Public hearing tonight concerning adult use ordinance in Carver County

CARVER COUNTY, MN – At 7 p.m. Tuesday, March,16. upstairs in the Social Services wing, in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room of the Carver County Government Center, Chaska, the Carver County Planning Commission will reconvene the public hearing to consider a newly drafted “Adult Use Businesses” Chapter 113, and a Zoning Code revision pursuant to Chapter 152 of the Carver County Code.

The proposed regulations would apply to the Rural Service Overlay Districts (RSD’s), which are located in the unincorporated areas of Carver County. The purpose of the proposed Ordinance would be to enact regulations to license and regulate adult uses (also known as sexually-oriented businesses) in businesses or places open to the public, which could be located in the unincorporated areas of the County. These regulations are intended to prevent the adverse secondary impacts associated with adult use establishments.

The Planning Commission will reconvene the hearing, which was opened last month, to take additional public testimony and to answer questions. All persons interested are invited to attend the hearing and be heard on this matter. Written comment may be mailed to: Dept. of Land Management Carver County Government Center 600 East 4th St Chaska, MN 55318-2102 (952) 361-1820.

There are no “strip clubs” or other adult use businesses currently proposing to locate in Carver County, according to David Drealan, director of Carver County land and water services.

Eight Carver County roads closed due to flooding

CARVER COUNTY, MN – There are eight roads closed due to flooding in Carver County, according to an update released by the county at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 16.

In the City of Watertown, Mill Avenue is closed at the 400 block.

In Camden Township:

County Road 30 is closed between County Road 33 and the west county line.

Yancy Avenue is closed between 78th Street and County Road 30.

82nd Street is closed between County Road 32 and Union Avenue.

62nd Street is closed west of County Road 33.

Vega Avenue is closed at 86th Street and at 94th Street.

In Watertown Township, County Road 123 is closed between Highway 7 and County Road 122.

The South Fork of the Crow River at Highway 7 near Mayer reached a level of 13.09 feet Tuesday morning, an increase of 1.76 feet in 15 hours. Flood stage at that point is 11 feet.

The National Weather Service forecast predicts a crest of  15 feet at Mayer on or near Friday, March 19.

Film by KJ McDonald about Irish culture to be viewed Sat., March 20

WATERTOWN, MN – The film “An Irish Holiday,” a professional film by KJ McDonald of Watertown, will be unveiled during a public viewing Saturday, March 20.

At the first and only public showing at 2 p.m., Sat., March 20, viewers may be seated alongside nine local travelers (the McDonald clan and friends of Watertown) as they explore Ireland’s renowned idyllic countryside, rugged coastline, ancient monuments and castles. Read more

Four Carver County roads closed due to flooding

CARVER COUNTY, MN – Four roads in Carver County are currently closed due to flooding, according to Carver County.  They are:

Camden Township:

County Road 30, between County Road 33 and the west county line.

Yancy Avenue, between 78th Street and County Road 30.

82nd Street, between County Road 32 and Union Avenue.

Watertown Township:

County Road 123 between Highway 7 and County Road 122.

On the CrowRiver at Highway 7 near Mayer, the reading this morning was 10.49 feet. Flood stage at Mayer is 11 feet. This morning’s reading showed a one-foot rise in the past 12 hours.

The current flood forecast from the National Weather Service indicates a crest level  of 15 feet for the Crow River at Mayer on or about Friday, March 19.

National Weather Service issues flood warning for South Fork of Crow River near Mayer

CARVER COUNTY, MN – The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a flood warning that includes the South Fork of the Crow River, affecting Mayer, New Germany, and Carver County.

At noon Thursday, the stage was at 5.2 feet. By 2 a.m. Friday, the stage had risen to 6.4 feet. Moderate flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 11 feet.

The forecast was that the river will rise above flood stage by Saturday morning and continue to rise to near 15.4 feet by this Monday evening.

If the level reaches 16 feet, the following road closures are expected:

• Yale Avenue between Carver Co. Rd. 30 and 78th Street will be closed.

• 78th Street will also be closed.

• 62nd Street west of Carver County Road 33 to Yancy Avenue will be closed.

This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.5 feet April 14, 2001.

A slow-moving low pressure system will continue to impact central and southern Minnesota.

The rainfall across northern Wisconsin early this morning will affect portions of east central and west central Minnesota through this evening.

An additional quarter to one-half-inch of rain is expected across the upper Minnesota valley and the Crow River System through tonight.

This forecast precipitation is not included in the river forecasts as of 3 a.m.

Another factor impacting the runoff is the continued above-normal temperatures. Highs today and Saturday will be 40 to around 45 degrees across much of the area, according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures for Sunday to Tuesday will typically be in the mid to upper 40s, with highs pushing to around 50 in the lower Minnesota and Crow system on Monday.

These warm high temperatures will continue the snow melt.

Ice and debris jams are also a concern as this event unfolds.

The National Weather Service asks anyone who observes an ice or debris jam to report this to local law enforcement officials and the National Weather Service immediately.

Reports can be sent via e-mail to mpx.spotter@noaa.gov

Dense fog advisory issued by Nat’l Weather Service

CHANHASSEN, MN — A dense fog advisory, which will allow for less than a quarter mile of visibility, has been issued by the National Weather Service.  Details are as follows:

DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT
UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY Read more

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