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First page of the News, July 1987
The City's first newsletter News was published in July 1987. Two issues were printed the first year with circulation limited to Bloomington Sun-Current subscribers. Written by assistants to the Mayor and the City Manager, the newsletter was typeset and laid on white boards using Xacto knives and rubber cement.

Bloomington Briefing

February 2006

Girls celebrate diversity by joining the "Run for Peace."
Potholes are popping up all over.

Volume 14, No. 1

This four-color, tabloid newsletter is sent to all single-family households and businesses. For your downloading convenience, we offer two sizes of files: the entire newsletter or one page at a time.

Briefing (8-page, 1.6MB PDF)

Index

Page 1.

  • A pothole primer - Warmer winter weather produces potholes.
  • Bloomington Central Station - Housing, hotel and central park envisioned in next phases.
  • East Bush Lake Road - Trail under construction.
  • Snow Alerts online - Go to the City's Web site.
  • Taste of Japan - BSCO cultural evening.

Page 2.

  • Mayor's column:
    • An action plan for the future.
    • Rules and regulations - Motorized scooters, skateboards, bikes and go-carts.
  • Focus on community leaders - Former Councilmembers reflect on community service:
    • Dave Abrams - Proud to be part of good government
    • Heather Harden - Finding new ways to serve.

Page 3.

  • 2006 City property taxes - Council approves General Fund Budget.
  • Partnership monitors aircraft compliance - New runway operations at MSP.

Page 4.

  • In memoriam Bloomington's first Village Manager passes away.
  • Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau - 2005 Gold Service Award winner.
  • Community news and events:
    • Experience Japanese culture - Join the Sister City delegation to Izumi City.
    • Human Services FamiLink Services provided at the Minnesota WorkForce Center.
    • The best in redevelopment Lyndale Green project receives STARR Award.
  • What's happening at Creekside.
    • AARP's defensive driving classes.
    • Free cell phones to access 911.
    • Free tax preparation assistance.
    • Indoor hiking.
    • Minnesota Senior Federation.

Page 5.

  • Good reasons to clean:
    • 2006 Citywide Garage Sales.
    • Spring 2006 Curbside Cleanup.
  • Hurdles overcome - Answers to your recycling dilemmas.
  • Plant a tree on your lot - City tree sale this spring.
  • Earth Action Heroes - Friends of the Blueberries.

Page 6.

  • Adult sports:
    • Adult tennis drills.
    • Daytime volleyball.
    • Senior Volleyball League.
    • Men's, women's and co-rec softball.
    • Play ball!
  • Youth activities:
    • Bloomington Loves its Kids Carnival.
    • Spring Egg Hunt - for children, ages 8 and under.
    • Summer Spectrum - Super Sign-Up Saturday!
    • Galaxy Youth Center.
  • 22nd Annual Shape Up Challenge.
  • AR&LE.
  • Guideon H. Pond House activities.
Page 7.
  • Bloomington Center for the Arts:
    • Bloomington Arts Center exhibitions, performances, events.
    • Schneider Theater performances and events.
    • Black Box Theater performances and events.
    • Bloomington Writers' Festival.
  • Bloomington Community Access Television.

Page 8.

  • How can we serve you today?
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Bloomington's real-life Crime Tech Program.
  • Get to know your local government - the Bloomington Briefing.
  • Home improvement projects Is a building permit required?
  • Protect yourself and your property - Don't feed wild animals.
  • Spruce up your dwelling - Home improvement loans available.

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