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Home My WebLink About2024-08-30August 30, 2024 Public Meetings Next Week: City Council Meeting Tuesday,September 3rd, 7:00 p.m. . City offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day Visit our website Join us on Nextdoor Full meeting packets and meeting minutes can be accessed here: Agendas and Minutes The City of Lake Elmo is seeking the public's input on naming a new city park. Nearly 30 acres of new park land was acquired by the city in connection with the Legacy development. The park will contain nature walking trails throughout the area. Opening of the park is expected in 2025. Suggestions for the new park and the city's naming policy can be found here: policy. Lake Elmo Family Donates Land to MN Land trust Neil, Deb, and John Krueger grew up in Stillwater and began planting Christmas trees on their Lake Elmo farm in 1983, always dreaming of a way to preserve their land forever. So in 2024 the Krueger’s donated their land to the Mn. Land Trust, ensuring it would remain a green space forever. They also own an 18 acre tree farm, already in Mn. Land Trust, on Manning Ave. by the airport. Together there are 54 acres preserved forever. This year the Krueger’s will celebrate 70 years of Christmas trees in the St. Croix Valley. Washington County Long Range Transportation PlanWashington County Long Range Transportation Plan Washington County is seeking public input on its first ever Long Range Transportation Plan. Input received will be shared with decision makers to inform the direction and outcomes of the Long Range Transportation Plan. To help the project team understand public experience of the existing network and priorities for future investments, visit this link: Plan A summary of the worksessions held earlier this year is below. IRRIGATION REMINDERS During irrigation season, please remember the city ordinance allows properties connected to the city water system to irrigate 2 days per week (according to the city irrigation zone map). Irrigation is restricted from the hours of 5am-5pm. Hand watering is allowed at any time and new sod waivers are available if needed. You can further reduce your water usage by using a smart irrigation controller device. For more information on how to obtain a smart controller or more information on watering restrictions, please visit the city website. Irrigation. Irrigation enforcement has begun. Thank you for doing your part to insure we all have sufficient drinking water and fire protection! Welcome Dairy Queen! We are happy to announce the opening of Dairy Queen in Lake Elmo. The new location marks the first fast food restaurant within the community. Residents can expect the timeless treats and savory favorites we've all come to know and love. Conveniently located off of Hudson Blvd, it's sure to become a popular destination for both residents and visitors. Stop by and join us in welcoming Dairy Queen to the community! July 25th Safe Drinking Water Meeting Replay is Available The City of Lake Elmo, along with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) hosted an informational meeting regarding PFAS, safe drinking water and private wells on July 25, 2024, where presentations were given by MPCA, MDH and Lake Elmo’s City Engineer as well as a question and answer period for the participants. The presentation slides are available here as well as printed copies are available at City Hall. A recording of the meeting is available here. Private Wells and PFAS If you have questions about your private well water quality, please reach out to the MPCA. You can request your well be tested here: https://webapp.pca.state.mn.us/gw- sampling-req/ PFAS well sampling FAQs: PFAS Well Sampling Frequently Asked Questions (state.mn.us) Water filtration FAQs: PFAS Water Filtration Frequently Asked Questions (state.mn.us) MDH website about PFAS filtration PFAS and Home Treatment of Water - MN Dept. of Health (state.mn.us) Private well sampling interactive map: Private Well Sampling in the East Metro Area (arcgis.com) If you have questions about private well testing in the East Metro, call 651-757- 2903, or email east_metro_pfas_private_well_sampling_inquiries.mpca@state.mn.us Information about PFAS from the department of health can be found Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) - MN Dept. of Health (state.mn.us) MPCA blueprint for Minnesota and PFAS. Minnesota’s PFAS Blueprint | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (state.mn.us) Good information to reduce your exposure to PFAS can be found Reducing Exposures: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-MN Dept. of Health and PFAS - SixClasses.org Please visit the City of Lake Elmo’s water resources webpage to learn more at lakeelmo.gov/residents/index.php If you know someone who has concerns about their water, please forward this newsletter to them and encourage them to sign up for the FRESH HERE County Board approves grants for Lake Elmo Park Reserve improvements The Washington County Board ofCommissioners approved $1.75 million ingrant funding with the Metropolitan Council forthe purchase and installation of a new playstructure at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Aug. 20. The play structure at Lake Elmo Park Reserve is over 25 years old. The 2023 legislature approved state bonds to be allocated to the regional park system through the Met Council. Funds from the Met Council will be used to replace the current play structure equipment, perform site work, make parking lot upgrades, and improve access. Site prep will begin in 2024, and construction will be completed in spring 2025. The first grant is a Modernization Grant for $700,000. Modernization Grant funds are meant to improve or replace aging infrastructure within the regional park system. The second is a Park Legacy Grant for $1,053,680.96. The 2023 legislature approved funding for the Metropolitan Council to allocate state funds towards the regional park system. Our neighbors in Stillwater have started a Cadet UnitOur neighbors in Stillwater have started a Cadet Unit within the Stillwater Police Department. within the Stillwater Police Department. Please share with any youthPlease share with any youth ages 14-20 who may be interested inages 14-20 who may be interested in a career in law enforcement!a career in law enforcement! Traffic impacts I-94 Oakdale to Lakeland project area map: View full-size map All traffic impacts are tentative and weather-dependent. Current Lane closures Through Sat, Sept. 14 WB I-94 is reduced to two lanes between Woodbury Dr. and Century Ave. EB I-94 is reduced to three lanes between Century Ave. and Woodbury Dr. Traffic going east past the Woodbury Dr./Keats Ave. N. exit should use the left two lanes Traffic exiting onto I-494, I-694, Radio Dr./Inwood Ave. N. or Woodbury Dr./Keats Ave. N. should use the right lane Ramp closures Through October The ramp from Tamarack Rd. to SB I-494 is closed Detour: Tamarack Rd., Weir Dr., Valley Creek Rd. and SB I-494 (PNG) The ramp from NB I-494 to Tamarack Rd. is closed Detour: Valley Creek Rd., Bielenberg Dr. and Tamarack Rd. (PNG) The ramp from 10th St. N. to NB I-694 is closed Detour: 10th St. N., Inwood Ave. N., Stillwater Blvd., Ideal Ave. N., 34th St. N. and NB I-694 (PNG) The ramp from Century Ave. to EB I-94 is closed Detour: Century Ave., Hudson Rd., McKnight Rd., Burns Ave. and EB I-94 (PNG) 4 a.m. Mon, Aug. 12 through Sat, Sept. 14 The ramp from EB I-94 to NB I-694 is closed Detour: SB I-494, Tamarack Rd. and NB I-494/I-694 (PNG) The ramp from SB I-494 to EB I-94 is closed Detour: SB I-494, Tamarack Rd., NB I-494 and EB I-94 (PNG) Upcoming Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available. More about this project We will be resurfacing the pavement and making other improvements to I-94 between Hwy 120/Century Ave. and the St. Croix River through fall 2024. The work will improve safety, traffic flow and ride smoothness. For more information, including construction schedule and upcoming traffic impacts, visit the I-94 Oakdale to St. Croix project webpage. If you have questions, please contact the project team. Construction of a new sand volleyball court has begun at Pilot Park, with an additional court being added in Carriage Station Park. Users may notice construction equipment in the area. Users are asked to stay outside the posted work area and way from any equipment during the construction of the new courts. Pebble Park Upgrades are Underway! Out with the old! The Public works department had began removal of the old playground set at Pebble Park. Construction of a new playground set will begin in September, which will consist of a new tower structure and slides. Over the next several weeks PW staff will be preparing the site for construction. Please stay clear of the site during construction. The Public Works Department has begun preparing Demontreville Park for a new playground set. Removal of the 34 year old playset is complete. Visitors can expect some construction of the area over the next few weeks to prepare the new location. The new playground is expected to arrive in October 2024. City of Lake Elmo | 3880 Laverne Avenue North | Lake Elmo, MN 55042 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice