Lake Elmo City Council Workshop - 10/14/2025
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Minnesota Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) implementation
Old City Hall facility review and future disposition options
Areas of Interest (3)
- City of Lake Elmo considering shift to private third-party provider for PFML to achieve cost savings and administrative efficiencies.
- Potential demolition of Old City Hall being weighed against parking expansion needs and maintenance liability.
- Debate over allowing employees to use accrued leave to supplement PFML income to prevent financial hardship.
Notable Quotes (2)
If we choose to go over a 50/50 split, that tax, that benefit is now taxable on the employee.
PFML ImplementationDiscussing premium split implications.
The insurance cost went up because it's considered vacant and is a higher risk for vacant property.
Old City Hall FacilityExplaining maintenance and operational costs of the old building.
People (2)
Miss DoyleAdministrative Services CoordinatorPresented on PFML requirements and city benefit planning.
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Presented on PFML requirements and city benefit planning.
“The state plan premium for 2026 is .88% of the payroll wages which is approximately $35,500 for the city of Lake Elmo.”
Explaining state plan costs.
StoaCommunity Development DirectorPresented the facility review for the old city hall.
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Presented the facility review for the old city hall.
“The building needs considerable repair according to the space needs study from 2017.”
Describing condition of old city hall.
Places Mentioned
Lake ElmoOld City HallNew City Hall
Events & Meetings (1)
- Tuesday October 14th - City Council Workshop