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May 2025 City Council Meeting

Birchwood Village City CouncilWednesday, May 14, 2025
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Approval of amended City Council agenda

Public forum

Presentation on Washington County Conservation District and city park project

Lake Links Trail Birchwood segment proposal

Community outreach event planning

Project maintenance and grant funding requirements

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Votes (2)

Approval of the amended agenda

PassedNot recorded

Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member

Offer support and encouragement to the parks committee and Lori Telus for the conservation project

PassedNot recorded

Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member

Notable Quotes (2)

If you do get these grants, it's a 10-year commitment type of thing. So, don't just go rip it up right after you do it.

— Lori Telus
MaintenanceDiscussing maintenance obligations for grant projects.

We've also worked with the parks committee to see if there's something else that we could do to enhance, you know, use some of those funds.

— Jesse Granick
Lake Links TrailDiscussing under-budget project funds for the trail.

People (4)

Lori TelusRepresentative

Presented on water quality, soil health, and storm water retrofit projects for the city.

1 quote

“There's one in every county in the United States. We basically work with natural resource concerns, turning them into opportunities.”

Explaining the purpose of the Washington Conservation District.

Zach Mayh HookCommittee Member

Expressed appreciation for city staff and committee coordination.

1 quote

“I just wanted to really thank Lori for being here tonight and for all the hard work she's done for the city.”

Public forum commentary regarding project staff.

Mary CahillCommittee Member

Co-presenter on the Birchwood segment of the Lake Links Trail.

Jesse GranickCommittee Member

Co-presenter on the Lake Links Trail trail safety and funding.

Places Mentioned

531 Hall AvenueTai Schmidt ParkDelwood BeachWhite Bear LakeJ StreetWildwood RoadCedar Street

Events & Meetings (1)

  • May 31st, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Tai Schmidt Park site walkthrough
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