Vadnais Heights public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council will approve routine consent items, including easement and development agreements, and adopt Ordinance 792 establishing the 2026 fee schedule. A public hearing will be held on the Street Improvement Project 2026-01 Greenhaven. New business includes a request from the Fire Relief Association for a pension increase. The council will also discuss hiring part‑time firefighters and a work boot allowance addendum.

• Approve the Easement Agreement with the Meadow Brook Townhomes Association
• Approve the Development Agreement with Spade Properties LLC/Omar Auto Body LLC
• Public hearing on Street Improvement Project 2026-01 Greenhaven
• Adopt Ordinance 792: 2026 Fee Schedule
• New Business: Fire Relief Association pension increase request

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council will review the special assessment process, confirm 2026 meeting dates, receive an update on the West Vadnais Lake boat launch recreation project, and discuss funding the park plan through a local option sales tax. Additional staff items will also be presented.

• Special Assessment Process Discussion
• 2026 Meeting Dates
• West Vadnais Lake Boat Launch – water recreation opportunities update
• Park Plan – Local Option Sales Tax Discussion
• Other Staff Items

City Council

The City Council will conduct a Truth in Taxation public hearing regarding the proposed budget and levy. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for Omar Auto Body and award a contract for a sanitary sewer access path.

• Truth In Taxation/Proposed Levy and Budget public hearing
• Conditional Use Permit for Omar Auto Body at 3250 Fanum Road
• Bid award for Project 2024-03 Sanitary Sewer Access Path
• Labor Agreement with Local 49 for 2026-2028
• US Bank payment of $11,224.08

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to receive information and provide guidance to staff. The meeting focuses on planning for 2026 and reviewing specific administrative processes.

• 2026 city event schedule
• VHFRA 2026 pension
• Special assessment process discussion

Planning Commission

The Vadnais Heights Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit. The body will also review and approve minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing for Planning Case 25-13: Omar Auto Body Conditional Use Permit at 3250 Fanum Road

The commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the conditional use permit for Omar Auto Body at 3250 Fanum Road, adding that the operator must obtain all required MPCA permits. The agenda and minutes were also approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 26, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Omar Auto Body at 3250 Fanum Road, with MPCA permit requirement (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council will approve routine consent agenda items, several claim payments, and minutes from recent meetings. It will vote on hiring Fire Captain Evan Larsen, changes to the Maybell Park Trail, and certify delinquent refuse accounts to Ramsey County. The council will also authorize staff to sign the construction services proposal for the sanitary sewer access path project. Public hearings will be held on a nuisance abatement at 720 Manor Street and a street improvement project in Greenhaven, and new business includes the County Road E Corridor Action Plan Phase II.

• Authorize staff to sign construction services proposal for the sanitary sewer access path project
• Public nuisance abatement hearing at 720 Manor Street
• Street improvement project 2026-01 Greenhaven
• County Road E Corridor Action Plan – Phase II
• Approve hiring of Fire Captain Evan Larsen

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a workshop to review staff information on easement negotiations and on code enforcement processes and initiatives. Council members will provide guidance to staff on these topics. No formal public participation is scheduled.

• Easement negotiations – staff memo presented
• Code enforcement processes and initiatives – staff discussion
• Other staff items

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission

The Parks, Recreation & Trails Commission will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting. It will receive an update on the Food Forest project and hold a discussion on water recreation opportunities. The commission will also provide its regular updates before adjourning.

• Approve the agenda
• Approve the September 15, 2025 minutes
• Food Forest update
• Water recreation opportunities discussion
• Commission updates

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of an Energy Action Plan and a donation for the Lions Foundation Food Shelf. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the 2025 Annual SWPPP.

• Public hearing for 2025 Annual SWPPP
• Contract award to Castle Rock Contracting for tree removal project
• Event decorating services for Vadnais Heights Commons with Encore Events and Grand Designs (2026-2027)
• Animal impounding agreement with Companion Animal Control LLC & Companion Animal Care LLC
• Data sharing and confidentiality agreement with Gateway Fiber

The council approved the meeting agenda and the full consent agenda items with a 4‑0 vote. It adopted the Vadnais Heights Energy Action Plan, authorizing implementation with Partners in Energy, also by a 4‑0 vote. The council approved a resolution allowing food‑shelf donations through all recreation registrations, again 4‑0. No other substantive items were debated.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• Consent agenda items 8A‑8L approved (4-0)
• Adopted Vadnais Heights Energy Action Plan (4-0)
• Approved Food Shelf donation resolution for recreation registrations (4-0)
• Adopted 2026 SCORE Grant Resolution (4-0)
• Approved Tree Removal Contract to Castle Rock Contracting (4-0)
• Approved Animal Impounding Agreement with Companion Animal Control LLC (4-0)
• Approved Data Sharing and Confidentiality Agreement with Gateway Fiber (4-0)

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council will discuss a job classification and compensation study recommendation. They will decide whether to accept a donation for the Vadnais Heights Lions Foundation Food Shelf. The mayor will lead a discussion on agenda layout, and other staff items will be considered before adjournment.

• Job classification and compensation study recommendation
• Approval of donation acceptance for Vadnais Heights Lions Foundation Food Shelf
• Mayor discussion on agenda layout
• Other staff items

The council approved the acceptance of a donation for the Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation Food Shelf. The council heard a compensation study presentation from ABDO but took no action. Members discussed moving agenda items to the start of meetings for transparency. The meeting noted an upcoming open house for the Street Improvements Project 2026‑01 and adjourned at 6:32 p.m.

• Approved donation acceptance for Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation Food Shelf

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council will consider routine items on the consent agenda, approve a US Bank payment of $4,880.07 for claims #87637‑87710 and electronic claims #2143‑2146, and certify special assessments for 677 Koehler Road and 4190 McMenemy Street. The council will also accept the resignation of Firefighter/EMT Dominic Rauchwarter and hear a presentation on the Gateway Fiber project. A public hearing will be held on the certification of an outstanding utility account for 307 Lady Slipper Lane.

• Approve US Bank payment of $4,880.07 for claims #87637‑87710 and electronic claims #2143‑2146
• Approve certification of special assessment for 677 Koehler Road
• Approve certification of special assessment for 4190 McMenemy Street
• Accept resignation of Firefighter/EMT Dominic Rauchwarter
• Presentation on Gateway Fiber project

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including certifications of two special assessments. It adopted Resolution 25-10-63 to certify unpaid utility service charges and spread them on real‑estate taxes payable in 2026. The council also accepted a firefighter/EMT resignation and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda items A–G (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted Resolution 25-10-63 to spread unpaid utility charges on 2026 property taxes (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted resignation of Firefighter/EMT Dominic Rauchwarter (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Certified special assessment for 677 Koehler Road (Resolution 25-10-61) (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Certified special assessment for 4190 McMenemy Street (Resolution 25-10-62) (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (4 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council held a workshop to receive staff briefings on several topics. Council members heard a presentation from the Green Team, a memo from Xcel Partners in Energy, a five‑year recommendation from the Park, Recreation and Trails Commission, and a discussion on fire station financing. The public could attend and observe, but there was no formal opportunity for public participation.

• Presentation by the Green Team (GREENTEAMPRESENTATION_MEMO.PDF)
• Xcel Partners in Energy memo (XCEL PARTNERS IN ENERGY MEMO.PDF)
• Park, Recreation, and Trails Commission 5‑Year Recommendations (PARK RECREATION TRAILS 5YR CIP RECOMMENDATION.PDF)
• Fire Station Funding Discussion (FIRE STATION FINANCE MEMO.PDF)

The Vadnais Heights City Council held a workshop and received updates from the Green Team, Xcel Partners in Energy, and the Park, Recreation, and Trails Commission. Council members discussed funding options for a new fire station and asked staff to study the impact of using 10%, 25%, and 33% of pooled TIF to offset levy costs. No motions were voted on or approved during the meeting.

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council will consider several contract awards and approvals at its October 7, 2025 meeting. Items include awarding the Maybell Park path construction contract and the 2025 sanitary sewer lining contract, and seeking bids for a sanitary sewer access path. The council will also approve an off‑sale liquor license for Qurage Inc. dba Paul’s Wine & Spirits at 1658 E County Road E, a landscape design contract for the Vadnais Heights Commons, and authorize night work on County Road E. Routine items such as the consent agenda, claims, minutes, and public proclamations will be approved as well.

• Award contract for construction of Maybell Park path (item 11A)
• Award contract for 2025 sanitary sewer lining project (item 11B)
• Approve plans, specifications and seek bids for sanitary sewer access path (item 11C)
• Approve off‑sale liquor license for Qurage Inc. dba Paul’s Wine & Spirits, 1658 E County Road E (item 7H)
• Approve contract for landscape design services with LHB for Vadnais Heights Commons (item 7L)

The council approved the agenda and consent items, then accepted bids and awarded contracts for the Maybell Park path project and a sanitary sewer lining improvement costing $279,253.20. It also adopted resolutions to advertise bids for a sanitary sewer access path and for ash and tree removal projects. All actions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A‑L (4-0)
• Accepted bids and awarded contract for Maybell Park Path Project 2025‑14 (4-0)
• Accepted bids and awarded contract for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Lining Improvements Project 2025‑15 to Insituform for $279,253.20 (4-0)
• Adopted resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing bid advertisement for Sanitary Sewer Access Path (bid date Nov 6 2025) (4-0)
• Adopted resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing bid advertisement for Ash Removal and Miscellaneous Tree Removal projects (bid date Oct 23 2025) (4-0)
• Approved off‑sale liquor license for Qurage Inc. dba Paul's Wine & Spirits (4-0)
• Authorized night work on County Road E (4-0)

City Council Workshop

The council will hold a workshop to receive staff updates on the fire station and the Greenhaven Street Trail design. No formal public participation or decisions are scheduled. The meeting is open for observation.

• Fire station update (staff briefing)
• Greenhaven Street Project – trail design conversation

The Vadnais Heights City Council directed the Greenhaven Street Project to move forward with Option 1, the design from the feasibility study with added parking stalls and traffic‑calming measures. The council expressed support for using the original fire‑station design with precast walls and asked for an updated discussion on financing options. No votes were recorded for these actions.

• Directed Greenhaven Street Project to proceed with Option 1
• Supported using original fire‑station design with precast walls
• Requested updated discussion on fire‑station financing options

Health and Public Safety Commission

The Health and Public Safety Commission will discuss ideas for a community message regarding emergency preparedness. The meeting includes a presentation from Allina Health and planning for a Fire Department open house.

• Presentation by Kortnie Crayford of Allina Health
• Discussion of Lions Waffle Breakfast/FD Open House scheduled for October 5, 2025
• Brainstorming for community emergency preparedness messaging
• Establishment of the 2026 Order of Business

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council will discuss setting a preliminary levy and a corresponding public meeting for December 2. The body will also hold public hearings regarding nuisance abatement at two specific properties.

• Public nuisance abatement hearings for 3164 Centerville Road and 4190 McMenemy Street
• Setting of the preliminary levy
• US Bank payment of $8,489.16
• Legislative services contract with Lockridge, Grindal, Nauen
• Right-of-way license agreement with Gateway Infrastructure, LLC

The City Council approved the consent agenda items and adopted resolutions declaring two properties a public nuisance with orders for abatement. It authorized a legislative services contract, set the date and amounts for the 2026 preliminary tax levy, suspended a massage therapist’s license, and approved a right‑of‑way license agreement with Gateway Infrastructure. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved consent agenda items A‑I (claims, minutes, recruitment, donations, equipment sale, resignation, event) – 5‑0
• Declared 3164 Centerville Road a public nuisance and ordered abatement – 5‑0
• Declared 4190 McMenemy Street a public nuisance and ordered abatement – 5‑0
• Authorized contract with Lockridge, Grindal, Nauen for legislative services – 5‑0
• Set December 2, 2025 public meeting and approved preliminary 2026 levy: General Fund $7,505,498; Bonded Debt $482,528; Capital Project $1,593,000 – 5‑0
• Ordered suspension of massage therapist Xueyi Hou’s license until criminal proceedings resolve – 5‑0
• Authorized signing of right‑of‑way license agreement with Gateway Infrastructure, LLC – 5‑0
• Adjourned meeting – 5‑0

City Council Workshop

The Vadnais Heights City Council will receive staff information and guidance on several topics. Items include a follow‑up discussion on the city budget, a preliminary levy proposal, an update on the fire station project, and a review of the remote meeting policy. The council will also consider a support letter for a tobacco grant and a communication‑improvement memo.

• Follow‑up Budget Discussion
• Preliminary Levy (PRELIM LEVY)
• Fire Station Update (FIRE STATION PAUSE MEMO)
• Remote Meeting Policy (REMOTE MEETING MEMO)
• Tobacco Grant Support Letter

The Vadnais Heights City Council decided against holding remote meetings. Council members also expressed support for a letter of support for ANSR and for a city‑wide letter of support. No vote counts were recorded for either action. The meeting also included discussion of fire‑station cost benchmarks ranging from $17 M to $23 M.

• Rejected remote meetings (no vote tally recorded)
• Supported letter of support for ANSR (no vote tally recorded)
• Supported city‑wide letter of support (no vote tally recorded)

Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Trails Commission will meet to discuss the 5-Year Parks & Trails System Plan project. The meeting includes a review of park projects from 2015-2025 and plan priorities.

• 5-Year Parks & Trails System Plan Project discussion

City Council

The council approved an amendment to move Presentations before Open to the Public (5‑0). All consent‑agenda items A‑N were approved (5‑0) and the Customer Support Agreement with Northern Mechanical Solutions was approved (4‑0, 1 abstain). The council adopted a resolution accepting the Greenhaven feasibility report, setting maximum assessment rates, ordering plans and specifications, and scheduling a public hearing for the Street Improvements Project 2026‑01 (5‑0).

• Approved agenda amendment to move Presentations before Open to the Public (5‑0)
• Approved consent‑agenda items A‑N (5‑0)
• Approved Customer Support Agreement with Northern Mechanical Solutions (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Adopted resolution for Street Improvements Project 2026‑01: set assessment rates, receive feasibility report, order plans/specifications, schedule public hearing (5‑0)

City Council Workshop

The council reviewed past park improvements, future workshop topics, a local sales‑tax option, and final budget changes. No motions were voted on or adopted during the workshop. Staff were asked to provide cost estimates and further information on several projects.

Planning Commission

The Vadnais Heights Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the previous session and hear public testimony on two items: a conditional use permit for a property on East County Road F and proposed amendments to the city's zoning code.

• Approval of July 22, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Public hearing for Paul Jacobsen's Conditional Use Permit at 930 East County Road F
• Public hearing for City of Vadnais Heights Zoning Code Amendments
• Reports from Council Liaison, Planning Commissioners, and Staff
• Next meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025

The commission voted 7-0 to recommend staff’s proposed amendments to the city zoning code that would define and permit “commercial recreation” uses in the Industrial District (Draft Ordinance No. 791). It also voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for Paul Jacobsen to build a 600‑square‑foot accessory structure at 930 East County Road F. The agenda and minutes were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 22, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning code amendment for commercial recreation (7-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for 600 SF accessory building (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The council voted 4‑0 to amend the August 19 agenda, moving the Presentations segment before the Open to the Public portion, and then approved the amended agenda by the same vote. A second 4‑0 vote approved all consent‑agenda items (7A‑71), including a US Bank payment of $8,708.78 and various administrative approvals. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Amended agenda to place Presentations before Open to the Public (4‑0)
• Approved the amended agenda (4‑0)
• Approved consent‑agenda items 7A‑71, including US Bank payment of $8,708.78 (4‑0)
• Approved Claims #87326‑#87418 and Electronic Claims #2128‑#2133 (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of August 6, 2025 meetings (4‑0)
• Approved individual deer bowhunting permits (4‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Fire Administrative Assistant Lori Peltier (4‑0)
• Approved updated Joint Powers Agreement with VLAWMO (4‑0)

City Council Workshop

The council instructed staff to keep the Greenhaven water‑main and trail project moving but to eliminate the pervious pavement to save costs. No vote tally was recorded for this direction. Items from the previous workshop were tabled to the next workshop due to time constraints.

• Proceed with Greenhaven project, but omit pervious pavement (no vote recorded)
• Table past workshop discussion items to the next workshop

City Council

The Vadnais Heights City Council approved a variance for 652 Marble Street, appointed Nate Krause as Assistant Chief, accepted a Community Tree Planting Grant, and authorized the purchase of a new 435 Tymco street sweeper for $256,300. All motions passed unanimously with four ayes and no nays.

• Approved variance at 652 Marble Street (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Nate Krause as Assistant Chief (4-0)
• Accepted Community Tree Planting Grant award (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 435 Tymco street sweeper for $256,300 (4-0)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including claims, licenses, and agreements (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Part-Time Firefighter Joseph Kerska (4-0)
• Authorized staff to seek quotes for ash tree removal and pond maintenance projects (4-0)

City Council Workshop

The council decided to table the Park, Recreation, and Trails Commission’s recommendations, postponing decisions on timing and details to a later meeting. Council expressed support for maintaining the current Tree Trust sale structure and will continue outreach to rental property owners. No other actions were approved or denied during the workshop.

• Tabled discussion of Park, Recreation, and Trails Commission recommendations (no vote)
• Supported keeping current Tree Trust sale structure and continued outreach (no vote)

City Council Workshop

The July 29, 2025 workshop was a budget discussion led by City Administrator Kevin Watson. Council members heard presentations on staff costs, IT expenses, fire and police contracts, park and solid‑waste programs, and a proposal to allocate a portion of the levy to a park‑improvement fund. While the council expressed support for several items, no votes or formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

Planning Commission

The commission approved its July 22 agenda and the minutes from the June 24 meeting. It voted unanimously to recommend approval of a side‑yard setback variance for 652 Marble Street. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 22 agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 24 minutes (4-0, 3 abstain)
• Recommended approval of variance at 652 Marble Street (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council adopted Ordinance 790, repealing the city code that licensed low‑potency hemp edibles. It also approved a minor site plan for Walmart at 850 East County Road E, authorized a request for proposals for the fire‑station remodel, and approved a conditional use permit and site plan for Davis Healthcare at 0 Labore Road. All items passed unanimously. The consent agenda items, including a temporary liquor license for the Lions Days event and several development agreements, were also approved.

• Approved agenda amendment removing item 9B (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $11,756.38 US Bank payment and development agreements (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 790 repealing city licensing for hemp edibles (5-0)
• Approved Walmart minor site plan at 850 East County Road E (5-0)
• Authorized issuance of RFP for fire‑station remodel (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit and site plan for Davis Healthcare at 0 Labore Road (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The council supported a no‑parking ordinance on both sides of Fanum Road and McMenemy Street, with the restriction to begin on September 1. The council also supported expanding weekend construction hours on County Road D to start at 7 a.m. No vote counts were recorded for either action.

• Supported no‑parking on both sides of Fanum Road and McMenemy Street (effective Sept 1)
• Supported expanding weekend work hours on County Road D to start at 7 a.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the June 24 agenda unanimously (5-0). It also approved the minutes of the May 27 meeting with corrections, unanimously (5-0). The commission adopted a recommendation to approve Davis Healthcare Real Estate’s conditional use permit and site plan review, with conditions, unanimously (5-0). The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 27 minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Davis Healthcare conditional use permit and site plan (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The council approved its agenda and a full consent agenda without opposition. It adopted a resolution declaring a public nuisance and ordering abatement at 677 Koehler Road. The council also approved a request for qualifications to hire a Construction Manager‑at‑Risk for the fire station renovation. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved public nuisance abatement at 677 Koehler Road (5-0)
• Approved RFQ for Construction Manager‑at‑Risk for fire station renovation (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council approved a $600,000 budget for the Park, Recreation, and Trails program. The council tasked the Park, Recreation, and Trails Commission to develop a prioritized list of projects for implementation. No other formal decisions were recorded during the workshop.

• Approved $600,000 budget for Park, Recreation, and Trails (no vote tally recorded)

City Council

The council authorized a $996,600 contract with BKV Group for fire station renovation and expansion. It approved a conditional use permit and site plan for Kueber Coffee at 935 E County Road E. The council adopted Ordinance No. 789, amending the zoning code for beekeeping, outdoor storage, and telecommunications antennas.

• Approved $996,600 fire station remodel contract with BKV Group (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit and site plan for Kueber Coffee at 935 E County Road E (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 789 amending zoning code (5-0)
• Approved publication of Ordinance No. 789 (5-0)
• Approved agenda amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 6A‑6J (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The council expressed support for a request to use City Hall as a donation site for Listening House. Council members also supported the lighting plan presented to align with Dark Skies initiatives. A majority voted to keep the existing chicken‑permit rules unchanged. The council asked staff to provide more information on options for using LAHA funds.

• Supported request to use City Hall as donation site for Listening House
• Supported lighting plan aligned with Dark Skies
• Maintained status‑quo on chicken permits (majority)
• Requested more information on LAHA fund usage options

Planning Commission

The commission voted 7‑0 to recommend approval of the conditional use permit and site plan for Kueber Coffee Minnesota, LLC. It also voted 7‑0 to recommend approval of the zoning code amendment requests contained in Draft Ordinance No. 789, which address beekeeping, outdoor storage, and telecommunication antenna standards. Earlier, the agenda and the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (7‑0)
• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (5‑0, 2 abstentions)
• Recommended approval of Kueber Coffee conditional use permit (7‑0)
• Recommended approval of code amendment requests in Draft Ordinance No. 789 (7‑0)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda covering claims, event permits, hires, and a GIS agreement. It adopted an interim ordinance placing a moratorium on new ground‑mounted solar panel applications. The council rezoned 0 Labore Road to a Planned Unit Development, awarded the 2025‑02 watermain extension contract to G M Contracting for $520,819.13, approved a construction‑services agreement with S.E.H., amended the 2040 Comprehensive Plan density provisions, and authorized staff to sign a televising inspection proposal.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0)
• Adopted interim solar‑panel moratorium ordinance (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance rezoning 0 Labore Road to PUD (4-0)
• Awarded 2025‑02 watermain extension contract to G M Contracting, $520,819.13 (4-0)
• Approved construction‑services agreement with S.E.H. for 2025‑02 project (4-0)
• Amended 2040 Comprehensive Plan density provisions (4-0)
• Authorized staff to sign televising inspection proposal (4-0)

City Council Workshop

The May 20, 2025 workshop was primarily a discussion of financing options for the fire station remodel, including bonds, TIF, and enterprise funds. Council members expressed support for a 20‑year financing model but no vote or formal approval was recorded. Other items, such as the NE Quadrant Small Area Plan, were presented for feedback only. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

City Council

The council voted 5‑0 to authorize a budget addendum to the 2025 RCSO for purchasing Flock safety cameras through the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office. It also voted 5‑0 to adopt the assessment roll for the Street Improvement Project 2025‑03 on County Road D. All consent‑agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 6A‑6C and 6E‑6I (5-0)
• Authorized budget addendum to purchase Flock safety cameras (5-0)
• Adopted assessment roll for Street Improvement Project 2025‑03 County Road D (5-0)
• Approved annual renewal of liquor licenses (5-0)
• Appointed VHFD Interim Assistant Chief (5-0)
• Authorized City Administrator to sign Part 1 MS4 General Permit Application (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The council heard a presentation on the Ramsey County Climate Equity Action Plan and discussed its components. A request was made to authorize a salary study for city staff positions, with the council expressing support for obtaining a quote. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the March 25 minutes. It then recommended approval of the final Planned Unit Development plan, site plan review, preliminary plat and final plat for 0 Labore Road, with conditions. The commission also recommended approval of a text amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to allow higher‑density residential development in the City Center, with conditions. All motions carried.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes (6-0-1 abstain)
• Recommended approval of final PUD plan for 0 Labore Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of comprehensive plan text amendment (4-2-1 abstain)

City Council

The council voted 5‑0 to approve the final plans and specifications for the Centerville Watermain project and to authorize staff to advertise for bids. It also voted 5‑0 to revoke the Municipal State Aid street designation for Greenbrier Street between Belland Avenue and Berwood Avenue. Additionally, the council voted 5‑0 to approve and authorize staff to sign a proposal from Automatic Systems Co. for installing a variable frequency drive at Well #4.

• Approved final plans and specifications for Centerville Watermain project and authorized advertisement for bids (5-0)
• Revoked Municipal State Aid street designation for Greenbrier Street from Belland Avenue to Berwood Avenue (5-0)
• Approved and authorized staff to sign proposal from Automatic Systems Co. for VFD installation at Well #4 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 6A‑6L, including claims payments, minutes, building report, and other routine items (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The council reviewed a proclamation request for the Hmong Diaspora anniversary, fire station renovation financing options, and participation in Dark Sky Week. No motions were voted on or approved; the council expressed support for Dark Sky Week and requested a follow‑up report. No formal decisions were recorded.

City Council

The council adopted the 2025 Strategic Plan, approved a resolution to reimburse fire‑station design costs, and authorized several land‑use and infrastructure actions. All items passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved 2025 Strategic Plan (5‑0)
• Approved resolution to reimburse fire‑station design costs (5‑0)
• Approved Street Project Construction Services Agreement (5‑0)
• Approved variances at 355 Koehler Road (5‑0)
• Approved conditional use permit, site plan and variances at 0 Vadnais Center Drive (5‑0)
• Approved Park and Trails System Plan (5‑0)
• Approved agreement with University of Minnesota Extension for sales‑tax study (5‑0)
• Approved assessment rates and feasibility report for County Road D project (5‑0)

City Council Workshop

The council expressed support for proceeding with a zoning ordinance amendment that would make outdoor storage a conditional use. Council members also supported updating the beekeeping conditional use to include a fee and waiting period. The council approved a letter to state legislative representatives urging passage of housing legislation, adding additional signature lines and references to past project impacts.

• Supported proceeding with zoning ordinance amendment for outdoor storage (no vote recorded)
• Supported updating beekeeping conditional use with fee and waiting period (no vote recorded)
• Approved letter to legislative representatives on housing legislation with added signatures and project references (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The commission voted 7‑0 to recommend approval of variances for 355 Koehler Road and 7‑0 to recommend approval of the conditional use permit, site plan, and variances for a multifamily housing development at 0 Vadnais Center Drive. It also elected Adam Schreiber as chairperson, Steve Jorissen as vice chairperson, appointed Emily Dunn and Terri Dresen as Economic Development Authority representatives, and accepted the annual expense allowance and the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Recommended approval of variances for 355 Koehler Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit, site plan, and variances for 0 Vadnais Center Drive (7-0)
• Elected Adam Schreiber as Chairperson (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Elected Steve Jorissen as Vice Chairperson (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Emily Dunn as Economic Development Authority Representative (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Terri Dresen as Economic Development Authority Representative Alternate (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Accepted Annual Expense Allowance and 2025 Meeting Calendar (7-0)