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The Express Library Is Now Open!

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.

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Monday, April 20, 2020 – City Council Meetings – Agendas and Packet Now Available

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].

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Storm Sewer Improvement Project Update

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]

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Today Is Tornado Drill Day – 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

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
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Green Up Your Lawn

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]

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It Is Severe Weather Awareness Week! Tornado Drill Day is Thursday, April 16, 2020

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:

Thursday, April 16th 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
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Work on the 2018 Storm Sewer Project Is Tentatively Scheduled to Resume on Monday, April 13, 2020

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]

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Monday, April 6, 2020 – City Council Meeting – Agenda and Packet Now Available

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].

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Technical Difficulties – Special City Council Meeting on March 23, 2020

Thank you to those of you who either tuned in live or watched the recording of the City Council Special Meeting last evening.  Please know that City Staff will continue to improve the video and sound quality of the meetings as we move forward with the telephone/electronic meetings.  We appreciate your patience as we navigate through these types of issues.

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

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Eastern Carver County School District Providing Free Lunches for Kids 18 and Under

Eastern Carver County’s Nutrition Services Staff is providing free lunches for all kids 18 and under while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 virus.  Meals can be picked up at one of their distribution centers Monday – Friday, between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

 

Distribution Centers:

  • Clover Ridge Elementary, 114000 Hundertmark Road, Chaska, MN 55318
  • Riverview Terrace, 300 Ehlers Avenue, Chaska, MN 55318

If you are unable to pick up meals from the distribution centers, please contact Nutrition Services at 952-556-6150 or via email at [email protected] for alternative delivery options.

*Please note, there will be no meal service during Eastern Carver County’s schedule spring break (March 23 – March 27).

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Chaska Community Center Update

A note from Chaska Parks and Recreation:

Dear CCC Member,

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to evolve, I wanted to let you know that we are closing the Community Center at 7:00pm March 16 through March 31. The Curling and Event Center is closing at 4:30 pm March 16 through March 31. These closures include the cancellation of all programs, activities, leagues, and rentals.

You’re probably wondering what this means for you.

  • If you are a month-to-month member at the Community Center, we will be putting a hold on your membership. That means we won’t be billing you until we reopen.
  • If you have an annual membership at the Community Center, we will look to extend your expiration based on the length of time that we are closed.
  • If you’re a current participant in a registered program, we will be contacting you to process a prorated refund.
  • If you have a room rental, we will be reaching out to either reschedule if possible or offer a refund.

While we understand that this is an inconvenience, it is important to do our part to help slow the spread of COVID-19. You are our top priority, and we felt this was the best way to keep you healthy and safe.

Our department’s vision is to create lifelong memories and a healthy community for all to enjoy. We will continue to find ways to strive towards this goal.

We encourage everyone to find ways to exercise. We believe that staying active, while keeping your social distance, can play a big role in good mental and physical health during this stressful time.

We are looking into ways to stay engaged even though we won’t see you in our facilities. You might see some workout videos posted on the Chaska Community Television YouTube channel. With spring on the horizon, you could try exercising outside. Going for a walk on some of our great trails can be a good way to move around and get some fresh air. You might even discover some of our beautiful scenery.

Luckily, being social these days isn’t only face-to-face. Share your home or outdoor workouts or adventures with us on our Facebook page. We’d love to see how you are coping during this time of perceived isolation.

This is an opportunity to connect in different ways with our community. While we may not be able to meet for a run at the community center or go to a community festival, we can all chip in by helping a neighbor or supporting a local charity.

We understand that we may not have answered all your questions. Please reach out by calling 952-448-3176 to talk with us. We will continue to assess this situation as it evolves and provide updates.

In Health,

Marshall Grange
City of Chaska
Parks & Recreation Director

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March 16 City Council Meeting Will Be Held – Accommodations for Residents and Stakeholders

The Monday, March 16 City Council meeting will be held, as scheduled at 7:00 pm, in the Council Chambers in Carver City Hall (316 Broadway).

Doors will be opened at 6:45 pm and best practices for social distancing will be followed.The City Council meeting will be live streamed at cityofcarver.com.

Residents and other stakeholders may submit written comments to [email protected] to be read aloud during the meeting.

Residents and other stakeholders may also request to submit verbal comments, via phone during the meeting, by making this request to the  City Manager at [email protected] by no later than 4:30 pm on Monday, March 16.

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Carver City Hall, Fire Station and Pubic Services Building Closed to the Public Beginning Monday, March 16

 

Carver City Hall and the Fire Station/Public Services Building will be closed to the public effective Monday, March 16 through at least Tuesday, March 31.

1)  The City has a continuity of operations plan in place to maintain essential services in the community such as fire, police, water, sanitary sewer, flood protection, and snow plowing services during this time.

2)  City staff will be working during this time and we invite all those who have service needs with the City to conduct their business by phone, US Mail, email, or via the City’s website.

3)  All events scheduled to be held at Carver City Hall through at least March 31 have been cancelled.

4)  The utility bill payment drop box, located in the City Hall vestibule, will remain open.

5)  The City will not conduct any utility/water shut-off processes over the next 30 days.