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Parks commission approves 2026 work plan emphasizing playgrounds, court resurfacing and pickleball noise mitigation
Summary
The commission recommended the 2026 parks work plan to city council, prioritizing playground replacements (including Ridge Park in 2026), court resurfacing, dog-park paving, pickleball noise mitigation and advancing planning for a multisport complex; the motion passed unanimously.
The Lake Elmo Parks Commission unanimously voted Nov. 17 to recommend its 2026 work plan to the city council, approving a list of planning projects, maintenance priorities and community initiatives.
Speaker 3, a parks staff member, outlined the plans four goals: maintain the parks and trail system, provide recreational amenities to attract users, create safe play environments and preserve open-space character in new developments. Staff described…
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