News from the City of Lake Elmo
September 28,  2018
Meetings next week:
 
Monday, October 1st: Human Resources Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 2nd: City Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.


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

City Meetings
 
                                                                               

10/1 Human Resources Committee Meeting Agenda

10/2 City Council Meeting Agenda

3M Settlement Update

The City still has not received any of the funding from the 3M settlement.  Lake Elmo City Council members, City staff, and City contractors continue to push for the release of settlement funds to address the City's clean water needs.  The City's lawsuit with 3M regarding past expenses is on-going in federal court.

For more information on the settlement funds and expenditures, please see the settlement letter below.



Now Hiring Firefighters!

The Lake Elmo Fire Department is looking for paid-on-call 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:
  • Storm sewer work continued on west end of the project.
  • Sanitary sewer installations continued west of Manning Avenue, along with stripping topsoil and building the road base.
This Week:
  • Crews installed traffic signal arms.
  • Road base construction west of Manning Avenue continues.
  • Sanitary sewer installation west of Manning Avenue is anticipated to be complete by the end of the week.
  • Storm sewer installations on Manning Avenue continue on.
  • Crews will begin building slopes and ditches on CSAH 14.
Upcoming Work:
  • Roadway work will continue on the new alignment of CSAH 14.
  • Storm sewer work on Manning Avenue will continue on into next week.






Alternate Urban Area-wide Review (AUAR) Identified City Architecture - Part 2

Many of the oldest homes in Lake Elmo can be found along Lake Elmo Avenue North extending both north and south of the rail line. A variety of styles are represented, including Queen Anne, Victorian vernacular, and Arts and Crafts types. Houses built just prior to World War II and immediately after the war are concentrated south of the rail line and include Minimal Tradition and Ranch style houses.

A variety of residential house types over 45 years old are found along the north and west shore of Lake Elmo. Some original lake cabins are present, as well as larger year-round lake front homes. Historic house and cabin styles include Period Revival, Arts and Crafts, and rustic cabins. One distinct historic building form associated with Lake Elmo is the Arts and Crafts style garage structure built along the street, away from the houses that were located along the lake-shore.

Outside of the core area of the original town, there are properties older than 45 years concentrated along Stillwater Boulevard North. Some of these represent the commercial development associated with the emerging automobile industry during the 1920s and 1930s. A well-maintained brick school building at the corner of Lake Elmo Avenue North and Stillwater Boulevard North is also more than 45 years old. There are also historic farmsteads north of the commercial center, along Stillwater Boulevard North and Lake Elmo Avenue North.
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Source: The 2010 AUAR (Alternate Urban Area-wide Review for Lake Elmo), Appendix A: Photographs of Architectural History Properties within the Project Area. 

(Many of the oldest homes in Lake Elmo can be found along Lake Elmo Avenue North extending both north and south of the rail line. A variety of styles are represented. Photos are courtesy of the 2010 AUAR report, Appendix A.)

Upcoming Events at the Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center

October: 
Senior Walk, Talk, and Snack 
Every Monday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM  

Art in the Park Weekend
October 13 & 14, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
See various local artists making artwork in various media, purchase objects of art. 

Multimedia art class with Julie Schroeder
Sunday October 14th 10:00 AM 
Class fee and additional details to be announced. There is still room for more artists. Call Connie at: 651-491-3853                                                                                                                              
Buckthorn Removal
Saturday, October 13th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Volunteer Opportunities 
The Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center, and the Friends of Lake Elmo Sunfish Lake Park are looking for volunteers to fill the following roles:

Afternoon and weekend nature center staffing volunteers - Core hours 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 

Bird house builders - Group project or individual - to define the acre that the Friends are leasing from the City of Lake Elmo, and encouraging various species of birds..

Citizen science  participants

Photo contest  organizing and management - Creating and managing a photo contest with pictures taken in Sunfish Lake Park.

Accounting/bookkeeping - 2 half days each week. Must have experience.

Visit www.sminc-lake-elmo.org for contact information.

Night Owl Family hikes planned for Lake Elmo Park Reserve Oct. 9, 23

Night Owl Family Hikes are planned for 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 9 and Oct. 23, at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

The group will begin at the Nordic Center for evening family hikes along lit trails in the park reserve.

Dress for the weather and uneven trails. The program is free with a vehicle park permit, $7 daily or $30 annually. No reservations are required.

The park is at 1515 Keats Ave. in Lake Elmo. For more information, email parks@co.washington.mn.us or call 651-430-8370.


Enjoy guided fitness hike Oct. 4 at Lake Elmo park reserve

Explore the Washington County Parks trail system with guided fitness hikes, with the next hike at 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, October 4, 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:
  • 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.


LEAVES + STREETS = Scummy lakes and wetlands

Got a small yard? Rake and bag leaves from your yard, sidewalk and driveway.

Got a big yard? Rake areas directly under trees and then use your mower to mulch the rest of the leaves into the grass.

Got a street? Rake and bag leaves along the curb and on top of stormdrain inlets.

It is illegal to dump leaves in your regular garbage or into wetlands, buffers or gullies.
 
Drop off leaves at:
 
Composting Concepts (4600 Cottage Grove Dr., Woodbury)
Mon.-Sat.. 8am-6pm (before Nov. 3); 8am-5pm (Nov. 5-21)
$1.50 per 30gal bag or $7 per yard
*Seniors get 50% off on Wednesdays
 
Rumpca (95th and Glendenning Rd, Cottage Grove)
M-F, 7am-7pm and Sat., 8am-5pm
$1 per 30gal bag or $6 per yard