Mahtomedi public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on December 14, 2022, to consider a major subdivision request by Steve Zawadski on behalf of property owner Owasso Beach, LLC. The proposal would divide the parcel at 313 Old Wildwood Rd. into five single-family lots. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, which will meet on December 20, 2022.

• Public hearing for major subdivision at 313 Old Wildwood Rd.
• Applicant: Steve Zawadski, on behalf of Owasso Beach, LLC
• Proposal: subdivide parcel into five single-family lots
• Planning Commission recommendation to City Council on December 20, 2022

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission will discuss a $50,000 proposal from WSB to develop sustainability policies and ordinances, funded largely by a $44,000 Metropolitan Council grant. They will also continue old business on the Solar Co-op, RITE of Spring 2023, and invasive plant species, and hear a report on the sustainability grant from Eric Zweber of WSB.

• Review of WSB proposal for $50,000 to update tree removal, stormwater, parking/EV, wind energy, and vegetation regulations
• Discussion of $44,000 Metropolitan Council Livable Community Act grant for sustainability policy development
• Solar Co-op update and outreach planning
• RITE of Spring 2023 planning, possibly April 22 at Wildwood Elementary School
• Invasive plant species report including buckthorn, garlic mustard, and Japanese knotweed control efforts

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council is holding a public hearing to consider the proposed 2023 General Fund budget of $7,511,116, which is an 8.69% increase over the 2022 adopted budget. The proposed budget includes a 16.15% increase in net property taxes, from $3,582,494 to $4,161,086. The council will also consider the certification of the property tax levy for submission to Washington County.

• Proposed 2023 General Fund budget of $7,511,116, up 8.69% from 2022
• Net property taxes proposed to increase 16.15% to $4,161,086
• Ambulance budget proposed at $828,332, a 41.67% increase
• Public Safety expenditures total $2,423,171, the largest function
• Public hearing for budget and levy consideration

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023 budget, then consider approving the annual budget, 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, and a resolution setting the 2023 property tax levy. The council will also consider adopting an annual fee schedule and several consent agenda items, including a $656,303 transfer to the Street Improvement Fund and a $30,020 payment for trail lighting.

• 2023 budget and tax levy approval
• Annual fee schedule ordinance
• $656,303 transfer to Street Improvement Fund
• $30,020 payment to Killmer Electric for Lake Links Trail Lighting
• Cooperative services agreement for outdoor rinks at 55 Briarwood Avenue

The City Council unanimously approved the 2023 annual budget and a proposed tax levy of $5,942,181. The council also adopted the 2023 city fee schedule and approved several infrastructure and grant agreements.

• Approved 2023 proposed tax levy of $5,942,181 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 General Fund budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 City Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved $44,000 Metropolitan Council grant for sustainability policies
• Approved $94,150.41 final payment to Balanced Build LLC for city building roof replacements
• Approved $30,020.00 payment to Killmer Electric for Lake Links Trail Lighting
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-69 vacating a drainage and utility easement at 331 Park Avenue
• Appointed Council member Brainerd to the Century Avenue Coalition

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission will consider a skating party on January 22, 2023 (backup date January 29). They will also receive updates on the Gosiwin Park playground, the Parks Capital Improvement Plan (trail improvements), the Dwinnell Nature Walk, and pickleball courts.

• Skating party scheduled for Sunday, January 22, 2023 (backup date January 29)
• Update on Gosiwin Park Playground from John Krueger
• Update on Parks Capital Improvement Plan (Trail Improvements)
• Update on Dwinnell Nature Walk
• Update on Pickleball Courts

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members tabled decisions on a potential playground at Gosiwin Park and the Dwinnell Nature Walk. Staff provided updates on upcoming trail paving, pickleball court construction, and winter maintenance.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Gosiwin Park playground proposal pending more information (unanimous)
• Tabled Dwinnell Nature Walk item until May 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider awarding a $150,351.68 contract to Winberg Companies LLC for the Greenwood Ditch Drainage Improvement Project, along with several other consent agenda items including a pickleball court design, pavement management plan, and firefighter benefit increase. The meeting also includes a discussion on a policy for trees on boulevards and approval of the bill list.

• Award contract to Winberg Companies LLC for Greenwood Ditch Drainage Improvement Project ($150,351.68)
• Professional services proposal from WSB for Wedgewood Park Pickleball Court design
• Work plan from WSB for Pavement Management Program (not to exceed $22,140)
• Resolution to increase firefighter benefit level to $6,500 per year of service for vested firefighters
• Pay voucher of $34,105.00 to Killmer Electric Co. for Lake Links Trail lighting

The City Council approved several infrastructure and service contracts via the consent agenda. The council also requested a draft policy regarding trees in city rights-of-way and discussed a potential annexation of property from White Bear Lake.

• Approved $150,351.68 contract to Winberg Companies, LLC for Greenwood Ditch Drainage Improvement
• Approved professional design services for Wedgewood Park pickleball court not to exceed $15,500
• Approved pavement management program work plan from WSB not to exceed $22,140
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-68 to increase benefit levels for vested volunteer firefighters
• Approved $34,105 pay voucher for Killmer Electric Co. for Lake Links Trail lighting
• Approved status change for Hannah Campbell to paid on-call Firefighter/EMT
• Approved the bill list as presented
• Requested staff create a draft tree policy for city rights-of-way

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission is meeting to receive a report from the City Forester and discuss several sustainability initiatives, including a $44,000 grant for consultant work, a proposed landscape ordinance, a solar co-op, and sustainability features at the Wildwood Apartments. The agenda also includes approval of the October 10, 2022 minutes and old business items.

• Report from City Forester on diseased trees and tree inventory
• Discussion of $44,000 sustainability grant for consultant work
• Proposed landscape ordinance for native plantings and alternatives to turf grass
• Solar Co-op opportunity
• Wildwood Apartments sustainability features review

City Council

This is a procedural workshop agenda with no substantive decisions listed. The only action item is an interview for an advisory board position, followed by adjournment.

• Advisory board interview

The City Council approved the meeting agenda. The council interviewed Tom Collins for a position on an advisory commission.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold public hearings on the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and the Juniper Street Reconstruction Project, and consider consent agenda items including a snow plowing agreement with Pine Springs and a roof replacement contract. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a bill list.

• Public hearing on 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and Parks Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution ordering Juniper Street Reconstruction Project, authorizing final plans, bids, and preliminary assessment roll
• Approval of 2022-2023 snow plowing request from City of Pine Springs (estimated $2,200-$2,500)
• Award contract to Balanced Build LLC for City Building Roof Replacements
• Resolution setting public hearing on vacation of a drainage and utility easement

The City Council approved a three-year union contract with Local 49 and authorized the reconstruction of Juniper Street. The council also awarded a roof replacement contract and approved a holiday display agreement. Public hearings were held for capital improvement plans, though no action was taken on them.

• Approved 3-year union contract with 9% market adjustment and 3% annual COLA (unanimous)
• Approved Juniper Street Reconstruction Project estimated at $406,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded $94,150.41 roof replacement contract to Balanced Build LLC (unanimous)
• Approved agreement for Gene Altstatt holiday display in Veterans Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 snow plowing request from City of Pine Springs (unanimous)
• Appointed Tom Collins to the Environmental Commission through March 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-66 regarding boundaries and judicial landmarks (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-67 to set a public hearing for easement vacation on December 6, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss traffic issues raised by St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church and School. The discussion follows an email from the school principal detailing safety concerns and proposing alternatives to current street parking, including opening an alleyway to one-way traffic. No formal decisions are scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of St. Jude's traffic issues
• Proposal to open alleyway alongside Encore to one-way traffic
• Concerns about school bus and vehicle safety near Highway 244
• Request for city engineer and planner assessment
• Request for traffic recording to study patterns

The City Council held a work session to discuss traffic safety and congestion during school dismissal. No formal votes were taken on specific traffic solutions, but the City Administrator suggested the school pay for a traffic study via an escrow account.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned the work session at 7:20 p.m. (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Parks Commission will hear updates on four unfinished business items: the Gosiwin Park playground, the Parks Capital Improvement Plan for trail improvements, the Dwinnell Nature Walk, and pickleball courts. No new business is listed. The meeting includes approval of minutes and staff reports.

• Update on Gosiwin Park Playground
• Update on Parks Capital Improvement Plan (Trail Improvements)
• Update on Dwinnell Nature Walk
• Update on Pickleball Courts

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions adopting special assessments for the 2022 Street Improvement Project and the CSAH 12 (Wildwood Road) Street Improvement Project. The council will also consider approving the consent agenda, which includes disposing of a surplus plow truck, and other routine items.

• Resolution adopting special assessments for 2022 Street Improvement Project ($174,182 assessed)
• Resolution adopting special assessments for CSAH 12 (Wildwood Road) Street Improvement Project ($197,239.72 assessed)
• Approval of disposition of surplus 2004 Sterling plow truck via state auction
• Approval of minutes from October 4, 2022 meetings

The City Council unanimously approved two resolutions adopting special assessments for the 2022 Street Improvement Project and the CSAH 12 (Wildwood Road) Street Improvement Project. The 2022 project totals $1,055,000 with $174,182 in special assessments; the CSAH 12 project totals $7,025,300 with $175,000 in special assessments. The council also approved a consent agenda that included a first amendment to a Metropolitan Council grant for the Lake Links Project and a third amendment to the Sprint Tower lease at 2111 Briarwood Avenue to add a DISH Network antenna.

• Approved Resolution 2022-63 adopting special assessments for the 2022 Street Improvement Project (Warner Avenue, Maple Street, Locust Street).
• Approved Resolution 2022-64 adopting special assessments for the CSAH 12 (Wildwood Road) Street Improvement Project.
• Approved the consent agenda as amended, including disposition of a surplus 2004 Sterling plow truck via state auction.
• Approved First Amendment to Metropolitan Council Grant Agreement SG-10786 extending the Lake Links Project completion to June 30, 2023.
• Approved Third Amendment to Tower Site Lease Agreement at 2111 Briarwood Avenue allowing a DISH Network antenna cluster.
• Approved the October 4, 2022 work session and regular meeting minutes.
• Approved the bill list as presented.
• Discussed but did not decide on a request to place a sailboat in Veteran's Memorial Park for the holiday season.

Finance Commission

The Mahtomedi City Council and Finance Commission will meet jointly to discuss the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and review the proposed 2023 Fee Schedule. The fee schedule includes increases in utility rates, ambulance rates, special assessments, and a new pervious paver inspection fee. A public hearing on the fee schedule is scheduled for December 6, 2022.

• 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan totals $17,775,000, including $4.75M for Hwy 244 construction in 2025-2026
• 2023 Fee Schedule includes utility rate increases (water 4%, sewer 3%, storm water 4%)
• Ambulance rates increase: BLS emergency to $1,700, ALS emergency to $2,100
• New pervious paver inspection fee added
• Special assessment increases included in fee schedule

The joint City Council/Finance Commission meeting approved the 2023 Fee Schedule as presented and reviewed the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, which includes street improvements, storm sewer projects, and the Highway 244 project. The tax rate is projected to remain relatively flat through 2027. No final votes were taken on the capital plan; it was presented for discussion.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023 Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:40 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council and Finance Commission will hold a joint meeting to discuss the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and review the proposed 2023 Fee Schedule. The fee schedule includes increases in utility and ambulance rates, special assessment increases, and a new pervious paver inspection fee. A public hearing on the fee schedule is scheduled for December 6, 2022.

• 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan totals $17.775 million, including $4.75 million for Hwy 244 construction in 2025-2026
• 2023 fee schedule includes utility rate increases (water 4%, sewer 3%, storm water 4%)
• Ambulance rates increase: BLS emergency from $1,700 to $1,900, ALS emergency from $2,100 to $2,300
• New pervious paver inspection fee added to 2023 fee schedule
• Special assessment increases included in 2023 fee schedule

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission will meet on October 10, 2022, to discuss old business including the No Mow May ordinance and implementation of the Sustainability Plan, specifically mapping trail gaps and identifying future EV charging station sites. New business includes invasive species and completing a Natural Resources Inventory. The agenda also includes approval of the August 8, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Discussion of No Mow May and city grass length ordinance
• Sustainability Plan Goal 3.4: map trail gaps and future EV charging station sites
• New business: invasive species and Natural Resources Inventory (Commission Member Roche)
• Approval of August 8, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

This is a workshop agenda with only procedural items: call to order, agenda approval, and an advisory board interview. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Advisory board interview

The Mahtomedi City Council held a workshop meeting on October 4, 2022, with Acting Mayor Richard Brainerd and Council members Lilly Melander and Luke Schlegel present. The only substantive action was interviewing Kelly McShane for an advisory commission. The agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned without any other decisions.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Interviewed Kelly McShane for advisory commission (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned workshop meeting at 6:45 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution to receive the feasibility report for the Juniper Street reconstruction project and set a public hearing. The project, estimated at $406,000 with $105,000 from special assessments, was petitioned by 100% of residents. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a tax levy cancellation and fire training agreement, and acted on multiple massage license applications.

• Approved Resolution 2022-59 for Juniper Street reconstruction feasibility report and public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-58 cancelling $2,019,866 debt levy for taxes payable in 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved fire training burn agreement for 313 Old Wildwood Road (unanimous)
• Approved first amendment to encroachment agreement for 223 Hazel Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved conditional massage therapist license for YanQin Kellesvig (unanimous)
• Denied massage therapist license for Xiangyu Hua Gingerich (unanimous)
• Denied massage business license for YouHao LLC/Reborn Massage and therapist license for YuPing Wang (unanimous)
• Appointed Kelly McShane to Finance Advisory Commission (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission is meeting to discuss new business regarding the Parks Capital Improvement Plan and the Gosiwin Park playground. The commission will also review unfinished business concerning the Dwinnell Nature Walk.

• Parks Capital Improvement Plan (Trail Improvements)
• Gosiwin Park Playground
• Dwinnell Nature Walk

The commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approve building two pickleball courts at Wedgewood Park, funded by $100,000 from the park fund. A proposal for a playground at Gosiwin Park was tabled until October for further review. The commission also discussed trail improvements and the Dwinnell Nature Walk, with decisions deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved June 15, 2022 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve two pickleball courts at Wedgewood Park (unanimous)
• Tabled Gosiwin Park playground discussion until October 19 meeting

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider approving the preliminary 2023 general fund budget and certifying the 2023 property tax levy to Washington County, scheduling public hearings for final budget approval and the capital improvement plan. The council will also hold a public hearing on unpaid utility charges and consider an ordinance amendment to allow electronic display signs for non-residential uses in residential districts, plus a conditional use permit for an electronic sign at Mahtomedi Public Schools. Several consent agenda items include assessment hearings for street projects, a $352,674.81 construction pay voucher, and a minor subdivision agreement.

• Preliminary 2023 General Fund Budget and certification of 2023 levy to Washington County
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 11.01, Section 10.7 Signs (electronic display signs)
• Conditional Use Permit for electronic sign at Mahtomedi Public Schools, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue
• Construction Pay Voucher No. 3 for $352,674.81 to OMG Midwest for 2022 Street Improvement Project
• Public hearing on unpaid utility charges for collection with 2023 property taxes

The City Council unanimously approved the preliminary 2023 General Fund budget and a proposed tax levy of $5,952,181, a 10.73% increase over 2022. The council also approved a fire department staffing study, a massage business license, and a conditional use permit for an electronic sign at Mahtomedi Public Schools. Several consent agenda items were approved, including street improvement pay vouchers and a write-off of uncollectible ambulance receivables.

• Approved preliminary 2023 General Fund budget and $5,952,181 tax levy (unanimous)
• Approved $39,515 fire and ambulance services organizational study by Baker Tilly (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for electronic display sign at 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved massage business license for Rhianon Nelson and therapist license for Calvaleigh Rasmussen (unanimous)
• Approved $352,674.81 construction pay voucher for 2022 Street Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved write-off of $103,906.98 in uncollectible ambulance receivables (unanimous)
• Approved $16,423 for public works security gate repair/replacement (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amendment allowing electronic display signs in Parkland/Public District (unanimous)

Finance Commission

The Mahtomedi City Council and Finance Commission are meeting jointly to review the proposed 2023 budget, including the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Building and Equipment Replacement Fund, and Utility Funds. They will consider recommending a General Fund Levy of $4,161,086 and Special Levies of $1,791,095, and will also appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for the Finance Commission. The total proposed levy is $5,952,181, a 10.73% increase from 2022.

• Proposed 2023 General Fund Levy of $4,161,086 (16.15% increase)
• Proposed 2023 Special Levy of $1,762,803 (0.11% decrease)
• Proposed 2023 Utility Fund Budget of $3,998,482 (11.87% increase)
• No transfer from Closed Bond Fund planned for 2023; balance projected at $1,121,433
• Police services contract estimated at $675,611 (11% increase)

The joint City Council/Finance Commission unanimously recommended adoption of the 2023 General Fund budget of $7,511,116, a 8.69% increase from 2022, based on a levy of $5,952,181 (up 10.73%). The tax capacity rate drops to 34.38% from 39.12%, but a typical home valued at $439,850 would see property taxes rise to about $1,512 from $1,360.96. The budget includes new full-time firefighter/medic positions, increased police and ambulance funding, and a $300,000 contingency fund. No transfer of Closed Bond Funds was planned for 2023.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Bromelkamp as Finance Commission Chair and Roger Humphrey as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved October 19, 2021 joint meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of 2023 General Fund, Special Revenue, Building and Equipment, and Utility Fund budgets (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council and Finance Commission are jointly reviewing the proposed 2023 budget, including the General Fund, utility funds, and the Closed Bond Fund. The total proposed levy is $5,952,181, a 10.73% increase from 2022, with a General Fund levy of $4,161,086. The meeting also includes appointing a Finance Commission chair and vice chair, and approving prior meeting minutes.

• Proposed 2023 total levy of $5,952,181 (10.73% increase)
• General Fund levy proposed at $4,161,086 (16.15% increase)
• Utility Fund budget of $3,998,482 (11.87% increase)
• Water, sewer, and storm water rates to increase 3-4%
• No transfer from Closed Bond Fund planned for 2023

The joint City Council/Finance Commission meeting recommended adoption of the 2023 budgets for the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Building and Equipment Fund, and Utility Funds. The proposed General Fund budget is $7,511,116, a 8.69% increase from 2022, with a levy of $5,952,181, up 10.73%. Property taxes on a $439,850 home are estimated at $1,512 for 2023, up from $1,360.96. The motion was unanimously approved.

• Recommended adoption of 2023 budgets for General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Building and Equipment Fund, and Utility Funds (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Bromelkamp as Finance Commission Chair and Roger Humphrey as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved October 19, 2021 joint meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit request to update a portion of the existing monument sign at 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. to an electronic display. The applicant is Kate Anderson on behalf of property owner Mahtomedi Public Schools. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, which will consider the request on September 20, 2022.

• Conditional use permit for electronic display on existing monument sign at 1520 Mahtomedi Ave.
• Public hearing on September 14, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road
• Recommendation to City Council for their September 20, 2022 meeting

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a proposed amendment to the sign ordinance (Chapter 11.01, Section 10.7) and a conditional use permit request from Kate Anderson on behalf of Mahtomedi Public Schools to update a portion of the existing monument sign at 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue to an electronic display. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings. No staff reports are listed.

• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 11.01, Section 10.7 Signs
• Conditional use permit for electronic display on monument sign at 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue
• Approval of June 1, 2022 special meeting minutes and August 10, 2022 regular meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit comments on proposed amendments to Chapter 11.01, Section 10.7 (Signs). The Commission will then make a recommendation to the City Council, which will consider the amendments at its September 20, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to sign regulations (Chapter 11.01, Section 10.7)
• Planning Commission will make a recommendation to City Council
• City Council meeting scheduled for September 20, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Council approve an ordinance amendment allowing electronic display signs in the Parkland/Public zoning district, correcting an oversight from a prior amendment. They also unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for Mahtomedi Public Schools to install an electronic sign cabinet on an existing monument sign at 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue, subject to conditions including a nightly shut-off from 11 PM to 6 AM.

• Recommended approval of ordinance amendment allowing electronic display signs in Parkland/Public district (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for electronic sign at 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission will meet to discuss old business including No Mow May and the city ordinance on grass length, as well as sustainability plan implementation for trail gaps and future EV charging station sites. New business includes invasive species and completion of a Natural Resources Inventory. The agenda includes a presentation by Xcel Energy's community relations manager.

• Discussion of No Mow May and current grass length ordinance (9-inch limit)
• Sustainability Plan Goal 3.4: map trail gaps and identify future EV charging station sites (e.g., Wedgewood Park, Mahtomedi Beach, Fire Station)
• Invasive species discussion led by Commission Member Roche
• Completion of a Natural Resources Inventory led by Commission Member Roche
• Presentation by Michael Wilhelmi, Xcel Energy Community Relations Manager

Park Commission

The commission will review minutes from the June 15, 2022, meeting. Discussion includes preparing items for the September meeting, such as trail improvements and the Gosiwin Park Playground. The agenda also covers unfinished business regarding the Dwinnell Nature Walk.

• Parks Capital Improvement Plan (Trail Improvements)
• Gosiwin Park Playground
• Dwinnell Nature Walk

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will review a conditional use permit for telecommunications equipment at 2111 Briarwood Avenue. The agenda also includes an ordinance amendment regarding signs and several construction payments. A presentation on community equity is also scheduled.

• Conditional Use Permit for telecommunications tower at 2111 Briarwood Avenue
• Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 11.01 regarding signs
• $80,851.59 construction payment for Historic District Improvements
• $125,568.85 construction payment for 2022 Street Improvement Project
• Minor subdivision request at 331 Park Avenue

The Mahtomedi City Council approved a minor subdivision at 331 Park Avenue, a variance for increased impervious surface at 845 Arcwood Road, a conditional use permit for new antennas on the tower at 2111 Briarwood Avenue, and an ordinance amendment allowing electronic signs for non-residential uses in residential districts. All votes were unanimous. The council also directed staff to pursue membership in the Many Faces organization and appointed council members to the Metro Purple Line Corridor Committee.

• Approved minor subdivision at 331 Park Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 28% impervious surface at 845 Arcwood Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for three antennas at 2111 Briarwood Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-07 allowing electronic signs for non-residential uses in residential districts (unanimous)
• Appointed Council Member Schlegel to Metro Purple Line Corridor Committee, Melander as alternate (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including St. Jude gambling/liquor license and pay vouchers (unanimous)
• Directed staff to contact Many Faces about membership (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request from property owners William and Krystan Putney for a retroactive variance to increase allowable impervious surface coverage at 845 Arcwood Rd. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council for their August 16, 2022 meeting. Public comments are invited.

• Public hearing for variance request at 845 Arcwood Rd.
• Retroactive variance for previously installed hardcover
• Recommendation to City Council on August 16, 2022
• Contact: Hannah Rybak, City Planner, 612-269-3684

The minutes are a notice of a public hearing scheduled for August 10, 2022, regarding a retroactive variance request by William and Krystan Putney for increased impervious surface coverage at 845 Arcwood Rd. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, which will consider the request on August 16, 2022. No decisions were made in this notice.

• Scheduled public hearing for variance request (no vote)
• Planning Commission to recommend to City Council (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request from Crown Castle USA Inc. and Dish Wireless for a conditional use permit to colocate new equipment on the existing telecommunications tower at 2111 Briarwood Ave. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, which will consider the request on August 16, 2022.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit for Crown Castle USA Inc. and Dish Wireless
• Colocation of new equipment on existing telecommunications tower at 2111 Briarwood Ave
• Property owned by the City of Mahtomedi
• Planning Commission recommendation to City Council on August 16, 2022

The minutes are a public hearing notice for a conditional use permit request by Crown Castle USA Inc. and Dish Wireless to colocate new equipment on the existing telecommunications tower at 2111 Briarwood Ave. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council at its August 16, 2022 meeting. No decisions were made in this notice.

• Scheduled public hearing for Aug 10, 2022 on Crown Castle/Dish CUP request
• Planning Commission to recommend to City Council on Aug 16, 2022

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to proposed amendments to Chapter 11.01, Section 10.7 (Signs). The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council for their meeting on August 16, 2022.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 11.01, Section 10.7: Signs
• Planning Commission will make a recommendation to City Council
• City Council meeting scheduled for August 16, 2022, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall
• Contact Hannah Rybak, City Planner, at 612-269-3684 or [email protected]

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission held a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 11.01, Section 10.7 (Signs). No decisions were made; the commission will forward a recommendation to the City Council for their August 16 meeting.

• Held public hearing on proposed sign code amendments (no vote taken)

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a minor subdivision at 331 Park Avenue, a variance for impervious surface at 845 Arcwood Road, a conditional use permit for telecommunications equipment at 2111 Briarwood Avenue, and a sign ordinance amendment. The commission will vote on whether to recommend approval or denial to the City Council.

• Minor subdivision request by Doug Johnson to split 331 Park Avenue into two lots (PID 29.030.21.23.0018)
• Variance request by William and Krystan Putney for increased impervious surface coverage at 845 Arcwood Road (PID 31.030.21.13.0051)
• Conditional use permit request by Crown Castle USA Inc. and Dish Wireless to colocate equipment on existing tower at 2111 Briarwood Avenue
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 11.01, Section 10.7 regarding signs

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of four items: a minor subdivision at 331 Park Avenue, a variance for increased impervious surface at 845 Arcwood Road, a conditional use permit for Dish Wireless antennas on the Briarwood Avenue tower, and an ordinance amendment allowing electronic display signs for non-residential uses in residential districts. All recommendations were approved without dissent.

• Recommended approval of minor subdivision at 331 Park Ave creating two lots (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of variance for 28% impervious surface at 845 Arcwood Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Dish Wireless antennas at 2111 Briarwood Ave (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amendment allowing electronic display signs for non-residential uses in residential districts (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to review a request from Doug Johnson for a minor subdivision at 331 Park Ave. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, which is scheduled to vote on the matter on August 16, 2022.

• Public hearing on minor subdivision request for two lots at 331 Park Ave.
• Applicant and property owner is Doug Johnson
• City Council vote scheduled for August 16, 2022

The minutes are a notice of a public hearing scheduled for August 10, 2022, regarding a minor subdivision request by Doug Johnson to split 331 Park Ave into two lots. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, which will consider it on August 16, 2022. No decisions were made in this notice.

• Scheduled public hearing for minor subdivision at 331 Park Ave (no vote recorded)

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission will meet to approve minutes, welcome a new member, and follow up on No Mow May and the Sustainability Plan. They will discuss mapping trail gaps and future EV charging station sites, and consider a Green Step Cities designation and farmers market. The agenda includes routine items and these ongoing initiatives.

• No Mow May follow-up and review of city grass length ordinance
• Sustainability Plan Goal 3.4: map to identify gaps between trails
• Sustainability Plan Goal 3.4: future EV charging station sites
• Green Step Cities designation discussion
• Farmers market discussion

City Council

This is a brief workshop agenda with only one substantive item: an interview for an advisory board position. No decisions or discussions on other topics are listed.

• Advisory board interview

The Mahtomedi City Council held a workshop meeting on August 1, 2022, and approved the agenda as presented. The only substantive action was interviewing Jonathan Smieja, who expressed interest in serving on an advisory commission. No formal decisions were made regarding the appointment. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Interviewed Jonathan Smieja for advisory commission (no appointment made)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to restrict parking on Grove Street, west of Warner Avenue, due to safety concerns. The council will also review the July 19 meeting minutes and consider appointing an Advisory Commission member.

• Resolution Restricting Parking on Grove Street West of Warner Avenue
• Appointment of Advisory Commission Member
• Approval of July 19, 2022 City Council minutes

The Mahtomedi City Council unanimously approved a resolution establishing a 10 mph school zone speed limit on Grove Street from Warner Avenue to 250 feet west, and separately approved shifting no-parking restrictions from the north side to the south side of that same stretch. The actions were taken in response to a traffic safety request from St. Jude's Church, with the council choosing to try the parking shift before further restricting resident parking. The council also appointed Jonathan Smieja to the Environmental Advisory Commission and approved the bill list.

• Approved 10 mph school zone speed limit on Grove Street from Warner Avenue to 250 feet west (unanimous)
• Approved shifting no-parking from north to south side of Grove Street, Warner Avenue to 250 feet west (unanimous)
• Appointed Jonathan Smieja to Environmental Advisory Commission, term ending March 31, 2025
• Approved bill list as presented (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation regarding the Metro Purple Line. The agenda also includes approving several construction payment vouchers for street, sewer, and stormwater projects.

• $84,030.63 payment for 2022 Street Improvement Project
• $228,470.15 payment for sanitary sewer lining project
• Metro Purple Line presentation by Craig Lamothe
• Public hearing set for September 20, 2022, regarding levy certification
• $14,720.35 payment for Edith Pond Stormwater Lift Station Project

The Mahtomedi City Council approved the consent agenda, including a $173,500 contract for Lakes Link Trail lighting, a $14,734 recycling grant, and several construction pay vouchers. They also directed staff to request a seat on the Purple Line Corridor Management Committee and approved a church's use of Hallam Park. No public hearings were held.

• Approved $173,500 trail lighting contract to Killmer Electric (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Recycling Grant Agreement with Washington County for $14,734 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Sept 20, 2022 for 2023 Levy Certification (unanimous)
• Approved massage business and therapist license for Eastern Massage Hui, LLC (Resolution 2022-43)
• Approved pay voucher $84,030.63 for OMG Midwest for street project (unanimous)
• Approved pay voucher $228,470.15 for Insituform for sewer lining project (unanimous)
• Approved final pay voucher $14,720.35 for Meyer Contracting for stormwater lift station (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-41 for Livable Communities Act grant application (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss old business including a No Mow May follow-up and implementation of the Sustainability Plan, specifically mapping trail gaps and identifying future EV charging station sites. New business includes the Green Step Cities designation and the farmers market. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no formal votes scheduled.

• No Mow May follow-up and review of city grass length ordinance
• Sustainability Plan Goal 3.4: map to identify gaps between trails
• Sustainability Plan Goal 3.4: future EV charging station sites
• Green Step Cities designation discussion
• Farmers market discussion

City Council

The City Council will review requests for variances at 317 Wedgewood Drive and a conditional use permit at 1728 Park Avenue. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding street and storm sewer reconstruction on Juniper Avenue.

• Juniper Avenue street and storm sewer reconstruction
• Variances for 317 Wedgewood Drive
• Conditional use permit at 1728 Park Avenue
• No parking resolution for Grove Street

The Mahtomedi City Council unanimously approved two variances for a home addition at 317 Wedgewood Drive and a conditional use permit for an accessory structure at 1728 Park Avenue. A proposal to restrict parking on Grove Street was tabled after a motion to reduce the speed limit failed. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a seasonal farmer's market license agreement and election judge appointments.

• Approved Resolution 2022-35 for two variances at 317 Wedgewood Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-34 for conditional use permit at 1728 Park Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled Grove Street parking restriction discussion (unanimous)
• Motion to reduce speed limit on Grove Street to 15 mph failed (no second)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2022-40 for Juniper Street feasibility report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-37 appointing election judges (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-42 for seasonal farmer's market license at Veteran's Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Approved firefighter leave of absence and IRS mileage rate increase (unanimous)

Park Commission

The commission will consider new business regarding Yoga in the Park and volunteer work for Gosiwin Park Adoptee. The meeting also includes updates on trail lighting and the Gosiwin Park Trail.

• Yoga in the Park proposal
• Gosiwin Park Adoptee volunteer work
• Trail lighting update
• Gosiwin Park Trail update

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission voted to recommend City Council approval of yoga classes at Chautauqua Park, held Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 am. The commission also approved continuing Terry Montanari as the Gosiwin Park adoptee. The trail light contract was approved and work will begin soon, while the Gosiwin Trail project was postponed to next year due to lack of contractor interest.

• Recommended City Council approve yoga classes at Chautauqua Park (unanimous)
• Approved Terry Montanari continuing as Gosiwin Park adoptee (unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission is meeting to follow up on No Mow May and implement the Sustainability Plan. They will discuss trail gap mapping and future EV charging station sites, with Public Works Director Goebel expected to attend. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and old business items.

• No Mow May follow-up and review of current grass length ordinance (9 inches max)
• Sustainability Plan Goal 3.4: map to identify gaps between trails
• Sustainability Plan Goal 3.4: future EV charging station sites
• Approval of May 9, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold public hearings on June 8, 2022, to consider proposed amendments to the city's sign regulations (Chapter 11.01, Section 10.7), a variance request for a corner side yard setback at 317 Wedgewood Dr., and a conditional use permit for a two-story accessory structure at 1728 Park Ave. The commission will make recommendations to the City Council for its June 21 meeting.

• Proposed amendments to Chapter 11.01, Section 10.7 (Signs)
• Variance request by Miles and Jennifer Tristani at 317 Wedgewood Dr. for corner side yard setback to allow an addition
• Conditional use permit request by John Anderson for property owner Melissa Herskowitz at 1728 Park Ave. for a two-story accessory structure
• Public hearings at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road
• Recommendations to City Council on June 21, 2022

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests: a variance for a home addition at 317 Wedgewood Drive and a conditional use permit for an accessory structure at 1728 Park Avenue. City staff recommends denial of the Wedgewood Drive variances, citing that three of the six variance criteria are not met. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Two variances requested for 20x24-foot addition at 317 Wedgewood Drive (PID 30.030.21.31.0066)
• Variance of 15.4 feet from required 30-foot corner side yard setback
• Variance of 8.5 feet from required 40-foot rear yard setback
• Conditional use permit for two-story accessory structure at 1728 Park Avenue (PID 20.030.21.23.0027)
• Staff recommends denial of Wedgewood Drive variances

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the City Council approve two variances for an addition at 317 Wedgewood Drive, despite staff recommending denial. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a two-story accessory structure at 1728 Park Avenue. Both items were forwarded to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of two variances (15.4 ft corner side yard, 8.5 ft rear yard) for addition at 317 Wedgewood Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for two-story accessory structure at 1728 Park Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:12 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the closure of Birchwood Road and associated traffic management during County 12 construction. The discussion includes a proposed plan for temporary speed bumps, chicanes, and one-way restrictions on Hall Avenue. Washington County has offered to pay up to $10,000 toward temporary traffic control in Birchwood.

• Proposed use of temporary speed bumps and chicanes
• Proposed one-way restriction for eastbound traffic on Hall Avenue
• Washington County offer of up to $10,000 for traffic control
• Discussion regarding Birchwood Road closure

The Mahtomedi City Council held a work session to discuss the Birchwood Road closure, which was implemented by the City of Birchwood. No formal decisions were made; the council discussed the issue, heard from Washington County officials, and considered potential next steps, such as proposing a meeting with Birchwood representatives. The meeting was procedural and informational only.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session at 6:52 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider several variance requests for a 39-unit apartment development at 10 Old Wildwood Road, approve a resolution to reuse bonding authority for housing revenue bonds, and discuss flooding on Birchwood Road. The consent agenda includes approval of the 2023 budget calendar, hiring a full-time firefighter/paramedic, and a resolution to discharge a lawsuit notice. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the bonding authority reuse.

• Variance requests for 39-unit apartment at 10 Old Wildwood Road (PID 32.030.21.22.0001)
• Resolution approving reuse of bonding authority for conduit housing revenue bonds (St. Louis Park AH I, LLLP)
• Approval of 2023 Budget Calendar
• Hiring of full-time firefighter/paramedic Brandon Raschick
• Resolution discharging notice of lis pendens and dismissing lawsuit (Court File No. 82-CV-19-5745)

The City Council approved Resolution 2022-32, granting a site plan and variances for a 39-unit market-rate apartment development at 10 Old Wildwood Road, despite a 3-2 roll call vote. The variances include height, front yard, corner side yard, and interior side yard setbacks. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including hiring a firefighter/paramedic and a resolution discharging a lis pendens.

• Approved Resolution 2022-32 for site plan and variances for Mahtomedi Lakes at 10 Old Wildwood Road (3-2)
• Approved 2023 Budget Calendar
• Approved hiring Brandon Raschick as Full-time Firefighter/EMT at step 6, grade 9 ($75,587.20)
• Approved Resolution 2022-36 discharging notice of lis pendens and dismissing lawsuit (Court File No. 82-CV-19-5745)
• Approved Resolution 2022-38 correcting surveyor's error in plat of Wedgewood Addition
• Approved revised Minor Subdivision Development Agreement for 1495 Bryant Avenue
• Approved Resolution 2022-33 for St. Louis Park conduit housing revenue bonds and cooperative agreement
• Approved bill list

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request from Hearth Development for several variances to allow construction of a 39-unit apartment complex. The proposal includes requests to increase building height in the Shoreland District and reduce various front, corner, and side yard setbacks.

• Variance request for 39-unit apartment development at 10 Old Wildwood Road
• Request to increase allowable building height in the Shoreland District
• Request to reduce north front yard setback from 50’ to 22.46’
• Request to reduce east corner side yard setback from 50’ to 28.45’
• Request to reduce west side yard setback from 50’ to 15.79’

The Planning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend City Council approval of a site plan and four variances for a 39-unit apartment building at 10 Old Wildwood Road, with four added conditions addressing traffic, environmental due diligence, balcony lighting, and rooftop deck hours. The recommendation follows a public hearing with significant resident opposition, including a petition signed by 160 residents. The City Council makes the final decision.

• Recommended approval of site plan and variances for Mahtomedi Lakes at 10 Old Wildwood Rd (4-3)
• Added condition #17: developer to work with City on Lincolntown Road traffic concerns and pedestrian safety devices
• Added condition #18: developer to complete environmental due diligence and site clean-up per regulations
• Added condition #19: no lighting or electrical outlets on balconies, unless state building code supersedes
• Added condition #20: rooftop gathering space to close at 10:00 p.m.
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved May 11, 2022 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit response to variance requests from Hearth Development. The requested variances involve reducing setback requirements and increasing the allowable principal structure height. The Commission will then make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Public hearing for variance requests at 10 Old Wildwood Rd
• Proposed 39-unit apartment development by Hearth Development
• Requests for reduced setback requirements and increased building height

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission will discuss Arbor Day tree planting at Gosiwin Trail Park. The meeting also includes updates on baseball improvements at Southwest Park and Wildwood Park, as well as lighting at Veterans Memorial Park.

• Arbor Day tree planting (Flowering Crab) at Gosiwin Trail Park
• Update on Baseball Association improvements at Southwest Park & Wildwood Park
• Update on lighting at Veterans Memorial Park

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission approved the meeting agenda and the April 20, 2022 minutes. Staff reported on park openings, road closures, and summer preparations. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2022 Park Commission minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several agreements, including a $53,784 contract for Mahtomedi Beach lifeguarding services with the YMCA of the North. The Council will also consider a resolution to call a public hearing regarding the use of recycled bonding authority for housing in St. Louis Park.

• $53,784 Mahtomedi Beach Operations Agreement with YMCA of the North
• Minor Subdivision Development Agreement and easements for 1401 Harmony Drive
• Temporary construction easement for vehicle storage at Wedgewood Park
• Public hearing resolution for St. Louis Park conduit housing revenue bonds
• Ambulance Service Mutual Aid Agreement with White Bear Lake

The City Council directed staff to draft a letter to the Birchwood City Council forcefully opposing the closure of Birchwood Road and requesting it be re-opened, with copies to Washington County Commissioners. The council also requested a joint meeting with the Birchwood City Council and asked staff to explore legal options. All agenda items, including the consent agenda and two easement resolutions, were approved unanimously.

• Directed staff to draft letter opposing Birchwood Road closure (unanimous)
• Requested joint meeting with Birchwood City Council (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including subdivision agreement for 1401 Harmony Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-28 vacating footpath and watermain easement at 87 Wildwood Beach Road (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-31 accepting watermain and roadway and utility easements (unanimous)
• Approved bill list (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council is meeting for a strategic planning workshop session. The agenda contains no specific action items, only the scheduled time and location for the planning discussion.

• Strategic planning workshop session

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval or denial of several variance requests from Hearth Development, on behalf of property owner Mahmood Family Properties, to build a 39-unit apartment development at 10 Old Wildwood Road. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the April 13, 2022 meeting. No staff report is scheduled for this item.

• Variance requests for 39-unit apartment development at 10 Old Wildwood Road (PID 32.030.21.22.0001)
• Property zoned R4 High Density Multiple Family Residential with Shoreland Overlay
• Variances include maximum height and setback deviations
• Site plan approval for the apartment building
• Approval of April 13, 2022 meeting minutes

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission reviewed a request from Hearth Development for variances and site plan approval for a 39-unit apartment building at 10 Old Wildwood Road. The public hearing was opened but temporarily continued due to severe weather, with no final decision made. The meeting was adjourned early, and the hearing will resume in two to four weeks.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 13, 2022 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Temporarily continued public hearing on 10 Old Wildwood Road variances due to severe weather (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 p.m. due to severe weather (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The commission is reviewing follow-up items from the Rite of Spring event and discussing the implementation of the Sustainability Plan. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding No Mow May.

• RITE of Spring follow-up
• No Mow May discussion
• Sustainability Plan implementation
• Discussion of replacing city gasoline or diesel equipment with electric versions

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider approving an ordinance to license massage therapists and massage therapy businesses, including criminal background checks and fees. This follows an April work session with the Washington County Sheriff's Office. The council will also consider related fee schedule amendments and a resolution to publish the ordinance summary.

• Ordinance 2022-05 adding Section 7.11 to City Code Chapter 7 for licensing massage therapists and businesses
• Resolution to publish summary of Ordinance 2022-05
• Ordinance amending fee schedule for massage therapist and business licenses
• Resolution approving revisions to Wildwood Apartments PUD development plans (830 Wildwood Road)
• Audit presentation by CliftonLarsonAllen

The Mahtomedi City Council approved ordinances adding massage therapist and business licensing fees, and approved revisions to the Wildwood Apartments PUD development plans, removing balconies and rooftop amenities. The council also approved a minor subdivision agreement for 1495 Bryant Avenue and the 2021 audit report. No public hearings were held.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved April 19, 2022 workshop and meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-26 for minor subdivision at 1495 Bryant Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-05 adding massage therapist licensing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-24 to publish summary of Ordinance 2022-05 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-06 adding massage license fees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-25 revising Wildwood Apartments PUD plans (unanimous)
• Approved bill list (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Parks Commission will discuss updates regarding ongoing projects at various local parks. There is no new business scheduled for this meeting.

• Baseball Association improvements at Southwest Park & Wildwood Park
• Lighting at Veterans Memorial Park
• Basketball Court at Wedgewood Park

City Council

The April 19, 2022, agenda includes several consent items regarding city maintenance, including sewer cleaning and asphalt work. The council will also consider proposed ordinance amendments to the Mahtomedi City Code.

• Contract for sanitary sewer cleaning and televising for Sanitary District #2 in the amount of $61,544.08
• Contract with Corrective Asphalt Materials in the amount of $30,797.24
• Construction pay voucher No 2 for Edith Pond Lift Station in the amount of $29,171.62
• Proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 11 of the Mahtomedi City Code
• Proposal for electrical engineering and lighting design services for Lake Links Trail

The Mahtomedi City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included hiring four seasonal public works employees, a five-year Master Partnership Contract with MnDOT, a $29,171.62 payment for the Edith Pond Lift Station, a cooperative agreement with Washington County for traffic signal maintenance, a resolution supporting the Lincolntown Avenue Drainage Improvement Project, a maintenance agreement and cost sharing agreement for CSAH 12 (Wildwood Road), a $30,797.24 contract with Corrective Asphalt Materials, a $61,544.08 contract with Pipe Services for sewer cleaning, and a resolution approving a contract with LRE Water for groundwater model analysis. The council also approved three ordinance amendments related to planned unit development, driveway design, and building height, and approved a proposal for electrical engineering and lighting design services for the Lake Links Trail.

• Approved consent agenda including hiring of four seasonal workers (unanimous)
• Approved Master Partnership Contract with MnDOT for five years (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Voucher No. 2 of $29,171.62 to Meyer Contracting for Edith Pond Lift Station (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative agreement with Washington County for traffic signal maintenance at Wedgewood Drive and CSAH 12 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-22 supporting Lincolntown Avenue Drainage Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved maintenance and cost sharing agreements with Washington County for CSAH 12 (unanimous)
• Approved contracts with Corrective Asphalt Materials ($30,797.24) and Pipe Services ($61,544.08) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance Nos. 2022-02, 2022-03, 2022-04 amending city code (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold a workshop to discuss whether to move forward with an ordinance requiring licenses for massage businesses and therapists. The proposed rules include requirements for professional liability insurance, training credentials, and inspections.

• Discussion of ordinance licensing massage therapy establishments
• Proposed requirement for $1,000,000.00 professional liability insurance for therapists
• Proposed requirement for 500 hours of certified therapeutic massage training
• Proposed deadline of September 1, 2022, for compliance with new licensing

The Mahtomedi City Council held a work session and directed staff to revise a draft ordinance licensing massage therapy establishments, amend the fee schedule, and prepare license applications. The council also suggested a three-month effective date for existing businesses and recommended the county review the documents. No formal vote was taken on the ordinance itself.

• Directed staff to revise draft massage therapy licensing ordinance
• Directed amendment of fee schedule for background investigation and license fees
• Directed preparation of business and therapist license applications
• Recommended three-month effective date for existing massage businesses
• Recommended county review of ordinance documents

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response on several proposed amendments to the city's ordinances, specifically to sections 11.01 Subd. 7.0 (Definitions), 11.01 Subd. 10.3 G.2, and 11.01 Subd. 11.35 B.3. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, which will consider the amendments at its April 19, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed ordinance amendments to Section 11.01, Subd. 7.0 (Definitions)
• Public hearing on proposed ordinance amendments to Section 11.01, Subd. 10.3, G, 2
• Public hearing on proposed ordinance amendments to Section 11.01, Subd. 11.35, B, 3
• Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council for its April 19, 2022 meeting

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to zoning ordinance definitions and related sections, and will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the coming year. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and routine organizational business.

• Public hearing on ordinance amendments to Section 11.01 Subd. 7.0 (Definitions), Subd. 10.3 G.2, and Subd. 11.35 B.3
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair to serve through April 2023
• Approval of March 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• No staff reports scheduled

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of three ordinance amendments addressing building height measurement, residential driveway design standards, and the Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay district. The commission added a requested change to the PUD common open space language. A public hearing was held with no comments.

• Recommended approval of building height ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of driveway design standards amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PUD overlay district amendment (unanimous)
• Added 'and/or, but not limited to' to common open space language in PUD amendment
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Appointed Alex Rogosheske as Chair through April 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Dan Soler as Vice Chair through April 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved March 16, 2022 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint workshop to discuss a concept for the property at 650 Wildwood Road. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with routine procedural items.

• Discussion of concept for property at 650 Wildwood Road

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss implementation of the city's Sustainability Plan, focusing on travel and energy goals, and to hear from school district and public works officials. They will also discuss the upcoming RITE of Spring event. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and future agenda items.

• Discussion of Sustainability Plan implementation with Public Works Director Bob Goebel
• RITE of Spring event discussion with Mahtomedi School District's Kate Anderson
• Travel Goal 1: default to electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles when city vehicles are replaced
• Energy Goal 5: replace 10% of city-owned gasoline equipment with electric by 2026
• Approval of December 13, 2021 meeting minutes

The Environmental Commission heard updates on the Rite of Spring event and discussed the city's sustainability plan, focusing on replacing gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment with electric versions. No formal decisions were made; the items were discussion-only.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved June 14, 2021 minutes (motion carried)
• Discussed replacing city vehicles with electric or plug-in hybrid when models are available
• Discussed replacing 10% of city-owned gasoline-powered equipment with electric by 2026
• Adjourned meeting at 7:52 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council is meeting as the Board of Review to address the 2022 property assessment report prepared by the Washington County Assessor. The agenda is largely procedural, consisting of a call to order, the board review, and adjournment, with the assessment report providing detailed data on property values, sales analysis, and appeals processes. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda itself.

• 2022 assessment report presented by Washington County Assessor Bruce L. Munke
• Mahtomedi had 117 residential sales with a median sales ratio of 93.8%
• Mahtomedi average single-family/townhome sale price rose to $527,900 from $409,456
• No lender-mediated sales in Mahtomedi for the 2022 assessment period
• Appeals process and assessment calendar included in the report

The Mahtomedi City Council, sitting as the Board of Review, approved Washington County Assessor recommendations to lower 2022 property values for 12 properties due to corrections or other factors, and approved continued work with residents on 20 other properties with no value change. The board also approved a $18,000 reduction for 188 Hanson Road and a $6,200 reduction for 410 Warner Avenue South. All motions were unanimous.

• Approved 12 property value reductions (unanimous)
• Approved $18,000 reduction for 188 Hanson Road (unanimous)
• Approved $6,200 reduction for 410 Warner Avenue South (unanimous)
• Approved continued work with residents on 20 properties with no value change (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several infrastructure contracts and development requests. Key items include awarding bids for sanitary sewer lining and street improvements, as well as discussing a new ordinance for massage therapy establishments.

• Awarding $236,743.70 contract to Insituform Technologies, USA, LLC for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project
• Awarding $829,992.43 contract to OMG Midwest, Inc. for 2022 Street Improvement Project
• Public hearing for a minor subdivision at 1401 Harmony resulting in two lots
• Conditional use permit request from Crown Castle USA, Inc. for six antennas at 2111 Briarwood Avenue
• Development contract consideration for REE Mahtomedi Apartments, LLC Wildwood Apartments PUD

The Mahtomedi City Council approved a development contract and TIF assistance agreement for the Wildwood Apartments project at 830 Wildwood Road, a 110-unit mixed-income workforce housing complex. The council also approved contracts for sanitary sewer lining and street improvements, a minor subdivision, and a conditional use permit for additional antennas. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved TIF Assistance Agreement for 110-unit workforce housing (unanimous)
• Approved Development Contract with REE Mahtomedi Apartments LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $236,743.70 sanitary sewer lining contract to Insituform Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved $829,992.43 street improvement contract to OMG Midwest (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision at 1401 Harmony Drive (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for 6 antennas at 2111 Briarwood Ave (unanimous)
• Approved plat correction and release of Outlot A, Wedgewood Addition (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of two paid on-call firefighters (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission meeting includes an update on the Lake Links Trail. The agenda also covers approval of January 19, 2022, meeting minutes and staff reports.

• Update on Lake Links Trail
• Approval of January 19, 2022, meeting minutes

The Mahtomedi Park Commission approved its agenda and the January 19, 2022 minutes. Staff reported on upcoming 2022 construction projects, including road and trail work on Warner Avenue, Maple and Locust Streets, and Wildwood Road, plus storm sewer and sidewalk improvements. The commission discussed potential trail enhancements, holiday lighting, and a possible lake access trial, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved January 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit feedback on a request by Green Halo Builds LLC. The proposal involves creating two lots through a minor subdivision. Following the hearing, the Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Public hearing for minor subdivision at 1401 Harmony Dr.

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Crown Castle USA Inc. for a conditional use permit. The proposal involves co-locating six new antennas on an existing telecommunications tower located on City of Mahtomedi property. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council following this hearing.

• Conditional use permit request from Crown Castle USA Inc.
• Co-location of six new antennas on an existing telecommunications tower

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a minor subdivision at 1401 Harmony Drive and a conditional use permit for new antennas at 2111 Briarwood Avenue. The meeting also includes a staff report discussion on a Zoning Ordinance Amendment.

• Minor subdivision request for two lots at 1401 Harmony Drive
• Conditional use permit for six new antennas at 2111 Briarwood Avenue
• Discussion on Zoning Ordinance Amendment

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of a minor subdivision at 1401 Harmony Drive, splitting the property into two lots for future single-family homes. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for Crown Castle to add six antennas to the existing tower at 2111 Briarwood Avenue. Both recommendations were forwarded to the City Council, which adopted the resolutions on April 5, 2022.

• Recommended approval of minor subdivision at 1401 Harmony Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for six antennas at 2111 Briarwood Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved February 9, 2022 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a contract for invasive species removal at Katherine Abbott Park and consider hiring Tim Oachs as a full-time Firefighter/EMT. The agenda also includes a resolution to support state funding for a grade-separated interchange at Highway 36 and Century Avenue.

• $15,000 contract with Great River Greening for invasive species removal at Katherine Abbott Park
• Hiring of Tim Oachs as full-time Firefighter/EMT with a starting salary of $75,587.20
• Resolution supporting funding for a grade-separated interchange at Highway 36 and Century Avenue
• Annual liquor and assorted license renewals for local businesses
• Renewal of gasoline filling station licenses for Applegreen Midwest and Northern Tier Retail

The Mahtomedi City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda as amended, which included a $15,000 contract with Great River Greening for invasive species removal at Katherine Abbott Park, annual liquor license renewals, hiring a full-time firefighter/EMT, and two resolutions supporting state and regional infrastructure efforts. The council also appointed six members to advisory commissions and approved the bill list. No public hearings or audience comments were held.

• Approved $15,000 contract with Great River Greening for invasive species removal at Katherine Abbott Park (unanimous)
• Approved annual liquor/assorted license renewals contingent on paperwork and insurance (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Tim Oachs as full-time Firefighter/EMT at step 6, grade 9 ($75,587.20) with 6-month probation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-14 supporting funding for grade-separated interchange at TH 36 and TH 120 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-15 supporting sustainable water supply legislation (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Washington County's Regional Solicitation application for TH 120 reconstruction (unanimous)
• Appointed Greg Maples, Peter Frank, Scott Peterson, Erin Roche, Jessie Thompson, and Adam Strehlow to advisory commissions (unanimous)
• Approved bill list as presented (unanimous)

City Council

This is a procedural workshop agenda with no substantive decisions. The council will call the meeting to order, approve the agenda, conduct advisory board interviews, and adjourn.

• Advisory board interviews

The Mahtomedi City Council held a workshop meeting on March 15, 2022, and approved the agenda as presented. The council interviewed Erin Roche for an advisory commission, and noted that incumbents were not interviewed per a 2020 decision. No formal decisions were made beyond the agenda approval and adjournment.

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

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution for the Wildwood Road (CSAH 12) street improvement project, which includes pavement rehabilitation and safety upgrades. The meeting also addressed various land use requests, including a minor subdivision at 1495 Bryant Avenue and a zoning amendment regarding pervious paving materials.

• Resolution No. 2022-11: Wildwood Road (CSAH 12) improvement project involving $6,710,310 in total funding
• Approval of minor subdivision at 1495 Bryant Avenue with a $3,000 Parkland Dedication fee
• Resolution No. 2022-07: Approval of variance and conditional use permit for 441 Park Avenue
• Ordinance No. 2022-01: Amendment to Shoreland Overlay Zoning District regarding pervious paving materials
• Approval of seasonal employee advertising with hourly wages ranging from $16.00 - $18.00

The Mahtomedi City Council approved spending remaining grant funds on Lake Links Trail improvements, including lighting, signs, and concrete pads. It also approved consent agenda items, including liquor and gambling permits for St. Jude of the Lake Church, reestablishing voting precincts, and promoting four firefighters to paid on-call status. The council agreed with the building official's request to require removal of the top floor of a burned home at 1401 Harmony Drive, with basement removal to follow after the April 5 meeting.

• Approved Lake Links Trail improvements (unanimous)
• Approved liquor and gambling permits for St. Jude of the Lake Church (unanimous)
• Approved reestablishment of two voting precincts (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers for 2021 (unanimous)
• Promoted four firefighters to paid on-call status (unanimous)
• Approved listing surplus items on state auction site (unanimous)
• Agreed to require top floor removal of burned home at 1401 Harmony Drive
• Approved bill list (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2022-11 ordering the CSAH 12 (Wildwood Road) street improvement project, authorizing final plans, bid advertisement, and a preliminary assessment roll. The project includes pavement rehabilitation, pedestrian/bicycle safety improvements, and stormwater treatment, with assessments of $5,777 per single-family unit. The Council also approved a zoning text amendment for pervious paving materials (3-2), a variance and conditional use permit for an addition at 441 Park Avenue, and a minor subdivision at 1495 Bryant Avenue.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-11 ordering Wildwood Road (CSAH 12) improvement project (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-01 amending shoreland zoning for pervious paving (3-2)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-07 for variance and conditional use permit at 441 Park Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-08 for minor subdivision at 1495 Bryant Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-09 abating assessment at 215 Quail Street (consent agenda)
• Authorized advertising for four seasonal employees ($16-$18/hr) (consent agenda)
• Approved hiring Michelle Redlin as paid on-call Firefighter/EMT (consent agenda)
• Approved letter of support for statewide massage therapist licensing (consent agenda)

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit comments on three variance requests by Hearth Development for a 41-unit apartment development at 10 Old Wildwood Rd. The variances seek reduced front and corner side yard setbacks and increased building height. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council at its February 15, 2022 meeting.

• Three variance requests for 10 Old Wildwood Rd
• 41-unit apartment development
• Reduction in front and corner side yard setbacks
• Increase over allowable principal structure height
• Recommendation to City Council on February 15, 2022

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to review a request for a minor subdivision that would create one new lot at 1495 Bryant Ave. The applicant is Dan Thurmes of Cornerstone Land Surveying, acting on behalf of property owner Catherine Bruce. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, which is scheduled to meet on February 15, 2022.

• Minor subdivision request for one new lot at 1495 Bryant Ave.
• Applicant: Dan Thurmes, Cornerstone Land Surveying
• Property Owner: Catherine Bruce
• City Council decision scheduled for February 15, 2022

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a conditional use permit and variance for a home addition at 441 Park Avenue, a minor subdivision at 1495 Bryant Avenue, a zoning text amendment on pervious paving materials, and three variances for a 41-unit apartment development at 10 Old Wildwood Road. The commission will also consider appointments for 3-year terms. No staff reports are listed.

• CUP and variance for enlargement of nonconforming structure at 441 Park Avenue (PID 29.030.21.22.0032)
• Minor subdivision creating one new lot at 1495 Bryant Avenue (PID 20.030.21.12.0016)
• Zoning text amendment on pervious paving materials (Section 11.01, Subd. 11.36, E, 5, c)
• Three variances for 41-unit apartment development at 10 Old Wildwood Road (PID 32.030.21.22.0001)
• Planning Commission appointments for 3-year terms

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit comments on a proposed zoning code text amendment regarding pervious paving materials, located in Section 11.01, Subd. 11.36, E, 5, c. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, which will consider the matter on February 15, 2022.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendment for pervious paving materials
• Amendment located in Section 11.01, Subd. 11.36, E, 5, c
• Planning Commission recommendation to City Council on February 15, 2022

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to review a request from Javiera McGuiggan for a conditional use permit and a variance. The request seeks to allow an addition to a legal nonconforming structure at 441 Park Ave. that does not meet minimum side yard setback requirements and requires an increase in building height. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, which is scheduled to meet on February 15, 2022.

• Conditional use permit request for enlargement of a legal nonconforming structure at 441 Park Ave.
• Variance request for an increase in building height at 441 Park Ave.
• Public hearing scheduled for February 9, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road.

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council is voting on routine consent items, including insurance coverage and a meter reading contract. The meeting includes a staff report on the bill list and a presentation regarding the Highway 120 project. The agenda also covers the appointment of a new Park Commission member and the acceptance of gifts for the Fire Department.

• Approval of LMCIT liability coverage option not to waive statutory tort limits
• Approval of agreement with SL-SERCO for 2022 meter reading services
• Appointment of Jeff Charlesworth to the Park Commission for a 3-year term
• Resolution authorizing quit claim of easements to Washington County for CSAH 12 reconstruction
• Resolution approving acceptance of gifts for the Fire Department

The Mahtomedi City Council approved the consent agenda, which included not waiving statutory tort liability limits, an agreement with SL-Serco for meter reading, appointment of Jeff Charlesworth to the Parks Commission, a quit claim of easements to Washington County, and acceptance of a $300 donation from Paragon Pools for the Fire Department. The council also approved the January 18 meeting minutes with an amendment. No public hearings were held, and no substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved January 18, 2022 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved LMCIT liability coverage waiver form, not waiving statutory limits (unanimous)
• Approved SL-Serco meter reading services agreement for 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeff Charlesworth to Parks Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-06 quit claiming easements to Washington County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05 accepting $300 gift from Paragon Pools for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved bill list (unanimous)

Park Commission

The commission will review staff reports and approve the minutes from the November 17, 2021, meeting. No new business is scheduled for consideration at this meeting.

• Approval of November 17, 2021, meeting minutes
• Skating Party on January 23, 2022

The Mahtomedi Park Commission met telephonically and approved the agenda and November 2021 minutes. Staff reported on winter maintenance, upcoming construction projects, and park improvements. The commission discussed the 5-year capital improvement plan, including trail extensions and playground replacements, but took no formal action on it. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to review preliminary zoning comments for the St. Andrew’s Apartment concept plan. The proposal includes rezoning 5.78 acres to a High Density Residential District and amending the Comprehensive Plan. The project features a four-story building with approximately 108 parking spaces.

• Proposed 59-unit apartment development
• Rezoning to R4 High Density Residential District
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for land use designation
• PUD Amendment or new PUD creation

The City Council unanimously approved the concept for a 59-unit affordable housing complex proposed by Sand Companies and St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, located northwest of the water tower. The approval allows the developers to apply for a Washington County CDA grant, with construction not expected to begin until mid-2023. The project includes units for homeless individuals and rents set at 60% of Area Median Income.

• Approved concept for Mahtomedi Apartments (unanimous)
• Granted permission to apply for Washington County CDA grant

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will review a public improvement hearing for the Wildwood Road street improvement project. The council will also consider a residential variance request for 142 Locust Street. Additionally, several engineering service proposals for stormwater and drainage projects are up for approval.

• Public improvement hearing regarding CSAH 12 (Wildwood Road) street improvements
• Variance request at 142 Locust Street for a home addition and detached garage
• $58,004.59 construction payment to North Valley, Inc. for the 2021 Street Improvement Project
• Engineering services proposal for Greenwood Ditch Stormwater Improvement Project
• Engineering services proposal for Lincolntown Avenue Drainage Improvement Project

The Mahtomedi City Council approved a resolution receiving the feasibility report for the Wildwood Road (CSAH 12) improvement project, which includes pavement rehabilitation, trail extensions, and pedestrian safety upgrades. The council also approved engineering service proposals for two drainage projects, a final construction voucher, and a variance for a home addition at 142 Locust Street. Additionally, the council directed the city attorney to seek an advisory opinion on the classification of bow hunter names in a data request.

• Approved Resolution 2022-03 receiving feasibility report for Wildwood Road (CSAH 12) improvement project (unanimous)
• Approved engineering services for Greenwood Ditch Stormwater Improvement Project, not to exceed $32,500
• Approved engineering services for Lincolntown Avenue Drainage Improvement Project, not to exceed $41,800
• Approved final construction pay voucher No. 5 for 2021 Street Improvement Project, $58,004.59 to North Valley, Inc.
• Approved engineering services for MS4 Permit, fee $13,430
• Approved Resolution 2022-04 granting variance for front yard setback at 142 Locust Street (unanimous)
• Approved bill list (unanimous)
• Directed city attorney to request advisory opinion on classification of bow hunter names (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request from David LeFevere to reduce the front yard setback for a home addition and detached garage at 142 Locust Street. The commission will also consider approving the 2022 meeting schedule and receive updates on city council and other commission activities. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and the agenda itself.

• Public hearing: Variance request by David LeFevere to reduce front yard setback for addition and detached garage at 142 Locust Street (PID 20.030.21.42.0023)
• Consider approval of 2022 Commission Meeting Schedule
• Approval of November 10, 2021 meeting minutes

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a variance for David LeFevere to reduce the front-yard setback at 142 Locust Street, allowing a porch and living space addition. The commission also approved the 2022 meeting schedule and the November 2021 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of front-yard setback variance at 142 Locust St. (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Commission Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved November 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will not discuss the variance requests for 441 Park Ave. at the January meeting because the public hearing is postponed to February 9, 2022, due to a noticing error. A new notice will be mailed. The agenda contains only this postponement notice.

• Public hearing for variance requests at 441 Park Ave. postponed to Feb. 9, 2022
• Postponement due to a noticing error
• New public hearing notice to be mailed

City Council

The City Council will administer oaths of office to new members and appoint liaisons for several commissions and agencies. The agenda also includes consideration of a construction pay voucher for East-Historic District Improvements.

• Oath of Office to New Council Members
• Construction Pay Voucher No. 7 for East-Historic District Improvements ($23,544.13)
• Appointments for various Council Liaisons
• Resolution regarding a Zoning Ordinance Amendment denial

The Mahtomedi City Council held its first 2022 meeting, administering oaths to newly elected members Lilly Melander and Luke Schlegel. The council approved the consent agenda, including a resolution memorializing denial of a zoning amendment for pervious pavers, and directed staff to revise the ordinance with a maintenance agreement for a future public hearing. Annual appointments were made for council president, liaisons, consultants, and depositories, and the 2022 meeting schedule was approved.

• Administered oath of office to Council members Melander and Schlegel
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2022-01 accepting $25 Fire Department gift
• Approved Resolution 2022-02 memorializing denial of pervious pavers zoning amendment
• Directed staff to revise pervious pavers ordinance with maintenance agreement and public hearing
• Approved annual appointments: Brainerd as Council President, liaisons to commissions
• Appointed 2022 consultants: CliftonLarsonAllen, LeVander Gillen & Miller, Eckberg Lammers, WSB & Associates, Ehlers and Associates
• Approved 2022 regular meeting schedule (first and third Tuesdays)
• Designated White Bear Press as official newspaper and approved depositories