![]() Due to complications from the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline for completing the 2020 U.S. Census has been extended to Oct. 31. Residents can fill out the census online, by phone or using the mailed-in form. The Census 2020 site is available in English and 12 other languages. To complete it by phone, call 844-330-2020. As of mid-June, Monroe County's response rate was 62.5% lower than Indiana's rate of 66.1%. The response rate for Bloomington is even lower, at 57.1%. Click here to check response rates.
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![]() The chimney of the historic Johnson's Creamery building is in need of repair, with recommendations that include demolishing the top 15 feet. At their June 11 meeting, the Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission heard a report on the issue. To do the work, the owners would need a demolition delay review, according to city staff. It is not located in an historic district, but the building is on the Historic Sites & Structures list. Commissioners discussed their desire to designate the building as an historic structure. They also talked about recommending removal of the cellular antennas attached to the chimney, which cause damage from wind shear. It is technically considered a cell tower. According to Commissioner Duncan Campbell, this is the second chimney for the building. The original one, built in 1949, was much taller, he said. The main building dates back to 1914. Campbell said he was alarmed to see that the chimney has deteriorated to such an extent. Click here to view the discussion on CATS. Information about this project in the June 11 meeting packet starts on page 17. ![]() The City of Bloomington is creating a protected bike lane along 7th Street from Woodlawn to the B-Line, and is holding a public forum on Thursday, June 18 to get input from residents. The event starts at 6 p.m. Called the "7-Line," the project would add physical barriers between the bike lane, located on the south side of 7th, and auto traffic. It would also remove all metered parking from Woodlawn to College. Bus frequency along this corridor (Route 6) would increase. Indianapolis-based American Structurepoint is the design consultant for this initiative, which is envisioned eventually to extend east of the IU campus. To participate in the June 18 forum, click this Zoom link or watch on Facebook. Can't make the meeting? Give online feedback here. Find more information on the project website. ![]() A forum on Tuesday, June 16 will focus on getting input for the redevelopment of a 24-acre site where the IU Health Bloomington Hospital is now located. The City of Bloomington will be taking over ownership of that area in 2021. The public forum starts at 6 p.m. on Zoom. Registration is required – click here to register. The event will also be livestreamed on the city's Facebook page. Unable to attend? Give your input by taking this online survey. Click here to view the project's website. ![]() Sign applications fees in Bloomington will be waived through Sept. 30, following action by Plan Commissioners on June 8. The move is one of several actions that the city is taking to help local businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fee waiver applies to temporary signs ($75 per application) and permanent signs ($125 per application). In presenting the proposal, city attorney Mike Rouker noted that this was one of several requests made by the Chamber on behalf of the business community. Watch the June 8, 2020 Plan Commission meeting here. ![]() As part of the process to update the Monroe County Consolidated Development Ordinance (CDO), county planning staff are asking residents to participate in focus groups in the coming months. The focus groups are organized into these topics:
Click here to sign up for a CDO focus group. Get more information about the CDO process here. ![]() On an 8-1 vote, the Bloomington City Council accepted the Transportation Demand Management Plan as an advisory document. Ron Smith (District 3) dissented. Beth Rosenbarger, the city's planning services manager, presented highlights from the plan at the council's June 3 meeting, including three key recommendations: 1) Hire 2.5 full-time employees. Staff recommends starting with one full-time employee to start building the TDM program. 2) Implement carsharing as a way to provide vehicles that serve more people and take up less space. 3) Increase prices for parking permits and increase permit options. Councilmember Smith voted against the plan because he was concerned about the cost of implementing it at an estimated annual cost of $490,000. Other councilmembers pointed out that merely accepting the report does not cause the plan's recommendations to be implemented. Click here to see the full TDM Program Plan. Watch the council presentation on CATS here. ![]() Andy Ruff prevailed in a field of 5 candidates for the Democratic Party nomination to the 9th District Congressional seat and will face incumbent Republican Trey Hollingsworth in November. Here's a rundown of other winners in competitive races on June 2:
Click here for a full list of Monroe County election results in the June 2 primary. Candidates will move on to compete in the general election on Nov. 3. ![]() The Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMCMPO) is seeking feedback on using the area's transportation system and ideas about how to improve the transportation experience. Responses to a short survey will help inform the BMCMPO's Metropolitan Transportation Plan, which is looking ahead to 2045. This survey will be open through July 2020. Click here to take the survey. Click here to learn more about the MPO's transportation planning efforts. |
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