Forest Lake EDA February 2nd, 2026

Monday, February 16, 2026

Election of EDA officers

Headwaters Parkway Extension Report

Infrastructure phasing policies

Premature subdivision development regulations

Interim roadway design and right-sizing standards

Votes (5)

Re-elect Leif Ericson as President

PassedMajority

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner

Re-elect Eric Legnus as Vice President

PassedMajority

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner

Keep Secretary held by city staff

PassedMajority

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner

Re-elect Chris Hoy as Treasurer

PassedMajority

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner

Appoint Ellie Larkin as Assistant Treasurer

PassedMajority

Moved by Commissioner Roberts · Seconded by Commissioner

Notable Quotes (3)

The EDA is made up of president, vice president, secretary, treasure, and assistant treasur. Each year we elect um officers.

Abby
Officer ElectionsExplaining the governing resolution for election of officers.

The strategy would allow for roadways that are less than needed at full buildout... we don't really have anything in our subdivision regulations... that really give us the ability to rightsize the road.

Abby
Infrastructure PhasingDescribing the proposed right-sizing approach for infrastructure.

I think there's many instances where this might make sense and I can think of others where I would say this is disastrous long term for the city to effectively get stuck with the bill.

Member Roberts
Infrastructure FundingExpressing concern regarding the right-sizing tool and potential financial liability.

People (6)

Leif EricsonPresident

EDA President leading the meeting and overseeing officer elections.

AbbyStaff/Secretary

Provides administrative support, records minutes, and explains policy proposals.

Eric LegnusVice Chair

Re-elected as Vice President.

Chris HoyTreasurer

Re-elected as Treasurer.

Ellie LarkinFinance Director

Appointed as assistant treasurer to help manage municipal finances.

Commissioner RobertsCommissioner

Long-term member providing historical perspective on development and infrastructure.

Places Mentioned

Headwaters ParkwayElmrest AvenueFenway Avenue180th Street190th StreetHarrow AvenueForest Hills Golf CourseHighway 61Forest RoadInterstate Companies (site)

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Meeting of the EDA, date unspecified, evening session.
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Forest Lake EDA February 2nd, 2026 - Scandia Recorder