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Responsive, transparent, adaptive <br />governance - 70 <br />Resilient infrastructure - 124 <br />Managed growth - 99 <br />Balanced Finances Now and <br />Future - 91 <br />Efficient, reliable, innovative <br />services - 61 <br />Vibrant, inclusive, connected <br />community - 55 <br />To align with City Council priorities, eachstaff report identifies the core strategy orstrategies most closely related to theitem. Acquired 76 acres for future parkland <br />Adopted the 2025–2026 Strategic Plan <br />Adopted utility franchise fees to improve <br />funding for capital projects <br />Invested in multiple infrastructure <br />projects: 2025 Street & Utility <br />Improvement Project, Well 2 PFAS Water <br />Treatment Plant, I-94 Lift Station and <br />Forcemain Improvements and the Village <br />Parkway Improvements to cross the Union <br />Pacific Railroad. <br />Initiated development of a long-term <br />strategic financial plan, focusing on <br />reducing debt and strengthening capital <br />fund balances <br />Established a Tree Fund and launched a <br />boulevard tree program <br />Engaged with Urban Land Institute to <br />bring industry experts and community <br />stakeholders together to identify <br />development plan for city-owned 180 <br />acres <br />Issued an RFP for the former fire station <br />and parks building and selected a <br />proposal featuring a self-pour taphouse <br />and casual dining restaurant <br />Approved the purchase of new financial <br />software to enhance operations <br />Collaborated with community <br />organizations to support local events <br />Planned City of Lake Elmo’s Centennial <br />Celebration <br />2025 Highlights of Lake Elmo CityCouncil Core Strategies in Action <br />The City of Lake Elmo Strategic Plan <br />05LAKE E L M O A N N U A L R E P O R T | 2 0 2 5 <br />Core Strategies at Work <br />Staff and Council adopted policies aligned with six core strategies guiding policy direction,budgeting, and long-term planning, and identified priority goals to focus staff efforts andresources.