Forest Lake City Council July 14th, 2025

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Planning Commission appointment of Andy Applicski

Hyo Lane North street maintenance and disrepair issues

Pickleball community activities and emergency training appreciation

Pizza Pub parallel parking and maintenance agreement

Nomination of watershed board member candidates

Veterans Memorial Lakeside Park project plans and bid authorization

Interim use permit for Beeswax Dispensary (adult cannabis retail)

Concept plan review for Bittersweet subdivision

Votes (5)

Approval of appointment of Andy Applicski to the Planning Commission

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve the Pizza Pub parking installation and maintenance agreement

FailedTie vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve Resolution 07142508 for watershed board nominations

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve plans, specs, and authorize ad for bid for Veterans Memorial

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve Resolution 07142507 for cannabis IUP with 5-year term

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

Nobody's done it. They did come out. Somebody came out and threw some cold asphalt down in a few spots which just made things worse.

Chuck Higgins
Hyo Lane street maintenanceDescribing the failure of the city to properly repair Hyo Lane.

The EDA did not want to take action on an item that was not formally approved by the council.

Abby
Pizza Pub parkingExplaining why the EDA tabled the parking funding request.

If they lose the state license for some reason, this automatically expires. I think that's important for the council.

Amanda Johnson
Cannabis business licensingJustifying the termination language in the cannabis IUP.

People (5)

ValentoActing Mayor

Serving as acting mayor for the first time.

Eugene HurstellResident

Praised fire department for pickleball training and community engagement.

AbbyCity Staff

Presented parking agreements, cannabis permits, and subdivision plans.

Amanda JohnsonLegal Counsel

Advised on the expiration and termination clauses of the cannabis IUP.

Places Mentioned

7673 Hyo Lane North10234 204 Street North8241 Northshore Trail508 Lake Street SouthCooling Camp ParkForest Lakes

Events & Meetings (5)

  • June 26: Planning Commission interview with Andy Applicski
  • June 28: Planning Commission review of cannabis IUP
  • August 6: Veterans Memorial project anticipated bid opening
  • August 11: Future City Council meeting for contract award
  • September 2: Earliest start date for Veterans Memorial construction

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

07142508

Nomination of candidates Robert Kevin Monroe, Cameron Clark, and Jim Shot Mueller to the watershed board.

07142507

Interim use permit for adult cannabis retail at 508 Lake Street South with 12 conditions and a 5-year term.

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Forest Lake City Council July 14th, 2025 - Scandia Recorder