Carver City Council Meeting 2019 05 20
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Alley vacations downtown (Broadway to Oak and Oak to Mount Hope Road)
Drainage and utility easement vacation for Meridian Fields
Drainage and utility easement vacation for The Meadows at Spring Creek
Final plat approval for Meridian Fields Phase 2
Final plat approval for The Meadows at Spring Creek Phase 2
Community feedback on food truck integration in downtown Carver
Parks Commission updates
Lake View industry groundbreaking announcement
Riverside Park flood damage and reopening status
Update on local street paving schedules near Steamboat Days
Planning Commission report on Carver County water management and development projects
Areas of Interest (5)
- Carver city council fast-tracks multiple property easement vacations to accommodate rapid residential development in Meridian Fields and Spring Creek.
- City leaders debate the effectiveness of local noise studies versus construction material quality in new residential developments along Highway 212.
- Local business community expresses enthusiasm for allowing food trucks in downtown Carver.
- Concerns raised by residents regarding potential street paving delays disrupting the annual Steamboat Days event.
- Carver officials mourn the loss of Chaska Herald reporter Nick Mason, a dedicated advocate for local coverage.
Votes (5)
Approve agenda
Moved by Council Member Henry · Seconded by Council Member McNight
Adopt resolutions 120-19 and 121-19 vacating alleys
Moved by Council Member Mock · Seconded by Council Member McNight
Adopt resolution 122-19 vacating drainage and utility easements for Meridian Fields
Moved by Council Member Sarah · Seconded by Council Member Henry
Adopt resolution 123-19 vacating drainage and utility easements for Meadows at Spring Creek
Moved by Council Member McNight · Seconded by Council Member Sarah
Approve resolution 24-19 final plat for Meridian Fields Phase 2
Moved by Council Member Henry · Seconded by Council Member McNight
Notable Quotes (3)
we'll still be arguing where the borderline is
if I wanted to move my fence back to where my property line would then extent to I could do that but if they came in and wanted me to move it again I'd have to take it down
each of the surveys for the Lots which buyers get when they buy their house are going to show this area as a non-buildable area
People (5)
Aaron SmithCity StaffLead presenter for alley and easement vacations and final plat approvals.
1 quote
Lead presenter for alley and easement vacations and final plat approvals.
“it's essentially a protection for these Lots we're going to mark them really well”
Explaining conservation easements to concerned council members.
David AnglerCitizenRaised concerns regarding property boundary markers and survey accuracy.
1 quote
Raised concerns regarding property boundary markers and survey accuracy.
“we'll still be arguing where the borderline is”
Expressing frustration over unclear property boundaries during an alley vacation.
Tim GarCitizenAsked about fence placement and utility easement usage.
1 quote
Asked about fence placement and utility easement usage.
“if I wanted to move my fence back to where my property line would then extent to I could do that but if they came in and wanted me to move it again I'd have to take it down”
Clarifying rules for property improvements within former easement areas.
Deborah J.RepresentativeRepresenting the developer for Meridian Fields Phase 2.
1 quote
Representing the developer for Meridian Fields Phase 2.
“so we're going to call out these specific areas additionally each of the surveys for the Lots which buyers get when they buy their house are going to show this area as a non-buildable area”
Addressing concerns about conservation area disclosures to future homeowners.
Nick MasonReporterDeceased journalist recognized by the Mayor for his coverage of Carver.
Deceased journalist recognized by the Mayor for his coverage of Carver.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- Planning Commission meeting April 18th
- Parks Commission meeting June 10th at 6:30 PM
- Lake View industry groundbreaking this Friday
- Upcoming Planning Commission meeting June 3rd
Ordinances & Resolutions (6)
Vacation of downtown alleys
Vacation of downtown alleys
Vacation of drainage and utility easements for Meridian Fields
Vacation of drainage and utility easements for Meadows at Spring Creek
Final plat for Meridian Fields phase 2
Final plat for Meadows at Spring Creek phase 2