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Oak Park Heights City Council Meeting - Oct 28, 2025

Oak Park Heights City CouncilSaturday, November 15, 2025
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Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of agenda

Senate/House bonding tour updates

Middle St. Croix WMO grant request

Community outreach and Boobash event

Winter parking restrictions

Police officer recruitment status

Recycling award presentation

Consent agenda (bills, minutes, contracts)

Central Automotive parking lot expansion CUP/site plan

Accessory building setback CUP

Cannabis retail dispensary CUP (Mango Cannabis)

Cannabinoid product sales license (Kowalsski's)

City Administrator annual performance review

Full Document Analysis

Votes (6)

Approve agenda with two changes

PassedNot specified

Moved by Mayor Dhy · Seconded by Not specified

Approve consent agenda

PassedUnanimous (5-0)

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve Central Automotive parking CUP

PassedNot specified

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve accessory building setback CUP

PassedUnanimous (5-0)

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve cannabis dispensary CUP

PassedUnanimous (5-0)

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve Kowalsski's cannabinoid license

PassedNot specified

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

We've already got 15 applications. So we're hoping to move forward here next week.

— Chief
RecruitmentUpdates on police recruitment.

Oak Park Heights has always been our destination for a Mango location.

— Kevin Pata
Cannabis BusinessExplaining site selection strategy.

I received just about as many calls on this as I did about the Highway 36 bridge.

— Mayor Dhy
Public SentimentCommenting on public outcry regarding the loss of Joseph's restaurant.

People (8)

Mayor DhyMayor

Presiding over the city council meeting.

Council Member RunkCouncil Member

Participated in bonding tours and raised questions regarding cannabis business proximity.

Council Member JohnsonCouncil Member

Participated in bonding tours.

Jacob ReichCity Administrator

Providing administrative updates and subject of performance review.

ChiefPolice Chief

Reported on Halloween safety, winter parking, and recruitment success.

Christine AugustineCitizen

Recycling award winner.

Kevin PataCo-owner

Representing ABJKM Holdings/Mango Cannabis.

1 quote

“Our intention is to remodel and open the location.”

Regarding the Joseph's restaurant site.

Jake GermanRepresentative

Representing Mango Cannabis.

1 quote

“We've designed our operation to align fully with the time, place, and manner based guidelines.”

Addressing cannabis store operational standards.

Places Mentioned

Oak Park Heights City Hall5606 Oak Cove North14819 59th Street North14620 60th Street North5801 Neil Avenue NorthKowalsskisJoseph's restaurant spaceStillwater (neighboring city)

Events & Meetings (5)

  • Senate bonding tour, afternoon (pre-meeting date)
  • House bonding tour, Friday, November 14th, 1:30-2:00 PM
  • Winter parking restrictions, start November 1st
  • City council work session, October 14th
  • Planning commission meeting, October 9th

Ordinances & Resolutions (4)

Section 1413

Regulates operation of cannabis and hemp businesses.

Section 401.18

Addresses zoning issues for cannabis businesses.

Minnesota Statute 13D.03

Governs closed sessions for labor negotiations.

Minnesota Statute 13D.05

Governs closed sessions for employee performance reviews.

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