The Leaflet is a mini-update from the City of Maple Plain; just a glance at recent Council discussions or other issues. If you have questions or ideas for future updates, please send them to cityadmin@mapleplain.com.
  • Muffins with the Mayor will be held on March 8th, 2023 from 4 PM - 6 PM in the Maple Plain City Council Chambers (5050 Independence Street). This event is a great way to get to know Mayor Julie Maas-Kusske, ask your City-related questions, and enjoy free muffins! We hope to see you there!
  • The City of Maple Plain is moving forward with a 2023 Seal Coating Project to improve multiple streets in our community. More details, including a map of the streets to be improved through this project, can be viewed here.
  • The City of Maple Plain recently completed a 2023 - 2027 Utility Rate Study with the help of Abdo - Certified Public Accountants. The findings of this study will be used to help the City better establish its financial goals, including the capital improvement plan and rate changes.
  • Rate changes will go into effect starting in April of 2023 and are as follows:
    • 10% increase to fixed and volume prices of water,
    • 5% increase to fixed and volume prices of sewer,
    • 5% increase to stormwater fees.
  • To view the Utility Rate Study that helped guide these changes, click here.
  • West Hennepin Public Safety will be hosting the 2023 Citizens Police Academy starting on April 6th, 2023. This program teaches citizens about police operations, policies, challenges, and more. The Citizens Police Academy occurs every Thursday and concludes with graduation on May 25th, 2023. Visit the dedicated WHPS webpage to learn more: 2023 Citizens Police Academy
  • Maple Plain is seeking volunteers to assist with tree planting as a part of the Preparing for EAB Grant. This volunteer project will involve planting 18 trees to replenish those that were lost due to emerald ash borer infestations. We are hoping to schedule this project for May of 2023, pending weather. If you are interested in volunteering for this or any other event, visit the Maple Plain Volunteering webpage to learn more!
  • Are you interested in other volunteer opportunities? To receive emails in the future regarding any and all volunteer events, follow the link to sign-up for email notifications here.
  • The date for Maple Plain's City-Wide Clean-Up Day has been set for this Spring! This event will be held on Saturday, May 20th from 8 AM - Noon. Bring your items for clean-up to the Maple Plain Public Works building, located at 1645 Pioneer Ave (behind the Maple Plain Fire Department).
  • Party in the Park is officially returning to Veterans Memorial Park in 2023 thanks to the Orono Rotary! This free event, held on Saturday, June 3rd from 4 PM - 11 PM, will feature live music, food trucks, and other fun activities. More information can be expected soon!
  • The City of Maple Plain would like to thank everyone for their continued patience and understanding regarding snow plowing services. We believe that improvements have been made and will continue to be made as the season progresses.
  • The City of Maple Plain would like to thank every resident that has been helping keep fire hydrants and storm drains clear during the most recent snowfalls. Your work is noticed and appreciated. The Maple Plain Fire Department recently spent an evening clearing hydrants after the early January storm. Keeping those hydrants clear in the future could save your home in the event of a fire! Thank you for keeping our City safer and our storm drains clear!
  • Maple Plain winter parking restrictions are now in place. Parking is not allowed on any street November 1st - April 15 from 1 AM - 7 AM (this policy is in effect even when there is no snow). After 3 inches or more of snowfall, parking is not allowed on any City street until that street has been plowed full width. We appreciate your cooperation!
  • The City Council discussed the City-Wide Clean-Up event and had a discussion with our newly elected state representatives during the most recent City Council Workshop. More information can be obtained in the Council packet from the February 27, 2023 Workshop.
  • The City Council further discussed HF 1234 - Bill to Address Public Safety PTSD, the 2023 Sealcoating Project, and 2023 Utility Rates at the most recent City Council Business Meeting. More information can be obtained in the Council packet from the February 27, 2023 meeting.
  • Past City Council meetings can be accessed via our YouTube channel or the Meetings and Events calendar under the appropriate meeting date.

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