November 20, 2023 Special Bloomington City Council Meeting
Monday, November 20, 2023
2024 Budget and Tax Levy final discussion
Public engagement recap on budget priorities
Key expense drivers including labor market and public safety
SAFER Grant transition planning for fire department
Proposed position additions in General Fund
Proposed lodging and admission tax revenue forecasts
Follow-up on budget items: retaining walls, compensation study, animal shelter, sidewalk snow plowing, PR strategic plan
Votes (1)
Approval of tonight's agenda
Passed7-0
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (2)
The 2024 budget request continues the community investments in public safety; it's structured to maintain the city services residents value.
Public SafetyIntroduction to budget themes.
If we go lower [on the levy] there's going to be a corresponding increase in the subsequent year for what that impact might look like.
Tax LevyExplaining the risks of cutting the current proposed levy.
People (6)
Corey CarlsonStaff/Presenter
Lead financial staff presenting the 2024 budget and levy analysis.
Mayor BusseyMayor
Presiding over the special council meeting.
Mr. RooneyCity Manager
Provided overview of department hold-the-line budget strategy and economic context.
Councilmember D'AlessandroCouncilmember
Participated remotely.
Councilmember LowmanCouncilmember
Questioned budget risks and fire pension fund stability.
Councilmember DiosdadoCouncilmember
Asked about police officer funding and grant usage.
Places Mentioned
Bloomington City HallNormandale Lake Bandshell
Events & Meetings (3)
- November 20, 2023 - Special Council Meeting
- November 27, 2023 - Public Hearing on Utility Rates
- December 4, 2023 - Truth in Taxation Public Hearing