WFHB Bloomington Community Radio
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The Bloomington City Council met last night to discuss a previous decision they had made concerning a proposed student development.
Some council members expressed reservations about re-hearing the proposal. Council member Dorothy Granger was the first to express her thoughts.
Other council members, such as Chris Sturbaum, hoped that approving this proposal would help rehabilitate the area with sidewalks and other amenities paid for by the out-of-state contractor.
The developers had already announced some changes with their property, including 72 fewer bedrooms and 50 solar panels. The building would also be moved closer towards the street, to create a more of a building-forward street-front.
Amendments proposed by the city council included paying for a new Bloomington Transit route, as well as over $2 million for an affordable housing fund. The proposal was approved with amendments in a 5 to 3 vote.
