White Bear Lake City Council 2/11/2025

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Approval of January 28, 2025 City Council minutes

Adoption of the agenda

Consent agenda approval

Community Development biannual report

Sports Center annual report

Concept plan review for 2263 Third Street (E-M-I-S Church expansion)

Police Sergeant's Union agreement

Votes (3)

Approval of January 28, 2025 minutes

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Adoption of the agenda with addition of 8B

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Approval of consent agenda

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Notable Quotes (3)

If they never grow anymore that would be great, but the church's main reason is to grow... what are we going to do when they come back in again and ask for something more?
— Ed Cox

Church expansionExpressing concern over future expansion and current lack of parking.

It's a large flat wall potentially 30-35 ft high... right up immediately against my yard line... that's a concern visually for sight lines.
— Scott Buss

Church expansionDescribing the physical impact of the church's expansion on his property.

We are open to changing our drawings and reconsidering what might work if you see a way forward for this.
— Tom Boer

Church expansionResponding to city and neighbor pushback on the concept plan.

People (6)

Mr. LindallCommunity Development Department Representative

Presented the biannual Community Development department report and the 2263 Third Street concept plan.

Mr. JubaSports Center Manager

Presented the 2024 Sports Center annual report.

Council Member EdbergCouncil Member

Asked about the off-site economic impact of the Sports Center on local businesses.

Ed CoxLocal Builder / Resident

Resident at 2583 Third Street who expressed concerns regarding parking and intensification at the church site.

Scott BussResident

Resident at 2255 Third Street adjacent to the church; raised concerns about light, noise, and site setbacks.

Tom BoerSenior Pastor

Representing 2263 Third Street; addressed concerns regarding building scale and site use.

Places Mentioned

2263 Third Street (Church site)2583 Third Street2040 Third Street2255 Third StreetWhitebear LakeMameiWard 3

Events & Meetings (3)

January 28, 2025: Regular City Council Meeting
January 16, 2025: Neighborhood meeting at the church
January 27, 2025: Planning Commission meeting

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