Lake Elmo Parks Commission - 01/14/2026

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Approval of January 18, 2026 agenda

Approval of December 2025 meeting minutes

Election of Parks Commission Chair

Election of Parks Commission Vice Chair

Future playground replacement planning and prioritization

Criteria development for park amenity evaluation

Votes (4)

Approval of the agenda

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of the November 2025 minutes with amendment

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Nomination of Ellen for Chair

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Nomination of Tracy for Vice Chair

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

If you're say we're going to do three more, we're going to be really spread wide.

Adam
CIP PlanningDiscussing the budgetary spread of playground replacements.

I foresee there's going to be a lot of push back, especially if we don't put an amenity back.

Peter
Public FeedbackAnticipating community reaction to playground removals.

One council member's input doesn't think shouldn't guide our decision-making process.

Tracy
GovernanceDiscussing a directive to reduce the number of playgrounds.

People (5)

HankParks Commission Member

Former nominee for chair; active in discussing park history and replacement policy.

Places Mentioned

Lions ParkReed ParkStonegate ParkTablin ParkRidge ParkCarriage Station ParkTannon Ridge ParkHidden Null ParkFirefly ParkPilot ParkDowntown Lake Elmo

Events & Meetings (1)

  • January 18, 2026: Lake Elmo Parks Commission Meeting
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