Storm water runoff does not go to a wastewater treatment plant. Instead it flows directly into our lakes and streams. There are many ways you can reduce "polluted" runoff.

• Keep trash, leaves, and grass clippings off streets and out of storm drains, streams, and lakes.
• Keep cars tuned up and repair leaks.
• Properly dispose of hazardous wastes.
• Never pour oil, pesticides, paint, anti-freeze, or other materials down the storm drain.
• Minimize the use of pesticides, fertilizers, and deicing materials.
• Test your soil and use zero phosphate fertilizer if possible.
• Pick up and bury or flush pet wastes.
• Wash your car on the lawn or use a commercial car wash.

Spring Road Weight Restrictions 

Spring Park follows the MnDOT schedule for imposing and removing spring load limits. Restricting heavy loads minimizes road damage and extends life of the street during the spring freeze/thaw cycles when the road is soft and drainage is limited. Seasonal road restrictions details for Spring Park are posted on our website: www.ci.spring-park.mn.us/news

Call Before You Dig

No matter where you live, the gas, electric, cable TV, water and sewer lines that serve you may be underground. If you are planning a project that involves digging, state law requires you to notify Gopher State One Call at least two working days in advance.

Gopher State One Call is open 24 hours a day. Calls after 6:00 p.m., before 6:00 a.m., on weekends, and on holidays are accepted for emergencies only. 651-454-0002/800-252-1166/811 or www.gopherstateonecall.org.

Recent City Projects:  

The City has been working on improvements to West Arm Road Lift Station #5 and spiffing up the water tower for routine repainting.  Here are some before and after shots of the lift station improvements and a shot of water tower cleaning in progress.    

West Arm Road Lift Station #5, before reconstruction.

West Arm Road Lift Station #5 reconstructed.

City contracted maintenance crew performs surface cleaning of the water tower before paint touch-up.

From the Building Inspections Department

Recent Code Updates

The code no longer requires the removal of an existing roof covering before re-roofing. New roofing materials can only be placed over one layer of existing materials, and shingle manufacturing instructions may still require tear-off of existing roofing materials.

Egress door requirements have been revised to allow the required exit door provide a minimum clear width of 32 inches (previously a 36 inch door) and the minimum clear height of the door opening shall not be less than 78 inches (previously 80 inches).

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For more information and other recent code updates, please call your building inspector at 952-442-7520.

Property Value Notices~

Market Value notices are sent to property owners each March. The notice states the estimated market value of a property and its property classification. The estimated market value represents a reasonable approximation of what your property may sell for in the open market based on market conditions and information relating to your specific property.

Brush Site Drop-Off~ 

Spring Park city residents (non commercial) can dispose of yard waste at no cost beginning April 1, 2015. Yard waste can include grass/lawn clippings, weeds, garden waste, milfoil, leaves, and tree branches. Any branches over 10 inches in diameter must be cut into lengths of less than 8 feet. The site is located in Minnetrista at 4250 Creekview Circle, just off Hwy # 7.Any questions? Call 952-446-1056. Remember to bring identification showing you are a Spring Park resident.

Spring Park Spring Cleanup, Saturday, May 16, 2015~ 

This clean up is for Spring Park residents, apartments, and businesses only. Items must be bagged, boxed, or bundled and at curbside by 7 a.m. Items for pick up can be placed curbside up to 10 days prior to Cleanup Day. Moisture absorbent materials such as upholstered items must be protected from the elements. Refuse left after this date must be removed at the expense of the owner.