White Bear Lake City Council 3/25/2025
Approval of March 11, 2025 city council minutes
Adoption of the city council agenda
Consent agenda approval
Donation of White Bear Lake Lions Club police drone
Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority legislative support
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Votes (4)
Approval of minutes
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Adoption of the agenda
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Approval of consent agenda
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Adopt resolution accepting drone donation from Lions Club
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Notable Quotes (3)
An indoor drone is specifically designed to go into tight spaces.
Ramsey County was the last county, metropolitan county, to activate their levy.
This is an opportunity for a partnership that services that we really can't offer at the city level.
People (4)
ChiefPolice ChiefPresented the donation of an indoor drone for the police department.
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Presented the donation of an indoor drone for the police department.
“Anytime you need to get inside a building or next to a building or next to trees or something like that, it doesn't have that functionality... an indoor drone is specifically designed to go into tight spaces.”
Explaining the necessity of an indoor-specific drone versus outdoor models.
My Chong JongRamsey County Commissioner, District 6Discussed the economic development and housing authority proposal and legislative support.
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Discussed the economic development and housing authority proposal and legislative support.
“I would love to see more projects from all throughout Ramsey County and this just provides us an opportunity to invest in whether it be businesses and or housing.”
Advocating for the legislative change to expand HRA usage.
Josh OlsenInterim Director of Community Economic and DevelopmentProvided data on Ramsey County's housing levy and legislative proposal.
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Provided data on Ramsey County's housing levy and legislative proposal.
“We've been trying to build a much more responsive and diverse mix of programming... as well as developing a much more sustainable locally driven funding model.”
Describing the shift in HRA operations.
Council Member WalshCouncil MemberInquired about the 'opt-in/opt-out' nature of the proposed county legislation.
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Inquired about the 'opt-in/opt-out' nature of the proposed county legislation.
“What have you heard that would... is it just some caution or because you've said over and over that it's not going to affect the HR side?”
Questioning why cities might hesitate to opt into the program.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- March 11, 2025 - Regular city council meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Resolution accepting donation of police drone from the White Bear Lake Lions Club.