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Lake Elmo council signs off on Washington County CIP comments, asks to prioritize school-area safety and preserve access at Keats
Summary
The Lake Elmo City Council voted to approve a set of comments to Washington County on the county's draft 2026'2030 capital improvement plan, asking county planners to reconsider timing for several projects that affect school-area safety and local access.
The Lake Elmo City Council voted to approve a set of comments to Washington County on the county's draft 2026'2030 capital improvement plan, asking county planners to reconsider timing for several projects that affect safety and access in the city.
City staff summarized the county's proposed work and a draft comment letter at the Nov. 5 meeting. Jack Griffin, city staff, told the council the county updates its CIP annually and that "they do look at the comments," prompting a request that Lake Elmo be explicit about local priorities.
Why it matters: Several projects listed in the county's CIP are timed to occur during the next five years and could affect school access, pedestrian safety and the city's capital program. The council's comments ask the county to consider changes to scheduling and to preserve operational features that…
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