City of Bloomington
Recent News About City of Bloomington
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Bloomington Forward: Investing in our community
Bloomington needs to continue making investments in community amenities that bring residents together and enhance their quality of life.
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Mayor’s memo: Employers now required to provide earned sick and safe leave
Bloomington’s earned sick and safe leave ordinance takes effect this month.
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Legislative update
The state legislature had a productive session this year. In addition to approving Bloomington City Council’s request to allow Bloomington voters to weigh in on a half-cent local option sales tax many other legislative decisions will have an impact in Bloomington.
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Small business center coming soon
Planning for Bloomington’s first small business center is underway.
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Tips for home and yard improvements
Home improvement season has arrived.
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City of Bloomington honored with a 2023 League of Minnesota Cities Sustainable City Award
The City of Bloomington was awarded with a 2023 Sustainable City Award by the League of Minnesota Cities at the League’s Annual Conference, held in Duluth. The City was honored for its bulky item management program.
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Minnesota and U.S. congratulate Serbia on selection as 2027 World Specialized Expo site
By now you know: the U.S., specifically Minnesota and Bloomington, did not receive the bid for Expo 2027.
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Bloomington Launches Website for New Community Amenity Investment Plan
The City of Bloomington has officially launched a new website – BloomingtonForward.org – designed to inform residents about a proposed $159 million investment in community amenities that bring residents together and enhance their quality of life.
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Notice of Public Hearing: To Consider Case PL2023-63- Conditional Use Permit
The Bloomington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 08, 2023, at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN, or by electronic means as permitted by State law, to consider File #PL202300063, an application by Itton Ramen for a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor seating at an existing restaurant located at 2137 West 80th 1/2 Street, Unit D, Bloomington, MN 55431.
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Notice of Public Hearing: To Consider Case PL2023-66- Variance to reduce the front yard setback
The Bloomington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 22, 2023,at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota, and by electronic means as provided by State law, to consider Case PL2023-64, an application by Valentin Romero for a variance to reduce the front yard setback along W. 81st Street from 30 feet to approximately 19 feet at 8101 Wentworth Avenue South.
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Notice of Public Hearing: To Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2022-33
The Bloomington City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431, or by electronic means as provided by State law, to consider adoption of an ordinance amendment Ordinance No. 2022-33.
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Notice of Public Hearing: To Consider Case PL2023-68- Comprehensive Plan Amendment
The Bloomington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 22, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota, and by electronic means as provided by State law, to consider Case PL2023-68, an application by Stuart Companies for a Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan Amendment to reguide 1801 American Blvd. W. from the Community Commercial to the High-Density land use designation; Rezoning 1801 American Blvd. W. from C-5(PD) Freeway Mixed Use (Planned Development) to RM-100(PD) High-Density Residential (Planned Development); Preliminary and Final Development Plans for a four-story, 99-unit apartment building at 1801 American Blvd. W.
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Notice of Public Hearing: To Consider an Ordinance Approving the Conveyance of City Property
The Bloomington City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday June 26, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431, or by electronic means as permitted by State law, to consider an Ordinance approving the conveyance, by quit claim deed, of real property owned by the City within the City of Bloomington, County of Hennepin and as described below:
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Bloomington’s new Center for the Arts manager
With three degrees, including a master’s degree in the arts, and a decade-long career as a college music professor, Ian Brekke is well-suited for his new role as manager of the Bloomington Center for the Arts (BCA).
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Welcoming Wednesdays for small business owners
Learn about startup and small business resources available in Bloomington in the new series Welcoming Wednesdays.
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June is National Homeownership Month
June is National Homeownership Month—a fitting time to note the Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority’s ongoing commitment to help families and individuals achieve their dream of homeownership.
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Outdoor farmers markets are back
Enjoy a wonderful summer of fresh food, crafters, music and community with Bloomington’s farmers markets.
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2024 Budget planning underway
Summer is the season for grilling out, lake weekends and municipal budget planning.
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Celebrate Black excellence on Juneteenth
Join the City of Bloomington Black Employee Network for its first-ever Juneteenth celebration on Monday, June 19, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Kennedy High School activities field, 150 East 98th Street.
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Road repairs coming to I-35W and I-494 in Bloomington
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will be working in Bloomington this summer on I-35W and I-494 projects.