Forest Lake City Council November 25th, 2024
2025 budget discussion
Public comment and open forum
Consideration of 23620 Jensen Avenue North (hazardous building status)
Consent agenda items 6a-6m
Hazardous building resolution and order (463 action)
City property maintenance and code violations
Full Document Analysis
Votes (3)
Approval of the amended agenda including the 2025 budget discussion
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of consent agenda items 6a-6m
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Accept the 23620 Jensen Avenue packet and exhibits into the record
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (4)
If we're going to keep adding trees to medians where they the trees die because it's just not a good spot for them... we need to look at a less expensive plants.
If this were on Broadway Avenue or you know somewhere visible we would this would have happened a long time ago would have been done but we're out in the country and nobody cares.
I'm at that age where I'm gonna the stairs are getting a bit much for me and it's ruining my property value.
These are health concerns for those little kids that live there. I wouldn't let my kids live there. I won't even let my dog live there.
People (6)
Mayor BaneMayorPresiding over the council meeting and facilitating agenda discussions.
Presiding over the council meeting and facilitating agenda discussions.
Jamie DeckmanResidentRaised concerns regarding budget, road improvements, and maintenance of medians.
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Raised concerns regarding budget, road improvements, and maintenance of medians.
“If we're going to spend that kind of money I'd much rather see a dedicated right turn lane from Broadway onto 61 South.”
Critique of proposed $800,000 median/roundabout improvement budget.
Jill GreenSenior Center RepresentativeProvided positive updates about community donations to the local senior center.
Provided positive updates about community donations to the local senior center.
Steve ShinganResident/Park RangerInquired about the hiring process for warming house positions after 8 years of service.
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Inquired about the hiring process for warming house positions after 8 years of service.
“I've been a park Ranger for eight years and I didn't know nothing about this and I've been trying for the last two weeks.”
Expression of frustration regarding new online application procedures for city seasonal work.
AmandaCity StaffExplaining the 463 action process regarding the property at 23620 Jensen Avenue.
Explaining the 463 action process regarding the property at 23620 Jensen Avenue.
Pat BeaverResidentLong-time resident describing the degradation of the neighborhood near Jensen Avenue.
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Long-time resident describing the degradation of the neighborhood near Jensen Avenue.
“My beautiful home is becoming a ghetto and I'm sure you guys all feel like that too.”
Commenting on the impact of a neglected property on local home values and safety.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- City Council Meeting: 7:00 PM
- Share of Sale date for 23620 Jensen Avenue: January 28th
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Resolution and order requiring repair or removal of hazardous building at 23620 Jensen Avenue North by April 30, 2025.