BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Common Council is slated to meet for a Regular Session on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 401 N. Morton Street. Members of the public can attend in person or remotely via Zoom.
The upcoming session features a extensive lineup of public reports, board appointments, and legislative readings spanning high-profile local topics.
Highlights from the reports section include presentations on Public Works Accreditation by Director Adam Wason and an update on the state of the John Waldron Arts Center from Constellation Stage and Screen Managing Director Gabe Gloden. The Council will also consider appointments to the Commission on the Status of Children and Youth and address removals from the Historic Preservation Commission and the Commission on Hispanic and Latine Affairs.
Key legislative matters on the docket include First Readings of Ordinance 2026-21—which seeks to update representation on the Transportation and Environment Commissions—and Ordinance 2026-22, sponsored by Council Members Zulich, Piedmont-Smith, and Asare, which proposes prohibiting the use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology and certain video surveillance systems.
Second readings and resolutions cover major local policy decisions, including proposed Unified Development Ordinance amendments aimed at improving sustainability and housing affordability (Ordinance 2020-20), TIF area adjustments for Hopewell South, approval of the 2027 Monroe County Capital Improvement Board budget, and a request regarding Food and Beverage Tax revenue expenditures.
Below is the complete official agenda for the September 16 meeting:
Common Council Regular Session Agenda
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers (Room 115), City Hall (401 N. Morton Street)
(Also accessible remotely via Zoom: Meeting ID: 882 3245 7224 | Passcode: 602627)
- Roll Call
- Agenda Summation
- Minutes for Approval
- A. February 18, 2026 Regular Session
- B. March 4, 2026 Regular Session
- C. March 11, 2026 Deliberation Session
- D. March 11, 2026 Special Session
- E. March 25, 2026 Regular Session
- Reports(Maximum 20 minutes set aside for each part)
- A. Council members
- B. The Mayor, City Clerk, City Offices, and City Boards and Commissions
- a. Public Works Accreditation – Director Adam Wason
- b. Constellation Stage and Screen – Gabe Gloden, Managing Director
- C. Council Committees
- D. Public*
- Appointments to Boards and Commissions & Hiring
- A. Memo from Clerk – Commission on the Status of Children and Youth
- B. Historic Preservation Commission Appointment Removal (Postponed from Previous Meeting)
- C. Commission on Hispanic and Latine Affairs Removal – Attendance
- Legislation for First Readings
- A. Ordinance 2026-21: Updating Title 2 to Provide Better Apportionment of Representation on the Transportation Commission and Environment Commission (Sponsor: CM Stosberg)
- B. Ordinance 2026-22: Prohibiting Use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Technology and Certain Video Surveillance Systems (Sponsors: CMs Zulich, Piedmont-Smith, Asare) (Note: Discussion not anticipated during first reading)
- Legislation for Second Readings and Resolutions
- A. Ordinance 2026-20: Amending Title 20 of the Bloomington Municipal Code to Improve Sustainability and Housing Affordability pursuant to Council Resolution 2026-05 (Sponsor: CM Flaherty)
- B. Resolution 2026-18: A Resolution Approving Certain Matters in Connection with Removing Parcels from a Certain Economic Development Area (Consolidated TIF) (Sponsor: CM Piedmont-Smith)
- C. Resolution 2026-19: A Resolution Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the Formation of a Certain Economic Development Area (Establishing the Hopewell South TIF) (Sponsor: CM Piedmont-Smith)
- D. Resolution 2026-20: Approval of 2027 Operating Budget for the Monroe County Capital Improvement Board for the Bloomington Convention Center (Budget-related per B.M.C. 2.04.270)
- E. Resolution 2026-21: Requesting the Food and Beverage Tax Advisory Commission to Make a Recommendation for Expenditure of Food and Beverage Tax Revenues (Budget-related per B.M.C. 2.04.270)
- Additional Public Comment* (Maximum 25 minutes set aside for this section)
- Council Schedule
- Adjournment
*Members of the public may speak on matters of community concern not listed on the agenda during one of two public comment periods (up to three minutes per speaker).
