City Council 04.07.2025
Monday, April 7, 2025
Fire prevention captain position authorization
Gambling premise permit
Public works west gate replacement
Highway 47 safety and traffic concerns
Water rate increase impact
TIF (Tax Increment Financing) policy discussion
Department of Transportation limited use permits for trails
City budget kickoff
Charter commission and municipal government structure
Police department updates and ride-along program
Votes (4)
Approval of agenda (minus item D)
Moved by Robinson · Seconded by Muawer
Continue fire prevention captain item to work session
Moved by Muawer · Seconded by Fis
Approval of gate replacement
Moved by Robinson · Seconded by Fis
Approval of Resolution 2025-18 (MnDOT permits)
Moved by Muawer · Seconded by Fis
Notable Quotes (3)
What are the interim fixes that are going to be done to fix that road to slow traffic?
By raising these water rates by 25%. You're going to ask some of these citizens in this town to choose between taking their meds or paying their water bill.
I have denied TIFF in this town. I said from day one when I took that oath. I would never ever sell anybody in this town short to a company that didn't have a solid business plan.
People (6)
Presiding over the council meeting and conducting the agenda.
Resident of Arrowhead Street NW; concerned about Highway 47 traffic safety.
Resident for 25 years; spoke on water rates and TIF as a development tool.
Providing updates on highway funding, personnel, and administrative tasks.
Clarified procedures regarding gambling premise permits.
Managed renewal of trail maintenance permits with MnDOT.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (5)
- Monday, April 7th, 2025, 6:00 PM
- April 28th, 2025, Work Session
- June 9th, 2025, Work Session
- April 26th, 2025, Spring Recycling Event
- May 6th, 2025, Citizens Academy start
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Approval of limited use permits with MnDOT for trail maintenance.