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Home My WebLink About07-23-2021July 23, 2021 Permanent Water Restrictions Amendment At the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 20th the City Council adopted Ordinance No 08-245 which amends the hours watering is prohibited to 5am-6pm. Odd/Even Watering restrictions are still in place. Public Meetings Next Week Planning Commission Meeting Monday, July 26 - 7:00PM City Agendas and Minutes Visit our website Tuesday, July 20 City Council Meeting Summary Monday, July 26 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Meeting Materials Can Be Accessed Here Are There Forever Chemicals In Your Water Well? A research team from Indiana University and RTI International, a nonprofit research institute, is seeking help from citizen scientists in Washington County for its study of a group of chemicals known as PFAS, or 'forever chemicals' in private wells. Find out if you're eligible for well testing here. Since the start of 2020 we've applied rebates for 80 smart irrigation controllers and efficient toilets, totaling over $10,000 in credits to water bills. These efficient devices are expected to save over 749,000 gallons of water per year! Program information and rebate forms are available here: http://www.lakeelmo.org/residents/water.php Metropolitan Mosquito Control District trucks, helicopters, and staff will be out in neighborhoods and parks this summer working to reduce mosquito-borne disease and annoyance. Summer weather in Minnesota means we are starting to see an increase in mosquitoes and the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) will be out conducting surveillance and treatment activities to reduce the risk of disease and annoyance in an environmentally-sensitive manner. Each year the field staff at MMCD monitors and treats wetlands that breed mosquitoes with a fleet of trucks and helicopters. With many people still working from home during the weekday due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more people may notice MMCD activities in local neighborhoods and parks. At times MMCD employees may need to cross private property for access to check and treat areas for mosquito larvae. MMCD management asks the community to please stay several feet away from field staff and ensure children and pets are kept at a distance. If you have questions about mosquito control activities or concerns about an employee, please call the MMCD front desk at (651) 645-9149 or visit MMCD.org. 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 of Lake Elmo is Accepting Applications for the Following Positions: Building Official Paid on Call Firefighters Visit our website New Construction Update Available Follow the link below to see the latest Construction Update: Construction Update: June 14, 2021 To learn more about the project, visit the project website at: www.co.washington.mn.us/Manning36Interchange County Highway 13 (Ideal Avenue) Phase II Washington County in partnership with the City of Lake Elmo are providing an online project update on the proposed improvements to Ideal Avenue between County Highway 14 and 44th Street. The project website provides program information and updates. Project Website 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 SALLY MANZARA INTERPRETIVE NATURE CENTER RE-OPENED The nature center, in Sunfish Lake Park, is now open: 9 AM to 4 PM Monday - Tuesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday Please come visit, see in and our updated exhibits, have a cup of coffee! Outdoor features can be enjoyed during Park hours 6 AM to 9 PM Story Stroll presented by Washington County Library "Dog's Colorful Day" Emy's Guide to the Animals of Sunfish Lake Park Rain Garden, Prairie Plant Specimens, Monarch WayStation, play area FAMILY NATURE DAY returns, Saturday JULY 10th 9 AM to Noon Visit our website for details: www.sminc-lake- elmo.org 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. New Lake Elmo Library Hours Lake Elmo Library is returning to pre-pandemic hours beginning June 1! Stop by the library to check out books, use a computer, reserve a meeting room, and participate in a variety of summer 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 Summer Reading at your Library Summer Reading programs for kids, teens, and adults run from June 1-August 31. To get started, stop by any WashCoLib branch to pick up a game card with activities to complete over the summer. You can also download game cards on the library’s website or complete the program entirely online. When you’re finished, drop your game card off to get a reward and enter our drawings for a prize. Learn more at WashCoLib.org Washington County Library Events Public Facilities Project Update Regular updates and documents are available here.