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City of Oakdale, Minnesota - Oakdale, MN
City of Oakdale, Minnesota
                                                     -established 1974--
                                                 Department of Recreation
                                                4444 Hadley Avenue North
                                                   Oakdale, MN 55128
                                                      (651) 747-3867
                                             julie.williams@ci.oakdale.mn.us

October 16, 2020

Dear Parks and Recreation Commissioners:

Enclosed is your packet of information for the regular Parks and Recreation Commission meeting
to be held on Tuesday, October 20. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Oakdale City Hall
Council Chambers, 1584 Hadley Avenue.

The focus of the meeting will be the 2021-2025 Park Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The
commission will also be updated on current and upcoming park projects and recreation programs.
Lastly, we’ll welcome our new commissioners, Mark Giannini and Freddie Jiles.

Should you have any questions regarding the upcoming meeting, or are unable to attend, please
feel free to contact me directly at (651) 747-3867. Please remember to bring your mask.

Sincerely,

Julie Williams

Julie Williams
City of Oakdale, Minnesota - Oakdale, MN
AGENDA
       Oakdale Parks and Recreation Commission

                     Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 7PM
                    Council Chambers, Oakdale City Hall

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

WELCOME NEW COMMISSIONERS:            MARK GIANNINI AND FREDDIE JILES

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:                  MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

CITY COUNCIL UPDATE:                  COLLEEN SWEDBERG

MANAGEMENT REPORTS

     a) PARKS CIP – BRIAN BACHMEIER

     b) WALTON & EASTSIDE TEMPORORARY WARMING HOUSES – JEFF KOESLING

     c) PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE – JEFF KOESLING

     d) RECREATION UPDATE – JULIE WILLIAMS

ALL OTHER ITEMS

     a) COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

      The next regular Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held
             November 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
REGULAR MEETING
                               PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
                                         City of Oakdale
                                      September 15, 2020

CALL TO ORDER

A regular meeting of the Oakdale Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday,
September 15, 2020, at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting
was called to order by Chair Lockhart at 7:00 PM.

CALL OF ROLL

On a call of roll, the following were present:

Chair:                        Paul Lockhart

Vice Chair:                   Janet Cunningham

Commissioners:                Glen Giacoletto
                              Jenny Nyberg
                              Steve Meyer

Also Present:                 Colleen Swedberg, City Council
                              Brian Bachmeier, City Engineer
                              Jeff Koesling, Parks Superintendent
                              Julie Williams, Recreation Superintendent

Quorum Present: YES ☒ NO ☐

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:          Regular Meeting Minutes, August 18, 2020

A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIR CUNNINGHAM, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NYBERG TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF
AUGUST 18, 2020 AS PRESENTED.

5 AYES          0 NAYS

CITY COUNCIL UPDATE – Colleen Swedberg

Tree Board – Councilmember Swedberg updated the commission on two Tree Board items. First,
goat grazing is being considered for buckthorn removal. City Forester Loren Cota is seeking a
contractor to present information before the end of the year. The best place to use goats is in hard
to reach areas. Second, discussion has started on the Arbor Day Tree Giveaway, to be continued in
January. Preliminary ideas to make the event work include registering for trees and slot times, and
handing out trees in a car parade.
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Vice Chair Cunningham commented that the new ideas are appealing, because the event previously
included taking a number and having to wait an hour and return for the tree.

Councilmember Swedberg stood for questions.

Farmers Market – Recreation Superintendent Williams replied to a question made by Vice Chair
Cunningham that changes to farmers market hours will be discussed at the mid-October City Council
workshop. Survey results will be presented and discussed.

Vice Chair Cunningham supported a change to hours because if shoppers finish later, they can
purchase food from a food truck and attend a summer concert.

TANNERS BALLFIELD IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE – Brian Bachmeier

Director Bachmeier reported that work is continuing at Tanners Ballfield with the Oakdale Athletic
Association (OAA) improvements. Earlier in the summer, fencing repairs were completed due to
heaving. The next phase will be drainage improvements behind the backstop. The final
improvement will be the dugouts.

The OAA met with Mr. Bachmeier and talked to the contractor to lay out a drain tile project. Drainage
would be collected behind the backstop in locations conducive to future dugouts on either side.
There will be three inlets and two elbows that go around behind the backstops. There is very little
grade to work with; there will probably be two feet of cover on the north end of the project, with
slightly more as it goes through behind the backstop, then ties into the existing catch basin south
of the boat launch service drive. The OAA will be financing the project.

Chair Lockhart asked if cement paths will be impacted, and given that the size of the dugouts is to
be determined, if it is possible to extend the slab over.

Director Bachmeier replied that the cement paths will not be impacted; they are set to the right side
of the south dugout and to the left of the east dugout, where the benches are. The drainage won’t
have to go around the dugouts to grade out. The slab will be able to be extended on the leg that
goes north, if necessary. There is irrigation in that area, so there is going to be some field
adjustments. We do not have record drawings showing where the irrigation system is. The contractor
is capable of making irrigation repairs as we go; changes can be made if things need to be moved
slightly.

Chair Lockhart anticipated that they will need to see if the pad is big enough, or needs extending,
when they arrive at the backstop portion. The cost is approximately $7,700.

A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NYBERG, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GIACOLETTO
TO RECOMMEND THE BEARTH FIELD DRAIN TILE UPGRADE.

5 AYES     0 NAYS
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2020 CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE – Brian Bachmeier

Walton Hockey Rink – Director Bachmeier reported that the rink has been resurfaced. The project
is in the final stages of restoration.

Walton Ballfield Complex – Starting Thursday, the fencing contractor will start work removing
baseline fencing. It will take two weeks for removal and reinstallation of fencing. Then, the paving
contractor will be moving in, removing pavement, and paving the area. The project is scheduled for
completion in mid-October. The parks crew has moved the bleachers in the area to make room for
the contractor. Tonight is the last night of league play for adult softball. After this evening, we will
be able to move into the full project.

Tilsen Park – The parks crew under Mr. Koesling started installing the border and grading the area.
We are now working with Minnesota Playground to schedule a swing set install and woodchips.
Work will be completed in the next few weeks.

Warming Houses – Permanent warming houses have been postponed at Walton and Eastside Parks
where Mr. Koesling is making arrangements for temporary warming houses. Having a warming
house at Eastside will be new.

UPDATING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – Brian Bachmeier

Eberle and Tanners Parking Lots – The City Council is discussing funding park paving projects with
park dedication/reserve funds, Mr. Bachmeier reported, as opposed to GO Bonds, used for the last
several years. This would be a significant change in how parking lot improvements are financed,
and he suggested postponing the two parking lot paving projects at Eberle and Tanners Parks. The
streets crew has done a nice job patching the lots. They are in sufficient condition to be resurfaced
in 2025.

Batting Cage – An addition of a batting cage was discussed at the last meeting. Over 20 years ago,
there had at one time been a batting cage at Goosepond Park. Since its removal, irrigation had been
installed at the park. Mains and valves exist in the general location where the old batting cage was.
It is not good practice to place concrete slabs for a batting cage over irrigation lines. If alternate
sites are considered, take into consideration that AstroTurf is suggested instead of natural turf, and
power is needed for pitching equipment.

Chair Lockhart recalled that the OAA has worked with schools to improve their batting cages. A new
net was put in this year, or at the end of last year.

Parks Superintendent Koesling mentioned that he has not received a request for a batting cage.
The school district is not maintaining their cages. They think the cages belong to the City, but they
do not.

Commissioner Meyer informed that the two high school batting cages, located between the varsity
field and softball field, could be reserved in the off season.
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Councilmember Swedberg expressed concern that school batting cages are not accessible to the
public.

Commissioner Meyer replied that because the batting cage was an OAA project, accessibility can
be discussed with the school.

Director Bachmeier can do additional research by contacting Mr. Russell or Mr. Munter at the school
to discuss opportunities.

New Projects to Consider - Mr. Bachmeier presented other park projects to consider now that the
Capital Improvement Program is going out another year to 2025.

         Guthrie Park Picnic Shelter – The asphalt shingle roof is old and in poor condition. The City
         is trying to put metal roofs on all of its shelters. Guthrie is one of the last locations, other
         than the Walton shelters that are already programmed.

         Tanners Park Tot Lot – The equipment is similar vintage to the Oakfield Park that was just
         replaced. Parts are becoming harder to find and replace. This project should be programmed
         within the next five years, possibly 2022.

         Willowbrooke Development – City Council has approved preliminary plat and final plat on a
         portion of the Willowbrooke Development. Mr. Bachmeier recommended that funding be
         provided for consultant studies to plan for the addition of parks within the development.

Oakdale Nature Preserve Trails – Repaving the trails was programmed for 2023, but Mr. Bachmeier
addressed a lot of distress (cracked and broken asphalt) on the south portion of the trails from
Granada Avenue to the Discovery Center. Instead of repaving all paths at one time, phasing the
project could allow for improvements of one quarter of the system at a time. The southern stretch
could be the first phase, as early as 2021. Improving a section would take approximately three
weeks when the trail would be unusable. The total cost of the trail system is estimated at $450,000,
and if one quarter was done each year, that would be approximately $100,000 per year.

2021 Recommended Projects – The following four projects would total approximately $200,000,
about the same amount collected per year in revenue. These projects would balance expenditures
with revenue.
    1. Oakdale Nature Preserve Trail Repaving – One quarter of the system at approximately
       $100,000
    2. Guthrie Park Picnic Shelter – Upgrading the roof at approximately $30,000
    3. Walton Park Kitchens – Upgrading the two kitchens at approximately $10,000 per kitchen
    4. Willowbrooke Development – Park planning at approximately $50,000

Discussion – Mr. Bachmeier pointed out that resurfacing the skate park for 2022 can be
reevaluated. The Walton Ballfield LED Upgrade programmed in 2022 will require funding, possibly
using state grant opportunities. In reply to a question made by Vice Chair Cunningham, Mr.
Bachmeier explained that the Brockman Property is kept in the program for the possibility of an
opportunity to acquire the land. The funding source for the Brockman Property would be either the
Park Tool Escrow or Open Space Fund (not the Park Fund).
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Chair Lockhart recalled touring Eberle Park last year. The trail needed work, but parking lot looked
okay.

Mr. Bachmeier agreed that with the patching of the west end of the Eberle Park parking lot, it will
hold up a few years.

Chair Lockhart discussed moving the $90,000 Walton Park Lions Shelters reroofing project to
2021. He said the Guthrie Shelter reroofing project could be pushed to 2022.

Mr. Bachmeier replied that Walton Park’s kitchen upgrade project is currently scheduled for 2021.
He said that the current end of the year balance is $300,000. Anything over $200,000 will be
drawing down that balance, but he doesn’t think planning will exceed it over the next few years.

Mr. Koesling discussed how the Walton Park is a signature park for Oakdale. The kitchens are
originals, and upgrading them could allow the City to raise picnic shelter rental rates and bring in
more revenue.

Mr. Bachmeier will reflect the changes discussed in a revised five year Capital Improvement
Program that he will send out for the next commission meeting. At the October meeting, he will seek
comments, approval, and a recommendation to go to council.

Councilmember Swedberg suggested using the $15,000 Parks without Borders Fund to update the
signs at the Oakdale Nature Preserve to reflect its name change from Oakdale Park.

Mr. Bachmeier estimated the cost to be $12,000 to $15,000 to replace the four signs. In 2020,
the Parks without Borders Fund was used to finance the Tilsen Swing Set project. It was not spent
in 2019, and the $15,000 is reflected in the balance forward. The Oakdale Nature Preserve Signs
could be done in 2021 using the Parks without Borders Fund. The purpose of the fund is for projects
that come up that were not anticipated, allowing the City to respond quickly to a request.

Chair Lockhart cautioned that the fund should be saved for the possibility of a request like the Tilsen
Swings. He suggested putting the signs into the CIP.

Mr. Bachmeier explained that the $15,000 from the unused 2019 Parks without Borders Fund has
been placed in the balance forward, and if the commission wanted, could be reflected as a 2021
project.

PARKS TOUR – Paul Lockhart

Chair Lockhart set the date for a parks tour to take place on Sunday, October 4 at 1 PM, meeting
at the Discovery Center. Parks to visit will include those on the CIP for 2020 and 2021; Tilsen
(swings), Walton (roof), and Oakdale Nature Preserve (south trail from Granada to Discovery Center).

Vice Chair Cunningham suggested visiting Guthrie Park to evaluate the shelter roof.
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Chair Lockhart replied that because Guthrie Park is slated for 2022, that he recommends visiting
the 2022 locations at the end of next year.

PARKS UPDATE – Jeff Koesling

Tilsen Swing Set – Parks Superintendent Koesling reported that the installation of a wall began last
Tuesday and there is a 12 foot opening for access to drill footings and set the concrete for the
swings. Then the wall will be finished, and grading will be brought up using black dirt, with a seed
mat on the south and west side. Drain tile will go in after the swings. Minnesota Wisconsin
Playground will need a day to set the equipment. It will sit a couple of days, then the swings will be
placed, and last mulch.

Walton Hockey Rink– The contractor needs to get the irrigation system running because it was
damaged when they tore it out and reinstalled it. They will return to fix it. The area has been seeded
and seeds need to get going because it is late in the year.

Walton Softball Complex – Four of the eight bleachers have been moved to the north, between fields
three and four, to make way for the fencing work to begin. The other four will be moved in the
morning. Irrigation and valves will be marked where the fencing is going so they don’t get hit.

Mowing and Fields – Three to four soccer fields were prepared yesterday, along with flag football at
Walton for OAA sports. Mr. Koesling has not heard of any more soccer fields being needed, and
there is no contact football. He needs communication from OAA about their field needs, as needs
that are expressed same day cannot be satisfied. Field needs must be expressed as far in advance
as possible so preparation can be done, as parks are limited to five staff.

Goose Pond Park Irrigation – A drunk driver demolished the valve box system and took out the main,
causing water to shoot up on last Monday/Tuesday night at around 10:30 PM. Peterson Companies
is repairing the system so it can be winterized.

Bearth Field Scoreboard – Mr. Koesling will look at Bearth Field Scoreboard’s communication
between the score panel and control box after Chair Lockhart reported that a problem is occurring.

RECREATION UPDATE – Julie Williams

Wellness 50+ Red Cross Blood Drive – Recreation Superintendent Williams reported the August
blood drive was very successful with 70 registered donors and 67 units collected. The goal was 61.
A new date has been added for October 27, from 10 AM – 4 PM. Those interested can sign up
through the Red Cross.

Farmers Market – The season is winding down and last date will be September 30. KCM Eggrolls
Food Truck will attend tomorrow for their second visit. The Mexican Food Truck will also be there.
The vendors are commenting that it is one of the busiest seasons they have ever had, and are happy
about all the shoppers this year.
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Discovery Center Loan Program – The program had been halted with COVID19, but has now
resumed with tandem bikes, scavenger hunt, book swap, walking poles and backpacks. The display
room has reopened with modifications.

Walton Hockey Ice Time – The rink will be available to rent from 8 to 10 PM Monday through Friday,
and 8 AM to 12 PM on weekends. The rental times fall outside public skate hours during the skating
season. Cost is $40 per hour and ice can be reserved through contacting Recreation Coordinator
Nathan Timmons. The information will be given to the Tartan Area Youth Hockey Association and
has been included in the Fall/Winter Oakdale Update.

Chair Lockhart asked if Eastside and Northdale Parks will be an option for renting rink time.

Mrs. Williams replied that interest has not been expressed to her for these locations but she could
work with them on that.

Wellness 50+ Flu Shot Clinic – Wellness 50+ is partnering with Walgreens to bring a no-cost with
most insurance flu shot clinic to the Discovery Center. Registration is required through Oakdale
Recreation.

Park Clean Up – The canceled spring park cleanup has been rescheduled for October 5 – 9.
Interested volunteers can sign up through Oakdale Recreation. Volunteers pick up trash in the park.
Oakdale Recreation supplies trash bags and thank you gifts. These are picked up at the Discovery
Center.

ADJOURNMENT

A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIR CUNNINGHAM, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NYBERG TO
ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, DATED
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020, AT 7:48 P.M.

5 AYES     0 NAYS

Respectfully submitted,
Laura Linzmeyer
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
 To:              Parks and Recreation Commission
 From:            Brian Bachmeier, Public Works Director/City Engineer
 Date:            October 20, 2020
 Subject:         Draft 2021-2025 Park Capital Improvement Program

Background
Last month we reviewed the draft park Capital Improvement Program (CIP). A number of projects and changes to the
program years were suggested. These changes are reflected below:

DRAFT PARK IMPROVEMENTS
  CIPYEAR                           PROJECT                               TOTAL              TOTAL     OTHER       MSA      PARK
                                  DESCRIPTION                          PROJECT COST       ASSESSMENT   FUNDS      FUNDS   RESERVES

   2021              Oakdale Park Trail Repaving South Loop                   $120,000                                       $120,000
   2021                 Re-roofing Walton Shelters (3)                         $90,000                                        $90,000
   2021               Walton Shelter Kitchen Remodeling                        $20,000                                        $20,000
   2021                  Willowbrooke Park Planning                            $50,000                                        $50,000
   2021                   Replace Oakdale Park Signs                           $15,000                                        $15,000
   2021                     Parks Without Borders                              $15,000                                        $15,000
   2021                       Park Improvements                               $310,000                                       $310,000

   2022                    Guthrie Park Re-roofing                             $30,000                                        $30,000
   2022             Walton Ballfield Lighting Upgrade to LED                  $450,000                                       $450,000
   2022                 Brockman Property Acquisition                         $100,000                 $100,000
   2022                      Park Improvements                                $580,000                 $100,000              $480,000

   2023                  Walton Skate Park Resurfacing                        $115,000                                       $115,000
   2023                   Oakdale Park Trail Repaving                         $360,000                                       $360,000
   2023                      Park Improvements                                $475,000                                       $475,000

   2024     Tanners South Parking Lot Repaving, Tennis Courts to 2nd          $200,000                                       $200,000
   2024                    Eberle Parking Lot and Trail                       $100,000                                       $100,000
   2024                        Park Improvements                              $300,000                                       $300,000

   2025              Passages of Oakdale Park Development                    $4,000,000                                    $4,000,000
   2025                       Park Improvements                              $4,000,000                                    $4,000,000
Based on these projects the Park Reserve Fund balance projection is as follows:

   Capital Park Reserve Fund
                                                        2021         2022           2023          2024          2025
PARK RESERVE FUND                                     Projected    Projected      Projected     Projected     Projected

REVENUE
 3 M Dedication Fees Unknown                      $        5,000   $     5,000    $     5,000   $     5,000   $     5,000
 Park Dedication Fees                             $        1,500   $     1,500    $     1,500   $     1,500   $     1,500
 Transfers From Antenna Rental                    $       50,000   $    50,000    $    50,000   $    50,000   $    50,000
 Property Taxes                                   $      100,000   $   100,000    $   100,000   $   100,000   $   100,000
 Rents                                            $       32,000   $    32,000    $    32,000   $    32,000   $    32,000
 Recovery
 InterGovernmental
 Due from State
 Donations for Striper and Lights
 Contributions Donations                          $       29,000 $      29,000 $       29,000 $      29,000 $      29,000
 Interest / Misc.                                 $        2,500 $       2,500 $        2,500 $       2,500 $       2,500
                                                  $      220,000 $     220,000 $      220,000 $     220,000 $     220,000

EXPENDITURES
 Eberle Parking and Trail Resurface                                                             $   100,000
 Guthrie Park Shelter Reroofing                                    $    30,000
 Tanners Parking Lot/Trail Paving                                                               $   200,000
 Walton Skate Park Resurfacing                                                    $   115,000
 Walton Ballfield Lighting LED Upgrade                             $   450,000
 Helmo Station Redevelopment Park                                                                             $ 1,915,496
 Brockman Property Acquisition
 Walton Shelter Reroofing                         $       90,000
 Walton Shelter Kitchen Remodel                   $       20,000
 Oakdale Park Trail Repaving                      $      120,000                  $   360,000
 Oakdale Park Sign Replacements                   $       15,000
 Willowbrooke Park Planning                       $       50,000
 Titan Park Minor Subdivision                                      $   (85,000)
 Passages of Oakdale                                                                                          $ 4,000,000
 Misc. Expenditures                               $       15,000 $         -
                                                  $      310,000 $     395,000 $      475,000 $     300,000 $ 5,915,496

 REVENUE OVER (UNDER)                             $      (90,000) $ (175,000) $ (255,000) $         (80,000) $ (5,695,496)
 EXPENDITURES

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE                            $      259,750 $     169,750 $    (5,250) $ (260,250) $ (340,250)
ENDING FUND BALANCE                               $      169,750 $      (5,250) $ (260,250) $ (340,250) $ (6,035,746)

It appears the fund should have sufficient funding through 2022. Starting in 2023 we will need to find additional
funding or consider postponing projects.

It is recommended the Park Commission provide a recommendation for the City Council to consider the 2021-2025
Park CIP as noted above.
MEMORANDUM

TO:            Christina Volkers, City Administrator
FROM:          Julie Williams, Recreation Superintendent
DATE:          October 16, 2020
SUBJECT:       Monthly Update – October 2020

The following information is provided to the City Administrator and Parks and Recreation Commissioners as
information only. There is no need for any official commission, council, or administrative action; but rather,
this is an effort by staff to keep you informed of the department’s day-to-day operations.

 1. Farmer’s Market – This year’s market, despite the circumstances and questions surrounding the
    season, was a major success. Beginning in June, in the midst of the pandemic, the market started on
    time, with the return of our favorite vendors and some new products (micro Greens, grass fed beef,
    non GMO vegetables). We were able to provide a safe place for consumers to shop and vendors to
    network, with added signage, additional spacing, and hand washing sanitizing stations throughout.
    We also introduced two new food trucks, the metro favorite KCM Eggrolls, newcomer GoBBQ, and our
    local Mexican truck Taqueria Los Paisano returned. We saw record numbers throughout the season,
    including many new customers, increased attendance in September, and lots of happy vendors and
    shoppers!

 2. Park Clean Up – Our rescheduled Park Clean Up was held Oct. 5 through Oct. 9. 65 volunteers
    cleaned 10 different parks throughout the week. Thank you to all volunteers!

 3. Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt – Our annual Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt will take place on Thursday, October
    29 from 6:50 to 8:30 PM at the Discovery Center/Nature Preserve in a modified form. Kids will hunt
    for pumpkins along the luminary lit trails of the Oakdale Nature Preserve and will stop along a variety
    of stations. Participants have been asked to register for a 20 minute time slot.

 4. Pumpkin Carving Contest – The department is again hosting a pumpkin carving contest, open to all
    ages and skill levels. The pumpkins will be displayed during our Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt where the
    attendees will vote on the winners. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Best, Most Creative,
    and Bumpkin Pumpkin (carvers 12 and under). You do not need to be registered for the Pumpkin
    Hunt to participate. Pumpkins will be accepted at the Discovery Center Oct 24 through October 28.

 5. Story Strolls – The department has partnered with Washington County Libraries to provide a self-
    guided storybook walk through the Oakdale Nature Preserve. MOO by David LaRochelle was on
    display through October 14. New strolls will be placed in the park the first week of each month
    through January.

 6. Red Cross/Wellness 50+ Blood Drive– Wellness 50+, Washington County and the City of Oakdale
    have partnered once again with the Red Cross to bring a blood drive to the Discovery Center on
    October 27 from 10 AM to 4 PM. To schedule an appointment go to RedCrossBlood.org and enter
    Oakdale or call 1-800-Red-Cross.

 7. Artist of the Month –This October, the Discovery Center is featuring the paintings of Jim Nippoldt. Jim
    has shown annually as a part of the Painting Pals group display each spring, but this is his first solo
    display as a featured artist. His paintings include everything from boats on seascapes to local
    imagery, such as colors changing in the fall at the Tamarack Nature Preserve, and the beginning of
    spring here on the trails of the Oakdale Nature Preserve.

 8. Ice Rink Attendants – The department is accepting applications for Ice Rink Attendants through
    November 8. The season typically runs mid-December through February.
Upcoming November Events

9. Virtual Sundae Bingo –Our popular Sundae Bingo is going virtual! The event will be held on Sunday,
   Nov 8 from 1 to 3 PM. Bingo sheets will be sent to all participants. Prizes will be awarded.

10. Indoor Market – The first Indoor Market of the season will be held Saturday, November 14 from 9 to
    1 PM at the Discovery Center. A full list of vendors will be available on our website early November.
PARK NAME                         ADDRESS
 1.    Northdale:                 5099 Granada Av. N (lift station)
 2.    Oakdale Nature Preserve:   4444 Hadley Av. N (Discovery Center)
 3.    Furlong:                   6255 48th St. N
 4.    Oakfield:                  4722 Helmo Av. N
 5.    Goodwin:                   4033 Goodwin Av. N (lift station)
 6.    Goosepond:                 6131 40th St. N
 7.    Oakwood Luster:            6471 40th St. N
 8.    Eberle:                    3888 Hadley Av. N (water tower)
 9.    Garden Blvd.:              3730 Garden Blvd. N
 10.   Tilsen II:                 6606 Upper 35th St. N
 11.   Tilsen I:                  6899 Upper 35th St. N
 12.   Bethke:                    6606 Stillwater Blvd. N
 13.   Tiley Tot Lot:             2347 Hallmark Av. N (water tower)
 14.   Meadows:                   7695 25th St. N
 15.   Eagle Ridge:               2151 Homestead Av. N
 16.   Eastside:                  1744 Helmo Av. N
 17.   Richard Walton:            1584 Hadley Av. N (city hall)
 18.   Horseshoe:                 6150 7th St. N
 19.   Tanners Lake:              400 Glenbrook Av. N (lake and concession)
 20.   Tower Tot Lot:             868 Hadley Ln. N
 21.   Guthrie:                   634 Guthrie Av. N
 22.   Armstrong:                 7489 31st St. N
 23.   Golfview Tot Lot:          6144 56th St. N
 24.   Preservation:              6020 43rd St. N
 25.   Passages of Oakdale:       3323 Geneva Av. N
 26.   Power Line:                639 Hayward Av. N
 27.   Wilkerson:                 6746 Upper 28th St. N
 28.   Bark Park:                 4957 Helena Rd. N (off leash dog park)
 29.   Oak Marsh Golf Course:     526 Inwood Av. N
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