Forest Lake City Council September 8th, 2025

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Volunteers and Parks/Rec Commission recognition

Veterans Memorial donations and project progress

Hidden Creek development agreement amendment

Median refresh project change order

Veterans Memorial capstone change order

Eureka Avenue improvement project planning and bidding

Votes (6)

Approval of resolutions recognizing volunteers for Corn Feed and Parks/Rec Commission

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve resolution 09082502 thanking donors for Veterans Memorial Project

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Deny the amendment request for Hidden Creek addition

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve change order number 1 for median refresh project (reducing cost by $557.29)

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve change order to increase Veterans Memorial budget by $7,425 for capstone

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve plans and specs and authorize bid for Eureka Avenue project

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Notable Quotes (2)

If we build this house and don't have a road on the front yard that's going to be a problem.

Mayor Roberts
Hidden Creek AdditionDiscussing the risks of early development permits in Hidden Creek.

Anticipated schedule for the project is as laid out in the memo... schedule is dependent upon finalizing the roadway easement.

Ryan
Eureka AvenueExplaining the timeline and constraints for the Eureka Avenue improvements.

People (6)

Mayor RobertsMayor

Moderating council meeting and facilitating project discussions.

AbbyCommunity Development Staff

Presented Hidden Creek amendment request and recommended denial.

DaveCity Staff

Managed landscape change orders and Veterans Memorial updates.

RyanCity Staff

Presented Eureka Avenue improvement project specifications.

Ellie LarkinFinance Director

Introduced as new Finance Director.

Stephen GilmoreAssistant Community Development Director

Introduced as new Assistant Community Development Director.

Places Mentioned

Lakeside ParkHidden Creek AdditionEureka AvenueForest LakeHighway 97

Events & Meetings (2)

  • September 2025 Council Meeting at 6:00 PM
  • Veterans Memorial groundbreaking occurred on a Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

09082502

Resolution thanking groups, businesses, and public for donations to the Veterans Memorial Project.

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Forest Lake City Council September 8th, 2025 - Scandia Recorder