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Home My WebLink About09-11-26 The Fresh Weekly NewsletterFriday, Sept. 11, 2026 Lake Elmo City Center Public Meetings PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - CANCELLED Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 - 6:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, Sept. 15, 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] 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. 9/23/26, 6:35 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/300465 1/10 City Business Annual Water Update Presented at City Council Meeting City staff shared information about Lake Elmo’s water supply, PFAS treatment, and future infrastructure needs during the Sept. 8 City Council workshop. The presentation provided the City Council and community with an update on Lake Elmo’s municipal water system, including water supply and demand, efforts to address PFAS, planned water infrastructure investments and the importance of water conservation. Residents may review the presentation and supporting materials in the City’s Sept. 8 workshop agenda [https://www.lakeelmo.gov/AgendaCenter/V iewFile/Agenda/_09082026-317?html=true]. A replay of the workshop is also available through the City’s meeting-viewing platforms on SCCTV at vod.scctv.org/internetchannel/show/22392? channel=10 [https://vod.scctv.org/internetchannel/show /22392?channel=10] hour 2:15:54 or on Lake Elmo's YouTube channel, Lake Elmo City Council Workshop - 09/08/2026 [https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=ftKK5jbpE9w]. 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. 9/23/26, 6:35 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/300465 2/10 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] 9/23/26, 6:35 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/300465 3/10 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, 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]. County Highway 13 (Ideal Ave.) Improvement Project Open House Scheduled for Sept. 24 Washington County, in partnership with the City of Lake Elmo and the City of Oakdale, is planning an improvement project on County Highway 13 (Ideal Ave) from County Highway 6 (Stillwater Blvd) to County Highway 14 (34th St N). Join us in-person or online to view the proposed design and learn about the schedule and next steps for the project. When: Thursday, September 24 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. (no formal presentation). Where: Oakdale Discovery Center (4444 Hadley Ave North, Oakdale, MN 55128). You can learn more at the Washington County Website County Highway 13 (Ideal Avenue) Improvement Project | Washington County, MN - Official Website [https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/Ide alAve] 9/23/26, 6:35 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/300465 4/10 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. The City Celebration is Tomorrow, Lake Elmo! The Music is almost ready, the food trucks are coming, and we're getting ready for a great night at Lions Park! Join us tomorrow from 5-10 p.m. for the City Celebration and Street Dance at Lions Park! Bring your family, meet up with friends, and come celebrate our community. Road Closures: Laverne Ave. N. From Upper 33rd St. N. to 36th St. N is closed through Monday at noon. 36th St. N. between Laverne Ave. N and Layton Ave. N. is closed Saturday from 4:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The alley behind the library is also closed Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Lake Elmo Library will be open during normal hours Saturday (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Sunfish Lake Aquatic Survey Results Are In! Our science interns, Jojo and Brooke, spent the summer working on an aquatic survey of Sunfish Lake Park. They spent hours lugging the canoe down to the lake, and wading through the much, to try to get a count of the animal species that call Sunfish Lake and the Unnamed Pond home. Join us at the Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center on Sunday, September 13 from 3 to 4 p.m. when they will share their results! In time, the work that these fabulous interns did will be used to update our displays about aquatic life in the park and will be accessible to the public through out website’s Citizen Science page. This event is free and open to the public! Visit Sally Manzara Interpretive 9/23/26, 6:35 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/300465 5/10 Nature Center [https://sminc-lake- elmo.org/] to learn more. Sunfish Lake Park Will be Closed October 26-28 A managed deer hunt will take place at Sunfish Lake Park on October 26 - October 28 and again on November 9 - November 11 as part of ongoing efforts to manage the deer population and support the health of the park's natural areas. For the safety of the hunters and park visitors, Sunfish Lake Park will be closed to the public during the hunt. The park will reopen to the public following the completion of each hunt. Learn more about the hunts at Metro Bowhunters Resource Base. [https://www.mbrb.org] 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. National Voter Registration Day Are you registered to vote? Tuesday, November 15 is National Voter Registration Day, the perfect time to register. This year, Lake Elmo voters may notice changes to their polling locations due to recent population growth and redistricting. To better serve the community, the City has added a second precinct polling place to Rockpoint Church, 5825 Kelvin Ave. N., Lake Elmo, MN. *Early voting begins Friday, September 18 and continues through Monday, November 2, with the General Election on Tuesday, November 3. You can learn more about the election process and voting on our elections 9/23/26, 6:35 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/300465 6/10 page on the website Elections & Voting | Lake Elmo, MN [https://www.lakeelmo.gov/175/Elections- Voting]. 9/23/26, 6:35 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/300465 7/10 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle School Organics Recycling School organics recycling is a simple yet powerful way to reduce waste, reduce disposal costs, and minimize or eliminate single-use packaging. If you send lunch to school with your students, avoid using condiment packages, plastic utensils, and use reusable trays, lunchboxes or bento boxes. To learn more about recycling organic materials, visit the Washington County Recycling and Waste Disposal page [https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/626 /Recycling-and-Waste-Disposal] here. 9/23/26, 6:35 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/300465 8/10 Water Wise Draining your pool or hot tub for the season? As summer winds down, remember to drain your pools and hot tubs responsibly. Water containing chlorine, bromine, and other chemicals can harm local waterways. Never drain water into a street or storm drain. Let chlorine dissipate before draining. Drain slowly onto grass or landscaping where water can soak into the ground. Keep water away from lakes, streams, and wetlands. Only rain should go down the storm drain. 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. 9/23/26, 6:35 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/300465 9/10 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 9/23/26, 6:35 AM CivicSend • Lake Elmo, MN • CivicEngage https://www.lakeelmo.gov/Admin/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Print/300465 10/10