October 2025 City Council Meeting

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Approval of agenda

Operations and maintenance agreement for Prebby Lake

Introduction of Shelley Dropkin (White Bear Lake Conservation District rep)

Tom Schmidt presentation

Rice Creek Watershed District discussion

Open public forum

Public comments regarding Prebby Lake and Halls Marsh

City of Birchwood public business

Votes (1)

Approve Shelley Dropkin as White Bear Lake Conservation District rep

PassedUnanimous (Voice vote)

Moved by Kathy · Seconded by Bridget

Notable Quotes (3)

I'm concerned that this is being done as cheaply as possible.

Barton Winter
Hockey rink maintenanceRegarding city maintenance work on the local hockey rink.

I just think Birchwood should first of all compel Rice Creek to get the easements which are specified in their own rules.

Ruth
Prebby Lake AgreementChallenging the legality of the Prebby Lake drainage plan.

Filing a lawsuit's not it's risky. It's very risky. It's very resource intensive.

Justin McCarthy
Prebby Lake LitigationWarning against legal action against the watershed district.

People (5)

Tom SchmidtOfficial

Representative from the Rice Creek Watershed District addressing the agreement.

Places Mentioned

Prebby LakeHalls MarshBirchwood (City)White Bear LakeRice Creek Watershed5 Lane (Resident address)515 Lake (Resident address)

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Meeting Date: Unspecified
  • Meeting Start Time: 6:45 PM
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October 2025 City Council Meeting - Birchwood Recorder