From the Police Department

Back to School 

It's back to school for our students. Students are often times waiting at bus stops in the darkness. Drivers, please be extra watchful of children who may be waiting roadside.  And remember, no traffic may pass a school bus in either direction when the stop arm is extended and red lights are flashing. Flashing amber lights are a warning that the bus is preparing to stop. Be alert to children crossing the street in front of the bus to board and leave. Please stop at least 20 feet from the bus.

Stay safe out there!  

This past spring, there was A LOT of rain dumped in Minnesota. If water filled up your unfinished basement, you were probably able to remove the water without lasting damage.

However, if you had water in a finished basement, you might have had to remove flooring, drywall, and insulation. In some severe cases, some of the wood framing may have had to be removed and replaced.

If you were one of the unfortunate homeowners that had to remove drywall, insulation, and/or framing material, you most likely needed a building permit.

If you are unsure if a permit was required for your water damage repair project, please call our office at 952-442-7520.                  

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From the Fire Department

Heating Equipment Fires ~
Did you know? 

The leading factor contributing to heating equipment fires was
failure to clean - principally creosote - from solid fueled equipment primarily chimneys. Portable or fixed space heaters, including wood stoves, were involved in one-third of home heating fires and four out of five home heating deaths. Half of home heating fire deaths resulted from fires caused by heating equipment too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattresses and bedding.

In most years, heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires, fire deaths, and fire injuries. Remember your smoke alarm(s) and replacing batteries. Fixed or portable space heaters are involved in about 4 out of 5 heating death fires.  

Stay safe this fall and double check your heating equipment.  

Fall Cleanup Event

Saturday, November 8 is the cleanup event for Spring Park residents and businesses. Items must be bagged, boxed or bundled and at curbside by 7 a.m. Items not accepted for pick-up are recyclables, garbage, hazardous waste, building materials over one cubic yard, derelict vehicles or large auto parts, stumps, logs, concrete, rocks, railroad ties. 

Winter Trail Use

Winter is here and, as a reminder, the Dakota Trail through Spring Park is not maintained in the winter. The trail can still be used by people at their own risk but the trail will not be plowed or swept of snow and no salt or sand will be put on the trails if ice forms. Use Caution. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the Dakota Rail Trail. This includes ATV's and Snowmobiles.

Snow Events

It's that time of year again. Please make a note of the following:

• Move your car off the street or from public parking during or immediately after a snowfall of two or more inches. You may return your vehicle to the street or parking lot after they have been completely plowed. If you are in doubt about how much snow has fallen, we encourage you to move your vehicle regardless to assist our plowing efforts.
   
• When driving behind a snowplow, stay back at least four car lengths. Overspray from a snowplow can obstruct your vision while driving, creating a hazardous situation.
   
• Keep children safe - do not allow them to play on snow banks next to the street.

Pete Kaczanowski  

Michael Mason

Sarah Struck

Gavin Tempero   

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