Bloomington Today: The BUZZ April 9

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Updates to city franchise fees

Pavement management program expansion

ADA accessible trail and sidewalk upgrades

Retaining wall and sustainability programs

I-494 construction impacts and webinar

Blooming Arts Partnerships Grant Program

Schneider Theater HVAC and acoustic upgrades

30th Annual Bookham used book sale

Areas of Interest (4)

  • City of Bloomington seeking public input on potential franchise fee increases to fund sustainability and infrastructure.
  • Major infrastructure disruption expected as MnDOT continues I-494 construction projects through 2025.
  • Local arts organizations and performers invited to apply for Blooming Arts Partnerships grants by late April.
  • Bloomington Crime Prevention Association preparing for 30th annual book sale to fund crime prevention grants.

Notable Quotes (1)

The original HVAC fan for Schneider Theater was starting to fail and was generating a lot of unwanted noise in the space. The new model allows the space to cool more efficiently... but also it's much quieter.

— Center for the Arts staff
Schneider Theater HVAC upgradeExplaining the technical upgrade to the theater's climate control system.

People (1)

Center for the Arts staffStaff

Advised on HVAC fan replacement for improved theater acoustics.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington, MNCivic PlazaI-494Schneider Theater

Events & Meetings (4)

  • Open house at Civic Plaza: Thursday, April 17th, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • MnDOT I-494 construction webinar: Tuesday, April 15th
  • Blooming Arts Partnerships Grant application deadline: April 22nd
  • 30th Annual Bookham book sale: June 7th through June 21st
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