Mahtomedi public meetings in 2021

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission is meeting to approve the July 12, 2021 minutes and discuss new business, including implementation of the city's 2021 Sustainability Plan and the 2022 RITE of Spring event. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes on specific contracts or ordinances listed.

• Sustainability Plan implementation discussion
• 2022 RITE of Spring planning
• Approval of July 12, 2021 meeting minutes

The Environmental Commission discussed implementation of the Sustainability Plan and decided to focus on the travel section and Goal 5 of the Energy section, which aims to replace 10% of City-owned gasoline-powered equipment with electric equipment by 2026. They requested Public Works Director Bob Goebel and Community Education Director Kate Anderson to attend the next meeting to discuss related topics. The Commission also recommended Saturday, April 23 for the 2022 RITE of Spring event.

• Prioritized travel section and Energy Goal 5 (replace 10% of City-owned gasoline equipment with electric by 2026)
• Requested Public Works Director Bob Goebel attend January meeting to discuss electric vehicle replacement and equipment
• Requested Community Education Director Kate Anderson attend January meeting to discuss Safe Routes to School
• Recommended Saturday, April 23 for 2022 RITE of Spring event

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider approving the 2022 annual budget, the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan, and a resolution setting the 2022 property tax levy, including cancellation of a debt levy of $1,760,513. The council will also hold a public hearing on the 2022 budget and consider adopting an annual fee schedule ordinance. Several consent agenda items include construction payments, no-parking resolutions, and various agreements.

• 2022 budget, 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan, and tax levy resolution (debt levy cancellation $1,760,513)
• Construction Pay Voucher No. 1 for Edith Pond Stormwater Lift Station: $175,551.12 to Meyer Contracting, Inc.
• No Parking Resolutions for CSAH 12, Maple Street, and Locust Street
• Zoning code text amendment for pervious paving materials (DeWitt Homes, continued from Nov. 16)
• 2022 WSB rate schedule approval

The City Council unanimously approved the 2022 budget, a $5,375,536 tax levy (3.5% increase), and the 2022 fee schedule. A zoning text amendment for pervious paving materials failed 2-2. The council also approved the 2021 Sustainability Plan and numerous consent agenda items.

• Approved 2022 budget and tax levy of $5,375,536 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Sustainability Plan (unanimous)
• Denied pervious paving zoning text amendment (2-2)
• Approved $175,551.12 construction pay voucher for Edith Pond Stormwater Lift Station
• Approved $8,924.72 change order for Edith Pond Stormwater Lift Station
• Approved no-parking resolutions for CSAH 12, Maple Street, and Locust Street
• Approved $555,019 transfer from General Fund to Street Improvement Fund

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council is holding a public hearing to consider the proposed 2022 annual budget and property tax levy. The proposed general fund budget totals $6,910,842, a 1.76% increase over 2021, with property taxes increasing 6.34% to $3,582,494. The council will also consider certification of the levy for submission to Washington County.

• Proposed 2022 General Fund budget of $6,910,842, up 1.76% from 2021
• Property tax levy increase of 6.34% to $3,582,494
• Ambulance budget increase of 26.39% to $584,690
• City buildings budget increase of 12.79% to $171,446
• Street lighting budget decrease of 31.36% to $58,000

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the 2021 Sustainability Plan, which sets greenhouse gas reduction targets including a 30% cut in energy-related emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050. The plan covers six areas—ecological health, energy, water, travel, community, and waste—and updates the city's 2011 plan.

• 30% reduction in energy-related GHG emissions by 2030 and 100% reduction (carbon neutrality) by 2050
• 1.4% average annual energy savings to reduce consumption 19% below 2016 baseline by 2030
• 2019 GHG emissions totaled 50,063 tonnes CO2e, with energy contributing 71%, travel 26%, waste 3%
• Plan integrates Mahtomedi Comprehensive Plan Update 2040, Xcel Energy Partners in Energy, and Green Step Cities Level 3 certification
• Proposes assigning a Sustainability Manager to coordinate grants and implementation

Park Commission

The Parks Commission will review an Eagle Scout project for Chautauqua Park and discuss a skating party scheduled for January 23, 2022. The meeting also includes updates on Wedgewood Park and a deer hunt.

• Eagle Scout Project – Chautauqua Park
• Skating Party – Sunday, January 23, 2022
• Wedgewood Park update
• Deer Hunt update

The Mahtomedi Park Commission approved the meeting agenda and the amended September 15, 2021 minutes. Staff reported on winter preparations, the nearly complete Phase 4 East Project, and a new rapid-flashing beacon at Quail Street Crossing. The commission also discussed an Eagle Scout bench project and a January skating party, with no formal votes on those items.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the September 15, 2021 minutes, amended to remove 'held telephonically'.
• Heard that the Council approved a lighted sailboat decoration for Veterans Memorial Park.
• Discussed the Eagle Scout bench project at Chautauqua Park (no vote).
• Discussed the January 23, 2022 skating party, including possible donations for a hay wagon ride (no vote).

City Council

The joint workshop will focus on discussing the Mahtomedi Sustainability Plan. The plan outlines goals for ecological health, energy, water, travel, community, and waste to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

• Discussion of sustainability indicators including energy, water, travel, and waste
• Review of greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, including a 30 percent reduction in energy-related emissions by 2030
• Overview of the plan's six pillars: ecological health, energy, water, travel, community, and waste

The City Council and Environmental Commission held a joint workshop to discuss the draft Mahtomedi Sustainability Plan, which outlines goals and implementation steps for the next 3-5 years. No formal decision was made; the next step is formal adoption by the City Council at a future meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda by consensus
• Discussed draft Sustainability Plan, no vote taken
• Adjourned meeting by consensus at 6:46 p.m.

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council is meeting to consider several approvals, including a rezoning and Planned Unit Development for a proposed multifamily housing development at 830 Wildwood Road, a zoning text amendment for pervious paving, and resolutions for the 2022 Street Improvement Project and a tax increment financing district. The agenda also includes consent items such as a firefighter leave of absence, an encroachment agreement, and construction pay vouchers.

• Rezoning and PUD approval for multifamily housing at 830 Wildwood Road (Real Estate Equities LLC, Hill-Murray Foundation, Brogren Joint Trust)
• Zoning code text amendment request from DeWitt Homes regarding pervious paving materials (Section 11.01, Subd. 11.36 E., 5, c.)
• Resolution ordering 2022 Street Improvement Project and authorizing preparation of assessment roll
• Resolution approving modification of Development Program for Municipal Development District No. 2 and TIF plan
• Construction pay vouchers: $19,103.94 (final) for Birchwood Road/Lost Lake Court and $189,722.85 for Phase 4 East Historic District Improvements

The council approved a 110-unit apartment complex at 830 Wildwood Road, including rezoning to R-4 with a Planned Unit Development overlay, preliminary/final plat, and site plan. It also approved a tax increment financing district for the project. The 2022 Street Improvement Project was ordered with Maple Street built to 24 feet wide and a sidewalk on the south side.

• Approved Resolution 2021-68 for Wildwood Apartments preliminary/final plat and site plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-35 creating PUD 2021-1 overlay and rezoning 830 Wildwood Road (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-67 establishing TIF district for 830 Wildwood Road (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-66 for 2022 Street Improvement Project with Maple Street at 24 feet (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $19,103.94 final voucher for Birchwood Road/Lost Lake Court and $189,722.85 for East Historic District (unanimous)
• Continued zoning text amendment for pervious paving to December 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted Lincolntown Area Stormwater Study and proceeded with plans (unanimous)
• Approved encroachment agreement for 219 Hazel Avenue (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider land use approvals for an apartment complex at 830 Wildwood Road. The agenda also includes a zoning amendment request regarding pervious paving materials and a staff report on a TIF District for the Wildwood Apartments.

• Land use approvals for an apartment complex at 830 Wildwood Road
• Zoning code text amendment for pervious paving materials
• Staff report regarding a TIF District for Wildwood Apartments

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of the Wildwood Apartments, a four-story, 110-unit complex at 830 Wildwood Road, including preliminary/final plat, site plan, rezoning to R-4, and a PUD overlay. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a zoning text amendment allowing pervious paving materials to count toward an additional 10% of lot coverage, and a resolution finding the TIF District No. 8 plan conforms to city development plans. All three items were forwarded to the City Council for its November 16, 2021 meeting.

• Recommended approval of Wildwood Apartments PUD, plat, site plan, and rezoning to R-4 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zoning text amendment for pervious paving materials (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of TIF District No. 8 conformance resolution (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved October 13, 2021 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council met to approve the agenda and officially certify the results of the municipal election held on November 2, 2021. The council confirmed the election of two new members to the council.

• Election of Luke Schlegel to City Council
• Election of Lilly Melander to City Council
• Ratification of November 2, 2021, local election results

The Mahtomedi City Council held a special meeting to canvass ballots from the November 2 municipal election and ratified the results. Luke Schlegel and Lilly Melander were elected to the two council member positions. The council unanimously approved the agenda and the election results as presented, then adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Canvassed Nov. 2, 2021 election ballots and ratified results (unanimous)
• Certified Luke Schlegel and Lilly Melander elected to council
• Adjourned meeting at 5:05 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan and Parks Capital Improvement Plan, and will consider consent agenda items including a deferred special assessment, a snow plowing agreement with Pine Springs, and scheduling a joint work session on the draft Sustainability Plan. The council will also discuss massage therapy business licensing and consider the bill list.

• Public hearing on 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan and Parks Capital Improvement Plan
• Deferred special assessment for Michael Barrett, 181 Kale Street, for two parcels
• Snow plowing agreement with City of Pine Springs for Warner Avenue and 62nd Street
• Joint work session with Environmental Commission on draft Sustainability Plan, Nov 16 at 5:30 p.m.
• Discussion on massage therapy business licensing

The Mahtomedi City Council approved the consent agenda, which included deferring a special assessment for Michael Barrett, approving snow plowing services for Pine Springs, and scheduling a joint work session with the Environmental Commission. The council also held a public hearing on the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plans but took no action, with approval planned for December. A closed session was held to discuss a special assessment appeal involving The Ramsey Building LLC.

• Approved consent agenda including deferral of 2021 Street Improvement assessment for Michael Barrett (unanimous)
• Approved snow plowing request from City of Pine Springs for 2021-2022 season (unanimous)
• Scheduled joint work session with Environmental Commission for Nov 16, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plans; no action taken (unanimous)
• Directed City Attorney to review sailboat display request at Veterans' Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Directed City Attorney to draft ordinance on massage therapy business licensing (unanimous)
• Approved bill list (unanimous)
• Adjourned to closed session for attorney-client discussion on Ramsey Building LLC assessment appeal (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider several items including a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit, adoption of special assessments for the Phase 4 East Historic District Improvement Project, and a resolution to call a public hearing for the 2022 Street Improvement Project. The consent agenda includes final payment for a utility extension project and payments for historic district improvements.

• Conditional Use Permit for accessory dwelling unit at 29 Birchwood Road (PID 30.030.21.0017)
• Resolution adopting special assessments for Phase 4 East Historic District Improvement Project
• Resolution calling public improvement hearing for 2022 Street Improvement Project
• Final pay voucher of $69,837.30 to Park Construction Company for Bevins, Bichner, and Talahi Utility Extension
• Pay voucher of $172,658.34 to T.A. Schifsky and Sons for Phase 4 East Historic District Improvements

The Mahtomedi City Council approved a series of items including special assessments for the Phase 4 East Historic District Improvement Project, a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit, several ordinance amendments, and the sale of city-owned property. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on a property split resolution. The council also received a feasibility report for the 2022 Street Improvement Project.

• Approved Resolution 2021-61 adopting special assessments for Phase 4 East Historic District Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-62 for a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 29 Birchwood Road (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinances 2021-32, 2021-33, and 2021-34 amending city code on pools, setbacks, and lot line adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-60 receiving feasibility report for 2022 Street Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-64 waiving subdivision provisions for property split at PID 20.030.21.32.0021 (4-0, Schneeweis abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2021-65 authorizing sale of city property to Jason Burak for $21,673 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including pay vouchers and change order (unanimous)
• Approved bill list (unanimous)

Finance Commission

The Mahtomedi City Council and Finance Commission will meet to discuss a tax increment financing request for a new apartment complex. The meeting also includes a review of the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan and proposed increases to utility, ambulance, and special assessment rates.

• TIF request for a 110-unit mixed-income apartment building at 830 Wildwood Road
• Proposed $2,421,583 TIF note request from Real Estate Equities
• Review of proposed 2022 fee schedule including utility and ambulance rate increases
• Presentation of the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of September 7, 2021, meeting minutes

The Joint City Council/Finance Commission recommended approval of a tax increment financing (TIF) district to support a four-story, 110-unit mixed-income apartment building at 830 Wildwood Road. The commission also recommended approval of the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2022 Fee Schedule. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of TIF district for apartment building at 830 Wildwood Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2022 Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved September 7, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council and Finance Commission will meet jointly to review a tax increment financing (TIF) request for a proposed 110-unit mixed-income apartment building at 830 Wildwood Road, discuss the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan, and review the proposed 2022 fee schedule, which includes increases to utility, ambulance, and special assessment rates. The meeting is a discussion and review session; no final votes are scheduled on these items.

• TIF request of $2,421,583 from Real Estate Equities for 110-unit apartment at 830 Wildwood Road
• 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan presentation
• 2022 Fee Schedule review with utility, ambulance, and special assessment increases
• Public hearing for 2022 Fee Schedule set for December 7, 2021 City Council meeting

The joint City Council/Finance Commission recommended approving a tax increment financing (TIF) district for a four-story, 110-unit mixed-income apartment building at 830 Wildwood Road. They also recommended approving the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2022 Fee Schedule. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of TIF district for 830 Wildwood Road apartment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2022 Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved September 7, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission will review unfinished business regarding the Dwinnell Nature Area Walk and a deer hunt. There is no new business scheduled for this meeting.

• Dwinnell Nature Area Walk discussion
• Deer Hunt discussion

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 29 Birchwood Road and on proposed amendments to several zoning code sections covering subdivisions, swimming pools, structure placement, and shoreland alterations. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the September 8 meeting. No staff reports are scheduled.

• Conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 29 Birchwood Road (PID 30.030.21.41.0017)
• Amendments to Section 11.02 Subdivision Regulations
• Amendments to Section 11.01, Subd. 9.6, G: Swimming Pool
• Amendments to Section 11.01, 11.36, E, 2: Placement, Height, Design of Structures
• Amendments to Section 11.01, 11.36, E, 3: Shoreland Alterations

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a two-story accessory structure with an accessory dwelling unit at 29 Birchwood Road. The commission also unanimously recommended three zoning ordinance amendments related to swimming pool setbacks, certain setbacks and shoreland alterations, and lot line adjustments. All recommendations will go to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 29 Birchwood Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-32 amending swimming pool setbacks and barriers (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-33 amending certain setbacks and shoreland alterations (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-34 amending lot line adjustment procedures (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and July minutes, discuss the Sustainability Plan draft, receive a composting update, and plan the 2022 RITE of Spring event. The meeting includes old and new business items, with future agenda items to be considered.

• Sustainability Plan Draft review
• Composting Update
• 2022 RITE of Spring planning
• Approval of July 12, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider approving the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda that includes awarding a contract for the Edith Pond Stormwater Lift Station Project. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss pending litigation in Kluegel v. City of Mahtomedi. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Consider bids and award contract for Edith Pond Stormwater Lift Station Project
• Closed session for pending litigation Kluegel v. City of Mahtomedi
• Approval of bill list

The Mahtomedi City Council approved a $193,665.04 contract with Meyer Contracting, Inc. for the Edith Pond Stormwater Lift Station project as part of the consent agenda. The council also approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and the bill list, all unanimously. No public hearings were held, and the meeting included a closed session for attorney-client privileged discussion on pending litigation (Kluegel v. City of Mahtomedi).

• Approved $193,665.04 contract to Meyer Contracting, Inc. for Edith Pond Stormwater Lift Station (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved September 21, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved bill list as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned to closed session for litigation discussion (unanimous)
• Reconvened regular meeting after closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council is reviewing the proposed 2022 annual budget, including a $6,910,842 general fund and a property tax levy for certification to Washington County. The agenda includes a budget calendar, revenue and expenditure summaries by department, and a public hearing schedule. This is a preliminary review before formal adoption and levy certification later in the year.

• General fund budget of $6,910,842 for 2022, a 1.76% increase from 2021
• Property tax levy proposed at $3,582,494, up 6.34% from 2021
• Public hearing for budget and levy set for December 7, 2021
• Capital Improvement Plan public hearing scheduled for November 3, 2021
• Ambulance budget increases 26.39% to $584,690

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider approving the preliminary 2022 General Fund budget and certifying the 2022 levy to Washington County, scheduling final budget and capital improvement plan hearings. They will also act on resolutions for special assessments for the Phase 4 East Historic District Improvements, including a $237,520.52 construction pay voucher, and hold public hearings on unpaid utility charges and 2021 street improvement assessments. Several land use requests are on the agenda, including conditional use permits for an accessory dwelling unit and a bulk liquid storage tank, a fence height variance, and a zoning text amendment.

• Preliminary 2022 budget and levy certification, with hearings set for Dec. 7 and Nov. 3
• Resolution declaring $288,208.88 in special assessments for Phase 4 East Historic District Improvements (total project $1,580,000)
• Construction pay voucher No. 4 for $237,520.52 to T.A. Schifsky and Sons
• Conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 164 Kenwood Street
• Variance for fence height at 78 Iris Street

The Mahtomedi City Council approved the preliminary 2022 General Fund budget and certified a $3,582,494 general tax levy to Washington County, a 6.34% increase from 2021. The council also approved resolutions for special assessments, utility charge certifications, and several land-use permits, including a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 164 Kenwood Street and a variance for a fence at 78 Iris Street. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2021-48 for the 2022 General Fund budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-47 for the 2022 tax levy of $3,582,494 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan on Nov 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-54 certifying unpaid utility charges for 2022 property taxes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-56 adopting special assessments for the 2021 Street Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-50 for a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 164 Kenwood Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-52 for a fence height variance at 78 Iris Street (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-31 amending Planned Unit Development definitions (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission is meeting to discuss new business including a 5-year Parks Capital Improvement Plan and mountain bike trails in KA Park, plus unfinished business on Wedgewood Park redevelopment, the Dwinnell Nature Area walk, and a deer hunt. The agenda is substantive with these items listed for discussion, though no details or dollar amounts are provided in the agenda text.

• 5 Year Parks CIP
• Mountain Bike Trails in KA Park
• Wedgewood Park Redevelopment
• Discuss Dwinnell Nature Area Walk
• Deer Hunt

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission met on September 15, 2021, and approved the agenda and June minutes. No formal decisions were made; the commission discussed a student's proposal for mountain bike trails in Katherine Abbott Park, staff updates on public works projects, and scheduled a walk of the Dwinnell Nature Area.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2021 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission is meeting to review the draft Sustainability Plan and receive an update on composting from volunteer Clare Grilley. The agenda also includes approval of the July 12, 2021 meeting minutes and discussion of future agenda items.

• Review of Sustainability Plan draft
• Composting update from volunteer Clare Grilley
• Approval of July 12, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider five land-use requests: a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 164 Kenwood Street, a variance for fence height at 78 Iris Street, a conditional use permit for bulk liquid storage at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, a zoning code text amendment for Planned Unit Developments, and land use approvals at 3050 Echo Lake Avenue. The commission will also receive staff reports and updates on city council activities.

• Conditional Use Permit for accessory dwelling unit at 164 Kenwood Street (PID 20.030.21.12.0037)
• Variance for increased fence height at 78 Iris Street (PID 20.030.21.34.0123)
• Conditional Use Permit for bulk liquid storage at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road (PID 29.030.21.14.0003)
• Zoning Code text amendment for Planned Unit Development requested by Real Estate Equities
• Land Use approvals at 3050 Echo Lake Avenue (PID 06.029.21.11.0002) requested by Kimley Horn for P-4 Properties LLC

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of five land-use requests: a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 164 Kenwood Street, a fence height variance at 78 Iris Street, a conditional use permit for a 120-gallon LP tank at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, a zoning code text amendment for Planned Unit Developments, and a combined CUP/variance/site plan for FedEx expansion at 3050 Echo Lake Avenue. All motions passed unanimously.

• Recommended approval of CUP for accessory dwelling unit at 164 Kenwood St (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of fence height variance at 78 Iris St (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CUP for 120-gallon LP tank at 900 Stillwater Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PUD text amendment to City Code Ch. 11 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FedEx expansion: 2 CUPs, 2 variances, site plan at 3050 Echo Lake Ave (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council and Finance Commission are meeting jointly to review the proposed 2022 budget, including the General Fund, special revenue funds, utility funds, and the Closed Bond Fund. The proposed total levy is $5,375,536, a 3.51% increase from 2021. The meeting includes department overviews and a review of the Closed Bond Fund, with no planned transfer for 2022.

• Proposed 2022 General Fund levy of $3,582,494 (6.34% increase) and special levies of $1,793,042 (1.72% decrease)
• Utility Fund budget of $3,574,229 (7.33% decrease from 2021)
• Water, sewer, and storm water rates proposed to increase 4%, 3%, and 4% respectively
• Equipment and Building Replacement Fund expenditures of $555,000, including ambulance and plow truck replacements
• Closed Bond Fund balance projected at $1,131,234 for end of 2022

The Mahtomedi City Council and Finance Commission jointly recommended adoption of the 2022 budgets for the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Building and Equipment Fund, and Utility Funds. The proposed General Fund budget is $6,910,842, a 1.75% increase from 2021, with a levy of $5,375,536 (up 3.51%). The motion was unanimously approved. The meeting also included department overviews and a review of the Closed Bond Fund policy.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Bromelkamp as Finance Commission Chair and Roger Humphrey as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2020 joint meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of 2022 budgets for General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Building and Equipment Fund, and Utility Funds (unanimous)

Finance Commission

The Mahtomedi City Council and Finance Commission will hold a joint meeting to review the proposed 2022 budget, including the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Building and Equipment Replacement Fund, and Utility Funds. They will also discuss the Closed Bond Fund and receive departmental overviews. The proposed total levy is $5,375,536, a 3.51% increase from 2021. The meeting is for preliminary input and discussion, not final approval.

• Proposed 2022 General Fund levy of $3,582,494 (6.34% increase) and Special Levy of $1,793,042 (1.72% decrease)
• No transfer from Closed Bond Fund in 2022; fund balance projected at $1,131,234 by end of 2022
• Utility Fund budget of $3,574,229 (7.33% decrease); water rates up 4%, sewer up 3%, storm water up 4%
• Proposed addition of one full-time Firefighter/EMT position; Fire budget up 10.37%, Ambulance up 26.39%
• Equipment and Building Replacement Fund expenditures of $555,000, including $250,000 for plow truck and $150,000 for ambulance replacement

The joint City Council/Finance Commission meeting recommended adoption of the 2022 budgets for the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Building and Equipment Fund, and Utility Funds, all unanimously. The proposed General Fund budget is $6,910,842, a 1.75% increase from 2021, with a levy of $5,375,536 (up 3.51%). Utility rates are proposed to increase: water by 4%, sewer by 3%, and storm water by 4%. The commission also appointed Mike Bromelkamp as Chair and Roger Humphrey as Vice Chair.

• Recommended adoption of 2022 General Fund, Special Revenue, Building and Equipment, and Utility Fund budgets (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Bromelkamp as Finance Commission Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Roger Humphrey as Finance Commission Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2020 joint meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider approving a resolution for the 2021 Deer Population Management Program and an agreement with Metro Bowhunters Resource Base, Inc. for deer hunt activities. They will also vote on a law enforcement agreement with Washington County, approve election judges for the 2021 municipal election, and review the bill list. The meeting includes a presentation from Washington County's Kevin Peterson and a public comment period.

• Resolution approving 2021 Deer Population Management Program and agreement with Metro Bowhunters Resource Base, Inc.
• Law enforcement agreement with Washington County
• Approval of election judges for 2021 municipal election
• Bill list approval

The Mahtomedi City Council approved the 2021 Deer Population Management Program and an agreement with Metro Bowhunters Resource Base, Inc. for deer hunts on city property in October, November, and December. The council amended the resolution and agreement to include the Bevins Lane neighborhood in Zone 3, contingent on neighbor permission and Metro Bowhunters' agreement. The amendment passed 3-2, and the amended agreement passed 4-1. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a 5-year law enforcement agreement with Washington County and election judges for the November 2, 2021 election.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the August 17, 2021 work session and regular meeting minutes.
• Approved the consent agenda, including a 5-year law enforcement agreement with Washington County and Resolution 2021-46 appointing election judges.
• Amended Resolution 2021-49 to include Bevins Lane residents in Zone 3 of the deer hunt program, contingent on neighbor permission and Metro Bowhunters' agreement (passed 3-2).
• Approved the amended agreement with Metro Bowhunters Resource Base, Inc. for 2021 deer hunts, including the Bevins Lane addition (passed 4-1).
• Approved the bill list as presented.
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council approved a conditional use permit for a two-story accessory structure with an accessory dwelling unit at 355 Quail Street, following a 6-0 Planning Commission recommendation. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including construction pay vouchers and resolutions for street improvement projects, and adopted an ordinance regulating nonessential water usage during critical water deficiencies. The meeting concluded with a closed session on pending litigation.

• Approved conditional use permit for accessory structure with ADU at 355 Quail St (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including pay voucher $21,408.69 for 2020 Street Improvement Project
• Approved pay voucher $353,320.31 for Phase 4 East Historic District Improvements
• Approved Change Order No. 2 ($27,900) for Phase 4 East Historic District Improvements
• Approved pay voucher $45,351.25 for 2021 Street Improvement Project
• Approved Resolution 2021-40 declaring costs and ordering assessments for 2021 Street Improvement Project
• Approved Resolution 2021-41 calling for assessment hearing for 2021 Street Improvement Project
• Approved Resolution 2021-42 ordering feasibility study for 2022 Street Improvement Project

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several proposals to address firefighter and paramedic staffing challenges. The discussion includes options ranging from hiring additional full-time paramedics to changing the ambulance license to a part-time service using private providers.

• Proposal #1: Hire 2 additional FF/Paramedics at an estimated total cost of $112,962 per person
• Proposal #2: Hire 1 additional FF/Paramedic to reach 4 full-time FF/Medics
• Staffing Option: Create new duty shifts for paid on-call staff at a cost of $70,200 to temporary salaries
• Staffing Option: Change ambulance license from full-time ALS to part-time using private services
• Review of hiring expenses including psychiatric assessments ($495) and EMT classes ($2,800)

The City Council held a work session to discuss fire department staffing, reviewing four proposals ranging from hiring additional full-time Firefighter/Medics to changing the ambulance license to part-time. No formal decision was made; staff will include one full-time Firefighter/Medic in the upcoming budget presentation.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Discussed fire staffing proposals, no vote taken
• Staff to add one full-time Firefighter/Medic in budget presentation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request for a two-story accessory structure with an accessory dwelling unit at 355 Quail Street. The meeting also includes staff reports on zoning updates and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use request: two-story accessory structure with basement and ADU at 355 Quail Street
• Zoning updates staff report
• Approval of June 9, 2021, meeting minutes

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a two-story accessory structure with an accessory dwelling unit at 355 Quail Street. The commission also discussed zoning updates, including lot line adjustments and rooftop wind turbines, but took no formal action on those items.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for accessory dwelling unit at 355 Quail St (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved June 9, 2021 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session to discuss a preliminary concept plan for a 110-unit multifamily apartment building at 830 Wildwood Road. The proposal includes a mix of affordable and market-rate units, with 40% affordable at 60% AMI. The developer intends to request TIF and may need a text amendment to the PUD definition to proceed. No formal action is scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Proposed 110-unit apartment building at 830 Wildwood Road
• 40% of units affordable at 60% AMI, rest at 80% AMI or market rate
• Developer intends to request TIF
• Text amendment to PUD definition needed to include single-structure apartments
• Parking shortfall: 197 spaces proposed vs. 203 required

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint workshop and reached consensus to support a proposed 110-unit multifamily housing development at 830 Wilwood Road, with plans to amend the Planned Unit Development (PUD) text to allow the project. The developer, Real Estate Equities, will apply for Housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and pay a $6,500 fee before analysis. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a workshop.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned workshop at 6:55 p.m. (unanimous)
• Consensus to support 110-unit multifamily housing at 830 Wilwood Road
• Consensus to amend PUD text to simplify process for the project

City Council

This is a brief procedural workshop meeting. The council will call the meeting to order, approve the agenda, and conduct interviews for advisory board positions before adjourning. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Advisory board interviews

The Mahtomedi City Council held a workshop meeting on July 20, 2021, and approved the agenda as presented. The council interviewed Heather LaValle-Tumbleson, who expressed interest in serving on an advisory commission. No formal decisions were made beyond the agenda approval and adjournment.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned workshop meeting at 6:40 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple construction payments, a gift for a park bench, a gambling and liquor permit for a church event, and several service agreements. The council will also hold closed sessions on pending litigation.

• Approve $349,944.37 pay voucher for Historic District Phase 4 East project
• Approve $415,729.21 pay voucher for 2021 Street Improvement Project
• Accept $4,500 gift from Danforth Family for bench and overlook at Chautauqua Park
• Approve gambling and wine/beer permit for St. Jude of the Lake Church Cornfest on Sept. 11
• Approve contract for Wedgewood Park basketball court

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included a $349,944.37 construction voucher for the Historic District Phase 4 East project, a $415,729.21 voucher for the 2021 Street Improvement Project, and a $10,000 contract for Wedgewood Park basketball court repaving. The council also approved a resolution appointing Heather LaValle-Tumbleson to the Finance Commission and a resolution authorizing consolidation of contested case proceedings related to the residential irrigation ban amendments. The meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Approved the July 6, 2021 City Council meeting minutes as presented
• Approved the consent agenda, including a $349,944.37 construction voucher for the Historic District Phase 4 East project
• Approved a $415,729.21 construction voucher for the 2021 Street Improvement Project
• Approved a $10,000 contract for Wedgewood Park basketball court repaving
• Approved Resolution 2021-36 appointing Heather LaValle-Tumbleson to the Finance Commission
• Approved Resolution 2021-39 authorizing consolidation of contested case proceedings related to the residential irrigation ban amendments
• Approved the bill list as presented

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 14, 2021, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission is reviewing suggested edits to the city's sustainability goals, covering ecological health, energy, water, travel, community, and waste. The agenda lists specific targets for 2024-2030, including native buffers, renewable energy, EV charging stations, and waste reduction. This is a review and discussion item, not a final decision.

• Establish 1,600 linear feet of native vegetated buffer strips by 2025
• Increase on-site renewable energy to 2% of residential/commercial electricity use by 2026
• Add 10 public EV charging stations by 2025
• Adopt complete streets policy by 2024
• Purchase 10% of city supplies from women- and minority-owned vendors by 2025

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission will meet to discuss the Sustainability Plan, with a draft expected by August for review and comment. The meeting will also cover approval of the June minutes and other routine business.

• Sustainability Plan update by Roxy Robertson of WSB
• Approval of June 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• Future agenda items include Sustainability Plan

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission met on July 12, 2021, and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 14, 2021 meeting. The main item of business was a walk-through of the latest draft of the Sustainability Plan by Amy Fredregill of WSB, with open discussion on goals within each section. No formal action was taken on the plan; it remains on the agenda for the August meeting, along with a composting update from the city.

• Approved the meeting agenda for July 12, 2021.
• Approved the minutes from the June 14, 2021 meeting.
• Discussed the draft Sustainability Plan with WSB; no vote taken.
• Scheduled the Sustainability Plan and a city composting update for the August meeting.

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider clarifying or reconsidering its prior decision to overturn a building permit for a detached garage at 1 Williams Woods Road, after neighbors appealed the administrative approval. The agenda also includes ending the local emergency declaration, accepting fire department gifts, and approving the bill list.

• Resolution terminating the local emergency declaration
• Resolution accepting gifts for the Fire Department
• Reconsideration of resolution overturning building permit at 1 Williams Woods Road
• Bill list approval

The City Council voted to reconsider and clarify its earlier decision to overturn a building permit for 1 Williams Woods Road. The council confirmed the reversal was based solely on the proposed metal siding and the driveway not meeting zoning requirements. The amended resolution was approved 4-1, with Council member Ledermann dissenting. The council also approved the consent agenda, including terminating the local emergency declaration and accepting a $50 donation to the Fire Department.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the June 15, 2021 work session minutes as presented and the June 15, 2021 meeting minutes as amended.
• Approved Resolution 2021-34 terminating the local emergency declaration.
• Approved Resolution 2021-35 accepting a $50 donation to the Fire Department.
• Voted to reconsider the decision to overturn the building permit for 1 Williams Woods Road.
• Approved an amended resolution clarifying the sole grounds for overturning the permit were the metal siding and driveway noncompliance (4-1).
• Approved the amended Resolution 2021-33 overturning the administrative decision on the building permit.
• Approved the bill list as presented.

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission is meeting at Wedgewood Park to discuss unfinished business, including the Wedgewood Park tree planting, the Wedgewood playground, and an update on the Gosiwin Trail. No new business is listed. The meeting includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from the May 19 meeting.

• Wedgewood Park tree planting
• Wedgewood playground
• Gosiwin Trail update

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve construction of a trail from the Gosiwin cul-de-sac to Dahlia Street, despite most neighboring residents opposing the project. The commission did not support a connection to the Eastgate Trail at this time. Other updates included the upcoming installation of the Wedgewood Park playground and confirmation of Emerald Ash Borer in the city.

• Recommended City Council approve Gosiwin Trail from cul-de-sac to Dahlia Street (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of an administrative decision regarding a building permit at 1 Williams Woods Road, and consider two fence-height and impervious-surface variances. The council will also approve construction pay vouchers for street and historic district improvements, and enter a closed session on litigation.

• Public hearing: appeal of administrative decision at 1 Williams Woods Road
• Variance for increased fence height at 1400 Harmony Drive
• Variance for increased impervious surface at 1044 Park Avenue
• Construction pay voucher No. 2 for 2021 Street Improvement Project: $132,387.02 to North Valley, Inc.
• Construction pay voucher No. 1 for Phase 4 East Historic District Improvements: $209,469.68 to T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc.

The City Council voted 4-1 to overturn the administrative decision to issue a building permit for a detached garage at 1 Williams Woods Road, citing that the proposed metal-sided structure was not harmonious with the neighborhood and the driveway would violate the one-driveway rule. The council also approved a variance for a taller fence at 1400 Harmony Drive, denied a variance for increased impervious surface at 1044 Park Avenue, and awarded a striping contract to Warning Lites for $11,440.60.

• Approved agenda as amended, moving Bill List to item 8e and adding striping contract.
• Approved June 1, 2021 meeting minutes as presented.
• Approved consent agenda including pay vouchers for street and historic district projects.
• Overturned administrative decision to issue building permit at 1 Williams Woods Road (4-1).
• Approved Resolution 2021-31 granting fence height variance at 1400 Harmony Drive.
• Denied variance for increased impervious surface at 1044 Park Avenue.
• Elected Chris Churchill to White Bear Lake Conservation District Board for 3-year term.
• Approved striping contract to Warning Lites for $11,440.60.

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold its previously scheduled work session remotely by phone and video only, due to the ongoing health pandemic and emergency declaration. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only procedural notice for the meeting.

• Meeting held via telephone and video only
• Public participation by phone or Zoom link provided

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council is holding a workshop meeting to conduct an interview for the White Bear Lake Conservation District Board. The agenda includes only the call to order, approval of the agenda, the interview, and adjournment, with no other substantive items.

• Interview for White Bear Lake Conservation District Board

The Mahtomedi City Council held a workshop meeting on June 15, 2021, and approved the agenda as presented. The council interviewed Chris Churchill, who expressed interest in serving on the White Bear Lake Conservation District Board. No formal action was taken on the interview. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Interviewed Chris Churchill for the White Bear Lake Conservation District Board.
• Adjourned the workshop meeting at 6:30 p.m.

City Council

This is a notice for the regular City Council meeting held by phone/video only due to the COVID-19 pandemic and emergency declaration. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision; it only provides meeting access details and contact information.

• Meeting held via telephone and video only due to pandemic
• Public participation by phone: 1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID 820 5945 5085, Password 796566
• Video link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82059455085 or https://tinyurl.com/June15MahtCC
• Contact City Clerk Jerene Rogers at [email protected] or 651-426-3344

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission met on June 14, 2021, and heard from City Forester Steve Schumacher that emerald ash borer has officially been discovered in the city. The commission also approved the agenda and April minutes, introduced a summer volunteer, and discussed the Green Steps Cities program and a proposed schedule for the Sustainability Plan, with a draft expected by August.

• Approved the agenda with an added New Business item to introduce a summer volunteer
• Approved the April 12, 2021 minutes
• Introduced Clare Grilley as a summer volunteer to assist with the Sustainability Plan
• Heard that emerald ash borer has been officially discovered in Mahtomedi
• Discussed Mahtomedi's Step 5 achievements in the Green Steps Cities program
• Reviewed a proposed schedule for the Sustainability Plan, with a draft due by August

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend the City Council overturn an administrative decision to issue a building permit for a 1,200 sq ft, 16-ft high metal-sided accessory structure at 1 Williams Woods Road, agreeing with neighbors that the materials are inconsistent with the surroundings. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a fence height variance at 1400 Harmony Drive and a reduced impervious surface variance for a two-car garage at 1044 Park Avenue.

• Recommended overturning building permit for accessory structure at 1 Williams Woods Rd (5-1)
• Recommended approval of fence height variance at 1400 Harmony Dr (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of reduced impervious surface variance for two-car garage at 1044 Park Ave (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider an ordinance amending park hours, discuss a septic system issue at 240 Dwinnell Avenue, and discuss deer population management. They will also approve a $199,384.58 construction pay voucher for the Glenmar Diversion Project and the 2022 budget calendar.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Section 10.02 on park hours
• Construction pay voucher for Miller Excavating: $199,384.58 for Glenmar Diversion Project
• Discussion on septic system at 240 Dwinnell Avenue
• Discussion on deer population management
• Approval of 2022 Budget Calendar

The Mahtomedi City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2021-29, amending park hours for Mahtomedi and Chautauqua Beach to sunrise to 9:00 p.m., replacing the previous 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. schedule. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $199,384.58 construction pay voucher for Miller Excavating for the Glenmar Avenue Diversion Project. Discussions included a septic system issue at 240 Dwinnell Avenue, with consensus to have the city attorney contact the appraiser for an updated appraisal, and a decision to order audio cards for hybrid council meetings at a cost of $10,000-$12,000.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-29 amending park hours to sunrise-9pm (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 2022 Budget Calendar and $199,384.58 pay voucher for Miller Excavating (5-0)
• Approved bills list as presented (5-0)
• Consensus to have city attorney contact appraiser for updated appraisal of city-owned property at 240 Dwinnell Avenue
• Consensus to order audio cards for hybrid council meetings, costing $10,000-$12,000
• Approved May 18, 2021 council meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

City Council

This is a notice for the regular City Council meeting held by phone/video due to the pandemic. The agenda contains only procedural details for public participation; no specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

• Meeting held via Zoom and phone due to COVID-19 emergency declared March 17, 2020
• Public can call 1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID 863 8907 0306, password 024728
• Video link provided for remote participation

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Park Commission will hold a meeting by phone and video only due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, only procedural notices about the electronic meeting format and public participation instructions.

• Meeting held via telephone/video only due to pandemic
• Public can join by phone: 1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID 834 6151 9979
• Public can join via Zoom link provided in notice

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission is meeting electronically to approve the agenda and minutes, receive staff reports, and hold an open forum. Under new business, they will discuss resuming in-person meetings starting in June. Unfinished business includes the Gosiwin Trail and beach hours. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.

• Discussion on resuming in-person meetings in June
• Update on Gosiwin Trail
• Discussion on beach hours

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission voted 4-1 to recommend the City Council change summer hours at Mahtomedi and Chautauqua Beaches to sunrise to 9:00 pm. The commission also discussed the Gosiwin Trail connection but took no action, instead deciding to schedule a neighborhood meeting with engineers. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved April 21, 2021 minutes as presented (5-0)
• Recommended changing beach hours to sunrise-9pm (4-1)
• Tabled Gosiwin Trail decision pending neighborhood meeting

City Council

The City Council will review resolutions to adopt a new speed limit policy and reduced speed limits on specific streets. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning amendments and a beach operations agreement.

• Resolution adopting a new Speed Limit Policy
• Resolution adopting reduced speed limits on certain city streets
• Amendments to city zoning, building permit, and site design sections
• Approval of $105,097.75 construction pay voucher for North Valley, Inc.
• Approval of $7,07ast.33 utility extension payment to Park Construction Company

The Mahtomedi City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-28, adopting a speed limit policy for city streets, and Resolution 2021-29, setting reduced speed limits: 20 mph on local streets, 25 mph on collector/arterial streets, with exceptions for Long Lake Road (30 mph) and Quail Street (20 mph). The council also approved a consent agenda including a recycling grant, a drainage study, construction pay vouchers, a gardening services contract, and a railing purchase. A conditional use permit request for 1044 Park Avenue was withdrawn by the applicant, and the council approved a beach operations agreement with the YMCA, with a modification to lifeguard hours.

• Approved Resolution 2021-28 adopting a speed limit policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-29 setting reduced speed limits on certain streets (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 2021 Recycling Grant Agreement ($14,657.50), WSB drainage study ($14,500), pay vouchers for North Valley, Inc. ($105,097.75) and Park Construction ($7,075.33), Flower Power gardening contract ($25/hr), and railing purchase ($2,760.56)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-28 amending zoning, building permit, accessory building, and roof pitch sections (unanimous)
• Approved Mahtomedi Beach Operations Agreement with YMCA, with modification to lifeguard hours (unanimous)
• No action taken on conditional use permit for 1044 Park Avenue (applicant withdrew)
• Council decided to hold June 1 meeting via zoom, transition to in-person June 15, and allow Katherine Abbott Shelter rentals from June 1

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold its regular meeting by phone and video only due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as determined by Mayor Jud Marshall. Public participation is available via Zoom or phone. The agenda text provided contains only meeting logistics and no specific agenda items.

• Meeting held via telephone/video only due to pandemic
• Public can join by phone: 1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID 813 4457 5869
• Public can join via Zoom link provided
• Contact City Clerk Jerene Rogers for questions

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will meet electronically to consider amendments to zoning and building permit sections, and to review the April 14, 2021 meeting minutes. A conditional use permit and variance request at 1044 Park Avenue has been cancelled because the applicant withdrew it. No staff reports are scheduled.

• Amendments to Section 11.01 Subd. 8.2 (Zoning Permit), 8.3 (Building Permit), 9.6 A (Accessory Buildings), and 10.1 D (Building and Site Design)
• Cancelled: CUP for two-story accessory structure, ADU variance, and impervious surface variance at 1044 Park Avenue (withdrawn)
• Approval of April 14, 2021 meeting minutes

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission recommended the City Council approve amendments to City Code Chapter 11.01, Sections 8.2, 8.3, 9.6, and 10(D), covering zoning permits, building permits, accessory buildings, and roof pitch restrictions. The amendments are described as 'clean-up' and 'clarify' changes rather than substantive. A conditional use permit and variance request from Kelly and Kristina Reagan for 1044 Park Avenue was withdrawn by the applicant. The meeting was held electronically and adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

• Recommended City Council approve zoning code amendments (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 14, 2021 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Reagan conditional use permit and variance request for 1044 Park Avenue

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold public hearings on issuing conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Lincoln Place and Vadnais Highlands projects and on adopting parking restrictions on certain city streets. The council will also hear the 2020 audit from CliftonLarsonAllen, proclaim Tree City USA, and consider a consent agenda including a beach operations agreement with the YMCA, a playground equipment contract, and several easement and assessment agreements.

• Conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for Lincoln Place and Vadnais Highlands projects
• Parking restrictions on certain city streets
• 2020 Audit presentation by CliftonLarsonAllen
• Beach operations agreement with YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities
• Award of contract for Wedgewood Park playground equipment

The Mahtomedi City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-26 authorizing the issuance and sale of conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds totaling $10,500,000 for the Lincoln Place (48-unit Section 8 housing) and Vadnais Highlands (35-unit Section 8 housing) projects. The council also approved Resolution 2021-20 adopting parking restrictions on certain city streets, with amendments removing several streets from the list and adding Elm Street. The consent agenda was approved as amended, including a $76,715.90 contract for Wedgewood Park playground equipment.

• Approved Resolution 2021-26 authorizing $10.5M conduit housing revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-20 parking restrictions, amended to remove streets 9-14 and add Elm Street (unanimous)
• Approved $76,715.90 contract with Flagship Recreation for Wedgewood Park playground equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-24 accepting $150 Fire Department donations (unanimous)
• Approved special assessment agreement for private water service at 74 Pine Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-25 authorizing public dissemination of appraisal data (unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved bill list (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 4, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. via telephone and video only, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda contains only procedural notices about the remote meeting format and public participation instructions; no substantive agenda items are listed.

• Meeting held by telephone/video only due to pandemic
• Public may join via phone: 1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID 816 8389 6646, Password 385867
• Video link provided via Zoom
• Contact City Clerk Jerene Rogers for questions

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Park Commission will hold its regular meeting remotely via phone and video due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda contains only procedural notices about the meeting format and public participation; no specific agenda items are listed.

• Meeting held via telephone and video only
• Public can join by phone: 1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID 883 0238 4769
• Public can join via Zoom link provided in notice
• Contact City Clerk Jerene Rogers for questions

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission will meet electronically on April 21, 2021, to approve the agenda and minutes, hear staff reports, and hold an open forum. New business includes discussions on the Lake Links Trail/Wolgamot Way and the Four Seasons Trail. Unfinished business covers Wedgewood Park Improvements and the Adopt-a-Bench program. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.

• Discussion of Lake Links Trail/Wolgamot Way
• Discussion of Four Seasons Trail
• Wedgewood Park Improvements
• Adopt-a-Bench program

The Mahtomedi Park Commission voted to recommend the City Council approve construction of the Gosiwin Trail connecting to Dahlia and Eastgate. They also approved recommending the construction of a patio and installation of a Danforth family memorial bench at Chautauqua Park. The commission discussed the Dwinnell Nature Area, beach hours, and other projects but took no final action on those items.

• Recommended City Council approve Gosiwin Trail to Dahlia and up to Eastgate (unanimous)
• Recommended construction of patio and Danforth family memorial bench at Chautauqua Park (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved March 17, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider several land-use requests, including two variances for home additions, an interim use permit for the farmers market at Veterans' Park, and a seasonal market license agreement. The council will also review a proposal for a speed limit policy and approve seasonal worker hires and office furniture purchases. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and the bill list.

• Variance for corner side setback encroachment at 1010 Hallam Avenue North
• Variance for enlargement of non-conforming structure at 5 Birchwood Road
• Interim Use Permit for Mahtomedi Farmers' Market at Veterans' Park (93 Mahtomedi Avenue)
• Seasonal Market Park Use License Agreement with Mahtomedi Community Builders
• WSB Engineering proposal for a Speed Limit Policy

The Mahtomedi City Council unanimously approved a series of items, including a speed limit policy proposal, a farmer's market interim use permit, and two home addition variances. The council also endorsed moving forward with all 12 traffic study improvement items as feasible. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved WSB Engineering speed limit policy proposal ($4,129) (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for Mahtomedi Area Farmers' Market at Veterans' Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Approved variance for corner side setback encroachment at 1010 Hallam Avenue North (unanimous)
• Approved variances for nonconforming structure expansion at 5 Birchwood Road (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal market park use license agreement with Mahtomedi Community Builders (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of three seasonal employees (unanimous)
• Approved Innovative Office Solutions furniture proposal ($3,115.05) (unanimous)
• Approved landowner improvements agreement with Jerry and Linda Hamilton (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold its regular meeting remotely via phone and video due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as determined by Mayor Jud Marshall. The agenda contains only procedural notices about the meeting format and public participation, with no substantive items listed.

• Meeting held via telephone and video only
• Public participation via phone or Zoom link
• Contact City Clerk Jerene Rogers for questions

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three requests: a variance for a corner side setback encroachment at 1010 Hallam Avenue North, a variance to enlarge a non-conforming structure at 5 Birchwood Road, and an interim use permit for a farmers market at Veterans Park. The commission will also elect a chair and vice-chair and approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance request for corner side setback encroachment at 1010 Hallam Avenue North
• Variance request to enlarge non-conforming structure with reduced setbacks at 5 Birchwood Road
• Interim use permit for Mahtomedi Area Farmers' Market at Veterans Park (93 Mahtomedi Avenue)
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair to serve through April 2022

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of a side yard setback variance for a home addition at 1010 Hallam Avenue North, and variances for a nonconforming structure expansion and deck addition at 5 Birchwood Road. The Commission also unanimously recommended approval of a five-year interim use permit for the Mahtomedi Area Farmer's Market at Veterans Memorial Park, with a condition added requiring a Park Use License Agreement. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Recommended approval of 1.75-foot corner side yard setback variance for home addition at 1010 Hallam Avenue North (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of variances for nonconforming structure expansion and deck addition at 5 Birchwood Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 5-year interim use permit for farmer's market at Veterans Memorial Park, 93 Mahtomedi Avenue (unanimous)
• Appointed Alex Rogosheske as Chair and Dan Soler as Vice Chair through April 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and March 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission will meet electronically to approve the agenda and February 8, 2021 minutes, then discuss the Sustainability Plan with Roxy Robertson of WSB. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the ongoing Sustainability Plan update.

• Sustainability Plan update with Roxy Robertson (WSB)
• Approval of February 8, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of future agenda items

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission met and reviewed the Sustainability Plan Goals Survey Results presented by Roxy Robertson of WSB, along with regional indicators for 2016-2019. The commission also discussed inviting a University of Minnesota student, Clare Grilley, to future meetings. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved the February 8, 2021 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The Mahtomedi Board of Appeal and Equalization will meet on April 7, 2021, from 5-6 PM to review and correct 2021 real estate assessments. Due to the pandemic, the meeting will be held remotely via phone or electronic means, with public attendance limited to those methods. Property owners who feel their assessment is too high, or who believe another's property is assessed too low, may appear to request corrections.

• Public hearing on 2021 property assessments
• Meeting held remotely due to health pandemic
• Public may attend via phone or online link
• Complaints about another's low assessment require notice to that property owner

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council, sitting as the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization, will meet electronically on April 7, 2021, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. to hear property tax appeals. The meeting is held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with public participation available by phone or video.

• Meeting held via telephone/electronic means only due to pandemic
• Public may participate by phone or Zoom video conference
• Property owners may appeal assessments before the Board

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council is meeting as the Board of Review, a procedural session to review property assessments. The agenda contains only a call to order, the board of review item, and adjournment, with no specific discussion items listed.

• Board of Review session

The Mahtomedi City Council, acting as the Board of Review, approved recommendations to continue working with assessors on three property valuation appeals. One property (119 Maple Street) was reduced from $276,400 to $232,900. The other two appeals (627 Eastgate Parkway and 1251 Mahtomedi Avenue) were directed to continue discussions with the assessors, with the option to go to the County Board if unresolved.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous).
• Approved recommendation for resident at 627 Eastgate Parkway to continue working with Assessor Larson, with option to go to County Board if unsatisfied (unanimous).
• Approved recommendation to lower 119 Maple Street value to $232,900 from $276,400 (unanimous).
• Approved recommendation for Frank Viggiano (1251 Mahtomedi Avenue) to continue working with Assessor Aamodt (unanimous).
• Adjourned meeting at 6:04 p.m. (unanimous).

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 6, 2021, with presentations on a resolution to honorarily co-name the Mahtomedi segment of the Lake Links Trail as 'Wolgamot Way' and a community survey. The council will also consider consent agenda items including annual liquor license renewals, a service contract with Washington County for an organics drop-off site, and an agreement with SL-SERCO for meter reading services. Staff reports include a resolution on parking restrictions and a discussion on traffic restrictions on Spruce Street and Park Avenue.

• Resolution 2021-19 honorarily co-naming the Mahtomedi segment of the Lake Links Trail as 'Wolgamot Way'
• Annual liquor/assorted license renewals
• Service contract with Washington County for County Organics Drop-Off Site
• Agreement with SL-SERCO for meter reading services for 2021
• Discussion on traffic restrictions on Spruce Street from Mahtomedi Avenue to Park Avenue, Park Avenue from Spruce Street to Rose Street, and Park Avenue from Rose Street to Quail Street

The City Council voted to combine two agenda items on proposed parking and traffic restrictions and hold a public hearing on May 4, 2021, to gather resident input. The council also approved the consent agenda, including annual liquor license renewals, a service contract with Washington County for an organics drop-off site, and a meter reading agreement with SL-Serco. A resolution to honorarily co-name the Lake Links Trail segment as Wolgamot Way was presented and read, with public comments in support.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the March 16, 2021 work session and meeting minutes.
• Presented Resolution 2021-19 to co-name the Lake Links Trail segment Wolgamot Way (no vote recorded).
• Approved the consent agenda, including annual liquor/assorted license renewals, a service contract with Washington County for an organics drop-off site, and a 2021 meter reading agreement with SL-Serco.
• Tabled parking restrictions (8a) and traffic restrictions (8b) to a public hearing on May 4, 2021.
• Approved the bill list.

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council is holding a workshop to discuss trail projects, primarily how to spend the remaining $400,000 of a $1,400,000 grant for the Lake Links Trail, which must be spent by December 31, 2022. The agenda includes potential uses such as repaving, signage, and markings, as well as other trail ideas. No formal decisions are expected at this workshop.

• $1,400,000 Lake Links Trail grant, ~$1,000,000 spent or allocated
• Potential repaving of Wildwood Beach Road from Birchwood Road to Doover Lane
• Possible RRFB (rectangular rapid flashing beacon) at Quail St and trail
• Trail connection through 4 Seasons (willing owner)
• Trail from end of Gosiwin to Dahlia St to East Ave

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the remaining $400,000 of the Lake Links Trail grant, focusing on potential improvements along Wildwood Beach Road, including bike lanes, signage, and parking restrictions. They also discussed obtaining a walkway easement for a trail connection from Forest Avenue Streetcar Trail to the 4 Seasons parking lot and noted the City Attorney is reviewing the Dwinnell Nature Area. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only.

• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous).
• Discussed options for spending remaining Lake Links Trail grant funds on Wildwood Beach Road.
• Discussed potential bike lane striping and share-the-road markings.
• Discussed signage and stencils for the Lake Links Trail.
• Discussed obtaining a walkway easement for trail connection from Forest Avenue Streetcar Trail to 4 Seasons parking lot.
• Noted City Attorney review of Dwinnell Nature Area property boundaries.
• Adjourned the workshop at 6:40 p.m. (unanimous).

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold its scheduled work session remotely via phone and video on April 6, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is conducted electronically because of the ongoing health pandemic and emergency declaration. Public participation is available by phone or Zoom. The agenda contains only procedural notices for the remote meeting, with no specific policy items listed.

• Remote meeting via Zoom and phone due to pandemic
• Public can join by phone: 1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID 854 0427 3069
• Public can join via Zoom link provided in notice
• Contact City Clerk Jerene Rogers for questions

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold its regular meeting by telephone and video only due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related emergency declaration. The agenda contains no substantive items, only procedural notice for remote participation.

• Meeting held via Zoom and phone due to pandemic
• Public participation by phone or video link provided

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several approvals, including a final construction payment for Hallam Park, a street sweeping contract, and proposals for signal plans and pond pumping. They will also hold public hearings on a cable television franchise for Comcast and various ordinance amendments. A proclamation honoring Newton (Dee) Smith will be presented.

• Final construction payment of $7,268.85 to Bituminous Roadways for Hallam Park
• Proposal from WSB for signal plans at CSAH 12 and Wedgewood Drive (not to exceed $34,500)
• Proposal from WSB for Edith Pond pumping (not to exceed $26,800)
• Ordinance granting cable franchise to Comcast of Minnesota, Inc.
• Request from St. Jude of the Lake Church for gambling and alcohol sales on May 1, 2021

The Mahtomedi City Council unanimously approved a 10-year cable franchise agreement with Comcast, including a 5% gross revenue fee, and adopted 24 zoning ordinance amendments (Ordinances 2021-04 through 2021-27) recommended by the Planning Commission. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a final construction payment for Hallam Park, a street sweeping contract, and a stormwater lift station proposal. Appointments were made to advisory commissions, and a budget transfer for the Echo Lake Street Improvement Project was approved.

• Approved Comcast cable franchise ordinance (Ordinance 2021-03) (5-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments (Ordinances 2021-04 through 2021-27) (5-0)
• Approved final construction payment of $7,268.85 to Bituminous Roadways for Hallam Park (5-0)
• Approved 2021 street sweeping contract with Allied Blacktop at $87/hour (5-0)
• Approved WSB signal design proposal at CSAH 12 and Wedgewood Drive, not to exceed $34,500 (5-0)
• Approved WSB stormwater lift station proposal for Edith Pond, not to exceed $26,800 (5-0)
• Approved maintenance agreement with Rice Creek Watershed District for Glenmar Diversion Project (5-0)
• Approved budget transfer for Echo Lake Street Improvement Project (5-0)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold its previously scheduled work session remotely by phone and video on March 16, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is conducted electronically because of the health pandemic and emergency declaration. Public participation is available by phone or Zoom. The agenda contains no specific discussion items, only meeting logistics.

• Remote meeting via phone and Zoom due to pandemic
• Public call-in number: 1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID 845 6605 4205
• Contact City Clerk Jerene Rogers for questions

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council is holding a workshop meeting electronically. The main item is conducting interviews for advisory board positions. No other substantive business is listed.

• Advisory board interviews

The City Council held a workshop and interviewed Lacey Smieja for an advisory commission. No appointments were made during the meeting; the council also noted that incumbents were not interviewed in 2020. The agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned without other substantive decisions.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Interviewed Lacey Smieja for advisory commission
• Adjourned workshop at 6:40 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold its regular meeting by telephone and video only, as the mayor determined an in-person meeting is not practical due to the health pandemic. The agenda contains no substantive items; it is limited to procedural notice for remote participation.

• Meeting held via Zoom and phone due to pandemic emergency declared March 17, 2020

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to Chapter 11 of the Zoning Ordinance, which include updates to definitions, development standards, and land use tables. The commission will also approve the minutes from the February 10, 2021 meeting. No other substantive items are scheduled.

• Proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 11 (zoning) including setback, building height, and impervious surface rules
• New Land Use Table (Table 11.0 A) consolidating permitted and conditional uses by district
• Clarification that pervious pavers and porous concrete count toward impervious surface coverage
• Building height rule: roof peak may not exceed allowable height by more than 5 feet
• Approval of February 10, 2021 meeting minutes

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended that the City Council approve resolutions amending several Chapter 11 ordinances, as detailed in the meeting packet. No public comments were made during the hearing. The recommendation passed by a 5-0 roll call vote.

• Recommended City Council approve Chapter 11 ordinance amendments (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved February 10, 2021 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission is reviewing a first package of proposed ordinance amendments to the city's zoning code, developed from strategic planning sessions and joint work sessions with the City Council. The amendments add or revise numerous definitions, update general development standards, replace lists of permitted and conditional uses with a land use table, and adjust wetland management classes. The commission will make a recommendation on adoption to the City Council.

• Adds definitions for animal grooming, gas station, bakery, health club, liquor store, and others
• Removes definitions for rooming house, abandoned vehicle, body art, and many others
• Replaces lists of permitted and conditional uses with a new Land Use Table (Table 11.0 A)
• Updates building height measurement standards in Section 11.01, Subd. 10.1
• Amends wetland management classes and buffer averaging in Section 11.07

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to gather input on several proposed amendments to the city's zoning ordinance, covering definitions, setbacks, impervious surface coverage, land use tables, permitted uses, and density standards across residential, commercial, and other districts. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, which will consider the matter on March 16, 2021. The meeting will be held via teleconference due to the pandemic.

• Amendments to Section 11.01 (definitions, setbacks, impervious surface coverage)
• Changes to land use and zoning district standards tables (Section 11.1)
• Permitted uses in residential districts (Sections 11.2-11.8)
• R4 area and density standards (Section 11.8)
• Village Mixed Use Density (Section 11.16)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review land use applications for a 40-unit market rate apartment complex at 10 Old Wildwood Rd. The commission will also consider several proposed amendments to city ordinances regarding setbacks, density, and permitted uses.

• Land use application for 40-unit apartment complex at 10 Old Wildwood Rd
• Request for conditional use permits and variances including height and setback changes
• Proposed ordinance amendments to various sections of the city code
• Public hearing regarding wetland buffer encroachment for access drive

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting will not hold the previously scheduled public hearing for two conditional use permits and four variances at 10 Old Wildwood Rd. because staff found an error in the lot area calculation on the site plan, making the variance notice improper under state statute. The applications were formally withdrawn, and the applicant plans to resubmit with an amended site plan, which will trigger a new hearing and new notices.

• Cancellation of public hearing for two conditional use permits and four variances at 10 Old Wildwood Rd.
• Applications formally withdrawn due to lot area calculation error
• Applicant intends to resubmit with amended site plan

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission is meeting to continue work on the city's Sustainability Plan, with a presentation from Roxy Robertson of WSB. They will also discuss future agenda items. The meeting is largely a working session on the plan, with no final decisions expected.

• Sustainability Plan update with Roxy Robertson (WSB)
• Review of draft Sustainability Plan ideas from Burnsville, Northfield, and former Commissioner Kimberly Byrd
• Proposal from LHB to collect community-wide energy, waste, water, and greenhouse gas data for $3,500 (recommended for approval at previous meeting)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider a resolution supporting the CSAH 12 (Wildwood Road) improvement project, discuss the 2021 deer survey, and vote on a resolution supporting Clean Cars Minnesota. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as accepting fire department gifts, scheduling advisory commission interviews, an access agreement for soil borings at Veteran's Memorial Park, and a drainage study proposal from WSB. A closed session is scheduled for pending litigation.

• Resolution supporting CSAH 12 (Wildwood Road) improvement project
• Discussion on 2021 deer survey
• Resolution of support for Clean Cars Minnesota
• Access agreement for soil borings at Veteran's Memorial Park
• Lincolntown Area Drainage Study proposal from WSB

The Mahtomedi City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-12 expressing municipal support for the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 12 (Wildwood Road) Improvement Project. The council also approved a resolution supporting Clean Cars Minnesota, accepted a $25 gift for the Fire Department, approved a $20,000 drainage study for the Lincolntown area, and entered a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• Approved Resolution 2021-12 supporting CSAH 12 (Wildwood Road) Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-13 supporting Clean Cars Minnesota (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-14 accepting $25 gift for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 Lincolntown Area Drainage Study proposal from WSB (unanimous)
• Approved access agreement for soil borings at Veteran's Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Scheduled Advisory Commission Applicant Interview Work Session for March 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous, Charlesworth abstained)
• Entered closed session for attorney-client discussion on pending litigation (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 2, 2021, entirely by phone or video due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda is procedural, providing notice of the electronic meeting format and public participation instructions.

• Meeting held via telephone and video only
• Public can join by phone: 1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID 882 8410 4577
• Public can join via Zoom link provided in notice
• Contact City Clerk Jerene Rogers for questions

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission will meet electronically to approve the agenda and December minutes, hear staff reports, and hold an open forum. New business includes discussing Wedgewood Park improvements, and unfinished business covers the Parks & Amenities Brochure, Parks & Trails Map Brochure, and an update on winter access at Mahtomedi Beach.

• Wedgewood Park Improvements discussion
• Parks & Amenities Brochure update
• Parks & Trails Map Brochure update
• Winter Access at Mahtomedi Beach update

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission accepted the resignation of Chair Jeff Charlesworth, who was appointed to fill a vacancy on the City Council. Vice Chair Lindberg was appointed as the new Chair, and Commissioner Costello as the new Vice Chair. The commission also discussed plans for Wedgewood Park improvements, including a $150,000 budget for playground and trail work, and received updates on a $335,000 Safe Routes to School grant award.

• Accepted resignation of Chair Jeff Charlesworth (unanimous)
• Appointed Vice Chair Lindberg as Chair and Commissioner Costello as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 16, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Park Commission will hold its regular meeting remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with all members participating by phone or video. The agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion, only procedural details for public participation.

• Meeting held via telephone/video only due to pandemic
• Public can join by phone: 1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID 834 8455 7090
• Public can join via Zoom link provided in notice

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold its regular meeting by phone and video only due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related emergency declaration. The agenda is limited to meeting logistics and public participation instructions; no specific policy items are listed.

• Meeting held via Zoom and phone due to pandemic
• Public can join by phone: 1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID 817 7917 7364
• Public can join via Zoom link provided in notice
• Contact City Clerk Jerene Rogers for questions

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council is holding a joint workshop with Washington County to discuss the CSAH12/TH244 turnback. The agenda includes a discussion of new bituminous trails, pedestrian improvement opportunities, and potential stormwater crossing refuge areas. No formal decisions are scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of CSAH12/TH244 turnback
• New bituminous trails proposed
• Pedestrian improvement opportunities
• Potential stormwater crossing refuge
• Replace pavement option mentioned

The Mahtomedi City Council held a joint work session with Washington County to review the proposed design for County Road 12 (CSAH 12) from County Road 120 to Veteran's Memorial Park. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion and questions. The county presented a $3.2–$3.8 million project with the city's share estimated at $550,000–$700,000, and next steps include a resolution of support and construction in 2022.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session at 6:45 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold a previously scheduled joint work session with Washington County on February 16, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted by telephone and video only due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Public participation is available via phone or Zoom. The agenda is procedural, providing notice of the electronic meeting format and public access instructions.

• Joint City Council/Washington County Work Session
• Meeting held via telephone and video only (Zoom)
• Public access via phone: 1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID 895 5943 9109
• Public access via Zoom link provided in notice

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider approving a consent agenda with multiple contracts and resolutions, including a $1,486,872 contract for Phase 4 East Historic District Improvements and a $868,997.48 contract for the 2021 Street Improvement Project. They will also discuss a minor subdivision request, proposed no-parking restrictions, and a resolution accepting a council member's resignation.

• Award $1,486,872 contract to T.A. Schifsky and Sons for Phase 4 East Historic District Improvements
• Award $868,997.48 contract to North Valley, Inc. for 2021 Street Improvement Project
• Accept resignation of Council Member Steve Wolgamot and declare vacancy
• Minor subdivision request at 483 Salem Place to create one new lot
• New liquor license for Bella Ciao Ristorante, 3156 Century Avenue North

The City Council accepted the resignation of Council Member Steve Wolgamot and appointed Jeff Charlesworth to fill the vacancy, effective immediately, by a 3-1 vote. The council also approved a consent agenda including contracts for street improvements, engineering services, and a minor subdivision at 483 Salem Place.

• Accepted resignation of Council Member Steve Wolgamot and declared vacancy (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeff Charlesworth to fill council vacancy (3-1)
• Approved $1,486,872 contract for Phase 4 East Historic District Improvements to T.A. Schifsky and Sons (consent agenda)
• Approved $868,997.48 contract for 2021 Street Improvement Project to North Valley, Inc. (consent agenda)
• Approved minor subdivision at 483 Salem Place creating one new lot (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to join Minnesota Local Government Coalition letter on Xcel Energy's Integrated Resource Plan (unanimous)
• Approved banner design for CSAH 12 Streetscape (unanimous)
• Approved new liquor license for Bella Ciao Ristorante (consent agenda)

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request from Tim Gerbozy for a minor subdivision creating one new lot at 483 Salem Place. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council for their February 16, 2021 meeting. The hearing will be held via teleconference due to the local emergency and health pandemic.

• Minor subdivision request by Tim Gerbozy for one new lot at 483 Salem Place
• Public hearing via Zoom and phone due to pandemic
• Recommendation to City Council on February 16, 2021

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request from Tim Gerbozy for a minor subdivision that would create one new lot at 483 Salem Place. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No staff report is scheduled for the subdivision request.

• Public hearing on minor subdivision request by Tim Gerbozy for 483 Salem Place, PID 31.030.21.12.0013
• Approval of January 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of the meeting agenda

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve a minor subdivision at 483 Salem Place, creating one new lot. The recommendation includes conditions such as a subdivision agreement, tree preservation plan, $3,000 parkland dedication fee, and utility and grading plan approvals. The public hearing was opened and closed with no comments.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved January 13, 2021 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of minor subdivision at 483 Salem Place (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission will discuss a resolution supporting Clean Cars Minnesota and hear about a coalition engagement roadmap for Xcel Energy's 2020-2034 Integrated Resource Plan. They will also continue work on the city's Sustainability Plan, focusing on the ecological health indicator. The meeting includes approval of the January 11, 2021 minutes.

• Discussion of Resolution of Support for Clean Cars Minnesota
• Presentation on Xcel Energy 2020-2034 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) coalition
• Sustainability Plan update with ecological health indicator focus
• Approval of January 11, 2021 meeting minutes

The Environmental Commission voted to recommend that the City Council sign a joint letter responding to Xcel Energy's 2020-2034 Integrated Resource Plan, with one abstention. It also recommended Council approval of a Resolution of Support for Clean Cars Minnesota. The Commission recommended approval of a $3,500 LHB proposal to collect community-wide energy, waste, water, and greenhouse gas emissions data for the Sustainability Plan. All motions carried.

• Recommended Council sign joint letter on Xcel Energy IRP (motion carried, Seuffert abstained)
• Recommended Council approve Resolution of Support for Clean Cars Minnesota (motion carried)
• Recommended Council approve LHB data collection proposal for $3,500 (motion carried)

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Park Commission will hold its regular meeting remotely on January 20, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda contains only procedural notice information about how the public can join by phone or video; no specific discussion or action items are listed.

• Meeting held via telephone and video only due to pandemic
• Public can join by phone: 1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID 818 3304 6841
• Public can join via Zoom link provided in notice
• Contact City Clerk Jerene Rogers for questions

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission will meet electronically to approve the agenda and minutes, hear staff reports, and hold an open forum. New business includes discussion of Wedgewood Park improvements, and unfinished business covers the Parks & Amenities Brochure, Parks & Trails Map Brochure, and an update on winter access at Mahtomedi Beach.

• Wedgewood Park Improvements
• Parks & Amenities Brochure
• Parks & Trails Map Brochure
• Winter Access at Mahtomedi Beach update

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold its regular meeting by phone/video only due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda contains no specific action items, only meeting logistics and public participation instructions.

• Meeting held via telephone/video due to pandemic
• Public can join by phone or Zoom link

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the city-wide resident survey, which is conducted every four to five years by the Morris Leatherman Company. The council will determine what information to gather from residents, with possible topics including sustainability, traffic safety, trails, deer management, capital improvements, and city communication. The 2017 survey results are attached for reference, and Peter Leatherman will be present.

• Discussion of topics for the 2021 city-wide resident survey
• Review of 2017 survey results (e.g., 91% said right direction, 55% rated quality of life excellent)
• Possible survey topics: sustainability, traffic/speed limits, trails/sidewalks, deer management, capital improvements, city communication
• Contract with Morris Leatherman Company for survey services

City Council

This meeting is a previously scheduled City Council Work Session. Due to the health pandemic and emergency declaration, the meeting will be held via telephone and video only.

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider several items at its January 19, 2021 meeting, including authorizing the 2021 Street Improvement Project, an ordinance on diseased and nuisance trees, a variance request for a screen porch, and a one-time waiver of on-sale liquor license fees due to COVID-19. The meeting also includes consent agenda items for MS4 permit support services, a firefighter probationary period completion, and a wetland classification report.

• Resolution ordering 2021 Street Improvement Project, authorizing final plans, bid advertisement, and preliminary assessment roll
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 12, Section 12.04 on diseased and nuisance trees
• Variance request by Mike and Lynn Bjork for rear yard setback reduction at 881 Deer Oak Run
• Amendment to Section 11.01, Subd. 10.4 altering screening requirements for public trash containers
• Resolution authorizing one-time waiver of on-sale liquor license fees due to COVID-19

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Mike and Lynn Bjork to reduce the rear yard setback by 3 feet 4 inches to build a screen porch at 881 Deer Oak Run. The commission will also consider an amendment to trash container screening requirements and approve 2021 meeting dates. Staff recommends denial of the variance due to lack of unique site conditions, but has prepared draft resolutions for both approval and denial.

• Variance request for 3'4" reduction in rear yard setback (40 ft to 36 ft 8 in) for screen porch at 881 Deer Oak Run
• Amendment to Section 11.01, Subd. 10.4 to alter screening requirements for public-access trash containers
• Approval of 2021 Planning Commission meeting dates
• Planning Commission appointments for 3-year terms

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission recommended approval of a variance for Mike and Lynn Bjork to reduce the rear yard setback by 3 feet, 4 inches to construct a screen porch at 881 Deer Oak Run. The commission also recommended approval of an ordinance amendment exempting public-use trash containers from standard screening requirements. Both recommendations were approved unanimously by roll call vote.

• Recommended approval of variance for rear yard setback reduction at 881 Deer Oak Run (7-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amendment to exempt public trash containers from screening requirements (7-0)
• Approved 2021 Planning Commission meeting dates (7-0)
• Approved December 9, 2020 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold its January 13, 2021 meeting by phone or Zoom due to COVID-19. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation instructions, with no listed agenda items.

• Meeting conducted electronically per Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021
• Zoom and call-in options provided for public participation
• Contact: City Planner Hannah Rybak at 612-269-3684

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission is meeting electronically to discuss the Sustainability Plan draft and draft community survey questions. The agenda includes approval of the December 14, 2020 minutes and old business items. The meeting is focused on continuing work on the Sustainability Plan and preparing survey questions for the City's Community Survey.

• Review of Sustainability Plan outline by Roxy Robertson of WSB
• Discussion of Community Survey Questions
• Approval of December 14, 2020 meeting minutes
• Previous recommendation of Tree Ordinance revisions to City Council

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold its regular meeting remotely via phone and video due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda is limited to procedural notices about the electronic meeting format and public participation instructions; no substantive items are listed.

• Meeting held via telephone and Zoom only
• Public can call 1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID 837 5392 2488, password 683729
• Video link provided for remote participation

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 5, 2021, to consider routine approvals and organizational business. Key items include approving a firefighter housing lease, a Pitney Bowes mail system agreement, and the bill list. The council will also make appointments for council president, liaisons, consultants, and set the 2021 meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings scheduled.

• Approve Firefighter Housing Lease Agreement
• Approve Pitney Bowes Mail System and Inserter Agreement
• Appointments: Council President, liaisons, consultants (accounting/auditor, attorney, engineer, fiscal consultant, planner)
• Schedule 2021 Regular City Council Meetings
• Designate official newspaper and depositories

The Mahtomedi City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a firefighter housing lease and a cooperative services agreement for the outdoor ice rinks. They also made annual appointments for council president, liaisons, and consultants, and set the 2021 meeting schedule. The meeting closed with a session on union negotiations.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Dec 15, 2020 work session and meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including firefighter housing lease and ice rink agreement (unanimous)
• Approved bill list (unanimous)
• Appointed Jane Schneeweis as Council President/Acting Mayor (unanimous)
• Appointed consultants for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 regular meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Designated White Bear Press as official newspaper (unanimous)