Forest Lake City Council May 12th, 2025

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Approval of amended agenda

Open forum for city business

Consent agenda approval

Median refresh project presentation and approval

Hidden Creek public hearing and vacation of public right-of-way

Ordinance 753 amendment regarding firearms and military honors

Awarding sale of $4.145 million general obligation street reconstruction bonds

Votes (5)

Approve the amended agenda including executive session and handouts

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Approve consent agenda

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Approve the median refresh project as recommended by staff

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Approve resolutions 5122502 and 5122503 regarding Hidden Creek vacation

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Approve ordinance 753 regarding military honors/firearms

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Notable Quotes (1)

We actually received ultimately eight bids which is a little higher than what we would usually anticipate... eight demonstrates to us that it was a good test of the market.

Dan Tinter
Bond SaleDiscussing the bond sale process.

People (6)

RobertsMayor

Presiding over city council meeting.

DaveCity Staff

Led the presentation on the Broadway median refresh project.

LuciusConsultant/Presenter

Provided detailed renderings and maintenance plans for the median project.

AbbyCity Staff

Explained the Hidden Creek vacation of public land.

Dan TinterMunicipal Adviser

Presented results of the bond sale and market interest.

MarkCity Administrator

Reported on bond savings and AA+ credit rating.

Places Mentioned

Broadway (19th Street to Lake Street roundabout)Hidden Creek development (Enfield Avenue)Forest Lake, Minnesota

Events & Meetings (1)

  • May 12, 2025; 7:00 PM; Forest Lake Council Chambers

Ordinances & Resolutions (4)

5122502

Vacating part of right-of-way in Hidden Creek.

5122503

Vacating public drainage and utility easement in Hidden Creek.

753

Amending city code title 13, chapter 130 to allow blank ammunition for military honors.

05122401

Awarding sale of $4.145 million in bonds for street reconstruction.

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