The board of Independent School District No. 834 (Stillwater Area Public Schools) has proposed to increase its voter approved general education revenue to $1,536.47 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for eight years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
The election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Lake Elmo taxpayers in both precincts can cast their vote between the hours of 7 am and 8 pm at Lake Elmo City Hall, 3800 Laverne Ave. N.
Please note: Next week's regularly scheduled council meeting will be moved to Wednesday, November 6th.
Making a Lasting Difference in the Community
Members of Girl Scout Troop 52842 are Working Toward their Silver Award
Members of Girl Scout Troop 52842 recently completed a buckthorn removal project in effort to earn their Silver Award. Pictured Left to Right: Teagan Andrews, Madison Bergmann, Christen Gauker, Hayley Menzel.
Members of Girl Scout Troop 52842 got to work last weekend removing buckthorn at the Lake Elmo Public Library. The troop divided into two groups to work toward earning their Silver Award.
"The criteria for the Silver award is to complete a project that makes a lasting difference in your community," said troop member and Lake Elmo resident, Hayley Menzel. "We decided to make a difference by improving the appearance of our community."
The troop will be doing a flower planting project this spring to fulfill the 58 service-hour requirement to earn the award. Next year they will continue toward earning their Gold Award.
NextGen Group Preparing to Light up the Town
First Annual 'Light Up Lake Elmo' Event to be Held Dec. 7
The City of Lake Elmo's NextGen Group met on Tuesday evening for a pumpkin carving contest at Lake Elmo Wine Company.
Using the pumpkins as a means to foster their creativity, the group discussed options for lighting up downtown Lake Elmo this holiday season. The group will partner with local businesses and residents to give the Old Village a festive makeover, with a community tree lighting event on Saturday, December 7. Stay tuned for more information in next week's issue of Fresh.
Looking for a fun way to make a difference in your community, consider joining the NextGen Group. Contact Alyssa at 651-747-3908 or amacleod@lakeelmo.org for more information.
S. Frontage Road two-week closure in Oak Park Heights begins Nov. 6
Motorists who use the S. Frontage Road in Oak Park Heights will experience a two-thirds mile closure for two weeks beginning Nov. 6, weather permitting, as part of the St. Croix Crossing project.
The S. Frontage Road will be closed from just east of Phil's Tara Hideaway to Stagecoach Trail. Access from Peller/Penrose avenues to the S. Frontage Road will also be closed. Visit the project website to view a map.
Area residents can access the neighborhood from eastbound Highway 36 by turning right on Highway 95, right on Pickett Avenue, right on 56th Street N. and then right on Stagecoach Trail.
Crews will tie a water main below the S. Frontage Road. While the road is closed, crews will also complete curb and gutter construction where S. Frontage Road and Stagecoach Trail meet.
This closure affects local traffic only, because the new ramp directly between Highway 36 and Highway 95 opened Oct. 28.
The board of Independent School District No. 834 (Stillwater Area Public Schools) has proposed to increase its voter approved general education revenue to $1,536.47 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for eight years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. 
The City of Lake Elmo's NextGen Group met on Tuesday evening for a pumpkin carving contest at 
