April 27, 2023 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Transportation and Recreation

Metropolitan Council 2022 System Statement compliance

Neighborhood Traffic Management Program update

Local street speed limit reduction proposal (30mph to 25mph)

Traffic calming request program redesign

Votes (1)

Recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment revising sections 4 and 7

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Clifton · Seconded by Unnamed

Notable Quotes (2)

I think there's a better way to incorporate this information than using a significant amount of staff time to amend a comprehensive plan.

Rohman
Process EfficiencyDiscussing the burdensome amendment process.

It's confusing... particularly to folks who are not planners by day or even planners by trade.

Albrecht
TransparencyReflecting on the disconnect between public perception and planning updates.

People (7)

RohmanChair

Presiding over the meeting, expressed frustration with process redundancy.

Ramsey OlsonPlanner

Presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment staff report.

Julie LongCity Engineer

Introducing the Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan.

Ray HayhurstConsultant

Outlining the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program goals.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington City Council ChambersPortland AvenueAmerican BoulevardScott ParkLyndale Avenue

Events & Meetings (2)

  • April 27th, 2023 - Planning Commission Meeting
  • May 22nd, 2023 - Scheduled City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

2023-34

Comprehensive Plan Amendment to comply with 2022 Metropolitan Council System Statement.

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April 27, 2023 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting - Bloomington Recorder