Forest Lake public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting agenda and minutes from three previous sessions. The board discussed the 2022 Work Plan, potential uses for the Headwaters 123 property, and a proposed part-time EDA Planner position for the 2024 Budget.
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved June 12, 2023 joint workshop minutes (5-0)
- Approved August 14, 2023 workshop minutes (5-0)
City Council
The City Council established a temporary moratorium on new or expanding cannabis businesses through January 2025. Council also approved a PUD amendment, zoning map change, and final plat for a 71-unit multi-family complex at Headwaters Village. Additionally, the council accepted a $100 donation for the fire department.
- Approved Ordinance No. 728 prohibiting new or expanding cannabis businesses through January 2025 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 09-11-23-03 PUD Amendment for Headwaters Village (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance No. 729 Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment for Headwaters Village (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 09-11-23-04 Final Plat for Headwaters Village (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 09-11-23-05 Final PUD for Headwaters Village (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 09-11-23-02 accepting $100 donation from Forest Lake Lions for Fire Department (Unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda items 6.a through 6.f, including city bills and surplus equipment declaration (Unanimous)
City Council
The Council approved a zoning amendment to allow contractor yards in industrial districts and enacted an ordinance prohibiting cannabis use on government-owned property. They also approved plats and permits for the Washington County Environmental Center and the Hidden Creek development.
- Approved Ordinance No. 726 to allow contractor yards in the industrial district (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 08-28-23-01 for Washington County Environmental Center plats, use permit, and site plan (Unanimous)
- Approved conditional grading permit for Washington County Northern Environmental Center (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 08-28-23-02 for Hidden Creek PUD final plan (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 08-28-23-03 for Hidden Creek final plat (Unanimous)
- Approved Hidden Creek Development Agreement with minor modifications (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance No. 727 prohibiting cannabis use in public places (Unanimous)
- Approved grant letter of support for North Shore Circle Park Shoreline Restoration (Unanimous)