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Vol. 13 JULY/AUGUST 2002 Newsletter of the City of Otsego
School Knoll Park Work to begin on new park
N . \ An estimated $270,000 development project for School Knoll
A 0 Sao Park will begin this fall. The 3+acre park is located by the city
"�'"'' '�` well northwest of Otsego Elementary School. It will have
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�..IdE, � ,...,^ �.. two tennis courts, basketball courts and picnic shelters, a
• SS -•" y t play lot, a lighted parking lot for 18 cars, drinking
• - ' 4. , 0 fountain, rest rooms, and a nature trail through an
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ON THE T RIVER ROAD d. � 8899 nashua A-venue n}
(right behind Otsego City Hall)
For Information call:
Kiddie Parade participation Kiddie Parade
Kathy Brandy @ 763-241-0774 Yft usie bi the teddy Bear Band
Crafters/Vendors Food, Crates, DemonsUranions
Lynne Kasper @ 763-441-4566 And
Business &corporate participation Otsego Heritase bas GX11Thits
Rose Cassady @ 763-441-8769 eelebrcrti g ISO sears oI OUseso Historj
Entertainment And much morel
Keith Raney @ 763-441-4566
Volunteers No entry fee for participants.
Pauline Nelson @ 763-441-5647 Come and enaoj the 4estiva11
City of Otsego
8899 Nashua Avenue NE
Otsego,MN 55330
(763)441-4414 Dogs must be controlled in city
Fax(763)441-8823
Email:cityhall@ci.Otsego.mn.us Otsego's dog ordinance prohibits loose dogs in the city. All dogs must be on the
OFFICE HOURS premises of the owner, confined, or under control of a responsible person. The law also
Monday through Thursday forbids vicious or destructive dogs. A dog may not habitually bark, howl or cry
8:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., disturbing other people.
Closed Fridays
CITY COUNCIL If residents encounter nuisance dogs, they are encouraged to speak to
Mayor the owner about the problem. If this does not improve the situation or
Larry Fournier the owner is unknown, residents should try to confine the dog and
Council Members
Suzanne M.S.Ackerman report it to the Wright County Sheriff department(763-682-1162)or
Vern Heidner City Hall who will contact animal control. Complaints are logged at
Jerry Struthers City Hall and a warning letter is sent to the owner after the first
Virginia Wendel complaint. A citation will be issued for further violations.
CITY STAFF A dog license is also required in the city. Spayed or neutered dogs - 1
Mike Robertson,City
Administrator are eligible for a reduced license fee. Bring proof of rabies vaccination ei..',.
Judy Hudson,City when applying for a license at City Hall. Dog calls comprise the '
Clerk/Zoning Administrator largest number of complaints generated in Otsego.
Carol Olson,Deputy Clerk
Dave Chase,Maintenance
Suervisor
Rik Knutson,Maintenance Meet Your City Staff: Rick Knutson
Don Mass,Maintenance ,
Kenny Shierts,Maintenance _
Karee Rowell,SecretaryI ,,
Kathy Grover,Bookkeeper ' •
Sandy Lindenfelser,
Receptionist
PLANNING&ZONING 1 ir
Richard Nichols,Chair '
Ken Fry 1i_ ..,,,, '''s. '
Jim Kolles :: :�►
Patrick Moonen
Steve Schuck # ,►� ` ,`�'
Carl Swenson .
Christian Mbanefo \t
David Thompson,alternate
PARKS&RECREATION I4°drt ,°
Michael Day,Chair t,,,,
4 mow et
Thomas Baillargeon
Rose Cassady
Tom Constant
Jim ski - ,
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Terry Long
Pauline Nelson .... . ..
Jessica Stockampy, _i.
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LeRoy Lindenfelser,Chair -„ j
Steve Ackerman 0 .`
Gabriel Davis
Tom Koerwitz
Vincent Peterson v. j
Rudy Thibodeau *"°°R.-^.. -.l` '
Jon Zack Rick Knutson has just started his sixth year working in Otsego's maintenance
HERITAGE PRESERVATION department,but he says it doesn't seem like it has been that long. He likes doing the variety
Elaine Norin,Chair of work and the comraderie that the maintenance team enjoys.
Joy Swenson,Vice Chair
Sharon Carter,Secretary pbusy mowing The department has been the city ditches this summer.All of this season's
Arlene Holen rain has created a lush growing environment that makes it a challenge to keep up. The city
Frieda Lobeck mows three passes in spring and mid-summer and all the way to the power lines in the fall.
p� p` iEw Their work helps keep weeds out of the crops, gives the roadways a neater appearance,and
V iL VV aids traffic safety. Mowing improves visibility and keeps the ditches clear of trees and brush
The Otsego View is the that can be hazardous. The fall mowing helps prevent snow drifting across the roads.
commuof Otsegityo newsletter for the city Otsego owns three mower tractors.
Jacquie Rognli,Editor Other summer maintenance work includes clearing ditches of brush and garbage and sign
Correspondence should be sent maintenance. Earlier work was done on hauling and laying Class 5 on roads and dust control.
to Otsego City Hall.
Contains 5 %recycled Rick says he"really enjoys working for the city"and likes how the maintenance crew
pre-consumer materials. seems to really"click together."
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Law Enforcement - 1884 the uoong came to By Elaine Norin Washburn shouted
stor�cal
From The History of Wright County by Franklin gto him that he was h lh is
Curtiss-Wedge,we learn of an Otsego constable who wasunder arrest. Shotsgshot and killed in the line of duty. Charles Albert were exchanged IIIT 'Ii
Washburn was the son of John Ward Washburn who and Washburn wounded. He died October 29. There was
brought his family to Otsego in 1856. Charles' widow, some conflict of testimony as to the exact circumstances of
Alma Syble Bliss Washburn, later married Elmer Hamlet, shots. The case was duly tried, and on July 15, Spaulding
whose family also came to Otsego in 1856. was sentenced to be kept in solitary confinement in the
"Granville L. Spaulding of Monticello, after having Wright county jail for five months and then hanged. On
December 15, 1885,judgment was vacated by the supreme
considerable domestic trouble,was alleged to have made court; several women's organizations interested themselves
several threats, as a result of which a warrant was issued in the matter in the belief that Spaulding was of a weak
for his arrest. Charles A. Washburn, a constable,was given mind, a new trial was held in Hennepin county, and the
the warrant to serve. October 19, 1884,he went to the prisoner sentenced to two years in state's prison."
Konkler home,where Spaulding was stopping,three miles
below Monticello, toward Otsego,and secreted himself Otsego Heritage Day will be held in City Hall during the
outside awaiting the appearance of Spaulding. When Otsego Festival on Saturday, September 21. w�
Law Enforcement - 2002
The Wright County Sheriff Department is currently contracted to provide law enforcement services for the city of
Otsego. A reporting system(excluding traffic stops)was recently implemented in an attempt to keep the city better
informed. Deputies patrolling Otsego filed reports on the following incidents in the city.
5/4/02 10:30 a.m.—8300 block of Ogren.Fireworks complaint. person ordered$11.37 in carry out food,took the cash change
5/11/02 1:33 p.m.—Riverview Liquorette reported illegal alcohol and never returned for the food.
purchase. 6/5/02 3:00 p.m. 16400 block of 60th St.Elk River Collision
5/13/02 5:30 p.m.—Red Cedar Trail.Complaint of four children reported NSF check.
under the age of five playing in the street and in the 6/6/02 10:45 p.m.—15000 block of 96th St.Juvenile complaint of
complainant's yard. an arrow found in the yard from the neighbors';Also had
5/13/02 9:30 p.m.—14600 block of 71"St.Complaint of window shot out in Bronco from a BB in the past.
speeding. 6/6/02 5:45 p.m.— 10900 block of 96th St.Riverwood Conference
5/13/02 afternoon to evening—9800 block of Kadler Ave. Center reported nine mattresses dumped on the corner of their
Complaint of speeding. property.
5/14/02 12:45 p.m.—Co.Rd 37&62nd St.Honda motorcyclist 6/7/02 1:00 p.m.—7700 block of Palisades Ave.Complaint of
driving after revocation. couch dumped.This is the fifth couch dumped in recent weeks.
5/16/02 9:15 p.m.—7900 block of Palmgren.Complaint of gray 6/7/02 1:30 p.m.—Kahler Ave.boat access.Recovered a 2000 Honda
Chevrolet Monticarlo speeding frequently around 3 p.m. Civic stolen in St.Paul with no wheels and partially stripped.
5/18/02 6:32 p.m.— 14600 block of 88th St.Found boy's blue 6/7/02 5:45 p.m.— 14000 block of 67thCir.Found black&white
Huffy Stone Mountain bicycle with"Jeffery"plate. schnitzel dog with blue collar roaming Co.Rd.37.
5/19/02 11:30 a.m.—13700 block of 93`d St.Theft from vehicle. 6/8/02 1:30 p.m.—96th St.by county park.Report of shots fired.
Driver's window smashed last night.Amplifier and subwoofer Deputy arrived to find clown twisting balloon animals at a six-
taken.Estimated$400 loss and damage. year old's party. Five parents had just conducted a balloon-
5/20/02 2:50 p.m.—Red Cedar Trail.Report of suspicious phone call. popping race with the 14 children present for the party. Deputy
5/21/02 1:30 p.m.—8300 block of Parkington.Found purple and "left the 6 year old and 13 accomplices in the custody of the 5
silver BMX bicycle. parents."
5/21/02 5:10 p.m.—8300 block of Ogren.Mailbox stolen worth$9.99. 6/8/02 2:30 p.m.—6700 block of Odell.Juvenile complaint of
5/21/02 5:30 p.m.—Parkington Ave.Wallet found,returned with child striking adult.
nothing missing. 6/9/02 12:20 p.m.7900 block of Ochoa.Neighbor's dog nipped
5/22/02 4:45 p.m.—89th St.&Odean.Complaint of loose dogs; child.Verified vaccination record.Owner will quarantine dog
not registered.Owner had been talked to two weeks before. for 10 days. Skin was not broken.
Citation sent to owner. 6/13/02 2:00 p.m.—Report of cars on 88th St.between Packard
5/23/02 7:17 a.m.—71'and Quale.Report of school bus stop arm and Park speeding in afternoons and early evenings.
violation. 6/18/02 3:59 p.m.—101 to Co.Rd. 36.Driver found slumped
5/27/02 3:30 p.m.—Crow River Dr.Property damage report of over in driver's seat holding a beer can cold to touch.Field
car egged sometime after 10 last night. tested for alcohol 0.261.Arrested for DWI and open bottle.
5/27/02 4:30 p.m.—7800 block of Parkington.Domestic dispute. 6/29/02 6:00 p.m.—8400 block of Parell.Noise ordinance complaint.
5/28/02 11:30 a.m.—15600 block of 96th St.Check on welfare 7/13/02 11:30 a.m.—15600 block of 90th St.Tom Thumb
requested by Wright County Social Services. reported a harassing phone call about a sheriff campaign sign.
5/28/02 5:00 p.m. 15100 block of 96th St.Violation of order for Caller was told sign was at liquor store.Caller then called
protection. Riverview Liquorette where the call registered on caller ID.
5/30/02 5:45 p.m.—9100 block of Park Ave.Godfathers Pizza 7/22/02 9:32 a.m.Parell Ave.Report of abandoned vehicle.
reported a counterfeit travelers check cashed for$100 when a
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Otsego Services Directory 1 City prepares for fall elections
I Emergency 911
I Wright County Sheriff(non-emergency) 763-682-1162
I Local Government I1
I Otsego City Hall 763-441-4414 I 1
I Otsego City Hall FAX 763-441-8823 I
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I Otsego City Maintenance Building 763-441-8137 I
I Wright County Court House 763-682-3900
Wright County Parks 763-682-7693 I `
I (to reserve a shelter @ Otsego County I �„ ��
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Park by the Mississippi River)
School Districts
Elk River Area Schools, District 728 763-241-3400 I , "
MonticelloI , District 882 763-295-5184 I
St. Michael-Albertville, District 885 763-497-3180
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1 Utilities
Electricity I
I Elk River Utilities 763-441-2020 I
Wright Hennepin Electric 800-943-2667 I =
I Cooperative 763-477-3000 I i °
I Xcel Energy (formerly NSP) 800-895-4999 I Otsego City Clerk Judy Hudson checks out
Telephone I one of two new ESS Model 100 vote counting
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Qwest 1-800-244-1111 I machines the city recently purchased. Hudson
I Sprint 1-800-788-3500 I said they are also adding 14 more voting booths
TDS Telecom 763-295-2974 I to help speed up the voting process for residents.
be held Wednesda ,
I Wright-Hennepin Link 1-877-827-5945 I August 28 beg nA practice-votinn ng at� l 110 00 a.m. when voters
I Natural Gas I are welcome to come to City Hall to try out the
I Reliant Minnegasco 1-800-245-2377 I new equipment.
I 612-372-4727 I Filing for two city council positions opens at
I Cable Service I 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 27 and closes
I Charter Communications 1-800-581-0081 I Tuesday, September 10 at 5:00 p.m. Anyone
I Refuse Service 1 wishing to file may do so at Otsego City Hall
I during office hours.
Ace Solid Waste, Inc. 763-427-3110 I The state primary election will be held
I BFI 763-427-1688 I September 10. City offices are not included in
I Randy's Sanitation 763-972-3335 I the primary. The general election is November 5.
I Superior Services 763-682-4877 I Voters unable to attend either election because
I Waste Management 952-467-2999 i they will be away from home, are ill or disabled,
or unable to get there due to religious holiday or
CITY MEETINGIES I belief can vote by absentee ballot. Application
MEETING DAYS TIME I should be made to the Wright County Auditor in
City Council 2nd&4th Mon. 6:30 pm I advance.
I Planning&Zoning 1st&3rd Mon. 8:00 pm I
I EDA Advisory 3rd Mon. 6:30 pm I Utility Notes
I Parks& Recreation 2nd Wed. 7:00 pm I ,y''_
Heritage Preservation 4th Thurs. 6:30 pm I The city asks residents to be sure to report to
the city if they notice any non-functioning city
1 • Submit City Council agenda items seven working days prior to meetings.
• To be placed on the Planning Commission agenda,submit I s ,, streetlights.
I completed forms&information 15 working days prior to meetings. I --C - Charter Communications is working on
I • Official meeting notices are published in the Elk River Star News 1 upgrading equipment for digital cable service.
and posted at City Hall, I Customers may experience occasional
• Please call City Hall to confirm times if you plan to attend.
I I interruptions to service.
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