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Minnetonka scored four unanswered goals, defeating Lakeville South 5-1 Dec. 21 at Hasse Arena. The Skippers outshot the host Cougars 36-17 for the game.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, left, watches quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warm up before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

For an update on the 2019 Infrastructure Improvements Project, please see below:

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

Building Inspector

The City of Carver (population 4,473) is seeking applications for the position of Building Inspector to join a creative and friendly team.  The City is looking for a self-motivated individual to work with the Community Development Department to ensure compliance with State and local regulations.

General Duties:

The Building Inspector will be responsible for reviewing construction plans, perform inspections, investigating complaints related to code violations, and assisting the building official as needed. The building inspector should be able to apply working knowledge of all state construction codes and city ordinance to ensure code compliance.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of one post-secondary technical course in building, mechanical, and/or plumbing inspection.
• Certification through the Department of Labor and Industry as a building official limited or ability to obtain with six months of employment.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license with a good driving record.

Apply:

Applicants must submit a completed city employment application form, resume and cover letter. Application forms and a complete position description are available by visiting the City of Carver’s website at cityofcarver.com. Applications will be accepted through Friday, January 18, 2019.

The starting salary for this position is $54,525 with an excellent benefits package.

Application packets can be emailed to Erin Smith, City Planner at [email protected], mailed or hand delivered to 801 Jonathan Carver Parkway, Carver, MN 55315

City of Carver, c/o Building Inspector Position, PO Box 147, Carver, MN 55315

 

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Spring…well, NOT REALLY. The Public Services Department has been working hard to flood the ice rink to build a strong safe skating base for all the residents to enjoy. Unfortunately, with the unseasonably warmer temperatures, we have been unable to make additional ice, and what ice we were able to make has now melted away.

We are continuing to watch extended forecasts and colder temps are in the forecast (if they are correct), we hope to have ice for skating closer to New Years.

When we have cold enough temps, flooding consists of spraying many layers of water between 1/8” to 1/4” across the entire surface. Temperatures need to be in the mid to lower teens, and the colder it is, the better.

We know how much everyone would love to be out there skating and we will be continuing to try making ice when temperatures allow. In the meantime, get those skates sharpened and sticks taped and we will hopefully be skating soon enough.

Let us imagine a race of man who have always lived beneath the earth in fair and noble dwellings, beautified with paintings and statues and furnished with everything requisite to wealth and the blessings that wealth can bring. Let us…

Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the December 20, 2018 print edition of the Chanhassen Villager newspaper? The page or pages on which those notices were printed are attached to this item, in the form of…

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Congratulations to the Carver Fire Relief Association, recipients of the 2018 Community Service Award.  The Carver City Council recognized the Carver Fire Relief Association for their time, support, and services that they have shared to truly make a difference in the City of Carver.  Their contributions to the community include hosting of the annual Open House and Bike Rodeo events, their volunteerism at all the local community events, and their efforts to lead fire prevention talks with the local schools.

Thank you, Carver Fire Relief Association, for your hard work and dedication to the City of Carver!

 

If so, this meeting can be viewed by clicking on the Video Button.

Previous meetings are also available by clicking HERE.

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

The City of Carver’s City Council formally recognized the 2018 Employees of the Year at their December 17, 2018, City Council meeting.  Congratulations to Brenda Good, Administrative Assistant, and Ryan Gill, Fire Fighter/Fire Marshal.  Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the City of Carver!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ryan Gill

I want to thank Carver County, the Senate District 47 DFL and, most importantly, all of my volunteers and supporters for their incredible commitment and sacrifice for our campaign. The recount is complete and it demonstrated that our democratic process…

I want to thank Carver County, the Senate District 47 DFL and, most importantly, all of my volunteers and supporters for their incredible commitment and sacrifice for our campaign. The recount is complete and it demonstrated that our democratic process…

Drew Brees sent commemorative footballs, like the one pictured, to all receivers and blockers who contributed to his career passing record.

For a copy of the packet, click HERE.

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

2018 Shakopee High School Hockey Alumni games will be Friday, Dec. 21, with the girls game from 5 to 6 p.m., and the boys game from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Both will be on Rink 1 at Shakopee Ice Arena.

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Embrace winter fun, including bird watching, this season at Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area.