June 20, 2024 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Conditional Use Permit application for an indoor recreation and entertainment facility (arcade) at 7700 West Old Chuck B Road

Riverview Corridor Transit Project update regarding streetcar versus arterial bus rapid transit options

Votes (1)

Adopt a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for an indoor recreation and entertainment facility at 7700 West Old Chuck B Road

Passed6-0

Moved by Commissioner Albrecht · Seconded by Not Specified

Notable Quotes (3)

This seems to be turning into the hottest corner of Bloomington so excited to see a new business coming in.

Commissioner Holtzman
Economic DevelopmentDiscussing the revitalization of the commercial area.

The Streetcar option has more stops especially in the Bloomington area. We stop at Terminal Two, we stop at the Blue Line Fort Snelling Station.

Kevin Rogge
Transit Project AnalysisExplaining why travel times for streetcars are longer than arterial buses.

The Streetcar option also has higher operation and maintenance costs than busses typically do at $34 million per year.

Kevin Rogge
Project FundingComparing financial requirements for transit modes.

People (4)

Commissioner AlbrechtPlanning Commissioner

Moved to adopt the resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit.

Places Mentioned

7700 West Old Chuck B Road, BloomingtonCity Hall, BloomingtonUnion Depot, Saint PaulMall of America, BloomingtonMSP International AirportFort Snelling

Events & Meetings (2)

  • June 20th, Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
  • June 20th, 5-7 P.M. Public Open House for Riverview Corridor

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

P.L. 2024-76

Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for an indoor recreation and entertainment facility at 7700 West Old Chuck B Road, Units 190 and 200.

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June 20, 2024 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting - Bloomington Recorder