Maple Grove public meetings in 2023

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold its regular meeting, primarily addressing routine consent items such as approving minutes, claims, and a fee waiver for American Red Cross blood drives. Under old business, the board will discuss the 2024 Park Development Program, the 2024 park fund and enterprise budgets, and policies for usage of public parks and facilities. No new business items are listed.

• Approve claims including park check registers and purchasing card registers
• Fee waiver request for American Red Cross Blood Drives 2024
• 2024 Park Development Program
• 2024 Parks and Recreation park fund and enterprise budgets
• Policies for usage of public parks, recreation facilities, and equipment

Lake Quality Commission

The Lake Quality Commission will not hold a business meeting in December. A quorum of members may gather informally at The Lookout, 8672 Pineview Lane, on December 20 at 5:00pm, but no official business will be conducted.

• No business meeting in December
• Possible informal quorum gathering at The Lookout, 8672 Pineview Lane, December 20 at 5:00pm

Arbor Committee

The subcommittee is meeting to complete a review of recommended ordinance changes and their justifications. Members will also review a draft Standard Detail Plate for tree planting and prepare documents for the full Arbor Committee.

• Review of recommended ordinance changes and justifications
• Review of draft Standard Detail Plate for tree planting

City Council

This is a work session where the Maple Grove City Council will discuss continued housing goals and the Northwest Area Master Planning and Planned Unit Development. The agenda includes memos and maps of city-owned properties and undeveloped land. No formal votes are scheduled; it is a discussion-only meeting.

• Continued housing goals discussion with city-owned properties maps
• Northwest Area Master Planning and Planned Unit Development discussion with undeveloped land map

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items including personnel policy amendments, police commander agreement, and various engineering contracts. A public hearing will be held for a liquor license for Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks. The council will also adopt the 2024 general fund budget and tax levy, and discuss community and economic development items.

• Adopt 2024 general fund budget and tax levy - Resolution No. 23-180
• Public hearing on on-sale wine and 3.2 malt liquor license for Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks
• Approval of police commanders tentative agreement
• Purchase of replacement police vehicles for patrol division
• Construction manager at risk agreement for Community Center renovation and expansion

Economic Development Authority

The Maple Grove Economic Development Authority will consider adopting its 2024 EDA/HRA budget and tax levy, as well as the 2024 Woodland Mounds Senior Housing budget. The meeting also includes approval of the December 4, 2023 minutes.

• Adopt 2024 EDA/HRA budget and tax levy - Resolution No. 40
• Adopt 2024 Woodland Mounds Senior Housing budget

Arbor Committee

The Arbor Committee is meeting to review updates on parking lot tree survival and the planning of a community pollinator garden. The body will also consider a proposal for signage from the Buckthorn Eradication Group.

• Planning for a pollinator garden at Central Park to be presented to the Parks & Recreation Board on December 21, 2023
• Update on the Parking Lot Subcommittee's efforts to increase tree survival rates
• Proposal for Buckthorn Eradication Group signs at removal event locations
• Review of November 8, 2023 meeting minutes

Arbor Committee

The Arbor Committee subcommittee is meeting to review recommended ordinance changes and their justifications. The group will also review a draft Standard Detail Plate for tree planting and prepare documents for the full Arbor Committee.

• Review of recommended ordinance changes and justifications
• Review of draft Standard Detail Plate for tree planting

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council and Park Board are holding a joint work session to discuss the Community Center renovation and expansion project. The agenda includes a design progress update and other items as deemed necessary.

• Joint work session on Community Center renovation and expansion
• Design progress update for Maple Grove Community Center (MGCC)

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council will consider routine consent items, including approving the 2024 fee schedule and the 2024 budget, along with several development projects and contracts. Public hearings are scheduled for the 2024 budget and a Sunday liquor license for Rusty Taco. The meeting also includes reports on upcoming items and an open forum.

• Approve Ordinance No. 23-24 adopting the 2024 Fee Schedule
• Public hearing on 2024 budget
• DeRosier Estates planned unit development concept, development stage plan, rezoning, and preliminary plat
• Water Quality Pond Maintenance Projects Nos. 23-19, 23-20, 23-21 - accept bids and award contracts
• Popeyes at Dunkirk Square planned unit development concept stage plan amendment, development stage plan, and final plat

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss legal strategy regarding the case City of Maple Grove et al v. All In Minnesota. This meeting is authorized under Minnesota Statute § 13D.05, subd. 3(b).

• Closed session regarding Court File No. 27-CV-23-2316

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review the assignment of the Black Bear development agreement and a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) note. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 26, 2023, meeting.

• Assignment of Black Bear development agreement
• Assignment and pledge of TIF note
• EDA Resolution No. 39
• Approval of June 26, 2023, meeting minutes

Arbor Committee

The subcommittee is reviewing a list of miscellaneous update suggestions for a local ordinance. Members are also discussing the timing and documentation needed to present these recommended changes to the broader Arbor Committee.

• Review of miscellaneous ordinance update suggestions
• Evaluation of parking lot design ideas against development examples
• Discussion on presenting recommended ordinance changes to the Arbor Committee

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council will hold a closed session with legal counsel to discuss strategy and possible settlement regarding litigation threatened by the property owner of 7890 Queensland over a sewer backup on October 17, 2023. The agenda contains only this item and adjournment, so no other business is scheduled.

• Closed session under Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(b) to discuss legal strategy and settlement
• Litigation threatened by property owner of 7890 Queensland
• Sewer backup incident on October 17, 2023

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, appointments, and settlements, including a PFAS class action settlement with 3M and DuPont, a settlement for the Hwy. 610 extension, and a no-parking zone on Pilgrim Lane. They will also hold a public hearing on an easement vacation and consider several development proposals, including a planned unit development and two short plats.

• PFAS class action settlement with 3M and DuPont (Resolution No. 23-166)
• Hwy. 610 Extension Project No. 19-24 Radintz settlement agreement and release
• Pilgrim Lane no parking zone (Resolution No. 23-172)
• DeRosier Estates planned unit development, rezoning, and preliminary plat
• Appointments: police officer, probationary firefighter, public works director/city engineer

Parks and Recreation Board

The Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and claims, and to consider fee waiver requests from Cross Community Players and Maple Grove Lions. They will also review several subdivision plats and a use agreement with PEDEGO. No special business or old business items are on the agenda.

• Fee waiver request - Cross Community Players
• Fee waiver request - Maple Grove Lions
• Use agreement - PEDEGO
• Subdivision - Eastridge 2nd Addition
• Subdivision - Williamson 2nd Addition

Lake Quality Commission

The Lake Quality Commission will consider reviewing City Code Section 22-96 regarding docks, moorings, and other structures. The review aims to compare city regulations with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources standards for consistency.

• Review of City Code Section 22-96 regarding docks, moorings, and other structures
• Comparison of city regulations to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Regulations
• Discussion of potential updates to dock location, materials, and maintenance requirements

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding several new development proposals, including DeRosier Estates and two short plats. The commission also reviewed tabled items for the AMC Theater North Outlot and Bella Woods.

• Public hearing for DeRosier Estates planned unit development, rezoning, and preliminary plat
• Public hearing for Eastridge Second Addition short plat
• Public hearing for Williamson Second Addition short plat
• Review of AMC Theater - North Outlot PUD stage plan and final plat (tabled until Nov 27)
• Review of Bella Woods PUD stage plan, rezoning, and plats (tabled until Nov 27)

Arbor Committee

The Maple Grove Arbor Committee will meet on November 8, 2023, to review and comment on the proposed tree preservation plan for the Bella Woods residential development, which proposes removing 46.8% of trees on the parcel. The committee will also receive updates on the Parking Lot Subcommittee, the Pollinator Garden planning, and review the recent Buckthorn Removal Event. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and standard procedural items.

• Bella Woods tree preservation plan: 28 single-family homes, 34.2% of T-zone trees to be removed (allowed up to 50%)
• Derosier Estates tree preservation plan review
• T-zone district at tree planting site discussion
• Buckthorn removal event review (October 28, 2023)
• Pollinator garden planning update with Parks staff

Arbor Committee

The Maple Grove Arbor Committee subcommittee is meeting to continue reviewing a bullet list of miscellaneous update suggestions to work into an ordinance, and to vet parking lot design ideas against real-life development examples. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the October 24, 2023 meeting, with no new business listed.

• Continue review of bullet list of miscellaneous update suggestions to work into ordinance
• Vet parking lot design ideas against real-life development examples
• Approval of minutes from October 24, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) facilities analysis. The discussion will include a memo and a presentation from Ameresco. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Discussion of 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) facilities analysis
• Review of Ameresco Executive Summary PowerPoint

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items, including approvals for a Chipotle development, support for Three Rivers Park District's acquisition of 15406 Territorial Road, and several engineering project resolutions. A public hearing is scheduled for the Norsq Maple Grove Project No. 23-22. The meeting also includes open forum and reports on upcoming items.

• Chipotle Maple Grove planned unit development stage plan, preliminary plat, and final plat - Resolution No. 23-163
• Support for acquisition of 15406 Territorial Road by Three Rivers Park District - Resolution No. 23-170
• Assessment cancellation Territorial Road Interim Improvements - Resolution No. 23-168
• Hwy. 610 Ext. Proj. No. 19-24 Coop. Construction Agmt. No. 1053663 - Resolution No. 23-167
• Public hearing - Norsq Maple Grove Project No. 23-22 Resolution No. 23-162

City Council

This is a work session agenda with a single substantive item: the City Council will interview candidates for the public works director/city engineer position. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other decisions or discussions listed.

• Interview public works director/city engineer candidates

Arbor Committee

The Maple Grove Arbor Committee subcommittee is meeting to continue reviewing a bullet list of miscellaneous update suggestions to work into an ordinance, primarily addressing parking lot design. The agenda includes approval of the prior meeting's minutes and is otherwise routine.

• Continue review of ordinance update suggestions, primarily addressing parking lot design

Parks and Recreation Board

The Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and claims, accept a donation, and consider a grant application. They will also review a modified schematic plan for Village Park and a subdivision plat for the Maple Grove Industrial Center Addition.

• Review modified schematic plan for Village Park (PSA 9)
• Subdivision plat for Maple Grove Industrial Center Addition
• Accept donation from Maple Grove Community Organization (Resolution No. 23-161 PB)
• Grant application for sports equipment (Resolution No. 23-164 PB)
• Approve claims and minutes from September and October meetings

Lake Quality Commission

The Lake Quality Commission will receive a presentation on reducing salt use to protect water quality and consider whether to update City Code Section 22-96 regarding docks, moorings, and other structures on lakes. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 17, 2023 meeting and area reports from commissioners.

• Receive Low Salt No Salt Minnesota presentation on reducing chloride pollution
• Consider review of City Code Section 22-96 on docks, moorings, and structures
• Approve minutes from May 17, 2023 LQC meeting
• Area reports from lake commissioners
• Public comment period

Arbor Committee

The subcommittee will review suggested ordinance changes from the September 26 meeting. Members will also begin reviewing a list of miscellaneous update suggestions for the ordinance.

• Review of suggested ordinance changes
• Review of miscellaneous ordinance update suggestions

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, appointments, and licenses, plus several planned unit developments (PUDs), zoning ordinance amendments, and special assessment resolutions. Public hearings will be held on special assessments for various properties, delinquent utility accounts, weed/tree accounts, and an easement vacation. The council will also discuss the Community Center Renovation and Expansion phase one arena schematic design.

• Maple Grove Industrial Center PUD concept, development, rezoning, preliminary plat, final plat
• Norsq Maple Grove PUD concept, development, comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat, final plat
• Popeyes at Dunkirk Square PUD concept amendment, development, final plat (Res. No. 23-148)
• Zoning ordinance text amendment for industrial district equipment rentals (Ordinance No. 23-21)
• Public hearing on special assessments for multiple levies (Res. No. 23-153)

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council is holding a closed session to consider and develop an offer and possible counteroffer for the purchase of real estate, specifically the LifeTime Fitness Building. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Closed session under Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3) to discuss real estate purchase
• Potential purchase of LifeTime Fitness Building

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council is holding a work session to review the draft 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The review includes specific memos on the Rice Lake Trail reconstruction and fire apparatus replacement. The council will also discuss future work session items.

• Review of 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• Rice Lake Trail reconstruction and improvements (memo by Chuck Stifter)
• Fire apparatus replacement (memo by Tim Bush)

Arbor Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Parking Lot Subcommittee and the planning of a new Community Demonstration Pollinator Garden. Members will also review results from the fall tree sale and the EAB tree voucher program.

• Planning of a Community Demonstration Pollinator Garden on city property
• Update on 115 trees ordered for the Fall Tree Sale
• Update on 70 trees ordered for the EAB Tree Voucher program
• Buckthorn treatment update for the Forest Preservation Area
• Review of landscape ordinance revisions by the Parking Lot Subcommittee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing public hearing items regarding stage plans, preliminary plats, and final plats for two new developments. Two other development items were previously tabled until November 13, 2023.

• Public hearing for Chipotle Maple Grove planned unit development stage plan, preliminary plat, and final plat
• Public hearing for Maple Grove Industrial Center PUD concept, development stage plan, rezoning, and plats
• AMC Theater - North Outlot PUD stage plan and final plat (tabled until Nov 13, 2023)
• DeRosier Estates PUD concept, development stage plan, rezoning, and plats (tabled until Nov 13, 2023)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board is holding a special meeting to review the phase one schematic design for the Community Center renovation and expansion project. The board will discuss the design documents and may approve or amend the agenda. This is a design review, not a final decision on construction.

• Review of Community Center renovation and expansion project phase one schematic design
• Discussion of schematic design booklet (Attachment A)
• Special meeting held at Council Chambers, 12951 Weaver Lake Road

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council will consider a series of routine consent items, including appointments, a demolition authorization, a zoning text amendment, funding for sediment removal, and several engineering contracts. They will also hold public hearings on an easement vacation and a Sunday liquor license, and discuss several planned unit developments. The agenda is largely routine, with most items under the consent agenda.

• Appointment of mechanic
• Village Hall demolition authorization
• Zoning ordinance text amendment for industrial district equipment rentals
• Authorize funding for sediment removal in Fish Lake channel
• Highway 610 Extension Project additional services and construction services

Arbor Committee

The Maple Grove Arbor Committee subcommittee is meeting to continue its walkthrough of the city's tree ordinance, starting with section (i), and to document justifications for proposed changes. They will also begin reviewing a bullet list of miscellaneous update suggestions to incorporate into the ordinance. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the September 5, 2023 meeting.

• Continue ordinance review from section (i)
• Document justification for proposed ordinance changes
• Begin review of miscellaneous update suggestions
• Approve minutes from September 5, 2023 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing multiple planned unit development (PUD) applications and a zoning ordinance amendment. The meeting includes discussions on childcare facilities, restaurant developments, and industrial district regulations.

• Lil Explorers Childcare planned unit development stage plan and final plat
• Zoning ordinance text amendment regarding industrial district equipment rentals
• Popeye's at Dunkirk Square planned unit development concept stage plan amendment and final plat
• Norsq Maple Grove PUD rezoning, preliminary plat, and final plat
• AMC Theater - North outlot PUD (tabled until October 9, 2023)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a park tour. The board will review a community garden plan and the Lakeview Knolls site plan as part of the tour. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Park tour with attached map
• Community garden plan (Attachment B)
• Lakeview Knolls site plan (Attachment C)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board will vote on a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, claims, and several user agreements, plus a final design and budget for the community garden program and two subdivision plats. Public comments are limited to non-agenda items.

• Approve claims and check registers for dates from 07-20-2023 to 09-13-2023
• Fernbrook Fields user agreements with Maplebrook and MGYFA, plus amendments
• Accept Hennepin County Arts and Music Grant (Resolution 23-143)
• Accept Hennepin County Lifeguard Services Grant (Resolution 23-142PB)
• Final design and budget for Maple Grove Community Garden Program

Lake Quality Commission

The Lake Quality Commission is holding its September 20, 2023 meeting as a tour of Cedar Island Lake, starting at 6:30 pm from 6932 East Fish Lake Road. The public is welcome to follow the Commission's tour boat. No formal decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of Cedar Island Lake starting at 6932 East Fish Lake Road

City Council

This is a City Council work session with presentations and discussions, not final votes. The council will hear a presentation on the Maple Grove Performing Arts Center, discuss housing goals, and continue discussing Village Hall status and next steps.

• Avalanche Art - Maple Grove Performing Arts Center presentation
• Housing goals discussion
• Village Hall status and next steps - continued discussion
• Park and Recreation room - facility rental comparison

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council will consider adopting the preliminary 2024 budget and levy, along with several routine consent items including change orders, resolutions, and appointments. A public hearing is scheduled for the Arbor Lakes Gateway project. The meeting also includes presentations from ISD 279 and Maria's Voice, and recognition of the retiring Public Works Director.

• Adopt preliminary 2024 budget and levy (Resolution No. 23-139)
• Public hearing on Arbor Lakes Gateway Project No. 23-14 (Resolution No. 23-136)
• Award sale of road reconstruction bonds (Resolution No. 23-140)
• Ordinance amendment to add club license to City Code Chapter 4 (Ordinance Nos. 23-17 and 23-18)
• Change orders for CSAH 101 and Weaver Lake Road Retaining Wall projects

Community Center Working Group

The Community Center Working Group is meeting to receive an update on the Maple Grove Community Center renovation and expansion project. The agenda includes a memo and attachment detailing the project's status, with no decisions or votes listed.

• Community Center Renovation and Expansion Project Update

Arbor Committee

The Maple Grove Arbor Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, discuss the upcoming tree planting event and fall tree sale, review the Maple Grove Days Parade, receive updates from subcommittees and the Buckthorn Eradication Group, and take the lead on planning a Community Demonstration Pollinator Garden as part of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge. The committee will also review landscape plans for several development proposals.

• Tree Planting Event scheduled for October 7, 2023, with site inspection by Grove Nursery
• Mayor's Monarch Pledge: Committee to lead planning of a Community Demonstration Pollinator Garden at locations like Central Park, Town Green, Community Center, Arboretum/Rice Lake Trail, Weaver Lake, or Gleason Park
• Parking Lot Subcommittee update on increasing tree survival rates in parking lots
• Buckthorn Eradication Group update from Chair Parenteau
• Review of landscape plans for Cottages at Silvercrest, River Valley Church, Norsq Townhomes, and Minnesota Science and Technology Center

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2024 budget, including a preliminary levy analysis and projections through 2028. The agenda includes multiple staff requests for new positions and funding, as well as a discussion on regulating diseased trees. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• 2024 Budget work session discussion with preliminary levy analysis
• Additional staff FTE requests for community and economic development
• Police department requests: general investigator, investigations unit support technician, community engagement unit sergeant, public safety funding
• Fire department public safety funding request
• City regulation of diseased trees discussion

Arbor Committee

The Maple Grove Arbor Committee subcommittee is meeting to continue its review of a proposed ordinance, picking up at section (e) and documenting justifications for changes. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the May 9, 2023 meeting. No new business is listed.

• Continue walkthrough of ordinance beginning with section (e)
• Document justification for proposed ordinance changes
• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2023 meeting

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 Maple Grove City Council is meeting to discuss the status and next steps for the Village Hall, including an architectural assessment, and to receive an update on the Community Center renovation and expansion project. Both items are for discussion, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Village Hall status and next steps, with architectural assessment
• Community Center renovation and expansion project update

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

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council is holding a work session to discuss the vacancy and transition of the Public Works Director/City Engineer position. The agenda includes a memo on this topic and is otherwise limited to procedural items.

• Discussion of Public Works Director/City Engineer vacancy and transition

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 Maple Grove City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda of routine items, including amendments to the personnel policy manual, recruitment approvals, short plat resolutions, project contracts, and licenses. The meeting also includes an open forum and reports on upcoming community and economic development, engineering, and administration items.

• Amendments to personnel policy manual
• Recruitment approval for public works director/city engineer and utility supervisor
• Arbor Lakes Gateway Project No. 23-14 Resolution No. 23-122
• Lower potency cannabinoid products licenses for E-Cig City, Haskells, Lunds and Byerlys, and Omni Brewing Company
• Fiscal agent agreement with Anoka County for High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant administration

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 Maple Grove City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the Minnesota Science and Technology Center Project, including rezoning and development plans. The agenda also includes several consent items related to infrastructure, licensing, and city administration.

• Public hearing for Minnesota Science and Technology Center Project No. 23-18
• Public hearing for Akame Sushi MG Inc. on-sale wine and malt liquor license
• Bids acceptance for Fire Station 1 Roof Replacement Project No. 23-17
• Call for sale of road issuance for 2023 street rehabilitation projects
• Easement Vacation No. 23-05 public hearing

The City Council approved the developer's agreement and plans for the Minnesota Science and Technology Center project. Other actions included approving several business licenses, road reconstruction bonds, and a proclamation for International Overdose Awareness Day.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-130 for Minnesota Science and Technology Center Project No. 23-18 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-124 for road reconstruction bonds in the amount of $6,960,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-125 vacating certain easements (5-0)
• Approved lower potency cannabinoid products licenses for Down in the Valley, Inc. and Maple Grove Tobacco, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $179,086.93 for transit station drain pipe replacement with Egan Company (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-131 accepting bids for Fire Station 1 Roof Replacement (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved claims totaling $3,951,169.79 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a work session to discuss the 2024 budget and levy projections for 2024-2028. The discussion includes requests for additional staff positions across police, fire, public works, and utility departments.

• 2024 budget levy analysis and 2024-2028 projections
• Requests for additional staff FTE in community and economic development
• Police department requests for investigator, technician, and sergeant positions
• Public Works GIS technician position request
• Discussion regarding city regulation of diseased trees

The City Council held a work session to continue discussions on the 2024 budget. No formal decisions were made, and the Council indicated a need for additional work session time.

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council is holding a closed session to discuss the police commander contract, as permitted under Minnesota statute. No other business is on the agenda for this meeting.

• Closed session to discuss police commander contract

The City Council held a closed meeting to discuss the police commander contract. The session was conducted pursuant to Minn. Statute § 13D.03, subd. 1(b) regarding labor negotiation strategies. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss police commander contract

Parks and Recreation Board

The Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board will consider approving the 2024 Community Center rental rates, a special use permit for charitable gambling for the Maple Grove Lions, and the 2024 preliminary budget. The board will also discuss a preferred pilot site for the community garden program and review two subdivision plats. Consent items include approving minutes and claims.

• 2024 Community Center rental rates and fee schedule
• Special use permit for charitable gambling - Maple Grove Lions
• 2024 Parks and Recreation preliminary budget
• Subdivision - Minnesota Science and Technology Center Addition
• Subdivision - Norsq Maple Grove

The Board approved the Donahue North hockey rink as the preferred site for a community garden pilot program. Members also approved the 2024 preliminary budget and park dedication requirements for a new science and technology center.

• Approved Donahue North hockey rink as preferred community garden pilot site (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Parks and Recreation preliminary budget of $6,070,200 (7-0)
• Approved park dedication requirements for Minnesota Science and Technology Center Addition (7-0)
• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved claims (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Community Center Rental Rates (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for charitable gambling for Maple Grove Lions (7-0)

Lake Quality Commission

The Lake Quality Commission is holding its August 16, 2023 meeting as a tour of Weaver Lake, starting at 6:30 pm at 17927 Weaver Lake Drive. The public is welcome to follow the Commission's tour boat. No formal decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of Weaver Lake starting at 17927 Weaver Lake Drive
• Public invited to follow the Commission's tour boat

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on multiple large-scale projects, including the Minnesota Science and Technology Center's Project Black Bear. The meeting also includes a review of an Appaloosa Woods short plat and the Norsq Maple Grove development concept.

• Public hearing for Project Black Bear PUD stage plan, rezoning, and plats
• Public hearing for Norsq Maple Grove PUD concept, rezoning, and plan amendments
• Public hearing for Appaloosa Woods 10th Addition short plat
• Popeyes at Dunkirk Square PUD stage plan tabled to September 11, 2023

The Planning Commission recommended City Council approval for a 400,000 square foot office/lab building and a residential lot split. A proposal for a Popeye's restaurant was tabled, and a mixed-use development request was presented but not decided in the provided text.

• Recommended approval of Appaloosa Woods 10th Addition short plat to divide property into two lots (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Minnesota Science and Technology Center – Project Black Bear PUD stage plan, rezoning, and plats (7-0)
• Recommended rezoning of Project Black Bear site from FF (Freeway Frontage) to PUD (7-0)
• Tabled Popeye’s at Dunkirk Square PUD amendment and plat to September 11, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved July 31, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several consent items, including establishing the Arbor Lakes Gateway and Minnesota Science and Technology Center projects. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding the prohibition of public cannabis use and smoking on park property.

• Arbor Lakes Gateway Project No. 23-14 feasibility report and public hearing order
• Minnesota Science and Technology Center Project No. 23-18 feasibility report and public hearing order
• Ordinance No. 23-13 prohibiting public use of cannabis
• Ordinance No. 23-14 prohibiting smoking or vaping on park property
• Variance request for 6419 Hemlock Lane North

The City Council passed ordinances prohibiting the public use of cannabis and smoking or vaping on park property. The council also imposed civil penalties and suspensions on four businesses and approved several lower potency cannabinoid product licenses.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-13 prohibiting public use of cannabis
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-14 prohibiting smoking or vaping on park property
• Imposed $2,000 penalty and 2-day suspension on Applebee's (Resolution No. 23-116)
• Imposed $2,000 penalty and 2-day suspension on Rusty Taco (Resolution No. 23-119)
• Imposed $2,000 penalty and 5-day suspension on Portillo's (Resolution No. 23-117)
• Imposed $2,000 penalty and 2-day suspension on Rodizio Grill (Resolution No. 23-118)
• Approved lower potency cannabinoid licenses for Cub Wine and Spirits and Princeton's Liquors
• Approved variance for 6-foot privacy fence at 6419 Hemlock Lane North (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a work session to discuss the 2024 budget. The discussion includes reviews of staff FTE requests, levy analysis projections for 2024-2028, and funding requests for police and fire departments.

• 2024 budget levy analysis and 2024-2028 projections
• Staffing requests for community and economic development
• Police department public safety funding and position requests
• Fire department public safety funding request
• City regulation of diseased trees discussion

The City Council held a work session to review initial 2024 budget requests, including new staff positions for the Police and Community and Economic Development departments. No formal decisions were made; the council will continue the review at the August 21 work session.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a stage plan and final plat for the AMC Theater North Outlot. The commission will also review a variance request for 6419 Hemlock Lane North.

• AMC Theater - North Outlot planned unit development stage plan and final plat
• 6419 Hemlock Lane North variance
• Popeyes at Dunkirk Square PUD stage plan (tabled to August 14, 2023)
• Approval of June 12, 2023 Planning Commission draft minutes

The Commission recommended that the City Council approve a development plan for two restaurants totaling 5,700 square feet. It also recommended approval for a residential fence variance at 6419 Hemlock Lane North with a modified five-foot setback.

• Recommended approval of PUD Development Stage Plan and Final Plat for two restaurants (Dave’s Hot Chicken and Hope Breakfast Bar) at 12575 Elm Creek
• Recommended approval of variance for a six-foot high fence at 6419 Hemlock Lane North with a five-foot setback (4-1)
• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled Popeyes at Dunkirk Square PUD amendment and final plat to August 14, 2023

Parks and Recreation Board

The Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss and vote on routine business, including approving minutes and claims, and receiving reports. Key items include setting 2024 community center rental and park fees, approving 2023 catering agreements, and reviewing two subdivision plats. The board will also hear a presentation on an award of excellence.

• 2024 Community Center Rental Fees and 2024 Park Fees
• 2023 Catering Agreements with Great Harvest Bread Co and Hyderabad House
• Subdivision - Appaloosa Woods 10th Addition
• Subdivision - Dunkirk Square 5th Addition
• 2023 Second Quarter Community Center Participation Report

The Board approved the 2024 Community Center and Park fee schedules, along with two subdivision additions. The city also received a 2022 Award of Excellence from the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association for its Crokicurl rink.

• Approved 2024 Community Center Rental Fees (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Park Fees (7-0)
• Approved Appaloosa Woods 10th Addition subdivision (7-0)
• Approved Dunkirk Square 5th Addition subdivision (7-0)
• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved claims and participation reports (7-0)
• Approved 2023 catering agreements (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several consent items including land use amendments for Arbor Lakes Business Park and River Valley Church. The agenda also includes discussions on public works projects, personnel appointments, and new ordinances regarding cannabinoid products.

• Arbor Lakes Business Park Phase 4 Building 8 PUD amendment and final plat
• River Valley Church conditional use permit, preliminary plat, and final plat
• Minnesota Investment Fund loan agreement with Nextern Inc.
• Ordinance No. 23-11 regarding regulation of lower potency cannabinoid products
• Rush Hollow Project No. 23-06 Phase 1 contract award

The City Council approved a consent agenda including $7.9 million in claims, multiple staff appointments, and various infrastructure projects. The council also adopted an ordinance to regulate lower potency cannabinoid products.

• Approved claims totaling $7,933,812.57
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-11 regarding lower potency cannabinoid products
• Approved $600,000 Minnesota Investment Fund loan agreement with Nextern Inc.
• Appointed William Abderhalden III as deputy fire chief of prevention ($125,109.92)
• Appointed Joseph Amerman as economic development manager ($115,843.52)
• Appointed police officers Jonathan Laughlin, Lucas Ruedenberg, and Thomas Doebbert ($74,932.00 each)
• Approved purchase of tar and tack applicator for $41,217
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-110 regarding write-in vote tally requirements

City Council

The City Council is considering several planned unit development amendments, including Cottages at SilverCrest and the Minnesota Science and Technology Center. The agenda also includes approvals for sewer rehabilitation, rental housing ordinance updates, and various utility and road maintenance contracts.

• Cottages at SilverCrest PUD concept stage plan amendment and final plat
• Minnesota Science and Technology Center PUD concept stage plan
• 2023 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project contract award
• Rental housing ordinance updates regarding rental licensing
• Adoption of ADA Transition Plan for public buildings and transit facilities

The City Council approved a consent agenda including a new pumper truck purchase, several land development plats, and a sanitary sewer contract. The Council also granted a liquor license to Pints and Paddles, LLC.

• Approved purchase of one pumper truck from MacQueen Equipment, LLC for $1,341,076.00
• Approved on-sale intoxicating/Sunday sale liquor license for Pints and Paddles, LLC
• Awarded $341,697.00 contract for Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation to Innovative High-Performance Coatings
• Approved Cottages at SilverCrest PUD concept stage plan amendment, development stage plan, and final plat
• Approved Minnesota Science and Technology Center PUD concept stage plan
• Approved Tricare 7th Addition preliminary and final plats
• Adopted 25 mph speed limit on Berkshire Lane, 64th Avenue, 63rd Place, and Cheshire Lane
• Approved $142,836.81 change order for CSAH 101 Project No. 22-10

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council held a work session to review candidates for the position of Economic Development Manager. This meeting was dedicated to reviewing applicant materials provided in the attached memo.

• Review of Economic Development Manager candidates

The City Council held a work session to discuss finalists for the economic development manager position. Council members provided direction to staff on the process for selecting a final candidate.

• Discussed economic development manager finalists and provided staff direction for selection

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved Resolution No. 38 to authorize a development agreement and business subsidy for Project Black Bear. The project involves a 400,000 square foot development facility adjacent to I94. The agreement includes $6.4 million in pay as you go TIF to address required site improvements.

• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 38 authorizing development agreement and business subsidy for Project Black Bear (4-0)

Lake Quality Commission

The Lake Quality Commission is holding its June 21, 2023 meeting as a tour of Rice Lake, starting at the boat ramp off 87th Avenue North. The public is welcome to follow the tour boat. No formal decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of Rice Lake starting at 6:30 pm at the Rice Lake Boat Ramp off 87th Avenue North

Parks and Recreation Board

The Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board will consider routine consent items, including approving minutes, claims, a special use permit, a grant, and catering agreements. Under old business, they will receive a progress report on the community garden program and consider bids for the Lakeview Knolls Park Phase 2 improvements, with a recommendation to award the contract.

• Approve claims from check registers dated 05/16, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07/2023 and purchasing card register 04/13/2023
• Special use permit for Missing Grace Foundation MN Hope and Hearts Walk
• Accept Hennepin County Lifeguard Services Grant (Resolution 23-096PB)
• Approve 2023 catering agreements with Amazing Thailand and Adama Restaurant
• Receive bids and award contract for Lakeview Knolls Park Improvements Phase 2

The Board awarded a contract to New Look Contracting Inc. for Phase 2 of the Lakeview Knolls Park project. Members also approved community engagement efforts to select a site for a pilot community garden program.

• Awarded $1,541,472 contract to New Look Contracting Inc. for Lakeview Knolls Park Phase 2
• Approved community engagement at five potential community garden sites (5-0)
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved claims (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Missing Grace Foundation MN Hope and Hearts Walk (5-0)
• Accepted Hennepin County Lifeguard Services Grant (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Catering Agreements (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will convene in a closed session to discuss real estate. The council intends to develop an offer and possible counteroffer for the LifeTime Fitness Building.

• Purchase of LifeTime Fitness Building

The City Council met in a closed session to develop a potential offer and counteroffer for the purchase of the Life Time Fitness building. No public decisions or vote tallies on the purchase were recorded in these minutes.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss Life Time Fitness building purchase

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council held a special meeting to discuss a single personnel item. The council is considering the approval of recruitment for an assistant city prosecutor.

• Recruitment approval for assistant city prosecutor

The City Council approved the start of the recruitment process for an assistant city prosecutor in the Administration Department. This action follows the resignation of David Smith, effective June 28, 2023.

• Authorized recruitment for assistant city prosecutor (5-0)

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council held a work session meeting on June 14, 2023. The primary purpose of the session was to conduct interviews for economic development manager candidates.

• Interviews for economic development manager candidates

The City Council held a work session to interview three finalists for the economic development manager position. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Conducted interviews with three finalists for economic development manager

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several platting and land use items. This includes a preliminary and final plat for Tricare 7th Addition, as well as a conditional use permit and plats for River Valley Church. The commission will also review an amendment and final plat for Arbor Lakes Business Park Phase 4 Building 8.

• Tricare 7th Addition preliminary plat and final plat
• River Valley Church conditional use permit, preliminary plat, and final plat
• Arbor Lakes Business Park Phase 4 Building 8 PUD concept stage plan amendment, development stage plan, and final plat

The Planning Commission recommended City Council approval for a new 33,940 square foot church and a large office-industrial building. The commission also recommended approval for the Tricare 7th Addition plat to transfer wetland and forested areas to the city.

• Approved May 30, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Tricare 7th Addition preliminary and final plat (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of River Valley Church conditional use permit, preliminary and final plat (7-0)
• Removed Arbor Lakes Business Park Phase 4 Building 8 from the table (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Arbor Lakes Business Park Phase 4 Building 8 PUD agreement and resolution

Arbor Committee

The Maple Grove Arbor Committee will meet to approve its agenda and May 11 minutes, then discuss old business including the 2023 work plan, the Maple Grove Days Parade, and the tree planting event. No new business is listed. The work plan will be revised and shared at the meeting, and parade tasks and planting site details will be discussed.

• Approval of May 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Revised 2023 Arbor Committee Work Plan with additions underlined in red
• Maple Grove Days Parade on July 13 at 6:30 p.m.; tasks for costumes, truck/trailer, candy
• Tree planting event: site inspected with Dan Sanford from Grove Nursery; species and quantities to be shared
• Area reports include Pollinator Strong event at Great River Energy on June 22, 5–7 p.m.

The committee agreed to hold a tree planting event on Saturday, October 7. Members also discussed revisions to the 2023 work plan and the qualifications for a potential City Forester.

• Approved the June 8, 2023 agenda (all ayes)
• Approved the May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Set tree planting event for Saturday, October 7

City Council

The City Council will discuss an ordinance to update rental housing licensing provisions and review concept stage plans for the Minnesota Science and Technology Center. The meeting also includes several routine consent items regarding infrastructure projects and city business.

• Ordinance No. 23-09 to update Maple Grove City Code regarding rental housing licensing
• Concept stage plan for Minnesota Science and Technology Center planned unit development
• Concept stage plan amendment and final plat for Cottages at SilverCrest
• Contract award for Arbor Lakes Business Park 4th Addition Project No. 23-11
• Approval of plans and bids for Elm Creek Boulevard Right Turn Lane Project No. 23-12

The City Council approved several engineering projects, including water softening and biological water treatment studies. The council also renewed multiple liquor licenses and accepted a $13,500 donation from the Maple Grove Lions Club for police equipment.

• Approved amendment to 2023 city holiday calendar to include June 19
• Appointed Scott Schutz as appraiser in the Finance Department at $100,821.76 annual salary
• Approved Rush Hollow homes as conforming with planned unit development
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-047 for Biological Water Treatment Pilot Study Project No. 23-08
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-086 for Water Softening Feasibility Study Project No. 23-16
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-089 accepting bid for Arbor Lakes Business Park 4th Addition Project No. 23-11
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-090 approving plans for Elm Creek Boulevard Right Turn Lane Project No. 23-12
• Accepted $13,500 donation from Maple Grove Lions Club for K-9 vest and hearing protection (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss items listed in the provided agenda documents. The meeting includes an update regarding the Community Center.

• Community Center update

The City Council and Park Board reached a consensus to support phase one of the Community Center expansion and renovation, focusing on arena improvements. They also supported staff submitting a 2024 bonding bill request for a $16.5 million funding gap.

• Supported phase one of Community Center expansion and renovation focusing on arena improvements
• Supported submitting a 2024 bonding bill request for $16.5 million

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed session to consider and develop an offer or counteroffer for the purchase of real estate. The discussion specifically concerns the LifeTime Fitness Building in Maple Grove.

• Real estate purchase negotiations for the LifeTime Fitness Building

The City Council met in a closed session to develop an offer and possible counteroffer for the purchase of the Life Time Fitness building. No public decisions or vote outcomes regarding the purchase were recorded in these minutes.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss purchase of Life Time Fitness building

Planning Commission

The Maple Grove Planning Commission is reviewing multiple development projects, including residential and business park expansions. The meeting includes public hearings for new business items and a review of ongoing plans for the Cottages at SilverCrest.

• Cottages at SilverCrest planned unit development plan amendment and final plat
• Arbor Lakes Business Park Phase 4 Building 8 planned unit development concept stage plan
• Minnesota Science and Technology Center planned unit development concept stage plan
• Approval of May 8, 2023, Planning Commission draft minutes

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the Cottages at SilverCreek senior living development. The commission also heard a proposal for two office-industrial buildings in the Arbor Lakes Business Park, though the record ends before a decision was reached.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Cottages at SilverCreek 18-unit senior living rental townhomes (4-1)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and claims, and receiving reports. They will also discuss several special items, including a professional services agreement for a Rice Lake Trail feasibility study, park naming, and two subdivision plats. The board will also consider a special use permit for a Water Lantern Festival and a fee waiver for a Community PRIDE event.

• Professional Services Agreement for Rice Lake Trail feasibility study with SRF Consulting
• Special Use Permit for Water Lantern Festival
• Fee Waiver Request for Community PRIDE Event
• Subdivision plats for Arbor Lakes Business Park 5th Addition and River Valley Church Addition
• Accept donation to Maple Grove Days

The Board voted to discontinue outdoor ice rink services at Elm Creek School and Donahue North Park based on low participation data. The decision aims to improve ice quality at remaining sites and accommodate staff labor constraints.

• Approved discontinuing outdoor ice rinks at Elm Creek School and Donahue North (6-1)
• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved claims (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Winter Recreation Participation Report (7-0)
• Approved 2023 First Quarter Community Center Participation Report (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Water Lantern Festival (7-0)
• Accepted donation to Maple Grove Days (7-0)
• Approved fee waiver request for Community PRIDE Event (7-0)

Lake Quality Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 19, 2023 meeting following a correction regarding water obstacles. Members provided status reports on local lake water levels and clarity, and received a water quality update from Blue Water Science.

• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several consent items including staff appointments and various development plats. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the Elm Creek Blvd. Right Turn Lane Project.

• Elm Creek Blvd. Right Turn Lane Project No. 23-12 public hearing
• 2023 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehab. Project No. 23-13 plans and bid authorization
• Rush Hollow Project No. 23-06, Phase 1 plans and bid authorization
• Elm Creek Crossing Flood Protection and Drainage Improvement Proj. No. 23-15
• South Fork Rush Creek Stream Restoration, City Proj. No. 21-10

The City Council approved a project to add a right turn lane to Elm Creek Boulevard with $67,297.54 in special assessments. Council also approved several infrastructure projects, personnel appointments, and updated the Lake Quality Commission's goals.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-083 for Elm Creek Boulevard Right Turn Lane Project No. 23-12 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-078 updating Lake Quality Commission purpose and goals (4-0)
• Appointed Brandon Scheunemann as assistant fire chief of professional standards and training at $108,453.28 (4-0)
• Appointed Robert Griffin as combination plans examiner/building inspector at $90,288.64 (4-0)
• Authorized recruitment for a vacant police officer position (4-0)
• Approved final plats for Evanswood of Maple Grove 2nd Addition and Rush Hollow Second Addition (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehab. Project No. 23-13 and South Fork Rush Creek Stream Restoration Project No. 21-10 (4-0)
• Approved claims totaling $1,676,987.31 (4-0)

Arbor Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed the outcomes of the Arbor Day event and the potential qualifications for a city forester position.

• Approved agenda for May 11, 2023 (All ayes)
• Approved minutes from April 13, 2023 (All ayes)

Arbor Committee

The Maple Grove Arbor Committee subcommittee is meeting to continue its review of the city's tree ordinance, starting at section (e), and will document justifications for proposed changes as they go. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the April 18, 2023 meeting, with no new business listed.

• Continue walkthrough of ordinance beginning with section (e)
• Document justification for proposed ordinance changes
• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2023 meeting

The subcommittee reviewed the existing Landscape ordinance (Sec. 36-831) and identified proposed changes. Members also discussed using MnDOT diagrams to create tree planting scenarios for parking lot islands and turf perimeters.

• Approved May 9, 2023 agenda (all ayes)
• Approved April 18, 2023 minutes (all ayes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the concept stage plan amendment, development stage plan, and final plat for the Cottages at SilverCrest planned unit development. The meeting also includes safety training for commissioners and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: Cottages at SilverCrest planned unit development (concept stage plan amendment, development stage plan, and final plat)

The Planning Commission voted to table action on the Cottages at SilverCrest PUD concept stage plan amendment, development stage plan, and final plat for an 18-unit independent senior living rental townhome development at 8200 Main Street North, Outlot A. The item was tabled to May 30, 2023, to allow the developer to address concerns from the Commission and adjacent Applewood Pointe residents regarding rear elevations, architectural shingles, landscaping, and a private access easement. The public hearing was closed before the tabling motion.

• Approved consent items including March 27, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Closed public hearing for Cottages at SilverCrest (7-0)
• Tabled action on Cottages at SilverCrest PUD amendment, development stage plan, and final plat to May 30, 2023

Board of Appeals

The Maple Grove Board of Appeals is reconvening to hear 56 property assessment appeals from individual petitioners and companies. The agenda lists each petitioner by name, with supporting documents attached, but provides no details on the nature of the appeals or any recommendations. The meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

• 56 petitioner appeals heard, including individuals and companies like Midwest Transmission Properties, LLC, WEC Inc., Service Lighting Inc., Five Star Industrial LLC, and Secure Mini Storage Ltd Ptrs
• Petitioners include Larson, Kornis, Feist, Lo, Frykman, McGowan, Zhang, Baumgarten, McGough, Pham, Simonson, Holmberg, OConnell, Ocampo, Georgiev, Moog, Dehn, Young, Tatley, Narayan, Graff, Villanueva, Moberg, Hautamaki, Tella, Lund, Voges, Leopold, Cullen, Ingledue, Cary, Irvin, Johnson, Siffert, Volk, Friemel, Wegerson, Karim, St Clair Living Trust, Davis, Kuhne, Fariss, Desi Brothers LLC, Myers, Feinstein, Sheldon P Donig Trustee, Guardia, Hall, and Wang
• Meeting held at 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy, Maple Grove, MN

The Board reviewed appeals regarding 2023 estimated market values and classifications for taxes payable in 2024. The Board voted to set specific assessed values for 12 properties, in some cases adopting the city assessor's recommendation and in others adjusting the value based on petitioner requests.

• Set 6526 Glacier Lane North value at $524,200 (5-0)
• Set 17595 Weaver Lake Drive North value at $643,300 (4-0-1)
• Set 15750 Territorial Road value at $792,000 (5-0)
• Set 6370 Queensland Lane North value at $1,060,900 (5-0)
• Set 13850 62nd Avenue North value at $379,300 (5-0)
• Set 17747 83rd Avenue North value at $459,100 (5-0)
• Set 6241 Eagle Lake Drive North value at $666,500 (5-0)
• Set 18725 County Road North 30 value at $335,900 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several routine consent items, including final plats for Evanswood and Rush Hollow additions. The meeting also includes an architectural review for the Rush Hollow development and discussions regarding police department service agreements.

• Final plat approval for Evanswood of Maple Grove 2nd Addition
• Final plat approval for Rush Hollow 2nd Addition
• Arbor Lakes Business Park 4th Addition plans and advertisement for bids
• Axon master service agreement addendum for unmanned aerial system services
• Contract for First Response Mental Health PeerConnect software application

The City Council approved a tree voucher program for residents who lost boulevard trees to the Emerald Ash Borer. The council also authorized several infrastructure projects, including sanitary sewer rehabilitation and business park plans, and approved $2,580,229.47 in claims.

• Adopted tree replacement program for residents with lost boulevard trees (5-0)
• Approved $2,580,229.47 in claims (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-074 for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project No. 23-13 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-070 for Arbor Lakes Business Park 4th Addition Project No. 23-11 (5-0)
• Approved 2023 water obstacle permits for Cedar Island, Fish, and Rice Lakes (5-0)
• Modified City Code to allow electric assist bicycles on any park or city trail (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-072 for K9 Calo's retirement and ownership transfer (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 recycling, transfer, and refuse hauler license renewals (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Maple Grove Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve the minutes from its March 20, 2023 meeting and to consider a consent to assignment of payments related to a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement for Arbor Lakes Business Park Building 7. The meeting includes a call to order, regular items, and adjournment.

• Approval of March 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Consideration of TIF consent to assignment of payments for Arbor Lakes Business Park Building 7
• Meeting includes call to order and adjournment

The Economic Development Authority approved a consent to assignment of payments for tax increment revenue notes regarding building 7 of the Arbor Lakes Business Park. This action allows the developer to enter into a collateral assignment of interest with North American Banking Company.

• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent to assignment of payments for Arbor Lakes Business Park building 7 TIF notes (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Board approved construction documents and authorized bids for Phase 2 of the Lakeview Knolls Park Improvement Project. A series of consent items including a new parkkeeper appointment and various special use permits were also approved. The Board received training on ethics and open meeting laws.

• Approved construction documents and authorized bids for Lakeview Knolls Park Improvement Project Phase 2 (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Payton Eue as Parkkeeper (6-0)
• Approved fee waiver request for Maple Grove Ambassadors (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for Ave Maria Academy (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for Classical Actors Ensemble (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for Cultural Society of Filipino Americans (6-0)
• Approved dome fabric replacement quote (6-0)
• Approved paint contract for Kotteman Rink (6-0)

Lake Quality Commission

The Lake Quality Commission will meet to approve 2023 water obstacle applications for Fish, Rice, and Cedar Island Lakes, including three slalom courses and new buoys on Rice Lake. The commission will also receive a presentation on MS4 storm sewer activities and discuss participation in Maple Grove Days. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes from the March 15 meeting and area reports.

• Approve 2023 water obstacle applications for Fish, Rice, and Cedar Island Lakes (three slalom courses, new channel and slow no wake buoys on Rice Lake)
• Receive presentation on annual Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) activity
• Discussion on participation in Maple Grove Days
• Approve minutes from March 15, 2023 LQC meeting

The Commission approved three water slalom course applications for Fish, Rice, and Cedar Island lakes. A request for new buoys on Rice Lake was approved conditionally pending insurance. The group also discussed participating in Maple Grove Days to educate residents on lake issues.

• Approved three water slalom course applications for Fish, Rice, and Cedar Island lakes
• Conditionally approved Rice Lake buoys application pending insurance
• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes with one correction

Board of Appeals

The Maple Grove Board of Appeals is meeting to hear property owners' appeals of their 2023 property valuations. The agenda includes the petitioners list and a presentation, indicating this is the annual appeal and equalization session.

• 2023 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting
• Petitioners list for April 18, 2023
• Board of Appeals PowerPoint presentation

The Board heard testimony from multiple residents and business owners challenging their 2023 estimated market values. No final decisions were made during this session; the Board will reconvene on May 2, 2023, after staff reviews comparables and property data.

• Tabled decision on 6526 Glacier Lane North pending staff review of comparables
• Tabled decision on 17595 Weaver Lake Drive North
• Tabled decision on 15750 Territorial Road
• Tabled decision on 6370 Queensland Lane North
• Tabled decision on 13850 62nd Avenue North
• Tabled decision on 6241 Eagle Lake Drive North
• Tabled decision on 18725 County Road North 30
• Tabled decision on 9424 Deerwood Lane pending additional equipment valuation data

Arbor Committee

The subcommittee reviewed sections (a) through (d) of the existing Landscape ordinance (Sec. 36-831) and logged proposed changes and justifications. Members discussed using MnDOT diagrams to create tree planting scenarios. Two future meeting dates in May were selected.

• Approved April 18, 2023 agenda (all ayes)
• Approved April 4, 2023 minutes (all ayes)
• Completed walkthrough of Landscape ordinance sections (a) through (d) and logged proposed changes
• Scheduled meetings for May 9 and May 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will review several consent items including personnel policies, recruitment approvals, and various construction contracts. A public hearing is scheduled regarding an interim use permit for retail firearm sales by Down Range, Inc.

• Project Libre planned unit development rezoning and platting
• Down Range, Inc. interim use permit agreement for retail firearm sales public hearing
• Elm Creek Boulevard Right Turn Lane feasibility report and public hearing order
• Prohibited exhibition driving and street racing ordinance
• Buena Vista Terrace & Eagle Lake Trails Area Project No. 23-01 contract award

The Council approved the Project Libre planned unit development and rezoning. Several road and drainage projects were awarded contracts, and the city authorized the purchase of wetland mitigation credits for the Hwy 610 Extension. The Council also approved the recruitment of a new deputy fire chief and economic development manager.

• Approved Project Libre rezoning to PUD and associated plans (5-0)
• Approved $809,737.33 for Hwy 610 Extension wetland mitigation credits (5-0)
• Approved contract for Buena Vista Terrace & Eagle Lake Trails Project No. 23-01 (5-0)
• Approved contract for Copper Marsh & Hidden Meadows Street Rehab Project No. 23-02 (5-0)
• Authorized recruitment for deputy fire chief of fire prevention (5-0)
• Authorized recruitment for economic development manager (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Jesse Navin as fire inspector specialist at $74,617.92 (5-0)
• Approved $1.8M in total claims (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a work session focused on an emergency management presentation. The session includes review of FEMA documentation and a presentation for elected and senior leaders.

• Emergency Management Presentation

The meeting consisted of a presentation by Hennepin County Director of Emergency Management Eric Waage regarding disaster management roles and the National Incident Management System. No substantive decisions were made during this work session.

Arbor Committee

The Maple Grove Arbor Committee is meeting to continue planning the April 29 Arbor Day event at the Community Center, discuss uses for $67,150 in Hy-Vee funds for tree planting, and receive updates on the Buckthorn Eradication Group and a potential City Forester position. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and old business items.

• Hy-Vee North Funds: $67,150 cash-in-lieu for excessive tree removal at 9960 Maple Grove Parkway; committee to continue discussing uses, focusing on site #1 tree planting event
• Arbor Day Event: planning for April 29, noon-3 p.m. at Maple Grove Community Center, with vendor list and shift schedule
• Buckthorn Eradication Group: update from Chair Parenteau on group's last meeting
• City Forester: discussion on adding a position; Maple Grove has 35.4% tree canopy vs. 45% goal
• EAB Tree Replacement Program: new business item

The committee recommended that the City Council include a city forester position in next year's budget and authorize a tree replacement program for residents who lost boulevard trees to Emerald Ash Borer. The committee also voted to resume the review of future landscape plans during its meetings.

• Approved motion to request City Council consider a city forester position in next year's budget (All Ayes)
• Recommended City Council authorize a tree replacement program for residents with boulevard trees removed under the EAB management plan (All Ayes)
• Approved motion that future landscape plans be reviewed during Arbor Committee meetings (All Ayes)
• Approved motion to partner with the Parks Department to write a grant for buckthorn eradication
• Approved March 9, 2023 minutes (All Ayes)
• Approved April 13, 2023 agenda (All Ayes)

Arbor Committee

The subcommittee reviewed sections (a) through (c) of the existing Landscape ordinance (Sec. 36-831) to identify areas for update. Members began logging justifications and reference sources for proposed changes.

• Approved amended April 4, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Arbor Lakes Business Park 4th Addition and an easement vacation. The Council is also reviewing a concept stage plan, rezoning, and plat applications for Project Libre.

• Public hearing for Arbor Lakes Business Park 4th Addition (Resolution No. 23-065)
• Public hearing for Easement Vacation No. 23-02 (Resolution No. 23-064)
• Review of Project Libre planned unit development, rezoning, and plat applications
• Contract award for Evanswood Project No. 21-10, Phase 2 (Resolution No. 23-063)
• Agreement with Egan Company for Transit Station drain pipe replacement

The City Council approved the PUD plans, rezoning, and plats for Project Libre, a 248,000 square foot corporate office expected to employ approximately 500 people. The Council also authorized several infrastructure projects and approved 13 commercial kennel licenses.

• Approved Project Libre PUD concept/development plans, rezoning, and plats (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-065 for Arbor Lakes Business Park 4th Addition (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-064 vacating certain easements (5-0)
• Approved $74,692.78 for 2023 Lake Improvement Program cost sharing (5-0)
• Authorized $167,291.30 agreement with Egan Company for transit station drain pipe replacement (5-0)
• Approved 13 commercial kennel licenses (5-0)
• Approved subgrant agreement with Metropolitan Emergency Services Board for Narcan (5-0)
• Approved claims totaling $1,441,727.06 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider the Project Libre planned unit development. This includes a concept stage plan, development stage plan, rezoning, and preliminary and final plats.

• Project Libre planned unit development (concept, development, rezoning, and plats)

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the plans and rezoning for Project Libre, a 248,000 square foot single-tenant corporate office. The project is expected to bring approximately 500 employees to the city. Approval is subject to the applicant addressing specific department memorandums.

• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Project Libre PUD concept stage plan, development stage plan, rezoning, preliminary plat, and final plat (7-0)

Planning Commission

The provided document contains only opening business and administrative information. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are listed for discussion.

The Planning Commission held a work session focused on ethics training. No substantive policy decisions or project approvals were made during the meeting.

• Completed biannual ethics training review of state statutes and city code

Arbor Committee

The Maple Grove Arbor Committee subcommittee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, then hold a planning session to set its meeting schedule and deliverables for the next couple of months. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2022 meeting
• Planning session to determine meeting schedule and deliverables

The Arbor Subcommittee identified six critical tasks required before making landscape ordinance change recommendations to the City Council. These tasks include assembling research folders, drafting section-by-section revisions, and reviewing proposals with the full Arbor Committee and city staff.

• Approved the March 22, 2023 meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session regarding the Police Department Community Engagement Unit and Outreach Officer. The meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

• Police department community engagement unit and outreach officer memo

The City Council reviewed a proposal to create a Community Engagement Unit consisting of a sergeant and a Community Center outreach officer. No formal action was taken; the Council reached a consensus to further discuss the unit and its details during a future 2024 budget work session.

• Tabled decision on Community Engagement Unit until 2024 budget work session

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed session to consider the purchase of real estate. The discussion involves developing an offer or counteroffer for the LifeTime Fitness building.

• Real estate purchase consideration: LifeTime Fitness Building

The City Council entered a closed session to develop and consider terms of a counteroffer for the purchase of the Life Time Fitness building. No further substantive decisions were recorded in the open minutes.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss purchase of Life Time Fitness building

City Council

The City Council will consider various consent items including police recruitment and public nuisance declarations for several properties. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the Rush Hollow Project No. 23-06.

• Public nuisance abatement at 10024 Valley Forge Lane North
• Public nuisance abatement at 10041 Pilgrim Way North
• Public nuisance abatement at 6785 Berkshire Lane North
• Public nuisance abatement at 9139 Kirkwood Lane North
• Public hearing for Rush Hollow Project No. 23-06

The City Council approved the transfer of $3,514,700 from the 2022 General Fund Surplus for various facility, equipment, and road needs. Council also authorized the Rush Hollow project and approved TIF development agreements for Arbor Lakes Business Park phase III. Several public nuisance abatements and a liquor licensing ordinance amendment were passed.

• Approved $3,514,700 in transfers from 2022 General Fund Surplus (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-050 ordering Rush Hollow Project No. 23-06 (5-0)
• Approved TIF development agreements for Arbor Lakes Business Park phase III, buildings 5-7 (5-0)
• Approved recruitment for a vacant police officer position (5-0)
• Approved public nuisance abatements at 10024 Valley Forge Lane N, 10041 Pilgrim Way N, 6785 Berkshire Lane N, and 9139 Kirkwood Lane N (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-05 updating liquor licensing for self-dispensing tap walls (5-0)
• Approved claims totaling $2,740,659.54 (5-0)
• Proclaimed March 31, 2023, as Mayor’s Monarch Pledge Day (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Maple Grove Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider approving Tax Increment Financing (TIF) development agreements for Buildings 5, 6, and 7 in the Arbor Lakes Business Park gravel mining area. The agenda also includes annual appointments, approval of prior meeting minutes, and administering oaths of office.

• TIF development agreements for Buildings 5, 6, and 7 at Arbor Lakes Business Park
• EDA Resolution No. 37 (Attachment A)
• Annual appointments of EDA officers
• Approval of December 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Oaths of office for officials

The Economic Development Authority approved TIF development agreements for three buildings in the Arbor Lakes Business Park 5-7 Gravel Mining Area. The assistance totals $2,427,000 across the three projects. The board also approved annual appointments and the December 19, 2022, minutes.

• Approved Arbor Lakes Business Park 5-7 Gravel Mining Area TIF development agreements (5-0)
• Approved TIF assistance for Building 5: $965,000 (5-0)
• Approved TIF assistance for Building 6: $958,000 (5-0)
• Approved TIF assistance for Building 7: $504,000 (5-0)
• Approved EDA annual appointments (5-0)
• Approved December 19, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to handle routine business and several special use permits, fee waivers, and contracts. Key items include authorizing construction documents for Lakeview Knolls Park improvements, approving a 2023 play equipment replacement program, and considering land acquisition for Conservancy Park. The board will also take an oath of office for a new member and approve minutes and claims.

• Authorize construction documents for Lakeview Knolls Park improvements
• 2023 Play Equipment Replacement Program (Lakeview Knolls, Goldenrod Marsh, Fish Lake Woods, Forestview Ponds)
• Land acquisition for Conservancy Park
• Special use permits for Best Buddies, Bunce Performing Arts, Mick Sterling, NILMDTS, Across All Lines
• Fee waiver requests for Maria's Voice and Maple Grove Community Organization

The Board authorized an amended plan to consolidate 18 pickleball courts at Lakeview Knolls Park and approved play equipment replacements for four parks. Additionally, the Board recommended that the City Council pursue the acquisition of land for a conservancy park.

• Approved use of $237,000 in contingency funds for Gleason Fields parking lot overlay, dugout seating, playground surfacing, irrigation, and vestibule lintel
• Approved amended concept plan and construction documents for Lakeview Knolls Park to create a consolidated 18-court pickleball complex (6-0)
• Approved play equipment and area designs for Lakeview Knolls, Goldenrod Marsh, Fish Lake Woods, and Forestview Ponds (6-0)
• Approved contracts with Landscape Structures and Flagship Recreation for playground equipment purchase and installation (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to Council to pursue acquisition of land for Conservancy Park near County Road 30 and Maple Grove Parkway (6-0)
• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes, claims, and a Parkkeeper appointment (6-0)
• Approved special use permits for Best Buddies Minnesota, Bunce Performing Arts, Mick Sterling, NILMDTS, and Across All Lines Fundraiser (6-0)
• Approved fee waiver requests for Maria’s Voice and Maple Grove Community Organization (6-0)

Lake Quality Commission

The Lake Quality Commission will review and approve the 2023 Lake Improvement Program projects, including 19 individual lake applications totaling $92,403.20 and four basic annual programming projects totaling $14,050.00, with a total city funding recommendation not to exceed $60,000. The commission will also review a revised draft of its Statement of Purpose and Goals and approve minutes from the February meeting.

• Approve 2023 Lake Improvement Program projects with total costs of $107,203.20
• Review revised draft LQC Statement of Purpose and Goals
• Approve minutes from February 2023 LQC meeting
• 19 Individual Lake LIP applications totaling $92,403.20
• Basic Annual Programming projects totaling $14,050.00

The Commission approved recommendations for increased City funding for fish management, aquatic vegetation management, street sweeping, and consulting/monitoring services. The body also approved a change to the Commission's Statement of Purpose and Goals.

• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended increased City funding for aquatic vegetation management, fish management, street sweeping, and consulting/monitoring services
• Recommended no funding increases for annual lake aeration projects
• Approved striking 'property owners and' from the Statement of Purpose and Goals

Arbor Committee

The Maple Grove Arbor Committee will administer the oath of office to three members, approve the agenda and minutes, and continue planning the 2023 Arbor Day event and use of $67,150 in Hy-Vee funds for tree planting. The committee will also receive area reports and discuss old business.

• Oath of office for Marilyn Arnlund (reappointed), Apeckchya Karki, and Darleen Lindgren
• Discussion of $67,150 cash-in-lieu from Hy-Vee for tree removal at 9960 Maple Grove Parkway
• Planning for Arbor Day event on April 29, noon-3 p.m. at Maple Grove Community Center
• Ranked tree planting sites: County Road 30/Upland Lane, Maple Grove Pkwy/Bass Lake Road, Vicksburg Lane/Elm Road, Vicksburg Lane/Nottingham Pkwy
• Approval of February 9, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee scheduled the 2023 Arbor Day event and agreed on a sign design. Members also confirmed plans to use Hy-Vee North funds for tree plantings at site #1 this year.

• Approved agenda for March 9, 2023
• Approved February 9, 2023 minutes
• Selected a design for new Arbor Day signs
• Scheduled 2023 Arbor Day event for April 29 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Maple Grove Community Center
• Confirmed focus on site #1 for tree planting event and contractor plantings using Hy-Vee North funds

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to consider and develop an offer or counteroffer for the purchase of the Life Time Fitness Building. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session under Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3) for real estate negotiations
• Property: Life Time Fitness Building in Maple Grove

The City Council held a closed session to develop and consider terms of a counteroffer for the purchase of the Life Time Fitness building. No public decisions were recorded during this session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss Life Time Fitness building purchase

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council will hold public hearings on the 2023 street rehabilitation program and a liquor license for Pizza Karma, and consider consent items including a school resource officer agreement with Osseo Area Schools, a planned unit development for Sota Shine Maple Grove, and a feasibility report for the Rush Hollow project. The council will also discuss the Bella Woods planned unit development concept stage plan and receive a presentation from Senator Limmer.

• Agreement for school resource officer services with Osseo Area Schools, ISD 279
• 2023 Street rehabilitation program public hearing with proposed assessment rolls
• Sota Shine Maple Grove planned unit development stage plan, preliminary and final plat
• Bella Woods planned unit development concept stage plan
• Public hearing for on-sale wine and 3.2 malt liquor license for Pizza Karma

The Council approved two street improvement projects involving approximately four miles of city streets and adopted corresponding special assessments. Other actions included approving a new liquor license for Pizza Karma and appointing a new member to the Park Board.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-045 for Buena Vista Terrace & Eagle Lake Trails and Copper Marsh & Hidden Meadows street projects (5-0)
• Approved on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor license for MGPK Holding LLC dba Pizza Karma (5-0)
• Appointed Krista Kuhnly to the Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board (5-0)
• Approved Bella Woods planned unit development concept stage plan (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-043 for Sota Shine Maple Grove PUD stage plan and plats (5-0)
• Approved $1,715,434.15 in claims (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Caleb Hansen as assistant building official at $112,792.16 annual salary (5-0)
• Approved agreement for school resource officer services with Osseo Area Schools, ISD 279 (5-0)

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council holds a work session to discuss 2022-2024 city goals related to code enforcement, housing, and community and economic development. They also review a potential land acquisition tied to the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan.

• Discussion of 2022-2024 City Goals for Code Enforcement & Housing
• Discussion of 2022-2024 City Goals for Community and Economic Development
• Potential land acquisition for Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan

The City Council reached consensus to add a zoning enforcement officer to the 2024 budget and purchase TriCare property for park conservancy using Improvement Project Fund (IPF) cash. Council also directed staff to identify code changes for rental licensing and inspection control.

• Consensus to add one zoning enforcement officer to the 2024 budget
• Consensus to add additional seasonal staff
• Directed staff to identify city code changes for rental licensing and inspection control
• Consensus to purchase TriCare property for park conservancy using Improvement Project Fund (IPF) funds

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council will hold public hearings on the 2023 Community Development Block Grant funds allocation plan and an easement vacation. They will also consider two planned unit developments: Sota Shine Maple Grove and Bella Woods. A large consent agenda includes routine items like appointments, permits, a contract award for CSAH 101, and a fee schedule amendment.

• Sota Shine Maple Grove planned unit development stage plan, preliminary and final plat
• Bella Woods planned unit development concept stage plan
• CSAH 101 (73rd Ave to 83rd Ave) Project No. 22-10 contract award
• 2023 Fee Schedule amendment - Ordinance No. 23-03
• Easement vacation No. 23-01 public hearing

The City Council approved a 120-unit residential development at Bella Woods and a carwash and pet wash project for Sota Shine. Other actions included approving the 2023 CDBG funds allocation plan and several police and committee appointments.

• Approved Bella Woods PUD concept stage plan for 120 residential units (3-2)
• Approved Sota Shine carwash and pet wash PUD stage plan and plats (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-040 approving 2023 CDBG funds allocation plan (4-0-1)
• Approved appointment of Aidan Sinouthasy as police officer at $74,932.00 annual salary (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Joseph Vogl as police officer at $84,988.80 annual salary (5-0)
• Approved appointments of Apeckchya Karki and Darleen Lindgren to Arbor Committee (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign letter of intent with Blink for EV charging at Parkway Station (5-0)
• Approved claims totaling $1,996,095.80 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council holds a work session to review the 2022 community survey results, covering topics such as drinking water quality, organized garbage collection, street maintenance, and park and recreation activities. They also discuss the Fernbrook recycling drop-off site and the future of the Old Village Hall.

• Analysis of 2022 community survey results with attachments on water quality, garbage collection, street maintenance, and park/rec activities
• Discussion of Fernbrook recycling drop-off site
• Discussion of Old Village Hall future

The City Council reached consensus on several items following a review of the 2022 community survey. Key outcomes included the decision to discontinue the city recycling site at CR30/Fernbrook and the pursuit of restoration proposals for the fire-damaged Old Village Hall.

• Consensus to pursue feasibility study for water softening and treatment technology
• Consensus to review congestion mitigation options for Elm Creek Boulevard
• Consensus to not move forward with organized garbage collection
• Consensus to discontinue the city recycling site at CR30/Fernbrook
• Consensus to explore using the CR30/Fernbrook land for senior housing
• Consensus to seek proposals for the restoration of the Old Village Hall

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council and Park Board are holding a joint work session. The agenda includes presentations from R JLG Architects and HGA Architects and Engineers, followed by a 30-minute discussion between the City Council and Park Board.

• Presentation by R JLG Architects
• Presentation by HGA Architects and Engineers
• 30-minute joint discussion between City Council and Park Board

The City Council and Park Board reviewed proposals from two architectural firms for the Maple Grove Community Center Renovation and Expansion project. The bodies reached a consensus to proceed with a contract for JLG Architects to complete the project design.

• Selected JLG Architects for the Community Center Expansion and Renovation project design

Parks and Recreation Board

The Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board met to handle routine consent items, including approving minutes and claims from January. The board voted on several specific actions, such as accepting a donation to Central Park and awarding a contract for portable toilet services. No new or special business items were presented for discussion.

• Accept donation to Central Park
• Award 2023 Portable Toilet Service contract
• Grant fee waiver to Friends of the Angel
• Approve 2023 Fernbrook Fields Storage Agreement with MGYLA
• Grant fee waiver to Hennepin County Fix-It Clinic

The Board approved a series of consent items, including the appointment of a Youth Engagement Coordinator and a portable toilet service contract. Staff provided updates on community events and reported that Lakeview Knolls Park improvements are currently exceeding the original budget.

• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims (4-0)
• Accepted donation to Central Park (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Youth Engagement Coordinator (4-0)
• Awarded 2023 Portable Toilet Service contract (4-0)
• Approved Special Use and Fee Waiver Request for Friends of the Angel (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Fernbrook Fields Storage Agreement with MGYLA (4-0)
• Approved Letter of Support for Three Rivers Park District RAISE Grant Application and Fee Waiver Request for Hennepin County Fix-It Clinic (4-0)

Lake Quality Commission

The Maple Grove Lake Quality Commission will meet to approve its final 2023 work plan, which includes lake tours, presentations on buckthorn, chloride, and street sweeping, and the annual MS4 meeting. The commission will also receive a presentation from the City Attorney on data, ethics, and open meeting law, and an update on the Lake Improvement Program (LIP) process. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the January 18, 2023 minutes.

• Approve final 2023 LQC Work Plan, including lake tours of Rice, Weaver, and Cedar Island lakes
• Receive presentation from City Attorney Justin Templin on data/ethics practices and open meeting law
• Receive buckthorn removal presentation from Mary Parenteau and Tom Anderson
• Receive update on Lake Improvement Program (LIP) process, which funds water quality projects with city cost-sharing up to 80% for some categories
• LIP applications due February 28, 2023; individual water quality projects reimbursed up to 50% (max $750)

The Lake Quality Commission approved the minutes from the January 18, 2023 meeting and the final 2023 LQC Work Plan. Commissioners received training on open meeting law and a presentation on buckthorn management.

• Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved final 2023 LQC Work Plan

Planning Commission

The Maple Grove Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, approve minutes, and hold public hearings on two development proposals: the Lynde and McLeod Third Addition short plat and the Sota Shine Maple Grove planned unit development stage plan, preliminary plat, and final plat. All actions will be forwarded to the City Council.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Public hearing: Lynde and McLeod Third Addition short plat
• Public hearing: Sota Shine Maple Grove planned unit development stage plan, preliminary plat, and final plat
• February 27, 2023 Planning Commission agenda cancelled

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a 7,240 square foot car and pet wash at the Southwest Crossroads development. The commission also recommended approval of a short plat to combine properties at a yard waste site. Internal leadership for 2023 was also established.

• Elected Craig Lamothe as Chair for 2023 (7-0)
• Elected Chris Ayika as Vice Chair for 2023 (7-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Lynde and McLeod Third Addition short plat to combine properties (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Sota Shine Maple Grove PUD stage plan, preliminary plat, and final plat with a requirement for two additional staff parking spaces (7-0)

Arbor Committee

The Maple Grove Arbor Committee will administer oaths of office to two reappointed members, discuss how to spend $67,150 in cash-in-lieu funds from Hy-Vee for tree planting, continue planning the April 29 Arbor Day event, and consider ways to better inform residents about T-Zone locations. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the January 12 regular meeting.

• Oath of office for reappointed members Marilyn Arnlund and Julie Gamber
• Discussion of $67,150 Hy-Vee cash-in-lieu funds for tree planting at four potential sites
• Planning for Arbor Day event on April 29 at Maple Grove Community Center
• Discussion of T-Zone notification options, including city newsletter and webpage
• Data ethics and open meeting law training

The committee ranked four city-owned properties for future tree planting, with County Road 30/Upland Lane listed as the top priority. Members also planned the 2023 Arbor Day event and discussed methods to notify residents living in T-Zone districts.

• Approved February 9, 2023 agenda (all ayes)
• Approved January 12, 2023 minutes (all ayes)
• Ranked tree planting sites: 1. County Road 30/Upland Lane, 2. Maple Grove Pkwy/Bass Lake Road, 3. Vicksburg Lane/Elm Road, 4. Vicksburg Lane/Nottingham Pkwy
• Scheduled 2023 Arbor Day event for Saturday, April 29, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Maple Grove Community Center

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving the 2023 street reconstruction program, opting into a nationwide opioid litigation settlement, and setting 2023 park dedication rates. Public hearings are scheduled for liquor license renewals for Rock Elm Tavern and Rojo Mexican Grill, and an easement vacation. The meeting also includes an oath of office for a new police commander.

• 2023 street reconstruction program – Resolutions 23-027 and 23-028
• Opt-in to nationwide opioid litigation settlement – Resolution 23-032
• 2023 Park Dedication Rates – residential unit fee and commercial-industrial acre fee
• Public hearing for on-sale intoxicating and Sunday sale liquor license for Optimal Entertainment dba Rock Elm Tavern
• Public hearing for on-sale intoxicating and Sunday sale liquor license for Rojo Maple Grove LLC dba Rojo Mexican Grill

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council is holding a work session on October 4, 2021. The agenda includes a call to order and planning commissioner interviews, but no specific decisions or action items are listed.

• Planning Commissioner interviews

The City Council conducted interviews for four candidates to fill a vacant seat on the Planning Commission. Council consensus was to appoint Stephanie Tomlinson to the position. The appointment is scheduled for formal approval on the February 6, 2023 agenda.

• Reached consensus to appoint Stephanie Tomlinson to the Planning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

The Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to approve routine claims and minutes, then address the Gleason Fields Athletic Complex project. Key decisions include amending the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the construction contract and setting the 2023 Park Dedication Rates. The board will also authorize requests for proposals for architectural, engineering, and construction management services for the Community Center project.

• Amendment to Resolution 23-021 PB and Guaranteed Maximum Price for Gleason Fields Athletic Complex
• Setting of 2023 Park Dedication Rates
• Authorization of RFP for Architectural and Engineering Services for Community Center Project
• Authorization of RFP for Construction Manager at Risk Services for Community Center Project
• Approval of 2023 Catering Agreements with seven vendors including Holy Land and India Palace Plymouth

The Board approved contracts and a price modification for the Gleason Fields Athletic Complex. It also authorized requests for proposals for architectural, engineering, and construction management services for the Community Center Renovation and Expansion Project.

• Elected Bill Lewis as Chairperson, John Ferm as Vice Chairperson, and Chuck Stifter as Executive Secretary (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-021 for Gleason Fields Athletic Complex contracts (6-0)
• Approved Assignment of Contracts for Gleason Fields Athletic Complex (6-0)
• Approved Change Order increasing Gleason Fields GMP to $10,648,847 (6-0)
• Approved RFP for architectural and engineering services for Community Center project (6-0)
• Approved RFP for construction manager at risk services for Community Center project (6-0)
• Approved consent items including December 15, 2022 minutes and fee waiver for Maple Grove Lions Half Marathon (6-0)

Lake Quality Commission

The Lake Quality Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2023, approve minutes from the November 2022 meeting, and discuss a draft 2023 work plan. The work plan includes Lake Improvement Program applications, the MS4 annual meeting, and lake tours. The commission will also discuss participation in Maple Grove Days.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023
• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of draft 2023 work plan
• Discussion on participation in Maple Grove Days
• Oath of office for Nancy Bergstrand

The Commission elected Becky Fahrenbruch as Chair and Brennon O’Callaghan as Vice Chair. Members discussed a draft 2023 work plan including lake tours and water quality presentations, with a final version expected in February. No action was taken on Maple Grove Days.

• Approved minutes of the November 16, 2022 meeting
• Elected Becky Fahrenbruch as Chair
• Elected Brennon O’Callaghan as Vice Chair
• Tabled Maple Grove Days item to April

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes authorizing condemnation proceedings for the Highway 610 Extension Project No. 19-24, approving a change order for the Fernbrook Lane/Territorial Road project, and supporting funding for Fish Lake interchange improvements. A public hearing is scheduled for Project Next Minnesota Investment Fund and Job Creation Fund DEED applications.

• Highway 610 Extension Project No. 19-24 authorizing condemnation proceedings (Resolution No. 23-020)
• Fernbrook Lane/Territorial Road Project No. 20-19 change order No. 3
• Resolution of support for funding Fish Lake interchange improvements (Res. Nos. 23-018 and 23-019)
• North Grove Medical Center planned unit development stage plan and final plat approval extension
• Community Center Renovation and Expansion Project design process governance (Resolution No. 23-017)

The City Council authorized applications for a Minnesota Investment Fund award of up to $1,000,000 and a Job Creation Fund award to support the relocation of a medical-technology firm to Maple Grove. The Council also approved a design governance model for the Community Center Renovation and Expansion Project. A request to fund a feasibility study for dredging the Eagle Lake southwest channel was tabled.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-014 to apply for a Minnesota Investment Fund award up to $1,000,000 for Project Next (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-015 supporting a Job Creation Fund application for Project Next (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-017 for the Community Center Renovation and Expansion Project Design Governance Model (5-0)
• Approved proposal from Rainbow Treecare to treat public ash trees (5-0)
• Approved proposal from YTS Companies, LLC to remove public ash trees and stumps (5-0)
• Tabled action on Eagle Lake southwest channel dredging feasibility study (5-0)
• Approved claims totaling $7,522,628.17 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-020 authorizing condemnation proceedings for Highway 610 Extension Project No. 19-24 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session covering ethics and open meeting law training for officials, followed by a police department update and crime data review.

• Ethics and open meeting law training for elected and appointed officials
• Police department update and crime data review

The City Council held a work session featuring a presentation on ethics and open meeting laws. Police Chief Werner provided a review of 2022 crime statistics and outlined department initiatives for 2023. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

Arbor Committee

The Maple Grove Arbor Committee will hold its first 2023 meeting, including administering oaths to three reappointed members, electing officers, and setting goals for the year. They will also discuss how to spend $67,150 in cash-in-lieu funds from Hy-Vee for tree plantings and begin planning the April 29 Arbor Day event.

• Discuss spending $67,150 Hy-Vee cash-in-lieu for tree plantings on city-owned sites
• Set 2023 committee goals, including spending Hy-Vee funds and researching Lessard-Sams grants
• Plan Arbor Day event on April 29, 2023, at Community Center or Central Park
• Administer oath of office to reappointed members Arnlund, Gamber, and Piket
• Elect chairperson and vice-chairperson for 2023

The committee elected its leadership and established goals for 2023, including landscape ordinance updates and the hiring of a City Forester. Members identified potential tree planting sites using Hy-Vee North cash-in-lieu funds and scheduled the 2023 Arbor Day event.

• Elected Mary Parenteau as Chairperson (all ayes)
• Elected Frank Kampel as Vice Chairperson (all ayes)
• Assigned rotating secretarial duties among members (all ayes)
• Approved meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Approved December 8, 2022 minutes (all ayes)
• Scheduled 2023 Arbor Day event for April 29 from noon to 3 p.m.

City Council

The Maple Grove City Council will consider several consent items, including the Eagle Point planned unit development concept stage plan, development stage plan, rezoning, and final plat, along with the Bella Woods planned unit development concept stage plan and a zoning ordinance text amendment for donation collection bins. The meeting also includes routine items such as appointments, recruitment approvals, and authorizations for police department donation programs.

• Eagle Point planned unit development concept stage plan, development stage plan, rezoning, and final plat (Resolution No. 23-009, Ordinance No. 23-01)
• Bella Woods planned unit development concept stage plan
• Zoning ordinance text amendment for donation collection bins (Ordinance No. 23-02)
• CSAH 101 - 73rd Ave. to 83rd Ave. Project No. 22-10 - re-authorize ad for bids (Resolution No. 23-008)
• Joint powers agreement between Hennepin County and City of Maple Grove for social worker services

The City Council approved a joint powers agreement with Hennepin County to embed a social worker in the Police Department. The council also approved several planned unit developments and issued civil penalties to six local businesses. Additionally, the council authorized recruitment for a police officer and a building official following retirements.

• Approved joint powers agreement for social worker services in Police Department (5-0)
• Approved Eagle Point PUD concept/development plans, rezoning, and final plat (5-0)
• Approved Maple Grove Pet Hospital PUD stage plan (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for donation collection bins (5-0)
• Approved $56,603 for PC replacements and $51,192 for Toughbook replacements (5-0)
• Imposed $2,000 civil penalties on Angels Liquor, Maxs on Main, CRAVE, Pizza Karma, Haskells, and Walmart (5-0)
• Approved promotion of Jamy Hanson to deputy city clerk at $83,324.83 (5-0)
• Authorized recruitment for police officer and building official positions (5-0)