News from the City of Lake Elmo
August 17,  2018
Meetings next week:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Monday, August 20th: Parks Commission Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 21st: Finance Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 21st: City Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.


Links to the 2018 City Meetings, Agendas and Meeting Minutes: 

City Meetings
 
                                                                               

8/20/18 - Parks Commission Meeting Agenda


8/21/18 - Finance Committee Meeting Agenda


8/21/18 - City Council Meeting Agenda


Now Hiring Firefighters!

The Lake Elmo Fire Department is looking for paid-on-call and part-time firefighters.  If you are interested please fill out the application below.  


Completed applications can be mailed to:
City of Lake Elmo
Attn: Jake Foster, Assistant City Administrator
3880 Laverne Ave. N., Lake Elmo MN

or emailed to: jfoster@lakeelmo.org



CSAH 15 (Manning Ave.) & CSAH 14 Construction Update

Project Schedule

Last Week:
  • Crews worked to finish up graveling center medians in order for concrete to be poured.
  • Storm sewer work near the north fairgrounds entrance continued.
  • Sanitary sewer installations also continued.
  • Crews worked on subgrade excavation and grading work on the southbound side near the north fairgrounds entrance.
This Week:
  • Concrete curb & gutter crews will be in this week.
  • Crews will work to prepare the roadway for paving nextweek.
  • East of Manning, curb & gutter work, gravel base, and storm sewer installations will occur.
  • Crews will begin stripping topsoil, building the road base, and sanitary sewer work west of Manning.

Upcoming Work:
  • Pavement preparation, curb & walk work will occur east of Manning.
  • Stripping topsoil, building the road base, and sanitary sewer work will continue west of Manning.
Curious about who is running for office? 

Candidate filings have opened for the upcoming election.  To find out who has filed for the local, state and federal elections,




Reminder: Permanent Water Use Restriction

With the recent dry weather, water usage in the City has increased.  Please adhere the to City's water use restrictions.  They are as follows:

(1). Odd/Event Sprinkling Restriction: Property owners having even numberd postal addresses may water, sprinkle, or irrigate their lawns, only on even numbered days, and property owners having odd numbered postal addressses may water, sprinkle, or irrigate their lawns only on odd numbered days.

(2). Time of Day Sprinkling Restriction:  Property owners are prohibited from watering, sprinkling, or irrigating their lawns between the hours of 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM daily.

Tri-Lakes Day is Saturday August 18th

Tri-Lake Day Ski Show & Community BBQ:
Fantastic Ski Show followed by kid games (including water balloon toss and biggest chewing gum bubble contest), Band, BBQ Potluck, and a lkarge waterslide!
 
Saturday, August 18th beginning at 3:00 PM
9125 Lake Jane Trl N - Beachside  
BYOB, something to grill, & a dish to share.


The ski show starts at 3 pm.
Kids games, picnic, live music, fire truck/water slide starting at about 5:00/5:30 PM until dark.

 
Open House for Lake Elmo Segment of the Central Greenway Regional Trail

Event: Central Greenway Regional Trail - Lake Elmo segment        Master Plan Open-House
When: 8/28/18; 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Christ Lutheran Church - 11194 36th St. N.

Washington County is seeking input on the Central Greenway Regional Trail - Lake Elmo segment. This trail will be a multi-use trail seeking to fill an existing gap in the trail network. The public is invited to attend an open house to review several route options. Refreshments will be provided and attendees can come and go as they please. 

More information can be found at: www.co.washington.mn.us/2806/Current-Planning-Projects








Lake Elmo Jaycee's and CenterPoint Make Donations to Lake Elmo Fire

The Lake Elmo Jaycees donated $10,000, and CenterPoint Energy donated and additional $2,000 to the Lake Elmo Fire Department.  These donations will be used for a much needed update to the Fire Department's rescue equipment.

A huge thank you goes out to the Lake Elmo Jaycee's and CenterPoint Energy for their support!




Lake Elmo, 1897 Map

This map is dated 1897. For the most part, the Old Village is ignored. This is more of a road map created for a general audience. Individual residential properties are too small to merit identification. Larger farm properties, however, are identified by both their footprint and ownership; same community, different perspective.

(Map courtesy of the Gorman's Photo Collection, Gorman's Restaurant, Lake Elmo, Minnesota.)
August Kindness Campaign

"He who shows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love."                   
 - St. Basil       
 
I recruited my 4 and 6 year old grandsons to help me with last month's challenge to "Cheer Up the Lonely." We connected with a senior living facility and identified an individual that was new to the facility and new to the community. After explaining to my grandsons what our mission was, I asked what they would like to give to him when we went to visit. We hit the store where they picked out candy and a "Super Hero" stuffed animal so he could have his own "super powers!" Perfect!! After introducing themselves, my grandsons quickly presented the Super Hero stuffed animal and told him "Now you have extra super powers!" They quickly gave him the candy, then just stood next to him grinning from ear to ear. Our new friend also had a smile on his face as he said "I could really use some extra super powers..."  PRICELESS!!!
 
As for this month's challenge - I'll bet you didn't know that August is the month of "National Friendship Day." In 1935, the United State Congress proclaimed the first Sunday of August as National Friendship Day. Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in the US, several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. Friendship Day is celebrated by several countries around the world. In 1997, the United Nations named Winnie the Pooh and the world's Ambassador of Friendship.
 
Friendship Day is an opportunity to nurture friendships, new and old. It's a really easy and fun day to celebrate. Start by getting in touch with some old friends. Phone calls, emails, Ecards are great tools to reach out. Make plans to meet a friend for lunch or dinner.
 
As you go through the month, be vigilant to spot an opportunity to make a new friend. Finding new friends is a real feather in your cap! We invite you to watch this fabulous video about making friends - it's sure to melt your heart and provide inspiration for reaching out to others.

Campaign to End Loneliness -
Campaign to End Loneliness - "Be More Us"


One thing is for certain...if you put your all into the spirit of Friendship Day, you will have a really great month! Happy National Friendship Day to people all over the world.

We invite you to share your kindness experiences with us at www.lakeelmorotary.org and always remember...
Kindness is unifying!
Campfire program wraps up season with "Campfire Stories" September 1


Dwight Wilcox will present "Campfire Stories" at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 1, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.  Note the earlier start times, with the shortening days.
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.

Follow Washington County Parks on social media at @WashCountyParks.
Enjoy guided fitness hike August 23 at Lake Elmo park

Explore the Washington County Parks trail system with guided fitness hikes, with the next hike at 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, August 23, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

The one-hour hikes involve a warm-up and fitness challenges along the way. Trails are a mix of turf, gravel, grass, snow, and pavement depending on trail conditions, time of year, and location. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early. If light rain, hike will go on as scheduled. The program is for those ages 13 and older. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

All guided fitness hikes are at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. and will meet at the Nordic Center. The continuing 2018 schedule is:
  • Aug. 23
  • Sept. 6
  • Sept. 20
  • Oct. 4
  • Nov. 1
  • Dec. 6
These programs are free with a parks vehicle permit ($7/day or $30/annual) with the exception of Free Tuesdays. Follow Washington County Parks on social media at @WashCountyParks.


Attend a Mars Party at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Aug. 31

Washington County Parks will have a Mars Party, hosted by Mike Lynch, 9 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.


The gathering will be near the Swim Pond at the park.

This summer, Mars is as close to Earth has it has been in 15 years, and nearly as close as it's been in 60,000 years. At the Mars Party, giant telescopes will be aimed at the moon, Jupiter, and Saturn. View constellations like The Big Bear, Cygnus the Swan, and Pegasus the Winged Horse, and learn the stories behind them.

Visitors will use large reflecting telescopes, including two 20-inch reflectors that are among the biggest mobile telescopes in Minnesota. Visitors will use a new astronomical camera-telescope system for views of the more distant parts of the universe. Participants will receive user-friendly star maps and constellation charts for personal use.

Mike Lynch is a meteorologist at WCCO Radio and has been hosting Starwatch parties and teaching astronomy classes for more than 40 years. Even if it's cloudy, visitors will learn a lot, and get a Mike Lynch "Cloud Check" for a future Minnesota Starwatch Party.

No registration is required - just show up. Feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks, bug spray, etc., for a more enjoyable experience.

All vehicles must have a valid Washington County Parks vehicle permit, $7 daily, $30 annually.
Follow Washington County Parks on social media at @WashCountyParks.