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WHAT’S NEW

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What’s New in Belle Plaine

From new businesses to new housing.

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MADE IN MN

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Made in Belle Plaine

From countertops to fireworks.

LEISURE

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Where to unwind

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From the river to a bird sanctuary.

HISTORY

23 on the cover Cover Photo by Tory Cooney The Hooper-BowlerHillstrom House in Belle Plaine was built in 1871

by Sandford Hooper.

Historic buildings in town From the Episcopal Church to a landmark house.

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2018 - 2019 Discover Guide Publisher: Laurie Hartmann \ Regional Editor: Deena Winter Editorial Content: Victoria Cooney, Josh Towner Cover Design: Carrie Rood, Mike Gears, Rachel Larivee \ Editorial Design: Rachel Larivee \ Advertising: Erin Troxel Special thanks to the city of Belle Plaine for their contributions. Every effort has been made to provide an accurate directory, but if errors have occurred please let us know about them.

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SNAPSHOT POPULATION

HOUSING

2,501

2015

2016

2017

Housing units, 2010

87.4%

Home ownership rate, 2012 - 2016

92.2%

Living in same house 1 year or more

3.03

Persons per household

$177,600

Median value of owneroccupied homes, 2012 - 2016

6,918

7,009

7.3%

7,119

5 years and under = 600

increase from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2017

18 years and under

9% 29.9%

Between 19 and 64 years 58.4% 65 years and older

11.7%

POPULATION BREAKDOWN 2017

$25,935

Per capita income in past 12 months, 2016 dollars

$74,635

Median household income, 2012 - 2016

EDUCATION

95%

High School Graduate or higher, 25+

2012 - 2016

25%

Bachelor’s Degree or higher, 25+

2012 - 2016

94.9%

White Hispanic or Latino

2.5%

Foreign born Between 2012 and 2016

WORK TRAVEL TIME Mean travel time to work workers age 16+ 2012 - 2016

Two or more races

1.3% .8% 1.5%

Asian

Black or African American 1.2% American Indian and Alaska Native

.8%

VETERANS

486

2012 - 2016

25.6 minutes

Source: http://quickfacts.census.gov/

WELCOME

Belle Plaine

From season to season, a charming retreat

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hether clustered a rou nd cup s of coffee on a bright winter morning or watching Belle Plaine’s biggest parade of the year, residents and visitors alike are drawn to the community’s charm and warmth.

Nestled in the Minnesota River Valley between Mankato and the Twin Cities, Bel le Plaine is easy accessible via Highway 169 and only a short drive away from major regional attractions.

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This not only allows Belle Plaine to serve as a bucolic escape from the bustle of urban life, but also provides residents with the amenities and opportunities of a growing metro area.

However, Belle Plaine’s identity as a small town remains intact, with a population of nearly 7,000 people and a thriving, historic downtown that serves as the commercial heart of the city.

Mom and pop shops fill storefronts dating back to the 1800s

and festive events draw people together, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

The city’s park system, the landscape-defining Minnesota River, and surrounding farmland and wooded areas provide a tranquil atmosphere and abundant opportunities to enjoy each of Minnesota’s seasons.

This publication offers a directory of information and resources for Belle Plaine’s visitors, businesses and residents – especially those new to

the area.

Given the dynamic nature of life in the southwest metro area, changes may occur after publication and we apologize for any incidental omissions.

Please inform us of any details that need to be updated so we can keep the guide current throughout the year.

If you would like additional copies of this publication, call our Circulation Department at 952-345-6682. Send updated information to editor@jordannews.com.

WELCOME

Top left — Downtown Belle Plaine is home to many of the town’s shops, bars, restaurants and offices. Top right — The Hooper-BowlerHillstrom House in Belle Plaine was built in 1871 by Sandford Hooper, a local businessman. A two-story outhouse was added after it was bought by Samuel Bowler in 1886. Inset left — Its always time for ice cream in Belle Plaine! Inset middle — Winter can be quiet in Belle Plaine, but the snowy landscapes can also be incredibly striking.

Inset right — Rex Ernst of Rucks Meats in Belle Plaine prepares to shop at the city’s weekly farmers market.

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WHAT’S NEW

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Additional housing developments brought 24 new homes to Belle Plaine in 2015, 35 new homes in 2016, and 37 in 2017.

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elle Plaine’s historic downtown has become even more of a draw in the past year, with at least six new local businesses opening. The downtown growth is evidence of the community’s “robust entrepreneurial spirit,” said Community Development Director Cynthia Smith Strack.

Ridgeview Belle Plaine Clinic opened in June 2017 at the Ridgeview Health Campus and can expand an additional two floors, vertically, if needed. It is connected to a 55unit senior apartment facility that opened in November 2017, KingsPath Senior Living, Smith Strack said.

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Additional housing developments brought 24 new homes to Belle Plaine in 2015, 35 new homes in 2016, and 37 in 2017, she said.

New housing brings additional vibrancy and diversity to the community and provide a valuabe resource to employers, Smith Strack said.

“We like to see new rooftops,” she said.

Rounding out major projects in 2017, the city added a fenced, year-round dog park to Hickory Park. Previously, the city’s dog park transformed into a hockey rink during the winter.

The year-round dog park is a wonderful addition to the town, said Jean Murphy, who particularly enjoys visiting the new dog park at Hickory Park with her year-and-a-half year old mutt, Wyatt.

“We’re out in the country, so we can’t just let them run,” she said.

Construction began in the fall of 2017 to convert a vacant lot at the intersection of Meridian Street and Main Street into a downtown plaza. It is expected to host many local events – including regular open mic nights – and will feature a stage, planters and seating, Smith Strack said.

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Belle Plaine’s historic downtown has become even more of a draw in the past year, with at least six new, local businesses opening.

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CALENDER

201819 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Belle Plaine Summer Festivals Belle Plaine German Days June Downtown, Belle Plaine

BBQ Days

Scenic Byway River Run September

St. Patrick’s Day March The annual celebration draws hundreds of people a year for a day of celebration, starting with a service at Our Lady of the Prairie Church, followed by a parade and entertainment in downtown Belle Plaine.

Holiday Express

German Days

December

June

Chatfield Elementary

Downtown, Belle Plaine

Come visit the “North Pole” to help ring in the holiday season. Enjoy breakfast, visit with Santa and read stories with Mrs. Claus. Children are also welcome to enjoy holiday crafts and activities before doing some Christmas shopping in a safe, festive environment.

Enjoy a downtown cook-out, classic cars, and battle of the bands at this celebration of Belle Plaine’s German heritage. Saturday events include children’s activities, parade, kraut eating contest, and wrestling.

July Union Square Park

Jordan Mill Pond Masters Ice Golf Tournament

Holiday Express December

February

Chatfield Elementary

This one is quite the tradition put on by the Jordan Commercial Club.

Jordanites golf on Mill Pond using their club, golf balls and even the occasional hockey stick. They also have turkey bowling, where they propel a frozen turkey through bowling pins on the ice.

Jordan St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Fall Festival September Church Parking Lot Heimatfest September Downtown Jordan and Lagoon Park

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Enjoy a day of running, eating, shopping and fun along the Minnesota River with the 7th Scenic Byway Half Marathon, Relay, 5K and Kids Fun Run on Sept. 15. The day will also feature a harvest festival, concessions and craft vendors.

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Belle Plaine resident Scott Gillespie is a fan of the corn dogs at Belle Plaine’s annual BBQ Days, an event that brings food, live music, carnival rides and games to the city.

BBQ Days July Union Square Park Belle Plaine’s famous Bar-B-Q Days will feature carnaval festivities, food, and live music all weekend. The event will also feature fireworks, a queen coronation, a horse show on Friday night and a parade at noon on Saturday.

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Celebrate Jordan April The CERC There is not a better combination than food, booths and music. At Celebrate Jordan, awards are given to students who exemplify a positive, safe and nurturing environment.

Tables will also be set up for the Jordan Independent, the Jordan Fire Department and Jordan Police.

Cinco de Mayo May 5 A block party on Water Street

PHOTO BY SARAH WYNN

Caitlyn Luna (left) and Jasmine Resendiz (right) dance at Jordan’s second annual Cinco de Mayo. filled with festivities with authentic Mexican food, live music, dancing, kids games, crafts and face painting.

The event is designed to bring the community together and raise awareness of Hispanic culture, food and dance.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Fall Festival September There will be music and dinner and family activities. At last year’s festival, Tom Colling’s band, Cocktails for Two, played and quilters auctioned off their masterpieces at the festival.

Heimatfest September Downtown Jordan and Lagoon Park A two-day tradition in the city of Jordan as residents gather for the parade, Run of the Mill races and face painting. Contests abound, ranging from bingo to coronating Miss Jordan and even a Brat Eating Contest.

Jordan Dazzle Parade December Downtown Jordan and Pekarna Park Bring in that holiday cheer with carolers... and maybe even an appearance by Santa. A festive parade will start downtown and finish at Pekarna Park, where carolers will sing jubilant tunes.

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ATTRACTIONS

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ATTRACTIONS

he Belle Plaine Historical Society owns and maintains the Hooper Bowler Hillstrom House, which was built in 1871 by local businessman Sandford Hooper and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The home boasts a two-story outhouse, believed by many to be the only one of its kind.

Belle Plaine is also home to the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, a Carpenter Gothic style church that is also on the National Register of Historic Places.

Both attractions are easy to enjoy when visiting the city for its festivals, including the annual German Days and BBQ Days, the latter of which offers barbecue food, carnival rides, a parade and fireworks.

“Our parade is really one of the best. It’s about a mile long and lasts two hours,” said Jean Murphy, of Belle Plaine Festivals and Events.

The town’s festivals can draw hundreds of people from the area, she said.

The city is also near a wide range of other regional attractions, including pick-your-own apple orchards, berry fields, pumpkin patches and Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store (just look for the big yellow barn off Highway 169, south of Jordan).

The bright yellow dome could resemble a planetarium, but is literally Minnesota’s largest candy store, with soda, licorice and tons of candy from all over the world.

It is open seasonally during the summer months and often has a witty phrase on its bright yellow sign outside to entice you in.

Apples start blooming in spring to bring bushels of apples by August. Raspberries also become available in late summer, followed by pumpkins in the fall and strawberries in the spring.

Above — The historical Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Belle Plaine is an early prototype of American rural church architectural models advanced by architect Richard Upjohn. Just left — Jerry Kordner, aka the Soda Guy, stands proudly in front of the soda section at Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store. Far left — The HooperBowler-Hillstrom House in Belle Plaine was built in 1871 by Sandford Hooper, a local businessman.

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MADE IN MN

Aug 10 - Nov.

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MADE IN MN

PHOTO BY JOSH TOWNER

Cambria’s Belle Plaine location.

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RES Specialty Pyrotechnics makes fireworks.

Made in Belle Plaine CAMBRIA The Cambria facility in Belle Plaine crafts natural quartz surfaces for kitchens, bathrooms and work areas. Designs range from dramatic sweeps of white on black, to modern matte tones, to patterns resembling marble and granite.

The Davis family entered the quartz surface business in 2000 after more than 60 years in the dairy industry. Presented with an opportunity to buy quartz processing equipment in the late 1990s, the Davises were impressed with the technology and opened a 150,000-square-foot tile manufacturing facility in Le Sueur, according to the company’s website.

Soon, Cambria ventured into countertop designs, eventually opening additional metro-area facilities, including the one in Belle Plaine.

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Cambria’s Belle Plaine location.

RES SPECIALTY PYROTECHNICS The grandeur of a shimmer-

ing fireworks display can seem like magic from the ground below. But at RES Specialty Pyrotechnics, it’s all in a day’s work.

The Belle Plaine-based company makes everything from traditional fireworks displays to synchronized multimedia shows and indoor pyrotechnics, for use in theaters and concerts.

“Chances are, if you’ve been to a concert, sporting event or theme park recently, you’ve seen our product in action,” the company’s website says.

T he company’s products have lit up the skies of towns across the metro area — ranging from community fairs and festivals to Twins games at Target Field — but also, across the world.

Fireworks from the Belle Plaine company have been seen in Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, and Thailand, whether for competition or display, according to Press Publications.

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LEISURE

The great outdoors FILE PHOTOS

A public pool with swimming, diving and wading areas is a major draw in Belle Plaine as soon as summer arrives.

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he Minnesota River Valley Trail starts in Belle Plaine and winds along the Minnesota River to Shakopee, drawing hikers and providing an opportunity to engage with nature.

“We enjoy, just the beauty of it. The wildlife, the eagles,” said resident Lisa Fahey, who enjoys kayaking on the weekends with her family, following the Minnesota River between Belle Plaine and Blakely.

Even within the city proper, people have plenty of ways to get outside, whether by playing disc golf on the city-maintained course, enjoying target practice at the archery park, or strolling along Belle Plaine’s 18 miles of trails and sidewalks.

The city owns more than 20 parks, open spaces, and recreational areas, covering about 80 acres and making up 2.4 percent of the city’s total acreage.

“Our park, trail, and rec-

Trees border the Minnesota River in Belle Plaine, a source of recreation for many in the area.

reation system is something we take a great deal of pride in,” Community Development Director Cynthia Smith Strack said.

Whether you want to enjoy playgrounds and sand volleyball courts or the peace of the Blaha Memorial Song Bird Sanctuary, there is likely a spot to suit any whim.

An outdoor, community pool with slides and abundant sunchairs is open June through Labor Day and draws swimmers from nearby towns as well as locals looking for a way to beat the heat.

Ridges at Sand Creek in nearby Jordan is a great place to unwind during the weekend.

It opened in 2000, with a champi-

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It has been recognized for awards such as the “2009 Golf Course of the Year” by the Midwest Golf Course Owners Association and was the only Minnesota public course selected in Golf World’s “Readers Choice Top 50” in 2010. So set up a tee and take a swing at its 170-acre course.

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Eat and run

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Above — Vendors and shoppers gather at the Belle Plaine Farmers Market every Wednesday throughout the growing season, rain or shine! Left — Homegrown lettuce packs quite a lot of flavor and can be found at area farmers markets.

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Murphy, Belle Plaine JJean M h off B ll Pl i Festivals and Events, shows off the medals that will be awarded to participants of the 2018 Scenic Byway River Run.

he Belle Plaine Farmers Market not only gives r e sid e nt s a nd visitors visito a place to come together, but also a place to stock up on delihealthy produce and cious and a homemade items. homem The market, organized by the Belle Plaine Historical Society, is held every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., May through October, in Court Square Park.

“We’re t r yi ng to promote healthier eating and healthier lifestyles,” said board member Tim Lies. “On a busy day, you’re gonna see tons of family, kids playing while their families shop... We’re really trying to promote the local economy as well as food options.”

Folks looking for a way to get active while enjoying the bucolic countryside can join in the eighth annual Scenic Byway Half Marathon and 5K held in early fall.

The Ridgeview Belle Plaine Clinic at the Ridgeview Health Campus opened in June 2017 and provides convenient access to comprehensive primary care services.

Proceeds from the race go toward promotion of Belle Plaine as the last stop on the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway and to environmental projects, including the ongoing Minnesota River Valley Cleanup Project.

The races follow a circular loop of quiet country roads, both starting and ending at Court Square Park in Belle Plaine. They conclude with awards and a post-race party with food, entertainment and kids activities.

Other community runs are walks are held throughout the year,

hosted by various local organizations, said Jean Murphy, of Belle Plaine Festivals and Events.

The Ridgeview Belle Plaine Clinic, which opened in June 2017, offers patients same-day care for acute illnesses and minor injuries, preventative health services including annual physicals, and an on-site laboratory and X-ray.

Located at the Ridgeview Health Campus, 165 Commerce Drive West on Highway 169, the addition to the community ensures ready access to a wide range of vital medical services.

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The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration was built in 1868.

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ings in Belle Plaine

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Just above — The Hooper-Bowler-Hillstrom House was built in 1867, while the two-story outhouse was added between 1886 and 1901. Far above — This cemetery sits next to the Church of the Transfiguration, and is believed to have been constructed at about the same time as the church building.

elle Plaine features several buildings from the 1800s.

Belle Plaine, which is French for “beautiful plain,” was founded by Judge Andrew Chatfield in the 1850s. Due to the longevity of the community, a few old buildings are still standing today. Two of the most famous are the Hooper-Bowler-Hillstrom House and the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, both of which were built in the late 1860s.

The Hooper-Bowler-Hillstrom House is perhaps the most popular historical marker in the city of Belle Plaine. The original building was constructed by businessman Sandford Hooper in 1867, but the building would be altered by future owners.

Hooper sold the house in 1886 to Samuel Bowler. Bowler, a founder of the State Bank of Belle Plaine, added a few rooms, including a kitchen and buttery, to the house, and also annexed an outhouse on the west side of the building. The outhouse is two stories tall and contains five holes.

In 1901, the Bowlers moved out and Alfred Hillstrom moved in with his family. The Hillstrom family resided in the house until 1975, when the building was purchased by the Belle Plaine Historical Society. The house is now open to tourists and is furnished with pieces from the Victorian era, 1850s-1860s and early 1900s.

Belle Plaine is also home to the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. The congregation was organized in the 1850s, while the design for the building was developed in New York and sent to Bishop Henry Whipple in 1867. Whipple was the first Episcopal bishop in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Historical Society.

The church building was constructed in 1868 on land from Judge Andrew Chatfield, the founder of Belle Plaine.

The building is a carpenter gothic style, meaning it has a high vaulted roof and numerous buttresses, but is made from wood rather than stone.

The congregation peaked at 16 families, about 70 members, in 1871, and then slowly dwindled until its eventual disbanding in the 1950s, according to the Historical Marker Project.

The church currently stands in Founders Meadow Park. Adjacent to the church building is the Church of the Transfiguration Protestant Episcopal Cemetery, which was constructed at about the same time as the church, according to the Scott County Historical Society.

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The Belle Plaine Fire Department has been serving the city and surrounding townships since 1894.

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el le Pl ai ne, which m e a n s “ B e aut i f u l Prairie,” was founded in 1854 by Judge Andrew Chatfield, who was struck by the loveliness of the area when traveling to hold court in Traverse Des Sioux.

The town began to g row quickly, with its convenient location along the Minnesota River, and soon boasted a grist mill, sawmills, breweries, a foundry and brick yards.

Nowadays, Belle Plaine’s city hall is located across the street from the post of fice downtown and is home to city offices as well as the council chambers, where meetings are held on the first and third Monday of the month.

The citizens of Belle Plaine are represented by a council of five people, who serve four-

year terms while the mayor serves a two-year term. Together, they work to make decisions to benefit the community and create plans for development.

The council chambers also contain a 179-foot mural depicting life in Belle Plaine between 1870 and 1917. The Belle Plaine Historic Mural was painted by local artist Lana K. Beck when the building served as “Pavillion Place,” a reception and dance hall. It was converted into a new city hall in the mid-2000s.

“It’s just a great small commu nit y. Ever ybody rea l ly knows each other…. everyone is trying to make the city better and beautify it. The city officers are constantly trying to make it better,” said Jean Murphy.

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City of BELLE PLAINE BELLE PLAINE CITY HALL (218 N. Meridian St., Belle Plaine, MN 56011)  www.belleplainemn.com  TTY: 952-783-5553

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Christopher Meyer MAYOR

Paul Chard COUNCILOR

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Belle Plaine’s city hall, in downtown Belle Plaine, is the workplace of city administration and staff. Residents can find the answer to many of their questions there.

Cary Coop COUNCILOR

Theresa McDaniel COUNCILOR

BELLE PLAINE CITY COUNCIL

Theresa McDaniel 952-393-1654 December 2018*

Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month.

The mayor and council members serve as the Belle Plaine City Council. The mayor serves a two-year term and council members serve four-year terms. Belle Plaine City Council elections are held concurrently with the state and federal general elections in the evennumbered years.

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Park Board Council Chambers Meetings are held at 5 p.m. the third Monday of the month.

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MEETINGS For more information about city boards and commissions, visit www.belleplainemn.com.

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

City Council Council Chambers Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month.

Police and fire emergency 911

Design Committee Council Chambers Meetings are held at 5:15 p.m. the first Monday of the month.

Economic Development Authority Council Chambers Meetings are held at 5 p.m. the second Monday of the month.

Planning & Zoning Commission Council Chambers

Belle Plaine Government Center 952-873-5553 Police (non-emergency) 952-873-4307 Fire (non-emergency) 952-873-6820 Water and sewer billing 952-873-4644 Scott County Sheriff 952-496-8300

SCOTT COUNTY SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SCOTT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER

The Scott County Board of Commissioners holds meetings and workshops on most Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at the Scott County Government Center in Shakopee. You can visit the website, www.scottcountymn.com, for upto-date schedule information.

Residents are encouraged to keep current on county news through viewing County Board meetings (available online in “real time” and on-demand), visiting the website, tuning in to local government access cable for meeting coverage and other programming, following the county on social media, and reading the award-winning resident newsletter, The Scott County SCENE.

200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee, MN 55379 TTY/TDD : 952-496-8170 www.co.scott.mn.us

SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Barb Weckman-Brekke, District 1 612-616-1086 Tom Wolf, District 2 952-440-6805

Facilities Management 952-496-8063

Michael Beard, District 3* 952-583-7090

Financial Assistance 952-496-8686

Dave Beer, District 4 952-393-5296

Health and Human Services 952-445-7751

Jon Ulrich, District 5* 612-716-6724 *Term expires December 2018

Mental Health Program 952-445-7751

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Carver-Scott Crisis Program 952-818-3702 952-442-7601 (24 hours)

Public Health 952-496-8555

Building Inspections 952-496-8160

Social Services 952-445-7751

County Assessor 952-496-8972

Surveyor 952-496-8362

County Attorney Ron Hocevar* 952-496-8240

Veterans Services 952-496-8176 *Term expires December 2018

Customer Service 952-496-8150 Elections 952-496-8560 Employee Relations 952-496-8103 Environmental Services 952-496-8177

Michael Beard

David Beer

Planning & Zoning 952-496-8653

Sheriff Luke Hennen* 952-496-8300

County Recorder 952-496-8150

Tom Wolf

Parks & Trails 952-496-8752

County Administrator Gary Shelton 952-496-8100

County Engineer 952-496-8008

Barb Weckman Brekke

Jon Ulrich

SCOTT COUNTY LIBRARY Belle Plaine Branch Library 125 W. Main St., Belle Plaine 952-873-6767 www.scott.lib.mn.us The Belle Plaine Branch Library is part of the Scott County Library System, which allows library card-holders access to libraries in seven communities, including Prior Lake, Savage, Elko New Market, New Prague, Shakopee and Jordan.

In addition, the county-wide system is part of the greater metropolitan system — Metropolitan Library Service Agency — which allows library cardholders access to nearby Hennepin, Carver and other metropolitan county libraries, as well as Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Libraries.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTOMOTIVE

DINING / ENTERTAINMENT

Dehmlow Auto Sales & Service

Babe’s Place

4810 Dakota St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-440-2277 www.dehmlowauto.com

Prior Lake Auto Collision 16111 Main Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-4259 www.priorlakecollision.com

Profinishers Auto Body 16117 Main Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-4400 www.profinishers.com

DENTAL Chanhassen Family Dentistry 8116 Mallory Ct. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-443-3368 www.chandent.com

Michael King Orthodontics 2687 W 78th St. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-470-2627 www.michaelkingortho.com

Ovation Orthodontics

2634 Shadow Ln., #102 Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-3945 www.ovationorthodontics.com

Valley Dental Care

814 Walnut Place Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-4204 www.valleydentalcarechaska.com

White Oak Dental

1580 White Oak Dr., #275 Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2868 whiteoakdental.net

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124 Holmes St. S. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-8191

m a r ke t p la c e . s w n e w s m e dia . c o m

South Metro Federal Credit Union

2573 Credit Union Dr. Prior Lake, MN 55372 (across from Mystic Lake Casino on Co. 83) 952-445-0888 www.southmet.com

Charlie’s on Prior

3950 Green Heights Trail SW Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-5253 www.charliesonprior.com

Eileen’s Colossal Cookies 6880 Boudin St. NE, #185 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-2253 www.eileenscookies.com

Fong’s Restaurant & Bar 4770 Pleasant St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-3664 www.fongspriorlake.net

VFW Club Prior Lake Post #6208 16306 Main Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-6208 www.vfwpost6208.com

ENTERTAINMENT Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

GARDEN CENTER / LANDSCAPE Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-443-1400 www.arboretum.umn.edu

Mustard Seed

10000 Great Plains Blvd.

Chaska, MN 55318 952-445-6555 www.themustardseedinc.com

GOLF Legends Golf Club

8670 Credit River Blvd.

Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-4777 www.legendsgc.com

HOME SERVICES

501 W 78th St. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-934-1525 www.chanhassendt.com

Anchor Iron Company

FINANCIAL

Lange’s Plumbing & Heating

Edward Jones- Scott Pierce

16154 Main Ave. SE, #110B Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-8800 www.edwardjones.com/scott-pierce

South Metro Federal Credit Union 8001 Old Carriage Ct. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-0888 www.southmet.com

12358 Boone Ave. S. Savage, MN 55378 952-445-3030 www.anchoriron.com

808 E Main St. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-2730 www.langesmn.com

Link Lumber

1440 W Third Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3240 www.linklumber.com

MEDICAL Lakeview Clinic

110105 Pioneer Trail Chaska, MN 55318 952-556-0120 www.lakeviewclinic.com

PERSONAL SERVICES Best Cleaners

2425 Hwy. 7 - (7/41 Crossing) Excelsior, MN 55331 952-474-7377 www.bestcleanersmn.com

Best Cleaners

7886 Market Blvd.

Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-937-0039 www.bestcleanersmn.com

Canvas Tattoo & Piercing Studio 6880 Boudin St. NE, #170 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-1228 www.thecanvastattoostudio.com

Jodi Langhorst See Law Office & Dispute Resolution Services, PLLC 16186 Main Ave. SE, #200 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-1220 www.langhorstlaw.com

Stanley & Wencl, LLC Construction & Facility Services 8786 Egan Dr. Savage, MN 55378 952-226-1100 www.stanleyandwencl.com

REAL ESTATE Jason Walgrave RE/MAX 13875 Hwy. 13 S Savage, MN 55378 612-419-9425 www.jasonwalgrave.com

RECREATION Minnesota Harvest Orchard 8251 Old Hwy. 169 Blvd.

Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-2785 www.minnesotaharvest.net

Premiere Dance Academy

4616 Colorado St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-5788 www.premieredanceacademy.com

RENTAL Prior Lake/Savage Rental Center 15233 Hwy. 13 S Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-7000 www.priorlakerentals.com

RETAIL Brock’s Flooring

11081 Chaparral Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-736-9124 www.brocksflooring.com

SCHOOLS / EDUCATION JCI Shakopee

121 Lewis St. S Shakopee, MN 55379 952-403-6758 www.shakopeejaycees.com

Providence Academy

15100 Schmidt Lake Rd. Plymouth, MN 55446 763-258-2500 www.providenceacademy.org

St. Paul’s Lutheran School 5634 Luther Rd. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-2117 www.stpaulspriorlake.org

SENIOR LIVING

GG Pretty Things

Friendship Manor

Great Tea Road Co.

Oak Terrace Senior Living

16180 Hastings Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-440-4114 www.ggprettythings.com 16228 Main Ave. SE, #113 Prior Lake, MN 55372 612-278-2362 www.greattearoad.com

Jubilee Foods

2131 Commerce Blvd.

Mound, MN 55364 952-472-3108 www.moundjubilee.com

Paar Sports & Promotions

1340 Third Ave. W. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-4155 www.friendshipmanorhealthcarecenter.com 622 Aberdeen Ave. Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-5559 www.oakterraceliving.com

St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center

1850 Sarazin St. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-233-4400 www.stgertrudesshakopee.org

16151 Main Ave. SE, #2 Prior Lake, MN 55372 612-424-2101 www.paarsports.com

TRAVEL

Thoroughbred Carpet and Floors

Shakopee Travel Leaders

8745 W. Highway 101 Savage, MN 55378 952-445-9140 www.thoroughbredcarpets.com

Winslow Monument Services 1428 Valleyview Rd. Chaska, MN 55318 952-368-7575 www.wmsmonuments.com

16731 Hwy. 13, #108a Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-445-6463 www.shakopeetravel.com

WORSHIP Hosanna Lutheran Church

1690 Vierling Dr. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-435-3332 www.hosannalc.org/about/shakopee-campus 2018-2019 | swnewsmedia.com

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BELLE PLAINE ISD 716 NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic School Grades Pre-K through 6th 200 E. Church St., Belle Plaine 952-873-6564 www.ourladyoftheprairie.com

Terry Kahle

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Tracy O’Brien

Trinity Lutheran School is celebrated in June.

BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ISD 716 Matt Lenz

Karl Keup

Belle Plaine Public Schools serve parts of Carver, Le Sueur, Scott and Sibley counties with two elementary schools and a junior-senior high school that includes an alternative program.

The Belle Plaine District counts among its strengths a dedicated caring staff, updated and modern facilities, a safe learning environment with small classes, a comprehensive curriculum that complements state and national standards, and an outstanding extracurricular program.

District 716 Offices Terry Morrison

130 South Willow St., Belle Plaine 952-873-2400 www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us Superintendent Ryan Laager 952-873-2400

Belle Plaine School Board Amanda Gregory

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Terry Kahle, chair 612-756-4384 December 2020*

Tracy O’Brien, vice chair 612-968-0763 December 2020* Karl Keup, treasurer 952-457-3429 December 2022* Amanda Gregory, clerk 507-995-1221 December 2022* Terry Morrison, director 952-873-4355 December 2020* Matt Lenz, director 612-201-8417 December 2022* *Denotes term expiration date

Facilities District 716 Offices 130 S. Willow St. 952-873-2400 Chatfield Elementary School 952-873-2401 330 S. Market St. Oak Crest Elementary School 952-873-2402 1101 W. Commerce Dr. Belle Plaine Jr.-Sr. High School 952-873-2403 220 S. Market St.

Our Lady of the Prairie School continues building excellence by being top in academics while equipping children for a lifetime of faith. Our Lady of the Prairie provides an exceptional education focusing on each individual child. We offer academic excellence, multiage classrooms, strong core curriculum, small class sizes, paraprofessional support, faith in action and virtues woven into daily instruction.

Trinity Lutheran School Grades K through 8th 500 W. Church St., Belle Plaine 952-873-6320 www.school.trinitybelleplaine.org At Trinity Lutheran, small class sizes provide an empowering learning environment for your child to reach higher academic standards. Our test scores demonstrate that commitment to excellence, and our students routinely score in the 70th percentile and higher in standardized testing. Trinity Lutheran School is also an accredited school by the Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (MNSAA). At Trinity we feel called to enrich and fortify your child daily with the true word of Christ. We incorporate the Word of God as an integral part of our curriculum.

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Bauer Fine Arts Academy

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The Mustard Seed

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Brock’s Flooring

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Oak Terrace Independent Living

City of Belle Plaine

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Parts-City Auto Parts (Car-co)

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Ridgeview Medical Center

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Edina Realty Belle Plaine

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Insurance Brokers of MN

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Jet-Black Jodi Langhorst See Law Office & Dispute Resolution Services, PLLC Lange’s Plumbing & Heating Maverick Drone Systems

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St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center 20 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

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St. John the Baptist Catholic School

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St. Paul’s Lutheran School

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Stanley & Wencl Construction & Facility Services

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Thoroughbred Abbey Carpet & Floors

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INSURANCE BROKERS OF MINNESOTA JORDAN • 952-492-2300 www.ibjordan.com Derek Nelson & Beth Hajek Nelson