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January 22, 2025
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Bold & Cold Festival

Through January 26

The Parks & Recreation Department will host its annual Winter Weekend Out, once again, in collaboration with the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism’s Bold & Cold event. The event provides an opportunity for community members to enjoy time with family and friends and includes several new activities this year. Find out all the ways to get out and enjoy the winter season at visitowatonna.org/boldandcold.
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Winter Salt Awareness Week

During the January 21 City Council Meeting, Owatonna Mayor Matthew Jessop proclaimed January 27-31, 2025 as Winter Salt Awareness Week. The City of Owatonna urges all residents, businesses and City departments to take part in activities and initiatives that promote the responsible use of deicing salt and encourages the adoption of winter maintenance strategies which maintain safety while reducing environmental harm. Read the latest Stormwater Update to learn more about Winter Salt Awareness Week!
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Winter Parking Reminders

Even when there is no snow

This has been a unique winter thus far with higher-than-normal temperatures and minimal snowfall. What isn’t unique to Owatonna is the City’s winter parking ordinance. On even-numbered calendar dates, vehicles may be parked on the side of the street with addresses that have been assigned even numbers. On odd-numbered calendar dates, vehicles may be parked on the side of the street with addresses that have been assigned odd numbers.

Parking restrictions are enforced nightly from November 15 through March 31 regardless of weather conditions.

The Winter Parking Map web app shows parking restrictions in place from November 15 through March 31 to facilitate effective snow removal and other street maintenance.
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Now Hiring!

 Join a team where employees are considered the greatest asset of the organization! The City of Owatonna offers exciting opportunities to begin a career, grow professionally and perform meaningful work that positively impacts the community. Visit owatonna.gov and search “Employment Opportunities” to apply or to subscribe to receive alerts about future opportunities with the City of Owatonna.

Full-Time Engineering Position

The City of Owatonna Engineering Division believes that thriving communities depend on the quality of their streets and utilities. The Engineering Department creates a better tomorrow by designing and maintaining safe and lasting critical City infrastructure. One full-time equivalency (FTE) employee is being hired in one of the following classifications: Engineering Technician II, Engineering Technician III, Engineering Specialist, Civil Engineer. Click for the full description: Full-Time Engineering Position Job Posting.

Engineering Intern Position

The City of Owatonna Engineering Division is seeking an individual currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering or related college program to join the team as an Engineering Intern this summer! The intern position provides assistance on the survey crew, performs inspection activities as directed by Engineering personnel, performs drafting tasks relating to updating City maps, gathering information for the pavement management program, collecting data and other duties as assigned. Click here for the full description: Engineering Intern Job Posting.

Applications for both postings will be accepted until February 21 at 3 pm.
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Spring & Summer Seasonal Employees Needed

Watch for a variety of seasonal positions for Spring and Summer employment to be posted including in these areas:

  • Guest Services and Lead positions at River Springs Water Park, Lake Kohlmier and Brooktree Golf Course
  • Guest Service and Program Lead positions for camps, adaptive recreational programs and outdoor education programs
  • Water Safety Instructors
  • Lifeguards and Head Lifeguards
  • Golf and Park Maintenance
  • Adult Volleyball Officials
  • Youth Program Officials
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Wood Orders

The Public Works Department is accepting wood orders for delivery 15 miles within City limits. Fees are as follows:

  • Within City limits $30 per load
  • Within 10 miles of City limits $45 per load
  • Within 15 miles of City limits $65 per load

Wood is available for delivery only. Individuals may purchase up to three loads annually. The delivery site must be accessible by a tandem dump truck. All fees must be paid in advance, prior to delivery. Click Here to Submit an Online Order Form or call 507.444.4350 for additional information.

City Meetings This Week

January 27: Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting at 4 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Charles S. Crandall Center at City Hall, 540 West Hills Circle.

January 28: Public Utility Commission Meeting at 4 p.m. in the Morehouse Meeting Room at Owatonna Public Utilities, 208 South Walnut Avenue. 

Helpful Links
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Employment

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