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White Bear Lake City Council 3/25/2025

White Bear Lake City CouncilWednesday, March 26, 2025
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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.

— Chief
Police EquipmentExplaining the operational utility of a new donation.

Ramsey County was the last county, metropolitan county, to activate their levy.

— Josh Olsen
County BudgetProviding historical context on the county's HRA funding.

This is an opportunity for a partnership that services that we really can't offer at the city level.

— My Chong Jong
Economic DevelopmentPitching the county's legislative agenda to the city council.

People (4)

ChiefPolice Chief

Presented the donation of an indoor drone for the police department.

1 quote

“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 6

Discussed the economic development and housing authority proposal and legislative support.

1 quote

“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 Development

Provided data on Ramsey County's housing levy and legislative proposal.

1 quote

“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 Member

Inquired about the 'opt-in/opt-out' nature of the proposed county legislation.

1 quote

“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

Banning and Fifth (parking lot)White Bear LakeSt. PaulRamsey CountyNardan HillsCounty Road E

Events & Meetings (1)

  • March 11, 2025 - Regular city council meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

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Resolution accepting donation of police drone from the White Bear Lake Lions Club.

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