Pool will Open July 1st
The Swimming Pool will open this Wednesday, July 1st, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
The pool has a public Facebook Group where you can find all the latest information LINK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/716106108456982/
For information on all our parks, please check our Parks & Rec page, here on the website. LINK: https://mnortonville.com/parks-rec/
Videos – Summer Rec 2020
Thank you to those that have submitted videos!
For Businesses “How-to” Videos check this LINK
For family/youth-created instructional videos, you can submit by emailing them to Jill Dale at [email protected] or you can upload them to this dropbox folder: LINK to upload video: https://www.dropbox.com/request/Jy1fgYBT5Qnhs7DXpoPO
Below.. Robotics!
Day One, City-wide Cleanup! Success.
I stopped up to the City Garage to see how day one had gone – wow! Successful. (They did ask what took me so long to stop up to help… I thought 2:00 – when the work was winding down was perfect timing! 🙂 )
The set-up worked great – they had stations (dumpsters) in different areas in a circle around the Shop area for the various materials they were accepting and the people helping were spread out at each of the stations to assist those who were dropping off items. Bill Powell and his grandson were out early picking up items from those that were unable to transport their items themselves) So it was smooth from entrance to exit for vehicles going one direction and one at a time. I did ask if they’d gather in two groups for a photo – but the photos were both quick and they were back to their stations. (so, the photos may not be the best angle of everyone – but quick was my goal!)
Everyone was so happy that people were taking advantage of the clean-up – Huge KUDOS to the Committee: Gayle Mittelsteadt, Verda Bartz, Bill Powell, and Councilman Paul Radermacher.
Day Two is tomorrow from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m.
City Crew – great weather for some projects!
With the Governor’s Executive Orders, playground equipment has been off-limits in the parks – but it was sure great to drive by Lakeseide Park and see that the woodchips have been replaced with pea rock – I can hardly wait to see kids back in there enjoying the equipment!
The crew has also been working on the new backstops at the ball field – and are now completing the fencing that goes with that. Also, at the ballpark, they’ve been rebuilding the wooden shed which stores all of the summer rec equipment.
But… today, they are helping with the City-wide Cleanup Day! The City received 165 requests for pickup. Hats off to the Committee of Gayle Mittelsteadt, Bill Powell, and Councilman Radermacher… and of course to the City crew and everyone helping with the pickup/disposal.
Video – Showcase your Talents
Send (upload) an instructional video to this Dropbox Folder (link below) to help our community youth learn your craft. This can be as fun and unique as you want to make it! Need help making the video? We can help! Contact Jill via the contact form below.
LINK to upload video: https://www.dropbox.com/request/Jy1fgYBT5Qnhs7DXpoPO
Please let us know if you want to participate! Complete the contact form below for Director Jill Dale:
[contact-form to=”[email protected]” subject=”SUMMER REC VIDEO”][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”1″][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”1″][contact-field label=”Phone Number” type=”text”][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea”][/contact-form]Parks & Rec
Ortonville Parks & Recreation Board:
Bill Powell, Clint Dale, Shelby Schoon, Meredith Semel & Christine Dwyer
Next Park Board Meeting is May 8 at Central Park by the Disco Golf Course sign on the north side of the park (behind Armory) at 6:00 p.m.
City Office: 320-839-3428
Pool: 320-487-0140
List of Parks.
LINK: Ortonville Parks & Rec Facebook Page
List of Parks: (direct links to park info & pictures coming soon)
- Lakeside Park
- Pool & Park (Website LINK) (FB Group Link – all Pool info!)
- Bike Path
- Golf Course (Website Link)
- Central Park (now with Disc Golf!)
- Northside Ballfields
- Dog Park
- Neilson Park
- Peninsula Park
- Pier Park
- Riverside Camping Link
- Skate Rink (Ice Rink)
- Wells Park
COVID-19 Related Information
March 23, 2020 Announcement: The City of Ortonville will be closing the City Office, City Shop, Community Center and Public Rest Room to the PUBLIC effective at 8:00 A.M. March 24, 2020 until further notice. City staff will remain working and can be contacted by calling 320-839-3428. Utility bills will be collected at the local banks and at the City’s drive-up box.
The MNbump Website provides an extensive list of COVID-19 related resource links for businesses. LINK to MNbump RESOURCE page
Ortonville Area Health’s COVID-19 Info Page
Countryside Public Health Link
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Governor’s COVID-19 Information Website
Summer Rec & Swimming Pool 2020
The Council met Monday night with Summer Rec Directory, Jill Dale attending and a letter from Dr. Al Ross with recommendations on the Ortonville Swimming Pool.
Summer Rec, Due to COVID-19, the Ortonville City Council has made the tough decision of canceling the Summer Rec program this summer; however, Director Jill Dale is working on an activity kit and summer challenges and activities to help keep kids active. Watch for updates – coming soon!
The Swiming Pool. The Council received a letter recommendation from Dr. Al Ross and took action on Monday night to not open the swimming pool this year. See the letter below:
Dear Mayor Hausauer:
I have been asked to give an opinion regarding the opening of the city pool this year. We currently are under a stay at home order by Governor Walz until May 17. Current COVID-19 prediction models vary but Minnesota’s peak is predicted to be from late May to mid/late June. Unfortunately COVID-19 is not going away soon. Beyond the next month, it will continue to be recommended that we socially distance ourselves and likely it will be recommended that we wear cloth masks to reduce the spread of the virus. Because of this, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board on April 3 made the decision to close all pools and beaches for the summer. Many other cities have made similar decisions. Ortonville isn’t like Minneapolis, but COVID-19 doesn’t care where you live and having a pool full of people presents several problems. It is true that if a pool has the normal amount of chlorine this will kill the virus. The problem arises from the other people within the pool. Sneezing, coughing, sputtering all of which normally happens at a pool poses risk of infection to other people. Also heavy breathing after activity is a concern of potentially aerosolizing the virus and makes it even more infectious since it could linger in the air for up to 30 minutes. Lastly, there is research that the virus can possibly live up to 72 hours on hard surfaces. This would require all surfaces of the pool, i.e. chairs, handles, restrooms, doors and handrails to be disinfected at regular intervals. Unfortunately, it is my medical opinion that Ortonville Pool remained closed for the 2020 season.
Allan Ross, M.D.
City Council Zoom Webinar Meeting Invite
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Leaf Pickup Day
The leaf pickup day is May 13th!
Please have your leaves bagged and at the curb by 7:00 a.m.