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 Public Safety Reserves are sponsoring the 42nd annual View Santa program on Saturday, December 3rd! Come 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 Maple Plain Truth in Taxation Hearing will be taking place on December 5th, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Maple Plain City Hall Council Chambers (5050 Independence Street, Maple Plain). The proposed 2023 Budget and Levy will be presented during this meeting. More information on the Truth in Taxation Hearing can be obtained in the Truth in Taxation Hearing Packet.
  • THANK YOU for your patience with snow plowing! This was a fairly large snow event to kick off the season, and the City's contractor is still getting used to our streets and facilities. Feel free to call City Administrator Hadler at 763-479-0516 with any concerns that you have.
  • The City of Maple Plain has officially started the next phase in the Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer Grant provided by the Minnesota DNR. This phase involves conducting a tree inventory and creating a tree management plan. The tree inventory will provide data regarding all trees on public land and on public right-of-ways. You may see arborist experts from Davey Tree Group measuring trees on the street, feel free to say hello! This phase follows the previous one in which nine diseased and deceased ash trees were removed from Rainbow Park during the week of November 7th. Eighteen new trees will be planted to replace and replenish our community parks.
  • More information on the grant, and how the City of Maple Plain plans to utilize it, can be found at the following link: https://www.mapleplain.com/news/post/15620/
  • Snow in the City means that the sidewalks in our community may be snow-covered and slippery. We would like to remind residents with sidewalks abutting their property of their responsibility to keep them snow-free. Your dedication to this duty ensures that our community can still safely utilize our sidewalks during this time of year. Thank you!
  • Maple Plain winter parking restrictions are now 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.
  • Cookies with Council was held on Monday, November 21 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the City Council chambers located in the Orono Discovery Center. Councilmember Mike DeLuca and Councilmember-Elect Andrew Burak had a great time connecting with residents and answering questions. Council and Staff would like to thank all those that attended and shared their thoughts.
  • Hennepin County recently completed their planned safety improvements to the intersection of Highway 12 and County Road 92. The County created an educational video showcasing the project area before and after completion. This video can be watched by following the link here.
  • The final yard waste collection day has officially passed. Effective Monday, November 14th, Republic Services will no longer be collecting yard waste and brush. This service will resume next Spring.
  • 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 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 City-wide signage, the Veterans Memorial Park pollinator garden, and other topics at the most recent City Council Workshop. More information can be obtained in the Council packet from the November 28, 2022 Workshop.
  • The City Council discussed special assessments, proposed CUPs, and a variety of other topics at the City Council Business Meeting. More information can be obtained in the Council packet from the November 28, 2022 City Council Business Meeting.
  • The Planning Commission discussed the City Code related to internally illuminated signs during the most recent Planning Commission meeting. More information can be obtained in the Planning Commission Packet from the December 1, 2022 Planning Commission 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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