Lake Elmo, Minnesota

City Council Meetings

The Lake Elmo City Council will consider a range of items, including a new service contract with the Youth Service Bureau for 2027, several permits and licenses, and budget and infrastructure updates. The council will vote on a special event permit for the Inwood Neighborhood and a temporary liquor license for the Lake Elmo Rotary. Security reductions for the Northstar 2nd Addition and the Primrose School watermain project will also be reviewed. Additional items include authorizing geotechnical services for a Section 16 sanitary‑sewer extension and approving payment requests for watermain and street improvements.

• Approve 2027 Service Contract With Youth Service Bureau
• Approve Inwood Neighborhood Special Event Permit
• Approve Temporary Liquor License For Lake Elmo Rotary
• Approve Security Reduction For Northstar 2nd Addition
• Authorize Geotechnical Services For Section 16 Phase 2 Sanitary Sewer Extension

City Council Meetings

The Lake Elmo City Council will hold a special meeting on July 21, 2026. In two closed‑session items, council members will consider offers to purchase real property identified by PID 1602921240002 and the parcel at 11052 34th St. N (PID 1302921320012). No other agenda items are listed.

• Consider offer to purchase real property (PID 1602921240002)
• Consider offers to purchase real property at 11052 34th St. N (PID 1302921320012)

Parks Commission

The commission will receive an update on the planned 76‑acre park development. It will review a DNR grant proposal for buckthorn removal at Sunfish Lake and discuss deer‑hunting management in that park. The board will consider three design options for a new playground and a barn at Ridge Park. Public comment will follow the presentations.

• 76‑acre park development update
• DNR grant for buckthorn removal at Sunfish Lake
• Deer‑hunting management presentation for Sunfish Lake Park
• Ridge Park playground design options (Option 1, 2, 3)
• Ridge Park barn proposal

City Council Meetings

The Lake Elmo City Council will meet to consider offers for the purchase of two properties: the old fire station at 3510 Laverne Avenue North and the old parks building at 11200 Upper 33rd Street. The meeting will include a closed session to discuss these real estate offers.

• Closed session to consider offers for 3510 Laverne Avenue North (old fire station)
• Closed session to consider offers for 11200 Upper 33rd Street (old parks building)
• Meeting held at 3880 Laverne Avenue North

City Council Workshop

The Lake Elmo City Council workshop will hear a presentation on the Old City Hall report, including space‑needs study and parking‑lot concepts. The Public Works Director will present an evaluation of request‑based parking restrictions. The Finance Director will discuss a draft Capital Improvement Program and related strategic financial planning, along with a stormwater analysis. Future agenda items will also be outlined.

• Old City Hall report presentation with space‑needs study and parking‑lot concept designs
• Evaluation of request‑based parking restrictions
• Draft Capital Improvement Program and strategic financial planning presentation
• Stormwater analysis presentation
• Discussion of future agenda items

Planning Commission

The Lake Elmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning text amendment that would permit landscape supply sales in the Agriculture district, and a conditional use permit for expanding the existing facility at 9591 60th Street North. The commission will also receive updates from the City Council on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan amendment concerning density and on the Inwood Commercial preliminary plat. No other new business is listed for this meeting.

• Zoning text amendment and conditional use permit request for 9591 60th Street North
• City Council update on 2040 Comprehensive Plan amendment (density)
• City Council update on Inwood Commercial preliminary plat
• Upcoming Planning Commission meetings: July 27 (canceled), Aug 10, Aug 24

Public Hearing Notices

The Lake Elmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning text amendment and conditional use permit submitted by Yamile Gonzalez (DBA QBAN properties, MYP Landscape Supply, and Valdes Lawn Care and Snow Removal). The amendment seeks to allow landscape supply sales in the Agriculture (Ag) district and to permit expansion of the existing facility at 9591 60th Street North. The commission will recommend its decision to the City Council for later consideration.

• Zoning text amendment for 9591 60th Street North to permit landscape supply sales in Ag district
• Conditional use permit to allow expansion of existing landscape supply facility at the same address

City Council Meetings

The City Council will meet for a closed session to discuss threatened litigation by Dresel Contracting. This session is conducted under attorney-client privilege pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05.

• Closed session regarding threatened litigation by Dresel Contracting

City Council Meetings

The City Council will review the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and discuss revisions to the city's purchasing policy. The body is also deciding on development agreements for Highpointe Crossing and updates to the stormwater utility code.

• Ordinance 2026-08 regarding Mayor and Councilmember salaries
• Highpointe Crossing final plat and development agreement
• Contracts for 2026 seal coat and striping projects
• First amendments to Lake Elmo Elementary and Oak Land Middle School agreements
• Review of Stormwater Utility Code

Public Hearing Notices

The Lake Elmo Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing to discuss the future of 180 acres of City-owned land near Ideal Ave. & 34th St. The land is guided to be sold and developed in three phases.

• Public hearing on sale of 180 acres of vacant land near Ideal Ave. & 34th St.
• City-owned land to be sold and developed in three phases
• City Hall address: 3880 Laverne Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing to gather community feedback on the future of vacant city-owned land near Ideal Ave. and 34th St/CSAH 14. The land is intended to be sold and developed in three phases.

• Public hearing for sale and development of 180 acres near Ideal Ave. & 34th St/CSAH 14
• Discussion on Old City Hall
• Sale of Old Fire Station and Parks Properties
• Solar Landfill update

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss updates to community forecasts for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and review a preliminary plat for Inwood Commercial. The body is also considering a revised crosswalk policy and various infrastructure contracts.

• 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update for Community Forecasts
• Inwood Commercial Preliminary Plat
• Sketch Plan Review for Bridgewater Village Townhomes
• Contract awards for Elmo's Pup Park parking lot and 2026 Crack Seal project
• Revised Crosswalk Policy and 2026 Crosswalk Improvements

The Lake Elmo City Council adopted a resolution approving a preliminary plat for a 17‑acre commercial development by Vadnais Associates. It also approved amendments to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan forecasts and adopted a revised crosswalk policy, authorizing $18,000 for design and construction of specific crosswalk improvements. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (4‑0)
• Adopted resolution 2026-041 approving Vadnais Associates preliminary plat (4‑0)
• Adopted resolution 2026-043 approving 2040 Comprehensive Plan forecast amendments (4‑0)
• Approved revised Lake Elmo crosswalk policy (4‑0)
• Authorized $18,000 for design and construction of 2026 crosswalk improvements (4‑0)

Parks Commission

The Lake Elmo Parks Commission will review the Bridgewater Townhomes concept plan prepared by Pulte, including related memos and presentations. The commission will also consider a monetary donation from Tony Manzara and a tree donation offer. Public comment and agency updates will follow.

• Bridgewater Townhomes concept plan – Pulte presentation and memo
• Tony Manzara donation offer
• Tree donation offer to the city
• Public comment period
• Communications and agency updates

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss council salaries and a salary histogram. The body will also review a legislative recap, a lobbying partnership, and a parks position.

• Council salaries
• Salary histogram
• Legislative session recap and lobbying partnership
• Parks position

Public Hearing Notices

The Lake Elmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three items. First, a preliminary plat, rezoning and Planned Unit Development request for the Limerick Village residential project on about 79 acres, proposing roughly 679 homes. Second, a preliminary plat for a five‑lot commercial subdivision in the Inwood area. Third, an update to the population, housing and job forecasts in the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

• Limerick Village Preliminary Plat, rezoning and Planned Unit Development for ~79 acres, proposing ~679 residential units
• Inwood Commercial Preliminary Plat for a 5‑lot commercial subdivision (PID 33.029.21.12.0006)
• Lake Elmo 2040 Comprehensive Plan population, housing and job forecast update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a residential development proposal and a commercial subdivision. The body will also review proposed updates to population, housing, and job forecasts in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

• Limerick Village: Preliminary Plat, Rezoning, and PUD for ~679 homes on about 79 acres
• Inwood Commercial: Preliminary plat for a 5-lot commercial subdivision (PID 33.029.21.12.0006)
• Lake Elmo 2040 Comprehensive Plan: Proposed population, housing, and job forecast updates
• City Council updates regarding 9960 57th St Variance
• City Council updates regarding LE Medical Conditional Use Permit and Variance

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss infrastructure projects including 2027 street improvements and the Lions Park Master Plan. The body is also considering several land-use variances and conditional use permits.

• Preliminary design and feasibility report for 2027 Street and Utility Improvements
• Conditional Use Permit and Variance for Lake Elmo Medical Center at 8650 Hudson Blvd N
• Front yard setbacks variance for 9960 57th St
• Old Village Gardens Improvements Phase 2
• Security reduction for Lake Elmo Townhomes 8 (At Home Apartments)

The council approved multiple projects, including tree planting on Lake Elmo Ave, a delayed Lions Park Master Plan, and repairs to a water transfer station pump. It also approved a variance for front‑yard setbacks at 9960 57th St and both a conditional use permit and a setback variance for a medical facility at 8650 Hudson Blvd. Additionally, the council authorized design work for 2027 street improvements and a geotechnical services agreement.

• Approved Old Village Garden Improvements Phase 2 (tree planting) not to exceed $16,470 (4-1)
• Approved Lions Park Master Plan scope and RFQ, contingent on 76‑acre parcel plan (5-0)
• Approved water transfer station pump repairs up to $30,000 (5-0)
• Approved variance reducing front‑yard setback at 9960 57th St N (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for medical facility at 8650 Hudson Blvd N (5-0)
• Approved setback variance for 8650 Hudson Blvd N (5-0)
• Approved resolution to prepare preliminary design and feasibility report for 2027 street and utility improvements (5-0)
• Authorized city administrator to sign geotechnical services agreement up to $25,000 (5-0)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will meet in a closed session to conduct the annual performance review of the City Administrator. This meeting follows the regular meeting.

• Annual Review of City Administrator

City Council Meetings

The Lake Elmo City Council will consider several approvals, including a lease extension for AT&T's temporary cell tower at 3303 Langly Ct. The council will also adopt a public art policy, approve city center wall art, and move forward with publishing the short‑term rental ordinance. Additional items include designating Bridgewater Bank as an official depository and approving the 2026 city celebration.

• Approve lease extension for AT&T temporary cell tower at 3303 Langly Ct (9‑month extension)
• Adopt public art policy
• Approve city center wall art installation
• Publish short‑term rental ordinance
• Approve 2026 city celebration

The Lake Elmo City Council approved the City Center wall art project up to $25,000 and adopted a resolution to publish a summary of the short‑term rental ordinance online. It also approved the 2026 City Celebration for September 12 with a budget not to exceed $30,000. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including payments, lease extension for cell tower, and public art policy (5‑0)
• Approved City Center wall art proposal, not to exceed $25,000 (5‑0)
• Rescinded failed motion to adopt short‑term rental ordinance summary publication (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution to publish short‑term rental ordinance summary and post full ordinance online (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 City Celebration on September 12, 2026, budget not to exceed $30,000 (5‑0)

Parks Commission

The Lake Elmo Parks Commission meeting on May 18, 2026 will consider several agenda items. The commission will review the Lions Park Master Plan and a request for qualifications related to that plan. It will also discuss the 2027‑36 Parks Capital Improvement Program and a report on pickleball noise. Routine items include approval of the agenda, minutes, public comment, and updates.

• Review Lions Park Master Plan
• Consider request for qualifications for Lions Park Master Plan
• Discuss 2027‑36 Parks Capital Improvement Program
• Review pickleball noise report
• Approve agenda and minutes

The Parks Commission voted 6‑0 to recommend the 2027‑2036 Parks Capital Improvement Plan to City Council, adjusting project years, adding $900,000 for trail connections in 2029 (priority 2) and a $2.8 million pickleball complex line item for 2031 (priority 2). It also approved a 5‑1 recommendation to City Council for the Lions Park Master Plan scope and RFQ. The commission voted 6‑0 not to recommend a new fence and sound barrier at Pebble Park.

• Approved recommendation of revised 2027‑2036 Parks CIP to City Council (6‑0)
• Approved recommendation of Lions Park Master Plan scope and RFQ to City Council (5‑1)
• Rejected recommendation to purchase and install new fence and sound guard at Pebble Park (6‑0)
• Approved April meeting minutes with spelling correction (6‑0)
• Approved current meeting agenda (6‑0)

City Council Workshop

The Lake Elmo City Council will hear a proposal for a sidewalk and trail snow removal ordinance presented by Public Works Director Pete Tholen. The council will review the city’s purchasing policy. The meeting will include discussion of the public art program and the 2026 city celebration. Staff will also present items for future agendas.

• Sidewalk/Trail Snow Removal Ordinance – presentation by Public Works Director Pete Tholen
• Review of the City of Lake Elmo Purchasing Policy
• Public Art Program – policy and display location documents
• Discussion of the 2026 City Celebration
• Consideration of future agenda items

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two property requests. The body will consider a medical facility expansion and a request to build an accessory structure closer to the roadway than typically allowed.

• Conditional use permit and variance for building and parking lot expansion at 8650 Hudson Blvd N (Lake Elmo Medical Center)
• Variance request for a new detached accessory building at 9960 57th St N
• City Council updates on Short Term Rentals zoning text amendment
• City Council updates on Highpointe Crossing preliminary plat, rezoning, and variance

The commission approved its agenda and the May 13, 2026 minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then unanimously recommended approval of a variance to reduce the front‑yard setback at 9960 57th St N. Finally, it unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit and a setback variance for Lake Elmo Medical Center, LLC at 8650 Hudson Blvd N.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 13, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of variance for 9960 57th St N (5-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit and setback variance for 8650 Hudson Blvd N (5-0)

Public Hearing Notices

The Lake Elmo Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit and variance for a medical facility expansion and a variance for a detached accessory building. The commission will make recommendations on these proposals to the City Council.

• Conditional use permit and variance for building and parking lot expansion at Lake Elmo Medical Center (8650 Hudson Blvd N)
• Variance request for a new detached accessory building at 9960 57th Street North

City Council Meetings

The Lake Elmo City Council will vote on several agreements related to the TH‑36 and CSAH‑17 (Lake Elmo Avenue) interchange and south frontage road improvements. Items include a cost‑share agreement with Washington County, a MnDOT cooperative construction agreement (Contract No. 1060495), and a roadway jurisdiction turnback agreement (Contract No. 1062311). The council will also consider a Polco community‑engagement contract, a short‑term‑rental zoning amendment, and an open‑burning ordinance amendment.

• Approve cost‑share agreements with Washington County for TH‑36/CSAH‑17 interchange and south frontage road improvements
• Approve MnDOT cooperative construction agreement, Contract No. 1060495, for the same project
• Approve MnDOT roadway jurisdiction turnback agreement, Contract No. 1062311, for a portion of the south frontage road
• Approve Polco contract for community‑engagement subscription services
• Consider zoning text amendment for short‑term rentals and open‑burning ordinance amendments

The council adopted the proposed short‑term rental ordinance amendments, including new fee schedules, a 30‑mile owner proximity rule, insurance requirements, and annual inspection mandates (vote 3‑1 to 4‑0). It also approved the rezoning and associated variances for the Highpointe Crossing development (5‑0). Additional approvals included cooperative agreements for the TH 36/CSAH 17 interchange, open‑burning ordinance updates, and an RFP for a new sports complex and central park master plan.

• Adopted short‑term rental ordinance amendments and fee schedule (3‑1)
• Adopted amendment requiring owners/managers be within 30 mi of property (3‑1)
• Adopted amendment adding insurance requirement for short‑term rentals (4‑0)
• Adopted amendment requiring annual inspections for short‑term rentals (4‑0)
• Approved rezoning and related variances for Highpointe Crossing (5‑0)
• Approved cooperative cost‑share agreements for TH 36 & CSAH 17 interchange (5‑0)
• Approved open‑burning ordinance amendments (5‑0)
• Approved RFP for sports complex and central park master plan (5‑0)

City Council Meetings

The Lake Elmo City Council will vote on the Consent Agenda to approve pending payments and disbursements. Council members will also consider and approve a Night Out special event permit. Financial officers will present the first‑quarter 2026 financial statements and dashboards for council approval. Finally, the council will receive an update on the city’s first‑quarter 2026 goals.

• Approve Payments and Disbursements (Consent Agenda)
• Approve Night Out Special Event Permit
• Approve 1st Quarter 2026 Financials and Dashboards
• 1st Quarter 2026 Goals Update

The council voted 5‑0 to approve the meeting agenda as presented. They also approved the minutes from the February 17, March 10 and April 7 meetings by a 5‑0 vote. The consent agenda, which covered payment disbursements, a Night Out special event permit, and first‑quarter financials, was approved unanimously.

• Approve agenda as presented (5‑0)
• Accept minutes of Feb 17, Mar 10, Apr 7 meetings (5‑0)
• Approve consent agenda items – payment disbursements, Night Out permit, Q1 financials (5‑0)

City Council Meetings

The Lake Elmo City Council will hold a closed session to review offers for purchasing two city properties: the former fire station at 3510 Laverne Avenue North and the former parks building at 11200 Upper 33rd Street. The discussion is required by Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed session to consider purchase offers for 3510 Laverne Avenue North (old fire station)
• Closed session to consider purchase offers for 11200 Upper 33rd Street (old parks building)

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and accepted the minutes from prior meetings. The consent agenda items—payment disbursements, a Night Out special event permit, and the first‑quarter financials and dashboard—were also approved without opposition.

• Approved agenda as presented (5‑0)
• Accepted minutes of Feb 17, Mar 10, Apr 7 meetings (5‑0)
• Approved payment of disbursements (5‑0)
• Approved Night Out special event permit (5‑0)
• Approved 1st quarter financials and dashboard (5‑0)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will meet to discuss property and concept plans for Legion Park and the master plan for Lions Park. The body will also hold a discussion regarding pavilion and shelter options.

• Legion Park properties and Legion Pond Park concept
• Lions Park Master Plan
• Pavilion and shelter options discussion

The commission approved the current meeting minutes and the March meeting minutes unanimously (6‑0). A motion to not recommend the Lions Park master plan to City Council failed (0‑6). The commission then moved to table the Lions Park master plan discussion until the next meeting, which passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved current meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved March meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Motion to not recommend Lions Park master plan to City Council failed (0‑6)
• Motion to table Lions Park master plan discussion passed (6‑0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (6‑0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss broadband franchising and population forecast options for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Members will also review information regarding Legion Avenue properties. No final decisions are scheduled for this workshop.

• Broadband franchise discussion with Bradley Werner, LLC and Ramsey/Washington Suburban Cable Commission
• Population forecast options for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Review of Legion Avenue properties and Legion Pond Park concept

The Lake Elmo City Council held a workshop where staff presented on broadband franchising, the 2050 comprehensive plan forecasts, and the potential acquisition of Legion Avenue properties for park use. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting consisted of informational presentations and open discussion.

Public Hearing Notices

The Lake Elmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning text amendment for short-term rentals and a preliminary plat for a 78-acre residential development. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Zoning text amendment for short-term rentals (LEC 105.12.110, 105.12.500, etc.)
• Highpointe Crossing preliminary plat for 17 single-family homes
• Zoning map amendment for Highpointe Crossing property
• Variances requested for Highpointe Crossing development
• Public comment deadline: noon on the day of the meeting

Planning Commission

The Lake Elmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment that would regulate short‑term rental properties, reviewing draft ordinance and resolution documents. The commission will also consider a rezoning, preliminary plat, and variance requests for the Highpointe Crossing development on about 78 acres (PID 21.029.21.32.0001), which proposes 17 single‑family homes and related infrastructure. Both items will be discussed and potentially approved at this meeting.

• Zoning text amendment for short‑term rentals covering sections LEC 105.12.110, 105.12.500, 105.12.620, 105.12.710, 105.12.780, 105.12.870, and 105.12.1040
• Draft resolution and ordinance documents for short‑term rentals (Resolution 2026‑XX, Ordinance draft 4.7.26)
• Highpointe Crossing preliminary plat, zoning map amendment, and variance requests for a 78‑acre residential project (PID 21.029.21.32.0001)
• Proposal includes 17 single‑family homes, preservation of existing farmstead, city water service and individual septic systems for 18 lots
• Public hearing and commission review of the above proposals

The commission voted 7‑0 to recommend that the City Council approve the rezoning, preliminary plat, and setback and sidewalk variances for Rachel Development’s 78‑acre residential project. It also voted 4‑3 to recommend approval of the short‑term rental zoning text amendment. Agenda and minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approve agenda (7-0)
• Approve minutes (7-0)
• Recommend approval of short‑term rental zoning text amendment (4-3)
• Recommend City Council approve rezoning, preliminary plat, and variances for Rachel Development (7-0)

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The Economic Development Authority will receive a Finance Department presentation regarding debt service for city property at 34th St & Ideal Ave. The body will also discuss a solar farm project at the landfill.

• Debt service presentation for 180-acres of city property at 34th St & Ideal Ave
• Discussion on solar farm at landfill
• Review of City Projects Page and push notifications for 34th St & Ideal Ave property

City Council Meetings

The Lake Elmo City Council will discuss and vote on the preliminary plat and open‑space Planned Unit Development for the Granvia Preserve. The meeting also includes approvals for design services for the Elmo's Pup Park parking lot, the Section 16 Phase 2 sanitary‑sewer extension, and a contract for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Additional items are a farm lease for 76 city‑owned acres and adoption of polling‑place locations.

• Preliminary Plat and Open Space Planned Unit Development – Granvia Preserve (Ordinance 2026‑03, Resolutions 2026‑021 & 2026‑022)
• Authorize design services for the Elmo's Pup Park parking lot improvements
• Authorize design services for Section 16 Phase 2 sanitary‑sewer extension
• Approve contract for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan with Bolton and Menk
• Approve farm lease for city‑owned 76 acres

The council approved the consent agenda items, including proclamations, permits and contracts, with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the preliminary plat and PUD for Granvia Preserve and authorized a $46,100 design contract for a sanitary sewer extension, each by 5‑0. Finally, the council accepted a contract with Bolton and Menk to prepare the city’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan, also 5‑0.

• Approved consent agenda items (payments, proclamations, permits, contracts) – 5‑0
• Approved Resolution 2026‑021 and Ordinance 2026‑03 for Granvia Preserve PUD – 5‑0
• Approved Resolution 2026‑022 authorizing publication of Ordinance 2026‑03 – 5‑0
• Authorized design services for Section 16 Phase 2 sanitary sewer extension, not‑to‑exceed $46,100 – 5‑0
• Accepted proposal and signed contract with Bolton and Menk for 2050 Comprehensive Plan – 5‑0
• Denied special event permit at 12058 55th Street N. – 5‑0
• No action on City Standards for Watermain – no vote
• No action on Agenda Procedures – no vote

City Council Meetings

The Lake Elmo City Council will meet to approve payments, hire a new operator, and update engineering standards. The regular agenda includes awarding a contract for CSAH 14 watermain improvements and approving the final plat and development agreement for the Northstar 3rd Addition.

• Award contract for CSAH 14 watermain improvements
• Approve Northstar 3rd Addition final plat and development agreement
• Approve Engineering Design Standards Updates
• Approve Operator III hiring
• Approve Budget Amendment - Tree Fund

The council unanimously approved a $687,206.54 contract with Miller Excavating, Inc. to replace about 1,700 feet of watermain on County State‑Aid Highway 14. It also adopted the final plat and development agreement for the Northstar 3rd addition, a 34‑home project, and approved a letter of support for the Valley Community Center. Additional actions included authorizing a $20,000 material‑testing contract, updating utility rates, and adopting the consent agenda items.

• Approved letter of support for Valley Community Center (3‑0)
• Approved final plat and PUD for Northstar 3rd addition (Resolution 2026‑016) (3‑0)
• Approved developer agreement for Northstar 3rd addition (Resolution 2026‑017) (3‑0)
• Approved contract with Miller Excavating, Inc. for CSAH 14 watermain ($687,206.54) (Resolution 2026‑019) (3‑0)
• Authorized $20,000 material‑testing contract for CSAH 14 watermain (3‑0)
• Approved ordinance 2026‑03 amending utility fee schedule (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (payment disbursements, operator hiring, tree fund amendment, reimbursement resolution, engineering design standards updates) (3‑0)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will discuss playground concepts and maps for Ridge Park and Tablyn Park. The meeting also includes a review of a sustainability update memo.

• Ridge Park playground concept plan and map
• Tablyn Park playground concept map
• Sustainability update memo dated 3.9.26

The Parks Commission approved a playground structure for ages 3‑5 and 6‑12 at Ridge Park, funded by the current CIP allocation, with a 6‑0 vote. A separate motion to replace the Ridge Park playground was rejected 3‑2. The commission also voted 6‑0 to keep the existing playset at Tablyn Park and plan a full park concept for 2028.

• Approved Ridge Park playground for ages 3‑5 and 6‑12 using CIP fund (6‑0)
• Rejected motion to replace Ridge Park playground with updated ages (3‑2, Kastler did not vote)
• Approved keeping current playset at Tablyn Park and reconsider full park concept for 2028 (6‑0)
• Accepted agenda for the meeting (6‑0)
• Accepted February meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6‑0)

City Council Workshop

The council will hear a presentation from Community Development Director Jason Stopa on guidance for the city‑owned 180‑acre parcel, including the ULI TAP report. Finance Director Clarissa Hadler will present a report on using stormwater funds for street improvements. The meeting also reviews agenda‑setting procedures, discusses the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration, and considers future agenda items.

• Guidance on city‑owned 180‑acre parcel (presentations by Jason Stopa)
• Use of stormwater funds for street improvements (presentation by Clarissa Hadler)
• Review of agenda procedures
• Discussion of 250th anniversary of the USA
• Future agenda items

Councilmember Dragisich suggested forming a committee for the nation's 250th anniversary. The council directed staff to investigate using charitable gambling funds for a community event and to bring the discussion to the next meeting. No other actions were decided.

• Staff directed to look into charitable gambling funds for a community event (no vote)

Public Hearing Notices

The Lake Elmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a preliminary plat and Open Space Planned Unit Development. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council concerning the proposal.

• Granvia Preserve (formerly Legends of Lake Elmo) proposal for 58 single family homes on 110 acres
• Proposed project includes over 50% open space, city water, and a community septic system

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Granvia Preserve Open Space Planned Unit Development, a 110‑acre project that proposes 58 single‑family homes, city water, and a community septic system. Staff will provide a sustainability update, and the commission will share city council updates and upcoming meeting information. After the regular session, commissioners will conduct their annual training, open to the public.

• Public hearing on Granvia Preserve Preliminary Plat and Open Space PUD (110 acres, 58 homes)
• Sustainability update presentation by staff
• City Council updates, including Public Hearing Notice ZTA – 2/17/26
• Announcement of upcoming meetings on March 23 and April 13, 2026
• Annual Planning Commission training immediately after the meeting

The commission voted unanimously to approve the preliminary plat and Open Space Planned Unit Development for the Granvia Preserve, applying amended conditions that require sidewalks to meet city standards and identify impervious land over 30 percent on each house parcel. Earlier, a motion to approve the same project without the amended conditions was denied unanimously. The agenda, minutes, and public hearing were also approved without dissent.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes (6-0)
• Opened public hearing (6-0)
• Closed public hearing (6-0)
• Denied recommendation to approve preliminary plat and PUD without amended conditions (0-6)
• Approved recommendation to approve preliminary plat and PUD with amended conditions (6-0)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss a class and compensation update and a review of the Stormwater Management Utility Code. The body is also deciding on several consent items, including a farm lease and a firehouse addition.

• Farm lease for 180 acres of city-owned land
• Lake Elmo Firehouse Addition minor subdivision
• Lake Elmo Fire Department VBWD Training Agreement
• Stormwater Management Utility Code review
• Strategic Communications Plan

City Council Meetings

The City Council will conduct interviews for the Planning Commission. The body intends to appoint a Planning Commissioner during this special meeting.

• Planning Commission interviews
• Appointment of Planning Commissioner

Parks Commission

The Lake Elmo Parks Commission will approve its agenda and the January 2026 meeting minutes. It will then discuss revised concept plans for Highpointe Crossing, the Washington County Regional Trail, Ridge Park, and an updated concept plan dated February 12, 2026. The meeting includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Approve agenda
• Approve January 2026 Parks Commission minutes
• Review Highpointe Crossing Revised Concept Plan
• Review Washington County Regional Trail report
• Review Ridge Park 2nd Concept Report

The Parks Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the December meeting minutes. It voted 7‑0 to recommend accepting cash in lieu of land for the Highpoint Crossing revised concept plan. No other actions were taken before the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved December meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended acceptance of cash in lieu of land for Highpoint Crossing (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting by motion (7-0)

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The Economic Development Authority will meet to elect officers and receive reports on city properties. The body will discuss updates regarding the Fire Station/Parks property and a 180-acre site.

• Election of officers
• Update on Fire Station/Parks Property
• Update on 180-Acres
• Old City Hall Site discussion
• Boulevard Tree Program update

The Economic Development Authority approved the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. Commissioners unanimously elected Anthony Manzara as Chair, Don Place as Vice Chair, Manzara as Treasurer, Ashley Monterusso as Secretary, and Jason Stopa as Assistant Treasurer for 2026.

• Approved 12/02/2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Elected Anthony Manzara as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Don Place as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Elected Anthony Manzara as Treasurer (6-0)
• Elected Ashley Monterusso as Secretary (6-0)
• Elected Jason Stopa as Assistant Treasurer (6-0)

City Council Meetings

The Lake Elmo City Council will hold a closed session to consider offers for the purchase of two properties: the old fire station at 3510 Laverne Avenue North and the old parks building at 11200 Upper 33rd Street.

• Closed session to consider offers for 3510 Laverne Avenue North (old fire station)
• Closed session to consider offers for 11200 Upper 33rd Street (old parks building)

The council approved a motion to enter a closed session to consider offers for two city properties, passing 5‑0. After the closed session, members moved to return to an open session, also passing 5‑0. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Entered closed session to consider property purchase offers (5‑0)
• Returned to open session (5‑0)

City Council Meetings

The Lake Elmo City Council will consider several actions, including a fee reduction for the St. Jude Dream Home at 3767 Knightsbridge Ln N, zoning text amendments for public hearing notice distances and housekeeping items, and the hiring of a full‑time firefighter. The council will also accept bids and award the contract for 2026 street and utility improvements, approve a registered land survey for a minor subdivision at 3481 Laverne Ave, and review the revised Highpointe Crossing concept plan. Additional items include public hearing notice process enhancements and routine consent agenda payments.

• Approve building permit fee reduction for St. Jude Dream Home, 3767 Knightsbridge Ln N
• Approve zoning text amendment – public hearing notice distances
• Approve hiring of a full‑time firefighter
• Accept bids and award contract for 2026 street and utility improvements
• Approve registered land survey #132 for minor subdivision at 3481 Laverne Ave

The council approved the consent agenda and awarded a $1,570,583.60 contract to McNamara Contracting for 2026 street and utility improvements, also authorizing a $30,000 material‑testing contract for the project. It approved a registered land survey for 3481 Laverne Ave and voted not to use social media for public hearing notices.

• Approved consent agenda (payment disbursements, building permit fee reduction, zoning text amendments, hiring FT firefighter) – 5‑0
• Approved Resolution 2026-013, awarding $1,570,583.60 contract to McNamara Contracting – 5‑0
• Authorized $30,000 material‑testing contract for street‑improvement project – 5‑0
• Approved Resolution 2026-012, registering land survey #132 for 3481 Laverne Ave – 5‑0
• Amended condition 6 of the land‑survey resolution to add wording – 5‑0
• Decided not to use social media for public hearing notices – council consensus
• Approved building‑permit fee reduction for St. Jude Dream Home – 5‑0
• Approved hiring of a full‑time firefighter – 5‑0

Public Hearing Notices

The Lake Elmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 9, 2026 to consider a minor subdivision of city‑owned land at 3510 Laverne Avenue and 11200 Upper 33rd Street. The proposal would reconfigure nine existing parcels into two parcels in preparation for a sale of the property. The commission will later recommend the proposal to the City Council.

• Minor subdivision of city property at 3510 Laverne Ave and 11200 Upper 33rd St, consolidating nine parcels into two

Planning Commission

The Lake Elmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to reconfigure nine city-owned parcels into two parcels at 3510 Laverne Ave and 11200 Upper 33rd St. The change is intended to prepare the property for a future sale.

• Public hearing for minor subdivision of city-owned property
• Reconfiguration of nine parcels into two parcels
• Property at 3510 Laverne Ave and 11200 Upper 33rd St

The commission unanimously approved its agenda and the February 26, 2026 meeting minutes. It then voted to recommend approval of a minor subdivision that will reconfigure nine parcels at 3510 Laverne Ave and 11200 Upper 33rd St into two parcels. The recommendation passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Lake Elmo Firehouse minor subdivision (4-0)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will meet to approve the 2026 work plans for the Planning and Parks Commissions. The body will also consider payments, disbursements, and improvements for Bridgewater Bank.

• Approval of 2026 Planning Commission Work Plan
• Approval of 2026 Parks Commission Work Plan
• Acceptance of improvements and security reduction for Bridgewater Bank
• Approval of payments and disbursements

The council approved the amended agenda with a 3‑0 vote. It then accepted the January 13 and January 20 meeting minutes, each by a 3‑0 vote. Finally, the consent agenda—including payments, planning and parks commission work plans, and a bridge security reduction—was approved unanimously.

• Approved amended agenda (3‑0)
• Accepted January 13, 2026 minutes (3‑0)
• Accepted January 20, 2026 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (3‑0)

Planning Commission

The Lake Elmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment that changes the required notice distance for land‑use hearings from 350 feet to 500 feet. The commission will also consider a 2026 housekeeping zoning amendment that updates sections 5.12.080, 105.12.210, 105.12.400, 105.12.920, and 105.12.960. In addition, members will appoint a chair and vice chair for 2026 and approve the agenda and the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting.

• Zoning Text Amendment – Public Hearing Notice Distances (350’ to 500’)
• Zoning Text Amendment – 2026 Housekeeping (updates sections 5.12.080, 105.12.210, 105.12.400, 105.12.920, 105.12.960)
• Appointment of 2026 Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from 12‑08‑25 meeting

City Council Meetings

The Lake Elmo City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including payments, security reductions for Amira Lake Elmo and Northstar 2nd Addition, and a warranty release for Launch Crossroads. They will also vote on a cost adjustment for the Lions Park playground and reschedule the February 3, 2026 meeting. A key item is the approval of plans, specifications, and advertising for CSAH 14 watermain improvements. Additionally, the council will decide on hiring a new Public Works Director and review fourth‑quarter goals.

• Approve Payments and Disbursements (Consent Agenda)
• Accept Improvements and Approve Security Reduction for Amira Lake Elmo
• Accept Improvements and Approve Security Reduction for Northstar 2nd Addition
• Approve Release of Warranty Security for Launch Crossroads
• Approve Plans, Specs and Authorize Advertisement for CSAH 14 Watermain Improvements

The council approved plans, specifications, and advertisement for the CSAH 14 watermain improvements, a project estimated at $940,000. It also approved the Lions Park playground cost adjustment, allowing up to $327,000 for purchase and installation. The consent agenda items—including payment disbursements, security reductions, warranty release, meeting reschedule, and hiring of a public works director—were approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approve CSAH 14 watermain plans and advertisement (5‑0)
• Approve Lions Park playground cost adjustment up to $327,000 (5‑0)
• Move Item 5 to regular agenda (5‑0)
• Approve agenda as amended (5‑0)
• Accept minutes of Jan 6 2026 meeting (5‑0)
• Approve consent agenda items (payment disbursements, security reductions, warranty release, meeting reschedule, public works director hiring) (5‑0)
• Approve rescheduling of Feb 3 2026 council meeting (included in consent agenda) (5‑0)
• Approve hiring of public works director (included in consent agenda) (5‑0)

Parks Commission

The Lake Elmo Parks Commission will approve the December 2025 meeting minutes, elect a chair and vice‑chair, and consider a future playground replacement. No other decisions are listed. The agenda also provides time for public comment and commission updates.

• Approve December 2025 Parks Commission minutes
• Elect chair and vice‑chair of the commission
• Discuss future playground replacement
• Public comment period
• Communications and updates

The commission accepted its agenda and approved the December meeting minutes unanimously. Ellen Esch was elected Chair and Tracy Petersen was elected Vice Chair, each with a 6‑0 vote. The board began discussion on criteria and process for future playground replacements but no action was taken. Additional updates on ice‑rink conditions, grooming, and pending city‑council items were noted.

• Accepted agenda (6-0)
• Approved December meeting minutes (6-0)
• Elected Ellen Esch as Chair of Parks Commission (6-0)
• Elected Tracy Petersen as Vice Chair of Parks Commission (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss broadband franchising and review draft legislative policies for 2026. The session also includes work plan presentations for the Planning and Parks Commissions and training for council members and commissioners.

• Broadband franchise discussion presented by Michael Bradley
• 2026 draft legislative priorities presented by Nicole Miller
• Planning Commission work plan presented by Sophia Jensen
• Parks Commission work plan presented by Adam Swanepoel
• City Council and Commissioner training presented by Sarah Sonsalla

The Lake Elmo City Council met on January 13, 2026, with the mayor and councilmembers in attendance. Attorney Michael Bradley presented information on broadband franchising. Senior Planner Jensen and Interim Public Works Director Swanepoel each presented draft work plans for the Planning and Parks Commissions. City Administrator Miller asked for input on a draft legislative priorities document. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council Meetings

The Lake Elmo City Council will approve plans and specifications for 2026 street and utilities projects and order the advertisement for bids. The meeting also includes approving payments, appointing officials, and accepting donations.

• Approve plans and specifications for 2026 street improvements
• Approve purchase of Utility Terrain Vehicle 1 replacement
• Approve final pay request for Stillwater Boulevard trunk watermain improvements
• Approve utility oversizing payment for Bridgewater Village
• Accept donation to the Fire Department from The Fields at New Perspective

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. Councilmember Holtz was appointed acting mayor for 2026, and Mayor Cadenhead was named school liaison by consensus. Councilmember Hirn was appointed to the cable commission, and Councilmembers Kragness and Hirn were appointed as primary and backup representatives to the Lake Elmo Airport Advisory Committee. The council also approved Resolution 2026‑007, adopting plans, specifications, and advertising for bids on the CSAH 14 watermain project from CSAH 17 (North Leg) to Layton Avenue.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Appointed Councilmember Holtz acting mayor (5‑0)
• Appointed Mayor Cadenhead school liaison (consensus)
• Appointed Councilmember Hirn to cable commission (5‑0)
• Appointed Councilmember Kragness primary airport advisory rep (5‑0)
• Appointed Councilmember Hirn backup airport advisory rep (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑007 for CSAH 14 watermain improvements (5‑0)