News from the City of Lake Elmo
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Monday, June 12: Human Resources Committee 4:00 p.m.
Monday, June 12: Planning Commission 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 13: City Council Workshop 6:30 p.m.
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Links to the 2017 City Meetings, Agendas and Meeting Minutes:
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Lake Elmo Street and Utility Improvements
Work has resumed on the Downtown Lake Elmo Street and Utility Improvement Project.
Last week, work began on the retaining walls that are necessary on the west side of Lake Elmo Avenue. Retaining wall construction should be complete by the end of the week.
Lake Elmo Avenue Upcoming Work:
- Crews will continue with all clean-up and restoration in Downtown Lake Elmo.
- Retaining wall work will continue.
- Concrete crews will pour curb and gutter on both the east and west sides of Lake Elmo Avenue; followed by sidewalk on the east side of the road. This work is anticipated for next week.
 Restoration of any disturbed driveways will begin the week of June 12. All driveways will be restored with the same material as it was before the project. (For example, if it was concrete before construction, concrete will be replaced.)- Once the curb and gutter is placed on the road; crews will do final preparations on the road for the first lift of pavement. Paving is anticipated for the week of June 19.
- Restoration (topsoil and sod) in all disturbed areas will continue.
- Final paving and project completion is anticipated for mid-July.
30th Street Upcoming Work:
- Crews will be completing the necessary pond work.
- Any driveway work that need to be completed will begin the week of June 12.
Washington County will begin sending out weekly construction updates; as they have over the 2015 and 2016 construction seasons and we will continue to share that information every week in the Fresh. The current update from Washington County can be viewed here:
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As in the past, copies of the Washington County updates will be available to pick up at the Lake Elmo Post Office and The Lake Elmo Inn.
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CSAH 13 (Ideal Ave./Olson Lake Tr.) Project Update
PROJECT SCHEDULE
This Week:
* Pond excavation and storm sewer work in the pond.
* Erosion control started once grubbing was complete.
Future Upcoming Work:
* Storm sewer work will continue into the next two weeks.
* Road work on Olson Lake Trail will begin next week.
* Work on the retaining wall will continue.
ACCESS:
* A full closure is expected to begin on Monday, where access will only be maintained for residents along the corridor. There will be a lot of heavy equipment and machinery, so a hard closure will need to go into effect.
* Olson Lake Trail will continue to be cleaned up after each work day, to allow for a clean road for residents.
* Please continue to abide by flaggers along the corridor.
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Next week at the Lake Elmo Library
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EVENTS
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Lake Elmo's Potato Warehouse
Several articles from the Stillwater Daily Gazette from 1903 tell about Arthur Stephens, Jr. and his potato business. At one time he was paying 30 cents per bushel and expected to get in more than 2,000 bushels in a week from local farmers. Another time he shipped 1,000 bushels of potatoes to the eastern markets.
All of this activity prompted building a potato warehouse by the Lake Elmo Cooperative Association along the railroad tracks on the east side of Main Street. An article dated October 1, 1903 says, "The potato warehouse at the Village of Lake Elmo will be finished immediately. Its foundation is already nearly completed. Farmers in this vicinity can now be assured of a good market for their potatoes and will find a buyer in constant attendance, who will pay the highest market price. The building will be 24 by 40 feet on the ground with 16 foot posts and will be divided into six bins, with ample space for receiving and sacking and shipping."
The potato warehouse was eventually moved a couple of blocks west of its original location and remodeled for storage use, on the north side of the railroad tracks. There is a proud plaque on the building at 11065 Upper 33rd Street North, saying, "Original Potato Warehouse, 1903."
(Source: Memories of Lake Elmo, collected and authored by Gloria VanDemmeltraadt.)
(Remodeled Potato Warehouse building. Rolf Larson Photo.)
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Archery Target Practice at Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Whether a beginner or advanced archer, join the experts from A-1 Archery to advance your skills with Target Archery Practice for Beginners to Advanced 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays, July 10, 17, and 24 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.
Newcomers will learn archery basics, safety, and technique; participants with existing skills will be able to fine tune their technique and learn how to score a spot target.
The program will be led by Dana Keller, NASP, 4H Archery Shooting Sports, and Level 2 USA Archery Instructor.
The cost is $39 per person, and includes all three lesson dates and all equipment provided. Drop-ins are welcome, too, if they can't attend all three dates. The price for an individual drop-in class is $15 per person, with all equipment provided or bring your own. All vehicles must have a valid parks permit, which is $7 daily or $30 annually.
The program is for those ages 8 years and older, and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
This program meets at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve - Outdoor Archery Range. In the case of rain and inclement weather, classes will move to A-1 Archery's Indoor Range. No vehicle permit is required here.
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Volunteers Needed!
Finance Committee
Public Safety Committee
The City of Lake Elmo is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Finance Committee and Public Safety Committee.
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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Washington County Parks welcome everyone for Saturday evening campfire programs May 27-Sept. 2
Every Saturday evening at 7:15 p.m., join area naturalists at outdoor park amphitheaters for a variety of engaging nature programs. Each program runs 45 minutes and will present live creatures, facts, and/or exhibits for hands-on, family learning. Program topics include animal adaptations, bats, bird banding, bugs, dragonflies, frogs, hawks, owls, snakes, raptors, wolves, and more.
All campfire programs are free to campers and visitors with a vehicle permit ($7/day or $30/annual). Programs are at the outdoor amphitheater within the park and include a bonfire (when conditions allow). Bench seating and grassy areas are available; however, visitors are more than welcome to bring camp chairs and blankets for comfort. The upcoming schedule is:
* May 27: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Bruce the Bug Guy presents "Bugs;" St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, Dodge Nature Center presents "Talkin' Turkeys."
* June 3: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Leave No Trace presenting "Something's Fishy!" St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, Remarkable Reptiles presents "Reptiles."
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