October 2025 City Council Meeting
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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approve Shelley Dropkin as White Bear Lake Conservation District rep
Moved by Kathy · Seconded by Bridget
Notable Quotes (3)
I'm concerned that this is being done as cheaply as possible.
I just think Birchwood should first of all compel Rice Creek to get the easements which are specified in their own rules.
Filing a lawsuit's not it's risky. It's very risky. It's very resource intensive.
People (5)
Barton WinterResidentRaised concerns about hockey rink construction and fence stability.
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Raised concerns about hockey rink construction and fence stability.
“I'm concerned that this is being done as cheaply as possible.”
Regarding the installation of netting and posts at the hockey rink.
RuthResidentDiscussed legal concerns regarding easements and water quality at Halls Marsh.
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Discussed legal concerns regarding easements and water quality at Halls Marsh.
“There are a lot of false statements and disadvantageous terms in the proposed agreement.”
Opposing the agreement with the Rice Creek Watershed District.
Justin McCarthyFormer Council MemberAnalyzed the legal risks and potential benefits of the Prebby Lake agreement.
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Analyzed the legal risks and potential benefits of the Prebby Lake agreement.
“I think getting the deal as is with some of the the amendments that Mr. Henkins has proposed, I think is a good deal.”
Urging the council to ratify the agreement.
Shelley DropkinConservation District RepresentativeNew representative for Birchwood to the White Bear Lake Conservation District.
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New representative for Birchwood to the White Bear Lake Conservation District.
“I entered into a commitment to our board at the condo association to go through what's called the lake smart process.”
Describing her background in water quality mitigation.
Tom SchmidtOfficialRepresentative from the Rice Creek Watershed District addressing the agreement.
Representative from the Rice Creek Watershed District addressing the agreement.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Meeting Date: Unspecified
- Meeting Start Time: 6:45 PM