Bloomington Planning Commission Deliberates on Business-Friendly Material Standards and Transit Vision

Overview: The Bloomington Planning Commission meeting centered on revising exterior material standards for buildings to support small businesses and developing a comprehensive transit vision for American Boulevard. The commission also discussed parking flexibility, trash management regulations, and odor control measures, with the aim of aligning city policies with sustainable practices and economic growth.

Wayzata School Board Approves New Boundary Changes Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Wayzata School Board meeting focused heavily on the approval of “Concept 9,” a new plan for school attendance zones driven by enrollment growth and capacity challenges. Despite community pushback, the board voted to implement the changes, affecting thousands of students and sparking discussions about the impact on families and their children.

Bloomington Planning Commission Weighs New Standards for Co-Living Developments Amid Parking Concerns

Overview: The Bloomington Planning Commission convened to discuss proposed standards for co-living Single Room Occupancies (SROs), with particular emphasis on parking requirements and their integration into city zoning laws. The meeting, which included a presentation on draft standards, explored regulatory changes aimed at accommodating co-living arrangements, a form of housing increasingly popular in urban settings.

Bloomington Housing Authority Expands Habitat for Humanity Partnership to Prevent Displacement

Overview: The Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board approved a third amendment to its agreement with Habitat for Humanity’s “A Brush with Kindness” program, extending the timeline to utilize funds for critical home repairs. The program aims to prevent displacement of low-income homeowners by addressing essential repairs and maintenance issues.

Bloomington Housing Authority Expands Habitat for Humanity Partnership to Prevent Displacement