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• Planning Commission Meeting
Monday, November 28th, 7:00 p.m.
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LAKE ELMO
3800 Laverne Avenue North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 747-3900
www.lakeelmo.org
NOTICE OF MEETING
The City of Lake Elmo
Planning Commission will conduct a meeting on
Monday November 28, 2022
at 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approve Minutes of November 14, 2022
4. Public Hearing
a) Upper 33" Street N Conditional Use Permit Request. A conditional use permit request
to construct a four unit townhome building on PIDs 13.029.21.32.0052 and
13.029.21.32.0051.
b) Final PUD Plan and Final Plat — Royal Golf Club at Lake Elmo 5'* Addition. U.S.
Home. LLC (Lennar) for approval of a Final PUD Plan and Final Plat for 43 lots for
single-family homes. There would be 46 lots remaining to be final platted.
5. Regular Business
6. Conununications/Updates - City Council Updates
7. Adjourn
***Note: Every effort will be made to accommodate person or persons that need special considerations to
attend this meeting due to a health condition or disability. Please contact the Lake Elmo City Clerk if you
are in need of special accommodations.
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.
Accepting Applications for Commissioners on the following
Commissions/Committees:
PLANNING COMMISION
PARKS COMMISSION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
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.
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 financial 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 filled. 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.
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
Street and Utility Project
Updates
Updates on current city street and
utility projects are available on the
City's website: Projects
ROAD
WORK
AHEAD
Winter reminders from the
Lake Elmo Public Works
Department
Please keep the following in mind this snow plowing
season:
• Place trash receptacles at the end of your driveway, not in
the roadway
• Vehicles should not be left parked on the street during
snowfalls
• Depending on the amount of snowfall, streets may be
plowed several times
• Mail boxes damaged during snow removal will be evaluated
case by case. If it is damaged by City equipment, public
works will install a temporary post and will install a
permanent post in the spring
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• Plowing snow across roadways is unlawful and against
State Law. Accidents and damages caused by snow piles left
in the roadway may result in liability to the property owner.
• Help shovel out fire hydrants near your homes. Keeping
hydrants clear of snow can substantially reduce the time it
takes firefighters to put out a fire.
• According to City Ordinances, homeowners are
responsible for removing all snow and ice from public side-
walks in front of their homes within (48) hours after a
snowfall. Failure to do so could result in injury to the public
as well as a violation of City ordinances
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.
Tina us nere!
The Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center is open every day
Visit https_//sminc-lake-etmo.oral for details.
INTERPRETIVE
The Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center in Lake Elmo's
Sunfish Lake Park is operated by a non-profit organization for
the benefit of the entire community- We offer programs and
events for people of all ages. and have "adopted" the Park in
the City's program. This work is all funded by donations.
To make a donation visit httpsa/sminc-lake-eImo.orq/donate/
Thank you for your support!
What do animals do in the winter? How
do they stay warm? How do they find
food? Learn answers to these questions
and more on Saturday November 19"
Join us this Saturday 10-11:15am for a
family fun event with Ecologist Mary
Frick. Learn about what animals do in the
winter and head outside for an outdoor
game or hike. Register in advance or drop
in $5/family:
https://sminc-Take-elrno.org/f amily-
nature-exploration-events/
Join us for our next adult presentation
series. Dave Crawford is an excellent
presenter, you don't want to miss this
opportunity.
Our next Adult Presentation Series Event
will be on Monday, November 21st at 7pm
- Loggers' Tales with retired Minnesota
State Park Naturalist Dave Crawford
The story of the change from a vast forest
of huge white pines to the very different
landscape we see today is also a story of
the people who made the change - the
lumbertacks. Dave Crawford will use
photos, mostly taken 100 to 150 years
ago, to tell the story, with a focus on the
St. Croix River watershed, the heart of
white pine logging in the Midwest,
Program fee $10 - register here: https://
sminc lake•elmo.org/adult education -
presentation -serves/
F
UAL BUCKTHORN FESTIVAL
ay, October 22, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
our work gloves and trimmers and help us
with our continued effort
to remove buckthorn
and other invasive species
in Sunfish Lake Park
Afterwards, we will
provide a lunch of hot
dogs music and other fun
\ * activities This is a family
fncndly event for all ages
Ir+terpretive
ADULT EDUCATION SERIES
S10/person, register online or drop in if not filled
Monthly presentations and workshops offered on topics
related to nature, research, and science_ Reserve a spot
by registering online or
drop ins available if out
we bade shows there arc
st 11 openings
Octoboi 20. 7t00 p.m.
Nature Photography
with
Sue Stcrnwall
November 21, 7:00 pan.
Loggers' Tales
with retired Minnesota
Stale Park Naturalist
Dave Crawford
December B. 7:00 p.m.
Preserving Ice .n the
Environment
with retired 3M
Chemist Tony Manzara
SALLY MANZARA
INTERPRETIVE NATURE CENTER
PROGRAMS
FAMILY NATURE EXPLORATION
1st & 3rd Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.
SS/family, register online or drop in
October 1 - Bind fttigrMioe
with Ecologist Mary Fnck
October 15 • F.II N Nike
with Mnsir, fln;urnli;t Chneta Ritibera
Rescheduled for Feb.
Cryogenics
with 3M Wizard
Jeff Payne
November 19 -
Getting Ready
for Winter
with Ecologist
Mary Fnck
Deceenber 3 - Air & Vacuum
with 3M Wizard Jeff Payne
Oec .nbor 17 • Winter Scavenger Hunt
Check in for supplies, self gc d: d
INTERPRETIVE DROP -IN EVENTS
2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
FREE '-op +n education activities
Id nq for ;II ages
October 8 Monarch Migration
October 22 - Buckthorn Festival
October 29 - Pranie
November 12 - Agates
November 26 Turkeys
December 10 - Bees
CHECK OUR PROGRAM SCHEDULE & REGISTER FOR FEE BASED EVENTS AT:
SMINC-LAKE-ELMO.ORG/EVENT-DESCRIPTIONS/
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Lake Elmo Library
3537 Lake Elmo Avenue N
Lake Elmo MN 55042
651-275-8515
Wash Co Lib.org
3537
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Hours:
Monday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 12-8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Washington
County
LIBRARY
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 are now beginning to reach out to businesses
south of 10th Street between Inwood Avenue and Keats Avenue. If you
have any questions or would like to schedule a visit contact Kristina
Handt at 651.747.3905 or khandtalakeelmo.ora.
Need a Trusted Business Advisor?
This program provides free and confidential one-on-one
assistance from MCCD's experienced staff, customized to meet
the specific needs of each entrepreneur in the creation, growth,
and success of their business.
Technical Assistance & Lending
. Business & strategic planning
. Marketing & communications planning
. Regulatory, tax, licensing, & accounting training
. Financial assessment
. Referrals to critical professional services
. Access to capital
We want to help you succeed!
To learn more about a free personalized
plan for your business contact:
info@mccdmn.org
(612) 789-7337
www.mccdmn.org/open-to-business
IMCCD
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Public Facilities Project Update
Concrete began arriving this week for the fire apparatus bay floor. Due to the size of
the slab, concrete will be poured in stages over several days. The slab will be 8
inches thick when complete with highway grade concrete that is needed to support
the weight of fire trucks that can weigh up to 64,000 pounds.
Additional information is available on the City's City Center
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
COMBINED CITY HALL &
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY
The new Lake Elmo City Hall / Public Safety Facility
combines City Hall staff and functions, the entire Fire
Department. and a satellite office for the Washington
County Sheriff's department. This co -location involves
renovating and expanding the City -owned Brookfield
Office building to concentrate civic resources into a
single structure at the historic core of the city. In addition.
the Public Works facility will also be expanded to
accommodate City growth and expanded service needs.
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0 New C.ty Hall Entrance
0 New Fire Station Fxpans.cn
® Council Chambers/
Community room addition
0 Parking
0 Fire Department Parking
0 Cdy HaU/Sheriff
0 Laveme Avenue
lEDADAEY
TOTAL ANTICIPATED PROJECT COST: S14,60),0xx)
DESIGN COMPLETION: Late summer 2021
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION: Fall of 2027
City of Lake Elmo 1 3800 Laverne Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
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