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City of Carver Awarded Innovative Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant

The City of Carver was awarded $977,000 from the Department of Employment and Economic Development for construction a new City street to be named Commerce Drive.

Commerce Drive will be a north/south City street with access from Levi Griffin Road.  “The addition of Commerce Drive will create an opportunity for additional commercial, retail and industrial development north of Highway 212, which will bring jobs and a more diversified tax base to the City of Carver” said Mayor Courtney Johnson. The Innovative Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant is awarded for job creation via new businesses and organizations. Construction of Commerce Drive is anticipated to begin Spring 2019.

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2019 Infrastructure Improvements Open House/Resident Update

Staff will be available to answer any questions regarding the 2019 Infrastructure Improvements Project at an Open House:

Thursday, January 31, 2019
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Carver Place, 113 3rd Street East, Carver

Residents will also be able to share their comments at the February 4, 2019, City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at Council Chambers at Church by the River, 109 Main Street East, Carver.

See the attached flyers for more details.

Diedrich Drive and Kirche Drive

Elm Street, Sunny Ridge Drive, and Street Alley (Casey’s to Broadway)

To learn more about this project, please visit the City’s 2019 Improvement Project page.

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Community Park Ice Rink – Open

The ice skating rink and warming house is open throughout the winter months and is available for public use during open hours –
Weekdays: 3:30pm-9:30pm
Weekends and Holidays: 9:00am-9:30pm

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Baseball and Softball Open House – Thursday, January 3, 2019 – 6:00-8:00 p.m.

The Carver County Youth Baseball/Softball Association (CCYBSA) will be hosting an Open House to share information regarding some exciting changes for the 2019 season.  All players from T-ball through 14U travel leagues will be affected by these changes.  Whether you are new to the Carver community or a returning family, please join the CCYBSA for this informational meeting.

Thursday, January 3, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Carver Place, 113 3rd Street East, Carver

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

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City of Carver Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) Applicants Wanted – Apply Now

Heritage Preservation Commission – 2 Open Positions

This commission acts as an advisory body to the City Council on municipal heritage preservation matters. In addition, they are charged with the stewardship of the City of Carver’s heritage. They meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers.

These positions will be filled through an interview and appointment process undertaken by the City Council. In order to be considered for the position, residents should submit a letter of interest no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019. Letters can be sent by mail or e-mail to:

Mail:
City of Carver
c/o Vicky Sons-Eiden
PO Box 147
Carver, MN 55315

E-Mail: [email protected]

The City Council will interview all applicants on Monday, February 4, 2019. The selected applicants will be appointed by the Carver City Council on Monday, February 4, 2019, with three year terms beginning on March 1, 2019. Questions regarding the openings may be directed to Vicky Sons-Eiden, City Clerk/Treasurer at (952) 448-8727 or by e-mail at: [email protected].