Council Minute December 18
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
2025 Property Tax Levy approval
2025 General Fund Budget approval
Truth in Taxation hearing summary
Revenue and expenditure analysis
City Manager resignation
Interim leadership transition plan
Areas of Interest (4)
- Bloomington approves a 9.18% property tax levy increase, impacting median homeowners by $97 annually.
- City Manager Jamie Verbrugge resigns after a decade to lead Catholic Charities; dual interim managers appointed.
- Tensions remain over budget allocations for DEI programs and park maintenance as residents demand more input.
- Public safety (Police and Fire) consumes nearly 65% of the new property tax levy increase.
Votes (1)
Approval of 2025 Property Tax Levy and General Fund Budget
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (2)
This budget reflects the values, priorities, and expectations of the residents of Bloomington.
Of the proposed 9.18 percent levy increase, almost 65 percent would go toward police and fire.
People (5)
Tim BusseMayorLeading council discussions on budget and leadership changes.
1 quote
Leading council discussions on budget and leadership changes.
“I believe this budget reflects the values, priorities, and expectations of the residents of Bloomington.”
Explaining the 2025 budget philosophy.
LowmanCouncil MemberStepped in to assist during the Mayor's absence.
Stepped in to assist during the Mayor's absence.
Jamie VerbruggeCity ManagerResigning to become President and CEO of Catholic Charities Twin Cities.
Resigning to become President and CEO of Catholic Charities Twin Cities.
Elizabeth TolzmannAssistant City ManagerAppointed to lead in a dual interim role starting January 2025.
Appointed to lead in a dual interim role starting January 2025.
Kathy HedinAssistant City ManagerAppointed to lead in a dual interim role starting January 2025.
Appointed to lead in a dual interim role starting January 2025.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- December 16, 2024: Truth in Taxation Hearing