News from the City of Lake Elmo
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Monday, March 26th: Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 27th: Public Safety Committee Meeting 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 29th: Environmental Committee Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Links to the 2018 City Meetings, Agendas and Meeting Minutes:
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City Council Update
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, the Lake Elmo City Council:
- Approved Payment of Disbursements and Payroll
- Approved Assessment of Service Charges and Nuisance Abatement Ordinance-Ordinance No 08-203, Resolution 2018-024
- Approved the Wildflower at Lake Elmo 3rd Addition Final Plat and PUD-Resolution - Resolution 2018-025
- Approved the Hammes 3rd Addition Development Agreement - Resolution 2018-026
- Approve a Sign Variance for Park Dental at 8980 Hudson Blvd N - Resolution 2018-027
- Approved the Royal Golf at Lake Elmo1st Addition Development Agreement and Letter of Credit Reduction - Resolution 2018-028
- Approved a Plow Truck Purchase
On the consent agenda the Council:
- Accepted the February 2018 Public Works Department Report
- Accepted the February 2018 Building Department Report
- Accepted the February 2018 Fire Department Report
- 2017 Street Improvements - Approved Change Order No. 3.
- 2017 Street Improvements - Approved Pay Request No. 5.
- Approved Cooperative Agreement with Washington County for BoldPlanning Software
- Accepted the Resignation of Part Time Firefighter
- Authorized Advertising for and Creating an Eligibility List of Part Time Fire Fighters
- Accepted the Resignation of Public Works Operator
- Approved Step Increase, Assistant Administrator
- Approved Step Increase, City Planner
- Approved a Letter of Appeal Regarding Water Appropriation Permit Conditions
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3-26-18 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
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3-27-18 Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda
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3-29-18 Environmental Committee Meeting Agenda
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Public Informational Meetings on 3M Settlement
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Department of Natural Resources invite all interested members of the public to two upcoming public informational meetings. At these meetings, MPCA and DNR staff will give an overview of the recent settlement with 3M, and explain the process by which potential water quality and natural resource projects will be prioritized and selected for funding.
The Lake Elmo meeting will be held:
March 29
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Oak-Land Middle School
820 Manning Ave N., Lake Elmo
The public meetings will start with a half-hour open-house, followed by a short presentation by state agencies at 6:30, ending with Q&A and more open house time. Staff from the MPCA, DNR, Minnesota Department of Health, and local governments will be on hand to discuss and answer questions. All members of the public are invited to attend.
Residents looking to stay updated on the state's recent settlement with 3M can also visit the MPCA website below. MPCA also offers the option to sign up for email updates.
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Coffee with a Cop
Thanks to everyone who came out for the "Coffee with a cop" event at Lake Elmo Coffee!
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A Prosperous Period for Lake Elmo and It's Inn
Once Prohibition ended, The Lake Elmo Inn enjoyed a time of prosperity. Current owner, John Schiltz believes that the addition on the south side of the building was done some time in the 1920s. Before that addition, that land was a park used as part of the county fair grounds which during that time was in Lake Elmo. Harold Arndt remembers that there was a merry-go-round on this property in the 1920s.
Tbhe Lake Elmo Inn was also a hotel during that period (the late 1930s into the war years). Called the Black Hawk Hotel, It only had four rooms. A man named Tony Bova operated it. Don Meyer remembers that his father told him that Tony Bova asked for the first Pontiac Meyer Pontiac would have available after the War.
Source: Memories of Lake Elmo, collected and authored by Gloria VanDemmeltraadt.
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As Lake Elmo emerged from the Depression, the Lake Elmo Inn shared in the newfound prosperity. The date of this photo is likely in the mid-1930s. Photo is courtesy of John Schiltz.
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Spring Road Restrictions Now in Effect
Spring Load Restrictions started Monday, March 5, 2018 at 12:01 AM. For more information see the Seasonal Load Limit Notification and Spring Road Restrictions Map below.
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Volunteers Needed!
Finance Committee:
To aid the City Council in the administration of financial operations of the City of Lake Elmo through the review of financial policies, the monthly review of financial statements, the annual review of the audit report and the review of the annual operating budgets.
Human Resources Committee:
The Human Resources Committees purpose is to aid the City Council in the administration of personnel policies and staffing through productivity audits, human resource policies, & procedures, wages & rate administration, benefit review and disciplinary procedures
Maintenance Advisory Committee:
The Maintenance Advisory Committee evaluates and recommends maintenance equipment purchases for the City. This committee meets quarterly.
The City of Lake Elmo is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on these committees.
Information on each committee and an application form can be found under the "Government" tab on the City's website:
www.lakeelmo.org
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2018 Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale
Washington County is excited to partner with the Recycling Association of Minnesota to sell compost bins and rain barrels at low cost. Washington County residents will get an extra $20 off each item!
- Home Composter Compost Bin
$64 full price | $44 after discount
Available for pick-up beginning April 13, 2018
- Rain Catcher Rain Barrel
$79 full price | $59 after discount (While supplies last!)
Available for pick-up beginning May 3, 2018
To receive the discounted price, order online at
RecycleMinnesota.org a
nd enter promo code "Washington." Proof of residency is required at purchase. Limit two rain barrels and two compost bins per household.
Compost bins will be available for pick up April 13th 2018
Rain Barrels will be available for pick up May 3rd 2018
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Enjoy spring with guided fitness hike April 5 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, April 5, 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:
- May 3
- June 14
- June 28
- July 12
- July 26
- Aug. 9
- 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.
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Lake Elmo Rotary's Kindness Campaign
"Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together."
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Last month our challenge was to send an unexpected Valentine's Day card or pay for someone's purchase in the drive through line. This challenge came full circle for me when I received this surprise letter and gift last month...
"I read the article in the Stillwater Gazette about your focus on spreading kindness and it told me where my last candy cane was meant to go. Let me explain...
You see, about 8 years ago, after the financial crash and a traumatic divorce, I found myself at 58 years old starting over without a clue of what I wanted to do with my life. To make a long story short, I knew if I focused on others, everything would work out. The holidays were approaching and I knew I wanted to find a way to spread "joy and kindness" to as many people as possible. I was short on time and financially strapped but knew there had to be a way I could accomplish my goal. Hence the idea of the candy cane. Using my granddaughter's "Elf on a Shelf Darla" as a theme, I created labels and put them on 240 mini candy canes. Woohoo!!! A yearly tradition of spreading kindness, person to person, one smile at a time, had begun.
Starting the day after Thanksgiving I made sure my left coat pocket was always full of candy canes when I left the house. I handed them out to people I encountered from the bank tellers to the cashier at the gas station to the person behind the deli counter. The possibilities were endless. For $11.96 and some mindfulness as I went about my day, I made 240 people smile and have been doing it every year since.
My circumstance have greatly improved and I'm in a far better place now but each year I still set a goal of handing out 200 - 300 candy canes between Thanksgiving and Christmas. That's 200 - 300 smiles a year and I can't tell you how much fun it is and how it makes my heart sing.
Last week, while emptying pockets of a jacket I was going to wash, I found 1 last candy cane. I put in on a shelf in my pantry thinking hmmm...must be a message from my Guardian Angel that someone special was meant to receive this 1 last candy cane. After reading the article, I knew this candy cane was meant for you." - Susan Kenney
With Spring in the air we are taking the March Kindness challenge to our own neighborhoods. Let's surprise a neighbor by shoveling their sidewalk or driveway. If shoveling isn't your thing, how about delivering fresh baked cookies to a neighbor? These are great opportunities to involve the entire family and show our children kindness in action.
We'd love to hear what you do this month! You'll find a link to email us your stories at www.lakeelmorotary.org
Always remember...kindness is unifying!
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Environmental Assessment/Public Hearing for Lake Elmo Airport
Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 2018. Written comments can be submitted via email to
ContactLakeElmoAirportEA@mspmac.org, submitted in-person at the Public Hearing, or mailed to:
Lake Elmo Airport EA/EAW Comments
c/o MAC Environment Department
6040 28th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55450.
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