Lake Elmo, MN

City Council Meetings

City Council Meetings

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

City Council Meetings

The Lake Elmo City Council is meeting to hear a presentation on CSAH 13 (Ideal Avenue) improvements from Washington County, hold a public hearing on a five-year street reconstruction plan related to 2026 bonding, and consider several consent agenda items including pay requests and contract approvals. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, payments, and various project pay requests.

• CSAH 13 (Ideal Avenue) improvements presentation by Washington County Project Manager Andrew Giesen
• Public hearing on Five-Year Street Reconstruction Plan related to 2026 bonding
• Approve pay request #3 (final) for Village Parkway UPRR Crossing improvements
• Approve pay request #2 for Test Well 6
• Approve parks court resurfacing at Carriage Station and Tablyn Park

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

The Lake Elmo Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes, receive a mid-year work plan progress report, and discuss a landfill solar initiative. A special joint meeting is proposed for September 1, 2026.

• Approval of June 16, 2026 EDA meeting minutes
• Mid-year work plan progress report by Director Stopa
• Landfill solar initiative update by Tony Manzara
• Proposed special joint meeting on September 1, 2026

City Council Meetings

This is a special meeting of the Lake Elmo City Council with a single agenda item: a closed session to discuss labor negotiations strategy, as permitted under Minnesota law. No other business is scheduled, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Closed session for labor negotiations strategy under Minn. Stat. sec. 13D.03, subd. 1

Parks Commission

The Lake Elmo Parks Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including a request for proposals for a consultant for the 76-acre park, two baseball field donation proposals, and a playground project at Ridge Park. The agenda includes approval of minutes and public comment, but the main business is these park improvement items.

• 76 Acre Park - RFP for consultant
• LE Baseball Donation #1 and #2
• Magic Turf bid for VFW Field (8-12-26)
• Twin City Lawn proposal (8-12-26)
• Ridge Park Playground project

City Council Workshop

The Lake Elmo City Council is holding a workshop to review the proposed 2027 Washington County Sheriff budget, an update on the Ladder 1 replacement project (CIP F-012), and the draft 2027 city budgets and levy. The meeting also includes ongoing strategic financial planning discussions. This is a workshop, so items are for discussion and review, not final decisions.

• Washington County Sheriff proposed 2027 budget presentation
• CIP Project F-012 – Ladder 1 Replacement Project update
• Draft 2027 budgets and levy
• Strategic financial plan projections and priorities
• Summary of budget changes

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss a zoning text amendment and conditional use permit for a landscape supply business. The body is also reviewing payroll policies for full-time firefighters and redevelopment plans for the Machete site.

• Zoning Text Amendment and Conditional Use Permit for 9591 60th St (MYP)
• Payroll and compensation policy update for full-time firefighters
• Resolution 2026-057 authorizing a deer management hunt in Sunfish Lake Park
• MPCA Grant Agreement for Cimarron Park Water System Connection
• Special event permits for Easton Village Neighbors Market and Lake Elmo Street Dance

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

The Lake Elmo Parks Commission recommended the City Council commit up to $20,000 for a DNR legacy grant to remove buckthorn at Sunfish Lake Park in 2027-2028. It also recommended approving a 2026 archery deer harvest at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and Sunfish Lake Park in coordination with Washington County and Metro Bowhunters Resources Base. The commission tabled the Ridge Park playground replacement to seek lower-cost options and planned a special meeting to review its involvement in the 76 Acre Park plan.

• Recommended up to $20,000 for DNR legacy grant for buckthorn removal at Sunfish Lake Park (6-0)
• Recommended 2026 archery deer harvest at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and Sunfish Lake Park (6-0)
• Tabled Ridge Park playground replacement to explore lower-cost options (6-0)
• Recommended evaluation of sports complex impact on Lake Elmo Park Reserve and Sunfish Lake Park (6-0)
• Approved June meeting minutes (6-0)

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

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

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 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

The Lake Elmo City Council approved the final plat and development agreement for Highpointe Crossing, an 18-lot single-family development on about 80 acres. The council also adopted revisions to the purchasing policy (4-1), set mayor and councilmember salaries via ordinance, and approved the consent agenda. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were informational only.

• Approved Highpointe Crossing final plat (Resolution 2026-48) 5-0
• Approved Highpointe Crossing development agreement (Resolution 2026-049) 5-0
• Adopted purchasing policy revisions 4-1 (Dragisich nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-08 setting mayor and council salaries 5-0
• Approved consent agenda including election judges, firefighter hire, and contracts 5-0

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

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

The Lake Elmo EDA held a public hearing on the phased sale and development of 180 city-owned acres near Ideal Ave. & 34th St/CSAH 14, hearing community comments on traffic, housing, and environmental concerns. No formal decision was made on the sale or development. The EDA unanimously voted to ask the City Council to explore purchasing the Fury property.

• Approved 4/7/2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Opened public hearing on 180-acre sale and development (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on 180-acre sale and development (5-0)
• Moved to ask City Council to explore purchase of Fury property (5-0)

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

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

The commission recommended that City Council approve the Bridgewater Village Townhome concept plan with cash in lieu of land. It also recommended accepting a tree donation for Lions Park but deferring installation to align with future improvement plans.

• Recommended approval of Bridgewater Village Townhome concept plan with cash in lieu of land (4-0)
• Recommended acceptance of Tony Manzara tree donation and deferred installation at Lions Park (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved May meeting minutes (4-0)

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

The Planning Commission recommended City Council approval for the Limerick Village residential project and the Inwood Commercial preliminary plat. The commission also recommended updating the 2040 Comprehensive Plan population and household forecasts. All three recommendations were passed by vote.

• Recommended City Council approve Limerick Village preliminary plat and PUD for 679 homes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Inwood Commercial preliminary plat with added screening on East side of Irene Ave (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve 2040 Comprehensive Plan population and household forecast updates (5-1)
• Approved June 5, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

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)