BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Common Council will consider proposed restrictions on automated license plate readers and certain surveillance camera systems, along with a proposed $6.87 million general obligation bond issuance for city improvements, during its regular session Wednesday.
The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 in the Council Chambers, Room 115, at City Hall, 401 N. Morton St. The meeting will also be available remotely through Zoom.
Ordinance 2026-22, which would prohibit the use of automated license plate reader technology and certain video surveillance systems, is scheduled for a second reading. Council members have submitted four proposed amendments addressing the ordinance’s language, definitions, and restrictions, including provisions involving access to surveillance data and the deletion of existing automated license plate reader data.
The council will also consider Ordinance 2026-30 on first reading. The proposal would authorize up to $6.868 million in general obligation bonds to help finance capital improvements and equipment projects. Proposed uses include replacing the city’s aerial platform fire truck, transportation safety improvements along 10th and Third streets, crosswalk improvements, and roadway lighting.
Other legislation scheduled for consideration includes the proposed 2027 city budget, the 2027 water and wastewater utility budgets, changes to representation on the Transportation and Environment commissions, and an ordinance addressing limited compliance and change-in-use standards.
Council members will review an update to the city’s Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan. The agenda includes a resolution to approve the updated plan, which outlines accessibility efforts involving city facilities, sidewalks, parks, trails, and digital services.
The meeting will begin with routine business, including roll call, approval of previous meeting minutes, reports, and appointments to boards and commissions. Public comment opportunities are scheduled during the meeting.
The agenda includes the following items:
- Roll call.
- Agenda summation.
- Approval of minutes from the April 15 deliberation session and the April 22, May 6, May 13, May 20, and June 3 regular or deliberation sessions.
- Reports from council members, the mayor, city clerk, city offices, boards and commissions, council committees, and the public.
- Appointments to boards and commissions and hiring.
- First readings of legislation:
- Ordinance 2026-29, amending the Bloomington Municipal Code to prohibit the development, deployment, or delivery of superintelligence with the City of Bloomington.
- Ordinance 2026-30, authorizing general obligation bonds for capital improvements and equipment projects.
- Ordinance 2026-23, amending Unified Development Ordinance standards related to limited compliance and changes in use.
- Second readings and resolutions:
- Appropriation Ordinance 2026-02, establishing the 2027 civil city budget.
- Appropriation Ordinance 2026-04, adopting the 2027 water and wastewater utility budgets.
- Ordinance 2026-21, updating representation on the Transportation and Environment commissions.
- Ordinance 2026-22, addressing automated license plate readers and certain video surveillance systems.
- Resolution 2026-22, approving an update to the city’s Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan.
- Additional public comment.
- Council schedule.
- Adjournment.
The agenda allows up to 20 minutes for each part of the reports section and up to 25 minutes for additional public comment. Residents may speak on community concerns not listed on the agenda during either public comment period, but may speak during only one of the two periods. Speakers are limited to three minutes.
The meeting can be watched through Community Access Television Services at catstv.net or the city’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/@citybloomington. Meeting materials are available at bloomington.in.gov/council/meetings/2026.
