Bloomington residents will soon have the opportunity to voice their opinions regarding the future of airport parking in their city. The Bloomington City Council has scheduled a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the "Airport Parking Ordinance." These amendments will address use allowances and performance standards for remote airport parking facilities and hotel airport parking, as part of Chapter 21 of the City Code. Scheduled for September 29, 2025, at 6:30 pm, the community can attend in person at the Bloomington Civic Plaza or participate virtually, reports the official announcement from the City of Bloomington.
Community engagement is highly encouraged, with several ways for residents to get actively involved. People wishing to watch the meeting can do so in person, on BTV via Comcast channels 859 or 14, or by tuning in online on the city's YouTube channel or at blm.mn/btv-live. Those looking to provide public testimony can either attend the council meeting in person or opt to speak by phone, where they are required to dial a specific number with an access code and password. Once connected, pressing *3 will "raise your hand" and signal a desire to speak, as outlined in the City's announcement. Additionally, voicemail testimonies or emails can be submitted ahead of the meeting but must be delivered no later than 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting, complete with contact details and reference to the specific agenda item in question.
The ordinance in question, referenced under File #PL202500089, seeks to update the city code for airport parking facilities in a way that may significantly affect local traffic, economic development, and neighborhood structure. The proposed changes are part of the city's broader efforts to streamline transportation infrastructure and parking systems around Bloomington’s bustling airport vicinity.
Residents interested in obtaining further details about the proposed code amendments or wishing to submit comments beforehand can do so by reviewing plans and documents online. The city has made this information readily available at blm.mn/plcase, where the case number "PL202500085" can be entered into the search box. For more direct queries or comment submissions, Mike Centinario, the Planning Supervisor, can be contacted at his Bloomington office or via the email provided in the public hearing notice.
