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Home My WebLink About10-15-2021October 15, 2021 City Services have moved to the City Hall building at 3800 Laverne Avenue Public Meetings Next Week City Council Meeting Tuesday, October 19 7:00PM Parks Commission Meeting Monday, October 18 - Canceled City Agendas and Minutes Visit our website Monday, October 18 Parks Commission Meeting Notice of Cancelation Tuesday, October 19 City Council Meeting Agenda Meeting Materials Can Be Accessed Here Community Thread’s Rake a Difference Day is a family-friendly volunteer activity takes place in October to provide raking services for older adults and adults with disabilities throughout Washington County. This year, Rake a Difference Day will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Volunteer here StarWatch event set for Nov. 6StarWatch event set for Nov. 6 at Lake Elmo Park Reserveat Lake Elmo Park Reserve Make the stars your old friends during the great celestial show in the skies over Lake Elmo Park Reserve at a StarWatch event with Mike Lynch at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6. The event will take place at the swim pond. Reservations are limited. Due to changes in the Parks’ computer system, reservations must be made by calling 651-430-8370. The cost is $5 per person. Sunfish Lake Park Archery Hunt Sunfish Lake Park will be closed for a deer harvest between 10/25-10/27 and 11/8- 11/10. For more information, please check out the Washington County Website at https://www.co.washington.mn.us/492/Par ks State announces comprehensive drinking water plan for 14 East Metro communities impacted by PFAS Read More Here For the protection of all workers in public right of way, we hope you will help us to get the word out about following work zone rules. The following points from the American Traffic Safety Services Association were shared for work zone awareness week, but are just as important now: · Slow down as you approach the work zone. · When possible, safely move over to provide workers with a clear buffer lane from traffic. · If you can’t move over safely, reduce your speed to 20 mph below the posted speed limit as you pass the work zone. · Never use your mobile device while operating a vehicle. New Interactive Parks and Trails Map In 2021 the City introduced a new Interactive Parks and Trails Map showcasing City Parks, Trailheads, and Trail maps. Check it out here! The City, through Living Healthy and Washington County, received grant funding to install bike repair stations in Sunfish lake Park and Ivywood Park. Both repair stations have tools, an air pump and a bike rack. Storm drains in our city help to protect neighborhoods from flooding, but they also carry litter and polluted runoff from streets and parking lots into nearby lakes and streams. You can make a difference by volunteering just 15-minutes, twice a month, to keep their nearest storm drain clear of litter, leaves, grass clippings and dirt. To sign up: go to www.Adopt-a-Drain.org and use the map to find your neighborhood storm drains – then click and sign-up to adopt. Xcel Energy Consumer Update Xcel Energy residential electric customers who have between $1,000 to $4,000 in past due charges are eligible for the Payment Plan Credit Program, which could forgive up to 75% of their past-due balance if they enroll and stay current in a payment plan. Customers can enroll in other payment plans we offer through the My Account feature at www.XcelEnergy.com, or contact customer care at 1-800-895-4999 Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center Update The Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center in Sunfish Lake Park now has a Saturday morning series of Family Nature Exploration programs. This Saturday Oct. 16th at 10 AM we focus on the trees, why the leaves change color, and provide an opportunity to make your own window decoration from the beautiful leaves. Saturday October 23rd is the Annual Sunfish Lake Park Buckthorn Removal Festival. Teams will remove buckthorn or plant native seeds from 9:30 to Noon, and then enjoy a lunch of buckthorn-roasted hot dogs and all the fixings. Buckthorn crafts will be offered at 10 AM for the younger visitors. Please contact George to register your team, or for more information. 651-757- 5610. 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 Water Wisely: Start in your own backyard Water is a precious resource needed by all living things. If you care for a yard or garden, you can help protect water resources by being wise about watering practices, starting in your own backyard. Much of our treated drinking water is also used for landscape irrigation, so it pays to reduce water use and protect our supply by being wise about landscape watering practices at home. Although all plants need water to be healthy and grow, some—like lawns— actually need less water than we think. While others—like trees—need more. Knowing the what, when, where and how of watering in your garden or landscape is key to growing healthy plants and conserving our precious water supply. See the University of Minnesota's "Watering Wisely" tips here. 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 Public Facilities Project Update Regular updates and documents are available here.