City of Belle Plaine
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                  Welcome to Belle plaine, Minnesota

                                                  "A Community of Vision"

 

Belle Plaine Collage by Greg Anderson

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?

  • 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.

hot topics:

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

 




Aerial view of Belle Plaine, Bolton & Menk Inc.

helpful links and resources

Scott County | Belle Plaine School District 716 |

State Government | MN Dept of Motor Vehicles |

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