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Oak Park Heights City Council Meeting - March 25, 2025 at 6pm.

Oak Park Heights City CouncilWednesday, March 26, 2025
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Approval of agenda

Approval of raffle application

Council staff reports

Consent agenda: Bills and investments

Consent agenda: Council minutes May 11 2025

Consent agenda: Brey Park hockey boards replacement

Consent agenda: Street sweeping contract

Consent agenda: Lawn mower purchase

Consent agenda: City Hall parking lot lightheads

Consent agenda: 2025 Street chip seal contracts

New business: 5845 Stage Coach Trail North conditional use permit

Purchase of 2025 Ford Interceptor police vehicle

Cleanup at Cob Park Hill

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Votes (3)

Approval of the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Ljren · Seconded by Council Member Johnson

Approval of consent agenda

Passed5-0

Moved by Council Member Rock · Seconded by Council Member Dhy

Approval of 5845 Stage Coach Trail North CUP with conditions

Passed5-0

Moved by Council Member Dhy · Seconded by Council Member Johnson

Notable Quotes (2)

you can swing your fist wherever you want as long as my nose isn't in the way

— Jim Kramer
Conditional Use PermitDiscussing property rights and neighbor impact.

If the legislature decides this is all off the table... there'll be no more design guidelines

— Mayor McCumber
State LegislationExpressing concern over pending state housing legislation.

People (5)

Mayor McCumberMayor

Lead the meeting, returned after 25 years of perfect attendance following surgery.

1 quote

“it always rains or snows when I come”

Commenting on the city cleanup day event weather.

CJ RanzoApplicant

Representative of JAAC Capital Holding requesting a CUP for parking at 5845 Stage Coach Trail.

Jim KramerPlanning Commissioner

Opposed the CUP on the basis that it could negatively impact neighborhood property values.

1 quote

“you can build what you want on your property but you cannot or should not be allowed to destroy the value of your neighbor's property”

Arguing against the conditional use permit approval.

Chief AnonPolice Chief

Reported on upcoming community outreach and squad car status.

Council Member JohnsonCouncil Member

Advocated for natural buffers and landscaping for new developments.

Places Mentioned

5845 Stage Coach Trail NorthBrey ParkAnderson Corporation Southwest parking lotLily Lake Arena parking lot

Events & Meetings (5)

  • March 25th: Council Meeting
  • April 19th: Raffle at Stillwater Area High School
  • May 17th: City Cleanup Day
  • June 5th: Party in the Park
  • May 31st: Washington County Hazardous Waste Collection

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Item H

Resolution granting application of Stillwater Area High School theater parent association to conduct a one-day raffle.

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