Forest Lake City Council March 10th, 2025

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Approval of agenda

Consent agenda items A-H and J-L

Northshore Circle Park restoration agreement

Ordinance 749 regarding multi-family residential density

Northshore Trail design considerations

Votes (3)

Approve the agenda with amendment

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve consent agenda A-H and J-L

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Mayor Roberts · Seconded by Council Member

Adopt Ordinance 749

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Notable Quotes (3)

The water quality project was already there we're not taking more we're just trying to enhance it to make it look a little nicer than how it was left after that project.

Brian
Northshore Circle Park restorationExplaining the justification for the Northshore Circle Park restoration agreement.

Overall when we can tie our zoning code back to our comp plan which is really the guidance for our community that's probably the best interest of the public.

Abby
Ordinance 749Justification for Ordinance 749 regarding density.

If you do give that wider shoulder they might think they're safe but in actuality this is probably not a corridor for non-experienced user.

Brian
Northshore Trail designWarning about the safety of cycling on Northshore Trail.

People (5)

RobertsMayor

Presiding over the City Council meeting.

AbbyCity Staff

Explaining zoning ordinance text amendment 749.

James McKinnonApplicant

Requested the zoning ordinance text amendment to increase density.

KevinCouncil Member

Expressing concern regarding the cost and necessity of the Northshore Trail extension.

Places Mentioned

Northshore Circle Park EastNorthshore Circle Park WestHighway 61Highway 97Greenway Avenue235th StreetKen Camp

Events & Meetings (3)

  • February 2024 Planning Commission meeting
  • February 24th City Council meeting
  • March 2024 City Council meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Ordinance 749

Amends multi-family zoning to allow a density range of 15 to 20 units per acre, consistent with the comprehensive plan.

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