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November 25, 2024 Special Bloomington City Council Meeting

Bloomington City CouncilTuesday, November 26, 2024
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Final 2025 tax levy and budget discussion

Rating analysis for future Capital plans

City council policy and issue updates

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Notable Quotes (2)

A 9.97% increase to the tax levy would equate to a 7.68% increase for the median value home.

— Ki Carlson
Tax Levy ImpactExplaining residential tax impact.

Currently for the sales tax bonds all of those are repaid back with sales tax. We currently have no City debt Levy piece in regards to those.

— Lori Economy Scher
Capital DebtClarifying debt repayment sources.

People (4)

Ki CarlsonBudget staff

Leading the review of the 2025 budget process, community engagement, and revenue/staffing projections.

1 quote

“The 2025 proposed budget aligns with our key strategic priorities of a connected and welcoming Community, a healthy community and a community with Equitable economic growth.”

Reviewing strategic priorities of the budget.

Council Member MoCouncil Member

Questioning community engagement strategies and reach to diverse demographics.

1 quote

“How can we better reach different populations in Bloomington?”

Inquiry regarding representative community feedback.

Council Member DandroCouncil Member

Inquiring about projected 2026 debt increases and capital project financing.

1 quote

“Are we or are we not on track to be able to kind of keep Pace if you will with sales tax revenues Against The Debt Service?”

Questioning sales tax revenue management versus debt service.

Lori Economy ScherCFO

Clarifying upcoming capital projects, including garage and road reconstruction.

1 quote

“The projects next summer will include projects for the garage remod replacement, utilizing that building that the city purchased a couple years back.”

Listing capital project debt drivers.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington City HallBryant ParkTreb ParkDwan Golf CourseBush Lake BeachNormandale Lake

Events & Meetings (3)

  • November 25, 2024: Bloomington City Council special meeting
  • December 16, 2024: Truth and Taxation public hearing
  • December 2, 2024: Garage project presentation
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