The Bellevue City Council met on May 14, 2025, with a packed agenda focused on financial approvals, upcoming community events, waste collection contracts, and neighborhood concerns. Council approved financial claims across several city funds and celebrated multiple recognitions, including community media awards for local programming and an update from the Bellevue Neighborhood Association highlighting recent tree planting efforts. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a detailed presentation and discussion of new solid waste and recycling service options from Rumpke. Council debated various service levels, including mandatory recycling and standardized toters, while also considering flexibility for residents. Due to the complexity of the decision and the joint contract with Dayton, council ultimately voted to delay action and hold a follow-up meeting within two weeks to gather more resident input. Public comments addressed issues such as invasive bamboo and the proposed use of license plate reader cameras. Council also held first readings of ordinances related to zoning changes and the upcoming fiscal year budget, and approved new contracts for accounting services and plant watering along Fairfield Avenue. Disclaimer: This summary was generated using AI and may not capture all meeting nuances or discussions.