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Otsego View Fall 20192019 FALL NEWSLETTER WHAT’S INSIDE! 04 Community Spotlight: William Koch 07 Financial Results 09 PARKS & RECREATION Fall/Winter Programs 16 ISD 728 Referendum www.ci.otsego.mn.us • cityhall@ci.otsego.mn.us • 13400 90th Street NE, Otsego • 763.441.4414 CONNECT WITH THE CITY ON THE GO! The interactive and user-friendly official app of the City of Otsego is designed for Otsego residents to engage with your city like never before. With features like City Hall, Parks and Recreation, News, Calendar and Report an Issue; you’ll find it easier than ever to stay connected with your city on your mobile device. City Hall section allows you to have all the important contact and destination information in your city; learn about the history, demographics and your elected officials along with information and phone numbers. Parks and Recreation feature allows you to access services and programs at the touch of a button. Find parks, trails, facilities and points-of-interest along with information, phone numbers, maps and directions. Stay informed and up-to-date on the latest happenings and upcoming events through the News and Calendar Sections. Use the Report an Issue section to report issues you observe. The issues are tracked from the initial report to resolution in the “My Reports” section and you will receive push notifications as your report progresses. Start using the app today by downloading it in iTunes or Google Play Store. DON’T MISS PRAIRIE FESTIVAL, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14! See page 5 for details. Everything You Need To Stay Connected To Your City 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 Tom Darkenwald: tdarkenwald@ci.otsego.mn.us Jason Warehime: jwarehime@ci.otsego.mn.us Corey Tanner: ctanner@ci.otsego.mn.us Tina Goede: tgoede@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 2019. 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. 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The schedule for flushing is as follows: • East Public Water System (East of City Hall) October 1st - 15th • West Public Water System (West of City Hall) October 15th - 30th OTSEGO BUSINESS BUZZ Napa Valley Liquors celebrated their 10 year anniversary in March. Riverbend North, Phase 1 construction is underway of 164 unit apartment complex at the corner of CSAH 42 and HWY 101. Edina Realty, 8690 Parson Avenue (across from Target), held a groundbreaking on June 26 for their new office location. Harvest Corn Maze & Fall Festival Saturdays & Sundays | September 21 - October 27 MEA | Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18 Buy Tickets Online: nathes101market.com Enjoy our animal train, corn cannon, corn maze, corn pits to play in, duck races, jumping pillow, Max (our giant pumpkin bouncy house), pedal carts, petting zoo, potato slinger, and spider web! 8980 Quantrelle Avenue NE, Otsego 763.441.4487 | nathes101market.com OPEN 10 am to 6 pm Weekends 2 | 2019 Fall Otsego View At the City Council meeting on May 28th the Bank of Elk River presented to the City a donation to the Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of $6,000. The City Council appreciates the continued partnership. THANK YOU BANK OF ELK RIVER! UTILITY BILLING You have the ability to pay your utility bill online, on the mobile app (pictured), or over the phone. The online service allows you to pay immediately, schedule a payment, or set up auto-pay, view your statements, and even has the option to go paperless! To pay by mobile app, download “PSN Payments” in the App Store or Google Play. [ Mayor’s Corner ] GREETINGS NEIGHBORS! In July 2019, the City of Otsego officially adopted the Parks and Recreation System Master Plan to use in conjunction with the 2012 Comprehensive Plan. The Master Plan, which took a year to complete is based on extensive input from our residents, athletic associations, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and City Council to guide the continued build out for the parks, trails, open space and recreation programming for our community. The Master Plan document will serve to guide decision making by the City Council, Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, residents, and developers in expanding our neighborhood parks, greenway corridors, and trails that are adjacent to major roadways. This process will continue for the most part to be parallel to on-going residential development and street improvement projects. The Master Plan also addresses opportunities for the City to acquire and develop more community-oriented facilities and the means by which such improvements may be financed by the City. The Master Plan is a tool, therefore, that will be used by the City in conjunction with the 2012 Comprehensive Plan, the Capital Improvement Plan, and the City Budget to meet the needs and priorities for our community. If you have time, take an opportunity to review the full plan on the City’s website under the Parks & Recreation tab. MAYOR Jessica Stockamp Call today for more information. 763.746.3400 guardianangelsmn.org Life is Better on the River! River view L anding NOW OPEN! Independent Living - Assisted Living - Memory Care - Adult Day Services - Wellness Center Dr. David M. Sawyer, OD 510 Freeport Ave, Suite C, Elk River 763-441-3431 | gregory-optical.com GREAT! Schedule Your Eye Exam Now! Make this school year www.ci.otsego.mn.us | 3 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR TACKLES POLLUTION ISSUE Otsego resident and Spectrum High School senior William Koch is making his last year of secondary education count. Honored this past April as an Elk River Rotary Student of the Month, William already has his eyes set on a few colleges where he plans to study veterinarian medicine. Before he graduates, however, William has other ambitions to carry out, including his senior project to clean up the Mississippi River. William hopes to combat coastal pollution by focusing on inland waterways. An estimated 14 billion pounds of trash is dumped into the world’s oceans every year. The Mississippi River, which drains 41 percent of the continental United States, contributes to those shocking statistics. Whatever the current picks up along the river’s 2,300-mile path, from the Mississippi headwaters at Minnesota’s Itasca State Park to the Gulf of Mexico, could end up in the Atlantic Ocean. William intends to address this far-reaching environmental issue at a local level. After consulting with Otsego Parks and Recreation Director Ross Demant, William is focusing his efforts on Carrick Waterfront and Norin Landing Park, which opened this summer. Both developments are nestled alongside the Mississippi River and have been littered with windblown trash from nearby Highway 101 and U.S. Route 169. William’s project involves picking up trash along the shoreline, planting flowers in Norin Landing Park, and making fishing rod holders to prevent visitors from breaking sticks off the trees to prop up their poles. He plans to invite a cleanup crew of up to 30 friends and neighbors, inspiring young and old to follow in his footsteps toward a cleaner earth. For more information about Otsego’s park system and cleanup opportunities, visit ci.otsego.mn.us or call 763-235-3148. Visit our website atdojokarate.com Buffalo • Elk RiverMaple Grove • MedinaMonticello • RogersWaconia $1495 NOW ENROLLING FOR BACK TO SCHOOL 2 Weeks of Training with FREE Uniform! Expires 11.10.19 READY FOR A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR? BuildConfi dence–IncreaseFocus–Boost SelfEsteem–ImproveGrades Primary care for every age and every stage With family care, OB/Gyn, pediatrics and internal medicine, we provide care for infants to seniors – and every stage in between. To learn more call 763.684.8300 or visit stellishealth.com. 4 | 2019 Fall Otsego View ADOPT-A-STREET PROGRAM The City Council and staff would like to THANK the following Adopt-A-Street participants: • Hakanson Anderson Engineering and Land Surveying Services (Queens Ave) • Otsego Public Safety Commission  (Nashua Ave) • Otsego Rod & Custom (Quaday Ave) • Otsego Lions  (85th Street/Quaday Ave/87th St/88th St NE) • Hoppenyan      (MacIver Ave/80th St NE) • K. Beaudry & Family (77th St NE Nashua Ave/MacIver Ave NE) • Randelin Family (Odean Ave) • Ink Kings Tattoo (78th St/75th St) We appreciate your partnership in making our City a cleaner, more attractive and welcoming community!  PETTING ZOO BINGO PERFORMERS LIVEMUSIC CAR SHOW FOOD TRUCKSBEER GARDEN FIREWORKS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 WEB: otsegoprairiefestival.com 10 A.M. – DUSK | PRAIRIE PARK | 8899 NASHUA AVE @otsegoprairiefestival 2019 SPONSORED BY COURTESY OF The Naked Cowboys ! INFLATABLESPAINTBALL NEW FOR 2019 OF ELK RIVER 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! IF YOU SHOW THIS AD www.ci.otsego.mn.us | 5 LOCUSTS AND GINSENG On the 19th of August in 1856 the residents of Otsego saw dark clouds approaching. These clouds were made of thousands of locusts that destroyed crops. They laid their eggs in the ground to hatch in the spring, and then they moved on. In the spring of 1857 when the eggs hatched, most of the farmers did not plant crops but many used their plows and harrows to dig deeply, hoping to destroy the insects. This was the beginning of a financial panic which was dealt with creatively by some of the residents of Otsego who had moved from Virginia where they had dealings with a commodities trader named Colonel Robert Blaine. He brought ginseng to China where it is prized for its medicinal properties. Ginseng is an herb with a thick forked root that grows wild in shady wooded areas. It was plentiful in this area in the mid 1800s when Otsego was a part of Minnesota called the “Big Woods.” Colonel Blaine offered to pay cash to those who could find it, 5 cents a pound in the spring and 8-10 cents a pound in the fall for green roots. He also told people that mud should be plastered around the roots to keep them fresh and he would not dock them for the weight of the mud. The settlers figured that at the going price of $1.25 an acre, 25 pounds of ginseng would buy an acre of land. So they started digging and Colonel Blaine paid up and helped the homesteaders to recover from their losses to the plague of locusts. Do you have a special memory or photo of Otsego that you would be willing to share? 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! Appliances • Computers Electronics • Bulbs • Ballasts Batteries & More • We Pick Up! 763.241.8787 ThinkGreenMN.comLocated off of 101 in Otsego Computers & Electronics We Pick Up! 6 | 2019 Fall Otsego View FINANCIAL RESULTS The City of Otsego annually prepares a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, the financial statements within the City’s CAFR must be audited on an annual basis, which was completed by BerganKDV. On June 10th, BerganKDV presented their opinion on the financial statements to the City Council, with the City receiving an Unmodified Opinion, also known as a clean opinion, and is the best opinion that can be given. Summary information regarding the City’s financials are provided below. Governmental Funds The City’s governmental funds account for all operations, capital projects and debt payments, with the exception of the public utilities of water, sanitary sewer, and storm water. Those funds are excluded as they are operated like businesses and are intended to be self-sufficient. Utility Operations The City of Otsego operates public Water, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Utility Systems, with nearly 4,000 customers. The Utility operations are not included with Governmental Fund operations and are not funded through the property tax levy. Rather, the Utility operations are fully self-funded through user charges to the customers on the public systems. General Fund The General fund is the City’s primary fund and accounts for all of the day-to-day operations of the City. Debt The City of Otsego has seven outstanding debt issues, which have been used to finance projects ranging from public streets, city buildings, and utility system infrastructure. Contact The City’s CAFR is available for viewing on the City’s website by clicking on the Finance page under the City Departments tab at the top of the page. Always feel free to contact the City Finance Director, Adam Flaherty at (763) 441-4414 with any questions. 13855 Rogers Dr. Rogers, MN 55374 763-428-6464 www.ci.otsego.mn.us | 7 BURNING PERMIT The City together with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regulates open burning within the City in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 4, Section 5-4-4 of the City Code.   A burning permit is required for all open burns larger than an 3-foot by 3-foot area. A burning permit may be obtained at City Hall or from the DNR website at webapps8.dnr.state.mn.us/burning_permits. Once a burning permit has been issued, it is the permit holder’s responsibility to confirm that no burning ban is in effect prior to starting an open burn or recreational fire and the permit holder must be constantly in attendance of the fire. No fire may be allowed to smolder with no person in attendance and the open burn or recreational fire must be completely extinguished before the permit holder leaves the site.  RECREATIONAL FIRE GUIDELINES General recreational fire guidelines in Otsego include: • Maximum size of 3-by-3 feet. • Must be 20 feet from any combustible structures such as homes, sheds, decks or fences. • Recreational fires are limited to dry, clean wood that is unpainted or untreated including cord wood, branches, limbs, twigs, dimensional lumber cut into lengths no longer than three feet. TIPS FOR FIRE SAFETY • Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. • Test smoke alarms every month. • Talk with all family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year. 14188 Northdale Blvd., Rogers • Glass Shower Doors • Mirrors • Residential & Commercial Window Replacement • Broken Glass Replacement • Foggy Window Repair • Automatic Doors – Service & Installation • Commercial Storefronts jaglassinc.com • 763.633.9694 FURNACES • AIR CONDITIONERS • WATER HEATERS • IN-FLOOR HEATING ZONING • INDOOR AIR QUALITY • DUCT SEALING • GEOTHERMAL SPECIALISTS 763.428.3677 heatcool2.com MN Lic# PC691106 Visit HeatCool2.com/Winter for an A/C Tune-Up Checklist & Tips $50 OFF TUNE-UP OR REPAIR SAVE MORE When You Sign a Planned Service Agreement! Not valid with other offers. Must present coupon at time of service. Not applicable toward diagnostic charges. Exp. 11/30/19. OTNLFALL2019 Call today for the Latest Savings on a high-efficiency, variable speed, Bryant Evolution home comfort system. Financing Plans Available 8 | 2019 Fall Otsego View 2019 FALL & WINTER PROGRAMS To register, please visit www.otsegoparksrec.com PUMPKIN PATCH DAY PUMPKIN PATCH The Otsego Parks and Recreation Commission would like to invite everyone to this fun family fall event! There will be free pumpkins given out as long as supplies last! There also will be jumpies, games and lots of prizes! Please bring a non-perishable food item for CAER. Saturday October 12 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. LOCATION: OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK 13355 90TH ST. FREE HOWLIN’ HALLOWEEN Bring your four- legged friend down for pictures, costume contest and prizes! Costume Contest: 12:45 p.m. Prize Drawing: 12:50 p.m. Saturday October 12 12:30-1:00 p.m. LOCATION: PRAIRIE PARK DOG PARK, 8899 NASHUA AVE. FREE AUTUMN CRAFT & BUSINESS SHOW Support local artisans, crafters and small business owners and get a jump start to the Holiday Shopping. Jewelry, purses, cooking products and samples, home cleaning products, body wraps, local handmade crafts, doll clothes, scrapbooking supplies, stamping tools, clothing boutiques, spices, cooking products, holiday decorations, blankets, thermal bags, candles, crochet items, hair accessories, rock it anywhere, Tupperware, baby blankets and hats, hot/ cold aromatherapy packs, essential oils, skin care, health & fitness, and more! Saturday October 12 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: PRAIRIE CENTER, 8899 NASHUA AVE. FREE DRIVE IN MOVIE: DOUBLE FEATURE Let’s go back to the 50s when drive-in theaters were all the rage and having a great family fun night while sitting in the car and watching the movie. The sound will be played on your car radio as well as outside. Saturday October 12 6:45 p.m. Hotel Transylvania 3 (G) Saturday October 12 9:00 p.m. Insidious (13+) LOCATION: PRAIRIE PARK BALLFIELDS, 13355 90TH ST. FREE COUPLES CANOE TRIP Couples will park at Carricks Landing Park (next to Cowboy Jack’s) and be bused to Norin Landing. They will then be guided down the Mississippi River. Couples will have the opportunity to see the beautiful fall foliage and wildlife and will end their journey back at Carrick’s Landing Park. Canoes, paddles and life jackets are also included so sit back and enjoy a day on the river. Saturday October 5 10:30 a.m. $50 per couple LOCATION: CARRICK’S LANDING PARK www.ci.otsego.mn.us | 9 NEW FOR FALL SPORT CLASSES IN THE MORNING! INTRO TOT TUMBLING 2-3 YEAR OLDS This camp gives an introduction to preschool girls and boys to the fun and excitement of tumbling. Your child will develop skills of coordination, flexibility and balance using basic equipment. Parents are expected to participate with your child. Wednesdays Sept. 18-Oct. 9 (Session 1) 10:30-11:00 a.m. $35 Wednesdays Oct. 16-Nov. 6 (Session 2) 10:30-11:00 a.m. $35 LOCATION: PRAIRIE CENTER MULTI SPORT CAMP 2-3 YEAR OLDS This camp gives an introduction to preschool girls and boys to the fun and excitement of sports. There is no pressure, just lots of fun! Sports that will be introduced will be soccer, tball, kickball and basketball. Wednesdays Sept. 18-Oct. 9 (Session 1) 9:45-10:15 a.m. $35 Wednesdays Oct. 16-Nov. 6 (Session 2) 9:45-10:15 a.m. $35 LOCATION: PRAIRIE CENTER Sign up for two classes and get a $5 discount. INTRO TO TUMBLING 2 YEAR OLDS In this toddler-and-me class, your child will develop skills of coordination, balance, flexibility, rhythm in a fun and safe atmosphere where they will be introduced to the balance beam, bar and vault. Students are encouraged to wear leotards or shorts, sweatpants, and t-shirts. Please tie back long hair. Parents are expected to participate with their child. Thursdays Sept. 19-Oct. 10 5:45-6:15 p.m. $35 Thursdays Nov. 7-Dec. 5 5:45-6:15 p.m. $35 (Not Meeting Nov 28 Thanksgiving) LOCATION: PRAIRIE CENTER, 8899 NASHUA AVE NE TUMBLING BASICS 3-4 YEAR OLDS In this class, your child will develop skills of coordination, balance, flexibility, rhythm in a fun and safe atmosphere where they will be introduced to the balance beam, bar and vault. Students are encouraged to wear leotards or shorts, sweatpants, and t-shirts. Thursdays Sept. 19-Oct. 10 6:20-6:50 p.m. $35 Thursdays Nov. 7-Dec. 5 6:20-6:50 p.m. $35 (Not Meeting Nov 28 Thanksgiving) LOCATION: PRAIRIE CENTER, 8899 NASHUA AVE NE 763-425-9666 | osseovacuum.com Try Before You Buy! ELK RIVER YMCA 13337 Business Center Dr., Elk River, MN 55330 (P) 763 230 2800 (W) ymcamn.org/elkriver TRY THE Y Tour with a Membership Advisor and receive a free 5-day trial! 19 - B M 1 6 10 | To register, please visit otsegoparksrec.com To register, please visit www.otsegoparksrec.com BASIC DANCE LINE CAMP 3-5 YEAR OLDS In this class, your child will learn basic creative dance movements in a fun, interactive and musical atmosphere. Students are encouraged to wear leotards or shorts, sweatpants and t-shirts. Please tie back long hair. Thursdays Sept. 19-Oct. 10 7:00-7:30 p.m. $35 Thursdays Nov. 7-Dec. 5 7:00-7:30 p.m. $35 (Not Meeting Nov 28 Thanksgiving) LOCATION: PRAIRIE CENTER, 8899 NASHUA AVE NE FALCON SPORT CAMPS 2 YEAR OLDS These camps help your child with developmental milestones like running, kicking, throwing, and interacting socially with other kids. Get a $5 discount and sign up for both Falcon Sport Camps together $65! PARENTS/ADULT ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE WITH YOUR CHILD. FALCON BASKETBALL CAMP Skills that will be worked on are: dribbling, shooting, passing, and team work. Saturday Oct. 26-Nov. 16 9:00-9:30 a.m. $35 LOCATION: PRAIRIE CENTER, 8899 NASHUA AVE NE FALCON SOCCER CAMP Players will start to develop their soccer skills through fun and interactive games and challenges. Saturday Oct. 26-Nov. 16 9:35-10:05 a.m. $35 LOCATION: PRAIRIE CENTER, 8899 NASHUA AVE NE WILDCAT SPORT CAMPS 3-4 YEAR OLDS Wildcat Sport Camps help build your child’s confidence by refining their physical skills and abilities while teaching them how to work together as a team. Get a $5 discount and sign up for both Wildcat Sport Camps together $65 WILDCAT BASKETBALL CAMP Campers will learn good techniques in dribbling, shooting, and defensive stance. Saturdays Oct. 26-Nov. 16 10:45-11:15 a.m. $35 LOCATION: PRAIRIE CENTER, 8899 NASHUA AVE NE WILDCAT SOCCER CAMP Campers will continue to refine their basic soccer skills and techniques. Saturdays Oct. 26-Nov. 16 10:10-10:40 a.m. $35 LOCATION: PRAIRIE CENTER, 8899 NASHUA AVE NE Sign up for two classes and get a $5 discount. 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Saturday February 8 9:30-11:00 a.m. $20 (Deadline to Register: February 3, 2020) LOCATION: PRAIRIE CENTER, 8899 NASHUA AVE NE YOUTH SNOWMOBILE TRAINING The Otsego River Riders is offering snowmobile safety training to receive your Minnesota Snowmobile Safety Certificate. Students can register if they will be 12 years of age or older by January 1, 2020. Students 16 years or older are encouraged to do the on-line training found at the Minnesota DNR website. This is 2-day class and both sessions must be attended to pass the certification. There will be an outdoor driving course on Saturday, November 23, students need to dress for the weather and bring a helmet if you have one. The driving test will be held with or without snow in the parking lot. Must Pre-Register by November 19, 2019 and please bring child’s birth certificate to the Thursday evening class. Thursday November 21 6:00-9:00 p.m. $5 Saturday November 23 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $5 LOCATION: PRAIRIE CENTER, 8899 NASHUA AVE NE “Your Total Floor Store Since 1986” 763.441.4181 9310 Parrish Ave NE, Otsego www.LefebvresCarpet.com The most durable, easiest to clean carpet on the planet.™ Carpet | Wood Floors | Laminate | Vinyl Luxury Vinyl Tile | Ceramic Tile | Countertops 10% OFF Carpet Purchase Excluding promotional products, labor and stocked items. Coupon must be presented at the time of the order. Register for Sunday School! In the KidZone at Christ Church Otsego, we incorporate drama, exciting Bible stories, science experiments, arts & crafts, videos and games into a living-faith experience. Sunday school is offered for kids ages 3-6th grade. 763.441.5097 | christchurchotsego.org 15849 90th St NE, Otsego Bring your family to an informational meeting on Sunday, Sept. 8th at 6:30 p.m. RSVP laura@christchurchotsego.org 12 | To register, please visit otsegoparksrec.com To register, please visit otsegoparksrec.com OTSEGO PARKS & REC DAYS AT 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 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. Quantity of swimmers is limited so please register early to guarantee your spot. Sunday January 12 12:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday February 23 12:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday March 15 12:00-4:00 p.m. $10 online registration deadline to register online is five days before the event or $15 each swimmer at event (if available). LOCATION: HOLIDAY INN WATER PARK, 9200 QUADAY AVE NE SANTA DAY A “Real” Santa Claus is coming to the Otsego Prairie Center! This annual event hosted by the Parks and Recreation Commission is in its sixteenth year. Planned activities include children visiting with Santa Claus, meeting and reading stories with Mrs. 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. Saturday December 7 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. LOCATION: PRAIRIE CENTER, 8899 NASHUA AVE NE FREE SANTA PAWS Dogs bring your humans down for pictures with Santa Claus! Bring your own camera or Quality Photo will be here to take pictures. There will be treats for everyone. Prize Drawing: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 7 2:00-3:00 p.m. LOCATION: PRAIRIE CENTER, 8899 NASHUA AVE NE FREE 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! Park Nicollet Clinic—Rogers 13688 Rogers Drive Internal Medicine and Pediatrics appointments: 952-977-0300 parknicollet.com/rogers Same-day appointments available. www.ci.otsego.mn.us | 13 14 | To register, please visit otsegoparksrec.com ADULT FITNESS CLASSES REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY CLASSES 16 YEARS OLD AND OVER These classes feature a punch card system. Register for just the classes that work with your schedule. 5 classes for $25.00 or 10 classes for $40.00. A schedule is released for one month at a time. TUESDAY – FULL BODY SCULPT CLASSES: 6:00 p.m. Each class brings a new experience. From HIIT training, dumbbells, slam bags and battle ropes, there is something to help challenge you and reach your most extreme goals. WEDNESDAY – ZUMBA: 6:15 p.m. Ditch the workout and join the dance party. Zumba™ is a fusion of motivating Latin and international music with dynamic, FUN and effective cardio dance moves. These easy to follow routines incorporate interval training – alternating fast and slow rhythms – and resistance training. Level: All. Equipment: None SUNDAY – CARDIO DRUMMING: 6:30 p.m. 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. Come feel like a rock star! NEW to group fitness at Otsego? Mention Code Fall2019 and receive $5.00 off your punch card. LOCATION: PRAIRIE CENTER, 8899 NASHUA AVE NE !! Through community support, area youth experiencing homelessness are now receiving critical services to help them find greater stability and well-being. WEB | MULTIMEDIA | PRINT | COMMUNITY Mention this ad to redeem a FREE ONE HOUR Marketing Consultation or Website Evaluation 763.551.3700 | PrimeAdvertising.com | 6450 Wedgwood Rd N #100, Maple Grove To register, please visit otsegoparksrec.com ACTIVITIES FOR 55+ Prairie Center will be home to the Otsego 55 and Over Activity Center. We will be posting a calendar of events which will includes activities, speakers, and exercise classes. Please visit our website and click on the Adults 55+ button for more information. MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. LOCATION: OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER Schedule: Mondays 10:00 a.m. – Cards (500 or Hand and Foot) Mondays 1:00 p.m. – BINGO Second Monday of the Month 12:00 p.m. – Book Club Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – Bridge Entertainment, trips and exercise classes are also scheduled. Please check the website for more info or call the Parks and Recreation line at 763-235-3148. SENIOR FITNESS (FREE) Line Dancing Come learn all the dance moves and have a great time exercising. Wednesdays 2:15-3:15 p.m. LOCATION: OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER TAI JI QUAN (FREE) Swing and Sway with therapeutically-based Tai Ji Quan movements for better balance and better performance of daily activities. Tuesdays/Thursdays Oct. 1-Dec. 19 10:00-11:00 a.m. LOCATION: OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER MONDAY ENTERTAINMENT (FREE) 2:30-3:30 p.m. September 16 Karl Achilles Magic October 21 Fall Pie and Bingo Social *1:00-3:00 p.m. November 25 Holiday Concert CODA Musical Duet Pianist and Saxophone December 16 Celebrating the Holiday with Elvis LOCATION: OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER INDOOR PICKLE BALL Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 p.m. LOCATION: RIVERVIEW LANDING 9200 QUANTRELLE AVE Please call for details - 763.235.3148 SEE YOU 21695 ELK LAKE RD NW, ELK RIVER, MN 55330 VISIT ROLMN.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION ROL KIDS PROGRAMMING FOR BIRTH – 6TH GRADE JOIN US SUNDAYS AT 9 & 10:45 AM AT ROL!SUNDAY Laurel Academy Early Learning CenterNow Open and Enrolling! 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The School Board unanimously approved holding a referendum after a year and a half of community input, research and planning. if voters APPROVE both questions? if voters dO NOT APPROVE both questions? ►Both questions would address classroom, budget and building needs across the district and at every level - benefiting ALL students. ►ISD 728 would be able to: »Address growing enrollment with a new middle school in Otsego. »Improve equity and access to quality learning environments for ALL students. »Help protect our community’s investment in its schools. ►Increased class sizes. ►Decreased academic support for struggling students. ►Fewer and outdated classroom resources for students. ►A growing list of building maintenance needs - such as roofs, HVAC systems and parking lots - without adequate funding to address them. ►Spaces that are not equitable or adequate for students throughout ISD 728, such as classroom spaces, indoor physical education and outdoor athletic facilities. ►Fewer students eligible for bus transportation with longer walk distances. ►Boundary changes to accommodate space for enrollment growth. 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