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Lake Elmo council discusses 100th-anniversary celebration; staff asked to check legal authority and logistics
Summary
Councilors debated fireworks, flyovers and a street dance to mark Lake Elmo’s 100th anniversary on Sept. 5; the city attorney advised staff to confirm statutory authority for spending, and council members agreed to have staff and community partners explore logistics.
Council members discussed whether and how the city should mark Lake Elmo’s centennial during the July 15 meeting, including proposals for a fireworks display, a street dance, a mayoral address and possible flyovers. The discussion produced no final vote; the city attorney advised staff to research whether the city is authorized under statute to spend public funds on fireworks and related community…
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