Council Minute November 20
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Residential solid waste contract renewal with Bloomington Haulers’ Consortium
Service enhancement: every-other-week garbage collection starting 2026
Discontinuation of yard waste pickup during curbside cleanup
2025 utility rate public hearing (water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste)
2025 Public Works Department budget proposals
Truth in Taxation public hearing and 2025 budget planning
Areas of Interest (5)
- City locks in 4% annual cost increase for trash hauling through 2031
- New every-other-week garbage pickup option touted as cost-saving measure
- Curbside cleanup service cuts: Yard waste removal ending
- Utility rate hikes pending for 2025: 3% water/wastewater, 5% stormwater
- Budget alignment with 'Bloomington Tomorrow Together' strategic plan
Notable Quotes (2)
This decision to renew our contract with the haulers wasn’t made lightly.
Solid Waste ContractJustifying the contract extension with Bloomington Haulers’ Consortium.
We have heard from many residents that they just don’t generate a lot of trash... This additional garbage service level will allow them to save money.
Solid Waste ServicesExplaining the new every-other-week service option.
People (2)
Dwayne LowmanCouncilmemberFilling in for Mayor Busse for the weekly council update video.
1 quote
Filling in for Mayor Busse for the weekly council update video.
“This decision to renew our contract with the haulers wasn’t made lightly.”
Explaining the contract renewal logic.
BusseMayorAbsent from the meeting; represented by Councilmember Lowman.
Absent from the meeting; represented by Councilmember Lowman.
Places Mentioned
Bloomington
Events & Meetings (3)
- Week of November 18th (Council meeting)
- Monday evening (2025 utility rate public hearing)
- December 16 (Truth in Taxation public hearing)