Carver Current

Can you believe that it’s Thanksgiving break already? It seems like only yesterday that we welcomed students back to school on a beautiful, warm September morning.

The November 15, 2018, Planning Commission meeting can be viewed by clicking on the Video button.

Previous Planning Commission and City Council meeting videos are also available by clicking HERE.

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

The City of Carver is pleased to announce the relocation of Lakeview Industries to Carver.  The new home of Lakeview’s headquarters is north of Mills Fleet Farm.  The project includes construction of a 154,000+ square foot building bringing 95 new jobs to the City of Carver.  Mayor Mike Webb stated “I have never been so excited about a project in Carver” about Lakeview’s move.  Currently in the City of Chaska, Lakeview has been in the plastic fabrication business for over 30 years.  Construction of the new facility is anticipated to begin late 2018 with grand opening spring of 2019. 

The Chaska City Council appointed Mike Huang to represent Ward 4, on Monday, Nov. 19.

The City of Carver is now accepting applications for an impending vacancy on the Carver City Council.  Mayor Elect Courtney Johnson’s current term as City Council Member runs through December 31, 2020.  On Monday, January 7, 2019, Mayor Elect Courtney Johnson will take an “Oath of Office” for the position of Mayor, which will create a vacancy for the remainder of her term as a City Council Member.

The vacancy will be filled through an application, interview, and appointment process undertaken by the City Council.  In order to be considered for the vacancy, interested applicants must meet the following requirements:

1)  Be qualified as a City of Carver voter.

2)  Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older upon the date of taking office.

Those interested in applying for the vacant City Council position must submit a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, December 21, 2018.  Applications can be sent by mail or e-mail to:

Mail:      CITY OF CARVER                               E-mail:     [email protected]

c/o Brent Mareck

PO BOX 147

Carver, MN 55315

The City Council will interview all applicants meeting minimum position requirements on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.  This will be the only available date provided for applicants to interview for the City Council position.  The selected applicant will be appointed by the Carver City Council on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, and take the “Oath of Office” on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, during the regular City Council meeting.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Brent Mareck, City Manager, at (952) 448-8737 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Nov. 22, 1900: Henry Truhn and a charming young lady friend were seen here Monday. It looks a little as if Henry contemplated hitching onto a partner before extreme cold weather sets in. Hope it is so Henry.

Burglary

He stands nearly 20 feet tall, lantern raised high over Holly Drive, where he has stood for over 100 years.

After the chaos and nastiness of the midterm election campaigns, I’m left with daunting questions about the way forward. The who-what-where-why-when-how answers elude and escape me, leaving me with feelings of hopelessness.

Pet of the Week

Most construction projects require a building permit, whether the project is a small addition, interior remodel, or a simple accessory structure.  These projects are reviewed by the Building Inspection Department to verify they meet certain building codes, as well as meet the flood proofing design requirements if the property is within the 100-year flood risk area.  The specific building components and materials, along with design features, are required for these structures in order to minimize damage in the event of a flood.

The National Flood Insurance Program and Carver City Ordinance requires that if the cost of reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvements to a building in the flood plain equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value, then the building must meet the construction requirements of a new building placed in the flood plain.  In most cases, this would require that the building be elevated to the flood protection elevations as required by City Ordinance.

Please contact Mark Pistulka ([email protected] or 952-448-8738), or Erin Smith ([email protected] or 952-448-8743) to ask any questions you may have regarding the flood plain or any construction projects.

Campaign season in America is messy, busy, stressful and sometimes just plain ugly. Still, next to free speech and a free press, it’s arguably one of the pillars of American democracy as individuals step up to run, represent and lead…

Take a chance on me.

Three Shakopee ninth graders took first through third place in the American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Day essay contest.

A return to J.K. Rowling’s new universe, a dynamic all-women heist thriller and a new kind of family fun is showcased in new movies opening this weekend in theaters.

Please have all vehicles off the streets when the sweeper is in your neighborhood.  The sweeper has a difficult time cleaning all the debris from the street when maneuvering around parked vehicles.

Click to review the sweeping route map.

Street sweeping is one of the most cost-effective ways used to remove sediment, metals, petroleum products, trash, and vegetation that accumulates on streets, construction sites and parking lots.  If these toxins are not removed, they will make their way into the storm drains and into our streams and waterways.  Keeping the storm drains clear not only helps to mitigate water pollution, but also reduces the likelihood of flooding during heavy rain. If you have any questions, contact [email protected]  – Thank you!

Signs of fall are everywhere. The air is cooler, the animals are gathering food for winter, and the leaves are turning color and blanketing lawns. While we all seem to slow down this time of year, it’s actually the best…

Dennis Scheibe of Maple Grove got the “Where the Heck Is It” photo correct last week. It was Mile Marker 0 for Interstate 394. The marker is visible beneath the I-494 overpass. It is at that spot where U.S. Highway…

So far her GoFundMe page has raised $50 of her $500 goal.

A letter to the editor penned by Scott County Administrator Gary Shelton in support of Sheriff Luke Hennen has drawn criticism.