Bloomington Briefing

August 2004

Volume 12, No. 4

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Index

Page 1.

Bloomington's rich past -- History festival needs your help.
Our busy lives -- Restoring family connections.
Council approves broadened smoking ban -- New ordinance in Bloomington.
Bridging the gap -- Construction begins on bridge over I-35W.

Page 2.

Mayor's Column:
- An ounce of prevention -- Reducing overall costs to maintain streets.
Transportation update:
- Construction on Bloomington's roadways.
- Hiawatha Light Rail Line opens -- Work on Bloomington portion continues.

Page 3. Development update

Making the connections -- New transit-oriented development.
France and Old Shakopee Road -- Project selected for northeast corner.
IKEA -- A new beginning.
Park improvements -- Run along the East Bush Lake Road Trail.

Page 4.

Protecting our valuable resources -- City maintains active diseased-tree program.
Signs of disease -- How to recognize symptoms.
Around the city -- Late summer and early fall events:
- Get to know your neighborhood firefighter -- Fire stations to hold open house.
- Sukiyaki Sunday -- A Normandale Japanese Garden special event.
- Chillin' and grillin' -- Bloomington kids kick off special event.

Page 5.

Best of show -- Blue ribbon ideas for a healthy environment:
- Take the bus to the fair -- Fast and convenient.
- Improving water quality -- Begins in your own backyard.
- A demand for less toxins -- Organic food sales growing.
- Harvest time -- Go chemical-free.
Earth Action Hero -- Carleton, "The Green Gardener."

Page 6.

Creekside -- Center of activities:
- Safety Fest and Open House.
- Get Acquainted with Creekside.
- Computer classes and open lab.
- Classic Country Music Jam.
- Life is Like a Valued Patchwork.
Making a difference -- A community that cares:
- Police Explorer recognition -- Awards presented to youth and volunteers.
- Disability Employment Awareness Month.
- DisAbility and Ability Awareness -- Programs for youth.
- Honoring leadership -- Nominations sought for human rights award.
Bloomington Yesterday: Comanche Drive-In.

Page 7.

River Rendezvous -- A step back in time.
Adult sports:
- Women's and Co-Rec Volleyball.
- Senior Tennis Players Club.
Youth activities and sports:
- Adaptive Recreation & Learning Exchange (AR&LE).
- Youth Hockey.
Sports Hall of Fame -- Bloomington Athletic Association salutes volunteers.
Thank you to every individual and corporate sponsor of Summer Fete!
Bloomington Center for the Arts:
- Bloomington Art Center.
- Four Seasons Performance Series.
- Bloomington Civic Theater.

Page 8.

2004 Elections.
2004 Bloomington polling places.

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