News from the City of Lake Elmo
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Meetings this week:
Monday, December 11th: Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 12th: City Council Workshop 6:30 p.m.
Links to the 2017 City Meetings, Agendas and Meeting Minutes:
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Winter Parking Ordinance Now in Effect
During the October 3, 2017 meeting, the Lake Elmo City Council approved a new Winter Parking Ordinance. With the new ordinance in place, parking is prohibited on all City streets from November 1st through March 31st between the hours of 2:00AM and 7:00AM. This gives snowplow operators the ability to plow streets more safely and efficiently.
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Arbor Glen Senior Living Ribbon-cutting
Mayor Mike Pearson took part in the Arbor Glen Senior Living ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 7th marking the facility's grand opening.
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Lake Elmo's Jesuit Retreat House
The Jesuit Retreat House is located in Lake Elmo on DeMontreville Trail North. It is a Catholic retreat center on the shores of Lake DeMontreville. More than 3,000 men participate each year in the silent weekend retreats that help participants to grow in Christian values.
Originally known as "Glen Iris," this property was named after the many beautiful irises growing along the water's edge. It was built over the period from 1917 to 1924, by Michael Waldorf, owner of Waldorf Paper Company in St. Paul.
A St. Paul Pioneer Press article in August 1926 praises Glen Iris:
"Glen Iris is one of the noted beauty spots of the Northwest, and the country home of M. W. Waldorf of St. Paul. The estate, which comprises 107 acres, fronts the northeast shoreline of Lake DeMontreville for a distance of more than a mile. Ten years ago lay a farm that, because of its rolling land, was only partly cultivated. It now is one of nature's wonderlands."
After Waldorf died, the estate was sold to the Jesuit Catholic order and made into a Retreat House.
When the Jesuits purchased the property, they made many improvements to the buildings and grounds. Today, visitors enjoy restored fountains and retaining walls with well-maintained trees and shrubs. Ninety-eight percent of the flowers on the property have been grown from seed in their own greenhouse. "Glen Iris is not just a lingering memory," Father Edward Sthokal says, "It lives on in today's DeMontreviIle and continues to impact the area by contributing to the peace, beauty and serenity of the entire neighborhood."
(Sources: The Demontreville Jesuit Retreat House website and Memories of Lake Elmo, collected and authored by Gloria VanDemmeltraadt.)
(The entrance sign to Demontreville Jesuit Retreat House at the Demontreville Blvd. entrance. Photo by Rolf Larson.)
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Next week at the Lake Elmo Library
For more information please click here:
EVENTS
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Now Accepting Applications
The City of Lake Elmo is currently accepting applications to serve on the Planning Commission and the Parks Commission. Commissioners serve a three-year term. The Planning Commission advises the City Council regarding matters relevant to city planning and zoning practices, initiatives, applications, city code and the comprehensive plan. The Parks Commission advises the City Council on matters relevant to the city's parks and trail systems.
On Planning related matters, the City Council is assisted in its decision-making process by a nine-member advisory commission that works on a volunteer basis. This advisory body makes recommendations regarding the Comprehensive Plan and amendments to the plan, site plans, subdivisions, conditional use permits, planning, zoning and sign regulations, open space preservation developments, and other planning related items. The Planning Commission consists of nine residents, seven regular members and two alternates, appointed by the City Council for three-year staggered terms. Planning Commission application
Parks Commission:
The Park Commission advises the City Council on issues regarding the development, improvement and maintenance of the City's parks and trails. The Commission consists of nine residents, seven regular members and two alternates, appointed by the City Council for three-year staggered terms. Parks Commission Application
If you are interested in serving the community in this capacity, please contact the City Clerk's office at 651.747.3914 or jjohnson@lakeelmo.org.
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To aid the City Council in the administration of financial operations of the City of Lake Elmo through the review of financial policies, the monthly review of financial statements, the annual review of the audit report and the review of the annual operating budgets.
Human Resources Committee:
The Human Resources Committees purpose is to aid the City Council in the administration of personnel policies and staffing through productivity audits, human resource policies, & procedures, wages & rate administration, benefit review and disciplinary procedures
The City of Lake Elmo is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on these committees.
Information on each committee and an application form can be found under the "Government" tab on the City's website:
www.lakeelmo.org
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Now Hiring: Warming House Attendants
The City of Lake Elmo is accepting applications for Ice Rink Attendants. The Ice Rink Attendant will represent the City of Lake Elmo and is responsible for the warming house and surrounding ice rinks during hours of operation. The Attendant will maintain a safe, clean environment during each shift. Ice Rink Attendant is a seasonal position; dates and hours of employment are subject to seasonal warming house/rink operation
requirements.
Please send applications to:
City of Lake Elmo
Attn: Jake Foster, Assistant City Administrator
3800 Laverne Avenue North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
or
jfoster@lakeelmo.org
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Guided morning bird hikes continue Dec. 9 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve
A rotating schedule of bird hikes continue in Washington County Parks with the next one 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, meeting at the Nordic Center Foyer, with parking at the Nordic Trailhead Lot.
Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with the guide. The surveys collected will assist the county's Natural Resources team and related work in conjunction with the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund grant.
For Washington County park locations, see
www.co.washington.mn.us/parks. Under park locations, find a county map with park contact information; search "guided bird hikes" on the county website for more information.
The hikes will traverse turf, gravel, and paved trail depending on trail conditions. Participants should bring binoculars and dress for hiking and the weather. This program is free with a parks vehicle permit ($7/day or $30/annual) and is open to guests of all ages and abilities. ADA accommodations can be made as needed. All minors must be accompanied by an adult
For questions, call 651-430-8370 or email at
parks@co.washington.mn.us. Find Washington County Parks on social media @WashCountyParks.
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Christmas at Christ Lutheran
Count down to Christmas at Christ Lutheran Church in Lake Elmo! Bring the family and kick off the season at our intergenerational Advent Fair from 9:15-10:15 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, where your family can make Christmas crafts together as you enjoy coffee, lemonade and cookies! The event is free of charge.
Additional Advent (pre-Christmas) activities are scheduled for Wednesday evenings this year, with a simple soup supper (free will donations accepted) from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Rounding out the activities on Dec. 17 will be a bake sale from
9:15-10:15 a.m.
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Lights are turned on for night hiking at Lake Elmo Parks Reserve
The lighted trails at Lake Elmo Park Reserve have been turned on from dusk until 9:30 p.m. each evening for hikers, until the trails are being groomed for the ski season, depending on snowfall.
Once ski trails are groomed and opened, all winter hikers and walkers will be directed to the Big Bluestem multi-use trail. This trail does not have lights and is open until sunset.
For current trail conditions, follow Washington County Parks on social media
@WashCountyParks
or call the park contact station at 651-430-8370.
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