Notices

CITY OF JORDAN

COUNTY OF SCOTT

STATE OF MINNESOTA

 NOTICE OF SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2020-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 90 NUISANCES; HEALTH AND SAFETY BY AMENDING SECTIONS 90.001 – 90.011 and 90.999

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota, will hold a second reading and vote on draft Ordinance 2020-06. The draft ordinance will amend City Code Chapter 90 Nuisances; Health and Safety to provide consistency with Scott County Regulations for nuisances and remediation of public health nuisances.

The vote will occur at the October 19, 2020 meeting at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter, at the Jordan City Council Chambers, located at 116 East First Street in the City of Jordan, Minnesota.

A copy of the full proposed amendment is posted at the City of Jordan City Offices, 210 East First Street, Jordan, MN  55352, and is available here. A redline version is also available, here. Questions regarding the proposed ordinance may be directed to the City of Jordan City Offices at 952-492-2535.

All interested persons are encouraged to present their view in writing to the email publiccomments@jordanmn.gov. If necessary, accommodations can be made to allow applicants to present comment orally.

Dated: 10/8/2020

CITY OF JORDAN

COUNTY OF SCOTT

STATE OF MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2020-04 TO AMEND CHAPTER 154 OF THE JORDAN CITY CODE TO CORRECT INCONSISTENCIES AND IMPROVE CLARITY.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota, will vote on the proposed Ordinance 2020-04, correcting inconsistencies and formatting in Chapter 154.

The proposed amendments address the following City Code Sections:

• Chapter 154.20 Definitions
• Chapter 154.046 Zoning Amendment
• Chapter 154.170 General Industrial District (I-2)
  • 154.173 Conditional Uses
  • 154.175 Permitted Accessory Uses
  • 154.177 Design and Performance Standards
• Chapter 154.370 Home Occupations
  • 154.373 Process
  • 154.374 Permitted Home Occupation Regulations
  • 154.375 General Provisions

The vote will occur at the October 5, 2020 meeting at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter, at the Jordan City Council Chambers, located at 116 East First Street in the City of Jordan, Minnesota

Questions regarding the proposed ordinance may be directed to the City of Jordan City offices, 210 East First Street, Jordan, MN 55352: phone 952-492-2535. Full documentation of the proposed ordinance is available upon request during regular office hours.

The City’s full 2019 Drinking Water report and results are available to read, here.

All city facilities will remain closed to the public until May 18; City Hall will open for in-person customer service Monday, May 18th.  

May 15, 2020 – As of Monday, May 18th, City Hall will be opening per the Emergency Executive Order 20-56.  We applied to the State to be allowed to open our DMV to in person customer service and were approved.  To be considered for opening to in-person customer service we have to prepare a safety plan.  Attached is our plan Jordan COVID-19 Preparedness Plan.  Any customers please try to follow these safety precautions that apply to you.  We too need to follow the State guidelines on safety.  This includes limited access and the number of customers in at one time.   Anything that does not need in-person help please try to use our drop box or mail from this like vehicle tabs and water bills.  Thank you, for your patience and understanding.

March 30, 2020 – MN Executive Order 20-20 by Governor Walz directed all Minnesota Residents to Stay at Home. This Stay at Home order was extended to May 18, through Executive Order 20-48. All city facilities will remain closed to the public until May 18, the date when the most recent executive order expires. This includes city hall, the fire station, and the police station.

City staff will continue to work in all facilities in a limited capacity to provide essential city services. You are encouraged to connect with city staff through the city website, by phone and by email. If you have business that is time-sensitive and must be conducted in person, call (952) 492-2535 to make an appointment. City staff will do their best to accommodate your request.

The City of Jordan has been working with local, county, and state partners to help protect the health and wellness of both the community and employees during the rapidly changing coronavirus outbreak. As transmission has changed in Minnesota from travel-related to community spread, the city is making these changes while still ensuring it can provide essential services to residents.

Visit http://jordanmn.gov/covid-19-response/   to learn more about the City’s response to CODIV-19.

CITY OF JORDAN

COUNTY OF SCOTT

STATE OF MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2020-02 TO AMEND THE CITY OF JORDAN 2020 FEE SCHEDULE:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota, will vote on the proposed ordinance amendment for the City of Jordan’s Ordinance 2020-02.

  The amendment increases the fee for lawn mowing and establishes administrative citation fees associated with enforcement of the Residential Rental Licensing and Inspection Ordinance, Jordan City Code Chapter 124.

The vote will occur at the May 18, 2020 meeting at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter, at the Jordan City Council Chambers, located at 116 East First Street in the City of Jordan, Minnesota.

A copy of the full proposed amendment is posted at the City of Jordan City Offices, 210 East First Street, Jordan, MN  55352, and is available here. Questions regarding the proposed ordinance may be directed to the City of Jordan City Offices at 952-492-2535.

Date:  May 7, 2020

Public Works will Begin Flushing Hydrants Monday, May 11.

Public Works will start flushing hydrants Monday, May 11 for a period expected to take two weeks. If you have rusty water, turn on the outside faucets first and then all inside faucets to flush your system. The water should clear up in 10-15 minutes. Keep an eye on out for signs in your neighborhood with specific dates when the flushing will occur.

The City of Jordan will begin processing License Tab Renewals beginning Monday, May 4, 2020.

Deputy Registrar Work During Shutdown:

The City of Jordan will not be taking ANY other types of work other than TABS and DEALER Work.

These changes do not apply to any other department – other departmental policies will continue to be enforced (e.g. building permits)

There will be no person-to-person contact between city employees and non-employees. 

The Process for Tab Renewals is as follows:

• Renewals and payment will be placed in the City’s drop box (located at City Hall).
• Renewal paperwork will be collected and will sit until the next day before it is processed to avoid possible transmission.
• Once completed, tabs will be returned to the customer via US mail.

City playground equipment, will be reopened to the public today, Friday May 1, 2020 at 3:00pm.

Playground equipment includes basketball courts and other such features.

Playgrounds and playground equipment were closed in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to reduce the need for Jordan’s first responders to enforce social distancing – requiring valuable PPE, and increasing the likelihood of spread among  City Employees.

Families and guardians should be careful to ensure children wash hands after touching play structures and maintain six feet of space from other children as much as possible. Although the Governor’s order doesn’t close playgrounds, they may still be closed by local authorities.

Residents are encouraged to enjoy parks and trails while practicing safe social distancing. For more information on social distancing and COVID-19, please refer to the latest guidance from the CDC.

Resources:

CDC, COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

MN Executive Orders: https://www.leg.state.mn.us/lrl/execorders/eoresults?gov=44

The City’s Annual Spring Clean Up Day, organized by the City of Jordan and DSI (Dick’s Sanitation), has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. The event will be rescheduled for July 25 2020.

DSI’s elective yardwaste pickup service is still operating, residents who are looking for options to dispose of yardwaste or other large items are encouraged to contact DSI at 952-469-2239 for options.