Forest Lake Planning Commission August 13, 2025
Friday, August 15, 2025
Oath of office for new commissioner Andy
Approval of July 9th meeting minutes
Landscaping regulation ordinances 757 and 758
Public works facility budget discussions
Code enforcement staffing and budget expansion
Status of residential developments including Chestnut Creek phase 2
Staffing updates for Community Development department
Areas of Interest (4)
- Controversial public works facility project price tag deemed excessive by city officials.
- City moves to increase code enforcement officer hours from 13.5 to 40 per week for 2026 budget.
- Concerns over landscape regulation enforcement and maturity of trees on small residential lots.
- Renewal of 10-year-old Chestnut Creek phase 2 development project signaling new residential growth.
Votes (4)
Approve the agenda as presented or with changes
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approve minutes from July 9th, 2025
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Recommend approval of ordinance 757
Moved by Chair · Seconded by Not specified
Recommend adoption of ordinance 758
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (2)
It turns out that when you advertise that you have a code enforcement officer, your enforcement efforts just have to increase.
Our public works facility is a big topic of discussion but we need to work on that and whittle things down a little bit.
People (5)
AndyCommissionerNewly sworn-in member of the Planning Commission.
Newly sworn-in member of the Planning Commission.
AbbyCommunity Development DirectorFacilitator of ordinances and departmental updates.
1 quote
Facilitator of ordinances and departmental updates.
“The council recognizes that there is too much enforcement efforts out there to be operating with a quarter-time employee.”
Regarding increasing code enforcement hours.
GerardChairPresiding officer of the meeting.
Presiding officer of the meeting.
LarsonCouncil PersonProviding updates on city council activities and budget.
Providing updates on city council activities and budget.
Josh BrownDetectiveDeceased Forest Lake Police Department officer honored by the commission.
Deceased Forest Lake Police Department officer honored by the commission.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- July 9th, 2025: Regular meeting (minutes approval)
- August 27th, 2025: Meeting canceled
- September 10th, 2025: Next scheduled Planning Commission meeting
- Current meeting: 6 p.m. start time
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Repealing and replacing certain sections of city code chapter 153 pertaining to landscaping regulations.
Amending title X5 chapter 153 section 153.074 pertaining to landscape regulations.