Forest Lake City Council November 25th, 2024

Saturday, March 15, 2025

2025 budget discussion

Public comment and open forum

Consideration of 23620 Jensen Avenue North (hazardous building status)

Consent agenda items 6a-6m

Hazardous building resolution and order (463 action)

City property maintenance and code violations

Votes (3)

Approval of the amended agenda including the 2025 budget discussion

PassedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of consent agenda items 6a-6m

PassedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Accept the 23620 Jensen Avenue packet and exhibits into the record

PassedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (4)

If we're going to keep adding trees to medians where they the trees die because it's just not a good spot for them... we need to look at a less expensive plants.

Jamie Deckman
BudgetDiscussing the city's maintenance budget and tree mortality in medians.

If this were on Broadway Avenue or you know somewhere visible we would this would have happened a long time ago would have been done but we're out in the country and nobody cares.

Terry Pennison
Property MaintenanceExpressing frustration regarding perceived neglect of rural neighborhoods compared to main commercial streets.

I'm at that age where I'm gonna the stairs are getting a bit much for me and it's ruining my property value.

Pat Beaver
Property ValueDiscussing the personal and economic impact of the derelict neighboring property.

These are health concerns for those little kids that live there. I wouldn't let my kids live there. I won't even let my dog live there.

Becky Mikers
Public HealthDescribing the living conditions inside the hazardous building.

People (6)

Mayor BaneMayor

Presiding over the council meeting and facilitating agenda discussions.

Jill GreenSenior Center Representative

Provided positive updates about community donations to the local senior center.

AmandaCity Staff

Explaining the 463 action process regarding the property at 23620 Jensen Avenue.

Places Mentioned

23620 Jensen Avenue North, Forest Lake56 7th Street Northwest6349 207th Street North7760 214th Street, Forest Lake23830 Jensen Avenue North9355 239th Street North23760 Jensen Avenue North23833 Jensen Avenue NorthBroadway AvenueHighway 61

Events & Meetings (2)

  • City Council Meeting: 7:00 PM
  • Share of Sale date for 23620 Jensen Avenue: January 28th

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

463 Action

Resolution and order requiring repair or removal of hazardous building at 23620 Jensen Avenue North by April 30, 2025.

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Forest Lake City Council November 25th, 2024 - Scandia Recorder