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Aug 22, 2026

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Playground replacements set for review

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Commission Recommends Townhome Plan

The Parks Commission voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approval of the Bridgewater Village Townhome concept plan, accepting cash instead of additional land for parks. It also voted 4-0 to recommend accepting a fully funded approximately $2,000 evergreen-tree donation, with installation deferred until it can be coordinated with future Lions Park improvements.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Commission Rejects Pebble Park Sound Barrier

The Parks Commission voted 6-0 not to recommend a new fence and sports sound barrier at Pebble Park. Staff estimated the two-sided fence option at $30,000 and a four-sided sound-blocking fence at $120,000-$130,000; the sheriff’s office had responded to eight noise calls at the courts during the past month.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Lions Park Master Plan Delayed

The Parks Commission voted 6-0 to table discussion of the Lions Park master plan until its next meeting. Commissioners requested more information about facility conditions, costs, consultant involvement, community input, and coordination with the sports complex.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Ridge Park Playground Update Approved

The Parks Commission unanimously approved a new Ridge Park playground structure for ages 3–5 and 6–12, funded through the current capital improvement plan, with the intent to add teen amenities soon. Commissioners also voted to keep Tablyn Park’s existing playset and reconsider a full park concept in 2028.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Commission Recommends Cash for Highpoint Crossing

The Parks Commission voted 7-0 to recommend accepting cash instead of land dedication for the revised Highpoint Crossing concept, which proposes 18 units on 2.5-acre lots with city water and private septic.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Playground replacements set for review

The Parks Commission agreed to evaluate Lake Elmo’s 15 playgrounds using criteria such as accessibility, usage, park classification, nearby alternatives, community feedback, and the planned sports complex. Five playgrounds are expected to be replaced within the next eight years.

1 min readMunicipal coverage