December 15, 2025 Bloomington City Council Meeting
2026 property tax levy and general fund budget
Ordinance amendment: municipal building contracts
Administrative hearing technical amendment ordinance
Fence standards update study
2026 legislative platform discussion
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Accept tonight's agenda as presented
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Council Member Mua
Accept consent agenda items 3.1 through 3.8
Moved by Council Member Dalisandro · Seconded by Council Member Lman
Notable Quotes (2)
We heard from many in our community who spoke about issues of affordability and adjusting to cost increases across the spectrum.
I just don't know why a person would just kind of cut it down to a certain way to kind of make their point... I just thought that was just despicable.
People (6)
Zach WalkerCity ManagerFramed the budget discussion and proposed a one-time levy offset using strategic fund resources.
Framed the budget discussion and proposed a one-time levy offset using strategic fund resources.
Kari CarlsonFinance DirectorPresented the final 2026 property tax levy and general fund budget request and process review.
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Presented the final 2026 property tax levy and general fund budget request and process review.
“This proposed levy supports essential services and includes additional levy stabilization while recognizing that further reductions at this point would begin to impact staffing and service levels.”
Recommendation regarding the final 2026 tax levy.
Council Member NelsonCouncil MemberSupported the budget, noting appreciation for staff reducing the levy below the 9% target.
Supported the budget, noting appreciation for staff reducing the levy below the 9% target.
Council Member CarterCouncil MemberDefended the equity and inclusion budget, citing it as a mandate from her electoral success.
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Defended the equity and inclusion budget, citing it as a mandate from her electoral success.
“If we cut that budget, which I believe is 500,000... that would save the average median household in Bloomington 20 dollars a year.”
Discussion regarding cutting equity and inclusion funding.
Council Member LmanCouncil MemberCriticized residents for 'cherry-picking' data regarding tax levies during public comment.
Criticized residents for 'cherry-picking' data regarding tax levies during public comment.
Council Member RevasCouncil MemberVoted in opposition to the consent agenda due to dissatisfaction with the H levy.
Voted in opposition to the consent agenda due to dissatisfaction with the H levy.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Monday, December 15th, 2025 - Bloomington City Council Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Property tax levy and general fund budget adoption
Ordinance amendment regarding approval of contracts for municipal buildings
Administrative hearing technical amendment ordinance