City Council 05.05.2025

Monday, May 5, 2025

Approval of agenda

Consent agenda items K and L

Old City Hall building sale/dispensary offer

Election poll pad agreements

Proposed market rate apartment complex development

Traffic safety and infrastructure concerns

Votes (3)

Approve the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Councilman Nubar · Seconded by Councilman Robinson

Accept consent agenda (A-J, M-Q)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Councilman Udvig · Seconded by Councilman Muar

Approve consent agenda items K and L

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Councilman Robinson · Seconded by Councilman Udbig

Notable Quotes (4)

I know that I was the highest bidder by over $10,000, which would go to your community here.

Jeff Taylor
Real EstateRegarding the offer on the old City Hall building.

This has been discussed for two years and nobody's done a traffic assessment.

Michael Powell
Traffic SafetyArguing against the apartment project's impact on Bridge Street.

Never in the history of this city as we've had one project come into this town and cough up $960,000 in whacken sack charges.

Mike Roger
Economic DevelopmentAdvocating for the financial benefits of the development.

How in the world do we try to offload a property of what I look at as high value? It's six and a half acres of land.

Amy Barish Benning
Public FinanceQuestioning the sale price of city land.

People (12)

BogleMayor

Presiding over the city council meeting

Jeff TaylorRepresentative

Representing RNR Investments regarding the old City Hall building sale

Dererick LynnRepresentative

Representing Anoka County Election Integrity Team concerning poll pad agreements

Amanda SteiniRepresentative

Representing Vista Prairie at Eagle Point in support of apartment development

Michael PowellResident

Opposing the apartment complex due to traffic and safety concerns

Mike RogerResident

Supporting the development citing economic benefits and tax impacts

Tina CarolResident

Opposing development and questioning property sale price

Amy Barish BenningResident

Opposing development process and property value assessment

Sandra ShearResident

Questioning developer costs and traffic studies

Stacy UrickResident

Expressing concern regarding density, crime, and loss of small-town character

Chris LickshidleResident

Providing perspective on the necessity of affordable housing for special needs

Scott ChobnikResident

Concerns regarding Bridge Street traffic congestion and EMS access

Places Mentioned

Old City Hall buildingBridge StreetAmbassador Boulevard NorthwestWoodbury ParkSt. Francis

Events & Meetings (1)

  • May 5th, 6:00 PM: City Council Meeting
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