Bloomington City Council — Transcript
Monday, March 9, 2026
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Bloomington Council Weighs Shift in Franchise Fee Structure
Urban forest master plan review
City manager performance evaluation
Votes (1)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Dalisandro
People (10)
Presented franchise fee history, financial considerations, and proposal for flat rate adjustments.
Presented technical details on pavement management programs, trails, and retaining wall conditions.
Available for questions regarding franchise fees.
Provided data on utility categories and fee modeling.
Provided technical explanation of electricity demand meters and commercial rate categories.
Seconded the motion to accept the agenda; questioned the nature of the franchise fee and retaining wall funding.
Accepted the agenda.
Discussed the rationale behind percentage-based franchise fees vs flat rates.
Supported retaining wall funding and questioned cost-saving measures regarding structural removal.
Arrived late; questioned if nonprofit organizations could have separate franchise fee categories.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- (Monday, March 9th, 2026)