[0:00] [Applause] [0:03] [Music] [0:03] [Applause] [0:05] [Music] [0:05] [Applause] [0:08] [Music] [0:11] [Applause] [0:13] [Music] [0:16] welcome to Bloomington today I'm Emily [0:18] taplan thanks for joining us first we [0:20] bring you the Buzz for the weeks of [0:21] August 28th through September 10th the [0:24] renovation of Bryant Park located at [0:26] 1,000 West 90th Street will bring play [0:29] for all on August 21st the city held a [0:32] groundbreaking to Mark the start of [0:33] Renovations for bloomington's first [0:36] fully inclusive playground along with [0:38] various other improvements to the park [0:40] the updates will feature an accessible [0:42] playground designed for children of all [0:44] abilities and will also include a skate [0:46] park new tennis and basketball courts a [0:49] centrally located shelter building and [0:51] improved Pathways the project also [0:54] incorporates sustainability measures and [0:56] enhancements to Natural Resources within [0:58] the park the event recogniz the [1:00] contributions of City officials staff [1:02] and residents who played a significant [1:04] role in the shaping of the park design [1:06] construction is expected to be completed [1:09] by fall of 2025 for more information [1:12] visit the link on your screen help move [1:14] Bloomington forward and celebrate the [1:16] possibilities of a new Community Health [1:18] and Wellness Center attend the Community [1:20] Health and Wellness Center celebration [1:22] on Saturday September 28th from 4:00 to [1:24] 7:00 p.m. there will be games live music [1:27] food trucks and activities in the park [1:29] next next to Creekside learn more about [1:31] the new Center's possible programs [1:33] services and amenities and you can also [1:36] get a free flu shot and other helpful [1:38] information at Bloomington Public [1:40] healths Mobile Health Hub the city of [1:42] Bloomington recently hosted a group of [1:44] students from Ukraine for the third year [1:46] the city partnered with the global [1:48] Synergy group to host Ukrainian students [1:50] from ulad which stands for youth [1:52] leadership engagement and development [1:54] program the month-long youth leadership [1:56] Exchange program equips young people [1:58] from Ukraine with the skills necessary [2:00] to Aid in the Redevelopment and healing [2:03] of post-war Ukraine 16 students spent a [2:06] day immersed in Bloomington where City [2:08] staff from various departments provided [2:10] an in-depth look into local government [2:12] and showcase bloomington's strong model [2:14] for Community engagement and public [2:17] participation hundreds of residents [2:19] gathered for a cookout at Moyer Park [2:21] which is located at 10320 Morgan Avenue [2:23] South to celebrate summer and community [2:26] on August 21st the Bloomington Police [2:28] Department hosted cookout with the cops [2:30] with the help of nonprofit heart [2:32] Hometown church and Target more than 500 [2:34] families joined together for food and [2:36] beverages there were games Raffles face [2:39] painting a DJ and even toy giveaways for [2:41] the kids thanks to all who came out to [2:43] celebrate and made it a wonderful event [2:46] want updates on 494 road construction [2:49] attend the webinar hosted by commuter [2:51] services and the Minnesota Department of [2:53] Transportation on Tuesday September 24th [2:56] at 11:30 a.m. learn more about the [2:58] timeline closures and and how your [3:00] commute will be impacted it's free to [3:02] attend just register at the link on your [3:04] screen that is the buzz on Bloomington [3:07] today for the weeks of August 28th [3:08] through September 10th if you would like [3:10] to watch other stories from the show go [3:12] to this week's playlist how to get to [3:14] know your community if you're new to [3:16] Bloomington plus water conservation tips [3:18] from a Bloomington resident thanks for [3:20] watching