Mahtomedi public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold a public hearing on December 16, 2025 to consider adopting the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan. The hearing will also address the city's intention to issue general‑obligation bonds in total not to exceed $24,325,000 to help fund a new city hall and fire station. Comments may be submitted orally, in writing, or beforehand with the City Clerk. If a petition signed by voters equal to 5% of the last general‑election votes is filed by Jan. 15, 2026, the bonds would require voter approval at an election.

• Adoption of the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Intention to issue general‑obligation bonds up to $24,325,000
• Funding for acquisition, construction, and equipping of a new city hall and fire station
• Public hearing allowing oral or written comments
• Petition requirement (5% of prior election votes) for voter approval of bond issuance

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plans and a resolution to issue capital improvement bonds. The meeting also includes personnel policy updates and a legal services agreement.

• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan and issuance of Capital Improvement Bonds
• Approval of 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plans
• Legal Services Agreement with Kennedy and Graven
• Volunteer Firefighter Plan benefit level increase
• Personnel policy amendments regarding health care savings and Minnesota Paid Leave

The council unanimously adopted the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan, authorizing nearly $50 million in projects. It also approved a 3‑year union contract with Local 49 that includes COLA increases and pay‑grid steps. Additional unanimous actions included pension benefit increases for volunteer firefighters and several personnel policy amendments.

• Approved Resolution 2025-74, adopting the $49,957,900 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-71, giving preliminary approval for capital improvement bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-73, increasing volunteer firefighter pension benefit to $10,000 per year (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Personnel Policy for Health Care Savings Plan contributions (management $200, office $25 bi‑weekly) (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Personnel Policy to adopt Minnesota Paid Leave benefits effective Jan 1 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved a 3‑year union contract with Local 49, including COLA increases and new pay‑grid steps (unanimous)
• Approved salary adjustments for non‑bargaining employees with same COLA and step changes (unanimous)
• Approved closing city offices Dec 17, 11:30‑1:30 pm for employee holiday lunch (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted unanimously to approve the agenda as presented. A compensation study was discussed, but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:16 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider and vote on the 2026 Annual City Budget, including a proposed tax levy and cancellation of a debt levy. Council members will also adopt the 2026 City Fee Schedule and a resolution to vacate a street easement. Several consent‑agenda items will be approved, such as fund transfers, a beach operations agreement with the YMCA, and a $110,790.90 pay voucher for Birchwood Road drainage improvements.

• Approval of the 2026 Annual City Budget and proposed tax levy (Resolution)
• Adoption of the 2026 City Fee Schedule (Ordinance and Resolution)
• Resolution to vacate a street easement under Minnesota Statutes 412.851 and 462.358
• Construction Pay Voucher No. 1 for Birchwood Road Drainage Improvements – $110,790.90 to New Look Contracting
• Approval of the Mahtomedi Beach Operations Agreement with the YMCA

The council unanimously approved the 2026 proposed tax levy of $6,660,089 and the accompanying General Fund budget. They also adopted the 2026 city fee schedule and approved a vacation of a street easement on Griffin Avenue. Additional approvals included the YMCA beach operations agreement, the 2026 WSB rate schedule, a Lexipol grant‑writing services contract, acceptance of donations for Streetcar Park, and a $110,790.90 construction pay voucher for Birchwood Road drainage.

• Approved 2026 proposed tax levy of $6,660,089 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 General Fund annual budget (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 city fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of street easement at 1356 Griffin Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Mahtomedi Beach Operations Agreement with YMCA (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 WSB rate schedule with average 4% increase (unanimous)
• Approved two‑year Lexipol grant‑writing services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of donations for Streetcar Park, including $1,000 Wildwood Lions Club gift (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Park Commission will approve the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss updates for the Adopt-A-Trail program, dog park, and Streetcar Park. The group will also review a skating party scheduled for January 25.

• Approval of October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on Adopt-A-Trail Permit & Program
• Update on Dog Park
• Update on Streetcar Park
• Skating Party – Sunday, January 25

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will discuss a resolution calling for a public hearing on a 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan and the intention to issue general‑obligation bonds for a new City Hall and fire station. The meeting also includes a consent agenda approving a $10,469.43 construction pay voucher to Winberg Companies LLC for the 2025 Parking Lot and Trails Project, hiring paid on‑call firefighters/EMTs, and authorizing an application for a Metropolitan Council Environmental Services grant. Additional staff reports propose municipal support for the Century Avenue North Reconstruction Project and a funding application to MnDOT’s Local Road Improvement Program.

• Approval of Construction Pay Voucher $10,469.43 to Winberg Companies LLC for 2025 Parking Lot and Trails Project
• Approval of hiring paid on‑call Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic positions
• Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to apply for the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services 2026 Private Property Grant
• Resolution calling for a public hearing on a Capital Improvement Plan and intent to issue general‑obligation bonds for a new City Hall/Fire Station
• Resolution supporting municipal involvement in the Century Avenue North Reconstruction Project

The council unanimously approved a resolution to hold a public hearing on a capital improvement plan and to consider issuing general‑obligation bonds not to exceed $24,325,000 for a new City Hall/Fire Station. It also approved municipal support for the Century Avenue North Reconstruction Project and a supporting application for a $1.5 M state road‑improvement grant. Additionally, the council authorized hiring seven paid on‑call firefighter/EMT and firefighter/paramedic positions and approved a $10,469.43 pay voucher for the 2025 Parking Lot and Trails Project.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-60 calling for a public hearing on a CIP and intent to issue up to $24,325,000 bonds for a new City Hall/Fire Station (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-61 providing municipal support for the Century Avenue North Reconstruction Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-62 supporting application for a $1,500,000 MnDOT Local Road Improvement Grant (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of 7 paid on‑call firefighter/EMT and firefighter/paramedic positions (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Voucher No. 2 to Winberg Companies, LLC for $10,469.43 for the 2025 Parking Lot and Trails Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑63 authorizing the City Administrator to apply for the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services 2026 Private Property Grant (unanimous)
• Approved agenda, workshop minutes and consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the agenda as presented. It also unanimously approved canvassing the 2025 municipal election results as provided by the Washington County Elections Division. The meeting was adjourned at 5:04 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved canvass of 2025 municipal election results (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:04 p.m. (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will hear a presentation on the Mahtomedi Avenue (TH 244) reconstruction project by Paul Hornby of WSB. The commission will discuss planning for the Rite of Spring 2026 event. It will also consider future agenda items such as sustainability plan goals, resident survey ideas, and design input for the Highway 244 project.

• Mahtomedi Avenue (TH 244) reconstruction project presentation — Paul Hornby, WSB
• Rite of Spring 2026 event planning
• Discussion of sustainability input for the Highway 244 design
• Discussion of commission involvement in the planned Fire Station project
• Consideration of trail steward program and future resident survey questions

The Environmental Commission approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also approved the September 8, 2025 minutes as presented. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• September 8, 2025 minutes approved (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the agenda as presented. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote. No formal action was taken on the Century Avenue (HWY 120) reconstruction project; the council will consider a supporting resolution at a future meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
• No resolution on Century Avenue project; council to consider it at a future meeting

City Council

The council will consider a public hearing to vacate a plat‑dedicated right‑of‑way between the City of Mahtomedi and Robert and Anne Schneider. Several consent agenda items will be approved, including an extension for filing the Prelude Village Planned Unit Development plan, a proposal for WSB to prepare a 2025 Local Road Improvement Program application for the Mahtomedi Avenue (TH 244) reconstruction, and a declaration of sufficiency for a vacation petition at 1356 Griffin Avenue. A presentation on a Wellhead Protection Plan amendment will be given by the Minnesota Department of Health. Staff reports and a bill list will also be considered, with no substantive action expected on those items.

• Vacation of plat‑dedicated roadway easement between City and Robert & Anne Schneider.
• Resolution extending filing period for Prelude Village PUD at 650 Wildwood Rd and 199 Wedgewood Dr.
• Approval of WSB proposal to prepare 2025 LRIP application for Mahtomedi Avenue (TH 244) reconstruction project.
• Declaration of sufficiency for vacation petition at 1356 Griffin Avenue.
• Wellhead Protection Plan Amendment presentation by Minnesota Department of Health.

The council approved several consent‑agenda items, including extending the filing deadline for the Prelude Village Planned Unit Development plan and a $10,798 proposal for a road‑grant application. It also declared a vacation petition for 1356 Griffin Avenue sufficient and unanimously approved a resolution to vacate a street easement between the city and the Schneider property. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑58 extending PUD filing deadline (unanimous)
• Approved $10,798 WSB proposal for 2025 LRIP grant application (unanimous)
• Declared vacation petition for 1356 Griffin Avenue sufficient (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑56 vacating street easement between city and Schneider property (unanimous)
• Approved bill list (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the Mahtomedi Avenue (TH 244) Reconstruction Project between Stillwater Road and Tamarack Street. The project involves full street reconstruction and is proposed to be funded via special assessments on abutting properties.

• Mahtomedi Avenue (TH 244) Reconstruction Project estimated cost of $13,697,020
• Optional street lighting and sidewalk north of Neptune Street estimated at $1,718,850
• Proposed special assessments for properties abutting Mahtomedi Avenue
• Project scope includes sidewalk, curb and gutter, storm sewer, watermain, and street lighting

Finance Commission

The Mahtomedi City Council and Finance Commission will review the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, the 2026 Parks and Utility Fund budgets, and the proposed 2026 Fee Schedule. The Utility Fund budget is proposed at $4,627,041.

• Review 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (2026-2030)
• Review 2026 Parks Fund and Utility Fund budgets
• Review proposed 2026 Fee Schedule
• Review 2026 Bonding Requirements
• Public hearing for 2026 Fee Schedule set for December 3, 2025

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2025-50, approving special assessments to fund the 2025 Street Improvement Project on Briarwood Avenue, a $661,000 project. The council will also consider and approve grant agreements and a contract for the Lost Lake/Wildwood Shoreline Restoration Phase 2 project. Additional consent agenda items include acceptance of a $1,500 donation for a bench at Juniper Streetcar Park, a five‑year professional services agreement with WSB, and an extension of a variance at 1135 Summit Avenue.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-50 for special assessments on the $661,000 Briarwood Avenue street improvement project
• Approve contract and grant agreements for Lost Lake/Wildwood Shoreline Restoration Phase 2
• Accept $1,500 donation to purchase a bench for Juniper Streetcar Park
• Approve a five‑year Professional Services Agreement with WSB
• Extend variance approval at 1135 Summit Avenue

The City Council unanimously approved the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda items. It approved a gift‑acceptance resolution for a bench in Juniper Streetcar Park, a $78,485 contract for Lost Lake/Wildwood shoreline restoration, and $52,000 in grant agreements for the same project. The council also authorized hiring a public works maintenance operator, extending a variance at 1135 Summit Avenue, and two pay vouchers totaling $31,325.95 and $248,649.01 for street and parking‑lot projects.

• Approved acceptance of gifts to purchase a bench for Juniper Streetcar Park
• Approved $78,485 contract with Kusz Contracting for Lost Lake/Wildwood shoreline restoration Phase 2
• Approved $52,000 grant agreements for Lost Lake/Wildwood shoreline restoration Phase 2
• Approved hiring of a public works maintenance operator
• Approved extension of variance at 1135 Summit Avenue
• Approved Final Pay Voucher No. 4 for $31,325.95 to OMG Midwest, Inc. for 2025 Street Improvement Project
• Approved Construction Pay Voucher No. 1 for $248,649.01 to Winberg Companies, LLC for 2025 Parking Lot and Trails Project

City Council

The joint City Council and Finance Commission will review the 2026 bonding requirements and present the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan for recommendation. They will also consider the proposed 2026 Parks Fund and Utility Fund budgets, including a Utility Fund budget of $4,627,041. The 2026 Fee Schedule, which proposes rate increases for ambulance, utility, and special assessment fees, will be reviewed and recommended for approval. A public hearing on the fee schedule is scheduled for the City Council meeting on December 3, 2025.

• Review of 2026 General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds presented by Nick Anhut, Ehlers LLC
• Recommendation to approve the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Review and recommendation to approve the 2026 Parks Fund and the 2026 Utility Fund budget ($4,627,041)
• Review and recommendation to approve the 2026 Fee Schedule with increased ambulance, utility, and special assessment fees
• Adoption of agenda and approval of minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Park Commission will meet to approve September minutes and discuss updates for the Adopt-A-Trail program, dog park, and Streetcar Park. No new business is scheduled.

• Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on Adopt-A-Trail Permit & Program
• Update on Dog Park
• Update on Streetcar Park
• Next meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025

The commission approved the agenda as presented and approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes, each by a motion unanimously supported. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:22 p.m. No new business was taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (all members voting in favor)
• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (all members voting in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 p.m. (all members voting in favor)

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a Comprehensive Plan Amendment that would designate a Low‑Density Residential future land use. The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda and approval of the September 10, 2025 regular Planning Commission minutes. A public hearing will be conducted on the proposed land‑use amendment.

• Approve agenda for the special meeting
• Approve minutes from the September 10, 2025 regular Planning Commission meeting
• Public hearing to consider a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Low‑Density Residential future land use designation
• No staff report scheduled

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the September 10, 2025 minutes. It held a public hearing and voted to recommend that the City Council adopt a comprehensive plan amendment creating a “Lower Density Residential” future land‑use designation for about 9.39 acres, subject to Metropolitan Council review. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Lower Density Residential designation (contingent on Metropolitan Council approval)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for October 13, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold an informational meeting on Nov 12, 2025 to review a request from Prelude Holdings LLC for a Planned Unit Development of a 20‑unit senior living community at 650 Wildwood Rd. and 199 Wedgewood Dr. The commission will formulate a recommendation for the City Council meeting on Nov 18, 2025.

• Informational meeting on Nov 12, 2025 regarding Prelude Village PUD request
• Request for final Planned Unit Development approval for a 20‑unit senior living community at 650 Wildwood Rd. and 199 Wedgewood Dr.
• Planning Commission to recommend the proposal to City Council at its Nov 18, 2025 meeting

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will vote on a resolution to adopt special assessments for the 2025 Street Improvement Project. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as grant agreements, a professional services contract, and a pay voucher for the street and utility project. A public hearing date for the Mahtomedi Avenue (TH244) reconstruction project will be changed to October 21, 2025.

• Approval of Metropolitan Council Grant Agreement (Consent Agenda)
• Approval of Ramsey County Agreement for 2026 Lake Monitoring Services (Consent Agenda)
• Approval of WSB Professional Services Agreement, not to exceed $12,436 (Consent Agenda)
• Approval of Pay Voucher No. 3 for $196,335.65 to OMG Midwest, Inc. for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project (Consent Agenda)
• Resolution adopting special assessments for the 2025 Street Improvement Project (Public Hearing)

The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-50, adopting special assessments to fund the Briarwood Avenue street improvement project, which cost $661,000. Several other items were also approved, including a Metropolitan Council grant agreement, a Ramsey County lake‑monitoring agreement, a professional services contract with WSB, and a joint resolution to detach and annex property at 245 Dwinnell Avenue to Dellwood. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-50 adopting special assessments for 2025 Street Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-46 Metropolitan Council Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ramsey County Agreement for 2026 Lake Monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved WSB five‑year Professional Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Private Sanitary Sewer Lateral Line Improvement Special Assessment Agreement with Rick Rolfson (unanimous)
• Approved reduction of Zawadski Homes letter of credit to $28,517.25 (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of surplus items through State of Minnesota auction (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-51 joint detachment/annexation of 245 Dwinnell Avenue to Dellwood (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Park Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss updates on the Capital Improvement Plan, Adopt-A-Trail program, dog park, and Streetcar Park. No new business is scheduled.

• Approval of June 18 and August 11 meeting minutes
• Update on Parks Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Update on Adopt-A-Trail Permit & Program
• Update on Dog Park
• Update on Streetcar Park

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the June 18, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous vote. A motion was passed to adopt the dog park concept plan as presented, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• June 18, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Dog park concept plan approved to move forward (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Mahtomedi Avenue (TH244) reconstruction project and review several land use requests. The body is also deciding on a resolution to certify unpaid utility charges for collection via 2026 property taxes.

• Mahtomedi Avenue (TH244) Reconstruction Project feasibility report
• Interim use permit and variances for accessory structures at 9124 Ideal Avenue North
• Final Plat Approval of Rolche Addition and tree variance at 1050 East Avenue
• Certification of unpaid utility charges for collection with 2026 property taxes
• WSB Proposal for MN PCA LCA Grant implementation services

The council unanimously approved several consent‑agenda items, including a temporary liquor expansion for Quinny’s anniversary, a $1,500 bench donation, a WSB services contract up to $12,436, a reciprocal fire‑service agreement, a $196,335.65 pay voucher to OMG Midwest, Inc., and a minor subdivision agreement for 223 Old Wildwood Road. They also unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑40 to certify unpaid utility charges for 2026 taxes. The council amended Resolution 2025‑39, moving the Mahtomedi Avenue (TH244) public improvement hearing to October 21, 2025 and adjusting notice dates. Additionally, they unanimously approved an interim use permit and related variances for accessory structures at 9124 Ideal Avenue North.

• Approved temporary on‑sale liquor expansion for Quinny’s anniversary (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,500 bench donation for Streetcar Park (unanimous)
• Approved WSB implementation services contract not to exceed $12,436.00 (unanimous)
• Approved reciprocal fire‑service agreement with Capital City Regional Firefighters’ Association (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Voucher No. 3, $196,335.65 to OMG Midwest, Inc. for street and utility project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑48 minor subdivision agreement for 223 Old Wildwood Road (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑40 certifying unpaid utility charges for 2026 taxes (unanimous)
• Amended and approved Resolution No. 2025‑39, moving Mahtomedi Avenue public hearing to Oct 21, 2025 and updating notice dates (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from applicant Patrick Fischer, on behalf of Xavis Properties LLC, for the property at 1050 East Ave. The request seeks to reduce the required number of replanted trees, allow a fee in lieu of tree preservation, and address stormwater improvement requirements. After the hearing, the commission will make a recommendation to the City Council at its September 16 meeting. Residents are encouraged to attend or submit written comments.

• Public hearing on variance to reduce required replanted trees at 1050 East Ave.
• Request includes a fee in lieu of tree preservation
• Variance addresses required stormwater improvements
• Planning Commission will recommend the request to the City Council
• Contact: Hannah Rybak, Mahtomedi City Planner (phone 612-269-3684, email [email protected])

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 10, 2025 at City Hall to gather input on a request from Jake Horton of East Performance LLC for an interim use permit, a conditional use permit and three variances for accessory structures at 9124 Ideal Ave N. After the hearing, the commission will recommend approval or denial of the request to the City Council at its meeting on September 16, 2025. Residents are encouraged to attend or submit written comments.

• Interim use permit request for 9124 Ideal Ave N
• Conditional use permit request for 9124 Ideal Ave N
• Three variances requested for accessory structures at 9124 Ideal Ave N
• Public hearing scheduled for September 10, 2025, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall
• Commission will recommend the request to the City Council on September 16, 2025

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will meet to approve the August 13, 2025 minutes and consider two public hearing requests. One request involves a variance for accessory structures at 9124 Ideal Avenue North, and the other seeks a variance for tree preservation and stormwater improvements at 1050 East Avenue North.

• Approval of August 13, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Variance request for accessory structures at 9124 Ideal Avenue North
• Variance request for tree preservation and stormwater improvements at 1050 East Avenue North
• Discussion on 2025 amendment to Planned Unit Development Permit Agreement for Briarcliff Apartments
• Minor subdivision variance request for 223 Old Wildwood Road

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve an interim use permit, a conditional use permit, and three variances for the property at 9124 Ideal Avenue North. The recommendation was made after staff presented the application and public hearing was held. No objections were recorded during the commission’s discussion.

• Recommend City Council approve interim use permit, conditional use permit and three variances for 9124 Ideal Ave N (unanimously)

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission will meet to discuss a suggested plant list for city property trail enhancements and next sustainability priorities. The agenda includes procedural items like approving minutes and setting future meeting topics.

• Discuss suggested plant list for city property trail enhancements
• Discuss next sustainability priority
• Review joint meeting minutes with Parks Commission

The Environmental Commission approved its agenda as presented, the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes, and the August 11, 2025 joint Environmental and Parks Commission minutes. All motions carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved August 11, 2025 joint minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:28 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider approval of the preliminary 2026 General Fund Budget, certification of the 2026 levy to Washington County, and schedule public hearings for the final budget and the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan. The council will also consider a resolution receiving the feasibility report and calling a public improvement hearing for the Mahtomedi Avenue (TH 244) reconstruction project. Additional items include pay vouchers for the Sanitary Sewer Lining Project ($187,629.03) and the 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project ($184,087.76), and a resolution approving a minor subdivision and variance at 223 Old Wildwood Road.

• Approval of $187,629.03 pay voucher for Sanitary Sewer Lining Project to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC.
• Approval of $184,087.76 pay voucher for 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project to OMG Midwest, Inc.
• Consideration of preliminary 2026 General Fund Budget, certification of 2026 levy to Washington County, and scheduling of public hearings for final budget and 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan.
• Resolution receiving feasibility report and calling a public improvement hearing for Mahtomedi Avenue (TH 244) reconstruction project.
• Resolution approving minor subdivision and 5.2‑foot side‑yard setback variance at 223 Old Wildwood Road (PID 31.030.21.11.0010).

The council approved the meeting agenda, the August 15 minutes, and the consent agenda without dissent. It adopted several fire department agreements, approved the preliminary 2026 General Fund Budget and the 2026 tax levy, and set public hearing dates for the budget and the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan. An ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the city code on motorized vehicles in parks was also approved.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved August 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including fire burn agreement and grant writing agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-35: 2026 Annual Budget for General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-36: Proposed 2026 Tax Levy and cancellation of debt levy (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan on Nov 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 10 on motorized vehicles in parks (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-39: Received feasibility report for Mahtomedi Avenue (TH‑244) reconstruction and called for public improvement hearing (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss findings from a space needs study for City Hall and the Fire Department. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

The council approved the agenda as presented with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

• Agenda approved unanimously (motion moved by Mayor Brainerd, seconded by Schneeweis)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously (motion moved by Schneeweis, seconded by Charlesworth)

Finance Commission

The Joint City Council and Finance Commission will review the proposed 2026 General Fund and Equipment and Building Replacement Fund budgets. The commission is asked to recommend a total levy increase of 10.55% over the 2025 budget. Members will also appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025-2026 term.

• Proposed 2026 General Fund Levy of $5,229,038 (13.55% increase)
• Proposed 2026 Special Levy of $1,431,051 (0.80% increase)
• Review of Closed Bond Fund with a projected December 31, 2025 balance of $1,210,585
• Appointment of Finance Commission Chair and Vice Chair for August 2025 — July 2026
• Review of 2026 Equipment and Building Replacement Fund

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the October 15, 2024 minutes. Members appointed Mike Bromelkamp as Chair and Roger Humphrey as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The commission reported a Closed Bond Fund balance of $1,186,585 (2024) and projected $1,210,585 for 2025, with no transfer planned for 2026. A motion to recommend adoption of the 2026 General Fund and Building & Equipment Fund budgets was approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 15, 2024 Finance Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Bromelkamp as 2025 Finance Commission Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Roger Humphrey as 2025 Finance Commission Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Reported Closed Bond Fund balance $1,186,585 (2024) and projected $1,210,585 (2025); no 2026 transfer planned
• Recommended adoption of 2026 General Fund budget (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of 2026 Building & Equipment Fund budget (unanimous)
• Scheduled next joint Finance Commission/City Council meeting for Oct 21, 2025

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will discuss several development requests, including a rezoning amendment at 115 East Avenue that would drop the low‑income housing requirement for senior housing. Additional items include minor subdivision and setback variances for properties on Old Wildwood Road, East Avenue, and Ideal Avenue North. The council will also approve consent‑agenda items such as a pay voucher for a sanitary sewer lining project and other routine approvals.

• Amendment to the planned unit development district at 115 East Avenue removing the low‑income housing requirement for senior housing
• Minor subdivision and side‑yard setback variance to create two single‑family lots at 223 Old Wildwood Road
• Preliminary plat and front‑yard setback variances for six single‑family lots at 1050 East Avenue
• Interim use permit, conditional use permit and variance for accessory structures at 9124 Ideal Avenue North
• Approval of Pay Voucher for Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (consent agenda)

The council unanimously approved several land‑use amendments, including a Planned Unit Development amendment for senior housing, a minor subdivision with variance at 223 Old Wildwood Road, and a major subdivision at 1050 East Avenue. It also approved multiple pay vouchers and the $272,324.18 bid for the Parking Lots and Trails Project. All motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved agenda amendment withdrawing item 8d (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Voucher $187,629.03 for Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Voucher $184,087.76 for 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Amendment to Planned Unit Development Permit Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-30 for minor subdivision and variance at 223 Old Wildwood Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-31 for major subdivision at 1050 East Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved bid to Winberg Companies, LLC for Parking Lots and Trails Project, $272,324.18 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-34 accepting gifts for Mahtomedi Fire Department (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a request to split a property at 223 Old Wildwood Rd. into two single-family lots, including a side yard setback variance. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, which will meet on August 19, 2025.

• Minor subdivision request for 223 Old Wildwood Rd.
• Side yard setback variance
• Public hearing at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, August 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
• Recommendation to City Council for August 19, 2025 meeting
• Contact: Hannah Rybak, Mahtomedi City Planner (612-269-3684) or [email protected]

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Patrick Fischer on behalf of Xavis Properties LLC. The body will consider a preliminary plat and variances to reduce front yard setbacks. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Public hearing for preliminary plat at 1050 East Ave.
• Request to plat property into six single-family residential lots
• Request for variances to reduce front yard setback requirements

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 13, 2025 at City Hall to take public input on Jake Horton of East Performance LLC’s request for an interim use permit, conditional use permit, and variance for accessory structures at 9124 Ideal Ave. N. The commission will then recommend action to the City Council, which meets August 19, 2025.

• Interim use permit request for accessory structures at 9124 Ideal Ave. N
• Conditional use permit request for accessory structures at 9124 Ideal Ave. N
• Variance request for accessory structures at 9124 Ideal Ave. N
• Public hearing scheduled for August 13, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road
• Recommendation to City Council meeting August 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to amend a planned unit development for senior housing at 115 East Avenue. The proposal seeks to remove the requirement that the development remain qualified low-income housing indefinitely.

• Request from Briarcliff Mahtomedi LLC to remove indefinite low-income housing requirements at 115 East Avenue
• Request from Kingdom Consulting LLC for a minor subdivision and side yard setback variance at 223 Old Wildwood Road
• Request from Xavis Properties LLC for a preliminary plat and variances to create six single-family lots at 1050 East Avenue
• Request from East Performance LLC for an interim use permit, conditional use permit, and variances for two accessory structures at 9124 Ideal Avenue North

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the July 9, 2025 minutes. It unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the 2025 amendment to the Planned Unit Development Permit Agreement for Briarcliff Mahtomedi LLC. No decision was recorded on the subdivision and side‑yard setback variance request for 223 Old Wildwood Road.

• Approve agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approve July 9, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (motion passed)
• Recommend City Council approve 2025 amendment to PUD Permit Agreement for Briarcliff Mahtomedi LLC (unanimous)
• No decision taken on subdivision and side‑yard setback variance for 223 Old Wildwood Road (item discussed, no motion recorded)

Park Commission

The Joint Environmental and Park Commission will review a recommended tree list and discuss future projects, including park Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) work. The body will also address trail gaps and the creation of guidelines for residents making improvements to city-owned property adjacent to trails.

• Review of recommended tree list and locations by Roxy Robertson, WSB
• Discussion of trail gaps and park CIP work
• Review of proposed guidelines for resident enhancements on city property adjacent to trails

The Commissioners approved the meeting agenda. They agreed that the Environmental Commission will draft a suggested plant list for resident‑made trail improvements, while the Parks Commission will create a guideline process similar to the “adopt a park” program. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Environmental Commission to draft suggested plant list for resident trail enhancements
• Parks Commission to develop guideline process for resident trail enhancements
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Environmental Commission

The joint Environmental and Park Commission will discuss guidelines for resident-initiated enhancements on city-owned land next to trails, including plantings, mulch, and fences. A memo proposes a review process similar to the Adopt-a-Park program to approve or deny projects.

• Guidelines for resident trail-side improvements (plantings, mulch, fences, irrigation)
• Proposed two-foot clear space between enhancements and trail edge
• No permanent structures or fences allowed on city-owned trail-adjacent property
• Review and approval process modeled after Adopt-a-Park program
• Trail gaps and future park CIP work discussed

City Council

The City Council will discuss e-bikes and e-motos and improvements to city property near trails. The body is also considering several approvals including a subdivision agreement and a drainage project contract.

• Contract award of $118,965 to New Look Contracting for Birchwood Road Drainage Improvements
• Minor Subdivision Development Agreement for 200 Juniper St.
• Discussion on e-bikes and e-motos
• Discussion on improvements to City Property Adjacent to Trails
• Closed session regarding water appropriation permit contested case (OAH Master Docket No. OAH 8-2002-37733)

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including a compensation increase for Public Works Maintenance Operator John Zinter, a minor subdivision agreement for 200 Juniper Street, a $118,965 contract with New Look Contracting for Birchwood Road drainage improvements, and a $57,751.50 solar grant contract. The agenda, July 15 minutes, and bill list were also approved without dissent.

• Approved agenda amendment to add item 6d (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved compensation increase for John Zinter effective Aug 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Subdivision Development Agreement for 200 Juniper Street (unanimous)
• Approved Birchwood Road Drainage Improvements contract $118,965 to New Look Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved Solar on Public Buildings Grant Contract $57,751.50 (unanimous)
• Approved bill list as presented (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session on water permit litigation (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted unanimously to approve the agenda as presented. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:54 p.m. by a unanimous vote. No other actions or approvals were recorded during this workshop.

• Approve agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 6:54 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several consent items, including the sale of two vacant lots and a website revision. The body is also considering the completion of the Fire Chief's orientation period and a street improvement payment.

• Sale of Glenmar Avenue property to Lee Homes for $115,000
• Sale of Bevins Lane property to Travis and Katherine Hanson for $262,000
• Construction pay voucher of $73,487.78 to OMG Midwest, Inc. for 2025 Street Improvement Project
• Agreement with Civic Plus for $5,000 to revise the City website
• Revised job descriptions for Paid On-Call Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic

The council approved a one‑step salary increase for Fire Chief Joel Schmidt and a $5,000 contract with Civic Plus to revise the city website. It also approved a $73,487.78 payment to OMG Midwest for the 2025 Street Improvement Project, revised on‑call firefighter job descriptions, and the sale of the Glenmar Avenue property for $115,000 and the Bevins Lane property for $262,000, with the proceeds to be added to the Parks Fund. Additionally, the council unanimously approved the presented bill list.

• Approved one‑step compensation increase for Fire Chief Joel Schmidt (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 agreement with Civic Plus for website revisions (unanimous)
• Approved $73,487.78 payment to OMG Midwest for 2025 Street Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved revised job descriptions for Paid On‑Call Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Glenmar Avenue property for $115,000 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Bevins Lane property for $262,000 and related easement agreement (unanimous)
• Approved addition of sale proceeds to the Parks Fund (unanimous)
• Approved the bill list as presented (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet to discuss goals for the city's Sustainability Plan. The body is also planning a joint meeting with the Parks Commission.

• Discussion of Sustainability Plan Goals
• Planning for a joint meeting with the Parks Commission

The commission voted to add resident Jeff Kolstad’s concerns to the agenda and approved the amendment. The agenda as amended and the June 9, 2025 minutes were approved as presented. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

• Added resident Jeff Kolstad’s concerns to agenda – motion carried
• Approved agenda as amended – motion carried
• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes as presented – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Briarcliff Mahtomedi LLC. The body will make a recommendation to the City Council on whether to remove the requirement that the senior housing development at 115 East Ave. remain qualified low-income housing indefinitely.

• Public hearing for a planned unit development district amendment at 115 East Ave.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to amend a planned unit development district. The proposal seeks to remove the requirement that a senior housing development remain qualified low-income housing indefinitely.

• Request from Briarcliff Mahtomedi LLC at 115 East Avenue to remove low-income housing requirements

The commission unanimously approved the agenda and the June 11, 2025 minutes. After public comments, the commission voted to table the request to amend the low‑income housing requirement for the Briarcliff senior apartments and asked the City Council to discuss the issue with the City Attorney. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended tabling amendment to Briarcliff low‑income housing requirement (unanimous)
• Requested City Council discuss amendment with City Attorney (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider contracts for road maintenance and a property agreement. The session includes a closed meeting to discuss offers for the sale of a city-owned parcel on Bevins Lane.

• Award contract for 2025 Crack Sealing
• Encroachment Agreement for 844 Arcwood Road
• Closed session regarding sale of Parcel Number 32.030.21.24.0010 on Bevins Lane

The council unanimously approved an agenda amendment adding a resolution for the Girls’ Flag Football champions and moving two property sales to closed session. The consent agenda was approved, including a $23,428 crack‑sealing contract and an encroachment agreement for 844 Arcwood Road. The bill list was approved, and the council voted to reconvene after the closed session and then adjourned.

• Agenda amendment adding resolution and property sale items approved unanimously
• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• 2025 Crack Sealing Contract ($23,428) approved
• Encroachment Agreement for 844 Arcwood Road approved
• Bill list approved unanimously
• Closed session authorized to consider sale of parcels on Bevins Lane and Glenmar Avenue approved unanimously
• Motion to reconvene regular meeting after closed session approved unanimously
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Park Commission

The Park Commission will meet with the Environmental Commission to discuss trail gaps. The body will also receive updates on Streetcar Park and the dog park.

• Joint meeting with Environmental Commission regarding trail gaps
• Update on Streetcar Park
• Update on dog park

The commission approved the agenda as presented and approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes, both with all members voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:37 p.m. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (all members voting in favor)
• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (all members voting in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:37 p.m. (all members voting in favor)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a comprehensive plan amendment to re-guide a city-owned parcel on Bevins Lane from Park/Private Open Space to Low Density Residential. The body will also consider a variance request for a home addition at 210 Warner Avenue North and review several fire department and public works contracts.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for city-owned parcel on Bevins Lane (PID: 32.030.21.24.0010)
• Variance request for fireplace and dining room addition at 210 Warner Avenue North
• Request from St. Jude of the Lake Church to sell wine and beer at Cornfest (Sept 6-7, 2025)
• Approval of wheel loader replacement for Public Works
• Closed session to determine asking price for city-owned property on Glenmar Avenue and Bevins Lane

The Mahtomedi City Council unanimously approved a comprehensive plan amendment changing the future land‑use designation of the city‑owned “Bevins Lot” from park/private open space to low‑density residential. The council also approved a variance allowing a fireplace bump‑out and dining‑room addition at 210 Warner Avenue North. Additional consent‑agenda items were approved, including a $169,500 wheel loader replacement, a $25,200 fire department grant purchase, and a $17,500 ash‑tree removal contract. The meeting concluded with no public hearings and a closed‑session discussion of the sale of two city parcels.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-23 adopting comprehensive plan amendment to change Bevins Lot future land use to low‑density residential (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-22 granting variance for corner side yard setback at 210 Warner Avenue N. (unanimous)
• Approved wheel loader replacement for Public Works, cost approx $169,500 (unanimous)
• Approved fire department grant projects to install CAD in two vehicles and purchase dive equipment, total $25,200 (unanimous)
• Approved award contract for ash/tree stump removal with Hugo Tree Care, Inc., $17,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-21 accepting gifts for miscellaneous purchases for the Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved Driveway Access and Petition and Waiver Agreement for property PID 30.03.21.42.0065 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-24 authorizing St. Jude of the Lake Church to hold a raffle and temporary liquor license for Cornfest (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a variance request from Thomas and Cydney Bulger. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the request.

• Variance request for 210 Warner Ave North to allow a fireplace bump out and dining room addition

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending the comprehensive plan's future land use map. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the request.

• Proposed reguiding of PID: 32.030.21.24.0010 on Bevins Ln from Park/Private Open Space to Low Density Residential

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a variance request for a residential addition at 210 Warner Avenue North and a comprehensive plan amendment for a city-owned parcel on Bevins Lane. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as approving the agenda and minutes.

• Variance request from Thomas and Cydney Bulger for a fireplace bump-out and dining room addition at 210 Warner Avenue North (PID: 29.030.21.13.0017)
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment to re-guide a city-owned parcel on Bevins Lane from Park/Private Open Space to Low Density Residential (PID: 32.030.21.24.0010)

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the April 9 minutes. It then unanimously recommended that the City Council approve a corner‑side‑yard setback variance for 210 Warner Avenue North and adopt a Comprehensive Plan amendment changing the Bevins Lot from park/open space to low‑density residential.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous, Vice Chair abstained)
• Recommended City Council approve variance for 210 Warner Avenue North, PID 29.030.21.13.0076 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Bevins Lot, PID 32.030.21.24.0010 (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet to discuss follow-up items from the RITE of Spring 2025 event. The body will also receive updates on current grant projects.

• RITE of Spring 2025 follow-up
• Updates on Grant Projects

The Environmental Commission approved the meeting agenda as presented and approved the April 14, 2025 minutes as presented. Both motions were carried. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 p.m. (motion carried)

Park Commission

The Park Commission will meet at Hallam Park to discuss new and unfinished business. The agenda includes a tree planting for Arbor Day and updates on two park projects.

• Arbor Day Tree Planting: Bur Oak at Hallam Park
• Update on Streetcar Park
• Update on Dog Park

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 16, 2025 minutes. Commissioners planted a Bur Oak tree at Hallam Park for the Arbor Day celebration. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous vote)
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes as presented (unanimous vote)
• Planted Bur Oak tree at Hallam Park for Arbor Day (action completed)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 p.m. (unanimous vote)

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation on Phase 2 of the Wildwood Park Shoreline Restoration Project. The body is also deciding on a 2026 budget calendar, a striping contract, and a subdivision agreement.

• Presentation on Wildwood Park Shoreline Restoration Project- Phase 2
• Approval of 2026 Budget Calendar
• Award of contract for 2025 Long Line Striping
• Minor Subdivision Agreement for 165 Hickory Street
• Approval of the Bill List

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 6 minutes. The consent agenda was adopted, including the 2026 Budget Calendar, a $9,676.80 award to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot for long‑line striping, and a resolution for a minor subdivision at 165 Hickory Street. The bill list was also approved unanimously. No public hearings or closed‑session items were held.

• Agenda approved as presented (unanimous)
• May 6, 2025 minutes approved as presented (unanimous)
• 2026 Budget Calendar approved as presented (unanimous)
• Awarded $9,676.80 contract to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot for 2025 long line striping (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑20 for minor subdivision at 165 Hickory Street (unanimous)
• Bill list approved as presented (unanimous)
• Consent agenda approved as modified (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the preliminary roadway design for Highway 244/Mahtomedi Avenue, including rural and urban sections, watermain replacements, and potential sidewalk and lighting options. No formal decisions were made; the council expressed comfort with the proposed timeline for public engagement, a fall public hearing, and construction starting in 2027.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Discussed preliminary roadway layout for Highway 244/Mahtomedi Avenue (no vote)
• Council members Schneeweis and Melander expressed no need for west-side trail from Neptune north (discussion only)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will hear presentations on the annual audit and community survey results, recognize a 15-year service award, and consider approval of a minor subdivision and variance at 200 Juniper Street. They will also vote on amendments to woodland preservation ordinances and several consent agenda items, including a recycling grant, seasonal worker hiring, and a final construction pay voucher for Warner Avenue improvements.

• Presentation of audit by CliftonLarsonAllen
• Community survey results presentation by Peter Leatherman
• Request from Sandy Jones for minor subdivision and variance at 200 Juniper Street
• Ordinance amendments to Section 11.01 (definitions and woodland preservation)
• Consent agenda: recycling grant with Washington County, YMCA beach operations agreement, final pay voucher for Warner Avenue improvements, sanitary sewer cleaning contract

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes. A consent agenda was approved, including a $14,170 recycling grant, hiring four seasonal public works staff, a beach operations agreement with the YMCA (2% fee increase), hiring a paid on‑call firefighter/EMT, an $86,264.59 pay voucher for Warner Avenue Safe Routes, and a $90,424.72 sewer cleaning contract. The council voted 4‑1 to approve a minor subdivision and variance at 200 Juniper Street. Ordinance 2025‑06 amendments to Chapter 11 and related publications were also approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2, 17, 29 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: $14,170 recycling grant; hire 4 seasonal public works staff; beach operations agreement with YMCA (2% fee increase); hire paid on‑call firefighter/EMT; $86,264.59 Warner Ave pay voucher; $90,424.72 sewer cleaning contract (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision and variance at 200 Juniper Street (4‑1)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑06 amendments to Chapter 11 (unanimous)
• Approved publication of summary of Ordinance 2025‑06 (unanimous)
• Approved bill list as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:02 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will convene a closed session under state statute to develop or consider offers and counteroffers for the sale of a city-owned parcel on Bevins Lane (Parcel Number 32.030.21.24.0010). No other business is scheduled; this is the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda.

• Closed session to discuss offers for sale of city-owned real property at Parcel 32.030.21.24.0010 on Bevins Lane

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, then voted to enter a closed session to develop or consider offers for the city-owned parcel on Bevins Lane. After the closed session, the council unanimously reconvened and later adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to consider sale of Bevins Lane property (unanimous)
• Reopened the special council meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider several consent agenda items including awarding a $542,033.98 contract for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project to OMG Midwest, Inc., approving a change order for the Safe Routes to School sidewalk project, awarding a $217,641.86 contract for sanitary sewer lining to Insituform Technologies, approving the sale of city-owned property to Jason Gates, and awarding a contract for rooftop solar at the Public Works Building to Apadana Energy LLC as part of a state grant. The council will also take up staff reports and the bill list.

• Approval of resolution awarding $542,033.98 contract to OMG Midwest for 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project
• Approval of Change Order #1 for Safe Routes to School sidewalk project on South Warner and 72nd Street
• Approval of resolution awarding $217,641.86 contract to Insituform Technologies for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project
• Approval of resolution and related documents for sale of city-owned property (Parcel ID 29.030.21.23.0041) to Jason Gates
• Approval of contract award to Apadana Energy LLC for Public Works Building rooftop solar under Minnesota Solar on Public Buildings Grant

The council unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda. It then approved contracts for street and utility improvements, a safe‑routes change order, a sanitary sewer lining project, and a rooftop solar installation. The council also approved the sale of Parcel ID 29.030.21.23.0041 to Jason Gates. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $542,033.98 contract for 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project to OMG Midwest, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $75,773.86 Change Order #1 for Safe Routes to School Project on South Warner Ave (unanimous)
• Approved $217,641.86 contract for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project to Insituform Technologies, USA (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Parcel ID 29.030.21.23.0041 to Jason Gates (unanimous)
• Approved $115,503.00 rooftop solar contract with Apadana Energy (unanimous)
• Approved Bill List (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Park Commission will meet to receive staff reports and discuss unfinished business. The agenda includes updates regarding Streetcar Park and the Dog Park.

• Update on Streetcar Park
• Update on Dog Park

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March 19, 2025 minutes. The city council, as reported, approved paving the Katherine Abbott trail. The commission also unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• March 19, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Council approved Katherine Abbott trail paving
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider approval of several consent agenda items including a $542,033.98 street and utility improvement contract, a $217,641.86 sanitary sewer lining contract, and a beach operations agreement with the YMCA. Staff reports include a request for a minor subdivision and variance at 200 Juniper Street, and ordinance amendments to Section 11.01 regarding definitions and woodland preservation. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project contract with OMG Midwest, Inc. for $542,033.98
• Approval of 2025 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project contract with Insituform Technologies for $217,641.86
• Request for minor subdivision and variance at 200 Juniper Street
• Ordinance amendments to Section 11.01 regarding definitions and woodland preservation
• Approval of 2025 Recycling Grant Agreement with Washington County

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will discuss and provide feedback on proposed amendments to the city's Woodland Preservation Ordinance, including changes to tree replacement requirements, heritage tree definitions, and fee-in-lieu options. The commission will also receive updates on the Solar on Public Buildings Grant and the Tree Trust spring sale, and plan for the Rite of Spring event.

• Tree Ordinance Amendments — proposed changes to replacement ratios, heritage tree size threshold (27 to 30 inches), and removal allowances for homeowners and developers
• Solar on Public Buildings Grant update from city administrator
• Tree Trust sale — residents can order trees at Rite of Spring for fall delivery
• Rite of Spring 2025 event planning, including light bulb giveaways and vendor attendance
• Future agenda item: environmental elements for new fire station (space needs study underway)

The commission voted to approve the meeting agenda as presented. It also approved the February 10, 2025 minutes as presented. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• February 10, 2025 minutes approved (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request from the minimum lot depth in the R1-D District and a minor subdivision for the property at 200 Juniper St. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council for their April 15 meeting.

• Variance from minimum lot depth in R1-D District for 200 Juniper St.
• Minor subdivision to divide the property into two lots
• Public hearing scheduled for April 9, 2025 at 6:30 pm
• Recommendation to City Council on April 15, 2025

Planning Commission

The Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit input on proposed amendments to tree preservation and replacement ordinances. The amendments affect definitions and woodland preservation sections. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council at its April 15 meeting.

• Public hearing on tree preservation ordinance amendments
• Section 11.01 Subd. 7.0 Definitions proposed for amendment
• Section 11.01 Subd. 10.5 B. Woodland Preservation proposed for amendment
• Planning Commission will recommend to City Council on April 15, 2025
• Written comments accepted via email to [email protected]

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a request for a minor subdivision and variance at 200 Juniper Street and on proposed amendments to the city code regarding definitions and woodland preservation. The commission will also elect a chair and vice-chair for the upcoming year and approve minutes from December 2024.

• Public hearing: minor subdivision and variance at 200 Juniper Street (applicant Sandy Jones)
• Public hearing: ordinance amendments to Section 11.01 definitions and woodland preservation
• Election of chair and vice-chair for the coming year
• Approval of December 11, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously approved Commissioner Rogosheske as Chair and Commissioner Soler as Vice Chair for the term ending March 2026. The agenda was approved as presented without opposition. The minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting were approved with five votes in favor and one abstention.

• Appointed Rogosheske as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Soler as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Dec 11 2024 minutes (5-0-1)

City Council

The City Council is meeting as the Board of Review. The agenda includes a 2025 Assessment Report from the Washington County Assessor regarding property market values and the appeals process.

• Review of 2025 Assessment Report
• Discussion of property market value trends from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024
• Review of the property tax appeals process

The Mahtomedi Board of Review unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. It approved a recommendation that residents continue working with the Washington County Assessor and, if dissatisfied, appeal to the County Board of Commissioners. The Board also unanimously approved the assessor's recommended lower values for six properties. The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

• Adopt agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approve recommendation for residents to work with County Assessors and appeal if needed (unanimous)
• Approve lower value for 160 Hickory Street to $359,000 (unanimous)
• Approve lower value for 144 Wildwood Court to $861,600 (unanimous)
• Approve lower value for 1620 Mahtomedi Avenue to $17,500 (unanimous)
• Approve lower value for 240 East Avenue to $11,994,400 (unanimous)
• Approve lower value for 220 East Avenue to $7,823,300 (unanimous)
• Adjourn Board of Review meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider approving a Safe Routes to School trail through Katherine Abbott Park and parking lot work at Wildwood Park, Southwest Park, and the Public Works Building. Also up for discussion is a street sweeping contract award to B.F. Lauzon Enterprises at $125 per hour and renewal of annual liquor licenses. The council will discuss a utility request from a Dellwood resident at 135 Tamarack and hold public hearings on consent items including a gambling permit for St. Jude of the Lake Church.

• Approve St. Jude of the Lake Church gambling permit for May 3 spring dinner
• Award 2025 street sweeping contract to B.F. Lauzon Enterprises at $125/hour
• Approve annual liquor license renewals for on/off-sale establishments
• Approve final payment of $12,232.18 to Winberg Companies for 2023 Pond Maintenance Project
• Discuss utility service request for 135 Tamarack from a Dellwood resident

The City Council approved a permit for Streetcar Park volunteers to sell small wood products on May 17, 2025. It also approved the annual street‑sweeping contract with B.F. Lauzon Enterprises, Inc., and the renewal of liquor and assorted licenses pending required paperwork. The council voted 4‑1 to approve paving the Safe Routes to School trail through Katherine Abbott Park and the parking lots at Wildwood Park, Southwest Park and the Public Works Building. Additional items approved included a gambling event for St. Jude of the Lake Church and a $12,232.18 pay voucher for the 2023 Pond Maintenance Project.

• Approved permit for Streetcar Park volunteers to sell Tic Tac Toe boards (unanimous)
• Approved St. Jude of the Lake Church gambling event at Spring Dinner (unanimous)
• Awarded street‑sweeping contract to B.F. Lauzon Enterprises, Inc. at $125.00 per hour (unanimous)
• Renewed liquor and assorted licenses contingent on paperwork (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Voucher No. 3 for 2023 Pond Maintenance Project – $12,232.18 (unanimous)
• Approved paving of Safe Routes to School trail and related parking lots (4‑1, Melander voted no)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved bill list as presented (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission will consider new business regarding the KA Trail and receive an update on Streetcar Park improvements and a related fundraiser. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February and a public open forum.

• Discussion of KA Trail as new business
• Update on Streetcar Park Improvements fundraiser
• Approval of February 19, 2025 commission meeting minutes

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the February 19, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous vote. It voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve and move forward with paving the Katherine Abbott (KA) Trail this year. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (all members voting in favor)
• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (all members voting in favor)
• Recommended City Council approve and move forward with paving the Katherine Abbott Trail this year (all members voting)
• Adjourned meeting (all members voting in favor)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider several consent agenda items including studies for fire department space needs and employee compensation, professional services for fire suppression systems, and acceptance of gifts. A public hearing will be held for appointment of advisory commission members and approval of the bill list. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss offers for the sale of city-owned real property on Bevins Lane.

• Proposal from Wold Architects for Fire Department and City Hall Space Needs Study
• Proposal from DDA Human Resources for Employee Compensation Study/Market Analysis
• Professional Services Agreement for Fire Suppression and Alarm Systems
• Resolution accepting gifts for Fire Department and for a bench at Mahtomedi Beach
• Closed session under Minn. Stat. § 13D.05 subd. 3(c)(3) for sale of parcel 32.030.21.24.0010 on Bevins Lane

The Mahtomedi City Council approved a consent agenda including a Fire Department and City Hall Space Needs Study with Wold Architects and Engineers, a compensation study with DDA Human Resources costing between $10,500 and $15,000, a fire suppression and alarm system agreement with Inspectron, Inc. (hourly fee increased from $85 to $125), and two gift acceptance resolutions. The council also approved Resolution 2025-12 appointing advisory commission members to three-year terms, with an amendment adding John Rent to the Planning Commission. The meeting included a closed session to discuss a real property sale offer on Bevins Lane, but no decisions were made in open session on that matter.

• Approved Wold Architects and Engineers proposal for Fire Department and City Hall Space Needs Study
• Approved DDA Human Resources compensation study (cost $10,500-$15,000)
• Approved Inspectron, Inc. fire suppression and alarm system agreement (hourly fee increased to $125)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11 accepting $175 gift for Fire Department
• Approved Resolution 2025-13 accepting $1,500 gift for Mahtomedi Beach memorial bench
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 appointing advisory commission members (amended to add John Rent to Planning Commission)
• Approved bill list as presented
• Held closed session to consider real property sale offer (no open-session action)

City Council

The City Council held a workshop and interviewed applicants for advisory commissions, including the Environmental, Park, and Planning Commissions. No formal decisions were made during the workshop; the agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Interviewed applicants for Environmental Commission: Tom Collins and Erin Roche
• Interviewed applicants for Park Commission: Adam Strehlow and Miken Larson
• Interviewed applicants for Planning Commission: Peter Frank and John Rent
• Adjourned workshop at 6:50 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council voted to adopt five ordinances that grant Xcel Energy franchise rights for gas and electric service and set a 3% franchise fee for each utility, effective March 2025 for a 20‑year term. The council also approved a $48,938.24 contract with SavATree for ash and stump removal using a $125,000 state grant. Additional approvals included a $35,000 Metropolitan Council grant for private‑property sewer repairs and a $135,829.23 street‑improvement pay voucher.

• Ordinance 2025-01: franchise grant to Xcel Energy for gas operations
• Ordinance 2025-03: franchise grant to Xcel Energy for electric distribution
• Ordinance 2025-02: 3% franchise fee on gas operations
• Ordinances 2025-04 and 2025-05: 3% franchise fee on electric operations
• Contract $48,938.24 to SavATree for ash/stump removal funded by $125,000 MN DNR grant

The Mahtomedi City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-09, ordering the 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project on Briarwood Avenue from Quail Street to Hallam Avenue, with an estimated cost of $845,815. The council also approved Resolution No. 2025-10, entering into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the turnback of Trunk Highway 244 (Mahtomedi Avenue), with a revised cost of $7,514,585. The consent agenda was approved, including budget transfers, retaining a public works mechanic, authorizing ash/stump removal bids, and writing off $217,684.57 in uncollectible ambulance receivables. The council declined the offer to purchase 955 Warner Avenue North for trail connection.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-09 for 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-10 for Trunk Highway 244 turnback agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget transfers for 2024 (unanimous)
• Retained Josh Sjolander as full-time Public Works Mechanic (unanimous)
• Authorized ash/stump removal bid for $20,000 remaining grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved write-off of $217,684.57 uncollectible ambulance receivables (unanimous)
• Declined offer to purchase 955 Warner Avenue North for trail connection (consensus)

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss new business, including a property at 955 Warner Ave. N. and a potential policy on off-leash dogs in KA Park. They will also receive updates on a wrap-up skating party held January 26 and an ongoing fundraiser for Streetcar Park improvements. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Off-leash dogs in KA Park – discussion
• 955 Warner Ave. N. – property item
• Wrap-up skating party – January 26, 2025
• Streetcar Park improvements fundraiser update

The Mahtomedi Park Commission voted to recommend the City not purchase the property at 955 Warner Ave. N. for a possible Streetcar Trail extension, citing too many obstacles and high costs. The commission also discussed off-leash dog options in KA Park, with a suggestion to use hockey rinks at the DEC, and heard updates on public works activities, community events, and a school district budget discussion.

• Recommended City not purchase 955 Warner Ave. N. for trail extension (motion passed, Costello abstained)
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes as presented

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet to review updates on solar installations for public buildings and climate action grants. The body is also discussing the RITE of Spring 2025 event and a potential tree sale partnership with Tree Trust.

• Solar on Public Buildings Grant update for Public Works building
• Local Climate Action Grant for 100 new trees at Wedgewood, Wildwood, and Echo Park
• Tree Trust partnership for a community tree sale
• RITE of Spring 2025 event planning and tree giveaway
• Minnesota Gold Leaf Challenge coordination

The commission approved the agenda and January minutes, then discussed updates on solar grants, tree planting, and the Climate Action Framework. No formal decisions were made; items like adding tankless water heaters to the rebate program and trail maintenance were referred for further investigation.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved January 13, 2025 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Discussed solar grant update and pending tree grant for Wedgewood, Wildwood, Echo Shores parks
• Discussed Climate Action Framework and potential local contractors for home renovations
• Discussed adding electric tankless water heaters to Water Rebate Program (to be investigated)
• Discussed Gosiwin Avenue trail maintenance issue (to be referred to Public Works)
• Discussed Rite of Spring event logistics and tree orders
• Adjourned at 7:07 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several utility ordinances and a grant agreement for property inflow and infiltration. The body will also review a feasibility report for a street project on Briarwood Avenue.

• Public hearings on Electric and Gas Franchise Ordinances with Xcel Energy
• Public hearings on Gas and Electric Fee Ordinances
• Metropolitan Council 2025 Private Property Inflow and Infiltration Grant Agreement
• Feasibility Report for 2025 Street Project on Briarwood Avenue
• Seasonal Market Park Use License Agreement for Farmer’s Market at Veteran’s Memorial Park

The City Council unanimously approved five ordinances granting Xcel Energy 20-year gas and electric franchises and setting a 3% franchise fee on customers, effective March 2025. The council also approved a feasibility report for the 2025 Briarwood Avenue street improvement project, along with several consent agenda items including a $48,938.24 ash tree removal contract and a $135,829.23 final payment for street improvements.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-01 (gas franchise) unanimously
• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 (electric franchise) unanimously
• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 (gas franchise fee) unanimously
• Approved Ordinance 2025-04 (electric franchise fee) unanimously
• Approved Ordinance 2025-05 (electric franchise fee) unanimously
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 receiving feasibility report for Briarwood Avenue project
• Approved $48,938.24 contract to SavATree for ash/stump removal
• Approved final pay voucher of $135,829.23 to OMG Midwest for 2024 street improvements

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will review the city-wide resident survey contract with the Morris Leatherman Company. Council members will discuss the survey methodology, which uses a random sample of 400 residents, and consider potential new topics such as the 244 turnback project. The meeting will consider the recommendation to continue the survey to gauge resident opinions on quality of life, city services, land‑use, and taxes.

• Review contract with the Morris Leatherman Company for the city survey
• Discuss survey methodology (random sample of 400 residents contacted by phone)
• Consider adding the 244 turnback project as a survey topic
• Council recommendation to continue the resident survey
• Peter Leatherman will be present to discuss methodology and topic selection

The Mahtomedi City Council held a workshop meeting where they approved the agenda and discussed plans for a city-wide resident survey. The survey, conducted by Morris Leatherman Company, will randomly sample 400 residents and cover topics like deer population, policing, taxes, traffic safety, communications, sustainability, parks, and a dog park location. No formal decisions were made beyond the agenda approval.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Discussed city-wide survey with Morris Leatherman Company

Park Commission

The Mahtomedi Parks Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 15, 2025, with approval of minutes, staff reports, and an open forum. New business is listed as none. Under unfinished business, the commission will receive an update on Streetcar Park Improvements and finalize plans for the skating party on January 26 (backup February 2). The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 19.

• Update on Streetcar Park Improvements
• Skating party scheduled for Sunday, January 26, 2025, with backup date Sunday, February 2nd

The Mahtomedi Park Commission meeting on January 15, 2025, was largely procedural. The commission approved the agenda and the November 20, 2024 minutes. Staff and liaison reports covered public works activities, including tree removal bids, watermain breaks, and updates on Streetcar Park improvements and the upcoming skating party. No new business or substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Mahtomedi Environmental Commission will hear updates on outreach for a toilet and irrigation water rebate program, discuss a Solar on Public Buildings Grant due in April 2025, and review the Gold Leaf Challenge resolution approved December 17. They will also consider MPCA Local Climate Action Grant ideas and plan the 2025 RITE of Spring event.

• Outreach for toilet and irrigation water rebate program — Mattie Anders, WSB
• Gold Leaf Challenge ~ Resolution approved on December 17th
• Solar on Public Buildings Grant — Mattie Anders, WSB (due April 2025)
• MPCA Local Climate Action Grant ideas
• RITE of Spring 2025 event date discussion

The Environmental Commission discussed several environmental initiatives, including serving as coordinator for the Minnesota Gold Leaf Challenge, a solar grant for the Public Works building, and a grant application for 100 new trees. They also decided to hold a drawing for a tree voucher at the RITE of Spring event and asked staff to contact Tree Trust about a tree sale. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved October 14, 2024 minutes as presented
• Agreed to have a drawing for a tree voucher at RITE of Spring 2025
• Directed staff to contact Tree Trust about a tree sale

City Council

The Mahtomedi City Council will consider appointing a new Fire Chief and approve the schedule for 2025 regular meetings. The agenda also includes consent items for local boards and staff reports.

• Appointment of Fire Chief
• Schedule 2025 Regular City Council Meetings
• Approval of LMCIT Liability Coverage
• Hiring of Paid-On Call Firefighter/EMT’s
• Approval of LR.S. Mileage Rate

The City Council unanimously appointed Joel Schmidt as the new Fire Chief, with employment expected to begin February 3, 2025. The council also approved the consent agenda, including hiring two paid on-call firefighters/EMTs, setting the 2025 mileage rate at 70 cents per mile, and scheduling the Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting for April 2, 2025. Annual appointments for council president, liaisons, consultants, and meeting dates were approved, along with designations for the official newspaper and depositories.

• Appointed Joel Schmidt as Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Kenny Hyrkas and Preston Blaine as paid on-call firefighters/EMTs
• Approved 2025 mileage rate of 70 cents per mile
• Scheduled Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting for April 2, 2025
• Approved annual appointments including Council President Luke Schlegel
• Approved 2025 consultants including CliftonLarsonAllen and Kennedy & Graven
• Approved 2025 regular meeting schedule
• Designated White Bear Press as official newspaper