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Lake Elmo begins Imagine 2050 planning; council split on expanding MUSA and on Tri Lakes sewer options

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City planning staff kicked off Imagine 2050 discussions and asked council whether to study MUSA boundary expansions and sewer options for Tri Lakes shoreline neighborhoods with aging septic systems.

Lake Elmo staff opened the Imagine 2050 comprehensive‑plan planning process at the July 8 workshop and sought council feedback on whether to study expansions of the city’s MUSA boundary and whether to examine sewer options for the Tri Lakes area, where some shoreline lots have aging septic systems.

Jason (planning) reviewed the timeline for Imagine 2050: Met Council system statements were expected in fall and staff said the city must have a draft plan by June 2028 and a final adopted plan by December 2028 to meet regional review steps that include adjacent‑jurisdiction comment periods. He cautioned that Met Council guidance has tightened and that MUSA…

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