Woodbury plans July 4th celebration, seeks election judges
The Woodbury City Council shared updates on upcoming community events and initiatives at its June meeting, including details on the city's Independence Day celebration and a push to recruit election officials for the upcoming primary and general elections.
The city announced plans for its 4th of July Hometown Celebration at M Health Fairview Sports Center, featuring live country music, bounce houses, food trucks, and a chance to meet city officials. Due to ongoing construction, activities will take place at the green fields this year instead of the gold fields, with fireworks scheduled for 10 p.m.
Along with the holiday festivities, the city issued a reminder about Minnesota's fireworks laws. State law prohibits the sale, possession, and use of fireworks that fly or explode, including firecrackers and bottle rockets. However, certain consumer fireworks are legal, such as sparklers, cones, tubes, snakes, and party poppers.
Woodbury is actively recruiting election judges to staff polling locations for the primary election's early voting period beginning June 28th, as well as for primary and general election days. These officials play a crucial role in protecting voter rights and ensuring elections run smoothly. Interested residents can find applications on the Washington County website.
The city also provided an update on its Water Treatment Plant and Pipelines Project, which held a public open house on May 22nd. The initiative aims to construct a new water treatment plant to permanently address PFAs contamination—a water quality concern—and install 17 new miles of water main pipe throughout the city.
Finally, Woodbury is gathering community input on recreation and educational programs for older adults and seniors, as well as plans for a dedicated senior space at Central Park. The city is hosting "Coffee, Cookies and Conversation" events where residents can share their ideas and connect with neighbors.
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[0:00] Hi Woodbury,
I'm Ashley and here's the scoop.
[0:07] Thrillbillies, a fun-loving
country music band,
[0:09] will kick off the fun
at the 4th of July Hometown
[0:12] Celebration at M Health Fairview
Sports Center.
[0:15] The music begins at 5:30 p.m.,
[0:17] and starting at 6 p.m.,
[0:19] there will be bounce
houses, food trucks,
[0:21] and you can visit with the Mayor
and members of City Council.
[0:24] Due to construction
on the outdoor fields,
[0:26] the activities will move
from the gold
[0:28] fields
to the green fields this year,
[0:30] which is just north and west
of the previous location.
[0:33] Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
[0:35] Arrive early and bring your own
seating and blankets.
[0:41] When celebrating the 4th of July
this summer, remember
[0:44] that it's illegal in Minnesota
to sell, possess,
[0:47] or use any fireworks
that fly or explode.
[0:50] Some examples of illegal
fireworks include
[0:53] firecrackers, bottle rockets,
and Roman candles.
[0:59] Certain non-explosive and
[1:01] non-aerial consumer
fireworks are permitted.
[1:03] Examples include sparklers,
cones and tubes that emit sparks
[1:07] and novelty items
like snakes and party poppers.
[1:12] Election judges are needed
for primary election early
[1:15] voting beginning June 28th
and on election day
[1:18] for the primary
and general elections.
[1:21] Election
judges are the officials
[1:23] who staff polling locations
and ensure the rights of voters
[1:26] are protected.
[1:27] Applications are available on
the Washington County website.
[1:31] The City held a Water Treatment
Plant and Pipelines
[1:34] Project open house on May 22nd.
[1:37] The community open house
provided an opportunity
[1:39] for residents
to learn more and ask questions
[1:42] about the construction
of a new water
[1:44] treatment plant to permanently
treat PFAs contamination,
[1:48] and the installation of 17
new miles of water
[1:51] main pipe.
[1:53] Are there recreation
and educational programs
[1:56] for older adults and seniors
[1:58] that you feel are missing
in the City of Woodbury?
[2:00] Would you like to learn
about the future
[2:02] older adults and senior-
focused space at Central Park?
[2:06] If you've answered yes
to either of these questions,
[2:08] stop by one of the upcoming
Coffee,
[2:10] Cookies and Conversation events
to socialize with friends,
[2:14] learn about the new Central Park
space,
[2:16] and provide feedback about
future recreation programing.
[2:20] And that's a quick update
from the City of Woodbury.
[2:22] Have a great day!
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Other Topics from This Document
Fireworks Legality and Safety
Election Judge Recruitment
Water Treatment Plant and Pipelines Project Update
Older Adult and Senior Programs and Central Park Space
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