NG fire dept. trains for grain bin rescue

NEW GERMANY, MN – “This will only take a second,” a busy farmer thinks as he enters his grain bin, attempting to dislodge a clump of corn that’s formed over the auger.

But, suddenly, the seemingly simple task becomes a death trap, as the grain collapses under his weight.

In an instant, the farmer is trapped in the flowing kernels. Within 10 seconds, he is completely submerged, unable to breathe.

The 24 members of the New Germany Fire Department hope this scenario will never happen to anyone in their area, but if it does, they’ll know what to do.

The department completed an 8-hour grain bin rescue course through South Central College April 16 and 17, which included an evening of hands-on instruction.

Look for the full story in the Monday, April 23 Herald Journal.

New Germany adds investigation fee to city fee schedule

NEW GERMANY, MN – New Germany City Council approved adding an investigation fee to the city’s fee schedule for cases in which work is started without a building permit. The investigation fee will be 40 percent of the permit fee, with a minimum charge of $50.

NG City Council to consider approval of bond sale

NEW GERMANY, MN – New Germany City Council will consider a resolution calling for the sale of $1,140,000 in temporary general obligation water revenue bonds during Monday’s meeting. The bonds are for the city’s new water treatment plant.

Other items on the agenda include review of a quarterly water and sewer report and a request to amend the fee schedule to include an investigative fee for situations in which work is started without a building permit.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at city hall.

Baylor Regional Park to open early this year

CARVER COUNTY, MN – Carver County Parks Coordinator announced today that the campground at Baylor Regional Park will open early for the 2012 camping season.

Due to the warmer than usual spring, campsites at Baylor Regional Park will open on May 4, one  week earlier than originally planned. The campground will remain open through October 13.

The 9^th annual chili cook-off will take place Saturday Oct. 13, to stay with the tradition of being on the last weekend of the camping season.

The campground at Baylor Park has many large shade trees that provide protection from sun and wind while creating a natural camping environment. Located in the rural agricultural setting of western Carver County 2 .5 miles north of the intersection of Highway 5 and Highway 212 on Carver County Road 33, Baylor Regional Park campgrounds are within a forty-minute drive from anyplace in the County. Fifty campsites, 35 of which have water and electrical hookups, have been developed. Shower and restroom facilities are conveniently located for visitor use.

Visitors are encouraged to experience the peacefulness of the park and camp on a weekday, which are less frequented by visitors. Children will get a kick out of a ride in a paddle boat, playgrounds, beach, water-play equipment and exploring the trails in woodland and prairie.

Camping fees for 2012 are $22/night for utility sites (water and electric), $16/night for primitive sites (no utilities), plus, for all reservations, there is a $6/site reservation fee. For campers staying six or more consecutive nights there are discounts, and weekday camping packages are available for three and four night stays which occur Sunday – Thursday (excluding holidays).

For more information or to make a reservation visit www.co.carver.mn.us/parks or contact the Carver County Parks office Monday-Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at (952) 466-5250.

Carver Co. faced with tough recycling goals from PCA

CARVER COUNTY, MN – While Carver County’s combined organics and recycling efforts compare favorably to metrowide averages, recent goals mapped out by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (PCA) may put the county in a bind, the Chanhassen Villager reported.

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New Germany City Council to consider resolution for bond sale

NEW GERMANY, MN – Shelly Eldridge of Ehlers & Associates will present information during tonight’s New Germany City Council meeting, including a resolution for the sale of bonds.

Other items on the agenda include a resolution re-establishing the precinct and polling place and amending the fee schedule to include an investigative fee.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at city hall.

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