Lake Elmo City Council Meeting - 12/02/2025
Lawful gambling city code update
Approval of 2026 liquor license renewals
2026 meeting calendar
Reappointment of park, economic development, and planning commissioners
Certification of delinquent storm water and utility bills
Statewide volunteer firefighter pension plan increase
Full Document Analysis
Votes (4)
Approve amended agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Adopt ordinance 2025-017 amending lawful gambling code
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Authorize budgeting lawful gambling revenues for law enforcement contract
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approve resolution 2025-077 to increase firefighter pension
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (2)
We are looking at our ordinance and it was determined that it needed some updates.
I think this is a good move for the city. We need to have something that makes worthwhile for people to serve as volunteer firefighters.
People (3)
KramerFinance CoordinatorPresented the lawful gambling ordinance updates and proposed revenue allocation.
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Presented the lawful gambling ordinance updates and proposed revenue allocation.
“What is lawful gambling? It is the operation, conduct or sale of um bingo, raffles, paddle wheels, tip boards, and pokes.”
Defining lawful gambling for the council.
Chief CallusFire ChiefPresented the proposal to increase volunteer firefighter pension benefits.
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Presented the proposal to increase volunteer firefighter pension benefits.
“Our current benefit level stands at $8,000 per year of service and asking to increase our benefit level to $9,000 per year of service.”
Explaining the proposed pension increase.
Council Member HearnCouncil MemberAdvocated against taking revenue from youth sports associations.
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Advocated against taking revenue from youth sports associations.
“I just I would prefer to just I guess kind of continue with what we've been doing. ... I don't think we need to take the $20,000 from the youth sports.”
Discussing the allocation of gambling revenues.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- June: Experimental Aircraft Association pancake breakfast
- Tomorrow, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Open house at Oakland Middle School for County Road 17/10 design
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Amend Lake Elmo City Code Chapter 11.04 regarding lawful gambling.
Authorize publication summary of ordinance 2025-17.
Increase benefit level for volunteer firefighters to $9,000 per year of service.