July 14, 2025 Bloomington City Council Meeting
Approval of City Council agenda
Consent business (13 items)
Resolution awarding sale of taxable sales tax revenue bonds series 2025 A and B
Public hearing on ordinances amending Chapter 20 (CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy franchise fees)
Update on Bloomington Ice Garden construction
Sidewalk plowing reduction evaluation plan
City Council policy and issue update
Full Document Analysis
Votes (4)
Approval of tonight's agenda
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Councilmember Carter
Accept consent business items 3.1 through 3.13
Moved by Councilmember Lowman · Seconded by Councilmember
Adopt resolution authorizing issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Bonds Series 2025 A
Moved by Councilmember Dallessandro · Seconded by Councilmember
Adopt resolution authorizing issuance of General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds Series 2025 B
Moved by Councilmember Dallessandro · Seconded by Councilmember
Notable Quotes (2)
These are to fully fund the bond portion that the council and the residents are authorized per our sales tax referendum $100 million for this project.
15 bidders today was I think a record for the city.
People (5)
Declan MonahanBoy ScoutMember of Troop 374 attending to work on a merit badge.
Member of Troop 374 attending to work on a merit badge.
Lori Economy-ScholerCFOPresented financial data regarding bond sales and franchise fee revenue options.
Presented financial data regarding bond sales and franchise fee revenue options.
Elizabeth BergmanRepresentativeExplained the bond marketing process to potential investors.
Explained the bond marketing process to potential investors.
Bob SimonsSenior Civil EngineerPresented on franchise fees, pavement management, and sustainability goals.
Presented on franchise fees, pavement management, and sustainability goals.
Julie LongCity EngineerAssisted with the presentation regarding infrastructure and franchise fees.
Assisted with the presentation regarding infrastructure and franchise fees.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- July 14, 2025: City Council Meeting
- April 17, 2025: Franchise Fee Open House
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Resolution authorizing issuance of $63,500,000 in Sales Tax Revenue Bonds.
Resolution authorizing issuance of $28,125,000 in General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds.
Ordinances amending CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy franchise fees.