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Home My WebLink About12-18-2020December 18, 2020 Public Meetings Next Week Parks Commission Meeting Monday, December 21st 6:30PM City Agendas and Minutes *Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic and the Stateof Emergency the City will be conducting the CityCouncil meeting and public hearings telephonicallyor by other means. The City Council Chamberswill not be open to the public. The City will bebroadcasting the meeting via our normal link onthe City website. Visit our website City Offices Closed to the Public City Offices will be closed to the public starting November 16th in order to reduce the risk of the Coronavirus. Staff will still be available by phone or email. A full list of staff contacts is available here. Meeting materials can be accessed here. December 15 City Council Meeting Summary Monday, December 21 Parks Commission Meeting Meeting Materials May Be Accessed Here City Offices Closed for the Holidays City Offices will be closed Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Temporary Rate Discount for Small and Mid Sized Businesses from Xcel Energy If your business has experienced a material impact from the pandemic, along with an electric load decrease of 25% or more in electric demand as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic or civil unrest, you may be eligible for a temporary 25% discount on base energy and demand charges. Information Available Here 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. Public Service Recognition At the December 15th City Council Meeting Mayor Mike Pearson recognized Rick Gustafson for 30 years of service to Lake Elmo Public Works and Joe Effinger for 5 years of service. Their dedication to the City of Lake Elmo helps to make Lake Elmo a great place to live. 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. Well sampling in the east metro area If you live in the area that is a priority for testing, you can request that your private well water be tested. To see if you live in the priority sampling area, use the interactive map. If you live in the priority sampling area, you can request to have your well tested by filling out and submitting this online form. More information about the priority testing area is available on the Well sampling in the East Metro Area webpage. 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 Washington County Library branches are currently open for Express Service. Visit the library during reduced hours to browse materials, pick up holds, and use a computer for up to one hour. Curbside service is also available for community members who cannot enter our buildings. To limit personal contact and follow social distancing guidelines, meeting rooms are currently closed and seating within the library has been removed. Learn how we’re keeping the library safe for everyone at WashCoLib.org/COVID19. This year, Lake Elmo's annual gingerbread- house building party is moving to your house! Our take-home kits include all the supplies you need to craft a mini- village of four gingerbread houses, plus plates for display and some extra goodies to decorate your creations or munch on while you work. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Elmo Library. Registration is required. Kits will be available to pick up at Lake Elmo Library beginning Tuesday, December 8. Please register online at WashCoLib.org/Events Washington County Library now has mobile hotspots and Chromebooks available to check out. Get internet at home or on the go (for free!). Devices can be checked out for one month at a time, and can be renewed three times if there are no other holds. You only need a library card registered in Washington County to borrow a device. More information is available at WashCoLib.org/devices. Practice Smart Salting This Winter to Protect our Water 1. Shovel first 2. Use less - 12oz of salt melts 10 sidewalk squares, or a 20ft driveway 3. Don't use salt when it's below 15 degrees 4. Sweep up and reuse leftovers 5. Drive slow and wear boots! 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. Guided Bird Hikes Continue December 19 A rotating schedule of bird hikes throughout Washing County Parks will continue with a hike 9a.m. to 10:30am.a Saturday, December 19 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Text Link Public Facilities Project Update At the December 15th meeting the City Council approved agreements with Leo A Daly and H+U Construction for the design and construction of a colocated City Hall and Fire Station, as well as an addition to the Public Works facility. As progress is made we will be sending out frequent updates to residents using our website, social media, and newsletters.