City Meetings This Week

The public is invited to attend the following City meetings this week. Agendas, meeting minutes and City Council packets are available in the Agenda Center on the City’s website: https://owatonna.gov/agendacenter.

March 4: Park Board Meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the Charles S. Crandall Center, 540 West Hills Circle.

March 5: 2024 Presidential Nominating Primary Election, polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

March 6: Joint Powers Board Meeting at 4 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Room, Rice County Government Building in Faribault. At 5 p.m., City Council Members will tour Merrill Hall and then meet in a Study Session in the Charles S. Crandall Center to discuss facility planning. The City Council Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. where there will be a public hearing for consideration of the proposed 2024 Street and Utility Project.

March 5Presidential Nominating Primary Election

The 2024 Presidential Nominating Election Day is March 5. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Owatonna has ten polling sites, some of which are in large buildings. To know which door to use, look for the United States flag posted at the entrance of each polling site. There will also be directional arrows indoors.

Park Pavilion Rentals

It's time to plan summer events!

Park pavilions are available to rent May 1 through October 15 and can be reserved up to one year in advance. They provide an excellent venue for family reunions, picnics, graduation parties or other special occasions. To find out about the amenities available at each pavilion, visit Owatonna.gov.

Reserving a pavilion allows the renter to sole use from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. An additional permit is required 30-days in advance for the following uses: bounce houses, inflatables, tents, amplified sound, moving park amenities such as picnic tables or requesting use outside of normal permitted hours. Payment is required at the time of reservation in addition to a refundable damage deposit.

Pavilions are available at Brown Park, Dartt’s Park (large and small), Fairgrounds Park, Gainey Park, Jaycee Park, Kaplan’s Woods, Manthey Park (large and small), Mineral Springs Park, Morehouse Park and the Warsinski Chalet. Please read the Outdoor Rental and Use Policies on the website prior to reserving.

Water Aerobics

Owatonna Parks and Rec offers classes at West Hills Tennis and Fitness Center designed for an aerobic workout that stresses movement of the joints, muscles and heart. The small pool’s water temperature is approximately 90 degrees which is great for rehabilitation and arthritis. The program offers many benefits including:

Increased flexibility
Social activity
Builds muscle strength
Reduces anxiety and stress
Builds endurance
Low impact

Numerous classes offered with limited class sizes on a week-by-week basis. Register for up to four weeks at a time to modify your class time each week to fit your schedule. For more information on registration dates and deadlines, please visit Owatonna.gov.

Now Hiring

Summer jobs can be fun and rewarding!!

It’s that time of year again when the team of Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department is hiring staff for a summer of fun, adventure and opportunity! Whether this is a first job or a job following retirement, there are several fun job opportunities. The Owatonna Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department relies on roughly 150 seasonal staff ages 15 and older to help provide and maintain fun summer opportunities for community members. The seasonal positions available currently include openings at Brooktree Golf Course, River Springs Water Park, Lake Kohlmier Boat Rentals, Recreation Programs as well as seasonal positions in parks and maintenance. View and apply for job postings by visiting Owatonna.gov.

Volunteer Coaches Needed for Youth Sports Programs

Are you passionate about positively impacting young athletes? Do you have a love for sports and a desire to share your knowledge with the next generation? If so, we need you! Our upcoming youth sports programs including soccer, T-ball, mini sluggers, machine pitch baseball, player pitch baseball and adaptive baseball are in urgent need of volunteer coaches.

Volunteer coaches teach fundamental skills and strategies and serve as mentors, role models and sources of inspiration for young players. No prior coaching experience? No problem! We welcome individuals of all backgrounds and skill levels to join our coaching team. Whether you're a former athlete, a parent, a teacher or simply someone who is passionate about sports, your dedication and enthusiasm are what truly matter.

Step up to the plate and become a volunteer coach today! Join us in empowering our youth, building character and creating a love for sports that will last a lifetime. Together, we can make a difference, one game at a time. For additional information, call 507.444.4321, email parkrec@owatonna.gov or visit owatonna.gov.

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