Bloomington Residents Voice Concerns Over Health and Wellness Center Planning and Riverview Corridor Project

Overview: The recent Bloomington City Council meeting was marked by discussions over the exclusion of the Creekside Boutique from the new health and wellness center plans and the discontinuation of the Riverview Corridor transit project by Ramsey County.

Edina School Board Tackles Lice Outbreaks, Bond Issuance, and Summer Program Successes

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Edina School Board addressed issues ranging from head lice outbreaks in summer programs to the issuance of General Obligation Capital Notes and Facilities Maintenance Bonds for the upcoming fiscal year, alongside discussions on the success of summer programming and policy updates.

Bloomington Planning Commission Approves Southtown Shopping Center Redevelopment Amid Intense Discussions

Overview: The Bloomington Planning Commission convened on September 5, 2024, and approved the redevelopment plans for the Southtown Shopping Center, emphasizing pedestrian safety and addressing concerns about traffic flow and zoning requirements. The meeting also explored ordinance amendments aimed at streamlining development processes and transitioning several conditional uses to permitted statuses.

Bloomington Planning Commission Denies Permit for Long-Standing Airport Parking Facility

Overview: The Bloomington Planning Commission meeting on August 29 saw notable decisions regarding the city’s development, most notably the denial of an interim use permit for the remote airport parking facility known as “Parking Go. ” The commission also discussed a major revision for a warehouse renovation, a rezoning request for the Southgate Apartments, and preliminary plans for the South Shopping Center redevelopment.

Bloomington HRA Board Approves Preliminary Budget and New Administrator Appointment

Overview: The Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board convened on August 27, 2024, to approve a preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025 and appoint a new HRA Administrator. Both actions were executed without opposition.