Loading...
03-09-2026 City Council Agenda and PacketA.5:30 P.M. - WORK SESSION Note: Unless otherwise noted, work sessions are held in the Training Room on the main level of City Hall and are open to the public. If the City Council does not complete the work session items in the time allotted, the remaining items will be considered after the regular agenda. Public comment is not allowed at the work session. A.1 Snow Plow Policy Review A.2 Chanhassen Community Center A.3 Future Work Session Schedule B.7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER (Pledge of Allegiance) C.PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS D.CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the city council and will be considered as one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. City council action is based on the staff recommendation for each item. Refer to the council packet for each staff report. D.1 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes dated February 23, 2026 D.2 Approve City Council Work Session Minutes dated February 23, 2026 D.3 Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated February 17, 2026 D.4 Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated January 27, 2026 D.5 Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated January 16, 2026 D.6 Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes AGENDA CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD 1 D.7 Approve Claims Paid dated March 9, 2026 D.8 Approve 2026 Liquor License Renewals D.9 Surplus AED Donation D.10 Award Contract for 2026 Pavement Striping D.11 Resolution 2026-XX: Call for the Assessment Hearing for the 2026 Great Plains/Lake Dr E Rehabilitation Project No. 26-02 D.12 Resolution 2026-XX: Municipal State Aid System Change D.13 Resolution #2026-XX: Accept the Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the 2026 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 26-01 D.14 Resolution 2026:XX - Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan E.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS Visitor Presentations requesting a response or action from the City Council must complete and submit the Citizen Action Request Form (see VISITOR GUIDELINES at the end of this agenda). F.FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE F.1 Law Enforcement Update G.PUBLIC HEARINGS H.GENERAL BUSINESS I.COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS J.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS K.CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION L.ADJOURNMENT GUIDELINES FOR VISITOR PRESENTATIONS Welcome to the Chanhassen City Council Meeting. In the interest of open communications, the Chanhassen City Council wishes to provide an opportunity for the public to address the City Council. That opportunity is provided at every regular City Council meeting during Visitor Presentations. Anyone seeking a response or action from the City Council following their presentation is required to complete and submit a Citizen Action Request Form. An online form is available at https://www.chanhassenmn.gov/action or paper forms are available in the city council chambers prior to the meeting. A total of thirty minutes is alloted for Visitor Presentations. Priority is given to Chanhassen residents. An additional thirty minutes may be provided after General Business items are 2 complete at the discretion of the City Council. Anyone indicating a desire to speak during Visitor Presentations will be acknowledged by the Mayor. When called upon to speak, state your name, address, and topic. All remarks shall be addressed to the City Council as a whole, not to any specific member(s) or to any person who is not a member of the City Council. If there are a number of individuals present to speak on the same topic, please designate a spokesperson that can summarize the issue. Limit your comments to five minutes. Additional time may be granted at the discretion of the Mayor. If you have written comments, provide a copy to the Council. Comments may also be emailed to the City Council at council@chanhassenmn.gov. During Visitor Presentations, the Council and staff listen to comments and will not engage in discussion. Council members or the City Manager may ask questions of you in order to gain a thorough understanding of your concern, suggestion or request. Please be aware that disrespectful comments or comments of a personal nature, directed at an individual either by name or inference, will not be allowed. Personnel concerns should be directed to the City Manager. Members of the City Council and some staff members may gather at Tequila Butcher, 590 West 79th Street in Chanhassen immediately after the meeting for a purely social event. All members of the public are welcome. 3 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Snow Plow Policy Review File No.N/A Item No: A.1 Agenda Section 5:30 P.M. - WORK SESSION Prepared By Charlie Howley, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Reviewed By Laurie Hokkanen SUGGESTED ACTION N/A - Discussion only Motion Type N/A Strategic Priority Operational Excellence SUMMARY The City Council has asked for a review of the Snow and Ice Removal Policy. The current Policy is attached to this staff report. Staff will give the City Council an overview of the Policy along with the standard operating procedures for snow and ice removal, and then will stand for any questions or discussion the council may have. BACKGROUND N/A DISCUSSION N/A BUDGET 4 N/A RECOMMENDATION N/A ATTACHMENTS Snow and Ice Removal Policy Snow and Ice Policy Review Presentation 5 Snow & Ice CITY OF CHANHASSEN Adopted Nov. 1996 Updated Sept. 2024 POLICY 6 Chanhassen 2024 Snow and Ice Removal Policy Page 1 of 4 1.PURPOSE The city shall provide snow and ice management of public streets, trails/walks, parking lots and other public facilities in a safe and cost effective manner to support routine travel and emergency response services. Snow and ice management services shall be performed while prioritizing the safety of employees and the public, adhering to annual budget, observance of private property and being cognizant of environmental concerns. 2.POLICY The Public Works and Parks & Recreation Departments will maintain system maps showing the publically maintained streets, trails/walks and parking lots that show routes and priorities. These routes and priorities shall be reviewed annually to correspond with up to date budgetary, equipment and personnel resources. The prioritization of streets, trails/walks and parking lots shall be based on the city function, relative traffic volumes, geometrics, and safety considerations. Priorities are designated as A, B or C as shown on the attached maps, with Priority A routes being treated first. Priority A are routes that consistently see high traffic volumes, connect major sections of the city, and/or provide access to schools, commercial businesses, public buildings and access for emergency fire, police and medical services. Second tier Priority B routes consist of lower volume residential streets and neighborhood and off-corridor trails/walks. The last priority, Priority C, include cul-de-sacs, public facility hardscapes and non-critical parking lots. Overtime Labor Restrictions are typically defined as 12-hour maximum daily shifts and/or working on weekends or Holidays. The Superintendents or Directors shall approve deviation from these labor restrictions. 3.COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS The Public Works and Parks & Recreation Department staff, with the assistance of Carver County Sheriff deputy’s, monitor conditions across the city after snow and ice precipitation events to determine the timing and the number of personnel and equipment needed to provide a response that meets the goals of this policy. Typically, the Superintendents will call in staff to start plowing in the early AM hours to stay ahead of the AM rush hour commute. Plowing operations greatly depend on the duration of a snow and ice precipitation event, along with amount, temperature and form of precipitation. No two storms are the same, so plowing operations shall be adjusted accordingly. 4.ROUTE OPERATIONS The following are the city’s general guidelines when determining the snow and ice management plan: A.With snow accumulations less than 1 inch, only Priority A routes will be plowed and/or treated. If a weather system produces, or is forecasting freezing rain or ice, additional areas may be treated per Superintendent discretion. Typically, all work shall be done without the need for overtime labor. B.With snow accumulation between 1 to 2 inches, all routes shall be maintained, beginning with Priority A routes. The management/plowing plan may be dependent on temperature and time of year as early or late season events may allow for ambient temperature to actively melt much of the accumulation. Streets shall be treated/plowed curb to curb with snow pushed onto the boulevard storage area; however, cul-de-sacs shall only be treated/plowed by one pass along the curb to provide an outlet for the driveways, with snow storage in the middle of the cul-de- 7 Chanhassen 2024 Snow and Ice Removal Policy Page 2 of 4 sac. Trails that connect arterial streets may need to be plowed several times due to the street plows pushing snow from the street onto boulevards and trails. After completing Priority A trails, they will move onto the neighborhood trails. Once Priority A and B trails/walks are completed, staff can then move onto Priority C areas including parking lots and public building hardscapes. Overtime labor restrictions shall be utilized for Priority B and C routes. C.With snow accumulation of more than 2 inches, depending on the rate of accumulation and other weather factors, Priority A streets, trails, and parking lots may be treated/plowed repeatedly during the duration of the storm to keep travel lanes open. Cul-de-sacs will only be treated/plowed with one pass along the curb to provide an outlet for driveways. Once the snowfall has ceased, a complete curb-to-curb service will start wherein all streets, trails, and parking lots are treated/plowed starting with Priority A. In these types of events after the snow has stopped it may take up to 10 hours to clear Priority A, B, and C city streets, trails, and parking lots. Overtime Labor Restrictions shall be utilized for Priority C routes only. 5.ICE SKATING RINKS Clearing rinks from a snow event will not begin until after the completion of Priority A duties and shall be done using Overtime Labor Restrictions. Daily sweeping and flooding of rinks, other than Sundays and Holidays, shall be performed while not exceeding 12-hour labor shifts. More information concerning Ice Skating Rinks can be found on the City’s webpage at this location: https://www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/289/Ice-Skating-Rinks 6.SNOW STORAGE Typical snow and ice control efforts require the use of city-owned right-of-way and easements for storage of plowed snow. Depending upon the volume of snow, available storage within right-of-way can become limited and/or create sight obstacles. Since it is infeasible to remove snow from all boulevards and intersection corners, the Superintendent may direct operations to “wing plow” snow banks along the right-of-way. This “wing plow” operation results in snow being pushed back further onto the right-of-way area and thus creates more snow storage in the boulevard for the next plowing event. Where space does not allow for a “wing plow” operation, such as in the downtown area, snow will be removed as needed and hauled to available city property for storage. Timing of such hauling will be at the discretion of the Superintendent. 7.USE OF SALT The City shall be conscientious about the detrimental effects of salt on the environment and will therefore be diligent in its use. The City shall strategically utilize either straight salt or a treated combination to calibrate the application to the lowest effective amount per lane mile. The goal of this strategy is to provide sufficient traction for vehicles but is not intended to provide a completely bare/dry pavement. Application of salt is generally limited to Priority A routes and other steep grades where a greater need for vehicular traction is warranted. The City shall not be held responsible for damage to private property caused by the use of salt, and therefore will not make repairs or compensate property owners for salt damage to areas in the public right-of-way. 8.SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS Generally, operations shall continue until applicable route priorities are passable. Widening and clean-up operations may continue immediately or on the following working day depending upon conditions and circumstances. Safety of the staff and public is of primary importance, and therefore 8 Chanhassen 2024 Snow and Ice Removal Policy Page 3 of 4 operations may be terminated by the Superintendent or Director to allow personnel adequate time for rest or in response to unsafe conditions. Any suspension of operations shall be weighed against the need to provide access for emergency fire, police and medical services during a major snow or ice storm. 9.PROPERTY DAMAGE Snow and ice control operations can cause property damage even under the best of circumstances and care on the part of the operators. The primary area of potential damage typically relates to private improvements made within public right-of-way. It is the city’s preference to provide reimbursement for damages rather than allocating staff for repairs. A.Mailboxes – Mailboxes shall be constructed sturdily enough to withstand snow rolling off a plow or wing. While the installation of mailboxes in the public right-of-way is permitted, the mailbox owner assumes all risk of damage except when a mailbox is damaged through direct contact by a plow blade, wing, or other piece of snow removal equipment. If the city determines a plow hit the mailbox, the city will replace the mailbox and post with a standard size non-decorative metal box and 4” x 4” decay resistant wood support post. Alternatively, the city will reimburse the mailbox owner for the replacement of the damaged mailbox and post. The maximum amount the city will reimburse will be determined by the current Fee Schedule. All replacement mailboxes and posts, whether installed by the city or property owner must be installed per the city’s standard detail as shown on the Mailbox ABC’s exhibit. Plow operators make every effort to plow as close to the curb line as possible to provide mail carriers access to mailboxes. However, it is not possible to align the plow perfectly with the curb while attempting to minimize damage to mailboxes from indirect contact given the size of equipment, visibility and amount of snow pushed into the boulevard. Thus, the final cleaning adjacent to mailbox is the responsibility of each resident and subject to the delivery requirements of USPS and other carriers. B.Landscaping – The property owner assumes all risk of damage to landscaping, including nursery and inanimate materials that are installed or encroach into the public right-of-way. The exception are lawns that are scraped or gouged by snow removal equipment. Under this scenario, the area will be repaired by top dressing with topsoil and seeding during the following growing season. Property owners are required to water the areas that are repaired during establishment period. C.Irrigation systems – Given the proper location for irrigation sprinkler heads necessitates that they typically be installed adjacent to the curb line, the city will reimburse the property owner up to $35 per sprinkler head for damage resulting from direct contact with snow removal equipment. Irrigation heads must be positioned at or below grade. If irrigation heads are above grade and damaged, the city shall not be responsible for repair or reimbursement. The property owner for reimbursement must provide documentation of costs incurred. D.Other Private installations - The city will assume no responsibly for exterior lighting systems, underground electronic dog fences or any other non-permitted private property installed in the public right-of-way. E.Timeframe for claims - The city will assume no responsibility for property damage if a claim is not received by the city by May 1 of any calendar year. 10.DRIVEWAYS The city recognizes that one of the most frequent and irritable problems for homeowners resulting from plowing snow off public street, trails, sidewalks, is snow deposited in driveways. The operators make every attempt to minimize the amount of snow deposited in driveways; however, due to the inherent design of the plow equipment, the amount can still be significant. Due to established 9 Chanhassen 2024 Snow and Ice Removal Policy Page 4 of 4 priorities and staffing levels, city personnel do not provide driveway plowing. Exceptions are at the discretion of the Superintendent or if snow accumulation affects emergency services or situations. 11.GARBAGE/RECYCLING CONTAINERS The container(s) should be set back 3 feet behind the curb line and not placed in the street. Containers will not be repaired or replaced by the City if damaged during snow removal operations. 12.PARKING Per City Code Sec. 12-16, on-street parking is prohibited between November 1 and April 1 between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m, and also prohibited when there is 2 inches or more of snow on a street until the street has been plowed curb to curb. Representatives of the Carver County Sheriff's Department, Minnesota State Patrol, and Community Service Officers shall have the authority to impound vehicles in violation of this section. 13.CLEARING AROUND FIRE HYDRANTS Property owners or occupants are highly encouraged to keep fire hydrants clear of snow to assist the fire department with emergency response. It is not necessary to clear all the way to the edge of the street, but it is important to shovel approximately 3 to 4 feet around the hydrant down to the area where the fire hoses are connected. 14.SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS Per City Code Sec. 17-50, Snow and ice removal from public sidewalks abutting private property is the responsibility of the property owners or occupants. Removal of snow and ice from such sidewalks shall be completed within 12-hours after the snow and ice has been deposited. 15.COMPLAINTS/INQUIRIES Complaints regarding snow and ice control operations, including damage claims, shall be made to the Public Works Department via phone 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM by calling (952) 227-1301 or via Request Tracker on the city’s website. Complaints involving access to property or problems requiring immediate attention shall be handled on a priority basis. Response time should not exceed twenty-four hours from any complaint. It shall be understood that the complaint responses are to ensure that the provision of this policy has been fulfilled and that all residents of the city have been treated uniformly. 16.PLACING SNOW OR ICE IN A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY Minnesota Statue 160.27 prohibits plowing, shoveling, blowing or placing snow from private property onto public streets. The act of placing snow onto a public street may subject a person or company to a civil liability if a street hazard such as a slippery area, frozen rut or bump occurs and causes a traffic accident. The civil liability may extend to both the property owner and the person or company who actually placed the snow on the street. 10 12345 LAKE VIEW NEWSPAPER 6 INCHES 42 - 4 8 I N C H E S CU R B A N D B O X F L U S H MI N I M U M 3 6 ” Mailbox ABC ’s Helpful hints to protect your mailbox from the snowplow. Mailbox shown is at CORRECT height. Snowplow blade CLEARS the mailbox. Front of mailbox should be flush with the back of the curb. Bottom of mailbox should be 42 - 45 inces to top of the street. Newspaper boxes and other containers should be set back a minimum of 6 inches from the back of the curb. Mailbox shown is below the correct height. Snowplow blade hits the mailbox. CORRECT INCORRECT CITY OF CHANHASSEN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 7901 Park Place, Chanhassen, MN 55317 952.227.1300 www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us A B C 11 !! ! ! ! ! ! !!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !!! !!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! !! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! !!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! !!!! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! !! !! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! !!! ! !!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! !! !! !! ! !! !! ! !!! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! !!! !!!! ! ! ! ! !! !! ! ! ! !! !!! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! !!! !! ! ! !!! !! ! !! !!!!!! ! ! !! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !!! !! !! ! ! !!! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! !!! ! ! ! !!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !!! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! !!!!! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! !! !!! ! ! ! !!! ! ! ! ! ! !!! ! ! ! ! !! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! !!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! !! !! !! ! ! ! ! !! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! !!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! !! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Lake Minnewashta Lake Lucy Lake Ann Lotus Lake Lake Susan Lake Riley Lake Harrison Rice Marsh Lake Rice Lake Lake Saint Joe Lake Virginia Lake Minnewashta Regional Park (County Park) Herman Field Park Roundhouse Park Minnewashta Heights Park Pheasant Hill Park North Lotus Lake Park Carver Beach Park Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Minnesota Landscape Arboretum ChanhassenNature Preserve Bluff Creek Preserve Bluff Creek Preserve BluffCreek Preserve Pioneer Pass Park Bluff Creek Golf Course Hesse Farm Preserve Seminary FenScientific and Natural Area(SNA) Raquet Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Raquet Wildlife Management Area (WMA) MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Foxwoods Preserve Riley Ridge Park Bandimere Park Lake Susan Park Lake Susan Preserve LakeAnn Park Meadow Green Park South Lotus Lake Park PowerHill Park Pleasant View Preserve Minne s o t a R i v e r Cathcart Park Keber P o n d Christmas Lake Brendan Pond ?©A@?©A@ ?©A@ ?©A@ +¢ +¢ +¢ ?ûA@ ?ûA@ ?«A@ ?«A@ ?ÌA@ ?ÌA@ ?ÌA@ ?ûA@ ?ûA@ GoWX GrWX GrWX GrWX GïWX GqWX GqWX GqWX GqWX GqWX GnWX GnWX GnWX GÇWX GÇWX GÇWX GïWX Route Priorities A B C µ0 4,000 Feet 0 0.5 1 Mile Other Features Date Saved: 1/31/2025 12:22 PM City Boundary Parks Creeks Lakes Parcel Boundaries Road Not a Through Street Private Road Railroad Fire Station"F) City Hall³CH± City of Chanhassen Snow Plow Routes - Streets 12 11 1 Baneberry Way W C h a s k a R o a d 4 B i t t ern C ourt P r ai ri e Flo w e r B l vd Red Cedar Point Rd NezPerceCt Flyi n g C l o u d D r (C S A H 6 1 ) V alley Rid g e Trail South Willow View C o v e Plea s a n t Vie w C o v e C a s cade Cir W 1 8 7 t h S t P e a rl D r 3 Hesse Farm Road Dakota Ave 6 Lesl e e Curve Melo d y Hill Cir B l u f f Cr e ek Drive Kerber Blvd Hu r o n 5 Nez Per c e D r Fro n t i e r T r l Lyman Blvd (CS AH 18) P a i s l e y C t Trap Li n e Circle G r eat Plains Blvd G u nflint Trail Steller Court VassermanPlace Rin g o D r Pa w n e e P a r k Dr 2 Mill Creek LN 15 Roosevelt Dr Washta Bay Ct Hi g h w a y 4 1 West L a ke Crt L a k e D r E 1 Kimberly Lane 1 Hi g h o v e r L a n e C ones t o g a Tr ail Mayapp l e Pass Ly m a n Blvd Ch octaw Cir 8 Chicory Way P elic a n C r t PintailCir Great Plains Blvd 11 Waterleaf Lane E W 96th Street Chan View Lake Dr i v e W e st 5 D ak o ta Lane B l u f f C r e e k Blvd Ch e s M a r D r L a ndin g s C rt L ak e Ri l e y T rl HighoverCrtS Pioneer Circle Linden C i r White Do v e D r P a i sl e y P a t h 1 C h a p a r r a l L n Hem l o c k W ay Moccasin Trail Barbara C r t C e n t u r y Trail H o p i R d Tristan Dr 1 S t one Creek Dr Water Tower Place Su n s e t T r a i l 77t h St CastleRidgeCourt 2 £¤212 S h a d o w m e r e D a r t m o u t h D r L a k e H a r rison Rd 7 C a m den R i d g e Dr Santa Fe Ci r Dogwo o d Ave Stag HornLn 13 Lakeway Drive 3 Coach Place White Oak Lane U p l a n d C i r c l e Qu attro D r Dakota Cir Erie Ave Wy n s o n g La n e M elo dy Lane Alisa Lane West 63rd St S t o u g h t o n A v e Ma p l e D r Peaceful Lane D i a m o n d C o u r t H e a t h er C o urt W 94th St C i r c l e Carver Beach Rd Fox Hollow Ct M allar d C rt W 78th Street W 78th S t 8 Washington Circle Chanhas s e n Hills Dr N o rth Devon s h i r e D r 20 S tr a w b e r r y L a ne NapaDr 4 River Rock Drive N E a s t wood Crt D o g wood Rd B i g h o r n Driv e 4 Autumn Ridge Ct 5 Autumn Ridge Ln 6 Autumn Ridge Way Cartway Lane 10 Holly La n e 1 Harvest Lane ! Rock Island Ln L a redo Dr ShenendoahCircle Tanagers Point Au d u b o n D a k o t a C i r c l e Trapper s P a ss Qu i n n R o a d Gr e a t P l a i n s B l v d ValleyRidge Place P o i n t e Lake L u cy P e n a mint Ln Derby Drive Lake Lucy R oad South C e d a r D r i v e Stratford Rid g e Audubon Rd (CSAH 15) Fla m ingo Dr Shawnee L a ne 18 West Lake Dr Tulip Ct 9 Ga l p i n B l v d Trot t e rs Cir Gra y Fo x C u rve Re f l e c t i o n s R d W 7 8 t h S tr e e t P ip e w o o d C rt Ponderosa Dr H a r r i son Hi ll T r ail 1 Degler Circle Deerfoot Trail Minnewashta Parkway T r a p L ine Ln 15 ChippewaCir W o o d Duck L n KoehnenCir West Horsesh oe Curve Stone CreekCrt Mission HillsCourt 11 Madison Dr Ki o w a H i g h c r e s t C i r P i n e w o o d C ir c l e H a n c o c k P l a c e Tanag e r s L n 17 P a r k Place Trails End R d Market St 4 Coach Dr F awnHi l l Cour t Pontiac Crt F o x C t E d g e w o o d Ct !Village Cir Bru le C i rcle Andrew Court Western Dr M a n d a n S h a s t a C i r W 4 Primrose Place5 Baneberry Way E Preakness Ln Forrest Cir 6 Jersey Way Green v i e w Dr GrayFox Lane P i o n e e r T r a i l (C S A H 1 4 ) H i dden Court W 65th St Po w e r s B l v d ( C S A H 1 7 ) 4 S a p phire L a n e F orest Ridge Circle 1 L ake Su s a n H ills Dr Fawn Hill R d HighoverCrtN 3 Corporate Place W 82nd St Oakwood Ridge T h r ush Crt U t i c a Terrace M a p l e w o o d C i r L aredo Lane P r e s erve C t Apple Tree Lane BluffViewCourt Audubon Rd S a r a togaDr W 78th St 6 Village Place Pinehur s t D r 3 Century Blvd Canterbury Cir 9 F i r T ree Manchester Drive It h l i e n Flying C l o u d D r ( C S A H 6 1 ) Ea g l e Ct Sandy H o o k R o ad 12 3 Coneflower Crv N 3 Summerfield Dr H e i d i L a n e Mea d o w Lan e Shasta Cir E Mo h a w k D r 64th S t 10 Blue Sage Ln E W 77th St N a v a j o D r P heasant D r 13 Washington Blvd 16 S t a t e H w y 7 Ch a n h a s s e n R d H W Y 1 0 1 Lake Dr E Main Street Yo s e m i t e I r o q u o is Lyman Court G a l p i n B l v d State Hwy 5 Erie S pur Refle ctions Rd L a ke Susan Hills D r Big Woods Blvd Lakeri d g e Road C a r v e r B e a c h R d S t one C r e ek Rd Tanadoona Drive 5 Bethesda Circle 2 Chan View S i e r r a T r a il G a l p i n Crt E l m T r e e 1 C r e s t v i e wCir Hawk c r e s t Cir Ne ar M o u n t a i nBlv d 3 Nicholas Way Bretton W a y S t o n e C r e e k Lane E La k e v iew Rd E Alp h a b et St Osprey Ln 2 Bent z C t 15 Waterleaf Lane W 13 Butter Cup Crt W 7 9t h S t M u l b erry Cir East Red Oak Lane Partridge Cir L ongacres D r Hors e s h o e Cur v e Ki o w a Comm e r c e D r J o s h u a C i r Creekwood Dr Hunt e r Dr HarrisonHillCourt Hwy 101 Great Plains Blvd W a t e rs E d g e D r Imperial W 79th St R o g e r s C t Cotton g r a s s Cou r t BridleCreek Circle Deerwood D r 3 R e d w i n g La n e 17 Freedom Lane Stonefield Ln Drake Crt T ri s t a n K noll C a s c a d e P a s s West Park Street Names 1 Maggie Way 2 Rockburn Rd 3 Wildflower Ln 4 Stonegate Rd L o n e Cedar L a n e A m b erw ood Ln Arlington Ct S a n d y H o ok Ci r 14 Ca n yon C u rve Trails E n d Rd Ironwood H e nry Ct Lake Drive West 6 Oxbow B e n d Moline Cir Pa d d o c k Ln WhiteDoveCir O x b o w B e n d B luff C r e e k D r Valley View Court M a l l o r y C o u r t Park Road Willow C r e e k Swan C ourt 5 Er i e A v e Frontier Trail TwinMaple Ln Della Dr H i d d e n L a n e Bent Bow Trail 7 Powers Blvd (C S A H 1 7 ) G r e e n b r i a r A v e C r ossroads B l v d Highover Way 4 Kiowa Trail M i l l s R o a d Woodhill Dr Sunr i d g e C r t Mar k e t Blv d Deerb r o o k D r P leasan t V i e w Road In d i a n H i l l R d De l p h i n i u m L a n e Pioneer Trail (CSAH 14) 6 H azeltin e Blvd (H w y 4 1) Tim b e r Hill Rd Arrowhead Ln Vi n ela n d Ct 16 1 Mission Way Hill W 2 Marshland Tr 3 Blackbird Ct 4 Hartland Ct 5 Mission Hill Way E 6 Rice Ct 7 Monk Ct 8 Mayfield Ct 9 Mission Hills Dr 10 Frisco Ct Conestoga Court L ucy R i d ge Lane 7 Aldric h D r Park R o a d 3 £¤212 State H w y 5 Kings Road Lak e S u s a n D ri v e Ant h e m Place !Village Ln Bar b e rry Ci r Ce n tury Boulevard De l Rio Dr Bluff Circle South Shore D r Cou l t e r B l v d Chapa r r al L n Glendale Dr W 62nd St S a n d p ip er Trail M a r k e t Bl v d T e r n C r t Maje s t ic Way Redman Ln Lak e L u c y Road 19 Colonial Lane Glendale D r 10 W 78th Street Ruby L a n e Foxtail Crt Valley Vie w P l 1 4 Chippewa Trail HighgateCir P h easant Cir L a k e v ie w Rd E ParklandWay Pleasant Park Dr 12 Jefferson Dr 2 Melody Hill 2 Ellendale Lane H e r o n Dr Mission Hills Circle Circle 1 Ca r d i n a l A v e 3 Autumn Ridge Avenue 7 ! Chesterfield Ln A c o r n L a n e T i g u a L a P o n t i a c Circle Stratton CtCrestview Dr !Village Crt Lake P o i n t Takoma Trail L a ke Lucy R o a d Ridge Road Pond P r o men a d e Leslee C u r v e 2 Coach Lane Hallgren Lane P i mlico L a ne P.V. Ln Bent Bow Trai l H e n n e p i n C o u n t y R e g i o n a l T r a i l C o r r i d o r Troendle C i r c l e F r o n ti e r C o u rt Fore s t A v e Lake Drive E P o w ers Place B rinker St 1 3 Fawn H ill R d P enamintCt E g r e t C rt L a k e Drive West Cheyenne Spur H u n t e r s C rt 9 Commonwealth Blvd C h anhas s e n H ill s D r S outh 20 Freedom Lane 9 R e n a i s s a n c e C o u r t H i d d e n C ir K i r kw o o d C i r Mission Hills Street Names Target Lane Sara t o g a Cir Knob Hill Lan e Overlook Court 78th S t W Sommer Gate Hill S t ! Century Circle Century Ct. Century Place Bu c k i n g w o o d C o u r t Pinehurst Dr North M a n o r Bl u e J a y C a ctus Cu r v e Golden Court Lukewood Dr Mountai n W a y Highwood Dr Crossroad Court La k e R i l e y D r H e s s e F a r m C i r Piedmont Ct 5 S u mm e r f i eld Dr i v e P urple P k w y M elo d y Hill 9 Poppy Dr Olympic Cir Sinnen Cir 12 Lady Slipper Lane Lake An n Park D r Springfield Dr 5 Highover Driv e B r o k e n A r r o wDr CreekViewCourt Hills d a l e C rt Red C e d a r Cove Ches M a r F a r m R d Pleasant View Way Flintloc k T rail W 78th St Lilac Lane Audubon Rd Crestview Dr S t e ll e r Cir Cimarron Cir (C S A H 1 5 ) Dak o t a Lane W h i t e t a i l R i d g e C o u r t R i d g ehill Road P i m a L n Fox Path M ary J a n e C i r Stone Cree k D r W e s twood Dr A r b o r e tu m V ill a ge Circle Dakota Lane Sierra Court Cypres sDr i v e Pip e w o o d Cir L a k ota Lane A r b o r e t u m D ri v e Blaz e T r l £¤212 F o x D r Hawkcrest C t River R o ck Dr S 3 B o u l d e r R o a d 13 2 Kelly Court 3 R aspb erry Hill C a s t l e Ridge N o r th B a y Dr K r u v e rs P o int Rd 12 2 Clover Chaparral Court 6 Cone Flower Crv S ShoreviewCourt Pearl Dr Ridgevie w W a y Meadowla r k L n Marsh D r StratfordLn 2 Hu m m i n g b i r d R d 2 Maple Shores Dr Hawthorne Degler Ln Picha Va s s e r man Trail Kerber Blvd Ce n t u r y B l v d Cr i m s o n B a y R d L a n d i n g s D ri v e M e r g a nser C r t Arb oretu m Boulevard Utica Circle SantaFe Cir Al d e r W a y Dove Crt 1 Motor p l e x C t W VillageRoad 1 14 Bluesage Ln W WelsleyCt C o u n t y R o a d 1 0 1 R e d w i n g C t S h o re Drive 10 Coulter Blvd L a k e H arrison Circle W 82 n d St Ashton Ct W o o d Du c k C ir Su m m it C ir cl e H e m l o c k Way Valley Ridge Court W 8 6th St West 76th St 1 Coach Court Park Court Briarwood Ct Pontia c L n P.V. Cir Highland Dr Basswood Cir Lucy Ridge Cir M in n e w a s hta C o urt 18 Independance Circle W 7 8th Street N e z P e r c e D r 5 8 S a ddlebrook P ass I b i s C r t Cree Dr Marigold Court A r b o r L a n e La k e R i l e y B l v d RojinaLane H o r s e s h o e L a n e Bramble D r Gr a n d v i e w R d L a k e w ay L a n e B l u ff C r e e k B l v d Lyman Blvd ( C S A H 1 8 ) Gunflin t T r a i l Y u m a D r 6 T i m berwood Dr Wash t a Bay R o a d Butte C o urt Settlers Ct L a k e D riv e 16 Columbia Lane L u c y R i d g e C o u r t Fox P a t h 4 Riley Ridge Bluebill Trail H omestead Lane 77th St Windsor Ct TealCir W a l nut Curv e So u t h S h o r e Ct W hite Oak Lane Maple Cir M u l b e rry C i r W est Dell Road Lone Eagle Rd McGlynn Dr Ir o q u o i s A v e V a ll e y RidgeTrail North Country O aks Rd 11 Re d F o x Charing Bend Foxford Ro a d Sp o o n b i l l C i r W 78th Stre e t Lodgepole Point 4 Bluff R id g e C rt Q u ive rDrive 7 Lincoln Lane Northwood Court Pipew o o d L a n e 3 Pembroke Pass Townline Road M e r r y P l a c e Alisa Court Hickory R o a d C r e e kR u n T r ! Arboretum Village Ln, Pl, Crt, & Crv Cheye n n e Da k o t a Piper Rid g e L n 15 L a k e D r i v e 5 Lake Lucy Rd S a d d l e b rook Tr a i l B r e n d e n Court Oriole Ave Pipewood Curve C h u r c h R o a d Country Oaks Road GunflintCourt Lotus Tr a i l W est F arm R o a d Greenleaf Court Laredo Drive 7 Bluebonnet Blvd Fox Hill D r L a k e S u san Hill s D r Ridgeview Point Tecumseh La n e F a w n Hill Rd R i n g n e c k Dr Crocus Ct Cheyenne Ave Redwin g L n 1 Stratford Blvd Fox Holl o w D r 82nd Street Yo s emite 8 Benw o o d Cir cl e E rieCir cle De l l R o a d Oak si d e Cir cl e L o n g v i ew Cir Ut i c a L a ne L a k e S u s a n C rt K e r b er Blvd Santa Fe Trail S u n n y v a le D r 7 Arboretum Village Trl 10 Franklin Lane Eagle Ridge R d Pleasant View Rd Beacon Court 16 Snapdragon Dr Lake Lucy Lane Violet M e a d o w C o u rt Higho v e r T r ail Country Oaks Dr Koehnen Cir East Te t o n Lane Sad d le bro o k Curve MountainViewCt 4 TreeTop Rd S t one C ree k Lane W Coulter Blvd Hiawatha Dr Del Rio Dr Long a c r e s D r Emerald Lane VogelsbergTrail Cascade Court M i n n e w a s h t a W o o d s Dr Murray Hill Road W indmill Dr Lake Lucy Road 6 S o u t h e r n C r t Pineview Crt K ingfi s h e r Crt T o p az Drive Utica Lane 1 Essex Rd 2 Suffolk Dr 3 Burlwood Dr 4 Rosewood Dr Q u a il C r ossin g 2 Sh a d o w L a n e ! Bellevue Ct Bridl e Creek Tra i l S p r i n g fiel d D r O r chard La n e 19 SW Villa ge D r Missio n Hills Lane M a p l e w o o d T e r r a c e 14 Declaration Dr 4 Juniper Ave. S a n t a V e r a Dr Murray Hill Crt 2 Harvest Way 8 5 Village Street S a n t a Vera D r C h e st n u t L a n e Belmo n t L n H e n n e pin C o u nty Regional Trail Corridor P l e a s ant V i e w R o a d Lotus Lake Lake Riley Lake Minnewashta Lake Lucy Rice Lake Lake Susan Lake Ann Lake Virginia Lake Harrison Rice Marsh Lake Clasen Lake Lake St Joe Christmas Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Pleasant View Preserve Minnewashta Heights Park Herman Field Park Curry Farms Park Pheasant Hill Park North Lotus Lake Park Carver Beach Park Carver Beach Playground Roundhouse Park Meadow Green Park Greenwood Shores Park Lake Ann Park Chanhassen Pond Park South Lotus Lake Park Park Chanhassen Nature Preserve Chanhassen Recreation Center Chanhassen Estates Mini Park Lake Susan Park Rice Marsh Lake Preserve Stone Creek Park Sunset Ridge Park Prairie Knoll Park Power Hill Park Chanhassen Hills Park Fox Woods Preserve Bandimere Community Park Bandimere Heights Park Bluff Creek Golf Course Hesse Farm Park Preserve Lake Susan Preserve City Center Park Sugarbush Park Raguet Wildlife Management Are MN Valley National Wildlife Re Cathcart Park MN Landscape Arboretum Seminary Fen Scientific & Nat* Bluff Creek Preserve Manchester Park Independent School District 11 Independent School District 112 Independent School District 276 Pioneer Pass Park Riley Ridge Park Rice Marsh Lake Park Lake Ann Park Preserve Route Priorities Parking Lots A B C µ0 4,000 Feet 0 0.5 1 Mile Other Features Date Saved: 1/31/2025 12:53 PM City Boundary Parks Creeks Lakes Parcel Boundaries Road Not a Through Street Private Road Railroad Fire Station"F) City Hall³CH± City of Chanhassen Snow Plow Routes - Parks 13 Snow and Ice Removal Operations and Policy Review City Council Work Session March 9, 2026 14 Why are we here? City Council requested a review of the Snow & Ice Policy •Questions have been received from the public, mainly on the topic of Priority Routes Policy was last reviewed with Council in October 2020 •Adopted at the November 23, 2020 council meeting Main topics addressed at that time: •Consistency of operations •Efficiency of operations •Improved communication 15 Our Mission is to Serve the Public We do this through the delivery of Reliable, Cost- effective Services, designed to provide a Safe & Sustainable Community 16 Our System Streets •119 miles of streets •13 routes Parks •75 miles of trails •12 miles of sidewalks* •22 parking lots •8 routes o Some trails are not maintained in the winter o *Majority of sidewalks are maintained by adjacent property owners System changes/updates •Each year staff reviews and updates the routes based on new information and/or strategic adjustments 17 Our Resources Our Equipment •13 large plow trucks •3 1-ton plow trucks •13 Pickup trucks •7 Skid steers & other small equip •2 Loaders •2 Tractors •Various plow blades, blowers, brooms Our Staff •~24 individuals needed for full attention (not including support staff) •Streets, Parks, Fleet, Utilities and Facilities staff all take part 18 Logistics •Mobilize o During the day o Callouts •Road checks & Dispatch response •Reloading/prepping •What we plow, and what we don’t plow •Balance level of service with employee wellness/regulation •After event actions o Clearing pedestrian islands, winging back, etc.. 19 Priority Routes Policy states 1” or less we focus on Priority A routes •Most city’s use a 2” threshold Different events create different strategies •Temperature •Precipitation type •Amount and duration of snow Responsive to complaints/concerns 20 Communication At the start of each event: •Internal email notification •Outreach via social media •External jurisdiction coordination Currently working with Communications team on setting up a subscriber email notification Snowplowing ABC’s as part of each Winter Connection We give away marking sticks each season 21 Challenges - Streets Parked vehicles •Current rules •Procedure for violators Garbage cans Private property dumping snow into ROW Time of Day – Traffic Volumes Snow storage •Cul de sacs •Downtown Managing expectations •Chemical treatments, bare pavement •Who plows what (Private, County, etc..) 22 Challenges - Trails Managing expectations •We don’t treat trails with chemicals •We often have to redo areas after initially cleared •Refreeze scenarios Windrows County/MnDOT operations Obstructions (ADA push button posts) Poor design •Tight corners on trails •Lack of snow storage areas in parking lots 23 How long does it take us? Streets •Priority A routes only ~3 hours •Entire system Up to 5” ~5-8 hours Up to 10” ~8-10 hours Trails •Priority A routes only ~4 hours •Entire system Up to 5” ~8-10 hours Up to 10” ~18-20 hours (multiple days, use of blowers) 24 How much does it Cost? *Not including fuel or purchasing of vehicles and equipment 25 How much Salt do we use? 26 How often is a 1” Snowfall? Since 2004 •815 total snow events •62% less than 1” •38% greater than or equal to 1” •6 events have been 10” or greater •Data is Chanhassen specific, taken from NWS Chanhassen Weather Station Note: More often than not there are reasons beyond total accumulation that dictate which routes we plow 27 Winter Parking Enforcement Season Citations Warnings 2026 5 78 2025 95 39 2024 7 n/a 2023 14 n/a 2022 114 n/a 2021 183 n/a Law enforcement data over the past 5 years 28 Feedback See Click Fix (December 2021 – present) •118 Snow/Ice (4th most common) •44 Snow Plow Damage •~32/season Phone Calls •2024/2025 season – 25 calls •2025/2026 season – 60 calls thus far ~30% of all inquiries has to do with mailbox or turf damage 29 What are other’s doing? Route Priority model •100% of every city we checked with that have a designated Policy has a Priority Route system Snowfall triggers •Vast majority use a 2” threshold County and MnDOT are not comparable operations 30 Discussion 31 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Chanhassen Community Center File No.Item No: A.2 Agenda Section 5:30 P.M. - WORK SESSION Prepared By Amy Weidman, Senior Admin Support Specialist Reviewed By Laurie Hokkanen SUGGESTED ACTION Staff will review latest plans and schedules. Motion Type N/A Strategic Priority Development & Redevelopment SUMMARY BACKGROUND DISCUSSION BUDGET RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS 32 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Future Work Session Schedule File No.Item No: A.3 Agenda Section 5:30 P.M. - WORK SESSION Prepared By Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager Reviewed By Laurie Hokkanen SUGGESTED ACTION N/A Motion Type N/A Strategic Priority N/A SUMMARY March 9, 2026 Review Snow and Ice Policy March 23, 2026 Environmental Commission interviews Avienda concept plans and update on retail development Lake Ann Park Preserve - next steps City Council Roundtable April 13, 2026 City Manager Annual Performance Review (closed session) April 27, 2026 Continue Fire Space Needs/Staffing Analysis 33 May 18, 2026 Stormwater Ponds Maintenance BACKGROUND Staff or the City Council may suggest topics for work sessions. Dates are tentative until the meeting agenda is published. Work sessions are typically held at 5:30 pm in conjunction with the regular City Council meeting, but may be scheduled for other times as needed. DISCUSSION BUDGET RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS 34 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Approve City Council Meeting Minutes dated February 23, 2026 File No.Item No: D.1 Agenda Section CONSENT AGENDA Prepared By Jenny Potter, City Clerk Reviewed By SUGGESTED ACTION "The Chanhassen City Council approves the City Council Meeting minutes dated February 23, 2026." Motion Type Simple Majority Vote of members present Strategic Priority N/A SUMMARY BACKGROUND DISCUSSION BUDGET RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Chanhassen City Council approve the City Council Meeting minutes dated February 23, 2026. 35 ATTACHMENTS City Council Meeting minutes dated February 23, 2026 36 CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 2026 Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilmember McDonald, Councilmember Schubert, Councilmember von Oven, and Councilmember Kimber. COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Eric Maass, Community Development Director; Andrew Heger, Fire Chief; Rachel Jeske, Planner; Patrick Gavin, Communications Manager; Jerry Ruegemer, Park & Recreation Director PUBLIC PRESENT: Linda Pauslen Commissioner Anderson Commissioner Workman PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Carver County Update – Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Workman to present Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Workman introduced themselves to the City Council. They provided an overview of the county services provided for residents of Chanhassen. They reviewed the Carver County 2026 Budget so the taxpayers would understand what their taxes cover. Commissioner Von Oven asked about the funding for roads and bridges. Commissioner Workman answered that the dollars discussed were levy dollars from taxpayers. He explained the difference between services sponsored by tax dollars and programs sponsored by state and federal dollars. Commissioner Workman reviewed the 2026 legislative priorities for Carver County. Mayor Ryan asked about the shifting of the programs and how the burden was placed on counties. She asked if counties were coming together to lobby the legislators. Commissioner Anderson explained how the bill was passed and how Hennepin and Ramsey were given funds. She stated that Senator Coleman was working on an amendment to the law. She explained how 37 City Council Minutes – February 23, 2026 2 the state had shifted costs to the counties to modernize health and human services technology, and mental health does not meet the criteria. Councilmember Kimber congratulated them on completing the recent transit study. He thought the study demonstrated that Carver County was an example for transit systems and transit expansion dollars. Councilmember von Oven asked if the first legislative priority was a header. He asked if the city should expect any unfunded projects to be passed along this year. Commissioner Anderson discussed that the city and county work together as a team. Mayor Ryan discussed examples of large projects that they collaborated on, such as Highway 5. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember Kimber seconded that the City Council approve the following consent agenda items 1 through 8 pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations: 1. Approve City Council Minutes dated February 9, 2026 2. Approve City Council Work Session Minutes dated February 9, 2026 3. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated January 20, 2026 4. Approve Claims Paid dated February 23, 2026 5. 2026 Equipment Purchase – Forestry Head 6. City Commission Appointments 7. Resolution 2026-14: Accept the Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the Market Boulevard Improvement Project 8. Resolution 2026-15: Authorize Purchase of Replacement Security Camera Video Recording Server for Utilities All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Linda Paulson expressed concerns about firetruck accessibility during road projects. FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATES. 1. 2025 Quarter 4 Fire Department Update 38 City Council Minutes – February 23, 2026 3 Fire Chief Andrew Heger updated the Council on calls for service in Quarter 4. He discussed the uptick in the arrival rate for the ambulance services and the fire department. He reviewed the data collection tool that they launched on January 1, 2026. He summarized the training events that the firefighters completed, including electric vehicle safety response. He reviewed the hiring process held for part-time on-call firefighters and noted that they were only able to hire one firefighter for the position. He noted that they were recognized as a Gold Helmet Fire Department, as the staff provided medical and health history to understand the impacts of cancer on fire services. Mayor Ryan expressed appreciation for the work that they completed. She asked about how they respond to an electric vehicle fire. Fire Chief Heger responded that the best course of action was to let the battery burn if it is open air and not exposed to anything. Mayor Ryan asked if there was education that needed to be done for homeowners, retail parking garages, or apartments. Fire Chief Heger answered that their building codes were lagging in addressing the problem. When they were completing plan review for the buildings, they were requiring a master shut-off to the electricity to the chargers and encouraging builders to place the electric vehicle charging. PUBLIC HEARINGS. None. GENERAL BUSINESS. 1. Approve Site Plan for Chanhassen Community Center (26-01) Eric Maass, Community Development Director, reviewed the history of the Chanhassen Recreation Center. Rachel Jeske, Planner, reviewed the development location for the Chanhassen Community Center. She summarized the communications for the project and the level of city discretion for the project. She discussed the site plan review, including the site furnishing, architecture, proposed materials, landscaping, screening, code compliance, and parking. She discussed the wetlands and noted that they meet the wetland and buffer setback requirements. She said that stormwater management remains the same on the site. She noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the site plan. Councilmember Schubert clarified the hardcover requirements and asked if the lot coverage had been communicated to the developer. Ms. Jeske answered that they had each of the hardcovers of the developments. They would inform the developer about the hardcover. Mayor Ryan stated that she appreciated the work of Ms. Jeske and Mr. Maass on the project. She thanked the public for supporting the local option sales tax. 39 City Council Minutes – February 23, 2026 4 Councilmember McDonald moved, Councilmember von Oven seconded that the Chanhassen City Council approves the requested site plan for the Chanhassen Community Center, subject to the conditions of approval, and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Decision. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. Councilmember von Oven expressed support for immigrants and other Chanhassen residents dealing with difficulties after the last month with the political situation in Minnesota. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Mayor Ryan acknowledged the Financial Department for their achievement in excellent reporting. CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. 1. Chanhassen Legion Gambling Correspondence 2. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting – City of Chanhassen 3. National Firefighter Registry for Cancer Gold Helmet Department Designation 4. Hwy 41 & Lake Lucy Roundabout Letter 5. Highway 7 Priorities Flyer Councilmember Schubert moved, Councilmember Kimber seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen City Manager Prepared by Jenny Potter City Clerk 40 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Approve City Council Work Session Minutes dated February 23, 2026 File No.Item No: D.2 Agenda Section CONSENT AGENDA Prepared By Jenny Potter, City Clerk Reviewed By SUGGESTED ACTION "The Chanhassen City Council approves the City Council Work Session Minutes dated February 23, 2026." Motion Type Simple Majority Vote of members present Strategic Priority N/A SUMMARY BACKGROUND DISCUSSION BUDGET RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Chanhassen City Council approve the City Council Work Session minutes dated February 23, 2026. 41 ATTACHMENTS City Council Work Session Minutes dated February 23, 2026 42 City Council Work Session Minutes – February 23, 2026 1 CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES February 23, 2026 Mayor Ryan called the work session to order at 5:30 p.m. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilmember McDonald, Councilmember von Oven, Councilmember Kimber, Councilmember Schubert COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: none STAFF PRESENT: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager; Matt Unmacht, Assistant City Manager; Charlie Howley, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Patrick Gavin, Communications Manager; Jerry Ruegemer, Park & Recreation Director; Eric Maass, Community Development Director; Andrew Hegar, Fire Chief PUBLIC PRESENT: Quinn Hutson, Brooke Jacobson, Al Tsai from CNH Fire Station Space Needs Assessment Presentation The City Council reviewed a Fire Station Space Needs Assessment during a work session, beginning a broader discussion about the long-term future of the city’s fire facilities and service delivery model. The presentation followed a Council-authorized study examining whether the existing fire station, originally constructed in 1967, can continue to meet modern operational, safety and staffing needs as the community grows. The assessment explored options including remodeling the current station, constructing a new facility or transitioning to a two-station model, and was presented for informational purposes only. Andrew Hegar, Fire Chief, introduced consultants Quinn Hutson, Brooke Jacobeon, and Al Tsai from CNH. They explained that while the current station remains operational, it does not meet many modern fire station design standards, particularly related to firefighter health and safety. Space limitations, outdated building layouts, and limited decontamination areas were identified as challenges, along with constraints that limit future staffing, equipment upgrades and on-site training. The station’s location on the eastern side of the city was also discussed in relation to long-term response times as development continues in other areas of Chanhassen. Estimated costs ranged from approximately $29.5 million for a new single-station facility to about $36.7 million for a two-station model. No formal action was taken and staff indicated the presentation represents an early planning step, with additional analysis and future Council discussion expected later this year. 43 City Council Work Session Minutes – February 23, 2026 2 Sign Code Ordinance Update Eric Maass, Community Development Director, proposed updates to the city’s sign code ordinance, continuing a conversation that began at a November 24, 2025 work session when Council directed staff to gather additional feedback from downtown businesses and property owners. The proposed changes are intended to modernize regulations originally adopted in 1995, ensure compliance with federal law, clarify outdated language and better align sign standards with the city’s updated downtown design guidelines. Mr. Maass explained that the updates are data-driven and informed by permit activity over the last two years and outreach with downtown businesses, which generally supported expanded signage options. Proposed revisions would adjust allowable wall sign sizes to better reflect typical requests and introduce additional sign types such as projecting, awning, and canopy signs to support a more pedestrian-friendly downtown environment. Mayor Ryan recessed the work session at 6:54 P.M. Mayor Ryan reconvened the work session at 8:10 P.M. Sign Code Ordinance Update - Continued Mr. Mass reported that additional changes focus on simplifying the ordinance and improving implementation, including clarifying window sign standards, allowing certain temporary signs without permits while maintaining enforcement authority, and removing content-based sign regulations to ensure First Amendment compliance. Council and staff also discussed potential approaches for handling nonconforming, or “grandfathered,” signs, with further input expected during the public hearing process. The draft ordinance will be presented to the Planning Commission for a public hearing before returning to the City Council for further consideration. Mayor Ryan adjourned the work session at 8:30 P.M. Submitted by Laurie Hokkanen City Manager Prepared by Jenny Potter City Clerk 44 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated February 17, 2026 File No.Item No: D.3 Agenda Section CONSENT AGENDA Prepared By Amy Weidman, Senior Admin Support Specialist Reviewed By SUGGESTED ACTION "The Chanhassen City Council receives the Planning Commission minutes dated February 17, 2026." Motion Type Simple Majority Vote of members present Strategic Priority N/A SUMMARY BACKGROUND DISCUSSION BUDGET RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS Planning Commission Minutes dated February 17, 2026 45 CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 17, 2026 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Noyes called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Eric Noyes, Vice Chair Steve Jobe, Jeremy Rosengren, Ryan Soller, Mike Olmstead, Dave Grover, and Katie Trevena. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Rachel Jeske, Planner; and Eric Maass, Community Development Director. PUBLIC PRESENT: Trace Jacques BKV Group Mike Healy BKV Group Hannah Schmite HKG Bill Diede Bolton & Menk John Gilbert 1641 Jeurissen Lane Dennis Kim 1510 Avienda Lane PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. CONSIDER SITE PLAN FOR THE CHANHASSEN COMMUNITY CENTER (#26- 01) Community Development Director Eric Maass shared that the City Council approved shortening the name of the Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center to Chanhassen Community Center to avoid any confusion. He shared that the commission would view a series of renderings and a fly- through of the project. He stated that they wanted to give the latest information about the project as of this afternoon. He introduced members of the project team in attendance at the meeting. Trace Jacques, BKV Group, presented several image renderings for the Chanhassen Community Center. He presented a 3-D fly-through of the building. Commissioner Soller asked about the add-alternates and whether they were designed so that, if the budget did not include the capacity, they could be added in the future. Mr. Jacques answered that the alternate add-ons could be added at a future time. He clarified that an additional alternative could be added if there were extra funds. He discussed the design contingency, which was around $2 million. He said that without the add-ons, they were at the $80 million budget. He reviewed other items on the add-alternate list, such as the partition wall, the flooring within the field house, and party rooms. 46 Planning Commission Minutes – February 17, 2026 2 Chair Noyes asked if there would be a ticketing office. Mr. Jacques responded that the ticketing would happen at the welcome desk or there would be a separate table that could be set up if needed. He stated that the welcome desk and the concession stand would be closely linked to each other. He said that there would be a lot of temporary signage to direct the public to the correct location. He stated that it would be an operational decision, which is outside of his role. Commissioner Rosengren asked if the equipment for maintenance of the ice rink was included in the budget. Mr. Jacques answered that it includes all of the maintenance tools, but it only includes one Zamboni. Commissioner Rosengren asked if there would be overhead ambient heaters for the ice rink. Mr. Jacques responded that there would be overhead heaters, but they were not shown in the fly- through. Mr. Jacques resumed the fly-through video, describing features as he went. He included that the playground featured is a placeholder as they haven’t chosen it but mentioned they hope to have a theme. The field house windows will have screens that can be lowered if there is glare. There will be a demising screen between the turf side and the hard-court side of field house. Commissioner Olmstead asked about the length of the running track. Mr. Jacques responded that it was just over six laps per mile. Commissioner Jobe asked if there were centralized bathrooms. Mr. Jacques responded that there are three bathroom options throughout the community center. He stated that there are individual showers in the changing rooms. The changing rooms did not have toilets. He said that the hockey and skating changing rooms had individual showers. There were four changing rooms for the ice rinks, including a varsity boys' and girls'. Commissioner Trevena asked if the south side is planned as a player drop-off. Mr. Jacques said that the preferred arrival for hockey players was on the south side, as it was a straight shot and there would be less volume of people in this location. Commissioner Jobe asked about elevators. Mr. Jacques responded that there would be one primary public elevator and one service elevator. He said that there is a service elevator between the community room and the dance room. Commissioner Rosengren asked if there was an agreement with the school for them to play at the hockey rink. Mr. Maass answered that the city was working with different teams in the community, especially the school hockey teams, to make sure they are happy with the designs and layouts. They plan to include some school branding in the design. Chair Noyes asked about places to park bikes. He asked if there were provisions for current or future solar power. Mr. Jacques responded that there were places to park bikes and planned spaces for solar power. Chair Noyes asked about EV charging. 47 Planning Commission Minutes – February 17, 2026 3 Commissioner Jobe asked about the accuracy of tree counts in the renderings. Mr. Jacques answered that the trees were evenly distributed throughout the site and that there were a lot of trees near the east side of the property and the water retention area. Commissioner Soller asked about the flooring in the field house. Mr. Jacques responded that it was a permanent turf and a permanent hardcourt. He said that the turf could be modified down the road. They wanted to maximize the number of courts. He said that the turf would be a practice field because of its size. Chair Noyes asked about the life span of turf with the proposed use. Mr. Jacques answered that turf and technology had improved, but he did not know the exact number of years. Commissioner Soller asked about the operation of the facility and how the different services would be offered, and who was managing the operation. He asked if they were designing so there could be flexibility to the services offered in the future. Mr. Maass answered that the Sports Facilities company was a part of the team and they were helping create the operations performance. He said that the City Council was exploring a contract with Sports Facilities to manage the day-to-day operations of the community center. Mr. Jacques said that each component was thought about from a revenue perspective. Commissioner Rosengren asked where the high school graduation ceremony would be held. Mr. Jacques responded that the arena floor could be covered, and it was multi-purpose. He said that it was a goal to have the Chanhassen High School graduation ceremony held in this location. Chair Noyes asked if there were any other milestone dates, such as groundbreaking. Mr. Jacques answered that the groundbreaking would be in June 2026, and it would be approximately a year and a half of construction. Chair Noyes asked if it would be completed in 2028 for that graduation ceremony. Mr. Jacques confirmed this information and corrected his earlier comment. Mr. Maass referred to previous questions. In addition to solar power and EV charging, geothermal heating is also being considered in the project. Rachel Jeske, Planner, reviewed the development location and said it was a planned unit development. She stated that they put out the proposed development sign on the property on January 29, and an email was sent to the proposed development group on February 5. Postcards and a public hearing notice in the Sun Sailer were published on February 5. She reviewed the city’s discretion on whether they should approve or deny the site plan. She summarized the site plan review and noted the proposed materials for the architecture of the building and the landscaping. She reviewed the site plan code compliance and the parking. She explained the traffic impact analysis that was completed in 2023 and said that the traffic impact analysis was not largely impacted by the community center. She reviewed the wetland and stormwater 48 Planning Commission Minutes – February 17, 2026 4 management information and stated that the major drainage patterns would remain the same on the site. Commissioner Olmstead asked about the traffic study and the consideration of the middle entrance/exit on Bluff Creek Boulevard. He asked if there was any consideration of a right-turn lane. Bill Diede, Bolton & Menk, responded that the driveways were given to the site, and they had to deal with what was given to the site because of the roundabout. He said the traffic study did not call for a right-turn lane. Commissioner Olmstead said he was worried about the cumulative effect of other developments and that Bluff Creek Boulevard would get pretty interesting. He said if there were events at the community center, they would want to think about the traffic flow. Mr. Maass responded that Charlie Howley had been intimately involved with the project to consider the accesses. The prevailing thought is that most people would choose to go to the roundabout rather than go right- in or right-out. Commissioner Trevena said that the site plan had significant retaining walls. She asked about long-term capital planning for that infrastructure. Mr. Maass responded that the walls were not designed to fail, but if they did, it would be a capital cost that the city would have to take on to offset. Mr. Diede said that the retaining wall was at the top of the engineer’s mind when designing the building. Chair Noyes opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. John Gilbert, 1641 Jeurissen Lane, thanked the city for putting the project together. He asked if the vote tonight confirmed they could start the groundbreaking. He said he recently started going to the Chaska Community Center. He said he loved the steam room, sauna, and hot tub. He asked if there was a way to include these types of amenities. He asked if the feedback from the open house made it to the public domain. He asked if the original and subsequent Performa would be available to the public domain. He proposed, in exchange for a second Zamboni, that they could consider building two platform tennis facilities, which would be used year-round. He said that the city had adequate personnel to run the facility itself. He thought the community center was biased toward the hockey community. Dennis Kim, 1510 Avienda Lane, said he saw many pheasants near the large pond. He said he did not see a golf practice area, and that it would be nice to include it in the design. He expressed gratitude to live in Chanhassen. John Gilbert, 1641 Jeurissen Lane, returned to ask about funds going to resurfacing Bluff Creek Boulevard. He said that the main part of the road was getting a lot of wear and tear, and the money should go toward this part of the road until the construction is completed. Chair Noyes closed the public hearing. 49 Planning Commission Minutes – February 17, 2026 5 Mr. Maass said that the Planning Commission could provide a recommendation on the planned unit development to the City Council, so the groundbreaking could not occur tomorrow. He said that the City Council would have to approve the project. He said, unlike a private project, the city would have to go to bid on the project. The bids would have to come in at or under budget before the project would start. He stated he did not know where a sauna or a hot tub would fit, but the request was noted. He said that the pieces of information would be added to the website, and he can also send the requested information to any individual. He stated he did not know the costs of platform tennis courts, but he can bring the information to the project team. He said the surface of the track would come down to the budget. He stated that the community center was designed for the community, not just recreation. He commented that a golf simulator was in the project at one point, but it was removed because of budgetary constraints, and there are several golf simulators in the community already. Commissioner Rosengren asked how the community center would impact the recreation center. Mr. Maass answered that the recreation center, as it exists today, would no longer be a recreation center. The school district would take over the recreation center space, and the city would still maintain the athletic fields around the current recreation center. Commissioner Grover asked if the elevated track was for running or walking. Mr. Maass responded that it was available for both, and the corners were not banked. Commissioner Soller asked about future-proofing or if the city was restricted to how things were designed. He said he would be thinking about growth opportunities and what would come next based on how things could evolve. Mr. Maass responded that they have it outlined how future aquatics could be added, and the building was designed so it could be expanded. He stated that the building was pushed far to the west to leave additional space on the east. Commissioner Jobe asked who would manage the baseball fields. Mr. Maass responded that there were no proposed changes to the management of the baseball fields or the current recreation fields. Chair Noyes asked about comparisons to other cities regarding outsourcing the management. Mr. Maass answered that they had maximized the parking on-site to facilitate events. Sports Facilities helped them right-size this information. Chair Noyes asked about the knowledge to run two arenas. He asked if they had benchmarked any other facilities to understand how they handle management. Mr. Maass responded that his understanding was that Sports Facilities manages the Chaska location. Commissioner Grover asked about the L-shaped area on the diagram. Mr. Maass answered that it was a potential building expansion in the future, but it was not proposed tonight. Chair Noyes asked if the large open space was a part of the property. Mr. Maass responded that it was a regional stormwater pond for the development. 50 Planning Commission Minutes – February 17, 2026 6 Commissioner Jobe moved, Commissioner Soller seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends approval of the requested site plan for the Chanhassen Community Center, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report, and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED JANUARY 20, 2026 Commissioner Trevena moved, Commissioner Grover seconded to approve the Chanhassen Planning Commission summary minutes dated January 20, 2026, as presented. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS: None. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: Planning Director Maass said that Chair Noyes and Vice Chair Jobe applied for and received a reappointment to the Planning Commission for another three-year term He stated it was going to be a big year for construction. He shared that the developer announced they would not be going forward with Minnewashta Apartments on Hazeltine Boulevard, and the property remains available for development. CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION: None. OPEN DISCUSSION: None. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Olmstead moved, Commissioner Jobe seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m. Submitted by Eric Maass Planning Director 51 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated January 27, 2026 File No.Item No: D.4 Agenda Section CONSENT AGENDA Prepared By Kate Vogt, Reviewed By SUGGESTED ACTION "The Chanhassen City Council receives the Park and Recreation Commission minutes dated January 27, 2026." Motion Type Simple Majority Vote of members present Strategic Priority N/A SUMMARY BACKGROUND DISCUSSION BUDGET RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS 52 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated January 27, 2026 53 CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 27, 2026 Chair Leisen called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rob Swanson; Kristin Fulkerson; Michael Leisen; Sean Morgan; Emily Nagel; Kurt Scheppmann; Nora Nashawaty; Clara Christenson, youth. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director; and Priya Wall, Recreation Manager. PUBLIC PRESENT: None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Fulkerson moved, Commissioner Swanson seconded to approve the agenda as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Approve Park & Recreation Minutes dated December 9, 2025 Commissioner Nagel moved, Commissioner Christenson seconded to approve the minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated December 9, 2025, as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Sports Facilities Companies: Review Management Options for Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center The Park and Recreation Commission relocated to Lake Susan conference room at 6:06 p.m. Jim Arnold, Sports Facilities Companies, reviewed the services his company provides. He provided an overview of their services for other venues. He discussed the concepts to concreate 54 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – January 27, 2026 2 process for each individual venue. He explained the reason why communities outsource for sports facilities management. Commissioner Nagel asked what facilities they manage in Minnesota. Mr. Arnold answered that they manage the Waconia Ice Center and the Safari Island Community Center. Mr. Arnold reviewed their public model and the roles of Chanhassen and Sports Facilities Companies. He reviewed the financial reporting that Sports Facilities Companies follows. Chair Leisen asked if their contract included a management fee. Mr. Arnold confirmed it was a monthly management fee and 2 percent gross income. Chair Leisen asked how the KPIs and their fees are aligned. Mr. Arnold answered that the City requests directions, and the company often goes that way. They ensure they are profitable before following the direction. He clarified that the 2 percent gross income was not tied to revenue, because there are high expenses. Chair Leisen asked about the management fee. Mr. Arnold answered that the fee was $25,000 a month. Commissioner Nashawaty asked when the management fee started. Mr. Arnold responded that the contract would start in pre-opening. The expense is $360,000 as a flat fee, but they decided on a flat fee of $180,000 for Chanhassen. He said once the building receives the permit for occupancy, the management fee starts. Mr. Arnold discussed the importance of recruiting a general manager early. He discussed the pre- opening team that would assist the city with operations. He reviewed the Sports Facilities Companies' support center network. He summarized the different tools they use, which are included in the management fee. These tools include the hub integration and facility management. They also use technology such as PlayEasy, AwayTeam, and SportsNext. He discussed how the AwayTeam technology can help coordinate local sponsorships. He summarized the goal to be a true community center that would provide additional opportunities aside from working out. Chair Leisen asked for facilities that were similar and what separated the top performers from the lower performers. Mr. Arnold answered that the engagement piece created a difference. The top performers wanted to get top engagement from the community in non-traditional ways. Commissioner Nashawaty asked if there was a plan for membership-based usage or if the residents would pay per use. Mr. Arnold responded that they wanted to have membership, but still provide an opportunity for those who would want to use the center. Mr. Ruegemer said that they were considering day-pass options. 55 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – January 27, 2026 3 Mr. Arnold said they could run a variety of membership or punch-pass option models and complete research to understand the impacts. Commissioner Morgan asked if any amenities were open to the public. Mr. Arnold said they were considering different options for the portions of the building that were free to access. He said it was a city-driven decision. Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director, said they were considering what components were attractive for membership. They were developing the model currently. Commissioner Fulkerson said she appreciated the punch-card option for developmental ice access at another ice rink. Commissioner Nashawaty asked about what happened to pension plans for city employees. Mr. Arnold answered that there was no clear standard. He discussed the W-2 savings opportunities for the city, but also confirmed the case-by-case basis. Mr. Ruegemer said that Jodi Sarles would be the general manager, but she desired to remain a city employee. Other new employees would be employed through Sports Facilities Companies. He stated that they had five to six part-time facility supervisor employees. Commissioner Morgan asked about how many employees the facility would need. Mr. Arnold answered that they would have ten full-time employees and several administrative employees. He said that there could be approximately 150 employees, including part-time opportunities. Commissioner Swanson asked what would happen if a city employee and a Sports Facilities Companies employee did not interact well. Mr. Arnold answered that the city has ultimate say over the employees. Chair Leisen asked if they pitched any facilities in Minnesota. Mr. Arnold answered that the only facilities they manage in Minnesota were acquired through acquisition. They had completed feasibility studies, but they had not pursued management opportunities for other facilities in Minnesota. The Park and Recreation Commission returned to the Council Chambers at 7:13 p.m. Mr. Ruegemer discussed the benefits of tying in Sports Facilities Companies’ experience with running a larger facility to help focus on success. Commissioner Scheppmann asked about the City Council’s feedback on the partnership. Mr. Ruegemer answered that the City Council was in favor of starting the exploratory process, but it was not a short process and would involve lawyer review. 56 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – January 27, 2026 4 Commissioner Swanson asked if they partnered with other cities on similar recreation centers. Mr. Ruegemer responded that the conversation was high-level, but they did not discuss specific communities. Commissioner Fulkerson encouraged receiving feedback from the staff of other recreation centers to understand the relationship dynamic. 2. Park and Recreation Commission Strategic Planning Mr. Ruegemer summarized the strategic initiatives discussed in 2025. He noted that Strategic Planning was to assist staff with a proactive approach and clear direction. Chair Leisen requested that Commissioner Morgan provide additional information about strategic planning. Commissioner Morgan stated that a strategic plan was to empower commissioners toward an area they were passionate about. He discussed that the staff could use commissioners as a tool to help them maximize their inputs. Chair Leisen said that the subcommittees were not to be a big-time commitment, but an opportunity for additional experience. He requested that Commissioner Morgan help guide the process. Commissioner Nagel volunteered for anything that focused on the civic campus launch. Commissioner Nashawaty said she would be interested in helping with the civic campus launch. Mr. Ruegemer said that programs, events, or elements that they would like to see at the community center would be helpful. Commissioner Scheppmann asked about a skate school option, which could be a good example of how a certain passion could help the community get the needs they desire. Commissioner Fulkerson expressed interest in helping with the ideas of figure skating. Chair Leisen suggested that Commissioner Scheppmann help figure out the balance of events. Commissioner Fulkerson discussed details of figure skating opportunities. Mr. Ruegemer responded that it would be important to note that the community center would be a regional draw for all activities, including hockey and figure skating. 57 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – January 27, 2026 5 Mr. Ruegemer asked about competing music. Commissioner Fulkerson answered that one skater would have the right-of-way when they are completing their programs. Commissioner Morgan stated he would be interested in knowing about the timing process as they move towards phase two of the project, so it would be a value add. Priya Wall, Recreation Manager, said they would consider it internally based on the construction schedule. Mr. Ruegemer said that they could develop the package and incorporate the date later. Chair Leisen said they would move forward with the two subcommittees. Youth Commissioner Christenson expressed interest in helping with the civic campus sub- committee. Mr. Ruegemer answered that the information could be communicated in the Commission Member Presentations section. He requested consent to bring in Kelly Grinnell, Finance Director, to discuss the budget process to prioritize the playground replacement schedule. Youth Commissioner Christenson asked if there was a decision about the park they visited a while ago. Mr. Ruegemer responded that there was a moratorium on any type of improvements. They will not be reinvesting in active components in that park. REPORTS: 1. 2026 February Festival Preview Ms. Wall provided a summary of activities for the February Festival. February Festival is scheduled for February 7th from 12 to 3 p.m. on Lake Ann. She reviewed the different community sponsors who helped with the event. Commissioner Scheppmann asked if anything was driving the increased sponsorships. Ms. Wall answered that the title sponsors were often larger organizations, but the city built strong relationships with the sponsors, and those returning sponsors are high. Mr. Ruegemer credited Ms. Wall for creating positive partnerships. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS: None. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: 58 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – January 27, 2026 6 Mr. Ruegemer reviewed the progress at Lake Ann Park Preserve. They received approval to move forward with the north trail between Lake Ann and Lake Lucy and the parking lot at Greenwood Shores. He said that the two projects were out to bid currently. Commissioner Morgan asked about the scope of the project. Mr. Ruegemer answered that they were attempting to get the project approved in February. The tree clearing had to occur before nesting. Commissioner Morgan asked if the cost estimate included the extension to Lake Lucy Road. Mr. Ruegemer responded that the cost estimate included redoing the existing portion. Commissioner Nashawaty asked for clarification on the cap-and-fill. Mr. Ruegemer answered that the idea was not to go sub-grade for the trail. He said that he was trying to gather information about the next step for trail options since they could not do a cap-and-fill. Mr. Ruegemer discussed the need to understand the expectations for phase three of the project. He said they would bring questions back to the Park and Recreation Commission and request feedback. He stated that they would clear trees before April 1st and work on the trail after the frost clears out. He said dealing with external agencies created different challenges with the project, so he did not have a clear timeline. He reviewed the Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center and noted that the name was changed to the Chanhassen Community Center so it would be easily identifiable. He stated that Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Nashawaty were up for reappointment if they would like to reapply. He suggested gathering staff in March since the gathering in December was canceled. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Scheppmann moved, Commissioner Nashawaty seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m. Submitted by Jerry Ruegemer Park and Recreation Director 59 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Receive Commission on Aging Minutes dated January 16, 2026 File No.Item No: D.5 Agenda Section CONSENT AGENDA Prepared By Kate Vogt, Reviewed By SUGGESTED ACTION "The Chanhassen City Council receives the Commission on Aging Minutes dated January 16, 2026." Motion Type Simple Majority Vote of members present Strategic Priority N/A SUMMARY BACKGROUND DISCUSSION BUDGET RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS Commission on Aging Minutes dated January 16, 2026 60 Chanhassen Commission on Aging, January 16, 2026 Commissioner Mobley called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS’ PRESENT: Vice Chair Phyllis Mobley, Jane Bender, Janet Dean, Bill Monn, Beth Mason, Barbara Solum, Chair Jim Camarata (remote) MEMBERS ABSENT: Gwen Block GUESTS PRESENT: Sarika Patel, Shasa’s Adult Daycare; Kara Cassidy, Carver County Health and Human Services -Office of Aging; Lee Ann Eiden, Senior Community Services; Linnea Fonnest, Chanhassen Library APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The commissioners reviewed the agenda. Commissioner Monn made a motion to approve. Commissioner Mason made a second. All members voted in favor; the motion was carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 12, 2025, minutes were reviewed electronically by all commissioners. Commissioner Dean motioned to approve the agenda. Commissioner Monn seconded. All members voted in favor; the motion was carried. GENERAL BUSINESS: Commissioner Check-In Sub-Committees Commissioner Monn shared that he has been communicating with SW Transit and Council Member Jerry McDonald to learn more about local transit services. Monn would like to educate Chanhassen’s 55+ community about better utilizing those services. He is coordinating with SW Transit staff and Mary Blazanin to schedule a field trip demonstration in the spring, giving senior patrons an opportunity to “test run” the bus routes. Commissioner Dean is still exploring a date, possibly in March, to hold an advanced directive preparation training for Carver County Senior Advisory and Commission leaders at the Chanhassen Senior Center. Kara Cassidy, as well as Ridgedale Medical staff, are collaborating on the effort. Update on Applications for City Commission Positions Mary shared with the Commissioners that applications for City Commission positions have been opened. Commissioner Mason and Commissioner Solum are up for reappointment, and Mary explained the process of reapplying. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: Introduction of New Adult Day Center Location/Plans by Local Non-Profit 61 Sarika Patel shared with the Commissioners about her new non-profit, Shasa’s Adult Daycare, which will be located at 13638 Park Road, Chanhassen, MN 55317. She chose Chanhassen because she saw a compelling need for this service in Carver County. She has secured a large space, and her goal is to support seniors with a social community and a welcoming environment. This will be the only adult day center in Carver County, as many centers closed following COVID. This day center will have its own transportation to help seniors get to the center. Carver County Health and Human Services, Office of Aging, Kara Cassidy Kara provided an update for the Commissioners regarding some of the illnesses being passed around the community at this time, as well as sharing some information on preventative care. Chanhassen Senior Center Upcoming Programs, Mary Blazanin Mary shared details of program plans for the Chanhassen Senior Center in the spring. All the programs mentioned will be found in the upcoming spring edition of the Chanhassen Connection. Senior Community Services Update, LeeAnn Eiden, Social Worker LeeAnn shared how the caregiver support group is thriving here at Chanhassen, averaging 6-10 caregivers per month. She also shared information on the Memory Café for which she provides additional support. Chanhassen Library, Linnea Fonnest Linnea provided an overview of current and upcoming programs at the Chanhassen Library. OTHER DISCUSSION Commissioners discussed non-profit donation options for the 4th of July Bingo event. Mary suggested finding a Veterans therapy dog training group as recipients this year. Commissioners voted to approve this avenue and gave Mary permission to pursue finding a group. Commissioners also discussed Memorial Day table options, and perhaps to work with the same group they had last year as it was very well received and very welcoming to veterans attending. Mary will reach out to this group as well. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Mobley made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Dean seconded. All members voted in favor; the meeting was adjourned at 11:10am. Submitted by Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator 62 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Receive Economic Development Commission Minutes File No.Item No: D.6 Agenda Section CONSENT AGENDA Prepared By Kate Vogt, Reviewed By SUGGESTED ACTION "The Chanhassen City Council receives the Economic Development Commission Minutes dated November 18, 2025." Motion Type Simple Majority Vote of members present Strategic Priority N/A SUMMARY BACKGROUND DISCUSSION BUDGET RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS 63 Economic Development Commission Minutes dated November 18, 2025 64 CHANHASSEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING November 18, 2025 Vice-Chair Bame called the meeting to order at 5:44 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: David Benedict, John Kroll, Nick Gardino, Luke Bame MEMBERS ABSENT: Eric Anderson STAFF PRESENT: Samantha DiMaggio, Economic Development Manager PUBLIC PRESENT: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2025 Commissioner Kroll moved, and Commissioner Gardino seconded to approve the Agenda of the Economic Development Commission meeting dated November 18, 2025, as presented. All voted in favor, and the motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APPROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES DATED OCTOBER 14, 2025 Commissioner Gardino moved, and Commissioner Benedict seconded to approve the Minutes of the Economic Development Commission meeting dated October 14, 2025, as presented. All voted in favor, and the motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: Melodie Bridgeman, Director of Community Development, Carver County Community Development Agency. Commissioner Benedict left the meeting at 7:06 pm. DISCUSSION/GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS: ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Kroll moved, and Commissioner Gardino seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor, and the motion was carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0. The Economic Development Commission meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Submitted by Samantha DiMaggio Economic Development Manager 65 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Approve Claims Paid dated March 9, 2026 File No.Item No: D.7 Agenda Section CONSENT AGENDA Prepared By Danielle Washburn, Assistant Finance Director Reviewed By Kelly Grinnell SUGGESTED ACTION "The Chanhassen City Council Approves Claims Paid dated March 9, 2026." Motion Type Simple Majority Vote of members present Strategic Priority Financial Sustainability SUMMARY BACKGROUND DISCUSSION The following claims are submitted for review and approval on March 9, 2026: Total Claims $1,033,440.61 BUDGET RECOMMENDATION 66 ATTACHMENTS Payment Summary Payment Detail 67 Accounts Payable Checks by Date - Summary Vendor Name Check Date Void Checks Check Amount 10K Lakes ICC 01/16/2026 0.00 1,600.00 Acme Tools 01/16/2026 0.00 293.94 ALDI 01/16/2026 0.00 8.01 Amazon 01/16/2026 0.00 11,303.66 Apple.com 01/16/2026 0.00 0.99 Arden Hills 01/16/2026 0.00 66.40 B&H Photo 01/16/2026 0.00 70.22 Bitly, Inc 01/16/2026 0.00 35.00 Brooks Chiropratic 01/16/2026 0.00 80.00 BShifter 01/16/2026 0.00 253.00 Cafe Zupas 01/16/2026 0.00 633.68 Caribou Coffee 01/16/2026 0.00 5.42 Chanhassen Dinner Theatre 01/16/2026 0.00 1,435.50 Chat GPT 01/16/2026 0.00 20.00 Cheryl & Co 01/16/2026 0.00 32.70 Chick-Fil-A 01/16/2026 0.00 236.80 City of Chanhassen 01/16/2026 0.00 75.00 Class A Leasing 01/16/2026 0.00 3,480.00 Costco Wholesale 01/16/2026 0.00 161.62 Cub Foods 01/16/2026 0.00 30.33 Dell 01/16/2026 0.00 7,344.43 Delta Airlines 01/16/2026 0.00 536.97 Denver Airport 01/16/2026 0.00 27.49 Denver Taxi 01/16/2026 0.00 114.00 Economic Development Assn of MN 01/16/2026 0.00 475.00 Facebook 01/16/2026 0.00 31.24 Fisher Scientific 01/16/2026 0.00 419.87 Fleet Farm 01/16/2026 0.00 952.12 FlippingBook 01/16/2026 0.00 1,070.00 FotoGenic 01/16/2026 0.00 200.00 FTD 01/16/2026 0.00 59.89 Grand Hyatt Denver 01/16/2026 0.00 37.53 Home Depot 01/16/2026 0.00 1,258.35 Huelife 01/16/2026 0.00 3,200.00 IAFC 01/16/2026 0.00 265.00 ICMA 01/16/2026 0.00 1,795.00 International Code Council 01/16/2026 0.00 400.00 Jamf Software, LLC 01/16/2026 0.00 4,000.00 Jersey Mike's Subs 01/16/2026 0.00 52.42 Kwik Trip 01/16/2026 0.00 25.72 Lowes 01/16/2026 0.00 259.75 Lunds & Byerly's 01/16/2026 0.00 52.79 Menards 01/16/2026 0.00 281.67 Merlins Ace Hardware 01/16/2026 0.00 15.22 Page 1 of 4 68 Vendor Name Check Date Void Checks Check Amount Metropolitan Council Enviromental Services 01/16/2026 0.00 20,000.00 Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association 01/16/2026 0.00 440.00 MN Dept of Labor and Industry 01/16/2026 0.00 53.00 MN Landscape Arboretum 01/16/2026 0.00 655.00 MN Recreation and Park Association 01/16/2026 0.00 217.00 National Recreation and Park Association 01/16/2026 0.00 700.00 Office Max/Office Depot 01/16/2026 0.00 53.27 Office Sign Company 01/16/2026 0.00 156.19 O'Reilly Auto Parts 01/16/2026 0.00 20.65 Puttshack 01/16/2026 0.00 274.74 Safeguard by Solv 01/16/2026 0.00 162.11 Sidekick Theatre 01/16/2026 0.00 1,581.00 Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce 01/16/2026 0.00 40.00 Stampli 01/16/2026 0.00 1,362.00 SYBO Kitchen 01/16/2026 0.00 107.30 Target 01/16/2026 0.00 124.26 Taza Fresh Mediterranean 01/16/2026 0.00 230.23 Tesfom Family 01/16/2026 0.00 89.70 The O.G. Coffee & Wine Bar 01/16/2026 0.00 11.73 The Snug 01/16/2026 0.00 50.46 Truewerk 01/16/2026 0.00 199.70 TurfMaker Corp 01/16/2026 0.00 48.63 Uber Eats 01/16/2026 0.00 56.89 Uline.com 01/16/2026 0.00 271.69 US Bank Rebate 01/16/2026 0.00 -3,245.10 Walgreens 01/16/2026 0.00 1.27 Water Environment Federation 01/16/2026 0.00 193.00 Webstaurant Store 01/16/2026 0.00 99.00 WEISSMAN 01/16/2026 0.00 1,349.33 When I work 01/16/2026 0.00 50.00 Zoom 01/16/2026 0.00 104.52 All American Title Co., Inc 02/18/2026 0.00 40.59 BEACH ROAD LLC 02/18/2026 0.00 47.90 CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO 02/18/2026 0.00 23.95 CenturyLink 02/18/2026 0.00 64.00 Compass Minerals America, Inc 02/18/2026 0.00 12,463.67 Enterprise FM Trust 02/18/2026 0.00 37,443.55 EXECUTIVE TITLE SERVICES 02/18/2026 0.00 46.51 GIBRALTER TITLE 02/18/2026 0.00 17.85 JEFFREY N. HIESS 02/18/2026 0.00 24.93 Kurilla Contracting Company 02/18/2026 0.00 82,888.59 LEVEL 7 DEVELOPMENT 02/18/2026 0.00 48.01 MATTHEW & SONYA KORTE 02/18/2026 0.00 28.56 MEGHAN ANTHONY 02/18/2026 0.00 33.93 Metronet Holdings, LLC 02/18/2026 0.00 56.61 NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP 02/18/2026 0.00 160.95 NOVEL SOLAR THREE, LLC 02/18/2026 0.00 3,008.93 PAMELA COLEHOUR 02/18/2026 0.00 17.60 STACY & BRADLEY WOLKEN 02/18/2026 0.00 167.92 TIMOTHY & JOLENE VICCHIOLLO 02/18/2026 0.00 68.57 WILLIAM J. & SHERRI D. FOSSING 02/18/2026 0.00 66.05 XCEL ENERGY INC 02/18/2026 0.00 1,894.13 4 Paws Animal Control 02/19/2026 0.00 350.00 Page 2 of 4 69 Vendor Name Check Date Void Checks Check Amount ALEX AIR APPARATUS 2 LLC 02/19/2026 0.00 1,186.29 ARAMARK Refreshment Services, LLC 02/19/2026 0.00 1,172.53 Ascensus 02/19/2026 0.00 2,700.00 ASPEN MILLS 02/19/2026 0.00 1,820.54 BOLTON & MENK INC 02/19/2026 0.00 5,229.00 BS & A Software 02/19/2026 0.00 4,596.00 CAMPBELL KNUTSON 02/19/2026 0.00 18,062.16 CAMPION BARROW & ASSOCIATES 02/19/2026 0.00 980.00 CARVER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL 02/19/2026 0.00 170.20 Cintas Corporation No. 2 02/19/2026 0.00 166.48 CNH Architects, Ltd 02/19/2026 0.00 2,029.00 Diamond Snow & Ice Control 02/19/2026 0.00 1,020.00 ECM PUBLISHERS INC 02/19/2026 0.00 840.00 Engel Water Testing Inc 02/19/2026 0.00 1,125.00 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY 02/19/2026 0.00 40.00 Ferguson Waterworks #2518 02/19/2026 0.00 100.00 Flow Control Automation LLC 02/19/2026 0.00 14,910.00 GoodPointe Technology, LLC 02/19/2026 0.00 9,710.60 GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC 02/19/2026 0.00 182.30 GRAYBAR 02/19/2026 0.00 498.72 KaiBi Mobile LLC 02/19/2026 0.00 1,530.00 LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC 02/19/2026 0.00 275.39 Locality Media Inc 02/19/2026 0.00 3,138.15 Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P 02/19/2026 0.00 3,333.33 LVC Companies Inc 02/19/2026 0.00 2,040.00 Macqueen Emergency Group 02/19/2026 0.00 8,300.76 MERLINS ACE HARDWARE 02/19/2026 0.00 628.92 NAPA AUTO & TRUCK PARTS 02/19/2026 0.00 301.23 NvoicePay 02/19/2026 0.00 724.46 PRECISE MRM LLC 02/19/2026 0.00 315.00 Premium Waters, Inc 02/19/2026 0.00 4.38 Rent N Save Portable Services 02/19/2026 0.00 1,157.75 Safe-Fast, Inc. 02/19/2026 0.00 328.90 SafetyFirst Playground Maintenance 02/19/2026 0.00 5,778.00 SUBURBAN CHEVROLET 02/19/2026 0.00 1,950.74 SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION 02/19/2026 0.00 2,939.55 TENNANT 02/19/2026 0.00 57.55 Threatlocker, Inc 02/19/2026 0.00 4,998.40 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc 02/19/2026 0.00 1,014.50 TOWMASTER INC 02/19/2026 0.00 47,866.00 USA BLUE BOOK 02/19/2026 0.00 1,508.18 Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc 02/19/2026 0.00 1,935.42 Water Conservation Services, Inc. 02/19/2026 0.00 419.00 WAYTEK INC 02/19/2026 0.00 188.89 WW GRAINGER INC 02/19/2026 0.00 1,206.60 CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO 02/25/2026 0.00 21,729.23 CenturyLink 02/25/2026 0.00 65.35 Continua Interiors of Minnesota LLC 02/25/2026 0.00 237,433.59 Marco Inc 02/25/2026 0.00 735.00 MN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOP 02/25/2026 0.00 534.52 Stavros Properties 02/25/2026 0.00 820.25 Taylor Andres 02/25/2026 0.00 105.56 Val Roder / Olivine Yoga LLC 02/25/2026 0.00 520.00 Page 3 of 4 70 Vendor Name Check Date Void Checks Check Amount Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc 02/25/2026 0.00 29.12 XCEL ENERGY INC 02/25/2026 0.00 53,067.35 Yanhong Xu 02/25/2026 0.00 370.00 AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS INC 02/26/2026 0.00 859.24 ASPEN MILLS 02/26/2026 0.00 42.11 Chiaki O'Brien 02/26/2026 0.00 400.00 ClearGov Inc 02/26/2026 0.00 33,413.19 Clow Valve Company - iHydrant 02/26/2026 0.00 2,400.00 Compass Minerals America, Inc 02/26/2026 0.00 6,201.24 COMPUTER INTEGRATION TECHN. 02/26/2026 0.00 632.00 Dealer Automotive Services 02/26/2026 0.00 139.50 EH RENNER & SONS INC 02/26/2026 0.00 133,595.00 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY 02/26/2026 0.00 419.98 Falcon Mechanical 02/26/2026 0.00 6,200.00 HAWKINS CHEMICAL 02/26/2026 0.00 7,825.05 Infosend, Inc 02/26/2026 0.00 3,644.20 Innovative Office Solutions LLC 02/26/2026 0.00 96.02 Jennabell's Custom Apparel & Gifts 02/26/2026 0.00 56.00 Juli Al-Hilwani 02/26/2026 0.00 618.75 KATH FUEL OIL SERVICE 02/26/2026 0.00 7,704.10 KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC 02/26/2026 0.00 55,383.66 LAKETOWN ELECTRIC CORPORATION 02/26/2026 0.00 16,750.00 Lawson Products, Inc. 02/26/2026 0.00 27.45 Mansfield Oil Company 02/26/2026 0.00 17,083.95 Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. 02/26/2026 0.00 536.47 METROPOLITAN MECHANICAL CONT 02/26/2026 0.00 868.00 Midwest Machinery Co 02/26/2026 0.00 1,358.77 Minnesota Pump Works 02/26/2026 0.00 668.38 Nuss Truck & Equipment 02/26/2026 0.00 241.02 Pitney Bowes Inc. 02/26/2026 0.00 1,108.72 Precision Utilities 02/26/2026 0.00 7,790.00 Pro-Tree Outdoor Services 02/26/2026 0.00 7,750.00 PULLTABS PLUS INC 02/26/2026 0.00 222.32 SEH 02/26/2026 0.00 13,942.68 Standard Spring-Truck Suspension Parts 02/26/2026 0.00 2,259.26 Thomas Knox 02/26/2026 0.00 588.00 TOWMASTER INC 02/26/2026 0.00 629.26 UHL Company Inc 02/26/2026 0.00 17,162.00 Ultimate Events, Inc 02/26/2026 0.00 1,773.88 Warning Lites of Minnesota, Inc. 02/26/2026 0.00 427.96 Williams Scotsman Inc 02/26/2026 0.00 1,280.00 WW GRAINGER INC 02/26/2026 0.00 335.46 Report Total:1,033,440.61 Page 4 of 4 71 AP Check Detail User: dwashburn@chanhassenmn.gov Printed: 3/3/2026 3:07:16 PM Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description 10K Lakes ICC 101-1250-4370 200.00 1/16/2026 Building inspector continuing ed-Gibbons 10K Lakes ICC 101-1250-4370 200.00 1/16/2026 Building inspector continuing ed-Sullivan 10K Lakes ICC 101-1250-4370 200.00 1/16/2026 Building inspector continuing ed-Kirschbaum 10K Lakes ICC 101-1250-4370 200.00 1/16/2026 Building inspector continuing ed-Kirschbaum 10K Lakes ICC 101-1250-4370 200.00 1/16/2026 Building inspector continuing ed-Gibbons 10K Lakes ICC 101-1250-4370 200.00 1/16/2026 Building inspector continuing ed-Vickerman 10K Lakes ICC 101-1250-4370 200.00 1/16/2026 Building inspector continuing ed-Gibbons 10K Lakes ICC 101-1250-4370 200.00 1/16/2026 Building inspector continuing ed-Sullivan 1,600.00 1/16/2026 10K Lakes ICC 1,600.00 4 Paws Animal Control 101-1210-4300 350.00 2/19/2026 Impound Fees 350.00 2/19/2026 4 Paws Animal Control 350.00 Acme Tools 700-0000-4240 73.48 1/16/2026 Forestry helmet Acme Tools 700-0000-4240 73.48 1/16/2026 Forestry helmet Acme Tools 701-0000-4240 73.49 1/16/2026 Forestry helmet Acme Tools 701-0000-4240 73.49 1/16/2026 Forestry helmet 293.94 1/16/2026 Acme Tools 293.94 ALDI 101-1110-4372 8.01 1/16/2026 water for city council AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 1 of 41 72 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description 8.01 1/16/2026 ALDI 8.01 ALEX AIR APPARATUS 2 LLC 101-1220-4530 1,186.29 2/19/2026 Compressor service 1,186.29 2/19/2026 ALEX AIR APPARATUS 2 LLC 1,186.29 Al-Hilwani Juli 101-1539-4343 150.00 2/26/2026 Beginner Pickleball 2/7 & 2/28 Al-Hilwani Juli 101-1530-4347 468.75 2/26/2026 Blackmum 10 Bode 5 618.75 2/26/2026 Al-Hilwani Juli 618.75 All American Title Co., Inc 701-0000-2020 18.08 2/18/2026 Utility Refund: 7297 Pontiac Circle All American Title Co., Inc 700-0000-2020 12.56 2/18/2026 Utility Refund: 7297 Pontiac Circle All American Title Co., Inc 720-0000-2020 9.95 2/18/2026 Utility Refund: 7297 Pontiac Circle 40.59 2/18/2026 All American Title Co., Inc 40.59 Amazon 101-1160-4132 22.78 1/16/2026 HDMI cables Amazon 700-0000-4150 15.79 1/16/2026 Disposable Napkins Plastic Forks Amazon 101-1120-4110 12.74 1/16/2026 Cardstock Amazon 101-1120-4110 24.99 1/16/2026 Monitor Stand (DeeAnn) Amazon 101-1120-4110 27.99 1/16/2026 Snacks for Council Amazon 701-0000-4150 3.39 1/16/2026 Smartsign AED Projecting Sign Amazon 101-1220-4240 -56.25 1/16/2026 Refund on returned Duty Pants Amazon 101-1530-4150 26.76 1/16/2026 Gliders for chairs Amazon 101-1160-4132 40.00 1/16/2026 Samsung Defender Case - Black Amazon 101-1120-4110 16.14 1/16/2026 2026 Planner (Jodi) Amazon 101-1120-4110 15.79 1/16/2026 Disposable Napkins Plastic Forks Amazon 101-1120-4110 96.42 1/16/2026 2026 Planners and easers Amazon 701-0000-4150 15.78 1/16/2026 Disposable Napkins Plastic Forks AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 2 of 41 73 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description Amazon 700-0000-4150 3.39 1/16/2026 Smartsign AED Projecting Sign Amazon 101-1120-4110 7.99 1/16/2026 Magnets Amazon 101-1560-4130 131.12 1/16/2026 Gold Dinnerware Sets Amazon 101-1110-4375 -53.99 1/16/2026 House Bonding Tour supplies refund Amazon 101-1120-4110 39.98 1/16/2026 Batteries Amazon 101-1120-4110 24.08 1/16/2026 Cardstock Amazon 101-1600-4130 42.98 1/16/2026 Parks Sponsorship Paper Amazon 101-1160-4133 459.98 1/16/2026 External drives rapid recovery wwtp Amazon 101-1550-4120 113.90 1/16/2026 Spindle Amazon 101-1120-4110 15.79 1/16/2026 Disposable Napkins Plastic Forks Amazon 101-1120-4110 123.10 1/16/2026 Fire Extinguisher Sign Amazon 700-7043-4510 143.80 1/16/2026 Line Voltage Thermostat Assembly Amazon 101-1120-4110 6.06 1/16/2026 Dish Soap for Break Room Amazon 101-1120-4110 6.64 1/16/2026 Planner Amazon 101-1120-4110 32.33 1/16/2026 Snacks for Council Amazon 101-1550-4150 3.38 1/16/2026 Smartsign AED Projecting Sign Amazon 101-1320-4150 3.39 1/16/2026 Smartsign AED Projecting Sign Amazon 101-1220-4240 368.07 1/16/2026 Rope Rescue Gloves Amazon 101-1220-4142 100.02 1/16/2026 Rescue Line Throw Bag Amazon 701-0000-4150 38.70 1/16/2026 Plow stakes for lift stations Amazon 101-1120-4110 24.69 1/16/2026 Storage Drawer for AV Room Amazon 101-1160-4132 6.20 1/16/2026 Screen Protector for Galaxy S25 3pk Amazon 101-1530-4120 13.54 1/16/2026 Replacement front desk drawer lock Amazon 101-1530-4120 151.23 1/16/2026 Replacement pickleball net Amazon 101-1220-4142 52.10 1/16/2026 (Response) Sani-Cloth Wipes Amazon 101-1220-4240 70.38 1/16/2026 Rope Rescue Gloves Amazon 101-1220-4240 56.25 1/16/2026 Duty Pants Amazon 101-1120-4110 7.97 1/16/2026 Document Stand - Kim Amazon 101-1220-4240 -68.21 1/16/2026 Duty Pants Return Amazon 101-1530-4120 79.99 1/16/2026 Replacement projector screen Amazon 101-1120-4110 337.49 1/16/2026 Toner Amazon 101-1120-4110 35.57 1/16/2026 Storage for Avery Labels Amazon 101-1160-4207 13.12 1/16/2026 Sewer Televising Files Access Fee - Nov Amazon 700-7043-4150 486.00 1/16/2026 Synthetic Lubricant 5L Bottle Amazon 101-1160-4133 4,780.00 1/16/2026 Aruba CX Switches Lake Ann plus spare Amazon 101-1120-4110 686.62 1/16/2026 Toner and Magnets Amazon 101-1220-4121 9.79 1/16/2026 Sign for Front Door Amazon 101-1530-4130 30.99 1/16/2026 Ribbons for Dance Showcase Amazon 700-0000-4150 38.71 1/16/2026 Plow stakes for well houses Amazon 101-1120-4110 21.43 1/16/2026 Body Wash for Basement Shower Amazon 101-1120-4110 15.19 1/16/2026 Storage Bins Amazon 101-1120-4110 43.77 1/16/2026 Digital Clock for Chambers/Snacks for Council Members Amazon 101-1530-4130 39.34 1/16/2026 Pitchers and cash box AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 3 of 41 74 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description Amazon 101-1220-4165 51.46 1/16/2026 Laundry & Dish Cleaning Supplies Amazon 101-1160-4132 7.96 1/16/2026 iPhone screen protectors Amazon 402-1530-4702 1,423.95 1/16/2026 Chairs- front desk/ Rec Sprts Coord/Rec Ctr Mgr Amazon 101-1120-4110 21.43 1/16/2026 Conditioner for Basement Shower Amazon 101-1530-4120 22.89 1/16/2026 Replacement front desk chair Amazon 101-1220-4240 503.16 1/16/2026 Rope Rescue Gloves Amazon 101-1220-4240 -173.11 1/16/2026 Returned Duty Pants Refund Amazon 101-1120-4110 11.39 1/16/2026 Small Clipboard for Tyler Vickerman Amazon 101-1120-4110 23.13 1/16/2026 Shampoo for Basement Shower Amazon 700-0000-4240 135.16 1/16/2026 Reusable Respirator Travel Case Mask Bag Amazon 101-1120-4110 4.25 1/16/2026 Felt Tip Marker Pen for Rec Center Amazon 101-1160-4132 53.47 1/16/2026 HDMI Cables and iPhone Defender Case Amazon 101-1120-4110 56.98 1/16/2026 Digital Clock for Lake Susan and Training Room Amazon 101-1220-4240 99.00 1/16/2026 Rope Rescue Gloves Amazon 101-1560-4120 257.35 1/16/2026 Clocks/coat hangers/file hangers/coffee supplies 11,303.66 1/16/2026 Amazon 11,303.66 AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS INC 101-1550-4120 859.24 2/26/2026 mower tires 859.24 2/26/2026 AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS INC 859.24 Andres Taylor 101-1220-4370 105.56 2/25/2026 Training Cost-3X Leadership Training 105.56 2/25/2026 Andres Taylor 105.56 ANTHONY MEGHAN 700-0000-2020 1.19 2/18/2026 Refund Check 101491-000, 2056 WATERLEAF LANE W ANTHONY MEGHAN 701-0000-2020 22.34 2/18/2026 Refund Check 101491-000, 2056 WATERLEAF LANE W ANTHONY MEGHAN 720-0000-2020 1.45 2/18/2026 Refund Check 101491-000, 2056 WATERLEAF LANE W ANTHONY MEGHAN 700-0000-2020 8.95 2/18/2026 Refund Check 101491-000, 2056 WATERLEAF LANE W 33.93 2/18/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 4 of 41 75 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description ANTHONY MEGHAN 33.93 Apple.com 701-0000-4310 0.50 1/16/2026 iPhone storage Apple.com 700-0000-4310 0.49 1/16/2026 iPhone storage 0.99 1/16/2026 Apple.com 0.99 ARAMARK Refreshment Services, LLC 101-1120-4113 150.00 2/19/2026 Bevi Rental Fee ARAMARK Refreshment Services, LLC 101-1560-4112 162.05 2/19/2026 Senior Center Coffee ARAMARK Refreshment Services, LLC 101-1120-4112 378.43 2/19/2026 PW Coffee Order ARAMARK Refreshment Services, LLC 101-1120-4112 181.23 2/19/2026 Fire Station Coffee ARAMARK Refreshment Services, LLC 101-1120-4112 300.82 2/19/2026 City Hall Coffee Supplies 1,172.53 2/19/2026 ARAMARK Refreshment Services, LLC 1,172.53 Arden Hills 700-0000-4360 32.50 1/16/2026 CDL license DC Arden Hills 701-0000-4360 32.50 1/16/2026 CDL license DC Arden Hills 701-0000-4360 0.70 1/16/2026 CDL license - service fee Arden Hills 700-0000-4360 0.70 1/16/2026 CDL license - service fee 66.40 1/16/2026 Arden Hills 66.40 Ascensus 101-1130-4301 2,700.00 2/19/2026 FY 2025 GASB report 2,700.00 2/19/2026 Ascensus 2,700.00 ASPEN MILLS 101-1220-4240 558.22 2/19/2026 New hire uniforms ASPEN MILLS 101-1220-4240 230.85 2/19/2026 Replacement uniform pants ASPEN MILLS 101-1220-4240 126.95 2/19/2026 New hire jacket ASPEN MILLS 101-1220-4240 904.52 2/19/2026 New hire uniform AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 5 of 41 76 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description 1,820.54 2/19/2026 ASPEN MILLS 101-1220-4240 42.11 2/26/2026 Uniform name tags 42.11 2/26/2026 ASPEN MILLS 1,862.65 B&H Photo 101-1125-4260 70.22 1/16/2026 Green screen for studio 70.22 1/16/2026 B&H Photo 70.22 BEACH ROAD LLC 701-0000-2020 20.38 2/18/2026 Refund Check 095288-009, 1000 CARVER BEACH ROAD BEACH ROAD LLC 700-0000-2020 1.46 2/18/2026 Refund Check 095288-009, 1000 CARVER BEACH ROAD BEACH ROAD LLC 700-0000-2020 5.47 2/18/2026 Refund Check 095288-009, 1000 CARVER BEACH ROAD BEACH ROAD LLC 720-0000-2020 20.59 2/18/2026 Refund Check 095288-009, 1000 CARVER BEACH ROAD 47.90 2/18/2026 BEACH ROAD LLC 47.90 Bitly, Inc 101-1125-4229 35.00 1/16/2026 Bitly subscription 35.00 1/16/2026 Bitly, Inc 35.00 BOLTON & MENK INC 700-6053-4303 149.40 2/19/2026 Water @ 10% BOLTON & MENK INC 601-6048-4300 2,502.45 2/19/2026 PMP @ 67% BOLTON & MENK INC 701-6053-4303 119.52 2/19/2026 Sanitary @ 8% BOLTON & MENK INC 700-6048-4300 485.55 2/19/2026 Water @ 13% BOLTON & MENK INC 601-6053-4303 896.40 2/19/2026 PMP @ 60% BOLTON & MENK INC 701-6048-4300 485.55 2/19/2026 Sanitary @ 13% BOLTON & MENK INC 720-6053-4303 328.68 2/19/2026 Storm @ 22% BOLTON & MENK INC 720-6048-4300 261.45 2/19/2026 Storm @ 7% AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 6 of 41 77 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description 5,229.00 2/19/2026 BOLTON & MENK INC 5,229.00 Brooks Chiropratic 701-0000-4300 40.00 1/16/2026 CDL Health Card Brooks Chiropratic 700-0000-4300 40.00 1/16/2026 CDL Health Card 80.00 1/16/2026 Brooks Chiropratic 80.00 BS & A Software 101-1160-4236 4,596.00 2/19/2026 Service fee for online permit applications 4,596.00 2/19/2026 BS & A Software 4,596.00 BShifter 101-1220-4260 229.00 1/16/2026 Fireground accountability boards BShifter 101-1220-4290 24.00 1/16/2026 Fire department customer service cards 253.00 1/16/2026 BShifter 253.00 Cafe Zupas 101-1220-4381 633.68 1/16/2026 Annual Meeting Meal 633.68 1/16/2026 Cafe Zupas 633.68 CAMPBELL KNUTSON 101-1140-4302 14,157.16 2/19/2026 Legal services-January 2026 CAMPBELL KNUTSON 101-1420-4300 2,426.30 2/19/2026 Dogwood Rd Vacation remaining amount CAMPBELL KNUTSON 101-0000-2076 1,318.70 2/19/2026 Dogwood Rd Vacation CAMPBELL KNUTSON 101-0000-2076 160.00 2/19/2026 Pioneer Ridge Development Escrow 18,062.16 2/19/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 7 of 41 78 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description CAMPBELL KNUTSON 18,062.16 CAMPION BARROW & ASSOCIATES 101-1220-4352 980.00 2/19/2026 New hire psychological assessment 980.00 2/19/2026 CAMPION BARROW & ASSOCIATES 980.00 Caribou Coffee 101-1123-4381 5.42 1/16/2026 Meeting with Eli Groenendyk - Church Start-up discussion 5.42 1/16/2026 Caribou Coffee 5.42 CARVER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL 101-1350-4120 170.20 2/19/2026 streetlight bulbs 170.20 2/19/2026 CARVER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL 170.20 CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO 701-0000-4321 23.95 2/18/2026 Gas Charges 23.95 2/18/2026 CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO 101-1600-4321 22.00 2/25/2026 Gas Charges CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO 101-1530-4321 611.53 2/25/2026 Gas Charges CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO 700-0000-4321 687.54 2/25/2026 Gas Charges CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO 700-7019-4321 754.37 2/25/2026 Gas Charges CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO 101-1312-4321 4,281.70 2/25/2026 Gas Charges CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO 101-1550-4321 706.03 2/25/2026 Gas Charges CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO 101-1170-4321 7,299.39 2/25/2026 Gas Charges CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO 701-0000-4321 561.95 2/25/2026 Gas Charges CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO 101-1190-4321 3,456.40 2/25/2026 Gas Charges CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO 700-7043-4321 2,034.34 2/25/2026 Gas Charges CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO 101-1220-4321 1,313.98 2/25/2026 Gas Charges 21,729.23 2/25/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 8 of 41 79 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO 21,753.18 CenturyLink 700-0000-4310 32.00 2/18/2026 Telephone & Communication Charges CenturyLink 701-0000-4310 32.00 2/18/2026 Telephone & Communication Charges 64.00 2/18/2026 CenturyLink 700-7043-4310 65.35 2/25/2026 Telephone & Communication Charges 65.35 2/25/2026 CenturyLink 129.35 Chanhassen Dinner Theatre 101-1560-4342 1,435.50 1/16/2026 Final ticket payment White Christmas at CDT 1,435.50 1/16/2026 Chanhassen Dinner Theatre 1,435.50 Chat GPT 101-1120-4360 20.00 1/16/2026 ChatGPT monthly 20.00 1/16/2026 Chat GPT 20.00 Cheryl & Co 101-1120-4360 32.70 1/16/2026 membership to receive free shipping 32.70 1/16/2026 Cheryl & Co 32.70 Chick-Fil-A 101-1110-4372 236.80 1/16/2026 City Council Dinner 236.80 1/16/2026 Chick-Fil-A 236.80 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 9 of 41 80 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description Cintas Corporation No. 2 101-1320-4510 166.48 2/19/2026 first aid kits 166.48 2/19/2026 Cintas Corporation No. 2 166.48 City of Chanhassen 101-1120-4370 75.00 1/16/2026 personal attendance at Senior Center luncheon #731278 75.00 1/16/2026 City of Chanhassen 75.00 Class A Leasing 700-0000-4370 1,740.00 1/16/2026 Derek CDL class Class A Leasing 701-0000-4370 1,740.00 1/16/2026 Derek CDL class 3,480.00 1/16/2026 Class A Leasing 3,480.00 ClearGov Inc 101-1160-4228 26,533.19 2/26/2026 Operating Budgeting CIP and Budget Book Software ClearGov Inc 101-1160-4228 6,880.00 2/26/2026 Capital Project Tracking Module 33,413.19 2/26/2026 ClearGov Inc 33,413.19 Clow Valve Company - iHydrant 700-0000-4300 2,400.00 2/26/2026 Annual iHydrant service agreement 2,400.00 2/26/2026 Clow Valve Company - iHydrant 2,400.00 CNH Architects, Ltd 402-4003-4300 2,029.00 2/19/2026 Fire station space needs analysis 2,029.00 2/19/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 10 of 41 81 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description CNH Architects, Ltd 2,029.00 COLEHOUR PAMELA 701-0000-2020 9.39 2/18/2026 Refund Check 103263-000, 6970 PIMA LANE COLEHOUR PAMELA 700-0000-2020 3.76 2/18/2026 Refund Check 103263-000, 6970 PIMA LANE COLEHOUR PAMELA 720-0000-2020 3.95 2/18/2026 Refund Check 103263-000, 6970 PIMA LANE COLEHOUR PAMELA 700-0000-2020 0.50 2/18/2026 Refund Check 103263-000, 6970 PIMA LANE 17.60 2/18/2026 COLEHOUR PAMELA 17.60 Compass Minerals America, Inc 101-1320-4156 5,154.11 2/18/2026 Road salt Compass Minerals America, Inc 101-1320-4156 7,309.56 2/18/2026 Road salt 12,463.67 2/18/2026 Compass Minerals America, Inc 101-1320-4156 6,201.24 2/26/2026 Salt 6,201.24 2/26/2026 Compass Minerals America, Inc 18,664.91 COMPUTER INTEGRATION TECHN.101-1160-4211 416.00 2/26/2026 Datto O365 Backup Service - Jan COMPUTER INTEGRATION TECHN.101-1160-4211 216.00 2/26/2026 Monthly G3 license charge 632.00 2/26/2026 COMPUTER INTEGRATION TECHN. 632.00 Continua Interiors of Minnesota LLC 414-4010-4702 237,433.59 2/25/2026 Conference room senior center council chambers FFE 237,433.59 2/25/2026 Continua Interiors of Minnesota LLC 237,433.59 Costco Wholesale 101-1806-4130 25.98 1/16/2026 Rice Krispies Costco Wholesale 101-1807-4130 32.35 1/16/2026 Kids Night Pizzas Costco Wholesale 101-1220-4165 25.95 1/16/2026 Plastic Wrap, Ziploc, Ice Marker, Soft Soap AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 11 of 41 82 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description Costco Wholesale 101-1534-4346 77.34 1/16/2026 Nabisco 161.62 1/16/2026 Costco Wholesale 161.62 Cub Foods 101-1220-4381 30.33 1/16/2026 Thanksgiving Day Crew Food 30.33 1/16/2026 Cub Foods 30.33 Dealer Automotive Services 101-1220-4120 139.50 2/26/2026 blower pump compartment 139.50 2/26/2026 Dealer Automotive Services 139.50 Dell 101-1160-4131 50.00 1/16/2026 Dell 130W USB-AC Adapter Dell 101-1160-4131 3,965.96 1/16/2026 Dell Pro Rugged 14 Laptop Dell 101-1160-4131 3,328.47 1/16/2026 Dell Pro 24 All-in-one 65W Desktop 7,344.43 1/16/2026 Dell 7,344.43 Delta Airlines 101-1120-4381 536.97 1/16/2026 ICMA Gettysburg Leadership Institute Flight 536.97 1/16/2026 Delta Airlines 536.97 Denver Airport 101-1130-4381 27.49 1/16/2026 GFOA Training - Lunch 27.49 1/16/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 12 of 41 83 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description Denver Airport 27.49 Denver Taxi 101-1130-4381 114.00 1/16/2026 Taxi to Denver Airport - GFOA Training 114.00 1/16/2026 Denver Taxi 114.00 Diamond Snow & Ice Control 101-1320-4156 1,020.00 2/19/2026 liquid deicer for treated salt 1,020.00 2/19/2026 Diamond Snow & Ice Control 1,020.00 ECM PUBLISHERS INC 101-1611-4340 420.00 2/19/2026 FebFest Sun Sailor front page ad ECM PUBLISHERS INC 101-1611-4340 420.00 2/19/2026 FebFest Sun Sailor digital advertisement 840.00 2/19/2026 ECM PUBLISHERS INC 840.00 Economic Development Assn of MN 101-1123-4370 395.00 1/16/2026 EDAM Winter Conference Registration Economic Development Assn of MN 101-1123-4381 40.00 1/16/2026 EDAM Holiday Party Economic Development Assn of MN 101-1420-4370 40.00 1/16/2026 Registration for Eric Maass for EDAM Annual Event 475.00 1/16/2026 Economic Development Assn of MN 475.00 EH RENNER & SONS INC 700-7025-4530 133,595.00 2/26/2026 Well #12 Rehab 133,595.00 2/26/2026 EH RENNER & SONS INC 133,595.00 Engel Water Testing Inc 700-0000-4300 1,125.00 2/19/2026 water samples AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 13 of 41 84 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description 1,125.00 2/19/2026 Engel Water Testing Inc 1,125.00 Enterprise FM Trust 101-1220-4140 32.00 2/18/2026 Renewal - EFM Fee Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-4811 18.42 2/18/2026 305 - 22 Chev Silv #25G5QR Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 194.24 2/18/2026 501 - 23 Chev Silv #26RL44 Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 133.07 2/18/2026 402 - 23 Chev Silv #25XGMF Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 483.07 2/18/2026 001 - 22 Ford Esca #26M3MH Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-4811 86.82 2/18/2026 308 - 24 Chev Silv #27RZHT Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-2317 220.75 2/18/2026 307 - 23 Chev Equinox #262P8K Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-4811 96.31 2/18/2026 314 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGTW Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 179.74 2/18/2026 203 - 23 Chev Silv #26RPC3 Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 700.54 2/18/2026 202 - 23 Chev Tahoe #25WDVJ Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-4811 37.46 2/18/2026 307 - 23 Chev Equinox #262P8K Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 495.15 2/18/2026 606 - 22 Ford Rang #25G23Z Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-4140 144.00 2/18/2026 Renewal - EFM Fee Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 689.23 2/18/2026 408 - 22 Chev Silv #25G89X Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 532.81 2/18/2026 605 - 22 Ford Rang #25G25M Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 812.73 2/18/2026 403 - 23 Chev Silv #25XGMK Enterprise FM Trust 101-1550-4440 276.25 2/18/2026 Renewal - DMV Fee Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-4811 96.62 2/18/2026 301 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGR8 Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 763.16 2/18/2026 203 - 23 Chev Silv #26RPC3 Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-4811 96.31 2/18/2026 315 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGTV Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-4140 144.00 2/18/2026 Renewal - EFM Fee Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-4811 86.82 2/18/2026 308 - 24 Chev Silv #27RZHT Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 120.24 2/18/2026 134 - 23 Chev Silv #25WNKR Enterprise FM Trust 101-1220-4140 21.25 2/18/2026 Renewal - DMV Fee Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 48.97 2/18/2026 605 - 22 Ford Rang #25G25M Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-2317 434.96 2/18/2026 314 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGTW Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-4811 92.41 2/18/2026 303 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGR7 Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 24.36 2/18/2026 412 - 22 GMC Sier #25H28F Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 666.52 2/18/2026 501 - 23 Chev Silv #26RL44 Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-4811 96.31 2/18/2026 315 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGTV Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 122.41 2/18/2026 420 - 23 Chev Silv #25XGMS Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-2317 433.14 2/18/2026 301 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGR8 Enterprise FM Trust 101-1120-4300 64.00 2/18/2026 Renewal - EFM Fee Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-2317 433.14 2/18/2026 301 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGR8 Enterprise FM Trust 101-1420-4140 32.00 2/18/2026 Renewal - EFM Fee Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 69.27 2/18/2026 405 - 22 Chev Silv #25G5QQ Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 169.67 2/18/2026 505 - 23 Chev Silv #26RP8Z AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 14 of 41 85 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 168.45 2/18/2026 401 - 23 Chev Silv #26RPBZ Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 807.96 2/18/2026 401 - 23 Chev Silv #26RPBZ Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-2317 220.75 2/18/2026 307 - 23 Chev Equinox #262P8K Enterprise FM Trust 101-1320-4440 106.25 2/18/2026 Renewal - DMV Fee Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-2317 434.96 2/18/2026 315 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGTV Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 693.63 2/18/2026 411 - 22 Chev Silv #25G8CL Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 690.92 2/18/2026 140 - 22 Chev Silv #25G5J6 Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-2317 403.18 2/18/2026 308 - 24 Chev Silv #27RZHT Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 679.26 2/18/2026 214 - 22 Chev Silv #25G5D2 Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-2317 403.18 2/18/2026 308 - 24 Chev Silv #27RZHT Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-2317 346.86 2/18/2026 305 - 22 Chev Silv #25G5QR Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-2317 433.65 2/18/2026 306 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGRB Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-2317 438.75 2/18/2026 310 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGR3 Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-4811 18.41 2/18/2026 305 - 22 Chev Silv #25G5QR Enterprise FM Trust 101-1310-4140 63.75 2/18/2026 Renewal - DMV Fee Enterprise FM Trust 101-1420-4140 21.25 2/18/2026 Renewal - DMV Fee Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-2317 438.75 2/18/2026 310 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGR3 Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 813.98 2/18/2026 134 - 23 Chev Silv #25WNKR Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 175.66 2/18/2026 202 - 23 Chev Tahoe #25WDVJ Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 41.61 2/18/2026 411 - 22 Chev Silv #25G8CL Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 813.99 2/18/2026 132 - 23 Chev Silv #25WNCN Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-4140 95.63 2/18/2026 Renewal - DMV Fee Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 229.26 2/18/2026 801 - 24 Chry Paci #2754MQ Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 276.35 2/18/2026 404 - 24 GMC Sier #27NDJJ Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 175.66 2/18/2026 204 - 23 Chev Tahoe #25WDVL Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 120.25 2/18/2026 132 - 23 Chev Silv #25WNCN Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-4811 96.12 2/18/2026 306 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGRB Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 122.92 2/18/2026 502 - 23 Chev Blazer #25XQVB Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 270.89 2/18/2026 130 - 24 GMC Sier #27NF7M Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 700.54 2/18/2026 204 - 23 Chev Tahoe #25WDVL Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 35.23 2/18/2026 201 - 22 GMC Yuko #25MPSN Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-4811 96.31 2/18/2026 314 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGTW Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-4811 96.12 2/18/2026 306 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGRB Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 506.95 2/18/2026 602 - 24 Chev Equi #27MF9K Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 122.75 2/18/2026 419 - 23 Chev Silv #25XGMJ Enterprise FM Trust 101-1250-4440 96.00 2/18/2026 Renewal - EFM Fee Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 276.41 2/18/2026 410 - 24 GMC Sier #27NDJB Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 753.19 2/18/2026 131 - 24 Chev Silv #27NDJK Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 249.75 2/18/2026 131 - 24 Chev Silv #27NDJK Enterprise FM Trust 101-1250-4440 63.75 2/18/2026 Renewal - DMV Fee Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 670.01 2/18/2026 405 - 22 Chev Silv #25G5QQ Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 564.14 2/18/2026 801 - 24 Chry Paci #2754MQ Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-2317 346.87 2/18/2026 305 - 22 Chev Silv #25G5QR AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 15 of 41 86 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 657.56 2/18/2026 603 - 25 Chev Equi #28CM4H Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 810.53 2/18/2026 420 - 23 Chev Silv #25XGMS Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-4140 95.62 2/18/2026 Renewal - DMV Fee Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 802.62 2/18/2026 402 - 23 Chev Silv #25XGMF Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 805.30 2/18/2026 404 - 24 GMC Sier #27NDJJ Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-4811 89.89 2/18/2026 310 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGR3 Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-4811 96.63 2/18/2026 301 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGR8 Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-2317 434.96 2/18/2026 315 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGTV Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 195.79 2/18/2026 603 - 25 Chev Equi #28CM4H Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 806.86 2/18/2026 130 - 24 GMC Sier #27NF7M Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 623.02 2/18/2026 430 - 24 Chry Paci #275N63 Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 122.46 2/18/2026 416 - 23 Chev Silv #25XGMC Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-4811 37.46 2/18/2026 307 - 23 Chev Equinox #262P8K Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-2317 434.96 2/18/2026 314 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGTW Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 805.29 2/18/2026 410 - 24 GMC Sier #27NDJB Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 812.83 2/18/2026 419 - 23 Chev Silv #25XGMJ Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 122.74 2/18/2026 403 - 23 Chev Silv #25XGMK Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 49.20 2/18/2026 408 - 22 Chev Silv #25G89X Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-2317 436.86 2/18/2026 303 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGR7 Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-2317 433.64 2/18/2026 306 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGRB Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 117.41 2/18/2026 602 - 24 Chev Equi #27MF9K Enterprise FM Trust 101-1120-4300 42.50 2/18/2026 Renewal - DMV Fee Enterprise FM Trust 700-0000-2317 436.87 2/18/2026 303 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGR7 Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 224.49 2/18/2026 430 - 24 Chry Paci #275N63 Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 815.25 2/18/2026 201 - 22 GMC Yuko #25MPSN Enterprise FM Trust 101-1550-4440 416.00 2/18/2026 Renewal - EFM Fee Enterprise FM Trust 101-1320-4440 160.00 2/18/2026 Renewal - EFM Fee Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-4811 89.90 2/18/2026 310 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGR3 Enterprise FM Trust 101-1310-4140 96.00 2/18/2026 Renewal - EFM Fee Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 810.90 2/18/2026 416 - 23 Chev Silv #25XGMC Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 18.30 2/18/2026 140 - 22 Chev Silv #25G5J6 Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 51.01 2/18/2026 606 - 22 Ford Rang #25G23Z Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 26.17 2/18/2026 214 - 22 Chev Silv #25G5D2 Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 576.89 2/18/2026 412 - 22 GMC Sier #25H28F Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 801.81 2/18/2026 505 - 23 Chev Silv #26RP8Z Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4811 68.26 2/18/2026 001 - 22 Ford Esca #26M3MH Enterprise FM Trust 400-0000-4810 596.71 2/18/2026 502 - 23 Chev Blazer #25XQVB Enterprise FM Trust 701-0000-4811 92.41 2/18/2026 303 - 24 Chev Silv #27MGR7 37,443.55 2/18/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 16 of 41 87 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description Enterprise FM Trust 37,443.55 EXECUTIVE TITLE SERVICES 720-0000-2020 6.80 2/18/2026 Refund Check 102984-000, 6271 CARDINAL AVE EXECUTIVE TITLE SERVICES 700-0000-2020 0.48 2/18/2026 Refund Check 102984-000, 6271 CARDINAL AVE EXECUTIVE TITLE SERVICES 700-0000-2020 16.52 2/18/2026 Refund Check 102984-000, 6271 CARDINAL AVE EXECUTIVE TITLE SERVICES 701-0000-2020 22.71 2/18/2026 Refund Check 102984-000, 6271 CARDINAL AVE 46.51 2/18/2026 EXECUTIVE TITLE SERVICES 46.51 Facebook 101-1530-4375 27.76 1/16/2026 Ad for Artisan Fair Facebook 101-1614-4340 3.48 1/16/2026 Ad for Halloween Party 31.24 1/16/2026 Facebook 31.24 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY 101-1220-4140 40.00 2/19/2026 tpms sensors 40.00 2/19/2026 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY 101-1370-4170 419.98 2/26/2026 def fluid 419.98 2/26/2026 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY 459.98 Falcon Mechanical 101-1190-4510 6,200.00 2/26/2026 Library Parking Ramp Drain Replacement 6,200.00 2/26/2026 Falcon Mechanical 6,200.00 Ferguson Waterworks #2518 700-0000-4370 100.00 2/19/2026 Ferguson Pump Boot Camp - Bill K. and Joey G. 100.00 2/19/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 17 of 41 88 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description Ferguson Waterworks #2518 100.00 Fisher Scientific 700-7043-4120 419.87 1/16/2026 Fisherbrand Elite 1-10ML 419.87 1/16/2026 Fisher Scientific 419.87 Fleet Farm 701-0000-4240 67.50 1/16/2026 Mens Chore Max Boot Fleet Farm 700-0000-4120 162.42 1/16/2026 Shop towels Fleet Farm 101-1320-4120 162.36 1/16/2026 Shop towels Fleet Farm 101-1550-4120 162.37 1/16/2026 Shop towels Fleet Farm 700-0000-4240 67.50 1/16/2026 Mens Chore Max Boot Fleet Farm 101-1320-4240 329.97 1/16/2026 Hi Vis Parka, Overalls 952.12 1/16/2026 Fleet Farm 952.12 FlippingBook 101-1125-4229 1,070.00 1/16/2026 Online Software for Chanhassen Connection 1,070.00 1/16/2026 FlippingBook 1,070.00 Flow Control Automation LLC 700-7019-4550 7,455.00 2/19/2026 chlorine Analyzer Flow Control Automation LLC 700-7043-4550 7,455.00 2/19/2026 chlorine Analyzer 14,910.00 2/19/2026 Flow Control Automation LLC 14,910.00 FOSSING WILLIAM J. & SHERRI D.700-0000-2020 11.57 2/18/2026 Refund Check 012909-000, 6330 CYPRESS DRIVE FOSSING WILLIAM J. & SHERRI D.720-0000-2020 25.61 2/18/2026 Refund Check 012909-000, 6330 CYPRESS DRIVE FOSSING WILLIAM J. & SHERRI D.701-0000-2020 27.06 2/18/2026 Refund Check 012909-000, 6330 CYPRESS DRIVE FOSSING WILLIAM J. & SHERRI D.700-0000-2020 1.81 2/18/2026 Refund Check 012909-000, 6330 CYPRESS DRIVE AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 18 of 41 89 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description 66.05 2/18/2026 FOSSING WILLIAM J. & SHERRI D. 66.05 FotoGenic 101-1701-4345 200.00 1/16/2026 Photo Booth - Sweetheart Dance 200.00 1/16/2026 FotoGenic 200.00 FTD 101-1120-4300 59.89 1/16/2026 Flowers for Marissa Smith's mother's memorial service 59.89 1/16/2026 FTD 59.89 GIBRALTER TITLE 720-0000-2020 1.00 2/18/2026 Refund Check 018484-000, 7669 PRIMROSE PLACE GIBRALTER TITLE 700-0000-2020 0.55 2/18/2026 Refund Check 018484-000, 7669 PRIMROSE PLACE GIBRALTER TITLE 700-0000-2020 5.96 2/18/2026 Refund Check 018484-000, 7669 PRIMROSE PLACE GIBRALTER TITLE 701-0000-2020 10.34 2/18/2026 Refund Check 018484-000, 7669 PRIMROSE PLACE 17.85 2/18/2026 GIBRALTER TITLE 17.85 GoodPointe Technology, LLC 101-1320-4546 9,710.60 2/19/2026 Annual Pavement Inspection/Rating 9,710.60 2/19/2026 GoodPointe Technology, LLC 9,710.60 GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC 700-0000-4300 91.15 2/19/2026 Utility locates-Janaury GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC 701-0000-4300 91.15 2/19/2026 Utility locates-Janaury 182.30 2/19/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 19 of 41 90 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC 182.30 Grand Hyatt Denver 101-1130-4381 37.53 1/16/2026 GFOA Training - Dinner 37.53 1/16/2026 Grand Hyatt Denver 37.53 GRAYBAR 101-1350-4120 498.72 2/19/2026 street light supplies 498.72 2/19/2026 GRAYBAR 498.72 HAWKINS CHEMICAL 700-7043-4160 7,825.05 2/26/2026 chemicals 7,825.05 2/26/2026 HAWKINS CHEMICAL 7,825.05 HIESS JEFFREY N.700-0000-2020 6.04 2/18/2026 Refund Check 095438-000, 7051 PIMLICO LANE HIESS JEFFREY N.701-0000-2020 10.48 2/18/2026 Refund Check 095438-000, 7051 PIMLICO LANE HIESS JEFFREY N.720-0000-2020 7.85 2/18/2026 Refund Check 095438-000, 7051 PIMLICO LANE HIESS JEFFREY N.700-0000-2020 0.56 2/18/2026 Refund Check 095438-000, 7051 PIMLICO LANE 24.93 2/18/2026 HIESS JEFFREY N. 24.93 Home Depot 101-1320-4150 49.98 1/16/2026 Tarp for black dirt pile Home Depot 101-1550-4150 92.08 1/16/2026 sand bags - restock Home Depot 101-1320-4150 64.78 1/16/2026 White & Yellow Marker Paint/Clear Spray/Chalk Home Depot 101-1550-4150 55.93 1/16/2026 Carver Beach mulch bed repair Home Depot 700-0000-4260 82.27 1/16/2026 Screwdriver Set, Rubber Mallet, Claw Hammer, Wrench Home Depot 101-1320-4510 47.55 1/16/2026 floor drain work - plastic for mezzanine barrier Home Depot 101-1550-4120 349.03 1/16/2026 tree lighting supplies - Extension Cords/Telescopic Pole Home Depot 701-0000-4510 47.54 1/16/2026 floor drain work - plastic for mezzanine barrier Home Depot 101-1120-4110 34.14 1/16/2026 3M Hooks for Offices AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 20 of 41 91 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description Home Depot 700-0000-4510 47.54 1/16/2026 floor drain work - plastic for mezzanine barrier Home Depot 701-0000-4260 82.26 1/16/2026 Screwdriver Set, Rubber Mallet, Claw Hammer, Wrench Home Depot 701-0000-4260 22.62 1/16/2026 Drill bits Home Depot 101-1550-4120 260.01 1/16/2026 snow plow stakes - restock Home Depot 700-0000-4260 22.62 1/16/2026 Drill bits 1,258.35 1/16/2026 Home Depot 1,258.35 Huelife 101-1120-4371 3,200.00 1/16/2026 Insights Profiles 3,200.00 1/16/2026 Huelife 3,200.00 IAFC 101-1220-4360 265.00 1/16/2026 IAFC membership dues-Heger 265.00 1/16/2026 IAFC 265.00 ICMA 101-1120-4370 1,795.00 1/16/2026 ICMA Leadership Development program at Gettysburg 1,795.00 1/16/2026 ICMA 1,795.00 Infosend, Inc 701-1130-4330 934.23 2/26/2026 January Postage Infosend, Inc 700-1130-4330 934.23 2/26/2026 January Postage Infosend, Inc 720-1130-4111 280.50 2/26/2026 January Statement Infosend, Inc 701-1130-4111 280.51 2/26/2026 January Statement Infosend, Inc 700-1130-4111 280.51 2/26/2026 January Statement Infosend, Inc 720-1130-4330 934.22 2/26/2026 January Postage 3,644.20 2/26/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 21 of 41 92 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description Infosend, Inc 3,644.20 Innovative Office Solutions LLC 101-1120-4110 96.02 2/26/2026 PW Supply Order 96.02 2/26/2026 Innovative Office Solutions LLC 96.02 International Code Council 101-1250-4370 400.00 1/16/2026 Building inspector continuing ed-Tessman 400.00 1/16/2026 International Code Council 400.00 Jamf Software, LLC 101-1160-4205 3,900.00 1/16/2026 Jamf MDM for iPads Annual Renewal Jamf Software, LLC 101-1160-4205 100.00 1/16/2026 Jamf Add On MDM Licenses 2 4,000.00 1/16/2026 Jamf Software, LLC 4,000.00 Jennabell's Custom Apparel & Gifts 700-0000-4240 56.00 2/26/2026 city logo on jacket/shirts 56.00 2/26/2026 Jennabell's Custom Apparel & Gifts 56.00 Jersey Mike's Subs 101-1220-4381 52.42 1/16/2026 Dinner for interview panel-held over the dinner hour 52.42 1/16/2026 Jersey Mike's Subs 52.42 KaiBi Mobile LLC 101-1613-4300 1,530.00 2/19/2026 KaiBi Mobile Family Center 4th of July 2026 deposit 1,530.00 2/19/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 22 of 41 93 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description KaiBi Mobile LLC 1,530.00 KATH FUEL OIL SERVICE 101-1370-4170 7,704.10 2/26/2026 oil /lube 7,704.10 2/26/2026 KATH FUEL OIL SERVICE 7,704.10 KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC 101-1310-4303 535.00 2/26/2026 Escrow Review/Release Services KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC 601-6059-4300 3,745.00 2/26/2026 Pleasantview Rd KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC 601-6057-4303 48,855.30 2/26/2026 Market Blvd KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC 101-1310-4300 837.50 2/26/2026 Comcast Support Services KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC 101-1310-4300 620.00 2/26/2026 Metronet Support Services KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC 101-0000-2076 790.86 2/26/2026 Gigapower Support Services 55,383.66 2/26/2026 KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC 55,383.66 Knox Thomas 101-1538-4343 588.00 2/26/2026 Feb Rockstar Guitar Camp 588.00 2/26/2026 Knox Thomas 588.00 KORTE MATTHEW & SONYA 720-0000-2020 12.19 2/18/2026 Refund Check 019388-000, 441 LYMAN BLVD KORTE MATTHEW & SONYA 700-0000-2020 6.35 2/18/2026 Refund Check 019388-000, 441 LYMAN BLVD KORTE MATTHEW & SONYA 701-0000-2020 9.16 2/18/2026 Refund Check 019388-000, 441 LYMAN BLVD KORTE MATTHEW & SONYA 700-0000-2020 0.86 2/18/2026 Refund Check 019388-000, 441 LYMAN BLVD 28.56 2/18/2026 KORTE MATTHEW & SONYA 28.56 Kurilla Contracting Company 720-7025-4751 82,888.59 2/18/2026 2025 Pond Maintenance Project 82,888.59 2/18/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 23 of 41 94 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description Kurilla Contracting Company 82,888.59 Kwik Trip 700-0000-4170 10.85 1/16/2026 Fuel Kwik Trip 700-0000-4170 2.01 1/16/2026 Fuel Kwik Trip 701-0000-4170 2.01 1/16/2026 Fuel Kwik Trip 701-0000-4170 10.85 1/16/2026 Fuel 25.72 1/16/2026 Kwik Trip 25.72 LAKETOWN ELECTRIC CORPORATION 402-1190-4702 16,750.00 2/26/2026 Library Parking Garage Lighting replacement 16,750.00 2/26/2026 LAKETOWN ELECTRIC CORPORATION 16,750.00 Lawson Products, Inc.101-1320-4120 10.87 2/26/2026 pins Lawson Products, Inc.101-1220-4120 16.58 2/26/2026 screws 27.45 2/26/2026 Lawson Products, Inc. 27.45 LEVEL 7 DEVELOPMENT 720-0000-2020 48.01 2/18/2026 Refund Check 104178-001, 9154 MILLS DRIVE 48.01 2/18/2026 LEVEL 7 DEVELOPMENT 48.01 LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC 101-1320-4120 275.39 2/19/2026 Plow cylinder parts 275.39 2/19/2026 LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC 275.39 Locality Media Inc 101-1220-4237 3,138.15 2/19/2026 Advanced training module add on for First Due account AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 24 of 41 95 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description 3,138.15 2/19/2026 Locality Media Inc 3,138.15 Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P 101-1110-4312 3,333.33 2/19/2026 Lobbying expenses-February 2026 3,333.33 2/19/2026 Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P 3,333.33 Lowes 101-1320-4260 259.75 1/16/2026 Cords 259.75 1/16/2026 Lowes 259.75 Lunds & Byerly's 101-1220-4381 3.81 1/16/2026 Food for Thanksgiving Day Crew Lunds & Byerly's 101-1220-4290 42.99 1/16/2026 Cake-Badging and Retirement Council Presentation Lunds & Byerly's 101-1220-4290 5.99 1/16/2026 Ice Cream for Cake after Council Recognition 52.79 1/16/2026 Lunds & Byerly's 52.79 LVC Companies Inc 700-7043-4229 1,020.00 2/19/2026 Annual Cellular Monitoring-Fire Alarm & UL Cert -WWTP LVC Companies Inc 101-1220-4229 1,020.00 2/19/2026 Annual Cellular Monitoring-Fire Alarm & UL Cert 2,040.00 2/19/2026 LVC Companies Inc 2,040.00 Macqueen Emergency Group 101-1220-4530 133.25 2/19/2026 SCBA parts and repairs Macqueen Emergency Group 201-0000-4705 8,167.51 2/19/2026 PPV Fans (2) 8,300.76 2/19/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 25 of 41 96 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description Macqueen Emergency Group 8,300.76 Mansfield Oil Company 101-1370-4170 8,552.23 2/26/2026 fuel Mansfield Oil Company 101-1370-4170 8,531.72 2/26/2026 fuel 17,083.95 2/26/2026 Mansfield Oil Company 17,083.95 Marco Inc 101-1160-4411 735.00 2/25/2026 copier lease 735.00 2/25/2026 Marco Inc 735.00 Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.101-1370-4170 536.47 2/26/2026 lp gas 536.47 2/26/2026 Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. 536.47 Menards 101-1600-4130 -118.14 1/16/2026 Return: Closet Pole Spray Paint Black End Caps Bronze Menards 101-1120-4110 43.56 1/16/2026 Hooks for offices/48" level ruler/ Clamps Menards 101-1120-4110 60.77 1/16/2026 Softsoap Airwick Batteries Menards 700-0000-4550 295.48 1/16/2026 PVC Brass Nipple Brass Elbow Brass Street Elbow Valve 281.67 1/16/2026 Menards 281.67 Merlins Ace Hardware 101-1615-4130 15.22 1/16/2026 Tablecloth clips 15.22 1/16/2026 MERLINS ACE HARDWARE 700-7019-4150 15.36 2/19/2026 Nipple Galv 3/4 Caps Galv 3/4 MERLINS ACE HARDWARE 700-0000-4140 15.99 2/19/2026 MPA Gro Gas 14.1oz MERLINS ACE HARDWARE 701-0000-4150 124.98 2/19/2026 Snow Pusher 30"" Snow Pusher 24"" Blade MERLINS ACE HARDWARE 700-0000-4150 138.97 2/19/2026 Drain Boiler Brass Snow Pusher AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 26 of 41 97 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description MERLINS ACE HARDWARE 101-1220-4142 19.99 2/19/2026 Lube Triflow 12oz Spray MERLINS ACE HARDWARE 700-7043-4120 15.99 2/19/2026 Philip PN SMS MERLINS ACE HARDWARE 101-1320-4150 47.47 2/19/2026 Mop Handle Mop Head Torx Ext 10X31 MERLINS ACE HARDWARE 700-7043-4150 122.85 2/19/2026 Vinyl Tubing Contractor Bag Ball Valv MERLINS ACE HARDWARE 101-1550-4120 127.32 2/19/2026 Door hold scoop feed Washer Pickup tool 628.92 2/19/2026 MERLINS ACE HARDWARE 644.14 Metronet Holdings, LLC 700-7043-4310 56.61 2/18/2026 Telephone & Communication Charges 56.61 2/18/2026 Metronet Holdings, LLC 56.61 Metropolitan Council Enviromental Services 701-0000-4509 20,000.00 1/16/2026 MCES WW Charge January 2026 20,000.00 1/16/2026 Metropolitan Council Enviromental Services 20,000.00 METROPOLITAN MECHANICAL CONT 700-7043-4510 868.00 2/26/2026 boiler service 868.00 2/26/2026 METROPOLITAN MECHANICAL CONT 868.00 Midwest Machinery Co 101-1320-4530 1,358.77 2/26/2026 transmission code repair 1,358.77 2/26/2026 Midwest Machinery Co 1,358.77 Minnesota Pump Works 701-0000-4551 668.38 2/26/2026 lift station 13 pulling pumps and cleaning 668.38 2/26/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 27 of 41 98 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description Minnesota Pump Works 668.38 Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association 101-1220-4360 440.00 1/16/2026 MSFCA dues for chief officers 440.00 1/16/2026 Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association 440.00 MN Dept of Labor and Industry 101-1250-4360 53.00 1/16/2026 Building inspector license renewal-Vickerman 53.00 1/16/2026 MN Dept of Labor and Industry 53.00 MN Landscape Arboretum 101-1425-4370 655.00 1/16/2026 Online Course-Pro Hort 655.00 1/16/2026 MN Landscape Arboretum 655.00 MN Recreation and Park Association 101-1530-4370 89.00 1/16/2026 MRPA Athletic Management Institute Training MN Recreation and Park Association 101-1530-4370 69.00 1/16/2026 MRPA Workshop MN Recreation and Park Association 101-1600-4370 59.00 1/16/2026 MRPA Award Luncheon 217.00 1/16/2026 MN Recreation and Park Association 217.00 MN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOP 101-1350-4320 360.06 2/25/2026 Electric Charges MN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOP 101-1350-4320 174.46 2/25/2026 Electric Charges 534.52 2/25/2026 MN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOP 534.52 NAPA AUTO & TRUCK PARTS 101-1320-4120 301.23 2/19/2026 filters AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 28 of 41 99 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description 301.23 2/19/2026 NAPA AUTO & TRUCK PARTS 301.23 National Recreation and Park Association 101-1520-4360 700.00 1/16/2026 Agency membership 2026 700.00 1/16/2026 National Recreation and Park Association 700.00 NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP 700-0000-2020 5.98 2/18/2026 Refund Check 016120-001, 7846 AUTUMN RIDGE AVE NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP 700-0000-2020 42.22 2/18/2026 Refund Check 016120-001, 7846 AUTUMN RIDGE AVE NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP 701-0000-2020 105.45 2/18/2026 Refund Check 016120-001, 7846 AUTUMN RIDGE AVE NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP 720-0000-2020 7.30 2/18/2026 Refund Check 016120-001, 7846 AUTUMN RIDGE AVE 160.95 2/18/2026 NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP 160.95 NOVEL SOLAR THREE, LLC 101-1350-4320 41.10 2/18/2026 Electric Charges NOVEL SOLAR THREE, LLC 700-0000-4320 1,971.93 2/18/2026 Electric Charges NOVEL SOLAR THREE, LLC 701-0000-4320 995.90 2/18/2026 Electric Charges 3,008.93 2/18/2026 NOVEL SOLAR THREE, LLC 3,008.93 Nuss Truck & Equipment 101-1320-4140 241.02 2/26/2026 axle seals #105 241.02 2/26/2026 Nuss Truck & Equipment 241.02 NvoicePay 101-1130-4300 724.46 2/19/2026 payment processing-January 724.46 2/19/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 29 of 41 100 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description NvoicePay 724.46 O'Brien Chiaki 101-1560-4343 400.00 2/26/2026 Instructor fee - weaving workshop 400.00 2/26/2026 O'Brien Chiaki 400.00 Office Max/Office Depot 101-1125-4260 18.34 1/16/2026 Poster board for a video (prop) Office Max/Office Depot 101-1600-4130 34.93 1/16/2026 Foamboard for Big CAA Check 53.27 1/16/2026 Office Max/Office Depot 53.27 Office Sign Company 101-1120-4110 156.19 1/16/2026 Name Plate Holder 156.19 1/16/2026 Office Sign Company 156.19 Olivine Yoga LLC Val Roder /101-1560-4343 200.00 2/25/2026 Chair Class Olivine Yoga LLC Val Roder /101-1560-4343 150.00 2/25/2026 Chair Class Olivine Yoga LLC Val Roder /101-1560-4359 10.00 2/25/2026 LC Per MN Statute 471.425 Olivine Yoga LLC Val Roder /101-1560-4359 10.00 2/25/2026 LC Per MN Statute 471.425 Olivine Yoga LLC Val Roder /101-1560-4343 150.00 2/25/2026 Chair Class 520.00 2/25/2026 Olivine Yoga LLC Val Roder / 520.00 O'Reilly Auto Parts 701-0000-4120 10.32 1/16/2026 Spark plug/oil O'Reilly Auto Parts 700-0000-4120 10.33 1/16/2026 Spark plug/oil 20.65 1/16/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 30 of 41 101 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description O'Reilly Auto Parts 20.65 Pitney Bowes Inc.101-1120-4410 1,108.72 2/26/2026 Annual mntn/meter rental 1,108.72 2/26/2026 Pitney Bowes Inc. 1,108.72 PRECISE MRM LLC 101-1320-4310 315.00 2/19/2026 AVL plow trucks 315.00 2/19/2026 PRECISE MRM LLC 315.00 Precision Utilities 700-0000-4552 7,790.00 2/26/2026 403 santa Fe trail curb stop repair 7,790.00 2/26/2026 Precision Utilities 7,790.00 Premium Waters, Inc 101-1550-4120 4.38 2/19/2026 Lake Ann Water 4.38 2/19/2026 Premium Waters, Inc 4.38 Pro-Tree Outdoor Services 601-6140-4751 5,812.50 2/26/2026 Tree Removal @ 6800 Diamond Ct -Galpin (Cty @75%) Pro-Tree Outdoor Services 601-6040-4751 1,937.50 2/26/2026 Tree Removal @ 6800 Diamond Ct -Galpin (City @25%) 7,750.00 2/26/2026 Pro-Tree Outdoor Services 7,750.00 PULLTABS PLUS INC 101-1560-4130 212.32 2/26/2026 bingo supplies PULLTABS PLUS INC 101-1560-4359 10.00 2/26/2026 LC Per MN Statute 471.425 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 31 of 41 102 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description 222.32 2/26/2026 PULLTABS PLUS INC 222.32 Puttshack 101-1120-4300 274.74 1/16/2026 Department head team building event 274.74 1/16/2026 Puttshack 274.74 Rent N Save Portable Services 101-1550-4400 1,157.75 2/19/2026 portable restrooms 1,157.75 2/19/2026 Rent N Save Portable Services 1,157.75 Safe-Fast, Inc.101-1550-4240 328.90 2/19/2026 Class 3 coat and arctic Pro boots 328.90 2/19/2026 Safe-Fast, Inc. 328.90 Safeguard by Solv 101-1130-4111 162.11 1/16/2026 2025 Tax Forms 162.11 1/16/2026 Safeguard by Solv 162.11 SafetyFirst Playground Maintenance 401-0000-4706 5,778.00 2/19/2026 Carver Beach-Tamarack Playground Surfacing 5,778.00 2/19/2026 SafetyFirst Playground Maintenance 5,778.00 SEH 410-4410-4300 13,942.68 2/26/2026 Lake Ann Park Preserve AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 32 of 41 103 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description 13,942.68 2/26/2026 SEH 13,942.68 Sidekick Theatre 101-1560-4342 1,581.00 1/16/2026 Tickets for Christmas Carol show 1,581.00 1/16/2026 Sidekick Theatre 1,581.00 Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce 101-1110-4381 40.00 1/16/2026 SW Metro Chamber Holiday Luncheon - Jerry McDonald 40.00 1/16/2026 Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce 40.00 Stampli 101-1130-4300 1,362.00 1/16/2026 AP Processing for Nov 2025 1,362.00 1/16/2026 Stampli 1,362.00 Standard Spring-Truck Suspension Parts 101-1320-4140 2,259.26 2/26/2026 springs / u bolts 2,259.26 2/26/2026 Standard Spring-Truck Suspension Parts 2,259.26 Stavros Properties 101-1170-4300 820.25 2/25/2026 2025 Easement Fees 820.25 2/25/2026 Stavros Properties 820.25 SUBURBAN CHEVROLET 700-0000-4140 1,950.74 2/19/2026 #305 body parts AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 33 of 41 104 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description 1,950.74 2/19/2026 SUBURBAN CHEVROLET 1,950.74 SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION 101-1312-4510 1,157.90 2/19/2026 annual fire extinguisher inspection SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION 101-1170-4510 191.20 2/19/2026 annual fire extinguisher inspection SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION 700-7043-4510 101.75 2/19/2026 annual fire extinguisher inspection SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION 101-1220-4510 1,323.95 2/19/2026 annual fire extinguisher inspection SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION 101-1190-4510 164.75 2/19/2026 annual fire extinguisher inspection 2,939.55 2/19/2026 SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION 2,939.55 SYBO Kitchen 101-1560-4120 107.30 1/16/2026 100cup commercial coffee urn 107.30 1/16/2026 SYBO Kitchen 107.30 Target 101-1110-4372 45.35 1/16/2026 water and pop for city council Target 101-1615-4130 50.08 1/16/2026 Tree Lighting candy canes and tablecloths Target 101-1530-4130 19.70 1/16/2026 Pizza Cutter & Lemonade Target 101-1110-4372 9.13 1/16/2026 Pop for City Council 124.26 1/16/2026 Target 124.26 Taza Fresh Mediterranean 101-1110-4372 230.23 1/16/2026 City Council Dinner 230.23 1/16/2026 Taza Fresh Mediterranean 230.23 TENNANT 101-1312-4510 57.55 2/19/2026 scrubber pad attachment parts AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 34 of 41 105 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description 57.55 2/19/2026 TENNANT 57.55 Tesfom Family 101-1130-4381 89.70 1/16/2026 Taxi from Airport - GFOA Training in Denver 89.70 1/16/2026 Tesfom Family 89.70 The O.G. Coffee & Wine Bar 101-1123-4381 11.73 1/16/2026 SD & RJ-Mtg w/ Keely Unruh Resident/ Entrepreneur 11.73 1/16/2026 The O.G. Coffee & Wine Bar 11.73 The Snug 101-1560-4120 50.46 1/16/2026 Christmas Decor for Senior Center 50.46 1/16/2026 The Snug 50.46 Threatlocker, Inc 101-1160-4207 4,998.40 2/19/2026 Cloud security tool for endpoints 4,998.40 2/19/2026 Threatlocker, Inc 4,998.40 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc 101-1125-4300 178.00 2/19/2026 City Council Meeting Mintues TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc 101-1125-4300 178.00 2/19/2026 City Council Meeting 1.12.26 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc 101-1125-4300 178.00 2/19/2026 City Council Minutes 2.9.26 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc 101-1125-4300 178.00 2/19/2026 Planning Commission Meeting 1.20.26 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc 101-1125-4300 302.50 2/19/2026 Pk Commission Meeting 1.27.26 1,014.50 2/19/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 35 of 41 106 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc 1,014.50 TOWMASTER INC 400-4152-4704 47,866.00 2/19/2026 #103 plow equipment 47,866.00 2/19/2026 TOWMASTER INC 101-1320-4120 629.26 2/26/2026 sander auger motor 629.26 2/26/2026 TOWMASTER INC 48,495.26 Truewerk 701-0000-4240 99.85 1/16/2026 Eli coat Truewerk 700-0000-4240 99.85 1/16/2026 Eli coat 199.70 1/16/2026 Truewerk 199.70 TurfMaker Corp 101-1550-4120 48.63 1/16/2026 pump gaskets 48.63 1/16/2026 TurfMaker Corp 48.63 Uber Eats 101-1220-4381 30.36 1/16/2026 Accidental Charge - receipt #725010 Uber Eats 101-1220-4290 26.53 1/16/2026 Accidental Charge - receipt #718277 56.89 1/16/2026 Uber Eats 56.89 UHL Company Inc 402-4152-4706 17,162.00 2/26/2026 Replace gas detection system 17,162.00 2/26/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 36 of 41 107 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description UHL Company Inc 17,162.00 Uline.com 101-1170-4530 271.69 1/16/2026 Winter Mats (Charlie Howley) 271.69 1/16/2026 Uline.com 271.69 Ultimate Events, Inc 101-1611-4402 1,773.88 2/26/2026 FebFest tent and tables 1,773.88 2/26/2026 Ultimate Events, Inc 1,773.88 US Bank Rebate 101-1130-3903 -3,245.10 1/16/2026 US Bank Rebate -3,245.10 1/16/2026 US Bank Rebate -3,245.10 USA BLUE BOOK 700-7043-4160 887.61 2/19/2026 chemicals USA BLUE BOOK 700-7043-4160 620.57 2/19/2026 chemicals 1,508.18 2/19/2026 USA BLUE BOOK 1,508.18 VICCHIOLLO TIMOTHY & JOLENE 701-0000-2020 35.73 2/18/2026 Refund Check 017724-000, 583 SUMMERFIELD DRIVE VICCHIOLLO TIMOTHY & JOLENE 720-0000-2020 16.42 2/18/2026 Refund Check 017724-000, 583 SUMMERFIELD DRIVE VICCHIOLLO TIMOTHY & JOLENE 700-0000-2020 1.16 2/18/2026 Refund Check 017724-000, 583 SUMMERFIELD DRIVE VICCHIOLLO TIMOTHY & JOLENE 700-0000-2020 15.26 2/18/2026 Refund Check 017724-000, 583 SUMMERFIELD DRIVE 68.57 2/18/2026 VICCHIOLLO TIMOTHY & JOLENE 68.57 Walgreens 701-0000-4150 0.64 1/16/2026 Photos for YOS wall AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 37 of 41 108 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description Walgreens 700-0000-4150 0.63 1/16/2026 Photos for YOS wall 1.27 1/16/2026 Walgreens 1.27 Warning Lites of Minnesota, Inc.101-1611-4410 427.96 2/26/2026 FebFest 2026 cones and drums 427.96 2/26/2026 Warning Lites of Minnesota, Inc. 427.96 Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc 701-0000-4329 21.64 2/19/2026 Garbage Service-February Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc 101-1550-4329 899.01 2/19/2026 Garbage Service-February Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc 101-1312-4329 173.10 2/19/2026 Garbage Service-February Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc 101-1190-4329 459.68 2/19/2026 Garbage Service-February Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc 101-1220-4329 135.21 2/19/2026 Garbage Service-February Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc 101-1170-4329 225.14 2/19/2026 Garbage Service-February Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc 700-0000-4329 21.64 2/19/2026 Garbage Service-February 1,935.42 2/19/2026 Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc 101-1550-4329 29.12 2/25/2026 Lake Ann Park dumpster 29.12 2/25/2026 Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc 1,964.54 Water Conservation Services, Inc.700-0000-4300 419.00 2/19/2026 77th @lone ceder lane water leak 419.00 2/19/2026 Water Conservation Services, Inc. 419.00 Water Environment Federation 701-0000-4360 96.50 1/16/2026 water/sewer membership Water Environment Federation 700-0000-4360 96.50 1/16/2026 water/sewer membership 193.00 1/16/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 38 of 41 109 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description Water Environment Federation 193.00 WAYTEK INC 101-1550-4120 188.89 2/19/2026 zip ties / terminals 188.89 2/19/2026 WAYTEK INC 188.89 Webstaurant Store 101-1560-4300 99.00 1/16/2026 Trial Subscription - refund to follow 99.00 1/16/2026 Webstaurant Store 99.00 WEISSMAN 101-1534-4355 1,349.33 1/16/2026 Dance Costumes 1,349.33 1/16/2026 WEISSMAN 1,349.33 When I work 101-1617-4130 50.00 1/16/2026 WhenIWork Scheduling Software 50.00 1/16/2026 When I work 50.00 Williams Scotsman Inc 101-1617-4400 640.00 2/26/2026 Bandimere Portable Warming House Williams Scotsman Inc 101-1617-4400 640.00 2/26/2026 North Lotus Lake Park Portable Warming House 1,280.00 2/26/2026 Williams Scotsman Inc 1,280.00 WOLKEN STACY & BRADLEY 720-0000-2020 15.35 2/18/2026 Refund Check 019944-000, 7216 GUNFLINT TRAIL WOLKEN STACY & BRADLEY 700-0000-2020 73.84 2/18/2026 Refund Check 019944-000, 7216 GUNFLINT TRAIL WOLKEN STACY & BRADLEY 700-0000-2020 1.09 2/18/2026 Refund Check 019944-000, 7216 GUNFLINT TRAIL WOLKEN STACY & BRADLEY 701-0000-2020 77.64 2/18/2026 Refund Check 019944-000, 7216 GUNFLINT TRAIL AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 39 of 41 110 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description 167.92 2/18/2026 WOLKEN STACY & BRADLEY 167.92 WW GRAINGER INC 700-0000-4550 1,206.60 2/19/2026 heater for well 4 1,206.60 2/19/2026 WW GRAINGER INC 700-7043-4120 335.46 2/26/2026 heart west treatment plant 335.46 2/26/2026 WW GRAINGER INC 1,542.06 XCEL ENERGY INC 700-0000-4320 1,894.13 2/18/2026 Electric Charges 1,894.13 2/18/2026 XCEL ENERGY INC 101-1190-4320 926.51 2/25/2026 Electric Charges XCEL ENERGY INC 701-0000-4320 183.38 2/25/2026 Electric Charges XCEL ENERGY INC 700-0000-4320 183.38 2/25/2026 Electric Charges XCEL ENERGY INC 101-1220-4320 975.75 2/25/2026 Electric Charges XCEL ENERGY INC 101-1312-4320 1,467.04 2/25/2026 Electric Charges XCEL ENERGY INC 101-1350-4320 26,917.75 2/25/2026 Electric Charges XCEL ENERGY INC 700-7019-4320 3,588.97 2/25/2026 Electric Charges XCEL ENERGY INC 101-1540-4320 1,183.51 2/25/2026 Electric Charges XCEL ENERGY INC 101-1550-4320 163.69 2/25/2026 Electric Charges XCEL ENERGY INC 701-0000-4320 2,713.73 2/25/2026 Electric Charges XCEL ENERGY INC 101-1600-4320 1,479.97 2/25/2026 Electric Charges XCEL ENERGY INC 700-0000-4320 188.30 2/25/2026 Electric Charges XCEL ENERGY INC 700-0000-4320 225.66 2/25/2026 Electric Charges XCEL ENERGY INC 101-1600-4320 44.35 2/25/2026 Electric Charges XCEL ENERGY INC 101-1170-4320 4,254.11 2/25/2026 Electric Charges XCEL ENERGY INC 700-0000-4320 5,651.28 2/25/2026 Electric Charges XCEL ENERGY INC 101-1120-1193 136.06 2/25/2026 Electric Charges XCEL ENERGY INC 700-7043-4320 2,783.91 2/25/2026 Electric Charges 53,067.35 2/25/2026 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 40 of 41 111 Last Name Acct 1 Amount Check Date Description XCEL ENERGY INC 54,961.48 Xu Yanhong 720-0000-2020 74.62 2/25/2026 Refund Check 105133-000, 2030 WATERLEAF LANE E Xu Yanhong 700-0000-2020 100.22 2/25/2026 Refund Check 105133-000, 2030 WATERLEAF LANE E Xu Yanhong 700-0000-2020 7.21 2/25/2026 Refund Check 105133-000, 2030 WATERLEAF LANE E Xu Yanhong 701-0000-2020 187.95 2/25/2026 Refund Check 105133-000, 2030 WATERLEAF LANE E 370.00 2/25/2026 Xu Yanhong 370.00 Zoom 101-1160-4207 104.52 1/16/2026 Monthly Zoom Charge 104.52 1/16/2026 Zoom 104.52 1,033,440.61 AP - Check Detail (3/3/2026)Page 41 of 41 112 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Approve 2026 Liquor License Renewals File No.Item No: D.8 Agenda Section CONSENT AGENDA Prepared By Jenny Potter, City Clerk Reviewed By Laurie Hokkanen SUGGESTED ACTION "The Chanhassen City Council approves the 2026 liquor license renewals as listed on the attached sheet, contingent upon receipt of all necessary documentation and satisfactory background investigations of operating managers." Motion Type Simple Majority Vote of members present Strategic Priority N/A SUMMARY BACKGROUND DISCUSSION Liquor License Renewals Attached is a listing of all of the liquor licenses that are renewed annually by the City Council. This renewal is for the licensing period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. As of this writing, staff has not received all of the necessary documentation from every license holder; however, this is typical and no license will be issued until all documentation is complete. 113 The Carver County Sheriff’s Department is in the process of completing background investigations on the operating managers of each establishment. This includes criminal history, outstanding warrants, and driving records. If any noteworthy issues are found, the individual license will not be issued and will be brought back to the Council at a future meeting. Staff also reviewed property tax and utility bill records for each applicant and found that all licensees are current. License Updates New licenses since May 1, 2025: Hope Breakfast Bar Chanhassen BUDGET Total liquor license renewal revenue for 2025 is $113,246. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council approve the 2026 liquor license renewals as listed on the attached sheet, contingent upon receipt of all necessary paperwork and a satisfactory background investigation. Following Council approval, the licenses will be forwarded to the Liquor Control Division at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for final processing. ATTACHMENTS Liquor License Fees 114 2025 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATIONS LICENSE #LICENSE TYPE FEE ON-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE -None OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSES 2026-01 Cub Foods, 7900 Market Boulevard $100 2026-02 Kwik-Trip #402, 2201 West 78th Street $100 2026-03 Kwik-Trip #492, 8921 Crossroads Boulevard $100 2026-04 Speedway #4095, 2960 82nd Street $100 ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES (All fees listed include $200 Sunday Sales fee) 2026-05 American Legion Post 580, 290 Lake Drive East $9,809 2026-06 Buffalo Wild Wings #88, 550 West 79th Street $9,809 2026-07 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 West 78th Street $13,304 2026-08 Moe's Char House 560 West 78th Street $9,809 2026-09 Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar, 530 Pond Promenade $9,809 2026-10 North Coop, 2401 Highway 7 $9,809 2026-11 El Loro, 7874 Market Boulevard $6,115 2026-12 Tequila Butcher, 590 West 79th Street $9,809 2026-13 Life Time, 2901 Corporate Place $13,304 2026-14 Hope Breakfast Bar Chanhassen $9,809 OFF-SALE INTOXICATING LICENSES 2026-15 Lunds & Byerlys Wine & Spirits, 780 West 78th Street $260 2026-16 MGM Wine & Spirits, 7856 Market Boulevard $260 2026-17 Target Store T-0862, 851 West 78th Street $260 2026-18 Top Ten Liquors, 19900 West 78th Street (Hennepin County)$260 2026-19 Total Wine & More, 510 Lake Drive $260 2026-20 The Vintage, 8971 Crossroads Boulevard Suite 160 $260 ON-SALE BEER & WINE LICENSES 2026-21 Bluff Creek Golf Course, 1025 Creekwood Drive $800 2026-22 Board & Brush Creative Studio, 7882 Market Boulevard $800 2026-23 Bonsai Sushi & Korean Cuisine, 420 Pond Promenade $800 2026-24 Golf Zone, 825 Flying Cloud Drive $800 2026-25 Halla Greens Executive Golf Course & Driving Range, 495 Pioneer Trail $800 2026-26 Kai's Sushi & Grill, 586 West 78th Street $800 2026-27 Med Box Grill, 600 Market Street, Suites 160-170 $800 2026-28 Na’s Thai Cafe, 566 West 78th Street $800 2026-29 Soya Sushi & Grill, 530 West 79th Street, Suite 120 $800 2026-30 Thaliwala, 7850 Market Boulevard $800 2026-31 OG Coffee & Wine Bar 600 Market Street, Suite 110 $800 OFF-SALE BREWER & ON-SALE BREWER TAPROOM LICENSES 2026-32 Hackamore Brewing Company, 18651 Lake Drive East $800 CLUB LICENSE 2026-33 Life Time Pickleball, 2970 Water Tower Place $300 TOTAL FEES $113,246 updated fees as of 2026 115 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Surplus AED Donation File No.Item No: D.9 Agenda Section CONSENT AGENDA Prepared By Andrew Heger, Fire Chief Reviewed By SUGGESTED ACTION "The Chanhassen City Council approves the donation of five Automatic External Defibrillators to various non-profit organizations in the community." Motion Type Simple Majority Vote of members present Strategic Priority Asset Management SUMMARY BACKGROUND Minnesota Statue 471.3459 allows cities to donate surplus equipment to eligible nonprofit organizations which meet the IRS 501(c)(3) requirements. Staff have identified several Automatic External Defibrillators from the fire department which have reached the end of their life under current medical guidelines. These guidelines render the items unusable to the fire department, but the devices could still be used elsewhere. Staff have identified several local nonprofit organizations that could utilize the devices at their facilities. This will allow greater access to medical care and will increase defibrillator access in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest emergency. Expanded defibrillator access is an initiative the fire department is pursuing under the HeartSafe Community program. Fire department staff will also be providing CPR and AED training for each of the organizations accepting a donation. 116 When engaging in the donation process, the accepting organization is taking the items "as is" with no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the condition, utility, or usability of the items. The city cannot be held liable for any damages in connection with or arising from the use of the items. The items listed below are no longer useable by the fire department and will be donated on behalf of the city, pending city council approval. Cardiac Science Automatic External Defibrillator serial number 6007865 Estimated value $100 Donated to Camp Fire Minnesota Cardiac Science Automatic External Defibrillator serial number 6008662 Estimated value $100 Donated to Camp Fire Minnesota Cardiac Science Automatic External Defibrillator serial number 6007930 Estimated value $100 Donated to The Grief Club of Minnesota Cardiac Science Automatic External Defibrillator serial number 6008838 Estimated value $100 Donated to Christ Lutheran Church Cardiac Science Automatic External Defibrillator serial number 6008771 Estimated value $100 Donated to Hope House DISCUSSION BUDGET RECOMMENDATION Approve the donation of five Automatic External Defibrillators to various non-profit organizations in the community. ATTACHMENTS 117 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Award Contract for 2026 Pavement Striping File No.N/A Item No: D.10 Agenda Section CONSENT AGENDA Prepared By Kate Salihovic, Public Works Support Specialist Reviewed By Charlie Howley SUGGESTED ACTION "The Chanhassen City Council approves a contract in the amount of $31,451.40 with Sir-Lines-A- Lot for the 2026 pavement striping work." Motion Type Simple Majority Vote of members present Strategic Priority Asset Management SUMMARY Annual long line restriping of city streets, including center lines, turn lines and fog lines. This does not include pavement markings for crosswalks which are self-performed or handled under a separate contract. BACKGROUND N/A DISCUSSION The contract is the city's standard contract for Non-Bid Goods and Services. BUDGET 118 The Streets Division of the Public Works Department solicited quotes from multiple contractors for the 2026 annual restriping. Sir-Lines-A-Lot came back with the lowest quote. They have successfully completed previous striping work for the city. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends awarding the 2026 striping contract to Sir-Lines-A-Lot. ATTACHMENTS Sir-Lines-A-Lot Quote Sir-Lines-A-Lot Contract 119 To:Contact:City of Chanhassen Chanhassen 2026 StripingProject Name:Bid Number:H26-0159 Email:Chanhassen, MN 55317 Address:7901 Park Pl Phone:(952) 227-1300 Project Location:City Of Chanhassen, MN Bid Date:2/27/2026 Total PriceUnit PriceUnitItem DescriptionItem #Estimated 1 107,000.00 LF $0.202 $21,614.004" DOUBLE SOLID LINE YELLOW - PAINT 2 15,000.00 LF $0.101 $1,515.004" SOLID LINE YELLOW - PAINT 3 2,400.00 LF $0.101 $242.404" WHITE SKIP - PAINT 4 80,000.00 LF $0.101 $8,080.004" SOLID LINE WHITE PAINT Total Bid Price:$31,451.40 Notes: •1. Does not include any brooming or pavement marking removals. •2. Assumes all pavement markings are surface applied PAINT only. Not ground-in or wet reflective. •3. Scope of work is limited to re-striping existing pavement markings only. No layout included, and no symbols or messages of any kind. •4. Final quantities will be invoiced. ACCEPTED: The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. Buyer: Signature: Date of Acceptance: CONFIRMED: Sir-Lines-A-Lot Authorized Signature: Estimator:TJ Phillips (612) 434-0090 tj.phillips@linesalot.com Page 1 of 1 120 Sir-Lines-A-Lot 2026 Contract.docx 1 NON-BID CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT made this 2nd day of March, 2026, by and between the CITY OF CHANHASSEN, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("City") and Sir-Lines-A-Lot, LLC ("Contractor"). IN CONSIDERATION OF THEIR MUTUAL COVENANTS, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The following documents shall be referred to as the “Contract Documents,” all of which shall be taken together as a whole as the contract between the parties as if they were set verbatim and in full herein: A. This Agreement. B. Request for Proposal, dated February 3rd, 2026. C. Contractor’s Quote dated February 27th, 2026. In the event of a conflict among the provisions of the Contract Documents, the order in which they are listed above shall control in resolving any such conflicts. Contract Document “A” has the first priority and Contract Document “C” has the last priority. 2. CONTRACTOR OBLIGATIONS. The Contractor shall provide the goods, services and perform the work in accordance with the Contract Documents (“Work”). Contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, services, materials, tools, equipment and supplies and do all things necessary and ancillary thereto specified in the Contract Documents. 3. CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIONS. A. Contractor has examined and carefully studied the Contract Documents and other related data identified in the Contract Documents. B. Contractor is familiar with and is satisfied as to all federal, state, and local Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work. C. Contractor has given City written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Contractor has discovered in the Contract Documents, and the written resolution thereof by City is acceptable to Contractor. D. The Contract Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance and furnishing of the Work. 4. COMPENSATION. Contractor shall be paid by the City for the goods and services described in Paragraph 2 in accordance with the Quote, but not to exceed $ 31,451.40 which is 121 Sir-Lines-A-Lot 2026 Contract.docx 2 inclusive of reimbursable expenses. The fee shall not be adjusted even if the estimated number of hours to perform a task, or any other estimate, assumption or matter is wrong or exceeded. Payment shall be made periodically after a service has been completed and within thirty-five (35) days of receipt of an invoice. 5. COMPLETION DATE. The Contractor shall complete the Work on or before July 4th, 2026. 6. WARRANTY. The Contractor shall be held responsible for any and all defects in workmanship and materials and upon notification by the City shall immediately replace or repair the defective workmanship and materials without cost to the City. The Contractor warrants that only new unused materials will be used. The Contractor further warrants to the City that all materials and services furnished under the Contract will be in conformance with Contract Documents and that the goods are of merchantable quality and are fit for the use for which they are sold. These warranties are in addition to any manufacturer's standard warranty, and any warranty provided by law. 7. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES. A. The duties and obligations imposed by the Contract Documents, and the rights and remedies available thereunder shall be in addition to, and not a limitation of, any duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. B. No action, or failure to act, by the City or the Contractor shall constitute a waiver of any right or duty afforded any of them under the Contract, nor shall any such action or failure to act constitute an approval of, or acquiescence in, any breach there under, except as may be specifically agreed in writing. 8. CHANGES TO WORK. Without invalidating the Contract, the City may, at any time, or from time to time, order additions, deletions or revisions in the work provided under this Agreement; these will be authorized by an amendment to the Contract. Upon approval of an amendment, Contractor shall proceed with the work provided under the amendment. Changes in the Contract Price shall be based upon the prices identified in the Quote provided or negotiated between the parties based on similar work provided in the Proposal. 9. UNAUTHORIZED WORK. Additional work performed without authorization of an amendment of this Contract will not entitle Contractor to an increase in the Compensation or an extension of the Contract. 10. DOCUMENTS. The City shall be the owner of all documents, reports, studies, analysis and the like prepared by the Contractor in conjunction with this contract. 11. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS. In providing services hereunder, Contractor shall abide by all statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the provisions of goods and services to be provided. This contract may be terminated by the City at any time upon discovery by the City that the Contractor or any of its subcontractors has submitted a false 122 Sir-Lines-A-Lot 2026 Contract.docx 3 statement under oath verifying compliance with any of the minimum criteria set forth in Minn. Stat. §16C.285, Subdivision 3, the Responsible Contractor statute. 12. STANDARD OF CARE. Contractor shall exercise the same degrees of care, skill, and diligence in the performance of the services as is ordinarily possessed and exercised by a professional Contractor under similar circumstances. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is included in this Agreement. City shall not be responsible for discovering deficiencies in the accuracy of Contractor’s services. 13. INDEMNIFICATION. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, and its employees, officials, and agents from and against all claims, actions, damages, losses and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, arising out of Contractor’s negligence or its performance or failure to perform its obligations under this Contract. Contractor’s indemnification obligation shall apply to subcontractor(s), or anyone directly or indirectly employed or hired by Contractor, or anyone for whose acts Contractor may be liable. Contractor agrees this indemnity obligation shall survive the completion or termination of this Contract. 14. INSURANCE. Prior to the start of the project, Contractor shall furnish to the City a certificate of insurance showing proof of the required insurance required under this Paragraph. Contractor shall take out and maintain or cause to be taken out and maintained until six (6) months after the City has accepted the public improvements, such insurance as shall protect Contractor and the City for work covered by the Contract including workers’ compensation claims and property damage, bodily and personal injury which may arise from operations under this Contract, whether such operations are by Contractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them. The minimum amounts of insurance shall be as follows: Commercial General Liability (or in combination with an umbrella policy) $2,000,000 Each Occurrence $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate The following coverages shall be included: Premises and Operations Bodily Injury and Property Damage Personal and Advertising Injury Blanket Contractual Liability Products and Completed Operations Liability Automobile Liability $2,000,000 Combined Single Limit – Bodily Injury & Property Damage Including Owned, Hired & Non-Owned Automobiles Workers Compensation Workers’ Compensation insurance in accordance with the statutory requirements of the State of Minnesota, including Employer’s Liability with minimum limits are as follows: 123 Sir-Lines-A-Lot 2026 Contract.docx 4 $500,000 – Bodily Injury by Disease per employee $500,000 – Bodily Injury by Disease aggregate $500,000 – Bodily Injury by Accident The Contractor’s insurance must be “Primary and Non-Contributory”. All insurance policies (or riders) required by this Contract shall be (i) taken out by and maintained with responsible insurance companies organized under the laws of one of the states of the United States and qualified to do business in the State of Minnesota, (ii) shall name the City, its employees and agents as additional insureds (CGL and umbrella only) by endorsement which shall be filed with the City. A copy of the endorsement must be submitted with the certificate of insurance. Contractor’s policies and Certificate of Insurance shall contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies shall not be cancelled without at least thirty (30) days’ advanced written notice to the City, or ten (10) days’ notice for non-payment of premium. An Umbrella or Excess Liability insurance policy may be used to supplement Contractor’s policy limits on a follow-form basis to satisfy the full policy limits required by this Contract. 15. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The City hereby retains the Contractor as an independent contractor upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. The Contractor is not an employee of the City and is free to contract with other entities as provided herein. Contractor shall be responsible for selecting the means and methods of performing the work. Contractor shall furnish any and all supplies, equipment, and incidentals necessary for Contractor's performance under this Agreement. City and Contractor agree that Contractor shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Contractor or any of Contractor's agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of the City. Contractor shall be exclusively responsible under this Agreement for Contractor's own FICA payments, workers compensation payments, unemployment compensation payments, withholding amounts, and/or self-employment taxes if any such payments, amounts, or taxes are required to be paid by law or regulation. 16. SUBCONTRACTORS. Contractor shall not enter into subcontracts for services provided under this Agreement without the express written consent of the City. Contractor shall comply with Minnesota Statute § 471.425. Contractor must pay Subcontractor for all undisputed services provided by Subcontractor within ten days of Contractor’s receipt of payment from City. Contractor must pay interest of 1.5 percent per month or any part of a month to Subcontractor on any undisputed amount not paid on time to Subcontractor. The minimum monthly interest penalty payment for an unpaid balance of $100 or more is $10. 17. ASSIGNMENT. Neither party shall assign this Agreement, nor any interest arising herein, without the written consent of the other party. 18. WAIVER. Any waiver by either party of a breach of any provisions of this Agreement shall not affect, in any respect, the validity of the remainder of this Agreement. 124 Sir-Lines-A-Lot 2026 Contract.docx 5 19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The entire agreement of the parties is contained herein. This Agreement supersedes all oral agreements and negotiations between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof as well as any previous agreements presently in effect between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. Any alterations, amendments, deletions, or waivers of the provisions of this Agreement shall be valid only when expressed in writing and duly signed by the parties, unless otherwise provided herein. 20. CONTROLLING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. 21. COPYRIGHT. Contractor shall defend actions or claims charging infringement of any copyright or patent by reason of the use or adoption of any designs, drawings or specifications supplied by it, and it shall hold harmless the City from loss or damage resulting there from. 22. RECORDS/AUDIT. The Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records of time and expense involved in the performance of services. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 16C.05, Subd. 5, any books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices of City and Contractor relevant to the Agreement are subject to examination by City and Contactor, and either the Legislative Auditor or the State Auditor as appropriate. City and Contractor agree to maintain these records for a period of six years from the date of performance of all services covered under this Agreement. 23. MINNESOTA GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES ACT. Contractor must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, as it applies to (1) all data provided by the City pursuant to this Agreement, and (2) all data, created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor is subject to all the provisions of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, including but not limited to the civil remedies of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.08, as if it were a government entity. In the event Contractor receives a request to release data, Contractor must immediately notify City. City will give Contractor instructions concerning the release of the data to the requesting party before the data is released. Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold City, its officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers harmless from any claims resulting from Contractor’s officers’, agents’, city’s, partners’, employees’, volunteers’, assignees’ or subcontractors’ unlawful disclosure and/or use of protected data. The terms of this paragraph shall survive the cancellation or termination of this Agreement. 24. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated by City on two (2) days’ written notice delivered to Contractor at the address on file with the City. Upon termination under this provision if there is no fault of the Contractor, the Contractor shall be paid for goods and services rendered and reimbursable expenses until the effective date of termination. If the City terminates the Agreement because the Contractor has failed to perform in accordance with this Agreement, no further payment shall be made to the Contractor, and the City may retain another Contractor to undertake or complete the work identified in this Agreement. 125 Sir-Lines-A-Lot 2026 Contract.docx 6 Dated:__________________ CITY OF CHANHASSEN By: Elise Ryan, Mayor And: Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager Dated:__________________ SIR-LINES-A-LOT By: Print Name:_________________________________ Its:________________________________________ 126 To:Contact:City of Chanhassen Chanhassen 2026 StripingProject Name:Bid Number:H26-0159 Email:Chanhassen, MN 55317 Address:7901 Park Pl Phone:(952) 227-1300 Project Location:City Of Chanhassen, MN Bid Date:2/27/2026 Total PriceUnit PriceUnitItem DescriptionItem #Estimated 1 107,000.00 LF $0.202 $21,614.004" DOUBLE SOLID LINE YELLOW - PAINT 2 15,000.00 LF $0.101 $1,515.004" SOLID LINE YELLOW - PAINT 3 2,400.00 LF $0.101 $242.404" WHITE SKIP - PAINT 4 80,000.00 LF $0.101 $8,080.004" SOLID LINE WHITE PAINT Total Bid Price:$31,451.40 Notes: •1. Does not include any brooming or pavement marking removals. •2. Assumes all pavement markings are surface applied PAINT only. Not ground-in or wet reflective. •3. Scope of work is limited to re-striping existing pavement markings only. No layout included, and no symbols or messages of any kind. •4. Final quantities will be invoiced. ACCEPTED: The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. Buyer: Signature: Date of Acceptance: CONFIRMED: Sir-Lines-A-Lot Authorized Signature: Estimator:TJ Phillips (612) 434-0090 tj.phillips@linesalot.com Page 1 of 1 127 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Resolution 2026-XX: Call for the Assessment Hearing for the 2026 Great Plains/Lake Dr E Rehabilitation Project No. 26-02 File No.ENG Project No. 26-02 CIP No. ST-012 Item No: D.11 Agenda Section CONSENT AGENDA Prepared By George Bender, Assistant City Engineer Reviewed By Charlie Howley SUGGESTED ACTION "The Chanhassen City Council adopts a resolution calling for the Assessment Hearing for the 2026 Great Plains/Lake Dr E Rehabilitation Project No. 26-02" Motion Type Simple Majority Vote of members present Strategic Priority Asset Management SUMMARY Call for Assessment Hearing for the 2026 Great Plains/Lake Dr E Rehabilitation Project No. 26-02 to be held on March 23, 2026. The project has been bid and the next step for the project is for the City Council to host a Public Hearing and subsequently consider awarding the project to a contractor. BACKGROUND As part of the overall Pavement Management Program (PMP), the city annually plans to rehabilitate a section or sections of public streets across the city. The Five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) identifies the near-term streets to be rehabilitated. The 2026 project includes approximately 0.5 miles of city state-aid and local streets for rehabilitation via a combination of mill & overlay and full-depth reclamation. 128 Key dates and items relative to this project: In November 2024, the city created a project page and email subscription list. On May 16, 2025, the Engineering Department released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for design and construction services for the 26-02 project. On June 20, 2025, the Engineering Department released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for geotechnical services for the 26-02 project. On June 23, 2025, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with I&S Group, Inc. (ISG) for design and construction services for the project. On July 14, 2025, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Braun Intertec for geotechnical exploration and engineering services in association with the 26-02 design contract. On October 27, 2025, the City Council called for a Public Hearing to be held regarding the proposed improvements on November 10, 2025. On October 30, 2025, the Engineering Department hosted a public Open House meeting at City Hall to discuss the project and respond to questions with the impacted properties. Approximately 27 residents attended and 2 comment cards were received. An additional 14 responses were received in follow-up to the survey that was distributed to the area. On November 10, 2025, the City Council accepted the feasibility study, conducted a Public Hearing regarding the improvements, and authorized the preparation of Plans and Specifications. On January 26, 2026, the City Council accepted the plans and specifications and authorized the advertisement for bids for the project. On February 20, 2026, ISG and the Engineering Department hosted a bid opening. On March 10, 2026, the Engineering Department has scheduled a second public open house for the project to be hosted in the training room at City Hall. Project information is available on the city's website at: https://www.chanhassenmn.gov/government/projects/street-projects/great-plains-lake-drive-east- rehabilitation-project To subscribe to the city's distribution list in order to receive routine project updates via email - interested residents and property owners should visit the following link to sign up: https://www.chanhassenmn.gov/i-want-to/subscribe. (There are 546 subscribers as of March 3, 2026) DISCUSSION Staff utilized the City's Pavement Management Program and site investigations to determine the project limits as shown in the attached 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) map representing the years 2026 through 2030. 129 This section of Lake Dr E was originally constructed between 1983 and 1987. It was last seal-coated in 2012. Portions of the concrete curbing and sidewalk along the Lake Dr E corridor has not held up well and is rated to be in poor condition. A higher percentage of concrete related repairs are warranted in comparison to similar full depth reclamation (FDR) projects the city has recently completed. Great Plains Blvd was originally constructed in 1973, last reconstructed in 1991, and last rehabilitated in 2001. It was seal-coated in 2013. ISG was provided the city's asset management and geotechnical information relative to this project to factor into the feasibility analysis to incorporate with the subsequent design. Based on the existing maintenance and rating history, on-site street observations, and the feasibility analysis; Lake Dr E is expected to be rehabilitated via FDR but Great Plains can be rehabilitated via mill & overlay (M&O). A major design element of this project was to evaluate the intersection of Great Plains Blvd and Lake Dr E. This intersection currently functions as two-way stop controlled intersection with the Great Plains legs being uncontrolled. ISG performed an intersection control evaluation and recommended two alternatives (four-way stop controlled intersection or mini-roundabout) to improve the intersection from an operational perspective. The four-way stop controlled intersection will meet expectations from a level-of-service perspective and is considerably less expensive (a mini-roundabout was estimated to be $380,000). Hence, ISG moved forward with designing a four-way stop controlled intersection with concurrence from the Engineering Department. As with any street project area which includes rehabilitation there will be spot repair of curb and gutter. This project in particular will include long segments of curb replacement along Lake Dr E. Sidewalk scoping will also include diamond grinding misaligned joints that have heaved primarily due to freeze- thaw and replacement of significantly damaged sidewalk panels. Existing pedestrian ramps impacted by the project will be brought into ADA compliance in accordance with the city's ADA transition plan. Pedestrian crosswalk areas will also be checked for conformance with the City's Crosswalk Policy. The addition of two missing sidewalk segments within the corridor was also included in the design. One segment is along the east side of Lake Dr E between Grandview Ave and the intersection of Great Plains/Lake Dr E. The other segment is on the west side of Great Plains between the intersection of Great Plains/Lake Dr E and TH 5. A new segment of sidewalk is also being added to address a safety concern raised by residents from the Marsh Dr and Hidden Ln neighborhood south of Lake Dr E. City public works staff performed a condition assessment on the existing utilities within the project areas. There weren't any significant improvements scoped in relation to the sanitary sewer and watermain networks. The sanitary and storm sewer pipe networks were televised, and the existing structures were evaluated to assess the need for improvements. An "Open House" style meeting was hosted on Thursday, October 30, at City Hall. A summary of the discussions held and feedback received was incorporated into the presentation at the City Council meeting on November 10. Twenty-seven residents interested in the project attended the open house. Generally the common theme from the meeting was the residents believe there is a need for the project and they were supportive of the project. The vast majority of the residents were from the Marsh Dr/Hidden Ct neighborhoods to the south. Their main concerns was related to any potential assessments and they were happy to learn they would not be assessed with this project. The Great Plains/Lake Dr E intersection was the second most discussed topic. The other primary discussion topic was related to pedestrian safety. The approved plans and specifications were bid on February 20, 2026. Four responsive bids were 130 received from contractors. The bids ranged from $874,482.76 to $978,774.50. The Engineer's Estimate for the bid was $1,079,490.50. There weren't any alternates bid with this project. The low contractor for the bid was Northwest Asphalt. A total of $342.49 separated the low bid from the second low bid which equates to 0.04% of the bid amount. Hence, this is deemed to be a very good bid. Northwest Asphalt has successfully performed numerous projects for Chanhassen in the recent past. ISG and the Engineering Department recommend awarding this contract to Northwest Asphalt. SCHEDULE The remaining schedule for the project is as follows: Task Date Conduct Public (Assessment) Hearing and Award Project March 23, 2026 Begin Construction Mid-May 2026 Substantial Completion October 2026 Final Completion June 2027 The Public Hearing notice to the paper as required by the MS 429 process was sent on February 25, 2026 for publication in the March 5, 2026 edition of the newspaper. Assessment notices were mailed on March 3, 2026, to all of the assessable properties per the required MS 429 process. The final assessment amounts contained within the notices were calculated based on a trip-based calculation/traffic model relative to the use of each commercial property within and utilizing the project corridors as detailed within the feasibility study. This information is based on the 12th Edition of the ITE Trip Generation Manual. The final assessment roll along with the assessment map has been attached to this staff report. There are not any residential properties being assessed with the project. All of the final assessment amounts are below the preliminary assessment amounts which were forecasted with the feasibility study and mailed to the affected properties. BUDGET This project is included in the 5-year CIP and the budget for 2026. Funding for the project is budgeted to come from the Pavement Management Program (PMP) fund, which includes special assessments to benefiting properties as part of the revenue source in addition to the use of State-Aid funding. The special assessments are being managed per the City’s Assessment Policy. Utility Enterprise funds will be utilized to cover the rehabilitation needs specific to each utility. The overall 26-02 project budget approved with the 2025-29 Capital Improvement Plan is $1,400,000. The table below indicates the estimated cost in comparison to the project budget. Budgetary Fund Project Budget Project Cost (with Engineering) PMP (Street)$1,380,000 $1,165,150 Surface Water & Storm Sewer $10,000 $24,400 Sanitary Sewer $5,000 $1,650 Watermain $5,000 $4,980 Total $1,400,000 $1,196,180 131 Special assessments are planned to fund $474,000 of the project street costs. State-aid funding will be used on this project to fund the remainder of the project street costs associated with road segments identified on the City's municipal state-aid network which is the majority of this project. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council adopt the Resolution to call for the Assessment Hearing on March 23, 2026, for the 2026 Great Plains/Lake Dr E Rehabilitation Project No. 26-02. ATTACHMENTS Resolution 2026-XX Call for Assessment Hearing 26-02 26-02 Bidding Results 26-02 Assessment Map 26-02 Final Assessment Roll Streets 5-Year CIP 2026-2030 26-02 Budget 132 1 CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA DATE: March 9, 2026 RESOLUTION NO: 2026-XX MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE PUBLIC (ASSESSMENT) HEARING FOR THE 2026 GREAT PLAINS/LAKE DR E REHABILITATION PROJECT (CITY PROJECT 26-02) WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statute 429 regarding special assessments for public improvement projects requires City Council to officially set the assessment hearing date for capital improvement projects; and WHEREAS, the 2026 Great Plains/Lake Dr E Rehabilitation Project bids were received on February 20, 2026; and WHEREAS, a public open house has been scheduled on March 10, 2026, ahead of the assessment hearing to review and discuss the proposed project improvements, assessments, and construction activity. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, that: 1. A public hearing shall be held on the 23rd day of March, 2026, in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. to pass upon such proposed assessments and at such time and place all persons owning property affected by such improvements will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such assessment. 2. The city clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the public hearing on the proposed assessments to be published once in the official newspaper at least two weeks prior to the public hearing and shall state in the notice the total cost of the improvements. The clerk shall also cause mailed notice to be given to the owner of each parcel described in the assessment rolls not less than two weeks prior to the hearings. 3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City of Chanhassen, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid by November 20 of the year the assessment is adopted. The property owner may at any time thereafter, pay to the City of Chanhassen the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. 133 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Chanhassen City Council this 9th day of March, 2026. ATTEST: Jenny Potter, City Clerk Elise Ryan, Mayor YES NO ABSENT 134 Letter of Recommendation F E B R U A R Y 20, 2 0 2 6 George Bender, PE Assistant City Engineer City of Chanhassen, Minnesota 7700 Market Blvd Chanhassen, MN 55317 Architecture + Engineering + Environmental + Planning ISGInc.com RE: Bidding Results for Lake Dr E Rehabilitation Project – 26-02 Dear George, On February 20, 2026, Bids were received for the Lake Dr E Rehabilitation Project 26-02 . A total of four (4) bids were received ranging from $874,482.76 to $978,774.50. The apparent low bidder is Northwest Asphalt, Inc of Shakopee, MN, with a bid price of $874,482.76. We have confirmed that Northwest Asphalt’s bid is complete and thorough. Therefore, we recommend approval of Northwest Asphalt’s bid. Sincerely, Jake Guzik, PE Civil Engineer Jake.Guzik@ISGInc.com 135 Abstract of Bids Lake Dr E Rehabilitation City Project Number: 26-02 Chanhassen, Minnesota 1 MOBILIZATION LS 1 60,000.00$ 60,000.00$ 41,735.00$ 41,735.00$ 60,000.00$ 60,000.00$ 64,000.00$ 64,000.00$ 2 CLEARING AND GRUBBING LS 1 7,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 6,620.00$ 6,620.00$ 4,274.50$ 4,274.50$ 3 REMOVE LIGHT POLE Ea 1 800.00$ 800.00$ 2,703.00$ 2,703.00$ 3,061.00$ 3,061.00$ 813.70$ 813.70$ 4 REMOVE CASTING Ea 6 150.00$ 900.00$ 275.00$ 1,650.00$ 375.00$ 2,250.00$ 160.50$ 963.00$ 5 REMOVE DRAINAGE STRUCTURE Ea 1 500.00$ 500.00$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 566.00$ 566.00$ 1,334.75$ 1,334.75$ 6 REMOVE CURB & GUTTER Ln Ft 1791 8.00$ 14,328.00$ 12.50$ 22,387.50$ 8.60$ 15,402.60$ 10.85$ 19,432.35$ 7 REMOVE CONCRETE MEDIAN Sq Ft 160 25.00$ 4,000.00$ 3.05$ 488.00$ 5.60$ 896.00$ 3.15$ 504.00$ 8 REMOVE SIDEWALK Sq Yd 1682 15.00$ 25,230.00$ 3.05$ 5,130.10$ 8.05$ 13,540.10$ 7.05$ 11,858.10$ 9 REMOVE CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT Sq Yd 500 20.00$ 10,000.00$ 36.14$ 18,070.00$ 21.60$ 10,800.00$ 13.85$ 6,925.00$ 10 REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT Sq Yd 466 8.00$ 3,728.00$ 13.86$ 6,458.76$ 14.50$ 6,757.00$ 9.90$ 4,613.40$ 11 REMOVE BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT Sq Yd 488 10.00$ 4,880.00$ 18.07$ 8,818.16$ 10.50$ 5,124.00$ 8.30$ 4,050.40$ 12 REMOVE BITUMINOUS WALK Sq Ft 294 10.00$ 2,940.00$ 1.52$ 446.88$ 4.00$ 1,176.00$ 4.15$ 1,220.10$ 13 EXCAVATION - COMMON Cu Yd 1030 25.00$ 25,750.00$ 26.60$ 27,398.00$ 24.00$ 24,720.00$ 25.00$ 25,750.00$ 14 SUBGRADE PREPARATION Sq Yd 8820 1.00$ 8,820.00$ 1.00$ 8,820.00$ 1.40$ 12,348.00$ 0.90$ 7,938.00$ 15 AGGREGATE BASE, CLASS 5 Ton 600 20.00$ 12,000.00$ 25.50$ 15,300.00$ 0.01$ 6.00$ 18.10$ 10,860.00$ 16 FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION (P)Sq Yd 8820 7.00$ 61,740.00$ 3.07$ 27,077.40$ 1.60$ 14,112.00$ 1.70$ 14,994.00$ 17 MILL BITUMINOUS SURFACE (2")Sq Yd 4352 4.00$ 17,408.00$ 2.73$ 11,880.96$ 1.80$ 7,833.60$ 2.60$ 11,315.20$ 18 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIX (3,C) - DRIVEWAY Ton 100 150.00$ 15,000.00$ 183.25$ 18,325.00$ 199.50$ 19,950.00$ 147.35$ 14,735.00$ 19 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIX (3,C)Ton 1160 100.00$ 116,000.00$ 89.65$ 103,994.00$ 87.40$ 101,384.00$ 85.20$ 98,832.00$ 20 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIX (3,B)Ton 563 95.00$ 53,485.00$ 83.19$ 46,835.97$ 85.95$ 48,389.85$ 147.35$ 82,958.05$ 21 TYPE SP 12.5 NON WEARING COURSE MIX (3,C)Ton 1160 100.00$ 116,000.00$ 82.95$ 96,222.00$ 79.80$ 92,568.00$ 85.20$ 98,832.00$ 22 BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR TACK COAT Gal 750 5.00$ 3,750.00$ 4.00$ 3,000.00$ 0.01$ 7.50$ 98.50$ 73,875.00$ 23 4" PVC PIPE DRAIN CLEANOUT Ea 2 1,200.00$ 2,400.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,000.00$ 453.00$ 906.00$ 82.30$ 164.60$ 24 CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM SEWER EA 1 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ 2,200.00$ 2,200.00$ 566.00$ 566.00$ 782.75$ 782.75$ 25 ADJUST VALVE BOX - WATER Ea 7 800.00$ 5,600.00$ 711.90$ 4,983.30$ 1,063.00$ 7,441.00$ 862.00$ 6,034.00$ 26 ADJUST VALVE BOX - GAS Ea 1 800.00$ 800.00$ 711.90$ 711.90$ 897.00$ 897.00$ 1,124.00$ 1,124.00$ 27 ADJUST FRAME & RING CASTING Ea 5 500.00$ 2,500.00$ 1,073.00$ 5,365.00$ 1,393.00$ 6,965.00$ 1,117.00$ 5,585.00$ 28 CASTING ASSEMBLY - STORM Ea 6 1,500.00$ 9,000.00$ 972.57$ 5,835.42$ 1,000.00$ 6,000.00$ 946.75$ 5,680.50$ 29 CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE STRUCTURE SPECIAL Ea 1 4,500.00$ 4,500.00$ 5,500.00$ 5,500.00$ 5,663.00$ 5,663.00$ 2,800.00$ 2,800.00$ 30 6" CONCRETE WALK Sq Ft 10723 10.00$ 107,230.00$ 8.90$ 95,434.70$ 8.30$ 89,000.90$ 7.00$ 75,061.00$ 31 8" CONCRETE WALK Sq Ft 2678 15.00$ 40,170.00$ 9.50$ 25,441.00$ 11.85$ 31,734.30$ 7.50$ 20,085.00$ 32 8" CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT Sq Ft 4163 15.00$ 62,445.00$ 10.50$ 43,711.50$ 10.65$ 44,335.95$ 8.60$ 35,801.80$ 33 CONCRETE MEDIAN NOSE - SPECIAL Ea 3 3,500.00$ 10,500.00$ 550.00$ 1,650.00$ 1,116.00$ 3,348.00$ 268.25$ 804.75$ 34 CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER Ln Ft 1559 40.00$ 62,360.00$ 29.00$ 45,211.00$ 36.00$ 56,124.00$ 24.70$ 38,507.30$ 35 TRUNCATED DOMES Sq Ft 158 70.00$ 11,060.00$ 60.00$ 9,480.00$ 75.45$ 11,921.10$ 91.20$ 14,409.60$ 36 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 1 30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 21,500.00$ 21,500.00$ 22,683.00$ 22,683.00$ 22,145.00$ 22,145.00$ 37 VEHICLE SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN Ea 2 7,500.00$ 15,000.00$ 8,205.00$ 16,410.00$ 9,291.00$ 18,582.00$ 7,675.60$ 15,351.20$ Unit Price Amount GMH Asphalt Corporation Valley Paving, Inc.Northwest Asphalt, Inc.Engineer's Estimate AmountUnit Price Amount ISG Project Number: 25-33064 Bid Letting Time + Date: 10:00 a.m., February 20, 2026 AmountItem No.Construction Item Quantity Unit PriceUnit Unit Price Bid Letting Location: Chanhassen City Hall/QuestCDN Architecture + Engineering + Environmental + Planning ISGInc.com 13 6 Abstract of Bids Lake Dr E Rehabilitation City Project Number: 26-02 Chanhassen, Minnesota Unit Price Amount GMH Asphalt Corporation Valley Paving, Inc.Northwest Asphalt, Inc.Engineer's Estimate AmountUnit Price Amount ISG Project Number: 25-33064 Bid Letting Time + Date: 10:00 a.m., February 20, 2026 AmountItem No.Construction Item Quantity Unit PriceUnit Unit Price Bid Letting Location: Chanhassen City Hall/QuestCDN 38 SIGN PANEL Sq Ft 212 65.00$ 13,780.00$ 36.00$ 7,632.00$ 38.00$ 8,056.00$ 37.10$ 7,865.20$ 39 SIGN PANEL SPECIAL Sq Ft 20 75.00$ 1,500.00$ 126.00$ 2,520.00$ 133.00$ 2,660.00$ 129.80$ 2,596.00$ 40 SIGN PANEL POST Ea 34 250.00$ 8,500.00$ 210.00$ 7,140.00$ 222.00$ 7,548.00$ 216.30$ 7,354.20$ 41 RIGID PVC LOOP DETECTOR Ea 12 1,500.00$ 18,000.00$ 1,677.00$ 20,124.00$ 1,899.00$ 22,788.00$ 1,174.50$ 14,094.00$ 42 STORM DRAIN INLET PROTECTION Ea 10 500.00$ 5,000.00$ 200.00$ 2,000.00$ 517.00$ 5,170.00$ 96.10$ 961.00$ 43 SODDING TYPE LAWN Sq Yd 2,131 10.00$ 21,310.00$ 15.91$ 33,904.21$ 13.65$ 29,088.15$ 19.55$ 41,661.05$ 44 ROLLED EROSION PREVENTION CATEGORY 15 Sq Yd 1,510 5.00$ 7,550.00$ 9.20$ 13,892.00$ 5.60$ 8,456.00$ 9.05$ 13,665.50$ 45 SEED SOUTHERN BOULEVARD LB 90 75.00$ 6,750.00$ 10.00$ 900.00$ 14.60$ 1,314.00$ 14.55$ 1,309.50$ 46 4" SOLID LINE MULTI COMP GR IN Ln Ft 5,578 4.50$ 25,101.00$ 1.40$ 7,809.20$ 1.70$ 9,482.60$ 1.45$ 8,088.10$ 47 4" DOTTED LINE MULTI COMP GR IN Ln Ft 137 2.50$ 342.50$ 1.40$ 191.80$ 1.70$ 232.90$ 1.45$ 198.65$ 48 4" BROKEN LINE MULTI COMP GR IN Ln Ft 251 3.00$ 753.00$ 1.40$ 351.40$ 1.70$ 426.70$ 1.45$ 363.95$ 49 4" DBLE SOLID LINE MULTI COMP GR IN Ln Ft 1,630 7.00$ 11,410.00$ 2.80$ 4,564.00$ 3.40$ 5,542.00$ 2.90$ 4,727.00$ 50 24" SOLID LINE MULTI COMP GR IN Ln Ft 189 20.00$ 3,780.00$ 13.00$ 2,457.00$ 15.80$ 2,986.20$ 13.35$ 2,523.15$ 51 PAVT MSSG MULTI COMP GR IN Sq Ft 207 30.00$ 6,210.00$ 15.00$ 3,105.00$ 18.20$ 3,767.40$ 15.45$ 3,198.15$ 52 CROSSWALK MULTI COMP GR IN Sq Ft 984 20.00$ 19,680.00$ 11.40$ 11,217.60$ 13.85$ 13,628.40$ 11.75$ 11,562.00$ 1,079,490.50$ 924,582.50$ 874,825.25$ Total Construction Cost 874,482.76$ Architecture + Engineering + Environmental + Planning ISGInc.com 13 7 Abstract of Bids Lake Dr E Rehabilitation City Project Number: 26-02 Chanhassen, Minnesota 1 MOBILIZATION LS 1 2 CLEARING AND GRUBBING LS 1 3 REMOVE LIGHT POLE Ea 1 4 REMOVE CASTING Ea 6 5 REMOVE DRAINAGE STRUCTURE Ea 1 6 REMOVE CURB & GUTTER Ln Ft 1791 7 REMOVE CONCRETE MEDIAN Sq Ft 160 8 REMOVE SIDEWALK Sq Yd 1682 9 REMOVE CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT Sq Yd 500 10 REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT Sq Yd 466 11 REMOVE BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT Sq Yd 488 12 REMOVE BITUMINOUS WALK Sq Ft 294 13 EXCAVATION - COMMON Cu Yd 1030 14 SUBGRADE PREPARATION Sq Yd 8820 15 AGGREGATE BASE, CLASS 5 Ton 600 16 FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION (P)Sq Yd 8820 17 MILL BITUMINOUS SURFACE (2")Sq Yd 4352 18 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIX (3,C) - DRIVEWAY Ton 100 19 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIX (3,C)Ton 1160 20 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIX (3,B)Ton 563 21 TYPE SP 12.5 NON WEARING COURSE MIX (3,C)Ton 1160 22 BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR TACK COAT Gal 750 23 4" PVC PIPE DRAIN CLEANOUT Ea 2 24 CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM SEWER EA 1 25 ADJUST VALVE BOX - WATER Ea 7 26 ADJUST VALVE BOX - GAS Ea 1 27 ADJUST FRAME & RING CASTING Ea 5 28 CASTING ASSEMBLY - STORM Ea 6 29 CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE STRUCTURE SPECIAL Ea 1 30 6" CONCRETE WALK Sq Ft 10723 31 8" CONCRETE WALK Sq Ft 2678 32 8" CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT Sq Ft 4163 33 CONCRETE MEDIAN NOSE - SPECIAL Ea 3 34 CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER Ln Ft 1559 35 TRUNCATED DOMES Sq Ft 158 36 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 1 37 VEHICLE SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN Ea 2 ISG Project Number: 25-33064 Bid Letting Time + Date: 10:00 a.m., February 20, 2026 Item No.Construction Item QuantityUnit Bid Letting Location: Chanhassen City Hall/QuestCDN 45,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 4,500.00$ 4,500.00$ 6,000.00$ 6,000.00$ 600.00$ 3,600.00$ 725.00$ 725.00$ 9.00$ 16,119.00$ 3.50$ 560.00$ 26.00$ 43,732.00$ 22.00$ 11,000.00$ 14.00$ 6,524.00$ 14.00$ 6,832.00$ 4.00$ 1,176.00$ 60.00$ 61,800.00$ 2.00$ 17,640.00$ 26.00$ 15,600.00$ 1.00$ 8,820.00$ 1.50$ 6,528.00$ 135.00$ 13,500.00$ 92.00$ 106,720.00$ 77.00$ 43,351.00$ 87.50$ 101,500.00$ 1.00$ 750.00$ 1,400.00$ 2,800.00$ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 350.00$ 2,450.00$ 350.00$ 350.00$ 1,600.00$ 8,000.00$ 1,350.00$ 8,100.00$ 4,500.00$ 4,500.00$ 7.00$ 75,061.00$ 10.50$ 28,119.00$ 10.50$ 43,711.50$ 1,500.00$ 4,500.00$ 38.00$ 59,242.00$ 70.00$ 11,060.00$ 40,000.00$ 40,000.00$ 8,500.00$ 17,000.00$ Amount Bituminous Roadways, Inc. Unit Price Architecture + Engineering + Environmental + Planning ISGInc.com 13 8 Abstract of Bids Lake Dr E Rehabilitation City Project Number: 26-02 Chanhassen, Minnesota 1 MOBILIZATION LS 1 ISG Project Number: 25-33064 Bid Letting Time + Date: 10:00 a.m., February 20, 2026 Item No.Construction Item QuantityUnit Bid Letting Location: Chanhassen City Hall/QuestCDN 38 SIGN PANEL Sq Ft 212 39 SIGN PANEL SPECIAL Sq Ft 20 40 SIGN PANEL POST Ea 34 41 RIGID PVC LOOP DETECTOR Ea 12 42 STORM DRAIN INLET PROTECTION Ea 10 43 SODDING TYPE LAWN Sq Yd 2,131 44 ROLLED EROSION PREVENTION CATEGORY 15 Sq Yd 1,510 45 SEED SOUTHERN BOULEVARD LB 90 46 4" SOLID LINE MULTI COMP GR IN Ln Ft 5,578 47 4" DOTTED LINE MULTI COMP GR IN Ln Ft 137 48 4" BROKEN LINE MULTI COMP GR IN Ln Ft 251 49 4" DBLE SOLID LINE MULTI COMP GR IN Ln Ft 1,630 50 24" SOLID LINE MULTI COMP GR IN Ln Ft 189 51 PAVT MSSG MULTI COMP GR IN Sq Ft 207 52 CROSSWALK MULTI COMP GR IN Sq Ft 984 Total Construction Cost Amount Bituminous Roadways, Inc. Unit Price 34.00$ 7,208.00$ 120.00$ 2,400.00$ 200.00$ 6,800.00$ 1,700.00$ 20,400.00$ 350.00$ 3,500.00$ 35.00$ 74,585.00$ 2.50$ 3,775.00$ 6.00$ 540.00$ 1.40$ 7,809.20$ 1.40$ 191.80$ 1.40$ 351.40$ 2.80$ 4,564.00$ 13.00$ 2,457.00$ 15.00$ 3,105.00$ 11.40$ 11,217.60$ 978,774.50$ Architecture + Engineering + Environmental + Planning ISGInc.com 13 9 14 0 14 1 14 2 14 3 14 4 14 5 14 6 14 7 Lake D r i v e E a s t Minne s o t a H i g h w a y 5 G r e a t P l a i n s B l v d La k e D r i v e Pond Promenade M a r s h D r H i d d e n C t Hidde n L a n e Lake Drive M a i n S t r e e t Pond Promenade P o n d P r o m e n a d e 103 105 104 106 107 109 108 100 101 110 102 112 Silo Buildings LLCPID: 258560020 CHCR LLCPID: 258560010 VOP I LLCPID: 258330030 Lakewinds Natural Foods CooperativePID: 257690010 CH Retail Fund/MPLS Village Shoppes LLC PID: 257650020 CPEC Exchange 39560 & 39561 LLCPID: 253460010 New Horizon Real Estate Dvlmt 6 LLPPID: 253460020 DOC-300 Lake Drive East Mob LLC PID: 255900010 American Legion - ChanhassenPID: 255900020 Bongard's Creameries PID: 253451110 Chanhassen HRAPID: 253451111 Discovery United Methodist ChurchPID: 253451120 111 Charter Bank PID: 257650010 0.94 Acres 1.19 Acres 1.34 Acres 0.75 Acres 0.46 Acres 1.40 Acres 1.34 Acres 0.58 Acres 3.46 Acres 2.11 Acres 4.20 Acres 0.64 Acres 3.56 Acres 114 115 118 116 121 125 123 122 113 117 120 119 124 Villages on the Ponds Assn Inc PID: 258680040 3.96 Acres Pond Promenade Ventures LLCPID: 2578300200.93 Acres Pond Promenade Ventures LLCPID: 257830010 1.78 Acres Wheatstone Restaurant Group PID: 258620010 1.37 Acres Villages on the PondsPID: 258460020 1.40 Acres Suraj Hospitality LLCPID: 258680010 2.14 Acres Mara Sports Marketing LLC PID: 258460010 0.66 Acres Villages on the Ponds Assn Inc PID: 258680030 3.35 Acres PHM/Chanhassen Inc PID: 258380010 5.11 Acres Church of St. HubertPID: 2584400201.88 Acres Store Master Funding VI LLCPID: 2584400100.56 Acres Church of St. HubertPID: 2586800209.28 Acres Church of St. HubertPID: 258680130 1.31 Acres M a r k e t B l v d ( C o u n t y R d 1 0 1 ) La k e D r i v e ISGInc.comArchitecture + Engineering + Environmental + Planning DWG LOCATION: S:\PROJECTS\33000 PROJ\33000-33099\33064 2026 LAKE DRIVE E REHAB PROJEC- CHANHASSEN MN\33064 PRODUCTION FILES\33064 CIVIL 3D\NON PRODUCTION DWGS\CONCEPTS-EXHIBITS\33064 ASSESSMENT ROLL 2.DWG SAVED BY: JAKE.GUZIK CITY PROJECT NO. 26-02 ISG PROJECT NO. 25-33064 2026 Lake Dr Rehabilitation Project Chanhassen, Minnesota - 10/20/2025 Sheet Number 1 of 1 Assessment Exhibit N0 SCALE IN FEET 150 300 LEGEND SYMBOL DESCRIPTION ASSESSMENT AREA PROPERTY NUMBER1XX 148 2026 Lake Dr E Rehabilitation Project - Final Assessment Roll Trip Based Assessable Street Cost: 474,000.00$ Baseline: 10 trips = 1 REU Rate per REU = 223.11$ Property Number P.I.D.Taxpayer Taxpayer Address Property Address Land Use Code (ITE) Assessable Trips REUs Assessment Notes 100 258560020 Silo Buildings LLC 3561 44th St W Minneapolis, MN 55410 420 440 Pond Promenade Multi-tenant Retail 1500 150 33,466.70$ 101 258560010 CHCR LLC PO Box 1038 Mason City, IA 50402 450 Pond Promenade Fast Food w/Drive Thru 1000 100 22,311.13$ 102 257690010 Lakewinds Natural Foods Cooperative 6321 Bury Dr Ste 21 Ste 100 Eden Prairie, MN 55346 435 Pond Promenade Retail Supermarket 2300 230 51,315.60$ 103 253460010 CPEC Exchange 39560 & 39561 LLC 12 Blue Jay Ln N North Oaks, MN 55127 320 380 Lake Dr E Multi-tenant Retail 2975 297.5 66,375.62$ 104 255900010 Doc-300 Lake Drive East Mob LLC 309 N Water St Ste 500 Milwaukee, WI 53202 300 Lake Dr E Medical Office 2075 207.5 46,295.60$ 105 253460020 New Horizon Real Estate Dvlmt 6 LLP 3405 Annapolis Ln N #100 Minneapolis, MN 55447 310 Lake Dr E Day Care Center 900 90 20,080.02$ 106 255900020 American Legion - Chanhassen 290 Lake Dr E Chanhassen, MN 55317 290 Lake Dr E Assembly/Restaurant 1245 124.5 27,777.36$ 107 253451110 Bongards' Creameries 250 Lake Dr Chanhassen, MN 55317 250 Lake Dr E Industrial Office 2250 225 50,200.05$ 108 253451120 Discovery United Methodist Church 275 Lake Dr E Chanhassen, MN 55317 275 Lake Dr E Church 1050 105 23,426.69$ 109 253451111 Chanhassen HRA PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Public Access 200 20 4,462.23$ 110 258330030 VOP I LLC PO Box 404 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Shared Parking Lot No building structure on parcel 111 257650010 Charter Bank 1010 W Clairemont Ave Eau Claire, WI 54701 455 Pond Promenade Bank 450 45 10,040.01$ 112 257650020 CH Retail Fund/MPLS Village Shoppes LLC 3819 Maple Ave Dallas, TX 75219 460 464 Lake Dr Shopping Center 750 75 16,733.35$ 113 258680030 Villages on the Ponds Assn Inc. PO Box 404 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Private Road No building structure on parcel 114 258680010 Suraj Hospitality LLC 570 Pond Promenade Chanhassen, MN 55317 570 Pond Promenade Hotel 350 35 7,808.90$ 115 258620010 Wheatstone Restaurant Group 600 Market St Ste 230, Chanhassen, MN 55317 530 Pond Promenade Restaurant 300 30 6,693.34$ 116 257830010 Pond Promenade Ventures LLC 705 Marquette Ave S Ste 900, Minneapolis, MN 55402 510 Lake Dr Free Standing Store 750 75 16,733.35$ 117 257830020 Pond Promenade Ventures LLC 705 Marquette Ave S Ste 900, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Private Road/Parking Lot No building structure on parcel 118 258460010 Mara Sports Marketing LLC 3728 Woodland Cove Pkwy Minnetrista, MN 55331 550 Lake Dr Day Care Center 400 40 8,924.45$ 119 258460020 Villages on the Ponds Assn Inc. PO Box 404 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Private Drive/Storm Detention No building structure on parcel 120 258680040 Villages on the Ponds Assn Inc. PO Box 404 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Storm Detention Pond No building structure on parcel 121 258380010 PHM/Chanhassen Inc 2845 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113 501 Lake Dr Continuing Care Retirement Community 250 25 5,577.78$ 122 258440010 Store Master Funding VI LLC 10050 Crosstown Cir Ste 650 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 421 Lake Dr Commercial Rec Indoor 100 10 2,231.11$ 123 258680020 Church of St. Hubert 8201 Main St, Chanhassen, MN 55317 8201 Main St Church/School 2400 240 53,546.72$ 124 258440020 Church of St. Hubert 8201 Main St, Chanhassen, MN 55317 Parking Lot No building structure on parcel 125 258680130 Church of St. Hubert 8201 Main St, Chanhassen, MN 55317 Parking Lot No building structure on parcel 21245 474,000.00$ 14 9 ## ## ########### ##### ### ### # # # ## ##### # ## # # ## ## # ###### # # ### # # #### # # ##### # # # # ## ## ## # # Lake Virginia Christmas Lake Lotus Lake Brendan Pond Lake Harrison Kerber Pond Lake Susan Rice Marsh Lake Lake Riley Rice Lake Lake St. Joe Lake Minnewashta Lake Ann Lake Lucy ST18 ST14 ST15 ST17 ST61 Minnewashta Regional Park North Lotus Lake Park Meadow Green Park Lake Ann Park Chanhassen Pond Park Chanhassen Nature Preserve Chanhassen Recreation Center Lake Susan Park Rice Marsh Lake Preserve Power Hill Park Fox Woods Preserve Bandimere Community Park Bluff Creek Golf Course Hesse Farm Park Preserve Lake Susan Preserve City Center Park Raguet Wildlife Management Are MN Valley National Wildlife Re MN Landscape Arboretum Seminary Fen Scientific & Nat* Bluff Creek Preserve Independent School District 11 Independent School District 112 Independent School District 276 Riley Ridge Park Lake Ann Park Preserve SA5 SA7 SA5 SA101 SA5 SA41 )212 P o w e r s Blvd Hw y 2 1 2 Au d u b o n R d Cha nha s s e n Rd Arboretum Blvd Pioneer Trl Galpin Bl v d Lyman Blvd Ha z e l t i n e B l v d M a r k e t Bl v d Po w e r s B l v d Hwy 7 F l y i n g C l o u d D r G reat Pl a insBlvd Arbo r e t u m B l v d C o R d 1 0 1 ST101 ST101 Date Created: 12/8/2025 Do c u m e n t P a t h : K: \ D e p a r t m e n t s \ E n g i n e e r i n g \ C I P \ 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 3 0 \ C I P _ 5 Y e a r _ 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 3 0 . a p r x Created By: City of Chanhassen - Engineering Department µ0 3,000 Feet 0 0.5 Mile 5-Year CIP Pavement Management Plan (PMP) - Streets (2026-2030) City of Chanhassen Legend Mill & Overlay Full Depth Reclamation ## ##Reconstruction 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 150 Streets - Lake Drive East/Great Plains Improvements Overview Request Owner Charlie Howley, PW Director/City Engineer Department Annual Pvmnt Mgmt Contracted Form Type Capital Improvement Request Type Street Construction/Reconstruction Project Number ST-049 Description Project includes the rehabilitation of Lake Drive East from Great Plains Blvd to where the 2018 project began. Details Type of Project Reconstruction Location 151 Capital Cost Breakdown Capital Cost FY2026 Total Engineering $300,000 $300,000 Construction/Maintenance $1,100,000 $1,100,000 Total $1,400,000 $1,400,000 Capital Cost FY2026 Budget $1,400,000 Total Budget (all years) $1.4M Project Total $1.4M Capital Cost by Year Construction/Maintenance Engineering 2026 $1,400,000.00 $0 $400K $800K $1.2M Capital Cost for Budgeted Years TOTAL $1,400,000.00 Construction/Maintenance (79%)$1,100,000.0 Engineering (21%)$300,000.00 152 Funding Sources Breakdown Funding Sources FY2026 Total Streets - PMP Assessments $552,000 $552,000 Utility Fund - Water $5,000 $5,000 Utility Fund - Sewer $5,000 $5,000 Utility Fund - SW Mgmt $10,000 $10,000 Streets - PMP MSA Funds $828,000 $828,000 Total $1,400,000 $1,400,000 Funding Sources FY2026 Budget $1,400,000 Total Budget (all years) $1.4M Project Total $1.4M Funding Sources by Year Streets - PMP Assessments Streets - PMP MSA Funds Utility Fund - Sewer Utility Fund - SW Mgmt Utility Fund - Water 2026 $1,400,000.00 $0 $400K $800K $1.2M Funding Sources for Budgeted Years TOTAL $1,400,000.00 Streets - PMP Assessments (39%)$552,000.00 Streets - PMP MSA Funds (59%)$828,000.00 Utility Fund - Sewer (0%)$5,000.00 Utility Fund - SW Mgmt (1%)$10,000.00 Utility Fund - Water (0%)$5,000.00 153 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Resolution 2026-XX: Municipal State Aid System Change File No.PW004 Item No: D.12 Agenda Section CONSENT AGENDA Prepared By Charlie Howley, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Reviewed By Laurie Hokkanen SUGGESTED ACTION "The Chanhassen City Council approves a resolution to add Longacres Drive to the City's Municipal State Aid System." Motion Type Simple Majority Vote of members present Strategic Priority Financial Sustainability SUMMARY Consider adding Longacres Drive to the City of Chanhassen Municipal State Aid System (MSAS) BACKGROUND MnDOT Municipal State Aid (MSA) rules allow 20% of the overall improved mileage of a city, except for Trunk Highway or County Turnbacks, be allowed to be part of their MSA system. Per the latest Chanhassen Certificate of Mileage (attached) the city has 1.21 miles of eligible mileage for its MSA system. Longacres Drive is 0.93 miles long and is suitable to be designated as a MSA route based on its functional classification, transportation use, and its direct connection between two other major transportation routes in the city. 154 DISCUSSION MnDOT State Aid has already given preliminary approval for this system revision (see attached). A resolution by the City Council is needed to formally make the system change request. If approved, the city can start collecting Needs money as part of its annual MSA revenue. MSA Needs information is due by May 1, 2026. Annual MSA revenue is determined by a formula based on 50% population and 50% Needs. BUDGET N/A RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adding Longacres Drive to the City's MSAS program. ATTACHMENTS Resolution 26-XX Request for Longacres Drive to be added to MSAS MSAS change request approval - Longacres Drive Certification of mileage form - Chanhassen 2025 155 CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA DATE: March 9, 2026 RESOLUTION NO: 2026-XX MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT LONGACRES DRIVE BE DESIGNATED A CITY OF CHANHHASSEN MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET WHEREAS, The City of Chanhassen (City) has an overall street network comprising of approximately 117 miles of improved roadway based on our latest Certificate of Mileage; and WHEREAS, The Municipal State Aid (MSA) program allows 20% of its improved roadway milage, not including Trunk Highway or County Turnbacks, be designated as MSA streets; and WHEREAS, The City has 1.21 miles of available MSA street mileage eligibility based on its latest Certificate of Mileage; and WHEREAS, Longacres Drive has a total length of 0.93 miles and fits the suitability of being on the City’s MSA system. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Chanhassen that Longacres Drive, between Trunk Highway 41 and Galpin Boulevard be, and hereby established, located, and designated as a Municipal State Sid Street of the City of Chanhassen, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of Transportation for consideration, and that upon his/her approval of the designation of said road, that same be maintained as a Municipal State Aid Street of the City of Chanhassen. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Chanhassen City Council this 9th day of March 2026. ATTEST: Jenny Potter, City Clerk Elise Ryan, Mayor YES NO ABSENT 156 State Aid for Local Transportation 395 John Ireland Blvd., MS 500 St. Paul, MN 55155 An equal opportunity employer TO: Charlie Howley Chanhassen City Engineer FROM: William Lanoux Manager, Municipal State Aid Needs Unit DATE: February 18, 2026 SUBJECT: Municipal State Aid Designation The following Municipal State Aid Street designation will be approved when the city council resolution has been received. MSAS 129: Longacres Drive– from Hazeltine Blvd (TH 41) to Galpin Blvd (0.93 miles) Needs Update Comments: Routes can receive Needs and be used in the calculation of your 2027 allotment. Include this revision with your 2026 spring Needs update. Certification of Mileage Update Comments: You can include these revisions on the 2026 Annual Certification of Mileage that is due in January 2027. If you have any questions, contact your DSAE or Bill Lanoux at (651) 366-3817 for instructions. Available Mileage 1.21 2025 Certified Mileage + Revoked Mileage 0.00 - Designated Mileage 0.93 Remaining Available Mileage 0.28 157 ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF MILEAGE SEE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED ON WEB SITE RECORD REVISIONS ON BACK OF FORM I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII 1. Trunk Highways 2. Trunk Highways Turnbacks (Designated as MSAS - mileage above 20%) 3. County State Aid Highways (Exclude mileage designated as MSAS) 4. County State Aid Highway Turnbacks (Designated as MSAS - mileage above 20%) (+ or -) 5. Total Mileage of Line 1 Thru 4 Previous =Adjustment =Current = 6. Municipal State Aid Streets (Exclude Trunk and County Highway Turnbacks 7. County Road Turnbacks (Designated as MSAS) 8. County Roads (Exclude mileage designated as MSAS) 9. Other Local Roads And Streets - not designated (Include T.H. & CSAH frontage roads) (+ or -) 10. Total Improved Basic Mileage (lines 6 + 7 + 8 + 9) Previous =Adjustment =Current = 11. Percentage Limitation Allowed by Statute X 0.20 12. MAXIMUM MILEAGE ALLOWED FOR M.S.A.S. DESIGNATIONS (Col XI, Line 10 Times Line 11) 13. Total Municipal State Aid Street Designated (Column XII, Line 2 + 4 + 6 + 7) 14. Total Miles of T.H. & County Turnbacks designated as MSAS Above 20% (Col. XII Line 2 + 4 + 7)(-) 15. Mileage designated MSAS - not including T.H. and County Turnback mileage (Line 13 minus Line 14).(-) 16. MSAS Mileage Partly Outside the City Limits in a non MSAS city (if any)(-) 17. Municipal State Aid Street Mileage Over/Under Maximum Allowed. (Line 12 minus line 15 minus Line 16) I hereby certify that the total Improved Mileage (Col.XI. Line 5 + 10) in the Municipality of Chanhassen as of December 31, 2025 is 138.46 Miles. Signed ____________________________________________ Title: Public Works Director/City Engineer Date: 12/29/2025 NOTE: Lines 2, 4, 6, & 7 are MSAS mileage categories Shaded Fields contain formulas. These fields get filled automatically as data is entered. BASIC MILEAGE: MILEAGE CONSIDERED IN THE COMPUTATION OF ALLOWABLE MILEAGE Municipal Mileage as of Dec. 31, 2024 Current Year 2025 (+ or -)as of Dec. 31, 2025 To t a l No n - Ex i s t i n g Un i m p r o v e d 2025 No n - Ex i s t i n g Un i m p r o v e d Municipal Mileage Revisions During Im p r o v e d No n - Ex i s t i n g Un i m p r o v e d Im p r o v e d To t a l Im p r o v e d 1.06 0.61 19.9919.99 To t a l MILEAGE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE COMPUTATION OF BASIC MILEAGE 21.66 1.06 0.61 21.66 1.06 0.61 19.99 1.06 0.61 19.99 93.20 116.80 89.84 89.84 0.45 2.91 3.36 22.1522.15 1.901.90 SUBMIT TO YOUR DSAE BY JANUARY 15, 2026 and Mileage Partly Outside the City Limits in a non MSAS city) 1.21 22.15 2.51 0.45 92.75 2.91113.89 24.66 23.36 22.1522.15 1.901.90 158 Route Original Number Miles Non-Un-Improved Total Existing improved dview/Cart way 0.45 0.45 0.45 Never accounted for - these are gravel roads Market St 0.11 0.11 0.11 previously ID'd as a private street ez Perce/Yos 0.24 0.24 0.24 Pleasant View Pt & Deerhaven le Ridge/W 96th 0.92 0.92 0.92 New development - Erhart Farm & Avienda Pearl Dr/etal 1.64 1.64 1.64 New development - The Park & Bluffs 0.45 2.91 3.36 3.36 MILEAGE CHANGE + OR - TOTAL MILEAGE CHANGE + or - insert on Line 9 REVISIONS MADE DURING 2025 TRUNK HIGHWAYS, COUNTY ROADS, or COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAYS LOCAL ROADS TOTAL MILEAGE CHANGE + or - (insert on Line 2 or Line 4 or Line 7) TOTAL MILEAGE CHANGE + or - (insert on Line 1, Line 3 or Line 8) FOR A SHEET WITH MORE ROWS, CONTACT STATE AID JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 2025 MUNICIPALITY: Chanhassen TURNBACK MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS (County Road, CSAH or TH Turnbacks) TOTAL MILEAGE CHANGE + or - (insert on Line 6) New Construction, System Revision, Jurisdictional Exchange, Administrative Revision, etc. Indicate if Needs were updated in 2024 Reason / notesDate of Change MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS Regular Mileage Revised or New Miles 159 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Resolution #2026-XX: Accept the Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the 2026 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 26-01 File No.ENG Project No. 26-01 CIP No. ST-012 Item No: D.13 Agenda Section CONSENT AGENDA Prepared By George Bender, Assistant City Engineer Reviewed By Charlie Howley SUGGESTED ACTION "The Chanhassen City Council adopts a resolution accepting the Plans and Specifications and authorizes publication of an advertisement for bids for the 2026 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 26-01." Motion Type Simple Majority Vote of members present Strategic Priority Asset Management SUMMARY Approve the construction documents and authorize an advertisement to bid the project. BACKGROUND As part of the overall Pavement Management Program (PMP), the city annually plans to rehabilitate a section or sections of public streets across the city. The Five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) identifies the near-term streets to be rehabilitated. This 2026 project includes approximately 2.2 miles of city streets for rehabilitation. 160 Key dates and items relative to the project: November, 2024, the city created a project page and email subscription list. On June 13, 2025, the Engineering Department released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for design and construction services for the 26-01 project. On June 20, 2025, the Engineering Department released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for geotechnical services for the 26-01 project. On July 14, 2025, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Houston Engineering, Inc. for design and construction services for the 26-01 project. On July 14, 2025, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Braun Intertec for geotechnical exploration and engineering services in association with the 26-01 design contract. On November 10, 2025, the City Council called for a Public Hearing to be held regarding the proposed improvements on November 24, 2025. On November 19, 2025, the Engineering Department and Houston Engineering hosted a public Open House meeting at City Hall to discuss the project and respond to questions with the impacted properties. Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District staff also attended this meeting and presented on the proposed project within North Lotus Lake Park. Approximately 73 residents attended and 20 comment cards were received. On November 24, 2025, the City Council accepted the feasibility study, conducted a Public Hearing related to the improvements, and authorized preparation of plans and specifications for the 26-01 project. On February 17, 2025, the Engineering Department and Houston Engineering hosted a pop-up meeting for the property owners in the Fox Hollow neighborhood to specifically discuss the proposed alignment of the portion of Fox Hollow Dr between Pleasantview Rd and the cul-de-sac near the tennis courts. Approximately 43 residents attended and 6 comment cards were received. Project information is available on the city's website at: https://www.chanhassenmn.gov/government/projects/street-projects/2026-city-pavement- rehabilitationproject To subscribe to the city's distribution list in order to receive routine project updates - interested residents and property owners should visit the following link to sign up: https://www.chanhassenmn.gov/i-want-to/subscribe. As of March 3, 2026, there were 672 email addresses subscribed to receive project updates. DISCUSSION The project area has been shown on prior CIP planning mapping in addition to the attached current 5- year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) map representing the years 2026 through 2030. The CIP is a planned sequence of pavement rehabilitation projects based on currently available funding that works to meeting the city's goal of having an average overall condition index of the local street pavements at or 161 above 70. The current average OCI of the city's local street pavement is 76.2 out of a maximum rating of 100. Two neighborhood areas are proposed to be rehabilitated with the 26-01 project. The Fox Hollow neighborhood area has approximately 1.3 miles of existing streets being proposed to be rehabilitated while the Vasserman Ridge neighborhood area has approximately 0.9 miles of existing streets being proposed to be rehabilitated. Houston Engineering was provided the city's asset management and geotechnical information relative to this project to factor into the feasibility analysis to incorporate with the subsequent design. Based on the existing maintenance and rating history, on-site street observations, and the feasibility analysis - the following recommendations in the subsequent paragraphs were designed. The Fox Hollow development was originally constructed in phases between 1985 and 1988 except for Fox Dr. These streets were seal coated in 2006. Fox Dr was originally constructed in 2005 and seal- coated in 2015. Fox Hollow Ct is also within this neighborhood area but it is a private street and therefore not proposed to be rehabilitated as part of the project. The largest infrastructure issue with this neighborhood is lack of drainage, primarily in the street pavement section. This area was scoped to be a reconstruction project except for Fox Dr which is proposed to be a mill and overlay due to its current condition as it is a newer street. The Vasserman Ridge development was originally constructed in phases between 2002 and 2004. This area was scoped to be a mill and overlay based on its current condition. Beyond the pavement rehabilitation scope, there was a desire by staff to improve the current alignment of Fox Hollow Drive at the area near North Lotus Lake Park. The benefits of this re-alignment included removing the existing roadway from park property and locating it within the designated public right-of- way, improved emergency response, improved drainage, and street maintenance operations. There was strong resident opposition to the proposed re-alignment due to several factors including a perceived change to the existing character of the neighborhood, decreased property values, an increase in speeding and traffic volumes, and general traffic safety reasons. Hence, the project engineering team re-imagined this localized area and scheduled a pop-up meeting with the Fox Hollow neighborhood to share the information. Mostly positive feedback was received in regards to the re-design and the project team moved forward with this re-alignment which is similar to the original alignment but improved in several aspects. Staff also presented a sidewalk connection along Fox Hollow Dr. This modification also wasn't well received from the majority of open house attendees and generally thought by the residents to be unnecessary. The idea did have support from a few residents supporting the safety perspective. Existing pedestrian ramps impacted by the project will be brought into ADA compliance in accordance with the city's ADA transition plan. City public works staff performed a condition assessment on the existing utilities within the project areas. The sanitary and storm sewer pipe networks were televised, and the existing structures were evaluated to assess the need for improvements. There weren't any significant improvements scoped in relation to the sanitary sewer network. The watermain in the Fox Hollow neighborhood area has a significant documented break history, especially along Gray Fox Curve. It was recommended for replacement in the feasibility study and the design moved forward for its replacement. 162 Schedule Task Date Bid Opening March 31, 2026 Call for Public (Assessment) Hearing April 13, 2026 Public Open House/Neighborhood Meeting #2 April 14, 2026 Conduct Public (Assessment) Hearing, Accept Bids, Adopt Assessment Roll, and Award Construction Contract April 27, 2026 Begin Construction May 2026 Substantial Completion October 30, 2026 Final Completion June 2027 BUDGET This project is included in the 5-year CIP. Funding for the project is proposed to come from the Pavement Management Program (PMP) fund, which includes special assessments to benefit properties as part of the revenue source. The special assessments will be managed per the city’s current Assessment Policy. The Utility Enterprise funds will be utilized to cover the rehabilitation needs specific to each utility. The overall 26-01 project budget approved with the CIP is $8,755,000, and the current estimate of costs are shown in the following table: Fund Project Budget Fox Hollow Area Estimate Vasserman Ridge Area Estimate Total Estimate PMP (Street) $4,835,000 $4,071,380 $616,330 $4,687,710 Surface Water $2,130,000 $1,586,860 $64,600 $1,651,460 Sanitary Sewer $800,000 $83,900 $59,550 $143,450 Watermain $990,000 $1,539,070 $5,600 $1,544,670 Total $8,755,000 $7,281,210 $746,080 $8,027,290 The estimated costs in the table above are construction costs. The soft (non-construction) costs such as engineering, geotechnical, and construction materials testing aggregate to approximately $754,000 currently. Hence, the overall project is close to budget at approximately $8,781,000. The preliminary special assessment amounts distributed to each project area remain the same based on the city's current Assessment Policy which includes flat rates for residential properties. The flat assessment rates for residential properties per the city's 2026 fee schedule are: $2,940 for a Mill & Overlay project (Vasserman neighborhood area & Fox Dr in the Fox Hollow neighborhood area) $9,550 for a Full Reconstruction project (Fox Hollow neighborhood area except for Fox Dr) 163 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution accepting the plans and specifications and authorizing the advertisement to bid for the 2026 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 26-01. ATTACHMENTS Resolution #2026-XX Approving Plans and Specs and Authorizing Ad for Bids 3.9.26 Streets 5-Year CIP 11x17 - 2026-2030 CIP Project ST-012_26-01 164 1 CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA DATE: March 9, 2026 RESOLUTION NO: 2026-XX MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE 2026 CITY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. 26-01 WHEREAS, on November 24, 2025, the City Council held a Public Hearing for the 2026 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 26-01; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Resolution passed by the City Council on November 24, 2025; Houston Engineering, Inc. in conjunction with the City Engineer have prepared plans and specifications for the 2026 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project and have presented such plans and specifications to the City Council for approval. The project area includes the following streets: the improvement of Fox Hollow Drive, Fox Drive, Gray Fox Lane, Gray Fox Curve, Quail Crossing, Pleasant Park Drive, Hunters Ct, Bluff Ridge Ct, Vasserman Trail, Vasserman Place, Ridgeview Way, and Ridgeview Point. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Chanhassen City Council: 1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which can be reviewed at the office of the City Engineer, are hereby approved. 2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official city newspaper and on QuestCDN.com, an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published at least two times, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be received online until 10 a.m. on March 31, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read via conference call by the City Engineer. Bids will be tabulated, and the responsibility of the bidders will be considered by the Council at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 27, 2026, for the 2026 City Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 26-01, in the Council Chambers at the City Hall. Any bidder whose responsibility is questioned during consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity to address the Council on the issue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless appropriately submitted online and accompanied by a bid security payable to the clerk for 5% of the amount of such bid. 165 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Chanhassen City Council this 9th day of March 2026. ATTEST: Jenny Potter, City Clerk Elise Ryan, Mayor YES NO ABSENT 166 ## ## ########### ##### ### ### # # # ## ##### # ## # # ## ## # ###### # # ### # # #### # # ##### # # # # ## ## ## # # Lake Virginia Christmas Lake Lotus Lake Brendan Pond Lake Harrison Kerber Pond Lake Susan Rice Marsh Lake Lake Riley Rice Lake Lake St. Joe Lake Minnewashta Lake Ann Lake Lucy ST18 ST14 ST15 ST17 ST61 Minnewashta Regional Park North Lotus Lake Park Meadow Green Park Lake Ann Park Chanhassen Pond Park Chanhassen Nature Preserve Chanhassen Recreation Center Lake Susan Park Rice Marsh Lake Preserve Power Hill Park Fox Woods Preserve Bandimere Community Park Bluff Creek Golf Course Hesse Farm Park Preserve Lake Susan Preserve City Center Park Raguet Wildlife Management Are MN Valley National Wildlife Re MN Landscape Arboretum Seminary Fen Scientific & Nat* Bluff Creek Preserve Independent School District 11 Independent School District 112 Independent School District 276 Riley Ridge Park Lake Ann Park Preserve SA5 SA7 SA5 SA101 SA5 SA41 )212 P o w e r s Blvd Hw y 2 1 2 Au d u b o n R d Cha nha s s e n Rd Arboretum Blvd Pioneer Trl Galpin Bl v d Lyman Blvd Ha z e l t i n e B l v d M a r k e t Bl v d Po w e r s B l v d Hwy 7 F l y i n g C l o u d D r G reat Pl a insBlvd Arbo r e t u m B l v d C o R d 1 0 1 ST101 ST101 Date Created: 12/8/2025 Do c u m e n t P a t h : K: \ D e p a r t m e n t s \ E n g i n e e r i n g \ C I P \ 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 3 0 \ C I P _ 5 Y e a r _ 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 3 0 . a p r x Created By: City of Chanhassen - Engineering Department µ0 3,000 Feet 0 0.5 Mile 5-Year CIP Pavement Management Plan (PMP) - Streets (2026-2030) City of Chanhassen Legend Mill & Overlay Full Depth Reclamation ## ##Reconstruction 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 167 Streets - 2026 Street Improvements Overview Request Owner Charlie Howley, PW Director/City Engineer Department Annual Pvmnt Mgmt Contracted Form Type Capital Improvement Request Type Street Construction/Reconstruction Project Number ST-012-2026 Description The 5-year Capital Pavement Management Plan identies the planned streets for the next ve years. The Plan is updated every fall to review priorities and needs, but generally intends to keep the overall condition index (OCI) average across all streets at 70 or higher. 2026 Reconstruction 601-6054-XXXX The City uses a Pavement Management System in Cartegraph to monitor the condition of City streets. While proper preventative maintenance extends the life of the street and is cost effective, a street will eventually deteriorate to a point that major maintenance is required. Rehabilitation projects exited the life of the street. In cases when utilities or poor subgrade needs to be replaced or where streets have deteriorated to a point where rehabilitation will no longer be practical, reconstruction of the street is necessary. A feasibility study is written to consider the merits of the project, scope of work, costs, and assessments. The City has an Assessment Policy that identies what and how much of the project is assessed to beneting properties. The 2026 project is a full reconstruction scope. Details Type of Project Reconstruction 168 Capital Cost Breakdown Capital Cost FY2026 Total Engineering $870,000 $870,000 Construction/Maintenance $7,885,000 $7,885,000 Total $8,755,000 $8,755,000 Capital Cost FY2026 Budget $8,755,000 Total Budget (all years) $8.755M Project Total $8.755M Capital Cost by Year Construction/Maintenance Engineering 2026 $8,755,000.00 $0 $2.5M $5M $7.5M Capital Cost for Budgeted Years TOTAL $8,755,000.00 Construction/Maintenance (90%)$7,885,000. Engineering (10%)$870,000.00 169 Funding Sources Breakdown Funding Sources FY2026 Total Streets - PMP Funds $2,900,000 $2,900,000 Streets - PMP Assessments $1,935,000 $1,935,000 Utility Fund - Water $990,000 $990,000 Utility Fund - Sewer $800,000 $800,000 Utility Fund - SW Mgmt $2,130,000 $2,130,000 Total $8,755,000 $8,755,000 Funding Sources FY2026 Budget $8,755,000 Total Budget (all years) $8.755M Project Total $8.755M Funding Sources by Year Streets - PMP Assessments Streets - PMP Funds Utility Fund - Sewer Utility Fund - SW Mgmt Utility Fund - Water 2026 $8,755,000.00 $0 $2.5M $5M $7.5M Funding Sources for Budgeted Years TOTAL $8,755,000.00 Streets - PMP Assessments (22%)$1,935,000.0 Streets - PMP Funds (33%)$2,900,000.00 Utility Fund - Sewer (9%)$800,000.00 Utility Fund - SW Mgmt (24%)$2,130,000.00 Utility Fund - Water (11%)$990,000.00 170 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Resolution 2026:XX - Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan File No.Item No: D.14 Agenda Section CONSENT AGENDA Prepared By Andrew Heger, Fire Chief Reviewed By SUGGESTED ACTION Approve a Resolution, adopting the 2025 Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan Motion Type Simple Majority Vote of members present Strategic Priority Operational Excellence SUMMARY BACKGROUND FEMA requires cities and counties to maintain a current, approved hazard mitigation plan to remain eligible for hazard mitigation grant funding. The previous county plan, last adopted in 2020, has expired and must be updated to maintain funding eligibility. Over the past year, city staff have been engaged in the process to update the plan. Specifically, hazards which may directly impact our community and the specific mitigation efforts necessary to address those hazards were identified. Adoption of this plan will ensure the community is best positioned to prevent the impacts of a disaster, if one were to occur. DISCUSSION 171 BUDGET RECOMMENDATION Approve a Resolution, adopting the 2025 Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan ATTACHMENTS Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution Carver County HMP 2025 172 1 CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA DATE: March 9th, 2026 RESOLUTION NO: 2026-XX MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2025 CARVER COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen recognizes the threat of natural hazards to people and property within the City of Chanhassen; and WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen has participated in the development of the 2025 Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with Federal laws, including the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended; the National Flood Insurance act of 1968, as amended; and the National Dam Safety Program Act, as amended; and WHEREAS, the 2025 Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property within the City of Chanhassen from the impacts of future hazards and disasters; and WHEREAS, by adoption by the City of Chanhassen demonstrates its commitment to hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in the 2025 Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan, WHEREAS, approval of the 2025 Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will make Carver County and participating jurisdictions eligible to apply for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS: The City of Chanhassen supports the hazard mitigation planning effort and wishes to adopt the 2025 Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan. 173 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Chanhassen City Council this 9th day of March, 2026. ATTEST: Jenny Potter, City Clerk Elise Ryan, Mayor YES NO ABSENT 174 Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan eartent o Puli aety _ iviion o Hoeland eurity and ergeny Manageent 175 Carver County Minnesota 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan Ben Rutter Emergency Management Director Carver County Emergency Management Sheriff's Office, 608 East Fourth Street Chaska, MN 55318-2102 952-361-1253 Prepared By: U-Spatial Research and Innovation Office (RIO) | University of Minnesota 389 Kirby Plaza, 1208 Kirby Drive Duluth, MN 55812 218-726-7438 176 ii Contents Section 1 – Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Hazard Mitigation Planning in Minnesota ................................................................................. 1 1.1.1 Scope .................................................................................................................................. 2 1.1.2 Hazard Mitigation Definition.............................................................................................. 2 1.2 State Administration of Mitigation Grants................................................................................. 3 Section 2 – Public Planning Process ...................................................................................................... 4 2.1 Planning Team Information ........................................................................................................ 4 2.2 Review of Existing Plans, Capabilities & Vulnerabilities ........................................................... 6 2.3 Planning Process Timeline and Steps ....................................................................................... 7 2.3.1 Carver County Stakeholder Coordination ......................................................................... 7 2.3.2 Overview of Jurisdictional Participation ............................................................................ 8 Section 3 – Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis .................................................................... 10 3.1 Natural Hazard Identification .................................................................................................. 10 3.1.1 Hazard Prioritization ....................................................................................................... 10 3.1.2 FEMA- and Minnesota-Declared Disasters and Assistance ......................................... 11 3.2 Community Vulnerability ......................................................................................................... 12 3.3 Climate Change ....................................................................................................................... 12 3.3.1 Climate Change Impacts and Resilience Planning ....................................................... 15 3.3.2 Health Impacts of Climate Change in Minnesota ......................................................... 15 3.3.3 Climate Change Adaptation ............................................................................................ 19 3.3.4 Climate Change Data and Tools in Minnesota .............................................................. 19 3.4 Jurisdictional Change in Risk or Vulnerability Assessment ................................................... 19 3.4.1 Jurisdictional Responses ................................................................................................ 19 3.4.2 Future Development ....................................................................................................... 22 Section 4 – Hazards ............................................................................................................................ 26 4.1 Flooding .................................................................................................................................... 26 4.1.1 Probability of Occurrence ............................................................................................... 26 4.1.2 Vulnerability ..................................................................................................................... 27 4.1.3 Flooding and Climate Change ........................................................................................ 29 4.1.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies ..................................................................................... 30 4.2 Windstorms .............................................................................................................................. 30 4.2.1 Probability of Occurrence ............................................................................................... 31 4.2.2 Vulnerability ..................................................................................................................... 31 4.2.3 Windstorms and Climate Change .................................................................................. 32 4.2.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies ..................................................................................... 32 4.3 Tornadoes ................................................................................................................................ 32 4.3.1 Probability of Occurrence ............................................................................................... 33 4.3.2 Vulnerability ..................................................................................................................... 33 177 iii Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP 4.3.3 Tornadoes and Climate Change ..................................................................................... 34 4.3.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies ..................................................................................... 35 4.4 Hail............................................................................................................................................ 35 4.4.1 Probability of Occurrence ............................................................................................... 35 4.4.2 Vulnerability ..................................................................................................................... 36 4.4.3 Hail and Climate Change ................................................................................................ 36 4.4.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies ..................................................................................... 37 4.5 Winter Storms .......................................................................................................................... 37 4.5.1 Probability of Occurrence ............................................................................................... 38 4.5.2 Vulnerability ..................................................................................................................... 38 4.5.3 Winter Storms and Climate Change .............................................................................. 38 4.5.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies ..................................................................................... 39 4.6 Extreme Cold ............................................................................................................................ 39 4.6.1 Probability of Occurrence ............................................................................................... 40 4.6.2 Vulnerability ..................................................................................................................... 40 4.6.3 Extreme Cold and Climate Change ................................................................................ 40 4.6.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies ..................................................................................... 41 4.7 Extreme Heat ........................................................................................................................... 41 4.7.1 Probability of Occurrence ............................................................................................... 43 4.7.2 Vulnerability ..................................................................................................................... 43 4.7.3 Extreme Heat and Climate Change ................................................................................ 45 4.7.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies ..................................................................................... 46 4.8 Drought ..................................................................................................................................... 47 4.8.1 Probability of Occurrence ............................................................................................... 47 4.8.2 Vulnerability ..................................................................................................................... 48 4.8.3 Drought and Climate Change ......................................................................................... 48 4.8.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies ..................................................................................... 49 4.9 Dam Failure .............................................................................................................................. 49 4.9.1 Probability of Occurrence ............................................................................................... 49 4.9.2 Vulnerability ..................................................................................................................... 50 4.9.3 Dam Failure and Climate Change .................................................................................. 50 4.9.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies ..................................................................................... 51 Section 5 – Mitigation Strategy ........................................................................................................... 52 5.1 Community Capability Assessments ...................................................................................... 52 5.1.1 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) ..................................................................... 52 5.1.2 Repetitive Loss Properties .............................................................................................. 56 5.1.3 Previous Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Planning Mechanisms ....................... 56 5.1.4 Plans and Programs in Place to Address Natural Hazards .......................................... 60 5.2 Mitigation Goals ....................................................................................................................... 65 5.3 Mitigation Action and Project Strategies ................................................................................ 65 178 iv Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP 5.3.1 Carver County Mitigation Action Chart ........................................................................... 69 Section 6 – Plan Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 76 6.1 Monitoring, Evaluation, and Updating the Plan ..................................................................... 76 6.2 Implementation ....................................................................................................................... 77 6.3 Continued Public Involvement ................................................................................................ 78 Appendices.......................................................................................................................................... 80 Appendix A – References Appendix B – Adopting Resolutions Appendix C – Local Mitigation Survey Report Appendix D – Plans & Programs in Place Appendix E – Past Mitigation Action Review Status Report Appendix F – Planning Team Meetings Appendix G – Public Outreach & Engagement Documentation Appendix H – Mitigation Actions by Jurisdiction Appendix I – Plan Maintenance & Monitoring Worksheets 179 Section 1 – Introduction 1.1 Hazard Mitigation Planning in Minnesota Hazard mitigation planning refers to any sustained action to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to human life and property from natural disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made reducing hazards one of its primary goals, and a primary mechanism in achieving this goal is both the hazard mitigation planning process and the subsequent implementation of resulting projects, measures, and policies (FEMA, 2023b). Since 1980, damages from natural disasters in the U.S. have exceeded $2.72 trillion. 2023 saw a record 28 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disaster events in the United States, breaking the previous record of 22 events set in 2020. Minnesota alone has experienced 59 separate billion- dollar disasters since 1980 (NCEI, 2024). Hazard mitigation planning is an effective process to prepare communities and lessen the impact of loss of life and property from future disasters. Although mitigation efforts will not eliminate all disasters, government at all levels should strive to be as prepared as possible for a disaster for the well-being of its residents. The Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) is a requirement of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. The development of a local government plan is required to maintain eligibility for federal hazard mitigation grant funding programs. To be eligible for future mitigation funds, communities must adopt an HMP. Researchers at the National Institute of Building Sciences looked at the results of 23 years of federally funded mitigation grants provided by FEMA, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Their findings revealed that for every $1 spent on hazard mitigation funding in the nation, $6 is saved in future disaster costs (Multi-Hazard Mitigation Council, 2019). Carver County is vulnerable to a variety of natural hazards that threaten the loss of life and property. Hazards such as tornadoes, flooding, wildfires, blizzards, straight-line winds, and droughts can potentially inflict vast economic loss and personal hardship. This planning document is accompanied by a website that allows for easy stakeholder and community engagement, as well as interactive maps, dashboards, and infographics. A broad overview of this companion website’s features is as follows: •Homepage (featuring Declared Disasters dashboard, feedback forms, links to Carver County Emergency Management website, etc.) •County Profile •Risk Assessment & Natural Hazard Profiles •Goals & Implementation •Climate Change Carver County HMP Website 180 Section 1 2 Introduction Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP 1.1.1 Scope U-Spatial, University of Minnesota, was contracted by Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management using FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grant funds to work with Carver County Emergency Management to facilitate an update to the 2019 Carver County HMP. U-Spatial brings extensive geographic data analysis skills and hazard risk assessment expertise to the process. U- Spatial also employed the services of Hundrieser Consulting LLC for county and stakeholder outreach as well as mitigation action development related to this plan. This HMP evaluates and prioritizes the major natural hazards affecting Carver County as determined by frequency of event, economic impact, deaths, and injuries. Mitigation recommendations are based on input from state and local agencies, the public, and national best practices. This is a multi-jurisdictional plan that covers Carver County, including the cities of Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, Cologne, Hamburg, Mayer, New Germany, Norwood Young America, Victoria, Waconia, and Watertown. The Carver County mitigation activities identified in this plan also incorporate the concerns and needs of townships, school districts, and other participating entities. Members from each of these jurisdictions actively participated in the planning process by assisting with public outreach, attending planning team meetings, providing local information, identifying mitigation actions, and reviewing the plan document (see Appendix C). The information in these forms was used to help identify mitigation actions for local implementation (see also Section 2.2). Each jurisdiction will adopt the plan by resolution after the plan is approved by FEMA. County and local city resolutions will be added by Carver County after final approval by FEMA (see Appendix B). Carver County has specified the following goals for this plan update: •Include more recent data documenting the critical infrastructure and hazards faced by Carver County. •Reformat and reorganize the plan to reflect definitions of hazards as expressed in the 2024 Minnesota State Hazard Mitigation Plan. •Reflect current hazard mitigation priorities in Carver County. •Encourage recipients and sub-recipients of hazard mitigation grants to consider climate change adaptation, resiliency, and equity in their planning efforts. 1.1.2 Hazard Mitigation Definition Hazard mitigation may be defined as any action taken to eliminate or reduce the long-term risk to human life and property from natural hazards. The benefits of hazard mitigation planning include the following: •saving lives, protecting the health of the public, and reducing injuries •preventing or reducing property damage •reducing economic losses •minimizing social dislocation and stress •reducing agricultural losses •maintaining critical facilities in functioning order 181 Section 1 3 Introduction Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP •protecting infrastructure from damage •protecting mental health •reducing legal liability of government and public officials 1.2 State Administration of Mitigation Grants FEMA currently has two mitigation grant programs that the State of Minnesota administers: the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program. The HMGP and FMA programs are administered through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Homeland Security Emergency Management (HSEM) Division. All applicants must have or be covered under an approved hazard mitigation plan. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, certain private non-profit organizations or institutions, and tribal communities. 182 Section 2 – Public Planning Process 2.1 Planning Team Information The Carver County HMP planning team is headed by the Carver County emergency manager, who is the primary point of contact. Planning team members include representatives from public and governmental sectors. Table 1 identifies the planning team individuals and organizations that participated in virtual planning team meetings during the plan update process. Note: Table 1 is not an exhaustive list of stakeholder participation in the Carver County HMP update. Additional participation by jurisdictional and other agency representatives is documented in Table 3 of this section, as well as in Section 3.4, Appendix C, and Appendix G. The meeting summaries in Appendix F provide a comprehensive overview of each session. This includes a complete list of invited planning team stakeholders and information on other significant opportunities for engagement during the plan update. Find the planning team members on the Carver County HMP website Table 1. Hazard Mitigation Planning (HMP) Team Name Agency/Organization Participant Title Benjamin Rutter Carver County Emergency Management Emergency Management Director Alyssa Martinson Carver County Emergency Management Emergency Management Specialist Patrick Barry Carver County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Shelby Sovell Carver County Operations Engineer Jason Mielke Carver County - Land Management Department Land Use Manager Samantha Downs Carver County Community Health & Promotion Supervisor Martin Walsh Carver County Parks and Recreation Director Dave Hemze Carver County County Administrator Peter Henschel Carver County CIO Chad Riley Carver County IT Manager Craig Prisland Carver County IT Sr. GIS Analyst Sharon Heath Carver County Public Health Public Health Program Specialist- Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Kristen Larson Carver County Planning & Water Management Planner Jamey Hecksel Carver County Public Works Dept. Operations Supervisor - Highway Richard Scott Carver County Public Health Deputy Division Director for Health Services Heather Goodwin Carver County Health and Human Services Health and Human Services Director 183 Section 2 5 Public Planning Process Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Name Agency/Organization Participant Title Terry Meiller Carver Soil and Water Conservation District Resource Conservationist Tom Workman Board of Commissioners Commissioner Sonja Wolter Carver County Risk Management Specialist Lynn Tschudi City of Carver Finance Director Brent Mareck City of Carver City Manager Courtney Johnson City of Carver Mayor Tim Walsh Carver Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Andrew Heger City of Chanhassen Fire Chief Taylor Hubbard City of Chaska Mayor Brian Jung City of Chaska Public Works Director Zack Bonnema City of Chaska Fire Dept. Asst. Chief of Operations Chad Vos Cologne Fire Department Chief Chris Lund City of Hamburg Mayor Jeremy Gruenhagen City of Hamburg City Clerk/Treasurer Steven Siewert City of Hamburg Fire Dept. Chief Nicholas Johnson City of Mayer City Administrator Andy Maetzold Mayer Fire Dept. Chief 1 Twyla Menth City of New Germany City Clerk Chris Barlau City of New Germany Public works/ Asst Fire Chief Ryan Goede New Germany Fire Dept. Fire Chief Trenton Klos Victoria Fire Dept. Deputy Fire Chief David Shoger Victoria Fire Department Fire Chief Shane Fineran City of Waconia City Administrator Jon Haukaas City of Waconia Director of Public Services Justin Sorenson City of Waconia Fire Dept. Fire Chief Thomas Hanson City of Watertown Fire Chief / Emergency Manager Dan Tolsma City of Watertown City Administrator Leanne Kunze Laketown Township Clerk-Treasurer Gerald Bruner Watertown Twp. Supervisor Mary Olson Dahlgren Township Clerk Matt Haga Eastern Carver County Schools Director of Technology, Safety, and Security Seth Royston Crown College Security Manager Erin Rathke Eastern Carver County Schools Superintendent Joel Landskroener Mayer Lutheran Middle and High School Executive Director Celi Haga Eastern Carver County Schools Chief of Staff/ Exec. Dir of Strategic Comms Matt Thomas Waconia Public Schools Director of Communications Enid Schonewise Waconia Public Schools Director of Human Resources 184 Section 2 6 Public Planning Process Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Name Agency/Organization Participant Title Al Norby Love INC Carver County Executive Director Grecia Lozano Latino Voices Executive Director Emerson Brady Mcleod Cooperative Power Operations Manager Debra Thingstadboe American Red Cross TCMN Governmental Operations/External Relations Mary Hernandez Mi CASA Executive Director Mackayla Greer 180 Degrees Program Administrator Heather Tran Carver County A Better Society Founder Angie Cruzen Gather & Grow Waconia and Watertown Executive Director Melani Coleman Latino Voices of Minnesota Programs Director Jon Dotterer HSEM Regional Program Coordinator Joe Green MN Valley Electric Cooperative Key Accounts/Community Relations Dalton Herding Hennepin County Senior Planning and Systems Integration Coordinator 2.2 Review of Existing Plans, Capabilities & Vulnerabilities Carver County and its local communities utilized a variety of planning documents to direct plan development. These documents included a Comprehensive/Master Plan, Emergency Operations Plan, Transportation Plan, etc. (see Section 5.1.4 and Appendix D). The planning process also incorporated the existing natural hazard mitigation elements from previous planning efforts. In addition, the 2024 Minnesota All-Hazard Mitigation Plan was consulted. In the development of the Carver County HMP, U-Spatial consultants reviewed and incorporated a variety of planning documents that direct community development and influence land use decisions for the county and its jurisdictions. In addition, U-Spatial consultants worked closely with the Carver County emergency management director and other key county staff and local city officials to collect feedback on local mitigation capabilities and vulnerabilities that either support or hinder the ability to mitigate against natural hazards countywide and at the local level. Building codes offer a way to incorporate geographically relevant and best available building science with policies and programs. Carver County has adopted the Minnesota State Building Code. Carver County is responsible for issuing building permits for all townships as identified in the County's code of ordinances Chapter 150: Building Regulations. Cities review permits for construction activity within their jurisdiction. The Carver County Land Management Department includes the County Building Official. The following is a summary of the assessment tools used to gather information on local capabilities and vulnerabilities during the planning process: Capabilities Assessment (hazard-specific): In this assessment, detailed information was collected from Carver County on current plans and programs in place (i.e., existing programs, plans, or policies) as well as program gaps or deficiencies that currently exist to mitigate against damages caused by each natural hazard addressed in the plan. Section 4 identifies current gaps and deficiencies for mitigation, 185 Section 2 7 Public Planning Process Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP and Section 5.3 describes the mitigation capabilities that are in place by Carver County to support mitigation. Local Mitigation Surveys: As part of Carver County’s 2025 HMP update, participating jurisdictions, key county personnel, and additional agency stakeholders were asked to fill out a Local Mitigation Survey (LMS) form. Questions in the LMS form addressed the following: • Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Vulnerability Analysis • Local Mitigation Capabilities Assessment • Local Mitigation Projects • Survey Participants The purpose of the survey was to gather jurisdictionally specific information needed to support the update of the plan and to help inform development of local-level mitigation actions for the next five- year planning cycle (for the full Carver County LMS report, see Appendix C). 2.3 Planning Process Timeline and Steps To update the 2019 Carver County HMP, U-Spatial consultants worked in coordination with Carver County Emergency Management and members of the planning team. The updated plan includes new data documenting the types of hazards faced by Carver County residents and emergency planning officials as well as new thinking on how to address these hazards. 2.3.1 Carver County Stakeholder Coordination Two planning team meetings took place via Zoom video conference hosted by U-Spatial. Meeting participants included representatives from Carver County, city and township governments, neighboring jurisdictions, and other key stakeholders. Appendix F provides documentation of stakeholder outreach and participation in the plan update Survey forms to acquire mitigation ideas and feedback remain available on the HMP website To provide the opportunity for public input, Carver County issued two news releases announcing the plan update and inviting public review and feedback on the draft plan. The news release provided information on where to view the plan and submit comments. The Carver County HMP website, hosted by U-Spatial, and the feedback and mitigation action ideas survey will remain available through the five-year planning period to foster public engagement. Table 2 documents dates of Hazard Mitigation update meetings and public outreach. The public feedback period for the draft plan was open from 11/12/25 to 11/26/25, for a period of 15 days. Appendix G provides documentation of the public outreach for feedback on the draft plan by Carver County and jurisdictions. At the close of the public outreach period, the U-Spatial consultants worked with the Carver County Emergency Manager and planning team to incorporate public feedback into the HMP. For more information on the planning process, see Sections 5 and 6. 186 Section 2 8 Public Planning Process Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Table 2. Carver County hazard mitigation update meetings and public outreach Event Date Appendix Kickoff Webinar 6/13/24 Appendix F, Planning Team Meetings News Release #1 9/5/24 Appendix G, Public Outreach & Engagement Documentation Planning Team Meeting #1 1/9/25 Appendix F, Planning Team Meetings Planning Team Meeting #2 10/8/25 Appendix F, Planning Team Meetings News Release #2 11/12/25 Appendix G, Public Outreach & Engagement Documentation 2.3.2 Overview of Jurisdictional Participation Throughout the planning process, Carver County and the U-Spatial team worked to engage representatives from the county and each city in the update of the plan. Key activities for jurisdictions included assisting with public outreach, participating in planning team meetings, providing local-level information, and reviewing and providing feedback to the plan update. U-Spatial and Carver County actively used the following methods to engage jurisdictions in the HMP plan update process: • Zoom Video Conferencing: Planning team meetings were conducted via Zoom video conferencing hosted by U-Spatial. Virtual meetings proved to be a beneficial addition to the planning process, resulting in a high turnout from jurisdictional representatives and other stakeholders, as well as providing the ability for presenters to collect, respond to, and document feedback from participants through Zoom functions such as surveys, chat, and Q&A. • Email Correspondence: Email was a primary tool used to communicate with representatives from Carver County, municipal governments, and other stakeholders. Emails were used to distribute news releases for public outreach, to invite participation in meetings and to share meeting summaries, as well as to request local information and final review of the draft plan. Email proved to be an effective tool that resulted in increased jurisdictional participation and collection of locally specific information. • Surveys, forms, and polls: Input tools such as surveys, forms, and tools were used throughout the process to efficiently collect information in a format that could directly be fed into the written hazard mitigation plan. Polls were used to elicit feedback during the planning team meetings. The Local Mitigation Survey (LMS) was used to ensure feedback from every jurisdiction for critical input such as building code use, NFIP adoption, and changes in vulnerabilities. Feedback forms were posted on the website for easy access during the plan review. • Phone Calls: Phone calls were frequently used to conduct direct outreach or follow-up to jurisdictions to ensure participation or to collect information via one-on-one interviews. Phone calls proved to be an effective tool that resulted in increased jurisdictional participation and collection of quality information. Phone calls were especially useful in engaging very small communities that had limited staff or technological capabilities. 187 Section 2 9 Public Planning Process Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Cities participating in Carver County HMP update varied by population and associated government resources to participate in the planning process (e.g., personnel, time, and technology). Rural communities with smaller populations (under 500) typically had part-time elected officials, limited-to- no city staff, and reduced city hall hours in which to conduct business. Carver County and U-Spatial were sensitive to these local challenges and worked to help these local governments to participate using the methods that worked best to accommodate them, such as phone interviews to complete local mitigation survey forms (see Appendix C). Table 3 provides an overview of each city’s participation in the Carver County HMP update planning process and a reference to supporting documentation. Table 3. Jurisdictional participation in planning process Jurisdiction (2024 Est. Population, Esri) News Release #1 Planning Team Mtg #1 Local Mitigation Survey Mitigation Action Charts Planning Team Mtg.#2 News Release #2 & Plan Review Supporting Documentation App. G App. F App. C Sec. 5.3 App. H App. F App. G Carver County (114,107) X X X X X X City of Carver (6,787) X X X X X X City of Chanhassen (26,334) X X X X X X City of Chaska (29,922) X X X X X X City of Cologne (2,115) X X X X X X City of Hamburg (568) X X X X X X City of Mayer (2,522) X X X X X X City of New Germany (517) X X X X X City of Norwood Young America (3,939) X X X X City of Victoria (11,929) X X X X X City of Waconia (13,626) X X X X X X City of Watertown (4,767) X X X X X X Neighboring Jurisdictions: Hennepin County X McLeod County Scott County Sibley County Wright County 188 Section 3 – Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis The goal of mitigation is to reduce or eliminate the future impacts of a hazard, including loss of life, property damage, disruption to local and regional economies, and the expenditure of public and private funds for recovery. Sound mitigation practices must be based on sound risk assessment. A risk assessment involves quantifying the potential loss resulting from a disaster by assessing the vulnerability of buildings, infrastructure, and people. The risk assessments in this plan are based on widely accepted tools and databases, consultation with hazard mitigation planning expertise at FEMA and HSEM, and technical guidance from the MN DNR State Climatology Office. Geographic Information System (GIS) tools are used throughout to demonstrate geographically based risk and vulnerabilities. 3.1 Natural Hazard Identification This assessment identifies the characteristics of natural hazard events, the severity of the risk, the likelihood of these events occurring, and the vulnerability of each jurisdiction’s population and assets. See a list of all natural hazards covered in the 2025 HMP The cornerstone of risk assessment is identifying the hazards that affect jurisdictions. Listed below are the natural hazards addressed in the 2024 Minnesota State Hazard Mitigation Plan: Flooding Dam/Levee Failure Wildfires Windstorms Tornadoes Hail Lightning Winter Storms Landslides (Erosion and Mudslides) Land Subsidence (Sinkholes and Karst) Drought Extreme Heat Extreme Cold Earthquakes Coastal Erosion & Flooding 3.1.1 Hazard Prioritization As part of the plan update process, the planning team reviewed, updated, and prioritized the hazards faced by residents of Carver County, updated the existing mitigation actions published in the 2019 HMP, and proposed new mitigation actions. The team examined the hazards identified in the 2019 HMP and adjusted them to reflect the definitions of natural hazards used in the 2024 Minnesota State Hazard Mitigation Plan. While this HMP focuses on natural hazards, planning took place with the understanding that many non-natural hazards could occur due to natural disasters (e.g., disruption in electrical service due to downed powerlines from heavy snow, ice storms, or high wind events). 189 Section 3 11 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP The prioritization of hazards for the Carver County HMP Update (Table 4) was based upon group review and discussion of the natural hazards that pose risk to the county during the HMP Planning Team Meeting #1. In the review of each hazard, the group was asked to consider if the risk to severe natural hazards had increased or decreased since the last plan, and if this affected their priority level to mitigate against that hazard. Appendix F provides the discussion notes from the meeting. Table 4. Prioritization of hazards for 2025 Carver County HMP Update Natural Hazards Addressed in the Last Plan Current Priority Flooding High Winter Storms High Windstorms High Tornadoes High Hailstorms Moderate Extreme Cold Moderate Extreme Heat Moderate Drought Moderate Wildfire Low Landslides Low Lightning Low Dam Failure Low 3.1.2 FEMA- and Minnesota-Declared Disasters and Assistance Another historical perspective is derived from FEMA-declared disasters. Between 1957 and August 2025, 13 federal disasters (DR) and four emergencies (EM) were declared in Carver County; see details on the Carver County HMP website. Minnesota Statutes Chapter 12A established a framework for state agencies to help communities recover from disaster. In 2014, Governor Mark Dayton signed legislation establishing the state’s Disaster Assistance Contingency Account to assist local communities after a natural disaster when federal aid is not available. Damage required to declare a disaster is half the threshold of the federal/FEMA public assistance (only) program threshold (MN HSEM, 2019). Carver County has not been included in any State Disaster Declarations. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program, and the former Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program are FEMA-administered hazard mitigation assistance programs that provide funding for eligible mitigation planning and projects that reduce disaster losses and protect life and property from future disaster damages (FEMA, 2021). Table 5 lists the projects in the county funded by a hazard mitigation assistance program. 190 Section 3 12 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Table 5. Historical hazard mitigation funding awarded in Carver County DR# Fiscal Year Subrecipient Project Type Project Cost Federal Share 4182 2014 Chanhassen 302.1: Landslide Stabilization - Structural $261,916 $196,437 1830 2009 Carver County 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan $68,414 $51,310 1370 2001 Watertown 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures $0 $0 1175 1997 Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) $18,675 $14,106 SOURCE: (FEMA, 2025) 3.2 Community Vulnerability The degree to which a person is vulnerable to the impacts of a hazard depends on how well they can react before, during, and after a hazardous event. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR) defines social vulnerability as “…the resilience of communities when confronted by external stresses on human health, stresses such as natural or human-caused disasters, or disease outbreaks” (ATSDR, 2020). Exacerbating these stressors are the increasing number of extreme weather events attributed to Minnesota’s changing climate (MPCA, 2018). The ATSDR created the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) to help identify vulnerable communities that need support in preparing for hazards or recovering from disaster. The CDC SVI is created at the census tract level using American Community Survey (ACS) five-year data. The SVI is included in the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) and presented in the Risk and Vulnerability dashboard on the webpage for each hazard. Additionally, summaries of at-risk populations in each jurisdiction are available on the county profile page. Vulnerable attributes of a population are addressed with each natural hazard. The Risk and Vulnerability dashboard for each hazard also includes the FEMA Community Resilience Challenges Index (CRCI). The CRCI is a composite index of 22 community resilience indicators, including population and household characteristics, housing, healthcare, economic factors, and connection to community. The index value provides a relative composite value by census tract and is designed for emergency managers to target outreach strategies and understand the resilience challenges community members face (FEMA, 2024a). Explore population vulnerability on the Carver County HMP Website 3.3 Climate Change Minnesota’s climate change summary is informed primarily by the Midwest Chapter of the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) dated November 2023 and with interpretations from the MN DNR State Climatology Office (Wilson et al., 2023). 191 Section 3 13 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Rising global temperatures and the resulting increases in atmospheric moisture from evaporation of ocean waters have allowed Minnesota to become warmer, wetter, and more humid during the past several decades. The ten combined warmest and wettest years between 1895 and 2022 all occurred since 1998. Nights have warmed faster than days since 1970, and winter has warmed several times faster than summer. Even with the drought conditions of the early 2020s in Minnesota, heavy precipitation continues to show long-term increases, with damaging rain and snowfall events reported somewhere in the state each year of the decade through 2023. Despite no increase in the highest temperatures of summer, maximum annual heat index values (one measure of how hot it feels) have been rising across the state because of increased humidity during heat waves. Even though periods of intense growing-season drought have defined the climate of the early 2020s in much of Minnesota, long-term increases in annual precipitation have continued because of heavy and even record-setting precipitation during the cold season. For instance, record-dry conditions during May through mid-August of 2021 led to parts of northwestern and northern Minnesota reaching “Exceptional Drought”—the worst category on the US Drought Monitor. A shift to a stormy pattern during the following winter and spring, however, produced unprecedented precipitation between December in May in the exact same areas, with historic flooding along the Rainy River. The observed changes in our climate have altered growing seasons, damaged forests, challenged natural resource management, limited recreational opportunities, destroyed infrastructure, and affected the conditions of lakes, rivers, wetlands, and groundwater aquifers that provide water for drinking and agriculture. Climate models project that temperature and precipitation increases will continue in Minnesota through the 21st century, with hotter summers and increased drought severity during dry periods as well. To help the public understand how the changing climate has affected and is expected to affect the behavior of common weather hazards in Minnesota, the MN DNR State Climatology Office developed graphical summaries of the scientific confidence associated with each hazard’s relationship to climate change (Table 6 and Table 7). Climate change in Minnesota has by far the strongest associations with (1) sharp declines in the frequency and severity of extreme cold outbreaks, tied to a persistent warming of winters, and (2) sharp increases in the frequency and intensity of extreme precipitation events. For instance, from 1970 through 2023, Minnesota’s winters warmed at a rate of almost one degree F per decade, and approximately three-four times faster than summer. During that same period, the coldest night of the year has warmed almost twice as fast as winter as a whole—up to two degrees F per decade (or 20 degrees F per century). Despite major losses to cold extremes, the warming climate and increased abundance of atmospheric moisture has led to an uptick in many heavy snowfall metrics across Minnesota, leading to moderately high confidence that the changing climate is increasing heavy snowfall events—even as other winter characteristics decline. The intensity and frequency of tornadoes and severe convective storms are weakly connected at best to recent climate changes, and since the 1950s, despite superior detection and verification capabilities, the number of damaging tornadoes rated at least F-2 or EF-2 in Minnesota has shown no increases. Dramatic changes in the seasonal and geographical ranges of severe convective weather have, on the other hand, already affected Minnesota. In 2021, a damaging tornado crossed the Boundary Waters into Canada, becoming the latest on record so far north in the state. 192 Section 3 14 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Then, on December 15th, an outbreak of destructive thunderstorm winds and over 20 tornadoes struck the southeastern parts of the state, producing the latest tornadoes on record by 29 days. The climatic picture is expected to change further beyond the 2020s and especially as Minnesota approaches the middle of the 21st century (Table 7). Dramatic losses in extreme cold and additional increases in heavy and extreme precipitation are expected to remain the state’s leading climate change symptoms. Although Minnesota has not yet observed increases in the frequency, severity, or duration of summertime high temperatures or drought (through 2023), climate model projections summarized in NCA5 indicate that heat waves are all but certain to increase by mid-century. A 2018 study conducted by NOAA scientists indicates that by the 2050s, heat waves in Minnesota will be more attributable to climate change than to natural variability (Lopez et al., 2018). Table 6. Confidence that climate change has already impacted common MN weather/climate hazards Confidence Hazard Recent & Current Observations Highest Extreme cold Rapid decline in severity & frequency Extreme rainfall and heavy snowfall Becoming larger and more frequent Moderately High Humid heat waves Some increase in maximum dew point and Heat Index values since 1980 Moderately Low Tornadoes, hail, thunderstorm winds Intensity and frequency unchanged, but seasons expanding aggressively Low Drought and dry spells Intense & major episodes in early 2020s but no long-term trend Lowest Summer high temperature extremes Highest temperatures still well within historical ranges, and number of hot days increasing only slightly in isolated locations SOURCE: (BLUMENFELD, K. MINNESOTA STATE CLIMATOLOGY OFFICE, PERSONAL COMMUNICATION, DECEMBER 21, 2023) Table 7. Confidence that climate change will impact common MN weather/climate hazards through 2070 Confidence Hazard Expectations through 2070 Highest Extreme cold Continued rapid decrease in severity and frequency Extreme rainfall Unprecedented events more common High Heat waves Summer high temperatures, maximum dew point and heat index values all projected to increase Moderately High Drought Increased severity likely as summer heat increases; frequency and duration projections unclear Moderately Low Heavy snowfall Greater extremes, but events less frequent as winter rain increases Tornadoes, hail, thunderstorm winds Intensity and frequency unclear but continued seasonal expansion and larger “outbreaks” possible SOURCE: (BLUMENFELD, K. MINNESOTA STATE CLIMATOLOGY OFFICE, PERSONAL COMMUNICATION, DECEMBER 21, 2023) 193 Section 3 15 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP 3.3.1 Climate Change Impacts and Resilience Planning The NCA5 states that even if the world decarbonizes rapidly, the Nation will continue to face climate impacts and risks. Adequately and equitably addressing these risks involves longer-term inclusive planning, investments in transformative adaptation, and mitigation approaches that consider equity and justice. In the Midwest, rising temperatures, extreme precipitation, drought, and other climate- related events are impacting agriculture, ecosystems, cultural practices, health, infrastructure, and waterways. Communities, Indigenous Peoples, governments, and businesses are embracing adaptation approaches that include climate-smart agriculture, improved landscape management, innovative green infrastructure financing, and collaborative decision-making. NCA5 includes these key messages for the Midwest region (Chapter 24: Midwest): • Changes in precipitation extremes, timing of snowmelt, and early-spring rainfall are expected to pose greater challenges for crop and animal agriculture, including increased pest and disease transmission, muddier pastures, and further degradation of water quality. Climate- smart agriculture and other adaptation techniques provide a potential path toward environmental and economic sustainability. • Increasing incidence of flooding and drought is expected to further alter aquatic ecosystems, while terrestrial ecosystems are being reshaped by rising temperatures and decreasing snow and ice cover. In response, communities are adapting their cultural practices and the ways they manage the landscape, preserving and protecting ecosystems and the services they provide. • Climate change has wide-ranging effects on lives and livelihoods. Mitigation and adaptation strategies, such as expanded use of green infrastructure, heat-health early warning systems, and improved stormwater management systems, when developed in collaboration with affected communities, have the potential to improve individual and community health. • Increases in temperatures and extreme precipitation events are already challenging aging infrastructure and are expected to impair surface transportation, water navigation, and the electrical grid. Shifts in the timing and intensity of rainfall are expected to disrupt transportation along major rivers and increase chronic flooding. Green infrastructure and public and private investments may mitigate losses, provide relief from heat, and offer other ways to adapt the built environment to a changing climate. • Climate-related changes to water quantity and quality are increasing the risks to ecosystem health, adequate food production, surface water and groundwater uses, and recreation (high confidence). Projected increases in droughts, floods, and runoff events across the Mississippi River basin and the Great Lakes will adversely impact ecosystems through increased erosion, harmful algal blooms, and expansion of invasive species. Key messages from the NCA5 are indicated in green throughout this document. 3.3.2 Health Impacts of Climate Change in Minnesota Climate change already impacts our health, and these impacts are expected to worsen in the years ahead. The risks are especially high for Minnesotans who are less able to cope due to their age, income, housing insecurity, preexisting health conditions, and more. 194 Section 3 16 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Heat, air pollution (including wildfire smoke and allergens like pollen), extreme precipitation, floods, droughts, and ecosystem changes are all “climate hazards” that impact our health. Some of these climate hazards have a direct effect, like a heat-related illness from a heatwave, while some have an indirect impact, like exacerbation of asthma from mold growth in a flooded basement. Heat Minnesotans will experience a wide range of impacts from the increased frequency and severity of extreme heat events. Higher heat, increased humidity, and longer and more frequent extreme heat events can lead to direct health impacts of dehydration and heatstroke. Untreated heat stroke can lead to death. Heat-related illness directly accounted for 75 deaths in Minnesota from 2000–2022. Heat can also worsen existing health conditions, such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. The people most at risk include those who are more exposed and those who may be more susceptible due to physiological reasons. People more likely to be exposed to heat include outdoor workers in agriculture and construction, student athletes, people who live in cities (due to the heat island effect), people without air conditioning, and unhoused persons. People at higher risk because of physiological reasons include those with underlying medical conditions, pregnant people, older adults, infants, and young children. Just as one example of the devastating effects of heat, in the summer of 2011, Minnesota had six days when the heat index was 105 degrees F or higher—and that same summer there were 1,302 emergency department visits and 3 deaths due to heat. What makes these numbers tragic is that heat- related illnesses are preventable. Air Pollution In general, we breathe clean air in Minnesota, according to federal standards. But on some days and in some locations, air is unhealthy due to ozone or fine particulate matter. Greenhouse gas emissions can increase air pollution, and rising temperatures can also affect the formation and release of pollutants. Unhealthy air days are expected to become more frequent, and more intense due to climate change. Climate change is likely to increase three main air contaminants in Minnesota: ozone, particulate matter (including wildfire smoke), and allergens. These air pollutants can cause or exacerbate cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), allergies, and asthma. Pollen is intensifying with climate change, and can trigger allergies, asthma attacks, and affect other respiratory conditions. In Minnesota, asthma affects one in 16 children (6.4%) and one in 13 adults (7.4%). People with asthma need to be especially aware of pollen sources and seasons to prevent an allergy-related asthma attack. There are three pollen seasons in Minnesota: trees, grasses, and weeds. Trees are the first to release pollen, typically starting in early April, grasses usually ramp up pollen release in early June, and weeds typically begin releasing pollen in mid-June and continue until the first hard frost. Research shows that the growing season for ragweed pollen, which is highly allergenic, has increased by 15 to 25 days in and around Minnesota. The lengthening pollen season is strongly related to climate change characteristics, such as lengthening of the frost-free season and later timing of the first fall frost. 195 Section 3 17 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Indirect health effects from air pollution can include reduced visibility on a high smog day, reduced productivity at work or school due to allergies or asthma, and reduced productivity and degradation of crops and water sources, which can lead to economic burdens. Those most at risk include: • Children, because they have developing lungs, are outside more, and they play vigorously and inhale more air per pound of body weight compared to adults. • Adults over 60, because their bodies are aging. • People with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular disease because they are more susceptible to air pollution. • Individuals living near other sources of air pollution (such as roadways, freeways, and heavy industry), because they are chronically exposed to air pollution. • People of color, because they are more likely to be exposed to more air pollution and have a disproportionate burden of heart and lung diseases, which may increase susceptibility. Extreme Precipitation, Floods, Drought Rain is falling more frequently in extreme, heavy, localized events, leading to some parts of our state experiencing flooding while other areas experience drought. Increased frequency and severity of heavy rainfalls can lead to flooding, which results in both direct and indirect health impacts like: • Injury or even death from drowning. • Illnesses from being exposed to contaminated drinking water or recreational sources. • Mental health stress from experiencing the trauma of the event or later from being displaced or dealing with damaged homes and business. • Respiratory ailments from exposure to mold from flooded basements. • Carbon monoxide poisoning from exposure to carbon monoxide when using secondary power sources, like generators. • Flooding can also disrupt economic and social networks and put a strain on essential services. The people most at risk are Minnesotans who are more likely to be exposed to flood waters, like those who live in a flood plain or near water bodies, or people who cannot easily evacuate or recover from flooding destruction, such as people who do not have reliable transportation, people who can’t use the stairs when elevators are out of service, people in wheelchairs, people with disabilities, older adults, and lower income people. Heavy rain events can cause standing water in backyards or basements. Many homeowners have experienced wet basements, which is mentally and financially stressful, and if mold starts to grow that can become a health problem. Localized flash flooding can also be a problem where our infrastructure is undersized, and people get caught off guard by flooded roads. This is an important public health safety concern as almost half of flash flood fatalities occur in vehicles. It takes as little as six inches of fast-moving water to knock over and carry away an adult, and as little as 12 inches can carry away a small car. Another public health concern with precipitation changes exacerbated by climate change is waterborne disease outbreaks. Heavy downpours can lead to a host of problems, including increased 196 Section 3 18 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP runoff and sewage overflows, which can cause outbreaks of waterborne diseases such as E. coli and Cryptosporidium. Runoff can carry viruses and other disease-causing agents into wells and recreational waters, contaminating them and causing health problems. Zoonotic Diseases Zoonotic diseases or zoonoses are caused by germs like viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi that spread between animals and people. Increases in temperatures and changes in rain patterns are changing our ecosystems, which can affect the spread of diseases carried by insects, ticks, rodents, birds, and other animals. Diseases from ticks include Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, and Babesiosis. As temperatures increase, disease-transmitting ticks will become active sooner and stay active longer, allowing more time to develop and feed on hosts. Ticks thrive in warm humid environments. Additionally, there may be a decreased die off over the winter months if temperatures do not get very cold. An increase in winter temperatures can also lead to new tick species moving into and surviving in Minnesota, which can lead to the introduction of new diseases. People more at risk for diseases carried by insects, ticks, and rodents are people who spend more time outdoors or are more exposed to these pests. Harmful Algal Blooms An increase in water temperatures can lead to blue-green algal blooms, which contain toxins that can pose harmful health risks. People or pets who drink or swim in water with dangerous levels of harmful algal bloom (HAB) contamination may experience stomach illness, skin irritation, allergic responses, and damage to the liver and nervous system. In extreme cases, dogs and other animals have died after drinking water containing these toxins. Harmful algal blooms in Minnesota lakes result from several factors including runoff from fertilizers, discharges from waste treatment plants, warmer waters, and higher temperatures. While HABs can occur naturally, the frequency of outbreaks is increasing in part because human activities create favorable conditions for the blooms. Zoonotic diseases and HABs can have an indirect health effect when they threaten the livelihoods of people who work in recreation-dependent economies that revolve around camping, fishing, and hunting. Mental Health Climate change threatens our mental health through direct exposure to a climate-related disaster (e.g., flooding); through the disruption to a major determinant of health, such as a loss of livelihood or a cultural tradition; and through awareness or uncertainty of climate change as an existential threat. These experiences may overlap and lead to compounded impacts on an individual or even an entire community, such as family farmers burdened with decadal drought who are more likely to commit suicide. Existing research has associated several mental health conditions with climate change, such as psychological distress, grief reactions, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, interpersonal conflicts, drug or alcohol abuse, loss of identity, and suicidal ideation. 197 Section 3 19 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, communities of color, and other marginalized communities are most at risk of climate change-related mental health impacts. 3.3.3 Climate Change Adaptation Climate change adaptation is important for increasing the resilience of communities and the environment. The shocks caused by more extreme weather events and the stressors of longer-term changes to the climate affect all natural systems. For human communities, these impacts challenge the surroundings in which they live, the critically important ecosystem services upon which they depend, public health, local facilities and infrastructure, the safety of their residences, and the viability of their livelihoods. Development trends can further exacerbate both climate impacts and population vulnerability. Communities are only as resilient as the most vulnerable within them. 3.3.4 Climate Change Data and Tools in Minnesota The University of Minnesota Extension and the University of Minnesota’s Water Resources Center coordinate the Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP), which brings together federal and state agencies, organizations, and individuals statewide with an interest in climate adaptation. MCAP received funding after the 2021 legislative session to develop high-resolution (2.6 mile/4km grid) dynamically downscaled climate projections utilizing the University of Minnesota’s Supercomputing Institute. This data is being made publicly accessible via the new Minnesota CliMAT—Climate Mapping and Analysis Tool. This interactive online tool provides highly localized climate projections for Minnesota. MN CliMAT is based on data from the latest generation of global climate models, called CMIP6. With the dynamically downscaled climate projection data, users can visualize even how small cities will likely be impacted in the coming decades (Liess, S. et al., 2023). More resources are available on the climate change page of the Carver County website 3.4 Jurisdictional Change in Risk or Vulnerability Assessment Jurisdictions in Carver County have varying vulnerabilities to and concerns about impacts to their communities. Interviews with jurisdictional representatives in addition to the Local Mitigation Survey resulted in some specific concerns (see Appendix C). Participants were asked to provide feedback on how their community’s vulnerability to natural hazards had either increased (due to changes such as development) or decreased (due to local mitigation efforts) over the past five years. At the local jurisdictional level, several communities did note an increase in development over the last five years as a factor for an increase in vulnerability to severe weather or disaster events. 3.4.1 Jurisdictional Responses As part of the Local Mitigation Survey form, Carver County Emergency Management and each city jurisdiction were asked to provide a vulnerability assessment that described what structures, systems, populations, or other community assets were susceptible to damage and loss from specific hazard events. This information was used to help tie local vulnerability back to the exposure of people, 198 Section 3 20 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP buildings, infrastructure, and the environment to the natural hazards listed in Table 4 and to assist local governments in development of related local mitigation actions to reduce risk. The following is a compilation of common responses taken directly from jurisdictional representatives as preserved in Appendix C: Question 2 – Local Vulnerabilities. Responses here are edited only for clarity. Carver County Warning Sirens: Most rural areas in the county are not covered by outdoor warning sirens due to their distance from communities that do have them. Aboveground Power Lines: A majority of the power lines in the county are aboveground and subject to damage from ice storms, wind and falling tree limbs. Aboveground power lines are susceptible to coming down during severe storms, resulting in power outages. Backup Power: Not all county and city facilities have backup power in the event of a severe winter storm that takes out power. Communications: Not all residents have opted in to the Everbridge system or have updated phone numbers, and not all have their own weather radios or follow social media to receive important messages. Severe Weather Shelters: Some manufactured home parks do not have a severe weather shelter even though it is required by state statute. Storm Shelters/Community Safe Rooms: Additional storm shelter areas would enhance public safety. City of Carver Flooding: Our historic downtown area has some limited vulnerabilities to flooding from the Minnesota River. During periods of high water, certain businesses and roadways may be affected. City of Chanhassen Flooding: The southern portion of the community has some limited vulnerabilities related to flooding on the Minnesota River. Some businesses and roadways can be impacted when water levels rise. Severe Weather: With ample outdoor and recreation space throughout the community and large summer events, a large number of people are exposed to the risk of severe weather. Power Outages: Much of the downtown area and residential development to the North is still supplied by overhead power lines. These areas are susceptible to extended power outages during storms. 199 Section 3 21 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP City of Chaska Flooding: The downtown area is protected by a levy and multiple pumps. Should the pumps fail or otherwise unable to keep up with flooding levels, the downtown area would be impacted. Other lowland areas in town are impacted by high water, including the T.H. 41 Minnesota River Crossing. Power Outages: Much of our community is supplied by overhead power lines and would be susceptible to severe weather. It should be noted that Chaska also has its own municipal electric department. Mobile Home Parks: We have 2 mobile home parks that have storm shelters for residents for short-term shelter, but if residents were unable to return home for a long period of time, the shelters may not be adequate. Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities: Chaska has experienced rapid growth in this end user group in recent years. Unknown what the individual facilities preparedness is for an event. All Hazards: Specific user/physical facilities that could be impacted by severe weather events include the Carver County Government Center (including CCSO, Dispatch, and Jail), 212 Medical Center, Hazeltine National Golf Club, Multiple School buildings, Chaska Community Center, etc. City of Hamburg Power Outages: Above ground power lines coming down during severe weather events (wind storms, tornadoes, heavy snow, ice storms) could result in power outages. In general, the other possible hazards that could impact our community include extreme cold, extreme heat, blizzards, ice storms, windstorms, and tornadoes. City of Mayer Power Outages: Overhead power lines in the community are vulnerable to coming down during severe weather events like high winds, ice storms, tornadoes, and the like that can leave us with extended power outages. City of New Germany Power Outages: Above ground power lines coming down during severe weather events (wind storms, tornadoes, heavy snow, ice storms) could result in power outages. In general, other possible hazards that could impact our community include extreme cold, extreme heat, blizzards, ice storms, windstorms, and tornadoes. 200 Section 3 22 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP City of Norwood Young America Flooding: The ditch that goes through town is a vulnerability. In the past, it has caused the wastewater plant to flood. The South Street area of town and trailer court are more vulnerable as they are lower income. Friendship Park is at risk for flooding and needs mitigation. City of Victoria Flooding: Some lower lying neighborhoods have been affected by historic rain events. Power Outages: There are still some areas of our community that have overhead lines that are more susceptible to damage from high winds or ice storms. City of Waconia All Hazards: We have some risk with any hazard that affects the Ridgeview Campus and a large number of senior care facilities and housing. Lake Waconia Regional Park and Lake Waconia are active destinations for summer and winter recreation. The Carver County Fair and other city events bring large numbers of people to the city during those events. City of Watertown Windstorms, Tornadoes: We have limited shelter for residents of our two mobile home parks. Flooding: We experience frequent flooding near our downtown corridor. However, in recent years, only two commercial businesses are affected by flood operations. Other Stakeholders Carver Soil and Water Conservation District Flooding: There are several homes in rural areas that are at risk in flooding situations. Carver County Watershed Management Organization (CCWMO) Flooding: As part of the CCWMO’s Watershed Management Plan, we are working to identify areas of public infrastructure that are vulnerable to flooding in extreme events (we know these areas exist and are working to quantify risks and locations) . 3.4.2 Future Development Because Carver County is vulnerable to a variety of natural hazards, the county government—in partnership with the state government—must make a commitment to prepare for the management of these events. Carver County is committed to ensuring that county elected and appointed officials 201 Section 3 23 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP become informed leaders regarding community hazards so that they are better prepared to set and direct policies for emergency management and county response. As part of the vulnerability assessment conducted for the Carver County HMP update, jurisdictions were asked to describe if there were any factors related to population growth, zoning, or development they felt have increased their community’s vulnerability to future severe weather or disaster events. The following is a compilation of responses taken directly from jurisdictional representatives as preserved in Appendix C: Question 4 – Increase in Vulnerability. Responses here are edited only for clarity. Carver County The population of Carver County continues to grow at a steady rate and is expected to continue growing in the coming years. In 2000, the population was 70,205 and in 2020 the population reached 106,922. By 2030, the population is expected to reach around 135,960. Our county has a history of flooding. In the past, flooding has occurred due to snow melt, but we have become increasingly concerned with heavy rain events, which could pose new challenges to developments in the community. Recently, more schools have inquired about funding to build safe rooms. City of Carver The community continues to experience steady growth through both residential and commercial development. Many residential projects are focused on higher-density housing, including large apartment complexes that concentrate a greater number of people in a smaller area, increasing potential risk. On the commercial side, new development includes larger buildings. City of Chanhassen Growth in the community continues with both residential and commercial projects. Much of the residential development is focusing on higher-density projects, including large apartment buildings that place a larger volume of people at risk in a concentrated area. Commercial development has introduced larger buildings which house some critical infrastructure, such as a utility company. City of Chaska Population Growth - Commercial, Industrial, and Residential growth continues at a fast pace, placing increased demand on city services and infrastructure. We have also seen many more higher density projects take place. Increased Senior Population - Chaska has seen a number of Senior living and Older Adult communities (Single-family & high density) develop in recent years. This population can be more vulnerable to severe weather incidents. 202 Section 3 24 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Increased number of Group Homes - Another growing and vulnerable population is the number of group homes in our community. City of Hamburg We have had no new development. City of Mayer Single-family home construction is continuous. We do not feel we have had an increase in vulnerability as a result of this growth. City of New Germany Our wastewater ponds are currently facing capacity issues, limited with new home construction since 2018, we have 4 new homes proposed for 2025 and one new commercial business. City of Norwood Young America Water management systems are being strained from increased population. Our Industrial Park is also expanding. City of Victoria The City of Victoria continues to grow at a fast pace. We have been building new multifamily and single-family homes. The additional population and development increases traffic, runoff, and pressure on city infrastructure. City of Waconia We continue to see growth in commercial, low, and high-density residential, placing an increased demand on all infrastructure. This growth is also pushing our water supply system to be at or over capacity on peak days. City of Watertown General growth and population are adding to our risk. Our infrastructure has recently been updated with this growth in mind. In the development of local mitigation actions, all jurisdictions were encouraged to consider hazard mitigation strategies that would reduce risk in relation to future development, such as the update of local comprehensive plans, enforcement of ordinances, and incorporation of infrastructure improvements to reduce local vulnerabilities (see Appendix H). 203 Section 3 25 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP The Carver County emergency management director will work to keep the jurisdictions covered by the HMP engaged and informed during the plan’s cycle. By keeping jurisdictional leaders involved in the monitoring, evaluation, and update of the HMP, they will keep their local governments aware of the hazards that face their communities and how to mitigate those hazards through planning and project implementation. Section 6 of this plan further outlines the process by which Carver County will address the maintenance of this plan, including monitoring, evaluation, and update of the plan, as well as implementation and continued public involvement. 204 Section 4 – Hazards As part of the risk assessment, each natural hazard that poses risk to the county was independently reviewed for its past hazard history, relationship to future trends, and jurisdictional vulnerability to future events. The county also conducted a capabilities assessment to review the plans and programs that are in place or lacking (program gaps or deficiencies) for implementing mitigation efforts, as related to each natural hazard. An assessment was also conducted for local jurisdictions to identify the plans, policies, programs, staff, and funding they have in place to incorporate mitigation into other planning mechanisms (see Section 5.1 and Appendix C). Read more about natural hazard prioritization and view interactive information on all hazards The following hazard profiles address hazards that the Carver County Planning Team deemed moderate to high risk. Hazards determined to be low risk or without substantive mitigation actions are not required to be included. 4.1 Flooding Flooding is the most significant and costly natural hazard in Minnesota. Nine of the 17 federal disaster declarations in Carver County included flooding. After several years of drought and exceptionally mild winter, the first half of 2024 was extremely wet with frequent, heavy precipitation causing widespread flooding throughout Minnesota, resulting in a Federal Disaster Declaration (DR-4797-MN) affecting 22 counties, including Caver County (FEMA, 2024d). 4.1.1 Probability of Occurrence From 1997 through May 2025, the NCEI Storm Events Database has recorded 32 flood and flash flood events. Carver County has experienced one flash flood event every 1.4 years and one riverine flood event every 1.6 years on average during this period. View interactive maps and see information about flooding history, risk, and vulnerability Minnesota HSEM has encouraged a potential risk and economic loss analysis for a 1% annual chance flood using the FEMA tool, Hazus for ArcGIS. A Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) defined the 1% annual chance flood boundary. A raster layer (10m resolution) of flood water depths within the 1% annual chance flood boundary was calculated by taking the difference between the elevation of the ground and the surface of the flood water. Static base flood elevation (BFE) data was available for some areas in the flood boundary, but the water surface elevation (WSEL) had to be calculated for the rest of the flooded areas. The method of calculating the WSEL varied by the data available. 205 Section 4 27 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP For this analysis, water surface elevations were calculated by interpolating three different datasets: the regulatory water surface elevation values of cross section lines (primary data), the elevation values of base flood elevation lines (secondary data), and the elevation at the flood boundary where cross section and base flood line data was not available. The resulting Hazus 1% annual chance floodplain is shown in the Flood Vulnerability dashboard on the Carver County HMP website (Figure 1), where it is available in an interactive form. Figure 1. 1% Annual chance flood in Carver County 4.1.2 Vulnerability Potential economic loss estimates were based on county-specific building data. Carver County provided parcel tax and spatial databases that included building valuations, occupancy class, square footage, year built, and number of stories. The quality of the inventory is the limiting factor to a Hazus flood model loss estimation. Best practices were used to use local data and assumptions were made to populate missing (but required) values. View at-risk populations in Carver County Hazus reports the percent damage of each building in the floodplain, defined by the centroid of each building footprint. After formatting the tax and spatial data, 52,122 points were input to Hazus to represent buildings with a total estimated building plus contents value of $26.2 billion. Approximately 83% of the buildings (and 74% of the building value) are associated with residential housing. The estimated loss by occupancy class for the entire county is shown in Table 8. The distinction between building attributes within a parcel was not known, so the maximum percent damage to a building in that parcel was used to calculate loss estimates for the entire parcel. The sum of all the losses in each census block were aggregated to visualize the loss (see flood risk map on the HMP website). Please note: It is possible for a building location to report no loss even if it is in the flood 206 Section 4 28 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP boundary. For example, if the water depth is minimal relative to 1st-floor height, there may be 0% damage. The distinction between building attributes within a parcel was not known, so the maximum percent damage to a building in that parcel was used to calculate loss estimates for the entire parcel. The sum of all the losses in each census block were aggregated to visualize the loss (see flood risk map on the HMP website). Please note: It is possible for a building location to report no loss even if it is in the flood boundary. For example, if the water depth is minimal relative to 1st-floor height, there may be 0% damage. Table 8. Summary of 1% annual chance flood loss estimation by occupancy class General Occupancy County Total Buildings County Building and Contents Value Floodplain Total Buildings Floodplain Building + Contents Value Buildings with damage Building + Contents Loss Residential 43,367 $19,432,147,202 124 $36,142,050 110 $3,037,421 Commercial 1,240 $1,779,795,238 26 $8,822,000 26 $1,874,847 Other 7,515 $5,026,603,328 58 $17,848,800 51 $2,554,672 Totals 52,122 $26,238,545,768 208 $62,812,850 187 $7,466,940 SOURCE: (FEMA, 2024C) Hazus Critical Infrastructure Loss Analysis Critical facilities and infrastructure are vital to the public, and their incapacitation or destruction would have a significant negative impact on the community. These facilities and infrastructure were identified on the HMP website and verified by Carver County. Buildings identified as essential facilities for the Hazus flood analysis include hospitals, police and fire stations, and schools (often used as shelters). Essential facilities are vulnerable to structural failure, extensive water damage, and loss of facility functionality during a flood, thereby negatively impacting the communities relying on these facilities’ services. Fortunately, none of Carver County’s essential facilities included in the Hazus flood analysis are located within the 1% annual chance floodplain. Extreme precipitation resulting in flooding may overwhelm water infrastructure, disrupt transportation, and cause other damage. Particularly where stormwater, sewage and water treatment infrastructure is aging or undersized for more intense rainstorms, extreme rain events may pose both health and ecological risks in addition to costly damage (USGCRP, 2018b). It is important to identify other critical infrastructure within the 1% annual chance floodplain, given the higher risk of the facility or infrastructure being incapacitated or destroyed during a flood. In Carver County, the following facilities were determined to be at risk in the 1% annual chance flood: • Lake Minnewashta Airport (unknown location) • Lake Pierson Airport (unknown location) • Goose Lake Airport (unknown location) • Electric Transmission Substation (unknown location) • Electric Transmission Substation (unknown location) • MCES Chaska WWTP (unknown location) 207 Section 4 29 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP This infrastructure is mapped in the Carver County HMP website. This flood analysis did not evaluate flooding bridges, roads, or other linear features. There is another other important asset within the 1% annual chance flood boundary that is worth further flood risk review. Buildings considered include places where critical leaders’ offices may be, historical resources, hazardous waste storage, and places where populations may be exposed, such as campgrounds or mobile home parks. In Blue Earth County, the asset vulnerable to a 1% annual chance flood is the City of Watertown Public Works hazardous waste facility. This vulnerability should be reviewed in more detail. Community Vulnerability Potential economic losses were estimated by Census Minor Civil Division. The City of Carver would suffer estimated losses of $2.4 million in the 1% annual chance flood. The City of Chanhassen and Camden Township both have estimated losses of over $1.5 million. All jurisdictions with buildings identified in the 1% annual chance flood zone can also be viewed on the Carver County HMP website. The status of jurisdictional participation in the National Flood Insurance Program and any repetitive loss properties are detailed in Section 5.1.1. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Section 3.4 provides jurisdictional responses to localized vulnerabilities to specific hazards. 4.1.3 Flooding and Climate Change Higher temperatures globally have evaporated more surface and ocean water into the atmosphere, which, in turn, has provided more potential moisture for precipitating weather systems. In Carver County, the result has been increased precipitation, with annual totals increasing at an average rate of 0.27 inches per decade since 1895 (see Figure 2). Snow cover will decrease and melt earlier and heavier rainfall is leading to increasing flooding (Payton et al., 2023). Additional increases in heavy and extreme precipitation are expected to remain the state’s leading climate change symptoms. Heavy rains are now more common in Minnesota and more intense than at any time on record. Long-term observation sites have seen dramatic increases in one- inch rains, three-inch rains, and the size of the heaviest rainfall of the year. Since 2000, Minnesota has seen a significant uptick in devastating, large-area extreme rainstorms as well. Rains that historically would have been in the 98th percentile annually (the largest 2%) have become more common (MN DNR, 2024). This precipitation increase is found in all seasons, but spring and summer are becoming wetter at faster rates than fall and winter. Whereas temperature increases have been greatest in the northern parts of the state, precipitation increases have been well distributed geographically, and have somewhat favored southern Minnesota, which has better access to moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and is more frequently near the “low-level jet” airflow (a relatively fast-moving zone of winds in the lower atmosphere) that influences precipitation production. Key Message #1 in the Water Chapter of the NCA5 states that climate change will continue to cause profound changes in the water cycle. 208 Section 4 30 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Figure 2. Carver County annual precipitation, 1895–2024 SOURCE: (MN DNR, 2025B) 4.1.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies Carver County Emergency Management identified existing program gaps and deficiencies that make its residents more vulnerable to flooding. The following gaps and deficiencies should be addressed with new mitigation efforts to reduce that vulnerability: Road Infrastructure: Flood mitigation for county and township roads (e.g., culvert replacements, road repair) is an ongoing need. The county and many of the townships have limited funding for road infrastructure. Carver County continues to assist with road infrastructure mitigation projects to reduce the impacts of localized flooding. Funding: The county needs funding assistance to improve roads and culverts that experience repetitive flooding. Significant State and Federal funding is needed to construct infrastructure projects to prevent, reduce, and mitigate the impacts of high rain events and flooding. 4.2 Windstorms A windstorm is a wind strong enough to cause damage to trees and buildings and typically exceeding 34 mph (Pielke, 2012). Windstorm events encompass a variety of types of damaging wind. The history of windstorms in Carver County is shown in Figure 3; an interactive version of this map can be found on the Carver County HMP website. View interactive maps and see information about windstorm history, risk, and vulnerability 209 Section 4 31 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Figure 3. History of windstorms in Carver County 4.2.1 Probability of Occurrence To determine the probability of future wind-related events in Carver County, records of previous wind- related events (strong wind, high wind, and thunderstorm wind) in Carver County were examined since 1996, the period of record all wind events have in common. The relative frequency of all wind-related events from January 1996 to May 2025 is 5.9 per year. These relative frequencies can be used to infer the probability of these events occurring in the future. 4.2.2 Vulnerability The likelihood of a windstorm event does not vary geographically within the county, but the vulnerability of its residents is not constant. Vulnerability to injury from all kinds of windstorms decreases with adequate warnings, warning time, and sheltering in a reinforced structure. Therefore, residents living in rural areas, living alone or with limited mobility, or living in a manufactured home may be more vulnerable. Also at a higher risk to windstorms are those who work outdoors or do not have permanent housing. Structural vulnerability depends in part upon the construction of a building and its infrastructure. Residents of mobile homes are more vulnerable to fatality or injury from windstorms because mobile homes are not able to withstand high winds as well as other structural dwellings, with 50 mph (43.4 knots) being the lower limit of wind speeds capable of damaging mobile homes (AMS, 2004). Steps to mitigate these vulnerabilities have been taken by the state, requiring all mobile home parks to provide an evacuation plan, and parks with at least 10 homes licensed after March 1, 1988 to provide a storm shelter (MDH, 2020). However, mobile home parks often do not provide the required storm shelters (Sepic, 2017). Building codes have also changed to improve the strength of new mobile home construction but there are still many older mobile homes in use that do not meet these new standards. Section 3.4 provides jurisdictional responses to localized vulnerabilities to specific hazards. 210 Section 4 32 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP 4.2.3 Windstorms and Climate Change Lack of high-quality long-term data sets makes assessment of changes in wind speeds very difficult (Kunkel et al., 2013). In general, one analysis found no evidence of significant changes in wind speed distribution. Other trends in severe storms, including the number of hurricanes and the intensity and frequency of tornadoes, hail, and damaging thunderstorm winds, are uncertain. Since the impact of more frequent or intense storms can be larger than the impact of average temperature, climate scientists are actively researching the connections between climate change and severe storms (USGCRP, 2018a). According to the NCA5 Key Message #5 in the Climate Trends chapter, extreme events are becoming more frequent. 4.2.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies Carver County Emergency Management identified program gaps and deficiencies that make its residents more vulnerable to summer storms, including windstorms. The following gaps and deficiencies should be addressed with new mitigation efforts to reduce that vulnerability: Above-Ground Power Lines: Most powerlines throughout Carver County are above ground, exposing them to potential damage from high wind events. The county and local jurisdictions continue to work with electric utility providers to convert overhead powerlines to underground or to implement other measures to reduce risk of power failure. Public Education: Ongoing public education is needed during tornado season to inform the public about tornado watches/warnings and what to do when outdoor warning sirens are activated. Carver County and local jurisdictions also need to continue to encourage residents to be aware of and ready for severe storm events that can lead to long-term power outages. Storm Shelters and Tornado Safe Rooms: There are areas throughout Carver County without viable storm shelters or tornado safe rooms where there are populations vulnerable to high wind and storm events, such as mobile home parks and campgrounds. A coordinated approach is needed to identify where storm shelters or tornado safe rooms are needed and to evaluate whether new construction or a retrofit of facilities is possible. Finding funding for the implementation of such construction projects is also a barrier. 4.3 Tornadoes With wind speeds reaching up to 300 mph, tornadoes are one of nature’s most violent storms (Hogeback, 2020). The history of tornadoes in Carver County is shown in Figure 4; an interactive version of this map can be found on the Carver County HMP website. Carver County experienced tornadoes as recently as June 28–29, 2025 when five tornadoes caused damage to trees, powerlines, and various minor damage to farm outbuildings. 211 Section 4 33 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP View interactive maps and see information about tornado history, risk, and vulnerability Figure 4. History of tornadoes in Carver County 4.3.1 Probability of Occurrence Estimating the probability of future tornadoes in Carver County was done using two methods. The first method summed the total number of tornadoes that either touched down in or traveled through the county. This sum was divided by the number of years tornado data was recorded, resulting in the annual relative frequency of tornado occurrences in the county. Based on records in the NCEI Storm Events Database through May 2025, there has been an average of one tornado every 3 to 4 years in Carver County. These 23 tornadic events through May 2025 occurred in 16 of the 75 years on record. Because tornadoes often cross county lines and tornadic frequency may be better understood using events from a larger area, a second method was used to describe the frequency of tornadic events within a 50-mile radius of any location within the county. A grid of 900 square-meter cells was used to cover Minnesota and 50 miles beyond its border. From the center of each cell, the number of tornadoes that intersected a 50-mile radius was counted. Each cell was assigned a total tornado line count, which was then divided by the tornado dataset’s period of record, resulting in the annual relative frequency of tornadoes occurring within 50 miles of the respective cell. For any location in Carver County, there was an annual frequency of 4–6 tornadoes within a 50-mile radius. The historical frequency was only slightly lower in the extreme northwestern corner of the county. These relative frequencies can be used to infer the probability of these events occurring in the future. 4.3.2 Vulnerability The likelihood of a tornado does not vary significantly across geography within Carver County; however, certain populations may be more vulnerable and less resilient to the impacts of a tornado. In general, 212 Section 4 34 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP tornado casualties decrease when people receive adequate warnings with sufficient time to seek shelter in a reinforced structure. Because communication is critical before a tornadic event, certain residents may be more negatively impacted by a tornado, including those living in rural areas, individuals with limited mobility, people who do not live near an outdoor warning siren, or those who do not use social media. Section 3.4 provides jurisdictional responses to localized vulnerabilities to specific hazards. View at-risk populations in Carver County People living in mobile homes are particularly vulnerable to tornadoes because they cannot withstand the strong winds produced by a tornado. An analysis by the Associated Press of NOAA storm data found that since 1996, 53% of tornado fatalities in the United States were people who remained within or attempted to flee from mobile homes (Borestein et al., 2023). While Minnesota law requires most mobile home parks to have storm shelters, many do not (Raiche, 2022). 4.3.3 Tornadoes and Climate Change Minnesota’s climate is undergoing distinct changes, but as reported by the MN DNR State Climatology Office, these changes are only weakly connected to increases in tornadoes or severe convective storms. Minnesota, like all parts of the U.S., has seen increases in the weakest class of tornadoes (rated F-0 or EF-0), but these increases are known to be linked to improved spotting, detection, and verification procedures within the National Weather Service. When examining tornadoes that cause significant structural damage and are rated EF-2 or above, Minnesota has seen no recent trends towards increasing frequencies—whether measured as raw counts, or as days with one or more of these tornadoes (MN DNR, 2019). The tornado trends in Minnesota match those found nationally. NCA5 states that while the average annual number of tornadoes appears to have remained relatively constant, there is evidence that tornado outbreaks have become more frequent, tornado seasons are extending into later in the fall, and that tornado strength has increased (Marvel et al., 2023). An October 10, 2021 tornado in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness became the latest on record so far north in the state. Then, on December 15, 2021, an outbreak of destructive thunderstorm winds and over 20 tornadoes struck the southeastern parts of the state, producing the latest tornadoes on record by 29 days (Blumenfeld, K. Minnesota State Climatology Office, personal communication, December 21, 2023). According to the NCA5 Key Message #5 in the Climate Trends chapter, extreme events are becoming more frequent. However, climate scientists are unclear about whether the recent statistical behavior of these severe convective storm events has any relationship with the changing climate. This uncertainty results from the fact that tornadoes and their parent thunderstorms operate on smaller scales and more localized processes than the global climate. There has been some indication that, on a national basis, tornadoes are being clustered into fewer days, suggesting a greater tendency towards outbreaks. Scientific modelling studies indicate that the meteorological conditions supportive of severe thunderstorms should increase in the future, but it is unclear whether the specific conditions required for the formation of tornadoes, and particularly significant tornadoes, will increase (Kossin, 2017). Until more 213 Section 4 35 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP studies are completed, the Minnesota State Climatology Office recommends assuming that tornadoes will remain an important and dangerous part of Minnesota’s climate, even if they do not increase in frequency or severity in response to changing climatic conditions. 4.3.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies Carver County Emergency Management identified program gaps and deficiencies that make its residents more vulnerable to summer storms, including tornadoes, that should be addressed with new mitigation efforts to reduce vulnerability. These include: Above-Ground Power Lines: Most powerlines throughout Carver County are above ground, exposing them to potential damage from high wind events. The county and local jurisdictions continue to work with electric utility providers to convert overhead powerlines to underground or to implement other measures to reduce risk of power failure. Public Education: Ongoing public education is needed during tornado season to inform the public about tornado watches/warnings and what to do when outdoor warning sirens are activated. Carver County and local jurisdictions also need to continue to encourage residents to be aware of and ready for severe storm events that can lead to long-term power outages. Storm Shelters and Tornado Safe Rooms: There are areas throughout Carver County without viable storm shelters or tornado safe rooms where there are populations vulnerable to high wind and storm events, such as mobile home parks and campgrounds. A coordinated approach is needed to identify where storm shelters or tornado safe rooms are needed and to evaluate whether new construction or a retrofit of facilities is possible. Finding funding for the implementation of such construction projects is also a barrier. 4.4 Hail Hailstorms occur throughout the year though are most frequent between May and August (NWS, 2020). Although hailstorms rarely cause injury or loss of life, they do cost Minnesota nearly $16 million in property and crop damage each year (CEMHS, 2023). In 2017, 44% of properties in Minnesota were affected by damaging hail events (Samanta & Wu, 2017). The history of hail in Carver County is shown in Figure 5; an interactive version of this map can be found on the Carver County HMP website. View interactive maps and see information about hail history, risk, and vulnerability 4.4.1 Probability of Occurrence To determine the probability of future hailstorms in Carver County, records of previous hail events in the county were examined for the period of record. From January 1955 through May 2025, the relative frequency of hail events was 2.6 per year. This relative frequency can be used to infer the probability of hail events occurring in the future. Please note that public reports of hail are often secondary to those of thunderstorm winds or tornadoes because if either damaging winds or tornadoes occur, the damaging wind and/or tornado are more important to the reporter and may result in underreporting of hail events. 214 Section 4 36 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Figure 5. History of hail in Carver County 4.4.2 Vulnerability Carver County’s agricultural lands and structures are vulnerable to hail damage and its residents to injury and possibly death. Data from the Spatial Hazard Events and Losses Database for the United States (SHELDUS) was examined to identify the county’s monetary losses due to hail damage to crops, property, injury, and death. From 1960 through 2022, Carver County reported over $32 million (ADJ 2021) in hail damages, ranking 11th among Minnesota counties in total hail damages. Carver County’s losses are primarily due to property damages reported at $29.4 million, followed by $3.5 million in crop damages. Crop indemnity payments due to hail totaled $1.6 million for the period of record spanning 1989–2022 (CEMHS, 2023). Within Carver County, the vulnerability of jurisdictions to hailstorms does not vary geographically. As with all summer storms, those who work outdoors or do not have permanent housing are at greater risk during hailstorms. Section 3.4 provides jurisdictional responses to localized vulnerabilities to specific hazards. 4.4.3 Hail and Climate Change Trends in severe storms, including the numbers of hail and damaging thunderstorm winds are uncertain. Since the impact of more frequent or intense storms can be larger than the impact of average temperature, climate scientists are actively researching the connections between climate change and severe storms (Marvel et al., 2023). The NCA reports that in Minnesota’s neighboring Great Plains region, hail size, frequency of large hail, and length of hail season are projected to increase through the rest of this century (Knapp et al., 2023). The occurrence of very heavy precipitation has increased in Minnesota in recent decades, and future projections also indicate this will continue (Blumenfeld, K. Minnesota State Climatology Office, personal communication, December 21, 2023). 215 Section 4 37 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP According to the NCA5 Key Message #5 in the Climate Trends chapter, extreme events are becoming more frequent. 4.4.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies Carver County Emergency Management identified program gaps and deficiencies that make its residents more vulnerable to summer storms, including hailstorms, that should be addressed with new mitigation efforts to reduce vulnerability. These include: Above-Ground Power Lines: Most powerlines throughout Carver County are above ground, exposing them to potential damage from high wind events. The county and local jurisdictions continue to work with electric utility providers to convert overhead powerlines to underground or to implement other measures to reduce risk of power failure. Public Education: Ongoing public education is needed during tornado season to inform the public about tornado watches/warnings and what to do when outdoor warning sirens are activated. Carver County and local jurisdictions also need to continue to encourage residents to be aware of and ready for severe storm events that can lead to long-term power outages. Storm Shelters and Tornado Safe Rooms: There are areas throughout Carver County without viable storm shelters or tornado safe rooms where there are populations vulnerable to high wind and storm events, such as mobile home parks and campgrounds. A coordinated approach is needed to identify where storm shelters or tornado safe rooms are needed and to evaluate whether new construction or a retrofit of facilities is possible. Finding funding for the implementation of such construction projects is also a barrier. 4.5 Winter Storms Winter storms encompass a number of winter weather events, which the National Weather Service (NWS) organizes into the following categories: blizzard, heavy snow, ice storm, winter storm, and winter weather. Winter weather events are common in Minnesota and can be costly. According to the Spatial Hazard Events and Losses Database (SHELDUS), winter weather events in Minnesota have cost more than $1.02 billion in damages since 1960 (CEMHS, 2023). The history of winter storms in Carver County is shown in Figure 6; an interactive version of this map can be found on the Carver County HMP website. View interactive maps and see information about winter storm history, risk, and vulnerability 216 Section 4 38 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Figure 6. History of winter storms in Carver County 4.5.1 Probability of Occurrence To determine the probability of future winter-related storm events in Carver County, records of previous events (blizzards, heavy snows, ice storms, winter storms, and winter weather) were summed and divided by the dataset’s period of record, resulting in the annual relative frequency of winter-related storms. Based on records in the NCEI Storm Events Database through May 2025, the relative frequency of winter-related storm events in Carver County is 3.8 per year. This relative frequency can infer the probability of these events occurring in the future. 4.5.2 Vulnerability Transportation systems, electrical distribution systems, and structures are vulnerable to winter storms throughout the county. These events do not vary geographically within the county; all jurisdictions are equally vulnerable. While it is highly likely these events will continue occurring annually, the amount of snow and ice and number of winter-related storm events to occur each year are unpredictable. People residing in climates such as these must always be prepared for situations that put their lives or property at risk. It is important that extra consideration be given to the vulnerable populations discussed in Section 3.2. Section 3.4 provides jurisdictional responses to localized vulnerabilities to specific hazards. 4.5.3 Winter Storms and Climate Change Historically, winter storms have had a large impact on public safety in Minnesota. If the frequency of snowstorms and annual total snowfalls increase, as anticipated effects of Climate Change, the effects on public safety will also increase. Pressures on energy use, reduced reliability of services, potential outages, and potential rise in household energy costs are major climate change risks to public health that can occur from winter weather. 217 Section 4 39 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Table 7 in Section 3.3 discusses confidence that climate change will impact common Minnesota weather/climate hazards beyond 2025, there is some weak evidence that warming winters may make heavy snowfall events less frequent as winter warms. 4.5.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies Carver County Emergency Management identified several program gaps and deficiencies that make its residents more vulnerable to severe winter storms. The following gaps and deficiencies should be addressed with new mitigation efforts to reduce that vulnerability: Above-Ground Power Lines: Most powerlines throughout Carver County are above ground, exposing them to impacts/damage from winter high wind and ice events, potentially leading to localized or extensive power outages. Public Education: Ongoing public education is needed to encourage residents to be ready for long-term power outages or to be snowed in during dangerous winter events such as ice storms and blizzards. 4.6 Extreme Cold Due to Minnesota’s position in the middle of the continent and subsequent climate, the state may experience extremely frigid temperatures in winter. Winter in Carver County can be especially dangerous when low temperatures and wind create arctic-like wind chills. The history of extreme cold in Carver County is shown in Figure 7; an interactive version of this dashboard can be found on the Carver County HMP website. View interactive maps and see information about extreme cold history, risk, and vulnerability Figure 7. History of extreme cold in Carver County 218 Section 4 40 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP 4.6.1 Probability of Occurrence To determine the probability of future cold-related events in Carver County, records of previous cold/wind chill and extreme cold/wind chill events were summed and divided by the dataset’s period of record, resulting in the annual relative frequency. Based on records in the NCEI Storm Events Database through May 2025, the relative frequency of extreme cold/wind chill events in Carver County is one every 2.4 years. (NCEI, 2025). This relative frequency can be used to infer the probability of these events occurring in the future. 4.6.2 Vulnerability The risk of extreme cold does not vary geographically within the county. Citizens living in climates such as these must always be prepared for situations that put their lives or property at risk. The youngest and more elderly residents, homeless persons, individuals with chronic medical conditions, and those who are working or recreating outdoors are most at risk for frostbite and hypothermia (MDH, 2021). View at-risk populations in Carver County It is not always the depth of the cold that poses a threat but rather unpreparedness for the cold, such as an individual with a vehicle breakdown who lacks a personal winter safety kit in the vehicle. The cost of propane can make rural residents more vulnerable to issues with extreme cold. A propane shortage and resulting crisis, such as that which occurred in 2014, may increase the cost of heating homes and farms to a prohibitive amount (Eaton, 2014). The Minnesota Department of Commerce presents options and suggestions for homeowners who use propane on their website. The CDC publication “Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety” outlines preparation measures that individuals can take to reduce their vulnerability to extreme cold. Highlights in this document include advice about travel preparations, securing your home water supply, and safety during recreation (CDC, 2021). Section 3.4 provides jurisdictional responses to localized vulnerabilities to extreme cold. 4.6.3 Extreme Cold and Climate Change Although climate research indicates that Minnesota’s average winter lows are rising rapidly, and our coldest days of winter are now warmer than we have ever recorded, cold temperatures have always been a part of Minnesota’s climate, and extreme cold events will continue. As the climate changes, an increase in extreme precipitation or storm events could lead to a higher risk of residents being exposed to cold temperatures during power outages or other storm-related hazards. Extreme and changing temperatures are already challenging aging infrastructure and are expected to impair surface transportation and the electrical grid. Key Message #4 in NCA5 in the Midwest Chapter states that green infrastructure and public and private investments may mitigate losses, provide relief from heat, and offer other ways to adapt the built environment to a changing climate. 219 Section 4 41 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP 4.6.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies Carver County Emergency Management identified several program gaps and deficiencies that make its residents more vulnerable to extreme cold. The following gaps and deficiencies should be addressed with new mitigation efforts to reduce that vulnerability: Generators for Backup Power to Critical Facilities & Shelters: Not all healthcare facilities utilized for the care of residents & visitors, including designated severe weather/emergency shelters (schools, churches, etc.) have backup power to run heating systems in the event of a power outage. Public Education: Ongoing public education is needed to encourage residents to be prepared for extreme weather, including power outages during periods of extreme cold. Carver County Emergency Management continues to do public education through the local schools, senior and health care centers, and local government for severe weather awareness. 4.7 Extreme Heat Extreme heat describes weather that is much hotter and/or humid than typical for a place and time of year. In the United States, extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard and causes more deaths than flooding, tornadoes, and hurricanes combined. While heat waves are infrequent in a northern state like Minnesota, they can have severe consequences for residents who are not acclimatized to their effects (Runkle et al., 2022). While Carver County has ranked extreme heat as a low-priority hazard, it is included in this plan due to its significant health impacts. The Minnesota Climate Action Framework states a goal for every county in Minnesota to profile the risk of extreme heat in its jurisdiction, regardless of its prioritization of this hazard. Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Minnesota Department of Health support this inclusion as a form of outreach. Counties do not need to have mitigation action addressing extreme heat unless the hazard is also a moderate or high priority for the county. The National Weather Service (NWS) issues extreme heat watches, heat advisories, and extreme heat warnings based on the heat index, which is a combination of air temperature and relative humidity that determines how hot it feels. The heat index threshold differs based on locality, since people in colder climates are less prepared for heat events than people who live in warmer climates (NWS, 2025b). More recently, the NWS has developed the HeatRisk tool to issue a forecast of heat-related impacts to occur over a 24-hour period. It is intended to provide risk guidance to decision-makers and heat- sensitive populations. Historical data from the HeatRisk tool, available back to 2015, provide a more comprehensive look at extreme heat events beyond those reported as Extreme Heat Events in the Storm Events Database. The HeatRisk tool takes into consideration: • How unusual the heat is for the time of year • The duration of the heat, including both daytime and nighttime temperatures • If those temperatures pose an elevated risk of heat-related impacts based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (NWS, 2025a). 220 Section 4 42 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Impacts of extreme heat are far-reaching and can be severe. Some impacts include infrastructure failures, such as roads buckling and power outages; strain on essential services, such as increased demand for emergency medical services and law enforcement (Guo, 2017; Williams et al., 2020); and disruptions to important social and economic networks, such as school and event cancellations, which reduce access to education, physical activity, and community support. View interactive maps and see information about extreme heat history, risk, and vulnerability Carver County’s agricultural lands and structures are vulnerable to heat damage. Residents can suffer from increased heat-related illnesses, exacerbation of pre-existing chronic conditions, and even death (Moss, 2017). In the United States, heat is estimated to result in $100 billion in economic losses annually, primarily due to lost productivity, and it accounts for $1 billion in direct healthcare costs each year (American Public Health Association, 2025). In 2022, extreme heat led to 682 emergency department visits, 63 hospitalizations, and two deaths in Minnesota (MDH, 2025). Extreme heat exacerbates poor air quality conditions because the stagnant air during a heat wave increases ozone and particulate pollution (Center for Science Education, 2025). Air pollution is particularly harmful for people over the age of 65, children under the age of five, outdoor workers, and people with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions. The Minnesota Extreme Heat Toolkit further details the health effects of poor air quality. Data from the Spatial Hazard Events and Losses Database (SHELDUS) for the United States was examined to identify the county’s monetary losses due to heat damage to crops. Ranking 64th among Minnesota counties in crop indemnity payments, heat-related losses for Carver County totaled over $390,306 (2021 ADJ) for the period of record spanning 1989 to 2022 (CEMHS, 2023). The history of extreme heat in Carver County is shown in Figure 8; an interactive version of this chart can be found on the Carver County HMP website. This dashboard summarizes the occurrences of days when each HeatRisk category threshold was met for each year from 2015–2024. For the purposes of hazard mitigation planning, we have considered days in the Major (Red) Category (a level of heat affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts are likely in some health systems, heat-sensitive industries, and infrastructure) and the Extreme (Magenta) Category (level of rare and/or long-duration extreme heat with little to no overnight relief affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts are likely in most health systems, heat-sensitive industries, and infrastructure) as extreme heat-related events. While Carver County has ranked extreme heat as a low-priority hazard, it is included in this plan on the Minnesota Department of Health recommendation that every county consider this hazard in their HMP due to its significant health impacts. 221 Section 4 43 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Figure 8. History of HeatRisk in Carver County 4.7.1 Probability of Occurrence To determine the probability of future heat-related events in Carver County, the average number of days exceeding the major or extreme HeatRisk categories is used to reflect heat events in the county. The Chanhassen Station experiences major HeatRisk days an average of 1.8 days per year, and the Jordan Station (Scott County) experiences major events an average of 1.2 days per year and extreme events 0.4 times per year based on the 11 years of record. This relative frequency can infer the probability of these events occurring in the future. Based on records in the Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC) that date back to 1991, the average daily maximum temperature for July in Carver County has historically been in the 82–83.9 °F range (MRCC, 2021), which is below the 90 °F for 2–3 days criteria for “extreme” heat events (FEMA, 2024b). However, the Jordan Weather Station reported daily maximum temperatures above 90 °F a total of 203 times, an average of seven days per year. This historical average can be used to infer future events, although climate change projections show an increase in the number of days that exceed 90 °F by mid-century (see Section 4.7.3). 4.7.2 Vulnerability The Minnesota Department of Health updated the Minnesota Extreme Heat Toolkit in 2025 to help local governments prepare for extreme heat events. In their toolkit, they note extreme heat events are often dubbed “silent killers” because deaths and illnesses from these events are often misunderstood and underreported. In fact, extreme heat kills more people in the United States than all extreme weather events combined (Adams-Fuller, 2023). Minnesota does not have a mandated reporting system to report deaths and illnesses linked to extreme heat (MDH, 2025), but is important to not underestimate the danger of extreme heat events within the state. High temperatures can be exacerbated by the urban heat island effect in developed areas, an effect that amplifies temperatures in areas with a higher concentration of impervious and paved surfaces. 222 Section 4 44 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP These types of surfaces absorb more heat and hold it for longer than vegetation cover (EPA, 2019). Impervious surfaces are not spread evenly throughout the county, and attention should be given to cities or areas within the county where this type of surface cover is most dense. The city with the highest concentration of impervious surfaces is Chaska at 20.28% (MDH & University of Minnesota, 2019). The distribution of heat-trapping surfaces and their proximity to tree canopy are more important than their total area. The distribution of impervious surfaces can be viewed in the Extreme Heat Risk & Vulnerability dashboard in the Exposure tab. The metro counties have an additional layer that demonstrates tree canopy, an effective mitigation of extreme heat: urban tree canopy of at least 40% can result in as much as 7–9 °F cooler temperatures (Ziter et al., 2019). The Metropolitan Council Growing Shade Tool provides data and resources to inform tree planting and canopy preservation for the Twin Cities region to realize benefits, such as cooler temperatures, improved air quality, cleaner stormwater, improved mental health, and enhanced biodiversity. Rural areas have higher rates of heat-related emergency department visits compared with urban areas (MDH, 2024), and Americans living in rural areas are twice as likely as those in urban areas to have pre-existing health conditions that make them more vulnerable to extreme heat (Pohl, 2025). Rural agricultural regions can have higher rates of humidity due to moisture-producing crops like corn (Minnesota Supercomputing Institute, 2016), which produces evapotranspiration, or “corn sweat,” that can add as much as 5–10 °F to the dew point temperature (Steil, 2016). Key Message #3 in the Midwest Chapter of the NCA5 lists strategies, such as expanded use of green infrastructure and heat-health early warning systems, have the potential to improve both individual and community health (Wilson et al., 2023). Everyone is susceptible to extreme heat, but certain individuals are at a higher risk of developing heat- related illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), population groups more vulnerable to extreme heat include: • Older adults (≥65 years old). The elderly cannot easily adjust to sudden changes in temperature and are more likely to have a chronic medical condition or take medication affecting their body’s ability to control its temperature. • Infants and children. Young children and infants have limited control of their surroundings and rely on others to keep them cool and hydrated. • Individuals with chronic health conditions. These individuals are less likely to respond to changes in temperature, may be taking a medication that exacerbates the effects of extreme heat, or have a condition that is a risk factor for heat-related illness (e.g., heart disease, mental illness, poor blood circulation, and obesity). • People with low income. These individuals may not be able to afford to properly cool their home and may face transportation challenges when trying to access cooling shelters. • Athletes and people working outdoors. Both groups are likely to exert energy while being exposed to the heat (CDC, 2020). Table 9 shows characteristics that MDH has determined make individuals more at risk to adverse health effects from extreme heat, including how that vulnerability ranks among Minnesota counties. 223 Section 4 45 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP The indicator’s percentile rank within Minnesota determines the vulnerability level of Carver County for that indicator (e.g., the 81st –100th percentile is associated with the highest vulnerability compared to other Minnesota counties). For more information on what makes individuals and communities more vulnerable, see the Minnesota Extreme Heat Toolkit. Facilities where vulnerable populations may be concentrated, such as prisons, group homes, and childcare centers, are considered to be at higher risk during heat events. Table 9. Populations vulnerable to extreme heat in Carver County Vulnerability Indicator Percentage of Population Percentile Rank within Minnesota Vulnerability Level Adults with COPD 5.0% 3rd Lowest Adults with a self-care disability 2.5% 1st Lowest Adults with coronary heart disease 5.7% 7th Lowest Adults with diabetes 8.3% 0 Lowest Families at less than 200% of poverty level 8.5% 0 Lowest Households where a person age 65 or over lives alone 8.6% 1st Lowest Households with no computing device 2.5% 1st Lowest Households with no vehicle available 3.7% 13th Lowest Households with rent over 50% of income 2.7% 22nd Low Medicare beneficiaries who are electricity-dependent 3.0% 0 Lowest Medicare–Medicaid-enrolled beneficiaries 1.2% 0 Lowest People age 5 or over with limited English 2.4% 70th High People age 65 or over 13.8% 3rd Lowest People over age 16 who work outdoors 5.4% 12th Lowest People under age 5 6.0% 63rd High People who are experiencing homelessness 0.1% 26th Low People who are uninsured 2.2% 0 Lowest People who do not identify as “White alone, not Hispanic or Latino” 13.9% 60th Moderate View interactive information about at-risk populations in Carver County Warming temperatures will continue to increase the risk of extreme heat, especially among these already vulnerable populations. Section 3.4 provides jurisdictional responses to localized vulnerabilities to extreme heat. 4.7.3 Extreme Heat and Climate Change Minnesota’s annual average temperature has increased more than 3 °F since record-keeping began in 1895, and nine of Minnesota’s hottest 16 years on record have occurred since the year 2000 (MCAP, 2024). In Carver County, the average temperature from July to September has increased 0.12 degrees Fahrenheit per decade since 1895 (MN DNR, 2025b) 224 Section 4 46 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Nights are warming at a much higher rate than days in Minnesota. In Carver County, nighttime minimum temperatures from July to September have increased at a rate of 0.26 degrees Fahrenheit per decade (MN DNR, 2025b). While 94% of Minnesota households have some form of air conditioning (including central air, room units, dehumidifiers, and ceiling fans), only 68% have the central air conditioning that can provide reliable whole-house cooling (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2023). Furthermore, homes with air conditioning equipment may not use it; for example, low-income homes might not turn on their units due to the associated costs, and homes in areas with higher crime rates may be reluctant to use window units for security reasons (EPA, 2006). The average number of days per year with temperatures over 90 °F under a very high carbon emissions (SSP 585), mid-century (2040–2059) scenario is illustrated in the Climate Dashboard on the Plan website. Climate models project that temperature and precipitation increases will continue in Minnesota through the 21st century, with hotter summers and increased drought severity during dry periods as well. Already, the maximum annual heat index values have been rising across the state, because increased humidity during heat waves (Blumenfeld, K. Minnesota State Climatology Office, personal communication, December 21, 2023). Table 10 compares historical temperature averages to projections under a high emissions (SSP 585) scenario, demonstrating how many more days will reach above 90 °F and nights where the minimum does not go below 75.2 °F. The data in the table is taken from Minnesota CliMAT, an interactive online tool that provides highly localized climate projections for Minnesota and visualize how even specific towns will likely be impacted in the coming decades (Liess, S. et al., 2023). While models differ on how many degrees of warming will be caused by climate change, all models agree that temperatures will continue to rise. Table 10. Historical vs projected number of days reaching temperature thresholds in Carver County Historical (1995–2014) Projected (2040–2059) Change Days Above 90 23.78 48.62 24.84 Nighttime Minimum > 75.2 1.00 6.11 5.12 Greenhouse gas concentrations will continue rising through the century, and the air’s ability to trap heat from the Earth’s surface will increase accordingly. Warming of the atmosphere will evaporate even more water into the air, further limiting the amount of cooling Minnesota will be able to achieve at night and during the winter. As warmer winters and warmer baseline conditions transition into summer, it will be much easier to attain extreme heat (MN DNR, 2025a). 4.7.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies Carver County Emergency Management identified several program gaps and deficiencies that make its residents more vulnerable to extreme heat. The following gaps and deficiencies should be addressed with new mitigation efforts to reduce that vulnerability: 225 Section 4 47 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Generators for Backup Power to Critical Facilities & Shelters: Not all healthcare and other critical facilities utilized for the care of residents & visitors, including designated severe weather/emergency shelters (schools, churches, etc.) have backup power to run cooling systems in the event of a power outage. 4.8 Drought There are numerous approaches to assessing drought conditions. The current gold standard for accurate drought conditions in the United States is the United States Drought Monitor (USDM). Annual drought statistics since 2000 can be seen in Figure 9; an interactive version of this dashboard can be found on the Carver County HMP website. Figure 9. Annual drought statistics in Carver County since 2000 4.8.1 Probability of Occurrence To determine the probability of future droughts in Carver County, records of previous droughts were summed and divided by the dataset’s period of record, resulting in the annual relative frequency of droughts. The USDM database was examined from January 2000–October 7, 2025 for any occurrence of drought ≥ D1 in Carver County, regardless of the duration of the drought. According to the weekly reported data, the relative frequency of the county experiencing drought conditions ≥ D1 is 13.7 weeks per year, and the relative frequency of drought conditions ≥ D2 is 4.9 weeks per year (NDMC, 2025b). The relative frequency of past droughts can be used to infer the probability of similar droughts occurring in the future. See interactive information about drought, including history and the USDM Dashboard, on the Carver County HMP website 226 Section 4 48 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP 4.8.2 Vulnerability One way to identify county assets vulnerable to drought is by examining the impacts of previous droughts. Overseen by the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC), the Drought Impact Reporter (DIR) is a comprehensive database that gathers drought-related reports from a variety of sources and identifies the sector(s) impacted by each drought. The NDMC (NDMC, 2025b) defines a drought impact as “[a]n observable loss or change that occurred at a specific place and time because of drought.” A drought meeting this definition is categorized based on the sector(s) the drought impacts; therefore, a single drought affecting multiple sectors will be counted once for each respective sector it impacted. DIR records show 15 reported drought impacts in Carver County from 2000 to 2024, impacting six sectors with greatest impacts to the following sectors: agriculture; plants & wildlife; and relief, response & restrictions (NDMC, 2025a). Since droughts are regional in nature, jurisdictions within Carver County do not vary in their vulnerability to drought; however, the impact from droughts are not equal. Drought conditions may impact soil moisture reserves, groundwater supplies, lake levels, and stream flows. Water-dependent industries that experience the greatest impacts include: agriculture, public utilities, forestry, and tourism (MN DNR, 2021). In addition, droughts may negatively affect an individual’s health by contributing to poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke and particulate matter, or a dusty environment. The 2021 drought resulted in elevated fire danger in roughly the northern two- thirds of the state, and record-high particulate readings across Minnesota due to the Canadian wildfires (Huttner, 2021). Populations vulnerable to these conditions include children, older adults, and those with respiratory issues. According to the DIR, Carver County’s agriculture sector has been impacted by drought six times since the year 2000, and with 50.5% of Carver County’s land devoted to cultivated crops, the county’s agriculture community is also vulnerable to the economic impact a drought may have on crops. From 1989–2012, Carver County received $16,546,667 (2021 ADJ) in crop indemnity payments due to drought, placing it as the 55th-highest-paid county in Minnesota (CEMHS, 2023). Section 3.4 provides jurisdictional responses to localized vulnerabilities to specific hazards. 4.8.3 Drought and Climate Change Droughts have been happening throughout Minnesota’s history. While the degree at which climate change will impact future droughts is not certain, an increase in efforts and resources are being devoted to project these impacts. In 2023, the NCA5 was completed by the U.S. Global Change Research Program. It provided a comprehensive scientific review of how climate change is impacting the U.S. as well as providing climate change projections. According to the report, a warming climate is contributing to oscillations between extreme droughts and floods, threatening the agriculture and livestock in the Midwest which produces more than 30% of the world’s corn and soybeans (Wilson et al., 2023). Climate change is attributed to an estimated $31.9 billion (2022 USD adjusted) of US crop indemnity payments over the last 30 years, with the largest portion of payments going to farmers affected by drought (Wilson et al., 2023). In Minnesota, drought alone represents 25% of the total crop indemnity payments made in the state (CEMHS, 2023). 227 Section 4 49 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Climate projections indicate an increase in annual precipitation of 0.2%–0.5% in the western Midwest and the increase in cumulative runoff is expected to continue through the midcentury (Wilson et al., 2023). Key Message #5 in the Midwest Chapter of the NCA5 states that managing extremes is necessary to minimize impacts on water quality and quantity. The extreme variability between wet and dry periods is expected to negatively impact the water quality and quantity of the Mississippi River System and adversely affect dependent ecosystems and commerce (Wilson et al., 2023). 4.8.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies Carver County Emergency Management did not identify any program gaps or deficiencies that make its citizens more vulnerable to drought. 4.9 Dam Failure The MN DNR Dam Safety Program has the mission of protecting the life and safety of people by ensuring that dams are safe. Minnesota's Dam Safety Program sets minimum standards for dams and regulates the design, construction, operation, repair, and removal of both privately and publicly (non- federal) owned dams (MN DNR, 2020). The federal government is responsible for regulating and maintaining dam safety of federally owned dams. No single agency regulates all federally owned dams. 42% of federal dams are owned and managed by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) and the Bureau of Reclamation. The remaining federal dams are owned and managed by other federal agencies, including the Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service, the Department of Defense, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, among others (Normand, 2019). The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Dam Safety Program is the largest dam safety program in the U.S. The Commission works with federal and state agencies to ensure and promote dam safety of over 3,000 dams across the U.S. The Commission inspects projects on an unscheduled basis to investigate potential dam safety problems; complaints about constructing and operating a project; safety concerns related to natural disasters; and issues concerning compliance with the term and conditions of a license (FERC, 2020). Dam Inventory: The National Dam Inventory reports that there are 12 dams in Carver County. Dams are mapped on the MN State 2024 HMP website. Carver County has zero dams classified as High Hazard Dams, one dam classified as a Significant Hazard Dam, ten dams classified as Low Hazard Dams, and one dam classified as having Undetermined hazard potential. The Minnesota Dam Safety Program office was consulted to identify dam incidents and concerns. 4.9.1 Probability of Occurrence Extreme precipitation is only one factor contributing to dam failure, and the possibility of failure is dam-specific, relating to both environmental and structural conditions. There are no noted dam incidents in Carver County, and total dam failures are extremely unlikely if the dam is maintained in compliance with Minnesota’s Dam Safety Program. The likelihood of failure in Carver County is low. 228 Section 4 50 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP 4.9.2 Vulnerability Although dam regulatory authorities differ between various federal and state agencies, all authorities attempt to classify dams according to the potential impacts from a dam failure or mis-operation. In response to the numerous classification systems, FEMA’s Interagency Committee on Dam Safety created a downstream hazard potential classification system that is adaptable to any agency’s current system. Table 11 provides an overview of the main criteria agencies consider when determining a dam’s downstream hazard potential. This classification system does not imply that the dam is unsafe, but rather categorizes dams based on the probable loss of human life and the impacts on economic, environmental, and lifeline interests (FEMA, 2004). Table 11. Downstream hazard potential classification criteria Hazard Potential Classification Loss of Human Life Economic, Environmental, Lifeline Losses Class III (Low) None expected Low and generally limited to owner Class II (Significant) None expected Yes Class I (High) Probable - one or more expected. Yes (but not necessary for this classification) SOURCE: (USACE, 2008) Dams for which a hazard potential has not been designated, or is not provided, are classified as “Undetermined.” An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a document that identifies potential emergency conditions at a dam and specifies preplanned actions to be followed during a dam failure to minimize property damage or loss of life. An EAP is required for Class I dams and strongly recommended for Class II dams (MN DNR, 2020). 4.9.3 Dam Failure and Climate Change Dams are designed based on assumptions about a river’s annual flow behavior that will determine the volume of water behind the dam and flowing through the dam at any one time. Changes in weather patterns due to climate change may change the hydrograph or expected flow pattern. Spillways are put in place on dams as a safety measure in the event of the reservoir filling too quickly. Spillway overflow events are mechanisms that also result in increased discharges downstream. It is conceivable that bigger rainfalls at earlier times in the year could threaten a dam's designed margin of safety, causing dam operators to release greater volumes of water earlier in a storm cycle in order to maintain the required margins of safety. Such early releases of increased volumes can increase flood potential downstream. Climate change may increase the probability of design failures. Some spillways may not be large enough to convey the increased flow pattern. An undersized spillway could lead to dam overtopping and failure. The partial failure of the Rapidan Dam in Blue Earth County in June of 2024 highlighted the growing threat climate change poses to the country’s aging infrastructure as extreme weather becomes more common and severe. The Rapidan Dam is a Significant Hazard Dam in “poor” condition. About 20% of Minnesota’s Significant and High Hazard Potential Dams are in “fair” or “poor” condition, with a few in “undefined” condition, and about 70% of these dams were built before 1970 (USACE, 2024). These 229 Section 4 51 Hazards Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP older dams are growing increasingly taxed by extreme weather, especially in the Midwest (Harrison, 2024). Climate change is adding a new level of uncertainty that needs to be considered with respect to assumptions made during the dam construction. While the Rapidan Dam partial failure did not result in mass inundation, it sent an estimated 11.6 million cubic yards of sediment downstream. The sediment was high in phosphorus and nitrogen because of nearby agricultural runoff. The impacts to the fish habitat and ecology of the stream may not be known for years (MPR News, 2024). The sediment loading behind older dams adds another compounding threat of dam failure to the stream and structures below. 4.9.4 Program Gaps and Deficiencies Carver County Emergency Management did not identify any program gaps or deficiencies that make its citizens more vulnerable to dam failure. 230 Section 5 – Mitigation Strategy The goal of mitigation is to protect lives and reduce the impacts of future hazard events, including property damage, disruption to local and regional economies, the amount of public and private funds spent on recovery, and to build disaster-resistant communities. Mitigation actions and projects should be based on a well-constructed risk assessment as provided in Section 3 of this plan and on the HMP website. Mitigation should be an ongoing process, adapting over time to accommodate a community’s needs. 5.1 Community Capability Assessments The capability assessment identifies current activities and existing planning tools used to mitigate hazards. The capability assessment identifies the policies, regulations, procedures, programs, and projects that contribute to reducing disaster damages. The assessment also evaluates these capabilities to determine whether the activities can be improved to more effectively reduce the impact of future hazard events. The following sections identify existing plans and mitigation capabilities within all of the communities: • Appendix D: Lists the plans and programs in place in Carver County as related to hazard mitigation. • Appendix C: As part of the Carver County HMP update, the county and city governments were asked to participate in filling out a “Local Mitigation Survey” (LMS) form to report on their current mitigation capabilities and program gaps. Appendix C provides the LMS reports gathered for Carver County. Information from the capability assessments was used to support development of local mitigation actions for implementation over the next five years (see column Comments on Implementation & Integration). 5.1.1 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) The NFIP is a federal program created by Congress to mitigate future flood losses nationwide through sound, community-enforced building and zoning ordinances and to provide access to affordable, federally backed flood insurance protection for property owners. The NFIP is designed to provide an insurance alternative to disaster assistance to meet the escalating costs of repairing damage to buildings and their contents caused by floods. Participation in the NFIP is based on an agreement between local communities and the federal government that states that if a community will adopt and enforce a floodplain management ordinance to reduce future flood risks to new construction in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), the federal government will make flood insurance available within the community as a financial protection against flood losses. Jurisdictional participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is outlined below. 231 Section 5 53 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Carver County • Status: Participating • Entry Date: 4/19/1973 (Emergency Entry); 02/01/1978 (Regular Entry) • FEMA Map: FEMA Mapped High Risk Areas • Current Effective Map Date: 12/21/2018 • Potential Buildings Damaged in Floodplain: 60 • Adoption of Current Floodplain Ordinance: 11/20/2018 • Adoption of latest DFIRM Map: 11/20/2018 • Floodplain Administrator: Jason Mielke, Land Use Manager (jmielke@co.carver.mn.us) Carver • Status: Participating • Entry Date: 4/2/1971 (Emergency Entry); 09/08/1972 (Regular Entry) • FEMA Map: FEMA Mapped High Risk Areas • Current Effective Map Date: 12/21/2018 • Potential Buildings Damaged in Floodplain: 56 • Adoption of Current Floodplain Ordinance: 12/3/2018 (Effective 12/13/2018) • Adoption of latest DFIRM Map: 12/3/2018 • Floodplain Administrator: Erin Smith, Community Development Director (esmith@cityofcarver.com) Chaska • Status: Participating • Entry Date: 3/19/1971 (Emergency Entry); 09/08/1972 (Regular Entry) • FEMA Map: FEMA Mapped High Risk Areas • Current Effective Map Date: 12/21/2018 • Potential Buildings Damaged in Floodplain: 14 • Adoption of Current Floodplain Ordinance: 12/17/2018 (Effective 12/20/2018) • Adoption of latest DFIRM Map: 12/17/2018 • Floodplain Administrator: Matt Podhradsky (mpodhradsky@chaskamn.gov) Chanhassen • Status: Participating • Entry Date: 6/23/1975 (Emergency Entry); 7/2/1979 (Regular Entry) • FEMA Map: FEMA Mapped High Risk Areas • Current Effective Map Date: 12/21/2018 (Carver Co.); 11/4/2016 (Hennepin Co.) • Potential Buildings Damaged in Floodplain: 38 • Adoption of Current Floodplain Ordinance: 12/10/2018 (Effective 12/20/2018) • Adoption of latest DFIRM Map: 12/10/2018 • Floodplain Administrator: Joe Seidl, Water Resources Engineer (jseidl@chanhassenmn.gov) 232 Section 5 54 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Cologne • Status: Not Participating • Entry Date: NA • FEMA Map: FEMA Mapped High Risk Areas • Current Effective Map Date: 12/21/2018 • Potential Buildings Damaged in Floodplain: 1 • Adoption of Current Floodplain Ordinance: NA • Adoption of latest DFIRM Map: NA • Floodplain Administrator: NA Hamburg • Status: Not Participating • Entry Date: NA • FEMA Map: No Special Flood Hazard Areas • Current Effective Map Date: 12/21/2018 • Potential Buildings Damaged in Floodplain: NA • Adoption of Current Floodplain Ordinance: NA • Adoption of latest DFIRM Map: NA • Floodplain Administrator: NA Mayer • Status: Participating • Entry Date: 5/29/2002 (Regular Entry) • FEMA Map: FEMA Mapped High Risk Areas • Current Effective Map Date: 12/21/2018 • Potential Buildings Damaged in Floodplain: 2 • Adoption of Current Floodplain Ordinance: 10/22/2018 (Effective 11/30/2018) • Adoption of latest DFIRM Map: 10/22/2018 • Floodplain Administrator: Nicholas Johnson, City Administrator (cityadmin@cityofmayer.com) New Germany • Status: Not Participating • Entry Date: NA • FEMA Map: No Special Flood Hazard Areas • Current Effective Map Date: 12/21/2018 • Potential Buildings Damaged in Floodplain: NA • Adoption of Current Floodplain Ordinance: NA • Adoption of latest DFIRM Map: NA • Floodplain Administrator: NA 233 Section 5 55 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Norwood Young America • Status: Participating • Entry Date: 12/24/1975 (Emergency Entry); 5/13/1983 (Regular Entry) • FEMA Map: FEMA Mapped High Risk Areas • Current Effective Map Date: 12/21/2018 • Potential Buildings Damaged in Floodplain: NA • Adoption of Current Floodplain Ordinance: 12/10/2018 (Effective 12/13/2018) • Adoption of latest DFIRM Map:12/10/2018 • Floodplain Administrator: Andrea Aukrust, City Administrator (cityclerk@cityofnya.com) Victoria • Status: Participating • Entry Date: 6/17/1975 (Emergency Entry); 7/6/1984 (Regular Entry) • FEMA Map: FEMA Mapped High Risk Areas • Current Effective Map Date: 12/21/2018 • Potential Buildings Damaged in Floodplain: NA • Adoption of Current Floodplain Ordinance: 11/13/2018 (Effective 12/6/2018) • Adoption of latest DFIRM Map: 11/13/2018 • Floodplain Administrator: Dana Hardie, City Manager (dhardie@ci.victoria.mn.us) Waconia • Status: Participating • Entry Date: 7/2/1974 (Emergency Entry); 1/5/1978 (Regular Entry) • FEMA Map: FEMA Mapped High Risk Areas • Current Effective Map Date: 12/21/2018 • Potential Buildings Damaged in Floodplain: NA • Adoption of Current Floodplain Ordinance: 11/19/2018 (Effective 12/13/2018) • Adoption of latest DFIRM Map: 11/19/2018 • Floodplain Administrator: Lane Braaten, Community Development Director (lbraaten@waconia.org) Watertown • Status: Participating • Entry Date: 3/14/1975 (Emergency Entry); 11/01/1978 (Regular Entry) • FEMA Map: FEMA Mapped High Risk Areas • Current Effective Map Date: 12/21/2018 • Potential Buildings Damaged in Floodplain: 16 • Adoption of Current Floodplain Ordinance: 11/13/2018 (Effective 11/22/2018) • Adoption of latest DFIRM Map: 11/13/2018 • Floodplain Administrator: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator (dtolsma@watertownmn.gov) 234 Section 5 56 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Following a damaging flood event, any impacted jurisdiction would work with the MN DNR to use a form to track cumulative improvements and repetitive losses in the floodplain. The affected jurisdiction would also review the Minnesota Post-Flood Substantial Damage Playbook for Local Officials. 5.1.2 Repetitive Loss Properties Repetitive loss properties are defined as properties with two or more flood insurance claims of $1,000 or more in any rolling 10-year period. Property owners are asked to consider mitigation activities such as acquisition, relocation, or elevation, among other options. FEMA’s Repetitive Loss (RL) properties strategy is to eliminate or reduce the damage to property and the disruption to life caused by repeated flooding of the same properties. Property owners are notified of their status by FEMA. A Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) property is defined as a residential property that is covered under an NFIP flood insurance policy and: a) That has at least four NFIP claim payments (including building and contents) over $5,000 each, and the cumulative amount of such claims payments exceeds $20,000; or b) For which at least two separate claims payments (building payments only) have been made with the cumulative amount of the building portion of such claims exceeding the market value of the building. c) For both (a) and (b) above, at least two of the referenced claims must have occurred within any 10-year period and must be greater than 10 days apart. Carver County has four RL properties and no SRL properties. Two of the properties are in the City of Carver, one is in Chaska, and the fourth is listed as generally within Carver County. Net payments for all four properties total $87,275. For more on the areas that flood repeatedly in Carver County, see the Carver County Flooding page. 5.1.3 Previous Integration of Hazard Mitigation into Planning Mechanisms Carver County and its incorporated communities are encouraged to integrate relevant information from this mitigation plan into their other planning mechanisms. This demonstrates local progress in mitigation efforts and strengthens the overall mitigation planning process. As part of this plan update, communities were asked to report whether and how information from the 2019 plan was incorporated into their existing plans, policies, programs, partnerships, or other documents. The following provides an overview of their responses. Carver County Carver County has actively integrated the 2019 Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan into its ongoing outreach efforts, planning processes, policies, and projects. The county has used its website and social media platforms to share emergency notification and preparedness information with residents. It has hosted training courses to strengthen understanding of the National Incident Management System and has updated the county’s emergency operations plan to reflect current hazards and response strategies. Public education efforts have focused on promoting all-hazard emergency preparedness, encouraging the use of NOAA weather 235 Section 5 57 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP radios, and increasing awareness of the county’s outdoor warning siren policy. Carver County also participates in National Weather Service awareness campaigns and regularly hosts SkyWarn severe weather spotter training to enhance community readiness. City of Carver The City of Carver integrated the Carver County 2019 HMP with outreach efforts, plans, policies, and projects, including: Using the city website and social media platforms to inform residents of emergency notifications; enforcement of the city’s floodplain ordinance and the regulations for new development. The city conducts regular maintenance of civil defense siren systems, as well as measuring impacts of new development areas. Fiberoptic communication is being added to all public infrastructure systems. The Public Services Department implemented stormwater improvements with CIP funding. We worked with our utility partners to put powerlines underground in areas of new development. Back-up generators have been installed at all lift stations. The city is actively working to reconstruct and FEMA certify its 1960’s era flood levee system, with construction planned to being in the fall of 2026. City of Chanhassen The city has integrated the Carver County 2019 HMP into our outreach efforts and projects. This includes encouraging residents to enroll in the county’s mass notification system during outreach events while also encouraging participation in the fire departments Community Connect program. Social media efforts also include promoting severe weather awareness week and winter hazard awareness week. Larger community events are preplanned and have a written incident action plan associated with the event. This also includes dedicated forecasting from the local weather service office. Projects include upgrading all the siren controllers for the city’s outdoor warning siren network. City of Chaska The city of Chaska has integrated the Carver County 2019 HMP through our ongoing public outreach efforts to raise awareness of storm events and personal preparedness. The City of Chaska Communications team leads our community outreach efforts. They utilize our city website, social media, Direct Mailings, and local media. We participate in Severe Weather Awareness and Winter Weather Awareness Week by sharing the messaging on our social media channels. The city has 7 outdoor warning sirens which are maintained and tested monthly in coordination with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office to ensure we are ready to notify residents of high wind or tornado events. We have incorporated the plan into our local efforts to address flood mitigation through enforcement of our floodplain ordinance. In addition, the city has completed street reconstruction in the downtown area, which is protected by a levy and multiple pumps. City of Cologne The city of Cologne has integrated the Carver County 2019 HMP into our outreach efforts and projects. This includes encouraging residents to enroll in the county’s mass notification system 236 Section 5 58 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP through city newsletters and city website. Social media efforts also include promoting severe weather awareness week and winter hazard awareness week. New residents are also encouraged to enroll as part of their welcome packet info. Larger community events such as Glad Days are preplanned and have a written incident action plan associated with the event. Projects include continuing to plan for a backup generator for our community center to use as an emergency shelter if needed. City of Hamburg The City of Hamburg has incorporated the Carver County 2019 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) into our ongoing outreach initiatives, plans, policies, and projects. Our efforts have included: Utilizing the city newsletter and website to encourage residents to sign up for emergency notifications; Participating in Severe Weather Awareness Week and sharing weather updates and hazard notices through our city website and Facebook page; 2021 - in coordination with Carver County, we installed backup generator power for the City Community Hall, which serves as our local emergency shelter; 2024 -The city implemented various curb and stormwater improvements on Brad Street, replaced the entire grinder station on Jacob Street, and cleaned and televised over 5,000 feet of our sanitary sewer lines as a continuing effort to identify and reduce I/I; 2025 - The city implemented outlet improvements for the stormwater outlet leading into the County Ditch on Martha Street are scheduled. These actions reflect our commitment to enhancing community safety and preparedness. City of Mayer The City of Mayer has incorporated the Carver County 2019 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) into several different approaches to help reduce risk to future natural hazard events. We use our city website to raise awareness of the city’s watering ordinance during the year and we work to promote awareness to residents of the restrictions and water conservation measures. The city’s Planning and Zoning department enforces our floodplain requirements, shoreland overlay, and the City Code zoning requirements for new development. The city has adopted the MN State Building Code. The city contracts with MetroWest for inspection services for enforcement. In order to be prepared for power outages, all critical city facilities have generator backup units. We continue to maintain all generators to ensure they are operational. The city has 1 outdoor warning siren which is maintained and tested monthly in coordination with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office. City of New Germany The city of New Germany has incorporated the Carver County 2019 HMP into our ongoing outreach initiatives. We have implemented Everbridge information into our newsletter for outreach to the public, we have also placed Everbridge information on our Social Media platform. The Fire Department building is currently in the process of installing a backup generator, City Hall generator was installed approximately 4-5 years ago, in conjunction with Carver Link. Our mobile generator has received extensive upgrades, and repairs to be ready for any areas that may need it during an outage, lift station, Water Treatment Plant, or Public Works. Recently we have placed new antennas and other sever weather equipment upgrades 237 Section 5 59 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP on the weather sirens. The city had some previous issues with the sirens only sounding on sunny days (test days) and were not sounding off in actual storm weather. These issues have now been resolved, and we continue to promote sever weather awareness week to our residents through the city newsletter and social media. The Fire Department also supports October fire awareness week through the city newsletter and social media. We always thrive to get things out to the community that are very imperative to the residents to keep them safe and prepared for unwanted situations. City of Norwood Young America The City of Norwood Young America has integrated the Carver County 2019 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) into our planning, infrastructure improvements, and public outreach efforts. The city continues to prioritize the reliability and resiliency of its utility systems through the implementation and enforcement of an Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) Reduction Program for the sanitary sewer system. Each year, the city completes an infrastructure project focused on upgrading essential systems, including water main replacements, sanitary sewer replacements, and storm sewer improvements. In recent years, the city has upgraded two lift stations with back-up generator power and fully replaced an additional lift station to improve system reliability during power outages. The City is also in the process of designing and drilling a new municipal well to enhance water supply capacity and long-term sustainability. To support stormwater management and mitigate flooding risks, the city conducts annual ditch cleaning and stormwater maintenance projects. In addition, the city has implemented a Wellhead Protection Plan to safeguard its drinking water sources. The City’s civil defense sirens are maintained under an annual service contract to ensure consistent inspection and functionality. The city is in the process of replacing two sirens within the next year and relocating one siren to improve coverage throughout the community. Public communication and emergency notification efforts have been expanded through the use of the city’s website and social media platforms, which are used to notify residents of emergencies such as water main breaks and snow emergencies. These improvements reflect the City’s ongoing commitment to integrating hazard mitigation and emergency preparedness into daily operations and community engagement. City of Victoria The city of Victoria integrated the Carver County 2019 HMP into our existing outreach efforts, plans, policies, and projects, including: Using the city website and social media platforms to inform residents of emergency notifications; Participating in Severe Weather Awareness Week using our city website and Facebook page; Enforcement of the city’s floodplain ordinance and the regulations for new development. In 2024 the city upgraded our outdoor warning siren fleet by adding an additional siren. Fiberoptic communication has been added to all public 238 Section 5 60 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP infrastructure and parks. Our Public Works Department implemented stormwater improvements with CIP funding. We worked with our utility partners to put powerlines underground in areas of new development. Back-up generators have been installed at all new lift stations and retrofitted lift stations. A new production well has been installed in our southern-growth area. City of Waconia The city integrated the Carver County 2019 HMP into our existing outreach efforts, plans, policies, and projects, including: Using the city website to encourage residents to sign up for emergency notifications; Participating in Severe Weather Awareness Week using our city website and social media channels; Enforcement of the city’s floodplain ordinance and the regulations for new development; requirement for new development to underground power supply through and to the development. Outdoor warning sirens are under maintenance and repair contracts to ensure operability and repairs are completed timely with and additional siren added on the northeast edge of the city to further expand coverage. Another siren location has been identified and is a planned addition to a new development on the southeastern edge of the city. We have integrated flood mitigation through continued upgrade and oversizing of the stormwater conveyance and treatment system through reconstruction, pond measurement & dredging, as well as reconditioning of existing structures. New facilities constructed, such as the fire station, have been built to withstand severe weather event to ensure operability and contain safe room features and redundant mechanical and power systems. Generators have been added at all critical facilities and high flow lift stations. They are on an annual maintenance plan and are run monthly. An EOC was added and built into the new fire station to provide a facility to staff a proper EOC should the need arise. City of Watertown The city has incorporated the county’s past plan through our efforts to ensure we have emergency backup power in place in the event of severe storms. In 2025, the last generator was installed at our final lift station. This completes backup power considerations for all critical infrastructure facilities within our community. 5.1.4 Plans and Programs in Place to Address Natural Hazards Carver County has numerous plans and programs in place to address natural hazards. Some of these programs are specific to a hazard and others address impacts and human safety for many types of events (“All-Hazards”). To group related natural hazards, “Summer Storms” encompasses Tornadoes, Windstorms, Lightning, and Hail. The plans and programs in place by Carver County to support mitigation for the hazards addressed in this plan are described as follows: All Hazards State Building Code Enforcement: The MN State Building Code is addressed in Carver County Ordinances, Chapter 150: Building Regulations. Carver County is responsible for issuing building permits for all townships as identified in the County's code of ordinances chapter 150 building regulations. Permits for construction activity within city jurisdictions are reviewed by 239 Section 5 61 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP that city. The Carver County Land Management Department includes the County Building Official. All Hazards Emergency Operations Plan: Carver County Emergency Management maintains an all-hazards Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) which lays out concepts and operating guidelines for all incident management and support functions that may be needed to ensure life safety, incident stabilization, and property preservation during an incident and the transition to recovery. Emergency Notification System: Carver County maintains the Everbridge Emergency Notification System which allows residents and visitors to sign up (“opt-in”) to receive severe weather alerts targeted to their location, along with other local emergency alerts. A link to sign up for the system is located on the Carver County Emergency Management website. Carver County also uses IPAWS (Integrated Public Alert Warning System), which allows for targeted and county-wide emergency notifications to both residents and visitors (not an “opt-in” service). Preparedness Outreach & Education: Carver County Emergency Management utilizes the Carver County website, Carver County Sheriff’s Office website, and local news media to communicate with the public on emergency preparedness, severe weather, and other hazard conditions throughout the year. The Carver County Emergency Management website provides information and resource links for public education on emergency preparedness. The county also receives all products/statements issued by the National Weather Service, and in turn shares or incorporates these into its community outreach and public education. Promotion of the use of NOAA weather radios occurs during the NWS Severe Weather Awareness Week as well as throughout the year. Carver County Emergency Management provides special presentations or other planning assistance as requested to local governments, schools, or other local organizations and facilities within the county. Carver County Emergency Management is a designated Weather Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador. Mass Care Sheltering: In the event of a disaster where temporary sheltering is needed, Carver County Emergency Management works in coordination with Carver County Health & Human Services, the American Red Cross, and local governments/Fire & EMS to provide mass care services as needed. The county EOP includes plans, procedures, and resources available for mass care sheltering. Backup Power: Carver County works to ensure the continuity of operations of county government services and critical infrastructure in the event of an extended power outage. Local jurisdictions are encouraged to assess where backup power is needed and to obtain emergency generators. Schools Support: Carver County Emergency Management coordinates with local school districts as needed on related emergency planning and preparedness, including support for specific trainings, exercises, equipment, and relay of county-level emergency notifications. School districts have their own policies, decision-making protocols, and communications plans 240 Section 5 62 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP in place to determine the need to close school and to notify targeted audiences in the event of severe weather, extreme temperatures, or other events that pose risk to students and staff. Regional Collaboration: Carver County Emergency Management works closely with the neighboring emergency managers on a range of planning, training, and exercises to support all-hazards preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities. Carver County Emergency Management also works closely with our regional National Weather Service (NWS) office, having access to all live and on-demand briefings, announcements, and educational opportunities, and contact information for direct collaboration as needed. Building Permits: Carver County is responsible for issuing building permits for all townships as identified in the County's code of ordinances chapter 150 building regulations. Permits for construction activity within city jurisdictions are reviewed by that city. Severe Winter Storms Winter Weather Statements (Watch, Advisory, Warning, etc.): Carver County Emergency Management works to relay winter weather statements received from the NWS to help alert residents and visitors to hazardous conditions. Winter Hazard Awareness Week: Carver County participates in the Winter Hazard Awareness Week campaign sponsored by MN HSEM and the National Weather Service each November. The week-long effort provides specific information each day covering the topics of winter weather, outdoor winter safety, indoor winter safety, and winter driving safety. Carver County Emergency Management promotes and shares information during the week via social media and area news media. Communities, schools, churches or other civic programs are encouraged to share locally. Snow Removal & Ice Control: The Carver County Highway Department conducts winter road maintenance on county roads in accordance with the Carver County Snow and Ice Control Policy. Other road jurisdictions conduct winter road maintenance on their respective road systems in accordance with each of their established policy and/or practice. Severe Summer Storms Severe Weather Statements (Watch, Advisory, Warning, etc.): Carver County works to relay severe spring and summer weather statements (such as for thunderstorms, windstorms, or tornadoes) received from the NWS to help alert residents and visitors to hazardous conditions. Outdoor Warning Sirens: Outdoor warning sirens are located throughout the county and are tested monthly by the Carver County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with local jurisdictions. Warning sirens are owned and maintained by the cities where they are located, with the exception of one siren in Baylor Park in Norwood Young America that is owned and maintained by Carver County. 241 Section 5 63 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Skywarn® Program: Carver County Emergency Management works with the National Weather Service to offer Storm Spotter training on an annual basis to local fire and law enforcement departments and area residents that wish to be trained as spotters. SkyWarn Storm Spotters help to keep their local communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather to their local NWS office. Severe Weather Awareness Week: Carver County participates in the Severe Weather Awareness Week campaign sponsored by MN HSEM and the NWS each April. The week-long effort provides specific information each day covering the topics of severe weather alerts and warnings, lightning, hail, floods, tornadoes (with statewide drills), and extreme heat. Each topic covered includes factsheets, checklists, data, and other resources. Carver County Emergency Management promotes and shares information during the week via social media with communities, schools, churches. Other civic programs are encouraged to share locally. Vegetation Management: The Carver County Highway Department conducts vegetation management along county roads to reduce the risk of downed trees or branches resulting from severe spring and summer storm events. Local road authorities and electric utility providers also work to manage vegetation near power lines to reduce the risk of downed lines and power outages. Extreme Cold Emergency Notifications: Extreme cold temperature warnings are issued by the National Weather Service. Carver County Emergency Management works to relay extreme cold temperature warnings from the NWS to help alert residents and visitors to hazardous conditions. The Carver County Emergency Management Office also encourages residents to follow local news or NWS weather applications to receive severe weather and extreme temperature notifications. Extreme Cold Safety Awareness: Carver County Emergency Management and Carver County Health & Human Services promote public awareness of personal safety measures to take during periods of extreme cold, such as sharing information via Facebook posts. Emergency Sheltering: In the event of an extended power outage coupled with a period of extreme cold, Carver County Emergency Management will work with Carver County Health & Human Services and local Fire or EMS agencies as needed to assist vulnerable residents such as the elderly who may need temporary sheltering. Extreme Heat Emergency Notifications: Extreme heat temperature warnings are issued by the National Weather Service. Carver County Emergency Management works to relay extreme heat temperature warnings from the NWS to help alert residents and visitors to hazardous conditions. The Carver County Emergency Management Office also encourages residents to follow local news or NWS weather applications to receive severe weather and extreme temperature notifications. 242 Section 5 64 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Public Education and Awareness: Carver County Emergency Management and Carver County Health & Human Services promote public awareness of personal safety measures to take during periods of extreme heat, such as sharing information via Facebook posts. Emergency Sheltering: In the event of an extended power outage coupled with a period of extreme heat, Carver County Emergency Management will work with Carver County Health & Human Services and local Fire or EMS agencies as needed to assist vulnerable residents such as the elderly who may need temporary sheltering. Drought Public Awareness & Outreach: In the event of extreme drought conditions, Carver County works in concert with the NWS, MN DNR, and local communities to raise public awareness of drought conditions and recommended water use restrictions as per MN DNR guidance. Precipitation Monitoring: The Carver County SWCD participates in the MNgage Minnesota Volunteer Precipitation Observing Program, which is administered by the DNR Minnesota State Climatology Office. Data collected by volunteers is entered into a database for various studies and weather prediction simulations, including the assessment of drought severity and impacts. Flooding Floodplain Management: Carver County Ordinances, Floodplain Overlay District establishes the floodplain district and zoning regulations and conditional uses permitted within the floodway, flood fringe, and general floodplain districts within the county. The Carver County Land Management Department maintains and enforces the floodplain management ordinance for the county. The department also assists county residents in determining whether their property is affected by an officially mapped flood area. Carver County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program. Shoreland Ordinance: Carver County Ordinances, Shoreland Overlay District establishes allowable uses and development standards in shoreland areas designated within the county. Subdivision Ordinance: Carver County Zoning Ordinances, Carver County Ordinances, Chapter 151: Subdivisions, is established to regulate the subdividing of land in Carver County. Transportation Plan: The Carver County 2040 Comprehensive Plan includes a transportation plan that outlines the priorities and scheduling of road, bridge, and other projects that include efforts that address localized flood risk reduction. Minnesota Buffer Law: The Carver County SWCD administers the state Buffer Law and provides technical assistance on buffer compliance by landowners. Buffers benefit bank stabilization and reduce erosion and sedimentation into ditches, streams, rivers, and lakes. Setback Ordinance: Carver County Ordinances, Chapter 152.129 Steep Slopes/Bluff Impact Zone addresses setback regulations for these sensitive areas. 243 Section 5 65 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Dam/Levee Failure Carver County does not have any plans in place in regards to dam or levee failure. 5.2 Mitigation Goals The goals and strategies for natural hazards in the 2024 Minnesota State Hazard Mitigation Plan were adopted for use in the Carver County Plan. This framework, as outlined below, will allow for integration of the mitigation actions that are listed by Carver County and its jurisdictions into the state plan. The state will then be able to develop a statewide strategy that will benefit all of Minnesota. Flooding Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, property loss and economic disruption due to all types of flooding (riverine, flash, coastal, dam/levee failure). Wildfire Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, property loss, natural resource and economic disruption due to wildfires (forest, prairie, grass, and peat bogs). Windstorms Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, property loss, and economic disruption due to windstorms. Hail Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, property damage, and economic disruption due to hailstorms. Winter Storms Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, property loss, and economic disruption due to winter storms (blizzard, ice, and ice storm). Lightning Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, property losses, loss of services, and economic disruption due to lightning. Tornado Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, property loss, and economic disruption due to tornadoes. Drought Goal: Reduce economic loss and environmental impacts due to drought. Extreme Heat Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, and economic disruption due to extreme heat. Extreme Cold Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, and economic disruption due to extreme cold. Dam/Levee Failure Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, property loss, natural resource and economic disruption due to dam/levee failure. Erosion/Landslide/Mudslide Goal: Reduce deaths, injuries, property loss, and economic disruption due to hillside, coastal, bluff: caused primarily by oversaturation of soil. 5.3 Mitigation Action and Project Strategies The mitigation actions in this plan are summarized into four main strategy types, as described in the FEMA publications Local Mitigation Planning Handbook (2013) and Mitigation Ideas: A Resource for Reducing Risk to Natural Hazards (2013). Minnesota HSEM determined a fifth strategy type for use within the state: Mitigation Preparedness and Response. The strategies and example actions are listed in Table 12. 244 Section 5 66 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Table 12. Mitigation strategies and action types Mitigation Strategy Description Example Mitigation Actions Local Plans and Regulations These actions include government authorities, policies, or codes, that influence the way land and buildings are developed and built. • Comprehensive plans • Land use ordinances • Planning and zoning • Building codes and enforcement • Floodplain ordinances • NFIP Community Rating System • Capital improvement programs • Open space preservation • Shoreline codes • Stormwater management regulations and master plans Structure and Infrastructure Projects These actions involve modifying existing structures and infrastructure to protect them from a hazard or remove them from a hazard area. This could apply to public or private structures as well as critical facilities and infrastructure. This type of action also involves projects to construct manmade structures to reduce the impact of hazards. Many of these types of actions are projects eligible for funding through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance program. • Acquisitions and elevations of structures in flood-prone areas • Utility undergrounding • Structural retrofits • Floodwalls and retaining walls • Detention and retention structures • Culverts • Safe rooms Natural Systems Protection These are actions that minimize damage and losses and also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. • Sediment and erosion control • Stream corridor restoration • Forest management • Conservation easements • Wetland restoration and preservation Education and Awareness Programs These are actions to inform and educate residents, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. These actions may also include participation in national programs, such as StormReady or Firewise Communities. Although this type of mitigation reduces risk less directly than structural projects or regulation, it is an important foundation. A greater understanding and awareness of hazards and risk among local officials, stakeholders, and the public is more likely to lead to direct actions. • Radio or television spots • Websites with maps and information • Real estate disclosure • Presentations to school groups or neighborhood organizations • Mailings to residents in hazard-prone areas. • StormReady Certification • Firewise Communities Mitigation Preparedness and Response This is a State of Minnesota mitigation strategy with the intent of covering preparation and actions that protect life and property during a natural disaster. • Emergency operations plan • Flood fight plans and preparedness • Dam emergency action plans • Warning • Backup power • Emergency capabilities 245 Section 5 67 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Local leaders work together with the Carver County emergency management director to assure that the hazards and mitigation actions included in this plan are accurate and addressed in their jurisdictions. Development of mitigation actions for the county and each city was informed by a community’s hazard and risk assessment; identification of local vulnerabilities, and review of capabilities in place to address mitigation. Planning team members, local elected officials and staff from Carver County and each city actively participated in the development and review of mitigation action charts for implementation through participation in planning team meetings (see Appendix F) and development of Local Mitigation Surveys (see Appendix C). Additional jurisdictional and public feedback was incorporated following news releases inviting public input to the planning process (see Appendix G). The Carver County risks and mitigation activities identified also incorporate the concerns and needs of townships, school districts, and other entities participating in this plan. Appendix H contains the jurisdictional mitigation action charts for participating cities. See Mitigation Actions for all jurisdictions and provide ongoing feedback on the HMP website The following is an overview of the mitigation action charts and a description of each element of the chart. Number (#) Each mitigation action is identified by a number. Hazard Each mitigation action is identified by the natural hazard it relates to. Actions that fall under “All Hazards” relate to both natural and non-natural hazards. “Severe Winter Storms” includes blizzards, heavy snow, ice storms, winter storms, and winter weather. “Severe Summer Storms” includes windstorms, tornadoes, lightning, and hail. Mitigation Strategy Each mitigation action is identified by one of the following five mitigation strategies. • Local Planning and Regulations • Structure and Infrastructure Projects • Natural Systems Protection • Education and Awareness Programs • Mitigation Preparedness and Response Support See Table 12 for a description of each mitigation strategy and related types of actions. Mitigation Action Each mitigation action provides a concise, action-oriented description of the action or project to be undertaken that will help to reduce or eliminate future risk, including in areas with existing or new development. 246 Section 5 68 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Status The status of each mitigation action is indicated by one of the following categories: • New – New actions that have been identified since the last plan. • Existing – Actions that are carried over from the last plan or have been updated. • In Progress – Actions from the last plan that are currently being acted upon. Mitigation actions that have been completed or deleted from the 2019 Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan are identified and reported on in Appendix H. Completed and deleted mitigation actions are not carried over into the updated mitigation action chart. Priority In the review and discussion of selected mitigation strategies and actions, the planning team ranked mitigation actions by priority for implementation. Table 13 provides criteria that were taken into consideration in the process. Table 13. Criteria for Mitigation Action Priority Ranking Ranking Criteria High Priority • Methods for reducing risk from the hazard are technically reliable. • The jurisdiction has experience in implementing mitigation measures. • Mitigation measures are eligible under federal grant programs. • There are multiple mitigation measures for the hazard. • The mitigation measure(s) are known to be cost-effective. • The mitigation measures protect lives and property for a long period or are permanent risk reduction solutions. Moderate Priority • Mitigation methods are established. • The jurisdiction has limited experience with the types of measures that may be appropriate to mitigate the hazard. • Some mitigation measures are eligible for federal grants. • There is a limited range of effective mitigation measures for the hazard. • Mitigation measures are cost-effective only in limited circumstances. • Mitigation measures are effective for a reasonable period. Low Priority • Methods for reducing risk from the hazard are not well-established, are not proven reliable, or are experimental. • The jurisdiction has little or no experience in implementing mitigation measures, and/or no technical knowledge of them. • Mitigation measures are ineligible under federal grant programs. • There is a very limited range of mitigation measures for the hazard, usually only one feasible alternative. • The mitigation measure(s) have not been proven cost-effective and are likely to be very expensive compared to the magnitude of the hazard. • The long-term effectiveness of the measure is not known or is known to be relatively poor. 247 Section 5 69 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Time frame Each mitigation action identifies the anticipated timeframe for implementation within the next five- year planning cycle. If a mitigation action is considered an ongoing effort, the next five-year period in which the activity would occur is listed. If a mitigation activity has a defined period for implementation (i.e., a specific year), it will be noted. Responsibility Each mitigation action identifies what personnel, department, or agency will serve as lead for the administration or implementation of the action. Comments on Implementation & Integration Each mitigation action provides a description of how the jurisdiction will work to implement the mitigation action and incorporate the activity into other existing planning mechanisms. This can include description of methods for public outreach, enforcement of policies, development of plans, and coordination of key staff and partnership efforts. Possible Funding Each mitigation action identifies potential funding sources to support implementation of the mitigation activity, such as existing county or city funding, or state or federal funding. Projects that may be eligible for future FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant funding are noted. 5.3.1 Carver County Mitigation Action Chart The Carver County Mitigation Action Chart is provided in Table 14 on the following page. Appendix H provides the mitigation action charts developed for each city participating in the HMP update. A report on the status of mitigation actions related to natural hazards included in the Carver County 2019 plan update can be found in Appendix E. See Mitigation Actions for all jurisdictions and provide ongoing feedback on the HMP website 248 Section 5 70 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Table 14. Carver County Mitigation Action Chart, 2026–2031 # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 1 All- Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Utilize effective methods to share information with the community about severe weather, extreme temperatures, and personal preparedness. Existing High 2026-2031 Carver County Emergency Management (CCEM) CCEM utilizes the Carver County website, Carver County Sheriff’s Office website, and local news media to communicate with the public on emergency preparedness, severe weather, and other hazard conditions throughout the year. CCEM participates in Severe Weather Awareness and Winter Weather Awareness Week by posting on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages. We consistently communicate with city partners about upcoming weather hazards and send emergency notifications to the public when necessary. CC Public Health also does outreach and education on preparing for a public health emergency. Internal: CCEM Budget External: FEMA EMGP 2 All- Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Conduct outreach to encourage residents to opt-in for the county’s emergency notification system. Existing High 2026-2031 CCEM Carver County provides information regarding our emergency notification system (Everbridge) on the county website. Additionally, we advocate and encourage the public to register to receive alerts during community events. Internal: CCEM Budget External: FEMA EMGP 3 All- Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Adopt and enforce regulations governing new construction to prevent damage to buildings and infrastructure from severe weather events. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 CC Land Management Carver County adopts and enforces the MN State Building Code. Carver County is responsible for issuing building permits for all townships as identified in Carver County Ordinances, Chapter 150: Building Regulations. Permits for construction activity within city jurisdictions are reviewed by that city. The Carver County Land Management Department includes the County Building Official. Internal: CC General Op. Funds 4 All- Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Implement existing plans and policies in place that help to mitigate against the impacts of flooding and other natural hazards to future development. Existing High 2026-2031 CC Land Management, CC Planning & Water Mgmt. Carver County has several plans and policies in place that help to address hazard mitigation, including: Carver County 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Carver County Ordinances, Title XV: Land Usage, and Carver County Ordinances, Chapter 151: Subdivisions. Carver County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and has a floodplain ordinance and shoreland ordinance in place. Other hazard specific ordinances include Carver County Ordinances, Chapter 152.131.1 Stormwater Management and Chapter 152.129 Steep Slopes/Bluff Impact Zone. Internal: CC General Op. Funds, inter- departmental budgets 249 Section 5 71 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 5 All- Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Utilize departmental staff and elected officials to work together to accomplish identified mitigation efforts. Existing High 2026-2031 Carver County inter- departmental + county government Carver County Emergency Management coordinates with public works, Health & Human Services, risk management, commissioners, county administration, GIS, parks & recreation, environmental services, planning & water management, and land management. Carver County Emergency Preparedness Coordinator is part of the Carver County Health & Human Services Dept. The Carver County Water Management Organization leads planning, funding, regulating, educating and implementing the Carver County Water Management Plan. Internal: CC General Op. Funds, inter- departmental budgets 6 All- Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Develop and sustain partnerships with outside agencies, organizations, businesses, and neighboring jurisdictions to accomplish mitigation efforts. Existing High 2026-2031 CCEM CCEM regularly works with the National Weather Service and MN DNR to identify hazards in the community. We also work closely with the National Weather Service and MN Emergency Managers in HSEM Region 6, as well as participate in annual statewide EM conferences. Internal: CCEM Dept. budget External: FEMA EMPG 7 All- Hazards Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure the county’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is updated and addresses policies & procedures needed to support EM functions prior to, during, and following a disaster. Existing High 2026-2031 CCEM Carver County Emergency Management maintains an all- hazards Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) which lays out concepts and operating guidelines for all incident management and support functions that may be needed to ensure life safety, incident stabilization, and property preservation during an incident and the transition to recovery. Internal: CCEM Dept. budget External: FEMA EMPG 8 All- Hazards Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Expand the use of GIS resources that are available to support emergency management planning and response at the County and local level. Existing High 2026-2031 CCEM in coord with I.T. Dept. CCEM seeks to integrate GIS information and support into the County, city, and township emergency management planning efforts. For example, the County Information Technology Dept. maintains a GIS layer of floodplain areas that are available to all jurisdictions to support local planning for local floodplain management. The Carver County I.T. Dept will assist CCEM with special requests for EM-related data-mapping requests (i.e., critical facilities mapping). Internal: CCEM, CC I.T. Dept. budgets 9 All- Hazards Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Identify critical infrastructure or facilities that need backup generators and work to obtain them. Existing High 2026-2031 CCEM in coord with other county depts. Carver County works to ensure the continuity of operations of county government services and critical infrastructure in the event of an extended power outage. Local jurisdictions are encouraged to assess where backup power is needed and to obtain emergency generators. Internal: CCEM Dept., CC Public Works budgets External: Local Govt funding 250 Section 5 72 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 10 All- Hazards Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure that plans, procedures, and designated facilities are in place to provide temporary sheltering due to a severe weather or other disaster event. Existing High 2026-2031 CCEM, CC Public Health CCEM has worked closely with the American Red Cross to identify approved shelters throughout the county. Additionally, the county has an agreement with Westwood Community Church in Chanhassen to set up a Family Assistance Center at their facilities if needed. CCEM will work with CC Public Health and local jurisdictions in the event of needing to open and staff temporary shelter facilities. Internal: CCEM Dept., CC PH Dept. Budgets External: Red Cross Local Gov’t funding 11 All- Hazards Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Encourage schools and other facilities that house seniors or other vulnerable populations to have emergency plans in place to deal with severe weather, extreme temperatures, and extended power outages. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 CCEM in coord with local jurisdictions CCEM continues to work with local jurisdictions provide outreach to and support to schools and other facilities on emergency planning. Schools and long-term care (LTC) facilities are required to have such plans in place. CCEM provides direct training or planning support as requested. Internal: CCEM Dept Budget External: Schools, Private LTC Facilities, Local Gov’t funding 12 All- Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Identify and work to secure internal as well as external funding (grant or loan sources) to help accomplish mitigation activities in the county. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 CCEM, Other County depts as related We utilize the county budget and apply for additional grants as possible. On 12/3/2024, Carver County released its 2025 Annual Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan for 2026 and Beyond, which includes budgets for road and bridge projects. CCEM will work to assist communities to apply for outside grant funding for eligible mitigation projects as applicable, including from FEMA, MN DNR, USDA, and other state, federal, or local resources. Internal: CC General Op. Funds / Long- Term Financial Plan 2026+ External: FEMA EMPG, FEMA HMGP, MN DNR FHM, USDA CF 13 Flooding Local Planning & Regulations Enforce policies and ordinances that address development in high-risk flood areas. Existing High 2026-2031 CC Dept. of Planning & Water Mgmt. Carver County Ordinances, Floodplain Overlay District establishes the floodplain district and zoning regulations and conditional uses permitted within the floodway, flood fringe, and general floodplain districts within the county. The Land Management Department maintains and enforces the floodplain management ordinance for the county. The department also assists county residents in determining whether their property is affected by an officially mapped flood area. Carver County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program. Internal: CC General Op. Funds (CC Land Management) 251 Section 5 73 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 14 Flooding Local Planning & Regulations / Structure & Infrastructure Projects Plan for and implement measures to address flood risk reduction projects for roads, bridges, and culverts throughout the county. Existing High 2026-2031 CC Public Works Dept. The Carver County 2040 Comprehensive Plan includes a transportation plan that outlines the priorities and scheduling of road, bridge, and other projects that include efforts that address localized flood risk reduction. Internal: CC Public Works Dept budget, County CIP – Road and Bridge fund 15 Flooding Local Planning & Regulations Conduct property buyouts to acquire homes affected by repetitive flooding and physically relocate or remove those homes to eliminate future flood damages. Existing Low 2026-2031 CCEM There are currently no potential property buyout projects identified by Carver County. The county will continue to evaluate and assist with any potential future acquisition projects and application to FEMA or MN DNR for grant funding to conduct buyouts. External: FEMA HMGP, MN DNR FHM grant programs 16 Flooding Local Planning & Regulations / Structure & Infrastructure Projects Work with city and township governments to address areas of local flooding concern. Existing High 2026-2031 CCEM, CC Public Works Dept CCEM and CC Public Works Dept. continue to work in collaboration with both city and township governments on projects that help to reduce the impacts of high rain and flood events to communities and regional assets, such as the newly realigned segment of the Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail. The newly constructed alignment shifts the trail off the Minnesota River floodplain, reducing the risk of flood-related closures and improving long-term reliability. CCEM works closely with each community to be aware of local flooding issues and plans & projects that may be eligible for future FEMA HMGP grant funding. Internal: CC Public Works Dept budget, County CIP – Road and Bridge fund External: Local Govt’s funding, FEMA HMGP 17 Flooding Education & Awareness Programs Conduct outreach to the public to be aware of flood conditions and closed roads; also provide education on use of permeable pavements to storm rain and snow melt. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 CC Public Works, CC Land Management, Carver SWCD Carver County posts information on closed roads and alternate routes when localized flooding occurs in the county. Information has also been posted in the past promoting “Pavement that Protects Water” (permeable pavers) that are able to absorb and store water. Carver County continues to share information on flood conditions and other related educational articles with the public. Internal: CC General Op. Funds (PW, Water Mgmt. depts) External: Carver SWCD 18 Severe Winter Storms Local Planning & Regulations Implement snow removal and ice control to ensure the safety of county roads impacted by winter storms. Existing High 2026-2031 CC Public Works Dept. The Carver County Public Works Department conducts winter road maintenance on county roads in accordance with the Carver County Snow and Ice Control Policy. Other road jurisdictions conduct winter road maintenance on their respective road systems in accordance with each of their established policy and/or practice. Internal: CC Public Works Dept. budget 252 Section 5 74 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 19 Severe Summer Storms Education & Awareness Programs Work with the National Weather Service (NWS) to provide SkyWarn training and develop a network of trained Storm Spotters throughout the county. Existing High 2026-2031 CCEM in coord with NWS CCEM works with the NWS to offer this training on an annual basis to local fire and law enforcement departments and local residents that wish to be trained as spotters. External: NWS Funding 20 Severe Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure outdoor warning sirens are located where needed and functioning properly. Existing High 2026-2031 CCEM in coord with local jurisdictions Outdoor warning sirens are located throughout the county and are tested monthly by the Carver County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with local jurisdictions. Warning sirens are owned and maintained by the cities where they are located, with the exception of one siren in Baylor Park in Norwood Young America that is owned and maintained by Carver County. Internal: CCEM Dept. budget External: FEMA EMPG, Local Govt Funding, FEMA HMGP 21 Severe Summer Storms Structure & Infrastructure Projects Address the need for the construction of storm shelters or tornado safe rooms in areas where residents or visitors are vulnerable to high wind events, such as schools, mobile home parks and campgrounds. Existing High 2026-2031 CCEM in coord with local jurisdictions CCEM will assist any communities or schools in their effort to assess and address the need for construction of a storm shelter or tornado safe room. This is especially important for those cities that have a mobile home park without a storm shelter, or schools that are required to include a reinforced storm shelter as part of any facility upgrades. Grant funding may be available for tornado safe rooms from FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant program funding, based on application approval. In July, 2024 the Mayer Lutheran High School in Mayer, MN specifically inquired to Carver County Emergency Management on the possibility to obtain FEMA grant funding for a tornado safe room, as the school is working on additions to the school but is required to add a reinforced storm shelter. Internal: CCEM Dept. budget External: FEMA EMPG, Local Govt Funding, FEMA HMGP safe room grant 22 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Structure & Infrastructure Projects Encourage municipal and rural electric cooperatives to address burying powerlines or strengthening power poles to avoid power outages from high wind events and storms. Existing High 2026-2031 CCEM, local jurisdictions in coord with electric utility providers CCEM works with our utility coops and local governments on these efforts as needed. FEMA HMA grant funding may be a source for powerline infrastructure retrofits that eligible rural and municipal electric coops can apply for. External: Electric Coops, FEMA HMGP grant 253 Section 5 75 Mitigation Strategy Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 23 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Natural Systems Protection Manage trees and other vegetation along roads from severe storm events to reduce risk to powerlines and passing motorists. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 CC Public Works Dept., Local Utility Providers Carver County Public Works Dept. regularly conducts vegetation management along county roads to reduce the risk of downed trees or branches resulting from severe spring and summer storm events. Local utility providers also work to manage vegetation near power lines to reduce the risk of downed lines and power outages. Internal: CC Public Works Dept. External: Utility companies 24 Extreme Cold/Heat Temps Education & Awareness Programs Provide outreach and education to the public on personal safety measures to take during periods of extreme cold or extreme heat. In-Progress High 2026-2031 CCEM & CC Public Health CCEM works to share information received from the National Weather Service when periods of extreme cold or heat are forecast and occurring. CCEM utilizes the county EM website page, and EM Facebook. Local radio and TV stations also provide this information to the public. School Districts have plans and policies in place for delaying or closing school to protect students from extreme temps. Internal: CCEM and CCPH budgets 25 Extreme Cold/Heat Temps Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Work with local jurisdictions to plan for temporary warming/cooling facilities and promote their use for those that are vulnerable to extremely heat or cold temperatures (i.e., homeless, elderly) Existing High 2026-2031 CCEM in coord with CCHSS and local govt’s CCEM addresses planning for extreme temperature sheltering within the county EOP and in coordination with Carver County Health and Human Services and local jurisdictions. CCEM has worked closely with the American Red Cross to identify approved shelters throughout the county. Carver County HHS has extreme weather vouchers available for those in need to stay at regional/local hotels. Health and Human Services and Law Enforcement have quick access to these vouchers when the temperature is extreme or there is a bad snow storm. Internal: CCEM and CCPH budgets External: Local Govt’s, Red Cross 26 Drought Local Planning & Regulations Continue to participate in the MnGAGE precipitation monitoring program to help track and report data related to periods of drought. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 SWCD Carver County SWCD participates in the MNgage Minnesota Volunteer Precipitation Observing Program, which is administered by the DNR Minnesota State Climatology Office. External: SWCD, MN DNR 27 Drought Local Planning & Regulations Encourage communities to establish and enforce watering restrictions during drought conditions and raise public awareness of water conservation measures. Existing High 2026-2031 CCEM, CC Planning & Water Mgmt. Dept. Carver County promotes information on the county website regarding water conservation during periods of drought. News articles on the county website in the past include information on smart watering and promotion of the Carver County Rachio smart controller program – “smart sprinklers” that monitor soil conditions and irrigate lawns to the appropriate level when needed. Carver County will continue to encourage local communities to locally enforce watering restrictions as per MN DNR guidelines during periods of severe drought. Internal: CC General Op. Fund 254 Section 6 – Plan Maintenance 6.1 Monitoring, Evaluation, and Updating the Plan The Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) should be considered a living document. The plan should be updated and approved by FEMA at least every five years. The guidance in this section will function as the primary tool when reviewing progress on the implementation of the Carver County HMP. The Carver County emergency management director (EMD) is the individual responsible for leading all efforts to monitor, evaluate, and update the HMP within the five-year window. Throughout the five-year planning cycle, the Carver County EMD will work with an emergency managers group to help monitor, review, evaluate, and update the HMP. The group will include township representatives and designated city emergency managers from cities participating in the plan update, and include other city elected officials or staff as needed. Representatives from agencies or organizations that are involved with related mitigation work in the county as well as those that work with underserved communities or socially vulnerable populations will also be invited to participate in the group. The Carver County EMD will conduct quarterly outreach to and communicate with the group on emergency management matters regarding severe weather awareness, local preparedness, mitigation, and response & recovery as needed. Additional stakeholders will be added based on need or in response to severe weather events. If necessary, the Carver County EMD will convene the group to meet more regularly to monitor plan implementation progress and reassess needs and opportunities. This could be done in response to funding cycles of programs that provide resources for hazard mitigation activities. If there is a need for a special meeting due to new developments or a declared disaster occurring in the county, the group will meet to update pertinent mitigation strategies. Depending on Carver County opportunities and fiscal resources, mitigation projects may be implemented independently by individual communities or through local partnerships. The group will continue to review the HMP goals and objectives to determine their relevance to changing situations in Carver County. In addition, state and federal policies will be reviewed to ensure they are addressing current and expected conditions. The group will also review the risk assessment portion of the plan to determine if this information should be updated or modified. The parties responsible for the various implementation actions will report on the status of their projects, and will include which implementation processes worked well, any difficulties encountered, how coordination efforts are proceeding, and which strategies should be revised. Updates or modifications to the HMP during the five-year planning process will require a public notice and a meeting prior to submitting revisions to the individual jurisdictions for approval. The plan will be updated via written changes, submissions as the group deems appropriate and necessary, and as approved by county commissioners. During the five-year plan period, the EMD will require all relevant county departments and jurisdictions to report on the status of their mitigation actions using the worksheets provided in Appendix I. This information will be used to track progress for the next plan update. Additionally, the EMD will establish 255 Section 6 77 Plan Maintenance Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP and implement an HMP maintenance schedule. Forms for these purposes are drawn from FEMA’s 2023 Local Mitigation Planning Handbook and can be found in Appendix I (FEMA, 2023a). The EMD will also solicit feedback from the emergency managers group using the following prompts (also found in Appendix I): • Are there any new representatives from jurisdictions, agencies, or organizations that you feel should be included in our stakeholder outreach? • Do you feel your community has any new vulnerabilities that may be impacted by hazard events? (critical infrastructure, systems, or populations) • Has your community identified any new mitigation activities that would help reduce risk to future hazard events? • Are there any funding opportunities or other resources that may be available to help implement local mitigation activities? • How is your community integrating information from the mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms (such as plans, policies, or partnerships)? 6.2 Implementation Carver County and its included municipalities share a common HMP and work together closely to develop, revise, and implement it. This HMP provides a comprehensive chart of mitigation actions for Carver County and its jurisdictions (see Appendix H and Section 5.3). The cities participating in the HMP planning process identified the specific mitigation strategies that they would seek to implement in their communities during the five-year planning cycle. These mitigation actions are provided in Appendix H. Several implementation tools are available to address hazards. The strategies to use will be part of an ongoing discussion as Carver County looks for opportunities for plan implementation. The following tools will be considered: Education: In many cases, education of residents has been identified as one of the most effective mitigation strategies. Capital Investments: Capital investments such as fire and ambulance equipment, sprinkler systems, and dry hydrants are tools that can limit risks and impacts of natural and manmade hazards. Data Collection and Needs Assessments: Data collection and needs assessments can aid in gaining a better understanding of threats and allow planning for mitigation strategies accordingly. As resources are limited for this part of the planning process, additional data collection is likely to be an ongoing activity as resources become available. Coordination: Responsibilities for mitigation strategies run across various county departments, local fire and ambulance departments, city and township governments, and a host of state and federal agencies. Ongoing coordination is an important tool to ensure resources are used efficiently. Coordination can also avoid duplication of efforts or prevent gaps that are created because of unclear roles and responsibilities. The mitigation plan review process can function as a tool to have an ongoing discussion of roles, responsibilities, and opportunities for coordination. 256 Section 6 78 Plan Maintenance Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Regional Cooperation: Counties and public safety services providers throughout the region often share similar challenges and concerns. In some cases, a regional approach may be warranted as a mitigation strategy in order to save resources. Mutual aid agreements are a tool already in use for a number of services. Needs assessments for fire and ambulance services and development of assistance for volunteer recruiting, training, and retention could benefit from a regional approach. Cooperation among counties could also help in lobbying for certain funding priorities that address concerns relating to challenges in service delivery in rural areas. Organizations such as FEMA Region 5 and the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) through the Regional Program Director can offer tools and resources to assist in these cooperative efforts. Regulation: Regulation is an important mitigation tool for Carver County. Regulation plays a vital role in land use, access to structures, and the protection of water resources and public health. 6.3 Continued Public Involvement Continued public involvement is critical to the successful implementation of the Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Carver County Emergency Management Director and the emergency managers group will continue to engage new public stakeholders in planning discussions and project implementation during the five-year cycle of this plan. The Carver County HMP website provides opportunities for continued public involvement and feedback To seek continued public participation after the plan has been approved and during the five-year window of implementation for this plan, Carver County will take the following measures: • The Carver County HMP website link will be posted on the Carver County Emergency Management website. The website provides a PDF of the plan for download and an interactive experience for the public to understand the planning process, where county-specific vulnerabilities lie, national best practices, as well as a chance to submit feedback. Collected feedback will be reviewed during the five-year plan cycle and will be noted for future update of the plan or addressed as necessary. • Following any major storms or natural disasters, Carver County Emergency Management will seek to gather concerns and new ideas for mitigation from local residents to include in the next update of the plan. This may be done through public meetings, outreach via social media, or news releases via local media. • Each community participating in the plan will be responsible for keeping their local government, schools, and community members updated and engaged in the implementation of their respective mitigation action charts (see Appendix H or the Carver County HMP website). Each respective jurisdiction will be required to report on the status of mitigation actions in their charts to the Carver County EMD. • Carver County and its jurisdictions will use numerous means of public outreach to engage new public stakeholders in providing input on mitigation concerns, including those from underserved communities or socially vulnerable populations. Outreach methods may include presentations at city council or township board meetings, sharing information at special 257 Section 6 79 Plan Maintenance Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP events, working with local schools and partner organizations, and posting information in areas that are used to communicate with the public (bulletin boards, websites, social media, and local media sources that communities use to inform and engage the public). As mitigation projects are implemented, jurisdictions will work to keep the public updated and engaged in those local efforts. • To ensure an equitable outreach strategy continues after the plan is adopted, the planning team will continue to seek to engage with underserved and vulnerable populations during the next five years. This will vary across jurisdictions, as underserved or vulnerable populations will differ across the planning area. Methods of engagement will include those listed above, as well as working with partner agencies, local organizations, facilities, or community interest groups (e.g., schools, nursing homes, Rotary Club) to conduct more targeted outreach or presentations to share information on hazard mitigation and solicit for feedback on concerns and ideas. 258 Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Appendices Appendix A – References Appendix B – Adopting Resolutions Appendix C – Local Mitigation Survey Report Appendix D – Plans & Programs in Place Appendix E – Past Mitigation Action Review Status Report Appendix F – Planning Team Meetings Appendix G – Public Outreach & Engagement Documentation Appendix H – Mitigation Actions by Jurisdiction Appendix I – Plan Maintenance & Monitoring Worksheets 259 Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Appendix A – References 260 Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP References Adams-Fuller, T. (2023, July 1). Extreme Heat Is Deadlier Than Hurricanes, Floods and Tornadoes Combined. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/extreme-heat-is- deadlier-than-hurricanes-floods-and-tornadoes-combined/ American Public Health Association. (2025). Extreme Heat Resource Hub. APHA. https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/climate-health-and-equity/extreme-heat AMS. (2004, October 8). Mobile Homes and Severe Windstorms. American Meteorological Society. https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/about-ams/ams-statements/archive-statements-of-the- ams/mobile-homes-and-severe-windstorms/ ATSDR. (2020, September 15). CDC Social Vulnerability Index (SVI). ATSDR. https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/placeandhealth/svi/at-a-glance_svi.html Blumenfeld, K. Minnesota State Climatology Office. (2023, December 21). Thanks and MN State HMP 2024 [Personal communication]. Borestein, S., Fassett, C., & Goldberg, M. (2023, July 28). Mobile homes turn deadly when tornadoes hit. This year has been especially bad, AP analysis finds. AP News. https://apnews.com/article/tornado-mobile-home-death-crushed- b3a0e41ffd83a2681a92b8e4dad0ef06 CDC. (2020, February 28). Extreme Heat. Extreme Heat | Natural Disasters and Severe Weather | CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/index.html CDC. (2021). Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety. https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/pdf/extreme-cold-guide.pdf CEMHS. (2023). Spatial Hazard Events and Losses Database for the United States (Version 21.0) [Dataset]. Center for Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Arizona State University. https://cemhs.asu.edu/sheldus Center for Science Education. (2025). How Weather Affects Air Quality. University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. https://scied.ucar.edu/learning-zone/air-quality/how-weather-affects-air- quality Eaton, J. (2014, January 31). Propane Shortages Leave Many U.S. Homeowners in the Cold. National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/140129-us-propane-shortages- leave-homeowners-in-the-cold EPA. (2006). Excessive Heat Events Guidebook. United States Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-03/documents/eheguide_final.pdf EPA. (2019). Learn About Heat Islands. Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/heat- islands/learn-about-heat-islands FEMA. (2004, April). Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Hazard Potential Classification System for Dams. https://www.ferc.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/fema-333.pdf FEMA. (2021). Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants. https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation 261 Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP FEMA. (2023a). Local Mitigation Planning Handbook. https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_local-mitigation-planning- handbook_052023.pdf FEMA. (2023b, March 21). National Preparedness Goal | FEMA.gov. https://www.fema.gov/emergency- managers/national-preparedness/goal FEMA. (2024a). CRCI Methodology (Community Resilience Challenges Index Methodology). https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_2023-community-resilience- challenges-index_methodology-report.pdf FEMA. (2024b). Extreme Heat. FEMA Preparedness Communty. https://community.fema.gov/ProtectiveActions/s/article/Extreme-Heat FEMA. (2024c). Hazus | FEMA.gov. https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps/products-tools/hazus#2 FEMA. (2024d, July 1). President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Minnesota. FEMA.Gov. https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240701/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves- major-disaster-declaration-minnesota FEMA. (2025). Hazard Mitigation Assistance Projects—V2 | FEMA.gov. OpenFEMA. https://www.fema.gov/openfema-data-page/hazard-mitigation-assistance-projects-v2 FERC. (2020, July 21). Dam Safety Program. Hydropower. https://www.ferc.gov/industries- data/hydropower Guo, Y. (2017). Hourly associations between heat and ambulance calls. Environmental Pollution, 220, 1424–1428. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2016.10.091 Harrison, D. (2024, July 5). The Minnesota Dam That Partially Failed Is One of Nearly 200 Across the Upper Midwest in Similarly ‘Poor’ Condition. Inside Climate News. https://insideclimatenews.org/news/05072024/midwest-dams-in-poor-condition/ Hogeback, J. (2020). How Do Tornadoes Form? Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/story/how-do-tornadoes-form Huttner, P. (2021, July 29). Worst air quality on record Thursday in Minnesota. MPR News. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/07/29/worst-air-quality-on-record-in-minnesota-today Knapp, C. N., Kluck, D. R., Guntenspergen, G., Ahlering, M. A., Aimone, N. M., Bamzai-Dodson, A., Basche, A., Byron, R. G., Conroy-Ben, O., Haggerty, M. N., Haigh, T. R., Johnson, C., Mayes Boustead, B., Mueller, N. D., Ott, J. P., Paige, G. B., Ryberg, K. R., Schuurman, G. W., & Tangen, S. G. (2023). Northern Great Plains. In A. R. Crimmins, C. W. Avery, D. R. Easterling, K. E. Kunkel, B. C. Stewart, & T. K. Maycock (Eds.), Fifth National Climate Assessment. U.S. Global Change Research Program. https://doi.org/10.7930/NCA5.2023.CH25 Kossin, J. T. (2017). Extreme storms. https://science2017.globalchange.gov/chapter/9/ Kunkel, K. E., Stevens, L. E., Stevens, S. E., Sun, L., Janssen, E., Wuebbles, D., Hilberg, S. D., Timlin, M. S., Stoecker, L., Westcott, N. E., & Dobson, J. G. (2013). Regional Climate Trends and Scenarios for the U.S. National Climate Assessment (p. 102) [NOAA Technical Reports]. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. https://scenarios.globalchange.gov/sites/default/files/NOAA_NESDIS_Tech_Report_142-3- Climate_of_the_Midwest_U.S_0.pdf 262 Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Liess, S., Roop, H.A., Twine, T.E., & Noe, R., Meyer, N., Fernandez, A., Dolma, D., Gorman, J., Clark, S., Mosel, J., Farris, A., Hoppe, B., Neff, P. (2023). Fine-scale Climate Projections over Minnesota for the 21st Century. Prepared for the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership. Minnesota CliMAT - Climate Mapping and Analysis Tool (CMIP6). https://climate.umn.edu/MN- CliMAT Lopez, H., West, R., Dong, S., Gon, G., K., B., Lee, S.-K., & Atlas, R. (2018). Early emergence of anthropogenically forced heat waves in the western United States and Great Lakes. Nature Climate Change. Marvel, K., Su, W., Delgado, R., Aarons, S., Chatterjee, A., Garcia, M. E., Hausfather, Z., Hayhoe, K., Hence, D. A., Jewett, E. B., Robel, A., Singh, D., Tripati, A., & Vose, R. S. (2023). Climate trends. In A. R. Crimmins, C. W. Avery, D. R. Easterling, K. E. Kunkel, B. C. Stewart, & T. K. Maycock (Eds.), Fifth National Climate Assessment. U.S. Global Change Research Program. https://doi.org/10.7930/NCA5.2023.CH2 MCAP. (2024). Changing Temperature. University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership. https://climate.umn.edu/our-changing-climate/changing-temperature MDH. (2020, January 23). Summary of General Requirements for Manufactured Home Parks: Manufactured Home Parks and Recreational Camping Areas:Environmental Health—Minnesota Dept. Of Health. Minnesota Department of Health. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/mhprca/mhpgenreq.html MDH. (2021, February). Cold-related illness. Minnesota Department of Health. https://data.web.health.state.mn.us/web/mndata/cold_related_illness# MDH. (2024). Heat-Related Illness: Hospitalizations. Minnesota Public Health Data Access. https://data.web.health.state.mn.us/heat_hospitalizations MDH. (2025). Minnesota Extreme Heat Toolkit, Version 2.0. Minnesota Department of Health. www.mn.gov/heat MDH, & University of Minnesota, U.-S. (2019). Heat Vulnerability in Minnesota. https://maps.umn.edu/climatehealthtool/heat_app/index.html Minnesota Supercomputing Institute. (2016). Corn Contributes to Muggy Weather. Minnesota Supercomputing Institute. https://www-archive.msi.umn.edu/news/corn-contributes-muggy- weather MN DNR. (2019, January). State Climatology Office: Average Annual Minnesota F2+ Tornadoes and Days with F2+ Tornadoes, by Decade. MN DNR. (2020). Dams and Dam Safety. MN Department of Natural Resources. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/surfacewater_section/damsafety/index.html MN DNR. (2021). Drought in Minnesota. Drought in Minnesota. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/drought/index.html MN DNR. (2024). Climate Trends. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/climate_change_info/climate-trends.html MN DNR. (2025a). Climate trends. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/climate_change_info/climate-trends.html 263 Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP MN DNR. (2025b). Minnesota Climate Explorer. Minnesota Climate Explorer Tool. https://climate- explorer.dnr.state.mn.us/main/historical MN HSEM. (2019). Minnesota State Hazard Mitigation Plan: Including Recommended Actions for Climate Change Adaptation. https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/hazard-mitigation/ Moss, P. (2017). Adapting to Climate Change in Minnesota. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/p-gen4-07c.pdf MPCA. (2018, December 21). Effects of climate change in Minnesota. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air/effects-climate-change-minnesota MPR News. (2024, July 5). Rapidan Dam partial failure sent more than a century’s worth of sediment pollution downstream. MPR News. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/07/05/rapidan-dam- partial-failure-sent-more-than-a-centurys-worth-of-sediment-pollution-downstream MRCC. (2021). Cli-MATE: MRCC Application Tools Environment. https://mrcc.purdue.edu/CLIMATE/ Multi-Hazard Mitigation Council. (2019). Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves: 2019 Report (p. 658). National Institute of Building Sciences. https://www.nibs.org/files/pdfs/NIBS_MMC_MitigationSaves_2019.pdf NCEI. (2024). U.S. Billion-dollar Weather and Climate Disasters, 1980—Present (NCEI Accession 0209268) [Dataset]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/STKW- 7W73 NCEI. (2025). Storm Events Database. National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA, Storm Events Database. https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/ NDMC. (2025a). NDMC Drought Impact Reporter Dashboard. National Drought Mitigation Center. https://unldroughtcenter.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/46afe627bb60422f85944d70069c 09cf NDMC. (2025b). United States Drought Monitor. United States Drought Monitor. https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/ Normand, A. (2019). Dam Safety Overview and the Federal Role (p. 18). Congressional Research Service. https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R45981 NWS. (2020). Storm Events Database. NOAA National Centers For Environmental Information. https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/ NWS. (2025a). NWS HeatRisk. National Weather Service. https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/ NWS. (2025b). Understanding Heat Alerts. NOAA’s National Weather Service. https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-ww Payton, E. A., Pinson, A. O., Asefa, T., Condon, L. E., Dupigny-Giroux, L.-A. L., Harding, B. L., Kiang, J., Lee, D. H., McAfee, S. A., Pflug, J. M., Rangwala, I., Tanana, H. J., & Wright, D. B. (2023). Water. In A. R. Crimmins, C. W. Avery, D. R. Easterling, K. E. Kunkel, B. C. Stewart, & T. K. Maycock (Eds.), Fifth National Climate Assessment. U.S. Global Change Research Program. https://doi.org/10.7930/NCA5.2023.CH4 Pielke, R. (2012, February 2). Windstorm. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/windstorm 264 Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Pohl, K. (2025, May 13). Extreme heat is not just an urban threat: The risk to rural communities. Headwaters Economics. https://headwaterseconomics.org/natural-hazards/extreme-heat-risk-to- rural-communities/ Raiche, R. (2022). Nowhere to Hide: Despite State Law, Mobile Home Residents Often Left Unprotected. KSTP.Com 5 Eyewitness News. https://kstp.com/5-investigates/nowhere-to-hide-despite-state-law- mobile-home-residents-often-left-unprotected/ Runkle, J., Kunkel, K. E., Frankson, R., Easterling, D. R., & Champion, S. M. (2022). Minnesota State Climate Summary 2022 (Nos. 150-MN; NOAA Technical Report NESDIS). NOAA NESDIS. https://statesummaries.ncics.org/chapter/mn Samanta, A., & Wu, T. (2017). Hail: The Hidden Risk. An analysis of property exposure to damaging hail in 2017 (p. 9). https://www.verisk.com/siteassets/media/campaigns/gated/underwriting/2017-hail- the-hidden-risk.pdf?__FormGuid=b105adc4-533b-41a0-8bc3- 0eaa9c9d1e6d&__FormLanguage=en-US&__FormSubmissionId=e0a36676-fdfc-4904-b0f3- 37284f4e41b3 Sepic, M. (2017). In storm season, mobile home park tenants seek better shelter. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2017/06/14/in-storm-season-mobile-home-park-tenants-seek- better-shelter Steil, M. (2016, July 22). Feeling sweaty, Minnesota? Blame the corn. MPR News. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/07/22/feeling-sweaty-minnesota-blame-corn-crops U.S. Energy Information Administration. (2023). Highlights for air conditioning in U.S. homes by state, 2020. Office of Energy Demand and Integrated Statistics. https://www.eia.gov/consumption/residential/data/2020/state/pdf/State%20Air%20Conditioning .pdf USACE. (2008, April). National Inventory of Dams Methodology: State and Federal Agency Manual. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/Public%20Records%202/DEMLR/NIDmanual2008.pdf USACE. (2024). National Inventory of Dams. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. https://nid.sec.usace.army.mil/#/ USGCRP. (2018a). Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation in the United States: Fourth National Climate Assessment: Vol. II. U.S. Global Change Research Program. https://doi.org/10.7930/NCA4.2018 USGCRP. (2018b). Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation in the United States: Fourth National Climate Assessment, Volume II (p. 1515). U.S. Global Change Research Program. https://doi.org/10.7930/NCA4.2018 Williams, A., McDonogh-Wong, L., & Spengler, J. D. (2020). The Influence of Extreme Heat on Police and Fire Department Services in 23 U.S. Cities. GeoHealth, 4(11), e2020GH000282. https://doi.org/10.1029/2020GH000282 Wilson, A. B., Baker, J. M., Ainsworth, E. A., Andresen, J., Austin, J. A., Dukes, J. S., Gibbons, E., Hoppe, B. O., LeDee, O. E., Noel, J., Roop, H. A., Smith, S. A., Todey, D. P., Wolf, R., & Wood, J. D. (2023). Midwest Chapter, Fifth National Climate Assessment. In A. R. Crimmins, C. W. Avery, D. R. Easterling, K. E. Kunkel, B. C. Stewart, & T. K. Maycock (Eds.), Fifth National Climate Assessment. U.S. Global Change Research Program. https://doi.org/10.7930/NCA5.2023.CH24 265 Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Ziter, C. D., Pedersen, E. J., Kucharik, C. J., & Turner, M. G. (2019). Scale-dependent interactions between tree canopy cover and impervious surfaces reduce daytime urban heat during summer. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 116(15), 7575–7580. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1817561116 266 Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Appendix B – Adopting Resolutions 267 Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Appendix C – Local Mitigation Survey Report 268 1 Carver County LOCAL MITIGATION SURVEY As part of the Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan update, the Local Mitigation Survey (LMS) Form is used to gather jurisdictionally-specific information that is used to meet FEMA requirements and to support development of local mitigation actions. Jurisdictions to Complete LMS: This form is to be completed by representatives from Carver County and the cities of Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, Cologne, Hamburg, Mayer, New Germany, Norwood Young America, Victoria, Waconia, and Watertown. Additional stakeholders on the Carver County HMP contact list are also invited to provide feedback to this form in the designated areas. (See “Other Stakeholders” section with each question). LMS - Main Point of Contact (Name, Work Title, and Email) Carver County Alyssa Martinson, Carver County EM Specialist, amartinson@carvercountymn.gov Ben Rutter, Carver County Emergency Management Manager, brutter@carvercountymn.gov City of Carver Tim Walsh, Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director twalsh@cityofcarver.com City of Chanhassen Andrew Heger, Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director aheger@chanhassenmn.gov Laurie Hokkanen, City Administrator, lhokkanen@ci.chanhassen.mn.us City of Chaska Stephen Kraus, Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director skraus@chaskamn.gov City of Cologne Michelle Morrison, City Administrator Michellem@colgonemn.com Chad Bos, Fire Chief. Firechief@Colognemn.com City of Hamburg Jeremy Gruenhagen cityadmin@cityofhamburgmn.com ,City Clerk/Treasurer Jason Buckentin Jbuckentin@CityofHamburgMN.com, Public Works Steven Siewert chief1@cityofhamburgmn.com ,Fire Chief City of Mayer Nicholas Johnson, City Administrator, cityadmin@cityofmayer.com Andy Maetzold, Fire Chief, fire@cityofmayer.com Kyle Kuntz, Public Works Supervisor, kyle.kuntz@cityofmayer.com City of New Germany Twyla Menth, City Clerk-Treasurer ngcityhall@gmail.com City of Norwood Young America Andrea Aukrust, City Administrator cityadmin@cityofnya.com, Scott Blom, Fire Chief Firechief@cityofnya.com, Mark Streich, Public Works Director mstreich@cityofnya.com City of Victoria David Shoger, Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director dshoger@victoriamn.gov City of Waconia Justin Sorensen, Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director jsorensen@waconia.org 269 2 City of Watertown Thomas Hanson, Fire Chief/Emergency Management Dir. thanson@watertownmn.gov OTHER STAKEHOLDERS Mike Wanous, Manager Carver County Soil & Water Conservation District mwanous@carvercountymn.gov Kristen Larson, Carver County Watershed Management Organization klarson@carvercountymn.gov Review: Prioritization of Hazards During the Carver County HMP Planning Team Meeting #1, participants determined the following natural hazards below to be of high, moderate, or low priority as they relate at a countywide level. Hazards noted as high or moderate priority are considered to be of greatest risk and concern, reflecting the frequency of past events, the probability of future events, and the severity of impacts that can occur. Hazards listed as a low priority are considered to be of lower risk and concern, reflecting an infrequency of past events and/or occurring without significant impacts to local vulnerabilities. Prioritization of Hazards for 2025 Carver County Update Natural Hazards Current Priority Flooding High Winter Storms High Windstorms High Tornadoes High Hailstorms Moderate Extreme Cold Moderate Extreme Heat Moderate Drought Moderate Wildfire Low Landslides Low Lightning Low Dam Failure Low SURVEY QUESTIONS (1-15) #1 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Does the priority level listed for any of the hazards in the table above differ for your jurisdiction? If so, please describe how. Carver County No City of Carver No City of Chanhassen No City of Chaska No City of Cologne No City of Hamburg No City of Mayer No City of New Germany No 270 3 City of Norwood Young America No City of Victoria No City of Waconia No City of Watertown No OTHER STAKEHOLDERS SWCD - No CCWMO - No #2 - LOCAL VULNERABILITIES Describe any specific community assets (infrastructure, systems, or populations) that are susceptible to damage or loss from natural hazard events in your jurisdiction. Consider how recent severe storms or other natural hazard events have caused damages or threatened life safety to people in your community. Please list the natural hazards and related local vulnerabilities separately. Carver County Warning Sirens – Most rural areas in the county are not covered by outdoor warning sirens due to their distance from communities that do have them. Aboveground Power Lines – Most of the power lines in the county are aboveground and subject to damage from ice storms, wind and falling tree limbs. Power lines that are aboveground are susceptible to coming down during severe storms, resulting in power outages. Backup Power – Not all county and city facilities have backup power in the event of a severe winter storm that takes out power. Communications – Not all residents have opted in to the Everbridge system or have updated phone numbers, and not all have their own weather radios or follow social media to receive important messages. Severe Weather Shelters – Some manufactured home parks do not have a severe weather shelter even though it is required by state statute. Storm Shelters / Community Safe Rooms – Additional storm shelter areas would enhance public safety. City of Carver Flooding - Our historic downtown area has some limited vulnerabilities to flooding from the Minnesota River. During periods of high water, certain businesses and roadways may be affected. City of Chanhassen Flooding - The southern portion of the community has some limited vulnerabilities related to flooding on the Minnesota River. Some businesses and roadways can be impacted when water levels rise. Severe weather - With ample outdoor and recreation space throughout the community and large summer events, many people are exposed to the risk of severe weather. 271 4 Power outages - Much of the downtown area and residential development to the North is still supplied by overhead power lines. These areas are susceptible to extended power outages during storms. City of Chaska Flooding – The downtown area is protected by a levy and multiple pumps. Should the pumps fail or otherwise unable to keep up with flooding levels, the downtown area would be impacted. Other lowland areas in town are impacted by high water, including the T.H. 41 Minnesota River Crossing. Power Outages - Much of our community is supplied by overhead power lines and would be susceptible to severe weather. It should be noted that Chaska also has its own municipal electric department. Mobile Home Parks – We have 2 mobile home parks that have storm shelters for residents for short-term shelter, but if residents were unable to return home for a long period of time, the shelters may not be adequate. Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities - Chaska has experienced rapid growth in this end user group in recent years. Unknown what the individual facilities preparedness is for an event. All Hazards - Specific user/physical facilities that could be impacted by severe weather events include the Carver County Government Center (including CCSO, Dispatch, and Jail), 212 Medical Center, Hazeltine National Golf Club, Multiple School buildings, Chaska Community Center, etc. City of Cologne Power Outages – Backup Power. We have community shelter in our Community Center but no backup generator if there is a prolonged power outage. City of Hamburg Power Outages- Above ground power lines coming down during severe weather events (wind storms, tornadoes, heavy snow, ice storms) could result in power outages. In general, the other possible hazards that could impact our community include extreme cold, extreme heat, blizzards, ice storms, windstorms, and tornados. City of Mayer Power Outages - Overhead power lines in the community are vulnerable to coming down during severe weather events like high winds, ice storms, tornados, and the like that can leave us with extended power outages. City of New Germany Power Outages - Above ground power lines coming down during severe weather events (wind storms, tornadoes, heavy snow, ice storms) could result in power outages. In general, other possible hazards that could impact our community include extreme cold, extreme heat, blizzards, ice storms, windstorms, and tornados. City of Norwood Young America Flooding - The ditch that goes through town is a vulnerability. In the past, it has caused the wastewater plant to flood. The South Street area of town and trailer court are more vulnerable as they are lower income. Friendship Park is at risk for flooding and needs mitigation. City of Victoria Flooding - Some lower lying neighborhoods have been affected by historic rain events. 272 5 Power Outages - There are still some areas of our community that have overhead lines that are more susceptible to damage from high winds or ice storms. City of Waconia All Hazards - We have some risk with any hazard that affects the Ridgeview Campus and many senior care facilities and housing. Also need to consider activities at Lake Waconia Regional Park and on Lake Waconia as active destinations for summer and winter recreation. The Carver County Fair and other city events bring large numbers of people to the city during those events. City of Watertown Windstorms, Tornadoes - We have limited shelter for residents of our two mobile home parks. Flooding - We experience frequent flooding near our downtown corridor. However, in recent years, only two commercial businesses are affected by flood operations. OTHER STAKEHOLDERS SWCD - Flooding - there are several homes in rural areas that are at risk in flooding situations. CCWMO- Flooding - As part of the CCWMO’s Watershed Management Plan, we are working to identify areas of public infrastructure that are vulnerable to flooding in extreme events (we know these areas exist and are working to quantify risks and locations) #3 - REDUCTION IN VULNERABILITY In the last 5 years, has your jurisdiction taken any actions to reduce vulnerability against future severe weather or disaster events? Please describe. Carver County As far as government buildings, a generator was recently added to the Hollywood shop. CCPW did a GIS based slope risk study to identify high risk areas for slope failures. Since this study was completed, most of the areas identified have been addressed. Carver County Water Resource Management Ordinance updated in 2022 to require use of most recent rainfall data in modeling for stormwater design. This ordinance also includes requirements reducing impacts to neighboring properties when culvert/bridge/stream crossings are designed or replaced. CCEM has worked closely with the American Red Cross to identify approved shelters throughout the county. Additionally, the county has an agreement with Westwood Community Church in Chanhassen to set up a Family Assistance Center at their facilities if needed. City of Carver The city is in the process of completing of a dyke project. Efforts and planning have taken place to continue to mitigate flooding risk. City of Chanhassen Current storm sirens are being rebuilt/upgraded to ensure operational readiness. The city’s Emergency Operations Plan was rewritten to include Emergency Support Functions and department heads participated in a table top exercise. City of Chaska Active Maintenance of the levy system. Street Reconstruction was completed in the DT area. 273 6 Some power lines have recently been relocated underground. City of Cologne Generators have been added to lift stations, Original Water Tower is being refurbished. All power lines are underground in any new developments. City of Hamburg Water Tower installation in 2019-2020 City of Mayer All critical city facilities have generator backup units. A new fire station was constructed in 2022 to increase fire prevention efforts. Street and infrastructure projects are designed with emergency management in mind. City of New Germany City underwent a street, curb, gutter, and storm drain project in 2014. Also consisted of a new water treatment plant. City of Norwood Young America Due to flooding in 2024, the fire station is being remodeled, which will include bigger gutters. Mitigation work is being done at Prairie Dawn Park. City of Victoria We have continued to grow our storm siren count as our city has grown. We have worked to underground more power lines and will continue that initiative. Permanent generators have been added to all newly installed lift stations and production wells. City of Waconia Generators have been placed at all critical buildings and high flow lift stations. Addition of space and technology for an EOC at the new fire station. City of Watertown We have identified and addressed significant erosion along the west bank of the Crow River directly adjacent to the Riverpointe trail system. The project stabilized approximately 150 feet of riverbank. OTHER STAKEHOLDERS SWCD - The SWCD works to restore wetlands which holds water on the landscape longer and reduces flash flooding. CCWMO - We have conducted wetland restoration projects (in partnership with SWCD, see above). We have also updated Carver County’s Water Resources Management Ordinance to require updated precipitation frequency estimates (Atlas 14) to be utilized when modeling/sizing stormwater infrastructure. Carver County Watershed Management Organization (CCWMO). As part of the CCWMO’s Watershed Management Plan, we are working to identify areas of public infrastructure that are vulnerable to flooding in extreme events. We know these areas exist and are working to quantify risks and locations. #4 – INCREASE IN VULNERABILITY In the last 5 years, has your jurisdiction experienced an increase in new development? Has this new development created new vulnerabilities to natural hazards in your community? Please describe. Carver County The population of Carver County continues to grow at a steady rate and is expected to continue growing in the coming years. In 2000, the population was 70,205 and in 2020 the population reached 106,922. By 2030, the population is expected to reach around 135,960. Our county has a history of flooding. In the past, flooding has occurred due to snow melt, but we have become increasingly concerned with heavy rain events, which could pose new challenges to developments in the community. Recently, more schools have inquired about funding to build safe rooms. 274 7 City of Carver The community continues to experience steady growth through both residential and commercial development. On the commercial side, new development includes larger buildings City of Chanhassen Growth in the community continues with both residential and commercial projects. Much of the residential development is focusing on higher density projects, including large apartment buildings which place a larger volume of people at risk in a concentrated area. Commercial development has introduced larger buildings which house some critical infrastructure, such as a utility company. City of Chaska Population Growth - Commercial, Industrial, and Residential growth continues at a fast pace, placing increased demand on city services and infrastructure. We have also seen many more higher density projects take place. Increased Senior Population - Chaska has seen several Senior living and Older Adult communities (Single-family & high density) develop in recent years. This population can be more vulnerable to severe weather incidents. Increased number of Group Homes - Another growing and vulnerable population is the number of group homes in our community. City of Cologne Single family homes continue to be built, All power lines are underground in any new developments. Our Waste Water Treatment Plant is nearing capacity. Design of a new plant is complete but funding will need to be secured. City of Hamburg We have had no new development. City of Mayer Single family home construction is continuous. We do not feel we have had an increase in vulnerability because of this growth. City of New Germany Our wastewater ponds are currently facing capacity issues, limited with new home construction since 2018, we have 4 new homes proposed for 2025 and one new commercial business. City of Norwood Young America Water management systems are being strained from increased population. Our Industrial Park is also expanding. City of Victoria The City of Victoria continues to grow at a fast pace. We have been building new multifamily and single-family homes. The additional population and development increases traffic, runoff, and pressure on city infrastructure. City of Waconia We continue to see growth in commercial, low and high density residential placing an increased demand on all infrastructure. This growth is also pushing our water supply system to be at or over capacity on peak days. City of Watertown General growth and population are adding to our risk. Our infrastructure has recently been updated with this growth in mind OTHER STAKEHOLDERS SWCD - N/A CCWMO - N/A #5 - PUBLIC OUTREACH How does your jurisdiction share information with community members about severe weather events and personal preparedness? If this is not something that is currently done, how could it be done in the future? 275 8 Carver County Carver County Emergency Management participates in Severe Weather Awareness and Winter Weather Awareness Week by posting on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages. We consistently communicate with city partners about upcoming weather hazards and send emergency notifications to the public when necessary. City of Carver The city proactively conducts public outreach during Winter Weather Awareness Week and Severe Weather Awareness Week. Important safety messages are shared through the city’s social media platforms to help keep residents informed, engaged, and prepared for seasonal hazards. City of Chanhassen The city’s communications team participates in a variety of outreach opportunities related to Winter Weather Awareness and Severe Awareness week. This messaging is typically communicated via the city’s social media channels. The fire department also employs a dedicated Community Risk Reduction Specialist position. Utilizing a variety of methods, such as safety camp, public education sessions, and CPR classes, this position educated the public about risk in the community. City of Chaska The city maintains our Severe Weather Warning System. The City of Chaska Communications team leads our community outreach efforts. They utilize Social Media, Direct Mailings, etc. Chaska PD & FD both have community engagement focused employees that host community events like Safety Camp, Home Alone Classes, Pop-Up Splash Pads, Bike Awareness, Hands-Free CPR, etc. City of Cologne We use our Social Media Platforms regularly to keep residents up to date. New residents are enrolled in our email alert system tied to any updates we post on our website. Residents are encouraged to enroll in the Carver County Emergency alert system. We also have quarterly newsletters mailed. City of Hamburg We share information using our city newsletter and City Facebook City of Mayer We do not share weather related information. The ubiquitous nature of cell phones and the internet make municipal notifications obsolete when weather alerts are pushed out by apps, County, and national level agencies near instantaneously. City of New Germany We publish info on Carver County’s emergency notification system. We utilize the emergency sirens, and our local firefighters also serve as weather watchers in bad weather. City of Norwood Young America We post on our website and Facebook (city and fire department). We plan to post on “Notify me”. Also, we send out information in our city newsletter. County Emergency Management will consider submitting information to the city newsletter for weather awareness weeks and other announcements. City of Victoria The city’s communications team creates and distributes a variety of communications related to severe weather. This messaging is typically communicated via the city’s social media channels and website. 276 9 The city uses warning sirens to alert the population of emergency situations and hazards and will provide information related to emergencies over the city’s social media accounts. City of Waconia We share information on the city’s website and social media channels. City of Watertown We do share information from Carver County Sheriff’s Office - Emergency Management on social media and also solicit interest in residents signing up for the Citizen Alert System. We also utilize the IPAWS system for notifications when applicable. OTHER STAKEHOLDERS SWCD - N/A CCWMO - N/A #6 - EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS Does your jurisdiction encourage residents to sign up for the county’s emergency notification system and/or a local emergency alert system? If yes, how? If this not something that is currently done, how could it be done in the future? Carver County Carver County provides information regarding our emergency notification system on the county website. Additionally, we advocate and encourage the public to register to receive alerts during community events. City of Carver We have not encouraged this directly, other than sharing EM posts about it on our social media. A more focused effort could be shared through city newsletters and social media/website postings. City of Chanhassen Limited, we mention it to groups when discussing emergency preparedness. We are heavily promoting a local program, called Community Connect, which allows community members and businesses to opt into emergency alerts from the fire department. City of Chaska I do not believe we have prioritized getting out this message. City of Cologne Yes, we have promoted this through our social media platforms, on our website and in our newsletter. New residents receive a welcome letter/email that encourages enrollment among other helpful information. City of Hamburg To be done. Carver EM to send information to distribute. City of Mayer No, but we should. City of New Germany Yes, we occasionally publish on social media and the city newsletter. City of Norwood Young America We encourage residents to sign up. City of Victoria We have not encouraged this directly, other than sharing EM posts about it on our social media. A more focused effort could be shared through city newsletters and social media/website postings. City of Waconia We have not encouraged this directly, other than sharing EM posts about it on our social media. A more focused effort could be shared through city newsletters and social media/website postings. City of Watertown Yes, we do solicit interest - but like others in the county, interest is limited and only in an “opt-in” format which is why we utilize IPAWS for urgent or “qualifying” matters. OTHER STAKEHOLDERS SWCD - N/A CCWMO - N/A 277 10 #7 - BUILDING CODES Has your jurisdiction adopted the Minnesota State Building Code? Please clearly answer yes or no and provide supporting detail. IF YES, please describe how it is enforced. IF NO, please describe if there are other building codes or permitting processes in place to reduce the risk to future development. Carver County Yes, the MN State Building Code is addressed in Carver County Ordinances, Chapter 150: Building Regulations. Carver County is responsible for issuing building permits for all townships as identified in the County's code of ordinances chapter 150 building regulations. Permits for construction activity within city jurisdictions are reviewed by that city. The Carver County Land Management Department includes the County Building Official. City of Carver Yes, enforcement of the state building code is carried out by staff from the city’s building department. City of Chanhassen Yes. Enforcement of the state building code is accomplished with city building department staff. City of Chaska Yes. Review and enforcement of the state building code is carried out by building department staff, Fire Inspection Staff, and Community Service Officers. City of Cologne Yes. The city contracts with MetroWest for inspection services. City of Hamburg Yes, our jurisdiction has adopted the Minnesota State Building Code. SAFEbuilt (Waconia) is the City Building Official who enforces the building code. City of Mayer Yes. The city contracts with MetroWest for inspection services. City of New Germany Yes, the city contracts with MetroWest, Loretto, MN as our building official to enforce the state building code. City of Norwood Young America Yes, the city has adopted the Minnesota State Building Code. We contract our building official services from Darin Haslip of 101 Development Resources, Inc. City of Victoria Yes, the city employs a building permit technician, two building inspectors, and a building official. This department is responsible for enforcement. City of Waconia Yes, the city contracts with MetroWest for building inspections and enforcement through the building department. City of Watertown Yes, the city contracts with SAFEBUILT for Building Code and Permitting. OTHER STAKEHOLDERS SWCD - N/A CCWMO - N/A #8 - OTHER PLANS AND POLICIES What other plans or policies does your jurisdiction have in place to help mitigate against the impacts of flooding and other natural hazards to future development? Please describe. Carver County Carver County has several plans and policies in place that help to address hazard mitigation, including: Carver County 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Carver County Ordinances, Title XV: Land Usage, and Carver County Ordinances, Chapter 151: Subdivisions. Carver County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and has a floodplain ordinance and shoreland ordinance in place. Other hazard specific ordinances include 278 11 Carver County Ordinances, Chapter 152.131.1 Stormwater Management and Chapter 152.129 Steep Slopes/Bluff Impact Zone. City of Carver The city is currently working towards levee certification. The levee’s certification will require approximately $13.3 million. The City of Carver cannot fund this alone and is working with elected state and federal leaders to secure funding for the project. City of Chanhassen Development in the city is reviewed by all departments who can provide feedback/input to help mitigate hazards prior to construction. The Community Development Department & Water Resources enforces floodplain requirements, shoreland management district, and bluff protection. Additionally, the 2040 helps guide development across the community. Adoption of both the Carver County and Hennepin County Hazard Mitigation plan for applicable portions of the community. City of Chaska Our Planning and Engineering teams work closely together to facilitate thoughtful & purposeful growth in the city. The city also utilizes its comp plan to provide further guidance on growth and development. City of Cologne The city of Hamburg adopts the Carver County Emergency Operations Plan and conducts 10-year comp plan updates. City of Hamburg The city of Hamburg adopts the Carver County Emergency Operations Plan and conducts 10-year comp plan updates. City of Mayer The city’s planning and zoning department enforces our floodplain requirements, shoreland overlay, and the City Code zoning requirements for new development. We have a 20-year Comprehensive Plan that is designed to plan physical growth of the city and appropriate land uses. City of New Germany We utilize and adopt the Carver County Mitigation plan. City of Norwood Young America We adopt the Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan and have a variety of SOPs. City of Victoria Development in the city is reviewed by all departments who can provide feedback/input to help mitigate hazards prior to construction. The Community Development Department and city planner enforce floodplain requirements, shoreland management district, and bluff protection. City of Waconia Our Community Development and Public Services departments review developments for impacts to floodplains and shoreland areas and monitor growth and its impacts on the comprehensive plan and demands on infrastructure. City of Watertown Utilization of the Carver County HMP and consistent evaluation and data gathering of our current flood plan. OTHER STAKEHOLDERS Please include the name of your agency/organization with your comment. SWCD - We work with the Carver County Water Management Organization (WMO) and Watershed Districts on water rules and permitting for stormwater requirements. CCWMO 279 12 - Watershed Management Plan includes strategies to address flooding (among other issues) - Carver County Ordinance Chapter 153 Water Resources Management includes requirements for new development to manage impacts from new development or redevelopment on rate and volume, and requires updated precipitation frequency estimates (Atlas 14) to be utilized when modeling/sizing stormwater infrastructure #9 - ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY What departmental staff or elected officials in your jurisdictional help to accomplish hazard mitigation in your community? Please describe. Carver County Many departments help accomplish hazard mitigation at the county level. For example, Carver County Emergency Management coordinates with public works, Health & Human Services, risk management, commissioners, county administration, GIS, parks & recreation, environmental services, planning & water management, and land management. Carver County Emergency Preparedness Coordinator is part of the Carver County Health & Human Services Dept. In addition, the Carver County Water Management Organization is responsible for managing lakes, rivers and wetlands within its boundaries. The organization’s mission is to protect, preserve and manage surface water & groundwater in the midst of rapid growth and intensive agricultural activity. Responsibilities include planning, funding, regulating, educating and implementing the Carver County Water Management Plan. City of Carver Our Fire Chief serves as the city’s Emergency Manager, and the city has an Emergency Operations Plan that supports the county’s plan while detailing the city’s disaster response responsibilities. City of Chanhassen Our Fire Chief also serves as the Emergency Manager for the city. The city maintains its own Emergency Operations Plan which compliments the county plan and specifically identifies city responsibilities in the event of a disaster. City of Chaska The Fire Chief serves as the Emergency Manager for the city, our Public Works department leads the downtown levy maintenance program. We are about to begin a review of our EOP, which will involve all our city’s various departments. City of Cologne FIre Chief, Public Works, mayor and city council work together. City of Hamburg We have a City Clerk/Treasurer, Public Works Director, and Fire Chief that work together to address hazard mitigation and emergency planning. City of Mayer Hazard mitigation is shared between multiple staff members and consultants. Rather than treating it like a task to be assigned, we view it as one of the many overarching goals to accomplish as an organization. We look to incorporate it where appropriate into the work we do. City of New Germany FIre Chief, mayor and city council work together. City of Norwood Young America Most mitigation efforts are led by our Fire Chief, City Administrator, and Public Works Director. 280 13 City of Victoria Our Fire Chief also serves as the city's Emergency Manager. We have our own Emergency Operations Plan that aligns with the county's plan while outlining the city's specific responsibilities during a disaster. City of Waconia The Fire Chief is the Emergency Management Director and we have a city specific emergency operations plan that is followed. City of Watertown All City Department Heads form a C-FLOP style Incident Management Team OTHER STAKEHOLDERS SWCD - We assist Carver County departments with surveys & inventories following flood events. CCWMO - Responsible for managing lakes, rivers and wetlands within its boundaries. The organization’s mission is to protect, preserve and manage surface water & groundwater in the midst of rapid growth and intensive agricultural activity. Responsibilities include planning, funding, regulating, educating and implementing the Carver County Water Management Plan. #10 – PARTNERSHIPS Are there any agencies, organizations, or businesses that your jurisdiction has worked with to address mitigation efforts in your community? Please describe. Carver County We regularly work with the National Weather Service and MN DNR to identify hazards in the community. We also work closely with MN Emergency Managers in HSEM Region 6, as well as participate in annual statewide EM conferences. City of Carver The city collaborates closely with a range of partners on mitigation efforts, including the National Weather Service, County Fire Chiefs Associations, Joint Operations Groups, and mutual aid networks City of Chanhassen The city works closely with numerous partners in mitigation efforts. These include the National Weather Service, County Fire Chiefs Associations, Joint Operations Groups, and mutual aid collaboration. City of Chaska The city collaborates with many different partners and stakeholders in our mitigation efforts. City of Cologne The city is a member of the Rural water emergency network and MNWARN. City of Hamburg The city is a member of the Rural water emergency network and MNWARN. City of Mayer The city works with local, regional, and higher organizations when appropriate. City of New Germany The city is a member of MN Warn, MN Rural Water, People Service, mutual aid with local Fire Departments. City of Norwood Young America Yes, we have worked with FEMA, the state, DNR (fire), Carver County Emergency Management, and MNDOT (traffic). City of Victoria The city collaborates with a variety of partners on mitigation efforts, including the National Weather Service, MRWA, Carver County Sheriff's Office, County Fire Chiefs Associations, Joint Operations Groups, and mutual aid partners. City of Waconia Membership in MnWARN and MN Rural Water Association along with partnerships with county fire departments. City of Watertown Partnerships with MnWARN, Local Contractors, and Business Owners for supplies/equipment. Local FD members for additional staffing OTHER STAKEHOLDERS Please include the name of your agency/organization with your comment. 281 14 SWCD - We work with townships and County departments as needed. CCWMO - We partner with cities, townships, and other County departments on a regular basis to address impacts from flooding, increased rate/volume of stormwater following development, streambank stabilization/erosion, wetland restoration, etc. #11 - PROGRAMS IN PLACE What sort of programs does your jurisdiction participate in to help raise awareness and reduce risk from natural hazards in your community? Carver County We participate in the NWS Severe Weather Awareness and Winter Weather Awareness Week by posting on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages. We consistently communicate with city partners about upcoming weather hazards. Carver County has also had SkyWarn classes in recent years. City of Carver We participate in Severe Weather Awareness and Winter Weather Awareness Week by sharing the messaging on our social media channels. City of Chanhassen We participate in Severe Weather Awareness and Winter Weather Awareness Week by sharing the messaging on our social media channels. City of Chaska We participate in Severe Weather Awareness and Winter Weather Awareness Week by sharing the messaging on our social media channels. City of Cologne We post and share information on our Facebook Page/City Newsletter relating to Severe Weather Awareness Week/Winter Weather Awareness Week and various other hazards. City of Hamburg We post and share information on our Facebook Page/City Newsletter relating to Severe Weather Awareness Week/Winter Weather Awareness Week and various other hazards. City of Mayer We post occasional information on our social media pages. City of New Germany Every 5 years the city conducts sump pump inspections; We have an “Adopt a Drain” program where we remind residents to keep curb/gutter area clean and to not blow grass onto these areas. We also do less salting to roads in winter. For public outreach, we post information on our social media pages. City of Norwood Young America Our sirens are tested on a monthly basis, weather awareness weeks, and a variety of community engagement campaigns (fire department) when we have time. City of Victoria We support Severe Weather Awareness and Winter Weather Awareness Week by sharing important messages on our social media channels. City of Waconia We share any pertinent information on all of our social media outlets and participate in the awareness weeks. City of Watertown We participate in the NWS Severe Weather Awareness Campaigns and also do Flooding Outreach (Informational) OTHER STAKEHOLDERS SWCD - N/A 282 15 CCWMO - The CCWMO has an outreach and engagement specialist on staff that regularly promotes CCWMO programs and opportunities relating to flooding, wetland restoration, stream bank stabilization, etc. #12 - FUNDING & OTHER RESOURCES What funding sources are available to help your jurisdiction to accomplish implementation of mitigation activities? Please describe. Include internal local government funding as well as external funding sources (grant or loan sources from local, state, or federal agencies). Carver County We utilize the county budget and apply for additional grants as possible. City of Carver We leverage the city budget and pursue additional grant opportunities whenever possible City of Chanhassen All mitigation efforts are currently funded through our operating budget. City of Chaska Most mitigation initiatives are funded by our operating budget and pursue additional grant opportunities when available. City of Cologne City budget and CFD Relief Gambling Fund Dollars could be used City of Hamburg Local operating budget, MBFTE via State, HFDRA Relief Gambling fund City of Mayer All mitigation activities are funding through the city budget. City of New Germany We mostly use our city and public works operating budgets. City of Norwood Young America Mitigation projects are funded by federal grants, local budget, and stormwater management grants from the county. City of Victoria All mitigation activities are currently funded through our operating budget City of Waconia Operating budget. City of Watertown Mostly from the Public Works Budget. We also utilize grant program funds when applicable to mitigate water issues as needed. OTHER STAKEHOLDERS SWCD - We work with existing federal and state conservation programs like CRP and RIM to identify and restore marginal cropland back to wetland. CCWMO - CCWMO budget and state grants. #13 - LOCAL MITIGATION PROJECTS Please describe what mitigation actions would help to reduce risk to your community from future natural hazard events. Please include mitigation activities that address local vulnerabilities that were identified in Question #2. Please be as specific as possible in your responses. The mitigation actions you identify will be used to develop your local mitigation action charts. If you have any mitigation projects you are aware that your jurisdiction will be seeking to apply for FEMA HMA Grant Program funding for, please make note of that. Carver County Burying power lines, backup power for county/city facilities, building severe weather shelters in mobile home parks, and building community safe rooms. City of Carver Carver Levee Certification Project. City of Chanhassen Burying of overhead power lines in existing developments would help reduce the potential of power outages related to stores. Stabilization projects to prevent the possibility of future slope failures due to large rain events along the bluff area. 283 16 Continuous upgrades to the outdoor warning siren network to ensure operational readiness. City of Chaska Burying overhead power lines in existing developments would help reduce outages. Continuous upgrades and maintenance of our DT levy and pumps, outdoor warning sirens, etc. City of Cologne Increased Communications, signing up for alerts on our website City of Hamburg Burying of overhead power lines in existing developments would help reduce the potential of power outages related to storms. Maintaining Riprap in wastewater ponds City of Mayer Burying of overhead distribution lines. City of New Germany Future needs will be upgrading the weather warning system. City of Norwood Young America Flooding and severe weather mitigation should be completed in our trailer park, South Street area, and ditch that goes through town. Mitigation efforts should also be directed towards our wastewater treatment plant. City of Victoria Continue to maintain and grow our warning siren infrastructure. Enforce watering bans during drought periods. Continue to underground overhead power lines. City of Waconia Increase the communication to residents about awareness and preparation for weather related events. City of Watertown The levee that protects our downtown corridor is not certified and should be evaluated. OTHER STAKEHOLDERS SWCD - Work with rural residents to identify flooding hazards, seek grants to improve or mitigate those situations. CCWMO - Wetland restoration and other storage/volume retention projects, streambank stabilization - identifying and prioritizing eroded areas. #14 - GAPS OR DEFICIENCIES Please describe any specific gaps or deficiencies that are a barrier to implementing local mitigation measures. Carver County A school inquired about mitigation funding to build a storm shelter, but they have not been able to receive funding through the state BRIC program in the last year as our hazard mitigation plan was not updated. City of Carver The biggest challenges for projects are funding, staff capacity, and available resources. City of Chanhassen The main gaps for projects would include funding, staff capacity, and available resources. City of Chaska Our main gaps towards local mitigation projects include funding, staff capacity, and resources. We also need to update our EOP and Continuity of Services plan. 284 17 City of Cologne Funding and staffing City of Hamburg The main gaps for projects would include funding, staff capacity, and available resources. City of Mayer Funding, funding, funding. City of New Germany Being a small city, funding, and budgeting are always an issue. We are going through growing pains until the wastewater expansion project is secured and funded. City of Norwood Young America Lack of funding continues to be an issue. City of Victoria The biggest challenges for projects are funding, staff capacity, and available resources. City of Waconia Any large mitigation measure is going to be limited by funding, staffing, and resources we have available. City of Watertown We are a small community with limited staff to get ahead of local mitigation projects. Our current mitigation strategies are “too good and too affordable” and disqualify us for large programs that could really assist with true mitigation. OTHER STAKEHOLDERS SWCD - Limited funding to reduce impacts of flooding. CCWMO - limited funding to design and construct projects to address flooding and other hazards. #15 - SURVEY PARTICIPANTS Please list the names & titles of all persons that contributed information to this survey. Participant information is important to ensure good jurisdictional participation, and each person’s time will count towards the 25% in-kind match requirement for the HMP update. Carver County Ben Rutter, Carver County Emergency Manager Alyssa Martinson, Carver County Emergency Management Specialist City of Carver Cally Trimbo, Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director City of Chanhassen Andrew Heger, Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director City of Chaska Stephen Kraus, Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director City of Cologne Michelle Morrison – City Administrator City of Hamburg Jeremy Gruenhagen, City Clerk/Treasurer Jason Buckentin, Public Works Steven Siewert, Fire Chief City of Mayer Nicholas Johnson, City Administrator City of New Germany Twyla Menth, City Clerk - Treasurer City of Norwood Young America Andrea Aukrust City Administrator, Scott Blom Fire Chief, Mark Streich Public Works Director City of Victoria David Shoger, Fire Chief/Public Safety Director and Emergency Management Director City of Waconia Justin Sorensen, Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director City of Watertown Thomas Hanson, Fire Chief/Emergency Management Dir. OTHER STAKEHOLDERS Carver SWCD, Mike Wanous - District Manager CCWMO - Kristen Larson, Planner 285 Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Appendix D – Plans & Programs in Place 286 Carver County HMP Plans & Programs in Place Form EMERGENCY PLANNING CAPABILITIES Yes/No Comments Emergency Notification System (please specify, i.e., CodeRED, Smart911, Everbridge, etc) Yes Everbridge, IPAWs Outdoor Warning Sirens (please note locations and # per jurisdiction) Watertown – 4 New Germany – 2 Mayer – 1 Norwood Young America – 4 Hamburg – 1 Cologne – 3 Waconia - 5 Victoria – 5 Chanhassen - 9 Chaska - 7 Carver - 4 Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Yes EOP is updated annually Mass Care Sheltering Plan / List of Shelter Facilities Yes Mass Care Sheltering Plan is addressed in the EOP. -Holy Family Catholic High School -Watertown-Mayer High School -Chaska High School -St John’s Lutheran Church & School (Chaska) -Victoria Recreation Center -Westwood Community Church Tornado Safe Rooms / Storm Shelters (please list any existing specific locations) No Addressed in coordination with schools & local jurisdictions with local vulnerabilities NWS Weather Ready Nation / StormReady Certification -Carver County Emergency Management is a designated WRN Ambassador -Carver County is not StormReady Certified but would like to become certified in the coming years. Coordination with Schools Yes Coordination with Neighboring Jurisdictions Yes Regional planning and training; statewide AMEM conference Coordination with Local and Regional Agencies involved in mitigation Yes SWCD, MN DNR, MnDOT, Rural and Municipal Electric Cooperatives, Watershed Districts 287 Coordination with organizations or agencies addressing disaster related issues and vulnerable populations, emergency preparedness, access and functional needs populations (List as applicable) Yes Public Health, American Red Cross, Salvation Army Past storm hazard data and information Yes Damage information is kept on file from past storm events and disaster declarations Other (please describe) Yes Public Health has preparedness plans in place PLANNING & REGULATORY CAPABILITIES Yes/No Comments Comprehensive/Land Use Plan Yes The Carver County Board adopted the 2040 Comprehensive Plan on 2/4/2020 Capital Improvements Plan Yes Capital Improvements Plan Map Economic Development Plan No No official plan, but the Community Development Agency has some information and resources Climate Adaptation Plan No Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Yes Under Carver County Emergency Management Transportation Plan Yes Included in Carver County 2040 Comprehensive Plan Stormwater Management Plan / Drainage Plan No Information included in the CC Water Management Plan Burning Permits/Restrictions (i.e., identify if issued through Sheriff’s Office or MN DNR) Yes Open burning permits can be obtained online by visiting the DNR’s website or by contacting a local Fire Warden or Carver County Environmental Services Comprehensive Local Water Management Plan No There isn’t a comprehensive county plan, but each city in the county is required 288 to have a Local Water Management Plan Watershed Plan (One Watershed, One Plan) Yes Watershed District Plans Wellhead Protection Plan Yes Municipal level plans are done in coordination with MDH and more information can be found in the CC Water Management Plan Forest Management Plan No Only natural resource management plan for Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, which would cover forested areas of the park. Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) No Participation in MN DNR Firewise Program No Database of Dry Hydrants/Well Access Yes Carver County has a database for all hydrants, not just dry ones. Additionally, we have a data base for wells in the county. Other (please describe) Yes -Carver County Groundwater Plan (2016-2025) -Carver County Solid Waste Management Plan LOCAL POLICY / PROGRAM CAPABILITIES Yes/No Comments Land Use, Planning, & Zoning Ordinance Yes Carver County Ordinances, Title XV: Land Usage Subdivision Ordinance Yes Carver County Ordinances, Chapter 151: Subdivisions MN State Building Code Enforcement Yes Carver County Ordinances, Chapter 150: Building Regulations Participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Yes Carver County NFIP entry date 02/01/78 289 All cities are participating in NFIP, excluding Cologne, Hamburg, and New Germany. Adoption of Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps Yes The county (including cities) does have a DFIRM that went effective 12/21/2018. Cologne and New Germany have at least some FEMA mapped areas, but Hamburg doesn’t have any FEMA mapped areas. Floodplain Ordinance Yes Carver County Ordinances, Floodplain Overlay District Shoreland Ordinance Yes Carver County Ordinances, Shoreland Overlay District Minnesota Buffer Law / Soil Erosion Ordinance No -Carver County does not act as the enforcement authority for the MN buffer law, but Carver County is required by statute to provide technical assistance to landowners for getting into compliance. -Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR) handles the enforcement Home Buyouts for flood or erosion mitigation Yes Carver County could complete home buyouts for flood/erosion mitigation, however, there aren’t any current buyouts in process. Other natural hazard specific ordinances (i.e., stormwater, steep slope, wildfire) -Carver County Ordinances, Chapter 290 152.131.1 Stormwater Management -Carver County Ordinances, Chapter 152.129 Steep Slopes/Bluff Impact Zone Maintenance programs to reduce risk Yes The City of Carver is actively working on more improvements to their levee/flood protection system Other (please describe) ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Yes/No Comments Emergency Management Director Yes Carver County EMD Sheriff/Police Department Yes Carver County Sheriff/Chaska PD Floodplain Management Administrator Yes Carver County Land Use Manager for unincorporated areas of the county, as the land use authority belongs to the county. Each city that has a floodplain would have their own floodplain administrator Chief Building Official Yes Carver County Assessor’s Office Highway Engineer Yes Carver County Public Works Mapping Specialist (GIS) Yes Carver County IT Senior GIS Analyst Public Health Coordinator/Department Yes Carver County Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Planning Commission Yes Coordination with Soil and Water Conservation District Yes Carver County Soil & Water Conservation District Coordination with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Yes 291 Mitigation Planning Committee Yes 2025 HMP Update Planning Team of Stakeholders Mutual Aid Agreements in place No Other (please describe) EDUCATION & OUTREACH CAPABILITIES Yes/No Comments SKYWARN Program Training with NWS (annual training) No Carver County has had Skywarn classes in recent years, but none were coordinated through Emergency Management National Weather Service – Severe Weather Awareness Weeks Yes Emergency Management participates in coordination with HSEM and NWS each November and April Promotion of NOAA Weather Radios Yes During NWS Severe Weather Weeks and Ongoing Other (please describe) 292 Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Appendix E – Past Mitigation Action Review Status Report 293 Carver County Past Mitigation Action Review Status Report Following is a report on the status of mitigation actions related to natural hazards included in the Carver County 2019 Hazard Mitigation Plan. This report covers the mitigation actions that were listed for implementation by Carver County and by city jurisdictions or partner agencies, as applicable. The status of mitigation actions is defined as the following: Completed – The action was a defined activity or project completed since the last plan update. Ongoing – The action is continually being implemented and moving forward. Ongoing mitigation actions will be reviewed and revised as necessary for inclusion in the plan update. Deleted – The action is deemed as not relevant and is not considered for inclusion in the plan update. # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 1 All-Hazards Continue to ensure that all Carver County residents are aware of and sign-up for the County’s Everbridge Emergency Notification System. Ongoing This is an on-going effort of Carver County Emergency Management. A link for the Carver County Citizen Alert System (Everbridge) for community sign up is provided on the County’s Public Safety web page, and reminders are also posted using the Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page. In addition to Everbridge, the County has IPAWS capabilities for targeted and county-wide emergency notifications. All city jurisdictions within the County are encouraged to promote sign up for the Everbridge system using their means of public outreach (websites, social media, and local TV/news media). 294 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 2 All-Hazards Continue to ensure that local elected officials, County personnel, city emergency managers, and EMS personnel receive emergency preparedness education & training to understand principles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS) and the roles and responsibilities of local government during emergency response. Ongoing This is a standing element of the Carver County Emergency Management Program. Each year CCEM works to offer training to County and city elected officials and other key staff on how ICS will be used in a response to any incident. Local jurisdictions and key response partners are also engaged in annual exercises (i.e., tabletop, functional, and full-scale). CCEM may address further training for County staff and City leaders with a possible Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC) in the future from HSEM. 3 All-Hazards Continue to update the County and city-level Emergency Operation Plans to ensure that they adequately detail the needed steps to respond to all- hazards. Ongoing Carver County maintains an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), which is designed as a guide for emergency operations. It is intended to assist key county/city officials and emergency organizations to carry out their responsibilities for the protection of life and property under a wide range of emergency conditions. The Carver County EOP is updated on an annual basis to address new HSEM MNWALK requirements. Local jurisdictions are also encouraged to develop and maintain local level EOP’s. 4 All-Hazards Ensure planning for evacuation includes identification of access alternatives for neighborhoods with single access points. Ongoing Evacuation planning is part of the Carver County EOP. CCEM works with the County GIS dept. and each jurisdiction to ensure identification & mapping of primary evacuation routes. 295 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 5 All-Hazards Ensure that sheltering plans and designated facilities are established as locations for mass care sheltering in the event that people are displaced due to disaster events. Ongoing Congregate care/mass care sheltering plans are part of the Carver County EOP. A current challenge for sheltering is that most of the County’s identified shelter sites are public schools. This is problematic because they may not be able to host a shelter when school is in session. Carver County Emergency Management will continue to work with local jurisdictions and the American Red Cross to identify and establish MOU’s with new facilities capable of serving as mass care shelters throughout the year. 6 All-Hazards Continue to promote education & awareness on all-hazards and emergency preparedness for schools, individuals, families, and businesses. Ongoing This is an on-going effort of Carver County Emergency Management. Information is distributed to the public via the County website and Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. Additional information is provided during the NWS severe weather awareness weeks in spring and winter. Local jurisdictions are encouraged to share information through their own existing channels (i.e., websites, social media, and local media). Additional opportunities for public outreach may include conducting community meetings with key partners such as Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) to educate citizens on safety and emergency preparedness. 296 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 7 All-Hazards Expand the use of GIS resources that are available to support emergency management planning and response at the County and local level. On-going Carver County Emergency Management seeks to integrate GIS information and support into the County, city, and township emergency management planning efforts. For example, the County Information Technology Dept. maintains a GIS layer of floodplain areas that are available to all jurisdictions to support local planning for local floodplain management. The Carver County I.T. Dept will assist CCEM with special requests for EM-related data- mapping requests (i.e., critical facilities mapping). 297 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 8 All-Hazards Continue to adopt and enforce updates from the International Building Code (IBC) in local-level building code regulations. Ongoing The Carver County Land Management Department is responsible for zoning, subdivisions and building code administration in all ten townships within the County. The Dept. works with township officials in making decisions and guiding development. Each of the eleven cities in the County is responsible for their own planning and zoning. Severe storm events (i.e., hail, flooding, high winds) can impact and cause great damage to building structures not built to code. Adoption and enforcement of building codes by the County and individual cities helps to ensure the design and construction of structures meet minimum standards for public safety. Note – for HMP update separate into two mitigation actions to address city and county responsibilities. County administrates for townships and incorporated areas. 298 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 9 All-Hazards Continue to encourage/provide support to facilities that care for vulnerable populations to develop emergency plans for evacuation, sheltering, or other protection in the event of threat or hazard events as per Federal and State requirements. Ongoing Facilities that care for vulnerable populations (i.e., nursing homes, hospitals, medical clinics, and hospice facilities) are required by federal law (CMS – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) to meet certain requirements for emergency planning, equipment (generators), and exercises. Family daycare facilities and other types of group homes are also responsible to develop emergency plans under separate State Statute requirements. (MN State Statute 245A.51 Subdivision 3 and 245A.04 Subdivision 15). 299 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 10 All-Hazards Update County/City Comprehensive Plans and Zoning Ordinances to include mitigation considerations that help to reduce risk from natural hazards. Utilize data of past hazard events and future climate projections to help inform updates. Ongoing The Carver County 2030 Comprehensive Plan is a compilation of long-range planning documents for Carver County looking out to the year 2030 and beyond. The Plan and each of the Township's plan chapters were approved by the Metropolitan Council on February 24th, 2010. The Carver County Board formally adopted the 2030 Comprehensive Plan into County code on April 27th, 2010. CCEM will encourage the County and local cities to update Comp Plans to include considerations for mitigation in land use planning in order to reduce future risk to due to natural hazards. Local cities develop & maintain their own local comprehensive plans. Note -Carver County Water Resource Management Ordinance (Chapter 153 of County Code) was updated in 2022 to require use of most recent rainfall data (Atlas 14) in modeling for stormwater design. - The Water Resource Management Ordinance also requires consideration of sensitive areas (wetlands, floodplain, shoreland, steep slopes, bluffs) in site design. 300 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 11 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Identify and evaluate potential measures for upgrades/retrofits to County/City critical infrastructure, new, or existing buildings in order to reduce the risk of damage from future hazard events. Ongoing If major work is needed to protect a facility and it can be shown that the project would be cost-effective, funding assistance could be applied for from FEMA. New county or city facilities will be reviewed when they are permitted. 12 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Continue to promote / participate in the National Weather Service’s annual Winter Weather Awareness Week in the fall and Severe Weather Awareness Week in the spring to improve local residents’ understanding of storm hazards and personal readiness measures. Ongoing This is an on-going effort of Carver County Emergency Management. Public outreach is conducted using the Sheriff’s Office FB page, Instagram, and local media to educate residents on the dangers of severe winter and summer storms and highlight the importance of preparing for severe weather before it strikes. Local cities are encouraged to participate and share this information through their own local channels such as Facebook and city websites. 13 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Continue to promote the use of NOAA weather radios by residents, schools, businesses, and facilities that house vulnerable populations. Ongoing Carver County promotes the use of NOAA weather radios by critical facilities and the public to receive information broadcast from the National Weather Service. NOAA weather radios are recommended as an important way to receive emergency weather alerts from the NWS. 301 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 14 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Identify critical facilities or infrastructure that do not have generator back-up power in the event of a major power outage resulting from severe winter or summer storms. Ongoing The Carver County Justice Center has generator back- up power, which provides power to the Jail, Sheriff’s Office, Dispatch, our primary EOC and the County Data Center. Carver County’s current priorities for generator back-up power include: Portable or fixed generators for designated mass care shelter facilities in order to provide for heat/cooling and electricity in the event of a disaster. Permanently-mounted generators for all county Public Works facilities. There is limited access without power and no fuel. Other County-owned facilities or infrastructure that are deemed as critical. Municipalities are responsible to identify their respective critical facilities that should have back up power and seek funding for purchase of needed equipment 15 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Purchase and install generator hook- ups and encourage local generator purchases for identified critical facilities that should have back-up power. Ongoing Carver County, local city governments, and schools will evaluate feasibility to purchase and install generators for key facilities, and will do so as funding allows. 302 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 16 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Work with rural and municipal electrical cooperatives/power companies to reduce overhead exposure of powerlines that are vulnerable to damage from severe winter/summer storms (i.e., high winds, ice, and heavy snow). Replace overhead power lines with underground lines in areas with high- risk exposure (i.e. high tree concentration areas). Ongoing Carver County and all cities will work as needed with their appropriate utility providers as needed to evaluate areas of concern. Service providers for Carver County include: Minnesota Valley Electric Coop, McLeod Coop Power Association, City of Chaska, Anyone who isn’t served by the list above is served by Xcel Energy. Areas of concern will be evaluated to see where putting lines underground 17 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Regularly inspect and trim trees near power lines to reduce power outages due to falling tree limbs during storms. Ongoing Tree management in the right-of-way of County/City roads is addressed by the respective utility companies in their service area as well as County/City Public Works. 18 Severe Winter Weather Conduct outreach to provide education & awareness to residents for severe-winter weather preparedness, including for individuals, families, and the elderly. Ongoing This is an on-going effort of Carver County Emergency Management. During periods of winter storms or extreme cold, reminders are put out on preparedness measures such as having home generators, inspecting furnaces and installing CO detectors, protecting septic systems, and having emergency travel kits in vehicles. Those who depend on medication are also encouraged to keep a supply on hand. 19 Severe Winter Weather Continue to provide for public safety on roads through snow removal, salting and sanding to minimize the impacts of snow/ice accumulations on roadways. Ongoing Carver County, Cities, and Townships complete the snow removal and disperse sand/salt as needed on all, county, city and township roads. MNDOT will remove the snow from State Highways as well as disperse salt/sand as needed. 303 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 20 Severe Summer Storms Conduct outreach to provide education & awareness to residents for severe spring & summer storms preparedness, including for individuals, families, and the elderly. Ongoing During periods of the year with extreme spring & summer storms, CCEM promotes preparedness measures such as having home generators, understanding tornado warnings vs. watches, what to do when warning sirens go off, and having extra food and water in stock. Those who depend on medication are also encouraged to keep a supply on hand. Homeowners without basements are provided with safety tips on how to shelter in-place within the home. The County also participates in the Statewide Tornado Drill in April each year. Opportunities for additional community outreach may include providing information at community events such as National Night Out or the County Fair. 21 Severe Summer Storms Encourage the retrofitting of existing homes, buildings, schools, or public park facilities with building materials that help to reduce the impact of severe storm events that can cause damage such as high winds, thunderstorms, lightning, and hail storms. Ongoing Carver County Emergency Management will seek to make information available on more resilient building materials that can sustain severe storms, such as during Severe Weather Awareness Week. Carver County Facilities Services and Parks & Rec will evaluate respective county facilities for potential retrofit projects that will help to minimize future risk to county buildings or recreational facilities. 304 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 22 Severe Summer Storms Provide information on the benefits of tie-down straps for mobile homes to help withstand extreme wind or tornado events. Ongoing CC Emergency Management will work in coordination with cities with mobile home parks to promote homeowner information on installation of tie down straps. CCEM may utilize news releases or post information on the Sheriff’s Office FB page as well. Manufactured homes are more easily flipped or damaged during windstorms than site-built homes and require tie-downs to remain stable. Manufactured homes are elevated and vulnerable to the forces of wind uplift if they are not equipped with skirting. 23 Severe Summer Storms Work to ensure Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Evacuation Plan & Storm Shelter Requirements are met in municipalities with manufactured home parks. Ongoing Minnesota State Statue (327.205 Shelter Construction Standards) outlines the requirements for MHP’s with less than 10 units / more than 10 units for evacuation plans and sheltering facilities for the residents of the park in times of high winds or tornadoes, as well as the responsibility of municipalities with MHPs to assist with/approve of evacuation & shelter plans. CCEM will encourage municipalities to continue to work with local MPH operators to ensure they are in compliance with the law. 305 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 24 Severe Summer Storms Ensure that warning siren policies & procedures are in place, and ensure the functionality of all warning sirens in the County (testing & equipment upgrades). Ongoing Carver County has warning sirens located throughout the county. CCEM regularly works with local municipalities, public safety, and the National Weather Service to determine and maintain a Siren Policy for guidance on use of the warning sirens. The County PSAP and each city participate in statewide testing of emergency sirens as well as testing them on the first Wednesday of each month. Sirens are activated when a tornado warning is issued or wind speeds are indicated of 70 miles per hour or more for Carver County by the NWS. Sirens are also activated when a City or County Public Safety Official (Police, Fire) requests activation due to imminent danger to life and/or property. Warning sirens are owned by the city where they are located and maintenance is the responsibility of the local government. 25 Severe Summer Storms Identify additional areas within the County (i.e., townships, public recreation areas) that should be considered for installation of a new outdoor warning siren/public address system. Ongoing CCEM will work to assess the need for additional outdoor warning sirens/public address system in public recreation areas (i.e., Lake Waconia Regional Park, U of MN Arboretum) and rural township areas not covered due to their distance from city sirens. New outdoor warning sirens/public address system will be installed as feasible. 306 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 26 Severe Summer Storms Identify community areas (i.e., parks, campgrounds) and facilities (i.e., schools, government buildings, mobile home parks) that are vulnerable to tornadoes and evaluate for potential construction or retrofit of safe rooms or storm shelters. Ongoing For HMP Update - Remove U of M Arboretum as we don’t administer on the grounds. Remove Waconia Regional Park Event Center (replace with Paradise Commons) Coney Island does not have any building structures at this time. A visitor center at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park is well in the future. The park does have block wall restroom areas which may be used to shelter during storms. 27 Severe Summer Storms Implement construction or retrofit projects for safe rooms or storm shelters in identified vulnerable locations. Ongoing Any community safe room projects that the County is involved in will be part of the Carver Emergency Management program. FEMA grant funding may be sought to support an eligible safe room project. 28 Severe Summer Storms Post information in County/City public recreation areas (i.e., parks, trails, and campgrounds) on storm shelter access and/or safety measures to take in the event of severe storms. Ongoing The county will post generic information about what to do during storms on kiosks and inside certain buildings. Buildings should be evaluated to determine appropriate storm shelters. 29 Severe Summer Storms Continue to provide the National Weather Service’s SkyWarn “Storm Spotter” training in various parts of the County for first responders and community residents. Ongoing Carver County offers SKYWARN training for local fire and law enforcement departments and local residents that wish to be trained as volunteers. 307 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 30 Extreme Temps (Heat/Cold) Provide outreach & education to vulnerable populations in the community (i.e., senior citizens, young adults) on personal safety measures to take during periods of extreme heat / cold. Ongoing This is done as part of the NWS annual spring and winter severe weather awareness weeks. It is also done during actual periods of extreme temperatures. Information on staying safe during periods of extreme heat or cold is relayed to the public through channels such as County/City websites, social media, radio, and local newspapers. All Schools work to educate students on the dangers of extreme heat and cold as well. 31 Extreme Temps (Heat/Cold) Develop plans to respond to extreme temperatures situations in Carver County. Ongoing In the event of a severe heat or cold event that poses risk to public safety, Carver County Emergency Management will work with Carver County Public Health to release information to the public about personal safety measures and where to go for a heating/cooling facility for the public, especially at-risk individuals such as senior citizens. The county has taken action in response to extreme warm temperatures by opening county buildings with extended hours, (i.e., county administration buildings and libraries), for residents. Vouchers are available for those in need of housing during extreme cold weather. During weather extremes information has been provided to the public about personal safety and location of cooling/heating centers (county buildings or libraries) 308 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 32 Flooding Educate the public on the dangers associated with flooding (i.e., promote “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” campaign) and provide timely flood- condition public information & notification. Ongoing This is a standing effort of the Carver County Emergency Management Program. Flood safety information is put out on the County website, newspapers and TV during high precipitation events that may cause flash flooding and danger to motorists. Municipalities also post information on flood hazards and disseminate emergency alerts to the public. 33 Flooding Update County and local city floodplain zoning and ordinances following adoption of the new FEMA Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM maps) for Carver County. Completed For HMP update: -Can be removed from plan or updated to note that future updates to DFIRMS or other floodplain mapping will be incorporated into county ordinance as appropriate) - updated DFIRM maps for Carver County were adopted in December 2018 and have been utilized since that time for implementing the county's floodplain ordinance. - the watershed area west of Watertown (Mapes Creek) was updated via a LOMR adopted in March 2020 and the updated mapping for that area has been utilized since that time for implementing the county's floodplain ordinance. 309 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 34 Flooding Identify all residential and commercial structures in the floodplain throughout Carver County, and encourage those homeowners / businesses to participate in the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Ongoing Carver County Property & Financial Services and local cities will encourage homeowners and businesses in mapped floodplain areas to participate in the NFIP if they do not do so already. Carver County Emergency Management will also encourage participation in NFIP. 35 Flooding Follow the MnDOT recommendation to construct a 1,350-foot land bridge within the existing MnDOT right-of- way to increase the elevation of Highway 41 and avoid concerns over carrying traffic while the road is partially submerged. Ongoing Work with MnDOT and Scott County to further the planning and design efforts to obtain local and permitting agency approvals. Work to secure funding to implement the scope of the planned improvements. Note for HMP update - Scott County is leading a study to evaluate the flooding mitigation options for Highway 41, 11, and 25. They submitted a grant application in Feb 2025 to MnDOT for PROTECT funding for the study. The study will include an implementation plan to flood proof the crossings. The partners will submit additional grant requests and other funding requests for construction. 310 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 36 Flooding Address flooding in the area of County Road 11 along the Minnesota River Valley which floods almost annually. Evaluate feasibility to construct a bridge over the 100-year floodplain. Ongoing Work with Scott County to further the planning and design efforts to obtain local and permitting agency approvals. Work to secure funding to implement the scope of the planned improvements. Note for HMP update - Scott County is leading a study to evalute the flooding mitigation options for Highway 41, 11, and 25. They submitted a grant application in Feb 2025 to MnDOT for PROTECT funding for the study. The study willinclude an implementaion plan to flood proof the crossings. The partners will submit additional grant requests and other funding requests for construction. 311 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 37 Flooding Identify and implement mitigation measures to address repetitive over- the-road flooding on County Road 123. Ongoing The partners will submit additional grant requests and other funding requests for construction. Work to further the planning and design efforts to obtain permitting agency approvals. Work to secure funding to implement the scope of the planned improvements. Note for HMP update - CC PW raised one low point in 2016. This eliminated a resident from being unable to access their property during a flood event. Raising the other low point would require significant work and expense and permitting and is not considered a high priority given the low risk to property owners. -Change priority level to low. 312 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 38 Flooding Monitor, improve, and certify flood levees and storm water control systems throughout Carver County. Ongoing CC Public Works – Operations Dept., CC Planning & Water Management Dept. and the CCWMO work collaboratively to monitor and address maintenance on levees and storm water control systems on County lands. The Carver County Watershed Management Organization Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan 2010 – 2020 details all elements of storm water management for the County. The plan was produced by Carver County Public Health & Environment Division Planning and Water Management Department and adopted October 26, 2010. CCWMO staff are in the process of updating the water management plan. Municipalities are responsible for oversight of the monitoring and maintenance of levees and other storm water control systems within their jurisdictions. 313 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 39 Flooding Work with the MN DNR to install a rain/flood gauge on the Minnesota River and other streams/rivers of concern in order to monitor for flood- level conditions and provide early notification to downstream residents. Install new equipment as feasible. Ongoing The MN DNR is the lead agency to work with watershed districts and communities throughout the County to assess the potential to install stream monitoring equipment. FEMA HMA hazard mitigation funding for gauges is only available under the 5% Initiative Program and if they are purchased, the data housed, and maintained through the DNR or another entity. 40 Flooding Work to reduce the impacts of sedimentation and erosion to County / City drainage systems of streams, creeks, and culverts to mitigate over- the-road flooding. Ongoing With a large portion of Carver County under the use of agricultural land, streams and creeks fill with sedimentation. This results in limited capacity of culverts to move water and the topping of streams, resulting in issues for road safety. Carver County Public Works -Operation Division oversees erosion control and culvert repair along the County’s 270 miles of roadway. The Dept. works to monitor and maintain the drainage system within the County’s right of way. Inspections are done regularly, and removal of debris from ditches and culverts is done to avoid over-the-road flooding. City public works departments are responsible to monitor and maintain localized drainage systems. 314 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 41 Flooding Ensure that wellhead protection plans are in place to address flooding that may lead to contaminated drinking water. Ongoing The Wellhead Protection Plan presents the actions that will be taken to manage potential contamination sources that may present a risk to the quality of a community’s drinking water. MDH assists public water suppliers with preparing and implementing wellhead protection plans. Carver County and individual municipalities are responsible to develop and update wellhead protection plans. 42 Flooding Identify, prioritize, and implement mitigation measures to reduce flood- related risks and damages to culverts, ditches, roads, and bridges in the county. Ongoing The Carver County Public Works - Operations Dept. maintains plans for prioritized road & bridge improvement projects within the County’s 270 mile roadway system. City public works/highway depts. maintain an annual inventory of potential and historical problem areas for flooding and plan for projects based on priority and available funding. 43 Flooding Assess and implement mitigation measures for key County/City government buildings from the impacts of flooding during high-rain events. Completed No flooding issues at the government center 315 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 44 Flooding Size culverts, EOF’s (Emergency Overflow) to new precipitation data/models. ID and prioritize locations at most risk. Ensure impacts of re-sizing, re-locating does not damage neighboring properties or damage local systems. Ongoing Carver County and local cities maintain stormwater management plans and work to identify, prioritize, and address highest risk areas. Mitigation examples may include sizing culverts, bridges and other road crossings during re- construction or retrofits. Goals and policies in the County 2040 Comprehensive, CCWMO Water Management, and County Strategic Plans call for prevention of this risk. Note for HMP update - Carver County Water Resource Management Ordinance (Chapter 153 of County Code) updated in 2022 to require use of most recent rainfall data (Atlas 14) in modeling for stormwater design. - Carver County Water Resource Management Ordinance also includes requirements re eliminating/reducing impacts to neighboring properties when culverts/bridges/stream crossings are designed or replaced. - At risk areas have not been identified or prioritized 316 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 45 Flooding Work with the City of Watertown to evaluate dam removal on the Crow River at Rick Johnson Park in order to reduce hazard and risk created by dam. Remove dam if feasible. Ongoing The CCWMO is working with the City to identify means of removing the low head dam on the Crow River which is also the last remaining dam on the South Fork Crow. Removal would improve safety, reduce on-going bank erosion and property loss as well as reduce the potential for imminent failure. Project is identified in the CCWMO plan. 46 Flooding Improve Carver Creek near the City of Carver to provide relief and overflow in large rain events and reduce stress on adjacent Co. Rd. 40, particularly in locations where Carver Creek is threatening road banks. Ongoing The CCWMO is working to identify means of reducing bank erosion on Carver Creek. Flood overflow design would improve safety, reduce on-going bank erosion approaching CSAH 40 and reduce the potential for failure in large flow events. Project is identified in the CCWMO plan. 47 Flooding Improve drainage along Dahlgren Road from CSAH 11 to Timber Creek in order to eliminate/reduce flooding along the road and protect Timber Creek. Ongoing The CCWMO is working with the Township and City to identify means improving stormwater design and conveyance on Dahlgren Rd. Redesign would improve safety, reduce on-going bank erosion and reduce frequency of road flooding and road closures. Project is identified in the CCWMO plan. 48 Flooding Develop stormwater management plans and ordinances that require improvement of stormwater management systems, including for areas of new development and installation of infrastructure capable of handling a ten-to-twenty-inch rain event (500-year flood). Ongoing Change to 100-year flood 317 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 49 Flooding Identify residential, commercial, government facilities, and/or critical infrastructure properties that may experience damage from future flooding and work to implement appropriate mitigation measures (including buy-out for property acquisition & structure demolition or relocation). Areas of focus may include previously unidentified flooding locations. Ongoing This is an ongoing effort of Carver County Land Management in conjunction with local jurisdictions that have experienced repetitive flooding. 50 Flooding Provide information & technical assistance to property owners to help mitigate against localized flooding during high-rain events. On-going The Carver County SWCD provides on-going technical assistance to municipalities, schools, and homeowners in urban conservation practices for environmentally friendly landscaping methods that reduce the impact of stormwater runoff (raingardens and shoreline restoration). 318 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 51 Flooding / Erosion Work to restore and preserve natural systems impacted by wind/water erosion (i.e., wetland restoration). On-going The Carver County SWCD and Carver County Water Management Organization offer technical assistance and cost share/incentive programs that provide assistance to landowners for managing conservation issues (including controlling or fixing erosion, practices that moderate runoff, or practices that build resiliency) on private lands. The SWCD also provides a State Cost-Share program to assist land owners in offsetting the costs by 75% for installing conservation practices for soil erosion or sedimentation, or protection and improvement of water quality. Local cities are encouraged to restore and preserve natural systems in their jurisdictions as applicable to help in localized flood risk reduction. 319 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 52 Erosion / Landslides Improve the stabilization of hillsides or banks to reduce impacts to roads, natural resources, and recreation areas from erosion and slope failure. Ongoing The Carver County Operations Division, SWCD and CCWMO work together to identify and address problem areas for erosion control and slope stabilization along the County road system. Some current areas of concerns for slope/bank stabilization in the County include: Slope evaluation for former railroad corridors that are now trails. Lake shore stabilization for Lake Waconia. Shore/bank stabilization for the Crow River. Slope restoration around Hydes Lake (Waconia Twp) Erosion along roadways can lead to plugged culverts which can lead to washed out or water over-topping of roads. When needed, the County will work directly with private landowners to address mitigation measures. PWs did a GIS based slope risk study in 20xx to identify high risk areas for slope failures. Most of the areas identified have been addressed. Local municipalities are responsible to identify problem areas of erosion/slope stabilization and work to address mitigation measures. 320 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 53 Erosion Promote/provide assistance to landowners in the application of practices that help to mitigate against erosion (i.e., installation of shelter belts, erosion control measures for lake shore and stream bank stabilization). On-going The Carver County SWCD has a 10-year Comprehensive Plan (2016 – 2025) that includes assisting landowners with excessive erosion issues on their property. The plan also addresses assisting landowners with conservation programs for marginal farmland. SWCD has technicians that can assist landowners with designing Best Management Practices (BMP’s) to help reduce erosion and keep topsoil from washing away. 54 Drought Ensure that water conservation provisions and use restrictions in times of drought are included in county/city ordinances. Ongoing This should be focused on cities, not Carver County. The County/WMO can be removed from actively implementing this but that it can remain in the plan as an activity for cities) - The county has not developed an ordinance re water conservation/use restrictions because the county does not provide drinking water so lacks jurisdiction to require conservation. 321 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 55 Drought Promote water conservation measures to residents during periods of drought, and enforce water conservation ordinances when needed. Ongoing Promoting water conservation during periods of drought is a standing effort of the County and local governments. The State of MN has a stateside drought response plan prepared by the MN DNR that the County may reference for guidance. - The CCWMO has completed several education campaigns re water conservation. - The CCWMO has a program to incentivize installation of smart controllers on residential irrigation systems. Smart controllers take into account recent rainfall amounts and reduces use of drinking water for irrigation. - The CCWMO Water Resource Management Ordinance also allows for/incentivizes the use of stormwater for irrigation instead of drinking water. 322 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 56 Wildfire Continue to enforce burning permits/restrictions. Ongoing For the residents living in unincorporated areas (townships) as well as the cities of Carver and Hamburg, the MN DNR regulates when burning permits are available and requires permit holders to notify the county prior to burning. The cities of Chanhassen, Chaska, Cologne, Mayer, New Germany, Norwood Young America, Victoria and Waconia are available through their municipality. If a burn-ban is in place permits are canceled and new permits are not issued. 57 Wildfire Evaluate the needs of local fire departments for wildland fire suppression in rural areas and acquire/install equipment as necessary. Ongoing Carver County is served by a total of 15 fire departments, 11 of which are located within the county and 4 that are located outside of the boundary of the county. Wildfire is ranked as a low- risk hazard for Carver County. However there is no access to water resources in outlying areas not supported by a municipal water source. 58 Wildfire Continue to provide public education materials related to the prevention of forest fires and wildfires, particularly during dry spells or periods of drought. Ongoing Fire prevention is held annually each October. City fire departments participate and provide an opportunity for citizens to learn fire safety with open houses. In addition to fire departments going to our schools to educate our youth, our local media also assists in sharing fire safety information to the public. Carver County Emergency Management helps to put out reminders on wildfire safety through the Sheriff’s Office FB page (i.e., campfire safety). 323 # Hazard Mitigation Action 2025 Status Comments 59 Wildfire Ensure the strong coordination between local fire departments to provide fire protection, which will reduce the spread of wildfires. Ongoing Each fire department is responsible for wildfires within their department boundaries; however, they often work together on larger fires, including wildfires. All of the fire departments have mutual aid agreements in place for structure & wildland fire support. 60 Wildfire Conduct a county-wide assessment of areas with significant wildfire potential, particularly those in in proximity to urban areas. Ongoing MN DNR conducts statewide assessments for wildfire potential and the location of Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas. Carver County Emergency Management and local fire departments will coordinate with MNDNR to remain up-to-date on a wildfire risk assessment for the County. 61 Wildfire Promote positive forestry management techniques including the removal of dead, dry vegetation and trees which may ignite as a result of lightning or human related causes. Ongoing This is an on-going collaborative effort between local fire districts and the MN DNR. 62 Wildfire Encourage the use of landscape design and creation of defensible space that will minimize the risk of wildfire, through programs such as Firewise program. Ongoing This is an on-going collaborative effort between local fire districts and the MN DNR. 324 Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Appendix F – Planning Team Meetings 325 Carver County HMP Planning Team Meeting #1 1/9/25 Meeting Summary & Documentation Synopsis: On January 9, 2025 Carver County Emergency Management convened key county, city, and township representatives, as well as neighboring jurisdictions and other stakeholders to participate in the 1st Planning Team Meeting for the update of the Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The meeting was held via Zoom webinar video conference and was facilitated by Stacey Stark and Bonnie Hundrieser of the U-Spatial@UMD project team. The purpose of the meeting was to present on the update of the Carver County HMP update and gather stakeholder feedback on several key discussion items, including: 1) Prioritization of the natural hazards to be profiled in the plan, 2) Identification of local vulnerabilities (i.e., infrastructure and populations), 3) Ideas for local mitigation actions for implementation, and 4) Review of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant funding opportunities. Stakeholder Invitations: Carver County Emergency Management invited all stakeholders included on the county’s HMP Update Jurisdictional Contact List, which includes the key County Contacts, City Contacts, Township Contacts, Other Stakeholder Contacts, and Neighboring Jurisdiction Contacts identified to be invited to participate in the plan update process. Contacts were encouraged to engage additional staff or to send someone in their stead if they could not attend. Presentation Overview: The Power Point presentation covered the following items: - Welcome & Introductions - Meeting Purpose & Agenda - Overview of HMP Key Points - Overview of Plan Content (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Vulnerability Analysis, Update of Hazard Prioritization) - Overview of Mitigation Actions and FEMA Grants - Overview of Mitigation Strategies for the development of mitigation actions - Discussion of ideas for local mitigation ideas - Overview of Next Steps following Planning Team Meeting #1 Materials: The following meeting summary includes documentation of the stakeholders that participated in the meeting, poll results, questions or comments provided during the meeting, and information on the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Program. A list of stakeholders invited to participate is also included. A copy of the meeting invitation and a handout of the Power Point presentation slides accompany this meeting summary. To submit comments or questions regarding this meeting summary, please contact: Ben Rutter, Carver County Emergency Management Director brutter@carvercountymn.gov 326 Meeting Participants Following is a list of representatives that participated in Planning Team Meeting #1. These individuals will be considered as part the formal planning team recorded in Table 1. Hazard Mitigation (HMP) Team of the Carver County HMP Update. Name Organization Job Title 1 Benjamin Rutter Carver County Emergency Management Emergency Management Director 2 Alyssa Martinson Carver County Emergency Management Emergency Management Specialist 3 Jon Dotterer HSEM Regional Program Coordinator 4 Joel Landskroener Mayer Lutheran Middle and High School Executive Director 5 Shelby Sovell Carver County Operations Engineer 6 Thomas Hanson City of Watertown Fire Chief / Emergency Manager 7 Dan Tolsma City of Watertown City Administrator 8 Jason Mielke Carver County - Land Management Department Land Use Manager 9 Samantha Downs Carver County Community Health & Promotion Supervisor 10 Martin Walsh Carver County Parks and Recreation Director 11 Matt Haga Eastern Carver County Schools Director of Technology, Safety, and Security 12 Sharon Heath Carver County Health & Human Services Health & Human Services Program Specialist- Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 13 Heather Goodwin Carver County Health and Human Services Health and Human Services Director 14 Richard Scott Carver County Health & Human Services Deputy Division Director for Health Services 15 Chris Lund City of Hamburg Mayor 16 Dalton Herding Hennepin County Senior Planning and Systems Integration Coordinator 17 Shane Fineran City of Waconia City Administrator 18 Mary Olson Dahlgren Township Clerk 19 Jon Haukaas City of Waconia Director of Public Services 20 Brian Jung City of Chaska Public Works Director 21 Andrew Heger City of Chanhassen Fire Chief 22 Dave Hemze Carver County County Administrator 23 Tim Walsh Carver Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief 24 Lynn Tschudi City of Carver Finance Director 25 Brent Mareck City of Carver City Manager 26 Taylor Hubbard City of Chaska Mayor 27 Erin Rathke Eastern Carver County Schools Superintendent 28 Emerson Brady Mcleod Cooperative Power Operations Manager 29 Debra Thingstad Boe American Red Cross TCMN Governmental Operations/External Relations 327 30 Celi Haga Eastern Carver County Schools Chief of Staff/ Exec. Dir of Strategic Comms 31 Matt Thomas Waconia Public Schools Director of Communications 32 Enid Schonewise Waconia Public Schools Director of Human Resources 33 Bruner Gerald Watertown Twp. Supervisor 34 Nicholas Johnson City of Mayer City Administrator 35 Terry Meiller Carver Soil and Water Conservation District Resource Conservationist 36 Tom Workman Board of Commissioners Commissioner 37 Al Norby Love INC Carver County Executive Director 38 Grecia Lozano Latino Voices Executive Director 39 Chad Vos Cologne Fire Department Chief 40 Leanne Kunze Laketown Township Clerk-Treasurer 41 Ryan Goede New Germany Fire Fire Chief 42 David Shoger Victoria Fire Department Fire Chief 43 Trenton Klos Victoria Fire Deputy Fire Chief 44 TWYLA MENTH CITY OF NEW GERMANY CITY CLERK 45 Mary Hernandez Mi CASA Executive Director 46 Heather Tran Carver County A Better Society Founder 47 Angie Cruzen Gather & Grow Waconia and Watertown Executive Director 48 Chris Barlau New Germany Public works/ Asst Fire Chief 49 Seth Royston Crown College Security Manager 50 Melani Coleman Latino Voices Of Minnesota Programs Director 51 Andy Maetzold Mayer Fire Chief 1 52 Peter Henschel Carver County CIO 53 Chad Riley Carver County IT Manager 54 Craig Prisland Carver County IT Sr. GIS Analyst 55 Joe Green MN Valley Electric Cooperative Key Accounts/Community Relations Discussion Polls The presentation included several polling questions to generate discussion and gather specific feedback from participants that would be used to support public outreach, identify local vulnerabilities, and determine the updated prioritization of hazards for inclusion in the plan. Following are the polling questions and participant responses. POLL #1 (Slide 9, Who Participates) Question 1 - How can you expand participation by the county residents, including vulnerable populations, in the planning process? Bruner Gerald advertise inform cities and twps to get info to their residents Jon Dotterer Leverage county social media to get the message out. Seth Royston Reach out to as many organizations as possible with the ability for the stakeholder to suggest other organizations. 328 Samantha Downs Provide listening sessions in several communities so they can learn about the plan. Be sure to have Spanish interpreters available. Brian Jung All folks on the list can share with their groups. Matt Haga Use agency/entity communications personnel as available to assist (they are likely plugged into their communities) Nicholas Johnson The cities and county could utilize their informational outlets (social media, newsletters, website, etc.) to spread the word. Leanne Kunze Consider holding meetings at location convenient to the population - specific to hearing their needs in their safe space. Richard Scott Chris Lund Bulk fliers to residents. meetings in group homes that assist vulnerable populations. Joe Green Utilize coop newsletter and coop social media. Mary Hernandez Outreach Erin Rathke Use social media Joel Landskroener Promote online meeting potential as well as in-person meetings via social media and information in common areas like grocery stores, gas stations, and restaurants etc. David Shoger Invite them to an informational virtual meeting that they can learn about this plan and resources. TWYLA MENTH city newsletter/social media Andrew Heger Find local community events/gatherings which the information can be shared with the community. Taylor Hubbard Advisory boards - different communication channels Melani Coleman interpreters in more languages Brent Mareck Use all types and forms of media. Al Norby We could poll or invite callers who call our helpline to participate Shane Fineran I would work with those community-based organizations to tap their customers and/or individuals they work with to form a small group to participate. Question 2 - Is there someone (or an organization) missing from this planning team who you think should be involved with the Hazard Mitigation Plan Development? Bruner Gerald I do not know Seth Royston Not that I can think of. Richard Scott Are the Chamber of Commerce representatives/presidents involved? Chris Lund How about Local Lions or similar organizations. Joe Green Susan Larson/communications supervisor Mary Hernandez law enforcement Erin Rathke Hospitals? Joel Landskroener Christ Community Lutheran School, Watertown (Principal Jeff Boehlke) Trinity Lutheran School, Waconia, Dan Maser, Principal Zion Lutheran School, Mayer, Josh Baumann, Principal St. John's Chaska David Shoger Ridgeview Hospital/Ambulance Service 329 Debra Thingstad boe Are there any Muslim people who are residents if so then reach out to Mosques Taylor Hubbard Nursing homes/assistant living facilities Thomas Hanson City of Watertown - Dan Tolsma, City Administrator (Replacing Jake Foster) Melani Coleman Yasmin Muhumed Grecia Lozano diverse language resources POLL #2, Slide 13 (Plan Content – Vulnerability Analysis) Question 1 - Are there any factors in your community that may have increased the community's vulnerability? (please identify community) Seth Royston Crown’s electrical infrastructure is aging and going out during almost any summer storm. Crown College Brian Jung Larger rain events along the Minnesota River Chaska Nicholas Johnson I do not believe there has been major changes in the last 5 years. City of Mayer. Leanne Kunze aging infrastructure - 201 community sewer system is over 40 years old (25 yr life expectancy at time of installation and assumed annexations to development before that time) Laketown Township Mary Hernandez Aging Infrastructure Lynn Tschudi waiting for construction and funding of downtown levy City of Carver Joel Landskroener Increased population, new development Mayer David Shoger Possibly increased population. We do plan for this but the growing community will have challenges with major transportation routes as they will be expanded and under construction for the next years Victoria TWYLA MENTH Wastewater capacity issues New Germany Andrew Heger Short duration rain events which produce large amounts of water in a short period. City of Chanhassen Jason Mielke Carver County Parks Department & Three Rivers Park District Carver County Taylor Hubbard Chaska - river flooding, we are almost fully development as a community with open land Chaska Brent Mareck Age of flood levee infrastructure. City of Carver Question 2 - Are there specific areas of concern in your community that you would consider to be more highly vulnerable to damages or danger resulting from future natural hazard events? (please identify community) Samantha Downs We have 4 manufactured home communities, 2 in Chaska, 1 in Watertown and 1 in Norwood. There are also senior housing and Chaska, Watertown, and Norwood 330 long-term care facilities that would need to be considered. Brian Jung The Minnesota River Chaska Nicholas Johnson The most critical infrastructure would be the water tower, water treatment plant, and wastewater treatment facility. City of Mayer. Leanne Kunze 3 large lakes & various watersheds at risk due to aging systems (we have a facility plan that requires county/state/fed funding assistance for feasibility) support in place for all (hoping to secure Laketown Township Richard Scott Increase vulnerability of recent arrivals/immigrants. Increasing Increase vulnerability of recent arrivals/immigrants/non-English speaking Countywide, but especially eastern Carver County Chris Lund Hawks Ballfield, Community Center,new water tower, new solar farm south of town Hamburg Lynn Tschudi Historic downtown - including businesses City of Carver Joel Landskroener Campus of Mayer Lutheran, parks, the Dakota Trail--storms often drop trees and branches. Mayer TWYLA MENTH wastewater ponds in a extreme rain event New Germany Andrew Heger The southern end of the community which is predominately bluffs along the Minnesota River Valley. This area has experience flooding and bluff failure in past events. City of Chanhassen Jason Mielke Campgrounds Carver County Parks Department & Three Rivers Park District Taylor Hubbard Chaska has a Medical Center, historic downtwon that buffers the river with resident, commecial buildings, County governement building/jail, water treatment facility, national golf course, etc Chaska Thomas Hanson WWTF near Crow River and Flood Prone Areas within our community City of Watertown Melani Coleman Riverview Terrace, mobile home park Brent Mareck Carver Flood Levee System City of Carver POLL #3 (Slide 17) Carver County 2025 Update of Hazard Prioritization Participants were asked to provide poll responses on what natural hazards they felt were of low priority and would not be profiled in the plan: Bruner Gerald Landslides (slope failure that threatens structures or people) Seth Royston Land Subsidence (karst, sinkholes) Samantha Downs Land Subsidence (karst, sinkholes) 331 Tim Walsh Land Subsidence (karst, sinkholes) Brian Jung Landslides (slope failure that threatens structures or people) Nicholas Johnson Landslides (slope failure that threatens structures or people) Leanne Kunze Wildfire (or Wildland Fire) Chris Lund Landslides (slope failure that threatens structures or people) Joe Green Dam/Levee Failure Mary Hernandez Landslides (slope failure that threatens structures or people) Joel Landskroener Land Subsidence (karst, sinkholes) David Shoger Land Subsidence (karst, sinkholes) TWYLA MENTH Landslides (slope failure that threatens structures or people) Andrew Heger Land Subsidence (karst, sinkholes) Chad Vos Landslides (slope failure that threatens structures or people) Jason Mielke Land Subsidence (karst, sinkholes) Taylor Hubbard Land Subsidence (karst, sinkholes) Thomas Hanson Landslides (slope failure that threatens structures or people) Melani Coleman Landslides (slope failure that threatens structures or people) Shane Fineran Land Subsidence (karst, sinkholes) Participants were next asked to provide their feedback on hazards they felt should be prioritized as Moderate or High (profiled in the plan with resulting mitigation actions): 14:43:37 From Taylor Hubbard to Hosts and panelists: Because of the geographical nature of the county, some cities will say levee dam is low, but others will say high dependent if they sit on the MN river Stacey Stark – We do note if some hazards vary geographically. Dam/levee failure is a good example of this that we will evaluate as part of our flooding analysis and review of any high hazard or significant hazard dams. 14:49:47 From Chris Lund to Everyone: flooding, hail, tornadoes, windstorms, winter storms 14:50:03 From Taylor Hubbard to Everyone: Flooding, Winter storms, and windstorms 14:50:10 From Leanne Kunze to Everyone: flooding, wind, rain 14:50:16 From Tim Walsh to Everyone: Flooding, Tornadoes, Winter Storms 14:50:26 From Heather Goodwin to Hosts and panelists: Winter Storms and Hail 14:50:34 From Nicholas Johnson to Hosts and panelists: Flooding, tornadoes, windstorms will cause damage to instrastructure 332 14:50:43 From Leanne Kunze to Everyone: high winds and tornados are both risks 14:50:45 From Jason Mielke to Everyone: Flooding, Winter storms, Tornadoes 14:50:47 From Debra Thingstad Boe to Everyone: extreme cold and heat as it pertains to opening cooling or heating areas and a plan to get people there not everyone has access to ready transportation and where are these centers located as compared to poulations that are likely to need them 14:50:55 From Joel Landskroener to Everyone: Winter storms, High winds, Tornados 14:51:04 From Andrew Heger to Everyone: Flooding, winter storms, tornadoes, lightning 14:51:49 From Mary Hernandez to Everyone: extreme cold and extreme heat are a concern because we don't have a dedicated homeless shelter 14:51:57 From Samantha Downs to Everyone: The list of high now, seems to be accurate. I would add in extreme heat/cold as we have no shelters. If we are considering loss of life and power outages that would impact medical needs. 14:58:44 From Debra Thingstad boe to Everyone: Meals ready to eat availability and how people can get to location needs to be planned too Carver County 2025 Prioritization of Hazards The chart below reflects the planning team’s updated prioritization of hazards that will be included in the Carver County 2025 HMP Update. HAZARD Carver County 2025 Flooding High Winter Storms High Windstorms High Tornadoes High Hail Moderate Lightning Low Extreme Cold Moderate Extreme Heat Moderate Drought Moderate Wildfire Low Landslides Low Land Subsidence Low Dam/Levee Failure Low 333 Feedback on FEMA HMA Grant funding / Mitigation Strategies and Actions Following are comments or questions regarding FEMA HMA project eligibility and ideas for local mitigation actions: 15:06:26 From Leanne Kunze to Hosts and panelists: please answer here instead of out loud to group (thanks) if you can confirm that the improvement of our outdated wastewater infrastructure is not eligible for grant funds (we are applying for funds from other sources based on advice that we would not be eligible for HM funds) only 10% of our population is connected to the utility and the county's average household income keeps us from getting access to most funds 15:08:26 From Stacey Stark to Leanne Kunze, Hosts and panelists: Leanne, I believe that is correct. It doesn't sound like that project would be eligible with HM funding. 15:08:49 From Joel Landskroener to Everyone: We are looking to build a tornado safe room at Mayer Lutheran on our next addition, as per the law. We would like to see if FEMA has funding to help us build it. 15:12:34 From Mary Hernandez to Everyone: We need to look at our mobile home communities to make sure they have what they need for tornados and storms. Do they have up-to-date shelters? do they have enough capacity for everyone? does everyone understand what they need to do? where are our mobile parks? Bonnie Hundrieser: Thank you for your comment. When filling out the local mitigation survey forms, communities will be asked to identify their local vulnerabilities to hazard events. Identifying locations such as mobile home parks that do not have storm shelters will be a part of that. 15:14:16 From Melani Coleman to Hosts and panelists: will this info be available in Spanish? Stacey Stark to Melani Coleman, Hosts and panelists: If that would be useful for Carver County, please address this with the EM department. That is out of scope of our contract, but it is a good idea! 15:18:33 From Heather Goodwin to Hosts and panelists: We have extreme weather vouchers available for those in need to stay at regional/local hotels. Health and Human Services and Law Enforcement have quick access to these vouchers when the temperature is extreme or there is a bad snow storm. 15:20:11 From Mary Hernandez to Everyone: Do these apply when they are considered private property or townships? 15:24:32 From Richard Scott to Everyone: To what extent will our COOP Plan be incorporated into the mitigation plan? Stacey Stark: The COOP plan is a separate planning document from the mitigation plan. It is under the oversight of the county for emergency response continuity planning. 334 15:24:49 From Debra Thingstad boe to Everyone: FEMA and READY.gov have materials developed that can be used to educate on readiness including food that can be used to educate populations on readiness steps. FEMA HMA Grant Funding: As part of the planning team meeting, participants were informed that having a FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Plan in place is a requirement in order to apply for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Programs. Examples of eligible projects were reviewed for participants to consider for potential inclusion in their local mitigation action charts, as applicable. It was noted that representatives from the county, local governments, and other stakeholder agencies/organizations must have documented participation in the planning process in order to formally adopt the plan and be eligible to apply for future FEMA HMA grants. To learn more about FEMA’s HMA grant programs, please review the following: FEMA Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide, Effective July 30, 2024 At a glance info: See Table 4, Eligible Activities by Program (page 43) 335 CARVER COUNTY HMP JURISDICTIONAL CONTACT LIST Following is a list of the stakeholders that received an invitation to participate in Planning Team Mtg. #1 and will receive the meeting summary. To submit suggested additions to this contact list, please contact Carver County Emergency Management and provide the name of the jurisdiction, agency, or organization along with the person’s full name, work title, and email address. REPRESENTATION NAME TITLE EMAIL COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES Carver County Emergency Management Ben Rutter Director, Emergency Management brutter@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Emergency Managment Alyssa Martinson Deputy Director, Emergency Management amartinson@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Sheriff's Office Brian Sloat Commander bsloat@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Sheriff's Office Jason Kamerud Sheriff jkamerud@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Sheriff's Office Patrick Barry Chief Deputy pbarry@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Administration David Hemze County Administrator dhemze@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Board of Commissioners Gayle Degler District 1 Commissioner gdegler@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Board of Commissioners Tom Workman District 2 Commissioner tworkman@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Board of Commissioners Matt Udermann District 3 Commissioner matt.udermann@carvercountymn.g ov Carver County Board of Commissioners Tim Lynch District 4 Commissioner tlynch@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Board of Commissioners John P. Fahey District 5 Commissioner jfahey@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Public Works Shelby Sovell Assistant Public Works Director ssovell@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Public Works Lyndon Robjent Public Works Director lrobjent@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Environmental Services Brad Hanzel Department Manager bhanzel@carvercountymn.gov Carver County IT Peter Henschel Chief Information Officer phenschel@carvercountymn.gov Carver County GIS Chad Riley IT Manager criley@carvercountymn.gov Carver County GIS Craig Prisland IT Senior GIS Analyst cprisland@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Assessor Ryan Johnson County Assessor rjohnson@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Planning & Water Management Paul Moline Planning & Water Management Manager pmoline@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Planning & Water Management Kristen Larson Planner - Planning & Water Management klarson@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Land Management Jason Mielke Land Use Manager jmielke@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Parks & Recreation Martin Walsh Parks & Recreation Director mwalsh@carvercountymn.gov 336 Carver County Health & Human Services Heather Goodwin HHS Division Director hgoodwin@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Health & Human Services Richard Scott HHS Deputy Division Director rscott@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Health & Human Services Samantha Downs Community Health Supervisor sdowns@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Health & Human Services Sharon Heath PH - Emergency Preparedness sheath@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Risk Sonja Wolters Risk Management Specialist swolter@carvercountymn.gov Carver County Administrator Dave Hemze County Administrator dhemze@carvercountymn.gov CITY REPRESENTATIVES City of Carver Cally Trimbo Emergency Manager/Fire Chief ctrimbo@cityofcarver.com City of Carver Courtney Johnson Mayor cjohnson@cityofcarver.com City of Carver Brent Mareck City Administrator bmareck@cityofcarver.com City of Carver Lynn Tschudi Finance Director ltschudi@cityofcarver.com City of Carver Vicky Sons-Eiden City Clerk vsonseiden@cityofcarver.com City of Chanhassen (partly in Hennepin County) Andrew Heger Emergency Manager/Fire Chief aheger@chanhassenmn.gov City of Chanhassen (partly in Hennepin County) Elise Ryan Mayor eryan@chanhassenmn.gov City of Chanhassen (partly in Hennepin County) Laurie Hokkanen City Administrator lhokkanen@chanhassenmn.gov City of Chanhassen (partly in Hennepin County) Jenny Potter City Clerk jpotter@chanhassenmn.gov City of Chaska Steven Kraus Emergency Manager/Fire Chief skraus@chaskamn.gov City of Chaska Zack Bonnema Deputy Emergency Manager/Asst. Chief zbonnema@chaskamn.gov City of Chaska Taylor Hubbard Mayor thubbard@chaskamn.gov City of Chaska Matt Podhradsky City Administrator matt@chaskamn.gov City of Chaska Elise Durbin Assistant City Administrator edurbin@chaskamn.gov City of Chaska Ryan Seibert Police Chief rseibert@chaskamn.gov City of Chaska Brian Jung Public Works Director bjung@chaskamn.gov City of Cologne Chad Vos Fire Chief colognefireadmin@ci.cologne.mn.us City of Cologne Matt Lein Emergency Manager/Mayor mattl@colognemn.com City of Cologne Michelle Morrison City Administrator michellem@colognemn.com City of Hamburg Steven Siewert Fire Chief chief1@cityofhamburgmn.com City of Hamburg Mark Plants Emergency Manager/Fire Chief 2 chief2@cityofhamburgmn.com 337 City of Hamburg Christopher Lund Mayor clund@cityofhamburgmn.com City of Hamburg Jeremy Gruenhagen City Administrator cityadmin@cityofhamburgmn.com City of Mayer Andy Maetzold Emergency Manager/Fire Chief fire@cityofmayer.com City of Mayer Mike Dodge Mayor cityadmin@cityofmayer.com City of Mayer Nicholas Johnson City Administrator cityadmin@cityofmayer.com City of Mayer Janell Gildemeister City Clerk janell.gildemeister@cityofmayer.co m City of New Germany Ryan Goede Emergency Manager/Fire Chief newgermanyfirechief@gmail.com City of New Germany Shirley Jaeger Mayor ngcityhall@gmail.com City of New Germany Twyla Menth City Clerk ngcityhall@gmail.com City of Norwood Young America Steve Zumberge Emergency Manager/Fire Chief nyafirechief@gmail.com City of Norwood Young America Carol Lagergren Mayor clagergren@nyacouncil.com City of Norwood Young America Andrea Aukrust City Adminstrator cityadmin@cityofnya.com City of Norwood Young America Alicia Menzel City Clerk info@cityofnya.com City of Victoria Trenton Klos Emergency Manager/Fire Chief tklos@ci.victoria.mn.us City of Victoria Deb Mcmillan Mayor dmcmillan@ci.victoria.mn.us City of Victoria Dana Hardie City Administrator dhardie@ci.victoria.mn.us City of Victoria Claudia Ettesvold City Clerk cettesvold@ci.victoria.mn.us City of Waconia Justin Sorenson Emergency Manager/Fire Chief jsorensen@waconia.org City of Waconia Jackie Schulze Assistant City Administrator jschulze@waconia.org City of Waconia Nicole Waldron Mayor nwaldron@waconia.org City of Waconia Shane Fineran City Administrator sfineran@waconia.org City of Watertown Tom Hanson Emergency Manager/Fire Chief thanson@watertownmn.gov City of Watertown Michael Walters Mayor mwalters@watertownmn.gov City of Watertown Jake Foster City Administrator jfoster@watertownmn.gov City of Watertown Maggie Reisdorf City Clerk mreisdorf@watertownmn.gov TOWNSHIP REPRESENTATIVES Benton Township Chris Commers Township Clerk commersc@gmail.com Camden Township Kayla Coil Township Clerk camdentwp@frontiernet.net Dahlgren Township Mary Olson Township Clerk clerk@dahlgrentownship.com Hancock Township Tamara Ekstrom Township Clerk tjekstrom@yahoo.com Hollywood Township Pam Henry- Neaton Township Clerk hollywoodtownship@hotmail.com 338 Laketown Township Leanne Kunze Township Clerk leanne@laketownmn.gov San Francisco Township Heidi Schmidt Township Clerk heidisft@gmail.com Waconia Township Sue Goede Township Clerk 1goose@frontiernet.net Watertown Township Wayne Hubin Township Clerk watertowntownship@gmail.com Young American Township Alan Hermann Township Clerk alanfherrmann@outlook.com LOCAL & REGIONAL AGENCIES INVOLVED IN HAZARD MITIGATION MN HSEM Jon Dotterer Region 6 Regional Program Coordinator Jon.Dotterer@state.mn.us Carver County Soil & Water Conservation Mike Wanous District Manager mwanous@carvercountymn.gov MN DNR DNR Ecological &Water Resources Division Wes Saunders- Pearce Region 3 Metro North Area Hydrologist Wes.Saunders-Pearce@state.mn.us MnDOT Metro District Khani Sahebjam District Engineer khani.sahebjam@state.mn.us BUSINESSES, ACADEMIA, AND OTHER PRIVATE ORGS. Electric CoOps - Minnesota Valley Joe Green Commuity Relations Manager JoeG@MVEC.net Electric CoOps - Mcleod Power Emerson Brady Operations Manager ebrady@Mcleodcoop.com Electric CoOps - Wright - Hennepin Electric Lee Nordby Operations Director lnordby@whe.org Electric CoOps - Chaska Utilities Pete Wyffels Electric Director pwyffels@chaskamn.gov School District - Eastern Carver District 112 Celi Haga Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Strategic Communications hagac@district112.org School District - Eastern Carver District 112 Erin Rathke Superintendent rathkee@district112.org School District - Central District 108 Tim Schochenmaier Superintendent tschochenmaier@central.k12.mn.us School District - Waconia District 110 Brian Gersich Superintendent bgersich@isd110.org School District - Watertown Mayer District 111 Darren Schuler Superintendent darren.schuler@wm.k12.mn.us School District - Eastern Carver District 112 Matthew Haga Director of Technology, Safety, Security hagaM@district112.org School - Holy Familt Catholic Michael Brennan President brennanm@hfchs.org School - Southwest Christian Dan Beckering Head of School d_beckering@swchs.org School - Mayer Lutheran High School Joel Landskroener Executive Director joel.landskroener@mayerlutheran.o rg School - Southwest Metro Intermediate Darren Kermes Superintendent dkermes@swmetro.k12.mn.us Crown College Seth Royston Security Manager roystons@crown.edu 339 NONPROFIT ORGS/COMMUNITY-BASED ORGS THAT WORK WITH UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND SOCIALLY VULNERABLE POPULATIONS American Red Cross Morgan Sommers Disaster Program Manager morgan.sommers@redcross.org American Red Cross Rachel Sullivan- Nightengale Chapter Government Operations Coord. rachel.sullivannight@redcross.org Salvation Army (MN/ND) Major Michele Heaver Divison Disaster Services michele.heaver@usc.salvationarmy. org Greater Twin Cities United Way Nicole Weiler Senior Program Manager Nicole.Weiler@gtcuw.org Families Moving Forward Vang Yang Housing and Shelter Case Manager vyanf@beaconinterfaith.org MRCI Nate Lotton Director of Employment Services nlotten@mymrci.org Gather & Grow Food Shelf Angie Cruzen Executive Director angiecruzen@waconiafoodshelf.org Bountiful Basket Food Shelf Patti Sinykin Executive Director patti@bountifulbasketfoodshelf.org His House Foundation Martha Brannon Executive Director hhfresourcecenter@gmail.com Latino Voices latinovoicesofminnesota@gmail.com Mi CASA Mary Hernandez Executive Director maryhndz@micasamn.org A Better Society Heather Tran Executive Director heather@abettersociety.org The Humanity Alliance Greg Pavett Executive Director gpavett@humanityalliance.org A.C.T United Jessica Bartholomew Executive Director jessica@actunited.org Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative Rebekah Schneider Service Contract Manager rschneider@beaconinterfaith.org CAP Agency Jeff Hanson Executive Director jhansen@capagency.org Southern Valley Alliance Christie Larson Executive Director christielealarson@gmail.com Chaska Treehouse Tyler Sotebeer Director of Adult Ministries tyler@chaskatreehouse.org Hope House/180 Degrees Charles Hallman Senior Manager Charles.hallman@180degrees.org Love Inc. Al Norby Executive Director anorby@loveinccc.org The Rak Dan Turzinski Executive Director Daniel.turzinski@gmail.com River Valley Health Services Richard Scott Board Chair rscott@carvercountymn.gov myHealth for Teens & Young Adults Clinic Connie Robertson Director of Clinics connieR@MyHealthMN.org NEIGHBORING JURISDICTIONS Hennepin County Emergency Management Eric Waage Emergency Management Director eric.waage@co.hennepin.mn.us Scott County Emergency Management Scott Haas Emergency Management Director shaas@co.scott.mn.us Sibley County Emergency Management Andrew Hayden Emergency Management Director andrewh@co.sibley.mn.us 340 McLeod County Emergency Management Casey Stotts Emergency Management Director casey.stotts@mcleodcountymn.gov Wright County Emergency Management Seth Hansen Emergency Management Director seth.hansen@co.wright.mn.us 341 From:Alyssa Martinson To:Brian Sloat; Benjamin Rutter; Jason Kamerud; Patrick Barry; Dave Hemze; Gayle Degler; Tom Workman; Matthew Udermann; Tim Lynch; John P. Fahey; Shelby Sovell; Lyndon Robjent; Brad Hanzel; Peter Henschel; Chad Riley; Craig Prisland; Ryan Johnson; Paul Moline; Kristen Larson; Jason Mielke; Martin Walsh; Heather Goodwin; Richard Scott; Samantha Downs; Sharon Heath; Sonja Wolter; Dave Hemze; Cally Trimbo (ctrimbo@cityofcarver.com); Courtney Johnson; Brent Mareck; cshell@cityofcarver.com; Vicky Sons-Eiden; Heger, Andrew; eryan@chanhassenmn.gov; Hokkanen, Laurie; jpotter@chanhassenmn.gov; Stephen Kraus; zbonnema@chaskamn.gov; mwindschitl@chaskamn.gov; matt@chaskamn.gov; Elise Durbin; Ryan Seibert; Brian Jung; Cologne Fire Admin; mattl@colognemn.com; Michelle Morrison; Steven Siewert; chief2@cityofhamburgmn.com; clund@cityofhamburgmn.com; Jeremy Gruenhagen; fire@cityofmayer.com; Luayn Ruch; Luayn Ruch; Janell Gildemeister; newgermanyfirechief@gmail.com; Twyla Menth; Twyla Menth; Steve Zumberge; clagergren@nyacouncil.com; Andrea Aukrust; info@cityofnya.com; tklos@ci.victoria.mn.us; dmcmillan@ci.victoria.mn.us; dhardie@ci.victoria.mn.us; cettesvold@ci.victoria.mn.us; jsorensen@waconia.org; jschulze@waconia.org; nwaldron@waconia.org; sfineran@waconia.org; thanson@watertownmn.gov; mwalters@watertownmn.gov; jfoster@watertownmn.gov; mreisdorf@watertownmn.gov; commersc@gmail.com; Lisa Goede; clerk@dahlgrentownship.com; tamara ekstrom; Pam Henry-Neaton; leanne@laketownmn.gov; Heidi Schmidt; 1goose@frontiernet.net; Watertown Township; Alan Herrmann; Jon.Dotterer@state.mn.us; Mike Wanous; Wes.Saunders-Pearce@state.mn.us; khani.sahebjam@state.mn.us; JoeG@MVEC.net; ebrady@Mcleodcoop.com; lnordby@whe.org; pwyffels@chaskamn.gov; hagac@district112.org; rathkee@district112.org; tschochenmaier@central.k12.mn.us; bgersich@isd110.org; Schuler, Darren; Haga, Matthew; brennanm@hfchs.org; d_beckering@swchs.org; Joel Landskroener; dkermes@swmetro.k12.mn.us; roystons@crown.edu; Sommers, Morgan; Sullivan-Nightengale, Rachel; michele.heaver@usc.salvationarmy.org; Nicole.Weiler@gtcuw.org; vyanf@beaconinterfaith.org; nlotten@mymrci.org; angiecruzen@waconiafoodshelf.org; patti@bountifulbasketfoodshelf.org; hhfresourcecenter@gmail.com; latinovoicesofminnesota@gmail.com; maryhndz@micasamn.org; Heather Tran; gpavett@humanityalliance.org; jessica@actunited.org; rschneider@beaconinterfaith.org; jhansen@capagency.org; christielealarson@gmail.com; tyler@chaskatreehouse.org; Charles.hallman@180degrees.org; anorby@loveinccc.org; Dan Turzinski; Richard Scott; connieR@MyHealthMN.org; eric.waage@co.hennepin.mn.us; Scott Haas (shaas@co.scott.mn.us); andrewh@co.sibley.mn.us; casey.stotts@mcleodcountymn.gov; seth.hansen Cc:Bonnie K Hundrieser; Stacey Stark Subject:Planning Team Meeting - Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan Date:Wednesday, December 11, 2024 9:17:11 AM Greetings,   Your presence is requested at a Planning Team Meeting for the update of the Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan. You are requested to participate in this meeting because you have a position of administrative or departmental responsibility within the county, a municipal government, or are a key stakeholder related to the planning process. Emergency Managers from neighboring jurisdictions are also encouraged to attend so we may strengthen our shared mitigation efforts.   We will be holding the meeting virtually using Zoom conferencing:   Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025 Time:    2:00-3:30 PM    RSVP: https://umn-private.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_48R9MMtRTEG6z5129IV50w   (Ctrl+Click to follow link) When you register, you will be placed on an RSVP list and will be sent an email confirmation.  If you are not able to attend, please seek to send another representative in your place.   About the Hazard Mitigation Plan In order to maintain eligibility for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grant Program funding, the county’s hazard mitigation plan must be updated every 5 years. Our last plan is due for an update and our planning is currently underway.  The plan addresses the natural hazards that face Carver County and will result in the identification of mitigation actions that will help to reduce or eliminate the impact of future hazard events. 342   Meeting Information This meeting will be facilitated by personnel from U-Spatial at the University of MN Duluth who are working closely with us on this project.  The purpose of this meeting is to present on the update of the Carver County HMP update and gather stakeholder feedback on several key discussion items, including:   1) Prioritization of the natural hazards to be profiled in the plan, 2) Identification of local vulnerabilities (i.e., infrastructure and populations), 3) Ideas for local mitigation actions for implementation, and 4) Review of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant funding opportunities.    About FEMA HMA Grant Funding: To learn more about FEMA’s HMA grant programs, please review the following: FEMA Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide, Effective July 30, 2024 At a glance info:  See Table 4, Eligible Activities by Program (page 43)   Please note that representatives from the county, local governments, and other stakeholder agencies/organizations must have documented participation in the planning process in order to formally adopt the plan and be eligible to apply for future FEMA HMA grants.   We look forward to you joining us for this important meeting.  Thank you,   Alyssa Martinson | Emergency Management Specialist | Carver County Sheriff’s Office 606 East 4th Street, Chaska, MN 55318 | C: 612.206.5013 | O: 952.361.1249   343 1/11/2025 1 Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2025 Planning Team Meeting #1 JANUARY 9, 2025 Welcome & Introductions U-Spatial@UMD Project Leads Carver County Project Lead ▪ Ben Rutter, Carver County Emergency Management Director ▪ Alyssa Martinson, EM Specialist PRESENTER: STACEY STARK Bonnie Hundrieser HM Planning Specialist Hundrieser Consulting LLC Stacey Stark Project Manager U-Spatial@UMD Please type your name and representation in the CHAT – so others know who is here Meeting Participation To make a comment or ask a question, please use the chat or raise your hand to speak. PLEASE REMAIN MUTED AND VIDEO OFF SO EVERYONE CAN HAVE THE BEST EXPERIENCE. USE CHAT: ⮚To send a message to everyone ⮚To send a message to individuals or the presenters ⮚To send a message to host to ask for help or ask a question that isn’t for the whole group. The host is Stacey Stark. ASK TO SPEAK: PRESENTER: STACEY STARK Meeting Purpose & Agenda The purpose of this meeting is to formally convene the Carver County HMP Planning Team for a presentation on the plan update and to discuss key items required for the plan update. Agenda ➢Overview of HMP Key Points ➢Review of Past Plan Hazard Risk Priorities, Hazard Profiles, and Current Hazard Prioritization ➢Overview of Mitigation Strategies ➢Overview of FEMA HMA grant program ➢Discuss local mitigation ideas ➢Overview of Next Steps PRESENTER : STACEY STARK Overview of HMP Key Points CARVER COUNTY 2025 HMP UPDATE PRESENTER : BONNIE HUNDRIESER Plan Requirement The Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) is a requirement of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000). ➢ The development of a local government plan is required to maintain eligibility for FEMA HMA grant programs. ➢ Plans must be updated every 5 years. ➢ Must address all jurisdictions and engage key stakeholders + the public ➢ Must be approved by FEMA for meeting all federal requirements. Carver County HMP Update 2025 ▪ Last plan was adopted in 2019. ▪ The updated plan will cover a 5-year window for implementation and grant program eligibility (2026-2031) ▪ Participating jurisdictions must have documented engagement in the planning process and adopt the final plan. PRESENTER : BONNIE HUNDRIESER 344 1/11/2025 2 Plan Purpose The purpose of the HMP is to: ➢ Conduct risk assessment (history, future probability, impacts of natural hazards) ➢ Conduct vulnerability assessment (at-risk critical infrastructure and populations) ➢Conduct capabilities assessment (plans, programs, policies, partnerships, funding, etc in place or that are lacking) ➢ Develop plan of action (strategies and mitigation actions for implementation). PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER Who the Plan Covers PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER This is a multi-jurisdictional plan that covers Carver County, including all cities and townships within the county. The plan also takes into consideration the needs and concerns of other stakeholders such as schools, watershed districts, and agencies or organizations involved in mitigation or services to vulnerable populations within the county. Who Participates Key Stakeholders Local government as well as related non-governmental agencies & organizations must participate. ➢ 2 planning team meetings ➢ Public outreach ➢ Provision of local information (LMS forms, other data) ➢Mitigation Action Charts ➢Final plan review The Public The public must have an opportunity to learn about and provide input to the plan update. ➢ Use of news releases, social media, local bulletin boards, and public meetings or events. ➢ Must document local-level concerns and mitigation ideas ➢ Consider how to engage with underserved communities and vulnerable populations. PRESENTER : BONNIE HUNDRIESER POLL #1 Overview of Plan Content CARVER COUNTY 2025 HMP UPDATE PRESENTER : STACEY STARK Plan Content Hazard Identification ➢The HMP addresses the natural hazards that pose risk to the county and its jurisdictions. ➢ Manmade hazards are not required to be addressed (per the DMA 2000). ➢ Hazards that are deemed to be of low risk may be omitted from the plan. ➢Hazard risk may differ in cities and the county overall. Natural hazard categories as per the State Hazard Mitigation Plan PRESENTER : STACEY STARK Plan Content Risk Assessment ➢History of events ➢Probability of occurrence ➢Severity ➢Climate Change ➢Identify if and how risk priorities have changed since the last plan. (Increased / Decreased) PRESENTER : STACEY STARK 345 1/11/2025 3 Plan Content Vulnerability Analysis ➢Inventory of critical infrastructure. ➢Identify specific, local-level impacts and vulnerabilities. ➢ Includes local-level capabilities assessment that supports mitigation or identifies gaps ➢Identify any factors (i.e., new development) that may increase the community’s vulnerability. ➢Review social vulnerability factors. PRESENTER : STACEY STARK POLL #2 Timeframe for development & Plan Format Timeframe: The planning process generally occurs over the course of 14-18 months from start to finish. ➢ The Carver County Plan will be completed in 2025. Format: ➢ PDF document (paper version) ➢ Interactive website companion ➢ Developed and hosted by U- Spatial at UMD PRESENTER : STACEY STARK Example HMP website Hazard Prioritization REVIEW OF THE HAZARD RISK PRIORITIES FOR CARVER COUNTY PRESENTER : STACEY STARK Carver County Past Prioritization of Hazards PRESENTER : STACEY STARK HAZARD Carver 2019 Flooding High Winter Storms High Windstorms High Tornadoes High Hail High Lightning High Extreme Cold Moderate Extreme Heat Moderate Drought Moderate Wildfire Low Landslides Moderate Land Subsidence n/a Dam/Levee Failure Low This is at a county level Carver County 2025 Update of Hazard Prioritization Considerations: ➢Increase/Decrease of events ➢Local vulnerabilities (impacts) ➢New development/population growth POLL #3 PRESENTER : STACEY STARK HAZARD Carver 2025 Flooding Winter Storms Windstorms Tornadoes Hail Lightning Extreme Cold Extreme Heat Drought Wildfire Landslides Land Subsidence Dam/Levee Failure PRESENTER : STACEY STARK Hazard Prioritization Poll results and discussion Do any of these countywide hazards NOT apply in a city? 346 1/11/2025 4 PRESENTER : STACEY STARK Comments or Questions? Overview of Mitigation Actions & FEMA grants DEVELOPMENT OF MITIGATION ACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES ELIGIBLE FOR FEMA HAZARD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER Mitigation Action Charts PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER ➢Must address hazards of moderate to high priority. ➢Must address identified local vulnerabilities. ➢Must identify priority, status, timeframe, responsibility, how incorporation/implementation will occur, and possible funding. Eligible FEMA HMA grant activities must be identified in the risk assessment and plan of action. MACs reflect each jurisdiction’s plan of action to reduce the impacts of future natural hazard events. They are based on the information gathered from each community during the planning process. FEMA HMA Grant Funding ➢ All applicants must be covered by an approved HMP and have formally adopted the plan. ➢ Projects must be addressed in the risk assessment and be identified in the plan of action. ▪ Several different grant programs ▪ State Hazard Mitigation Officer is the main POC for questions PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER Example eligible grant activities: ▪ Property Acquisition ▪ Tornado Safe Rooms ▪ Burying Powerlines ▪ Wildfire Mitigation ▪ Soil Stabilization ▪ Minor Localized Flood Reduction ▪ Green Infrastructure ▪ “5% Initiative” (i.e., warning systems, generators, public awareness/education campaigns) Overview of Mitigation Strategies THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES ARE RECOMMENDED GUIDANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL MITIGATION ACTIONS 347 1/11/2025 5 LOCAL PLANNING & REGULATIONS These actions include policies or codes that influence the way land is developed and structures are built, and also incorporate mitigation into other plans. ▪ Limit or restrict development in floodplain areas ▪ Adopt and enforce building codes ▪ Improve stormwater management planning ▪ Incorporate mitigation into comp plans ▪ Enforce watering / burning restrictions during periods of drought PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER STRUCTURE & INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS These actions protect structures and infrastructure by changing them or removing them from danger. ▪ Construction of tornado safe rooms. ▪ Burying powerlines ▪ Property acquisition for properties at risk to repetitive flooding or failure to landslides ▪ Infrastructure retrofit (upsizing culverts, other road & bridge projects) ▪ Protection of vulnerable critical infrastructure such as lift stations and Fire Halls PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER NATURAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION These actions use a natural systems approach to minimize damage and losses from natural hazard events. ▪ Tree management near roads & powerlines ▪ Floodplain and stream restoration ▪ Soil stabilization on at-risk slopes ▪ Wildfire fuels reduction & defensible space ▪ Living snow fences to reduce drifting ▪ Rain gardens to slow impacts of rain events PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER EDUCATION & AWARENESS PROGRAMS PRESENTER : BONNIE HUNDRIESER These actions inform and educate the community to raise awareness of hazards and ways to mitigate risk. ▪Promoting sign up for CodeRED etc. ▪Sharing information on severe weather awareness ▪Promoting personal preparedness ▪Tornado season education ▪Outreach to vulnerable populations ▪Wildfire safety (creation of defensible space, burning restrictions) MITIGATION PREPAREDNESS & &RESPONSE SUPPORT These actions are typically not considered mitigation, but support reduction of the effects of damaging natural hazard events. ▪ Flood fight plans and equipment ▪ Installing generator backup power ▪ Development of EOPs ▪ Shelter planning and training ▪ Working with facilities that care for vulnerable populations (i.e., schools, nursing homes) ▪ Installation of outdoor warning sirens. ▪ Joining MnWARN for utility disaster mutual aid PRESENTER : BONNIE HUNDRIESER PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER Comments or Questions? Do you have any ideas for specific mitigation activities for implementation? 348 1/11/2025 6 Following Planning Team Meeting #1 COMPLETION OF LOCAL MITIGATION SURVEY FORMS Representatives from Carver County and each city jurisdiction will participate in filling out Local Mitigation Survey forms. These forms include: ▪ Local hazard identification & risk prioritization. ▪ Local vulnerabilities (critical infrastructure, populations or assets) ▪ Local-level capabilities (programs, polices, staff, funding) ▪ Review past mitigation actions/identify new mitigation projects. PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER Questions? What questions do you have for U-Spatial@UMD about development of the HMP or next steps? PRESENTER : STACEY STARK Contact Information Stacey Stark, MS, GISP U-Spatial@UMD slstark@d.umn.edu 218-726-7438 Bonnie Hundrieser, HM Planner Hundrieser Consulting LLC hundrieserconsulting@outlook.com 218-343-3468 PRESENTER : STACEY STARK 349 Carver County HMP Planning Team Meeting #2 10/8/25 Meeting Summary & Documentation Summary: On October 8, 2025, Carver County Emergency Management convened key county, city, and township representatives, as well as neighboring jurisdictions and other stakeholders to participate in the 2nd and final Planning Team Meeting for the update of the Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The purpose of the meeting was to formally convene the Carver County HMP Planning Team for a presentation on the draft plan and discussion of key items prior to public review and submission of the plan to HSEM and FEMA. The meeting was held via Zoom webinar video conference and was facilitated by Stacey Stark and Bonnie Hundrieser of the U-Spatial@UMD project team. Stakeholder Invitations: Carver County Emergency Management invited all stakeholders included on the county’s HMP Update Jurisdictional Contact List (JCL), which includes the key County Contacts, City Contacts, Township Contacts, Other Stakeholder Contacts, and Neighboring Jurisdiction Contacts identified to be invited to participate in the plan update process. Contacts were encouraged to engage additional staff or to send someone in their stead if they could not attend. A copy of the county’s Jurisdictional Contact List is included with this meeting summary. Meeting Participants: A total of 30 people attended the meeting. Representation included elected officials and departmental staff from Carver County and the cities of Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, Cologne, Hamburge, Mayer, Waconia, and Watertown. The cities of New Germany, Norwood Young America, and Victoria. were not available to participate and were not in attendance. Other stakeholders, including neighboring jurisdictions, participated in the meeting. A participant list is provided below: 1 Benjamin Rutter, Carver County Emergency Management, Emergency Management Director 2 Alyssa Martinson, Carver County Emergency Management, EM Deputy Director 3 Sonja Wolter, Carver County, Risk Management Specialist 4 Samantha Downs, Carver County Public Health, Community Health & Promotion Supervisor 5 Heather Goodwin, Carver County, Director of Health and Human Services 6 Sharon Heath, Carver County Public Health, Public Health Emergency Preparedness 7 Kristen Larson, Carver County PWM Dept, Planner 8 Martin Walsh, Carver County, Parks and Recreation Director 9 Jason Mielke, Carver County - Land Management Department, Land Use Manager 10 Jamey Hecksel, Carver County Public Works, Operations Supervisor - Highway 11 Patrick Barry, Carver County Sheriff's Office, Chief Deputy 12 Chad Riley, Carver County, IT Manager 13 Lynn Tschudi, City of Carver, Finance Director 14 Courtney Johnson, City of Carver, Mayor 15 Andrew Heger, City of Chanhassen, Fire Chief 16 Zack Bonnema, City of Chaska Fire Department, Asst. Chief of Operations 17 Brian Jung, City of Chaska, Public Works Director 18 Taylor Hubbard, City of Chaska, Mayor 350 19 Chad Vos, City of Cologne, Fire & Rescue, Fire Chief 20 Jeremy Gruenhagen, City of Hamburg, City Clerk/Treasurer 21 Steven Siewert, City of Hamburg Fire Dept., Chief 22 Nicholas Johnson, City of Mayer, City Administrator 23 Justin Sorensen, Waconia Fire Department, Fire Chief 24 Shane Fineran, City of Waconia, City Administrator 25 Thomas Hanson, Watertown Fire Department, Fire Chief 26 Mary Olson, Dahlgren Township, Clerk 27 Matt Haga, Eastern Carver County Schools, Director of Technology, Safety, and Security 28 Mary Hernandez, Mi CASA MN, Executive Director 29 Makayla Greer, 180 degrees, Program Administrator 30 Emerson Brady, McLeod Cooperative Power, Operations Manager Presentation Overview: The PowerPoint presentation covered the following items about the process and content of the plan update. A PDF of the presentation slides is included with this meeting summary.  Meeting Purpose and Agenda  About the Project Team  Overview of Plan Update  Who the Plan Covers  Who Needs to Participate  Overview of the Structure of the HMP (Website and PDF)  Prioritization of Natural Hazards  Review of Risk Assessment Factors and Hazard Profiles  Overview of Mitigation Action Charts and FEMA HMA Grant Funding  Review of Mitigation Strategies and Actions  Open Discussion (Comments and Questions)  Discussion of Next Steps & answer your questions The opening PowerPoint presentation covered a re-cap of key points about the plan update, a review of the Risk Assessment & Vulnerability Analysis, an overview of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant funding; an overview of how mitigation actions are developed and an overview of the jurisdictional Mitigation Action Charts (MACs). Following the presentation, participants were provided with an opportunity to review and discuss the county and local mitigation action charts. This discussion period offered a facilitated opportunity for participants to consider any changes or new additions to the MACs prior to completion of the draft plan for public review. CARVER COUNTY HMP PLANNING TEAM MEETING #2 DISCUSSION NOTES From Sharon Heath: Is this information you are sharing available to the public? thanks Bonnie Hundrieser response: Yes, when the Carver HMP website is ready with the draft plan, it will all be available to the public. From Chad Riley: 351 I caught glimpse of a report at the beginning of the meeting...is all of this data summarized in that report as well? Jane Lindelof response: Yes, Chad was referring to the PDF copy of the HMP. The county will have both a PDF copy of the plan as well as a more in-depth interactive HMP website. ) Chad follow up question: Will both eventually be available to public? If so, do you know if they are prepared in an accessible manner? Jane Lindelof response: Yes, all of the HMP materials will be public facing and available to the public. And U-Spatial does follow accessibility guidelines in both the written PDF and online products. Meeting Conclusion: The meeting concluded with an overview and timeline of the upcoming next steps for public review and submission of the draft plan to HSEM and FEMA for final review and approval. Included with this meeting summary are the following: - Carver County HMP Jurisdictional Contact List - Meeting Invitation to Stakeholders - PowerPoint Presentation Slides Meeting Summary Prepared By: Bonnie Hundrieser, U-Spatial@UMD Project Team 352 CARVER COUNTY HMP JURISDICTIONAL CONTACT LIST Following is a list of the stakeholders that received an invitation to participate in Planning Team Mtg. #2 and will receive the meeting summary. REPRESENTATION NAME TITLE Carver County Emergency Management Ben Rutter Director, Emergency Management Carver County Emergency Managment Alyssa Martinson Deputy Director, Emergency Management Carver County Sheriff's Office Brian Sloat Commander Carver County Sheriff's Office Jason Kamerud Sheriff Carver County Sheriff's Office Patrick Barry Chief Deputy Carver County Administration David Hemze County Administrator Carver County Board of Commissioners Gayle Degler District 1 Commissioner Carver County Board of Commissioners Tom Workman District 2 Commissioner Carver County Board of Commissioners Matt Udermann District 3 Commissioner Carver County Board of Commissioners Tim Lynch District 4 Commissioner Carver County Board of Commissioners John P. Fahey District 5 Commissioner Carver County Public Works Shelby Sovell Assistant Public Works Director Carver County Public Works Lyndon Robjent Public Works Director Carver County Environmental Services Brad Hanzel Department Manager Carver County IT Peter Henschel Chief Information Officer Carver County GIS Chad Riley IT Manager Carver County GIS Craig Prisland IT Senior GIS Analyst Carver County Assessor Ryan Johnson County Assessor Carver County Planning & Water Management Paul Moline Planning & Water Management Manager Carver County Planning & Water Management Kristen Larson Planner - Planning & Water Management Carver County Land Management Jason Mielke Land Use Manager Carver County Parks & Recreation Martin Walsh Parks & Recreation Director Carver County Health & Human Services Heather Goodwin HHS Division Director Carver County Health & Human Services Richard Scott HHS Deputy Division Director Carver County Health & Human Services Samantha Downs Community Health Supervisor Carver County Health & Human Services Sharon Heath PH - Emergency Preparedness Carver County Risk Sonja Wolters Risk Management Specialist Carver County Administrator Dave Hemze County Administrator City of Carver Cally Trimbo Emergency Manager/Fire Chief City of Carver Courtney Johnson Mayor City of Carver Brent Mareck City Administrator City of Carver Lynn Tschudi Finance Director City of Carver Vicky Sons-Eiden City Clerk City of Chanhassen (partly in Hennepin County) Andrew Heger Emergency Manager/Fire Chief City of Chanhassen (partly in Hennepin County) Elise Ryan Mayor City of Chanhassen (partly in Hennepin County) Laurie Hokkanen City Administrator 353 City of Chanhassen (partly in Hennepin County) Jenny Potter City Clerk City of Chaska Steven Kraus Emergency Manager/Fire Chief City of Chaska Zack Bonnema Deputy Emergency Manager/Asst. Chief City of Chaska Taylor Hubbard Mayor City of Chaska Matt Podhradsky City Administrator City of Chaska Elise Durbin Assistant City Administrator City of Chaska Ryan Seibert Police Chief City of Chaska Brian Jung Public Works Director City of Cologne Chad Vos Fire Chief City of Cologne Matt Lein Emergency Manager/Mayor City of Cologne Michelle Morrison City Administrator City of Hamburg Steven Siewert Fire Chief City of Hamburg Mark Plants Emergency Manager/Fire Chief 2 City of Hamburg Christopher Lund Mayor City of Hamburg Jeremy Gruenhagen City Administrator City of Mayer Andy Maetzold Emergency Manager/Fire Chief City of Mayer Mike Dodge Mayor City of Mayer Nicholas Johnson City Administrator City of Mayer Janell Gildemeister City Clerk City of New Germany Ryan Goede Emergency Manager/Fire Chief City of New Germany Shirley Jaeger Mayor City of New Germany Twyla Menth City Clerk City of Norwood Young America Scott Blom Emergency Manager/Fire Chief City of Norwood Young America Connor Smith Mayor City of Norwood Young America Andrea Aukrust City Administrator City of Norwood Young America Mitchell Thiesfeld City Clerk City of Victoria Trenton Klos Emergency Manager/Fire Chief City of Victoria Deb McMillan Mayor City of Victoria Dana Hardie City Manager City of Victoria Claudia Ettesvold City Clerk City of Waconia Justin Sorenson Emergency Manager/Fire Chief City of Waconia Jackie Schulze Assistant City Administrator City of Waconia Nicole Waldron Mayor City of Waconia Shane Fineran City Administrator City of Watertown Tom Hanson Emergency Manager/Fire Chief City of Watertown Michael Walters Mayor City of Watertown Dan Tolsma City Administrator City of Watertown Maggie Reisdorf City Clerk Benton Township Chris Commers Township Clerk Camden Township Kayla Coil Township Clerk Dahlgren Township Mary Olson Township Clerk Hancock Township Tamara Ekstrom Township Clerk Hollywood Township Pam Henry-Neaton Township Clerk 354 Laketown Township Leanne Kunze Township Clerk San Francisco Township Heidi Schmidt Township Clerk Waconia Township Sue Goede Township Clerk Watertown Township Wayne Hubin Township Clerk Young American Township Alan Hermann Township Clerk LOCAL & REGIONAL AGENCIES INVOLVED IN HAZARD MITIGATION MN HSEM Jon Dotterer Region 6 Regional Program Coordinator Carver County Soil & Water Conservation Mike Wanous District Manager MN DNR Ecological &Water Resources Division Wes Saunders-Pearce Region 3 Metro North Area Hydrologist MnDOT Metro District Khani Sahebjam District Engineer BUSINESSES, ACADEMIA, AND OTHER PRIVATE ORGS. Electric Coop - Minnesota Valley Joe Green Community Relations Manager Electric Coop - Mcleod Power Emerson Brady Operations Manager Electric Coop - Wright - Hennepin Electric Lee Nordby Operations Director Electric Coop - Chaska Utilities Pete Wyffels Electric Director School District - Eastern Carver District 112 Celi Haga Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Strategic Communications School District - Eastern Carver District 112 Erin Rathke Superintendent School District - Central District 108 Tim Schochenmaier Superintendent School District - Waconia District 110 Brian Gersich Superintendent School District - Watertown Mayer District 111 Darren Schuler Superintendent School District - Eastern Carver District 112 Matthew Haga Director of Technology, Safety, Security School - Holy Familt Catholic Michael Brennan President School - Southwest Christian Dan Beckering Head of School School - Mayer Lutheran High School Joel Landskroener Executive Director School - Southwest Metro Intermediate Darren Kermes Superintendent Crown College Seth Royston Security Manager NONPROFIT ORGS/COMMUNITY-BASED ORGS THAT WORK WITH UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND SOCIALLY VULNERABLE POPULATIONS American Red Cross Morgan Sommers Disaster Program Manager American Red Cross Rachel Sullivan- Nightengale Chapter Government Operations Coord. Salvation Army (MN/ND) Major Michele Heaver Division Disaster Services Greater Twin Cities United Way Nicole Weiler Senior Program Manager Families Moving Forward Vang Yang Housing and Shelter Case Manager MRCI Nate Lotton Director of Employment Services Gather & Grow Food Shelf Angie Cruzen Executive Director Bountiful Basket Food Shelf Patti Sinykin Executive Director His House Foundation Martha Brannon Executive Director 355 Latino Voices Mi CASA Mary Hernandez Executive Director A Better Society Heather Tran Executive Director The Humanity Alliance Greg Pavett Executive Director A.C.T United Jessica Bartholomew Executive Director Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative Rebekah Schneider Service Contract Manager CAP Agency Jeff Hanson Executive Director Southern Valley Alliance Christie Larson Executive Director Chaska Treehouse Tyler Sotebeer Director of Adult Ministries Hope House/180 Degrees Charles Hallman Senior Manager Love Inc. Al Norby Executive Director The Rak Dan Turzinski Executive Director River Valley Health Services Richard Scott Board Chair myHealth for Teens & Young Adults Clinic Connie Robertson Director of Clinics NEIGHBORING JURISDICTIONS Hennepin County Emergency Management Eric Waage Emergency Management Director Scott County Emergency Management Scott Haas Emergency Management Director Sibley County Emergency Management Andrew Hayden Emergency Management Director McLeod County Emergency Management Casey Stotts Emergency Management Director Wright County Emergency Management Seth Hansen Emergency Management Director 356 From:Alyssa Martinson To:Brian Sloat; Jason Kamerud; Patrick Barry; Dave Hemze; Tom Workman; Matthew Udermann; Tim Lynch; John P. Fahey; Shelby Sovell; Lyndon Robjent; Brad Hanzel; Peter Henschel; Chad Riley; Craig Prisland; Ryan Johnson; Paul Moline; Kristen Larson; Jason Mielke; Martin Walsh; Heather Goodwin; Richard Scott; Samantha Downs; Sharon Heath; Sonja Wolter; Dave Hemze; ctrimbo@cityofcarver.com; cjohnson@cityofcarver.com; bmareck@cityofcarver.com; ltschudi@cityofcarver.com; vsonseiden@cityofcarver.com; Heger, Andrew; eryan@chanhassenmn.gov; lhokkanen@chanhassenmn.gov; jpotter@chanhassenmn.gov; Stephen Kraus; zbonnema@chaskamn.gov; thubbard@chaskamn.gov; matt@chaskamn.gov; edurbin@chaskamn.gov; rseibert@chaskamn.gov; bjung@chaskamn.gov; colognefireadmin@ci.cologne.mn.us; mattl@colognemn.com; michellem@colognemn.com; chief1@cityofhamburgmn.com; chief2@cityofhamburgmn.com; clund@cityofhamburgmn.com; Jeremy Gruenhagen; fire@cityofmayer.com; cityadmin@cityofmayer.com; cityadmin@cityofmayer.com; Janell Gildemeister; newgermanyfirechief@gmail.com; Twyla Menth; Twyla Menth; firechief@cityofnya.com; connor.smith@nyacouncil.com; cityadmin@cityofnya.com; info@cityofnya.com; tklos@victoriamn.gov; dmcmillan@victoriamn.gov; dhardie@victoriamn.gov; cettesvold@victoriamn.gov; jsorensen@waconia.org; jschulze@waconia.org; nwaldron@waconia.org; sfineran@waconia.org; thanson@watertownmn.gov; mwalters@watertownmn.gov; dtolsma@watertownmn.gov; mreisdorf@watertownmn.gov; commersc@gmail.com; Camdentownship@yahoo.com; clerk@dahlgrentownship.com; tamara ekstrom; Pam Henry-Neaton; leanne@laketownmn.gov; Heidi Schmidt; 1goose@frontiernet.net; Watertown Township; Alan Herrmann; Jon.Dotterer@state.mn.us; Mike Wanous; Wes.Saunders-Pearce@state.mn.us; khani.sahebjam@state.mn.us; JoeG@MVEC.net; ebrady@Mcleodcoop.com; lnordby@whe.org; pwyffels@chaskamn.gov; hagac@district112.org; rathkee@district112.org; tschochenmaier@central.k12.mn.us; bgersich@isd110.org; darren.schuler@wm.k12.mn.us; hagaM@district112.org; brennanm@hfchs.org; d_beckering@swchs.org; joel.landskroener@mayerlutheran.org; dkermes@swmetro.k12.mn.us; roystons@crown.edu; morgan.sommers@redcross.org; rachel.sullivannight@redcross.org; michele.heaver@usc.salvationarmy.org; Nicole Weiler; nlotten@mymrci.org; angiecruzen@waconiafoodshelf.org; patti@bountifulbasketfoodshelf.org; hhfresourcecenter@gmail.com; latinovoicesofminnesota@gmail.com; maryhndz@micasamn.org; Heather Tran; gpavett@humanityalliance.org; jessica@actunited.org; rschneider@beaconinterfaith.org; jhansen@capagency.org; christielealarson@gmail.com; tyler@chaskatreehouse.org; Charles.hallman@180degrees.org; anorby@loveinccc.org; Dan Turzinski; Richard Scott; connieR@MyHealthMN.org; eric.waage@co.hennepin.mn.us; shaas@co.scott.mn.us; andrewh@co.sibley.mn.us; casey.stotts@mcleodcountymn.gov; seth.hansen Cc:Benjamin Rutter; Bonnie K Hundrieser; Stacey Stark Subject:Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan - 2nd Meeting Date:Thursday, September 18, 2025 7:41:04 AM Greetings, Your presence is requested at the 2nd Planning Team Meeting for the update of the Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). You are requested to participate in this vital meeting because you have a position of administrative or departmental responsibility within either the county, a municipal government, or are a key stakeholder related to the planning process. Emergency Managers from neighboring jurisdictions are also encouraged to attend so we may strengthen our shared mitigation efforts. This meeting will be the final planning meeting for the HMP update process. We will be holding the meeting virtually using Zoom webinar: Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Register: Control+Click here to follow to link to register for the meeting The purpose of this meeting is to provide an overview of the plan and interactive website, including a review of the updated risk assessment for natural hazards that affect the county. We will also discuss the Mitigation Action Charts that will be specific to Carver County and each city, as well as funding opportunities available under the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs. Your participation in this meeting and feedback on the draft plan is important to us. The draft Carver County HMP is nearing completion and will be ready for review by planning team members and the public in the coming weeks. 357 When you register, you will automatically be placed on an RSVP list. If you are not able to attend, please consider sending another representative in your stead. Thank you, Alyssa Martinson | Emergency Management Specialist | Carver County Sheriff’s Office 606 East 4th Street, Chaska, MN 55318 | C: 612.206.5013 | O: 952.361.1249 358 10/7/2025 1 Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2025 Planning Team Meeting #2 October 8, 2025 Welcome & Introductions U-Spatial@UMD Project Leads PRESENTER: JANE LINDELOF Bonnie Hundrieser HM Planning Specialist Hundrieser Consulting LLC Stacey Stark Project Manager U-Spatial Please type your name and representation in the CHAT so others know who is here Jane Lindelof Project Coordinator, U-Spatial Carver County Project Lead ▪Ben Rutter, Carver County Emergency Management Director ▪Alyssa Martinson, EM Specialist Zoom Logistics PLEASE REMAIN MUTED AND VIDEO OFF SO EVERYONE CAN HAVE THE BEST EXPERIENCE. USE CHAT: ⮚Send a message to everyone ⮚Send a message to individuals or the presenters ⮚Send a message to host to ask for help or ask a question that isn’t for the whole group. The host is Stacey Stark ASK TO SPEAK: PRESENTER: JANE LINDELOF Meeting Purpose & Agenda This meeting formally convenes the Carver County HMP Planning Team for a presentation on the draft plan and discussion of key items prior to public review and submission of the plan to HSEM and FEMA. Agenda ⮚Recap of Key HMP Points ⮚Preview of Deliverables ⮚Review of Risk Assessment & Vulnerability Analysis in Website ⮚Overview of FEMA HMA Funding and Mitigation Action Charts ⮚Review & Feedback ⮚Next Steps PRESENTER: JANE LINDELOF Overview of Plan Update Carver County is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) to fulfill a state & federal requirement. The plan must be updated every 5 years. The last plan was adopted in 2019. The purpose of the plan is to identify & assess natural hazards that pose risk to the county and its jurisdictions and develop long-term strategies and mitigation actions that will help to reduce or eliminate the impact of future hazard or disaster events.Hazard Mitigation is any action taken to reduce or eliminate long term risk to people and property from natural disasters. PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER Who the Plan Covers PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER This is a multi-jurisdictional plan that covers Carver County, including all cities and townships within the county. The plan also takes into consideration the needs and concerns of other stakeholders such as schools, watershed districts, and agencies or organizations involved in mitigation or services to vulnerable populations within the county. 359 10/7/2025 2 Stakeholder Involvement Planning Team ▪County and local government, neighboring jurisdictions, and related agencies or organizations. ▪Participation in planning team meetings, public outreach, local mitigation survey, provision of spatial or other data, and review of draft plan. The Public ▪Opportunity to learn about the plan and provide feedback on local-level concerns, mitigation ideas, and review of draft plan. PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER DeliverablesPDF document: •All FEMA required elements •Limited figures & images •Integrated links to website •Local mitigation surveys •Plans & programs in place •Past mitigation action review •Planning team meetings •Outreach & engagement documentation Website companion: •Links to PDF components •Interactive maps and context •Critical infrastructure and assets •Simple, concise explanations •Public input form on site •Risk and vulnerability of each hazard •Mitigation actions! Both formats PRESENTER: JANE LINDELOF Prioritization of Hazards for Carver County ⮚Probability and Severity of natural hazard events (risk) ⮚Observed increase or decrease in risk since last plan ⮚Jurisdictional variations in risk (i.e., local vulnerabilities, changes in development) Natural Hazards Current Priority Flooding High Winter Storms High Windstorms High Tornadoes High Hailstorms Moderate Extreme Cold Moderate Extreme Heat Moderate Drought Moderate Wildfire Low Landslides Low Lightning Low Dam Failure Low PRESENTER: JANE LINDELOF Hazards Risk Assessment ⮚Validates the prioritization of hazards ⮚Provides probability and severity of future events as possible ⮚Identifies vulnerable populations and structures at risk as possible ⮚Considers variable geographic vulnerability ⮚Informs Mitigation Actions in the HMP PRESENTER: JANE LINDELOF Website Demo Under Development: z.umn.edu/CarverHMP PRESENTER: JANE LINDELOF Comments and Questions? PRESENTER: JANE LINDELOF 360 10/7/2025 3 Overview of Mitigation Action Charts Mitigation Action Charts are the end product of the HMP. They demonstrate a community’s 5-year plan to: ▪Reduce future risk to natural hazard events. ▪Address local vulnerabilities through targeted activities. ▪Utilize local capabilities to implement actions. Eligible FEMA HMA grant activities must be identified in the plan of action. PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER “Previous Integration of HMP” In addition to jurisdictional review of local mitigation action charts: ➢Participating jurisdictions (county and cities) must provide a description of how the past HMP was integrated into other planning mechanisms. ➢If information from the prior HMP was not integrated, this just be stated (and if possible, why). What are “Planning Mechanisms”? ▪Plans, Policies, Ordinances ▪Public Education & Outreach ▪Implementation of projects (i.e., warning sirens, flood mitigation, installation of generators) ▪Other EM related programs or projects (i.e., shelter planning) ▪County and partner coordination PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER FEMA Mitigation Grant Funding Example Section 404 activities: •Property Acquisition •Tornado Safe Rooms •Bury Overhead Powerlines •Wildfire Mitigation •Soil Stabilization •Flood Risk Reduction •Green Infrastructure •Other projects difficult to conduct a standard BCA (i.e., tornado warning sirens, generators for critical facilities) Section 406 Available after a disaster occurs. Focuses on mitigation measures for facilities that have actually been damaged in a particular disaster. *Section 404* Requires an approved & adopted HMP. Funds mitigation projects for both damaged and non-damaged facilities. Several different grant programs. PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER Strategy #1 - Local Planning & Regulations Carver County Examples: ▪Enforcement of ordinances that reduce impacts of high rain events (Floodplain, Shoreland) ▪Participation in regional watershed planning with SWCD and area WD’s (1W1P). ▪Establishing of watering restrictions during periods of extreme drought. ▪Enforcement of state or local regulations for new development. PRESENTER : BONNIE HUNDRIESER 361 10/7/2025 4 Strategy #2 -Structure & Infrastructure Projects Carver County Examples: ▪Installation of new outdoor warning sirens ▪Construction of tornado safe rooms (Mobile Home Parks, Schools, i.e., Mayer Lutheran High School) ▪Burying powerlines to reduce power failure ▪Conducting property buyouts for flooding ▪Stormwater management improvements (culvert replacements, Wastewater pond capacity –New Germany) ▪Road and bridge improvements PRESENTER : BONNIE HUNDRIESER Strategy #3 - Natural Systems Protection Carver County Examples: ▪Conduct vegetation management along roads to reduce the risk of downed trees and branches resulting from heavy snow, ice, or high winds. ▪Riverpointe Shore Stabilization Project (City of Watertown) ▪Other examples: ▪Planting Living Snow Fences to reduce snow drifting ▪Installing Rain Gardens to reduce impacts of high rain events PRESENTER : BONNIE HUNDRIESER Strategy #4 -Education & Awareness Programs PRESENTER : BONNIE HUNDRIESER Carver County Examples: ▪Promoting sign-up for the county’s emergency notification system. ▪Encouraging residents to be aware of and prepared for severe weather events, extreme temperatures, wildfire risk, and extended power outages. ▪Sharing information across platforms – county and city websites & social media, community bulletin boards, local newspapers, public meetings, or other in-person events. Strategy #5 -Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Carver County Examples: ▪Obtaining generators for backup power ▪Update of county EOP ▪Plan for temporary warming/cooling facilities ▪Planning assistance to schools and LTC Facilities for vulnerable populations ▪Testing of outdoor warning sirens. ▪Participation in regional EM planning, training, and exercising PRESENTER : BONNIE HUNDRIESER Comments and Questions? PRESENTER: BONNIE HUNDRIESER October, 2025 Review of Draft Plan and Public Review & Comment Period Following Planning Team Mtg. #2 ➢Completion of City MAC reviews + description of “Previous Integration of Past HMP” ➢Government review of draft plan ➢Public review & comment period (News Release #2) – documentation of local postings PRESENTER : BONNIE HUNDRIESER 362 10/7/2025 5 Nov-Dec, 2025 Draft Plan Submission to HSEM & FEMA, Plan Approval, and Collection of Adopting Resolutions ⮚Draft plan will be submitted first to HSEM and then to FEMA for approval for meeting all Federal requirements. ⮚Typically requires 1-2 months. ⮚FEMA “APA” letter ⮚EM coordination of adopting resolutions and submission to HSEM. ⮚Final FEMA approval letter PRESENTER : BONNIE HUNDRIESER Questions? What questions do you have for U-Spatial@UMD about the draft HMP or next steps ? PRESENTER: JANE LINDELOF Contact Information Stacey Stark, MS, GISP U-Spatial@UMD slstark@d.umn.edu 218-726-7438 Bonnie Hundrieser, HM Planner Hundrieser Consulting LLC hundrieserconsulting@outlook.com 218-343-3468 PRESENTER: JANE LINDELOF 363 Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Appendix G – Public Outreach & Engagement Documentation 364 Carver County HMP News Release #1 Record of Public Input & Incorporation Overview: On September 5, 2024 Carver County Emergency Management put out a news release titled “Public Input Wanted as Carver County Updates Hazard Mitigation Plan” to announce the start of the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. The news release provided information on the purpose and content of the plan, who the plan covers, stakeholders involved in the plan update and examples of hazard mitigation activities. Carver County used the news release to gather feedback from residents and businesses from across the county to incorporate into the plan, inviting feedback to the following: • What are the natural hazards you feel pose the greatest risk to your community? • Are there specific populations or assets in your community that you feel are more vulnerable to future storm events? • What concerns do you have, and what sorts of actions do you feel would help to reduce damages of future hazard events in your community or the county as a whole? The public was strongly encouraged contact Carver County Emergency Management to submit comments, concerns, or questions regarding natural disasters and potential mitigation actions to be included into the plan update process. The public was also able to post comments electronically on county or city Facebook sites where the news release was posted. Distribution: The news release was sent via email to the county’s HMP Jurisdictional Contact List, which includes the names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses of key stakeholders to be engaged in the HMP update, including county, city, and township contacts; other related agency and organizational stakeholder contacts, and neighboring jurisdiction contacts. (A copy of the Jurisdictional Contact List can be found in Appendix F). The news release was additionally sent to local media contacts with a request to carry the news release. Postings: Attached is documentation of the news release postings by Carver County, participating jurisdictions, local media, and other stakeholders. Cities and townships were encouraged to help share the news release locally by posting it on their websites, social media, or community bulletin boards. Public Input & Incorporation: Following is a record of public responses to the news release and how their input will be incorporated into the plan update, and if not relevant to be addressed, why. 10/10/24 City of Chaska Resident Email to Carver County Emergency Management Hello, Please see my responses below. • What are the natural hazards you feel pose the greatest risk to your community? 365 Flooding, drought, extreme heat, tornadoes - all climate change related impacts. • Are there specific populations or assets in your community that you feel are more vulnerable to future storm events? Aging infrastructure (e.g., water treatment plants, roads) • What concerns do you have, and what sorts of actions do you feel would help to reduce damages of future hazard events in your community or the county as a whole? Burying electric lines to minimize disruptions in power. Installing green infrastructure and renewable energy sources Thank you, Lauren Salvato Chaska, MN Incorporation: The Carver County HMP update will include working with each city jurisdiction to identify local vulnerabilities to severe weather events and responding mitigation actions to help reduce risk. This information provided will be shared with the City of Chaska as part of this process. 10/16/24 Email inquiry from Molly Koivumaki molly@beyondnewbeginnings.org Hello, I am in the process of writing an Emergency Operations Manual for my organization. I understand the County's HMP is currently being updated, according to an October 4, 2024, article in the City of Chaska News. When do you expect the update will be completed and available for public viewing? I was interested in the Risk Assessment piece that is in the HMP doc. It will be interesting to see the update. Thank you, Molly Koivumaki (she/her) Executive Director Beyond New Beginnings 10/16/24 Return Email from Carver County Emergency Management Hi Molly, Thanks for reaching out. My Carver is Alyssa and I work with Deb at Carver County Emergency Management. You are correct that the County’s HMP is currently being updated. The HMP is different from an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) as its focus is mitigating natural disasters and prevention. An EOP would be response focused. So, it may not provide you with the information that you need to write an Emergency Operations Manual. The HMP will be available for public viewing during 3rd quarter, 2025. Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions! Thank you, Alyssa Martinson | Emergency Management Specialist | Carver County Sheriff’s Office 606 East 4th Street, Chaska, MN 55318 | C: 612.206.5013 | O: 952.361.1249 366 From:Debra Paige To:Jason Kamerud; Patrick Barry; Dave Hemze; Gayle Degler; Tom Workman; Matthew Udermann; Tim Lynch; John P. Fahey; Shelby Sovell; Lyndon Robjent; Brad Hanzel; Peter Henschel; Chad Riley; Craig Prisland; Ryan Johnson; Paul Moline; Jason Mielke; Martin Walsh; Heather Goodwin; Richard Scott; Samantha Downs; Sharon Heath; Sonja Wolter; Dave Hemze; ctrimbo@cityofcarver.com; cjohnson@cityofcarver.com; bmareck@cityofcarver.com; cshell@cityofcarver.com; Vicky Sons-Eiden; aheger@chanhassenmn.gov; eryan@chanhassenmn.gov; lhokkanen@chanhassenmn.gov; jpotter@chanhassenmn.gov; skraus@chaskamn.gov; mwindschitl@chaskamn.gov; matt@chaskamn.gov; rseibert@chaskamn.gov; bjung@chaskamn.gov; colognefireadmin@ci.cologne.mn.us; mattl@colognemn.com; michellem@colognemn.com; chief1@cityofhamburgmn.com; chief2@cityofhamburgmn.com; clund@cityofhamburgmn.com; Jeremy Gruenhagen; fire@cityofmayer.com; cityadmin@cityofmayer.com; cityadmin@cityofmayer.com; Janell Gildemeister; newgermanyfirechief@gmail.com; Twyla Menth; Twyla Menth; Steve Zumberge; clagergren@nyacouncil.com; cityadmin@cityofnya.com; info@cityofnya.com; tklos@ci.victoria.mn.us; dmcmillan@ci.victoria.mn.us; dhardie@ci.victoria.mn.us; cettesvold@ci.victoria.mn.us; jsorensen@waconia.org; nwaldron@waconia.org; sfineran@waconia.org; thanson@watertownmn.gov; mwalters@watertownmn.gov; jfoster@watertownmn.gov; mreisdorf@watertownmn.gov; commersc@gmail.com; Lisa Goede; clerk@dahlgrentownship.com; tamara ekstrom; Pam Henry-Neaton; leanne@laketownmn.gov; Heidi Schmidt; 1goose@frontiernet.net; Watertown Township; Alan Herrmann; Jon.Dotterer@state.mn.us; Mike Wanous; Wes.Saunders-Pearce@state.mn.us; khani.sahebjam@state.mn.us; JoeG@MVEC.net; ebrady@Mcleodcoop.com; lnordby@whe.org; pwyffels@chaskamn.gov; petersonjulie@district112.org; rathkee@district112.org; tschochenmaier@central.k12.mn.us; bgersich@isd110.org; darren.schuler@wm.k12.mn.us; hagaM@district112.org; brennanm@hfchs.org; d_beckering@swchs.org; joel.landskroener@mayerlutheran.org; dkermes@swmetro.k12.mn.us; roystons@crown.edu; morgan.sommers@redcross.org; rachel.sullivannight@redcross.org; michele.heaver@usc.salvationarmy.org; Nicole.Weiler@gtcuw.org; vyanf@beaconinterfaith.org; nlotten@mymrci.org; angiecruzen@waconiafoodshelf.org; patti@bountifulbasketfoodshelf.org; hhfresourcecenter@gmail.com; latinovoicesofminnesota@gmail.com; maryhndz@micasamn.org; Heather Tran; gpavett@humanityalliance.org; jessica@actunited.org; rschneider@beaconinterfaith.org; jhansen@capagency.org; christielealarson@gmail.com; tyler@chaskatreehouse.org; Charles.hallman@180degrees.org; anorby@loveinccc.org; Dan Turzinski; Richard Scott; connieR@MyHealthMN.org; eric.waage@co.hennepin.mn.us; shaas@co.scott.mn.us; andrewh@co.sibley.mn.us; casey.stotts@mcleodcountymn.gov; seth.hansen@co.wright.mn.us; Terry.stoltzman@anokacountymn.gov Cc:Bonnie K Hundrieser; Kate Miner; Arianna Lyksett Subject:Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan News Release #1 Date:Thursday, September 5, 2024 4:28:26 PM Attachments:Carver County_Hazard Mitigation Plan Update News Release #1.docx Press Release 952024.msg Carver County_Hazard Mitigation Plan Update News Release #1.pdf Greetings,   Carver County Emergency Management is commencing work on the update of the Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP).  Attached is a news release (Word/PDF formats) for your information. I also attached the email with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office News Release.   Your assistance is requested to please also post this news release to help notify the public about the plan update and to have an opportunity to provide feedback.  If you have a website and/or Facebook page we encourage you to post the news release electronically (for about 2-4 weeks) to those places.  You may also post a hardcopy of the news release in locations that are common to the public, such as City Hall.  We welcome as many of ways of posting that you can cover.  As part of the plan update, we must document the public outreach that was conducted.    For FEMA documentation requirements, please send me an email letting me know when and where you posted the news release. Again, if you have a city website or social media such as Facebook, please post to those locations. You are also encouraged to post printed hardcopies in areas such as at City Hall, the Post Office, a local Community Center, or Senior Center, etc. Publications could be posted for about 2-4 weeks. Outreach to the public should be done in as many ways as you can to reach a wide audience. 367 All city governments within the county are requested to participate in order to meet FEMA requirements.  Townships, businesses, and other agencies or organizations are also strongly encouraged to participate.    If you receive any return public comments, please notify me so we may document this and incorporate this feedback into the plan update.   The timely return of your posting documentation within the next 7 days is appreciated.    If you have any questions, please let me know.    Thank you!   Sincerely, Deb   Deb Paige | Emergency Management Director Carver County Sheriff’s Office 606 E. 4th St., Chaska, MN 55318 emergencymanagement@carvercountymn.gov O: 952.361.1292     368 From:Kate Miner To:Sheriff-Media Subject:Press Release 9/5/2024 Date:Thursday, September 5, 2024 3:08:03 PM Attachments:2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.pdf Please see the attached Press Release asking for input on updates to the Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Kate Miner Administrative Services Manager Carver County Sheriff’s Office 606 E. 4th Street, Chaska, MN 55318 Office: 952.361.1065| Email: kminer@carvercountymn.gov 369 If you need assistance from police, fire, or medical personnel call 9-1-1. Anyone with information related to an incident or crime is asked to contact the Carver County Sheriff’s Office at 952-361-1212. After hours, call 952-361-1231. To remain anonymous, you may leave a message on the tip line: 952-361-1224. You may also use the tip form on the Sheriff’s Office website at: http://www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/county-sheriff/crime-prevention/crime-tips Press Release Date: 09/05/2024 Time: 3:15 PM Original AGENCY: CARVER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SHERIFF: JASON KAMERUD 602kem CLASSIFICATION: INPUT WANTED - HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE LOCATIONS: COUNTY WIDE TELEPHONE: 952-361-1212 Public Input Wanted as Carver County Updates Hazard Mitigation Plan Carver County residents, community leaders, business owners, area agencies and organizations now have an opportunity to share how severe weather events impact their property and lives. There is also an opportunity to share their ideas on how to reduce local impacts in the future. The Carver County Office of Emergency Management is working with U-Spatial at the University of Minnesota Duluth to update the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The plan assesses the natural hazards that pose risk to the county, such as tornadoes, straight line winds, ice storms, blizzards, wildfire, flooding, and extreme temperatures and identifies ways to minimize the damage of future events. As the county works to update the plan, it wants to hear from the public. The Carver County HMP is a multi-jurisdictional plan that covers Carver County, including all cities and townships within the county. The Carver County HMP also incorporates the concerns and needs of school districts, watershed districts, and other related agencies, organizations, or businesses participating in the planning process. The plan will be updated by a planning team made up of representatives from county departments, local municipalities, and other key stakeholders. When completed, the plan will be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for approval. “Hazard mitigation planning is a central part of our emergency management program,” said Deb Paige, Carver County Emergency Management Director. “Understanding the natural hazards that can cause 370 If you need assistance from police, fire, or medical personnel call 9-1-1. Anyone with information related to an incident or crime is asked to contact the Carver County Sheriff’s Office at 952-361-1212. After hours, call 952-361-1231. To remain anonymous, you may leave a message on the tip line: 952-361-1224. You may also use the tip form on the Sheriff’s Office website at: http://www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/county-sheriff/crime-prevention/crime-tips serious impact to our communities and taking action to reduce or eliminate the impact of future disasters makes us more resilient. Hazard mitigation helps us to break the cycle of damage and repair caused by things like flooding, ice storms, and severe wind events that can damage property, stress economies, and threaten life safety in our county.” Examples of hazard mitigation include: • Conducting public outreach on severe weather awareness and preparedness • Improving stormwater management systems to better handle high-rain events • Removing existing buildings from flood or erosion prone hazard areas • Increasing defensible space around homes in high-risk wildfire areas • Constructing tornado safe rooms in vulnerable areas such as mobile home parks • Burying overhead powerlines that may fail due to heavy snow, ice, or windstorms Some mitigation activities may be eligible for future FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant funding. Public input is an essential part of the plan update. As part of the planning process, Carver County is seeking feedback from residents and businesses to incorporate into the plan. Your input will be recorded and incorporated into the planning process: • What are the natural hazards you feel pose the greatest risk to your community? • Are there specific populations or assets in your community that you feel are more vulnerable to future storm events? • What concerns do you have, and what sorts of actions do you feel would help to reduce damages of future hazard events in your community or the county as a whole? Your feedback is wanted. Comments, concerns, or questions regarding natural disasters and your ideas for mitigation projects should be submitted to Carver County Emergency Management by phone, email, or by posting a comment via a social media posting of this article. There will be additional opportunities for public feedback throughout the planning process. A draft of the plan will be made available for public review prior to submission of the plan to the State of Minnesota. Future news releases will be shared with the media to notify the public of these opportunities. The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) requires counties to update their plan every 5 years to maintain eligibility for FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs. Contact Deb Paige Carver County Emergency Management Director 952-361-1292 emergencymanagement@carvercountymn.gov 371 Carver County HMP News Release #1 (9/5/24) Chart Documentation of News Release Postings Jurisdiction or Agency Posting Representative (name and title) Date & Location of News Release Posting Carver County • Kate Miner – Administrative Svs. Mgr – Sheriff's Office • Arianna Lyksett – Chief Communications Officer – Carver County • Jean Pierson – Public Health Specialist 9/5/24 - 9/6/24 Carver County Sheriff’s website, social media FB and Instagram pages; also sent to local media list Carver County news website, Carver County Social Media FB page Carver County Public Health social media FB page City of Carver Natalie Meyer – Community Development, City of Carver 9/19/24 - Posted to City of Carver website City of Chanhassen Andrew Heger – Fire Chief, City of Chanhassen 9/5/24 - The news release has been posted in the news section of the City of Chanhassen’s website. The post will remain for the next four weeks. City of Chaska Zack Bonnema – Deputy EM/Assistant Fire Chief, City of Chaska 10/4/2024 - Post to the City of Chaska Facebook. City of Cologne • Michelle Morrison – City Administrator/City Clerk • Jenna McInnis – Utility Billing/Admin/Events 9/26/24 - Posted on the City of Cologne website on the main page and under public notices. City of Hamburg Jeremy Gruenhagen, City Clerk-Treasurer, City of Hamburg 9/19/24 - Posted at Hamburg City Hall, FB page, and City of Hamburg website. City of Mayer Alicia Menzel, City Clerk, City of Mayer 9/23/24 - Posted to Mayer website and also to bulletin board in City Hall. City of New Germany Twyla Menth, City Clerk/Treasurer, City of New Germany 9/23/2024 - Posted on city website. City of Norwood Young America Andrea Aukrust, City of Norwood Young America 9/30/2024 - Posted on city website. City of Victoria Dana Hardie – City Manager, City of Victoria 9/6/24 City of Victoria website, FB, Instagram City of Waconia Justin Sorensen – Fire Chief, City of Waconia 9/24/2024 - posted on website, City Hall, and at the Senior Center. City of Watertown Tom Hanson – Fire Chief, City of Watertown 9/10/24 Posted on City of Watertown website and city FB page, physical copy on City Hall Bulletin Board. 372 Dahlgren Township Mary Olson – Township Clerk, Dahlgren Township 9/19/24 - Posted on Township website and on Township bulletin board. Also sent to resident email list. Hollywood Township Pam Henry-Neaton – Township Clerk, Hollywood Township 9/9/24 - Hollywood Township website Laketown Township Leanne Kunze – Township Clerk, Laketown Township 9/19/24 - Laketown Township website and posted on outdoor bulletin board. San Francisco Township Heidi Schmidt – Township Clerk, San Francisco Township 9/19/24 - Agenda item at Township Board meeting. Watertown Township Wayne Hubin, Township Clerk, Watertown Township 9/19/24 - Posting on outdoor bulletin board and township website. 373 Carver County HMP News Release #2 Record of Public Input & Incorporation Overview: On November 12, 2025 Carver County Emergency Management put out a news release titled “Public Comment Sought for County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan” to announce the completion of the draft Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan and invitation for public review and comment. The news release informed jurisdictional stakeholders and the public that a copy of the draft plan, interactive website, and comment form for public feedback was available online with a website link. The public review period for the draft plan was open from 11/12/25 – 11/26/25 for a total of 15 days. Distribution: The news release was sent via email to the county’s HMP Jurisdictional Contact List, which includes the names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses of key stakeholders to be engaged in the HMP update, including County Contacts, City Contacts, Township Contacts, Other Stakeholder Contacts, and Neighboring Jurisdiction Contacts. The news release was additionally sent to local media contacts such as area newspapers, radio and television channels with a request to carry the news release. Postings: Attached is documentation of the news release postings by Carver County, participating jurisdictions, and local media. Cities and townships were encouraged to help share the news release locally by posting it on their websites, social media, or community bulletin boards. Public Input & Incorporation: Following is a record of public responses to the Carver County news release and how the input will be incorporated into the plan update, and if not relevant to be addressed, why. Public Input & Incorporation: Following is a record of public responses to the Blue Earth County news release and how the input will be incorporated into the plan update, and if not relevant to be addressed, why. • There were no public comments submitted via the Carver County HMP website. • No public input was received directly by Carver County Emergency Management or local jurisdictions. 374 From:Alyssa Martinson To:Patrick Barry; Kate Miner Cc:Benjamin Rutter; Bonnie K Hundrieser Subject:Carver County News Release HMP Public Review Date:Thursday, November 13, 2025 9:29:15 AM Attachments:Carver County News Release HMP Public Review (11-12-25).docx Hi Pat, The next step in our Hazard Mitigation Plan update is to send a press release notifying the public that there is a 15-day window for comments and review. I'm attaching a press release to this email. Can you assist by approving and distributing? If anything needs to be edited, please let me know. Thank you! Alyssa Martinson | Emergency Management Specialist | Carver County Sheriff’s Office 606 East 4th Street, Chaska, MN 55318 | C: 612.206.5013 | O: 952.361.1249 375 From: Alyssa Martinson <amartinson@carvercountymn.gov> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2025 11:58 AM To: Tim Walsh <twalsh@cityofcarver.com>; Courtney Johnson <cjohnson@cityofcarver.com>; Brent Mareck <bmareck@cityofcarver.com>; Lynn Tschudi <ltschudi@cityofcarver.com>; Vicky Sons-Eiden <vsonseiden@cityofcarver.com>; Heger, Andrew <aheger@chanhassenmn.gov>; eryan@chanhassenmn.gov <eryan@chanhassenmn.gov>; Hokkanen, Laurie <lhokkanen@chanhassenmn.gov>; Potter, Jenny <jpotter@chanhassenmn.gov>; Stephen Kraus <skraus@chaskamn.gov>; Zack Bonnema <zbonnema@chaskamn.gov>; Thubbard@chaskamn.gov <thubbard@chaskamn.gov>; matt@chaskamn.gov <matt@chaskamn.gov>; Elise Durbin <edurbin@chaskamn.gov>; rseibert@chaskamn.gov <rseibert@chaskamn.gov>; Brian Jung <bjung@chaskamn.gov>; Cologne Fire Admin <colognefireadmin@ci.cologne.mn.us>; mattl@colognemn.com <mattl@colognemn.com>; Michelle Morrison <michellem@colognemn.com>; Steven Siewert <chief1@cityofhamburgmn.com>; Nick Mackenthun <chief2@cityofhamburgmn.com>; clund@cityofhamburgmn.com <clund@cityofhamburgmn.com>; Jeremy Gruenhagen <cityadmin@cityofhamburgmn.com>; Mayer Fire Department <fire@cityofmayer.com>; Nick Johnson <cityadmin@cityofmayer.com>; Nick Johnson <cityadmin@cityofmayer.com>; Janell Gildemeister <janell.gildemeister@cityofmayer.com>; Ryan Goede <newgermanyfirechief@gmail.com>; Twyla Menth <ngcityhall@gmail.com>; Twyla Menth <ngcityhall@gmail.com>; Firechief@cityofnya.com <firechief@cityofnya.com>; connor.smith@nyacouncil.com <connor.smith@nyacouncil.com>; Andrea Aukrust <cityadmin@cityofnya.com>; info@cityofnya.com <info@cityofnya.com>; tklos@victoriamn.gov <tklos@victoriamn.gov>; dmcmillan@victoriamn.gov <dmcmillan@victoriamn.gov>; dhardie@victoriamn.gov <dhardie@victoriamn.gov>; cettesvold@victoriamn.gov <cettesvold@victoriamn.gov>; Justin Sorensen <jsorensen@waconia.org>; jschulze@waconia.org <jschulze@waconia.org>; nwaldron@waconia.org <nwaldron@waconia.org>; Shane Fineran <sfineran@waconia.org>; Tom Hanson <thanson@watertownmn.gov>; mwalters@watertownmn.gov <mwalters@watertownmn.gov>; dtolsma@watertownmn.gov <dtolsma@watertownmn.gov>; commersc@gmail.com <commersc@gmail.com>; camdentownship@yahoo.com <camdentownship@yahoo.com>; clerk@dahlgrentownship.com <clerk@dahlgrentownship.com>; tamara ekstrom <Tjekstrom@yahoo.com>; Pam Henry-Neaton <Hollywoodtownship@hotmail.com>; Leanne Kunze <leanne@laketownmn.gov>; Heidi Schmidt <heidisft@gmail.com>; 1goose@frontiernet.net <1goose@frontiernet.net>; Watertown Township <watertowntownship@gmail.com>; Alan Herrmann <alanfherrmann@outlook.com> Cc: Benjamin Rutter <brutter@carvercountymn.gov>; Benjamin Rutter <brutter@carvercountymn.gov> Subject: Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan - News Release Greetings, The public review and comment period is now open for the Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan from Wednesday, November 12 to Wednesday, November 26th. This public review period is required prior to the plan being sent to FEMA for review. Your assistance is requested in sharing this information with the public. Please note that the cities of Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, Cologne, Hamburg, Mayer, New Germany, Norwood Young America, Victoria, Waconia, and Watertown are requested to please post this locally. Townships and other related stakeholders involved in the plan update are also encouraged to share the news release. As this is a 15-day review period, we ask that you attend to posting the release promptly. 376 From:Alyssa Martinson To:Lisa Anderson; Tom Workman; Matthew Udermann; Tim Lynch; John P. Fahey; Shelby Sovell; Lyndon Robjent; Brad Hanzel; Peter Henschel; Chad Riley; Craig Prisland; Ryan Johnson; Paul Moline; Kristen Larson; Jason Mielke; Martin Walsh; Heather Goodwin; Richard Scott; Samantha Downs; Sharon Heath; Sonja Wolter; Dave Hemze; Dotterer, Jon (DPS); Mike Wanous; Wes.Saunders-Pearce@state.mn.us; khani.sahebjam@state.mn.us; JoeG@MVEC.net; ebrady@Mcleodcoop.com; lnordby@whe.org; electric@chaskamn.gov; Haga, Celine; Rathke, Erin; tschochenmaier@central.k12.mn.us; bgersich@isd110.org; Schuler, Darren; Haga, Matthew; brennanm@hfchs.org; d_beckering@swchs.org; Joel Landskroener; dkermes@swmetro.k12.mn.us; roystons@crown.edu; Sommers, Morgan; Sullivan-Nightengale, Rachel; michele.heaver@usc.salvationarmy.org; angiecruzen@waconiafoodshelf.org; Patti Sinykin; hhfresourcecenter@gmail.com; latinovoicesofminnesota@gmail.com; maryhndz@micasamn.org; Heather Tran; Greg Pavett; jessica@actunited.org; rschneider@beaconinterfaith.org; jhansen@capagency.org; christielealarson@gmail.com; Charles.hallman@180degrees.org; anorby@loveinccc.org; Dan Turzinski; Richard Scott; connieR@MyHealthMN.org; eric.waage@co.hennepin.mn.us; Haas, Scott; casey.stotts@mcleodcountymn.gov; seth.hansen@co.wright.mn.us Cc:Benjamin Rutter; Bonnie K Hundrieser Subject:Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan - News Release Date:Friday, November 14, 2025 10:41:24 AM Attachments:Carver County News Release HMP Public Review (11-12-25).docx Greetings, The public review and comment period is now open for the Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan from Wednesday, November 12 to Wednesday, November 26th. This public review period is required prior to the plan being sent to FEMA for review. Your assistance is requested in sharing this information with the public. Please note that the cities of Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, Cologne, Hamburg, Mayer, New Germany, Norwood Young America, Victoria, Waconia, and Watertown are requested to please post this locally. Townships and other related stakeholders involved in the plan update are also encouraged to share the news release. As this is a 15-day review period, we ask that you attend to posting the release promptly. Instructions: Please post the attached news release to areas where you share information with the public (i.e., your website, social media, or community bulletin boards) Please email me to let me know the date and location(s) of where the news release was posted. There are website links as well as a QR code in the news release that will take you to the HMP website that includes a PDF of the plan and local mitigation action charts. There is an online feedback form to provide any comments, questions, or other feedback. If you have not already reviewed the plan during the government review period, you are strongly encouraged to do so. Your prompt attention to this is appreciated.  Please respond with your posting information. Thank you for your assistance. Please let me know if you have any questions. Alyssa Martinson | Emergency Management Specialist | Carver County Sheriff’s Office 606 East 4th Street, Chaska, MN 55318 | C: 612.206.5013 | O: 952.361.1249 377 If you need assistance from police, fire, or medical personnel call 9-1-1. Anyone with information related to an incident or crime is asked to contact the Carver County Sheriff’s Office at 952-361-1212. After hours, call 952-361-1231. To remain anonymous, you may leave a message on the tip line: 952-361-1224. You may also use the tip form on the Sheriff’s Office website at: http://www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/county-sheriff/crime-prevention/crime-tips Press Release Date: 11/13/2025 Time: 10:40 AM Original AGENCY: CARVER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SHERIFF: JASON KAMERUD 602kem CLASSIFICATION: INPUT WANTED - HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE LOCATIONS: COUNTY WIDE TELEPHONE: 952-361-1212 Public Comment Sought for Carver County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan Carver County has completed an updated draft of its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and is now seeking public feedback. Like all Minnesota counties, Carver County is vulnerable to a variety of natural hazards such as tornadoes, windstorms, severe winter storms, flooding, drought, and extreme temperatures, which can threaten the loss of life and property in the county. Planning for natural disasters minimizes the impact of events that can cause vast economic loss and personal hardship. All county residents, as well as other interested agency or organizational stakeholders are strongly encouraged to review and offer feedback on the interactive website, PDF of the draft plan, and proposed local mitigation actions. The review and comment period is open for a period of 15 days through November 26, 2025. The public can access the plan using the following hyperlinks: Carver County HMP Website Homepage (feedback form at the bottom of page) Carver County Mitigation Action Charts (feedback form at the bottom of page) The Carver County HMP is a multi-jurisdictional plan that covers Carver County, including all cities and townships within the county. The Carver County HMP also incorporates the concerns and needs of other key stakeholders such as school districts and related agencies, organizations, or businesses participating in the planning process. 378 If you need assistance from police, fire, or medical personnel call 9-1-1. Anyone with information related to an incident or crime is asked to contact the Carver County Sheriff’s Office at 952-361-1212. After hours, call 952-361-1231. To remain anonymous, you may leave a message on the tip line: 952-361-1224. You may also use the tip form on the Sheriff’s Office website at: http://www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/county-sheriff/crime-prevention/crime-tips Update of the plan has been under direction of Carver County Emergency Management in cooperation with U-Spatial at the University of Minnesota Duluth and representatives from county departments, city and township governments and other participating stakeholders. Together, the planning team worked to identify cost-effective and sustainable actions to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life or property from natural hazards. Examples include infrastructure projects for areas that experience repetitive flooding; construction of safe rooms in areas where residents and visitors are vulnerable to tornadoes and severe storm events; burying powerlines that may fail due to heavy snow, ice, or wind storms; ensuring timely emergency communication to the public through warning sirens and mass notification systems; and conducting outreach to increase public awareness of severe weather and personal preparedness. Hazard mitigation planning helps Carver County and other jurisdictions protect their residents. Working with local communities through the process helps identify vulnerabilities and develop strategies to reduce or eliminate the effects of a potential hazard. In addition, increasing public awareness of natural disasters and encouraging personal preparedness helps to create a community that is resilient to disaster, and breaks the cycle of response and recovery. Updating the plan further allows Carver County and its jurisdictions to be eligible to apply for future FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant program funding for projects that help to reduce or eliminate the impacts of future natural hazard events. Community feedback is vital to the success of the plan. Carver County invites public review and feedback of the draft plan prior to submitting it to the State of Minnesota and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for review. Feedback may be provided via the online comment forms or directly to Carver County Emergency Management. Contact Alyssa Martinson Carver County Emergency Management Specialist 952-361-1249 amartinson@carvercountymn.gov Please scan the following QR code to go directly to the Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan interactive website: 379 Carver County HMP News Release #2 (11/12/25) Chart Documentation of News Release Postings Jurisdiction or Agency Posting Representative (name and title) Date & Location of News Release Posting Carver County Patrick Barry (Chief Deputy) Alyssa Martinson (EM Deputy Director) Arianna Lyksett (Chief Communications Officer) Nicole Robinson (Records Supervisor) Sharon Heath (Public Health Planner) Jean Pierson (Public Health Planner) 11/13/2025 - Shared with local media. 11/14/2025 - Posted on CCSO Facebook. 11/14/2025 - Posted on CC website and shared to social media. Will reshare a few more times before November 26. 11/14/2025 - Posted on CCSO website. 11/17/2025 - Shared with Health Community Partners, includes clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and schools. 11/18/2025 - Shared on Public Health social media. City of Carver Brenda Good (Administrative Services Coordinator) 11/14/2025 - Posted to city website, Facebook and Instagram accounts. City of Chanhassen Andrew Heger (Fire Chief) 11/14/2025 - Posted at City Hall, city website, and on social media. City of Chaska Elise Durbin (Assistant City Administrator) 11/13/2025 - Posted on the city website. City of Cologne Jenna McInnis (Utility Billing/Admin/Events) 11/20/2025 - Posted on city website, Facebook, and at City Hall. City of Hamburg Jeremy Gruenhagen (City Clerk) 11/13/2025 - Posted to city website, Facebook, and at City Hall. City of Mayer Alicia Menzel (City Clerk) 11/13/2025 - Posted at City Hall and added to city website. 11/14/2025 - Posted on social media. City of New Germany Twyla Menth (City Clerk- Treasurer) 11/13/2025 - Posted on Facebook and City Post Office and City Hall City of Norwood Young America 11/20/2025 - Posted on city website under news & highlights City of Victoria Dana Hardie (City Manager) 11/13/2025 - Posted on city website. 11/26/2025 - Will be shared in city e- newsletter. City of Waconia Justin Sorensen (Fire Chief) 11/20/2025 - Posted on their city website and on Facebook. 380 City of Watertown Dan Tolsma (City Admin) 11/21/2025 - Posted on their city website, Facebook, and at City Hall. Central District 108 Timothy Schochenmaier (Superintendent) 11/14/2025 - Posted on Facebook. 381 Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Appendix H – Mitigation Actions by Jurisdiction 382 City of Carver Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 1 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of and prepared for severe weather events, periods of extreme temperatures, and extended power outages. Existing High 2026-2031 Fire Chief / City Manager The city proactively conducts public outreach during Winter Weather Awareness Week and Severe Weather Awareness Week. Important safety messages are shared through the city’s social media platforms to help keep residents informed, engaged, and prepared for seasonal hazards. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 2 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to sign up for the county’s emergency notification system to receive alerts on severe weather events. Existing High 2026-2031 Fire Chief The city will work to implement a more focused to encourage residents to register for the county’s Everbridge system by including information and a link to the county website in city newsletters and posting information on our city website and social media. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 3 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Enforce city regulations that help to reduce the risk of storm damages to new development. Existing High 2026-2031 City Manager The city of Carver has adopted the MN State Building Code. Enforcement of the state building code is carried out by staff from the city’s building department. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 4 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Incorporate mitigation strategies across the city’s long-term plans and policies for future growth and new development. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 Community Development Director The Carver 2040 Comprehensive Plan addresses considerations for future development, including surface water management and multiple areas of flood mitigation (i.e., design of wetlands and new stormwater storage facilities). Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget External: 383 City of Carver Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 5 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure the city has emergency generator backup power for city services and buildings. New High 2026-2031 Public Services Director The city will evaluate where generator backup power is needed for city facilities or infrastructure. The city will purchase generators as funding is available and approved by City Council. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 6 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Work to reduce the risk of downed power lines resulting from severe summer and winter storm events. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 Public Services Director The city encourages our electric providers (Xcel Energy and Minnesota Valley Electrical Coop) to address any power line vulnerabilities and to convert overhead lines to underground where necessary. The utility companies work to maintain clearance of trees near power lines. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget External: Xcel Energy, MVEC 7 Severe Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure that the city’s outdoor warning sirens are maintained and functioning. Existing High 2026-2031 Fire Chief / Public Services Director The city has 5 outdoor warning sirens which are maintained and tested monthly in coordination with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office. The sirens are designated as the Overlook Sire, 6th St. Siren, Water Treatment Siren, Downtown Siren, and Fleet Farm Siren. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 8 Severe Summer Storms Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of severe windstorms and tornadic weather, to understand warning siren alerts, and to be prepared with personal evacuation or shelter plans. Existing High 2026-2031 Fire Chief The city will participate in the NWS Severe Weather Awareness Week in coordination with Carver County Emergency Management. Local schools also participate in tornado drills. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 384 City of Carver Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 9 Extreme Temperatures Heat/Cold Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Be prepared to provide emergency sheltering to vulnerable residents during periods of extreme heat or cold temperatures. Existing High 2026-2031 Fire Chief In the event of an extreme temperature event coupled with an extended power outage, the city will work with our fire department and Carver County Emergency Management to address assistance such as evacuation or temporary sheltering for the elderly or other vulnerable residents. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 10 Flooding Structure & Infrastructure Projects Work to address flood mitigation measures that help the city to handle future high rain events. Existing High 2026-2031 Public Services Director Our historic downtown area has some limited vulnerabilities to flooding from the Minnesota River. During periods of high water, certain businesses and roadways may be affected. The city is in the process of completing a dike project. Efforts and planning have taken place to continue to mitigate flooding risk. Internal: PW Dept. Budget 385 City of Carver Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 11 Flooding Local Planning & Regulations Implement the Carver Levee Certification Project. New High 2026-2031 City Manager The City of Carver's levee is no longer certified by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This means that the levee is not guaranteed to protect Carver from flooding. The city is currently working towards levee certification. The levee’s certification will require approximately $13.3 million. The City of Carver cannot fund this alone and is working with elected state and federal leaders to secure funding for the project. The City has secured funding from the Lower MN River Watershed District, Bond Fund from the MN Legislature, MN/DNR, and Congressionally Dedicated Spending (Federal). Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget External: Lower MN River Watershed District, State Bonding, MN DNR, and Federal (Congressional Dedicated Spending) 12 Drought Local Planning & Regulations / Education & Awareness Programs Establish water use restrictions and conduct public outreach on water conservation measures during periods of drought. New Moderate 2026-2031 Public Services Director / City Manager City of Carver city code includes an odd-even watering schedule for residential and commercial lawns on odd-numbered and even-numbered days, respectively. The city can implement temporary bans, like the 2022 ban, during water system issues or dry conditions to conserve water. Residents can check the city's Facebook page for updates on any potential temporary restrictions. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 386 City of Chanhassen Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 1 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of and prepared for severe weather events, periods of extreme temperatures, and extended power outages. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM The city’s communications team participates in a variety of outreach opportunities related to Winter Weather Awareness and Severe Awareness week. This messaging is typically communicated via the city’s social media channels. The fire department also employs a dedicated Community Risk Reduction Specialist position. Utilizing a variety of methods, such as safety camp, public education sessions, and CPR classes, this position educated the public about risk in the community. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 2 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to sign up for the city’s / county’s emergency notification system to receive alerts on severe weather events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM The city of Chanhassen has been heavily promoting a local program, called Community Connect, which allows community members and businesses to opt into emergency alerts from the fire department. We can also work to include information and a link to Carver County’s Everbridge emergency notification system on our city website. We also mention this to groups when discussing emergency preparedness. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 3 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Enforce city regulations that help to reduce the risk of storm damages to new development. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin The city of Chanhassen has adopted the MN State Building Code. Enforcement of the state building code is accomplished with city building department staff. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 387 City of Chanhassen Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 4 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Incorporate mitigation strategies across the city’s long- term plans and policies for future growth and new development. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin Development in the city is reviewed by all departments who can provide feedback/input to help mitigate hazards prior to construction. The Community Development Department & Water Resources enforces floodplain requirements, shoreland management district, and bluff protection. Additionally, the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan helps guide development across the community. The city’s Emergency Operations Plan was rewritten to include Emergency Support Functions and department heads participated in a table top exercise. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 5 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure the city has emergency generator backup power for city services and buildings. New High 2026-2031 City PW / City EM The city will evaluate where generator backup power is needed for city facilities or infrastructure. The city will purchase generators as funding is available and approved by City Council. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 6 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Work to reduce the risk of downed power lines resulting from severe summer and winter storm events. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. The city encourages our electric providers (Xcel Energy and Minnesota Valley Electrical Coop) to address any power line vulnerabilities and to convert overhead lines to underground where necessary. The utility companies work to maintain clearance of trees near power lines. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget External: Xcel Energy, MVEC 388 City of Chanhassen Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 7 Severe Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure that the city’s outdoor warning sirens are maintained and functioning. Existing High 2026-2031 City EM The city has 9 outdoor warning sirens. Current storm sirens are being rebuilt/upgraded to ensure operational readiness. The city continues to monitor and make upgrades to our outdoor warning siren network to ensure operational readiness. Sirens are tested on a monthly basis. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 8 Severe Summer Storms Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of severe windstorms and tornadic weather, to understand warning siren alerts, and to be prepared with personal evacuation or shelter plans. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM The city will participate in the NWS Severe Weather Awareness Week in coordination with Carver County Emergency Management. Local schools also participate in tornado drills. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 9 Extreme Temperatures Heat/Cold Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Be prepared to provide emergency sheltering to vulnerable residents during periods of extreme heat or cold temperatures. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin, City EM In the event of an extreme temperature event coupled with an extended power outage, the city will work with our fire department and Carver County Emergency Management to address assistance such as evacuation or temporary sheltering for the elderly or other vulnerable residents. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 389 City of Chanhassen Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 10 Flooding Structure & Infrastructure Projects Work to address flood mitigation measures that help the city to handle future high rain events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. The southern portion of the community has some limited vulnerabilities related to flooding on the Minnesota River. Some businesses and roadways can be impacted when water levels rise. The city of Chanhassen's flood mitigation efforts include participation in a statewide program with MnDOT for road improvements like raising roadways during seasonal flooding, and the city's own stormwater management projects, such as maintenance of stormwater ponds and ravine stabilization. Chanhassen also uses updated flood data for permitting and zoning to promote sound development and uses the Adopt-a-Drain program to keep storm drains clear of debris, which helps prevent flooding. Internal: PW Dept. Budget 11 Landslides Natural Systems Protection / Structure & Infrastructure Projects Develop and implement stabilization projects to prevent the possibility of future slope failures due to large rain events along the bluff area. New High 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. As future development occurs in the bluffs area, opportunities to prevent landslides should be factored into such development. Additionally, tree preservation efforts and slope stabilization practices should continue to occur in existing properties. 390 City of Chanhassen Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 12 Drought Local Planning & Regulations / Education & Awareness Programs Establish water use restrictions and conduct public outreach on water conservation measures during periods of drought. New Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin The city of Chanhassen has restrictions that apply to municipal water use from May 1 to September 30. Residents are restricted from watering lawns and plants between 10 AM and 5 PM daily and must follow an odd- even schedule based on property address for watering on calendar days. Residents with odd- numbered addresses can water on odd-numbered days, and those with even-numbered addresses can water on even-numbered days. We work to promote awareness to residents of the restrictions and water conservation measures. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 391 City of Chaska Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 1 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of and prepared for severe weather events, periods of extreme temperatures, and extended power outages. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM The city maintains our Severe Weather Warning System. The City of Chaska Communications team leads our community outreach efforts. They utilize social media, Direct Mailings, etc. We participate in Severe Weather Awareness and Winter Weather Awareness Week by sharing the messaging on our social media channels. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 2 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to sign up for the county’s emergency notification system to receive alerts on severe weather events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM We will work with Carver County Emergency Management to help us to post information about the county’s Everbridge emergency notification system and a link to sign up on the county website. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 3 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Enforce city regulations that help to reduce the risk of storm damages to new development. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin The city of Chaska has adopted the MN State Building Code. Review and enforcement of the state building code is carried out by building department staff, Fire Inspection Staff, and Community Service Officers. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 4 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Incorporate mitigation strategies across the city’s long- term plans and policies for future growth and new development. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin Our Planning and Engineering teams work closely together to facilitate thoughtful & purposeful growth in the city. The city also utilizes its comp plan to provide further guidance on growth and development. The city also enforces our Floodplain Ordinance. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 392 City of Chaska Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 5 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure the city has emergency generator backup power for city services and buildings. New High 2026-2031 City PW / City EM The city will evaluate where generator backup power is needed for city facilities or infrastructure. The city will purchase generators as funding is available and approved by City Council. Specific user/physical facilities that could be impacted by severe weather events and power outages include the Carver County Government Center (including CCSO, Dispatch, and Jail), 212 Medical Center, Hazeltine National Golf Club, Multiple School buildings, Chaska Community Center, etc. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 6 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Work to reduce the risk of downed power lines resulting from severe summer and winter storm events. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 Chaska Municipal Electric Dept. Chaska Municipal Electric Department works to address any power line vulnerabilities and to convert overhead lines to underground where necessary. The department also works to maintain clearance of trees near power lines. Internal: Chaska Electric Dept. 7 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Encourage nursing homes and assisted living facilities to be prepared with emergency plans and backup power for severe weather events. New Moderate 2026-2031 City EM Chaska has experienced rapid growth in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the last several years. It is the responsibility of these facilities to have emergency plans and equipment in place, such as emergency lighting and generators. The city will work to encourage such facilities to be aware of and prepared for severe weather events. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 8 Severe Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure that the city’s outdoor warning sirens are maintained and functioning. Existing High 2026-2031 City EM The city has 7 outdoor warning sirens which are maintained and tested monthly in coordination with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 393 City of Chaska Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 9 Severe Summer Storms Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of severe windstorms and tornadic weather, to understand warning siren alerts, and to be prepared with personal evacuation or shelter plans. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM The city will participate in the NWS Severe Weather Awareness Week in coordination with Carver County Emergency Management. Local schools also participate in tornado drills. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 10 Severe Summer Storms Local Planning & Regulations / Structure & Infrastructure Projects Work with the city’s 2 mobile home parks to address evacuation and shelter planning. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City EM in coord with MHP’s We have 2 mobile home parks that have storm shelters for residents for short-term shelter. The city will work with the mobile home parks if they wish to seek to upgrade to a tornado safe room. This would require significant outside grant funding. The city would look to apply for FEMA HMGP grant funding if such projects were to be pursued. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget External: MHP Operators, FEMA HMGP safe room grant funding 11 Extreme Temperatures Heat/Cold Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Be prepared to provide emergency sheltering to vulnerable residents during periods of extreme heat or cold temperatures. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin, City EM In the event of an extreme temperature event coupled with an extended power outage, the city will work with our fire department and Carver County Emergency Management to address assistance such as evacuation or temporary sheltering for the elderly or other vulnerable residents. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 394 City of Chaska Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 12 Flooding Structure & Infrastructure Projects Work to address flood mitigation measures that help the city to handle future high rain events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. The city continues to maintain active maintenance of the levy system and pumps. We have also completed street reconstruction in the downtown area. The downtown area is protected by a levy and multiple pumps. Other lowland areas in town are impacted by high water, including the T.H. 41 Minnesota River Crossing. Our city Public Works department continues to monitor and address these areas of concern. Internal: PW Dept. Budget 13 Drought Local Planning & Regulations / Education & Awareness Programs Establish water use restrictions and conduct public outreach on water conservation measures during periods of drought. New Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin In Chaska, MN, lawn watering restrictions are in effect from May 1 to September 30 annually. During this period, residents with even-numbered addresses can water on even-numbered days, and residents with odd-numbered addresses can water on odd- numbered days. Watering is prohibited every day between 12 p.m. (noon) and 4 p.m., regardless of the day of the week. We work to promote awareness to residents of the restrictions and water conservation measures. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 395 City of Cologne Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 1 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of and prepared for severe weather events, periods of extreme temperatures, and extended power outages. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM We use our social media platforms regularly to keep residents up to date with information. New residents are enrolled in our email alert system tied to any updates we post on our website. We also have quarterly newsletters mailed. We post and share information on our Facebook Page/City Newsletter relating to Severe Weather Awareness Week/Winter Weather Awareness Week and various other hazards. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 2 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to sign up for the county’s emergency notification system to receive alerts on severe weather events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM The city promotes sign up for Everbridge using our social media platforms, on our website and in our newsletter. New residents receive a welcome letter/email that encourages enrollment among other helpful information. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 3 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Enforce city regulations that help to reduce the risk of storm damages to new development. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin The city of Cologne adopts and enforces the MN State Building Code. The city contracts with MetroWest for inspection services. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 4 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Incorporate mitigation strategies across the city’s long- term plans and policies for future growth and new development. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin The city of Hamburg adopts the Carver County Emergency Operations Plan and conducts 10- year comp plan updates. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 5 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure the city has emergency generator backup power for city services and buildings. New High 2026-2031 City PW / City EM We have community shelter in our Community Center but no backup generator if there is a prolonged power outage. The city will work to purchase a portable generator for the Community Center as funding is available and approved under our city budget. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 396 City of Cologne Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 6 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Trim trees near power lines and work with our local utility to convert overhead power lines to underground to reduce the risk of power outages from severe storms. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. Our city public works department works to address city trees in the ROW that need to be trimmed. Xcel Energy is our energy provider, and oversee trimming trees near powerlines to maintain clearance. All power lines are put underground in any new developments. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget External: Xcel Energy 7 Severe Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure that the city’s outdoor warning sirens are maintained and functioning. Existing High 2026-2031 City EM The city has 3 outdoor warning siren which we test monthly in coordination with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office. Sirens are maintained as needed. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 8 Severe Summer Storms Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of severe windstorms and tornadic weather, to understand warning siren alerts, and to be prepared with personal evacuation or shelter plans. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM The city will seek to work with Carver County to promote tornado awareness and safety during the NWS Severe Weather Awareness week each April. Local schools practice tornado drills. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 9 Extreme Temperatures Heat/Cold Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Be prepared to provide emergency sheltering to vulnerable residents during periods of extreme heat or cold temperatures. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin, City EM In the event of an extreme temperature event coupled with an extended power outage, the city will work with our fire department to provide temporary sheltering at our city’s Community Center. We are working to obtain a backup generator for this building to ensure we can provide lighting and heat/cooling. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 10 Flooding Structure & Infrastructure Projects Work to address flood mitigation measures that help the city to handle future high rain events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. Our Public Works Department continues to manage our city’s stormwater system to ensure it is capable of handling high rain events. Of current concern is that our Waste Water Treatment Plant is nearing capacity. Design of a new plant is complete but funding will need to be secured. Internal: PW Dept. Budget External: MN PFA, other possible sources TBD 397 City of Cologne Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 11 Drought Local Planning & Regulations / Education & Awareness Programs Establish water use restrictions and conduct public outreach on water conservation measures during periods of drought. New Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin During periods of severe drought, the city will establish watering restrictions as per MN DNR guidance. We will also work to promote awareness to residents of the restrictions and water conservation measures. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 398 City of Hamburg Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 1 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of and prepared for severe weather events, periods of extreme temperatures, and extended power outages. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM The city shares information with the public by posting information on our city website and city Facebook page. We post and share information on our Facebook Page/City Newsletter relating to Severe Weather Awareness Week/Winter Weather Awareness Week and various other hazards. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 2 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to sign up for the county’s emergency notification system to receive alerts on severe weather events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM We will work with Carver County Emergency Management to help us to post information about the county’s Everbridge emergency notification system and a link to sign up on the county website. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 3 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Enforce city regulations that help to reduce the risk of storm damages to new development. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin The city of Hamburg has adopted the Minnesota State Building Code. SAFEbuilt (Waconia) is the City Building Official who enforces the building code. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 4 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Incorporate mitigation strategies across the city’s long- term plans and policies for future growth and new development. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin The city of Hamburg has adopted the Carver County Emergency Operations Plan and conducts 10- year comp plan updates. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 5 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure the city has emergency generator backup power for city services and buildings. New High 2026-2031 City PW / City EM The city will evaluate where generator backup power is needed for city facilities or infrastructure. The city will purchase generators as funding is available and approved by City Council. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 6 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Work to reduce the risk of downed power lines resulting from severe summer and winter storm events. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. The city encourages our electric provider (Xcel Energy) to address any power line vulnerabilities and to convert overhead lines to underground where necessary. Xcel Energy works to maintain clearance of trees near power lines. External: Xcel Energy 399 City of Hamburg Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 7 Severe Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure that the city’s outdoor warning sirens are maintained and functioning. Existing High 2026-2031 City EM The city has 1 outdoor warning siren which is maintained and tested monthly in coordination with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 8 Severe Summer Storms Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of severe windstorms and tornadic weather, to understand warning siren alerts, and to be prepared with personal evacuation or shelter plans. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM The city will participate in the NWS Severe Weather Awareness Week in coordination with Carver County Emergency Management. Local schools also participate in tornado drills. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 9 Extreme Temperatures Heat/Cold Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Be prepared to provide emergency sheltering to vulnerable residents during periods of extreme heat or cold temperatures. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin, City EM In the event of an extreme temperature event coupled with an extended power outage, the city will work with our fire department and Carver County Emergency Management to address assistance such as evacuation or temporary sheltering for the elderly or other vulnerable residents. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 10 Flooding Structure & Infrastructure Projects Work to address flood mitigation measures that help the city to handle future high rain events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. We continue to maintain riprap in the city’s wastewater ponds. Internal: PW Dept. Budget 11 Drought Local Planning & Regulations / Education & Awareness Programs Establish water use restrictions and conduct public outreach on water conservation measures during periods of drought. New Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin During periods of severe drought, the city will establish watering restrictions as per MN DNR guidance. We work to promote awareness to residents of the restrictions and water conservation measures. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 400 City of Mayer Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 1 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of and prepared for severe weather events, periods of extreme temperatures, and extended power outages. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM The city use’s our website to raise awareness of the city’s watering ordinance during the year. In the past we have not promoted information on weather safety due the availability of cell phone notifications that are available to the public. We will seek to work with Carver County Emergency Management to share information locally during appropriate times, such as the NWS Severe Weather Awareness Week. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 2 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to sign up for the county’s emergency notification system to receive alerts on severe weather events. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM We will work with Carver County Emergency Management to help us to post information about the county’s Everbridge emergency notification system and a link to sign up on the county website. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 3 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Enforce city regulations that help to reduce the risk of storm damages to new development. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin The city has adopted the MN State Building Code. The city contracts with MetroWest for inspection services for enforcement. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 4 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Incorporate mitigation strategies across the city’s long- term plans and policies for future growth and new development. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin The city’s Planning and Zoning department enforces our floodplain requirements, shoreland overlay, and the City Code zoning requirements for new development. We have a 20- year Comprehensive Plan that is designed to plan physical growth of the city and appropriate land uses. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 401 City of Mayer Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 5 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Work to reduce the risk of downed power lines resulting from severe summer and winter storm events. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. The city encourages our electric providers (Xcel Energy and McLeod Power Coop) to address any power line vulnerabilities and to convert overhead lines to underground where necessary. The utility companies work to maintain clearance of trees near power lines. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget External: Xcel Energy, McLeod Power Cooperative 6 Severe Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure that the city’s outdoor warning sirens are maintained and functioning. Existing High 2026-2031 City EM The city has 1 outdoor warning siren which is maintained and tested monthly in coordination with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 7 Severe Summer Storms Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of severe windstorms and tornadic weather, to understand warning siren alerts, and to be prepared with personal evacuation or shelter plans. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM The city will participate in the NWS Severe Weather Awareness Week in coordination with Carver County Emergency Management. Local schools also participate in tornado drills. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 8 Extreme Temperatures Heat/Cold Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Be prepared to provide emergency sheltering to vulnerable residents during periods of extreme heat or cold temperatures. Existing Low 2026-2031 City Admin, City EM In the event of an extreme temperature event coupled with an extended power outage, the city will work with our fire department and Carver County Emergency Management to address assistance such as evacuation or temporary sheltering for the elderly or other vulnerable residents. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 9 Flooding Structure & Infrastructure Projects Work to address flood mitigation measures that help the city to handle future high rain events. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. Our Public Works Department continues to maintain and improve our city stormwater system as needed to handle high rain events. Internal: PW Dept. Budget 402 City of Mayer Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 10 Drought Local Planning & Regulations Continue to enforce the city’s Watering Ordinance to encourage water conservation. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin The City of Mayer's Watering Ordinance was designed to encourage water conservation. Odd/even and time-of-day watering restrictions are in effect May 1 through September 30 each year. We work to promote awareness to residents of the restrictions and water conservation measures. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 403 City of New Germany Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 1 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of and prepared for severe weather events, periods of extreme temperatures, and extended power outages. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM We utilize the city’s emergency sirens, and our local firefighters also serve as weather watchers in bad weather. We will work with Carver County Emergency Management to help us participate locally in sharing information during the NWS Severe Weather Awareness Week each April and Winter Hazards Awareness Week each November. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 2 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to sign up for the county’s emergency notification system to receive alerts on severe weather events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM We occasionally publish info on Carver County’s Everbridge emergency notification system on social media and in the city’s newsletter. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 3 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Enforce city regulations that help to reduce the risk of storm damages to new development. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin The city of New Germany has adopted MN State Building Code. The city contracts with MetroWest, Loretto, MN as our building official to enforce the state building code. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 4 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Incorporate mitigation strategies across the city’s long- term plans and policies for future growth and new development. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin The city has an ordinance restricting water use during water emergencies. Every 5 years the city conducts sump pump inspections; We have an “Adopt a Drain” program where we remind residents to keep curb/gutter area clean and to not blow grass onto these areas. We also do less salting to roads in winter. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 5 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure the city has emergency generator backup power for city services and buildings. New High 2026-2031 City PW / City EM The city will evaluate where generator backup power is needed for city facilities or infrastructure. The city will purchase generators as funding is available and approved by City Council. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 404 City of New Germany Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 6 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Work to reduce the risk of downed power lines resulting from severe summer and winter storm events. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. The city encourages our electric provider (Xcel Energy) to address any power line vulnerabilities and to convert overhead lines to underground where necessary. Xcel Energy works to maintain clearance of trees near power lines. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget External: Excel Energy 7 Severe Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure that the city’s outdoor warning sirens are maintained and functioning. Existing High 2026-2031 City EM The city has 2 outdoor warning sirens which are maintained and tested monthly in coordination with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office. The city will work to upgrade our weather warning system as they age. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 8 Severe Summer Storms Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of severe windstorms and tornadic weather, to understand warning siren alerts, and to be prepared with personal evacuation or shelter plans. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM The city will participate in the NWS Severe Weather Awareness Week in coordination with Carver County Emergency Management. Local schools also participate in tornado drills. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 9 Extreme Temperatures Heat/Cold Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Be prepared to provide emergency sheltering to vulnerable residents during periods of extreme heat or cold temperatures. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin, City EM In the event of an extreme temperature event coupled with an extended power outage, the city will work with our fire department and Carver County Emergency Management to address assistance such as evacuation or temporary sheltering for the elderly or other vulnerable residents. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 10 Flooding Structure & Infrastructure Projects Work to address flood mitigation measures that help the city to handle future high rain events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. In 2014 the city underwent a street, curb, gutter, and storm drain project, that also consisted of a new water treatment plant. Our Public Works department continues to maintain and improve our city stormwater system as needed to handle high rain events. Internal: PW Dept. Budget 405 City of New Germany Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 11 Flooding Structure & Infrastructure Projects Work to increase the capacity of the city’s wastewater ponds to reduce the risk of overflow during high rain events. New High 2026-2031 City Admin, City Public Works Dept. Our wastewater ponds are currently facing capacity issues, which are more vulnerable to overflow and failure during high rain events. It is critical that the city of New Germany expand the capacity of our wastewater treatment facility and increase the level of treatment capabilities in order to support growth with the city and support water quality. The city continues to seek state bonding funding to support this effort. The city may seek other potential flood mitigation grant funding to support this significant infrastructure project. The capacity of these wastewater ponds is more vulnerable to failure during high rain and flooding events. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget External: MN State Bonding Request, MN PFA, FEMA HMGP or FMA grant, MN DNR FHM grant 12 Drought Local Planning & Regulations / Education & Awareness Programs Establish water use restrictions and conduct public outreach on water conservation measures during periods of drought. New Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin During periods of severe drought, the city enforces Ordinance No 109, Water Usage in a Critical Water Emergency. We work to promote awareness to residents of the restrictions and water conservation measures. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 406 City of Norwood Young America Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 1 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of and prepared for severe weather events, periods of extreme temperatures, and extended power outages. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM We post on our website and Facebook (city and fire department FB pages). We plan to also post information our “Notify me” alerts. Also, we send out information in our city newsletter. We participate in Severe Weather Awareness and Winter Weather Awareness Week by sharing the messaging on our social media channels. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 2 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to sign up for the county’s emergency notification system to receive alerts on severe weather events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM We will work with Carver County Emergency Management to help us to post information about the county’s Everbridge emergency notification system and a link to sign up on the county website. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 3 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Enforce city regulations that help to reduce the risk of storm damages to new development. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin The city of Norwood Young America has adopted the Minnesota State Building Code. We contract for building official services from Darin Haslip of 101 Development Resources, Inc. for enforcement of the code. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 4 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Incorporate mitigation strategies across the city’s long- term plans and policies for future growth and new development. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin We adopt the Carver County Hazard Mitigation Plan and have a variety of SOPs. The city also enforces our Floodplain Ordinance. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 5 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure the city has emergency generator backup power for city services and buildings. New High 2026-2031 City PW / City EM The city will evaluate where generator backup power is needed for city facilities or infrastructure. The city will purchase generators as funding is available and approved by City Council. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 407 City of Norwood Young America Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 6 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Work to reduce the risk of downed power lines resulting from severe summer and winter storm events. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. The city encourages our electric provider (Xcel Energy) to address any power line vulnerabilities and to convert overhead lines to underground where necessary. Xcel Energy works to maintain clearance of trees near power lines. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget External: Excel Energy 7 Severe Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure that the city’s outdoor warning sirens are maintained and functioning. Existing High 2026-2031 City EM The city has 4 outdoor warning sirens which are maintained and tested monthly in coordination with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 8 Severe Summer Storms Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of severe windstorms and tornadic weather, to understand warning siren alerts, and to be prepared with personal evacuation or shelter plans. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM The city will participate in the NWS Severe Weather Awareness Week in coordination with Carver County Emergency Management. Local schools also participate in tornado drills. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 9 Severe Summer Storms Local Planning & Regulations / Structure & Infrastructure Projects Work with the city’s mobile home park to address evacuation and shelter planning. Plan for construction of a new tornado shelter or alternate site evacuation facility. Existing High 2026-2031 City EM Severe weather mitigation should be completed in our mobile home park. The city will work with the MHP owner to ensure evacuation and sheltering plans are in place. If new construction of a tornado safe room is to be pursued, the city would seek to apply for FEMA HMGP safe room grant funding. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget External: FEMA HMGP safe room grant 10 Extreme Temperatures Heat/Cold Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Be prepared to provide emergency sheltering to vulnerable residents during periods of extreme heat or cold temperatures. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin, City EM In the event of an extreme temperature event coupled with an extended power outage, the city will work with our fire department and Carver County Emergency Management to address assistance such as evacuation or temporary sheltering for the elderly or other vulnerable residents. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 408 City of Norwood Young America Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 11 Flooding Structure & Infrastructure Projects Identify areas of flood vulnerability and implement mitigation measures that help the city to handle future high rain events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. The ditch that goes through town is a vulnerability. In the past, it has caused the wastewater plant to flood. The South Street area of town and trailer court are more vulnerable as they are lower income. Friendship Park is at risk for flooding and needs mitigation. Due to flooding in 2024, the fire station is being remodeled, which will include bigger gutters. Mitigation work is being done at Prairie Dawn Park. Our Public Works Department continues to monitor and address stormwater improvements for wastewater treatment plan, South Street Area, and the trailer court. Internal: PW Dept. Budget External: 12 Drought Local Planning & Regulations / Education & Awareness Programs Establish water use restrictions and conduct public outreach on water conservation measures during periods of drought. New Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin The city of Norwood Young America has permanent water restrictions for lawn and garden watering, allowing it only on odd or even calendar days, respectively, according to a property's address. Watering is restricted between 10 AM and 5 PM daily. We work to promote awareness to residents of the restrictions and water conservation measures. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 409 City of Victoria Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 1 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of and prepared for severe weather events, periods of extreme temperatures, and extended power outages. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM The city’s communications team creates and distributes a variety of communications related to severe weather. This messaging is typically communicated via the city’s social media channels and website. The city also uses our outdoor warning sirens to alert the population of emergency situations and hazards. We participate in Severe Weather Awareness and Winter Weather Awareness Week by sharing the messaging on our social media channels. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 2 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to sign up for the county’s emergency notification system to receive alerts on severe weather events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM We will work with Carver County Emergency Management to help us to post information about the county’s Everbridge emergency notification system and a link to sign up on the county website. A more focused effort could be made to share information through city newsletters and social media/website postings. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 3 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Enforce city regulations that help to reduce the risk of storm damages to new development. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin The city of Victoria has adopted the MN State Building Code. The city employs a building permit technician, two building inspectors, and a building official. This department is responsible for enforcement. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 410 City of Victoria Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 4 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Incorporate mitigation strategies across the city’s long- term plans and policies for future growth and new development. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin Development in the city is reviewed by all departments who can provide feedback/input to help mitigate hazards prior to construction. The Community Development Department and city planner enforce floodplain requirements, shoreland management district, and bluff protection. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 5 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure the city has emergency generator backup power for city services and buildings. New High 2026-2031 City PW / City EM Permanent generators have been added to all newly installed lift stations and production wells. We continue to maintain all generators to ensure that they are operational. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 6 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Work to reduce the risk of downed power lines resulting from severe summer and winter storm events. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. We have worked to underground more power lines and will continue that initiative. The city encourages our electric providers (Xcel Energy and Minnesota Valley Electrical Coop) to address any power line vulnerabilities and convert overhead lines to underground where necessary. The utility companies work to maintain clearance of trees near power lines. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget External: Xcel Energy and MN Valley Electric Cooperative 7 Severe Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure that the city’s outdoor warning sirens are maintained and functioning. Existing High 2026-2031 City EM The city has 6 outdoor warning sirens which are maintained and tested monthly in coordination with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office. Our most recent warning siren was installed in 2024. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 8 Severe Summer Storms Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of severe windstorms and tornadic weather, to understand warning siren alerts, and to be prepared with personal evacuation or shelter plans. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM The city will participate in the NWS Severe Weather Awareness Week in coordination with Carver County Emergency Management. Local schools also participate in tornado drills. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 411 City of Victoria Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 9 Extreme Temperatures Heat/Cold Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Be prepared to provide emergency sheltering to vulnerable residents during periods of extreme heat or cold temperatures. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin, City EM In the event of an extreme temperature event coupled with an extended power outage, the city will work with our fire department and Carver County Emergency Management to address assistance such as evacuation or temporary sheltering for the elderly or other vulnerable residents. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 10 Flooding Structure & Infrastructure Projects Work to address flood mitigation measures that help the city to handle future high rain events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. Some lower lying neighborhoods have been affected by historic rain events. Our city Public Works Department continues to maintain and improve our city stormwater system as needed to handle high rain events. Internal: PW Dept. Budget 11 Drought Local Planning & Regulations / Education & Awareness Programs Establish water use restrictions and conduct public outreach on water conservation measures during periods of drought. New Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin The City of Victoria, MN has seasonal watering restrictions in effect from May 1 to September 30. During these months, irrigation is prohibited between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. During periods of severe drought, the city will establish watering restrictions as per MN DNR guidance. We will also work to promote awareness to residents of the restrictions and water conservation measures. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 412 City of Waconia Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 1 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of and prepared for severe weather events, periods of extreme temperatures, and extended power outages. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM We share information on the city’s website and social media channels. We participate in Severe Weather Awareness and Winter Weather Awareness Week by sharing the messaging on our social media channels. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 2 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to sign up for the county’s emergency notification system to receive alerts on severe weather events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM We will work with Carver County Emergency Management to help us to post information about the county’s Everbridge emergency notification system and a link to sign up on the county website. A more focused effort could be made to share information through city newsletters and social media/website postings. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 3 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Enforce city regulations that help to reduce the risk of storm damages to new development. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin The city of Waconia has adopted the MN State Building Code. The city contracts with MetroWest for building inspections and enforcement through the building department. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 4 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Incorporate mitigation strategies across the city’s long- term plans and policies for future growth and new development. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin Our Community Development and Public Services departments review developments for impacts to floodplains and shoreland areas and monitor growth and its impacts on the comprehensive plan and demands on infrastructure. The city enforces our Floodplain Ordinance. The city has also added space and technology at the new fire station to be able to function as an Emergency Operations Center. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 413 City of Waconia Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 5 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure the city has emergency generator backup power for city services and buildings. New High 2026-2031 City PW / City EM Generators have been placed at all critical buildings and high flow lift stations. We continue to maintain all generators to ensure that they are operational. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 6 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Work to reduce the risk of downed power lines resulting from severe summer and winter storm events. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. The city encourages our electric providers (Xcel Energy and Centerpoint Energy) to address any power line vulnerabilities and convert overhead lines to underground where necessary. The utility companies work to maintain clearance of trees near power lines. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget External: Xcel Energy and Centerpoint Energy 7 Severe Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure that the city’s outdoor warning sirens are maintained and functioning. Existing High 2026-2031 City EM The city has 5 outdoor warning sirens which are maintained and tested monthly in coordination with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 8 Severe Summer Storms Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of severe windstorms and tornadic weather, to understand warning siren alerts, and to be prepared with personal evacuation or shelter plans. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM The city will participate in the NWS Severe Weather Awareness Week in coordination with Carver County Emergency Management. Local schools also participate in tornado drills. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 9 Extreme Temperatures Heat/Cold Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Be prepared to provide emergency sheltering to vulnerable residents during periods of extreme heat or cold temperatures. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin, City EM In the event of an extreme temperature event coupled with an extended power outage, the city will work with our fire department and Carver County Emergency Management to address assistance such as evacuation or temporary sheltering for the elderly or other vulnerable residents. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 414 City of Waconia Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 10 Flooding Structure & Infrastructure Projects Work to address flood mitigation measures that help the city to handle future high rain events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. The city’s Public Works Department continues to maintain and improve our city stormwater system as needed to handle high rain events. Internal: PW Dept. Budget 11 Drought Local Planning & Regulations / Education & Awareness Programs Establish water use restrictions and conduct public outreach on water conservation measures during periods of drought. New Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin The City of Waconia has a year- round odd-even watering restriction and a time-of-day restriction, limiting outdoor watering between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on all days to conserve water. During periods of severe drought, the city will establish watering restrictions as per MN DNR guidance. We will also work to promote awareness to residents of the restrictions and water conservation measures. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 415 City of Watertown Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 1 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of and prepared for severe weather events, periods of extreme temperatures, and extended power outages. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM We share information from Carver County Sheriff’s Office - Emergency Management on social media and also solicit interest from residents signing up for the Citizen Alert System. We also utilize the IPAWS system for notifications when applicable. We participate in Severe Weather Awareness and Winter Weather Awareness Week by sharing the messaging on our social media channels. We also do Flooding Outreach (informational). Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 2 All-Hazards Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to sign up for the county’s emergency notification system to receive alerts on severe weather events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM We will work with Carver County Emergency Management to help us to post information about the county’s Everbridge emergency notification system and a link to sign up on the county website. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 3 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Enforce city regulations that help to reduce the risk of storm damages to new development. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin The city of Watertown has adopted the MN State Building Code. The city contracts with SAFEBUILT for Building Code and Permitting enforcement. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 4 All-Hazards Local Planning & Regulations Incorporate mitigation strategies across the city’s long- term plans and policies for future growth and new development. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin The city enforces our Floodplain Ordinance. We also utilize the Carver County HMP and consistently evaluate our current flood plan. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 5 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Continue to address any backup power needs the city may have to be prepared for extended power outages. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City PW / City EM In 2025, the last generator was installed at our final lift station. This completes backup power considerations for all critical infrastructure facilities within our community. Additional generators will be included as expansion warrants. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 416 City of Watertown Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 6 Severe Winter & Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Work to reduce the risk of downed power lines resulting from severe summer and winter storm events. Existing Moderate 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. The city encourages our electric provider (Xcel Energy) to address any power line vulnerabilities and to convert overhead lines to underground where necessary. Xcel Energy works to maintain clearance of trees near power lines. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget External: Excel Energy 7 Severe Summer Storms Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Ensure that the city’s outdoor warning sirens are maintained and functioning. Existing High 2026-2031 City EM The city has 4 outdoor warning sirens which are maintained and tested monthly in coordination with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 8 Severe Summer Storms Education & Awareness Programs Encourage residents to be aware of severe windstorms and tornadic weather, to understand warning siren alerts, and to be prepared with personal evacuation or shelter plans. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin / City EM The city will participate in the NWS Severe Weather Awareness Week in coordination with Carver County Emergency Management. Local schools also participate in tornado drills. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 9 Severe Summer Storms Local Planning & Regulations / Structure & Infrastructure Projects Work with the city’s mobile home park to address evacuation and shelter planning. Plan for construction of a new tornado shelter or alternate site evacuation facility. Existing High 2026-2031 City EM We have limited shelter for residents of our two mobile home parks. The city will work with the MHP owners to ensure evacuation and sheltering plans are in place. If we decide to pursue development of a tornado safe room for these mobile home parks, the city would need to seek significant outside grant funding. We would plan to apply for FEMA HMGP safe room grants if funding was available. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget External: MHP Owners, FEMA HMGP safe room grant funding 417 City of Watertown Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 10 Extreme Temperatures Heat/Cold Mitigation Preparedness & Response Support Be prepared to provide emergency sheltering to vulnerable residents during periods of extreme heat or cold temperatures. Existing High 2026-2031 City Admin, City EM In the event of an extreme temperature event coupled with an extended power outage, the city will work with our fire department and Carver County Emergency Management to address assistance such as evacuation or temporary sheltering for the elderly or other vulnerable residents. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 11 Flooding Structure & Infrastructure Projects Work to address flood mitigation measures that help the city to handle future high rain events. Existing High 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. We experience frequent flooding near our downtown corridor. However, in recent years, only two commercial businesses are affected by flood operations. The city’s Public Works Department continues to maintain and improve our city stormwater system as needed to handle high rain events. Internal: PW Dept. Budget 12 Flooding Structure & Infrastructure Projects Complete levee certification for the city’s downtown levee. New High 2016-2031 City Admin, City Public Works Dept. The levee that protects our downtown corridor is not certified and should be evaluated. The city will seek for additional external funding to implement this evaluation process by a professional engineer. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget External: USACE 13 Flooding Natural Systems Protection Continue to monitor the city’s riverbank stabilization and make improvements as needed. Existing High 2026-2031 City Public Works Dept. We have identified and addressed significant erosion along the west bank of the Crow River directly adjacent to the Riverpointe trail system. The project stabilized approximately 150 feet of riverbank. We continue to monitor and address any issues with this area. The city had budgeted funding in the 2022 CIP for the Riverpointe Shore Stabilization. Internal: City CIP funding 418 City of Watertown Mitigation Action Chart # Hazard Mitigation Strategy Mitigation Action Status Priority Timeframe Responsibility Comments on Implementation & Integration Possible Funding 14 Drought Local Planning & Regulations / Education & Awareness Programs Establish water use restrictions and conduct public outreach on water conservation measures during periods of drought. New Moderate 2026-2031 City Admin/Public Utilities Staff The city of Watertown, MN, enforces year-round lawn watering restrictions for established lawns to conserve water and prevent evaporation, allowing watering on specific days before 8 a.m. or between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. During periods of severe drought, the city will establish watering restrictions as per MN DNR guidance. We will also work to promote awareness to residents of the restrictions and water conservation measures. Internal: City Gen. Operating Budget 419 Carver County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan z.umn.edu/CarverHMP Appendix I – Plan Maintenance & Monitoring Worksheets 420 During the five-year plan period, the Emergency Management Director (EMD) will require all relevant departments and jurisdictions to report on the status of their mitigation actions. This information will be used to track progress for the next plan update. Participating jurisdictions will use these worksheets to report on the mitigation activities listed in Appendix H. Mitigation Action Tracking Name of Jurisdiction Reporting Period Describe the action or project. Who is responsible for the action? Project status:  Complete  In progress, anticipated completion date:  Not started  Canceled Progress Report Has there been any progress with this project so far? Are there any obstacles or challenges with this action so far? What steps do you need to take to complete this project? Other comments: 421 Hazard Mitigation Plan Maintenance Schedule Plan Maintenance Step When How Who Monitoring Twice per year. Get status updates on jurisdictional mitigation actions, compile progress reports and identify any opportunities for improvement. Emergency Management Director Evaluating Once a year or after a disaster event. Use a standard form to review how the plan has been carried out so far and record lessons learned. Emergency Management Director, Lead Jurisdiction Planning Department Manager Updating Every 5 years, or after a disaster event. Review the plan and document necessary updates as necessary for the next plan update. Emergency Management Director, Lead Jurisdiction Planning Department Manager The EMD will also seek feedback from the Emergency Managers group on the following: • Are there any new representatives from jurisdictions, agencies, or organizations that you feel should be included in our stakeholder outreach? • Do you feel your community has any new vulnerabilities that may be impacted by hazard events? (critical infrastructure, systems, or populations) • Has your community identified any new mitigation activities that would help reduce risk to future hazard events? • Are there any funding opportunities or other resources that may be available to help implement local mitigation activities? • How is your community integrating information from the mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms (such as plans, policies, or partnerships)? 422 City Council Item March 9, 2026 Item Law Enforcement Update File No.Item No: F.1 Agenda Section FIRE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE Prepared By Tyler Stahn, Lieutenant Reviewed By Laurie Hokkanen SUGGESTED ACTION None Motion Type N/A Strategic Priority N/A SUMMARY BACKGROUND DISCUSSION BUDGET RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS 423