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The City Council of Blaine, Minnesota, is poised to enter the ring of civic discourse as it hosts a public hearing for an application by Transform Sports Performance. According to the public notice issued by the city of Blaine, the company seeks a conditional use permit to construct a specialized training facility within the municipally-designated Heavy Industrial (I-2) zone at 10005 Goodhue St NE. The legalities of land use, scribbled in descriptions resting at city hall, now hinge on the collective voice of Blaine's residents and the wisdom of its council members.
Those interested in the sweat of civic participation, or merely the fate of this proposed fitness service center, should mark their calendars for March 3. The hearing is scheduled to flex its democratic muscles at 7 PM in the Council Chambers of Blaine City Hall, located at 10801 Town Square Drive, 2nd Floor. Leaping into the fray of community engagement, the city promises a staff report accessible at BlaineMN.gov/Agendas five days pre-meeting for any early birds eager to worm their way through the details.
In a reach out to broad engagement, the City of Blaine encourages public comments. Individuals can spar with their words at the meeting or submit written jabs via email to Planning@BlaineMN.gov. Alternatively, paper punches must be thrown by mailing them to the Planning Department and must land by no later than noon on the day of the hearing. Those opting for the pen are reminded that like a handshake before a match, comments must bear a signature to be accepted.
For residents unable to step into the council chambers, modern technology offers a ringside seat. Live broadcasts will air on Comcast channel 799, and streams can be initiated with a tap out at BlaineMN.gov/Video. After the match, recordings will be hung up for on-demand viewing, accessible through the same site for any who missed the live action or wish to replay the event. Should a resident need an interpreter or other accommodations, contact is to be made with Pat Robinson at 763-785-6180, preferably before the final bell tolls on February 27.
SOURCE: hoodline