<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[lscj-transparency]]></title><description><![CDATA[lscj-transparency]]></description><link>https://www.lscbtransparency.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:47:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lscbtransparency.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Former Council Member Calls for Action on Mayor’s Extended Absence (Dec 10, 2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Lake St. Croix Beach City Council member submitted a formal letter raising concerns about the mayor’s extended absence from the city and its impact on local governance. The letter calls for review, public discussion, and potential action. Overview On December 10, 2025, a former Lake St. Croix Beach City Council member submitted a letter to the City Council outlining concerns related to the mayor’s extended absence from the city. The letter raises questions about leadership presence,...]]></description><link>https://www.lscbtransparency.com/post/former-council-member-calls-for-action-on-mayor-s-extended-absence-dec-10-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbf64e4c31bb6f64bd168e</guid><category><![CDATA[FEATURED UPDATE]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:39:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce0863_34f32fae7b1a4b478d4e110471bc33f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>davidtriemert</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[$178,000 Tax Shortfall Identified After Three Years of Incorrect Levy Reporting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake St. Croix Beach officials reported a $178,197 property tax shortfall spanning three years due to incorrect levy reporting. The discrepancy went uncorrected from 2023 through 2025 before being disclosed to residents. The situation has raised questions about oversight, internal controls, and the timing of disclosure. Overview According to reporting by the Pioneer Press, Lake St. Croix Beach experienced a property tax shortfall totaling $178,197 over a three-year period due to an accounting...]]></description><link>https://www.lscbtransparency.com/post/178-000-tax-shortfall-identified-after-three-years-of-incorrect-levy-reporting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69caf6f2138134f81728de18</guid><category><![CDATA[ALL UPDATES]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:25:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce0863_f9cd30a599ba4f2aac623c2cc255c0af~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>davidtriemert</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public Records Request Filed Seeking Data Request Logs and Internal Communications (2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A public records request has been submitted to the City of Lake St. Croix Beach seeking records related to how public data requests are received, tracked, and handled. The request includes internal policies, records of past requests, and communications related to data request processing. As of this writing, no acknowledgment of the request has been received. In March 2026, a public records request was submitted to better understand how requests are received, processed, and fulfilled. Scope of...]]></description><link>https://www.lscbtransparency.com/post/public-records-request-filed-seeking-data-request-logs-and-internal-communications-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69caf17220141e70489d8451</guid><category><![CDATA[ALL UPDATES]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:13:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_0c187b8e44524b50b62b26691c210d21~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Triemert</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Raises Concerns Over Ordinance Compliance and Months-Long Records Request Delay (2025–2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Lake St. Croix Beach resident has raised concerns about a construction project that may not have followed required city procedures, along with a public records request that has gone unanswered for more than four months. The concerns were shared with Washington County officials after repeated attempts to obtain information locally. Overview A resident of Lake St. Croix Beach has raised multiple concerns related to local government processes, including ordinance compliance, public notice, and...]]></description><link>https://www.lscbtransparency.com/post/resident-raises-concerns-over-ordinance-compliance-and-months-long-records-request-delay-2025-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc3bc8bc536ac286a9bd2f</guid><category><![CDATA[ALL UPDATES]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:30:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce0863_f9cd30a599ba4f2aac623c2cc255c0af~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Triemert</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Termination of City Clerk-Administrator Dave Engstrom and Reported Legal Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[In October 2025, the City of Lake St. Croix Beach voted to terminate City Clerk-Administrator Dave Engstrom after approximately eight years in the role. The decision followed a performance improvement plan and a public discussion during a city council meeting. According to reporting by the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Engstrom indicated he intended to pursue legal action against the city, including claims related to age discrimination. Overview Dave Engstrom served as the City Clerk-Administrator...]]></description><link>https://www.lscbtransparency.com/post/termination-of-city-clerk-administrator-dave-engstrom-and-reported-legal-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c4ac1bdbf1d5b60133044e</guid><category><![CDATA[ALL UPDATES]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:56:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce0863_f9cd30a599ba4f2aac623c2cc255c0af~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>davidtriemert</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Government Data Practices Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. Chapter 13) governs how public data is created, maintained, and made accessible by government entities. In simple terms, it defines your right to access information held by state and local government — including cities, counties, and public agencies. This law establishes that most government data is public and must be made available It also outlines how requests must be handled, how quickly responses must be provided, and what...]]></description><link>https://www.lscbtransparency.com/post/minnesota-government-data-practices-act</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c45785d2e55f64fe0876b3</guid><category><![CDATA[ALL UPDATES]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:46:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce0863_c2cfc785e1324a22ba4abbeb41d24bea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_481,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>davidtriemert</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed Cell Tower Near Ballfield and Community Response (2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2025, a proposal to install a telecommunications tower near a local ballfield in Lake St. Croix Beach prompted significant concern from residents. The project, which involved a tower of substantial height near a recreational area used by families, raised questions about how the proposal was introduced and communicated to the public. Following community response and public discussion, the proposal did not proceed as initially presented. What We’re Watching: Public Records Requests Overview...]]></description><link>https://www.lscbtransparency.com/post/proposed-cell-tower-near-ballfield-and-community-response-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c4538578ed17abe1fd6d35</guid><category><![CDATA[ALL UPDATES]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:35:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce0863_539f788396cf4e0883606ce51c04798e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_577,h_433,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Triemert</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>