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Lake Elmo adopts ordinance creating dedicated tree fund and approves boulevard tree program
Summary
The Lake Elmo City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-16 to establish a dedicated tree fund (funding sources: fees-in-lieu, council allocations and donations) and approved a boulevard tree program funded initially by a $50,000 mitigation payment from Greater Stillwater Schools; adoption was by voice vote and program administration is estimated at $5,000—10,000 per year.
Lake Elmo, Minn.
The Lake Elmo City Council on Wednesday adopted Ordinance 2025-16, amending the tree preservation ordinance to create a dedicated tree fund and approved a boulevard tree replacement program to be financed by fees-in-lieu, council allocations and donations.
Director Silva presented the proposal, saying the city'has received a $50,000 payment from Greater Stillwater Schools as tree mitigation tied to a…
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