[0:00] [Applause] [0:03] [Music] [0:04] [Applause] [0:05] [Music] [0:05] [Applause] [0:08] [Music] [0:11] [Applause] [0:13] [Music] [0:16] hello and thanks for tuning in to [0:17] Bloomington today let's take a look at [0:20] the latest news in Bloomington the 9M [0:22] Creek Corridor renewal project continues [0:24] to move forward on March 26th residents [0:27] attended an in-person event to get an up [0:29] update on the project this is our third [0:32] phase of Engagement we've got into the [0:34] the schematic design the 30% design [0:36] phase for this project and right now [0:38] we're here to just give an update to the [0:39] public as to where we're at this was the [0:41] third engagement event held City staff [0:44] and the Consultants provided updates and [0:46] got feedback on topics including [0:48] improvements to natural and Water [0:50] Resources proposed improvements from [0:52] Harrison Park to 106th Street replacing [0:55] the stairs at 106th Street and the [0:57] layout and design of Moyer Park next [1:00] steps include presenting this [1:02] information to the sustainability and [1:03] Parks arts and Recreation commissions [1:05] and city council this spring the next [1:08] engagement event will take place later [1:10] this spring to look at Moyer Park in [1:11] more detail and get input on playground [1:13] design options people also provided [1:16] in-person input regarding possible [1:18] adjustments to clearing sidewalks of [1:20] snow the city is looking to adjust the [1:23] current sidewalk snow removal process to [1:25] better align with the rest of its snow [1:27] removal operations and improve winter [1:29] conditions for pedestrians the current [1:31] city operation clears snow from all [1:33] public sidewalks and trails in [1:35] Bloomington this can take anywhere from [1:37] 1 to 3 days depending on the amount of [1:39] snow accumulation while Street and [1:41] culdesac plowing is completed the same [1:43] day if you weren't able to attend in [1:46] person you can also leave input at the [1:48] let's talk Bloomington page listed on [1:50] your screen take a crack at winning [1:53] $100,000 through the hatch Bloomington [1:55] business pitch competition it's an [1:57] annual retail pitch competition where [1:59] parti partipants present their ideas for [2:01] starting a brick and mortar business in [2:03] Bloomington a panel of Judges that [2:05] includes business and Community leaders [2:07] evaluates the contest applications and [2:10] three stages of business pitches top 25 [2:13] top 10 and top three the winner will [2:16] receive [2:16] $100,000 towards a storefront presence [2:19] in Bloomington applications are being [2:21] accepted now through April 28th to learn [2:24] more about this unique opportunity visit [2:26] blmm and/ hatch one small step could [2:30] help create big change this Earth month [2:33] join the Bloomington renewable energy [2:35] challenge Bloomington homeowners renters [2:37] and businesses with an XL Energy [2:39] electric account can participate sign up [2:42] for renewable connect flex and harness [2:44] the power of local renewable energy [2:46] without having to purchase install or [2:48] maintain on-site equipment the city is [2:51] looking to get 30 signups by the end of [2:53] April choose how much renewable energy [2:56] you'd like to use while supporting wind [2:58] and solar resources for an additional $1 [3:01] to $10 a month the average Bloomington [3:03] household can Source up to 100% of its [3:06] electricity from renewable energy sign [3:09] up and learn more at the link on your [3:11] screen that's a wrap on this week's buzz [3:14] if you would like to see more stories [3:15] highlighting people places and projects [3:17] in Bloomington watch other features [3:19] right here on our YouTube channel thanks [3:21] for watching