Belle Plaine Lifestyle Guide by Big Fish Works

2016 - 2017 Big Fish Lifestyle Guide

yesterday, today, tomorrow

The City of Belle Plaine

Welcomes You! Discover the many great things we have to offer.

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• Pet Foods & Supplies • Bird Feeders • Bird Feed

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Plumbing • Heating Air Conditioning Duct Cleaning

LANGES Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

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Jim Lange, Owner

808 Main St. E. Belle Plaine, MN

952-873-2730

ATTRACTIONS Parks Trails Recreation Nature

HEALTH 9 10 10 10

FOOD Farmers Market

GOVERNMENT City Council Meetings Scott County Elected Officals Frequently Called Numbers Libraries Utilities Metropolitan Council Watershed Management Licenses & Documents U.S. Postal Service Transportation Health & Human Services Elections State of Minnesota United States Congress Scott County Historical Society

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Health & Wellness

LEISURE Youth Sports Adult Sports Clubs & Organizations Youth Organizations Arts & Entertainment

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LIVING Belle Plaine ISD 716 Special Programs Other Area Schools Help & Support Services

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MARKETPLACE Media Chamber of Commerce Map Business Directory

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PETS Dog Licenses Lost Pet Adoption & Rescue

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2016 - 2017 Big Fish Lifestyle Guide Publisher: Laurie Hartmann \ Managing Editor: Richard Crawford Editor: Amanda McKnight \ Editorial content: Kara Hildreth Cover Design: Nicole Bullock \ Editorial Design: Rachel Larivee \ Advertising: Blair Selk 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. Published by Southwest News Media, 12925 Eagle Creek Parkway, Savage, 55378. Copyright 2016 - 2017. Printed in the U.S.A. To submit additional information call 952-445-3333 or send an email to amcknight@swpub.com.

Cover photo by: Kara Hildreth Flags fly proudly at Veterans Memorial Park.

BELLE PLAINE

Founders Memorial Park in Belle Plaine boasts of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. (Photo by Amanda McKnight)

WELCOME

Downtown Belle Plaine is bustling on a weekend morning. (Photo courtesy of city of Belle Plaine)

At left, children’s life jackets hang at the Belle Plaine Community Swimming Pool. At right is the historical Hooper-BowlerHillstrom House, which is complete with a two-story outhouse. (Photos by Rachel Larivee)

A WARM RIVER VALLEY WELCOME W

elcome to Belle Plaine, and thank you for diving into the 2016-2017 Belle Plaine Lifestyle Guide with us. What makes Belle Plaine such a warm, welcoming community? Just ask the people who live, work and play here. On your journey through our lifestyle guide, you’ll see what so many people enjoy about the city, the community, the businesses and all the other amenities that make Belle Plaine not just where they live, but what makes it their home. Belle Plaine is a charming community nestled in the beautiful Minnesota River Valley. Located midway between Mankato and the Twin Cities, Highway 169 provides easy access to this scenic area. Belle Plaine is conveniently located in southwest Scott County as a hub for many major thoroughfares. With a population near 7,000, Belle Plaine has maintained its cozy, small-town feel, yet residents are fortunate to benefit from amenities provided by Scott County, which is one of seven metro area counties. Residents also benefit from being just a short 40-minute drive into the heart of the Twin Cities, so there’s always something to do on the weekends whether it be staying in town for a day of antique shopping or heading to Minneapolis to enjoy a museum or traveling Broadway show.

Belle Plaine is especially beautiful in autumn. Located on the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway, Belle Plaine is the ideal spot to watch the seasons change. The area boasts of apple orchards and a host of fall activities that are popular local destinations. Whether you’re looking to settle down with your family or just want a quiet and scenic weekend away, Belle Plaine is one of Minnesota’s hidden gems. This publication offers a directory of information and resources used by Belle Plaine area businesses and residents, especially those who are new to this area. The Lifestyle Guide is a compilation of important information — a single source for lists of services, names, telephone numbers and email addresses. We hope you keep it handy and use it often in your search for fun and fulfillment in the Minnesota River Valley. Our apologies in advance for omissions or for changes that occur after publication. Please notify us of information that needs to be updated so it can be kept current throughout the year. If you would like additional copies of this publication, call our Circulation Department at 952-345-6682. Send updated information for the Lifestyle Guide to Amanda McKnight at amcknight@swpub.com.

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LIFESTYLE SNAPSHOT

POPULATION 2013

VETERANS

2014

2015

424 2010 - 2014 = 50

6,838

6,902

6,918

3.9% increase from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015

= 600

5 years and under

10%

18 years and under

30%

Between 19 and 64 years

49.1%

65 years and older

10.9%

POPULATION BREAKDOWN WHITE

93%

WORK TRAVEL TIME Mean travel time to work

workers age 16+

29.2 min

2010- 2014

HOUSING

2,501 Housing units, 2010 = 300

ASIAN

1.4% HISPANIC OR LATINO

2.1%

TWO OR MORE RACES

1.8%

AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE

.2%

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN

1.1%

1.5% Foreign born Between 2010 and 2014 EDUCATION

96.9% High School Graduate or higher, 25+ 2010- 2014

28.3% Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree or higher, 25+ 2010- 2014

85.5%

Home ownership rate, 2010 - 2014

93.6% Living in same house 1 year or more $166,900 Median value of owner-occupied homes, 2010 - 2014 2.72 Persons per household $70,983 Median household income, 2010 - 2014 $27,796 Per capita income in past 12 months, 2014 dollars Source: http://quickfacts.census.gov/

ATTRACTIONS Canterbury Park Minnesota Harvest

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GOVERNMENT City of Belle Plaine CAP Agency

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HEALTH St. Francis Regional Medical Center

Belle Plaine Eye Care

Bliss Family Dental

Children’s Dental Care

Southwest Eye Care

St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehibilitation Center 24

LEISURE Chaska Event Center

Siwek Lumber and Millwork

LIVING Bauer Fine Arts Academy Belle Plaine School District

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Trinity Lutheran

Mazopiya

Playworks

Dakotah Sports and Fitness

Meadows at Mystic Lake

Shakopee Dakota Convenience Store

Dakotah Meadows RV Park

Oak Terrace Independent Living

Minnesota Valley Transit

Wagner Funeral Home

Jodi Langhorst See Law Office & Dispute Resolution Services, PLLC

MARKETPLACE Prairie Farm Supply Lange’s Plumbing & Heating

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Haferman Water Conditioning

Voyageur Financial

State Bank of Belle Plaine

Mediacom

Berger Interiors

Jet-Black

Insurance Brokers of Minnesota

ADVERTISERS

Union Square Park in Belle Plaine offers a band shell, picnic shelter, grills, a baseball field, horseshoe pit, restrooms and playground equipment for all ages of children. (Photo by Kara Hildreth)

ATTRACTIONS

The Belle Plaine Veterans Memorial Park is designed to be a place for reflection and the design and construction were almost entirely funded by donations and volunteer labor, according to the city website. (Photo by Kara Hildreth )

MEMORIAL PARK HONORS VETERANS

he Belle Plaine Veterans Memorial Park is designed to honor men and women who served our country in war and peace time. The park serves as a venue for reflection and celebration for veterans events. The park was almost entirely funded by donations and volunteer labor. The Belle Plaine Veterans Club solicited donations from local citizens and businesses who together volunteered more than 2,000 hours of labor. Local merchants donated equipment, labor and supplies towards the park’s construction. Each year the annual Memorial Day program held at Veterans Park celebrates community with elaborate holiday decorations by the Belle Plaine Historical Society. They work to light up the the park each year. The American Legion Post 144 and VFW Post 6202 established the park in 2001. The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts help out with projects at Veterans Park. With the assistance of local resident Dave Spalding, the helicopter was placed on display as the focal point of the city park. The helicopter was used in service from 1968 to 1987 in Vietnam with the 11th Calvary Regiment known as Blackhorse and the 118th Assault Helicopter Company known as Thunderbirds. The park has a stunning flag display on top of a small hill with the flags that flank a walking path. Flags fly high from the United States, Minnesota, Belle Plaine, U.S. Army, Air Force, Marine, Navy and Coast Guard and Prisoner of War. The city’s bike path winds through the park and “Flag Boulevard.” Sixteen-foot tall flagpoles are placed 10 feet apart and each pole is engraved with

Thousands flock to the Scott County Fair near Belle Plaine each July seeking entertainment, exhibits, thrills and live entertainment that showcase the best of the best in work and play.

the names of one or more veterans, both living and deceased. Belle Plaine residents and families can seek out fun attractions like horseback riding, antiquing, paintball or seek adventure by zip lining. The city of Belle Plaine gives golfers a place to relax and improve their golf game on an 18-hole course or three other golf courses located within a 10-minute drive. Court Square Park offers a park shelter with a kitchen and is available for rent. The park also offers four barbecue grills, horseshoe pits, restrooms, benches and playground equipment suitable for all ages of youth. Adjacent to the park is Hooper Bowler Hillstrom Historical House. The historical house is available for tours by members of Belle Plaine Historical Society. The house was built by in 1871 by S.A. Hooper, an early resident of Belle Plaine.

ATTRACTIONS PARKS COMMUNITY PARKS Archery Park 22331 Union Trail Archery range. Blaha Memorial Song Bird Sanctuary 200 W. Court St. Bird sanctuary property. Chatfield Park 550 E. State St. 1 acre, playground, half court basketball, field. Community Dog Park 200 block of S. Market St. Dog park, hockey rink. Court Square Park 410 N. Cedar St. 4.8 acres, field, picnic shelter, playground, grills, horseshoe pits, restrooms, historic home. Founders Park 450 E. Church St. Features the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, which is on

the National Register of Historic Places.

Playground equipment, sand volleyball courts, gazebo.

Fountain Park 801 W. Forest St. Sof tball field, playground equipment including super slide, picnic shelter, restroom facility.

Deer Park N. of Deer Creek Pkwy. 7.7 acres, natural habitat.

Heritage Square Park 500 E. Orchard St. 7 acres, baseball field, skate park, basketball court and playground equipment, shelters, trail. Union Square Park 201 S. Eagle St. 5.2 acres, picnic shelters, band shell, grills, playground, baseball field, horseshoe pit, restrooms; location of annual Bar-B-Q Days celebration. OTHER PARK AREAS Creekside Park 931 Park Dr. Playground equipment and basketball court. Century Park 200 W. Century St.

Hickory Park 801 E. Orchard St. 4 acres, playground equipment, multi-use recreational rink. Meadow Park 800 Meadow Circle 4 acres, trail, Little League/soccer field. Prairie Park 650 E. Park St. 2.1 acres, playground, picnic shelter, lighted softball field, restrooms, parking. Townsend Park 110 S. Meridian St. Downtown garden, fountain. Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memorial Park 101 E. Commerce Drive 0.12 acres, trail, flag and mounted helicopter display.

REGIONAL PARKS Scott County Parks 952-496-8475 www.co.scott.mn.us Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park 400 W. 260th St., New Prague T h i s 2 0 -a c r e si te , f o r m e r l y operated as the Cedar Lake Farm and Day resort, of fers shore fishing, swimming beach, picnic sites. Part of a future 300-acre regional park that will feature wetlands, Big Woods forest and 4,000 feet of shoreland, public recreation. Doyle-Kennefick Regional Park This 490-acre park in Cedar Lake Township is still undeveloped. Spring Lake Regional Park This 373-acre park on the northern shore of Spring Lake includes an off-leash dog park and trails. Three Rivers Park District 763-559-9000 www.threeriversparkdistrict.org

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ATTRACTIONS

Enjoy a unique outing and memorable fun for all ages. Celebrating our 44th year!

• Featured in USA Today’s Top Ten U-Pick Orchards in America. • Premiere wedding venue, hosting over 180 weddings each year. • Spacious 300 acre site ideal for outdoor events (wagon rides, BBQ, Bon ﬁres, woodland trails). Enjoy our apple bakery, restaurant, shops, and event seating for 300. • NEW IN 2016! Minnesota Harvest Cidery & Tasting Room.

Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Ave. (County Rd. 27), Prior Lake 763-694-7777 Biking, hiking, canoeing, golfing, swimming and picnicking, cross country skiing. It has 1,045 acres. Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve 15501 Murphy Lake Rd. (County Rd. 75), Savage 763-694-7777 Hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, and mountain biking. This is a 2,400 acre park. The Landing-Minnesota Heritage Park 2187 E. County Rd. 101, Shakopee 763-694-7784 www.threeriversparkdistrict.org

TRAILS DNR-owned Minnesota Valley State Trail runs along the river (the federal and state governments own various parts of the river frontage being preserved). A boat landing, adjacent to the Minnesota River bridge in Belle Plaine, offers access to the river.

RECREATION STATE RECREATION AREA Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area 19825 Park Blvd., Jordan 952-492-6400 SKATE PARK Lakefront Skate Park 5000 Kop Parkway, Lakefront Park, Prior Lake 952-447-9800 City-operated skate park featuring 3and 5-foot ramps for skateboarders and in-line skaters. A helmet is mandatory for all users, and knee pads and wrist protection are strongly recommended. Admission is free. OUTDOOR PUBLIC SWIMMING

8251 Old Hwy 169 BLVD, Jordan, MN 55352 www.minnesotaharvest.net sponselsmnharvest@gmail.com | 952.492.2785 OPEN DAILY 10am-5pm Weekdays, 9AM-6PM Weekends thru Nov 15th

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Municipal Swimming Pool 203 W. Prairie St. 952-873-2333 Swimming pool/kiddie pool (open in season) with two diving boards and a small waterslide, hockey & recreation, four lighted tennis courts, warming hut.

CAMPGROUNDS Baylor Regional Park 10775 Co. Rd. 33, Norwood Young America 952-466-5250 Fish Lake Acres Campground 3000 210th St. E., Prior Lake 952-492-3393 Minneapolis S.W. KOA 3315 166th St. W., Jordan 952-492-6440 MN Valley State Park/Rec Area 19825 Park Blvd., Jordan 952-492-6400 SNOWMOBILING Prior Lake Snowmobile Club 612-919-7811 Scott County SNO-Trails, Inc. 952-440-1003 WATER SKIING Shakopee-Prior Lake Shockwaves Water Ski Team www.splwsa.org

NATURE Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington 952-854-5900 www.fws.gov/refuge/Minnesotavalley Made up of 14 separate units, the 14,0 0 0 -acre Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge runs from Bloomington to Henderson, along both sides of the Minnesota River to provide 4,700 acres of outdoor opportunities such as hiking, bicycling, c ro s s- c o u nt r y s k iin g , w il dli f e observation and photography as posted on Refuge interpretive signs. Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center 15865 Carver Highlands Dr., Carver 952-361-4500 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska 952-443-1400 www.arboretum.umn.edu Of fers more than 1,0 0 0 acres of landscaped gardens, natural woodlands, wetlands and prairie, plant collections, and displays. Eight miles of trails. Open 363 days a year.

FLAVORS OF BELLE PLAINE B

elle Plaine and surrounding communities offer diverse dining options for foodies seeking sweet and savory cuisine. Mom and pop diners serve up homemade, homestyle menus at local restaurants in town. Foodies can check out local and area grocers to cook up fine meals at home. An area brewery, Chinese buffet, a doughnut shop, a tavern and a quaint breakfast and lunch café with charm all bring diverse dining options to the town. Two area apple orchards sell hundreds of varieties of apples, cider, jams and jellies and apple products like pies and caramel apples on a stick. Minnesota’s largest candy store is located just minutes out of town. The sweet shop boasts hard-to-find, old-fashioned candies from your childhood. New candies like dozens of licorice flavors and salt water taffy varieties fill the large yellow barn. Homemade pies, dozens of varieties of root beer and shelves of specialty Minnesota savory and sweet food products are sold from across the state. The Belle Plaine Farmers Market sells the best locally grown produce and handmade goods from May through October. Area farmers markets sell the best in veggies, flowers, baked goods and homemade desserts.

Take a drive to New Prague to discover farm fresh creamery delights. Head down the highway toward Jordan to dine in style at a new supper club. The supper club serves up big city tastes with famous, sizzling steaks and fresh seafood entrees. You can choose to relax and dine in a formal, sit-down supper club style. The menu is complete and meals are served with a relish tray and bread. Guests can also dine more casually from classic American fare menu at the grill restaurant located on the other side of the supper club. BBQ Days, Belle Plaine’s famous annual summer celebration, can satisfy a meat craving. You can pair a beef sandwich and socialize with locals over a cool beverage from the beer garden. Pack up a picnic and your favorite classic foods prepared to go from local restaurants or fill the basket with your own summer fare. Relax by eating with family and friends on a park picnic table or on a blanket in a city green space. The Scott County Fair in Jordan offers the best summer flavors of sweet and savory foods on the last five days of July. At the fair, homemade meals are served up at the 4-H and church booths, but if you crave fried foods on a stick or cold sweet treats, the fair can be the perfect place to satisfy a sweet tooth or a carnival food craving.

FARMERS MARKET Bar-B-Q Days is the annual summer festival held the third weekend in July since 1959 to celebrate the community.

Belle Plaine Farmers Market 410 N. Cedar St. The farmers market is open from 3:30-6:30 p.m. every Wednesday in May through October. It is not operated by the city. Contact Lisa Fahey at 952-873-5665 for more information.

FOOD

In the summer, you can pack up a picnic with favorite summer classic foods prepared to go from local restaurants or make your own picnic. These girls served up fresh lemonade at a neighborhood stand this past summer. Makenna Gerrees (left), 8, and Isabelle Stier, 9, are the daughters of Steve and Cassie Gerres and Ben and Holly Stier of Belle Plaine. (Photo by Kara Hildreth)

GOVERNMENT

“What we are excited about is the new city bridge,” said Cynthia Strack, community development director with the city of Belle Plaine. (Photo by Kara Hildreth) Right — Longtime resident Patricia Krings, who works at Belle Plaine city hall.

NEW CITY BRIDGE OPENS T

he city of Belle Plaine is excited about a new city bridge that opened this past summer. The new bridge will offer residents coming into town and leaving an easier commute and more connectivity to roadways. The Enterprise Drive overpass in Belle Plaine was celebrated by city officials and county leaders with a ribbon cutting ceremony in July. “It is huge for our community and will add to the connectivity in the community, and it will be another interchange with 169, and we are investing in a project in the northeast quadrant of the intersection,” said Cynthia Strack, community development director who works in marketing to promote the city and community of Belle Plaine. “We are very proud of the bridge,” said Patricia Krings, city hall administrative assistant and longtime resident of Belle Plaine. The Enterprise Drive will make commuting in and out of town easier. Another big project for Belle Plaine this past year was a groundbreaking for a new medical clinic. Ridgeview medical clinic will be a new 13,000-square-foot clinic that can be built to accommodate up to three stories of office and medical space in the next five years. “The new clinic will be modeled after the Two-Twelve Medical Center, and it will connect to a 10,000-square-foot health and wellness space and to a 55-unit, independent living building,” Strack said. This multi-million dollar project will add at least 20 new jobs to the community. The project may further strengthen the economic development of Belle Plaine that has a population of around 7,000

In February 1997, local artist Lana K. Beck was commissioned to paint a historic mural depicting the Borough of Belle Plaine in the 1800s and now the mural covers the back wall of the city hall chambers.

residents, according to Metropolitan Council statistics. Belle Plaine’s city hall contains a license bureau and the post office is located across the street. A five-member city council makes decisions and develops plans for how the city will operate and grow with commercial and residential development. The council members serve four-year terms and the mayor serves a two-year tenure.

CITY OF

BELLE PLAINE CITY HALL

BELLE PLAINE

218 N. Meridian St. 952-873-5553

hkreft@ci.belleplaine.mn.us www.belleplainemn.com

952-873-5553

CITY COUNCIL 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 even-numbered years.

MIKE PINGALORE* Mayor 952-873-3039 mpingalore@ci.belleplaine.mn.us

PAUL CHARD Council member 952-873-4568 pchard@ci.belleplaine.mn.us

HENRY PRESSLEY JR.* Council member 952-873-6674 hpressley@ci.belleplaine.mn.us

CARY COOP* Council member 952-873-6498 ccoop@ci.belleplaine.mn.us

GARY TROST* Council member 952-873-6588 gtrost@ci.belleplaine.mn.us

* Term ends Dec. 31, 2016

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

City Council 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers

Second Monday:

Economic Development Authority 5 p.m., Council Chambers Planning & Zoning Commission 7 p.m., Council Chambers

Third Monday:

Park Board 5 p.m., Council Chambers City Council 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Police and fire emergency Police (non-emergency) Fire (general information) Water and sewer billing Scott County Sheriff Belle Plaine Government Center

911 952-873-4307 952-873-6820 952-873-5553 952-496-8300 952-873-5553

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GOVERNMENT

SCOTT COUNTY

SCOTT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee, MN 55379-1220

952-445-7750

s Scott County continues to lead the state in population grow th , progress is evident thro ugh o ut th e comm unit y. Over the last several years, Scott County has managed to keep its budget in check while still investing in its residents’ future: from the acquisition of new parks and green spaces to fostering hig h l y s u cce s s f ul e co n o mic development partnerships, from the completion of a large-scale transit station to maintaining a high-tech fiber optic ring, Scott County is truly committed to its vision: “Where individuals, families, and businesses thrive.” Residents are encouraged to keep current on county news

TTY/TDD : 952-496-8170 www.scottcountymn.org

through viewing Board meetings (available online in “real time” and on-demand), visiting the website (www.scottcountymn.org), tuning in to local government access cable for meeting coverage and other programming, following the count y on social media , and reading the award-winning resident newsletter (The Scott County SCENE). In addition, you can become more directly involved by volunteering with various community groups, serving on a citizen advisory committee, or by attending Scott County board meetings and workshops, which are held on most Tuesdays at 9 a.m. You can visit the website for up-to-date schedule information).

ELECTED OFFICIALS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

JOE WAGNER District 1 612-270-2660

TOM WOLF District 2 952-440-6805

OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS

MICHAEL BEARD District 3 952-583-7090

LUKE HENNEN Sheriff 952-496-8300

RON HOCEVAR Scott County Attorney 952-496-8415

jwagner@co.scott.mn.us

twolf@co.scott.mn.us

mbeard@co.scott.mn.us

lhennen@co.scott.mn.us

rhocevar@co.scott.mn.us

Term ends Dec. 31, 2016

Term ends Dec. 31, 2018

EMERGENCY NUMBERS BARBARA MARSCHALL District 4 952-447-5748

JON ULRICH District 5 612-716-6724

bmarschall@co.scott.mn.us

julrich@co.scott.mn.us

Term ends Dec. 31, 2016

Term ends Dec. 31, 2018

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Medical/Police/Fire Directions to the Government Center Job Hotline Switchboard Animal Control Court Administration

911 952-496-8777 952-496-8598 952-445-7750 952-894-9065 952-496-8200

GOVERNMENT FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS County Administrator Gary L. Shelton 952-496-8100 gshelton@co.scott.mn.us Deputy County Administrator Lezlie Vermillion 952-496-8346 lvermillion@co.scott.mn.us Building Inspections Gail Johnson 952-496-8884 gjohnson@co.scott.mn.us County Assessor Michael Thompson 952-496-8115 propertytax@co.scott.mn.us County Attorney Ron Hocevar 952-496-8240 rhocevar@co.scott.mn.us County Engineer Tony Winiecki 952-496-8346 twiniecki@co.scott.mn.us County Recorder James Hentges 952-496-8438 jhentges@co.scott.mn.us Customer Service 952-496-8150 Elections Lisa Shadick 952-496-8560 scelections@co.scott.mn.us Employee Relations Lori Huss 952-496-8103 lhuss@co.scott.mn.us Environmental Services 952-496-8475 Facilities Management Joe Wiita 952-496-8063 jwiita@co.scott.mn.us Finance Kevin Ellsworth 952-496-8386 kellsworth@co.scott.mn.us

Information Technology Greg Sorensen 952-445-7750 gsorensen@co.scott.mn.us Parks & Trails Patricia Freeman 952-496-8752 pfreeman@co.scott.mn.us Planning & Zoning Brad Davis 952-496-8654 bdavis@co.scott.mn.us Public Health Lisa Brodsky 952-496-8555 lbrodsky@co.scott.mn.us Sheriff Luke Hennen 952-496-8300 lhennen@co.scott.mn.us Surveyor James Hentges 952-496-8362 jhentges@co.scott.mn.us Veterans Services Jerry Brua 952-496-8176 jbrua@co.scott.mn.us

Belle Plaine Schools offer high quality programming in our regular education classes as well as in the following areas: • Early Learning Programs - Pre-School & Early Childhood Family education • Begindergarten • Co-Curricular Activities including Athletics and Fine Arts • Blended Learning options in all core areas • Agriculture Program • Community Education Programs • Recreation Activities for Youth • Coding for all kids K-6

Come check out Belle Plaine Public Schools where we “Expect Excellence from Everyone, Every Day!”

LIBRARIES Belle Plaine Branch Library 952-873-6767 125 W. Main St., Belle Plaine www.scott.lib.mn.us The Belle Plaine Branch Library is part of the Scott County Library System, which allows library cardholders access to libraries in seven communities, including Shakopee, Prior Lake, Elko New Market, New Prague, Savage and Jordan. In addition, the county-wide system is part of the greater metropolitan system — Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) — which allows library cardholders access to nearby Hennepin , Car ver and other metropolitan county libraries, as well as Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Libraries. Law Library Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8713 2016 - 2017 | swnewsmedia.com

GOVERNMENT UTILITIES BURIED CABLE – CALL BEFORE YOU DIG Gopher State One 651-454-0002 www.gopherstateonecall.org ELECTRICITY Xcel Energy 1-800-895-4999 www.xcelenergy.com Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative 952-492-2313 www.mvec.net NATURAL GAS CenterPoint Energy 612-372-4727 www.centerpointenergy.com WATER & SEWER Belle Plaine Public Works 952-873-5553 or 952-873-6742

METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Metropolitan Council Main Office 390 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55101 651-602-1000 www.metrocouncil.org public.info@metc.state.mn.us The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning organization for the seven-county Twin Cities area. The council advocates for vital communities and a competitive region. It runs the regional bus s y s te m , c o ll e c t s a n d t r e a t s wastewater and manages water resources preservation, plans regional parks and administers f u n d s t h a t p ro v i d e h o u si n g opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. T h e co un cil ser ve s a region encompassing 189 cities and townships and a population of 2.85 million. It is divided into 16 districts. The governor appoints a representative for each, as well as the council chairperson. The council’s website provides information about the region and regional services. The site has current data on aviation, demographic s, the economy,

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housing, land use, parks and open space, transportation, and water quality and supply. Forecasts of population, employment and households are available, as are city and township data, regional plans , water re so urce s , an d transportation information.

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT Watershed management organizations and watershed di s t ri c t s i n th e Tw i n C i t i e s metropolitan area participate in water planning and implementation. Scott Watershed Management Organization 952-496-8054 www.co.scott.mn.us Meetings are the fourth Monday at 4 p.m. at the Scott County Government Center. Lower Minnesota River Watershed District 952-856-5880 www.watersheddistrict.org Meetings are the third Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Chaska City Hall.

LICENSES AND DOCUMENTS

Belle Plaine City Hall is located downtown at 218 N. Meridian St. (Photo by Rachel Larivee)

651-284-1000 General information 651-296-6911 MN Driver’s License Exam Station 418 Pine St., Chaska 952-448-3740 LIQUOR & TOBACCO LICENSES City of Belle Plaine 218 N. Meridian St. 952-837-5553 Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150 Scott County does these for the unincorporated areas. HUNTING/FISHING LICENSES

DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150 www.co.scott.mn.us Prior Lake License Bureau 14033 Commerce Ave., Prior Lake 952-447-8817 Jordan Government Center 210 E. First St., Jordan 952-492-6330 Driver’s License Renewals See above list or visit www. mvrenewal.state.mn.us. DRIVER’S EXAMS Road test appointments/ scheduling

Prior Lake License Bureau 14033 Commerce Ave., Prior Lake 952-447-8817 Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150 Sporting goods and convenience stores also sell these licenses. BIRTH/DEATH/MARRIAGE LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150 Elko New Market Service Center 110 J. Roberts Way, Elko New Market 952-496-8337 Bir th, death, marriage, no passports; only driver license change of address (no renewals).

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Belle Plaine Post Office 233 N. Meridian St. 952-873-5600 www.usps.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon

TRANSPORTATION Public Transit Shakopee residents and visitors have access to both local and express bus services. All vehicles are wheelchair-lif t equipped and many provide bike racks. All services operate Monday-Friday. Detailed schedules are available from the City of Shakopee, bus drivers or on the websites below. Bus schedules are subject to change without notice. BlueXpress Route 490 is operated by Shakopee Transit and Prior Lake Laker Lines to provide commuter service from Southbridge Crossings Transit Station (nonstop) and Eagle Creek Transit Stations to downtown Minneapolis. This express service operates weekdays, during morning and evening rush hours from about 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (limited mid-day returns are available). Limited reverse commute service from Minneapolis (Routes 491, 492) is offered from approximately 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Connections to locations throughout the metro are available from downtown, via the regional transit system.

GOVERNMENT Free parking Leave your car in the Park & Ride lot at Southbridge Crossings (next to Home Depot, near the intersection of Co Rd 18 and Crossings Blvd), or at Eagle Creek Station (west of Co Rd 21, on the south side of Eagle Creek Blvd).

western routes every hour from 5:40 a.m. to 5:27 p.m. weekdays. Transfers between the Circulator buses can be made at Kohl’s or Target. Buses can stop at any safe point along the routes. Visit www. ci.shakopee.mn.us for Circulator details and time schedules.

498 Shuttle Service Leave your car at home and ride one of the Route 498 shuttle buses from multiple locations around Shakopee to connect with the BlueXpress at Southbridge Crossings. For more information and complete time schedules for the BlueXpress Routes 490, 491, 492 and the 498 shuttle, visit www. BlueXpressBus.com.

Dial-A-Ride shared-ride T his curb -to - curb ser vice is operated by Smart Link Transit and serves Scott and Carver County residents. Buses run weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and rides are reserved in advance by calling 952496-8341 (call M-F from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). Rides are subject to availability; call up to seven days in advance. For further information, call 952-496-8341 or visit www. smartlinktransit.com. S e r v ice fo r A m e ric a n s w ith Disabilities (ADA) is also provided by SmartLink Transit for residents certified by this program. Call 952496-8001 to schedule an ADA trip.

Local Circulator Route 496 This bus is operated by Shakopee Transit to offer fixed-route service to major civic, retail and population centers within the City of Shakopee. Mini-buses run both eastern and

Child Support Enforcement 952-496-8183

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Child Care Assistance 952-496-8686

Circulator (496) 952-496-8341 www.ci.shakopee.mn.us

Financial Assistance 952-496-8686

Smart Link Transit Dial-A-Ride 952-496-8341 www.co.scott.mn.us SmartLink Transit ADA service 952-496-8001 www.co.scott.mn.us

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Room 300, Shakopee 952-445-7751

Mental Health Program 952-445-7751 Carver-Scott Crisis Program 952-442-7601 (24 hours) Public Health Nursing 952-496-8577 Social Services 952-445-7751 Home and Community Care Intake 952-496-8556 Volunteer Opportunities 952-496-8169

Our clients become e m p o w e r e d as we guide them towards stabilization & mobilization The Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties provides residents with hope, help, and a chance for self-sufficiency through our services and programs. We encourage you to support your community by providing assistance where it is needed most. Your donation will allow us to meet the increased needs of the community we serve. We are regularly seeking corporate and private partnerships, individual donations, and volunteer support from those who believe in our mission.

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ELECTIONS VOTER REGISTRATION Voters must be registered. With the proper identification, they may register on Election Day. Residents may register to vote when renewing driver’s licenses. For more information on voter’s registration, eligibility and/ or absentee voting, call or write: Scott County Elections 200 W. Fourth Ave., Shakopee, MN 55379 952-496-8560

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St. Lawrence Township Town Hall 7500 Old Hwy. 169 Helena Township New Prague Fire Hall 505 Fifth Ave. N.W., New Prague SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS School District 716 Belle Plaine Government Center 218 N. Meridian St. PARTY CONTACTS Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) 255 E. Plato Blvd., St. Paul 651-293-1200 Republican Party of Minnesota (GOP) 525 Park St., St. Paul 651-222-0022 Independence Party (IP) P.O. Box 40495, St. Paul 651-487-9700

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GOVERNMENT STATE OF MINNESOTA MN Workforce Center 752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-445-7087 www.positivelyminnesota.com/wfc Job service is available to all job seekers and employers. Information concerning filing for unemployment insurance can be obtained by calling 651-296-3644 or at www.uimn.org.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

MN Correctional Facility 1010 W. Sixth Ave., Shakopee 952-496-4440 The facility houses adult women felons. MN Department of Natural Resources â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Conservation Service 7050 East County Rd. 101, Shakopee 952-496-4141

MARK DAYTON (D) Governor 651-201-3400 www.mn.gov/governor

LORI SWANSON (D) Attorney General 651-296-3353 www.ag.state.mn.us

STEVE SIMON (D) Secretary of State 651-296-2803 www.sos.state.mn.us

REBECCA OTTO (D) State Auditor 651-296-2551 www.auditor.state.mn.us

SENATE 651-296-0504 | www.senate.leg.state.mn.us

KEVIN DAHLE (D-20)* 651-296-1279 sen.kevin.dahle@senate.mn

HOUSE 651-296-2146 | www.house.leg.state.mn.us

BOB VOGEL (R-20A) 651-296-7065 rep.bob.vogel@house.mn

UNITED STATES CONGRESS U.S. SENATE

AMY KLOBUCHAR (D) 612-727-5220 www.klobuchar.senate.gov

AL FRANKEN (D) 651-221-1016 www.franken.senate.gov

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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BOILING OVER WITH POTENTIAL Scott County has always been a tourist haven BY STEPHANIE HERRICK, SCHS

cott County is home to some of the most visited places in all of Minnesota: Valleyfair, Canterbury Park, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, the Renaissance Festival, and more. However, long before these places were established, Scott County was already a tourist destination, thanks to the area’s natural beauty. The county’s earliest tourist attractions were health spas and resorts, which drew visitors from all over. In Jordan, guests came for the mud; specifically, to partake in a restorative mineral mud bath at Mudbaden Sulphur Springs. M u d b a d e n b e g a n i n 19 0 6 when founder Ole Rosendahl accidentally discovered sulphur mud on his property. Soon he was “cooking” the mud in order to treat patients. His experiments proved successful and he opened a spa, “Rosendahl Sulphur Springs” (later known as “Mudbaden Sulphur Springs”). The spa grew; in 1912, up to 14 trains stopped daily at Mudbaden Station depot. By 1914, the spa could accommodate 200 patients.

Exhibit visitors can take their photo sitting in an original car from Valleyfair’s High Roller. (Photo by Amanda McKnight) However, advances in modern medicine led to a patient decline in the 1940s and sulphur mud baths came to an end in 1952. Visitors also came to Scott County for the water — specifically, Prior Lake. For close to 10 0 years, between 1879 and the 1960s, resorts thrived on Prior Lake as commercial and recreation centers. They offered amenities such as boats, housekeeping services, ice, local farm produce for purchase, and sandy beaches. Some of the larger resorts offered extra benefits like

Resort guests enjoying a swim in Prior Lake, 1898. (Photos courtesy SCHS)

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tennis, golf, dances, and horseback riding. The resort season began in mid-May and ran until early fall. The resorts remained popular tourist destinations until after World War II, when visitors began heading for northern Minnesota instead. Another natural wonder – Boiling Springs – also drew visitors to Scott County for a number of years. Boiling Springs is a geological rarity and historic site within Eagle Creek, located in northwest Savage. The water in the spring appears to be boiling,

though it is not actually hot. Boiling Springs is an important cultural and spiritual site for the Dakota, and was the home of Eagle Head’s village in the 1830s. When the land around Boiling Springs opened for EuroAmerican settlement, it was purchased in 1855 by Gregor Hattenberger, who operated a farm and grist mill there. Later, his descendants publicized the site as a tourist attraction, installing a park , b enches , and picnic tables around it. For many years, visitors came to see this natural wonder in action. Though it is no longer a tourist destination, Boiling Springs is still active and continues to garner local interest. To learn more about these and other Scott County tourist attractions, past and present, visit the Scott County Historical Society’s newest exhibit, “Wish You Were Here: Tourism in Scott County.” The exhibit opened on Sept. 22, 2016, and runs through August 2018. This exhibit features incredible photos and artifacts, along with hands-on activities and Instagram hot spots. The Scott County Historical Society is located at 235 Fuller Street South in Shakopee. For more information, call 952-4450378 or visit online at w w w. scottcountyhistory.org.

Men harvesting mud at Mudbaden Sulphur Springs, 1908.

HEALTH

Sara Aulizia, Basem Hammami, Matt Burow, Mariann Wiebusch, Julie Herman, Lowell Hoffman, Michael Klatt, Robert Stevens, Mike Pingalore, Wayne Hubin, and John Prondzinski break ground on the new Ridgeview Health Campus in Belle Plaine. (Submitted photo). Right — Todd Hein of Belle Plaine and Bob Templin of Jordan play bean bags. (Photo by Lori Carlson)

HIGH QUALITY OF HEALTH T

he city of Belle Plaine has proven its commitment to community health and wellness. This past year Belle Plaine celebrated the groundbreaking for a new medical clinic. Ridgeview Medical Clinic will be a new 13,000 square foot clinic built to accommodate up to three stories of office and medical space in the next five years. “The new clinic will be modeled after the Hwy. 212 medical center and the Ridgeview Denlano Clinic, and it will connect to a 10,000-square-foot health and wellness space and to a 55-unit, independent living building,” said Cynthia Strack, community development director with the city. This multi-million dollar project will add at least 20 new jobs to the community. The town is home to Mayo Clinic Health Systems, which is known to provide quality health care. Nearby hospitals are located in New Prague, Shakopee and Waconia. St. Francis Regional Medical Center located in Shakopee and close to Belle Plaine offers family practice clinics, urgent care services and an emergency room. The medical center also provides specialized care programs for patients with heart disease and a cancer diagnosis. St. Francis and St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center are just a short drive away. Belle Plaine residents can be reassured specialized care and physical therapy are close and can be accessed easily. Local dentists and a vision clinic serve the needs of town residents. An orthodontist and drug stores offer medical services and over-the counter and prescription drugs. Belle Plaine places a huge emphasis on the trail system in town. Many Belle Plaine parks are connected to the local trail system that encourages biking and running to rollerblading and skateboarding. The community of Belle Plaine offers assisted living facilities and provides senior citizens a way to stay close to family in the place

A second and new pharmacy will soon open in Belle Plaine at Ridgeview Medical and will offer a drive-thru lane.

they know to be their hometown. Residents can take fitness classes through the city and school district to stay fit year-round. The community offers many fun activities offered through the activities and recreation department. Residents can enroll in strengthening classes, zumba and health and fitness classes, along with weight loss and healthy eating courses. Belle Plaine has shown its commitment to living well and the city strives to encourage residents to maintain good health and a high quality of life.

HEALTH

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Allina Medical Clinic Shakopee 16 01 St . Fran cis Ave . , #10 0 , Shakopee 952-428-3535

HOSPITALS Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague 301 Second St. N.E., New Prague 952-758-4431 www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org

Mayo Clinic Health Systems Belle Plaine 700 W. Prairie St., Belle Plaine 952-873-2276 New Prague Medical Clinic 212 Cty Road 37, New Prague 952-758-4461

St. Francis Regional Medical Center 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-428-3000 www.stfrancis-shakopee.com

Park Nicollet Clinic 1415 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-993-7750

Fairview Ridges Hospital 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville 952-892-2000 www.fairview.org

Parkview Medical Clinic 1400 First St. N.E., New Prague 952-758-2535

Ridgeview Medical Center 500 S. Maple Street, Waconia 952-442-2191 www.ridgeviewmedical.org

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Every Child Deserves a Happy and Healthy Smile! Children’s Dental Care is geared to the general and special needs of infants, children, and adolescents. This includes preventive treatment (sealants and athletic mouth guards), ﬁllings and restorations focusing on esthetics and function, and early interceptive orthodontics and braces. We meet the needs of special children who are fearful, mentally or physically challenged, and those who need extensive treatment. In speciﬁc cases, we do complete treatment at a hospital setting.

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Jacob Nowak of Belle Plaine performs a keg lift in the heavyweight division of an area Strongman Competition. (Photo by Rachel Wittrock)

LEISURE

The city pool in Belle Plaine offers a large area for swimming and a smaller wading pool for families with small children. The pool offers a destination of cool fun with a waterslide and two diving boards. Right — Belle Plaine resident Becky Willaert had fun sliding down the big Fun Slide with her grandson, Tony Little, 2, at Scott County Fair this past summer. (Photos by Kara Hildreth)

WAYS TO RECREATE B

elle Plaine is proud of its outdoor municipal pool that serves as a popular summer venue. The community also offers year round places to enjoy winter activities like skating and hockey. The area offers miles of playing fields, tennis courts and acres of city parks. Some local parks include Deer, Veterans Memorial Park, Heritage, Union, Prairie, Meadow, Hickory, Century, Chatfield Square, Creekside, Townsend and community area dog parks. There are many miles of picturesque biking trails to cycle in the spring, summer and fall. Belle Plaine’s Founders Park is a historic treasure and the land sits on the National Register of Historic Places. Another notable place to visit in town is the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, burial place of the town’s founding father. In the summer months, Scott County Fair is only minutes from Belle Plaine. Guests and residents can attend outdoor concerts or watch free live entertainment with a famous horse show, a Miracle of Birth Center, a carnival and classic sweet and savory fair foods. More big city events can be attended since Belle Plaine is only a short commute or 40 minutes from the Twin Cities, the hub of the arts community. Live Broadway productions are only a short drive away. Minneapolis is home to many hotels and is the famous destination to seek the best shopping at Mall of America. Check out neighboring towns that offer the best in antique shopping or grab a bite to eat at a local eatery. Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge connects towns via trails. This green space pays tribute to pioneers who settled the land and became caretakers to the woods and natural Minnesota outdoor spaces.

Belle Plaine hosts an annual fall half marathon and 5K Run. The city is home to 20 city-owned parks with 108 miles of sidewalk and trails.

In the winter, you can curl up with a good book. The Belle Plaine Branch Library is part of the Scott County Library system. It gives residents full access online to the library collection from the neighboring communities of Jordan, Shakopee, Prior Lake, Elko New Market, New Prague and Savage. The countywide library system is part of the greater metropolitan system, the Metropolitan Library Service Agency that allows library cardholders access to nearby Hennepin, Carver and other metro county libraries, as well as Minneapolis and St. Paul Public libraries.

LEISURE YOUTH SPORTS District 716 Community Education 952-873-2411 To include other youth sports in next year’s lifestyle guide, please call 952-445-3333 or send an e-mail to amcknight@swpub.com.

ADULT SPORTS

Belle Plaine Friends of the Library 952-873-2384 Belle Plaine Historical Society 952-292-1849 Belle Plaine Senior Citizens 952-873-2239 Belle Plaine Veteran’s Club 952-873-4395

Pheasants Forever of Scott County 651-733-2000 www.pheasantsforever.org Rainbow Animal Rescue 952-440-3824 Relay for Life of Scott County www.relayforlife.org/scottcountymn

Amateur Baseball 612-327-2715

Carver/Scott Master Gardeners 952-466-5309

River Valley Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club www.rvtb.org

Over 35 Baseball 612-518-0691

Ducks Unlimited www.ducks.org

Rotary 952-873-2400

Basketball 952-873-2411

Fraternal Order of Eagles www.foe.com

Sandcreek Gray Beards (National Wild Turkey Federation) www.nwtf.org

Billiards 952-873-4568

Friends of the Belle Plaine Library 952-873-2384

Andy’s Darts 952-873-2207

Friends of the Minnesota Valley 952-858-0727 www.friendsofmnvalley.org

Johan’s Darts 952-873-6740 Neil’s Darts 952-873-6810 Neisen’s Red Door Darts 952-873-6305

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS American Legion 952-873-3036 American Legion Auxiliary 952-873-6227 Arts In The Park 952-873-5553 Belle Plaine Borough Riders (Snowmobile Club) www.facebook.com/belleplaineboroughriderssnowmobileclub Belle Plaine Community Education/Recreation 952-873-2411 Belle Plaine Community Theater 952-873-6812 Belle Plaine Festivals & Events 952-873-0855

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Great Scott Cycling Club www.greatscottcycling.com Home Educators for Excellence www.hedfex.org Knights of Columbus 952-873-4528 Lions International 952-873-6553 MN Deer Hunters AssociationMN River Valley Chapter www.mndeerhunters.com MN Valley Riders Saddle Club 612-251-5913 MN Water Fowl Association – Scott & LeSueur County www.mnwaterfowl.com MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) of Belle Plaine www.momsclub.org Newcomers Club of the SW Suburbs www.NewcomersMN.com NOW – National Organization for Women Minnesota Valley Chapter www.now.org/chapters

Scott-Carver Threshers 952-492-2062 Scott County Fair Board www.scottcountyfair.com Scott County Historical Society/ Stans Museum 952-445-0378 www.scottcountyhistory.org Scott County SNO-Trails, Inc. 952-440-1003 Sons of the American Legion 952-873-2202 Sportsmen’s Club 952-873-2898 St. Francis Auxiliary & Volunteers 952-428-2065 St. John Food Shelf 952-873-4390 Toastmasters — Midday Mumblers 952-288-4154 middaymumblers.org U of M Extension – Scott County 952-492-5410 www.extension.umn.edu V.F.W. 952-873-6765

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS Boy Scouts of America, Northern Star Council www.northernstarbsa.org Cub Scouts www.northernstarbsa.org Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys www.girlscoutsrv.org YMCA CAMP Camp Kici-Yapi 952-835-2567

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMING ARTS Chaska Valley Family Theatre www.cvft.org Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus www.dakotavalleysymphony.org Homeward Bound Theatre homewardboundtheatre.org Prior Lake Players www.plplayers.org South Metro Chorale www.southmetrochorale.org South of the River Community Band www.southoftheriverband.org Stages Theatre Company www.stagestheatre.org The Valley Jazz Big Band 952-556-3536 STUDIO ARTS Minnesota Watercolor Society www.minnesotawatercolors.com Scott County Crazy Quilters w w w.belleplainemn.com/scottcounty-crazy-quilters Upper Midwest Bead Society www.umbs.org

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Located in the Chaska Curling & Event Center, Crooked Pint Ale House is the perfect spot for a night out with friends, the family or for your team after a big win. With a menu of nearly 60 choices, Crooked Pint will soon be your favorite place to grab a warm meal and cold beer. Hours: M-W – 11am – midnight; Th-F – 11am – 1am; Sat – 10am – 1am; Sun – 10am-midnight

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LIVING

Right â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The 2016 Scott County Farm Family of the Year is Ted and Mary Kornder of Belle Plaine. Ted and Mary Kornder are shown holding the certificate. Their son Tony is in back holding his son, Ruben, 4, and his wife Wendy (far left) stands next to their twin daughters, Adrianna and Megan. Scott County Commissioner Joe Wagner (right) presented the honor. (Photo by Kara Hildreth)

HOME TO FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR B

elle Plaine is poised for progressive growth in years to come, but leaders like to boast how residents like to maintain the small-town, close-knit community feel as the city grows. This is why many residents and families make a home in this community. This year the family of Ted and Mary Kornder of Belle Plaine in St. Lawrence Township was named the 2016 Scott County Farm Family of the Year during the Scott County Fair appreciation breakfast. Close to the Twin Cities, Belle Plaine commuters benefit from the close access to Highway 169. Commuters have easy, convenient access to highways 19, 60 and 169. Belle Plaine is close to metro transit options. This year, a brand new city overpass bridge opened near the intersection of Hwy. 169 and County Road 3 off Meridian Street in Belle Plaine. This is a proud accomplishment for the city because it is a new city bridge. Like many Minnesota communities, the school district is a top reason people make home and raise a family in the growing community. The school district prides itself by employing a caring staff and the district boasts modern school building facilities, small classes and a safe environment. A few private schools include Holy Family Academy, Our Lady of the Prairie School and Trinity

The population for Belle Plaine is 6,700 with a median household income of $70,375. Lutheran School. Learning opportunities continue through Belle Plaine Community Education. Many community ed classes teach sports, recreation, cooking, crafts, business and computer skills via youth and adult enrichment classes for all ages. Belle Plaine is proud to offer a unique partnership between the city and school district with community education. This partnership provides residents community education opportunities that give life to living. Faith communities find community and worship together in the Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, Catholic and nondenominational churches in town. Many other worship centers in the area practice other religions of faith. Plenty of community activities center around high school theater, concerts, fundraisers, festivals, reunions and homecoming events.

LIVING BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ISD 716 Belle Plaine Public Schools serve parts of Carver, Le Sueur, Scott and Sibley counties with two elementary schools and a juniorsenior high school that includes an alternative program. The Belle Plaine District counts among its strengths a dedicated c arin g s t af f, up date d an d modern facilities, a safe learning environment with small classes, a comprehensive curriculum that complements state and national standards, and an outstanding extracurricular program. SCHOOL BOARD Dan Gardner Chair dgardner@belleplaine.k12.mn.us Term expires 2017 Dan Giesen Vice Chair dgiesen@belleplaine.k12.mn.us Term expires 2017 Tracy O’Brien Clerk tobrien@belleplaine.k12.mn.us Term expires 2019 Joe Vandermark Treasurer jvandermark@belleplaine.k12.mn.us Term expires 2017 Diane Skelley Director dskelley@belleplaine.k12.mn.us Term expires 2019 Terry Kahle Director tkahle@belleplaine.k12.mn.us Term expires 2019 FACILITIES District 716 Offices 130 S. Willow St. 952-873-2400 Chatfield Elementary School 952-873-2401 330 S. Market St.

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From left: Belle Plaine School Board members Diane Skelley, Terry Kahle, Dan Gardner, Joe Vandermark, Dan Giesen, Tracy O’Brien and Superintendent Ryan Laager. (Submitted photo) Oak Crest Elementary School 952-873-2402 1101 W. Commerce Dr.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Belle Plaine Jr.-Sr. High School 952-873-2403 220 S. Market St.

Early Childhood Family Education 952-873-2415 A program for parents and their children (birth to age 5), which includes parent/child activities, c hil dre n’s p ro g ra m s , p a re nt education and child care

Frequently Called Numbers District 716 Offices 952-873-2400 Ryan Laager Superintendent 952-873-2400 Kim DeWitte Chatfield Elementary Principal 952-873-2401 Dr. Liann Hanson Oak Crest Elementary School Principal 952-873-2402 Mindy Chevalier Junior and Senior High School Assistant Principal/ Community Education Director 952-873-2403 Dave Kreft High School Principal 952-873-2403 Laurie Green Senior High Counselor 952-873-2410

Community Education Belle Plaine Community Services 220 S. Market St. 952-873-2411 Preschool Pals 330 S. Market St. 952-873-2415 For children ages 3 to 5. Kid’s Company 330 S. Market St. 952-873-2411 School-age child care (before- andafter school, plus summer). Minnesota River Valley Special Education Cooperative (MRVSEC) 952-567-8102 100 Hope Ave., Jordan www.mrvsec.k12.mn.us A cooperative of six area school districts provides services for students with special education needs. School districts included are Belle Plaine, Jordan, MontgomeryLonsdale, New Prague, Prior LakeSavage and Shakopee.

Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative (CSEC) 401 E. Fourth St., Chaska www.cseced.org 952-368-8800 Programs include alternative learning centers, special education, adult basic education, professional and technical programs, youth and adult transitional services, family programs and more. Locations are spread across Carver and Scott counties.

OTHER AREA SCHOOLS Holy Family Academy & Chapel Grades K-12 10679 182nd St., Belle Plaine 952-873-2582 Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic School Grades Pre-K-6 215 Chestnut St. N., Belle Plaine 952-873-6564 Trinity Lutheran School (WELS) Grades Pre-K-8 500 W. Church St., Belle Plaine 952-873-6320 Living Hope Lutheran Church and School Grades Pre-K-4 8600 Horizon Dr. S., Shakopee 952-445-1785 www.bllhschool.org

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Every student in the Belle Plaine School District gets their own school-issued iPad. (Photos coutesy of Belle Plaine School District)

The Belle Plaine one-act play cast and crew earned a starred performance at the 2016 state competition.

From left: Madeline Yule, Ali Sellnow, Kellen Hornaman and Joey Reimers line up to race their robots at Robotics Camp.

Max Conrad (left) and Cole Eggers having fun with roller skates in physical education class.

Madeline Yule (left) and Lauren Saba participated in Robotics Camp this past summer.

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LIVING Mayer Lutheran High School Grades 9-12 305 5th St. N.E., Mayer 952-657-2251 www.lhsmayer.org Holy Family Catholic High School Grades 9-12 8101 Kochia Ln., Victoria 952-443-4659 www.hfchs.org Southwest Christian High School Grades 9-12 1981 Bavaria Rd, Chaska 952-556-0040 www.swchs.org

HELP & SUPPORT SERVICES Belle Plaine Ambulance 952-873-4506 Belle Plaine Community Services 952-873-2411 John Jones, 13, of Belle Plaine, shared his kind ideas and drawings with chalk outside his school. (Photo by Kara Hildreth)

Belle Plaine Area Food Shelf www.bpareafoodshelf.org Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities 651-789-2400 www.bigstwincities.org

Carver-Scott Mental Health Crisis Program 952-442-7601 www.co.carver.mn.us Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative 952-567-8100 www.cseced.org

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Heading Home Scott County 612-599-7729 Help Me Grow of Scott County 952-496-5059 parentsknow.state.mn.us i’M o.K. Children’s Visitation Center 952-873-4216 www.southernvalleyalliance.org MN Rehabilitation Services 952-736-0444 www.mnrehabsvs.com NAMI – National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Scott County 612-424-1823 www.nami.org Planned Parenthood 1-800-230-PLAN www.plannedparenthood.org/mnnd-sd RSVP – Retired & Senior Volunteer Program 952-945-4161 Scott-Carver Housing Coalition 952-402-4832 Scott County CDA (Community Development Agency) 952-402-9022 Scott County Licensed Family Daycare Assn. 952-445-2240 www.sclfcca.com

Carver-Scott Humane Society 952-368-3553 www.carverscotths.org

Sexual Violence Center – Scott & Carver Counties 612-871-5111 (24 hours) www.sexualviolencecenter.org

CAP Agency 952-402-9824 www.capagency.org

Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov

Crisis Nursery 763-591-0100 (24 hours)

Southwest Metro Animal Rescue & Adoption Society 952-368-PAWS (7297) www.swmetroanimalrescue.org

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arming and agriculture are the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic heartbeat and the center for Belle Plaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marketplace. Generations of family-owned farmland add beauty to the landscape. Acres of corn, beans and hay crops add to the economic foundation of Belle Plaine. Besides the school district and city hall, the largest employers in town are a John Deere dealership and Genesis Corporation. Many Belle Plaine residents would not trade city life for the relaxed lifestyle of a rural community. The historic downtown area in Belle Plaine is alive. Residents in search of gifts, jewelry, bakery cakes and cookies, clothing or hardware can shop locally. Several diners and pubs offer residents hometown, homemade food and local entertainment choices. Downtown Belle Plaine is the perfect destination to complete holiday shopping or find year-round gift giving options. Locally-owned shops sell special goods and services with the top treatment in personal, customer service. Belle Plaine is home to a large upscale grocery store and a pharmacy opened in recent years. Residents can find staple goods, toiletries and medicines they need in their own community without needing to travel outside of town or shop at a big box chain store. The Belle Plaine city economic development group works to attract more new businesses to locate in town now and in years to come. The Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce is located downtown and is active to support local businesses and community events.

The Belle Plaine Farmers Market offers local produce and other homemade and handmade goods each Wednesday afternoon from May into October at Court Square Park.

MEDIA Belle Plaine Herald 113 E. Main St., P.O. Box 7 952-873-2261 bpherald@frontiernet.net Star Tribune 650 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis 612-673-4000 www.startribune.com St. Paul Pioneer Press 345 Cedar St., St. Paul 651-222-1111 www.twincities.com

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce 952-873-4295 belleplainecc@gmail.com

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The historic downtown area in Belle Plaine is alive. Residents in search of gifts, jewelry, bakery cakes and cookies, clothing or hardware can shop locally. Several diners and pubs offer residents hometown, homemade food and local entertainment choices. (Photo by Kara Hildreth)

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DOMESTIC PETS WELCOME T

he Belle Plaine Animal Hospital is nearby to support health and wellness for all beloved pets. The West River Veterinary Clinic in town helps pet lovers with needed medical and health p r e v e n t i o n s e r v i c e s f o r a ll domestic pets. Together, the local vet businesses give Belle Plaine a reputation as a furfriendly community. Residents can be proud to be home to a dog park in town. Dogs have had a place to run and play since 2013 when the Belle Plaine Community Dog Park opened. The park is located on South Market Street and is a joint partnership and agreement between the city of Belle Plaine and the school district. In the winter the dog park functions as a hockey rink, and in the spring, summer and early fall, the park is home to furry, four-legged friends who can frolic and socialize with other canine friends and dog lovers. The Belle Plaine Police Department offers dog licenses and can answer any questions about local city code regarding pets. Youth can learn to raise farm animals by becoming a part of an area or Belle Plaine 4-H Club where youth can exhibit animals at the nearby Scott County Fair each summer. The Carver-Scott Humane Society serves the area. The group is always looking for caring homes. Residents can seek out the society to foster rescued dogs and cats. The animal society is always needing volunteers who love animals, but who are not able to keep pets permanently.

Belle Plaine is home to more than one licensed veterinarian with choices for the best treatment, boarding, surgery and hospitalization for pets.

DOG LICENSES Belle Plaine Police Department 952-873-4307

LOST PET Minnesota Critter Getter 610 W. Church St., Belle Plaine 952-873-6611

ADOPTION & RESCUE Southwest Metro Animal Rescue and Adoption Society 952-368-PAWS www.swmetroanimalrescue.org Carver-Scott Humane Society 952-368-3553 www.carverscotths.org

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There are plenty of green spaces for pets to play in Belle Plaine. Youth can learn to raise farm animals by becoming a part of an area or Belle Plaine 4-H Club where youth can exhibit animals at the nearby Scott County Fair each summer. (Photo by Kara Hildreth). Below â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kids can enjoy pony rides at the Scott County Fair. (Photo by Rachel Wittrock)

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