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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-12-09December 9​, 2022 Public Meetings Next Week Planning Commission MeetingMonday, December 12, 7:00 p.m.City Council Special MeetingTuesday, December 13, 6:00 p.m. City Council Workshop Tuesday,December 13, 6:30 p.m. City Agendas and Minutes Visit our website Join us on Nextdoor Get out and enjoy the freshly groomed trails! Public Works staff has recently groomed all multiuse trails within the Sunfish Lake, Reid, Pebble and Demontreville Wildlife Park. Sunfish Lake Park is the largest park in the city and offers 248 acres of nature and fresh white snow. Walk/run/bike or ski the 5.5 miles of groomed trails within the park. Gates to the park open at 7 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. Winter Parking Please remember that the City of Lake Elmo has a winter parking ordinance that prohibits parking on city streets from November 1st through March 31st between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. This gives crews a window of time for clearing streets curb to curb more efficiently. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! The City of Lake Elmo is experiencing an exciting time of community growth. The city is fortunate to have active and involved residents on its commissions providing valuable input for future projects and growth. The city’s number one value statement is to foster an environment based on trust and ethics. These philosophies and practices help the city in recruiting and retaining exceptional community servants in this capacity. Get Involved! The City of Lake Elmo is Accepting Applications for Commissioners on the following Commissions/Committees: PLANNING COMMISION PARKS COMMISSION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE If you can commit to 1-2 meetings per month and want to help shape the future of Lake Elmo, we would love to hear from you! The City of Lake Elmo is currently accepting applications to serve on the Planning Commission, Parks Commission, Economic Development Authority and Capital Improvement Committee beginning in 2023. Commissioners typically serve a three year term. Training is provided - no experience necessary! The Planning Commission advises the City Council regarding matters relevant to city planning and zoning practices, initiatives, applications, city code and the comprehensive plan. The Parks Commission advises the City Council on matters relevant to the city’s parks and trail systems. The Economic Development Authority (EDA) advises the Council on economic development matters including business retention, expansion and recruitment. The Capital Improvement Committee serves to aid the City Council and staff in the development of the annual Capital Improvement Plan; a plan for the City's infrastructure (such as streets, parks and utility systems), vehicles, equipment and public buildings. The plan includes estimated cost, the need for each improvement, funding source and the ,inancial impact that the improvement will have on the City. Terms will be staggered for the inaugural year. Opportunities to commit to 1, 2 or 3 years is available. The city is currently seeking volunteers who have an interest in providing service and representing the community on the above commissions and committee. For more information about the commissions and committees, visit www.lakeelmo.org and click on Commissions and Committees under the Government heading. If you are interested in serving the community in this capacity, please contact City Hall at 651.747.3900 for an application form. Applications are also available on our website at www.lakeelmo.org. Applications will be accepted until positions are ,illed. First review of those received by Friday, December 16, 2022. Thank you for your interest in the City of Lake Elmo. PLEASE CONTACT CITY ADMINISTRATOR KRISTINA HANDT AT 651.747.3905 OR KHANDT@LAKEELMO.ORG WITH ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE ON ONE OF THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS OR BOARDS. MPCA Utilizing New Technology to Clean Water in Lake Elmo Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has placed equipment at Tablyn Park that utilizes a new technology to remove contamination from groundwater. Click below to view a KSTP news story that aired this week featuring an interview with Councilmember Jeff Holtz. KSTP Story The Brookfield building at 3880 Laverne Avenue is closed and under construction. All City Services are available at City Hall, 3800 Laverne Avenue Please drive slowly and watch for construction activity 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! Public Facilities Project Update The majority of the concrete in the Fire Department apparatus bay has been poured. The front of the new addition that will house the main entrance, City Council Chambers and community room was prepped for concrete this week. Out at Public Works, construction of the post frame for the building addition is under way. Additional information is available on the City's City Center City of Lake Elmo | 3800 Laverne Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Unsubscribe jjohnson@lakeelmo.org Update Profile |Constant Contact Data Notice Sent byjjohnson@lakeelmo.orgpowered by Try email marketing for free today!