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Home My WebLink About08-14-26 The Fresh Weekly NewsletterFriday, Aug. 14, 2026 Lake Elmo City Center Public Meetings PARKS COMMISSION MEETING Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 - 6:30 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026- 6:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held at City Center, 3880 Laverne Ave. N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042. Changes or cancellations will be posted at Lakeelmo.gov/Calendar [//Lakeelmo.gov/Calendar]. HOW TO WATCH Watch online or on cable television SCCTV. [https://vod.scctv.org/internetchannel/? channel=10] Find agendas, meetings and minutes at the City of Lake Elmo, MN. [https://www.lakeelmo.gov/agendacenter] SUMMER HOURS: Memorial Day - Labor Day Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday - 8:00 AM - Noon Visit Lakeelmo.gov [https://www.lakeelmo.gov] for more information. City Business Calling Local Artists: Share Your Creativity with Lake Elmo The City of Lake Elmo is excited to launch a new quarterly Public Art Program, featuring rotating exhibits by local artists at Lake Elmo City Center. Local artists of all ages, including high school artists, are invited to apply for the opportunity to share their work with the community. Whether you're an established artist or just beginning to showcase your creativity, we'd love to see what you create! Help us fill City Center with local art and celebrate the creativity found right here in our community. Learn more and apply on the website. [https://www.lakeelmo.gov/463/Lake-Elmo- Public-Art-Display-Program] Elmo's Pup Park Parking Lot Improvements A smoother visit is coming to Elmo’s Pup Park! Beginning the week of Aug. 17, crews will begin improvements to the park entrance, parking lot and a short section of trail. 🚧 What to know: • The park will remain open to pedestrians. • Expect periodic parking lot closures for approximately two weeks. • When crews are working, visitors may park along Jamaca Avenue N. and walk into the park. • Signs will be posted when the parking lot is closed to vehicles. Please use caution around construction crews and equipment. Thanks for your patience while we make these improvements! Road Construction Road Construction Updates Stay informed about road construction and improvement projects happening in and around Lake Elmo. Check out the latest updates, traffic impacts and detours to help plan your travels. CSAH 14 - Stillwater Blvd from 39th St. to Lake Elmo Ave. - CSAH 14 (Stillwater Boulevard) is closed to westbound traffic from 39th Street to Lake Elmo Avenue N. Eastbound traffic remains open, with access to side streets, residential and commercial driveways maintained throughout construction. The project is expected to take approximately three months, weather permitting. Area businesses remain open and accessible, and residents and visitors are encouraged to follow posted detours and continue supporting local businesses during construction. Hwy 36 & Lake Elmo Ave. Interchange - Access to Hwy 36 from Lake Elmo Ave. is closed. Construction is expected to last through fall of 2027, and updates will be posted here. Hudson Blvd. between Jade Trail N. and Julia Ave. - The westbound lane of Hudson Blvd. between Jade and Julia is now closed. The closure is anticipated to last through September. You can find information about road projects in Lake Elmo at Lake Elmo Projects [https://www.lakeelmo.gov/258/Lake-Elmo- Projects]. Life in Lake Elmo What's Happening in Lake Elmo Stay connected to what’s happening around Lake Elmo—from community events and local happenings to seasonal reminders and opportunities to get involved. Lake Elmo City Celebration Saturday, September 12 Mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate! 🎉 The Lake Elmo Street Dance Celebration is coming to Lions Park on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 5–10 p.m. Dance the night away to live music from Gus Sent Me, grab dinner from one of the food trucks, stop by the beer tent, and let the kids enjoy bounce houses and activities. Whether you come to dance, eat or simply spend an evening with friends and neighbors, it’s a night you won’t want to miss! Come out, have some fun and celebrate Lake Elmo with us! Volunteers Needed for the Bounce House at the City Celebration We're looking for volunteers to help supervise the bounce house during the Lake Elmo City Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 12. Volunteers will help monitor the bounce house and keep the area safe for children. Interested? Contact City Council Member Matt Hirn at Mhirn@lakeelmo.gov [mailto:mhirn@lakeelmo.gov]. | (715) 432- 3608. Thank you for helping make this a fun and safe event! Sally Manzara's Summer Camp Spotlight Outdoor Adventures (2-Day Camp)! August 18 & 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are revamping this well-loved camp by offering activities such as hiking, orienteering, rope tying, plant and animal identification, and outdoor cooking. We are excited to teach children how to feel at ease in nature. This summer we are offering 2-day versions of our popular four-day camps. Times are longer, and camps all meet midweek. 2-Day camps also feature offerings for older campers. (Ages 8 and up, $175 per camper. Visit Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center [https://sminc-lake-elmo.org/] to learn more. Visit Lake Elmo's Farmer's Market The Lake Elmo Farmers Market has moved to its new home at the Washington County Fairgrounds! Stop by Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 17 and shop fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, handcrafted items and more. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle No Large Plastic Items in Recycling Bin Plastic toys and similar items don't belong in your recycling cart. If they're no longer usable, place them in the trash. If they're still in good condition, consider donating or selling them. Visit Washington County Recycling [https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/295 4/Household-Recycling] to learn more. Water Wise Skip the Driveway. Protect Our Waterways! Time for a car wash? Consider heading to a commercial car wash instead of washing your vehicle in the driveway. When you wash your car at home, soapy water can flow down the driveway and into a storm drain — carrying soap, dirt, oil and other pollutants with it. Storm drains lead to local ponds, streams and other waterways. Commercial car washes are designed to collect and properly manage wash water, making them a better choice for clean water. 🚙 Clean car. 💧 Cleaner water. 🌎 Small choice. Big difference. Save Money on Your Water Bill In partnership with the Metropolitan Council (Met Council) the City of Lake Elmo offers a rebate program for purchases of eligible water-efficient products. The funding has enabled Lake Elmo to provide a rebate to current water customers who replace existing devices with specified water-efficient products, or who have an irrigation system audit completed by a professional. Visit the water rebate page at Lakeelmo.gov [https://www.lakeelmo.gov/225/Water- Rebate-Program] for guidelines, restrictions, and a list of qualifying items. 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. See the property tax calculator here. [https://www.lakeelmo.gov/230/Property- Tax-Calculator] If you need to search your property, you can view the Washington County Property Records Search here. [https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/721/ Property-Records] Volunteer, Connect, Get Involved! Looking for a way to get more involved in the community? Lake Elmo's local organizations offer great opportunities to volunteer, connect with neighbors, support local causes, and take part in community events and activities. Whether you're new to the area or a lifelong resident, these groups help make Lake Elmo a welcoming and vibrant place to live. Learn more about Lake Elmo's community organizations here. 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