June 21 City Council Meeting Rundown

The City Council Meeting Rundown is prepared by the City Manager and is intended to be used as an informal summary of meeting highlights.  

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The City Wins $1.25 Million in Local Road Improvement Funds

[CARVER, MN, JUNE 17, 2021] – The Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) has awarded the city of Carver $1.25 million in funds to reconstruct 6^th Street West. This program provides financial assistance for road construction projects with local, r...

Monday, June 21 - City Council Meetings – Agendas and Documents Now Available

Please click on the link(s) below for the respective agenda:

Work Session - 5:30 PM

Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM

If you have any questions, please contact bgood@cityofcarver.com.

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Emergency Outdoor Watering Ban Concludes

Emergency Outdoor Watering Ban Concludes June 16, 2021

As of June 16, 2021, the Emergency Outdoor Watering Ban is no longer in effect in the City of Carver.

Residents, businesses, and property owners are welcome to use water for non-essential outdoor uses.

P...

Jonathan Carver Parkway Road Closure Starting June 14

Jonathan Carver Parkway closure begins June 14

The Stage 2 closure (Jonathan Carver Parkway from 4th Street to Ironwood Drive) is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 14, and last through August. Please view the detour map for key access routes during this c...

Temporary Water Pipe Installation - JCP Project - Tentatively Starting June 7

6/4/21 - Construction Update

A temporary water main will be installed at the Lorraine Court and Vernon Drive intersection.  This is tentatively scheduled for Monday, June 7. Gravel will be installed above the water pipe to maintain traffic over th...

Periodic Lane Closures on Mt. Hope Road Starting June 7

Throughout next week (6/7), periodic lane closures will take place on Mount Hope Road between Forner Lane and Tower Lane. These closures are necessary in order to complete water main construction for the Carver Water Treatment Plant project. Flaggers will...

Tuesday, June 8 - Heritage Preservation Commission – Agendas and Documents Now Available

For the agenda and packet for the Tuesday, June 8, 2021, Heritage Preservation Commission meeting, click on Agenda/Packet. If you have any questions, please contact bgood@cityofcarver.com.

Monday, June 7 - City Council Meetings – Agendas and Documents Now Available

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Cancelled - Work Session - 5:30 PMRegular Meeting - 7:00 PM

If you have any questions, please contact vsonseiden@cityofcarver.com.  

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June Newsletter

City of Carver Connections

June 2021

Catch up on the latest news in the June edition of the City of Carver Connections newsletter.

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Wednesday - June 2 - Carver Levee Drilling

Scott County will be drilling at two locations along the Carver levee on Wednesday, June 2, for work related to the proposed Merriam Junction Trail project. The trail project, proposed by Scott County, would include a bridge crossing of the Minnesota Rive...

Memorial Day at Mt. Hope Cemetery

Memorial Day is a day to commemorate and honor all men and women who have died while serving the United States of America in the military. The Chaska American Legion and Chaska VFW will be visiting and paying respects at Mount Hope Cemetery in Ca...

Check Out The Weekly Update For The JCP Project

The weekly update for the JCP Project can be found here. Don't miss the details regarding upcoming night work and an anticipated Comcast service interruption.

www.co.carver.mn.us/jcpimprovements

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2020 Consumer Confidence Report

Carver Drinking Water - 2020 Consumer Confidence Report 

Drinking water is one of our community’s most important natural resources. The City of Carver conducts daily checks of its water system and regularly participates and conducts testing as req...

Monday, May 17 - City Council Meetings – Agendas and Documents Now Available

Please click on the link(s) below for the respective agenda:

Closed Session - 5:30 PMWork Session - 6:00 PMRegular Meeting - 7:00 PM

If you have any questions, please contact vsonseiden@cityofcarver.com.  

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Thursday, May 20 - Planning Commission Meeting – Agenda and Documents Now Available

For the agenda and packet for the Thursday, May 20, 2021, Planning Commission meeting, along with how to watch the meeting remotely, click on Planning Commission Agenda. 

If you have any questions, please contact bgood@cityofcarv...

Where Does Water Pollution Come From?

The “green” you don’t want in spring and summer.   

Many lakes in Carver County suffer from excess algae blooms in warmer temperatures. What causes algae, water pollution, and poor water quality?  The answer is complex and requir...

Tuesday, May 11 - Heritage Preservation Commission – Agendas and Documents Now Available

For the agenda and packet for the Tuesday, May 11, 2021, Heritage Preservation Commission meeting, click on Agenda/Packet. If you have any questions, please contact bgood@cityofcarver.com.

Monday, May 3 - City Council Meetings – Agendas and Documents Now Available

Please click on the link(s) below for the respective agenda:

Work Session (5:30 p.m.)Regular Meeting (7:00 p.m.)

If you have any questions, please contact bgood@cityofcarver.com.  

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Water Treatment Facility Project Update

Construction activity for the Water System Expansion project will increase over the next few weeks. Residents in the project area can anticipate increased construction traffic due to material deliveries, erosion control installation, and watermain pipe in...

Monday, April 19 - City Council Meetings – Agendas and Documents Now Available

Please click on the link(s) below for the respective agenda:

Work Session (5:30 p.m.)Regular Meeting (7:00 p.m.)

If you have any questions, please contact vsonseiden@cityofcarver.com.

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Thursday, April 15 - Planning Commission Meeting – Agenda and Documents Now Available

For the agenda and packet for the Thursday, April 15, 2021, Planning Commission meeting, along with how to watch the meeting remotely, click on AGENDA. 

If you have any questions, please contact bgood@cityofcarver.com.

Tuesday, April 13 - Heritage Preservation Commission – Agendas and Documents Now Available

For the agenda and packet for the Tuesday, April 13, 2021, Heritage Preservation Commission meeting, click on Agenda/Packet. If you have any questions, please contact bgood@cityofcarver.com.

Keep Ponds Healthy

We get a lot of questions about ponds. 

Why are they there? Why do they get green? Do they breed mosquitoes? What can I do to keep the water healthy? 

We've got answers! Visit this link to learn more.

April Newsletter

City of Carver Connections

April 2021

Catch up on the latest news in the April edition of the City of Carver Connections newsletter.

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Jonathan Carver Parkway Construction Update

4/2/2021 - Construction Update

Visit the project website to review what happened this week, what will happen next week, traffic impacts, and construction stage information: 

Stay Updated:  www.co.carver.mn.us/jcpimprovements

Date Update: 4t...

Spring Cleaning for Water

Carver County Water Management Organization

Spring Cleaning for Water

As the snow melts and the spring rains begin, make sure to get pet waste and chloride (salt) off your lawn and driveways before they wash into waters. Learn more from this VIDEO ...