New Downtown Village Hall Option to be Presented on Monday to City Council

At the April 3 meeting, the City Council requested additional information and research be collected related to the five existing Village Hall options.  As a result of this additional study, a “sixth option” has been developed for a concept using the existing Village Hall site in the historic downtown.

This new construction option consists of a new two-story, at-grade/no basement, 8,520 sq. ft. building (approximately 4,260 sq. ft. per floor).  The concept includes city hall offices, as well as a dual-purposed space for community events (with a caterer’s kitchen), and City Council Chambers.  The estimated cost of construction is $3,997,661, with an estimated tax impact of $201 for a $300,000 home.

At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will consider selecting a “preferred option” for Village Hall.  The selection would result in City staff developing an “action plan” for the implementation of the “preferred option.”  The action plan would be reviewed and considered at a future City Council meeting.  The City Council will be considering this new downtown option, as well as all the previously discussed options, at their meeting on Monday, April 17 at 7 pm.  For a link to the April 17 City Council Packet click here.

    

Letter: Talking about real issues

As I entered Waconia City Hall for Senate District 47’s Town Hall on April 1, I braced myself for screaming constituents armed with signs spoiling for chair-throwing fights. Basically, a Carver-county WrestleMania showdown.

April 17 – 21 is Severe Weather Awareness Week

Tornado Drill Day:  On Thursday, April 20, Carver County outdoor warning sirens will be activated twice; once at 1:45 p.m. for businesses, schools and other facilities to practice their plans, and again at 6:45 p.m. for late shifts and families in their homes.   Please note that NOAA Weather Radios will also sound for these simulated tornado warnings.

Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 17-21, 2017

Each year, Carver County, sponsors Severe Weather Awareness Week in collaboration with the National Weather Service and the MN Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

According to the National Weather Service, Minnesota experiences an average of 40 tornadoes per year. In 2012, 37 twisters touched down. A record was set in 2010 with 104 tornadoes across the state.

Understanding this threat and knowing what to do when a tornado is approaching can save lives.

Please see the attached document for more information on how we can prepare and practice in our communities for the coming severe weather season.

You can find additional information at the following link:

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/weather-awareness-preparedness/Pages/severe-weather-awareness-week-program.aspx

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