Welcome to Belle plaine, Minnesota
Wide, tree-lined streets and abundant, inviting park lands are two of
the legacies left to Belle Plaine by its founder, Minnesota TerritorialJudge
Andrew G. Chatfield. He selected the townsite in 1853 while traveling on
horseback from Mendota to Traverse des Sioux to hold court. Judge Chatfield
chose to name the townsite Belle Plaine, French for "beautiful prairie."
Today, Belle Plaine serves as the southwest gateway to the seven-county
metropolitan area where nature, agriculture and industry unite. Belle Plaine
has preserved the essence of its past while moving progressively forward
with an excellent school system,numerous recreational opportunities,strong community leadershipand a growing economic base.
What's New in the City of Belle Plaine?
Request for Proposal for Architectural Services. RFP
The City of Belle Plaine is accepting proposals for architectural services for a Public Works Facility. The City is interested in receiving proposals from designers that possess essential qualifications to prepare a space needs analysis and develop a preliminary building design and site layout for a public works facility. The proposal will also require a design and recommendation for modifying the current public works building to allow for a joint use by the Police Department and Ambulance Service. The Proposal must be received at the Office of the City Administrator, City of Belle Plaine, 218 North Meridian Street, P.O. Box 129, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 by 4:00 p.m. on May 9, 2008.
- The City of Belle Plaine Compost Site is OPEN!
The Compost Site is for the depost of leaves and grass clippings ONLY. The site will continue to remain open for use but will be closed during times of rainy weather.
- Commercial Properties Available in Belle Plaine!
See what is available for commercial properties in Belle Plaine.
Whether you are looking for buildings or land, we have put together more
information for each site currently available. Please contact the Community
Development Director, Trisha Rosenfeld, if you have additional questions on
each site. Economic Development Information
- Council Establishes a Primary Election
A primary election will be held when more than twice the number of candidates file for office than the number of seats open for election. If less than twice the number of candidates file than the number of seats open for elecytion, then the candidates names appear on the primary ballot. Filing dates are open on Tuesday, July 1 and close July 15, 2008. If a primary election is needed it will be held on Tuesday, September 9. (For more information see the March issue of The Bridge)
- Utility Billing has a new office!
Effective March 3 the City of Belle Plaine moved the Utilitiy Billing operation to the new water treatment plant located at 801 Prairie Street East. The new phone number for water and sewer billing questions is 952-873-4644. You may pay your water and sewer bills at the Government Center located at 218 North Meridian Street, as well as the State Bank of Belle Plaine.
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2008 Street Improvement Project
For details on all infrastructure projects in Belle Plaine, go to our Engineering page.
Comprehensive Plan:
2007 Update
Review the documents in the preliminary draft of the Comprehensive Plan that has been submitted to the Metropolitan Council.
"The Bridge"
NEW! APRIL 2008
City Newsletter
The City's newsletter is published every month and mailed to all residents of Belle Plaine.
Enhancing Belle Plaine's Design Standards
The City of Belle Plaine is working with the University of MN-Center for Rural Design to assist with updating our current design standards. Follow the process and view information from the meetings.
upcoming city events:
City Council
Monday, May 5, 6:00 p.m.
Government Center Agenda
Design Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 6, 6:00 p.m.
Government Center. More Information
Planning Commission
Wednesday, May 7, 6:00 p.m.
Government Center. Agenda
EDA
Monday, May 12, 5:00 p.m.
Government Center. Agenda
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