Lilydale public meetings in 2025

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council will hold a public hearing on the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program, then consider personnel matters including a new employment agreement for the city administrator and a resolution on the Minnesota Paid Leave program. A public budget meeting at 6:00 p.m. will vote on the final 2025 tax levy and adopt the 2026 budget.

• Public hearing on Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)
• Resolution 2025-07 electing coverage under Minnesota Paid Leave Program and setting employee premium contribution rate
• Resolution 2025-08 approving final tax levy for 2025 (collectible in 2026) and adopting 2026 budget
• Renewal of tobacco and liquor licenses for 2026
• Community Waste Abatement 2026 Grant Agreement

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council will hold a special meeting to consider consenting to the assignment of a tax increment note for Lilia LLC. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with the rest being procedural.

• Consent to assignment of tax increment note for Lilia LLC

The Lilydale City Council held a special meeting and approved the Consent to Assignment of the Tax Increment Note for Lilia LLC, a step needed for refinancing. The motion passed 4-0, with one councilmember absent. The meeting lasted four minutes.

• Approved Consent to Assignment of Tax Increment Note for Lilia LLC (4-0)

Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a site plan and ordinance amendment for a mixed-use development at 981 Sibley Memorial Highway, including a café, restaurant, retail, and cooking classes. The council will also consider a resolution finding a violation and imposing an administrative penalty for a failed tobacco compliance check at Lilydale BP.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-05 amending PUD District No. 9 and Resolution 2025-05 approving site plan for 981 Sibley Memorial Highway
• Resolution 2025-06 finding a violation and imposing administrative penalty for failed tobacco compliance check at Nazha, Inc. DBA Lilydale BP
• Approval of October financial reports and building permit report
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2025 City Council meeting

The Lilydale City Council approved Ordinance 2025-05 amending the PUD District No. 9 zoning and Resolution 2025-05 approving a site plan for a café, restaurant, retail, and cooking classes at 981 Sibley Memorial Highway. The council also approved Resolution 2025-06 finding a violation and imposing a $300 penalty on Nazha, Inc. DBA Lilydale BP for a failed tobacco compliance check. No public comments were made.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-05 amending Lilydale City Code Section 904.16(8) PUD District No. 9 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-05 approving site plan for 981 Sibley Memorial Highway for café, restaurant, retail, cooking classes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-06 finding a violation and imposing $300 administrative penalty for failed tobacco compliance check at Lilydale BP (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including October meeting minutes, building permit report, and financial report (5-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving the September meeting minutes, building permit report, financial reports, a 2026 recycling services joint powers agreement, and a production agreement with Town Square Television. No public hearings or major policy decisions are scheduled; the regular agenda consists only of an engineer report.

• Approve 2026 Recycling Services Joint Powers Agreement
• Agreement for Proposed Production with Town Square Television
• Approve September Financial Reports
• Acknowledge September Building Permit Report
• Engineer Report

The Lilydale City Council approved the consent agenda 5-0, which included minutes, building permit and financial reports, the 2026 Recycling Services Joint Powers Agreement, and an agreement with Town Square Television. No public hearings were held. The council also set a workshop for November 10 to discuss the bluff runoff management plan.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, building permit report, financial report, 2026 Recycling Services Joint Powers Agreement, and Town Square Television agreement (5-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution approving the preliminary 2026 budget and proposed tax levy. The council will also consider a charitable gambling permit application and approve a lease agreement with the City of Mendota.

• Resolution approving preliminary 2026 budget and proposed tax levy
• Charitable gambling permit application
• Lease agreement between City of Lilydale and City of Mendota
• Approve August financial reports
• Acknowledge August building permit report

The Lilydale City Council approved the preliminary 2026 general fund budget of $818,188 and proposed tax levy of $719,805, a 5.97% increase from 2025. The council also approved an exempt charitable gambling permit for the I.S.D. 197 Educational Foundation to hold bingo and raffles at the Pool and Yacht Club on November 23-25, 2025. The consent agenda, including minutes, building permit report, financial report, and a lease agreement with Mendota, was approved unanimously.

• Approved preliminary 2026 budget of $818,188 and tax levy of $719,805 (5-0)
• Approved exempt gambling permit for I.S.D. 197 Educational Foundation (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including lease agreement with Mendota (5-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 11, 2025, to discuss and potentially act on several infrastructure and development items. Key agenda items include a proposal for final design of a pedestrian trail connection related to the Bigos Lilydale River Bluffs redevelopment, repair of a sanitary connection at The Riverwood and the June Mullarky Pedestrian Trail, and a first amendment to a lease agreement between Lilydale and Sunfish Lake. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, building permit report, and financial reports.

• Repair of sanitary connection at The Riverwood and repair of the June Mullarky Pedestrian Trail
• Proposal and agreement for final design of pedestrian trail connection related to Bigos Lilydale River Bluffs redevelopment
• First amendment to lease agreement between City of Lilydale and City of Sunfish Lake
• Approve July financial reports
• Acknowledge July building permit report

The Lilydale City Council approved a contract with Minger Construction for $67,050 to repair a private sanitary sewer connection at Riverwood Apartments and patch the June Mullarky Pedestrian Trail for $1,800, pending Bigos Management's execution of agreements and final review by the city attorney. The council also approved a $95,183 design agreement with Barr Engineer for a pedestrian trail connection related to the Bigos Lilydale River Bluffs redevelopment, funded by park dedication funds. Additionally, the council approved an amendment to reduce rent in the lease agreement with Sunfish Lake for storage space at City Hall, effective 2026.

• Approved consent agenda items 5a and 5c (minutes and financial reports) (4-0)
• Approved July building permit report with follow-up on permit 25LIL-00017 (4-0)
• Approved Minger Construction contract for sanitary sewer repair and trail patch (4-0)
• Approved Barr Engineer design agreement for pedestrian trail connection (4-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Sunfish Lake (4-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 14, 2025, with the main action being a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2025-04, which amends Section 1100.01 of the city code regarding schedule. The council will also consider consent agenda items including minutes from the June 9 meeting, a building permit report, and June financial reports. The agenda is otherwise procedural with no other major decisions listed.

• Ordinance 2025-04 amending Section 1100.01 of the Lilydale City Code regarding schedule
• Approve minutes from June 9, 2025 City Council meeting
• Acknowledge June building permit report
• Approve June financial reports

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-04, amending the city code to set new sanitary sewer and storm sewer fees effective January 2026. The council also discussed ongoing issues with trucks getting stuck under a railroad bridge on Lilydale Road and noted that a property sale is scheduled to close September 18.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-04 amending Section 1100.01 of the Lilydale City Code regarding Schedule of Fees and Charges (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from June 9, 2025, June building permit report, and June financial reports (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council will consider several routine items including approving minutes, financial reports, and a cost-share agreement with Dakota County for election services. Notable actions include a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-03 amending the city's fee schedule, approval of a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant Agreement, and an independent contractor agreement with Vicki Albu.

• Ordinance 2025-03 amending Section 1100.01 of the Lilydale City Code regarding Schedule of Fees and Charges
• Approve Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant Agreement
• Approve Independent Contractor Agreement with Vicki Albu
• Approve Cost Share Agreement between Lilydale and Dakota County for Election Hardware, Software, and Related Services
• Approve Resolution 2025-03 Appointment of Jim Kleinberg as a Director to the Northern Dakota County Cable Communications Commission

The Lilydale City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-03, which amends the city code to reflect storm sewer fee changes taking effect July 1, 2025. The council also approved a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant Agreement for oral history interviews and an independent contractor agreement with Vicki Albu. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 amending storm sewer fees (5-0)
• Approved Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreement with Vicki Albu (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, building permit report, financial reports, cost share agreement, and Resolution 2025-19 (5-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 12, 2025, to approve minutes, building permits, and financial reports from April. The regular agenda includes an engineer report, discussion of driveway apron repairs, and an update from the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon committee. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from April 14, 2025 City Council meeting
• Acknowledge April Building Permit Report
• Approve April Financial Reports
• Engineer Report
• Driveway Apron Repair

The Lilydale City Council approved a proposal from PAC to repair the driveway apron at city hall for up to $4,700. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, building permit report, and financial reports. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April minutes, building permit report, and financial reports (5-0)
• Approved PAC proposal for driveway repair at cost not to exceed $4,700 (5-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 14, 2025. The main business includes a utility rate analysis, presentation of the 2024 audit, and an update on the history project. The consent agenda covers approval of past meeting minutes, the March building permit report, and March financial reports. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Utility Rate Analysis
• 2024 Audit presentation
• History Project Update
• Approve minutes from December 2, 2024 special meeting and March 10, 2025 regular meeting
• Acknowledge March Building Permit Report and approve March Financial Reports

The council voted 5-0 to adopt utility rate recommendations from a consultant, including a unit-based fee for two senior living properties and 5% annual storm sewer increases starting in 2025. They also approved the 2024 draft audit and minutes from prior meetings. No other decisions were made.

• Adopted utility rate recommendations: unit-based fee for Lilydale Senior Living and Villas of Lilydale starting 2026, and 5% annual storm sewer increases from Q3 2025 through 2030 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Dec 2, 2024 and Mar 10, 2025, March building permit report, and March financial reports (5-0)
• Approved draft 2024 audit as presented (5-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 10, 2025, to discuss a utility rate analysis and organize a community cleanup day. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, building permit report, financial reports, and a history project report. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Utility Rate Analysis
• Community Cleanup Day
• Approve February Financial Reports
• Acknowledge February Building Permit Report
• Acknowledge History Project Report

The Lilydale City Council meeting on March 10, 2025, was largely procedural. The council approved the agenda and consent agenda (including minutes, building permit report, financial reports, and a history project report) unanimously 4-0. No public hearings or substantive votes on ordinances, contracts, or policy changes occurred; discussions included a future utility rate proposal and a community cleanup event.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, building permit report, financial reports, and history project report (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes from January 13, 2025, acknowledging the January building permit report, approving January financial reports, approving an agreement between the city and Christy Wilcox, and approving a request to attend a conference. No public hearings or regular agenda items are listed. The meeting also includes administering the oath of office to Jay Budge.

• Approve Agreement Between the City of Lilydale and Christy Wilcox
• Approve January Financial Reports
• Acknowledge January Building Permit Report
• Approve Request to Attend Conference
• Oath of Office – Jay Budge

The council approved a letter of support for MnDOT's federal grant application for a Highway 13 slope stability planning project. The letter must be finalized by February 14. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, financial reports, and an agreement with Christy Wilcox. No public hearings were held.

• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, building permit report, financial reports, agreement with Christy Wilcox, and conference attendance request (4-0)
• Authorized letter of support for MnDOT grant application (4-0)

Meeting

The Lilydale City Council will consider two ordinances amending city code sections on planning commission composition and council meetings, plus resolutions on annual appointments and bank signatories. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, public comments, and reports from city staff.

• Ordinance 2025-01 amending Section 202.02 on Planning Commission composition
• Ordinance 2025-02 amending Section 201.02 on City Council meetings
• Resolution 2025-01 for annual designations and appointments
• Resolution 2025-02 updating signatories for city bank accounts and allowing electronic signatures
• December Financial Report from City Administrator

The Lilydale City Council approved several routine items including a $3,400 bid for sanitary sewer cleaning, two ordinance amendments reducing the Planning Commission to five members and adopting a consent agenda format, and resolutions for annual appointments and bank signatories. The council also authorized up to $3,000 for a Bluff Runoff Management Plan handout and letter template, and decided not to waive statutory tort liability limits. No substantive public debate or controversial decisions occurred.

• Approved $3,400 bid from Pipe Services for sanitary sewer cleaning (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-01 reducing Planning Commission to five members (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 adopting consent agenda format for meetings (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-01 for annual designations and appointments (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 updating bank account signatories (3-0)
• Authorized up to $3,000 for Bluff Runoff Management Plan handout and letter template (3-0)
• Decided not to waive statutory tort liability limits (3-0)
• Approved December 2024 financial report (3-0)