Vadnais Heights public meetings in 2022
7 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Council approved the 2023 Municipal Fee Schedule and awarded a $36,050.25 contract to Hydro-Klean, LLC for sewer televising. Several consent items were approved, including fire department officer ratifications and commission reappointments.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 762, 2023 Fee Schedule (5-0)
- Awarded $36,050.25 contract to Hydro-Klean, LLC for 2023 Sewer Televising (5-0)
- Approved claims #82945 through #83032 and electronic claims #1836 through #1839 (5-0)
- Ratified Fire Department Officers for 2023 (5-0)
- Reappointed Commissioners for various commissions and declared vacancies (5-0)
- Approved 2023 agreement with Northeast Youth and Family Services (5-0)
- Approved updated documents and pricing for Vadnais Heights Commons (5-0)
- Approved Recreation Supervisor promotion and job title/description update (5-0)
City Council
The Council approved the 2023 General Fund Budget, property tax levies, and the 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Plan. The Council also voted to withdraw support for the Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit Project modification due to poor communication from the Metropolitan Council.
- Approved 2023 total property tax levy of $6,461,264 (4-0)
- Adopted 2023 Budget and 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Plan (4-0)
- Adopted 2023 Employee Compensation and Employee Recognition Plans (4-0)
- Withdrew support for Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit Project Modification (3-1)
- Approved kennel license for 3315 Centerville Road (4-0)
- Approved off-sale liquor license for Easy Street Liquor, LLC (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 761 regarding tobacco and cannabinoid THC product licensing (4-0)
- Accepted $8,802 Source Water Protection Implementation Grant from MN Dept of Health (4-0)
City Council Workshop
The Council agreed to develop a licensing ordinance for cannabinoid products based on tobacco licensing language. Members also agreed to act on a feasibility report for the Twin Lake Boulevard project at the next meeting.
- Agreed to create a cannabinoid product licensing ordinance
- Agreed to act on the Twin Lake Boulevard feasibility report at the next meeting
City Council
The Council accepted the results of the November 8, 2022, municipal election and approved a catering and hosting agreement for Vadnais Heights Commons. Several consent agenda items including fire department grants and city claims were also approved.
- Certified election of Mike Krachmer as Mayor and Kelly Jozwowski and Katherine Doll Kanne as Council Members (5-0)
- Approved exclusive catering, marketing, host duties, and cleaning agreement with Jimmy’s Food & Drink for Vadnais Heights Commons (5-0)
- Approved claims #82827 through #82875 and electronic claims #1826 through #1830 (5-0)
- Approved addendum for Recording Secretary Services with TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved janitorial services contract with Town & Country Cleaning Company for City Hall (5-0)
- Approved hiring three probationary part-time paid-on-call firefighters: Bob Hill, Tim Hoag, and Jake Dawe (5-0)
- Authorized FEMA grant applications for personal protective equipment and portable radios/pagers (5-0)
- Approved 2022 bowhunting license for Cole Fahey at 4028 & 4016 McMenemy Street (5-0)
City Council Workshop
The Council agreed to a $400 increase for the Fire Relief Association pension fund, which will be added to the November 15 consent agenda. Other items including a ditch project and the Twin Lake Boulevard Update were discussed but not decided.
- Agreed to $400 increase for Fire Relief Association pension fund
City Council
The Council approved a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance agreement with Lake Vadnais Properties, LLC for a multi-family project. Other actions included approving a residential lot split and an on-sale liquor license. The Council also approved several consent agenda items, including a commission appointment and a service agreement.
- Approved TIF Assistance Agreement with Lake Vadnais Properties, LLC (3-2)
- Approved variances and preliminary/final plat for lot split at 3605 Edgerton Street (5-0)
- Approved on-sale liquor license for Element Indoor Golf Club at 4255 White Bear Parkway (5-0)
- Appointed Jarron Farah to the Health and Public Safety Commission (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Animal Humane Society for 2023 services (5-0)
- Approved VH Lions Club Foundation Toy/Food Drive barrel placement at City Hall (5-0)
- Moved Mackenzie Foster to Regular Firefighter status (5-0)
- Approved claims #82771 through #82826 and electronic claims #1821 through #1825 (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended approval for a variance and plat request to create two new residential parcels at 3605 Edgerton Street. The commission also discussed the County Road E Corridor Action Plan and received staff updates on local developments.
- Recommended approval of Planning Case 22-014 for variances and preliminary/final plat at 3605 Edgerton Street (7-0)
- Approved October 25, 2022, Regular Meeting Agenda (7-0)
- Approved August 23, 2022, Regular Meeting minutes (4-0, 3 abstentions)