Nine Mile Creek Corridor - Moving Bloomington Forward
Click for Project Updates to provide feedback on Moir Park concepts by November 15, 2024.
Background: More than two years of input from residents helped the City develop the long-term Bloomington Forward investment plan to support three major community projects for better health, wellness, athletics and recreation.
In November 2023, via citywide referendum, Bloomington voters approved a half-percent local option sales tax to finance $155 million in bonds to pay for the projects. This includes the Nine Mile Creek Corridor Renewal project which prioritizes, sustainability and desirable amenities to ensure continued connection of resident to nature and outdoor activities.
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Click for Project Updates to provide feedback on Moir Park concepts by November 15, 2024.
Background: More than two years of input from residents helped the City develop the long-term Bloomington Forward investment plan to support three major community projects for better health, wellness, athletics and recreation.
In November 2023, via citywide referendum, Bloomington voters approved a half-percent local option sales tax to finance $155 million in bonds to pay for the projects. This includes the Nine Mile Creek Corridor Renewal project which prioritizes, sustainability and desirable amenities to ensure continued connection of resident to nature and outdoor activities.
Background: The 2021 Park System Master Plan assessed existing park infrastructure, and established needs and priorities based on extensive stakeholder and community engagement and input.
A community-driven planning process will develop a new vision for Moir/Central Park, with design principles reflecting the Park System Master Plan’s priorities of natural resources, park facility needs, trails, mobility and equity.
Answers to common questions (FAQs) about the Nine Mile Creek Corridor project can be found on the project website.
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
Moir Park is being reimagined as part of the Nine Mile Creek Corridor project. The two concepts imagine a park placed within an existing prairie and create an experience of being in nature.
The following are given in the reimagined park based on public input and professional recommendations:
- A new ADA compliant trail will be constructed between Moir Park and the creek.
- Construction materials will have a natural / rustic feel.
- The existing building and shelter will be replaced with a single, new, open air shelter with year-round restrooms.
- The park options explore nature and adventurous free play in lieu of a traditional playground.
- A short walking loop will be incorporated into the design.
- Disc golf will remain.
The prairie and adventure theme concepts shown below offer a range of options for Moir Park. Your feedback by November 15 on these two park concepts will help the design team narrow down the options for the park.
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
Help plan improvements at Moir Park as part of the Nine Mile Creek Corridor Renewal project. The City is seeking the community's input on amenities and other improvements. Your feedback will help City staff and consultants develop park concept plans for further community review. The survey will be available until Friday, August 23 at noon.
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Phone 952-563-8890 Email forward@bloomingtonmn.gov
Timeline
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Request for Proposal (RFP) for Architect/Engineer
Nine Mile Creek Corridor - Moving Bloomington Forward has finished this stageMarch 2024: Issue Request for Proposal (RFP) for Architect/Engineer
April/May 2024: Review RFP responses.
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Contract awarded for architect and engineering firm.
Nine Mile Creek Corridor - Moving Bloomington Forward has finished this stageMay 20 City Council Meeting authorization of contract to SEH.
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Nine Mile Creek Community Celebration
Nine Mile Creek Corridor - Moving Bloomington Forward has finished this stageMay 21, 2024, 4 - 6 p.m. The Community Celebration event scheduled has been rescheduled due to inclement weather.
June 5, 4 - 6 p.m. RESCHEDULED Community Celebration Event at Moir Park.
- A summary of the event will be posted at BloomingtonForward.org in July.
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Environmental Analysis and Community Engagement
Nine Mile Creek Corridor - Moving Bloomington Forward has finished this stage- June - November 2024: Environmental and technical analysis/feasibility study.
- Late Spring - Fall 2024: Community engagement.
Help Plan Moir Park Event
- August 7, 2024, 5 - 7 p.m. (Wednesday)
- Moir Park Picnic Shelter
- 10320 Morgan Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55431
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Design / Community Feedback
Nine Mile Creek Corridor - Moving Bloomington Forward is currently at this stageFall 2024 - 2025: Schematic design, design development and community engagement.
Public Engagement - Concept Review
Monday, October 21, 3-5 p.m. at Moir Park, 10320 Morgan Ave. S.
Tuesday, October 22, 5-7 p.m. at Bloomington Center for the Arts' Black Box Theater, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road.
The project team has listened to the community, collected technical information about the site and studied possibilities for improvements to natural resources, trails, and Moir Park. Concepts to illustrate what’s possible and provide alternatives for public input will be shared. This is part of the predesign/feasibility study process; the first phase of planning and design.
Let's Talk Bloomington online survey (coming mid-October).
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Construction
this is an upcoming stage for Nine Mile Creek Corridor - Moving Bloomington ForwardEarly 2026: Construction documents and bid for construction.
Spring 2026 - 2027: Construction.
all schedules subject to change.
Important Links
FAQs
Videos
- June 5, 2024: The Community Celebration/project kickoff was held at Moir Park on June 5. Fox 9 Morning News aired a story ahead of the event, including an interview with Water Resources Specialist Jack Distel. He spoke about natural resources restoration and articulated why we are managing natural areas.