--- ## title: May 11 Workshop Retreat Minutes ## author: Tremble, Pamela S date: D:20230621204500Z --- ## City of Blaine ## City Council Workshop - Retreat May 11, 2026 | 3:00 PM ## Mary Ann Young Center - Oak Room ## 9120 Central Ave NE ## Blaine, MN 55434 ## MINUTES ## NOTICE OF WORKSHOP MEETING In accordance with the provisions of Section 3.01 of the Blaine City Charter, a Council Workshop meeting is scheduled for the following purpose: 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:00PM by Mayor Sanders. ## 2. Roll Call PRESENT: Mayor Tim Sanders, Councilmembers Chris Ford, Tom Newland, Jess Robertson, ## Leslie Larson, Terra Fleming, Chris Massoglia ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Erik Thorvig; Community Development Director Sheila Sellman; ## Economic Development Specialist Elizabeth Showwalter; and Director of Engineering Dan Schluender. ## 3. New Business ## 3.1. 2026-108 Residential Development Tour and Density Discussion ## Sponsors: Sheila Sellman, Community Development Director Council and staff toured different single-family residential developments throughout the city for feedback for future discussions on single-family development and comprehensive land use planning. 3.2. 2026-109 2050 Comprehensive Plan Process ## Sponsors: Sheila Sellman, Community Development Director Staff provided an overview of the Comprehensive Plan update process including goals, staff and council roles, community engagement and possible advisory board, consultant scope, and schedule. ## 3.3. 2026-110 Planning Agenda Items ## Sponsors: Sheila Sellman, Community Development Director Staff reviewed examples of planning items that are routinely included on the council consent agenda and asked what other planning items could be placed on consent in order to focus discussion on other items. 3.4. 2026-111 3M Open Planning ## Sponsors: Sheila Sellman, Community Development Director Staff reviewed the proposed schedule of activities and events for the upcoming 3M Open tournament. ## 4. Other Business None. 5. Adjournment The workshop adjourned at 6:15PM. Signed by ## Tim Sanders, Mayor Signed by ## Catherine M. Sorensen, City Clerk