News from the City of Lake Elmo
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Tuesday, February 20th: Finance Committee Meeting 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 20th: City Council Meeting 7
:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 21st: Parks Commission Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Links to the 2018 City Meetings, Agendas and Meeting Minutes:
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Notice: City offices will be closed Monday, February 19, in observance of President's Day.
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Facility Needs Survey
In order to address several issues with the City's current facilities, staff has partnered with the BKV Group to evaluate City facilities and propose updates to meet the City's needs. Three specific proposals have been deemed most viable.
We would love to hear from Lake Elmo residents! Please use the survey link below to provide your input on future City facilities.
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Oliver Towne Visits Lake Elmo
(Reprint of St. Paul Pioneer Press, Thursday, October 5, 1961)
In the Fall of 1961, Gareth D. Hiebert, the St. Paul Pioneer Press columnist who wrote under the name "Oliver Towne," visited the sleepy village of Lake Elmo. This column was published on Thursday, October 5, 1961.
Here is a portion of this column.
"Two Miles from Change"
"SOME WHOSE roots are deep as the elms along main street say that Lake Elmo is located "just two miles from change." And they point to two miles of farm country between the town and the fingertips of St. Paul's suburbia.
"Lake Elmo is a sign and a pause, but seldom a stop, for motorists who tear across U. S. hwy. 212 toward the St. Croix. They miss a long pleasant moment of meandering through a town of 500 with a split personality."
Source: Memories of Lake Elmo, collected and authored by Gloria VanDemmeltraadt.
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Lake Elmo Rotary's Kindness Campaign
"Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day."
- Sally Koch
Last month we looked for ways to be kind while shopping. We are happy to report that many people found opportunities to return someone's cart, hold open a door, let someone go in line ahead of them, acknowledge/converse with store staff and smile at strangers. We're off to a great start!
Happy February! In the spirit of Valentine's Day, this month we embrace loving acts of random kindness. Join us by sending a Valentine's card to someone you haven't connected with in a while - it's sure to be a day brightener! Pass along a little unexpected love by paying for someone's purchase in the drive through line - this makes the drive through attendant's day special as well! Cards are available at City Hall so...Tag, you're it!
Always remember...kindness is contagious!
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Celebrate winter skies with a celestial show at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Feb. 17
Make the stars your old friends while watching the great winter celestial show in the skies over Lake Elmo Park Reserve 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, with meteorologist Mike Lynch.
Participants will start off with an indoor orientation at the Nordic Center, followed by time outside under the heavens. Get to know Orion the Hunter, Gemini the Twins, Taurus the Bull, and many more. The group will use large reflecting telescopes, including two giant reflector telescopes that are among the biggest mobile telescopes in the upper Midwest, for close-up views of the moon, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and other celestial treasures.
Learn about basic celestial photography. Weather permitting, the group will also use a new astronomical camera-telescope for views of the more distant universe.
Participants will receive a handout package with star maps and constellation charts, apps, websites, and a telescope-buying guide.
Lynch has been a meteorologist and broadcaster at WCCO Radio for nearly 40 years and has been hosting star watching and astronomy programs for more than 45 years. He is the author of the book "Stars, a Month by Month Tour of the Constellations" that will be available for purchase. Glow-in-the-dark star and constellation shirts will also be available for purchase.
Even if it's cloudy, participants will learn a lot, and get a Mike Lynch "Cloud Check" for a future Minnesota/Wisconsin Starwatch program.
This is a free program; however, a vehicle permit is required, $7 daily or $30 annually. Follow Washington County Parks on social media @WashCountyParks.
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Washington County Library, Parks host snowshoe story stroll at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Feb. 24
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Use snowshoes during a story stroll at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Feb. 24.
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Join the Washington County Library and Washington County Parks for a snowshoe story stroll starting
at the Nordic Center at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. Hot cocoa and s'mores will be served following this family friendly stroll.
All ages are welcome. A limited number of snowshoes will be available. Participants are encouraged to bring their own snowshoes. RSVP to Sara Armstrong in Parks at 651-430-4325.
A park permit is required, $7 daily or $30 annually.
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To aid the City Council in the administration of financial operations of the City of Lake Elmo through the review of financial policies, the monthly review of financial statements, the annual review of the audit report and the review of the annual operating budgets.
Human Resources Committee:
The Human Resources Committees purpose is to aid the City Council in the administration of personnel policies and staffing through productivity audits, human resource policies, & procedures, wages & rate administration, benefit review and disciplinary procedures
The City of Lake Elmo is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on these committees.
Information on each committee and an application form can be found under the "Government" tab on the City's website:
www.lakeelmo.org
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Mountain Biking in Lake Elmo
The Stillwater high school mountain bike team has approached the City with an ambitious team building and community involvement project. Their proposal consists of constructing a little over 2 miles of mountain bike trails throughout Reid Park for local residents as well as the mountain bike team to enjoy. The Stillwater Area Scholastic Cycling Advocates (SASCA) have volunteered to provide labor and materials necessary for the trail construction.
If you would like to learn more about the proposal or possibly donate to their cause we encourage, and welcome you to attend the Parks Commission meeting on February 21st in the Council Chambers at
City Hall 3800 Laverne Ave. N. The meeting will start at 6:30 PM.
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Winter Parking Ordinance Reminder: It's Not Just at Night
The City of Lake Elmo Winter Parking Ordinance states: It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand or park any vehicle or trailer or permit the same to stand on any street or alley within the city between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. from November 1 until March 31 of the following
year. Parking is also restricted at any time that snow accumulation equals or exceeds 2" or more until the street is cleared of snow.
The winter parking ordinance does not apply to private streets (marked with a blue street sign), only to public roadways.
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Council to Consider Updates to Chicken Ordinance
At the February 7th meeting, Council tabled the consideration of updates to the residential chicken ordinance until the February 20th meeting. The proposed changes that will be discussed during the next meeting would increase the number of chickens allowed, and change the permit terms from one year to two.
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