June 12, 2025 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
Case PL2025-69: Normandale Lakes District Plan update regarding 84th Street and Normandale Blvd pedestrian improvements.
Evaluation of pedestrian bridge versus at-grade alternatives at the Normandale Blvd/84th Street intersection.
Discussion of three proposed alternatives for intersection reconfiguration to improve pedestrian safety.
Review of traffic data, crash history, and pedestrian usage at the intersection.
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Notable Quotes (2)
If we construct a similar structure a pedestrian overpass of the south leg here, it may feel like an extension of Highway 100.
Staff kind of felt like the pedestrian bridge proposal didn't quite meet a cost benefit analysis to implement.
People (6)
Jeremy MarquisCivil EngineerCity Engineering Department. Presented the study and alternatives alongside consultants.
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City Engineering Department. Presented the study and alternatives alongside consultants.
“The Normandale Lakes District Plan currently has identified a pedestrian bridge as a long term option.”
Explaining the background of the study.
Mike LarsonConsultantBolton & Menk consultant. Detailed the engineering alternatives for the intersection.
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Bolton & Menk consultant. Detailed the engineering alternatives for the intersection.
“The crash rate at this intersection is significantly less than the average crash rate for signalized intersections.”
Discussing current safety statistics.
Brian NemethConsultantBolton & Menk consultant assisting with the project presentation.
Bolton & Menk consultant assisting with the project presentation.
Chair AlbrechtPlanning Commission ChairFacilitated the meeting, asked questions about decision-making authority.
Facilitated the meeting, asked questions about decision-making authority.
Commissioner OgdenCommissionerAsked clarifying questions about bus traffic and project costs.
Asked clarifying questions about bus traffic and project costs.
Commissioner McGovernCommissionerVoiced opposition to spending funds on intersection changes given low crash rates.
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Voiced opposition to spending funds on intersection changes given low crash rates.
“Everything seems to be flowing well in this area and I just can't wrap my head around spending a $1 or $2 amount on these alternatives.”
Stating objection to potential project costs.
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- June 12, 2025, Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
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Study item for the Normandale Lakes District Plan update focused on pedestrian infrastructure at 84th St and Normandale Blvd.