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Lake Elmo Parks Commission - 12/15/2025

Lake Elmo City CouncilTuesday, December 16, 2025
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Lake Elmo Parks Commission December 15 2025 meeting

Approval of October 20 and November 17 2025 minutes

Public comments regarding noise and pickleball

Sports complex planning and financial analysis

Boulevard tree program implementation

Pickleball sound mitigation strategies and fencing

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Votes (3)

Approval of the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed Commissioner · Seconded by Unnamed Commissioner

Approval of October 20, 2025 minutes

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed Commissioner · Seconded by Unnamed Commissioner

Approval of November 17, 2025 minutes

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed Commissioner · Seconded by Unnamed Commissioner

Notable Quotes (2)

I think feels like what we're doing now is just putting a band-aid over this constant issue.

— Josh
Pickleball noiseCriticizing the current approach to noise mitigation at parks.

Our projection just... is if you were to build something like this it would be at least 20 to $25 million.

— Jason
Sports complexOutlining potential costs for a new sports complex.

People (2)

JoshResident

Resides at 8100 Lake James Trail, concerned about noise impact from sports complex/pickleball.

1 quote

“If there was going to be some kind of a noise abatement... it should be on all four sides.”

Expressing concern that partial sound barriers will deflect noise to other neighbors.

JasonCity Staff/Planner

Leading the sports complex project and boulevard tree program updates.

1 quote

“The 76 acres should be enough room to accommodate other uses than just what we've talked about.”

Responding to questions about potential for additional activities like pickleball on the new site.

Places Mentioned

8100 Lake James TrailSun Fish Lake ParkPebble ParkLions ParkLegion Park

Events & Meetings (4)

  • December 15, 2025: Lake Elmo Parks Commission Meeting
  • October 20, 2025: Past meeting minutes review
  • November 17, 2025: Past meeting minutes review
  • November 7, 2028: Next potential referendum date
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