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Otsego View Winter 20182018 WINTER NEWSLETTER WHAT’S INSIDE! 03 2019 Property Tax Levy 05 Community Spotlight: Sheriff Joe Hagerty 09 PARKS & RECREATION Winter/Spring Programs 16 Speed Limits www.ci.otsego.mn.us • cityhall@ci.otsego.mn.us • 13400 90th Street NE, Otsego • 763.441.4414 PHOTO CONTEST A big thank you to all the photographers who participated! Photos were accepted through August 31, 2018 with: • 66 entries received • 18 photographers participating • 302 votes cast The winning photographer received their award at the October 22 Otsego City Council meeting. All entries can be viewed on the city website (www.ci.otsego.mn.us). 2018 Viewer’s Choice Congratulations Loren Green! t CITY HALL Address: 13400 90th Street NE Phone: 763.441.4414 Website: www.ci.otsego.mn.us Email: cityhall@ci.otsego.mn.us Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. PRAIRIE CENTER (Council Chambers) 8899 Nashua Avenue NE TELEPHONE NUMBERS Department of Building Safety: 763.441.2593 Utility Billing: 763.441.2310 After Hours Emergency Service: 1.877.274.6492 Parks and Recreation: 763.235.3148 CITY COUNCIL MAYOR Jessica Stockamp: jstockamp@ci.otsego.mn.us COUNCILMEMBERS Vern Heidner: vheidner@ci.otsego.mn.us Tom Darkenwald: tdarkenwald@ci.otsego.mn.us Jason Warehime: jwarehime@ci.otsego.mn.us Corey Tanner: ctanner@ci.otsego.mn.us CITY STAFF City Administrator/Finance Director: Adam Flaherty City Clerk: Tami Loff City Planner: Daniel Licht City Engineer: Ron Wagner Parks and Recreation Director: Ross Demant Street Operations Manager: Kevin Lamson Utility Manager: Kurt Neidermeier MEETING SCHEDULE City Council: 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month. Planning Commission: 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month. Parks & Recreation Commission: 3rd Tuesday of the Month. Heritage Preservation Commission: 2nd Tuesday of the Month. Public Safety Commission: 2nd Tuesday of the Month. *Meeting dates are subject to change; call city hall to confirm dates and times. EDITOR Otsego View Editor: Tami Loff FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Call 763.551.3706 or email Community@PrimeAdvertising.com PrimeAdvertising.com © Copyright 2018. City of Otsego and Prime Advertising & Design, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission of the publisher. Printed in the United States of America. This publication is a community service and the City of Otsego and Prime Advertising & Design, Inc. do not make any warranty of any kind with regard to the services or products of the advertisers herein. The City of Otsego and Prime Advertising & Design, Inc. do not assume any responsibility or liability for any of the content within this publication and for any errors or omissions to such content and reserve the right to not publish any material. The costs of the publication are offset by the advertisers. Prime Advertising & Design, Inc. is in control of the advertising content of this publication. ADVISORY COMMISSIONERS Resident involvement in the City is so very important to building a strong community and effective local government. The City Council would therefore like to extend a THANK YOU to all the current Advisory Commissioners as listed below as well as past Commissioners for their dedication to the City of Otsego. Planning Commission Pam Black David Thompson Richard Nichols Jim Kolles Aaron Stritesky Roger Mord Alan Offerman Steve Schuck Parks and Recreation Commission Angie Dehn Doug Cassady Jim Breitbach Kitty Baltos Cara Husak Derrick Stark Angela Hilde Travis Rittenbach Public Safety Commission Paul Fields Jim Breitbach Charles Schauss John Braun Gregory Hubbard William Abderhalden Dan Freiberg David Greeman Heritage Preservation Commission Toni Seroshek Gail Anderson Chris Wilson Zonja Matushenko With personalized primary and specialty care for the entire family, Stellis Health-Albertville is open ‘til 8pm Monday to Thursday and 5pm on Fridays. Urgent Care is also available in Buffalo and Monticello. Sick or injured? Think of us. Same-day appointments & Urgent Care 763.684.8300 l stellishealth.com 2 | 2018 Winter Otsego View 2019 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Otsego City Council adopted the preliminary property tax levy on September 10th. There were five special City Council meetings where the City Council and Staff reviewed the preliminary budgets and respective property tax levies to ensure they align with the City’s strategic direction and vision. The City is proposing to increase the tax levy by $637,807 or 10.45%. As a result of all the growth in Otsego, the Total Tax Capacity (tax base) is expected to increase approximately 11%, with an estimated tax rate of 36.339, which is a reduction of 0.59%. What this means is that taxpayers should only see their City tax increase to the extent of property value increases. For example, the median residential property ($220,572) within the City should see an increase of $9, or 1.23% in their City property taxes. Depending on the value of your property, your taxes may fluctuate differently than this example. Significant drivers in the 2019 Budgets that resulted in the increase of the property tax levy: • $272,500: To fund increased investment in Street Infrastructure maintenance, renewals and construction. • $148,920: To fund increase in Sheriff’s Policing contract from daily coverage of 44 hours to 48 hours. • $118,191: To fund new staff positions for Streets and Parks Maintenance. • $90,227: To fund increase in Fire Protection contracts. • $79,293: To fund new debt service payments for street renewal and construction projects. The annual Truth-in-Taxation meeting will be held on December 10th. The meeting is held to provide a forum for input and questions from the public regarding the proposed budget and property tax levy. At this same meeting, the Otsego City Council will consider adopting the: 1) 2019 Operating Budgets; 2) Property Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2019; and 3) 2019-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. Always feel free to contact the City Administrator/Finance Director, Adam Flaherty at 763.441.4414 with any questions. FIRE HYDRANTS The City is requesting your help in keeping fire hydrants accessible. Snow piled or shoveled close to hydrants restricts operation during a fire emergency. Please clear a four foot circle around the hydrant near your home to assure easy access for the fire department. Yo ur Preferred Community Lender SM www.ci.otsego.mn.us | 3 [ Mayor’s Corner ] GREETINGS NEIGHBORS! I hope that many of you had an opportunity to enjoy the Otsego Prairie Festival & Car Show earlier this fall. The weather was fantastic and I saw many families enjoying themselves throughout the day and into the evening. The City Council continues its support of the Otsego Prairie Festival & Car Show as being consistent with our strategic vision for Otsego to be a social, connected community. A very special thank you must go out to the many volunteers that help leading up to and during the day of our annual Otsego Prairie Festival & Car Show. These groups and individuals contribute their time and effort to our community and really make the event so successful. These generous groups and individuals include: • Otsego Lions Club • Otsego Scout Pack 90 • Special Olympics • Gifts Anonymous • Otsego Rod & Custom • Otsego River Riders • Wright County Sheriff Reserves • Albertville & Elk River Fire Department • Otsego Prairie Festival committee members; Kim Welter, Jennifer Esselman, Daniel Licht We also want to thank the many donors that have financially supported the Otsego Prairie Festival & Car Show. The donations from these businesses make possible many of the activities available for people of all ages that bring people to the Otsego Prairie Festival & Car Show including food vendors, inflatable jumpies, entertainment tent, car show trophies, and the fireworks display at the end of the day. • DesignKW/Kim Welter • The Bank of Elk River • Hakanson Anderson Engineering • Jete Dance • Guardian Angels • Metro Appliance & Recycling • Centra Care • The Planning Company • MacArthur Law Office • Park Nicollet Clinic- Rogers • Rogers/ Otsego Baseball • Three Rivers Soccer Association • Life Gate Church • Midwest Landscaping • Minnesota Equipment • Land Home Financial • Fehn Companies • Minnesota Native Landscaping • Collins Brothers Towing The Otsego Prairie Festival & Car Show is special to many of us and it is the one time during the year that brings all of Otsego together to appreciate all that our community has to offer including our beautiful parks, good food, local vendors and businesses, and entertainment. The Otsego community thanks all of those listed above for your support of the Otsego Prairie Festival & Car Show! Please mark your calendars for the next year’s event on September 14, 2019! MAYOR Jessica Stockamp NorthCentralInsurance.com 16854 Hwy 10 NW, Elk River If you are turning 65 or becoming eligible for Medicare or if you have questions on your current coverage, give us a call! Medicare Questions? Part D Questions? Ben Bauman, Licensed Agent763.241.7900 We’re here for you. Now Offering Online Grocery Shopping! 763-428-6464 | cub.com 13855 Rogers Dr, Rogers Bake Up Some Holiday Memories! 4 | 2018 Winter Otsego View WRIGHT COUNTY SHERIFF’S LEGACY OF PUBLIC SERVICE After 33 years of service to Wright County, eight of those as the chief law enforcement officer, Sheriff Joe Hagerty will retire following the 2018 elections. Promoted to Patrol Sergeant in 1996 and Patrol Lieutenant in 2001, Sheriff Hagerty has led Wright County law enforcement with character, humility, and a dedication to the people. “If you’re in this business to truly help people, it really doesn’t seem like work,” he said. Sheriff Hagerty’s service reflects the values of Darrell Wolff, Don Hozempa, and Gary Miller, previous Wright County sheriffs of whom he spoke with admiration. “Each left a legacy of public servitude, patience, and empathy,” he said. “We’re not going to get it right all the time, and when we don’t, we admit it. And we move on. People like transparency in government, and I think we’ve been an excellent face for Wright County. I’m going to miss it terribly.” Sheriff Hagerty spoke highly of the hardworking residents and family-oriented atmosphere of Otsego. According to Hagerty, with communication and technological resources, community participation, and city coordination, Otsego continues to be a leader in Wright County public safety. Hagerty encourages residents to call the police to report any suspicious activity or scams. “We still need the public’s help,” he said. “Cops aren’t the only ones who have a gut instinct. With cell phones now, it’s very easy to hit 911. We’ll still know your location. We can GPS coordinate a cell phone, so don’t be afraid to use them.” While retiring from his public safety career, Sheriff Hagerty plans to stay involved in the community through substitute teaching and coaching youth football in his hometown of St. Michael. He may even consider running for St. Michael City Council again, having served for 12 years before becoming sheriff. Most of all, he is looking forward to spending more time with his family. Sean A. Deringer, Sheriff Hagerty’s successor, was elected on November 6. 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The Otsego Heritage Preservation Commission wants to hear from you, whether you have been here most of your life or are new to the city. What brought you here? What do you enjoy about living here or think makes it special? We believe we are all a part of making history and look forward to hearing from you! OTSEGO’S HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION - THE DEHEN FAMILY Some of what is now the Crimson Pond developments was once a farm belonging to an Otsego pioneer family. The Dehen’s farm was called “The Meadow Lawn Farm.” Peter Dehen arrived at Ellis Island, NY, from Prussia in 1866. He married Theresia Heuring in Dayton, MN in 1870. Their farm was on the east side of County Rd 37 (Odean now) and north of 70th St. (Co Rd 38 now). Their big white house had a kitchen with a pantry, large dining room, a large living room with a pot bellied stove and a piano, five bedrooms including a large play room that later had a pool table. Peter and Theresia had three boys and five girls. Two of their girls married Nick and Joe Barthel and two married Frank and John Kemmetmueller. John Dehen, the eldest son, married and farmed in Wadena, MN. Peter died in 1898. Theresia died in 1922. After 1920, their youngest son, David (1888- 1971), took over the farm. David was married in 1912 to Catherine “Kate” Endres. They had 10 children, five boys and five girls. All of the neighborhood children attended school at the big school house located at the northwest corner of what is now Co Rd 38/70th St and Odean/old Co Rd 37. But also, on Sundays, it was a gathering place for card games for adults, outside games for kids and sometimes square dances and birthday parties. Dave Dehen was the violin/ fiddle player for all the dances and parties. The Dehen farm had the only outside electric yard light in the neighborhood in the early 1930s; there were no street lights at that time. After the kids got their chores done, they would go to the farm to play softball under the light. These kids include Albert “Buster” and Loretta Heuring; Marie and Helen Chouinard; and Robert, Raymond, Leona, Ceil, Marie, and Millie Dehen. The farmhouse had a moonshine still in the basement, one in the woods and one in the silo. The third step upstairs was squeaky because it was hinged and Grandpa Dehen kept his moonshine in it and later Uncle Bob kept his peanuts in there. Before the girls were married, they had to step quietly and carefully over that step when coming home late from a date so as not to wake their parents. Dave and Kate’s son, Robert Dehen, took over the farm after his dad. Robert married Gladys Weber in 1944 and they lived at the old homestead for many years. Tom Corbin, son of Marie Dehen and Donald Corbin and godson of Robert and Gladys Dehen took over the homestead next. Later the house was rented out for a few years. Now the home is gone and the farm is sold. The Meadow Lawn Farm is not forgotten. Otsego was, and still is, a wonderful place to live with good neighbors. Article by Barbara Fisette and Rick Heuring with contributions from Marie Dehen Corbin and Millie Dehen Johnson.Peter and Theresia Dehen Original Dehen Farmhouse 6 | 2018 Winter Otsego View EMERALD ASH BORER In September, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has placed Wright County under an emergency quarantine after an ash tree was positively identified as being infected with the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) insect. EAB, now found in 30 states, was first found in Minnesota in 2009. A total of 17 Minnesota counties are now under a full or partial quarantine to prevent the spread of this highly destructive tree pest. Currently, Minnesota has approximately 1 billion ash trees, the most of any state, according to the Agriculture Department. What does an emergency quarantine mean? It means that the following material is not legally allowed to move outside the quarantine area (Wright County), unless it is accompanied by an MDA certificate. • Ash logs and lumber • Ash tree waste • Ash chips and mulch • All hardwood firewood Research shows that EAB can have a one to two-year life cycle. Adults begin emerging in mid to late May, with peak emergence in late June. Females will begin laying eggs about two weeks after emerging. Eggs hatch one to two weeks and bore themselves through the bark and between the bark and wood, where nutrient levels are high. The larvae feed under the bark for several weeks, typically from late July through October. The larvae reach full size of 1 to 1.25 inches long. It is very rare that an adult EAB will be sighted. Therefore, residents are encouraged to look for signs and damage rather than the actual beetle itself. Options are typically limited to either chemical treatment or tree removal once a tree has been identified as being infested. According to the University of Minnesota, all ash trees species found in Minnesota are susceptible to the insect. Those species include white, green, and black ash trees. Mountain Ash is not considered a true ash tree and therefore is not susceptible to the insect. Watch your ash trees for infestation. If you think your ash tree is infested, go to www.mda.state.mn.us/eab and use the “Do I Have Emerald Ash Borer?” guide. Suspect infestations can be reported to MDA’s Arrest the Pest line at 1.888.545.6684 or arrest.the.pest@state.mn.us Creating a point of interest. Your home! 5600 Queens Ave, Otsego (2 miles north of I-94 on Highway 101)763-497-4407 FocalPointFlooring.com 12550 W. Frontage Road, Burnsville, MN 55337 • 952-808-1412 Flooring • Cabinets • Countertops • Hunter Douglas Blinds • Design Assistance 10% DISCOUNT! 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Services Provided:• Food Assistance/Outreach• Winter Outerwear• Car CAER • Referrals• Limited Financial Assistance 8 | 2018 Winter Otsego View MY CIVIC APP The City continues to explore new ways to improve service for residents and the latest tool in this effort is “My Civic App.” This app would allow residents to receive push notices, submit code enforcement items, view calendar of events, view maps, get directions to City parks and so much more from their phones or devices and is also web based from the City website. Watch for this early 2019! REPORT STREET LIGHTS OUT With the end of daylight savings time, more people notice when a street light is not working. If you observe a street light not working please contact City Hall at 763.441.4414 to report it. City staff will contact the appropriate utility to have the street light repaired to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians. MAILBOX STANDARDS Mailboxes must be mounted a minimum of 48” from the street level and placed between 6” to 8” back from curb, and the front of the mailbox should be behind the back edge of the curb. Following these standards allows the snowplow wing to pass under the mailbox and in front of the post. If there should be damage to a mailbox during snow removal operations, city staff will assess the damage and assist the homeowner in repairing the mailbox only if the mailbox or post were physically struck by the snowplow itself and if the mailbox was originally installed to the standards above. To register, please visit www.otsegoparksrec.com 2018-2019 WINTER & SPRING PROGRAMS SANTA DAY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Santa Claus (real) is coming to town on Saturday, December 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Prairie Center! This annual event hosted by the Parks and Recreation Commission is in its twelfth year. Planned activities include children visiting with Santa Claus, cookies and hot chocolate, and horse-drawn sleigh rides for the whole family. Quality Photo will also be present to take pictures of your children with Santa for purchase or you may bring a camera and take your own. People attending are also encouraged to bring food goods for donation to CAER in the spirit of the season. This is a free event. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OTHER UPCOMING FREE FAMILY COMMUNITY EVENTS IN 2019: • Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Prairie Center) • Otsego Festival – Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Prairie Park) • Pumpkin Patch – Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Prairie Park) • Santa Day – Saturday, Dec 14, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Prairie Center) DOG SLEDDING CLASS Silent Run Adventures offers you a chance to learn all you need to know about the awesome sport of dog sledding in an up-close and personal way. After the presentation, you will meet and have the exciting opportunity to be pulled in a dogsled by a beautiful team of Siberian Huskies. You are sure to leave with memories that will last a lifetime and make some new 4-legged friends. You will want to mark this adventure off of your bucket list! Warm up after your ride with Coffee and Hot Chocolate. All ages welcome! Limited number of spaces so register early! SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 2 sessions: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m or 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Prairie Center $25 (kids 4 and under free with paid adult) OTSEGO PARKS & REC DAYS AT THE HOLIDAY INN WATERPARK Get out and enjoy one of the gems of Otsego; the Holiday Inn and Wild Woods Water Park is pairing up and offering Parks and Recreation Days throughout the fall and winter months. All kids and parents who are swimming pay only $10 each and one adult per swimmer is free to observe! All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Deadline to register online is five days before the event or $15 each swimmer at event. Quantity of swimmers is limited, register early. Otsego Holiday Inn 9200 Quaday Ave NE, Otsego SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 (Deadline to register January 8) SUNDAY, MARCH 3 (Deadline to register February 26) Noon - 4:00 p.m. $10 online registration only or $15 after deadline (Space is limited so register early) www.ci.otsego.mn.us | 9 INTRODUCTION TO TUMBLING AGE 2 In this toddler-and-me class, your child will be introduced to gymnastics and will develop coordination by learning balance, flexibility, rhythm and mat exercises. Students are encouraged to wear leotards or shorts, sweatpants, and t-shirts. Parents are expected to participate with their child. THURSDAYS, 4 SESSIONS Session 1: January 10 - January 31 Session 2: February 21 - March 14 6:00 - 6:25 p.m. Prairie Center $35 TUMBLING BASICS AGES 3-4 In this class, children will learn the basic skill of gymnastics in a safe environment by learning a variety of mat exercise, low balance beam, vault and tumbling exercises. Students are encouraged to wear leotards or shorts, sweatpants and t-shirts. Please tie back long hair. THURSDAYS, 4 SESSIONS Session 1: January 10 - January 31 Session 2: February 21 - March 14 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Prairie Center $35 TOT BASKETBALL CAMP AGE 2 This camp is all about the basics! Campers will learn good techniques in dribbling, shooting and the defensive stance. Developing and improving motor skills and fitness is the focus of this camp in a fun atmosphere! Parents are expected to participate with your child. THURSDAYS, 4 SESSIONS January 10 - January 31 5:30 - 5:55 p.m. SATURDAYS, 4 SESSIONS Session 1: January 26 - February 16 Session 2: March 2 - March 23 9:00 - 9:25 a.m.Prairie Center $35 BASKETBALL CAMP AGES 3 & 4 This camp is all about the basics! Campers will learn good techniques in dribbling, shooting and passing. Developing and improving motor skills and fitness is the focus of this camp in a fun atmosphere! SATURDAYS, 4 SESSIONS Session 1: January 26 - February 16 Session 2: March 2 - March 23 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Prairie Center $35 Overnight Boarding 1st dog $32/day 2nd dog $26/day 3rd dog $15/day Overnight Boarding 1st dog $32/day 2nd dog $26/day 3rd dog $15/day Grooming Self Bath $15 Staff Bath $25 Nail Trim $7 Grooming Self Bath $15 Staff Bath $25 Nail Trim $7 Doggie Day Care 1/2 day (1-6 hrs) $15/day Full day (6-12 hrs) $23/day Doggie Day Care 1/2 day (1-6 hrs) $15/day Full day (6-12 hrs) $23/day Open from 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. Call 763.441.8102 or visit RinTinInnKennel.com Ask about our Doggie Day Care Packages! Ask about our Doggie Day Care Packages! 10 | To register, please visit www.otsegoparksrec.com To register, please visit www.otsegoparksrec.com TOT SOCCER CAMP AGE 2 This camp is all about the basics! Campers will learn good techniques in dribbling, shooting and passing. Developing and improving motor skills and fitness is the focus of this camp in a fun atmosphere! Parents are expected to participate with your child. THURSDAYS, 4 SESSIONS February 21 - March 14 5:30 - 5:55 p.m. SATURDAYS, 4 SESSIONS Session 1: January 26 - February 16 Session 2: March 2 - March 23 10:05 - 10:30 a.m.Prairie Center $35 SOCCER CAMP AGES 3 & 4 This camp is all about the basics! Campers will learn good techniques in dribbling, shooting and the defensive stance. Developing and improving motor skills and fitness is the focus of this camp in a fun atmosphere! Parents are encouraged to participate with your child if needed. SATURDAYS, 4 SESSIONS Session 1: January 26 - February 16 Session 2: March 2 - March 23 10:35 - 11:05 a.m. Prairie Center $35 PRINCESS PARTY AGES 3-6 At this party, your princess will have story time, arts and crafts (tiaras and wands), musical games, princess snack and lots of fun! Dreams really do come true at this Princess Party. Dress-up is highly encouraged. SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2019 (Deadline to Register: Monday, January 7, 2019) 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Prairie Center $20 TINY TOTS OPEN PLAY TIME AGES NEWBORN-5 WITH PARENTS Kids bring your caretakers to this super fun open playtime. Come meet up with your future classmates and learn skills. We will read stories, do crafts, and play. WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS Please check the website for days that we are not meeting. 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Prairie Center $3 each time Park Nicollet Clinic—Rogers 13688 Rogers Drive Internal Medicine and Pediatrics appointments: 952-977-0300 parknicollet.com/rogers Same-day appointments available. Dr. David M. 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These easy to follow routines incorporate interval training – alternating fast and slow rhythms – and resistance training. Level: All. Equipment: None YOGA FUSION Taking the best of the best. This class fuses exercises from Pilates, basic yoga and strength training. This low-impact workout will increase your fitness level, core strength, flexibility, stability and balance. Each class will be unique and may include props. This is often an energetic upbeat class. Level: All Equipment: if you have it, light to medium hand weights and yoga mat. CARDIO DRUMMING March to the beat of your own drum with one of the latest and FUN fitness trends! Cardio drumming takes a simple movement–drumming–and turns it into a full-body workout that will leave you smiling, sweating, and feeling great. It’s a program for everyone! Come experience the joy of music, movement, and rhythm and feel like a rock star! 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We guarantee you will have a blast shaking your tail feathers off! Your PCA or chaperone is also welcome to join you! Dance will be from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Refreshments will be for sale at the event. A photo prop area will also be available...so cameras are welcome! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Prairie Center FREE (Collecting donations for CAER food shelf) EMPTY BOWLS FUNDRAISER What is Empty Bowls? “Empty Bowls is a grass root movement to help end hunger.” Otsego Parks and Rec once again is teaming up with Holiday Inn to offer the third annual Empty Bowls. All donations go to CAER (Local Food Shelf). In exchange, for a free will cash donation, guests will be served soup (donated by Holiday Inn) and bread and will be able to choose a handcrafted bowl made by students from Spectrum and Rogers High Schools and area elementary schools. All money collected, will go to CAER our local food Shelf. 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Coupon must be present at the time of the order. www.ci.otsego.mn.us | 13 14 | To register, please visit www.otsegoparksrec.com COMING THIS WINTER… OTSEGO KIDS FEST Music, Games, Sports and many other activities, you won’t want to miss this exhilarating night of kids fun. Check our website for details: www.otsegoparksrec.com SPRING SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA Save the date and plan on picking out unique gifts you can’t find in stores, for you or someone else! Everything from clothing to spices to jewelry and more! Support local artisans, crafters and small business owners. For a listing of vendors please call or check out our recreation website. If you are a small business or crafter and are interested in being a vendor at the show, please check the website for more details. SATURDAY, APRIL 6 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. FREE PAWS IN THE PARK Otsego Parks and Rec will be hosting community events for our four-legged friends and their owners throughout the year. For safety, please have your dogs leashed during PAWS events. Paradise Paw Spa helps sponsor these events. SANTA PAWS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Drawing Photos with Santa, please bring your own camera or Quality Photo will be available to take a picture for a fee. There will be treats for you and your dog. Please visit our website for more info. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2019. Hoppin Hounds Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. (Prairie Park Dog Park) Howling Hounds – Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. (Prairie Park Dog Park) Santa Paws – Saturday, Dec 14, 2019 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Prairie Center) S i g n u p to vo l u n t e e r. A l l i t t a k e s i s t wo h our s . K i d s 5 a n d u p a r e w e lc o m e ! P a c k i n g s i te s i n C h an has s e n, Coon Ra p i d s a n d E ag a n .f msc .o r g F E E D1 MILLION C H ILDREN A DAY ! 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The City does not set the speed limits; for city streets, the council can request that the speed limit should be changed, but cannot implement the change until after consulting with MnDOT. MnDOT requires a fee, charged to the City, to complete their analysis of the requested street change. Even if the City Council requests a City street have a lower speed limit, after the MnDOT traffic study is completed, the results from the analysis by MnDOT may not support a reduction and may even require the speed limit to increase. Will lowering the speed limit reduce speeds? No. Studies show there is little change in the speed pattern after the posting of a speed limit. The driver is much more influenced by the roadway conditions. Will lowering the speed limit reduce crash frequency? No. Although lowering the speed limit is often seen as a cure-all in preventing crashes, this is not the case. Crashes are more often the result of driver inattention and driver error. 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