March 9, 2023 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Bloomington Central Station Master Sign Plan

Introduction of Port Authority Administrator Holly Messick

2023 Port Authority planning and organizational restructuring

Areas of Interest (4)

Controversy over the 18-foot height of proposed signage in the Bloomington Central Station development.
Major restructuring of the Bloomington Port Authority to focus on business retention and expansion.
Debate on whether 'auto-oriented' signage is appropriate for a 'dense, urban, walkable' district.
City of Bloomington's unique practice of using light meters to inspect sign brightness and prevent light pollution.

Votes (1)

Recommend City Council approve the Bloomington Central Station Master Sign Plan subject to staff conditions.

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Cook · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

18 feet is huge. That's a two story building. You know, that is an enormous sign.
— Cook

Bloomington Central Station Master Sign PlanDiscussing the proposed monument signs at the Planning Commission meeting.

The Hra will be focusing on single family homes, small residential development and related programs while the Port Authority will now more actively support business expansion and retention.
— Holly Messick

Port Authority RestructuringExplaining the new division of labor between the HRA and Port Authority.

People (5)

RohmanChair

Presiding over the Planning Commission meeting.

MikeStaff Planner

Presented the staff report and details for the Bloomington Central Station Master Sign Plan.

Ryan SimpsonArchitect Representative

Representing the developer for the Bloomington Central Station project.

Holly MessickPort Authority Administrator

Introduced herself and outlined the 2023 Port Authority work plan.

CookCommissioner

Raised concerns about sign scale and consistency, and moved the approval motion.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington Central StationAmerican BoulevardEast Shakopee RoadHyatt Regency HotelReflections CondominiumsHealth Partners site34th Avenue

Events & Meetings (2)

March Meeting of the Bloomington Commission
March 20th City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

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Master Sign Plan for Bloomington Central Station

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