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Lake Elmo approves purchase agreements for two parcels to pursue new athletic park
Summary
The Lake Elmo City Council approved purchase agreements for the Olson and Jurick properties, steps toward creating a centrally located community athletic park; financing will use a developer donation, internal funds, and a proposed payback levy over a multi-year period.
The Lake Elmo City Council voted to approve purchase agreements for two adjacent parcels — referred to in the meeting as the Olson and Jurick properties — as the first step toward developing a community athletic park to replace ball fields lost when the Tartan Park/Royal Club area was redeveloped.
Mayor Caden Head and staff described the approvals as an opportunity to secure central city land the council said could be lost to development if it waited. The motion to adopt resolution 2025-007 (Olson property) and resolution 2025-008 (Jurick property) passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: council members and staff said the properties are central to the city nd align with goals in the city's parks master plan. Securing the land does not create an immediate construction plan; it preserves the option to…
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