The Leaflet is a mini-update from the City of Maple Plain; just a glance at recent Council discussions or other issues. If you have questions or ideas for future updates, please send them to cityadmin@mapleplain.com.
  • Freezing temperatures and snowfall are officially upon us! Cold temperatures means that the public restrooms at Veterans Memorial Park are now closed for the season. Rainbow Park's public restrooms will remain open as they are heated.
  • The Maple Plain Fire Department hosted their annual Fire Department Open House on Saturday, October 8th. Community members came together to meet their local firefighters, play fun games, take rides on the Maple Plain fire truck, and enjoy time together! This event took place at the Maple Plain Fire Department.
  • Movies in the Park is taking place on Friday, October 14th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at the Discovery Center (5050 Independence Street, Maple Plain). The movie being shown is Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Bring your blankets, chairs, and anything else you'll need for this fun event!
  • The City of Maple Plain received a donation from the Rotary Club of Orono of $9,000 to be used for a pair of lighting projects in the Veterans Memorial Park picnic shelter. The Rotary Club of Orono raised these funds through their annual Party in the Park event, which took place this year on June 4th. Since 2018, proceeds from the annual Party in the Park, in addition to a generous District Rotary Grant, has enabled the club to donate nearly $43,000 to improvements at Veterans Memorial Park. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Orono for their donation and for making our community a better place! You can read more about the Rotary donation here.
  • Early in-person voting began Friday, September 23 and can be done at Maple Plain City Hall, 5050 Independence Street, Maple Plain for the November 8, 2022 General Election. Early voting hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
  • A new ordinance was approved by the City Council at the Monday, September 26 Business Meeting that will regulate the sale of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products. This ordinance requires that THC only be sold after obtaining a THC License. You can view the entire ordinance here.
  • The City Council approved the preliminary 2023 levy at the September 26, 2022 Business Meeting. The preliminary levy establishes a ceiling that the levy may not be set above in 2023, although it may be lowered before the final amount is set. More information on the levy can be viewed here.
  • The next Cookies with Council will be on Monday, November 21 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the City Council chambers located in the Orono Discovery Center. Come chat with council member Mike DeLuca about all things Maple Plain. Cookies and refreshments will be served.
  • The City of Maple Plain would like to thank those that currently sponsor our Community Events. It is because of the contributions of these local businesses and organizations that the residents of Maple Plain are able to enjoy quality events within our community.
  • 2022 Maple Plain Community Event Sponsors are as follows:
    • Orono Community Education
    • Forkless / Smokin Bonez
    • Spikes & Houles Feed, Seed, and Pet Supply
    • Bergerson-Caswell, Inc.
    • The Bank of Maple Plain
    • Herc-U-Lift, Inc.
    • Bagy Jo, Inc.
  • Maple Plain is introducing a new grassroots program intended to provide community members with the opportunity to directly improve recreational and public spaces in the town. Have a desire to volunteer or a great idea on how we can improve our outdoor spaces? Visit the Maple Plain Volunteering webpage to learn more!
  • Bituminous Roadways has continued working on the watermain repair project along Highway 12 between Spring and Maple this week. Curbing was completed this week with paving planned to occur the week following. Grass restoration will occur next spring. Highway 12 has remained open throughout the duration of the project. More information can be found by following the link here.
  • The City Council discussed the 2023 preliminary budget and City Hall space needs at the most recent City Council Workshop. More information can be obtained in the Council packet from the October 10, 2022 workshop.
  • The City Council discussed the 2023 snow plowing contract at the most recent City Council Special Meeting. More information can be obtained in the Council packet from the October 12, 2022 Special Meeting.
  • Past City Council meetings can be accessed via our YouTube channel or the Meetings and Events calendar under the appropriate meeting date.

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