Month: August 2019

For a copy of the Packet, click HERE.

To watch the live stream of the Work Session at 5:30 p.m. and the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m., click HERE.

If there are any questions, please contact [email protected].

The City of Carver is excited to announce Jessica Archer as the City’s Building Official.  Archer joined City Staff on August 26, 2019.

Archer has worked in building and construction since 2005 and has held the position of Building Official in the cities of Minnestrista and Chanhassen.  Archer has extensive experience in both commercial and residential plan review, inspections and mentoring of fresh inspectors in the field.

A native of Buffalo, Archer holds a technical degree from Anoka Technical College in Architectural Design and Drafting, a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and a Master of Business with a focus on workplace conflict.

“Jessica brings a depth of knowledge and technical skill to our team.  Beyond her technical work in plan review and inspections, she brings a level of customer service and interpersonal skills that we are fortunate to have.  I am excited to see the improvements she makes to our processes and the relationships she will build with local contractors and residents in Carver.  Jessica already feels like she has been part of the team for a long time and we feel really lucky she chose to join our team”, said Erin Smith, Community Development Director with the City of Carver.

Archer will be active on both commercial and residential job sites beginning this fall.

The City of Carver is seeking applications for multiple part-time positions for
Building Hosts to perform duties during events held at the City’s Village Hall facility
located in City Hall at 316 Broadway in Carver, MN.   For more details on the position, see:  Building Hosts

for further questions, please contact Vicky Sons-Eiden at 952-448-8727 or at [email protected]

The City of Carver will offer rental space in the new City Hall, which is located at 316 Broadway in Carver’s historic downtown area.  This space will offer an ideal location for community events, business meetings, parties, small weddings, and so on.  This facility includes Village Hall, which is a community space with a commercial kitchen and patio area, and the Broadway Conference Room.  In addition, the City has a historic church, Church-by-the-River, located at 109 Main Street East, which will also be available for rentals for smaller events.  More information is located on the City’s website (cityofcarver.com) at: Facility Rentals

To request a facility rental, please contact Vicky Sons-Eiden at 952-448-8727 or via email at [email protected].

Kirche Hill and Diedrich Drive Construction
Due to scheduling and weather changes, Kirche Hill will be paved prior to Diedrich Drive. Paving on Diedrich Drive is scheduled to occur by the end of this week. Private utility contractors will be allowed access for utility connections beginning Tuesday, September 3^rd.

Sunny Ridge Drive Construction
Major construction activities on Sunny Ridge Drive are anticipated to resume the week of August 26^th.

Elm Drive Construction
Concrete is tentatively scheduled to be poured on Elm Drive by the end of next week, weather dependent.

Traffic Alerts
Sunny Ridge Drive residents may park vehicles in the Community Park Parking Lot during construction.

For more details about the project or to sign up for project updates, please visit the project page at:  2019 Street Improvement Project.

Any further questions, please contact:  [email protected].

Sunny Ridge Drive Construction
Major construction activities on Sunny Ridge Drive are anticipated to resume the week of August 26.  Please have your vehicles parked on side streets prior to 7AM on Monday, August 26.  While the concrete is hardening, there will be no access to your driveway.  Access is anticipated to be restored after the concrete has hardened, which typically takes 5-7 days.

Construction Details
Crews will be grading the sidewalk subgrade and preparing the street surface for paving this week in the Kirche Hill/Diedrich Drive neighborhood. It is anticipated that crews will begin grading for the Spring Creek Trail at the end of the week.

Traffic Alerts
Spring Creek Trail work will require the closure of the road shoulder, however, 2-way traffic will be maintained.

For more details about the project or to sign up for project updates, please visit the project page at:  2019 Street Improvement Project.

Any further questions, please contact:  [email protected].

Join us Wednesday, September 4, 2019 for a first look at the new City Hall!  Building dedication to begin at 6:30 with tours and refreshments available until 8pm.

For a copy of the packet, click HERE.

To watch the live stream of the Work Session at 5:30 p.m. and the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m., click HERE.

If there are any questions, please contact [email protected].