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White Bear Lake City Council 09/09/2025

White Bear Lake City CouncilFriday, September 12, 2025
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Constitution Week Proclamation

2026 Preliminary Budget and Tax Levy

United States Post Office retail relocation opposition

Closed session regarding property at 2224 County Road E

Full Document Analysis

Votes (6)

Approval of minutes of August 26, 2025

CarriedApproved with one abstention

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Adoption of the agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approval of consent agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve the preliminary tax levy resolution

AdoptedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve the letter of opposition regarding USPS

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Enter closed session for 2224 County Road E

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Notable Quotes (3)

provide the best services as frugally as possible.

— Dan Lewis
BudgetComment on the budget philosophy.

The city opposes the the relocation of retail services and respectfully requests the post office team partner with the city.

— Miss Crawford
USPS RelocationDraft letter of opposition to USPS.

I'm not quite sure that constitutes overwhelming but I do it it significant.

— Council Member Edberg
Public FeedbackCritique of the city manager's characterization of public input.

People (4)

Dan LewisMayor

Presides over city council meetings and proclamations.

1 quote

“do hereby proclaim September 17th through the 23rd as Constitution Week”

Issuing the proclamation for Constitution Week.

Miss CrawfordCity Staff

Presents budget and Post Office reports to the council.

1 quote

“The 2026 preliminary levy reflects a 9.46 or a $1.3 million increase over the 2025 levy.”

Explaining the preliminary budget levy increase.

Council Member WalshCity Council Member

Questions the cost and alternatives to the state paid family leave program.

1 quote

“I'm assuming that we're going to split the cost between city employees”

Inquiry regarding the paid family leave funding model.

Council Member EdbergCity Council Member

Participated in the discussion regarding the US Postal Service relocation.

1 quote

“I'm not quite sure that constitutes overwhelming but I do it it significant.”

Commenting on the amount of community feedback received regarding the post office.

Places Mentioned

White Bear Lake, MinnesotaFifth Street2224 County Road EPodman ParkHighway 61

Events & Meetings (7)

  • August 26, 2025: Regular City Council Meeting
  • September 9, 2025: City Council Meeting
  • September 13, 2025: Triad Summer Picnic at Podman Park
  • September 17-23, 2025: Constitution Week
  • September 20, 2025: Adopt a highway cleanup
  • October 21, 2025: Budget work session
  • December 9, 2025: Truth and taxation hearing
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