Bloomington Briefing
June 2007
Volume 15, No. 3
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 (4-page, 412KB PDF)
Corporate Report (8-page, 3.1MB PDF)
Water Quality Report (4-page, 592KB PDF)
Index
Bloomington Briefing
The June issue of the Bloomington Briefing features an article on the renovation of Old Town Hall.
Page 1.
- MAC to close runway for reconstruction.
- Building community -- National Night Out.
- Book ’em -- Annual used book sale.
- Set a tee time at a City golf course.
- Preserving Bloomington’s past -- Old Town Hall under renovation.
Page 2.
- Leading the way to a more sustainable future.
- Alternative transportation planning.
Page 3.
- Youth activities:
- Summer Adventure Playgrounds and Field trips.
- Day Camp Kota.
- Swimming lessons.
- Adult sports:
- Pickleball.
- Men's and Women's Tennis Leagues.
- Senior Softball League.
- BIG rink renovation.
- City of Bloomington Farmers Market.
- Bloomington Health Promotion Award.
- Normandale Lake -- Addressing invasive aquatic vegetation.
Page 4.
- Arts in the Parks summer calendar of recreational events.
Special Insert: Corporate Report to the Community
The 2006 Corporate Report to the Community informs citizens about the City's 2006 budget.
Page CR1.
- Planning today for a brighter tomorrow.
- City wins financial awards.
- Check out the financial reports online.
- Share your thoughts for Bloomington’s future at Open Houses.
Page CR2.
- City of Bloomington organizational chart.
- How tax dollars buy City services:
- High-quality City services remain reasonably priced for Bloomington residents.
- Bloomington ranks well in Hennepin County tax rate comparison.
- Strong home value growth continues.
- Dividing up your 2007 tax dollar.
Page CR3.
- Excellence in service - Highlights of 2006:
- Safe neighborhoods.
- Improving neighborhood appearance.
- Program prolongs pavement life.
- Park improvements.
Page CR4.
- Bloomington: The Complete City:
- City Services.
- Housing and Community.
Page CR5.
- Bloomington: The Complete City (continued):
- People and Culture.
- Transportation.
- Parks, Recreation and Open Space.
- Education and Employment.
Page CR6.
- 2007 Operating revenue sources.
- 2007 Budgeted expenditures by fund.
- The General Fund
- A significant financial achievement - three triple-A ratings.
Page CR7.
- Enterprise Funds.
- Internal Services Funds.
- Special Revenue Funds.
- Strategic Priorities Fund.
- 2007 Residential water and sewer rate survey.
- It just tastes better - More people choose City water over bottled.
Page CR8.
- Capital Projects.
- Debt Service.
- About this report.
Special Insert: Water Quality Report
The Water Quality Report answers the most frequently asked questions about Bloomington water and contains water quality test results from the 2006 calendar year.
Page 1.
- Clean, safe water -- High-tech equipment tests water quickly.
- Do your part to help conserve water -- Follow these tips for efficient lawn care.
- Ensuring your safety -- Bloomington’s water surpassed all requirements.
- Get involved.
Page 2.
- Where does your tap water come from?
- How much is used?
- The treatment process.
Page 3.
- FAQs: Frequently asked questions about Bloomington's water.
- Important information:
- For people with compromised immune systems.
- Radon in water.
Page 4.
- Water Purity:
- Information provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
- Contaminants that may be present in source ("raw") water.
- 2006 Water quality results.
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