Maple Grove public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Arbor Committee
The subcommittee reviewed sections (f) through (h) of the existing Landscape ordinance (Sec. 36-831) and identified several proposed changes. Members also reviewed ordinance excerpts from Chanhassen, MN and Toronto, Canada regarding issues such as snow storage.
- Approved amended September 5, 2023 agenda (all ayes)
- Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (all ayes)
City Council
The City Council approved several administrative items, including three transit vans and four cannabinoid product licenses. The council also authorized recruitment for a new public works director/city engineer following Ken Ashfeld's retirement. Additionally, the council approved a Conservation Partners Legacy Grant for stream restoration.
- Approved claims totaling $7,307,426.75 (5-0)
- Authorized recruitment for public works director/city engineer (5-0)
- Approved $269,830 bid for three MY RIDE Ford Jumbo Vans (5-0)
- Approved lower potency cannabinoid licenses for E-Cig City, Haskell’s, Lunds and Byerly’s, and OMNI Brewing Company (5-0)
- Approved Conservation Partners Legacy Grant (5-0)
- Approved $131,543.53 change order for Edgewater on Cook Lake Project No. 18-23 (5-0)
- Authorized recruitment for utility supervisor (5-0)
- Approved amendment to Pregnancy and Parenting Leave Policy (5-0)
City Council
The City Council discussed the recruitment plan and interim responsibilities for the public works director/city engineer position following Ken Ashfeld’s retirement. Council indicated that an external recruitment process should occur once approval is received.
- Discussed external recruitment process for public works director/city engineer vacancy
- Discussed interim assignment of responsibilities to staff
City Council
The joint session served as a work session to review restoration options for the fire-damaged Village Hall and updates on the Community Center renovation. No formal votes were taken; a final decision on the Village Hall will be made at a future meeting.
- Tabled decision on Village Hall restoration options to a future meeting