White Bear Lake City Council 08/28/2025
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Approval of past meeting minutes
Adoption of agenda
Consent agenda
Recognition of service of Dale Graham Bush
Community Development bi-annual report
Second reading of municipal code amendment for parking
Areas of Interest (4)
- City Council debates controversial new winter parking restrictions and potential impact on road longevity.
- Proposed parking ordinance creates tension among Council members regarding enforcement and citizen feedback.
- Declining building permit activity in White Bear Lake marks a 'new normal' according to development reports.
- New parking restrictions pending for areas near the new high school campus to manage traffic congestion.
Notable Quotes (2)
The decrease has been in a few large projects with only really a smaller percentage increase in the total numbers of permits.
Community Development ReportExplaining the decline in total building permit valuations.
The longer it sits there primarily in the spring, but any free stall cycle... it can degrade the road.
Winter Parking OrdinanceExplaining how unmelted snow and salt usage damage municipal roads.
People (5)
Dale Graham BushCharter Commission memberHonored for 22 years of service on the Charter Commission.
1 quote
Honored for 22 years of service on the Charter Commission.
“No speech.”
Refusing to give a speech after receiving his award.
JubaAssistant City ManagerPresented the recognition for Dale Graham Bush.
Presented the recognition for Dale Graham Bush.
LindleCity StaffPresented the Community Development bi-annual report.
Presented the Community Development bi-annual report.
AndersonCity StaffPresented the proposed parking ordinance rewrite.
Presented the proposed parking ordinance rewrite.
CPYPublic Works DirectorExplained the impact of snow accumulation on road longevity.
Explained the impact of snow accumulation on road longevity.
Places Mentioned
White Bear LakeRamsey CountyMount Meidi
Events & Meetings (2)
- August 15th (Regular city council meeting)
- August 19th (City council work session)
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Chapter 603
Amendment to the municipal code regarding parking restrictions, including trailer parking and winter snow parking.