Bloomington City Council — Transcript

Monday, December 9, 2024

Story

Council hears stark warning on Bloomington's climate goals

Approval of Consent Agenda

Annual Energy Action Plan Update

Fleet Garage Project Update

2024 Tax Levy and Budget Discussion

City Manager Transition

City Council Policy and Issue Update

Votes (2)

Accept tonight's agenda as stated

Carried7-0

Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Unspecified

Accept consent business items 2.1 through 2.3

Carried7-0

Moved by Councilmember Rivas · Seconded by Councilmember Nelson

Notable Quotes (3)

Residential energy is responsible for one third of greenhouse gas emissions in Bloomington.

Jameelah Boo Ali
Energy Action PlanExplaining the residential energy footprint.

The magnitude of the savings we need to getting each year it's so much larger to be on track to reach that 2035 goal.

Jameelah Boo Ali
Climate GoalsCommenting on the graph showing progress vs targets.

Realistically what would what steps would be necessary to make that enormous jump considering all the work that is being done now?

Mayor
Resource NeedsQuestioning staff on achieving emission reduction goals.

People (8)

MayorMayor

Presiding officer calling the meeting to order and managing the agenda.

Councilmember RivasCouncilmember

Moving items 2.1 to 2.3 for council approval.

Councilmember NelsonCouncilmember

Seconded the motion to accept the consent agenda.

Jameelah Boo AliStaff/Presenter

Focuses on residential energy data, including utility partnerships and Home Energy Squad.

Angie BogartChair of Sustainable Commission

Present for the annual energy update to answer commission-related questions.

Councilmember DallessandroCouncilmember

Questioning the efficacy of energy programs and quantitative benefits.

Councilmember LowmanCouncilmember

Inquiring about residential financing programs and climate action strategy.

Councilmember CarterCouncilmember

Asking for specific resource requirements and timelines for the Climate Action Plan.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington City Council ChambersBloomington Public SchoolsBloomington HRABryant ParkIce Garden

Events & Meetings (1)

  • December 9, 2024 - City Council Meeting
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