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Home My WebLink About09-25-26 The Fresh Weekly NewsletterFriday, Sept. 25, 2026 Lake Elmo City Center Public Meetings PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 - 6:30 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] REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS RETURN: Labor Day - Memorial Day Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Visit Lakeelmo.gov [https://www.lakeelmo.gov] for more information. 9/28/26, 7:58 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/301362 1/9 City Business Join us for the Annual Lake Elmo Fire Department Open House Please join us at the Lake Elmo Fire Department's annual Open House, Monday, September 28, from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm., 3880 Laverne Ave. N in Lake Elmo. This is your chance to meet your firefighters, sheriff deputies, and Lakeview EMS Staff. There will be station tours, Rescue & K9 demonstrations, car seat safety with Regions Hospital, Hands-Only CPR demonstrations, and fire prevention talks. Lake Elmo Fire Department is Hosting Hands-Only CPR Class Saturday, October 10 Would you know what to do if someone suddenly went into cardiac arrest? Join the Lake Elmo Fire Department for a free Hands-Only CPR class Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m.–noon at the Lake Elmo Fire Department. Learn this simple, lifesaving skill and gain the confidence to step in when every second counts. No certification is provided. Register [https://www.lakeelmo.gov/301/CPR- Training] today and learn a skill that could help save a life! 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! 9/28/26, 7:58 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/301362 2/9 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] 9/28/26, 7:58 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/301362 3/9 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.. 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, follow along on our webpage Hwy 36 & Lake Elmo Ave. Interchange Project [https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/Lak eElmoAve] 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]. 9/28/26, 7:58 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/301362 4/9 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. SMINC Honey Extraction is Back! It’s been a while since we’ve had enough honey to do this, but it’s officially back: the SMINC Honey Extraction! Join us on Saturday, September 26, to watch our beekeepers extract honey from the hives. They’ll be here from 10 to noon. This is a drop-in event, so you can come by (and bring the family) anytime during that window. Our bees didn’t produce enough this year, but they’ll bring some frames from Oakdale. You can watch the process–and maybe even get a taste of fresh honey! It’s a sure sign we’re transitioning from summer to fall. This event is free and open to the public! Visit Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center [https://sminc-lake-elmo.org/] to learn more. Tony Manzara Honored with National Conservation Award A big congratulations to Tony Manzara of the Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center (SMINC), who recently received the Daughters of the American Revolution National Conservation Award! Tony’s dedication to conservation and caring for Lake Elmo’s natural spaces has made a lasting impact on our community. State DAR officers, Master Gardeners and members of the local DAR chapter joined in celebrating this special recognition. Congratulations, Tony, and thank you for all you do for Lake Elmo! 9/28/26, 7:58 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/301362 5/9 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. Early Voting is Underway - Do You Know Where to Vote? In-person absentee voting is available Sept. 18 through Nov. 2 at Washington County Vote Centers. Ballots available for in person and mail voting: Friday, September 18 Start of Early Voting: Friday, October 16 Last day to vote early in person: Monday, November 2 Ballots must be received by: Tuesday, November 3 Washington County Voting Center Locations: Central Service and License Center | 1261 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125 Cottage Grove Service Center | 13000 Ravine Parkway South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Headwaters Service and License Center | 19955 Forest Road North, Forest Lake, MN 55025 Washington County Government Center | 14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082 Regular hours are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., with extended hours available on select days beginning Oct. 24. Planning to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3? Remember, Lake Elmo has two polling locations, one at City Center, 3880 Laverne Ave. N., and one at Rockpoint Church, 5825 Kelvin Ave. N., so be sure to check your polling place [https://pollfinder.sos.mn.gov/] before heading out to vote. You can view your sample ballot here. [https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections- voting/whats-on-my-ballot/] 9/28/26, 7:58 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/301362 6/9 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Yard Waste Fall is a great time to get your yard ready for the season ahead. As you rake leaves, clean out gardens and trim trees and shrubs, remember that yard waste doesn’t belong in the trash. Washington County residents can bring leaves, grass clippings, branches, garden waste and other plant material to the North Yard Waste Site in Forest Lake. Learn more about hours, accepted materials and other yard waste options through Washington County. [https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/343 4/Property-Environment#environmental- centers] 9/28/26, 7:58 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/301362 7/9 Water Wise Cooler Days Mean Less Watering As fall temperatures arrive, lawns and landscaping need less water. Lake Elmo residents are reminded to continue following the City’s designated irrigation schedule [https://www.lakeelmo.gov/261/Watering- Irrigation]— and only water when needed. Cut back on watering times as temperatures cool. Skip watering after rainfall. Adjust irrigation zones based on your lawn and landscaping needs. Remember: Your designated watering day is an option, not a requirement! Every gallon saved helps conserve Lake Elmo’s water supply. Thank you for using water wisely this fall! 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. 9/28/26, 7:58 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/301362 8/9 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] City of Lake Elmo | 3880 Laverne Ave. N. | Lake Elmo, MN 55042 | Lakeelmo.gov Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Copyright 2026 The City of Lake Elmo. All Rights Reserved. 3880 Laverne Ave. N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Powered by 9/28/26, 7:58 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/301362 9/9