Editor's Notebook: Five Guys Opening, New Fitness and Health Classes

Five Guys Opening in Late December: No firm date is yet set, but a spokeswoman from Five Guys Burgers and Fries said last week that the restaurant plans to open its Oakdale location in late December. The restaurant is slated to open in Oakdale Village near .

Parks Department Increasing Fitness and Health Offerings: Following the success of its yoga classes, the Oakdale Parks and Recreation department plans to start offering pilates classes at the in January, said Recreation Superintendent Julie Williams in a meeting last week. The department will also partner with Dr. William Kriva of to offer five talks on health and wellness. The talks will cost $4 each, or $16 for all five, Williams said.

Tennis Courts to be Re-surfaced in 2012: The tennis courts will get a facelift next year after a “disappointing” performance by the current surface, said Public Works Director Brian Bachmeier at the last City Council meeting. Although the current surface started to deteriorate before its time, Bachmeier said it was after the one-year warranty period offered by the contractor who did the work. The resurfacing will cost about $13,000.