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White Bear Lake City Council 06/24/2025

White Bear Lake City CouncilWednesday, June 25, 2025
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Wiper Lake Conservation District annual report and 2026 budget

Eurasian water milfoil screening and treatment plans

Starry stonewart prevention and lake survey programs

Lake usage study and statistical findings

Lake management regarding boat density and watercraft types

Municipal contributions methodology for the conservation district

Marketfest events

Manito days activities

Farmers market schedule and 'Coffee with the Cops' event

July 4th fireworks and event details

In-person absentee voting information

Closed session regarding property sale at 2230 Coney Road E

Full Document Analysis

Votes (4)

Approve minutes of the June 10, 2025, regular city council meeting

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Adopt agenda

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Approve consent agenda

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Go into closed session regarding 2230 Coney Road E

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Notable Quotes (3)

Out of the 31 lakes in Minnesota that have star stonewart, 29 of those lakes, it was initially found at the bolt launches.

— Mike Piranto
Starry stonewart preventionExplaining the high risk of boat launches for invasive species.

The ratio of all kinds of boats per dock is 3.1 per watercraft per dock.

— Mike Piranto
Lake congestionProviding statistics from the upcoming lake study.

With a fund balance of 204,000, why are you even needing or feeling a need to tax the cities for an additional total of about 3,000?

— Councilman Edber
Budget/FinanceQuestioning budget increases.

People (3)

Mike PirantoRepresentative/Treasurer

Presented the annual report and budget for 2026.

1 quote

“Every dollar we have is earning interest.”

Discussing financial management changes.

Councilman EdberCouncilmember

Engaged with budget details and praised environmental stewardship.

1 quote

“The fund balance as of on your book's balance sheet as of April 31 was 204,000 for an annual budget of 125,000.”

Challenging the need for a tax increase.

Miss CrawfordCity Manager

Provided updates on city events, markets, and election logistics.

Places Mentioned

Wiper LakeRamsey CountyMataska ParkVFW launch siteBirchwoodLions Park2230 Coney Road EWest ParkMemorial BeachRamsey County Elections Office, Plato Boulevard

Events & Meetings (6)

  • June 10th, 2025: Regular city council meeting (minutes approval)
  • July 1st-2nd: Complete lake survey with Bluewater Science
  • June 26th and July 3rd: Marketfest
  • Fridays (starts June 27th): Farmers market
  • June 27th: In-person absentee voting begins
  • July 4th: Fireworks event
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