City Council Meeting 2-11-2025
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Approval of Consent Agenda
Removal of item H
Municipal State Aid (MSA) funding for South Diamond Lake Road
Open Forum - Outdoor RV storage ordinance enforcement
Well pump rehab project status
Parks Commission candidate recommendations
Historic village boat landing project
Officer involved shooting training protocol
Planning Commission work session on A3 District
Public hearing notification ordinance review (500-foot rule)
Hennepin County Sheriff Department 2025 strategic presentation
Areas of Interest (5)
- Resident frustration over the city's inability to enforce RV and parking ordinances after two years.
- Controversy regarding the use of 'out-year' Municipal State Aid funds for current paving projects.
- City Council debating a reduction in public hearing notification radius from 500 feet to state statute levels.
- Sheriff Witt highlights the staffing crisis and the impact of fentanyl on Hennepin County suburbs.
- Success story: Donated city engine 11 reaches Baza, Ukraine.
Votes (2)
Approve consent agenda
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Approve MSA funding request for South Diamond Lake Road
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Notable Quotes (2)
equipment for one of the new squads
confiscating enough fenel that could potentially kill every person in henen County
People (4)
Zach DowCity AdministratorAddresses ordinance enforcement and administrative procedures.
Addresses ordinance enforcement and administrative procedures.
Chief AngaPolice ChiefConfirms equipment purchases for squads.
1 quote
Confirms equipment purchases for squads.
“equipment for one of the new squads”
Regarding a $66,872 charge to Emergency Auto Tech.
JasonCity EngineerProvides technical details on pavement management plans.
Provides technical details on pavement management plans.
Diana WittHennepin County SheriffPresents 2025 strategic priorities and recruitment updates.
1 quote
Presents 2025 strategic priorities and recruitment updates.
“we are not unlike a lot of other agencies where we are facing shortages”
Describing staffing challenges in law enforcement.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- February 11th - City Council Meeting
- July 16th - Council training session
- February 25th - Work session with Planning Commission
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Outdoor storage of equipment and motor vehicles on residential lots.
Parking provisions in residential districts and front yard setbacks.
Administrative enforcement procedures for city code violations.