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council and staff worked together to reach strategic goals, maintain <br />fiscal responsibility, and plan for growth. <br />The 2026 property tax levy is $11,497,785. The City Levy comprises <br />the General Fund Levy, the Debt Levy, and the Capital Levy, and the <br />change from 2025 to 2026 is $1,413,766, or 14.02%. Approximately <br />38% of the increase is for long-term capital needs and to help the city <br />achieve its strategic goal of reducing debt over time. <br />The median home value increased from $581,700 for tax year 2025 <br />to $585,800 for tax year 2026. When applying the estimated tax rate <br />of 29.57% to a median value home, you would see an increase of <br />$179 in city tax for the year, or less than $15 per month. Lake Elmo’s <br />tax rate remains low relative to other cities in Washington County, <br />ranking 8th out of the 10 cities closest in population. <br />The city council also approved the 10-year Capital Improvement <br />Program, a guide to long-term capital investments in city <br />infrastructure and equipment. <br />Visit the Lakeelmo.gov to learn more. <br />Lake Elmo Utility Bills are Getting a Fresh Look in 2026! <br />Coming in mid-to-late January 2026 - The look of your utility bills is about to change! The old-style <br />postcards are no more. <br />Be on the lookout for an envelope from the City of Lake Elmo, which will include full-size utility statement as <br />well as other pertinent and timely info for City residents. <br />You’ll find a much more detailed statement as well as details on how to sign up for the new platform, <br />paperless billing, and autopay! <br />The Fresh Moves to a New Format in 2026 <br />The City of Lake Elmo will implement a new email system in 2026 <br />designed to improve reliability, security, and ease of use for both staff <br />and residents. <br />This updated platform will streamline communication across <br />departments, enhance data protection, and create a more user- <br />friendly experience for those interacting with the city. <br />Please check your spam account in the first few weeks of January. <br />Current Fresh subscribers will automatically be subscribed to this <br />new email. <br />City Hall will be Closed Thursday, January 1, for New <br />Year's Day <br />Happy New Year! The City of Lake Elmo will be closed on Thursday, <br />January 1 for New Year's Day. City offices will reopen during regular <br />business hours on the next business day. <br />Learn About the Features on Our New Website <br />The City of Lake Elmo will begin using the Civic Send email system <br />from our website to deliver the Fresh beginning in January. You can <br />sign up for the Fresh directly at Notify Me • Lake Elmo, MN • <br />CivicEngage. Just click on the Fresh Community Newsletter and <br />follow the prompts. Don't forget to confirm it in your email.