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West Bloomington redevelopment study approved
04/29/2008 09:17:58

The Bloomington City Council unanimously approved to enter into a contract to complete a redevelopment plan for West Bloomington.
   

By Jim Fitzpatrick

The Bloomington City Council took action Monday night to try to improve the quality of life in Bloomington. Council members approved to pay almost $50,000 to enter into a contract with Teska Associates Incorporated to complete a neighborhood redevelopment plan for West Bloomington.

Teska Principal Scott Goldstein explained many people haven't experienced this type of process before.

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A community meeting is planned for May 8th at Mount Pisgah Church and council members say they fully support it.

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State Farm and the Economic Development Council jointly funded just over $45,000 of the contract total of $89,430.

In other business, the council approved to spend close to $88,000 on new playground equipment for city parks, including the purchase of the NEOS electronic gaming system.


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