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.
  • West Hennepin Public Safety recently hired Officer Nick Eldred to their department. Nick joins WHPS after serving 18 years for the Wright County Sheriff's Office. We would like to join everyone in welcoming Officer Eldred to the community and thanking him for choosing to serve the community of Maple Plain. Thank you, Officer Eldred!
  • West Hennepin Public Safety will be hosting the 2023 Citizens Police Academy starting on April 6th, 2023. This program teaches citizens about police operations, policies, challenges, and more. The Citizens Police Academy occurs every Thursday and concludes with graduation on May 25th, 2023. Visit the dedicated WHPS webpage to learn more: 2023 Citizens Police Academy
  • Mocha Morning Mixer is an event hosted by the West Hennepin Chamber of Commerce (WHCC) on Wednesday, April 19th from 7:30 AM - 9 AM in the Maple Plain Council Chambers. This event is a great way for Maple Plain residents to meet their local business owners, as well as being a great way for local business owners to network with one another. Fresh coffee and sweet treats will be served!
  • Spring load restrictions have been implemented in metro seasonal load-limit zones (including the City of Maple Plain) as of March 10, 2023. To find more information, including weight limits, permit requirements, and further updates, please visit the City's spring load restrictions webpage at the link here.
  • It pays to be aware of the tree branches on your property in the public right-of-way! Overgrown and low-hanging tree branches can obstruct safety signs (stop signs, speed limit signs, etc.) and have also been shown to cause damage to some of the larger city plow trucks. The City plans to trim branches in the public right-of-way in the coming weeks to help lessen this issue. Branches in the public right-of-way should be maintained to a height of 16 feet. Home owners are still encouraged to maintain trees on their own property, and the City would like to thank all who have continued to do so!
  • Thank you to everyone that was able to attend March 8th's Muffins with the Mayor event! Good things always come when members of the community come together to discuss the topics that they care about most. The next Councilmember meet-and-greet event will be with Councilmember Connie Francis in June of 2023, we hope to see you there!
  • Maple Plain is seeking volunteers to assist with tree planting as a part of the Preparing for EAB Grant. This volunteer project will involve planting 18 trees to replenish those that were lost due to emerald ash borer infestations. This project is projected to occur in May of 2023, pending weather. If you are interested in volunteering for this or any other event, visit the Maple Plain Volunteering webpage to learn more!
  • Are you interested in other volunteer opportunities? To receive emails in the future regarding any and all volunteer events, follow the link to sign-up for email notifications here.
  • The City of Maple Plain recently completed a 2023 - 2027 Utility Rate Study with the help of Abdo - Certified Public Accountants. The findings of this study will be used to help the City better establish its financial goals, including the capital improvement plan and rate changes.
  • Rate changes will go into effect starting in April of 2023 and are as follows:
    • 10% increase to fixed and volume prices of water,
    • 5% increase to fixed and volume prices of sewer,
    • 5% increase to stormwater fees.
  • To view the Utility Rate Study that helped guide these changes, click here.
  • The date for Maple Plain's City-Wide Clean-Up Day has been set for this Spring! This event will be held on Saturday, May 20th from 8 AM - Noon. Bring your items for clean-up to the Maple Plain Public Works building, located at 1645 Pioneer Ave (behind the Maple Plain Fire Department), to participate in this program. Staff will be on hand to assist with heavier items where needed. More information on the 2023 Spring Clean-Up Day can be found on the City's dedicated newspost, here.
  • Party in the Park is officially returning to Veterans Memorial Park in 2023 thanks to the Orono Rotary! This free event, held on Saturday, June 3rd from 4 PM - 11 PM, will feature live music, food trucks, and other fun activities. More information can be expected soon!
  • The City of Maple Plain is moving forward with a 2023 Seal Coating Project to improve multiple streets in our community. More details, including a map of the streets to be improved through this project, can be viewed here.
  • 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 plowed full width. We appreciate your cooperation!
  • The City of Maple Plain would like to thank every resident that has been helping keep fire hydrants and storm drains clear during the most recent snowfalls. Your work is noticed and appreciated. The Maple Plain Fire Department recently spent an evening clearing hydrants after the early January storm. Keeping those hydrants clear in the future could save your home in the event of a fire! Thank you for keeping our City safer and our storm drains clear!
  • The City Council discussed the the 2023 Sealcoating project and capital improvements during the most recent City Council Workshop. More information can be obtained in the Council packet from the March 13, 2023 Workshop.
  • The Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting date has been set for April 18th, 2023. This meeting serves as a fair and objective forum for property owners to appeal their property valuation or classification. Find out more at mapleplain.com/assessing.
  • 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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