Notice

Press Release – Emerald Ash Borer Boulevard Replacement Reimbursement

Press Release

The City of Jordan is pleased to announce at the July 24, 2023, City Council meeting, the City Council approved a policy that allows for reimbursement to those landowners that remove and replace Ash trees that are dead, infected, or diseased by Emerald Ah Borer in the boulevard. This policy only applies to residential uses. Applications will be approved on a first come first serve basis. The policy and application are available on the City’s website.

Media Contact:

T.J. Hofer, City of Jordan

Consultant Planner

planning.consultant@jordanmn.gov| 952-492-7929

September 5, 2023 in Community, Enviroment, Government, News, Notice

Press Release – Pauly Park

Press Release

The City of Jordan is pleased to announce it has been selected to receive a $350,000 grant from the Minnesota DNR through the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program for a new City park!

The City’s planned Pauly Park is located in the Bluffs at Cedar Ridge and Heritage Hills neighborhoods, south of TH 282 and west of Lydia Road. The grant funding will be used to construct a 3.5-acre park with amenities including an inclusive, ADA accessible playground, pickleball courts, half basketball court, and accessible trails all adjacent to two neighborhoods that have long been without any nearby park. Pauly Park’s playground will be the first of its kind in the City, with inclusive play features such as wheelchair accessible equipment and rubber safety surfacing. The accessible equipment will allow children with disabilities to play alongside their peers, and reap the same physical, social, cognitive, and psychological benefits from playing outdoors. Alongside the new playground will be the City’s first pickleball courts. Initial land development grading work will occur on-site this fall with construction of the new park facilities occurring in summer 2024.

The City of Jordan is grateful for the opportunity to partner with the DNR and is thrilled to be able to provide such an innovative and highly sought after amenity for Jordan residents. The grant program aims to increase and enhance outdoor recreation facilities in local and community parks throughout the state. With the construction of Pauly Park, both the City of Jordan and Minnesota DNR will achieve these goals.

Media Contact:

Tom Nikunen, City of Jordan

City Administrator

tnikunen@jordanmn.gov| 952-492-2535

 

July 24, 2023 in Community, Enviroment, Government, News, Notice, Sport

City-Wide Cleanup Day May 20, 2023

Spring Cleanup Day – May 20, 2023

Buckingham Companies will be conducting the City-Wide Cleanup Day at the Police Station at 705 Syndicate Street near Valley Green Mobile Home Park. Hours for the cleanup are 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday, May 20th. Drop-off is only for the City of Jordan residents and is free of charge.

Valley Green Park will have a separate cleanup day provided by your Hauler!

Items Accepted: Mattresses/Box springs (4 per vehicle), Furniture, Electronics, Appliances, Grills, Lawnmowers/Snow Blowers (ALL fluids must be drained or they will NOT be accepted), Household Garbage/Toys (Please have any loose items bagged), Scrap Metal, Construction Debris, Windows, Exercise Equipment, Recyclables (cardboard, paper, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, glass bottles).  This list is not all-inclusive!

Items NOT accepted: household liquids/hazardous waste (paints, thinners, cleaners, stains, and varnishes), fluorescent light bulbs, tires, gas or diesel, yard waste, brush, logs/firewood.

Please take Household hazardous waste to Scott County Hazardous Waste Facility located at 588 Country Trail E.  For days and times of operation visit Scott County Household-Hazardous-Waste or call 952-496-8787.

If you have any further questions regarding this year’s Spring Cleanup Day, please feel free to contact our Buckingham at 952-226-6441, and their friendly office staff will be able to assist you!

City of Jordan – Spring Cleanup Ad – Newspaper – May 2023

May 10, 2023 in Community, Enviroment, Government, News, Newsletter, Notice

Fall Clean-up Days October 12 & 13

Buckingham Companies will be hosting a CURBSIDE FALL CLEAN-UP on your service day during the service week of October 10th, 2022 (Wednesday 10/12/22 & Thursday 10/13/22). This will be a curbside collection of your items you are looking to dispose of, so you will not have to load up a truck, car, van or any other mode of transportation to bring it somewhere to dispose of your items. (Click the link to learn more)

City of Jordan Newsletter – October 2022

September 27, 2022 in Community, Government, News, Newsletter, Notice

Public Hearing Notice- Zoning Text Amendment

CITY OF JORDAN

COUNTY OF SCOTT

STATE OF MINNESOTA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing at the Jordan City Council Chambers, located at 116 East First Street in the City of Jordan, Minnesota on August 8, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter to consider approval of the second reading of an amendment to the zoning code. The amendment proposes to allow lots within the C-2 District and Shoreland Overlay District up to 75% impervious lot coverage in § 154.291 (B) and allowing over 75% impervious surface of the total lot with a Conditional Use Permit § 154.291 (C).

Applicant/Address: The City of Jordan / 210 East First Street, Jordan, MN 55352

Questions regarding the applications may be directed to the City of Jordan Planning Department office, 210 East First Street, Jordan, MN 55352: phone 952-492-7929.

Full documentation of the project file is available upon request during regular office hours.

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 comments orally.

July 26, 2022 in Notice

Press Release: US 169 Pedestrian Underpass in Jordan listed in Congressional Appropriations Bill

US 169 Pedestrian Underpass in Jordan Listed in Congressional Appropriations Bill

March 11, 2022, Jordan, MN – The City of Jordan’s request to Congress for a new pedestrian underpass of US 169 near Creek Lane was included omnibus bill passed by the US House of Representatives and US Senate on Friday. Expected to be signed into law by President Biden, the bill targets $1,124,000 in federal funding for the new pedestrian underpass which is planned to be constructed in cooperation with a planned nearby interchange at US 169 / TH 282 / CR 9.

“The success of this funding is due to the work of many over the past decade” said Jordan Mayor Mike Franklin.

Mayor Franklin continued “The City of Jordan sincerely thanks US Representative Angie Craig, US Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, current and past City Council members for their vision and dedication to the project, the Scott County Board and Staff, State Representative Tony Albright, and State Senator Eric Pratt.”

US Highway 169 divides the City of Jordan, separating more than 700 homes from essential businesses like grocery and retail stores, banks, restaurants, and child care. Today, some pedestrians choose to brave the 55 mile-per-hour traffic at a large and intimidating signalized intersection and others opt for worn, floodprone footpaths under a nearby bridge over Sand Creek. Since 2010 the City of Jordan has been seeking funding to construct a pedestrian underpass of US 169 to close this critical gap, making it reasonably accessible for all users and address clear safety issues. The project is a clear safety benefit for users of all ages, abilities, and incomes.

“The City of Jordan is grateful for these partnerships and looks forward to the bill being signed into law” Franklin concluded.

Media Contact:
Tom Nikunen, City of Jordan

City Administrator
tnikunen@jordanmn.gov| 952-492-2535

March 11, 2022 in Community, Government, News, Newsletter, Notice, Transportation

Notice of Public Hearing for Comments on Environmental Assessment Worksheet

CITY OF JORDAN

COUNTY OF SCOTT

STATE OF MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) FOR VACANT PARCELS 109250040 & 109250030 LOCATED  ON A PORTION OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 114 NORTH, RANGE 24 WEST AND A PORTION OF THE  NE 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 114 NORTH, RANGE 24 WEST.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jordan City Council will conduct a public hearing to accept public input on an EAW submitted for the properties located on a portion of the SE 1/4 of Section 24, Township 114 North, Range 24 West & a portion of the NE 1/4 of Section 25, Township 114 North, Range 24 West (north of County Road 66 and just west of Aberdeen Ave), Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN) 109250040 & 109250030. The hearing will be held on Monday, December 20th, 2021 at approximately 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. The purpose of the public hearing is to provide an opportunity for public comment on the EAW.

Applicant:  JMH Land Development/Mark Sonstegard, 650 Quaker Ave, Jordan, MN 55352    

Legal Description: A portion of the SE 1/4 of Section 24, Township 114 North, Range 24 West & a portion of the NE 1/4 of Section 25, Township 114 North, Range 24 West

Copies of the EAW are available for review during regular office hours at the City of Jordan City offices, 210 East First Street, Jordan, MN 55352: phone 952-492-2535.  All interested persons may appear at the hearing and present their view orally or in writing.

December 2, 2021 in Notice

Notice of Request for Proposals for Residential Solid Waste, Recycling and Organics Services

The City of Jordan is now accepting Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for the city’s residential solid waste, recycling and organics services. Proposals must be submitted by Friday, November 12th, 2021 @ 5pm Cst. One (1) digital copy & two (2) hard copies of each proposal must be submitted. All communications about this RFP after its release and up through the due date shall be in writing through the City’s designated contact person:

Tom Nikunen, City Administrator
TNikunen@jordanmn.gov
(952) 492-2535
http://www.jordanmn.gov

More information and the link to the RFP template can be found here.

October 19, 2021 in Government, Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2021-10, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 71.12 RELATED TO MOTORIZED GOLF CARTS

CITY OF JORDAN

COUNTY OF SCOTT

STATE OF MINNESOTA

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2021-10, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 71.12 RELATED TO MOTORIZED GOLF CARTS

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing and second reading and vote on draft ordinance 2021-10.  The draft ordinance will allow all qualified residents to apply for a permit to operate a golf cart on allowed roadways within Jordan city limits.

 

The public hearing and vote will occur at the September 20th, 2021 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 ordinance 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.  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.

 

Date: 08/30/2021

August 30, 2021 in Government, News, Notice

Public Hearing Notice – Zoning Amendment Request

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW A SECOND CURB CUT OR DRIVEWAY ACCESS IN THE SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY (R-2) ZONING DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota, will conduct a public hearing to accept public input on a zoning text amendment to allow second curb cuts or driveway accesses in the (R-2) zoning district. The hearing will be held on Tuesday August 10, 2021 at approximately 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. The purpose of the public hearing is to accept input on the zoning text amendment request:

Request: Request from a resident at 433 Sunset Dr., to amend City Code Section 154.096, to permit second curb cuts or driveway accesses in the Single and Two Family (R-2) zoning district.

Applicant/Address: Pete Seifert / 433 Sunset Dr., Jordan, MN 55352

Questions regarding this request may be directed to the City of Jordan City offices, 210 East First Street, Jordan, MN 55352: phone 952-492-2535.

All interested persons may appear at the hearing and present their view orally or in writing.

July 28, 2021 in Notice

Public Hearing Notice – Planning Commission to Review Residential Landscaping Requirements

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LANGUAGE AMENDING 154.321 – 154.326 REGULATING RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing to accept public input on revisions to Residential Landscaping Requirements. Proposed changes include allowing alternative groundcovers or landscaping in yard areas. A draft ordinance would revise City Code Sections 154.321 – 154.326 General Landscaping Requirements to allow for such practices for all residential uses.

The public hearing will be conducted on Tuesday June 8th, 2021 at approximately 6:30 p.m. at the Jordan City Council Chambers, located at 116 East First Street in the City of Jordan, Minnesota. The purpose of the public hearing is to accept input on the proposed ordinance amendment.

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.

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.

May 28, 2021 in Notice