Oakdale announces summer programs, transit education initiative
The Oakdale City Council highlighted several upcoming community programs and infrastructure projects during its Monday meeting, including a free summer activity program for children and a transit education workshop for older residents.
The Oakdale Recreation Department is launching its 'In the Streets' (ITS) Truck program this summer, offering free activities for preschool and elementary-aged children. The program operates Monday through Thursday with two stops at different parks each day. No registration is required — families can simply show up at their nearest park during scheduled times.
In a separate initiative, Oakdale Wellness 50 Plus is hosting a 'Transition to New Transit' program on June 12 at the Discovery Center. The workshop will help residents, particularly seniors, learn how to use the city's new transit options, including the Gold Line. Interested participants can register through oakdalefun.com.
The council also received an update on Water Tower 3 maintenance work. The structure, located on the west side of Highway 694, is undergoing sandblasting and will receive five layers of protective paint. The work is designed to protect the tower from Minnesota's harsh weather and extend its lifespan by at least 20 years.
Looking ahead, the city reminded residents that Oakdale Summerfest is scheduled for June 23 through 28. The council encouraged community members to visit oakdalesummerfest.com for a complete schedule of events.
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[0:05] [Music] Welcome back to the Monday Morning Minute
for June 9. Let's get 60 seconds on the clock and
[0:09] get started. Oakdale Recreation's popular ITS
Truck - short for "In the Streets" - starts
[0:14] this week, and will be at a park near you
Monday through Thursday with two stops
[0:18] per day. These drop-in programs are free and
geared towards preschool and elementary ages
[0:23] with no registration needed. Check out the
link provided for the full summer schedule.
[0:28] Oakdale Wellness 50 Plus will offer a
Transition to New Transit program this Thursday,
[0:33] June 12 from 1 to 3 PM at the Discovery Center.
This is a great opportunity to learn how to use
[0:38] new transit options including the Gold Line.
Visit oakdalefun.com to register. You may have
[0:43] noticed the work underway on Water Tower 3 on the
west side of 694. Project crews are now focused
[0:48] on sand blasting and painting. While you might
see various color combinations on the exterior
[0:52] during this phase, there are the five layers
of paint protection applied to the structure
[0:57] to withstand a minimum of 20 years of Minnesota
weather. Check out the project page at the link
[1:01] provided for project updates. Finally, Oakdale
Summerfest is just 2 weeks away. Mark your
[1:06] calendars for June 23 through 28 and check out the
full schedule of events at oakdalesummerfest.com.
[1:13] We can't wait to see you there. That's it. iIm
out of time. Have a great week, Oakdale. [Music]
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Oakdale Wellness 50 Plus 'Transition to New Transit' Program
Water Tower 3 Maintenance Project Update
Oakdale Summerfest Announcement
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