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For more details or to register to have the Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office visit your event, check out the the following page on the City’s website:  Night to Unite

Grass needs 1″ of water a week and that can come from rain or a hose. Smart controllers help save water and money.

While traditional controllers operate on preset programmed schedule or timers, smart irrigation controllers monitor weather, soil conditions, evaporation, and plant water use to automatically adjust the watering schedule to actual conditions of the site. Only providing the lawn what it needs when it needs it.

Learn by clicking HERE.

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

Traffic Alert:

4^th Street will be closed at the intersection of Diedrich Drive for approximately two (2) days beginning Wednesday, July 10.   Please refer to the below alternate route.

4^th Street will be closed for approximately 2 days this week to complete scheduled utility work. This localized closure will be at the intersection of 4^th Street and Diedrich Drive.  Stay tuned for a more specific schedule update coming soon.

Local access to property owners along 4^th Street from High Street to Broadway will be maintained and others can use 6th Street as an alternate route (see map).

For more details about the project or to sign up for project updates, please visit the project page at:  2019 Street Improvement Project.

Any further questions, please contact:  [email protected]

The City Council Meeting can be viewed by clicking on this link:

Regular Meeting

Previous meeting videos are also available by clicking HERE.

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

The City of Carver (population 4,727) is seeking applications for the position of Public Services Technician III.  Essential functions of the position include operation and maintenance of the municipal water infrastructure, wastewater infrastructure, storm water, flood protection, parks, municipal properties, fleet vehicles and streets.

Starting salary is established by a collective bargaining agreement with a range of $22.00 to $27.42 per hour.   All applicants must submit a completed City employment application form, along with a resume and cover letter.  Applications must be delivered to the City of Carver, c/o Public Services Position, 801 Jonathan Carver Parkway, Carver, MN 55315. Applications accepted through July 22, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.  For a complete job description and application forms, please visit www.cityofcarver.com/employment.

6th Street will be closed on Monday, July 1, 2019, until approximately 3:00 p.m. City crews are working to clean up portions of the road that have been washed out due to the storms.

Click HERE to get the latest City news, including information about the Carver and Chaska recreation partnership, water conservation tips, a concept plan for a senior living and multi-family apartment complex, State plumbing code requirements for sprinkler inspections, and more!

Provide feedback regarding the City’s partnership with the City of Chaska for recreation services.  Click HERE to complete the seven question survey.

For a copy of the packet, click HERE.

The Work Session at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled.

To watch the live stream of the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m., click HERE.

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

Unfortunately, due to the rainy weather this evening, this event has been cancelled.  

In 2015 the City of Carver formed a partnership with the City of Chaska for recreation services.  The City of Carver pays $51,250 annually for resident rates at the Chaska Community Center, Curling Center, and Town Course.  In addition, Chaska provides staffing to plan community events and recreation programs in Carver.  With the agreement up for renewal, resident satisfaction with the partnership will be critical in determining how to move forward.  With that in mind, a simple seven question survey has been developed for you to share your thoughts on the partnership and to assist in identifying new opportunities for the future.

Survey responses will be collected through Wednesday, July 31.

The City Council Meetings can be viewed by clicking on these links:

Work Session

Regular Meeting

Previous meeting videos are also available by clicking HERE.

If you have any questions, contact [email protected]

Don’t Miss the Carver Vehicle Fair this Thursday!

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m

Carver Station, Jonathan Carver Parkway and Ironwood Drive

Climb aboard big rigs and touch a truck.  There will be fire trucks, police cars, buses, and more!

Free to attend!

The City of Carver (population 4,727) is seeking applications for the position of Building Official.  The City is looking for a dynamic and forward thinking individual to guide the community to a forecasted population of 10,300 by 2030.

The primary duties include plan review, permitting, inspections, and management of the inspections team.  Minimum qualifications include a Minnesota building official certification, an Associates/Technical degree, and five years experience as a building inspector or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

For a complete job description and Application for Employment, click HERE.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, July 19, 2019.

Contact Erin Smith with any questions at [email protected], or 952-448-8743.

For a copy of the packet, click HERE.

To watch the live stream of the Work Session at 5:30 p.m. and the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m., click HERE.

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

The Heritage Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for June 11, 2019, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.  For the Packet, click HERE.

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