News from the City of Lake Elmo
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Tuesday, February 14 - Special City Council Meeting 6:15 p.m.
Tuesday, February 14 - 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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Meet the Mayor
4:30 Friday, February 10th
Mayor Pearson will host an informal discussion at City Hall, 3800 Laverne Avenue North, on Friday, February 10th at 4:30 p.m. Bring your questions, comments and concerns!
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Interested in Serving on a Committee?
The City of Lake Elmo is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on a City committee. Current committees are:
Environmental Committee
Finance Committee
Human Resources Committee
Maintenance Advisory Committee
Public Safety Committee
At the February 7, 2017 City Council Meeting, the City Council adopted operating policies and procedures for the Maintenance Advisory Committee and amended the operating policies and procedures for the Environmental Committee. Information on each committee including the operating policies and procedures and an application form can be found under the "Government" tab on the City's website:
www.lakeelmo.org
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Something a bit different
As we enter the "Dog Days of Winter", it's time to focus on something with a warmer touch. The ground hog's shadow will accurately predict (or not) the return of Spring.
Either way, warmer weather will arrive, and with it, snow plows will be replaced by lawn mowers.
Lake Elmo's Uniform Street Naming and Property Numbering System agreement was put in place on December 7, 1971. It was signed by Washington County and the Village of Lake Elmo, Calvin J. Brookman, Mayor, and Donald Mehsikomer, Clerk.
The pictures below are from warm summer days during the early 1880's. As with the past 135 years (give or take), spring promises to return. Take a moment to dream!
Source: Rolf Larson.
(Photo courtesy of Gorman's Restaurant Photo Collection)
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Next week at the Lake Elmo Library
For more information please click here
EVENTS
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Volunteers Needed for the 2040 City of Lake Elmo
Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Panel
Are you interested in helping guide the future of the City of Lake Elmo? The City is undertaking an update to its Comprehensive Plan document that guides the City's long-term land use, growth and development in the community. The update process will primarily focus on identifying a unified vision for the future the City, updating the land use, growth, parks and trails, transportation, and wastewater facilities components of the Plan. The City is seeking 2-4 volunteer members for the Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Panel. The Panel will provide guidance to City Staff and Consultants working to update the Comprehensive Plan chapters. We anticipate that the Panel will be most active from April 2017-November 2017 on an as need basis. The City is hoping for Advisory Panel members of diverse background, ages and interests including youth, seniors, new residents and old. For more information or to apply, please contact Planning Director Stephen Wensman at 651-747-3911.
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Spring Landscape Workshops
The East Metro Water Resource Education Program and Master Gardeners in Washington County invite you to join us for some Spring Dreaming!
We are offering fun, informal workshops to help you with ideas and how-tos for your own property including:
* Small landscaping projects: incorporating gardens, natural areas, and spaces for play;
* Managing drainage and erosion issues using raingardens, swales, dry creeks while protecting water resources;
* Creating habitat for pollinators, birds and wildlife on your property;
* Managing invasive species such as buckthorn.
Enjoy an evening with your community and get helpful advice from Master Gardeners and Water Resource Educators.
***RSVPs received at least 2 days before the workshop will receive a free aerial print out of their property to use during the workshop***
North Saint Paul - April 6 @ 6p.m. Casey Lake Park Building
St. Paul Park - April 11 @ 6p.m. City Hall
Oakdale - April 18 @ 6p.m. Washington Conservation District Office
Hugo - April 27 @ 6p.m. City Hall
Forest Lake - May 2 @ 6p.m. City Hall
RSVP to the workshops at: tinyurl.com/SpringDream2017
For more information contact Jenn Radtke: jradtke@mnwcd.org or 651-330-8220 x44
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DNR Forestry Stewardship Cost Share Program
Do you own woodlands in rural Minnesota? Are you looking to practice good forest stewardship on your land? If so, there is money available to share the costs of your woodland projects.
The DNR's Private Forestry Management (PFM) cost share program provides money for non-industrial private landowners to practice good forest stewardship on their land. A forester works with the landowner and develops a specific project plan to accomplish their goal. The landowner does the work themselves or hires it out to a contractor. After the work is completed and approved by the forester, the landowner receives a payment that should equate to roughly 50% of the cost to install the project.
Some project examples include tree planting, bud capping, crop tree release, tree tube installation, invasive species removal, oak wilt control, wildlife habitat improvement, and forest road rehab. This year we will also be offering a payment to any landowner who gets a new, or updated, Woodland Stewardship Plan prepared for their property.
Taking care of your woodlands benefits all Minnesotan's by:
- Enhancing recreational opportunities such as bird watching, hunting, and fishing.
- Improving and protecting water quality.
- Enhancing wildlife habitat.
- Supporting a healthy forest products economy.
- Providing clean air.
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