Lake Elmo Parks Commission - 01/14/2026
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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (4)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of the November 2025 minutes with amendment
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Nomination of Ellen for Chair
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Nomination of Tracy for Vice Chair
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.
I foresee there's going to be a lot of push back, especially if we don't put an amenity back.
One council member's input doesn't think shouldn't guide our decision-making process.
People (5)
AdamStaff/Parks RepresentativePresents playground replacement CIP and park classification data to the commission.
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Presents playground replacement CIP and park classification data to the commission.
“How do you tell a neighborhood that you're taking away the playground that's been there for 25 years?”
Discussing the challenges of removing long-standing park infrastructure.
HankParks Commission MemberFormer nominee for chair; active in discussing park history and replacement policy.
Former nominee for chair; active in discussing park history and replacement policy.
EllenChairElected chair of the Parks Commission during the meeting.
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Elected chair of the Parks Commission during the meeting.
“I would consent to that.”
Accepting the nomination for chair.
TracyVice ChairElected vice chair; advocate for standardized rotation of officer roles.
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Elected vice chair; advocate for standardized rotation of officer roles.
“I think that just generally speaking, everybody should do it.”
Supporting the rotation of commissioner officer roles.
PeterParks Commission MemberFocuses on developing formal criteria for park replacement.
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Focuses on developing formal criteria for park replacement.
“I feel like I would recommend that we can that we hit pause on things for a three, five years.”
Recommending a temporary hold on final long-term park infrastructure decisions.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- January 18, 2026: Lake Elmo Parks Commission Meeting