HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-2021June 4, 2021
Public Meetings Next Week
City Council Workshop Tuesday, June 8
6:30PM
City Agendas and Minutes
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City Offices are once again be open to the
public. City Council, Commission, and Board
Meetings are held in the Council Chambers.
Tuesday, June 1 City Council Meeting Summary
Tuesday, June 8 City Council Workshop Agenda
Meeting Materials Can Be Accessed Here
Public Facilities Project Update
Regular updates and documents are available here.
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.
The City of Lake Elmo is Accepting
Applications for the Following
Positions:
Building Official
Paid on Call Firefighters
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Lake Elmo businesses are invited to sign up to
attend National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3rd.
This event will bring together old and new
residents of Lake Elmo in a community building
campaign to promote partnerships with law
enforcement and local businesses. If you are
interested in participating please fill out the linked
form below.
Sign Up Here
New Construction Update Available
Follow the link below to see the latest Construction Update:
Construction Update: March 2, 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
Upcoming: Librarian Reading "Summer Storytime"
Friday June 11th at 10 AM
Buckthorn Removal work party Saturday June 12th
at 9:30 AM
(call George for more detail, 651-757-5610)
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
Washington County Library branches are
currently open for Express Service. Visit the
library during reduced hours to browsematerials, pick up holds, and use a computer for
up to one hour. Curbside service is alsoavailable for community members who cannot
enter our buildings. Learn how we’re keeping the
library safe for everyone at
WashCoLib.org/COVID19.
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.
Washington County Library Events