Big Lake public meetings in 2024
4 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Packets
The Big Lake City Council will hold public hearings regarding a liquor license application and the adoption of codified city ordinances. The council will also review consent agenda items, including police personnel changes and a speed trailer purchase.
- Public hearing for Ye Damstrom LLC dba Damstrom’s Bar and Grill liquor license application
- Public hearing for adoption of Codified City Code of Ordinances
- Purchase of speed trailer from All Traffic Solutions for $18,717.68
- Promotion of Patrol Sergeant Nic Prigge
- Acceptance of Safe Road Grant Funds from Elk River Police Department
City Council Packets
The City Council will discuss the draft 2025–2029 Pavement Management Plan during a workshop. Staff is seeking direction regarding pavement preservation investments, including resurfacing and sealcoating projects. The discussion covers estimated costs for various street areas and potential funding strategies.
- Draft 2025–2029 Pavement Management Plan
- Estimated $2,950,000 in total resurfacing costs
- Proposed 2025 resurfacing for Highline Drive
- Potential $350,000 repair cost for Lakeshore Drive curb, seawall, and sidewalk
- Planned sealcoating for residential south area in 2025
EDA Packets
The Big Lake Economic Development Authority will review its second-quarter strategic plan report and the 2025 budget. The meeting also includes an update on community development projects and permit activity.
- Second Quarter Strategic Plan Report (April–June 2024)
- BLEDA 2025 Budget review
- Community Development Department update
Fire Board
The Big Lake Fire Board will meet to accept the results of the 2023 financial audit and the 2024 McGrath Consulting staffing study. The board is also scheduled to review updates to the personnel policy and discuss the 2025 preliminary budget.
- Acceptance of 2023 Financial Audit results
- Review of 2024 McGrath Consulting Staffing Study
- Updates to Personnel Policy regarding ESST language
- Discussion of the 2025 preliminary budget
- Financial reports and fiscal updates