17 Apr 2018
The annual State of the City presentation featuring Mayor Gene Winstead and City Manager Jamie Verbrugge.
- 25 participants
- 52 minutes
5 Mar 2018
In a long-awaited edition of the Verbrugge View, I have a summary from the joint City Council and School board meeting, an introduction to some of the new faces you’ll see around Bloomington and a recap on the Super Bowl.
- 1 participant
- 7 minutes
8 Dec 2017
In this week's Verbrugge View, I provide some information on this year's Employee Giving Campaign and how employees can participate.
- 1 participant
- 3 minutes
1 Nov 2017
In this week’s Verbrugge View, City Manager Jamie Verbrugge gets behind the wheel of a snow plow truck and tests his skills at the snow plow rodeo.
- 3 participants
- 6 minutes
4 Oct 2017
I don’t know if you missed me, but I missed you. In this week’s Verbrugge View there’s an update on the preliminary tax levy, purchase agreement for the Kelley Farm and the health insurance contribution for employees.
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- 1 participant
- 5 minutes
28 Sep 2017
Trends in Resources, Technology, Demographics & Governance
Resource Trends – Tim Sandry, Bloomington Sustainability Commission Chair
Technology Trends – Chris Locher, Vice President, Software Development, The Nerdery
Demographic Trends – John Johannson, Senior Vice President, Colliers International
Governance Trends –Elizabeth Kautz, Mayor, City of Burnsville
Moderator – Jamie Verbrugge, City Manager
Resource Trends – Tim Sandry, Bloomington Sustainability Commission Chair
Technology Trends – Chris Locher, Vice President, Software Development, The Nerdery
Demographic Trends – John Johannson, Senior Vice President, Colliers International
Governance Trends –Elizabeth Kautz, Mayor, City of Burnsville
Moderator – Jamie Verbrugge, City Manager
- 7 participants
- 1:17 hours
23 Aug 2017
In this week’s Verbrugge View, City Manager Jamie Verbrugge checks out the archery range that was recently updated to make it safer and more accessible.
- 3 participants
- 5 minutes
8 Aug 2017
In this week’s Verbrugge View, I head out to the Marsh Lake Archery Range at 94th and France to take a look at some new improvements and try my hand at shooting a bow and arrow.
I also talk about Human Rights Commission Omar Bonderud Award nominations, storm sewer improvements in the Penn American District and the City services assessment.
I also talk about Human Rights Commission Omar Bonderud Award nominations, storm sewer improvements in the Penn American District and the City services assessment.
- 3 participants
- 11 minutes
26 Jul 2017
In this week’s Verbrugge View, I hit the streets for a ridealong with police. Not only did I get the chance to drive the patrol car, but I also was able to to try out my policing skills with the radar gun.
- 2 participants
- 8 minutes
19 Jul 2017
In this week’s Verbrugge View, City Manager Jamie Verbrugge takes us to the house being built by Habitat for Humanity.
- 4 participants
- 7 minutes
30 Jun 2017
In this week's Verbrugge View, I learn a few things from employees at Safety Boot Camp.
There's also an update about Hyland Greens, Kite Day and the results from the Citizen Survey.
There's also an update about Hyland Greens, Kite Day and the results from the Citizen Survey.
- 4 participants
- 10 minutes
27 Jun 2017
In this week’s Verbrugge View, I see how much chemistry I can remember and put to use at the Tri City Lab.
But first, there’s an update on why I was in Paris and a message from I.S. about Everbridge. Plus, a big thank you to our diversity and inclusion group and Asst. City Manager Elizabeth Tolzmann.
But first, there’s an update on why I was in Paris and a message from I.S. about Everbridge. Plus, a big thank you to our diversity and inclusion group and Asst. City Manager Elizabeth Tolzmann.
- 2 participants
- 12 minutes
14 Jun 2017
In this edition of the Verbrugge View, City Manager Jamie Verbrugge visits Hyland Greens to hear more about City golf operations. He even takes a ride in the ball picker!
- 3 participants
- 7 minutes
7 Jun 2017
In this week’s Verbrugge View, City Manager Jamie Verbrugge visits the Bloomington Family Aquatic Center to see what it takes to get the pool ready for swimmers.
- 3 participants
- 10 minutes
5 Jun 2017
In this week’s Verbrugge View, I enjoyed the sunshine at Hyland Greens. But, it wasn’t all fun and games. I took some hits as I was driving in the ball picker!
I also took a break to tell you about the joint school board meeting, including the statement on immigration. There’s also information about the most recent round of HPO training.
I also took a break to tell you about the joint school board meeting, including the statement on immigration. There’s also information about the most recent round of HPO training.
- 3 participants
- 13 minutes
31 May 2017
In this week’s Verbrugge View, I visit the Bloomington Family Aquatic Center to see what it takes to get the pool ready for swimmers. David Benson from Park and Recreation tells us about the management of the pool and beach, and what it takes to be a lifeguard. Then Park Maintenance’s Steve Ferguson shows us how to fill the pool and properly treat the water.
- 3 participants
- 13 minutes
25 May 2017
In this week’s Verbrugge View, City Manager Jamie Verbrugge gathers information on the measles outbreak, healthy child development, sun protection and insect prevention
- 4 participants
- 10 minutes
17 May 2017
In this week’s Verbrugge View, City Manager Jamie Verbrugge explores what it takes to collect data from our lakes.
- 2 participants
- 7 minutes
15 May 2017
In this week’s Verbrugge View, I brave the beautiful, sunny weather we had last week to show you how Public Works employees collect data from our lakes.
I also have an update on efforts to improve flooding conditions at American and Knox and upcoming meetings about the budget process.
P.S. Mark your calendar for the Public Works Open House and Kite Day this Saturday!
I also have an update on efforts to improve flooding conditions at American and Knox and upcoming meetings about the budget process.
P.S. Mark your calendar for the Public Works Open House and Kite Day this Saturday!
- 2 participants
- 9 minutes
8 May 2017
Meet Mr. Kite in this week’s Verbrugge View! This local celeb teaches me how to fly a kite to promote Kite Day coming up on May 20.
You’ll also get an update on the potential, new community center, Hyland Greens and Public Works Open House also on May 20.
You’ll also get an update on the potential, new community center, Hyland Greens and Public Works Open House also on May 20.
- 2 participants
- 10 minutes
1 May 2017
This week's Verbrugge View comes to you from the viewing party at the Bloomington Ice Garden for the Kraft Hockeyville USA contest announcement. While BIG didn't snag the grand prize, it got the runner-up prize of $75,000 for rink improvements.
- 4 participants
- 6 minutes
24 Apr 2017
This week’s Verbrugge View comes to you from Students in Government Day where you’ll meet some of the high school students who participated. You will also learn about work the City is doing to improve the onboarding process for new employees.
P.S. If you haven’t voted for BIG yet, go to www.krafthockeyville.com and vote! We’re in the finals!
P.S. If you haven’t voted for BIG yet, go to www.krafthockeyville.com and vote! We’re in the finals!
- 8 participants
- 8 minutes
19 Apr 2017
City Manager Jamie Verbrugge puts his street sweeping skills to the test in an effort to highlight another City job.
- 2 participants
- 7 minutes
12 Apr 2017
City Manager Jamie Verbrugge proves he’ll go to great lengths to highlight City jobs.
- 2 participants
- 7 minutes
5 Apr 2017
This week’s Verbrugge View takes City Manager Jamie Verbrugge to new heights to highlight City jobs.
- 2 participants
- 6 minutes
3 Apr 2017
For this week’s Verbrugge View, I go to new heights to highlight a city job! You’ll also find information about the incentivized retirement plan, Minnesota Valley State Trail and World Fair possibly coming to Minnesota.
- 2 participants
- 9 minutes
27 Mar 2017
City Manager Jamie Verbrugge interviewed key people who made this year’s State of the City address a success.
- 5 participants
- 8 minutes
15 Mar 2017
City Manager Jamie Verbrugge helps drive a tiller fire truck to highlight the Bloomington Fire Department.
- 3 participants
- 8 minutes
13 Mar 2017
One of my childhood dreams comes true in this week’s Verbrugge View. I got to drive a fire truck!
Before I take the tiller for a spin, there’s an update about changes to liquor/food ratio requirements at local establishments. Also, a big thanks to everyone who participated in the World Café!
Before I take the tiller for a spin, there’s an update about changes to liquor/food ratio requirements at local establishments. Also, a big thanks to everyone who participated in the World Café!
- 3 participants
- 11 minutes
22 Feb 2017
City Manager Jamie Verbrugge takes a spin on a Zamboni at the Bloomington Ice Garden to highlight the work of City employees.
- 2 participants
- 6 minutes
