Oakdale moves forward on new Public Works campus project
The Oakdale City Council accepted bids for construction of a new Public Works campus during its Monday meeting, clearing the way for groundbreaking next month on a 9-acre site at 32nd and Granada Avenue.
The city has officially received a donated 9-acre parcel and transferred the deed into city ownership, a key milestone for the long-planned Public Works facility. The City Council's acceptance of bids for most of the project work means construction can now proceed as scheduled. Groundbreaking is set for next month, with the project expected to take about a year to complete. The city anticipates a grand opening in late fall 2025.
In other business, the council announced a free back-to-school event coming to the community this week. Washington County is hosting its second annual Back-to-School event on August 22nd at Walton Park, offering Oakdale families school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, and vaccinations at no cost. The event is supported by Washington County and various local vendors.
The council also recognized the 2024 Acorn Award winners, which honor outstanding residential gardens and landscaping throughout the city. Council members visited the award-winning properties to acknowledge both the community members who nominated them and the gardeners who maintain them. "A big thank you to everyone that nominated the properties, as well as to the talented and passionate gardeners who put in so much time and effort to keep their spaces and our City beautiful," the council said in a statement.
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Washington County Back-to-School Event Announcement
Announcement of a free community event organized by Washington County to provide essential school resources to children, including supplies, haircuts, and vaccinations, specifically benefiting Oakdale families.
Oakdale Public Works Campus Development Update
Update on the new Public Works campus project, detailing the official donation and deed transfer of the 9-acre parcel to the City, and the City Council's acceptance of bids for project work, setting the stage for construction and future completion.
2024 Acorn Award Recognition
Recognition of the 2024 Acorn Award winners, highlighting the City Council's visit to the properties and expressing gratitude to the community members involved in nominating properties and maintaining beautiful gardens.
The 9-acre parcel at 32nd and Granada Ave has officially been donated and the deed transferred to the City.
In addition, the City Council has accepted bids on most of the project work.
A big thank you to everyone that nominated the properties, as well as to the talented and passionate gardeners who put in so much time and effort to keep their spaces and our City beautiful.
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[0:05] [Music] Welcome back to the Monday Morning Minute
for August 19. Let's get 60 seconds on the clock
[0:10] and get started. Washington County will be hosting
their second-annual Back-to-School event at Walton
[0:14] Park this Thursday, August 22 from 4:30 to
6:30 PM. This event is free, and kids can get
[0:19] school supplies and a backpack, a haircut, update
their vaccinations, and more. There will also be
[0:25] entertainment and activities for the kids. A big
thank you to Washington County and all of their
[0:29] participating vendors for helping Oakdale families
start the school year off with a bang. Oakdale's
[0:34] new Public Works campus has taken some big steps
forward in recent weeks. The 9-acre parcel at 32nd
[0:40] and Granada Ave has officially been donated and
the deed transferred to the City. In addition,
[0:45] the City Council has accepted bids on most of
the project work. From here, we will officially
[0:49] break ground next month with construction
expected to take one year and a grand opening
[0:54] slated for late-fall 2025. Visit the new Public
Works facility web page at the link provided to
[0:59] learn more and to sign up for project updates.
Finally, the City Council recently visited our
[1:04] 2024 Acorn Award-winning properties. A big thank
you to everyone that nominated the properties,
[1:10] as well as to the talented and passionate
gardeners who put in so much time and effort
[1:14] to keep their spaces and our City beautiful.
Here's a sneak peek of the impressive landscaping
[1:19] of our award winners. That's it. I'm out of
time. Have a great week, Oakdale. [Music]
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