Media releases
City of Bloomington Announces New Parks and Recreation Director
Bloomington City Manager Jamie Verbrugge has selected Ann Kattreh to be Bloomington’s new Parks and Recreation Director. Kattreh comes to Bloomington from the city of Edina where she has directed the parks and recreation department since 2012. She has been with the Edina organization for 26 years, where she began as a special events coordinator at Edinborough Park and Centennial Lakes Park in 1992.Ribbon-cutting Ceremony to Recognize Completion of East Bush Lake Road Westbound Ramp to I-494
A long-awaited access point to I-494—the new westbound on-ramp at East Bush Lake Road—will be open to drivers soon. The on-ramp will relieve traffic problems in the Normandale Lake area, Bloomington’s western gateway, and help ease congestion at the TH 100/I-494 interchange.Bloomington Responds to Ruling Regarding Organized Garbage and Recycling
Bloomington, MN—The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled today in favor of the City of Bloomington in holding that a proposed charter amendment, intended to halt the City's organized collection system for garbage and recycling, was improper. The court called it "an 'irregular' exercise of the referendum power" and noted that it would "unreasonably enlarge the right of referendum."Celebrate the Completed Wright’s Lake Park Mural
Bloomington, MN – GoodSpace Murals has completed installation of a mural project facing Wright’s Lake Park. The mural was installed on the nearly 500-foot long retaining wall that runs alongside State Highway 77/Cedar Avenue and faces Old Cedar Avenue and Wright’s Lake Park, making it one of – if not the – longest murals in the state. The mural was part of the City of Bloomington’s neighborhood emphasis project and creative placemaking efforts in partnership with Artistry.Bloomington HRA to Open Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) and Project-Based Voucher Waiting Lists November 5-9, 2018
The Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will be accepting applications online for its Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, November 5, 2018 until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Bloomington Town Hall Forums
In October, the City Council will host town hall forums to discuss topics of interest to the community.New exhibit gives local kids an outlet for immigration fears
Many families feel the direct impact of current political discussions and enforcement directives surrounding immigration. For local children who fear their families will be separated by detainment or deportation, it can be difficult to deal with the resulting anxiety.Normandale Lake to be Drained to Improve Water Quality
Users of Normandale Lake in Bloomington will notice something different this fall – the water will be gone!ARTBOX Call for Art: Submit your Design for a Utility Box Wrap
Utility box wrapped with art by Jesse Golfis. The City of Bloomington’s Creative Placemaking Commission in partnership with Artistry seeks proposed designs for transforming two common utility boxes in South Loop into creative, exciting, and appealing objects of art that enhance the district’s character and vitality.City of Bloomington to Host Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive at Farmers Market on July 21
The City of Bloomington Sustainability Commission and Midwest EVOLVE will hold an Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive on Saturday, July 21 at the Bloomington Farmers Market. The performance, availability, and environmental advantages of electric vehicles (EVs) will be showcased at the event.
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