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Notice of Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for proposed Remote Airport Parking located at 3601 American Blvd E
The Bloomington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 1, 2026, at 6:00pm 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 Case #PL2026-156 an application by Bloomington QOZ Ramp LLC, for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a remote airport parking facility within an existing parking structure located at 3601 American Blvd E in the City of Bloomington. For more information or to submit comments, contact Mike Centinario, Planning Supervisor; (952) 563-8921 or mcentinario@bloomingtonmn.gov.Notice Of Public Hearing: Rezone 9025 and 9033 James Avenue South
The Bloomington City Council will hold a public hearing on September 14, 2026, at 6:30pm in the City Council chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota, or by electronic means as permitted by State law, to consider Case #PL202600126, an application by 9025 James LLC and Duane and Carol Naddy to: (1) Rezone 9025 and 9033 James Avenue South from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-3 (Middle Housing Residential); (2) Final Site and Building Plans for a nine-unit detached townhome development; and (3) Type III Preliminary and Final Plat for nine detached townhome lots and one outlot. The properties are located at 9025 and 9033 James Avenue South in the City of Bloomington. Review information and materials at www.blm.mn/notices. For more information or to submit comments, contact Elizabeth O'Day, Planner, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431-3027. (952) 563 8919 or eoday@BloomingtonMN.govNotice of Public Hearing to consider a street name change
The Bloomington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 17, 2026, 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota, to consider Case File #PL202600157, a request by Julie Long, City Engineer, to consider changing a portion of the public street name of Hopkins Road to Mission Road. Review information and materials at www.blm.mn/notices. For more information or to submit comments, contact Bruce Bunker, Engineering Technician, at (952) 563-4546 or bbunker@BloomingtonMN.govNotice of Public Hearing: City Code Amendment for Off-Street Parking Requirements
The Bloomington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 17, 2026, 2026, at 6:00pm 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 Case #PL2026-152 , an application by the City of Bloomington for a City Code amendment updating minimum parking requirements and parking flexibility measures, modifying allowed number of vehicles at residential properties, and editing definitions, thereby amending Chapters 12 and 21 of the City Code.Notice Of Public Hearing: ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT WATER, SEWER, STORM DRAIN, GARBAGE, RECYCLING AND ORGANICS CHARGES
NOTICE is hereby given that the Bloomington City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 14, 2026 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 a Resolution approving the proposed assessment roll for properties benefited by the furnishing by the City of Water Service, Sewer Service, Storm Water Drainage Service or Garbage, Recycling and Organics charges for which have become delinquent. The assessment is levied pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 10 and 11 of the City Code and is authorized for assessment against the property, as permitted by Minnesota Statutes §§ 444.075 subd.3e and 443.015. The City’s assessment roll is open to public inspection and on-file with the Bloomington City Clerk at Bloomington Civic Plaza. To avoid having the above fees added to property taxes, present payment to the Bloomington Finance Department at Bloomington Civic Plaza. Prior to placing these unpaid fees on your property taxes, the City Council will hold a public Assessment Hearing in the City Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, or by electronic means as provided by state law. The City Council will hear written and oral objections at this Assessment Hearing. Bloomington Civic Plaza is located at 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Minnesota 55431. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of any assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the City Clerk prior to the Assessment Hearing or presented to the Mayor at the Assessment Hearing. An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the municipality within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk. Bloomington City Code allows for partial prepayments of the total amount proposed to be assessed, however it does not allow for any deferment procedures. Further information on those rights or any other matter relevant to the proposed assessment may be obtained from Utility Billing at (952-563-8726).Notice Of Public Hearing: ASSESSMENT FOR TREE REMOVAL COSTS
NOTICE is hereby given that the Bloomington City Council will hold a public hearing on September 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, located at 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota 55431, or by electronic means as provided by state law, to consider a Resolution approving the proposed assessment roll for charges assessed against the property upon which a condition was remedied by the trimming, treatment, or removal of trees. The assessment is levied pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18 of the City Code, as authorized by Minn. Stat. § 429.101, subds. 1(a)(5) and (6). The City’s assessment roll is open to public inspection and on file with the Bloomington City Clerk at Bloomington Civic Plaza. To avoid having the above fines and fees added to property taxes, present payment to the Bloomington Finance Department at Bloomington Civic Plaza. Prior to placing these unpaid fines and fees on your property taxes, the City Council will hold a public Assessment Hearing in the City Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, or by electronic means as provided by state law. The City Council will hear written and oral objections at this Assessment Hearing. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of any assessment unless written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the City Clerk prior to the Assessment Hearing or presented to the Mayor at the Assessment Hearing. An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 429.081, by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the municipality within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk. Bloomington City Code allows for partial prepayments of the total amount proposed to be assessed. Application may be made for a deferment of special assessments for property owned by a person 65 years of age or older, a person retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability, or a member of the Minnesota National Guard or other military reserves who is ordered into active military service, if the payment of the assessment would cause a hardship to such person, and that the assessment would be upon a parcel homesteaded by the applicant and valued at less than the current average value of a single-family home in the City of Bloomington (Resol. 94-163 as amended by Resol. 2018-48 and Resol. 2021-125). Further information on those rights or any other matter relevant to the proposed assessment may be obtained from the Accounts Receivable Division, Finance Department (952-563-4527).Notice Of Public Hearing: ASSESSMENT OF ABATEMENT OR REMOVAL OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Bloomington City Council will hold a public hearing on September 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, located at 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota 55431, or by electronic means as provided by state law, to consider a Resolution approving the proposed assessment roll for charges assessed against the property for abatement or removal of a public nuisance. The assessment is levied pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 12, of the City Code, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes § 429.101, subd. 1(a)(3). NOTICE is hereby given that the Bloomington City Council will hold a public hearing on September 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, located at 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota 55431, or by electronic means as provided by state law, to consider a Resolution approving the proposed assessment roll for charges assessed against the property for abatement or removal of a public nuisance. The assessment is levied pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 12, of the City Code, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes § 429.101, subd. 1(a)(3). The City’s assessment roll is open to public inspection and on file with the Bloomington City Clerk at Bloomington Civic Plaza. To avoid having the above fines and fees added to property taxes, present payment to the Bloomington Finance Department at Bloomington Civic Plaza. Prior to placing these unpaid fines and fees on your property taxes, the City Council will hold a public Assessment Hearing in the City Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, or by electronic means as provided by state law. The City Council will hear written and oral objections at this Assessment Hearing. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of any assessment unless written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the City Clerk prior to the Assessment Hearing or presented to the Mayor at the Assessment Hearing. An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 429.081, by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the municipality within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk. Bloomington City Code allows for partial prepayments of the total amount proposed to be assessed, however it does not allow for any deferment procedures. Further information on those rights or any other matter relevant to the proposed assessment may be obtained from the Accounts Receivable Division, Finance Department (952-563-4527).Notice Of Public Hearing: ASSESSMENT FOR WEEDS/BRUSH REMOVAL COSTS
NOTICE is hereby given that the Bloomington City Council will hold a public hearing on September 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, located at 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota 55431, or by electronic means as provided by state law, to consider a Resolution approving the proposed assessment roll for charges assessed against the property upon which a condition was remedied by the cutting and removal, or eradication of weeds or long grass, or removal of yard waste or brush. The assessment is levied pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 10, Article VI of the City Code, as authorized by Minn. Stat.§ 429.101 subd. 1(a)(2). The City’s assessment roll is open to public inspection and on file with the Bloomington City Clerk at Bloomington Civic Plaza. To avoid having the above fines and fees added to property taxes, present payment to the Bloomington Finance Department at Bloomington Civic Plaza. Prior to placing these unpaid fines and fees on your property taxes, the City Council will hold a public Assessment Hearing in the City Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, or by electronic means as provided by state law. The City Council will hear written and oral objections at this Assessment Hearing. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of any assessment unless written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the City Clerk prior to the Assessment Hearing or presented to the Mayor at the Assessment Hearing. An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the municipality within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk. Bloomington City Code allows for partial prepayments of the total amount proposed to be assessed, however it does not allow for any deferment procedures. Further information on those rights or any other matter relevant to the proposed assessment may be obtained from the Accounts Receivable Division, Finance Department (952-563-4527).Notice Of Public Hearing: ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL FINES FOR PROPERTY-RELATED VIOLATIONS
NOTICE is hereby given that the Bloomington City Council will hold a public Assessment Hearing on September 14, 2026, 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 a resolution approving the proposed assessment roll for charges assessed against property for civil fines arising from property-related violations. The assessment is levied pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1, Article II, Section 1.19 of the City Code, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes § 429.101. The City Council will hear written and oral objections at this Assessment Hearing. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of any assessment unless written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the city clerk prior to the Assessment Hearing or presented to the mayor at the Assessment Hearing. An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 429.081, by serving notice of the appeal upon the mayor or clerk of the municipality within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the mayor or clerk. Bloomington City Code allows for partial prepayments of the total amount proposed to be assessed. These charges are not eligible for deferment. Further information on your rights or any other matter relevant to the proposed assessment may be obtained from the Environmental Health Division (952-563-8934). The City’s assessment roll is open to public inspection and on file with the Bloomington City Clerk at Bloomington Civic Plaza. To avoid having the below fines and fees added to property taxes, present payment to the Bloomington Environmental Health Division at Bloomington Civic Plaza.
Hatch Bloomington Loves Local awards a total of $124,000 to five local businesses
The City of Bloomington has announced the award recipients for the 2026 Hatch Bloomington Loves Local program. A total of $124,000 will be awarded to five small businesses in Bloomington to help strengthen operations, support growth and invest in the community's economic future.
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