Frequently Asked Questions Index Animal Control - Banks Board & Commission Application Builders Burning Permits Draft Ordinance Amending Title IX Garage Sale Signs Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team SmartLink Transit Cable TV/Internet Car License Tabs, Transfers, etc. City Logo History City-Wide Clean Up - June 6, 2020 Code Violation Compaints Colleges/Universities/Secondary Education Compost Site Critter Getters Dog License Application Drinking Water Public Notice Drinking Water Reports Drivers License Electricity Fee Schedule Garbage Goose Problems Habitat for Humanity Housing History of New Prague Ice Skating Rink Mortgage Counseling Natural Gas Parking Ordinances - In Winter Peddler / Transient Merchant License Post Office Press Release Public Notice For Drinking Water Realtors Roundabouts Senior Dining & Meals on Wheels Soliciting License Street Light Out? Take it to the Box Program Telephone Transportation / Transit Services Water/Sewer Who Represents Me? Animal Control - For all your animal control needs... MN Critter Getter - Scott County - 952-873-6611 Currently work in the following areas: Belle Plaine, Jordan, New Prague, Le Sueur, Elko New Market, Montgomery, and County of Le Sueur (dogs only). Minnesota Critter Getter - 507-248-3155 Servicing the Henderson area 36415 State Highway 19 Henderson, MN 56044 507-248-3155 Banks Local Bank Branches: Wells Fargo US Bank First Bank & Trust Roundbank Heartland Federal Credit Union Board & Commission Application Ordinance #254 Boards & Commissions Application for Board & Commission Notice of Board & Commission Vacancies_2021 Builders Local Builders: KA Witt Gerold Bros. Shaughnessy Construction Paul Hanzel Homes Greg Pavek Homes Shimota Project Management Burning Permits City of New Prague Ordinance #92.60 prohibits any open burning within the City limits. No person shall dispose of refuse by open burning or permit any open burning. Refuse includes garbage, paper, leaves or other similar such substances. Recreational Fires are permitted in the City of New Prague on private property. A recreational fire is a fire set for cooking, warming, or ceremonial purposes, which is not more than three feet in diameter (as measured from the inside of the fire ring or border). Recreational fires must be completely surrounded by non-combustable materials and must not be located closer than 25' to ANY structure. An adult must tend the fire at all times. Any questions regarding recreational fires please call City Hall. NOTICE: CHANGES TO BURNING PERMITS Burning permit prices are $25.00 per permit. Permits will be effective from the date of issuance through December 31. Bonfire permits will be $15.00 per permit, with a one time use. Burning permits are REQUIRED for all residents outside the city limits of New Prague. Le Sueur County Contact Sheriff's Department, (507) 357-8545 Scott County Burning permits will be issued by appointment only. The fire station offices are NOT manned on a full time basis. We are unable to issue permits on a "walk up" basis. Permits may be obtained by calling one of the following numbers: Permits may be obtained by calling one of the following numbers: Chief 1: Steve Rynda....................952-292-1577 Chief 2: Curt Novotny...................952-367-6058 Chief 3: Greg Pint.........................952-250-1314 Captain 2: Brandon Busch.............952-215-4920 Lieutenant 2: Ryan Kubes.............952-201-5397 Draft Ordinance Amending Title IX DRAFT ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IX Garage Sale Signs The City of New Prague has an ordinance pertaining to garage sale signs. Garage sale signs are not permitted within any public right of way, easement or any publicly owned land. If you place a garage sale sign in violation of this ordinance, the City or appropriate road authority (MnDOT for state highways and Scott or LeSueur County for county roads) may remove the sign if it poses a public safety issue. On a typical city street the public the right of way is the area from the back of the curb into a yard about 12 feet which is often also referred to as the "boulevard". This area is not private and thus signs are not permitted here. On state highways and county roads this right of way may be larger and a good rule of thumb in these situations is to keep signs behind the sidewalk (if there is one). Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team Click here for a video about how to access the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team SmartLink Transit Click here for more information on the SmartLink Transit service. Cable TV/Internet Servicing the City of New Prague Comcast Cable Communication, Inc 10 River Park Plaza St. Paul, MN 55107 (612) 522-2000 www.comcast.com Bevcomm, Inc. 115 Main Street West New Prague, MN 56071 (952) 758-2501 www.bevcomm.net Other options include dish/satellite providers Cable.tv - DIRECTV Dealer 1-877-916-5137 http://www.directvdeals.com CenturyLink Car License Tabs, Transfers, etc. Closest location: First Bank & Trust 1101 1st St SW New Prague, MN 56071 (952) 758-4491 City Logo History Click on this document for history of the City of New Prague Logo. History of the New Prague City Logo City-Wide Clean Up - June 6, 2020 ONLY FOR NEW PRAGUE CITY RESIDENTS Questions, call Lakers at 952-758-2991 OR City of New Prague at 952-758-4401 If you have waste other times of the year please check out the Scott County Household Hazardous Waste Site Page. June 6, 2020 City Wide Clean Up Details Code Violation Compaints Click here to go to the City's online permitting site to click on "Citizen Req." to file a complaint about code violations. Colleges/Universities/Secondary Education Below is a list of schools that offer post secondary education. www.onlineschools.org/guides/minnesota http://graduate-school.phds.org/ Guide to Online Colleges in Minnesota: http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-colleges/minnesota/ Financial Aid for Online Colleges: http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-online-colleges/ Study Skills for College Students: http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/study-skills/ Compost Site ONLY FOR NEW PRAGUE CITY RESIDENTS* NOW OPEN Not open when raining or too wet or in winter months. No commercial services accepted. Will accept branches, leaves, lawn, and garden trimmings. Please remove all plastic bags. In order to maintain a proper compost site, please do not leave other types of refuse. VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED! DIRECTIONS: Take Columbus Avenue North go past the High School. Located to the right (or East) just before the pavement ends. (*City Residents are only those who live in the corporate City Limits of New Prague and pay City Taxes). Critter Getters http://www.mncrittergetter.com/ Dog License Application Dog License Application Drinking Water Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE - DRINKING WATER Drinking Water Reports Drivers License Here are some of the closest locations to renew your drivers license: 1. First Bank & Trust (applications only) 1101 1st Street SE New Prague, MN 56071 (952) 758-4491 2. License Bureau (applications only) 14125 Commerce Avenue Prior Lake, MN 55372 (952) 447-8817 3. LeSueur County Courthouse (applications & road test site) Le Sueur County Courthouse 88 South Park Avenue Le Center, MN 56057 (507) 357-2251 4. Scott County Courthouse (applications only) 200 Fourth Avenue West Shakopee, MN 55379 (952) 496-8432 5. Minnesota State Offices (applications & road test site) 418 North Pine Street Chaska, MN 55318 (952) 448-3740 Electricity A majority of the City is serviced by: New Prague Utilities Commission (owned by the City of New Prague) Located at: City Hall 118 Central Avenue North New Prague, MN 56071 (952) 758-4401 Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday) closed holidays There are small portions of the City that are serviced by: Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative 125 Minnesota Valley Electric Drive| Jordan, MN 55352 (952) 492-2313 (800) 282-6832 Fee Schedule The City's Official Fee Schedule can be found by clicking on this link. Fee Schedule 2021_Adopted 1-5-2021 Garbage If you are looking for where to dispose of a particular refuse item, please use the Scott County Waste Navigator by clicking here. Lakers New Prague Sanitary, Inc. 27252 Helena Blvd New Prague, MN 56071 (952) 758-2991 Bag System or 90 Gallon Cart used for collection. These fees pay for the landfill cost. A base fee will be on your monthly New Prague Utility bill of $5.50 plus tax. This charge is to cover the cost of the truck/driver/recyclables. For bigger items or any other information - please call Lakers. Goose Problems Before you call City Hall about problems with Geese - please read these documents for information and tips. Homeowners Guide to Goose Problems Habitat for Humanity Housing Applications for Habitat for Humanity Housing The Habitat for Humanity of South Central Minnesota is seeking potential families to complete an application for home ownership in New Prague. It is the goal of HFH to assist families in obtaining a safe environment to raise their family, minimize overcrowding within the home and maintaining a house payment under 30% of the families income. Applications may be picked up at the New Prague Library. Completed applications are to be mailed to: Habitat for Humanity of South Central Minnesota 512 Mulberry Street P O Box 222 Mankato, MN 56002 Phone 507-388-1618 Applications for Habitat.pdf History of New Prague The history of New Prague is available through The New Prague Chamber of Commerce website. Ice Skating Rink The City's recreational ice skating rink, hockey rink and warming house is located at the Sliding Hill Skate Park (1501 Columbus Ave. N - across from the high school). For more information check the website under "City Departments" then "Parks". The sliding hill, as well as the recreational ice skating rink and hockey rink, will open in December. The opening depends upon the weather conditions. The warming house will be available for all users of the park. A large “open/closed” sign is located on the side of the warming house facing the parking lot to indicate availability on any given day. Hours: December to Mid-February/March (Pending Weather): Monday-Friday - 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Holidays - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Closed Christmas and New Year’s) Mortgage Counseling Worried about losing your home to foreclosure? Trained counselors are available to help New Prague residents explore your options. Although they cannot guarantee you'll avoid foreclosure, they can inform you of your rights and the tools that are available. Call 952-448-7715 ext 3, or go to www.CountyAdviser.org before it's too late. Natural Gas Servicing the City of New Prague: CenterPoint Energy 800 LaSalle Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55459-0038 Customer Service (612) 372-4727 Gas Leak (612) 372-5050 Parking Ordinances - In Winter 72.02 - DUE TO SNOW 72.05 - WINTER PARKING HOURS Click this link to go to the Police Department Website which contains information about the overnight parking regulations in winter. Peddler / Transient Merchant License The City of New Prague code requires that any solicitor, peddler or transient merchant engaging in any such business within the city obtain a license. The city does not require a license for individuals or groups canvassing or soliciting for the purpose of charitable, religious, political or educational organization if such organization is registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State. According to city ordinance, solicitor, peddlers or transient merchant are defined as any person who: Solicitor: goes door-to-door, street-to-street or place-to-place to obtain orders for goods, wares, merchandise, or services to deliver at a later time. (Example: magazine sales). No Fee. Peddler: goes door-to-door, street-to-street or place-to-place to sell and immediately deliver goods, wares, merchandise, or services transported with that person (Example: ice cream truck). Fee is required. Transient Merchant: sets up a temporary and transient business in the city to sell goods, wares, or merchandise and occupies a building or lot to exhibit and sale wares (Example: fireworks tent). Fee is required. Solicitors and peddlers can conduct business between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Solicitors, peddlers or transient merchants must obtain a city issued license before selling in the community. Application for city a license to conduct business for peddlers and or transient merchants could take up to 14 regular business days before a license is granted based on background check. Once review is complete, the applicant will be notified if the application has been approved or denied. The fee associated with the application will not be refunded if the application is denied. Must register in person at city hall and have a valid ID. Peddler/Transient Merchant License Application Post Office 124 Main Street East New Prague, MN 56071 (952) 758-7678 Located on the South side of Main Street at 1st Avenue SE Press Release Press Release - October 6 Public Notice For Drinking Water PUBLIC NOTICE - DRINKING WATER Realtors Local Realtors: ReMAX Edina Realty Kubes Realty Keller Williams Edel Town and Country PinPoint Realty Roundabouts Please click here for a Minnesota Guide about roundabouts and how they work. Please click here for video about roundabouts in Minnesota. Senior Dining & Meals on Wheels Available for adults age 60 and older & people with special needs. Monday - Friday (no holidays) Meals On Wheels delivered to your home. To Coordinate Meals on Wheels, please contact Allan at 952-492-2208. A two-day advance meal reservation is required. Cost: suggested donation of $3.00 Soliciting License SOLICITOR LICENSE APPLICATION Street Light Out? If you see a street light out, please let the New Prague Utilities know about it by calling 952 758-4401. Take it to the Box Program New_Prague_Take_It_To_The_Box_websites.pdf Telephone Servicing the City of New Prague: Bevcomm, Inc. 115 Main Street West New Prague, MN 56071 (952) 758-2501 Transportation / Transit Services SmartLink is the transportation resource for Scott County. Residents that have questions pertaining to transportation options within the county can call (952) 496-8341 Option #2. Scott County’s Transit Link (also known as SmartLink) Dial-A-Ride operates 7 days a week. Buses operate Monday – Friday from 6am – 9pm, and Saturday & Sunday from 7:00am – 4:30pm. A ride can be schedule up to 7 days in advance, and is suggested. Rides can be scheduled Monday – Friday 7am – 3:30 at (952) 496-8341 option #1. Passenger one-way fares are based on the time of day: Monday – Friday 6am – 9am, 3pm – 6:30pm $4.50 9am – 3pm, 6:30 – 9pm $3.50 Saturday & Sunday All Times $3.50 **Rides over 15 miles are subject to a .75 cent surcharge. http://www.smartlinktransit.com Videos for how to use the local transit system. https://youtu.be/5CoSdN8ciqE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvKgw1ruoWT6nw4EALFkcA TRUE Transit provides rural county-wide public transportation service for Blue Earth, Nicollet and Le Sueur Counties and within the city limits of New Prague. TRUE, which stands for “Town, Rural, Urban Express,” offers scheduled routes and community dial-a-ride service to assist those needing to do their shopping, get to the doctor or visit family and friends at an affordable rate. Passenger fares on the scheduled routes below are just $3.00 per one-way trip: Monday 8 am – 5 pm Dial-a-ride service to Le Sueur or Le Center Tuesday 1-5 pm Dial-a-ride service to New Prague, Montgomery & Heidelberg Wednesday 8 am – 12 pm Dial-a-ride service to New Prague, Montgomery & Heidelberg Friday 1-5 pm Dial-a-ride service to New Prague, Montgomery & Heidelberg If you need a ride outside our scheduled routes, give us a call at 800-560-1575 and we will do our best to accommodate your request for a premium price calculated by the mile: 0 – 10 miles = $6.00 11 – 20 miles = $7.00 21 – 30 miles = $8.00 31 – 40 miles = $9.00 41+ miles = $10.00 All rides must be requested at least two business days in advance. If you would like to schedule a ride, or for more information, please call (507) 388-8783 or visit www.truetransit.org. Water/Sewer Servicing the City of New Prague: New Prague Utilities Commission (owned by the City of New Prague) Located at: City Hall 118 Central Avenue North New Prague, MN 56071 (952) 758-4401 Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday) closed holidays Who Represents Me? Use this link to find who represents you in the State House of Representatives and State Senate. Official Website of New Prague, Minnesota Phone: 952-758-4401 Fax: 952-758-1149 Address: 118 Central Ave. N., New Prague, MN 56071 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Government Websites by GovOffice