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Council and planning commission outline 2026 work plan; short‑term rentals and 2050 comp plan flagged for action

City of Lake Elmo — City Council & Commissions (joint workshop) · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Planning staff presented a 2026 work plan that includes short‑term rental regulation, preparation for a 2050 comprehensive plan, AUAR reviews, sustainability efforts and land‑use work for municipal properties; commissioners asked for enforcement on 8 reportedly noncompliant short‑term rentals and emphasized wildlife corridors and community engagement.

Planning staff reviewed accomplishments from 2025 and presented the 2026 work plan at a joint workshop, asking for commissioner and council feedback before final adoption by the City Council.

Key items on the work plan include processing housekeeping amendments, reviewing short‑term rental registration and regulation (staff noted 11 listings with a reported eight not in compliance with current…

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