Video of the City Council presentation and discussions are linked below, as well as the related agenda item. To view past archived agenda materials, visit City meetings - Agendas, webcasts and documents
August 18, 2025: Study session to discuss the 2026 tax levy and budget
Internal Service Funds:Fund 7100 - Fleet; Fund 7200 – Public Safety Technology & Equipment; Fund 7300 – Insurance; Fund 7400 – Employee Benefits; Fund 7450 – Accrued Benefits; Fund 7500 – Communications Support Services; Fund 7600 – Information Technology; Fund 7700 – Facilities
December 15, 2025:
City Council to approve Final 2026 tax levy and budget
2026 Budget information and outreach event calendar
Throughout summer and fall 2025, staff hosted information tables to share about the 2026 budget process.
Saturday, May 17, 2025, Public Works Open House
Saturday, May 17, 2025, Police Department Open House
Saturday, June 21, 2025, Juneteenth Celebration
Sunday, June 22, 2025, Bloomington Pride Festival
Saturday, August 2, 2025, Farmer's Market
Let's Talk Bloomington comment board
In August, the Council held a study session to dive into the 2026 budget. At that meeting, we set aside time on the agenda specifically for public comment. If you weren’t able to make the meeting, you can share your thoughts online at blm.mn/budgetfeedback.
*Consultation has concluded. The 2026 City Budget was adopted on December 15, 2025.
In the December 17, 2025 Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse recaps the final 2026 tax levy and budget, provides information on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority budget and what the HRA does, and highlights the City’s legislative priorities for 2026.
In the December 10, 2025 Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse discusses the 2026 Budget and Tax Levy including the recent Truth in Taxation Hearing, congratulates the Omar Bonderud Human Rights Award recipients, and wraps up thanking Bloomington Police for their work and bravery in a recent use-of-force incident.
In the November 26, 2025 Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse shares highlights from a recent trade mission, provides the latest update on the 2026 budget and tax levy, congratulates Creative Placemaking for receiving an award, and celebrates a major renovation of the library at Normandale Community College.
In the October 24, 2025 Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse welcomes new City Manager Zach Walker as he begins his role, gives an update on the 2026 budget discussions, and recaps several exciting events that recently took place in Bloomington.
In the September 10, 2025 Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse shares the latest on the 2026 tax levy and budget, provides an update on the community health and wellness center, and calls for an action on gun violence.
In the August 18, 2025 Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse provides an update on Monday’s study session which focused on the preliminary 2026 tax levy and general fund budget, welcomes Metro micro transit service to Bloomington and officially announces the new city manager who will arrive in October.
Understanding your property taxes and home valuations
Bloomington’s deputy finance officer and city assessor help you understand two important documents that arrive in mailboxes in March: your property tax statement and home valuation notice.
Thank you for your input on the 2026 budget! Voice your opinion on a variety of City projects at Let's Talk Bloomington, the City's website for community conversations.
