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The hydrant flushing program is very important to the maintenance of the City’s water distribution system.  Each year, Public Service Technicians systematically open hydrants throughout the City to allow water to flow at a high velocity through the distribution mainlines.  This operation serves the following purposes:

* Helps maintain the City’s water clarity and quality
* Cleans iron and mineral deposits from the water mains
* Identifies malfunctions of the hydrant and related valves
* Ensures adequate water flow is available to fire fighters at the hydrants

Fire hydrant flushing may cause temporary inconveniences such as a reduction in pressure and aesthetic issues such as discoloration of the drinking water.  Discolored water poses no threat to the public’s health, but it will stain laundry and if consumed may have an unpleasant taste or odor. Residents should be certain all discolored water is out of their home’s plumbing and hot water heater prior to laundering clothes or drinking.

What should I do if my water is discolored?
Run both the hot and cold water until clear.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Monday, May 4, 2020, starting at 6:00 PM, the Carver City Council will hold their originally scheduled 5:30 Work Session and their originally scheduled Regular Meeting together and this meeting will begin at 6:00 PM.  For virtual meeting information, please see Details for Virtual Meeting.

For the Agenda and Packet for the May 4, 2020, City Council meeting, click on Agenda and Packet .

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Carver County has several options available to pay your property taxes:

• * Find amount due and pay online:  www.co.carver.mn.us
• * Mail your payment (must be postmarked by the due date to avoid penalty) to: Carver County, PO Box 69, Chaska, MN 55318
• * Use the 24 hour drop box located at the Government Center in Chaska:  600 East 4th Street, Chaska, MN 55318

The Carver County Government Center remains closed for walk-in service but is accessible to the public by appointment.

Visit Carver County’s website for more details (www.co.carver.mn.us) or contact them for an appointment by email at [email protected] or by phone at 952-361-1910.

The hydrant flushing program is very important to the maintenance of the City’s water distribution system.  Each year, Public Service Technicians systematically open hydrants throughout the City to allow water to flow at a high velocity through the distribution mainlines.  This operation serves the following purposes:

* Helps maintain the City’s water clarity and quality
* Cleans iron and mineral deposits from the water mains
* Identifies malfunctions of the hydrant and related valves
* Ensures adequate water flow is available to fire fighters at the hydrants

Fire hydrant flushing may cause temporary inconveniences such as a reduction in pressure and aesthetic issues such as discoloration of the drinking water.  Discolored water poses no threat to the public’s health, but it will stain laundry and if consumed may have an unpleasant taste or odor. Residents should be certain all discolored water is out of their home’s plumbing and hot water heater prior to laundering clothes or drinking.

What should I do if my water is discolored?
Run both the hot and cold water until clear.

In coordination with the City Wide Clean Up Day, the Carver Lions will be hosting their Annual Shredding Event.  Veteran Shredding will be at Community Park (800 6th Street West) from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 13 to collect your paper waste for shredding.  There will be a two-box limit per vehicle.  This is a free event but donations will be accepted.

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

The schedule is currently full for Carver City Hall from Noon to 6:00 PM, but you can call 1-800 RED CROSS to see if there are any cancellations or visit redcross.org by clicking on Find a Drive to see other blood drives in the area.  If there are any furthers questions relating to this blood drive, please also call the same number.

Clean Up Day for City of Carver residents is planned for Saturday, June 13, with pick up starting at 7:00 a.m.

Curbside collection will be provided for items placed at the curb in an area no more than 8 feet wide by 8 feet long by 4 feet high.

For details on what is accepted and what is not accepted, see the details on the flyer.

The April 20, 2020, City Council meeting can be viewed by clicking on the following link:
City Council Meeting.

Previous meeting videos are also available by clicking ALL VIDEOS

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

The Express Library, operated through the Carver County Library system, is open in the City of Carver.  Materials can be requested online with a Carver County library card and, when the item is available, it will be delivered to the Express Library location at Carver Station, 1607 Hartwell Drive, for pickup.

For more information regarding the Express Library, visit Carver County Library’s website at www.carverlib.org or call 952-448-9395, extension 1.

If you do not have a library card, you can obtain one by following a few easy steps, which are provided on the Library’s website.  The Library also has many resources available 24/7 with your library card.  Be sure to check them out!

You can keep up to date with all that the Carver County Library has going on by checking out their Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages. Look for online opportunities to connect and more, including live streaming storytimes, videos on use of information resources, and more.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Monday, April 20, 2020, starting at 6:00 PM, the Carver City Council will hold their originally scheduled 5:30 Work Session and their originally scheduled Regular Meeting together and this meeting will begin at 6:00 PM.  For virtual meeting information, please see Details for Virtual Meeting.

For the Agenda and Packet for the April 20, 2020, City Council meeting, click on Agenda and Packet .

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Weather permitting, work on the 2018 Storm Sewer Improvement Project is anticipated to begin in the Main Street area on Monday, April 20.

Crews will be installing storm sewer pipes on the north side of Main Street from Oak Street to Broadway Street starting Monday, April 20 (weather permitting). This portion of Main Street will also be closed to through traffic during the construction. Residents that have driveways in the closure area will be allowed to park on Main Street at locations coordinated with construction field staff (contact below) during working hours, and driveway access in the evenings will be coordinated.

Access to Riverside Park will be maintained during the Main Street closure by using Oak Street.

We thank you for your cooperation and patience during this project. Please contact the person listed below if you have any questions, concerns, or require special access needs.

Michael Jabs
Primary Contact (Bolton and Menk)
612-269-9970, [email protected]

Today is Tornado Drill Day!

• Carver County will participate in tornado drills scheduled at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. today (unless actual severe weather is expected).
• Outdoor warning sirens countywide for both scheduled drills will be activated so that communities and citizens can practice sheltering and emergency plans.
• Go to the links below to learn more about the statewide tornado drills and Carver County’s Outdoor Warning Sirens
  • https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/weather-awareness-preparedness/Documents/2020-tornado-drill-day.pdf
  • Learn more about Carver County Outdoor Warning Sirens here.

Green up your lawn, not the lakes.
Spring and summer yard work is almost upon us. As you think about lawn care, in particular, remember that how you care for your lawn affects the ponds, lakes, and streams in your communities. Learn tips for healthy lawns while protecting lakes and rivers, by clicking HERE.

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

This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota!

Each year Carver County participates in Severe Weather Awareness Week, in collaboration with Minnesota Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HSEM) and the National Weather Service (NWS). This week is designed to refresh, remind, and educate everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them.  Weather knows no borders and no boundaries, including COVID-19.

Each day of the week focuses on a different weather safety topic.  Click on the links provided to learn more:

• Monday: Alerts and Warnings
• Tuesday: Severe Weather, Lightning and Hail
• Wednesday: Floods
• Thursday: Tornadoes (with statewide tornado drills)
• Friday: Extreme Heat

Thursday, April 16^th is Tornado Drill day

• Carver County will participate in both tornado drills scheduled at 1:45 p.m. & 6:45 p.m. unless actual severe weather is expected.
• Outdoor warning sirens countywide for both scheduled drills will be activated so that communities and citizens can practice sheltering and emergency plans.
• Go to the links below to learn more about the statewide tornado drills and Carver County’s Outdoor Warning Sirens
  • https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/weather-awareness-preparedness/Documents/2020-tornado-drill-day.pdf
  • Learn more about Carver County Outdoor Warning Sirens here.

The City of Carver will be making improvements to the downtown storm sewer system through 2020.  Crews will continue working in Area B this spring with work inside of the new storm water lift station.  See the map below for details.

Traffic Impacts
Road closures may occur in the project area.  Please follow all marked detour signs during this time.

Downtown Improvements – Area 1:
Work is tentatively scheduled to begin in Area 1 on Monday, April 13.  This work includes the installation of new storm sewer drains and pipes.

Downtown Improvements – Area 2:
Work will begin once crews have finished Area 1.  Additional schedule information for this work will follow.

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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

Michael Jabs
Primary Contact
612-269-9970
[email protected]

Josh Eckstein
Project Manager
952-448-8838
[email protected]

The April 6, 2020, City Council meeting can be viewed by clicking on the following link:
City Council Meeting.

Previous meeting videos are also available by clicking ALL VIDEOS

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Monday, April 6, 2020, starting at 6:00 PM, the Carver City Council will hold their originally scheduled 5:30 Work Session and their originally scheduled Regular Meeting together and this meeting will begin at 6:00 PM.

For the Agenda and Packet for the April 6, 2020, City Council meeting, click on Agendas and Packet.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

To read the latest news, click April Newsletter.

Previous newsletters can be found on our website by clicking Archives.

To sign up for communication updates from the City of Carver, click Communications.