowing for testimony by phone—just make sure to hit *3 to queue up your contribution.
If writing is more your speed than speaking, planners are accepting written testimony until the noon of the hearing day; shoot your thoughts over to Emily Hestbech, the city planner on deck for this hearing, at [email protected].
