City of Bloomington

What City of Bloomington does

City of Bloomington is a municipal government entity headquartered at 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota, operating with 501–1,000 employees organized across departments delivering utilities, parks and recreation, public safety, community development, and administrative services to the residents and businesses within its jurisdictional boundaries.

Its core service portfolio spans water supply and distribution (including a treatment plant and supply wells such as Well 7 under construction), wastewater collection (with treatment handled by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services for nearly 100% of the population), bi-monthly utility billing for water, sewer, storm water, garbage, recycling, and organics, and parks and recreation facilities including the Bloomington Family Aquatic Center, Bloomington Ice Garden, Dwan Golf Course, Bloomington Center for the Arts, and the BCAT community-access television channel. The underlying technology stack is conventional municipal enterprise software — MUNIS for employee self-service, NeoGov Perform for HR, WebTrac for recreation registration, and a GIS portal for city data — with no disclosed proprietary AI, ML, or platform IP.

The entity functions as a tax- and fee-funded municipality rather than a commercial business, with revenue mechanics drawn from utility rates (e.g., $5.17/1,000 gallons water Tier 1; $6.01/1,000 gallons sewer; $9.93/month small-cart bi-weekly garbage), Parks and Recreation fees (with fee assistance of up to $450/child and $40/adult annually for residents with financial need), permits, business licenses, and federal/state grants (e.g., $1M EPA Well 7 grant, $1.25M federal treatment plant upgrade, $250K Indiana Energy Independence Fund award for the Bloomington Energy Works program, and the multi-year SEEL grant program). Customer concentration is naturally distributed across an exclusive utility service territory of approximately 25,300 accounts, with selective programs (SEEL, Hatch Bloomington Loves Local, adaptive recreation) serving distinct sub-segments including small businesses, nonprofits, and adults with disabilities via the AR&LE cooperative.

Name

City of Bloomington

Legal name

City of Bloomington MN

Website

https://bloomingtonmn.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1858

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

City of Bloomington, Minnesota is a municipal government of 501–1,000 employees delivering water, sewer, waste, parks, recreation, and public-safety services to residents and businesses within its city limits, funded by utility fees, taxes, and federal/state grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Stormwater Management & MS4 Compliance Services (BPALAMAL), Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks) (BPALAMAA)

Keywords

• Municipal utility services
• Parks and recreation programs
• Wastewater collection services
• Solid waste recycling
• Municipal government services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Municipal Utility Services: Revenue from water, sewer, storm water, garbage, recycling, and organics services billed bi-monthly to residents and businesses. Includes service availability charges, assessments, and customer charges.
2. Parks and Recreation Fees: Revenue from program registrations, facility rentals, pool passes, golf course, and recreation activities
3. Federal and State Grants: Funding from EPA community grants, Interior and Environment Appropriations for infrastructure projects, and DEED grants

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

City of Bloomington is a municipal government that provides daily services to Bloomington, Minnesota residents and businesses across utilities (water, sewer, storm water, garbage, recycling, organics), parks and recreation programming, public safety (police, fire), building inspections and permitting, adaptive recreation, and community development. Services are delivered in-person at Bloomington Civic Plaza, online through the WebTrac registration system and utility billing portal, and via field operations.

Product overview

The City of Bloomington (Minnesota) operates a broad portfolio of municipal services organized as a government service platform rather than a unified commercial product. Core utility services include water supply and distribution, wastewater collection, solid waste/recycling, and utility billing. Parks and Recreation offers facilities (Family Aquatic Center, Ice Garden, Dwan Golf Course, Center for the Arts), adaptive recreation programs for adults with disabilities, youth and family programs, sports leagues, and park reservations via the WebTrac online system. Additional services include building inspections and permitting, police and fire protection, community television (BCAT), veterans memorial projects, and sustainability programs such as the SEEL Grant (solar/energy efficiency) and Bloomington Energy Works. The Hatch Bloomington program supports local entrepreneurship. All services are accessible through the bloomingtonmn.gov municipal website and the WebTrac registration platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bloomington Parks and Recreation: Parks and Recreation Department managing parks, recreational programs, and community facilities
• Bloomington Police Department
• Bloomington Fire Department
• Bloomington Center for the Arts
• SEEL Grant Program

Products and services

• Utility Billing Services Municipal utility billing for water, sewer, storm sewer, garbage, recycling, organics, and bulky item management services, billed bi-monthly to residents and businesses.
• Water Supply and Distribution Municipal drinking water supply, treatment, and distribution services, including a water treatment plant, connections to the Minneapolis distribution system, and management of water supply wells.
• Wastewater Collection Services Sanitary wastewater collection and conveyance, with treatment provided by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES), serving nearly 100% of Bloomington's population.
• Parks and Recreation Programs Year-round parks and recreation programming including sports leagues, aquatic facilities, adaptive recreation, youth programs, adult programs (50+), and park reservations.
• Bloomington Family Aquatic Center Outdoor municipal swimming pool and aquatic facility offering season passes, swim lessons, and aquatic programs.
• Bloomington Ice Garden Indoor ice rink facility offering year-round skating activities including recreational skating, figure skating, speed skating, and hockey programs.
• Dwan Golf Course Municipal golf course offering tee times, golf lessons, and golf packages.
• Bloomington Center for the Arts Municipal arts center offering activities, arts groups, and concert tickets.
• Veterans Memorial at Harrison Park A veterans memorial project at Harrison Park featuring oversized dog tags and digital stories for up to 1,500 veterans, with dedication planned for Veterans Day 2026.
• Bloomington Farmers Market Seasonal farmers market offering local produce and goods to the Bloomington community.
• Hatch Bloomington Annual entrepreneurship support program offering grants and mentorship to small businesses in Bloomington, with a 2026 'Loves Local' edition offering up to $100,000.
• Bloomington Community Television (BCAT) Public access television channel operated by the City, providing community media access.
• Police Department Services Municipal police department services including emergency response, crime prevention, animal control, and community safety programs.
• Building and Inspections Division Permit issuance, construction inspections, time-of-sale housing inspections, contractor licensing, and code enforcement.
• Solid Waste and Recycling Residential garbage collection, recycling, organics composting, bulky item collection, and yard waste services.
• WebTrac Online Registration System Online platform for registering for parks and recreation programs, reserving facilities, and purchasing pool passes and golf tee times.
• SEEL Grant Program Municipal grant program providing up to $25,000 for small businesses and up to $45,000 for nonprofits for solar installations, energy efficiency upgrades, and battery energy storage systems, supporting the city's net-zero emissions goal by 2050.
• Bloomington Energy Works Free energy audits and clean energy guidance for homeowners and building owners, funded by a $250,000 Municipal Investment Fund grant, with potential for additional $2 million in Phase 2 funding.
• Adaptive Recreation Programs Specially designed recreation programs for adults (18+) with disabilities, including sports, crafts, dances, outdoor activities, and social events, with inclusion services also available.
• Inclusion Services Accessibility support services provided at no additional cost to help participants with disabilities fully participate in Parks and Recreation programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67 grants totaling $1.27 million issued through SEEL program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Three Rivers Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Cooperative agreement for management of entirety of Bush Lake Park (East and West). Three Rivers Park District assumed management as of January 1, 2025.
• Wilderness InquiryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 10-person canoeing programs as part of adaptive recreation offerings. Double-wide canoemobiles provide accessibility for participants of all skill levels.
• Fishing for All LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides adaptive fishing instruction at Bush Lake for adults with disabilities. Instructors provide all equipment and fishing license waivers.
• AR&LE (Adaptive Recreation & Learning Exchange)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative with cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, and Richfield offering specialized recreation programs for people with disabilities. Provides 40+ years of service.
• Bloomington Remembers Veterans Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization partnered with City to build Veterans Memorial at Harrison Park. Donated $100,000 toward memorial funding.
• Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated four Dred and Harriet Scott Interpretive signs at Dred Scott Playfields.
• Xcel EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationElectricity provider for Bloomington residents, listed as city utility option.
• CenterPoint EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationNatural gas provider for Bloomington residents, listed as city utility option.
• TRAIL (Transportation Reaching Alternatives for Independent Living)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation partner for AR&LE adaptive recreation participants ages 21+ in Bloomington, Richfield, Edina, and Eden Prairie.
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner for prescribed burns to restore native prairies and wetlands in coordination with Bloomington Fire Department.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of Eden Prairie, MN: Direct peer and AR&LE cooperative partner with Bloomington for adaptive recreation services. Comparable Twin Cities suburb operating full municipal service portfolio with similar population scale and utility operations.
• City of Eagan, MN: Comparable Twin Cities suburb with similar municipal service portfolio including utility operations, parks and recreation, public safety, and community sustainability initiatives. Similar demographic profile and operational scale.
• City of Apple Valley, MN: Similar Minnesota suburb providing municipal utilities, parks and recreation, and community services. Comparable operational scale and service portfolio to Bloomington, making it a relevant peer for service delivery benchmarking.
• City of Minnetonka, MN: Comparable Twin Cities suburb with municipal water utility, parks and recreation, and sustainability programs. Similar resident profile and operational scope to Bloomington for benchmarking municipal service delivery.
• City of Burnsville, MN: Similar-size Twin Cities suburb providing comparable municipal services including water/sewer utilities, parks and recreation, sustainability programs, and community development. Direct competitor for regional economic development and resident services.
• City of Plymouth, MN: Comparable Twin Cities suburb providing full municipal services including water distribution, parks and recreation, public safety, and community development. Similar resident population and operational scale to Bloomington.
• City of Edina, MN: Direct peer and AR&LE cooperative partner with Bloomington for adaptive recreation services for 40+ years. Similar Twin Cities suburb demographic profile and full-service municipal operations including utilities, parks and recreation, and public safety.
• City of Richfield, MN: Direct peer and AR&LE cooperative partner with Bloomington for adaptive recreation. Adjacent Twin Cities suburb providing comparable municipal services including water/sewer utilities, parks, recreation, and community development programs.

Broad incumbents

• City of Minneapolis, MN: Largest Twin Cities municipality providing water treatment and distribution, parks and recreation, public safety, and sustainability programs. Operates at much greater scale than Bloomington but serves as reference for regional municipal service standards and innovation.
• City of Saint Paul, MN: Larger Twin Cities metro municipality providing broader portfolio of municipal services including water and wastewater treatment, parks, public safety, and sustainability initiatives. Operates as regional incumbent with overlapping capabilities but at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/blm.mn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bloomington-mn
• Instagraminstagram.com/bloomington_mn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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