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
Areas of Interest (4)
- City of Forest Lake secures AA+ rating resulting in bond sale savings of approximately $300,000.
- Controversy over previous lack of maintenance plan for Broadway median project addressed with new long-term budget commitment.
- City modifies weapon ordinance after discovery of misalignment with federal law regarding military funeral honors.
- City reduces bond principal amount due to premium received during market bidding process.
Votes (5)
Approve the amended agenda including executive session and handouts
Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated
Approve consent agenda
Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated
Approve the median refresh project as recommended by staff
Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated
Approve resolutions 5122502 and 5122503 regarding Hidden Creek vacation
Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated
Approve ordinance 753 regarding military honors/firearms
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.
People (6)
RobertsMayorPresiding over city council meeting.
Presiding over city council meeting.
DaveCity StaffLed the presentation on the Broadway median refresh project.
Led the presentation on the Broadway median refresh project.
LuciusConsultant/PresenterProvided detailed renderings and maintenance plans for the median project.
Provided detailed renderings and maintenance plans for the median project.
AbbyCity StaffExplained the Hidden Creek vacation of public land.
Explained the Hidden Creek vacation of public land.
Dan TinterMunicipal AdviserPresented results of the bond sale and market interest.
Presented results of the bond sale and market interest.
MarkCity AdministratorReported on bond savings and AA+ credit rating.
Reported on bond savings and AA+ credit rating.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- May 12, 2025; 7:00 PM; Forest Lake Council Chambers
Ordinances & Resolutions (4)
Vacating part of right-of-way in Hidden Creek.
Vacating public drainage and utility easement in Hidden Creek.
Amending city code title 13, chapter 130 to allow blank ammunition for military honors.
Awarding sale of $4.145 million in bonds for street reconstruction.