[0:00] [Applause] [0:03] [Music] [0:04] [Applause] [0:05] [Music] [0:05] [Applause] [0:08] [Music] [0:11] [Applause] [0:13] [Music] [0:16] welcome to Bloomington today let's check [0:18] in on the latest in city news the city [0:21] council has voted to approve the 2025 [0:23] budget and tax levy on Monday December [0:25] 16th the city council approved a 99.18% [0:29] property tax levy increase for 2025 to [0:32] learn more watch this week's episode of [0:34] council minute with mayor Tim busy or [0:37] watch Monday's meeting in full both can [0:39] be found at [0:40] blmm youube looking for a unique holiday [0:44] gift visit gifts in The Gallery at the [0:46] Bloomington Center for the Arts the [0:48] boutique style sale is hosted by [0:50] Artistry and features jewelry Ceramics [0:52] wood turned home goods and so much more [0:55] the gallery is open every day through [0:57] December 23rd for a full list of times [1:00] visit the link on your screen embrace [1:03] the cold this holiday season at winter [1:05] Fett this is the 21st year Bloomington [1:08] Parks and Recreation has had a series of [1:10] indoor and outdoor activities and events [1:12] intended to keep you active and having [1:14] fun no matter the weather this year the [1:17] lineup includes things like snowshoeing [1:19] open skating introduction to ice fishing [1:22] the Winter Lights tour blades and bites [1:24] and so much more visit the link on your [1:26] screen for all the details natural [1:29] Christmas treat trees will be collected [1:30] during the weeks of January 6th and [1:32] January 13th be sure all decorations [1:35] have been removed you keep the tree [1:37] clear of snow and ice and you set it out [1:39] before 7:00 a.m. on your collection day [1:42] a fee of [1:43] $121 per tree will appear on your next [1:46] utility bill for collection outside of [1:48] those two weeks call Utility Billing at [1:50] the number on your screen for any [1:53] additional information visit [1:55] blmg that is a wrap on this week's buzz [1:59] if you would like to watch other stories [2:00] highlighting people places and projects [2:02] in Bloomington visit the city's YouTube [2:05] channel thanks so much for watching