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City Council Meeting 9/1/26

Coon Rapids City CouncilWednesday, September 2, 2026
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Rescission of development request for K-8 school at Family Center Mall

Approval of meeting minutes from August 18, 2026

Final payment to Northwest Asphalt for project 25-1 (street resurfacing)

Final payment to Kilmer Electric for project 24-54 (ice center lighting)

Development agreement with Ibiza LLC for 2831 113th Ave

Review of electronic payment register (Aug 13-26, 2026)

Public hearing for vacation of drainage and utility easement at 12547 Riverdale Blvd

Extension of summer water conservation and drought measures

Ordinance 2354: Amending liquor license chapter 5-200

Ordinance 2355: Amending cannabis business regulations to state compliance

Ice Center user contracts 2026-2027

Construction cooperation agreement for sewer rehabilitation project 24-17

Grant for Minnesota Military Appreciation Softball Foundation

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Votes (5)

Remove item 10 from the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Novak · Seconded by Geisler

Approve Consent Agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Butler · Seconded by Armstrong

Adopt Resolution 86-26 to vacate easement at 12547 Riverdale Blvd

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Geisler · Seconded by Carlson

Approve water conservation measures extension

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Carlson · Seconded by Armstrong

Adopt Ordinance 2355 regarding cannabis businesses

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Carlson · Seconded by Geisler

Notable Quotes (2)

لن يكون هناك أي نقاش أو تعليق عام حول هذا الأمر الليلة لأنه خارج جدول الأعمال.

— Cook
Agenda AdjustmentAnnouncing the withdrawal of the Family Center Mall development project.

إذا نظرت إلى نهر المسيسيبي العظيم جنوب السد... فإنه يبدو ضحلاً للغاية.

— Armstrong
Drought/Water ConservationJustifying strict water conservation measures.

People (5)

CookMayor

Presides over city council meetings and facilitates agenda items.

NovakCouncil Member

Active participant in motions; raised reminders regarding cannabis laws.

1 quote

“المرسوم الحالي ينص على أن استخدام القنب في المدينة يعامل تماماً مثل الكحول. لا يسمح بالاستخدام العام.”

Warning to public regarding cannabis public use regulations.

ArmstrongCouncil Member

Advocated for the Military Appreciation Softball grant.

1 quote

“الحدث بحد ذاته يجعلك تغادر وأنت تشعر بشعور رائع حقاً تجاه مدينتنا وبلدنا أيضاً.”

Supporting the military appreciation softball event.

Mike FlugelRetired Air Force Veteran

Representing the Military Appreciation Softball Foundation.

1 quote

“كل الأموال التي نجمعها تبقى في مينيسوتا. لذا، هذا من أجل محاربينا القدامى في مينيسوتا.”

Explaining the purpose and local impact of the softball tournament.

Becky FinkCitizen

Challenged council on economic impact of trade tariffs.

1 quote

“كم عدد ناخبيكم الذين فقدوا الرعاية الصحية ودعم الغذاء... أريدكم أن تقدموا تقريراً بذلك.”

Challenging council members to report on the local impact of federal tariffs.

Places Mentioned

Family Center Mall2831 113th Ave12547 Riverdale Blvd (former TGI Fridays site)Sand Creek Athletic ComplexVFW 96251755 Lane 132 NW9876 Palm St NW

Events & Meetings (3)

  • September 1, 2026: City Council Meeting
  • September 11-13, 2026: Military Appreciation Softball Tournament at Sand Creek Park
  • September 19, 2026: Pet Expo at City Hall

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

86-26

Vacating drainage and utility easement at 12547 Riverdale Blvd.

2354

Amending Chapter 5-200 to remove liquor bar license requirements.

2355

Amending Chapter 5-3100 to increase allowed cannabis business licenses to six.

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