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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-2021November 12, 2021 Public Meetings Next Week Parks Commission Monday, November 15 - Canceled City Council Meeting Tuesday, November 16 - 7:00PM City Agendas and Minutes Visit our website ​ Tuesday, November 16 City Council Meeting Agenda Meeting Materials Can Be Accessed Here Monday, November 15 Parks Commission Notice of Cancellation Visit our website The City of Lake Elmo is Accepting Applications for Multiple Commissions and Committees The City of Lake Elmo is currently accepting applications to serve on the Planning Commission, Parks Commission, Economic Development Authority and Capital Improvement Committee beginning in 2022. Commissioners typically serve a three year term. The Planning Commission advises the City Council regarding matters relevant to city planning and zoning practices, initiatives, applications, city code and the comprehensive plan. The Parks Commission advises the City Council on matters relevant to the city’s parks and trail systems. The Economic Development Authority (EDA) advises the Council on economic development matters including business retention, expansion and recruitment. The Capital Improvement Committee serves to aid the City Council and staff in the development of the annual Capital Improvement Plan; a plan for the City's infrastructure (such as streets, parks and utility systems), vehicles, equipment and public buildings. The plan includes estimated cost, the need for each improvement, funding source and the +inancial impact that the improvement will have on the City. Terms will be staggered for the inaugural year. Opportunities to commit to 1, 2 or 3 year terms are available. For information and application materials click here. Offer Your Input on Highway 36, Lake Elmo Avenue Improvements Washington County is seeking public input on the Highway 36 and Lake Elmo Avenue improvement project through November 28. Information, opportunities to comment, and a questionnaire are available at the link below. Project Website REMINDER: Winter Parking Ordinance In Effect The City of Lake Elmo is Accepting Applications for the City Planner Position Visit our website for information and application materials. 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 Lake Elmo Library: Upcoming Events Write-In for National Novel Writing Month November is National Novel Writing Month! During NaNoWriMo, participants are challenged to write 50,000 words of a novel in 30 days. Each Tuesday in November from 6-7:45 p.m., join other local writers at Lake Elmo Library to work on your novel-in-progress. We'll start each session with a little time for visiting, cheering each other on, or commiserating about writer's block as needed. Then you'll have focused writing time until we close. The library will also provide writing prompts for nights when you are really feeling stuck. All ages are welcome. Family Storytime Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Encourage early literacy skills while enjoying stories, songs, fingerplays and more at Lake Elmo Library! This is an in-person, indoor program for children of all ages and their caregivers. Please register online at WashCoLib.org/events. Each registration covers space for one family group of up to four people. Lake Elmo Library Stop by Lake Elmo library to check out books, use a computer, reserve a meeting room, and participate in a variety of programs. Library Hours: Monday and Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 12-8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday: Closed Learn more about current library services at WashCoLib.org/Covid19 Washington County Library Events State announces comprehensive drinking water plan for 14 East Metro communities impacted by PFAS Read More Here Public Facilities Project Update At the November 3 City Council Meeting the City Council awarded bids for the new City Center and Public Works Addition. Regular updates and documents are available here.