April 21, 2025 Bloomington City Council Study Meeting
Franchise fees discussion
Federal grants update and city impact
Retaining wall funding and maintenance
Sustainability and residential energy efficiency funding
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Council Member Carter
Notable Quotes (3)
Our goal tonight is twofold. One is to answer the questions that you all asked us at the last organizational business and then second to get some direction from you so we don't have to prepare eight different ordinances.
If you don't have the upfront financing, it's hard to go forward with projects because you're waiting between for two months for a rebate or, you know, up to a year almost if you work to complete a project today and then file for next year's taxes.
When you pause the PMP, it does degrade the roads. It also creates an issue with staffing and engineering because we pay for our staff using the PMP capital funds.
People (7)
Julie LongCity EngineerPresented on retaining wall infrastructure needs and public right-of-way challenges.
Presented on retaining wall infrastructure needs and public right-of-way challenges.
Bob SimonsSenior Civil EngineerReported on public engagement, open house feedback, and Let's Talk Bloomington survey results.
Reported on public engagement, open house feedback, and Let's Talk Bloomington survey results.
Alice DrossSustainability CoordinatorPresented energy action plan goals and financing initiatives for residential energy efficiency.
Presented energy action plan goals and financing initiatives for residential energy efficiency.
Economy ShoulderCFOExplained financial modeling for franchise fee increases and potential budgetary impacts.
Explained financial modeling for franchise fee increases and potential budgetary impacts.
CarterCouncil MemberRaised concerns about PMP impact, staffing, and potential alternatives to franchise fee hikes.
Raised concerns about PMP impact, staffing, and potential alternatives to franchise fee hikes.
RivasCouncil MemberInquired about the breakdown of franchise fee collections between residential and commercial users.
Inquired about the breakdown of franchise fee collections between residential and commercial users.
NelsonCouncil MemberQuestioned the risks of underfunding retaining wall repairs and the feasibility of HRA levy adjustments.
Questioned the risks of underfunding retaining wall repairs and the feasibility of HRA levy adjustments.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Monday, April 21st, 2025, 6:32 PM, City Council Business Meeting (Study Session)
- Thursday, April 17th, 2025, Open House at the rehearsal hall