Summer 2016

PAT SENG | VP/GM NLOP

From the GM Here we are,

nearly smack dab in the middle of summer. With more bikes on the road and people out and about on foot, we wanted to share some information about bike and pedestrian safety.

I’d also like to share something that I care deeply about – motorcycle safety. I put hundreds of miles on my bike every year and see a lot of carelessness on the part of both vehicle and motorcycle drivers. So I’d like to share a few riding tips for both motorcycles and motorists:

Motorcyclists• Wear brighter clothing and gear.• Be aware of drivers’ blind spots.• When you’re ready to stop, tap your

brakes to signal your intentions.• Add reflective tape to your bike.

Motorists• Stay aware of bikes near you –

especially at intersections where most accidents occur.

• Allow space between you and motorcycles.

• Bikes are out at night, too, so stay alert at all times.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and stay safe! n

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

Celebrate Summer!

Children long for it. Poets write about it. Pop stars sing about it. Even Olaf, the snowman from the movie “Frozen,” has elaborate plans for what he would do in summer. No matter what you like

doing best, we’re sure you agree, summer in Minnesota is the most fabulous time of the year. In fact, you’re probably well into your summer plans already.

There are art festivals, music festivals, food festivals, parades, county and state fairs, auto shows and community celebrations aplenty. You don’t have to browse long on the Internet – www.fairsandfestivals.net/ states/MN – to discover weekend and even daily events that offer something enjoyable for the whole family.

Here at Normandale, we’ve got a few summer events planned just for you. We also encourage you to take your lunch break outdoors, take a hike to the lake and take in the fresh air and beauty all around you.

Looking for more ideas? Click on News & Events at our website: normandale.com and you’ll find everything you need to know about on-site summer fitness classes, special tenant events and what’s going on in the City of Bloomington and Hyland Park.

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to start planning for the best, most fun-filled summer ever. n

Winners

How to Protect Your Home While You’re on VacationWhen you’re on vacation, your time away should be as carefree and worry-free as can be. That’s why it’s important to take these special precautions to keep your home and belongings safe from all harm.

Pull the plug on electrical devices like TVs, dehumidifi ers and small appliances to save money and avoid fi re hazards.

Reach out to neighbors to bring in your mail, newspapers and keep an eye out for anything that seems out of place. Choose a trusted neighbor to keep a spare house key in case of an emergency.

Log off of social media while you’re away. Sure it’s fun to post photos of your amazing vacation, but wait until you’re home since you never know who’s watching.

Light up the night by adding timers to two or three lamps around the house that turn on and off at pre-set hours. Motion sensor lights are a great addition to the outside of your house even when you are home. Dark entrances could be an invitation to intruders.

Maintain your yard with the help of a trusted teenager or lawn service – especially if you plan to be gone for more than a week.

Stay connected by phone using smart technology to receive alerts for everything from smoke alarms to security systems. It’s a growing trend that provides great peace of mind.

Lock doors and windows and check them twice. Make sure the garage door is closed as you exit your driveway.

Stop potential leaks by turning off your main water supply in the event of a broken line or water tank.

Congratulations 5K Runners and 3K Walkers!left to right: Darren Ruschy, Adam Reynolds, Pablo Sanchez, Christina Roberts, Dane Johnson, Davaraj Gopal, Lauren Halgerson (not pictured: Kari Wynnemer & Molly Young)

Commuter Fair Bike Winners!8000 Tower: Jake Brown, FPX 8200 Tower: Shawn Wang, Daugherty 8300 Tower: Heidi Sovell, Collegis Education8400 Tower: Shannon Kampa, Prime Therapeutics8500 Tower: Meghan Shaughnessy, Schwan’s

Travel Safely on Bike or on Foot The rules of the road aren’t limited to motor vehicles alone. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has published “Rules of the Road and Safety Tips for Bicyclists and Pedestrians” that are important for all of us to know.

For Bicyclists and Motorists• Bicyclists are allowed on all Minnesota roads, except where clearly

marked otherwise.• Bicyclists must ride with traffi c.• Bicyclists must obey the same traffi c signs and signals as motorists.• Bicyclists must signal their turns to indicate their intentions. • Bicyclists must use a headlight and rear refl ectors or a fl ashing light

when riding after dark.• Drivers must stay at least three feet from a bicyclist when passing.• Drivers must maintain safe speeds and be mindful of bicyclists; check

blind spots.• Drivers should use caution and watch for riders when turning corners.• Drivers should open doors carefully when parked on the side of a road.

For Pedestrians and Motorists• Drivers must stop to let pedestrians walk in marked crosswalks and

at intersections without crosswalks or signal lights.• Pedestrians must obey signs and signals at intersections.• Stopped motorists may proceed after pedestrians have crossed the

lane in front of them.• Pedestrians must not enter a crosswalk if an approaching vehicle

cannot stop safely. Stay alert and use caution.• When a motorist has stopped to allow pedestrians to cross, drivers

of other vehicles must not pass the stopped vehicle.Source: Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

July 13 – August 9VEAP School Supply DriveCollection boxes will be located in each tower. Here is their wish list:Backpacks Colored pencils ErasersPens Crayons (24 ct.) Glue bottlesSpiral notebooks Glue sticks ScissorsTwo-pocket folders Rulers Dry erase markers#2 Pencils Pencil boxes & pouches Composition booksMarkers Highlighters

August 23 on 3 Basketball Tournament DeadlineRegistration forms are located on the normandale.com website.

August 21Ice Cream Social 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Don’t miss this delicious annual event! For your listening pleasure, the band “Vanguard” will be playing by the 8300/8400 pond.Commuter Services will also be on hand to talk to you about the many different options for traveling to work. Be sure and stop by and take a chance at the “Commuter Wheel of Fortune” for fun prizes. There will also be a Ninja Professional 3-Speed Blender giveaway!

August 93 on 3 Basketball Tournament Begins11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Top Deck of the 8500 Tower Parking Ramp

VEAP School Supply Drive - Last Day!

September 21Memorial Blood Center Blood Drive8 a.m. – 4 p.m., 8500 Tower Loading DockSign up online at www.mbcherohub.club. Click “Donate Blood” and enter sponsor code 0370.

September 29169 Closure Seminar 11:30 a.m., 8000 Tower Classroom

MNDOT will be here for a seminar on the full closure of 169 for 12 months beginning November 2016 between Edina and Hopkins to replace Nine Mile Creek Bridge. Learn how this will impact commuters and the steps we recommend companies take to mitigate the effects. To register email: 8000concierge@executiveconcierge.comcastbiz.net

Tenants in the NewsRenewals & ExpansionsShear SuccessResidential Funding CompanyCRAVE CaféThe Hanover Insurance CompanyKopp Investment AdvisorsMasterGraphics, Inc.Heley, Duncan & MelanderDevenir GroupReliakor ServicesBeazely USA Services

Get in the Game! Our 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament season will be here before you know it. If you’ve participated in the past, you know the drill. If you are new to Normandale Lake Office Park, this single elimination tournament is a crowd favorite. Visit normandale.com for rules, regulations and sign-up forms. Be sure to invite your co-workers and tenant neighbors to join in on the fun.

Teams are made up of 3 players and 2 alternates (if desired) – building tenants only. Games are played every Tuesday between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., starting on August 9th on the top deck of the 8500 Tower Parking Ramp. n

All Summer Long! The summer patios at Kincaid’s and Parma are open and they’re both perfect spots to meet up with friends. Take advantage of summer and savor the season!

Events + Updates

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ServicesATMs8400 Tower, Retail Concourse8500 Tower, Lower Level

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

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

Concierge Services8000 TowerSkyway Level, 2nd FloorHours: 9 am - 4 pm, M-F952.345.8231

8500 Tower, 1st FloorHours: 8 am - 1 pm, M-F952.345.2740

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 Office8000 Tower, 1st Floor8200 Tower, 1st Floor8300 Tower, 1st Floor8400 Tower, 1st Floor8500 Tower, Lower Level

Main Bloomington Post Office952-884-3698

RestaurantsCaribou Coffee8000 Tower, 1st Floor952.486.9500

Parma 82008200 Tower, Suite 100952.896.8888

Ryan’s Café8400 Tower, Suite 70952.897.5990

Kincaid’s8400 Tower, Suite 90952.921.2255

CRAVE Café & Deli8500 Tower, Lower Level952.582.4800

CommonCar Wash8300 Tower - Contract Parking Mike Siedow651.308.5137

8500 Tower - Contract ParkingJim Olson612.503.0007

Fitness Centers8000 & 8500 Towers952.921.2081

Security Escort952.921.2201

Property Management8400 Tower, Suite 320 952.921.2050

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

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