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Neighborhood Meeting June 24: Independent Senior and Multi-Family Housing Concept

Neighborhood Meeting Opportunity: The Carver County Community Development Agency has started work to develop a concept for independent senior living and multi-family housing south of Carver Elementary School. An opportunity to provide input and ask questions before the concept is developed will be provided on Monday, June 24 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the Carver Crossing Community Room at 1593 Hartwell Dr. If you have specific questions in advance, please contact Erin Smith, City Planner, at 952-448-8743.

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Duckweed: Don’t let it ruffle your feathers

Often mistaken for algae, duckweed offers many benefits to water quality and wildlife. Duckweed looks like tiny individual smooth green dots with little roots. Algae looks more like a mat of fuzzy green with no indistinguishable pieces. See if you can spot the difference this summer. Learn by more by clicking HERE.

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

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2018 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report

The City of Carver is issuing the results of monitoring done on its drinking water for the period of January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2018.  The purpose of this report is to advance consumers’ understanding of drinking water and heighten awareness of the need to protect precious water resources. For a complete copy of the report, visit the City’s website , stop by City Hall (801 Jonathan Carver Parkway), or call the City offices 952-448-5353. If there are any questions, please contact [email protected].

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CONSTRUCTION ALERT: Work on Jonathan Carver Parkway Expected to Start the Week of June 17

Construction on Jonathan Carver Parkway (County Rd 11) will be occurring to add turn lanes at the intersection of Spring Creek Drive and the future Monroe Drive. The anticipated construction schedule includes a work start date as early as June 17, with two to three weeks of construction expected, depending on weather conditions during the project.  A potential late construction start date will be July 8 if weather conditions are not accommodating for a June 17 start date. The work will add dedicated left turn lanes in both directions, and a right turn lane will be added to Monroe Drive.  Jonathan Carver Parkway and Spring Creek Drive will remain open to traffic during the work.      

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Certified Levee Project: Listening and Learning Session Held

On Wednesday residents and business owners gathered to learn more about a newly developed concept to certify the City’s flood levee system.  Attendees were provided with information on the levee certification process, as well as early drawings of what the project may look like if completed.  The session also provided an opportunity for residents and business owners to share specific obstacles and challenges the City may encounter during the certification process.  Residents shared concerns regarding possible impacts to their property, construction timing, and overall costs to complete the project.  Going forward the City will be continue to search for funding partners for the project.  The City recently submitted a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

If you would like more information on the concept for the Certified Levee Project visit cityofcarver.com or contact Brent Mareck, City Manager, at 448-8737 or by email at [email protected].