Community Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC)
Consultation has concluded
The City of Bloomington is facing a multi-million dollar budget shortfall as a result of COVID-19. In an effort to ensure budget discussions reflect community preferences, the City Council appointed a Community Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) in May 2020.
The advisory committee is made up of nine members who have knowledge of municipal budgets and City government. Through the coming months, the Community Budget Advisory Committee will engage community members and review the City’s budget and services to provide the Council recommendations given the budget challenges. By looking at the overall budget instead of reducing services one by one, the City Council and City staff are aiming to make sure service changes reflect what community members value most.
What is included?
2021/2022 Budgets
- General Fund
- Internal Service Funds
- Select Enterprise Funds (Recreation Funds, Motor Vehicle, Solid Waste)
- Select Special Revenue Funds (Communications and Fire Pension)
What is NOT included?
- 2021/2022 Budgets for funds that do not require property tax support such as the Utility Funds and other specially-focused accounts
- County Property Tax
- School Property Tax
- Other Property Tax (Met Transit, Three Rivers, HRA, etc.)
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Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkView All Ideasover 3 years ago
If you want input on budget committee then it needs to be easier. Many won’t register and sign in to comment. Something in Briefing helpful
A Facebook page specifically for budget commenting and info would also help.
over 3 years ago
I have lived here the past 67 years, I was raised here, I went to school here, I married a woman from here, raised our kids here.
over 3 years ago
Wildlife Refuge, nature trails, river bottom trails, proximity to work and the light rail, easy access to the airport for frequent travel
over 3 years ago
I married a man who worked downtown wanted to live North of the River... an easier commute
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Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkView All Ideasover 3 years ago
police, fire, street maintenance, great parks
over 3 years ago
Farmer's Market because it offers produce, handmade goods, outdoor activity, sense of community, live music
Farmer's Market
over 3 years ago
Streets, utilities, fire and police
over 3 years ago
Great police and fire department. Great snowplowing. Best water around.
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Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkView All Ideasover 3 years ago
Delay Projects
Delay projects until next year when more funds are available. I have seen numerous project around town that should be delayed since there is a multi million dollar shortfall in the budget. I have seen a stretch of sidewalk and curb ripped out on Auto Club Road and paved just east of Minnesota Valley. I was told by the construction workers that it is a bike lane -- but there are already bike lanes on Auto Club Road. These are easy decisions in a time of a shortfall.
over 3 years ago
Across the board cuts in all areas.
Of the people that still have their jobs, many have taken 5-10% cuts, while the companies have also reduced employees. The idea that we can't survive with less government has been proven wrong with all the COVID shutdowns of city departments. There needs to be a 5-10% cut in all departments budgets and employees as a first step with zero increases for at least 2 years.
over 3 years ago
Eliminate arts dept. Salary cuts, shorter hours for public buildings, Cut park dept future planning. no need for new parks for a yr. or two.
over 3 years ago
Streets in need of minor repair & resurfacing should be put off until it's financially suitable. Huge savings for the city!
over 3 years ago
Increase user fees on non-essential services. That way if something is important to someone they can be the ones paying the bill.
Who's Listening
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Budget Manager
Phone 952-563-8725 Email kcarlson@BloomingtonMN.gov
