Forest Lake City Council September 23rd, 2024
Approval of agenda
Open Forum
Consent Agenda (Item 6A-6N)
2025 Preliminary Tax Levy
Truth and Taxation public hearing scheduling
Financial Management Plan updates
Park dedication fund adjustments
Public Safety Aid funding strategy
City building maintenance funding
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Approval of agenda
Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Roberts
Accept the consent agenda 6A through 6N
Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member
Notable Quotes (3)
The mental health hotline is now 988 it's no longer a 1-800 number.
The levy approved tonight can be decreased it just cannot be increased from the amount that it is set tonight.
The levy increase for this evening is the 11.54%.
People (7)
BaneMayorPresides over the council meeting and manages the agenda.
Presides over the council meeting and manages the agenda.
HusnikCouncil MemberCouncil participant.
Council participant.
ValentoCouncil MemberCouncil participant.
Council participant.
RobertsCouncil MemberCouncil participant, actively questioning budget items.
Council participant, actively questioning budget items.
Gary LeeMemberRepresenting Forest Lake Lions; highlighted community projects and mental health awareness.
1 quote
Representing Forest Lake Lions; highlighted community projects and mental health awareness.
“The mental health hotline is now 988 it's no longer a 1-800 number.”
Public comment regarding mental health awareness.
Eugene HstoResidentSpoke about budget concerns, tax levy, and Public Safety Aid usage.
1 quote
Spoke about budget concerns, tax levy, and Public Safety Aid usage.
“I hope that soon some of the different... tax increment financing... will help.”
Public comment on budget and TIF usage.
KevinStaffPresented the preliminary 2025 tax levy and financial projections.
Presented the preliminary 2025 tax levy and financial projections.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- Council Meeting: 7:00 PM
- Budget Workshop: August 19
- Budget Discussion: September 9
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Development agreement revised to change Parkland dedication fees to $70,000 including a trail connector.