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Home My WebLink About2022-01-21January 21, 2022 Public Meetings Next Week Planning Commission Meeting Monday, January 24 7:00PM City Agendas and Minutes Visit our website January 18 City Council Meeting Summary Meeting Materials Can Be Accessed Here Replay Available Here January 24 Planning Commission Agenda Meeting Materials Can Be Accessed Here We're using Polco to conduct annual community satisfaction surveys to see how well we're meeting your expectations. Please take a few minutes to look back on 2021 and complete a short survey so we can gauge how you feel about the level of service provided in Lake Elmo. Take The Survey Here Last week, Sheriff Dan Starry and Count Attorney Pete Orput met with around 40 Lake Elmo residents to discuss crime prevention and safety. They shared info on crime trends in our city, what resources our residents have available to them, and ways to get involved to make Lake Elmo safer for everyone. If you missed it, a full recording of the presentation and Q&A segment is available here: REMINDER: Winter Parking Ordinance In Effect The Lions Park Ice Rink is ready for skaters! Trails are groomed for skiers in Sunfish Lake Park and Reid Park Winter Fest at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Winter Fest will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Activities at the Nordic Center will include cross country ski lessons. · Just beginning on classic skis? Learn how to glide without shuffling. Skate skiers, make your move to the next hill. Helpful downhill survival techniques, "how to get up the next hill," and many more useful ski skills will be demonstrated. · Already an Intermediate skier? Learn to lengthen your glide on both classic and skate skis, or work on hill climbing or new skate techniques not tried yet, such as V2 and Field Skate. · Advanced skiers, hone techniques for more efficiency. Learn how to work the trail for better performance or how to do transitions and technique variations. Make reservations for lessons directly with Ride and Glide Ski Club at its website, www.rideandglide.org. Meet at the Nordic Center and plan to arrive early to sign-in before your desired time. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment. The City of Lake Elmo is Accepting Applications for the Planner Position Visit our website for information and application materials. Washington County Sheriff's Update Nothing can ruin the Christmas spirit faster than becoming the victim of a crime. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has had an uptick in crime in several new developments. All the crimes have been opportunity crimes, meaning it has been easy for criminals. Leaving keys or key fobs in the car, valuables and money in unlocked vehicles is too tempting for the criminals. All the vehicles that were stolen from our city had the keys left in them. No one is hot wiring vehicles or punching ignitions. The break in to vehicles are also not occurring by breaking windows. All vehicles have been left unlocked. Think of everything in your car in terms of cash value. If you would not leave the equivalent in cash out, do not leave it out in the form you bought it. This holiday season, the Sheriff’s office would like to remind all residents of the following holiday crime prevention tips: Lock your vehicle Do not leave keys/key fobs in the vehicle Do not leave valuables in plain view Park in well-lit areas Do not leave any personal identifying papers in your vehicle Do not leave a vehicle running while unattended. Shut and secure garage doors when not in use. Please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office if you see a suspicious vehicle or person in your neighborhood. You can call 911 or the non-emergency number, 651-439-9381. SGT. Erickson 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 Winter 2022 at Lake Elmo Library Please visit Lake Elmo Library this season for library materials and programs to help youthrough the long winter nights. While you are here, don't forget to peek at our special window display, a Winter Fairy Village, part of an effort to "Light Up Lake Elmo" by local residents. We welcome our community families to visit the library for in-person Storytime on mostFridays at 10:30 a.m. Visit washcolib.org/storytime for the online calendar and for links tovirtual storytimes and other resources. Adults are welcome to take part in the Winter Reads program in January and February.Participate by submitting book reviews for a chance to win prizes! Visit the washcolib.org/winter-reads webpage for information and related events. We look forward to your visit to Lake Elmo Library! Hours: Monday 10-4 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12-8 Friday 10-4 Saturday 10-2 Lake Elmo Library 3537 Lake Elmo Avenue N Lake Elmo MN 55042651-275-8515washcolib.org Washington County Library Events The Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center in Sunfish Lake Park is now open seven days a week, please visit www.sminc-lake-elmo.org for details. We have a family event every Saturday morning at 10 AM, but this Saturday's "Shelter Building" event had to be cancelled due to the illness, it is rescheduled for February 19th. Please check our website for up-to-date information. 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. At the January 4, 2022 City Council Meeting the City Council awarded bids for painting at the new City Center Regular updates and documents are available here.