News from the City of Lake Elmo
                                                                                                                                                                          June 6,  2019
Meetings next week:   

Monday, June 10th: Planning Commission Meeting 7:00PM
Tuesday, June 11th: City Council Workshop 6:30PM

 

Links to the 2019 City Meetings, Agendas and Meeting Minutes: 

                                                                               

6/4 City Council Meeting Summary
 
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, the Lake Elmo City Council:
  • Approved the MS4 Program Annual Report.
  • Approved Preferred TH36 Corridor Access and South Frontage Road Concept Plans - Resolution 2019-041    
  • Approved Right-of-way and Drainage & Utility Easement Agreements for CSAH19-Hudson Intersection Improvements
  • Accepted Contractor Bids, Approved Cooperative Agreement and Awarded Contract - Resolution 2019-042 for CSAH19-Hudson Intersection Improvements
 
On the consent agenda the Council:
  • Approved Payment of Disbursements
  • Approved 2019 Washington County Recycling Grant
  • Approved Lake Jane Lake Association Improvement Matching Grant
  • Approved City of Grant 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Review and Comments
  • Approved the Hire of Deputy City Clerk
 


6/10 - Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

6/11 - City Council Workshop Agenda
Help Name the Newest Lake Elmo Park!
 
The City is currently looking for name suggestions for the newly approved park that will be located between the Wildflower and Village Preserve developments.  Park names deemed derogatory or offensive in nature will not be considered.  Park names shall not be duplicated or named after a specific development.   For more information, and to submit a name, see the documents linked below.


Full Park Naming Policy and Procedure
Park name suggestions can also be made using this form.  Completed forms can be emailed to bprchal@lakeelmo.org or mailed to:

City of Lake Elmo
ATTN: Ben Prchal
3880 Laverne Ave N., Suite 100
Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Submissions will be accepted until June 28th at 4:30PM.


How would you rate the City's streets?
 
New parks-related questions have been posted on the City's Polco tool.  Let us know what you think about Lake Elmo's streets!  Provide your responses at www.polco.us/lakeelmo.



Did You Know?
 

Did You Know: Although 71% of the Earth's surface is covered with water, only 3% is fresh water and only 0.5% is available for drinking? No matter how much it may seem like water is unlimited, this couldn't be further from the case. Let's get serious about water conservation!


 






2018 Consumer Confidence Report Now Available
 
The 2018 Lake Elmo Consumer Confidence Report is now available. The full report can be viewed below. The 2018 report along with the reports from other years can also be found by visiting  http://www.lakeelmo.org/public-works/water-sewer-utility-2



  
CSAH 17 (Lake Elmo Avenue) Phase 3 Project Update

 
Project Schedule

Last Week
  • Ditch grading and restoration on the CSAH 17 and CSAH 10 turn lanes.
  • Crews worked on grinding up the pavement surface between 10th Street and 20th Street.
  • Crews continued installing storm sewer on the east half of the road, moving north.
This Week
  • Storm sewer installations will continue on the east half of the road.
  • Crews will begin shaping and compacting of the new roadway in preparation for curb and gutter installations to begin.
  • Crews are scheduled to pave the first two layers of the roadway between 10th Street and 20th Street on Friday June 7.
  • The north bound lane is closed on Lake Elmo Avenue in order for crews to remove the pavement surface and install storm sewer pipe on the east half of the road. The road will remain open in the south bound direction only.


For more information visit the project website at:  CASH 17 Project 
Manning Avenue/CSAH 14 Realignment Project

Project Schedule

Last Week
  • Turn lane construction was completed at the entrance to the old Tartan Park ball fields with the exception of pavement.
  • Turn lane construction was completed on CSAH 10 a quarter mile west of Manning Avenue with the exception of pavement.
  • Crews continued with storm sewer installation.

This Week
  • Crews will continue installing storm sewer on the east half of the road, moving north.
  • Crews will work on grinding up the pavement surface between 10th Street and 20th Street. Traffic may be down to one lane at times during this work, expect delays.
  • Ditch grading and restoration on the CSAH 17 and CSAH 10 turn lanes.
  • The north bound lane is closed on Lake Elmo Avenue in order for crews to remove the pavement surface and install storm sewer pipe on the east half of the road. The road will remain open in the south bound direction only.

For more information visit the project website at: Manning Ave Project
The Lake Elmo Fire Department Needs You!
 
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








Guided morning bird hikes continue with June 8 hike
 
A rotating schedule of bird hikes throughout Washington County Parks continue, with a hike 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

Hikers should meet in the Nordic Center foyer, and park in the Nordic trailhead lot.
Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with the guide. The surveys collected will assist the county's Natural Resources team and related work in conjunction with the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund grant.

For Washington County park locations, see www.co.washington.mn.us/parks. Under park locations, find a county map with park contact information; search "guided bird hikes" on the county website for more information.

The hike will traverse turf, gravel, and paved trail depending on trail conditions. Participants should bring binoculars and dress for hiking and the weather. This program is free with a parks vehicle permit ($7/daily or $30/annually), and is open to people of all ages and abilities. ADA accommodations can be made as needed. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Bird hikes through 2019 will include:
  • July 13, Pine Point Regional Park;
  • Sept. 14, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park;
  • Oct. 12, Pine Point Regional Park;
  • Nov. 9, Big Marine Park Reserve, and
  • Dec. 14, Lake Elmo Park Reserve.
For questions, call 651-430-8370 or email at parks@co.washington.mn.us.
For more Washington County Parks programs and events, see www.co.washington.mn.us/parks.
Follow Washington County Parks on social media at @WashCountyParks.



Washington County Parks campfire programs continue June 15
 
Washington County Library will present a program on bats at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.
Dodge Nature Center will present "Bright Eyed & Busy Tailed: Squirrels" at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.

The programs will continue with Raptors at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, and Reptiles at St. Croix Bluffs June 22, at the same times.

The programs are free, with a vehicle park pass, $7 daily, $30 annually.

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.


Archery programs for beginners, women, girls set at Lake Elmo Park Reserve in June
 
Whether a beginner or advanced archer, join the experts from A-1 Archery to advance your skills with a two-part Introduction to Archery, starting June 5 and June 19, or a four-part series of Women & Girls Archery, starting June 5, both at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

Newcomers will learn archery basics, safety, and technique; participants with existing skills will be able to fine tune their technique and learn how to score a spot target.

The program will be led by Dana Keller, NASP, 4H Archery Shooting Sports, and Level 2 USA Archery Instructor.
The cost for the introductory lessons is $25 per person, and includes both dates and all equipment provided. Participants may choose sessions on June 5 and June 12, or June 19 and June 26; sessions are 6 to 7 p.m. All vehicles must have a valid parks permit, which is $7 daily or $30 annually.

The program is for those ages 8 years and older, and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
This program meets at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve - Outdoor Archery Range. In case of rain and inclement weather, classes will move to A-1 Archery's Indoor Range. No vehicle permit is required here.

Women & Girls Archery will meet four times 7 to 8 p.m. June 5, 12, 19, and 26. The cost is $50 for the four-part series. Registration includes four nights of shooting, and equipment is included. Those with their own equipment may stop at A-1 Archery a few days before the class to check over the equipment and make sure that it fits you properly and that arrows are the correct length/spine.