HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-2020November 6, 2020
Public Meetings Next Week
Public Safety Committee Meeting
Monday, November 9 4:00PM
Planning Commission Meeting Monday,
November 9 7:00PM
City Council Workshop Tuesday,
November 10, 6:30PM
Special City Council Meeting to
Canvass Election Results Thursday,
November 12 6:30PM
City Agendas and Minutes
*The City Council returned to in-person meetingsJune 1st, but we still encourage residents tosubmit their public comments ahead of time viaphone or email. Accommodations have been madein the Council Chambers to promote socialdistancing and there will be limited space forattendance
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Wednesday, November 4 City Council Meeting Summary
Meeting Replay Available Here
Monday, November 9 Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda
Meeting materials can be accessed here.
Monday, November 9 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
Meeting materials can be accessed here
Tuesday, November 10 City Council Workshop Agenda
Meeting materials can be accessed here.
Thursday, November 12 Special City Council Meeting Agenda
Winter Parking Ordinance Now In
Effect
The Winter parking ordinance prohibits parking on
Lake Elmo Streets from November 1 through
March 31 between 2:00AM and 7:00AM. Public
Works cannot clear roadways with cars blocking
the path.
Water Updates
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
announced that several metro water bodies
have new protective water and fish
consumption values for PFOS. The target
waters include Lake Elmo, Raleigh Creek,
Eagle Point Lake, Horseshoe Lake and
Tartan Pond. Because of the Values of
PFOS found in fish in these waters, the
Minnesota Department of Health is
extending "do not eat" fish consumption
advice to these bodies of water. More
information can be found here.
The Co-Trustees (MN DNR and MPCA) have released their recommendations for the Conceptual
Drinking Water Supply Plan (CDWSP) for the east metro including Lake Elmo. This work began more
than two years ago after the State of Minnesota and 3M $850 million settlement regarding PFAS.
Of the three options in the report, the Co-Trustees prefer Option 1. Below is a summary of Option 1 for
Lake Elmo. This option does not provide for any new municipal wells in Lake Elmo but has a placeholder
for a connection to Woodbury so Lake Elmo can purchase water from them to meet future needs. In
addition, Option 1 does not include bringing water or a treatment system to all of the Lake Elmo
neighborhoods located in a Special Well Construction Area. If the private wells in these areas fail,
property owners are faced with installing deeper, more expensive wells due to being located in proximity
to contaminated groundwater.
The MPCA is accepting public comments on the proposed options until December 10 here
Water Conservation
Rebate Program
The City of Lake Elmo, in
partnership with the Metropolitan
Council, is offering a rebate
program for purchases of eligible
WaterSense toilets and Smart
Irrigation Controllers. Qualifying
purchases are eligible for up to a
$200 credit on your water bill.
Program Details Available Here
It is illegal to put yard, garden, and tree
waste into the garbage. Bring yard waste to
a designated drop-off site, have it picked
up by your trash hauler during seasonal
yard waste collection, or compost yard
waste at home.
Washington County Yard Waste
Consider "adopting" a storm drain this fall.
Volunteer fifteen minutes, twice a month,
for cleaner waterways and healthier
communities. Storm drains flow directly to
local lakes, rivers, and wetlands, acting as
a conduit for trash and organic pollutants.
Adopt a Drain asks residents to adopt a
storm drain in their neighborhood and keep
it clear of leaves, trash, and other debris to
reduce water pollution.
Adopt-A-Drain
The City of Lake Elmo is accepting applications for
multiple positions:
Finance Director
Building Official
Paid-on-Call Firefighters
Job postings and application materials can be
found here.
How would you improve transit along Highway 36? Your feedback will help shape future transit
improvements on Highway 36! For more information about this study and to sign-up for email updates visit
www.highway36transit.com
Highway 36 Questionnaire
What would our cities look like if kids were in charge?
Find out by having students you know take part in the 2020 Mayor for a Day Essay Contest! Open to
Minnesotans who will be in the fourth, fifth, or sixth grades this school year, entries must be emailed or
postmarked by Dec. 7. Information and application materials are available here.