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Newsletter of the City of Otsego ■ JUNE-JULY 2010
ELECTIONS ON THE HORIZON
THREE CITY COUNCIL
It may seem a little early to be talking about the election SEATS ON BALLOT
coming up this November, but with a recent change in state
law the Primary Election will be held Tuesday,August 10. There are three City Council seats up for
The Otsego polling place for the Primary and General Election will be election this fall.The four year terms of
located at the Otsego Public Works facility, 13400 90th St. NE,which is Vern Heidner and Tom Darkenwald and
across the street from City Hall.The polling place will be open 7am to 8pm. the two year term left open when Mark
Thorsted moved out of the city will all be
The city is looking for election judges for both the Primary and General on the ballot.
Elections. Election judges are the people responsible for administering the
election procedures in the voting place. The duties of an ejection judge City Filing Begins August 3
include:
Otsego residents wishing to file an
•Open/close the polls(judges work 6:00 am to about 10:00 pm; half-day Affidavit of Candidacy for the position of
shifts are available). City Councilmember may do so at the
• Ensure that only qualified voters are permitted to vote only once. Otsego City Hall in the office of the City
• Distribute ballots. Clerk during regular office hours.The
• Ensure that all votes are cast in secret. filing period opens August 3 at 8 am and
• Help voters who require assistance. closes August 17 at 5 pm.There is a
•Tally the results after the polls are closed. $2.00 filing fee.
If you are interested, live in Otsego, are eligible to vote and can read,write
and speak English and are able to attend the training session on July 20,
contact City Clerk Tami Loff at City Hall to apply. More information on being
an election judge,voting by absentee ballot and registering at the polls is
available online at the city's website: www.ci.otsego.mn.us
Have an Enjoyable and Safe Fourth
of JOY!
IN THIS ISSUE:
CITY OF
PAGE TWO: Planting in the Right of Way
PAGE THREE: Photos from Easter Egg Hunt MdsillgNIINd
PAGE THREE: Notes from the Mayor ON THE GREAT RIVER ROAD
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
PLANTING IN THE RIGHT OF WAY National Night Out will be held on
Tuesday,August 3. Residents are
encouraged to work with their neighbors
Want to improve the curb appeal of your home, perhaps plant a tree or to get to know one another. If your
some flowers in the yard?That's great as your plantings will contribute neighborhood is planning a get-together
to the"urban forest." for that evening and would like a visit
However if you plan to plant something in the Right of Way area, from the Sheriff's Department or the
generally 16 feet from the curb or street, or between the street and local fire department you must register
sidewalk, there are some rules that need to be followed.These rules your event by Wednesday, July 28.
are in place so that visibility along streets and at intersections can be To register send contact information,
maintained and to provide space for plowed snow. location of event and the time it will take
place to: dandrusko@charter.net
Please note that the city is not responsible for any damage that may
occur to your plants or trees in the Right of Way. Snowplows, salt, sand
and work in the boulevard by utility companies or the city all may cause
damage.
VOLUNTEERS
Before you dig anywhere on your
Knowow. NEEDED F O R
property you must call 811 at least what's
48 hours in advance so that utility l 1 , Call beforebelyou dig. OTS EGO FESTIVAL
lines are marked.The service is free,
and it is required before you dig. It's said "Many hands make light work."
If it is a tree that you want to plant in the Right of Way it must a This is certainly the case with the Otsego
deciduous tree, one that loses its leaves. Evergreen trees are not Festival that will be held Saturday,
allowed in the Right of Way. Check the city's website for information September 18 at Otsego Prairie Park.
on how far from utility and water lines trees must be planted.Trees
that are planted will need to be kept trimmed, allowing at least 8 feet �}
of clearance along sidewalks and 14 feet of clearance for the nearest Y4 `-.J• «"
vehicle lane. .'
Property owners may also install plantings, other than sod within r
the boulevard at their own risk. Plants in the Right of Way may not „ I°,'
be taller than 36 inches and in many cases, plants are limited to 12 i .
inches in height. Check the city's website for specific limitations and
requirements. ''• m7"1 'f-,
Volunteers are needed for all aspects of
the event from planning and set-up to
working at the festival and cleaning up at
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--. � would like to be a part of this effort,
please contact Rose at ROSDAY@msn.
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EASTER EGG HUNT AROUND OTSEGO
It was a little cold and wet when the Easter Egg Hunt took place on March 27, but
that didn't deter or even slow down the crowd of children searching for the eggs.
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City Council meeting.The four were the
Zakya Siegler Alexis Young Jaceylin Latteregrass
age 4 age 4 21 months with dad, winners of the coloring contest that was
Eric Michels held to help residents become more
aware of the McGruff houses located in
NOTES FROM MAYOR JESSICA STOCKAMP the city and their purpose.
Greetings Neighbors: LOCAL BUSINESSES
I can hardly believe summer is already here once again! I hope everyone in DONATE PRIZES
Otsego has a chance to get out and enjoy the season by visiting one of our Without the generosity of local
city's parks or using the many trails located throughout our community. businesses there would have been no
I also wanted to mention a new community event being planned. Otsego prizes given at the Easter Egg Hunt
residents Blair and Megan Huggins,together with their friend Katie Shultis and the McGruff Coloring Contest.
of St. Michael, came to a recent City Council meeting with the story of Listed here, in alphabetical order, are
their daughter Ava. Ava is a toddler that has been diagnosed with Leber's the businesses that so generously
Congenital Amaurosis (LCA). LCA is a rare, hereditary disorder that leads to made these donations.
visual impairment at an early age. To raise awareness about LCA and support Bank of Elk River
research for a cure, an Otsego 5K walk/run is being organized in association Denny's of Otsego
with the Foundation For Retinal Research. The event will be held Saturday, Holiday Inn and Water Park
August 21 at Prairie Park. More information about LCA and the Otsego 5K Target of Otsego
walk/run event is available at www.avainspired.kintera.org. I hope many in
Otsego come and participate in the 5K walk/run and that it becomes an annual
event in our city. In addition to these businesses
two organizations have also made
Finally, make sure to mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Otsego Festival significant contributions to the city:
on Saturday, September 18 at Prairie Park. The Festival Committee is already Boy Scouts
hard at work putting this event together and we thank them for their efforts. Otsego Women of Today
Visit their website at www.otsegofestival.org. I'm sure there will be plenty of
things for you and your family to enjoy that day.
Wishing your family a fun summer season
CITY OF
OTSEGO
SLOW DOWN
OTSEGO HAS A As the weather has
CURFEW IN PLACE warmed up speeds have
MEETINGS , FOR RESIDENTS also increased. Please
obey the speed limits.
WHO ARE 1 7 AND On city streets the speed
These are the scheduled dates and times for YOUNGER. limit is 30 mph, unless
these meetings, but there may be changes. otherwise marked. The
Please contact City Hall or go to the City's 30 mph speed limit is
website to confirm.Agendas and minutes CURFEWS in OTSEGO determined by the state.
are available on the City's website. These
meetings take place at City Hall and are Under 16 years old:
open to the public. 10pm to 5am all days
16 and 17 years old: .1-
City Council
July 12, 26,August 9 ,23 @ 7pm 10pm to 5am Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed SPEED
&T11urs LIMIT
Planning Commission 12am to 5am Friday and Saturday 30
Check City Websiteoil
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July 13,August 10 @ 6:30pm OTSEGO` `" -
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