Expect Delays at Downtown County Rd. 21 on Thursday, May 17
Citizens can expect delays Thursday, May 17 as traffic cones and barricades are moved to accommodate traffic moving from the south side to the new pavement on the north side of County Rd. 21 in the downtown area. Intersection improvements at Arcadia Ave. and County Rd. 21 are underway and will last until the end of July 2012. As a result, County Rd. 21 was reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction from West Ave. to just east of Hwy. 13 during construction. Traffic delays on County Rd. 21 will occur so please consider alternate routes. The intersection at Main St. will remain open during construction. The project involves roadway widening on County Rd. 21 from Duluth Ave. to Main St. along with sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water main improvements on Arcadia Ave. Arcadia Ave. will be closed for about two months to reconstruct the underground utilities. Duluth St. will be closed toward the end of the construction for about two to three weeks to reconstruct a short section of roadway. For weekly updates and more information, visit the County Rd. 21 Construction webpage.

Open House for Downtown South Study Set on June 5 at City Hall
The split of the Prior Lake downtown area caused by County Rd. 21 imposes difficulties in maintaining a vibrant, connected downtown. The City of Prior Lake is planning a Downtown South Study to help develop a roadway network that can improve traffic connections to the changes at Hwy. 21and Hwy. 13, and make it more compatible with future growth and redevelopment. The first open house will be Tuesday, June 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Prior Lake City Hall to present the existing and anticipated future issues and identify other issues of concern to the community. For more information on this project visit the South Downtown Study webpage.

FREE Summer Concert Series begins June 7
The City of Prior Lake Recreation Department is hosting FREE summer concerts in Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Pkwy., in Prior Lake, every Thursday at 7 p.m. until Aug. 30. The Chamber Market Thursdays (June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9) are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with the band Kidsdance and include food, drink and family-friendly vendors. For more information, call Lori Drabant at (952) 447-982. For rainout information call the weather hotline at (952) 447-9825.

Prior Lake Compost Site Open Second and Fourth Saturdays
Site Open every Saturday in May
The City of Prior Lake’s compost site will be open the second and fourth Saturdays from April 14 to Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  During May and October the site will be open every Saturday. Both Prior Lake and Savage residents can drop off leaves, grass clippings, brush, sod and branches less than 8 inches in diameter. The compost site is located at the City’s Maintenance Center, 17073 Adelmann St. SE in Prior Lake. Signage begins at County Rd. 21 and Fish Point Rd. southeast of downtown and proceeds east on Cottonwood Ln. Waste containers or bags cannot be left on site. For more information, contact Al Friedges at (952) 447-9852.

Prior Lake Farmer’s Saturdays Until mid-October
The Prior Lake Farmer’s Market takes place Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon between Hastings and Dakota St. on Main Ave. in downtown Prior Lake until the middle of October. Live music is provided almost every weekend as is breakfast cooked on site. There are many vendors, crafts and projects for kids. For information about becoming a vendor email Karla Haugen.

Lakefront Skate Park Now Open Seven Days a Week
The Lakefront Skate Park, 5000 Kop Pkwy., is home to one of the finest skate parks in Scott County and admission is FREE. The park is now open seven-days-a-week during regular park hours, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. It features 3- and 4-foot ramps and other equipment for skateboards, inline skates, bikes and non-motorized scooters. The equipment/ramps at the park are Tier 1 (less than 48 inches tall). A helmet and other protective equipment such as elbow pads, knee pads and wrist guards are required. Rental equipment is not available. For additional information, call (952) 447-9820.

Development of Spring Lake Regional Park to Begin mid-May
County Rd. 81 to Close Permanently / 10-acre Dog Park Among New Amenities
County Rd. 81 will be closed permanently mid-May as Phase 1 of the development of Spring Lake Regional Park in the southwest quadrant of Prior Lake begins. New amenities to the park will include a three-mile paved trail network; and a 10-acre off-leash dog area with a gravel parking lot, restrooms, water well, dog rinse and drinking fountain. Residents can also cross country ski in the park when conditions are appropriate. Access to the park will be from the north along the existing County Rd. 81 alignment. Key funding for the improvements will come from state legacy grants. The project is scheduled for completion in late summer 2012. Click here to see Phase 1 and a final master plan for Spring Lake Regional Park.

Check Out the Updated 2030 Vision and Strategic Plan!
The City of Prior Lake's 2030 Vision and Strategic Plan was recently approved by the City Council. This document defines what our community will become by 2030 and the incremental steps your Mayor, City Council, City staff and community at large must take to get there. It is based upon the teamwork of fellow citizens, elected officials, business owners, City staff and other experts. As a resident, you play a critical role. Click above and read what the 2030 Vision is all about. Have a hard copy mailed by contacting communications coordinator Mike Peterson at (952) 447-9804.

City Wear Available at Recreation Department
The City of Prior Lake offers Logo'd T-shirts, sweatshirts (in youth), adult, and infant sizes on sale at the Prior Lake Recreation Department at City Hall, 4646 Dakota St. SE.

Community Garden Plots Available
There are three plot sizes available at the Kop Farm Community Garden in Lakefront Par. Each are assigned on a first come/first serve basis. Gardeners who have previously gardened at the site are given preference, as are City of Prior Lake residents. For more information contact the Recreation Department at (952) 447-9820. Click here for rules and forms.

Explore City's Summer Programs
You can check out all the summer programs, camps and trips the Recreation Department is offering this summer NOW at www.priorlakerecreation.com. Registration begins March 26.

Commercial Property Available
The City of Prior Lake is working with local building owners to bring new business into the city. Click on buildings with space for lease, buildings for sale, and land for sale for information. You can also contact the Community & Economic Development Director at (952) 447-9813.

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