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.
  • The West Hennepin Chamber will be hosting their Truck & Treat event this Saturday, October 29th in the parking lot of Iron Exchange / Forkless from 11 AM - 2 PM. Event activities include trunk decorating, treat handouts, ticket drawings for special variety baskets from local businesses, and a bouncy house! Attendees will also get to enjoy a delicious variety of lunch options, plus specials from Forkless and Iron Exchange.
  • The West Hennepin Public Safety Reserves are sponsoring the 41st annual View Santa program on Saturday, December 3rd! Come to the Independence City Hall Atrium (1920 County Road 90, Independence) from 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM or to Veterans Memorial Park (1664 Budd Ave, Maple Plain) from 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM to meet and take photos with Santa, or even watch him on his route through town! WHPS will also be collecting nonperishable food donations for local food shelves during the event.
  • The Orono Rotary Club and Orono High School are sponsoring a Veterans Day Event on Veterans Day (Friday, November 11th) at 8:45 AM in the Orono High School Gymnasium. The Paul Stinson American Legion Post 514 of Maple Plain will present the colors and retired army veteran Jamie Buchino will be speaking at the event. The Orono Band will also be performing. Attendees are asked to enter through door H7 off of Old Crystal Bay Road at the South end of the Orono High School. Everyone is welcome to attend and to thank a veteran in person following the program. Doors open at 8:35 AM.
  • The final yard waste collection day is quickly approaching! Republic Services collects yard waste and brush free of charge on garbage collection days from April 11, 2022 to November 14, 2022. This means that Republic Services will no longer be collecting yard waste after Monday, November 14th. It is unlawful to burn your waste, so be sure to circle the final collection day on your calendar!
  • Winter snow will be upon us shortly, meaning that Maple Plain winter parking restrictions will soon be in place. Parking is not allowed on any street November 1st - April 15 from 1 AM - 7 AM (this policy is in effect even when there is no snow). After 3 inches or more of snowfall, parking is not allowed on any City street until that street has been flowed full width.
  • Street sweeping began the week of Monday, October 24 and should be completed by Friday, October 28. Parking vehicles on private drives, and off of the City streets, would be greatly appreciated at this time to best allow the street sweepers to complete a quality and thorough job. Thank you!
  • As a reminder. City Code mandates that all dogs must be kept on leashes when on public streets or public land. Dog owners are also mandated to pick up pet waste. We encourage all residents to enjoy our City's public facilities with their pets, but we also ask that pet owners act responsibly to keep our communities safe and clean.
  • 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 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.
  • 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!
  • The City Council discussed the sign code regulations and the grant opportunities at the most recent City Council Workshop. More information can be obtained in the Council packet from the October 24, 2022 workshop.
  • The City Council discussed Public Safety budgets, the Hennepin County Facilities Grant, and the City's quarterly financial report at the most recent City Council Business Meeting. More information can be obtained in the Council packet from the October 12, 2022 Business 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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