Bloomington plans snow removal changes, celebrates summer events
The Bloomington City Council discussed adjustments to sidewalk snow removal routes and announced two major community celebrations coming next month. The council will vote on the snow removal changes in July after months of public input.
The city is rethinking how it clears snow from sidewalks to improve winter walking conditions. The proposed changes would shorten snowplowing routes on low-traffic residential streets and more strictly enforce an existing rule requiring property owners to clear the sidewalks next to their homes. The city began gathering public feedback in March through online forums, virtual open houses, and in-person events. A final decision is expected when the council votes in July.
Looking ahead to summer, Bloomington will host back-to-back celebrations in June. The annual Juneteenth celebration takes place Saturday, June 21st, from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Valley View Middle School. The event honors the history, resilience, and contributions of Black communities. The following day, Sunday, June 22nd, the city will hold its 5th annual Pride Celebration from 1 to 6 p.m. at Bloomington Civic Plaza, organized by the nonprofit Bloomington Pride to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
In other business, the Bloomington Police Department received recognition for its leadership approach to policing. The department was awarded the 2025 Minnesota Ethical Leadership Award by Synergy and Leadership Exchange, a nonprofit organization. The award recognizes the police department's character-focused program for recruiting, training, and communicating with officers—efforts that have strengthened community trust and morale within the department.
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A current city regulation regarding property owner responsibility for sidewalk snow removal, which the city plans to enforce more strictly.
A document detailing the suggested changes to sidewalk snowplowing routes.
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Annual Juneteenth Celebration
5th Annual Bloomington Pride Celebration
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