News from the City of Lake Elmo
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Monday, May 21st: Human Resources Committee Meeting 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 21st: Parks Commission Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 22nd: Public Safety Committee Meeting 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 22nd: Maint. Advisory Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Links to the 2018 City Meetings, Agendas and Meeting Minutes:
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City Council Meeting Summary
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, the Lake Elmo City Council:
- Approved a Resolution Ordering Public Improvements for Old Village Phase 4. Old Village Phase 4 includes the 32nd St N neighborhood (west of Lake Elmo Ave) and 36th St N and Layton Ave N. The Council tabled the final assessment role and awarding of the contract until the June 5th Council meeting.
- Awarded the contract for the 2018 Street Improvements (south tri lakes area) to Valley Paving Inc for $1,043,136.70.
- Approved an updated Purchasing Policy
- Approved Variances for 9369 Jane Road N
- Approved an Ordinance to Allow Golf Carts on Local Roads (30mph or less). Permits are required and may be obtained from the Planning Department.
- Approved an Extension until February 2019 for adoption of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- Approved updates to the Accessory Structure ordinance
- Approved Easton Village 4th Addition Final Plat and Development Agreement
On the consent agenda the Council:
- Approved Payment of Disbursements and Payroll
- Accepted the Building Department April 2018 Report
- Accepted the Fire Department April 2018 Report
- Accepted the Public Works April 2018 Report
- Accepted the 1st Quarter Financials
- Approved Assessing Services Agreement with Washington County
- Approved Summer Newsletter
- Approved Lease with Roccos Pizza for Space in Brookfield Building
- Approved 2018 Seal Coat Project West Lakeland & Denmark Township Joint Services Agreement.
- Accepted Bids and Awarded Contract for 2018 Seal Coat Project - Resolution 2018-048
- Accepted Improvements and Approve Security Reduction -Easton Village 1st Addition.
- Approved County Cooperative Agreement Payment No. 3 for CSAH15/50th Street Traffic Signal
- Approved Royal Golf Security Reduction
- Accepted Resignation of Firefighter Paul Jorgenson
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5/21 - HR Committee Meeting Agenda
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5/21 - Parks Commission Meeting Agenda
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5/22 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda
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5/22 - Maintenance Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
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Temporary Water Shutdown - 30th Street Circle
As part of the Northport Development utility work, the 30th Street Circle watermain will be shutdown on Monday, May 21st from noon until 4:00PM.
Enebak Construction be extending the watermain across 30th Street and connecting the existing watermain on 30th Street Circle. Residents along 30th Street Circle will be with out water during this time.
Notice will be provided to each resident today regarding the shutdown.
This work will include a road closure of 30th Street from the east side of 30th Street Circle to Manning Ave.
All of the out-of-service hydrants will be "bagged" while the watermain is shutdown.
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Spring street sweeping will begin May 14th and last approximately 2 weeks. During that time we ask that you limit on-street parking when sweepers are in your neighborhood.
Please use caution around the street sweepers as they move slow and make frequent sharp turns in traffic.
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Advertising Space Available!
Space is still available for those wishing to purchase a sign to hang on the fence at Lions Park. Signs
are $500 per year for 4'x8' or $900 per year for 4'x16'. Deadline to get your request in for this season is Friday, May 25th.
Contact Kristina at 651.747.3905 or
khandt@lakeelmo.org with any questions or to start your order.
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The Building Department Has Moved!
The purchase of the Brookfield II building has created more space for City staff. The Building Department is now located down the hall from the City's Administrative and Planning Department offices.
When entering the Brookfield II building from the west entrance, take a left and the Building Department is located at the end of the hall.
To schedule inspections, or for any building permit inquiries, please call: 651-747-3918 instead of the main city hall number.
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Road Work May 29 at 34th/Jamaca/Stillwater Boulevard roundabout in Lake Elmo
Washington County, through a contractor, will be repairing lane markings at the roundabout on County Highway 14 (34th Street North) in Lake Elmo, currently planned to start on Tuesday, May 29, the day after Memorial Day, weather permitting.
East-west traffic will be maintained through the roundabout during the work, but drivers should expect delays as the road will be reduced to one lane, using flaggers. The flagging zone will begin at Iris Avenue on the west and extend through the roundabout to where the median ends east of the roundabout.
Because the flaggers will be directing traffic onto the opposite side of County 14 the north and south legs of the roundabout must therefore be closed to all traffic while the work is taking place. Also, 33rd Street North will be closed at its intersection with County 14 during this time, for this same reason, but will remain connected to County Road 6.
The work is expected to be completed within two working days, weather permitting.
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Lake Emo Barber Shop (connected to Lake Elmo Inn)
In 1943 Raymond Anderson bought the Inn. Current owner, John Schiltz isn't sure when the little barber shop was built on the north side of the building, but after Bill Gorman moved to his new shop up the street, John says that the little barber shop became a bottle shop, and eventually it was used as the entryway to the bar, where it is today.
Marlene Eder Schrade verifies this and tells how customers knew when it was their turn in the barber shop. "The Lake Elmo Inn was Anderson's years ago, and it was once a hotel. Next to the Elmo Inn was the barber shop, run by the local barber, Bill Gorman. The men would go in the Elmo Inn to have a beer and when it was their turn to get their hair cut, the barber would kick the wall and that meant that it was the next guy's turn."
Source: Memories of Lake Elmo, collected and authored by Gloria VanDemmeltraadt.
(The Lake Elmo Inn showing the attached Gorman barber shop. Date of photo is not known, but it was likely taken in the mid-1930s. Photo is courtesy of the Lake Elmo Bank's calendar collection.)
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Lake Elmo Rotary's Kindness Campaign
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single minute before starting to improve the world."
- Anne Frank
Last month's challenge was awesome! It didn't cost a penny to pay a compliment and the responses were priceless! It's exciting to think about how that small, unexpected interaction added a smile and goodness to someone's day.
We have two very different areas to show kindness this month. Since Spring has finally arrived let's help clean up a neighbor's yard. May also happens to be "National Military Appreciation" month so when you see someone in uniform, take the time to thank them for their service.
Always remember...kindness is unifying!
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Washington County Parks campfire programs start season with Animals of the St. Croix, Marvelous Mammals May 26
Washington County Parks will begin its summer campfire program season the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend with programs at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.
Carpenter Nature Center will present a program on "Animals of the St. Croix" at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.
The Dodge Nature Center will present a Washington County Parks program on "Marvelous Mammals" at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, May 26, at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.
The programs are free with the park entry fee, $7 daily or $30 annually.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve is at the intersection of County Road 19 and County Road 10 (one mile north of Interstate 94) in Lake Elmo. The program will be in the campground amphitheater. Call 651-430-8370 or see www.co.washington.mn.us/parks for additional information on this and other programs.
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Follow Washington County Parks on social media at @WashCountyParks.
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A New Playground Where Lake Elmo Students of All Abilities Can Play Together
In the summer of 2018, the city's sewer project at Lake Elmo Elementary will be completed. This means the Lake Elmo Elementary playground will need to be taken out and rebuilt after the land is reworked. The Lake Elmo PTA saw this as an opportunity-with the district's help-to improve our playground and make it an inclusive play space for all students.
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