Big Lake
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Planning Commission Packets
The Big Lake Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a variance request to allow a replacement septic system within 68.2 feet of Blacks Lake (150 feet required), and a comprehensive plan amendment, zoning changes, and preliminary plat for the proposed "Preusse Lake Preserves" subdivision.
- Setback variance for septic system at 760 Shady Lane: request to reduce required setback from 150 ft to 68.2 ft from Blacks Lake
- Public hearing on Preusse Lake Preserves subdivision: includes comprehensive plan amendment, zoning text/map amendment, development stage PUD, and preliminary plat
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Park Advisory Committee Packets
The committee will discuss a garbage improvement plan proposed by the Boy Scouts and review current fund balances. The meeting also includes staff updates and a standing review of the city's strategic plan.
- Boy Scout Garbage Improvement Plan
- Current balance of funds update
- Strategic Plan review
City Council Packets
The City Council will review bids and award contracts for two major 2026 street and utility projects. The meeting also includes a zoning map amendment for the Shoreland Overlay District and a concept plan review for the Timber Trails development.
- Awarding contracts for Street and Utility Improvement Project No. ST2026-1 and Street Maintenance Project No. ST2026-2
- Zoning map amendment for the Shoreland Overlay District
- Timber Trails Development Concept Plan review
- Permanent easement agreement with Smith Family Trust for $40,000
- Contract amendment with SEH, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion
City Council Packets
The council is reviewing the 2026 Work Plan and discussing the next strategic plan. They will also decide on accepting maintenance of an outdoor emergency siren, consider a letter of support for Sand Development, LLC, and discuss a City Hall fleet expansion request.
- Discuss acceptance of maintenance/operation of one outdoor emergency siren
- Discuss letters of support request from Sand Development, LLC
- Discuss City Hall fleet expansion request
- 2027 Street Project Update
- 2026 Work Plan Update