June 26, 2025 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Annual Housing Report and HOA Study

Review of Bloomington demographics and housing affordability

Analysis of 2024 housing accomplishments

Impact of interest rates and construction costs on development

Discussion of housing disparities and cost burdens

Notable Quotes (2)

A two-bed that's affordable to a household earning 100% AMI for the 13 county metro that unit is no longer affordable to the Bloomington median income household.

Kenny Niemeyer
Housing AffordabilityDescribing the economic inversion point in local housing.

If you don't have a home or any asset you're going to lack due to inflation. So I guess my question is long term, how does a city plan to address that issue?

Commissioner Issa
Wealth BuildingQuestioning the long-term sustainability of current housing policy.

People (4)

Natalie NavarroPlanner

Presented the 2024 Housing Report and demographic data.

Commissioner CunninghamCommissioner

Requested clarification on fee-in-lieu policies for market-rate housing developments.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington, MinnesotaHennepin CountyMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro AreaSouth LoopAmerican Square

Events & Meetings (1)

  • 2024 City Council/Planning Commission Study Session

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Common Interest Community Ombudsman

State legislation establishing an ombudsman within the Department of Commerce to resolve disputes between unit owners and HOAs.

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June 26, 2025 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting - Bloomington Recorder