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Aug 22, 2026

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Plans Advance for 2026 Watermain Work

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Lake Elmo Approves Crosswalk Policy Updates

The City Council approved a revised crosswalk policy and authorized an estimated $18,000 for design and construction engineering for 2026 improvements, including work at Village Parkway and Lower 31st Street. Recommended improvements also address crossings at 5th Street and Ivywood Avenue and 5th Street and Julia Avenue.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Medical center expansion receives approval

The council unanimously approved permits for an expansion at 8650 Hudson Blvd. N., increasing the medical facility and office space from 65,000 to about 114,100 square feet and expanding its parking lot. The council also authorized up to $30,000 for water transfer station pump repairs and up to $25,000 for geotechnical services tied to planned 2027 street and utility improvements.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 19, 2026

Council Sets Short-Term Rental Ordinance Notice

The council voted 5-0 to approve publishing a summary of the short-term rental ordinance and posting the full ordinance on the city website. It also approved up to $25,000 for City Center wall art and up to $30,000 for a September 12 city celebration.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Short-term rental rules adopted with safeguards

Lake Elmo adopted updated short-term rental rules in a 3–1 vote, adding a 30-mile manager or ownership limit, insurance requirements, and annual inspections. A proposed restriction limiting rentals to specified zoning districts failed 1–3.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Council Approves First-Quarter Financials

The City Council unanimously approved the first-quarter financials and dashboard, payment disbursements, and a Night Out special event permit in a 5–0 vote.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council approves Granvia Preserve development

The council unanimously approved the Granvia Preserve preliminary plat and planned unit development, subject to conditions in the staff report. It also authorized up to $46,100 for design-phase engineering for a Section 16 Phase 2 sanitary sewer extension.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Council approves utility rate updates

The council unanimously approved updates to water, sewer and stormwater utility rates through the 2026 fee schedule. It also awarded a $687,206.54 contract for approximately 1,700 feet of watermain replacement beneath CSAH 14.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council Orders Stormwater Fee Review

The council voted 4–0 to review the stormwater utility’s fee system for fairness across property types and requested a proposal for the work. The review will also address project financing, appeals, and homeowners association maintenance agreements; an earlier proposed scope failed 0–4.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council Reviews Offers for City Properties

The City Council voted 5–0 to enter a closed session to consider purchase offers for the old fire station at 3510 Laverne Avenue North and the old parks building at 11200 Upper 33rd Street. The minutes do not record a final decision on either property.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Council approves 2026 work plans

The City Council approved, 3–0, a consent agenda covering disbursements, the 2026 Planning Commission and Parks Commission work plans, and acceptance of improvements with a security reduction for Bridgewater Bank.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council Approves Watermain Improvement Plans

The City Council unanimously approved plans and authorized bids for CSAH 14 watermain improvements along Stillwater Boulevard, with an estimated total cost of $940,000—$90,000 above the capital improvement estimate.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Plans Advance for 2026 Watermain Work

The City Council unanimously approved plans and authorized soliciting bids for watermain improvements along CSAH 14, from CSAH 17’s north leg to Layton Avenue.

1 min readMunicipal coverage