Census Questions to Arrive mid-March
Minn. Benefits if Snowbirds Use Minn. Address
Do NOT answer census questionaires delivered to a temporary residence. Wait to answer at your usual residence. Minnesota snowbirds will receive the census at both addresses. If you do not receive a questionaire in Minnesota, request one online at the Census Bureau website. For more information, call state demographer Barbara Ronningen at (651) 201-2473 or watch this edition of Inside City Hall online on the Prior Lake website.
Prior Lake Screensavers Available
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Recreation Registration Now Open
 The City of Prior Lake Recreation Department summer program registration is now open to residents. The department is again partnering with Community Ed. to bring you Prior Lake Recreation online registration. Activities include summer tot lot and playground programs, youth trips, family events and more. Click on the 2010 Summer Recreation Catalog for details on all programs. For more information, call the Recreation Department at (952) 447-9820.
Volunteers Needed for Buckthorn Removal Event on June 5
Great River Greening is seeking volunteers for a Spring Lake Regional Park Buckthorn Removal Event on Saturday, June 5. The event requires 100 volunteers and will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For information, call Mark Turbak at (651) 665-9500. First introduced in the late-19th Century as an ornamental shrub and windbreak, buckthorn today has become one of the most destructive invasive species in the state.
No New Charge but Sewer Bills Change
There is no increase on your city water/sewer bill but the cost breakdown is different. New line items show the city sewer rate AND the charge from Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES). The city portion of your bill will appear as $1.90 per 1,000 gallons and the MCES portion will be $1.75, instead of the single $3.65 charge. he single $3.65 charge. For more info, call (952) 447-9843 or (952) 447-9844. For information, call Prior Lake Utility Billing at (952) 447-9843 or (952) 447-9844 or visit our Utilities & Billing webpage.
Tired of Winter? Reserve a Little Piece of Spring With a Garden Plot
Well, it’s not too early to think about spring. Prior Lake hosts a community garden on the Kop Farm property at Lakefront Park in Prior Lake. The plot rental fee is $35 for residents ($50 non residents). Gardeners must also pay a $20 deposit that is refunded at the end of the season when plot signs are returned and plots cleared. Go to the park reservations webpage for more information.
Free Tax Preparation for Seniors
AARP volunteers will prepare basic tax returns for seniors and income-qualifying residents at Club Prior (sharing space with the library) every Tuesday until April 13 at 10 and 11 a.m. and 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Make an appointment at (952) 447-9783.
Updated 2030 Vision Booklets Go Out To Prior Lake Residents
 Prior Lake's updated 2030 Vision and Strategic Plan was sent out to residents as an insert in the Prior Lake American newspaper this January. The Vision guides the city's growth and development into the future. You can download this important document here. Email your name and Prior Lake address to info@cityofpriorlake.com for a hard copy.
Winter Street Maintenance Information
 Residents are prohibited from parking vehicles on any city street or public parking lot between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. until March 31 so the city can promptly and efficiently remove snow. Any vehicle parked in violation of the winter parking ordinance may be towed. The city’s Winter Maintenance Policy defines and outlines snow and ice control objectives and procedures. Street and trail plowing priority maps and tips for driving safely near snowplows are on the City's Street Maintenance Web page. If a city snowplow damages your mailbox or other property, contact the Public Works Department at (952) 447-9830.
Prior Lake Snowmobile Ordinance is  Strictly Enforced
To preserve Prior Lake's investment in its downtown streets, the City strictly enforces its snowmobile ordinance. For complaints or more information, call the Snowmobile Hotline at (952) 447-9787. This Snowmobile Announcement has key information about the ordinance and the Sno-trails Map indicates areas in Prior Lake where snowmobiles are permitted. The Scott County Snow Trails Map features county trails, park & rides, signage and more. Visit the Snowmobile Information Web page.
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