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

Passed6-0 (Council Member Lman absent)

Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Dalisandro

People (10)

Lori Economy ScherCity Staff

Presented franchise fee history, financial considerations, and proposal for flat rate adjustments.

Bob SimonCity Staff

Presented technical details on pavement management programs, trails, and retaining wall conditions.

Julie LongCity Staff

Available for questions regarding franchise fees.

Cat KudsonRepresentative

Provided data on utility categories and fee modeling.

Scott JohnsonRepresentative

Provided technical explanation of electricity demand meters and commercial rate categories.

DalisandroCouncil Member

Seconded the motion to accept the agenda; questioned the nature of the franchise fee and retaining wall funding.

RelasCouncil Member

Accepted the agenda.

NelsonCouncil Member

Discussed the rationale behind percentage-based franchise fees vs flat rates.

CarterCouncil Member

Supported retaining wall funding and questioned cost-saving measures regarding structural removal.

LmanCouncil Member

Arrived late; questioned if nonprofit organizations could have separate franchise fee categories.

Places Mentioned

BloomingtonNormandale BoulevardOld Shakopee Road98th Street (between Xerxes and Upton)Nicollet AvenueNine Mile CreekWest Bush Lake Road

Events & Meetings (1)

  • (Monday, March 9th, 2026)
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