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Below are some of the Frequently Asked Questions that people have had for the City of Savage. There are also FAQ sections in several areas of the web site, which are specific to the topics covered there. Use the links on the left to go to these FAQ pages.

Who was Dan Patch and what did he do?
Dan Patch was a racehorse who resided in Savage in the early 1900s. In 1906, Dan Patch broke the world record by pacing the mile in 1:55 at the Minnesota State Fair. Dan Patch not only was a great racehorse, he was a crowd pleaser as well. He was well-loved by people all over the world, drawing huge audiences whenever he performed.

How did Savage get it's name?
The community is named after Dan Patch's owner, M.W. Savage. Prior to being called Savage, the village was known as Hamilton.

What is the city's on-street parking law? What are the restrictions when it snows?
On-street parking is prohibited from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. year-round. Violators will be ticketed. However, exceptions to the ordinance may be granted if the city is notified ahead of time. Those expecting overnight guests, or experiencing other situations that necessitate on-street parking, should contact the police department at 952.882.2600 for a variance.

On-street parking is also restricted during excessive snowfalls. City ordinance prohibits parking on unplowed streets for a period of 48 hours following a snowfall of two or more inches.

Who do I call if I want to report a crime?
Dial 911.

My neighbor is planning a Block Party. What arrangements need to be made?
Block Party permits must be obtained at City Hall through the City Clerk. More information on Block Party permits can be found on the permits and licenses page.

Where can I renew my driver's license?
The closest licensing center is on the west side of Highway 13, south of County Road 42 in Prior Lake. The address of the License Bureau is 14125 Commerce Avenue, Prior Lake. The phone number is 952.447.8817. Drivers licenses may also be obtained at the Scott County Government Center in Shakopee.

I am a new resident and would like more information about Savage. What materials are available?
The City of Savage provides new residents with a variety of information helpful to new residents. Please contact City Hall at 952.882.2660 to request a new resident packet. The community's Welcome Wagon also has information available. The phone number is 952.440.3389. There is also a section of this web site that covers Savage's community resources.

How do I sign up for cable service?
Contact Mediacom at 1.800.642.6735.

Is there a cable channel that provides programs and information related to Savage?
The City of Savage operates two public access channels for cable subscribers in Savage. Savage Government Television is on Channel 14. This channel features live broadcasts and playbacks of public meetings held in City Hall, as well as a variety of programming highlighting local government programs and services. Community Television, which includes shows produced by residents of Savage, airs on Channel 15.

I smell gas. Who do I call? Who will respond?
Leave the house immediately. Do not use a phone or any device that could cause a spark. Then call 9-1-1 from a cell phone at a safe distance or a neighbor's house. The Police or Fire Department will respond.

A street light or traffic signal is out. Who do I call?
For street light repair, contact the public works department at 952.224.3400.

For traffic light repairs, please contact the Scott County Dispatch at 952.444.1411.

A street sign is missing. Who do I call?
The Savage Public Works Department at 952.224.3400.

What do I do if I have a traffic safety concern?
Put Put your concerns in writing to the Traffic Safety Committee, City of Savage, 6000 McColl Drive, Savage, Minn. 55378. Concerns also may be e-mailed to or faxed to 952.882.2656. All written requests for improvements will be reviewed by the Traffic Safety Committee and addressed as necessary. More information is available on the Traffic Safety Committee web page.

How do I register for recreation programs?
After the first registration date, which is for Savage residents and, typically, held on the first Saturday morning in May, registrations may either be brought in to the Public Works/Parks and Recreation office, located at 13770 Dakota Avenue, or mailed in with the check made payable to the City of Savage. A list of programs and a registration form are available on this website.

Where is the closest Good Will drop site?
The closest Goodwill drop site is in Shakopee at 1210 Shakopee Town Square. The phone number is 952.233.8897.

Another Goodwill drop site is in Apple Valley at 7320 153^rd Street. The phone number is 952.953.4410.

The CAP Agency, located at the Valley Green Workforce Center in Shakopee, also accepts clothing donations. The address is 712 Canterbury Road and the phone number is 952.496.2125

What is the current population of Savage?
The estimated population, as of year end 2007 is 25,485 . There are an estimated 8,670 households, with an average size of 2.94 people.

Where can I find information about a construction project in my neighborhood?
If it is a street paving project, contact the Public Works Department at 952.224.3400.

If it an entire city street is being reconstructed, or if new utilities are being installed, contact the Engineering Department at 952.882.2670. If the reconstruction involves a county road, contact the Scott County Highway Department at 952.496.8346.

If a new business is going up, contact the Economic Development Director at 952.882.2660.

If land is being cleared for a new housing development, contact the Community Development Director at 952.882.2690.

Where can I vote?
Please see the list and map of polling places in the New to the City? section.

Where do I file my house papers?
Homesteading is taken care of by the Scott County Assessors Office at the Scott County Courthouse in Shakopee. Owners are advised to call ahead before they go. The number is 952.496.8115.

What road and/or commercial/industrial projects are currently under construction and when will they be finished?
Please check out the Engineering and the Economic Development department's lists of current projects.

Where are City Hall, and the Public Works, Police, and Fire departments located?
A map and addresses for the locations are available on the city buildings page.

I see that many of the maps and official documents on this web site are in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. How do I access these files?
A free Acrobat Reader software is available at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html. If you download and install this software on your PC, the .pdf documents will open up inside of your browser window when you click on the links to them.

The advantage of putting these documents in the .pdf format is that the Acrobat Reader allows you to zoom-in on the maps for a more detailed look at the information, as well as use a search tool that allows you to find specific text that is of interest within the document.

FAQs

What's Inside

Police FAQs
Finance FAQs
Engineering FAQs
Fire FAQs
Sewer & Water FAQs

Back to Top

Below are some of the Frequently Asked Questions that people have had for the City of Savage. There are also FAQ sections in several areas of the web site, which are specific to the topics covered there. Use the links on the left to go to these FAQ pages.

Who was Dan Patch and what did he do?
Dan Patch was a racehorse who resided in Savage in the early 1900s. In 1906, Dan Patch broke the world record by pacing the mile in 1:55 at the Minnesota State Fair. Dan Patch not only was a great racehorse, he was a crowd pleaser as well. He was well-loved by people all over the world, drawing huge audiences whenever he performed.

How did Savage get it's name?
The community is named after Dan Patch's owner, M.W. Savage. Prior to being called Savage, the village was known as Hamilton.

What is the city's on-street parking law? What are the restrictions when it snows?
On-street parking is prohibited from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. year-round. Violators will be ticketed. However, exceptions to the ordinance may be granted if the city is notified ahead of time. Those expecting overnight guests, or experiencing other situations that necessitate on-street parking, should contact the police department at 952.882.2600 for a variance.

On-street parking is also restricted during excessive snowfalls. City ordinance prohibits parking on unplowed streets for a period of 48 hours following a snowfall of two or more inches.

Who do I call if I want to report a crime?
Dial 911.

My neighbor is planning a Block Party. What arrangements need to be made?
Block Party permits must be obtained at City Hall through the City Clerk. More information on Block Party permits can be found on the permits and licenses page.

Where can I renew my driver's license?
The closest licensing center is on the west side of Highway 13, south of County Road 42 in Prior Lake. The address of the License Bureau is 14125 Commerce Avenue, Prior Lake. The phone number is 952.447.8817. Drivers licenses may also be obtained at the Scott County Government Center in Shakopee.

I am a new resident and would like more information about Savage. What materials are available?
The City of Savage provides new residents with a variety of information helpful to new residents. Please contact City Hall at 952.882.2660 to request a new resident packet. The community's Welcome Wagon also has information available. The phone number is 952.440.3389. There is also a section of this web site that covers Savage's community resources.

How do I sign up for cable service?
Contact Mediacom at 1.800.642.6735.

Is there a cable channel that provides programs and information related to Savage?
The City of Savage operates two public access channels for cable subscribers in Savage. Savage Government Television is on Channel 14. This channel features live broadcasts and playbacks of public meetings held in City Hall, as well as a variety of programming highlighting local government programs and services. Community Television, which includes shows produced by residents of Savage, airs on Channel 15.

I smell gas. Who do I call? Who will respond?
Leave the house immediately. Do not use a phone or any device that could cause a spark. Then call 9-1-1 from a cell phone at a safe distance or a neighbor's house. The Police or Fire Department will respond.

A street light or traffic signal is out. Who do I call?
For street light repair, contact the public works department at 952.224.3400.

For traffic light repairs, please contact the Scott County Dispatch at 952.444.1411.

A street sign is missing. Who do I call?
The Savage Public Works Department at 952.224.3400.

What do I do if I have a traffic safety concern?
Put Put your concerns in writing to the Traffic Safety Committee, City of Savage, 6000 McColl Drive, Savage, Minn. 55378. Concerns also may be e-mailed to or faxed to 952.882.2656. All written requests for improvements will be reviewed by the Traffic Safety Committee and addressed as necessary. More information is available on the Traffic Safety Committee web page.

How do I register for recreation programs?
After the first registration date, which is for Savage residents and, typically, held on the first Saturday morning in May, registrations may either be brought in to the Public Works/Parks and Recreation office, located at 13770 Dakota Avenue, or mailed in with the check made payable to the City of Savage. A list of programs and a registration form are available on this website.

Where is the closest Good Will drop site?
The closest Goodwill drop site is in Shakopee at 1210 Shakopee Town Square. The phone number is 952.233.8897.

Another Goodwill drop site is in Apple Valley at 7320 153^rd Street. The phone number is 952.953.4410.

The CAP Agency, located at the Valley Green Workforce Center in Shakopee, also accepts clothing donations. The address is 712 Canterbury Road and the phone number is 952.496.2125

What is the current population of Savage?
The estimated population, as of year end 2007 is 25,485 . There are an estimated 8,670 households, with an average size of 2.94 people.

Where can I find information about a construction project in my neighborhood?
If it is a street paving project, contact the Public Works Department at 952.224.3400.

If it an entire city street is being reconstructed, or if new utilities are being installed, contact the Engineering Department at 952.882.2670. If the reconstruction involves a county road, contact the Scott County Highway Department at 952.496.8346.

If a new business is going up, contact the Economic Development Director at 952.882.2660.

If land is being cleared for a new housing development, contact the Community Development Director at 952.882.2690.

Where can I vote?
Please see the list and map of polling places in the New to the City? section.

Where do I file my house papers?
Homesteading is taken care of by the Scott County Assessors Office at the Scott County Courthouse in Shakopee. Owners are advised to call ahead before they go. The number is 952.496.8115.

What road and/or commercial/industrial projects are currently under construction and when will they be finished?
Please check out the Engineering and the Economic Development department's lists of current projects.

Where are City Hall, and the Public Works, Police, and Fire departments located?
A map and addresses for the locations are available on the city buildings page.

I see that many of the maps and official documents on this web site are in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. How do I access these files?
A free Acrobat Reader software is available at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html. If you download and install this software on your PC, the .pdf documents will open up inside of your browser window when you click on the links to them.

The advantage of putting these documents in the .pdf format is that the Acrobat Reader allows you to zoom-in on the maps for a more detailed look at the information, as well as use a search tool that allows you to find specific text that is of interest within the document.

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