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Forest Lake City Council July 23rd, 2024

Scandia City CouncilSunday, March 16, 2025
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Hidden Creek Second Edition Final Plat consideration

Vacation of drainage and utility easement

Vacation of English Avenue North right-of-way

Development Agreement approval for Hidden Creek Second Edition

Model home allowances

Parkland dedication fees

Headwaters Parkway development sequencing

Full Document Analysis

Votes (4)

Approve resolution 7232401 vacation of unused utility easement

PassedAll in favor

Moved by Not Specified · Seconded by Not Specified

Approve resolution 7232402 vacation of English Avenue North roadway easement

PassedAll in favor

Moved by Not Specified · Seconded by Not Specified

Approve resolution 7232403 Hidden Creek Second Edition final plat

PassedAll in favor

Moved by Not Specified · Seconded by Not Specified

Approve development agreement for Hidden Creek Second Edition

Pending/In DiscussionN/A

Moved by Mayor Bane · Seconded by Not Specified

Notable Quotes (3)

we really should be requiring our public improvements fully developed before we add more properties

— Abby
Public InfrastructureExplaining why building permits are tied to roadway completion

if we don't get a road in you're going to hold up my building permits it sounds like we find the road to be pretty important

— John Dobs
Development AgreementCritique of the city's negotiation tactics

even right now with the narrow roads that were allowed, [a fire truck] can't get a fire truck through there

— Ryan
Public SafetyCiting public safety concerns regarding current road conditions

People (5)

BaneMayor

Presiding over the city council meeting

AbbyCity Staff

Presented the Hidden Creek Second Edition development plan and staff recommendations

1 quote

“we really should be requiring our public improvements fully developed before we add more properties”

Regarding why the Headwaters Parkway must be completed before issuing building permits

John DobsDeveloper

Advocating for weather-dependent construction delays on Headwaters Parkway

1 quote

“to hold building permits on the entire 37 lots... is basically putting a gun to our head”

Expressing frustration with city requirements linked to building permit issuance

Paul BrammanDeveloper Representative

Assisting in negotiations for development agreement terms

1 quote

“I mean that that I get you know I mean there's a letter Credit in place I I just I don't even know who thought of that”

Questioning the staff-proposed financial security requirements

RyanCity Engineer

Providing engineering justification for infrastructure requirements and construction sequencing

1 quote

“the longer we wait prices will probably go up and we're going to affect more residents”

Justifying why Headwaters Parkway must be completed during phase two

Places Mentioned

Headwaters ParkwayEnglish Avenue NorthHidden Creek Second EditionJudicial Ditch Number 4City of Forest Lake

Events & Meetings (1)

  • July 23, 2024, 7:00 PM City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

7232401

Vacation of unused utility easement as part of Hidden Creek first edition.

7232402

Vacation of unused English Avenue North roadway easement.

7232403

Approval of Hidden Creek Second Edition final plat.

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