Winter Alerts, Notifications & Good to Know Announcements
A list of resource links as we make it through this winter season.
Big Stone County Emergency Management
Their Facebook pages
1350 AM KDIO Radio
Listen in on KDIO for all weather-related announcements and they also posts updates on their Facebook Page.
Ortonville Police Department
Posts all their emergency related announcements and notifications on their Facebook Page.
Ortonville School
Their Facebook Page posts latest updates
School Website covers urgent announcements & calendar
Artie’s Bait & Tackle
They post ice condition updates (along with fishing updates!)
…and although not weather-related, Ortonville Area Health Services posts very helpful & informative information on both their Website- OAHS.US & their Facebook Page!
Water Quality Award!
We received notice from the Minnesota Department of Health (Oral Health Program and Drinking Water Protection) this month that the City of Ortonville received the 2017 Water Fluoridation Quality Award!
This award, created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recognizes those public water systems (PWSs) that adjust the fluoride concentration in drinking water and achieve a monthly average fluoride level that is in the optimal range for 12 consecutive months in a calendar year, as documented in the CDC Water Fluoridation Reporting System (WFRS).
CDC initiated the Water Fluoridation Quality Awards program to recognize outstanding performance in fluoridation management by public water systems. In Minnesota, 233 of 605 possible fluoridating community PWSs are receiving an award for 2017.
We give an extra shout out to Sam Berger on this outstanding effort and thank you for your work providing safe, dependable drinking water for Ortonville!
Cold Weather Rule – and your Utilities
There is a cold weather rule in Minnesota that tries to help people avoid being disconnected. However, if a person doesn’t follow the guidelines, they could still have their electricity turned off for nonpayment.
Please read the Cold Weather Rule – Link: https://mn.gov/puc/consumers/help/shut-off-protection/
Further questions regarding your utilities, please call the City Office at 320-839-3428
Thank you.
City Meeting Calendar
If you have questions regarding meeting dates, times or locations, you can call the City Office at 320-839-3428 during office hours or you can confirm times/reschedules any time of day by texting or calling Vicki at 320-305-2434 (Web Maintenance)
Business Resources
Write a Business Plan: https://mn.gov/deed/business/starting-business/biz-plans/drafting-plan.jsp
Financial Projections for a new business: https://www.score.org/resource/financial-projections-template
Creative Job Search Guide… Link!
Great Resource! Career Planning, Applications and References, Resumes & Cover Letters, The Job Interview, The Internet & Social Media and more! Check out this link!
Small Business Assistance Office
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
A Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota (PDF)
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Big Stone Area Growth (BSAG)
The Ortonville EDA works closely with BSAG which is Big Stone County’s economic development agency. BSAG, as with the Ortonville EDA, offers free business assistance for starting or expanding businesses and Business retention and is an additional funding source.
Minnesota Small Business Development Centers
A statewide network of Small Business Development Centers provides the professional expertise and guidance that every small business owner needs to flourish in today’s competitive and ever-changing business world. The Minnesota Small Business Development Centers are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
We would be in the Southwest Regional Center – To sign-up for their free assistance/consultations: Website & Select “Request Services” located in the top right of the page.
Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC)
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Minnesota Secretary of State – Starting a Business or Non-Profit
Minnesota Workforce Center – Montevideo – Is the Workforce Center for Ortonville and they do also have a representative in Ortonville one day per week at our Media Center (lower level of the Ortonville Public Library – 412 Second Street NW)
SBA Loans & Grants – Big Stone County
SBA – great resource page! https://www.sba.gov/business-guide
Minnesota Small Business Loans (SBA website)
SCORE – SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for over fifty years. Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and thanks to our network of 11,000+ volunteers, we are able to deliver our services at no charge or at very low cost.
Southwest Initiative Foundation – Business Finance & Loan Programs
Searching for a Job – or – are you a business that would like to list a job? — Click here!
United States Department of Agriculture USDA
Minnesota Department of Transportation MNDot
Minnesota State Demographic Center, Minnesota Planning – Includes more reports with data analysis and trends. Links to other demographic sites.
Link to EDA Programs/Assistance
EDA Programs
Ortonville EDA Assistance:
- RLF Policy & Application
- Com Rehab RLF Guidelines & Application
- Business Corridor Improvement Program
- Electric Rebate Application
- Border City Enterprise Program
- Website & Social Media Assistance for Businesses
- Assistance with Business Plans & Cash Flow Estimates
Regional Assistance Opportunities:
Big Stone County Assistance Opportunities:
Starting a Business Information (Tax ID, Business Plans, Cash Flows, and more) and other Financing Assistance Options
- Business Resources (Regional, State & Federal) – assistance links
Utility Payment Options
To view your utility bills online – LINK https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/ortonvillemn
There is a drop box for payments located on the NW corner of
Madison Avenue and Third Street NW.
Utility billings are due on the 12th of the month & payments are taken from the box on the morning of the 13th. (unless this falls on a holiday or weekend – then the next business/work day)
Utility Bills can also be mailed or dropped off at the City office
Address: 315 Madison Avenue, Ortonville
Utility Bills can be paid by credit card online, by phone, or in person – LINK MORE INFO
You can set up an auto payment with your bank
You can print out the PDF Form (Bank Transfer Form), sign the form and attach a check that has been voided, and either mail or drop it off at the City Office to get the auto payment set up. If you have other questions, please contact the City office for details 320-839-3428
If you have selected auto pay and would like to enter your meter readings online,
you can complete the form: Enter Meter Readings
(We are researching options for online payments at this time)
City Office located at:
437 Minnesota Street North
Ortonville, MN 56278
Enter Meter Readings
The City will take the readings on the website until the 12th – this allows time to process into the City system. Thank you!
Wellhead Protection Plan
The City of Ortonville has developed a wellhead protection plan in order to protect the groundwater which supplies the needs of our community. One of the goals of this plan is to increase awareness about the vulnerability of Ortonville’s groundwater to contamination. It is important that each one of us recognize that we can have a direct influence on the quality of the groundwater which Ortonville uses.
Please contact the City of Ortonville at 320-839-3428 if you have any questions or if you need to report a potential water contamination source.
Information can be found on the following PDF links:
above-ground-storage-tank-fact-sheet
application-of-ag-chemicals-fact-sheet
backyard-practices-fact-sheet
commercial-stormwater-fact-sheet
household-hazerdous-waste-management-fact-sheet
industrial-hazardous-waste-fact-sheet
ists-fact-sheet
residential-stormwater-fact-sheet
transportation-fact-sheet
underground-storage-tank-fact-sheet
web-intro-to-whp-fact-sheet
wellhead-protection-pamphlet
well-management-fact-sheet
Ordinances/City Code
Planning & Zoning Commission
For a list of the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment & Appeal members, see the Boards, Commissions, Dept. Managers Page
Zoning Map – Link: Zoning Map
Zoning Ordinances – Ortonville15 Zoning
New… 2022-08 ORDINANCE 22-05 FOOD TRUCKS
Scroll down for the rest of the Ordinances
New Option: Application forms – Fillable:
To utilize fillable forms directions:
- Click on the link of the form (below) & download the form to your computer.
- Open from your computer and complete the application.
- Save the completed form.
- Open your email, attach this form and email to the City at [email protected]
Building Permit Application Fillable Form
Application forms (Standard PDF format)
Building Permit Form
Sign Permit Application
Conditional Use Permit Form
Variance Application Form
City Plans & the Rest of the Ordinances
City Plans
Comprehensive Plan
Wellhead Protection Plan
The Rest of the City Ordinances
OrtonvilleCOV – Cover Page
OrtonvilleTOC – Table of Contents
Ortonville01 – General Provisions
Ortonville03 – Administration
Ortonville05 – Public Works
Ortonville07 – Traffic Code
Ortonville09 – General Regulations
Ortonville11 – Business Regulations
Ortonville13 – General Offenses
Ortonville15 – Zoning (same as above link)
Ortonville151- Signs
OrtonvilleADO – Ordinance Action
OrtonvillePAR – Parallel References
OrtonvilleTSO – Table of Special Ordinances
Annexations, Franchise Agreements, Interlocal Agreements, Real Estate Transactions and City Property, Repairs and Improvements, Street Name Changes, Street Vacations, Zoning Changes