Forest Lake City Council October 13th, 2025
Chestnut Creek Phase 2 Development
Parkland Dedication Fees vs. Land Dedication
Forest Lake Garage Condos Preliminary Plat and PUD
New City Employee Introductions and Hires
Budgetary Concerns and Tax Increases
Pickleball Court Seasonal Operation
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of consent agenda (7A-7S)
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (2)
there's nothing wrong with saying that we've missed an opportunity and call a timeout.
I'm just here to urge you to not think just bigger first, I want you to think better.
People (8)
RobertsMayorPresiding over the City Council meeting.
Presiding over the City Council meeting.
Terry SteamlockFormer ChairAdvocating for parkland dedication at Chestnut Creek.
1 quote
Advocating for parkland dedication at Chestnut Creek.
“there's nothing wrong with saying that we've missed an opportunity and call a timeout.”
Advocating to delay or rethink the park dedication decision.
Mackenzie GuptalResidentRepresenting Phase 1 residents regarding Chestnut Creek Phase 2 concerns.
Representing Phase 1 residents regarding Chestnut Creek Phase 2 concerns.
Chelsea LanglessResidentHomeowner in Chestnut Creek advocating for community amenities.
Homeowner in Chestnut Creek advocating for community amenities.
AbbyStaff/PlannerPresenting development applications and hiring updates.
Presenting development applications and hiring updates.
Jason WagnerBuilding OfficialIncoming staff member from City of Wayzata.
Incoming staff member from City of Wayzata.
Ashley LorenPolice OfficerHired to fill one of four police vacancies.
Hired to fill one of four police vacancies.
Tom CochburnSergeantLong-term Forest Lake employee promoted to Sergeant.
Long-term Forest Lake employee promoted to Sergeant.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- September 17th - Parks, Trails, and Lakes Commission Meeting
- October 15th - Park Closing Date
- November 3rd - Denny Zil's Retirement Date
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Resolution recommending approval of the Forest Lake Garage Condos preliminary plat and PUD with conditions.