March 9, 2026 Bloomington City Council Study Meeting
Bloomington Council Weighs Shift in Franchise Fee Structure
Urban forest master plan review
City manager performance evaluation
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Dalisandro
People (10)
Lori Economy ScherCity StaffPresented franchise fee history, financial considerations, and proposal for flat rate adjustments.
Presented franchise fee history, financial considerations, and proposal for flat rate adjustments.
Bob SimonCity StaffPresented technical details on pavement management programs, trails, and retaining wall conditions.
Presented technical details on pavement management programs, trails, and retaining wall conditions.
Julie LongCity StaffAvailable for questions regarding franchise fees.
Available for questions regarding franchise fees.
Cat KudsonRepresentativeProvided data on utility categories and fee modeling.
Provided data on utility categories and fee modeling.
Scott JohnsonRepresentativeProvided technical explanation of electricity demand meters and commercial rate categories.
Provided technical explanation of electricity demand meters and commercial rate categories.
DalisandroCouncil MemberSeconded the motion to accept the agenda; questioned the nature of the franchise fee and retaining wall funding.
Seconded the motion to accept the agenda; questioned the nature of the franchise fee and retaining wall funding.
RelasCouncil MemberAccepted the agenda.
Accepted the agenda.
NelsonCouncil MemberDiscussed the rationale behind percentage-based franchise fees vs flat rates.
Discussed the rationale behind percentage-based franchise fees vs flat rates.
CarterCouncil MemberSupported retaining wall funding and questioned cost-saving measures regarding structural removal.
Supported retaining wall funding and questioned cost-saving measures regarding structural removal.
LmanCouncil MemberArrived late; questioned if nonprofit organizations could have separate franchise fee categories.
Arrived late; questioned if nonprofit organizations could have separate franchise fee categories.
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- (Monday, March 9th, 2026)