( continued from page 19) include new trailheads located in downtown Lakeville and at Ritter Farm Park. The park trailhead will provide modern restrooms and picnic facilities for visitors. Once completed, the greenway will travel 20 miles through Burnsville, Credit River Township, Farmington, Lakeville and Savage. The project is a partnership between the City and Dakota County.
The construction of East Community Park Phase II has begun; this is the final project funded as part of the 2021 Park Bond Referendum. The new park construction includes a playground, dog park, community garden, kayak storage, and other amenities. Construction will be ongoing throughout the summer with an official 2027 opening.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Electric vehicle charging stations are available for community use at a variety of public parking lots in Lakeville. The EV charging locations include:
• City Hall
• Heritage Center
• Lakeville Area Arts Center
• Ames Arena
• Heritage Library Plus there are more throughout the City.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Lakeville is home to many lakes, wetlands, streams, prairies and woodlands. City Environmental Resources staff help to manage, promote and protect these important natural features.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Each spring, the City of Lakeville celebrates Earth Day with a community-wide effort to protect and preserve the environment through education and hands-on activities.
This annual celebration brings residents together to learn about local ecosystems, sustainability and the importance of clean water in our community.
WATERSHED CLEANUP
Lakeville Watershed Cleanup encourages individuals, families and groups to take part in cleaning up trash and debris from local parks, trails, ditches and water bodies. This community effort plays an important role in protecting Lakeville’ s lakes, wetlands and rivers from pollution. Volunteers are provided with supplies and safety tips, and the city coordinates designated drop-off locations for collected waste every spring.
Stay informed
Historic Downtown
Sign up for any or all of the City of Lakeville’ s electronic newsletters.
• Adult Athletic Leagues
• Agendas:
• Arts Center Board
• City Council
• Economic Development Commission
• Finance Committee
• Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee
• Planning Commission
• Youth Advisory Commission
• City News- quarterly City newsletter
• Heritage Happenings- bimonthly newsletter
• Job listings
• Lakeville Area Arts Center events & classes
• New residential development quarterly statistics
• Parks & Recreation events & programs
• Police Department weekly updates
• Press releases
• Public notices
• Thrive!- monthly business updates
Community Numbers
Electric and Gas Centerpoint Energy..................................( 612) 372-4727 Dakota Electric...........................................( 651) 463-6212 MN Energy Resources.............................( 800) 889-9508 Xcel Energy..................................................( 800) 895-4999
Fiber, Internet and TV DirecTV.........................................................( 888) 418-6221 DISH Network.............................................( 855) 318-0527 Frontier Communications......................( 952) 985-1000 Metronet.....................................................( 866) 580-6711 Spectrum.....................................................( 833) 657-0373 T-Mobile Fiber...........................................( 866) 482-0078
Waste Disposal Buckingham Disposal..............................( 952) 226-6441 Dakota Valley Recycling...........................( 952) 895-4511 Dick’ s Sanitation........................................( 952) 469-2239 Nitti Sanitation...........................................( 651) 457-7497 Republic Services......................................( 651) 455-8634 Waste Management.................................( 952) 890-1100 Eagan Recycling Zone( hazardous waste Dakota County) 3365 Dodd Road
Senior Living Argonne Hills..............................................( 651) 675-4400 BeeHive Homes of Lakeville...................( 952) 683-1299 Crossroads Commons.............................( 651) 675-4440 Estoria Cooperatives................................( 612) 874-2000 Fairfield Terrace.........................................( 952) 469-1414 The Fountains at Hosanna.....................( 952) 435-7199 Highview Hills by Vivie..............................( 952) 985-9000 The Waters of Kingsley Shores and Place.....................................................( 952) 435-8002 Main Street Manor...................................( 651) 675-4400 The Moments Memory Care..................( 952) 873-1700 The Pillars....................................................( 952) 208-9988 Spero Senior Living...................................( 763) 334-5070 Windsor Plaza............................................( 651) 675-4400 Community Numbers Chamber of Commerce..........................( 952) 469-2020 Community Education.............................( 952) 232-2150 Heritage Center.........................................( 952) 985-4620 Lakeville Area Active Adults....................( 952) 985-4620 Lakeville Area Arts Center.......................( 952) 985-4640 Lakeville Arenas.........................................( 952) 985-2170 Lakeville Historical Society......................( 952) 985-4680 Lakeville Area Schools ISD # 194...........( 952) 232-2000 Public Safety Foundation........................( 612) 799-8375 Sun Thisweek Newspaper......................( 952) 894-1111 Yellow Ribbon.............................................( 952) 985-4685 Visit Lakeville Tourism..............................( 952) 469-2020
City of Lakeville( 952) 985-4400 City Council( 952) 985-4403 Economic Development( 952) 985-4420 Fire Department( 952) 985-4700 Liquor Operations( 952) 985-4900 Parks & Recreation( 952) 985-4600 Park Maintenance( 952) 985-2710 Police Department( 952) 985-2800 or 911 Public Works( 952) 985-2710 Utilities( Water / Sewer)( 952) 985-2700
Airlake Airport( 612) 726-8100 Dakota County Workforce( 651) 552-5000 Dakota County Jobs Line( 651) 438-4473 Driver’ s License Renewal( 952) 891-7878 Driver’ s License New( 651) 688-1870 Motor Vehicle Registration( 952) 891-7878 U. S. Post Office( 952) 469-1463 Voting / Elections( 952) 985-4404
lakevillechamber. org | 21