Community News and Views – Carver, Minnesota, USA
The Carver Fire Department presents the Spring Safety Event and Bike Rodeo this Saturday, May 20, 9:00 a.m. – noon.
The event will be held rain or shine at the Carver Fire Station, 801 Jonathan Carver Parkway, Carver. In the event of rain, activities will be moved inside the fire station.
Appointments are still available for car seat checks. Contact Esther at 651.207.2008 or [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
Click here for more information regarding the 2017 Improvement Project.
9:00 a.m. – Noon at
Carver Fire Station, 801 Jonathan Carver Parkway
Public Services will be replacing a fire hydrant along Ironwood Drive, east of Basswood Court, on Monday, May 15. The work will begin after morning rush hour, and is expected to be completed by early afternoon. A portion of Ironwood Drive will be closed during this time, however traffic will still be allowed to pass through this area.
Water conservation is an important responsibility for everyone. During the summer, the amount of water that cities pump, treat and distribute to citizens can triple because of irrigation. Oftentimes, our grass doesn’t need as much water as we put on.
In the attached article, the Carver County Water Management Department provides valuable information regarding water use and conservation.
If you live near a storm drain, then you live on waterfront property!
Did you know that the rainwater that falls on your property ends up in nearby lakes, rivers and ponds? Grass clippings, pet waste, lawn fertilizers, leaves and seeds wash into storm drains and end up in creeks or stormwater ponds. These items all contain phosphorus, and excess phosphorus causes lakes, creeks and wetlands to turn green with algae.
As citizens, here are some things you can do to keep pollutants out of lakes, rivers and ponds:
The Carver Lions will be sponsoring a free document shredding event on Saturday, April 29. A Shred-It truck will be on-site at Community Park, 800 6th Street West, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. There is a two box limit per vehicle. Shredding services provided by Veteran Shredding.
On Thursday, April 20 (Tornado Drill Day), the outdoor warning sirens will be activated two times – once at 1:45 PM for businesses, schools, and other facilitates to practice their plans, and again at 6:45 PM for late shifts and families in their homes. Please note that the NOAA weather radios will also sound for this simulated tornado warning. Additional information can also be found at: MN Dept. of Public Safety
City of Carver
2016 Drinking Water Report
For a complete copy of the 2016 City of Carver Consumer Confidence Report, click HERE, stop by City Hall, or contact the City of Carver at 952-448-5353.
The City of Carver is issuing the results of monitoring done on its drinking water for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2016. The purpose of this report is to advance consumers’ understanding of drinking water and heighten awareness of the need to protect precious water resources.
Source of Water
The City of Carver provides drinking water to its residents from a groundwater source: four wells ranging from 470 to 738 feet deep, that draw water from the Mt. Simon, Tunnel City-Eau Claire, and Tunnel City-Wonewoc aquifers.
The Minnesota Department of Health has made a determination as to how vulnerable our systems’ source(s) of water may be to future contamination incidents. If you wish to obtain the entire source water assessment regarding your drinking water, please call 651-201-4700 or 1-800-818-9318 (and press 5) during normal business hours. Also, you can view it on line at www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/swp/swa.
Call Public Services Director, Brian Skok, at (952) 448-8736 if you have questions about the City of Carver drinking water or would like information about opportunities for public participation in decisions that may affect the quality of the water.
CenterPoint Energy will soon be performing maintenance on the Main Street Bridge.
During construction, County Road 40 between Jorgenson Street and Broadway Street will be closed. Signage will be placed a few days prior to the start of the project. See the attached map for more information.
Carver Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 13 – 7:00 a.m.
See attached flyer for important details.
for important details
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:
A message fro
m Deputy McKirahan……As warmer weather approaches, the Carver County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to safeguard their vehicles from theft. To reduce temptations from those out looking to steal items, all electronics and valuable items should be removed from your vehicle. Be sure to lock all vehicle doors as well as side garage doors at all times; the majority of vehicle thefts are the result of vehicles being left unlocked. If you have any questions, please contact Deputy McKirahan or the Carver County Sheriff’s Office.
Up Day This Saturday–See attached flyer for details