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City Council Listening Session - December 16, 2024

Bloomington City CouncilTuesday, December 17, 2024
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Police surveillance concerns

Construction and development compliance at Moyer Park

Conditional use permits and zoning changes

Annual city property tax increases

Assessment of homeowner property values vs. city tax levies

City speed limit reductions in residential neighborhoods

Full Document Analysis

Votes (1)

Adjourn the listening session

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

If in 2025 my wife and I receive a hundred dollar a month increase in social security... we would turn around and write a check to Hannifon County and the city of Bloomington for $44.60 each month to cover just the increase.

— Bill Becker
Property TaxesExplaining the impact of taxes on fixed income.

I plan to ask again about police surveillance.

— Sally
Police SurveillanceStating the purpose of her public comment.

You change this the city speed limit... from 30 to 25. You should have gone to 20 but it's in a step in the right direction.

— Bill Becker
Traffic/Speed LimitsThanking the council for neighborhood safety changes.

People (5)

SallyResident

Expresses ongoing concerns regarding construction compliance, property use, and oversight at Moyer Park.

Bill BeckerResident

Long-term resident raising concerns about the impact of property tax hikes on senior citizens.

2 quotes

“My city of Bloomington taxes have increased... 68.8 % over eight years.”

Describing the financial burden of rising taxes on retirees.

“Lower my taxes, ok?”

Concluding remarks to the City Council.

Mr. VerbroodieCity Official

Responds to inquiries regarding city planning and hypothetical scenarios raised by residents.

Council Member DallassandroCity Council Member

Discusses property assessments and the technical relationship between tax levies and property value.

Tim BalderCity Assessor

Resource for explaining tax valuation mechanics to residents.

Places Mentioned

BloomingtonMoyer Park8740 Woodcliff RoadHennepin County

Events & Meetings (5)

  • 16 December Listening Session
  • 12 February 2024 (Restore the Nine meeting)
  • 2 May 2011 (CUP approval date)
  • 16 May 2011 (School use testimony)
  • 13 December 2024 (Email sent by Bill Becker)
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