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Votes at a glance: Lake Elmo council approves Bay West access agreement, Northstar final PUD and Lake Elmo Elementary plat; denies Chavez shoreland variances; O
Summary
The Lake Elmo City Council approved a mix of development, infrastructure and research items at its meeting, including a Bay West PFAS research access agreement, the Northstar Second Edition final plat and the Lake Elmo Elementary final plat, while denying seven shoreland variances and tabling a downtown planting plan.
The Lake Elmo City Council took several formal actions at the meeting. Key outcomes are summarized below.
Approved or adopted - Consent agenda: The council approved a consent agenda that included payment of disbursements and payroll; Pebble Park parking lot expansion; two zoning text amendments (Ordinance 2025.01 and 2025.02 and associated resolutions); Public Works Operator 3 hire; and a site access agreement with Washington County CDA. (Approved by voice vote.)
- Bay West access agreement: Council approved an access agreement allowing Bay West to perform a federally funded, temporary (about 4–5 week) field demonstration…
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