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Home My WebLink About04-03-26 The Fresh Weekly NewsletterTHE ITY OF LAKE ELMO Weekly News & Updates I=tiKE; I'i.a Friday, April 3, 2026 Lake Elmo City Hall Public Meetings Economic Development Authority Meeting Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 7, 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 Lakeelmo.gov/calendar. [https://www.lakeelmo.gov/calendar] How to Watch Watch online [https://www..youtube.com/aCitvofLakeElm OMN/videos] or on cable television SCCTV [https://vod.scctv.org/internetchannelL channel=10]. Find meeting agendas and minutes at the City of Lake Elmo, MN [https://www.Iakeelmo.gov/agendacenter] Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting April 14 The City of Lake Elmo will hold its annual Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:30 p.m. at the Lake Elmo City Hall. This meeting provides property owners the opportunity to discuss their property valuation or classification with the County Assessor. If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor's office to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The board shall review the valuation, classification, or both if necessary, and shall correct it as needed. Generally, an appearance before your local board of appeal and equalization is required by law before an appeal can be taken to your county board of appeal and equalization. A complete report on tax impacts on the property tax statements is available here [https://www.washinatoncountymn.gov Doc umentCenter/View/78028/Taxes-Payable- 2026-F w-maps 3-26-2026?bidld=], and you can visit the Washington County_ Assessor's website here [https://www.washincitoncountymn-gov/707 /Assessment -and -Values]. For questions or additional information, please contact Washington County Property Records and Taxpayer Services at (651) 430- 6175. Utility Rate Adjustments Take Effect in April Lake Elmo continues to provide safe, reliable drinking water while meeting all state and federal standards. In response to PFAS in our water, the City has upgraded Well 2 and is planning a new water treatment facility, funded through 3M settlement grants. While capital costs are covered, operating costs will increase. To support ongoing infrastructure and operations, the City Council approved utility rate adjustments effective in April: water rates will increase by 20%, sewer rates by 15%, and a stormwater service rate will be added at 8%. The average residential bill is expected to rise about 14%, or about $7 per month, based on typical usage. To streamline bill payments, you can register online to manage your account, set up autopay, make payments, or choose paperless billing. Just follow this link [https://bsaonline.com/SiteSearch/Advance dRecordSearch? advancedRecordSearchSessionGuid=46a5e 4e7-3c53-42c2-b1c0- aed61c00d746&uid=3270]. to the new Utility Billing Portal at BS&A. Visit the Utility Rates page [https://www.lakeelmo.gov/226/Utility_ Rates]on the website to learn more. Join East Metro Water Resource Education Program for an informative talk: Understanding PFAS During this info session for volunteers, Dr. Ali Ling, University of St. Thomas, will talk about PFAS, aka. "forever chemicals." These chemicals are used in many everyday products from nonstick pans, to food packaging, and even clothing. They are also in our environment and can cause harm to living organisms, natural systems, and human health. Learn about PFAS and how to answer common questions you might get from neighbors and community residents. Learn more and register here. [https://minnesotawaterstewards.orglpfas[]. SMINC Nature Center/Bell Museum Mash -up! After the Arbor Day Tree Giveaway at Lake Elmo Public Works Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., head over to Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a Nature Center/Bell Museum mash - up! Enjoy hands-on science activities led by Bell Museum volunteers, plus mini programs like Garden & Greens and All About Astronomy. SMINC is also partnering with University of Minnesota Master Naturalists for the City Nature Challenge, featuring a live bioblitz at Sunfish Lake Park. Learn how to participate using the iNaturalist app and explore project stations like Engineer a Bird Beak, Soil Cores, Rocket Engineers, Cloud Formation, and more. This free event welcomes all -donations appreciated. Visit Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center [https://sminc-lake- elmo.org(]to learn more. Work for Public Works This Now Hinng Summer The City of Lake Elmo is hiring seasonal maintenance staff to support our full-time SeascnalMaintenance Staff Public Works team with the maintenance YIe�[L#N.lEIm4y44l�P06 and repair of city streets and parks. Visit Lakeelmo.govljobs.aspx- [https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Jobs.aspxlto learn more an apply. Adopt a Drain r . From April 13th to May 15th, our community is participating in the Adopt -a -Drain Community Challenge, a four -week effort to - : help keep storm drains clear during Sor*ethingsmoll is ,�b'9 aikerenca_ � snowmelt and spring rains. Leaves, sand, and debris can quickly clog drains, leading to localized flooding and pollution entering nearby lakes and rivers. Residents can help by adopting a storm drain near their home and spending about 10-15 minutes clearing debris monthly. Our community goal is to adopt 20 storm drains and log 40 cleanings online. If we meet our goal, we will be awarded the Golden Gutter trophy! Community groups are also invited to participate in storm drain clean-ups, stenciling projects, and door -hanger outreach events. Learn more or sign up here. [https://mn.adopt-a-drain.orgL], Annual Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale Spring is here —get ready to go green! The Washington County Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale is now open. Residents can purchase discounted rain barrels and compost bins to conserve water and reduce household waste. Supplies are limited, so order early to reserve yours. Learn more and place your order on the Washington County website. https://www.washinatoncountymn.gov 2813 Compost- Bin -and- Rain- Barrel-Salel, Irrigation Restrictions Continue This Year Now that spring is here, please remember the irrigation restrictions affecting The City of Lake Elmo will continue again this year. To learn more about zone schedules visit the website. [https://www.lakeelmo.gov/261/Watering- Irrigafim]. What Do My Taxes Pay For? ' -- The City Council adopted the 2026 Budget J� on December 16, 2025. City Finance staff r. rwwar.o.. 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-Calculatorl. If you need to search your property, you can view the Washington County Property Tax Search here. 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