Pool Hours
Adult lap swim Monday- Saturday 12-1 pm Monday thru Friday 1-4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 7:00-8:30 pm |
- If there is lightning in the area, the pool will be closed. Pool staff will wait 20 minutes after the last bolt of lightning to reopen.
- After the first hour and 45 minutes, if there are less than 25 patrons, the pool will close
- The pool will not open, if the air temperature is less than 67 degrees or less.
- If we are experiencing inclement weather, the pool will not open.
Call our office to check on availability at 433-1881 or stop in 500 4th Avenue NE.
Parks are closed from 10:30 pm to 7:00 am. There is no camping, no driving, no parking on the grass, no glass, and no hitting golf balls allowed in the parks. The speed limit is 15 miles per hour. For your safety and the safety of others, please follow these rules. Violations of this ordinance can carry up to a $700 fine.
To report a property that is in violation please call our office at 433-1881. The process will take approximately 2 weeks.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN, MINNESOTA, AMENDING
CITY CODE SECTION 10.13-GRASS AND WEEDS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
The City Council of the City of Austin does ordain:
Section 1. Austin City Code Chapter 10, Section 10.13, is hereby repeated in its entirety.
Section 2. A new Section 10.13 is hereby enacted in lieu of said repealed Section 10.13 and
should read as follows:
10.13 GRASS AND WEEDS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Subd. 1. It is unlawful for any owner, occupant or agent of any lot or parcel of land in the city to allow any noxious weeds as defined in Minnesota Statutes Sections 18.77 and 21.72 or grass growing upon any such lot or parcel of land to grow to a greater height than 8 inches. The following areas and types of vegetation are exempted from this provision if managed in a manner so as not to become infested with weeds or to create a stagnant, foul-smelling condition;
a. non-noxious weeds and grass vegetation in wetland areas;
b. non-noxious weeds, grasses and herbaceous vegetation within 50’ of designated storm water ponds or within 50’ of natural or altered creeks, rivers and stream corridors, including riparian buffer strips, that convey water, provided they are cut to less than 10 inches at least once per year if located within 200’ of an occupied residence or developed property;
c. non-noxious weed and grass vegetation growing on land that has been agriculturally zoned land or has a history of being ag land, including pastures, that are fenced and contain animals, provided that a buffer zone of 10 feet between the ag land and any turf grass area will be required;
d. temporary erosion control grasses;
e. maintained and weeded prairie, meadow or natural landscape vegetation that does not contain noxious weed growth and that includes the cultivation of native grasses indigenous to Minnesota provided that the property owner applies for and is issued a natural landscape permit, and maintains the property in a condition sufficient to maintain the permit. Natural landscape permits are required if a proposed landscape includes native grasses that exceed or are expected to exceed 8 inches in overall height. Natural landscape permit applications shall be submitted to the Park Department. No natural landscape permits will be issued unless the following requirements are fulfilled by the owner;
- They are set back not less than twenty feet from the front lot line. For the purposes of this ordinance, corner lots shall be deemed to have two front yards;
- They are set back not less than five feet from the side and/or rear lot lines to provide a transition zone. No set back is required on the side or rear lot lines if (1) there is a fully opaque fence at least five feet in height installed between the native plants and the side or rear lot lines or (2) the native plants abut a neighboring Native Plant Landscape Area;
- The Native Plant Landscape Area is cut at least once annually between April 15 and July 15 to a height no greater than ten (10) inches;
- Turf grass is eliminated and the native plants, trees and shrubs are planted through transplanting or seed by human or mechanical means. Soil erosion should be controlled while the ground is bare of plant growth that is sufficient to inhibit erosion and is the sole responsibility of the owner or occupant;
Written authorization from the City Administrator or his/her designee is obtained for work within conservation or scenic easement areas, including planting, mowing or cutting.
A violation of any of the requirements set forth above will result in the revocation of the natural landscape permit by the City.
f. grass and non-noxious weed vegetation in publicly owned parks designated as natural preserves or private property so designated by the City Council or natural undisturbed areas where the land and vegetation appears not to have been graded, landscaped or otherwise disturbed by human or mechanical means in recent time;
g. grass and non-noxious weed vegetation on natural or altered slopes steeper than 2:1; or
h. ornamental grasses;
i. Natural Wooded lots.
j. No such person shall cause, permit, or allow poison ivy, ragweed, or other poisonous plants or plants detrimental to health, to grow on any such lot or any such land in such manner that any part of said weeds or plants shall extend upon, overhang or border any public place, or in such manner that said noxious weeds or plants are allowed to seed or to emit pollen or other poisonous particles into the atmosphere in a manner such that said particles are carried through the air into any public places.
Subd. 2. If any such owner, occupant or agent fails to comply with this height limitation and after notice given by the designated weed inspector, has not within seven days of such notice complied, the city shall cause such weeds or grass to be cut and the expenses thus incurred shall be a lien upon such real estate. The City Clerk shall certify to the County Auditor of Mower County, a statement of the amount of the cost incurred by the city. Such amount together with interest shall be entered as a special assessment against such lot or parcel of land and be collected in the same manner as real estate taxes.
Subd. 3. All individual notices provided for herein shall be served in the same manner as a Summons in a Civil action in the District Court or by certified mail. Service on persons living temporarily or permanently outside of the city whose property is vacant or unoccupied may be made by sending the notice by certified mail to the last known address of such person, to be ascertained, if necessary, from the last tax list in the County Treasurer’s Office.
Section 3. Austin City Code Chapter 1 entitled “Rules of Construction; General Penalty” applicable to the entire City Code are hereby adopted in their entity by reference as if repeated verbatim herein.
Pick your plot out at our office. The garden plots are located by Woodson Kindergarten Center and are 15’ X 20’ in size. Water is available through a timed sprinkler. Growing Inspires Eating: Gardening not only provides you with fresh fruits and vegetables, it also encourages you to eat them. Once you are blessed with a bushel basket of tomatoes, you will have newfound interest in finding recipes for tomatoes. What’s more, picking fresh produce from your garden is a great way to get children to eat fruits and vegetables. It is fun for them to pick their own lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers – and then eat them. Cost: $25 per plot.
No open burning/fires are allowed in any park other than in grills for cooking. To use the fire ring at Sutton Park you must obtain a permit at the Park and Recreation office.
PET OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES
Pet animals and horses. Except as hereinafter provided, no pet animals, including horses, are permitted in public parks. Except for horses, pet animals are permitted on all public trails and park roadways with the exception of the three fenced ball complexes: Todd Park North, Todd Park South and Riverland Ball Field. While using the public trails and park roadways, pet animals shall be adequately restrained by a durable leash, cord, chain or other similar restraint and the pet animals shall be under the direct control of their owner, except that pet animals under the supervision of their owner may be unrestrained in the area designated as the dog park.
PET LICENSING
The City of Austin requires your cat or dog to be licensed. Licensing is required for animals three months of age or more. Licenses may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office. You will need to provide proof of rabies shots. You may provide proof of spaying or neutering for the discounted fee.
Spayed or neutered $10.00 (discounted fee)
Not spayed/neutered $25.00
City Code Requirements
The City of Austin has adopted a policy prohibiting the use of tobacco in all city facilities and at any playground/park location. Please be considerate to others and abide by this policy.