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Lilydale public meetings in 2022

15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 21, 2022

Meeting

✓ Decided: Council reviews code revisions, schedules Jan. 10 special meeting

The Lilydale City Council held a special meeting to review proposed revisions to Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of the City Code. The attorney will incorporate noted changes and prepare updated documents for further review. The council suggested specific changes to Chapter 3, including moving bicycle and fireworks regulations to different sections, adding a drone-use subdivision, and acknowledging that all city parks are managed by other entities. A special meeting to continue work on the Code Book, starting with Chapter 5, was tentatively scheduled for January 10, 2023, at 9 a.m.

Mon Dec 12, 2022

Meeting

Lilydale council to set 2023 budget, tax levy, and meeting dates

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports from the building official, police, and attorney, and issuing commendations. The council will also vote on resolutions designating a 2023 polling place, setting 2023 meeting dates, adopting a hazard mitigation plan, and renewing tobacco licenses. A public budget meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by a resolution to approve the final tax levy for 2021 and adopt the 2023 budget.

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Mon Nov 14, 2022

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Council to set 2023 sewer rates, renew liquor licenses, canvass election

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including setting sanitary sewer rates for 2023, re-executing a watershed management agreement, and accepting a waste abatement grant. The council will also renew liquor licenses and canvass the 2022 municipal election results. A public hearing on the MS4 storm water pollution prevention program is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2023 sanitary sewer rate increase to $57.75 per quarter

The Lilydale City Council approved Resolution 2022-23, raising the 2023 sanitary sewer rate from $52.50 to $57.75 per quarter per SAC unit, effective for 2023. The council also approved several other items, including change orders for the lift station project, a contract for storm sewer repairs, and resolutions related to the watershed management organization and recycling grant. All votes were 5-0.

Mon Oct 10, 2022

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Council to approve Lilydale River Buff development agreements and TIF deal

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, most notably approving an amended development agreement and public trail maintenance agreement for the Lilydale River Buff development, as well as a separate development agreement involving tax increment financing (TIF). The council will also act on a joint powers agreement with Mendota Heights for storm sewer services, appoint election judges, and receive reports from staff and the police.

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Mon Sep 12, 2022

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✓ Decided: Lilydale Council approves 10% sanitary sewer rate increase for 2023

The Lilydale City Council approved a 10% increase in sanitary sewer rates for fiscal year 2023, effective to address a 46.66% rise in the municipal wastewater charge. They also approved the gambling exempt permit for I.S.D. No. 197, Resolution 2022-18 amending the 2022 budget, and Resolution 2022-19 setting the preliminary 2023 budget and proposed tax levy. All votes were 4-0.

Mon Aug 8, 2022

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Council to approve final plat and agreements for Lilydale River Bluff development

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions related to the Lilydale River Bluff development, including approving the final plat, minor revisions to development plans, and various agreements such as a development contract, stormwater maintenance agreement, and a tax increment financing development agreement. The agenda also includes routine reports from city staff and approval of previous meeting minutes.

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Tue Jul 12, 2022

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Deborah Cornell to fill vacancy, approves liquor license

The Lilydale City Council accepted Councilmember Anita Pampusch's resignation and appointed Deborah Cornell to fill the vacancy. It also approved a temporary on-sale liquor license for the Pool & Yacht Club for two July events. The council discussed an elevator compliance issue at RiverPointe Condos but took no action, and heard reports on police, building, and financial matters.

Mon Jul 11, 2022

Meeting

Council to fill vacancy, appoint election judges, and consider liquor license

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving reports from officials, and acting on several resolutions. Key actions include accepting a councilmember's resignation, appointing a replacement, and appointing election judges for the 2022 elections. The council will also consider a temporary liquor license for the Pool & Yacht Club.

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Mon Jun 13, 2022

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Council considers new tax increment district and financing plan

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the establishment of Tax Increment District No. 1-3. The meeting also includes a vote on Resolution 2022-08 to approve this district and its associated financing plan.

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Mon May 9, 2022

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Lilydale City Council meeting scheduled for May 9, 2022

The City Council will conduct routine business including reports from the Building Official, Police, Engineer, and Attorney. The agenda also includes a review of April financial reports and an independent contractor agreement for a history project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves two lift station change orders totaling $23,102.40

The Lilydale City Council approved two change orders for the lift station project: Change Order #3 for $12,882.70 and Change Order #4 for $10,219.70, both recommended by Barr Engineering. The council also approved an independent contractor agreement for a history project and the April 2022 financial reports. All votes were 5-0.

Mon Apr 11, 2022

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Council to consider TIF request from Bigos Management

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to consider a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) request from Bigos Management and will vote on a resolution to hold a public hearing for the proposed TIF District No. 1-3. The agenda also includes discussion of the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Ordinance and the Lilydale History Project. Routine items include approval of minutes, reports from officials, and the clerk's financial report.

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✓ Decided: Council calls June 13 public hearing on TIF district for River Bluffs redevelopment

The Lilydale City Council approved a change order for gravel backfill at the lift station (up to $4,800), authorized change orders up to $10,000 without prior council approval, called for a June 13 public hearing on a proposed TIF district for the River Bluffs Center redevelopment, and authorized a three-month extension request for the MRCCA ordinance. The council also approved up to $7,700 for the first phase of a history video project and approved the March financial reports.

Mon Mar 14, 2022

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Council to review audit, precinct changes, and trail study

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to approve minutes, receive reports from the building official, police, engineer, attorney, and clerk, and consider a 2021 audit report. They will also vote on Resolution 2022-05 to reestablish precinct and polling place, and discuss a trail connection feasibility study and sanitary sewer lift station change orders. Public comments are limited to items not on the agenda.

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Thu Mar 3, 2022

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Public hearing for Lilydale River Bluffs development project

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the Lilydale River Bluffs project. The commission will consider a resolution recommending approval for the final development plan, site plan, and rezoning for properties at 797-813 and 815-71 Sibley Memorial Highway.

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Mon Feb 14, 2022

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Lilydale City Council discusses TIF request and code recodification

The City Council will review a Tax Increment Financing request from Bigos Management and discuss the City Code Recodification Project. The meeting also includes reports from the Building Official, Police, Engineer, and Attorney.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes MnDOT talks on trail connector, TIF proposal

The Lilydale City Council approved several items, including authorizing initial conversations with MnDOT on trail alignment options for a connector trail, approving a $99,037.50 payment to Minger Construction for the sanitary sewer lift station project, and authorizing Shannon Sweeney to work with Bigos Management on a tax increment financing proposal. The council also approved the purchase of the Minnesota Basic Code for $880, adopted Resolution 2022-4 commending retired Councilmember Bob Bullard, and approved compensation changes and a training budget increase.

Mon Jan 10, 2022

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Council to vote on Lilydale River Bluffs PUD concept plan

The Lilydale City Council is meeting to consider a Planned Unit Development (PUD) concept plan for the Lilydale River Bluffs Project at 797-871 Sibley Memorial Highway, including a resolution interpreting the term 'intensity' in the zoning ordinance. The council will also approve minutes, receive reports from officials, and consider annual designations and appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 126-unit apartment and townhome concept plan

The Lilydale City Council approved a Planned Unit Development (PUD) concept plan for 126 apartment units and 9 townhomes at 797-891 Sibley Memorial Highway, following a unanimous Planning Commission recommendation. The council also approved a resolution interpreting the zoning ordinance's 'intensity' term, allowing the PUD to exceed the 50-foot height limit. All votes were 4-0.