Summer 2017

PAT SENG | VP/GM NLOP

From the GM I’m sure you’ve all

heard plenty of grumbling about road construction season this year. You’ve probably uttered a few choice words behind the wheel yourself. It seems the majority of our commuters have too often been finding themselves in the slow lane since the first orange cones appeared this spring.

If there is a silver lining, it’s that you know it won’t last forever – and it’s summer – the best time of the year in Minnesota. So relax. Take a deep breath. Put on your shades. Crank up your favorite tunes on the radio and get into your own version of commuter karaoke. Try different routes off the highway and through the city where everything is greener and life is just a little bit slower.

You can also wait out rush hour by checking out the many things to do right here in Bloomington. It’s the feature of this newsletter, but there’s a lot more to learn. To find out everything this great city has to offer, discover “things to do in Bloomington” by visiting www.bloomingtonmn.org/things-to-do

Have a great summer! n

A Newsletter for the Normandale Lake Office Park Community 8000 8200 8300 8400 8500

The City Where Life Blooms

There are 20 states that have a Bloomington in the good old USA and, while we may be a bit biased, surely the best is the one Normandale Lake Office Park calls home. That’s because our

Bloomington has so much to offer. It’s not just a great place to work. Outstanding shopping, dining, entertainment and outdoor recreation opportunities abound right here in this fair city. Best of all, it’s within minutes of our prestigious address.

Highland Lake Park ReserveWe’ve mentioned it before in our newsletter, but it bears repeating.

This remarkable area managed by the City of Bloomington and Three Rivers Park District offers 2,565 acres of scenic prairie landscapes and a major body of water boasting miles of hiking and biking trails and many great recreational opportunities to enjoy all year ‘round.

Mall of AmericaThis renowned shopping, dining and entertainment experience is one of

the top tourist destinations in the country. The Mall of America opened its doors in August of 1992 and is considered the largest mall in the United States in terms of number of retail stores and total floor area. 42 million people from around the world visit the Mall of America each year.

But the Mall of America isn’t the only place to find popular retail venues in Bloomington. The area in and around Southtown Center offers easy-in, easy-out stores for shopping of all kinds.

Hotels and Restaurants GaloreBecause of the close proximity to Minneapolis-St. Paul International

Airport and the Mall of America, the Bloomington 494 Strip is dotted with some of the best hotels in the nation. Among them, you’ll also find a multitude of excellent dining experiences, several of which are located right here in Normandale Lake Office Park.

• Bloomington, MN is the 4th largest city and named after Bloomington, Illinois.

• In 1839, after renewed conflict with the Ojibwa nation, Chief Cloud Man relocated his band of the Mdewakanton Dakota from Lake Calhoun, Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis to an area named Oak Grove in southern Bloomington, close to present-day Portland Avenue.

• In 1843, Peter and Louisa Quinn, the first European settlers to live in Bloomington, built a cabin along the Minnesota River in this area. The government had sent them to teach farming methods to the Native Americans.

• On May 11, 1858 the day Minnesota was admitted into the union, 25 residents incorporated the Town of Bloomington.

• On August 21, 1965, The Beatles played Metropolitan Stadium, their only stop ever in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Area.

• Parts of the Coen brothers film A Serious Man were filmed in an East Bloomington neighborhood. The neighborhood was chosen for its original suburban ranch-style houses and young trees, giving it a 1960s new-development look.

• In May 2006 the Water Park of America opened, the ninth largest indoor waterpark in the United States.

• About one third of the city of Bloomington is permanently reserved for park purposes, including the Minnesota Valley’s wetlands and the Hyland Lake Park Reserve.

• Hyland Park includes both a ski area and the Nordic ski jumps, maintained by the Minneapolis Ski Club. Several U.S. Olympic ski jumpers have come from this ski club.

• Bloomington was the point of growth for Pickleball in Minnesota, beginning about 2005 when retirees brought the sport back from their southern winter retreats.

Source: Wikipedia

Fascinating Facts Make Someone Smile

When was the last time a total stranger made you smile. On the elevator? In the produce aisle? On a walk? It felt good, didn’t it?

Studies show that smiling reduces stress, improves your mood and makes you more likeable. Knowing all of that, when was the last time you made a total stranger smile?

It’s time to put down your cell phone and try it for yourself. Make eye contact with someone, say hello and give them a smile. Pay someone a compliment – it’s a great gift that costs you nothing. Offer someone assistance – whether it’s opening a door, helping with groceries or lending a neighbor a hand. It’s just as rewarding giving a smile as getting one.

Smiling connects us with others. It’s a universal language that spreads joy and happiness across the globe. It’s something we need more of today. Pass it on.

Peace Begins with a Smile. – Mother Theresa

Congratulations 5K Runners & 3K Walkers!5K Run – Men

1st Place – Matt Koumeester, Highjump, 16:36

2nd Place – Pablo Sanchez, Aon, 17:02

3rd Place – David Peterson, Mt. Yale, 20:37

5K Run – Women

1st Place – Andrea Furber, Schwan’s, 23:59

2nd Place – Lisa Rippe, Schwan’s, 24:05

3rd Place – Laura Swartz, Collegis, 26:10

3K Walk

1st Place – Lauren Helgerson, Schwan’s, 22:22

2nd Place – Greg Hynes, Morgan Stanley, 23:25

3rd Place – Andrew McPetridge, Highjump, 23:29

July 18 thru August 11VEAP Back-to-School DriveThis is the program that gets under-served K-12 students off to a good start at the beginning of the school year. If you can, please help by donating everything from new and unused #2 lead pencils to fashionable backpacks. A collection box will be located in each building.

July 20Ice Cream Social 1 - 3 p.m.

Beat the heat and join us for a cool summer treat!

August 13-on-3 Basketball Begins Top Deck of the 8500 Tower Parking Ramp

This single elimination tournament is back! You know the drill. Rules, regulations and sign-up forms are available at Normandale.com. Invite your co-workers and tenant neighbors to join in the fun. Registration deadline is July 25.

September 20Memorial Blood Center Blood Drive 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. – 8500 Tower Loading Dock

Sign up online at www.mbcherohub.club. Enter username and password. Once you have accessed your profi le, click 'Donate Blood' and enter the sponsor code 0370.

September 21College Inside Track SeminarNoon – 8000 Tower Classroom

College is one of the largest investments your family will make and the average family debt is approaching $50,000. But college can be aff ordable.

Understand the mistakes that result in poor academic and fi nancial decisions that cost thousands of dollars. Class will cover common mistakes families make in selecting a college, myths about fi nancial aid and how to signifi cantly reduce cost.

Planning ahead and developing a strategy for the college process is crucial to fi nding the right fi t and avoiding unmanageable debt. A must for parents of college bound students. Please email 8000concierge@executiveconcierge@comcastbiz.net to register.

Events + Updates

Get Set for Basketball with Our New Sports Conditioning Program*The NLOP Wellness Center is pleased to announce an exclusive Sports Conditioning program in July for those participating in the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in August. The program is designed to develop speed, power and strength by utilizing agility/plyometric and strength exercises. Bi-weekly workouts will be held in the Group Fitness Studio on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. All training will be conducted by one of our Wellness Center staff .

The workouts are geared to all fi tness levels. Simply put, our program is designed to help you condition your body for basketball. There will be a limit of 16 participants per class and advance sign up is required. Stop down at the Wellness Center or contact Jesse at JesseVang@healthsource-solutions.com or Ali at AliEickhoff @healthsource-solutions.com.*At least two people must be present to hold session.

Congratulations 5K Runners & 3K Walkers!5K Run – Men

1st Place – Matt Koumeester, Highjump, 16:36

2nd Place – Pablo Sanchez, Aon, 17:02

3rd Place – David Peterson, Mt. Yale, 20:37

5K Run – Women

1st Place – Andrea Furber, Schwan’s, 23:59

2nd Place – Lisa Rippe, Schwan’s, 24:05

3rd Place – Laura Swartz, Collegis, 26:10

3K Walk

1st Place – Lauren Helgerson, Schwan’s, 22:22

2nd Place – Greg Hynes, Morgan Stanley, 23:25

3rd Place – Andrew McPetridge, Highjump, 23:29

Bike to Work Challenge WinnersPictured from left to right: Isis Alexander, Jamie Borders, Wes Anderson, Sally Marie Zinke(not pictured) Sue Muellner

ServicesATMs8400 Tower, Retail Concourse8500 Tower, Lower Level

RK Apothecary (convenience, gifts, and dry cleaning)8400 Tower, Suite 80952.405.6095

Design a Bunch (fl owers and gifts)8400 Tower, Suite 12952.897.5995

Concierge Services8000 TowerSkyway Level, 2nd FloorHours: 8 am - 1 pm, M-F952.345.8231

New Horizon Day Care8400 Tower, Suite 10952.921.2273

Shear Success (hair salon)8400 Tower, Suite 20 952.921.2288

Overnight Courier BoxesPick up M-F 6:30 p.m.

8000 Tower, 1st FloorFedEx & UPS

8200 Tower, 1st FloorFedEx & UPS

8300 Tower, 1st FloorFedEx

8400 Tower, 1st FloorFedEx & UPS

8500 Tower, Lower LevelFedEx & UPS

Post Offi ce8000 Tower, 1st Floor8200 Tower, 1st Floor8300 Tower, 1st Floor8400 Tower, 1st Floor8500 Tower, Lower Level

Main Bloomington Post Offi ce952-884-3698

RestaurantsCaribou Coff ee8000 Tower, 1st Floor952.486.9500Parma 82008200 Tower, Suite 100952.896.8888Café Fusion8300 Tower, Suite 130952.378.1424Ryan’s Café8400 Tower, Suite 70952.897.5990Kincaid’s8400 Tower, Suite 90952.921.2255CRAVE Café & Deli8500 Tower, Lower Level952.582.4800

CommonCar Wash8300 Tower - Contract ParkingMike Siedow651.308.51378500 Tower - Contract ParkingJim Olson612.503.0007Fitness Centers8000 & 8500 Towers952.921.20818400 Wellness Center952.242.2928Security Escort952.921.2201

Property Management8200 Tower, Suite 280 952.921.2050

Pat Seng952.921.2034Vice President/General Manager

Jim Gefre 952.921.2054Senior Property Manager 8000, 8200, 8500

Lance Brockmueller 952.921.2053Senior Property Manager 8300, 8400

Renee Hoy 952.921.2081 Assistant Property Manager

Lisa Simonson 952.921.2020 Senior Operations/Brokerage Administrator

Tjody Jacobsen 952.921.2050 Operations Assistant

Patrick Corcoran 952.921.2059Lead Engineer

5600 West 83rd Street, Suite 280 Bloomington, MN 55437

Cushman & Wakefi eld/NorthMarq (CWN) manages more than 50 million sq. ft. of retail, industrial and o� ce assets, completes more than $1 billion in transactions annually and employs more than 500 professionals. Through its partnership with Cushman & Wakefi eld, the company provides innovative solutions to its occupier and investor clients within the Minneapolis/St. Paul region and around the world, o� ering Transaction Services, Capital Markets Services, Occupier and Investor Services and Real Estate Advisory.

Do you have an article for our newsletter?Contact: lisa.simonson@cushwakenm.comWould you like to be notifi ed of activities and events at Normandale Lake Offi ce Park? Please go to normandale.com and click on Tenant Services, “Join Our Email List” is located in the middle of the page.

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