White Bear Lake City Council Meeting 2/25/2025

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Approval of February 11th meeting minutes

Adoption of the city council agenda

Approval of consent agenda

Public hearing: Dog beach operations at Matasa Park

Historical review of Matasa Park dog beach

Water quality testing results for beach areas

Analysis of police calls for service at dog beach

Proposed ordinances changes for leash requirements

Proposed Lake Shore seasonal CSO position

Notable Quotes (4)

I think that the council and the Parks Commission is responding incredibly well in monitoring our investment in the dog beach.
— Kim Keen

Dog beach operationsSupporting the current adaptive management approach.

40 ft on the lake between 7th and 6th Street is just not the location for such a populated and popular dog beach.
— Rachel Bonin

Dog beach locationArguing that the current footprint is insufficient for the impact.

Our quality of life has decreased since that dog beach has been there... it's barking barking barking.
— Ann Lingal

Noise nuisanceDescribing the noise impact on nearby residents.

I think the benefits far outweigh any problems or concerns and we have to remember nothing is 100% perfect.
— Brian Bile

Dog beach viabilityConcluding his presentation in favor of the beach.

People (7)

PaulCity Staff

Presented historical operations and improvements at Matasa Park dog beach.

Brian BileParks Commission Representative

Represented Parks Commission; provided findings from site visits and advocated for keeping the beach open.

Kim KeenResident

26-year resident, supports keeping the dog beach open.

Dave AndersonResident

Lives at 5799 Otter Lake Road, frequent user, supports keeping the beach open.

Rachel BoninResident

Lives at 4871 Lake Avenue, opposes current dog beach location due to nuisance concerns.

Ann LingalResident

Lives at 4885 Lake Avenue, reports decreased quality of life due to noise and unleashed dogs.

Jeff JohnsonResident

Lives at 4910 Morhead Avenue, 36-year area resident.

Places Mentioned

Matasa ParkLakewood Hills ParkVanney Lake ParkMemorial Beach7th Street Swim AreaLake Avenue Trail2291 9th Street5799 Otter Lake Road4871 Lake Avenue4885 Lake Avenue4910 Morhead Avenue

Events & Meetings (2)

February 11th, 2025: Regular City Council Meeting
March 11th: Scheduled future recommendation consideration

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