News from the City of Lake Elmo
October 26,  2018
Meetings next week:  

 
 
 
 
Tuesday, October 30th: Finance Committee Meeting 5:00PM

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

City Meetings
 
                                                                               

10/30 - Finance Committee Meeting Agenda


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

Project Schedule

Last Week:
  • Roadway work continued on the new alignment of CSAH 14.
  • Storm sewer work on Manning Avenue was completed. Crews worked to finish all remaining storm sewer installations on CSAH 14.
  • Crews worked on turf establishment.
  • Crews worked on building slopes and ditches.
This Week:
  • Curb and gutter work, along with the installation of medians on Manning Avenue began this week. Once that work is complete, paving will occur, beginning next week.
  • Storm sewer installations on CSAH 14 are anticipated to be complete by the beginning of next week.
Upcoming Work:
  • Crews will pave the base and binder on Manning Avenue beginning next week, followed by the final wear course.
  • Curb and gutter and median work on CSAH 14 will occur next week.
Now Hiring Seasonal Ice Rink Attendants!

The City of Lake Elmo is looking for ice rink attendants at Lion's Park. Rink attendants will represent the City of Lake Elmo and are responsible for the warming house and surrounding ice rinks during hours of operation. The Attendant will maintain a safe, clean environment during each shift. These are seasonal positions; dates and hours of employment are subject to seasonal warming house/rink operation requirements. 

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

The First Churches in Lake Elmo

For Lake Elmo's founding families, at the stroke of midnight on Halloween (a contraction of All Hallows' Evening) or All Saints' Eve, was a celebration observed in a number of countries on October 31, which is the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. As 'Hallowed Eve' expired, it was replaced by another church holiday, All Saints Day. 

As for this Western Christian tradition, Bruce Beutel, lifetime Lake Elmo Resident says, "Lake Elmo was pretty much settled by people of German heritage. There were catholic Germans and Lutheran Germans." The Catholics settled more around Highway 94 where they built the big Guardian Angels Church in 1874 near what was called Klutchville. Lutherans also settled in Lake Elmo. They started as a single congregation but quickly divided into two congregations over theological differences. 


Source: Memories of Lake Elmo, collected and authored by Gloria VanDemmeltraadt and the Washington County Historical Society.


 
(Photos courtesy of "Memories of Lake Elmo, collected and authored by Gloria VanDemmeltraadt.)

Videos from Prairie Burn at Sunfish Lake Park

On 10/24 Red Rock Fire, a subsidiary of Minnesota Native Landscapes, performed prairie burns at Sunfish Lake Park.  Check out the video below!
2018 Prairie Burn at Sunfish Lake Park
2018 Prairie Burn at Sunfish Lake Park




Open-house for Central Greenway Regional Trail October 30th

An open house to provide input on the future Central Greenway Regional Trail - Lake Elmo segment will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the Stillwater Area High School cafeteria.

Washington County is seeking input on the future Central Greenway Regional Trail - Lake Elmo segment. This will be a multi-use trail seeking to fill an existing gap in the pedestrian and bicycle network. The public is invited to attend the open house to review the preferred route and provide feedback on the trail design and facilities. There is no set agenda, and attendees may come and go as they please

Refreshments will be provided. The school is at 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. in Oak Park Heights.


October 2018 Kindness Campaign

"When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude."     
- G.K. Chesterson
 
Last month's challenge was to celebrate "World Gratitude Day" by starting a gratitude journal. Thanks to all that shared their gratitude stories and kudos to those that continue to journal. As someone pointed out, "It's impossible to feel grateful and angry at the same time, they just can't coexist."
 
"Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world."
- Desmond Tutu

As summer comes to a close and autumn sets in, many of us are faced with lots of leaves to clean up. Ahhhhh, the beauty of living in this beautiful suburb filled with mature trees! That said, this month's challenge is simply to find a way to help someone with their fall yard work. Perhaps you have someone in your neighborhood that could use a helping hand. Maybe it's a friend or someone you work with or someone at church. There are always people that would truly appreciate unexpected help so let's roll up our sleeves and go find them.
 
We invite you to share your story or send us a picture at www.lakeelmorotary.org and always remember...
Kindness is free!

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Water Pressure Changes South of the Railroad Tracks and Along Lake Elmo Ave

Some properties that were previously served by Well #1 and Tower #1 located in the Old Village area may have noticed a change in their water pressure this week. Affected properties are likely located in the area south of the railroad tracks and along Lake Elmo Ave and neighborhoods connected from Lake Elmo Ave.

In order to supply water to areas of the City previously served by Well #1 and Tower #1, which were taken offline in April due to an exceedance of the Health Index for PFCs, other valves in the water system had to be opened up. While some folks appreciated the higher water pressure, other properties were concerned about the impact to their pipes and appliances. In an effort to respond to those concerns and since we have moved out of the high water usage season, the City decided to make changes to some valve openings. The change in water pressure is due to the City adjusting a pressure reduction valve (PRV) located near the railroad tracks and Lake Elmo Ave. 

The Lake Elmo Public Works department has been conducting pressure checks since making the adjustments. While there is some variability amongst neighborhoods on the water system, all areas are falling within an acceptable range of approximately 60-75psi. The city will continue to monitor and adjust pressures as we work to find a solution to our water supply issues.

Anyone with questions or concerns may contact Public Works at 651.747.3940.
Enjoy guided fitness hike Nov. 1 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, Nov. 1, 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 2018 schedule will end with a Dec. 6 hike.
These programs are free with a parks vehicle permit ($7/day or $30/annual) with the exception of Free Tuesdays. 
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