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Home My WebLink About01-16-26 The Fresh NewsletterTHE ITY OF LAKE ELMO Weekly News & Updates Friday, January 16, 2026 Lake Elmo City Hall Public Meetings City Council Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held at City Hall, 3880 Laverne Ave N., Lake Elmo, MN 55042. Changes or cancellations will be posted at La keelmo.gov/calendar. [http-s://www.lakeelmo.gov/calendarl. How to Watch Watch online lhttps://www. outube.com/ CityofLakeElm oMN/videos] or on cable television SCCTV [https://vod.scctv.org/internetchannel/? channel=101 Find meeting agendas and minutes at the City of Lake Elmo, MN City offices Closed January 19th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day #*** City offices will be closed on Monday, MARTIN LUTHER January 19, in observance of Martin Luther KING, JR.DAY King Jr. Day. This federal holiday honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and reflects our shared values of service, community, and respect. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20. Get Notified: Sign up for public 1]114]1 luallflCrll1017.5' hearing notices �� VP Stay informed by signing up for Public Push plolrf cvfiOlu Hearing Notices through the City of Lake MIICH uP ELmo's Notify Me alerts. Subscribers receive f�1�c'hi�pllfl(Yl1�(N&S timely notifications about upcoming public hearings, including information on proposed projects, ordinances, and other matters that may impact the community. Navigate to lakeelmo.gov [https://www.lakeelmo.gov]in the middle of the page and click on the Notifications button. Sign up is easy! Lake Elmo Parks Registration is now open Registration is now open for Lake Elmo Parks courts, fields and pavilions! This year, we have a new policy and fee structure for reservations. Reservations are made online, but payment (cash or check) must be mailed or dropped off at City Hall. Reservations won't be finalized until fees/deposits are paid. Courts can be reserved for up to a month at a time, for 3 hours per day. Ballfields can be reserved for the day during the spring season (April — July) or the fall season (August — October). Programs fill quickly, so early registration is encouraged. Visit the City of Lake Elmo website t [https://www.lakeelmo.gov/244/Park-Policy_ Reservations- 2026]o view available programs, dates, and registration details. Join us and make the most of the upcoming season with Lake Elmo Parks & Recreation! Prevent frozen pipes during cold winter weather Cold winter temperatures can put household plumbing at risk. To help prevent frozen pipes, keep garage and basement doors closed, seal air leaks near pipes, and open cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate. On especially cold nights, letting faucets drip slightly can help keep water moving and reduce the chance of freezing. Taking a few simple steps now can help avoid costly damage and service interruptions later this winter. • I : • , • Cardboard: Yes it gets recycled! 0cq-ugxw 4ardward ( pepecereal a9 51 Cardboard boxes are made of long, strong _ fibers that can be recycled many times. New cardboard boxes are made with recycled content right here in Minnesota! Take the Plastic Free Challenge in February! Kickstart your plastic -free journey with the Plastic -Free Challenge this February! Be part of the solution to reduce waste, protect water and wildlife, address climate change, and look after the health of ourselves and future generations. Get notified when sign up opens: https. Ipublic.govdelivery.com/accounts/M NHENNE signup 38814 [httpa.JLpublic.govdelivery.com/accounts/M NHENNE signup 38814], and learn more about the challenge here: httpaLLLcplasticfree.ecocholienge.org/ [https: tcplasticfree.ecochallenge_orgLl. Washington Conservation District Annual Tree Sale Now Open The Washington Conservation District's annual tree sale is underway, offering a wide selection of affordable trees and shrubs to help residents enhance their landscapes, improve water quality, and support local wildlife. Tree selection is similar to last year but some species from previous years have been added, as well as more native plant trays and seed mixes. Also added is another packet, the Climate Ready Packet, which includes Allegheny Serviceberry, Hackberry, Sugar Maple, Swamp White Oak, and Black Hills Spruce. Ordering will be open through April 2026 until the pickup date or until supplies last. Pickup times are 9am-5pm Friday, April 24th and 9am-12pm, April 25th at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Note that we will only be accepting online orders again this year. Proceeds support local conservation and education efforts throughout Washington County. Visit the tree order page here: Tree Sale — Washington Conservation District Ihttps://www.mnwcd.org/tree-salesI.. Second talk on Medicinal Tree Series with Dr. Paul Red Elk On Tuesday, January 27, at 6 p.m. we are - excited to welcome back to the Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center, Dr. Paul Red Elk, for the second class in his series on Medicinal Trees. In each session, Paul will discuss the habitat the trees are found, the historical and modern medicine of the trees and additional uses of the trees beyond the medicine. This is a chance for you to connect with an experienced and well-educated native healer. Sessions run January through April, two Tuesday evenings each month, with a different topic each session (see our website calendar for specific dates and topics). The topic for this session will be nut trees (Hickory, Butter Nut, Shag Bark Hickory). The cost is $50 per person/per session, and each session is designed to be standalone, so you can take any (and as many as) you Iike.Visit Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center [https://sminc-lake-elmo.org/elementor- 4593/], to register. What Do My Taxes Pay For? - = The City Council adopted the 2026 Budget on December 16, 2025. City Finance staff " have developed a downloadable property tax calculator that estimates 2026 city taxes (no other jurisdictions) on your home. It shows approximately how much of your taxes are allocated to each service area. Check it out here. [https://www.lakeelmo.gov/230/Proparty_ Tax -Calculator]. If you need to search your property, you can view the Washington County Property Tax Search here. [https://mn- washington.publicaccessnow.com/l. City of Lake Elmo 13880 Laverne Ave. N. I Lake Elmo, MN 55042 www.lakeelmo.gov [https://www.lakeelmo.gov] f Share on Facebook V Share on Twitter M Share via Email Copyright 2026 The City of Lake Elmo. 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