GOVERNMENT MEETINGS All city meetings are open to the public. Live meetings are aired and played back on Savage Government TV and streamed online at www.cityofsavage.com. Additional public, education and government programming, as well as a full calendar of meetings, may be viewed at the city’s website. The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the Thursday following regular City Council meetings. FIRST & THIRD MONDAY:
Savage City Council 7 p.m., Council Chambers
SECOND MONDAY:
Savage City Council Work Session 7 p.m., Council Chambers
THIRD WEDNESDAY:
FOURTH MONDAY:
Savage Economic Development Commission 7:15 a.m., City Hall Parks/Recreation/Natural Resources Commission 7 p.m., Council Chambers
CITY DEPARTMENTS Building Inspections savageinspections@ci.savage.mn.us 952-882-2650
Human Resources/Employment jobs@ci.savage.mn.us 952-882-2644
City Hall comments@ci.savage.mn.us 952-882-2660
Natural Resources jallen@ci.savage.mn.us 952-224-3441
Communications Department egunderson@ci.savage.mn.us 952-882-2655
Parks and Recreation gboatman@ci.savage.mn.us 952-224-3420
Elections/Voting eclassen@ci.savage.mn.us 952-882-2642
Planning Department btucker@ci.savage.mn.us 952-882-2692
Engineering/Public Works Department sthongvanh@ci.savage.mn.us 952-882-2671
Police Department rseurer@ci.savage.mn.us 952-882-2600
Fire Department jmmcoll@ci.savage.mn.us 952-882-2689
Report a Crime 952-445-1411 Utility Billing utility@ci.savage.mn.us 952-882-2681
Members of the Savage Fire Department participated in the annual Dan Patch Days Parade. (Photo By Rachel Kats)
ORDINANCES For additional information about other ordinances, call the city offices at 952-882-2660 or visit www.cityofsavage.com. Curfews Curfews are in place for children age 17 and younger. Those under 12 must be in by 9 p.m. on weeknights and 10 p.m. on weekends. Youth 12-14 must be in by 10 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends. Those who are between 15 and 17 must be in by 11 p.m. on weeknights and 12 a.m. on weekends. The restrictions apply to public streets, alleys, parks, playgrounds and other public buildings; as well as places of amusement, entertainment, or refreshment; and vacant lots. Details can be found at www. cityofsavage.com. Weed and Tall Grass Control Grass that is higher than 10 inches, or weeds that have gone to seed, are a violation of city ordinance. If, after written notice, the violation is not corrected, the city may cut the weeds and bill/assess the cost against the property. Parking Parking on city streets is prohibited between 2 and 6 a.m. on any day from November 1 until March 31, except as specified by designated signage or by permit. Tickets will be issued for violations. Snow Removal, Streets Plowing occurs after 2 inches of
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continual snow has accumulated. Collectors and arterial streets are plowed first, then minor arterials. Roadways not integral to traffic movement (cul-de-sacs, dead-end streets and alleys) are plowed last. Roadways are almost always plowed twice, once to clear them, a second time to widen them. Snow Removal, Sidewalks City crews remove snow from sidewalks and trails along collector streets and major roads. Other sidewalks in the city are the responsibility of the abutting property owner and must be cleared within 24 hours of a snow event of 2� or greater accumulation. Water Conservation The City of Savage encourages residents to use water wisely to ensure an adequate community supply and lower water bills, which are sent out at the end of each month. Water rates apply according to the amount of water used: Those using less than 12,000 gallons of water a month pay the lowest fees per 1,000 gallons used. The rates increase for those using 12,000 gallons or more, and increase again for those who use 16,000 gallons or more. No outdoor watering from noon to 5 p.m. Property owners with addresses ending in odd numbers may water only on odd-numbered dates while property owners with addresses ending in even numbers may water only on even numbered dates.