Bayport public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Workshop 12 1
The City Council will discuss potential zoning projects, the status of Villas of Inspiration, and 2025 goal completion. A primary focus is whether to allow the owner of 363 5th Ave N to divide a vacant unit into two separate business spaces.
- Discussion on dividing Unit 1 at 363 5th Ave N into two units for an engineering business and a barber
- Review of a proposed resolution to memorialize the property history and parking variance for 363 5th Ave N
- Discussion on the status of Villas of Inspiration
- Update on completion of 2025 projects and goals
- Review of Interim Use Permit options under City Code Sec. 747 for B-2 Central Business district
City Council 12 1
The City Council will consider the 2026 budget, tax levy, and capital improvement plan. The body is also reviewing a conditional use permit for a retail cannabis business and several consent agenda items including street improvements and licensing.
- Conditional use permit for retail cannabis business at 243 3rd St. N. (My Dealer LLC)
- Adoption of the 2026 tax levy, budget, and capital improvement plan
- Pay application #2 from Dressel Contracting for 4th Ave. N. street improvement project
- Short term rental license application for 17 Point Rd.
- Public hearing on certification of past due utility bills to property taxes
City Council Workshop 12 1
The council reached consensus to employ three enforcement options—using the development escrow balance for city invoices, withholding a certificate of occupancy for the final house, and applying code enforcement to address equipment storage—to compel compliance by developer Nathan Landucci of the Villas of Inspiration. The council also agreed to work with the new owner of a property that received a 2003 parking‑variance, to recognize the two‑unit configuration and consider an interim use permit for separate businesses.
- Council agreed to use escrow notice, occupancy certificate hold, and code enforcement for Villas of Inspiration default
- Council agreed to acknowledge the 2003 parking variance for two units and explore an interim use permit for the property
December 2025
The City Council adopted the 2026 final budget and certified the tax levy. The council also approved a conditional use permit for a cannabis retail business at 243 3rd St. N.
- 2026 final budget adopted at $5,376,704
- Tax levy certified at $2,071,733
- Conditional use permit approved for My Dealer, LLC to operate cannabis retail at 243 3rd St. N.
- Pet license fees set at $20 for spayed/neutered and $40 for non-spayed/neutered
- Special event permit approved for Woodfire Wellness to operate mobile sauna units at Lakeside Park
City Council 12 1
The council approved a short‑term rental license for 17 Point Rd. and a conditional use permit for a retail cannabis business at 243 3rd St. N., each by a 5‑0 voice vote. It also adopted the 2026 general‑fund levy of $2,071,733, the $5,376,704 city budget, and the capital improvement plan, all unanimously. Regular meeting dates for 2026 were set, and the consent agenda items 1‑13 were approved.
- Approved short‑term rental license for 17 Point Rd. (5‑0)
- Approved conditional use permit for retail cannabis business at 243 3rd St. N. (5‑0)
- Adopted 2026 general‑fund levy of $2,071,733 (5‑0)
- Adopted 2026 city budget of $5,376,704 (5‑0)
- Adopted 2026 capital improvement plan (5‑0)
- Adopted regular meeting dates for 2026 (5‑0)
- Adopted consent agenda items 1‑13 (5‑0)
Planning Commission 11 17
The Bayport Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit (CUP) for a retail cannabis business at 243 3rd St. N., submitted by My Dealer LLC. The applicant seeks to purchase the property currently occupied by Heartfelt Silks and operate retail sales of cannabis and hemp products under the city's ordinance. The commission will review zoning compliance, required inspections, and conditions such as operating hours, odor control, signage, and security as outlined in Ordinance No. 915. The decision will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval on December 1, 2025.
- Conditional use permit application for a retail cannabis business at 243 3rd St. N.
- Property is zoned B-2 Central Business district, permitted for cannabis use only as a conditional use
- Applicant: Brandon Van Asten, My Dealer LLC, intends to purchase the site from Robin and Harry Firth (Heartfelt Silks)
- Ordinance No. 915 limits cannabis businesses to B-2 and I-Industrial zones and sets conditions on hours, odor, signage, and security
- Staff recommendation includes carbon filtration system, restricted‑access vault, security doors, and operating hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
Planning Commission 11 17
The commission approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It then voted 4‑0 to recommend that the City Council approve a conditional use permit for a retail cannabis business at 243 3rd St. N., subject to staff‑recommended conditions. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.
- Approve September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Recommend City Council approve conditional use permit for retail cannabis at 243 3rd St. N. (4-0)
- Adjourn meeting (4-0)
Number 916 Appendix D Fee Schedule
The Bayport City Council is voting to amend Appendix D of the city code to replace the entire fee schedule with a new list of administrative, building, and recreational fees.
- Short-term rental application fee: $400.00
- Liquor license on sale: $2,000.00/yr
- Vacant building registration: $500.00/yr
- Building permit plan review: 65% of permit fee
- Beach house rental: $125.00/day for residents
City Council 11 03
The council will vote on a consent agenda that includes minutes, October payables, a permits report, revisions to the personnel policy for paid family and medical leave, and Change Order #1 from Kusz Contracting for the 2/18 Point Rd. property mitigation. A public hearing will be held to certify past‑due solid waste/recycling charges and vacant building registration fees to property taxes. New business includes an amendment to Appendix D – Fee Schedule of the Bayport City Code of Ordinances and the acceptance of an employee compensation study prepared by David Drown Associates.
- Adopt consent agenda items 1‑7, covering minutes, payables, permits report, personnel policy revisions, and Change Order #1 from Kusz Contracting for 2/18 Point Rd. property mitigation
- Public hearing to certify past‑due solid waste/recycling charges and vacant building registration fees to property taxes
- Consider amendment to Appendix D – Fee Schedule of the Bayport City Code of Ordinances
- Consider accepting employee compensation study prepared by David Drown Associates
- Revisions to the city’s personnel policy to comply with state law for paid family leave and family medical leave
City Council Workshop 11 3
The council reached consensus to approve the request from the Otto Trust to rename 1st Ave. N. as Baytown Lane in the Bayhaven at Bayport development. Staff will draft a resolution for the December 1 council agenda. A motion to adjourn the workshop was moved, seconded, and carried. No other formal actions were taken on fee schedule updates or gun‑violence prevention.
- Approved renaming 1st Ave. N. to Baytown Lane (consensus)
- Motion to adjourn workshop carried
City Council 11 3
The council approved a resolution adopting seven consent‑agenda items, including October meeting minutes, October payables, permit reports, personnel policy revisions, and a change order for the 2/18 Point Rd. property. It adopted Ordinance 916, amending Appendix D of the city code to update various fees such as peddler licenses and engineering reviews. The council also accepted a compensation study from David Drown Associates, adopting a new salary structure with 13 grades and 10 steps to be implemented on Jan 1 2026. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).
- Approved agenda (5‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 25‑25 consent agenda items 1‑7 (5‑0)
- Closed public hearing (5‑0)
- Certified past‑due solid waste/recycling and vacant building fees to property taxes (5‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 916 amending fee schedule (5‑0)
- Accepted employee compensation study and new salary structure (5‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (5‑0)
City Council Workshop 11 03
The Bayport City Council will hold a workshop on November 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The council will discuss potential updates to the city’s fee schedule, strategies for gun‑violence prevention, and proposed street names in the Bayhaven at Bayport development. No public comment will be taken during the workshop.
- Discussion of updates to the city fee schedule
- Discussion of gun‑violence prevention measures
- Discussion of street‑name proposals for the Bayhaven at Bayport development
City Council 10 06
The Bayport City Council approved a consent agenda including minutes, permits, and reappointments to the Library Board and Planning Commission. The meeting also featured reports on upcoming community events, including a Fire Prevention Open House and a free curbside mattress collection.
- Reappointments to Library Board and Planning Commission
- Approval of September building permits and receipts
- Fire Prevention Open House on October 11
- Free curbside mattress/box spring collection event
- 3M PFAS grant application progress reported
Joint City Council and Planning Commission 10 06
The joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting considered an amendment to Appendix B that updates zoning rules for cannabis and hemp businesses. The Planning Commission recommended, and the Council adopted, Ordinance 915 which repeals Ordinance 903 and adds delivery services as a conditional accessory use in the B-2 Central Business district. The adoption vote was 4 aye, 1 nay. A public hearing on the amendment was held with no comments submitted.
- Amendment to Appendix B – zoning regulations for cannabis and hemp businesses
- Adoption of Ordinance 915 repealing Ordinance 903 on cannabis/hemp regulation
- Delivery services designated as a conditional accessory use in B-2 Central Business district
- Public hearing on the amendment (no comments received)
- Planning Commission recommendation to adopt the ordinance (motion carried 2-0)
City Council Workshop 10 06
The City Council will hold a workshop after its regular meeting on October 6, 2025. The workshop will discuss potential park improvement projects and gather feedback on the new city website platform. No public comment will be taken.
- Discuss potential park improvement projects
- Provide feedback on the new city website platform
City Council 10 06
The City Council will meet to review a consent agenda including a new police department classroom discrimination policy and several board reappointments. The meeting also includes announcements regarding free mattress collection in October.
- Policy # AD-31 Classroom Discrimination Policy for the Police Department
- Reappointment of Anna DeLaRosby, Jenne Davis, and Wendy Heurung to the Library Board
- Reappointment of Coleen Siegfried and Aaron Ochs to the Planning Commission
- Special event application for Hero’s Sturgeon Excursion fishing event at Lakeside Park
- Free curbside mattress and box spring collection through Second Chance Recycling in October
Joint City Council and Planning Commission 10 06
The Bayport City Council and Planning Commission will consider an amendment to Appendix B of the zoning code that updates definitions, permitted uses, and conditional uses for cannabis and hemp businesses. The amendment would repeal and replace Ordinance No. 903 and add new categories such as temporary cannabis events, hemp edible retailers, and various cannabis microbusiness types. It also establishes registration requirements, fees, performance standards, and operating hour limits for these businesses. Public hearings are scheduled as part of the joint meeting.
- Repeal and replace Ordinance No. 903 governing cannabis and hemp businesses
- Add new permitted and conditional uses for cannabis and hemp businesses in B‑2 Central Business and I‑Industrial districts (e.g., temporary cannabis events, hemp edible retailer)
- Create a single annual registration for cannabis mezzobusiness, microbusiness, or retailer with associated fees
- Set operating hours (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and standards for noise, odor, signage, and indoor use
- Define delivery vehicle rules and performance standards for cannabis delivery services
City Council Workshop 10 06
The council workshop discussed a possible expansion of the off‑street parking area next to Perro Park to serve St. Croix United Church and businesses on Highway 95. City Engineer Parotti was asked to prepare renderings for a reconfiguration that might encroach slightly onto the tennis courts, with council members supporting minimal encroachment. Staff also reviewed a new website platform, and Planner Taylor will incorporate suggested revisions before a launch expected by the end of October.
- Potential expansion of off‑street parking adjacent to Perro Park for St. Croix United Church and Highway 95 businesses.
- Request for City Engineer Parotti to produce renderings of a parking‑lot reconfiguration.
- Discussion of possible minimal encroachment onto tennis courts; council supports limited encroachment, not elimination.
- Review of new city website platform; staff to revise content and graphics per suggestions.
- Planned website launch by the end of October.
City Council 09 16
The Bayport City Council held a special meeting on September 16, 2025 to adopt the city's preliminary 2026 budget of $5,376,704. The council also approved the preliminary levy certification of $2,071,733, allocating $1,847,233 to the General Fund and $224,500 to the Library Fund. Rate increases for stormwater ($6 to $9 per unit) and a 5% annual sewer rate increase were presented. The meeting concluded with the adoption of the preliminary Capital Improvement Plan for 2026.
- Adopted 2026 preliminary budget totaling $5,376,704
- Adopted preliminary levy certification of $2,071,733 (General $1,847,233; Library $224,500)
- Stormwater residential rate increase from $6/unit (2025) to $9/unit (2026)
- 5% annual sewer base rate increase
- Capital outlay funding includes $18,500 municipal buildings, $42,000 police equipment, $45,000 public works equipment, $102,848 street reconstruction, $179,000 fire department equipment
City Council 09 08
The Bayport City Council approved a consent agenda including minutes, payables, liquor license applications, and a property mitigation award. The council also proclaimed October 6-12, 2025 as United Way Week.
- Approval of August payables and receipts
- Application for new liquor license at Langford Exchange (328 5th Ave. N.)
- Award proposal for property mitigation at 2/18 Point Rd.
- Proclamation of United Way Week (Oct. 6-12, 2025)
- Consideration of conditional use permit for St. Croix Marine Services at 510 Perro Creek Dr.
Planning Commission 09 03
The Planning Commission considered and approved a conditional use permit for St. Croix Marine Services to operate a boat detailing business. The permit is for an interim use to be reviewed in one year. The site will also be used by NEO Electrical for cold storage and equipment supplies.
- Approval of conditional use permit for St. Croix Marine Services at 510 Perro Creek Dr.
- Proposed boat detailing hours: weekdays 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. by appointment
- Requirement for a 7 ft. fence to screen the outdoor storage area
- Approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
City Council 08 11
The Bayport City Council approved a consent agenda including a pay equity study and a comprehensive plan amendment, and adopted the 2024 city audit. The council also approved a planned unit development and final plat for the Bayhaven at Bayport development at 4745 Stagecoach Trail.
- Resolution 25-16: Approves consent agenda items including pay equity study and comprehensive plan amendment
- Resolution 25-17: Approves PUD plan for At Home Apartments at 4745 Stagecoach Trail
- Resolution 25-18: Approves final plat for Bayhaven at Bayport development
- 2024 City Audit: Received an unmodified (clean) audit opinion
- Pay equity and salary compensation study: Service agreement with David Drown Associates
Planning Commission 08 11
The Bayport Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan regarding the Bayhaven at Bayport development. The body will also discuss old and new business, including zoning changes and potential development projects.
- Public hearing: Amend Comprehensive Plan for Bayhaven at Bayport
- Old Business: Approve June 23, 2025 meeting minutes
- New Business: Consider zoning amendments for impervious surface and RV regulations
- New Business: Consider final plat for Bayhaven at Bayport (35 villas, 70 units)
- New Business: Consider PUD plan for At Home Apartments (70 rental units)
City Council 08 11
The Bayport City Council approved a consent agenda including minutes, permits, and a lease amendment for Lakeside Park. The council also adopted resolutions to amend the comprehensive plan and approve a planned unit development for the Bayhaven at Bayport project.
- Resolution approving consent agenda items 1-11
- First amendment to parking lot lease agreement with Andersen Corporation
- Authorization to hire Kamra Heldman as Assistant Library Director
- Resolution approving comprehensive plan amendment for Bayhaven at Bayport
- Resolution approving planned unit development for 70 multi-family units at 4745 Stagecoach Trail