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Council tables $317,000 Lions Park playground replacement pending parks‑commission workshop

5708912 · September 3, 2025
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Summary

The council deferred a proposed $317,000 replacement of the Lions Park playground to allow further discussion with the parks commission about long‑term park consolidation and capital‑planning priorities.

The Lake Elmo City Council on Sept. 2 tabled consideration of a proposed replacement playground at Lions Park, which staff estimated could cost up to $317,000. The council asked staff and the parks commission to discuss a longer-term approach to playground replacements and potential consolidation of park resources before authorizing the expenditure.

Parks staff said Lions Park was heavily used in a recent survey — 58% of survey respondents listed Lions…

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