Forest Lake City Council February 9th, 2026 1
Monday, February 16, 2026
Veterans Memorial Sculpture Agreement
Open Forum regarding construction at 891 19th Street Southeast
Consent Agenda approval
Forest Lake North Garage Condos PUD plat postponement
Areas of Interest (4)
- Allegations of 'junk math' and zoning violations regarding impervious surface coverage at 891 19th Street Southeast.
- City of Forest Lake under scrutiny for failure to enforce fire hydrant clearance at a private construction site.
- Potential administrative burden and legal complexity for the city regarding the Forest Lake North Garage Condos condo plat fees.
- American Legion and city partnership on the Veterans Memorial sculpture project facing funding and design adjustments.
Votes (3)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Approval of consent agenda items A through H
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Approval of Veterans Memorial Sculpture Agreement
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Notable Quotes (2)
This lack of enforcement is built on a foundation of junk math and misrepresentation.
If we see something that would make the piece better we will do it. We want this to be the best possible product.
People (4)
Jill JohnsonResidentRaised concerns about fire hydrant obstruction and zoning violations at 891 19th St SE.
2 quotes
Raised concerns about fire hydrant obstruction and zoning violations at 891 19th St SE.
“Obviously, they can't be parked in front of the hydrant because that's a state law.”
Quoting a responding police officer.
“Be in peace. It is impossible to be in peace.”
Quoting a city official's response to her complaint.
Denise DavisResidentLives across from the 891 19th St SE project; raised concerns about oversized construction and drainage.
Lives across from the 891 19th St SE project; raised concerns about oversized construction and drainage.
Nick LgerosArtistLeading the design for the Veterans Memorial sculpture.
Leading the design for the Veterans Memorial sculpture.
Ron MillerCouncil Member / Legion ChaplainPresenting the Veterans Memorial agreement and discussing paver fundraising.
Presenting the Veterans Memorial agreement and discussing paver fundraising.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- February 23rd, 2025 (Proposed meeting for PUD plat hearing)
- Memorial Day 2025 (Soft opening for Veterans Memorial)