February 23, 2026 City Council Meeting

Monday, February 23, 2026

Public comment regarding transition of public works supervisor

Adoption of Ordinance 251 amending city zoning code

Zoning ordinance consistency updates

Single-family dwelling two-stall garage requirements

Non-conforming structure rebuild extensions

Home occupation and daycare definitions

Temporary structure site plan review requirements

Institutional use definition

Recreational facility screening exemptions

Business screening exemptions across from residential

Accessory structure maximum height increase to 20 feet

Flood plane management overlay district incorporation

Motor vehicle sales landscaping exemptions

Parking lot landscape island requirement adjustments

Revised off-street parking calculations for retail and restaurants

River rock parking pad semi-improved surface regulations

Storage container quantity and screening rules

Tree preservation and replacement standards

Addition of I1 Light Industrial district

New R1-R4 residential zoning district structure

R1 lot width adjustment to 75 feet

Votes (2)

Approve the agenda as presented

Passed4-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve the consent agenda

Carried4-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

I am here just to say thank you to you all for the generous offer to come back.
— Kyle Coons

Public works staffingPublic comment section.

We did a lot of updating to the ordinance itself which there's a lot of inconsistencies in the previous one.
— John Anderson

Zoning codeIntroduction of zoning ordinance changes.

If you had say a 40 acre parcel and it was all wooded right now, the developer could literally come in and clear cut the entire 40 acres.
— John Anderson

Tree preservationExplaining the necessity of new tree preservation standards.

People (3)

Kyle CoonsFormer Public Works Supervisor

Spoke during public comment regarding his return to the city staff and support for the public works department.

John AndersonCity Planner

Presented the zoning ordinance updates and addressed council questions regarding technical code changes.

NickActing Mayor

Presided over the council meeting and facilitated agenda proceedings.

Places Mentioned

4 street 324 street northeastMayor MinnesotaShimcore industrial areaTrunk Highway 25Cold Water CrossingHidden CreekFieldstone

Events & Meetings (2)

Monday, February 23rd at 6:30 p.m.
January 6th (Planning Commission meeting)

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Ordinance 251

Comprehensive update to the city zoning code including definitions, parking, landscaping, and residential district restructuring.

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