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Home My WebLink About10-09-26 The Fresh NewsletterFriday, October 9, 2026 Lake Elmo City Center Public Meetings CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP Tuesday, October 13, 2026 - 6:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - CANCELLED Wednesday, October 14, 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. HOW TO WATCH Watch online or on cable television SCCTV. Find agendas, meetings and minutes at the City of Lake Elmo, MN. BUSINESS HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Visit Lakeelmo.gov for more information. 10/13/26, 7:57 AM News from The City of Lake Elmo 10/9/26 https://www.lakeelmo.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/302585 1/11 City Business City Center Closed Monday, October 12, for Indigenous People's Day Holiday The City of Lake Elmo City Center offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Offices will reopen for regular business hours Tuesday, Oct. 13. Ready to Answer the Call? The Lake Elmo Fire Department is hiring Paid-On- Call Firefighters! LEFD is looking for up to six candidates who want to serve their community and make a difference. Both currently certified firefighters and those with no experience are encouraged to apply. Paid-on- call firefighters receive the training and education needed to earn and maintain required certifications and work alongside Lake Elmo’s career firefighters. Interested in learning more? Join us for an informational meeting Monday, Oct. 12, to learn about the Lake Elmo Fire Department and the Paid- On-Call Firefighter application process. The presentation begins at 6 p.m. at Lake Elmo City Center, 3880 Laverne Ave. N. Apply today! Resources to Help Your Business Grow Lake Elmo business owners, entrepreneurs, and residents are invited to learn more about the Open to Business program at the Oct. 20 EDA meeting at 6 p.m. at City Center. Tyler Hislabeck from the Washington County CDA will share how Open to Business provides small and growing businesses with free technical 10/13/26, 7:57 AM News from The City of Lake Elmo 10/9/26 https://www.lakeelmo.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/302585 2/11 assistance and access to financing resources. He will also be available to answer questions. Lake Elmo's business community is encouraged to attend and learn more about the resources available to help local businesses start, grow and succeed. Learn more about Washington County CDA's Open to Business. You can view all the City's meetings on the calendar on the website. Learn Hands-Only CPR! The Lake Elmo Fire Department is hosting a free Hands-Only CPR Class on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m.–noon at the Lake Elmo Fire Department, 3880 Laverne Ave. N. Learn simple, lifesaving CPR skills that can help you respond during a cardiac emergency. No certification will be provided. Free to attend — registration is required. 👉 Register today and learn how you can 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! 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. 10/13/26, 7:57 AM News from The City of Lake Elmo 10/9/26 https://www.lakeelmo.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/302585 3/11 10/13/26, 7:57 AM News from The City of Lake Elmo 10/9/26 https://www.lakeelmo.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/302585 4/11 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** -New construction Update! 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 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. 10/13/26, 7:57 AM News from The City of Lake Elmo 10/9/26 https://www.lakeelmo.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/302585 5/11 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. Deer Management Activities Upcoming Fall Trail Closures for Deer Harvests at Sunfish Lake Park and Lake Elmo Park Reserve Washington County Parks, in partnership with the Metro Bowhunter Resource Base (MBRB), will be conducting managed archery deer harvests this October and November. These harvests help maintain balanced deer populations and support a healthy ecosystem. 📍Sunfish Lake Park and Lake Elmo Park Reserve • October 26, 27, 28 • November 9, 10, 11 During this time, Sunfish Lake Park will be closed. At Lake Elmo Park Preserve, all turf trails will be closed. The paved path, playground, fishing pier and boat launch will remain open. Toddler Tuesdays Are Back! Toddler Tuesdays are back! Join us on October 13 at 10 a.m. for our first Toddler Tuesday event: Mushroom Munchkins. At Mushroom Munchkins Camp, toddlers will step into a magical world of tiny fungi, forest friends, and BIG imagination! We’ll hunt for colorful mushroom friends, make mushroom-inspired art, and discover how mushrooms help our forests grow. 10/13/26, 7:57 AM News from The City of Lake Elmo 10/9/26 https://www.lakeelmo.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/302585 6/11 Toddler Tuesdays are a fun way to expose the little ones to outdoor and environmentally based experiences. The first hour will be exploring the theme of the day and the last 20-30 minutes will be a social hour, chatting with old and new friends and investigating all that the nature center has to share! Ages: 18 months – 5 yrs. old Fee: $8 per person, this includes per adult and child (Under 17 months are free) To register visit our website. Visit Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center to learn more. Know Before You Go: Find Your Polling Place Election Day will be here soon! Lake Elmo has updated precinct information, including precinct map and polling locations. Take a minute now to confirm where you'll vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3, Election Day, so you're ready when it's time to cast your ballot. Find your precinct and polling location at the Minnesota Secretary Of State - Elections & Voting. 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. 10/13/26, 7:57 AM News from The City of Lake Elmo 10/9/26 https://www.lakeelmo.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/302585 7/11 Landscaping Your Yard This Fall? Native shrubs, trees, hedges and plants will look best next to your new natural backyard. Come investigate what is native to the Lake Elmo biome and learn how to order shrubs and trees from Washington County. What: Information session on native plants Where: Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center at Sunfish Lake Park When: Saturday, October 10, 12:30-1:30 pm Cost: free! MN Environmental Health Tracking & Biomonitoring Advisory Panel Meeting Oct. 13 The Environmental Health Tracking and Biomonitoring programs at the Minnesota Department of Health convene the Environmental Health Tracking and Biomonitoring Advisory Panel of public health and environmental experts three times per year. This meeting's topics include MN Firefighter PFAS Biomonitoring Project Update. These experts provide recommendations and feedback on our program priorities and activities. All panel meetings are open to the public. Next Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Where: Online via TEAMS Contact: jessie.carr@state.mn.us if you want to attend, and she will send you log-in information. 10/13/26, 7:57 AM News from The City of Lake Elmo 10/9/26 https://www.lakeelmo.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/302585 8/11 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Holiday Lights Not Working? Recycle Them the Right Way As you get ready to decorate for the holidays, remember that old or broken holiday lights and extension cords do not belong in your curbside recycling bin! These long, stringy items can get tangled in recycling facility equipment, causing damage and delays. Instead, give them a new purpose by taking them to a designated recycling drop-off center or participating retailer. 🎄 A little recycling know-how goes a long way toward keeping our recycling system running smoothly! Learn more about hours, accepted materials and other yard waste options through Washington County. 10/13/26, 7:57 AM News from The City of Lake Elmo 10/9/26 https://www.lakeelmo.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/302585 9/11 Water Wise 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 for guidelines, restrictions, and a list of qualifying items. 10/13/26, 7:57 AM News from The City of Lake Elmo 10/9/26 https://www.lakeelmo.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/302585 10/11 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. If you need to search your property, you can view the Washington County Property Records Search here. 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. 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