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Home My WebLink About2022-04-15April 15, 2022 Public Meetings Next Week Parks Commission Meeting Monday, April 18 6:30PM City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 19 7:00PM City Agendas and Minutes Visit our website The Brookfield building at 3880 Laverne Ave is closed and under construction. All City Services are available at City Hall, 3800 Laverne Please drive slowly and watch for construction activity April 18 Parks Commission Agenda Meeting Materials Can Be Accessed Here Monday, April 19 City Council Meeting Agenda Meeting Materials Can Be Accessed Here The City of Lake Elmo is accepting artifacts from Lake Elmo History to display in the new City Center. If you have something you'd like displayed, contact Jake Dickson, Assistant City Administrator at 651-747- 3908 jdickson@lakeelmo.org 2022 Highway 36 Project Page The City of Lake Elmo is on Nextdoor! In an effort to reach as much of the community as possible we've joined Nextdoor. We will use our public agency page to post news and important updates for residents. Find us here! The City of Lake Elmo is hiring Public Works Seasonals. We are accepting applications for seasonal workers to assist the Public Works department with general maintenance of City streets, parks, and properties. This is a great opportunity for graduating seniors as well as students home from college. Information and applications are available here. Business Retention and Expansion Program The Lake Elmo Economic Development Authority (LEEDA) will be kicking off a Business Retention and Expansion Program in March. LEEDA members will be reaching out to schedule visits with members of our business community to learn more about their business, what’s going well, what could be done differently and how LEEDA can help them continue to grow and prosper in Lake Elmo. With around 300 businesses in Lake Elmo and only 6 LEEDA commissioners, this campaign will take many months and likely continue into 2023. Commissioners will be focusing on businesses in the Old Village area first and then moving towards the I-94 corridor later this year. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit contact Kristina Handt at 651.747.3905 or khandt@lakeelmo.org LEFD Updates Severe Weather Awareness Week – Extreme Heat. We wrap up Severe Weather Awareness Week, our focus today is Extreme Heat safety. As we move into the warmer months, it's important to stay informed on how to keep yourself heathy and safe during those sweltering hot days. Never Leave Children, Disabled Adults or Pets in Parked Vehicles! Each year, dozens of children and untold numbers of pets left in parked vehicles die from hyperthermia. Hyperthermia is an acute condition that occurs when the body absorbs more heat than it can handle. Hyperthermia can occur even on a mild day. Studies have shown that the temperature inside a parked vehicle can rapidly rise to a dangerous level for children, pets and even adults. Leaving the windows slightly open does not significantly decrease the heating rate. The effects can be more severe on children because their bodies warm at a faster rate than adults. Safety tips... The National Weather Service will issue advisories or warnings when the heat index is expected to have a significant impact on public safety. The common guidelines for the issuance of excessive heat warnings is when the maximum daytime index is expected to reach 105, and the nighttime low temperature does not fall below 75 or 80 degrees. Here are some tips to follow to ensure that heat-related problems do not impact you... - Slow down. Strenuous activities should be reduced, eliminated or rescheduled to the coolest time of the day. Individuals at risk should stay in the coolest available place, not necessarily indoors. Dress for summer. Lightweight, light-colored clothing reflects heat and sunlight and helps your body maintain normal temperatures. - Put less fuel on your inner fires. Foods such as proteins that increase metabolic heat production also increase water loss. - Drink plenty of water or other non-alcoholic fluids. Your body needs water to keep cool. Drink plenty of fluids, even if you don't feel thirsty. However, those who suffer from epilepsy, heart, kidney or liver disease, are on fluid restrictive diets, or have a problem with fluid retention should consult a physician before increasing their consumption of fluids. - Do not drink alcoholic beverages. - Spend more time in air-conditioned places. Air conditioning in homes and other buildings markedly reduces danger from the heat. If you cannot afford an air conditioner, spending time each day in an air-conditioned environment during hot weather affords some protection. - Be careful not to get too much sun. Sunburn makes the job of heat dissipation that much more difficult. Water Rebate Programs In Lake Elmo It is not too early to think about how you irrigate this summer. The City of Lake Elmo offers rebates for smart irrigation controllers up to $200, and rebates for efficient toilets up to $100. Find out more here. The City of Lake Elmo is Seeking Applicants for Multiple Committees The City of Lake Elmo is seeking interested residents to serve on two committees: -EDA -Planning Commission More Information Available Here The City of Lake Elmo is Accepting Applications for the following positions: Public Works Seasonal Visit our website for information and application materials. March and April 2022 at Lake Elmo Library Please visit Lake Elmo Library as new books and opportunities arrive daily! For example, a new "Career Corner" is now available in the public computer room. Here you will find current job listings and other career development resources available in our area. We welcome community families to visit the library for in-person Storytime on most Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Visit washcolib.org/storytime for the online calendar and for links to virtual storytimes and other resources. Kids can find fun activities in the children's area on their library visits. Lake Elmo Area adults are invited to peruse our "Let's Make Stuff" crafting class offerings. Details about what we will be creating, event dates and times can be found at washcolib.org under "Events calendar." Classes are held monthly and require registration by phone or online. 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 55042 651-275-8515 washcolib.org Washington County Library Events 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 A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for April 30. More details to come. Regular updates and documents are available here.