Bernardo's Circus Event and Property Use Agreement
Passed Unanimously
Dissent: None
Moved by Council member Staff [3:13] · Seconded by Acting Mayor [3:30]
Council member McCullough pulled this item from the consent agenda to discuss event details. Key points included traffic evaluation, anticipated attendance (400 people, lower than other events), and a clean environment. The event is scheduled from October 19th to November 1st, intended to be family-friendly and animal-free, located south of Weaver Lake Road. Council member Staff raised concerns about informing residents north of River Lake Road and suggested offering discounts to those missed. Staff affirmed safety measures were in place.
Liquor Violations: Dave and Busters and Ichido Ramon
Passed Unanimously for both
Dissent: None
Moved by {'Dave and Busters': 'Council member Staff [9:55]', 'Ichido Ramon': 'Council member McCullough [14:49]'} · Seconded by {'Dave and Busters': 'Council member McCullough [10:25]', 'Ichido Ramon': 'Council member Staff [15:47]'}
Miss Nelson reviewed liquor violations for Dave and Busters and Ichido Ramon, both serving alcohol to minor decoys on June 24th, 2026. Neither business requested a hearing. Daniel Christians (attorney) and Tony Donatelli (GM) for Dave and Busters acknowledged the violation, reported terminating the employee, retraining staff, and implementing new checks like daily sign-offs and mandatory ID checks for vertical IDs. They requested a stayed suspension or a change in suspension dates. Chen Chu Dang (owner) for Ichido Ramon explained an employee 'messed up with the text' on the ID and that they had added posters. Council members expressed seriousness about violations, emphasized consistent application of penalties, and highlighted the importance of staff training, particularly regarding vertical IDs.
Low Potency Hemp Edibles (LPH) Violations: Three Squares and Haskell's
Passed Unanimously for both
Dissent: None
Moved by {'Three Squares': 'Council member Staff [17:40]', "Haskell's": 'Council member McCullough [20:56]'} · Seconded by {'Three Squares': 'Council member McCullough [18:24]', "Haskell's": 'Council member Staff [21:26]'}
Miss Nelson reported LPH compliance checks on June 23rd, 2026, finding violations at Three Squares and Haskell's for serving to minors. Neither business requested a hearing. Casey Sager (HR Director) for Three Squares reported employee termination, company-wide reminders, and new hire training. Theodore Farrell (President, Owner) for Haskell's apologized, stated the clerk was fired, and reinforced training across all stores. Council members noted the seriousness of LPH violations, comparing them to liquor violations. They discussed the code's 'may' versus 'shall' language for imposing penalties, with a consensus to apply a 'shall' (mandatory) penalty mirroring liquor violations and a desire to revisit the ordinance language.
EDA: TIF Agreements for Gravel Mining Area Properties
Passed Unanimously
Dissent: None
Moved by Council member O’Shea [20:00] · Seconded by Council member McCullough [20:17]
Mr. Anderson presented on the proposed sale of Building 5 and Building 6 in the gravel mining area by Endeavor to Arbor Lakes Industrial Park owners. The properties have existing TIF notes, specifically $396,000 for Building 5 and $479,000 for Building 6. Staff recommended reducing the TIF note for Building 6 by 50% to $239,000, as per agreement item 310, to facilitate the transfer of sale and TIF note.
River Valley Church PUD Amendment
Passed Unanimously
Dissent: None
Moved by Council member Staff [29:43] · Seconded by Council member McCullough [30:17]
Mr. Coro introduced the request for a PUD amendment to allow River Valley Church to use an existing commercial building at 1683rd Way North (currently Worley Ball) as a place of worship. The building is zoned for commercial use, and staff found the proposed use compatible, noting minimal exterior changes, sufficient parking (250 spaces exceeding city requirements), and planned landscaping. Church services would be primarily Sunday mornings, with youth programming on Wednesday nights. The Planning Commission supported the proposal with a condition for city engineer review of traffic if operations significantly change. Caleb Graham, the applicant, confirmed their intent to purchase and renovate the building, and to sell a previously acquired property in NW Maple Grove. Visibility from Highway 94 was also noted as a benefit.
Rice Lake Bible Chapel Conditional Use Permit
Passed Unanimously
Dissent: None
Moved by Council member McCullough [37:46] · Seconded by Council member Staff [38:09]
Lee Eubanks presented a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an 8,550 square foot addition to the Rice Lake Bible Chapel, including a new entrance, lobby, kitchen, and recreation space. The addition would match existing exterior materials and meet landscaping requirements. While current parking (98 stalls) is adequate, the addition's requirements necessitate proof of 97 additional spaces, though no immediate expansion is planned. Neighboring residents expressed concerns at the Planning Commission meeting about impacts from possible expanded parking. Consequently, the Planning Commission recommended a condition requiring a new CUP and public hearing if the parking lot is expanded. Steve Kraus, the architect, confirmed the applicant's acceptance of this condition.
Maple Grove Senior Living Project Feasibility Report
Passed Unanimously
Dissent: None
Moved by Council member Staff [43:23] · Seconded by Acting Mayor [43:50]
Mr. [Speaker name not specified] presented the Maple Grove Senior Living project (#2619) located off Arbor Ridge Parkway. The council was asked to approve the feasibility report, order plans and specifications, and authorize bidding. Public improvements include extending sanitary sewer and water main along Ranch View Lane and constructing a trail. The report detailed trunk benefit assessments totaling nearly $1 million, public improvement costs over $300,000, and total development assessments just under $1.8 million. The project was established on April 6th, and bidding is scheduled for September 3rd, with construction expected to start this fall, excluding the trail slated for next spring.