November 9, 2026 Bloomington City Council Meeting

The Bloomington City Council meeting was held November 9, 2026. The Council approved 2027 utility budgets (5–1, with one abstention) and conceptual 2028 enterprise-fund budgets. It also approved utility rate changes: solid-waste fees, water and wastewater rates, and stormwater charges. Staff cited increases of about 3% for water, 9% for wastewater, and 4% for stormwater and most solid-waste services; the combined changes were estimated to add about $5.84 per month, or $70 per year, to an example household bill. The Council also approved the feasibility study and ordered the 2027 pavement-management street reconstruction program (6–0). Staff described the city’s approach to maintaining and reconstructing streets, noted that the work would be competitively bid, and explained that funding may include assessments, franchise fees, state aid, and utility funds. One resident spoke in support of proceeding, noting that delaying work could increase costs. The Council also approved an ordinance amending solid-waste collection fees and an ordinance amending water and wastewater rates; both passed 6–0.

The Council received an update on the Duane Golf Course and clubhouse redesign, which is moving into schematic design; no project award or spending vote was taken. Staff identified Tucker Group as the owner’s representative, Wendel Architecture as the clubhouse architect and engineering firm, Norby Golf Course Design for course renovation, and Boulder Companies for food-and-beverage planning and kitchen design. Staff reported that relocating the clubhouse to the course’s south end could add roughly $10–15 million and require redesigning 10–12 holes, so the current plan is proceeding. The meeting also included proclamations and policy updates, with no additional procurement actions identified.