STAY INFORMED
Spring Hydrant Flushing: May 20-24
Public Works will be flushing the City’s hydrants during normal business hours. Following hydrant flushing on your street, run water through your washing machine tub or an outside spigot to prevent discolored water from entering your home’s water line. For more information, visit our Public Works Dept. webpage and click on the Water & Sewer tab to view the PDF on Hydrant Flushing. LINK
City-Wide Street Sweeping
Street sweeping begins in the spring. Primary roadways and secondary roadways, which contribute stormwater to the local watershed, are completed first. The city sweeps periodically throughout the year in a continuing effort to care for our rivers, lakes, and streams.
Branch Chipping: May 13-15
- $15 plus tax for every 10 minutes of branch chipping
- Charges will be billed on your July water bill.
- Reminder: Branches must be placed at curb
- Questions, 612-782-3301
- LINK TO SIGN-UP
Water Service Line Inventory
The Federal EPA is requiring cities to compile an inventory of the materials used for each service line connected to public water systems and we need your assistance.
We need our community to do a quick inspection and submit the information online.
FOR MORE INFO VISIT: savmn.com/water-service-line-inventory
Rain Barrels - Order Now - Limited Supply
Using reclaimed rainwater captured from a rain barrel to water your lawn and garden is a great way to practice sustainability and protect your local environment. The city provides an opportunity each year for residents to participate in a rain barrel program. Barrels are repurposed from oak wine barrels and then sold to residents at a reduced price of $100.
Please visit savmn.com/rainbarrels to complete the online form if you are interested in participating. Be sure to sign up early as only 15 barrels are available for purchase. Barrels will be delivered to your home by the Public Works Department. Sign-Up opens April 1.
Important Reminders:
• Must be a City of St. Anthony Village resident
• Only new participants accepted (cannot be a former owner of a barrel)
• First come/first served; must provide full payment to secure a barrel
• One barrel per household
Inflow and Infiltration Inspection Reminder / Met Council Funds Available
Are you planning to sell your home or business? Prior to listing your home for sale, you must complete two I/I inspections:
• Sanitary Sewer Line Inspection Video
• Sump Pump Inspection
WHY IS THIS REQUIRED?
• to help reduce peak sanitary sewer flows caused by Inflow & Infiltration.
• to prevent excess clear water from causing I/I problems and from sapping sanitary sewer capacity needed for wastewater
• to prevent sewer backups and increased costs for needlessly putting clear water through the wastewater treatment process.
NOTE: I/I Inspections are also required as part of our rental licensing program
More info about the inspection and potential grants: LINK
Met Council Funds Available
Owner occupied properties are eligible to receive funds to help with private lateral repairs or replacement.
• Not available for initial televising
• Work must occur by Dec. 31, 2024
• Grant applications accepted May 1 - May 31, 2024
• Applications will be prioritized based on income limits set by Federal Housing of Urban Development (HUD)
• Rental property and homes on the market are not eligible
LINK TO APPLY
UPCOMING CITY PROJECTS
Harding Pond Stormwater Quality Improvement Project
Stormwater ponds are best management practices (BMPs) designed to collect and store stormwater runoff; helping to regulate flow through the stormwater infrastructure and provide water quality treatment. When it rains, the stormwater runoff will collect sediment, pollutants and other debris as it flows through the various curb, gutter and storm sewer systems on its way to the pond. Each stormwater pond is designed to have a roughly 25-50 year lifespan, which includes periodic maintenance to preserve its functionality.
The City’s contractor removed 2,600 CY (cubic yards) of nutrient rich material from Harding Pond in 2023. Completion of the project will increase flood protection to homes adjacent to Harding Pond by providing additional flood storage. The shoreline was constructed with safer slopes and vegetation that benefits pollinator species, bees and butterflies, and improves the quality of water being sent downstream to the Mississippi River.
This spring, the City will install an aerator in the pond to push high volumes of water into the air increasing the overall health of the pond and keeping it thoroughly mixed. This introduction of oxygen and water movement breaks up stratification, eliminates odor, discourages algae growth, and promotes a healthy aquatic environment.
2024 Street and Utility Improvement Project Update
The 2024 Street Improvement Project includes asphalt resurfacing (mill and overlay) improvements along the majority of St. Anthony streets. Bids were received on February 2nd and it is anticipated the Council will award the contract in April. The project documents are currently being executed with an anticipated start date of late spring/early summer depending on weather. The City has a comprehensive webpage dedicated to the 2024 Street Improvement Project with a large map and listing of streets impacted. LINK
Hennepin County Silver Lake Road (County Road 136) Chip Seal Improvements
Each year, Hennepin County completes maintenance work to keep the road surface in good repair, to extend the life of the pavement, and to take care of roadway assets. Silver Lake Rd. (County Rd. 136) from 37th Ave. NE (County Rd. 93) to St. Anthony Blvd. and Kenzie Terrace (County Rd. 153) has been identified to be chip sealed in the summer of 2024. Chip seals apply a thin layer of asphalt and aggregate that seal the surface of an asphalt pavement. This protects the pavement from the effects of sun and water, increases skid resistance, and fills small cracks and other surface defects.
Generally, maintenance projects last only a few days to a couple of weeks, and most don’t require full closures or detours. The exact schedule for the work along Silver Lake Rd. will be set a few weeks ahead of time, and is subject to weather, nearby construction detours, and other factors. For more information, please see Hennepin County’s projects website: LINK
REMINDER: Water or Sewer Emergency
During Normal Business Hours:
Contact City Hall immediately: 612.782.3301
After Business Hours:
Contact the Fire Department: 612.782.3400
City crews will be dispatched to evaluate the situation and assist the property owner. Please Note: Property owner is responsible for maintaining water and sanitary sewer lines on their property from the building (including the connection) to the main line for sewer lines and to the curb stop (including the stop connection) for water lines.