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Newsletter of the City of Otsego Vol. 5, No. 4, August 1995
Business database intern hired
By Liz Wilder After all businesses are identified, future economic development decisions.
Tim Eng has been working as a Eng will administer a survey developed A final report will be issued detailing all
business database intern for the Otsego by the Minnesota Department of Trade findings during the internship.
Economic Development Authority Advi- and Economic Development. The sur- The ten week internship is already
sory Committee (EDMC) since July. vey covers general questions about the under way. Eng has familiarized him-
Eng's responsibilities include iden- business, future business plans, city self with the general layout of the city
tifying and categorizing all businesses services, and business assistance. Re- and created the initial database format.
within the city. This includes commer- sults from this survey will assist the So far he says that people have been
cial, industrial, agricultural, home ex- Economic Development Authority curious but friendly as he has been
tended and home occupation businesses. (EDA)and the city of Otsego in making driving through the city identifying
businesses.
,74-,' Eng sees the internship as both a
challenging and rewarding experience
� s, thus far which will be useful to him in
-- : - achieving his long term goals.One of his
long term goals is to find a position in
business economic forecasting.
Eng is a native of Faribault, MN.
He is currently a senior at St. Cloud
State University.He is majoring in eco-
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. ho' nomics and political science and plans
- , c to graduate this fall.Eng is a member ofl
'"22 Pi Sigma Alpha which is the national
honor society for political science. His
p hobbies include hunting, golfing, and
, tennis.
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Tim Eng will work for 10 weeks creating a business database for regarding the project, feel free to con
Otsego.,-,,-, tact Tim Eng at Otsego City Hall....
Firearms ordinance in effect
The Otsego City Council has adopted a firearms ordi- must be at least 500 feet from all buildings unless the person
nance for the city. The ordinance regulates the discharge of owns the building or is carrying written permission.
firearms and hunting in the city. Target practicing with bow and arrow with target tips,
The ordinance establishes a no-discharge zone that in- BB,or pellet gun is permitted throughout the city when done
cludes all of the immediate urban service area and some parts with a suitable backstop at least 200 feet from all buildings
of the long term urban service area. These are the more unless the person owns the building or is carrying written
densely populated areas of the city. permission. Persons under the age of 18 require parental
The discharge of a firearm is prohibited in the city except supervision.
as permitted under the ordinance. Permitted uses through- The firearms ordinance also addresses other permitted
out the city include discharge by law enforcement officers or exceptions and details possession and transportation of fire-
military personnel in the line of duty, when preventing an arms.
offense believed to cause death or great bodily harm, in A volunteer committee worked on drafting the ordi-
certain firearms safety instruction,and in other situations as nance,a hearing was held for public comment, and the City
detailed in the ordinance so long as no innocent party is Council approved it July 24, 1995.
endangered. Copies of the new Otsego Firearms Ordinance can be
Hunting is permitted outside the designated no-dis- picked up at City Hall. ,-,,-As
charge zone so long as no innocent party in endangered and
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Elaine Beatty,City Clerk/ �h \ r o
Zoning Administrator a
Phyllis Boedigheimer,Financial/ f a.
Business Director Jerry and Nelly Opay celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at a
Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk gathering of family and friends hosted by their 13 children at Otsego City Hall
Carol Olson,Clerk Secretary
Dave Chase,Maintenance in July.,-,-As
Duane Fiedler,Maintenance
PLANNING & ZONING City hall well utilized
Carl Swenson,chair '
Eugene Goenner The Otsego CityHall has been a popu-
Jim Kolles g P P cludes a small counter and sink area.
Arleen Nagel lar place for all kinds of community events "We certainly receive compliments on
RRichard Nichols,alternate since it was opened in April 1993.The large our facility,"said Deputy ClerkJudy Hudson
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I.G. Roskaft community room with kitchen and the con- who books the building rentals."People like
Mark Wallace ference room are available for rent when the location by the park and that it is so
PARKS & RECREATION not being used for city business. fresh, new, and clean with adequate park-
Thomas Baillargeon,chair
Jeff Bartheld,second alternate The community room is a favorite for ing."
John Bolduc,first alternate wedding receptions. There were 20 wed- Clients also appreciate that a building
Debbie Carron dingreceptions booked thisyear.The month
Tom Constant P supervisor is on duty during rentals to an
Teri Kohler of June was completely filled. swer questions and see to their needs. A
Roche Martin The hall has been used for community sheriffs deputy must also be on dutywhen
Bill Olson P Y
Darlene Solberg education classes,teacher workshops,wed- the event includes liquor and music.
EDA ADVISORY ding anniversaries,4-H,Otsego Lions,semi- Hudson estimates that about half of
Darlyn Kofoed nars, fund raising dinners, post funeral the rentals are by Otsego residents. Resi-
LuVern Ktinker fellowship,pancake breakfasts, and byo
LeRoy Lindenfelser P dents receive a discount on rentals.
Wally Odell litical parties. Hudson says she especially enjoys
Rudy Thibodeau The conference room is o ular for
Dave Soderberg P P working with people planning their events.
Liz Wilder smaller gatherings,such as bridal and baby "It's fun to see how they decorate and fun to
HERITAGE PRESERVATION showers, as well as meetings. The room is see the happy brides," said Hudson. ....
Joy Swenson,chair furnished with tables and chairs and in- !
Janet Bridgland
Arlene Holen
JoanFriNicholLobecs
New intersection almost complete
Nichols
Elaine Norin
Norman Schwanbeck The new intersection at Co.Rd.37 and turn lanes, and an overhead street light.
OTSEeo VIEW O'Dean Ave.is expected to be completed by Although the area was closed to all but
f w�� the end of August,according to project engi- local traffic during construction,a number
neer Mike Billings of Hawkinson Anderson of cars tried to drive though the work zone,
The Otsego View is a community Assoc., Inc. often coming close to being hit by heavy
newsletter for the city of Otsego.
Jacquie Rognli,Editor Billings said that the new design re- equipment. The Wright County Sheriff de-
Carol McGuire,Production moves the dangerous curve,should be safer, partment was asked to patrol the area for
Correspondence and news items are
welcome and should be sent to Otsego and keep traffic flowing better on Co. Rd. the safety of both the workers and traf-
City Hall, 8899 Nashua Ave. NE, 37. The two roads will come together at fic.,-,•..
Otsego,MN 55330(612)441-4414 right angles with a stop sign,right and left
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•„-$ Y'� 4 .2 Since 1989, an informal group
� :*zt l' _ ,;;,*i,11. , F,`` _4-, ” of volunteers interested in the his-
Long Haul Trucking owners John The Otsego Heritage Preserva-
and LuAnn Daniels broke ground tory of Otsego has been collecting tion Commission members are:Janet
for their new building along with information, maps, books, and pic- Bridgland(3 years),vice chair;Arlene
Chuck Krcma and Mike Cyr of All tures of early days in our city.These Holen (2 years); Frieda Lobeck (1
Metro Builders .�� are displayed at City Hall. Another year), secretary; Joan Nichols (3
groupofdedicatedvolunteersworked years); Elaine Norin (2 years);
Ice arena planned on restoration of our historic cem- Norman Schwanbeck (1 year); Joy
fOr Otse O etery in 1989 and 1990. Some of Swenson (3 years), chair. Ron Black
these people have also written ar- serves as liaison with the City Coun-
The St. Michael-Albertville Youth tides for the"Historical Highlights" cil.
Hockey Association is planning to build column in the Otsego View. Now we The next organizational step for
a new ice arena in Otsego.The property have an official city commission dedi- the commission is to apply for Certi-
is being donated to the association by cated to the preservation of Otsego's fled Local Government(CLG)status.
Long Haul Trucking, Inc. history. In 1966, Congress established a na-
Long Haul Trucking is planning to In 1992, discussion began re- tional historical preservation program
develop its property in Otsego located garding establishment of a heritage which was carried out primarily by
west of Albertville, south of Interstate preservation commission. An ordi- the states.The National Historic Pres-
Highway 94 at the intersection of 65th nancewasreviewedbythecityattor- ervation Amendments Act of 1980
St. and Kadler Ave. ney and city planner and presented made certified local governments eli-
John Daniel's Long Haul Trucking to the Planning and Zoning Commis- gible for certain federal funds and
has 70 trucks which travel 120,000 to sion for evaluation. After a public responsible for review and approval
150,000 miles per year with 90 percent hearing on May 4, 1994 and endorse- of nominations of properties to the
of that mileage out of the state of Minne- ment,the eight page ordinance was National Register ofHistorical Places.
sota.There are 30 to 35 trucks based out approved by the City Council June To obtain CLG status,approval of the
of this area. 27, 1994. State Historic Preservation Officer
Construction of the new building The ordinance states ". . . heri- and the Secretary of the Interior is
for the trucking company and the 250 tage of the city of Otsego is among its required.
seat ice arena will begin in August.,-.-•••-, most important assets. . . preserva- At present,the Otsego Heritage
tion, protection, perpetuation and Preservation Commission is working
Traffic study use of objects that have historic,aes- on oral histories. These are tape re-
! thetic or community interest or value,� corded interviews with people who
benefits the community . . ." have lived here a long time or whose
A traffic study is being conducted The ordinance presents in de- families were early settlers. These
in Otsego for the Minnesota Depart- tail the selection of commissioners,
mentofTransportation(MNDOT).Cars interviews are subsequently tran-
were of Transportation
stopped on tatCo. onRd42 south. the duties and powers,methods of desig- scribed and kept in written form. A
nating historic sites and documenta- wealth of information has been ob-
Parrish Ave. bridge in July and will be tion of activities.Interested residents tained this way. The Commission is
stopped on State Highway 101 in Au- were asked to submit applications to
in-
gust to give a one minute interview of pp seeking more people who can be the city in the same manner as for terviewed and will welcome in-
where they are traveling to and where other commissions. Commissioners
came from. formation,pictures,documents his-
theyofwill serve three year terms on a ro- toric interest, and identification of
The information from the study will tating basis.In March 1995,the City sites.
be used by MNDOT to determine any Council appointed seven commission- The Heritage Preservation Com-
upgrades of roads for the future. The ers.Initial terms were assigned so as
g mission meets at City Hall at 7 p.m.
need for another bridge across the Mis-
to stagger expiration dates. After the fourth Thursday of each month.
sissippi River between Otsego and bylaws were written and approved, The public is welcome to attend.w..,
Clearwater is one of the issues being officers were elected.
looked at. Public meetings will be held
when the information is tabulated.••..
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PARK & '.'
REC CORNER
Dedication fees
considered
The Park and Recreation Commission has been .
reviewing the city's park and trail dedication fees.With -: "
a vision of creating a park and trail system for the city ..- — d
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before them, the Commission has realized the need to O.- ro
generate more revenue for parks development. ''
One of the primary tools of communities to develop o
a park system is through dedication requirements as x
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part of the subdivision process.Fees are designated for
parks and trails when property is developed. Usually
this involves a payment of land or cash as a percentage
of the area being subdivided. Grading for softball fields has been started in Otsego
The Parks and Recreation Commission looked at Prairie Park, located immediately west of City Hall.w.,
the cost of developing the city's park and trail system as
visioned in the Comprehensive Park Plan, the anticipated revenue from future
Playground
development, and at the park fees of surrounding communities. The group
concluded that receipts are expected to fall well short of what is needed to develop equipment ordered
the city's park plan.The Commission recommended that the current fee structure Playground equipment for Otsego
should be changed and that a fee increase is justified. Prairie Park is expected to be delivered
A public hearing was held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 19 in August.The Woodland Timb`R'Scape
and continued to August 16.The City Council is expected to act on the recommen- kit features a play structure of pressure
dation in August. treated lumber, pipe hand rails, and
molded slides. South Side Lumber is
providing timbers to surround the play
area which will have a resilient surface
A L E N D A on the ground for safety.
The Park and Recreation Commis-
sion hopes to be able to install the new
August 14 6:30 p.m. City Council
August 16 8:00 p.m. Planning&Zoning Commission equipment in August along with the
August 24 7:00 p.m. Heritage Preservation Commission volleyball and horseshoe courts. Grad-
August 28 6:30 p.m. Economic Development Authority followed by City Council ing has been started for the playground
Scptember 4 CITY OFFICE CLOSED area and for the softball fields. Contact
Septcmber 6 8:00 p.m. Planning&Zoning Commission City Hall to volunteer to help.
Scptember 11 6:30 p.m. City Council
September 12 7:30 p.m. Park&Recreation Commission
September 18 7:00 p.m. Economic Development Authority Advisory Committee
Scptcmber 20 8:00 p.m. Planning&Zoning Commission Hayride planned
September 25 6:30 p.m. City Council
Septcmber 28 7:00 p.m. Heritage Preservation Commission The Parks and Recreation Com-
October 4 8:00 p.m. Planning&Zoning Commission mission is planning their fall hayride
October 9 6:30 p.m. City Council for Oct. 28.This family event was very
October 10 7:30 p.m. Park&Recreation Commission
popular last year. Details should be in
the Community Recreation section of
To be placed on the Planning Commission agenda,submit completed forms and information 15 the fall Community Education brochure.
working days prior to meetings.Submit City Council agenda items seven working days prior to
meetings.
Please call City Hall to confirm times if you plan to attend any of the listed meetings. Picnic canceled
The family picnic planned for Au-
gust in Otsego Prairie Park has been
canceled.,,-,
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Newsletter of the City of Otsego Vol. 5, No. 5, October 1995
Otsego Heritage Daya:,,,t,,,,,,, ;It
planned for Oct. 22 !."*"'*
Otsego Heritage Day is planned for z
Sunday, October 22, 1 p.m. at Otsego : a ;_
City Hall. .. ' '#
The Heritage Preservation Commisiii ',' .. lit , '
sionhasplannedanafternoonforpeople �" fipg €
interested in the history of Otsego to ;;€1.11..,,,,....
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meet and visit together. Pictures and ':" yi"irt-:.4'V'ir..Hiis.:!.1:,'ii::::.,,,,
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other historical items will be displayed. �� :4::
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Everyone who has roots in Otsego �* o
or an interest in history is urged to ‘,,,7.,,''N ' ; _, 3 a
attend," according to Elaine Norio, a .,.:‘,..,::,.,17.74:::*,... ..,....„ g
member of the historic commission."We "
have already met people who have :,;„,,f,,,,:„,,,,,..,„,,,,.:-:6..,.: �n�. „ s �� �T
shared information and pictures from
earlier times, but there must be many park play equipment installed
we have not yet identified. We want to
meet you!" The play structure at Otsego Prairie Park was assembled by community
People with memories,information, volunteers in August. Otsego Prairie Park is located immediately west
' or pictures are urged to bring them.At of city hall.,-,,,,..,
the Otsego Heritage Day event,the com-
mission will be prepared to make copies
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of photos that anyone brings that day. . . . R R R R R R R R R R
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This will allow people to share some of
their history and also keep their origi- Asevereweather warning sirenwill Council Member Ron Black. The siren
nals. soon be installed in the right of way on is a 7 hp of the type that was once used
If anyone requires transportation Co. Rd. 42 between Hwy. 101 and to summon volunteer fire fighters be-
to City Hall for Otsego Heritage Day, Quaday Ave.The siren will be activated fore pagers came in to use. It was de-
please call 295-5950 or 295-2019 and by the Wright County Sheriff by remote cided that the city should buy it, and
the commission will try to arrange a control when warnings are in effect. Black drove to Avon to pick it up. He
ride. ,-,,•-' The siren should be able to be heard also arranged to get the housing a much
from the Riverbend Trailer Park and needed paint job.The siren is now shiny
Otsego Elementary School. Otsego blue.
OTS E G O HERITAGE DAY Earlier ine 1995,a group ofresidents United Power Association is donat-
Sunday, October 22, 1995 . 1 p.m. from Riverbend approached the City ing the pole and Wright Hennepin Co-
(Brief program 2 p.m.) Council about a need for a warning operative Electric has agreed to set the
at sirenin their neighborhood.The council pole and wire the siren. Installation is
Otsego City Hall investigated and obtained quotes for a being coordinated between Wright
8899 Nashua Avenue NE,Otsego siren. However, the city had not bud Hennepin and Otsego Maintenance
geted for this expense in 1995 and the Supervisor Dave Chase.
A gathering to share Otsego history quotes were higher than expected. Intheproposed city budget for 1996,
and exchange information.Historic photos An ad in the League of Minnesota the City Council has included a reserve
and artifacts display.Bring photos to be Cities magazine placed by the city of fund for more severe weather warning
copied and memories to share. Avon for a used siren caught the eye of sirens to be purchased in the future.
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City of Otsego EDAAC continues work for Otsego
8899 Nashua Ave. NE
Otsego, MN 55330 by Phyllis Boedigheimer
(612)441-4414
What is the Economic Development volved in the hiring of an intern from St.
OFFICE HOURS Authority Advisory Committee?It is a com- Cloud State University to research home
Monday through Friday mittee of volunteers appointed by the City occupations and home extended businesses
8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. Council to serve as an advisory committee in the city. The project included approxi-
CITY COUNCIL to the Economic Development Authority mately 250 surveys sent to various resi-
Mayor— (EDA). The committee is comprised of the dents and businesses gathering informa-
Norman F. Freske following individuals:Liz E. Wilder, chair; tion regarding home businesses and city
Council members— LuVerne Klinker, vice chair; LeRoyservices. The results of the surveywill be
Ron Black
Larry Fournier Lindenfelser, secretary; Darlyn Kofoed; included in a report finalizing the project.
Vern Heidner Wally Odell; Dave Sederberg; Rudy The committee has also been working
Suzanne M.S.Ackerman
CITY STAFF Thibodeau. hard on a visioning project for the city.This
Elaine Beatty,City Clerk/ The committee has most recently project involves the group's ideas on the
Zoning Administrator worked on a home extended business ordi- future direction of the city,which will then
Phyllis Boedigheimer, Financial/
Business Director nance that will address home occupations be incorporated with the ideas of other city
Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk and home extended businesses in the city. committees and the City Council in a joint
Carol Olson,Clerk Secretary The ordinance has been presented to the meeting scheduled for Oct. 16, 1995.
Dave Chase, Maintenance
Duane Fiedler, Maintenance EDA which will in turn refer it to the Plan- The EDAAC meets on a regular basis,
PLANNING & ZONING ning and Zoning Commission for public scheduled the first Monday of each month.
Carl Swenson,chair hearing and consideration. The Planning Additional meetings are scheduled when
Eugene Goenner
Jim Kolles and Zoning Commission will conduct the necessary.Currently,there is a vacancy for
Arleen Nagel public hearing and consider the ordinance an alternate on the committee.If anyone is
Richard Nichols at its Oct.4th meeting.The commission will interested in the work of the EDAAC, has i
Bruce Rask
I.G. Roskaft thenforward the ordinance to the City Coun- questions about the committee, or is inter-
PARKS & RECREATION cil for consideration. ested in serving on this committee, call
Thomas Baillargeon,chair TheEconomic Development Authority Economic Development Director Phyllis
Jeff Bartheld,first alternate
Debbie Carron Advisory Committee(EDAAC)was also in- Boedigheimer at City Hall, 441-4414..
Tom Constant
Teri Kohler
BRoche ill Osonartin Truth in Taxation hearing set
Darlene Solberg
EDA ADVISORY The Otsego City Council has worked tion hearing Dec. 7, 1995 at 6:30 p.m..This
LuVernDarlyn Kofoed
Klinker a preliminary budget for 1996 and has is an opportunity for residents to find out
Klinker
LeRoy Lindenfelser sent a proposed tax levy to Wright County. about the proposed city budget and city
Wally Odell Wright County will be sending Truth in services and express their opinions to the
Rudy SeerThibodeau rg Taxation notices to residents earlyin No- Council.
Dave Sederberg City
Liz Wilder vember.Otsego will hold its Truth in Taxa-
HERITAGE PRESERVATION
Joy Swenson,chair
Janet Bridgland Commission volunteers sought
Arlene Nolen
Frieda Lobeck
Joan Nichols Alternate positions are open on the Plan- Alternate commission members attend.
Elaine Norin Ding and Zoning Commission and the Parks all regular commission meetings but do not
Norman Schwanbeck and Recreation Commission. vote unless a regular commission member
Mark Wallace recently resigned from is absent. The Planning and Zoning Com-
ININIIMIEMN the Planning and Zoning Commission. Al- mission meets the first and third Wednes-
ROTSEGOternate Richard Nichols replaced him. days of the month at 8 p.m. The Park and
VIEW John Bolduc has resigned as alternate Recreation Commission meets the second
The Otsego View is a community to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
newsletter for the city of Otsego. Jeff Bartheld,former second alternate, re- Interested Otsego residents should con-
Jacquie Rognli,Editor
Carol McGuire,Production placed him.An opening now exists for sec- tact City Hall to apply. •'....
Correspondence and news items are and alternate.
welcome and should be sent to Otsego
City Hall, 8899 Nashua Ave. NE,
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search for historical inforaton about our city, someveniece, Helen Parker r < - :: �special treasures have beenfound. Engstrom, who later = ` �� ' > i-� .` _: >
Several years ago, learned that a diary kept from l877gaveit toBobH Holt.
to 1890 contained information about births, deaths, mar
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Holt who grew up in Otsego and has collected a great deal for each day, docu-
of history about the Holt family and Otsego.He had the diary menting weather and crops. Other events are written at the
and information about the author who was a brother of Bob's bottom of the page for each month.The author used different
grandfather, Sydney Holt. styles of penmanship throughout the diary.
Willard A.Holt,the diary's author,was sometimes called Bob Holt and Helen Engstrom have given this precious
William, but usually just "Will.” He was born January 26, link with Otsego's past to the Otsego Heritage Preservation
1860 to William Henry Holt and Julia Frances Ingersoll Holt Commission. We take this opportunity to express a public
on the farm at 8982 Mason Avenue NE,Otsego where he grew thank you to Bob and Helen.,-.-As
up. He purchased adjacent land and built a house and barn
at 12731 NE 95th Street, married Lizzie Parker, and had
three sons.His son Ralph had possession of the diary until his
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Diary
Will Holt kept a diary from 1877 to 1890 while farming Willard Holt was the author ofa daily diary donated
in Otsego. Entries include daily weather reports and to the Otsego Historic Preservation Commission.
notation of weddings, births, deaths, and other events This is his wedding photo with wife Lizzie Parker.
in Otsego. A variety of penmanship styles are used The Holt farm was located on 95th Street in
throughout the diary.,,,-, Otsego.
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PARK & Caution:
RE C CORNER Harvest Approaching
Motorists in Otsego are more likely to encounter farm
Playground equipment installed vehicles on city roads during the fall season. Drivers should
The playground equipment has been installed at Otsego exercise caution when passing or following them.Farm equip-
Prairie Park. The Woodland Timb'R'Scape play structure ment often moves slowly and is less maneuverable than a car
features pressure treated lumber construction with pipe and on the road. Please give them plenty of room and be patient
molded slides.A resilient surface will surround it for safety. when passing.
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped put it together.w-'
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Scavenger hunt planned
Otsego Parks and Recreation and Community Recre-
ation are sponsoring a scavenger hunt at Otsego Prairie Park
on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m.The scavenger hunt is free to :.,, {
the public. Children ages 3 to 12 are welcome to participate. :::*,:,,-,
.. "`Call 241-3521 to register..' Joh
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Family hayride set ,
A family hayride with refreshments is planned for Oct. 4 ,. . 03',,,,,-.„ —.,...., - A aims 1 ,„,,,,, >,
28,6 p.m.at Otse ,;Prairie Park.The fee is$3.00 per person _ -
or$8.00 per fami ty.Advance registration is required.Regis-
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ter at Community itecreation located in the lower level of the Jim Kolles is one of the Otsego farmers who can be
Elk River Area Community Education building, 1230 School seen on city roads moving equipment between
Street, Elk River. fields.
Stabilize mailboxes before plow season ;
Otsego maintenance worker Duane Fiedler Would like to tell residents to check
on their mailbox mountings before the ground freezes. Check for posts that are
loose or rotted.Posts should be secure so that snow spray from passing plows won't r. 1,
knock them over.The maintenance staff recommends that boxes be mounted at 42 �.!t} ���
inches above the road surface so that plows can pass under them. `FRNAt'°/
... .. . � Lions serving
October 9 6:30 p.m. City Council pancakes
October 10 7:30 p.m. Park&Recreation Commission
October 11 7:30 p.m. Otsego Creek Authority October 15
October 16 6:30 p.m. Visioning meeting
October 18 8:00 p.m. Planning&Zoning Commission The Otsego Lions Club
October 22 :00 p.m. Otsego Heritage Day will hold a pancake break-
October 23 6:30 p.m. City Council
October 26 7:00 p.m. Heritage Preservation Commission fast on Sunday, Oct. 15th,
November 1 8:00 p.m. Planning&Zoning Commission 8:30 a.m.to 1 p.m. at Otsego
November 10 CITY HALL CLOSED City Hall. Pancakes, eggs,
November 13 6:30 p.m. City Councilsausage,juice,coffee and milk
November 15 8:00 p.m. Planning&Zoning Commission
November 23 CITY HALL CLOSED will be served. Free will do-
November 24 CITY HALL CLOSED nations will be used by the
November 27 6:30 p.m. City Council Lions for community service
To be placed on the Planning Commission agenda,submit completed forms and information 15 projects in Otsego.
working days prior to meetings.Submit City Council agenda items seven working days prior to
meetings.
Please call City Hall to confirm times if you plan to attend any of the listed meetings.
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