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Lake Elmo accepts Raftelis public‑works assessment and hears staffing recommendations
Summary
The Lake Elmo City Council accepted a public‑works operational assessment from Raftelis that concluded growth and low density have left the department comparatively understaffed; the consultant recommended adding three FTEs over 2025–26 and expanding CMMS and training.
The Lake Elmo City Council voted to accept a public‑works operational assessment conducted by consulting firm Raftelis, after hearing a presentation that concluded recent growth and low neighborhood density have increased maintenance workload without matching staff levels.
Raftelis consultant Brian Kirsch told the council that Lake Elmo grew roughly 22% between 2019 and 2023 and that the city’s lower density (about 139 residents per street mile) means public‑works crews must maintain more assets per resident than peer communities. “We recommend that the city increase staffing by 2 FTEs in 2025 and 1 in 2026,” Kirsch said,…
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