City Council 6-25-2024

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Approval of Minutes

Consent Agenda

Diamond Lake Improvement Association concerns

Boat landing accessibility at Diamond Lake

Blue Stone development noise and licensing

Adoption of new Minnesota state flag

City Hall holiday closure request

Absentee voting for primary election

Police and hiring updates

River navigation safety

Planning and Park Commissioner appointments

Dayton River Road Trail extension

River Trails East Second Edition final plat

Sundance Greens 11th Edition final plat

Interim use permit for poultry at 13145 Brainstrom Circle

Areas of Interest (5)

Citizens push for more 'horsepower' from the city to address DNR boat landing limitations at Diamond Lake.
Tensions rise over Blue Stone development noise, with questions regarding commercial event licensing.
Community member advocates for replacing Minnesota state flag over historical racial concerns.
Council debates fiscal responsibility regarding a $1.1M trail project that could be destroyed by county construction.
Concerns over 'blank' development agreements and staff authorization thresholds for financial credits.

Votes (4)

Approval of agenda

Passed4-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of consent agenda

Passed4-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of River Trails East Second Edition final plat and development agreement

Passed4-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of Sundance Greens 11th Edition final plat and development agreement

Passed4-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

it's not accessible for anything other than small kayaks canoes or duckboats
— Charles Wagner

Boat landing accessSpeaking during Open Forum about the Diamond Lake boat landing.

that image makes me feel unwelcome in my community
— Anthony Albright

Minnesota state flagRequesting the council consider adopting the new state flag.

nine has to do with the ability the flexibility to manage more
— Stephanie

Interim use permitExplaining request for nine poultry instead of six.

People (4)

Charles WagnerRepresentative

17611 North Diamond Lake Road; Diamond Lake Improvement Association

1 quote

“it's not accessible for anything other than small kayaks canoes or duckboats”

Regarding the new boat landing at Diamond Lake.

Anthony AlbrightCitizen

14101 Berkshire Lane North; descendant of displaced native people

1 quote

“that image makes me feel unwelcome in my community”

Expressing discomfort with the current Minnesota state flag imagery.

ZachStaff/Consultant

City Hall administration

1 quote

“I'm wondering if the council would be willing to say we're closed that day”

Requesting closure of City Hall on July 5th.

StephanieResident

Applicant for interim use permit for poultry

1 quote

“nine has to do with the ability the flexibility to manage more if we find it truly manageable”

Arguing for nine poultry versus the recommended six.

Places Mentioned

17611 North Diamond Lake Road14101 Berkshire Lane NorthRogers High School13145 Brainstrom CircleDiamond LakeDayton River Road142nd and North Diamond Lake Road

Events & Meetings (3)

June 25th Regular City Council Meeting
July 5th (Proposed closure)
August (No park commission meeting)

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

Resolution 33224

Approval of River Trails East Second Edition final plat

Resolution 34224

Approval of Sundance Greens 11th Edition final plat and development agreement

Resolution 322024

Interim use permit for poultry at 13145 Brainstrom Circle

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