August 2025 City Council Meeting

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Approval of council agenda

Preb outfall joint powers discussion

September meeting date adjustment

Public forum: White Bear Lake Conservation District representation

Public forum: Neighborhood safety and traffic sign placement

White Bear Lake Conservation District annual report and budget update

K Beach property boundaries and dock placement dispute

Votes (1)

Approval of the council agenda with two additions

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Kathy · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (4)

Susie Mahoney has taken personal actions that are opposite to the city's interests and that also compromise her ability to advocate for Birwood's interests.

Justin McCarthy
Conservation District RepresentationFormal request to the council to remove Mahoney from the district board.

She has been holding our neighborhood hostage for years. Like myself, many of our neighbors have grown tired of Susie and Larry's behavior and tactics.

Julie McKenzie
Neighbor harassmentTestifying about neighbors' long-term conflict.

By DNR standards, the boat density in the afternoon on peak days... has been categorized as crowded.

Sheri Salman Henkins
Lake safety and congestionAnnual report on lake usage.

We're not in the habit of arbitrarily asking people to move when something's working.

Alan Cantrude
Dock placement disputeDiscussing why the Conservation District rejected the Mahoney dock relocation complaint.

People (6)

Susie MahoneyBoard Member, White Bear Lake Conservation District

City appointee accused of personal legal actions against neighbors impacting city interests.

Julie McKenzieResident

Long-term resident alleging a 17-year history of harassing behavior by the Mahoneys.

Kathy MadorResident

Resident concerned with traffic safety and stop sign placement at Lake and Wildwood.

Sheri Salman HenkinsRepresentative

Presented the annual report, budget status, and lake health updates.

Alan CantrudeLegal Counsel

Provided legal perspective on dock disputes and property registration issues.

Places Mentioned

515 Lake413 Lake Avenue509 Lake AvenueK BeachBirchwood VillageWhite Bear LakeHalls Marsh

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Not specified (Birchwood Council Meeting)
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August 2025 City Council Meeting - Birchwood Recorder