Vadnais Heights public meetings in 2024

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a workshop to review the final draft of the Parks & Trail System Plan. No formal public participation is scheduled. A reception for Council Member Rogers follows at 6:30 p.m.

• Review of final draft of Vadnais Heights Parks & Trail System Plan
• Reception for Council Member Rogers at 6:30 p.m.

The City Council held a workshop to review the final draft of the Parks & Trail System Plan, presented by Nikki Schlepp of LHB. The presentation covered updates since the last review, including natural resource recommendations and clarified cost assumptions. No formal decisions were made; the item was for discussion only.

• Reviewed final draft of Parks & Trail System Plan (no vote)
• Discussed natural resource recommendations and cost assumptions (no vote)

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold public hearings on Ordinance 784 (2025 Fee Schedule) and Ordinance 785 (updating the sprinkling ordinance). Under new business, council will consider approving a design services agreement with S.E.H. for a Centerville Avenue water main and establishing an Energy Action Team Task Force for the Xcel Partners in Energy Program. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of claims, minutes, various agreements, and firefighter personnel actions.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 784: 2025 Fee Schedule
• Public hearing on Ordinance 785: updating the sprinkling ordinance
• Approve agreement with S.E.H. for design services for Centerville Avenue water main (no dollar amount stated)
• Authorize establishment of an Energy Action Team Task Force for Xcel Partners in Energy Program
• Approve probationary hire of part-time firefighter Allan Hanson and accept resignation of part-time firefighter Santino Preciado

The Vadnais Heights City Council approved the 2025 fee schedule (Ordinance 784) and updated the sprinkling ordinance (Ordinance 785) with an amendment to include food crop exemptions. The council also approved the 2025 meeting calendar, ratified the 2025 firefighter roster, and authorized design services for a Centerville Avenue water main. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted Ordinance 784 (2025 Fee Schedule) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 785 (Sprinkling Ordinance update) with food crop exemption amendment (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Calendar of Meetings (5-0)
• Ratified 2025 Firefighter Roster (5-0)
• Approved S.E.H. design services for Centerville Avenue water main, not to exceed $30,500 (5-0)
• Authorized creation of Energy Action Team Task Force for Xcel Partners in Energy Program (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including purchase agreement amendment with Arcade Limited Partnership (5-0)

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 property tax levy and budget (Truth and Taxation Hearing). The consent agenda includes approval of 2025 contracts for animal impound services, legal services, and youth services, as well as grants for solar on public buildings and a SCORE grant application. The council will also certify unpaid solid waste hauling and public safety fees to the county auditor.

• Truth and Taxation public hearing on 2025 levy and budget
• Approve 2025 agreement with Animal Humane Society for impound services
• Authorize staff to sign contract for Solar on Public Buildings Grant
• Approve 2025 contract with Erickson, Bell, Beckman & Quinn for legal services
• Certify unpaid solid waste hauling accounts and public safety fees to county auditor

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss the sale of real property at 3400 Arcade Street (PID: 333022230056). The workshop also includes discussions on a playground project and joint powers agreement for Vadnais Heights Elementary, DEI initiatives, and next steps for Hwy 96 median planting.

• Closed session to discuss sale of real property at 3400 Arcade Street
• Vadnais Heights Elementary playground project and joint powers agreement
• DEI initiatives update from Assistant Administrator
• Hwy 96 median planting next steps

Planning Commission

The Vadnais Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning code amendments for alternative energy systems. The commission will also discuss the City Center Northeast Quadrant Small Area Plan. Other actions include approval of the August 27, 2024 meeting minutes and reports from liaison, commissioners, and staff.

• Public hearing on Planning Case 24-11: Zoning Code Amendments for Alternative Energy Systems
• Discussion of City Center Northeast Quadrant Small Area Plan
• Approval of August 27, 2024 regular meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding tobacco, mobile food units, and backflow prevention. The body is also considering a contract amendment for trail improvements on Koehler Road.

• Ordinance No. 780: Tobacco Updates
• Ordinance No. 781: Mobile Food Units
• Ordinance No. 782: Cross Connection And Backflow Prevention
• Amending agreement with S.E.H. Inc. for 2024 Koehler Road Trail Improvements by $54,900.00 (not to exceed $144,700.00)
• Donation to the Vadnais Heights Lions Club for the 2024 Holiday Food and Toy Drive

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a workshop to discuss water conservation actions and consider a code amendment for alternative energy systems. The meeting also includes other staff items and forecasted items. No votes are expected as this is a workshop.

• Water conservation actions discussion
• Alternative energy systems code amendment discussion
• Forecasted items review

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to canvass the results of the November 2024 municipal election. The council will review the election results and certify them. No other business is on the agenda.

• Canvass of municipal election results
• Review of canvass memo and canvass results documents

City Council

The council will decide on a five-year contract with Ramsey County for law enforcement services starting January 1, 2025. They will also consider a feasibility report for the 2025-01 street improvement project and a pension increase request from the Vadnais Heights Fire Relief Association. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the sale of 3400 Arcade Street.

• Approve five-year law enforcement contract with Ramsey County (commencing Jan 1, 2025)
• Accept feasibility report for Street Improvement Project 2025-01
• Approve pension increase request from Vadnais Heights Fire Relief Association
• Reclassification from Fire Technician to Fire Captain and authorize advertising vacancy
• Closed session to discuss sale of real property at 3400 Arcade Street

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the impact of potential bond issuance on the tax levy and review the Northeast Quadrant Small Area Plan. The council will also hear an update from its lobbyist, LGN, and address other staff items and forecasted matters. No votes are expected; these are discussion items.

• Discussion on impact of potential bond issuance on the tax levy
• Review of Northeast Quadrant Small Area Plan
• LGN lobbyist update discussion
• Other staff items and forecasted items

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission will consider approving previous meeting minutes, including an amended version, recognize volunteer coach Lynn Swanson for her retirement, and conduct a review of 2024 parks and recreation programs. No financial actions or policy changes are on the agenda.

• Volunteer coach recognition for Lynn Swanson upon her retirement
• 2024 Parks & Recreation Review of the year's programs
• Approval of regular and amended minutes from August 19, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance 779 concerning compensation for the mayor and councilmembers. The body is also deciding on several consent items, including consultant agreements and grant funds.

• Ordinance 779: Mayor and Councilmember Compensation
• Consultant Services Agreement with Stephen Tokle Inspections LLC
• US Bank payment of $7,192.72
• Labore Rd designation as County State Aid Highway
• Acceptance of Local Climate Action Grant Funds

City Council Workshop

The City Council will review a design update for a fire station study and discuss a contract with Jimmy's. The body will also consider updates to ordinances regarding tobacco, mobile food units, and backflow prevention, as well as mayor and councilmember compensation.

• BKV Fire Station Study design update
• Jimmy’s contract discussion
• Tobacco Ordinance
• Mobile Food Unit Ordinance
• Mayor and Councilmember Compensation

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a workshop to receive an update on the Parks and Trail System Plan from LHB. The agenda also includes forecasted items for future meetings. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Parks and Trail System Plan update by LHB
• Forecasted items for upcoming meetings

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances modifying franchise fees for Connexus Energy and Xcel Energy (electric and natural gas). The consent agenda includes approval of a development agreement amendment with Addison James Holdings LLC for Birch Tree Care at 4343 White Bear Parkway, a plow truck order, and a permanent change in city hall operating hours. The council will also consider a hardship provision for a utility connection at 4016 McMenemy and authorize staff to apply for an Xcel Partners in Energy grant.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 776 modifying Connexus Energy electric franchise fee
• Public hearing on Ordinance 777 modifying Xcel Energy electric franchise fee
• Public hearing on Ordinance 778 modifying Xcel Energy natural gas franchise fee
• Approve development agreement amendment with Addison James Holdings LLC (Birch Tree Care – 4343 White Bear Parkway)
• Resolution authorizing hardship provision for 4016 McMenemy utility connection

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council is holding a workshop to review several staff items. The body will discuss a request from North Oaks regarding utility management and the speed limit on Edgerton Street.

• Edgerton Street speed limit discussion
• North Oaks request for utility management
• Green Team presentation

Health and Public Safety Commission

The commission will meet to discuss public safety and health matters. The agenda includes a guest presentation on Guin Safety Storage and a discussion regarding the Lions Waffle Breakfast and Fire Department Open House.

• Guest speaker Dan Young from Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department regarding Guin Safety Storage
• Discussion of Lions Waffle Breakfast and Fire Department Open House on October 6, 2024

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council will discuss setting the preliminary property tax levy and scheduling a public hearing. They will also consider a preliminary/final plat and easement vacation for Goff Homes, Inc. at 0 Labore Road, and an exemption from city code for water and sewer connection. Consent items include approval of claims, minutes, deer bow hunt permits, a development agreement amendment with RJL Family Properties LLC, sale of surplus equipment, and a dance instructor service agreement.

• Set preliminary levy and set public hearing
• Planning Case 24-10: Goff Homes preliminary/final plat and easement vacation at 0 Labore Road (PID #283022430024)
• Consider exemption from city code for water and sewer connection
• Approve development agreement amendment with RJL Family Properties LLC
• Conduit revenue bonds for multi-family housing project (no action)

The City Council approved a preliminary maximum gross tax levy of $8,775,229 for 2025, with a public hearing set for December 3, 2024. The council also approved a preliminary/final plat for East Hill 2nd Addition and vacated old easements. A public hearing on conduit revenue bonds for a multi-family housing project was held with no action taken. The council discussed a water/sewer connection exemption request but took no action, directing staff to gather more information.

• Approved preliminary 2025 levy of $8,775,229 (4-0)
• Set public hearing on 2025 levy for Dec. 3, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (4-0)
• Approved preliminary/final plat for East Hill 2nd Addition and easement vacation (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including deer bow hunt permits, development agreement amendment, and surplus equipment sale (4-0)
• Held public hearing on conduit revenue bonds; no action taken

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss the final budget and levy packet. The body will also review city hall operating hours and a proposal for the Freedom Day Festival.

• Final budget discussion and levy packet
• City Hall operating hours
• Freedom Day Festival proposal
• Green Team Liaison role
• Water and sewer service connection requirement for 4016 McMenemy Street

The City Council held a workshop with no formal votes. Members expressed support for changing City Hall hours to 7 a.m.–11 a.m. on Fridays, starting in November, and for waiving rental and permit fees for Freedom Day while still requiring a damage deposit, bond, and permit. They also discussed budget calculations, the Green Team liaison role, and water/sewer connection options for 4016 McMenemy St, but took no final action.

• Supported changing City Hall hours to 7 a.m.–11 a.m. on Fridays, starting in November
• Supported waiving rental and permit fees for Freedom Day, while keeping damage deposit, bond, and permit requirements
• Discussed but took no action on fiscal disparities and tax rate comparisons
• Discussed but took no action on Green Team liaison role
• Discussed but took no action on water/sewer connection for 4016 McMenemy St

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a contract to IDEAL Energies for a solar project at City Hall. The body is also deciding on 2025 legislative priorities and an agreement with HydroCorp.

• Award contract to IDEAL Energies for City Hall Solar Project
• Adopt 2025 Legislative Priorities
• Approve agreement with HydroCorp
• Authorize staff to apply for RWMWD Maintenance Grant for Berwoodplant replacement
• Approve individual deer bowhunting permits

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the upcoming budget, potential franchise fee changes that could affect utility bills, and an update on the METRO Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit project. These are discussion items only; no formal action is scheduled at this workshop.

• Budget discussion led by Finance Director Sundberg
• Franchise fee options presentation by Public Works Director Jim Hauth
• Metro Purple Line BRT project update from Craig Lamothe

The City Council held a workshop with no formal votes. They discussed the 2025 budget, including capital improvements and levy reduction options, received an update on the METRO Purple Line project, and reviewed franchise fee options from Xcel, with council support for an option bringing in $958,608. They also scheduled a special meeting for October 8 to hear LHB's presentation on the Master Plan.

• Scheduled special meeting for October 8 at 5 p.m. for LHB Master Plan presentation
• Council expressed support for franchise fee option generating $958,608

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Planning Case 24-10, a preliminary/final plat and easement vacation for Goff Homes, Inc. at 0 Labore Road. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine reports. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing for Planning Case 24-10: Goff Homes, Inc. – Preliminary/Final Plat and Easement Vacations at 0 Labore Road

City Council

The city council will hold a public hearing on a minor site plan at 3425 Highway 61 North. They will also consider approving a contract with Lockridge Grindal Nauen for legislative lobbyist services. Other agenda items include approval of deer bow hunting permits and a special event permit for Big Wood Brewery's Oktoberfest.

• Public hearing on minor site plan at 3425 Highway 61 North
• Contract with Lockridge Grindal Nauen for legislative lobbyist services
• Special event permit for Big Wood Brewery Oktoberfest (Sept 27-29, 2024)
• Approval of deer bow hunting permits
• Acceptance of tobacco compliance

The Vadnais Heights City Council approved a minor site plan for 3425 Highway 61 North, an outdoor event permit for Big Wood Brewery's Oktoberfest, and a contract with Lockridge Grindal Nauen for legislative lobbyist services. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minor site plan at 3425 Highway 61 North (5-0)
• Approved outdoor event permit POE-24-11 for Big Wood Brewery Oktoberfest (5-0)
• Approved contract with Lockridge Grindal Nauen for legislative lobbyist services (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council is holding a workshop to hear from State Senator Gustafson on 2025 legislative priorities and from Ramsey County HRA (Josh Olson) regarding housing and redevelopment. The agenda also includes other staff items. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion.

• Discussion of 2025 legislative priorities with State Senator Gustafson
• Presentation from Ramsey County HRA (Josh Olson) on housing and redevelopment
• Review of attached documents: 3I SEN GUSTAFSON VISIT.PDF and 3II 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 2.0.PDF
• Review of 2024 CITY PRESENTATION- VADNAIS HEIGHTS.PDF

The Vadnais Heights City Council held a workshop meeting on August 20, 2024, with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed legislative priorities with State Senator Gustafson, heard from Ramsey County HRA about housing programs, and expressed support for writing a letter of support for an affordable housing project to VLAWMO. A budget workshop was scheduled for September 3, 2024.

• Scheduled budget workshop for September 3, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.
• Council expressed support for writing a letter of support for affordable housing project to VLAWMO Board

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission

The commission will receive an update from LHB on the Park & Trails System Plan. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes, public comment, and commission updates.

• Update on Park & Trails System Plan by LHB (document 230384 20240819 PC MEETING.PDF)

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 775, which sets local standards for cannabis businesses. The consent agenda includes approving a deer management hunt at Vadnais-Sucker Lakes Park on October 28-30 and November 11-13, accepting resignations of two firefighters, and acknowledging donations for car seats and community events. New business includes selecting a consultant for the Northeast Quadrant Small Area Plan and authorizing a letter of support for an EV charging infrastructure grant.

• Public hearing on Planning Case 24-7: Ordinance 775 setting cannabis standards
• Approve Ramsey County deer hunt at Vadnais-Sucker Lakes Park October 28-30 and November 11-13
• Accept resignations of firefighters Dirk Palmgren and Jacob Bogdanovich effective June 30, 2024
• Authorize staff to apply for Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account grant funds
• Approve HKGi as preferred consultant for Northeast Quadrant Small Area Plan

The Vadnais Heights City Council approved Ordinance No. 775 establishing cannabis standards, with friendly amendments removing registration limits and buffer restrictions. They also authorized staff to request proposals for a solar photovoltaic array, approved a $130,100 design contract for a sanitary sewer access path, and selected HKGi as the preferred consultant for the Northeast Quadrant Small Area Plan.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 775 on cannabis standards (5-0)
• Authorized staff to request proposals for solar photovoltaic roof-mounted array (5-0)
• Authorized signing S.E.H. Inc. proposal for sanitary sewer access path design, not to exceed $130,100 (5-0)
• Approved HKGi as preferred consultant for Northeast Quadrant Small Area Plan (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Metropolitan Council's Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant application (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 6A-6K, including claims, minutes, deer hunt, resignations, donations, and grant applications (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council will review staff items including the Twin Cities Gateway and food truck regulations. The body will also discuss legislative updates and priorities for 2025.

• Twin Cities Gateway discussion
• Food truck memo review
• Earned Sick and Safe Time legislative update
• 2025 Legislative Priorities
• Letter of support for Metropolitan Council’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant application

The City Council held a workshop with no formal votes. Council members expressed support for a no-fee food truck registration process and opted for the third ESST option, providing the benefit through year-end with a payout before ending it. They also supported submitting a letter of support for a Metropolitan Council grant application and discussed future lobbying priorities, including transportation, housing, and brownfield remediation.

• Supported no-fee food truck registration process
• Opted for ESST option 3: provide benefit through year-end, pay out before ending
• Supported letter of support for Metropolitan Council grant application
• Discussed lobbying priorities; revisit in future workshop

Health and Public Safety Commission

The Health and Public Safety Commission will hear a presentation from the Planning/Community Development Director regarding a proposed cannabis ordinance. The body will also discuss upcoming community events for August and October.

• Guest speaker presentation on Cannabis Ordinance (Draft Ordinance 775)
• MN Night to Unite scheduled for August 6, 2024
• Lions Waffle Breakfast and Fire Department Open House scheduled for October 6, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Planning Case 24-8, a proposal by Reuter Walton Development, LLC for rezoning, a conditional use permit, site plan review, preliminary/final plat, and easement vacation at 3400 Arcade Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine reports.

• Public hearing for Planning Case 24-8: Reuter Walton Development, LLC – rezoning, conditional use permit, site plan review, preliminary/final plat, and easement vacation at 3400 Arcade Street

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a public hearing on zoning code amendments for accessory dwelling units and consider a variance at 652 Marble Street. Other business includes awarding the Koehler Road Trail project to Bituminous Roadways, entering cooperative agreements with Ramsey County for trail and stormwater work, and purchasing a new rescue/medical response vehicle.

• Planning Case 24-6: City of Vadnais Heights – Zoning code amendments for accessory dwelling units
• Planning Case 24-5: Orlin and Doreen Knudson – Variance at 652 Marble Street
• Accept bids and award Street Improvements Project 24-02 Koehler Road Trail Project to Bituminous Roadways
• Adopt resolutions for cooperative agreements with Ramsey County for Koehler Road Trail and storm water/utility work at Edgerton Street and Centerville Road
• Purchase of a new light duty rescue/medical response vehicle

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a workshop meeting on July 16, 2024. The main agenda items are a presentation of the 2023 final audit by ABDO and a debrief from the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) conference. Also on the agenda is an update from the Public Health and Safety Commission. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• ABDO audit presentation covering the 2023 final audit, including financial report and governance summary
• Update from Rebecca Shoenecker of the Public Health and Safety Commission
• Debrief on the 2024 LMC conference

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission meeting agenda includes only roll call, other items, commission updates, staff updates, and adjournment. No specific proposals, ordinances, or public hearings are listed. The meeting is purely procedural.

Planning Commission

The Vadnais Heights Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several planning cases. These include a variance request at 652 Marble Street and proposed zoning code amendments regarding accessory dwelling units and cannabis standards.

• Variance request at 652 Marble Street (Case 24-5)
• Zoning code amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units (Case 24-6)
• Zoning code amendments for Cannabis Standards (Case 24-7)

City Council

The City Council will review comprehensive plan amendments for 3400 Arcade Street and consider the sale of a vacant lot on Arcade Street. The agenda also includes proposals for Koehler Road Trail improvements and a resiliency project study. Additionally, the council will address administrative items including liquor licenses and staff hires.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendments at 3400 Arcade Street (Planning Case 24-3)
• Sale of vacant lot on Arcade Street (3400 Arcade St., Outlot A Veteran Village)
• Proposal for Koehler Road Trail improvements from S.E.H.
• Phase II East Vadnais Resiliency Project proposal from S.E.H.
• Agreement for GIS services with ISG Inc.

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a closed session to discuss the sale of real property located at 3400 Arcade Street. No other agenda items are listed in the provided document.

• Closed session regarding the sale of real property at 3400 Arcade Street

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a workshop to review several municipal items. Discussions include the Capital Improvement Plan budget and fire station budget reallocations. The council will also discuss cannabis standards and the Northeast Quadrant Small Area Plan.

• Capital Improvement Plan Budget Discussion
• Fire Station Budget Discussion
• Cannabis Standards discussion
• Northeast Quadrant Small Area Plan review
• Building/Code Enforcement Inspector Position

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission will hold a discussion about the name for the Park at Mondello Shores. The meeting also includes Eagle Scout presentations regarding bench inventory results and a chimney swift tower project.

• Park at Mondello Shores naming discussion
• Eagle Scout presentation: Bench Inventory Results
• Eagle Scout presentation: Chimney Swift Tower

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council will meet on June 4, 2024, to review administrative and development items. The council is considering preliminary approval for conduit revenue bonds that would finance a multifamily rental housing facility by Real Estate Equities, which would add new residential units in the city. Other agenda items include authorizing an agreement with Tree Trust for a community tree sale, applying for a solar grant on public buildings, renewing liquor licenses, and approving two upcoming public outdoor events.

• Preliminary approval to issue conduit revenue bonds for a Real Estate Equities multifamily rental facility
• Authorization of an agreement with Tree Trust for the Vadnais Heights tree sale
• Staff authorization to apply for a Solar on Public Buildings grant
• Approval of liquor license renewals
• Approvals for public outdoor events: VHCAN Freedom Day (June 22) and Jimmy’s Car Show (July 7)

City Council Workshop

The council will discuss potential updates to the tobacco ordinance with the Association for Nonsmokers-MN. The workshop also includes discussions regarding a VHG contract extension and a partnership for the 2024 Fall Tree Sale.

• Potential tobacco ordinance updates
• VHG contract extension discussion
• 2024 Fall Tree Sale partnership with Tree Trust

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Planning Case 24-3. This case concerns proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments for the property located at 3400 Arcade Street.

• Public hearing for Planning Case 24-3: Comprehensive Plan Amendments at 3400 Arcade Street

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council is holding a workshop meeting that begins with a closed session to discuss pending litigation over a Department of Natural Resources water appropriation permit appeal. After reopening, the council will consider municipal cannabis policy and review the second round of public engagement for the LHB Parks Master Plan. The agenda also includes future council requests and adjournment.

• Closed session under Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, Subd. 3(b) to discuss DNR Water Appropriation Permit Appeal
• Municipal cannabis discussion
• LHB Parks Master Plan second round of public engagement

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including claims, minutes, seasonal hires, and event permits. The main business items are awarding bids for the 2024 sanitary sewer lining project, well #2 pump inspection and maintenance, and approving plans for the Koehler Road street improvement project. The council will also renew liquor licenses and hear a recycling update.

• Approve claims #85160 through #85231 and electronic claims #1987 through #1991
• Approve temporary liquor license for Vadnais Heights Lions at Vadnais Heights Days
• Award bids for Street Improvements Project 2024-06 Sanitary Sewer Lining
• Accept bids and award well #2 pump inspection/maintenance to EH Renner & Sons, Inc.
• Approve plans and specifications for Street Improvements Project 2024-02 Koehler Road

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will conduct a roll call and receive updates from staff and commission members.

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council is meeting to approve routine items like claims, minutes, and event permits, and to discuss several policy matters. Key items include a variance request for a property at 4494 Timberline Court, a decision on opting into the Appropriate Response Initiative, and a discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units. The agenda also includes proclamations for Police, EMS, and Public Works weeks.

• Approve claims #85063-#85159 and electronic claims #1981-#1986, including US Bank payments of $9,601.32 and $6,017.08
• Approve resignation of Hunter Peterson and authorize hiring for vacant Public Service Worker I
• Approve three public outdoor event permits: Big Wood Brewery Sunset Music Series, Fransen Bank & Trust Frandsen Frozen Fun Fest, and Rocket Racing Lace 'Em And Race 'Em
• Planning Case 24-2: Variance at 4494 Timberline Court for Northern Craft Building
• Approve Appropriate Response Initiative Opt-In and discuss Accessory Dwelling Units

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed multi-family residential development by Real Estate Equities at Highway 61/County Road D Court East. The council will also discuss accessory dwelling units and future council requests. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Real Estate Equities – proposed multi-family residential development at Highway 61/County Road D Court East
• Accessory Dwelling Units discussion
• Future City Council requests

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a variance request for Northern Craft Building at 4494 Timberline Court. The commission will also discuss accessory dwelling units.

• Public hearing for Planning Case 24-2: Variance at 4494 Timberline Court
• Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Units

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council will vote on several routine items, including approving claims, minutes, and donations for Vadnais Heights Days. They will also consider a resolution to purchase property at 0 Edgerton Street, a pollinator protection resolution, and a quote for a parking lot light at Berwood Park. The meeting includes a public hearing and a proclamation for Building Safety Month.

• Approve claims #85003-#85062 and electronic claims #1976-#1980
• Accept resignation of Public Works Worker II Robin Ham and authorize advertising the vacancy
• Approve sale of surplus fire engine and equipment
• Adopt resolution approving purchase of property at 0 Edgerton Street (PID 29302430014)
• Accept quote from Collins Electric for parking lot light at Berwood Park

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a closed session to discuss the potential sale of real property at 0 Edgerton Street. The workshop also includes an update on the LHB Parks Master Plan and a discussion on inclusive housing. Other items include staff reports and future council requests.

• Closed session to discuss potential sale of 0 Edgerton Street (PID: 293022430014)
• LHB Parks Master Plan Update
• Inclusive Housing Education Panel discussion
• Future City Council Requests

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission will continue a discussion regarding the allocation of remaining funds. The meeting also includes presentations on forestry and Eagle Scout projects.

• Discussion on allocated remaining funds
• Arborist presentation by Mark Rehder of Rehder Forestry Consulting
• Eagle Scout project presentation by Ryan Lentsch
• Eagle Scout bench inventory presentation

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council is meeting to approve routine items, including claims, minutes, and appointments, and to consider several new business items. Key decisions include preliminary approval for conduit revenue bonds to finance a multifamily rental housing facility, approving plans for a sewer lining project, and a resolution supporting the mayor's role in Heading Home Ramsey.

• Approve claims #84949 through #85002 and electronic claims #1966 through #1975
• Approve appointment of Rebecca Schoenecker to Public Health and Safety Commission
• Joint Powers Agreement with Town of White Bear for Birch Tree Care utility connections at 4343 White Bear Parkway
• Preliminary approval for conduit revenue bonds to finance Arcade Street Apartments
• Approve plans and specifications for 2024-06 Sewer Lining project with bid due May 16, 2024

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council is holding a workshop meeting with two closed sessions to discuss the potential sale of city-owned property at 0 Arcade Street and 0 Edgerton Street. In the open meeting, they will hear updates on prosecution, a public works resignation plan, and a report on public works position compensation. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Closed session to discuss potential sale of property at 0 Arcade Street (PID: 333022230056)
• Closed session to discuss potential sale of property at 0 Edgerton Street (PID: 293022430014)
• Prosecution update from EBBQ
• Public Works resignation plan presented by Director Hauth
• Public Works position compensation report (document attached)

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council is meeting to approve routine items, accept donations, and consider several agreements, including a development agreement with Birch Tree Care, LLC, a lead service line inventory contract, and a municipal cannabis dispensary consulting agreement. They will also discuss an abatement update, amend a trail design contract, and hold a closed session to discuss a potential land sale.

• Approve claims #84880-#84948 and electronic claims #1961-#1965, including US Bank payment of $10,176.06
• Approve development agreement with Birch Tree Care, LLC
• Approve agreement for lead service line inventory with S.E.H.
• Approve agreement with Point Seven Consulting Services LLC for municipal-owned cannabis dispensary
• Accept bids and award contract for Elmwood Rain Garden to Sandstrom Land Management

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss several items, including a presentation from the Association of Non-Smokers - Minnesota, a multi-family residential housing project by Real Estate Equities, and a finance update from the Finance Director. The agenda also includes future council requests and other staff items. This is a discussion session, not a formal voting meeting.

• Presentation by Katie Engman of Association of Non-Smokers - Minnesota on tobacco
• Real Estate Equities – MFR Housing Project discussion
• Finance update with 2023 financial summary memo
• Future City Council Requests

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission

The regular meeting of the Park, Recreation & Trails Commission scheduled for March 18, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting, primarily addressing routine approvals such as claims, minutes, and permits. The most significant item is a site plan review for a development by Classic Construction on behalf of Birch Tree Care. The council will also discuss the 2024 goals, a budget amendment for a skylight project, and personnel policy updates.

• Site Plan Review (Planning Case 24-1) for Classic Construction/Birch Tree Care at 0 White Bear Parkway
• Approve claims #84831-#84879 and electronic claims #1957-#1960
• Approve LG 220 gambling permit for VHEDC raffle at The Commons on November 14, 2024
• Approve purchase of truck replacing Unit 120 and two hook trucks replacing Units 110 and 115 per 2024 CIP
• Skylight Project budget amendment for The Commons

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several topics, including a presentation from the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, a discussion on cannabis, the 'Missing Middle Housing' bill, and the city's goals for 2024. They will also consider approving a budget amendment for the Skylight Project at the Commons.

• Ramsey County Sheriff's Office presentation by Representative Jeff Ramacher
• Cannabis discussion led by Administrator Watson
• Discussion of 'Missing Middle Housing' bill by Planning Director Wall
• 2024 Goals Report and discussion memo
• Skylight Project budget amendment approval

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission will meet to discuss the availability of events for spring and summer. The body will also hold a discussion regarding the allocation of remaining funds.

• Spring and summer event availability
• Discussion on allocated remaining funds

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan review for Classic Construction, Inc. on behalf of Birch Tree Care. The body will also discuss updates to the Comprehensive Housing Study and the County Road E Corridor Action Plan.

• Public hearing for Planning Case 24-1: Site Plan Review at 0 White Bear Parkway
• Discussion of Comprehensive Housing Study
• County Road E Corridor Action Plan – Phase II Update
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Appointment of Economic Development Authority Representative and Alternate

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council is meeting to approve routine items, including claims, minutes, permits, and a hire, and to consider a feasibility report for 2025 street improvements and award a contract for the 2024 street improvement project. A public hearing on a foraging ordinance is also scheduled.

• Approve claims #84764 through #84830, including US Bank payment of $9,558.31
• Approve public outdoor event permit POE-24-2 for Time to Paddy Half Marathon on March 3, 2024
• Approve off-site gambling application for Merrick Community Services on May 7, 2024
• Authorize staff to apply for VHACF grant
• Accept bids and award contract for Street Improvements Project 2024-01

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council is holding a workshop to discuss a potential housing development by Real Estate Equities, implementation of the housing study, and personnel policy updates. The meeting is primarily a discussion session, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Real Estate Equities - Potential Housing Development
• Housing Study Implementation
• Personnel Policy Updates - Advance Resignation Notice Draft

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and set goals for the city, facilitated by Phil Kern. The agenda is limited to this goals session and includes no other business items.

• Goals session facilitated by Phil Kern

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 6, 2024, with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, contracts, and permits. Notable items include a presentation on a comprehensive housing study, a public hearing on a nuisance property, a minor subdivision request, and an ordinance on natural landscape standards. The council will also consider several contracts and purchases, including a vehicle lift and a fire engine payment.

• Approve claims #84693-#84763 and electronic claims #1949-#1956
• Approve decorator contract with Grand Designs for Vadnais Heights Commons 2024-2025
• Approve public outdoor event permit POE-24-1 for Multi Sport Races half-marathon/10K/5K on Feb 17, 2024
• Approve contract with Northeast Youth & Family Services for 2024
• Public hearing on nuisance abatement at 677 Koehler Road

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including a proposed foraging ordinance, turkey hunting regulations, a climate resiliency grant from the MPCA, and the purchase of a vehicle lift and adapter. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Foraging Ordinance discussion
• Turkey Hunting discussion
• MPCA Climate Resiliency Grant and SRF Agreement
• Vehicle Lift and Adapter purchase, with budget amendment to 402

Health and Public Safety Commission

The commission is meeting to establish its leadership and operational procedures for 2024. The body will select its Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary and determine the process for member stipends.

• Selection of Commission Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for 2024
• Adoption of stipend payments: up to $20.00 per month for the chairperson and secretary and $15.00 for other members
• Review of Commission Charter and City Code
• Establishment of the 2024 Speaker/Presentation Schedule
• Update to Commission membership

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission is meeting to discuss a draft foraging ordinance and related park rules. The body will also conduct annual business, including electing a chairperson and vice-chairperson.

• Discussion of draft Foraging Ordinance
• Review of Vadnais Heights Foraging Guide draft
• Proposed website changes to park rules
• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice-chairperson

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council is meeting to conduct a performance review of City Administrator Kevin Watson. The review will take place in a closed session as permitted by Minnesota law, and the meeting will then be reopened and adjourned. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session for performance review of City Administrator Kevin Watson

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council is meeting to approve consent agenda items, including claims, minutes, contracts, and permits. Notable actions include approving a development agreement amendment with Kwik Trip, Inc., and authorizing street improvement project plans. The meeting also includes a community development annual report and public hearings.

• Approve development agreement amendment with Kwik Trip, Inc.
• Approve plans and specs for Street Improvements Project 24-01 and authorize bidding
• Approve contract with White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce
• Approve exempt gambling permits for North Metro Longbeards and St. Odilia
• Appoint Abdo as auditing firm for 2023

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including a proposed Natural Landscapes Ordinance, potential speed limit changes, and the Just Deeds program. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and future planning.

• Discussion of Natural Landscapes Ordinance (Managed Natural Landscapes)
• Discussion of speed limits (presented by Administrator Watson)
• Discussion of Just Deeds program
• Future City Council requests

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the scope of the Vadnais Heights Commons skylight project, along with other staff items and future council requests. The agenda is largely procedural, with the skylight discussion being the only substantive item.

• Discussion of Vadnais Heights Commons skylight project scope
• Future City Council requests

City Council

The City Council will consider a liquor license application for Big Wood Brewery. The meeting also includes setting various 2024 city designations, including official newspapers, investment institutions, and council compensation.

• Big Wood Brewery taproom and brewer off-sale liquor license application
• Agreement with Century College for 2024 customized fire training
• Purchase of replacement pickups and resale of old units at auction
• Setting 2024 official newspaper, depositories, and investment institutions
• Setting Mayor and Council pay for 2024