Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also hold a preapplication meeting regarding a building setback variance and discuss a dog park.

• Variance for building setback: 301 Robert St.
• Zoning Code update: 502.8 Home Occupations regarding on-site sales
• Discussion of a dog park
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Comprehensive Plan topic categories and assignments

City Council

The council will discuss and act on several items, including a contractor payment request for 2026 road maintenance, a speed‑reduction discussion for Highway 95, and a recommendation on the dog park listening session. They will also approve two new members to the Planning Commission and consider the consent calendar items such as minutes, the treasurer's report, and election judges.

• Approval of recommended new Planning Commission members Ryan Marse and Scott Iwen (Action)
• Roads: 2026 Maintenance Project Contractor Request for Payment (Action)
• Highway 95 speed reduction discussion (Ward)
• Dog Park listening session review and recommendation (Action)
• Consent calendar items: minutes, treasurer's report, bills, planning commission minutes, public works report, election judges

Planning Commission

The Marine Planning Commission will consider revising Section 502.8 of the Zoning Code to allow limited incidental on‑site sales for home occupations. Commissioners will also hear a presentation on the Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership opportunity and review recommendations for new commission appointments. Old business includes a review of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code updates, with a possible public hearing set for July 28.

• Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership Opportunity – presentation by Mike Isensee
• Review of Home Occupation standards (Section 502.8) regarding on‑site sales
• Recommendations of Scott Iwen and Ryan Marsel for Planning Commission appointments
• Comprehensive Plan discussion and consideration of a public hearing on July 28
• Zoning Code Updates review (tiny homes, hoop houses, cannabis regulations)

City Council

The Marine on St. Croix City Council will consider the Planning Commission's recommendations to approve two Comprehensive Plan scope actions and two CUP/variance actions. Council members will also vote on an amendment to the Public Safety by‑laws and discuss a property opportunity on Broadway Street. The meeting includes a presentation of Bolton & Menk, Inc.'s fee estimate of $16,000‑$19,500 for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update.

• Approval of Recommended Comprehensive Plan Scopes (two actions) – Planning Commission
• CUP and Variance approvals – Planning Commission (two separate actions)
• Approval of Amended By‑Laws for Public Safety – Council Reports
• Broadway Street Property Opportunity – City Properties report
• Presentation of Bolton & Menk fee estimate for 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update ($16,000‑$19,500)

Planning Commission

The Marine Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit and a variance request for a 30‑foot diameter yurt accessory structure at 550 Pine Street, proposed by Marine Village School. The agenda also includes discussion of the ongoing comprehensive plan update and zoning code revisions covering tiny homes, hoop houses, cannabis, shipping containers, solar and housekeeping. No new business items are listed.

• Conditional Use Permit for yurt at 550 Pine St.
• Variance request to exceed accessory structure square footage at 550 Pine St.
• Comprehensive Plan update discussion
• Zoning Code updates (tiny homes, hoop houses, cannabis, shipping containers, solar, housekeeping)
• Public hearing scheduled for 7:10 p.m.

The commission unanimously approved Marine Village School’s request for a conditional use permit and variance to build an outdoor classroom yurt at 550 Pine St. The commission also unanimously approved forwarding the preliminary scope of the Marine on St. Croix 2050 Comprehensive Plan to the City Council for input. All agenda and minutes items were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 28, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit and variance for yurt at Marine Village School, 550 Pine St (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding preliminary scope of 2050 Comprehensive Plan to City Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:19 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Marine on St. Croix City Council will consider a Conditional Use Permit request for a driveway longer than 200 feet at 641 Nason Hill Road. The meeting also includes actions to approve a one‑day liquor license, award the 2026 Maintenance Project contract, and raise Rob Powell's salary by $1 per hour. Additional items are a tree ordinance amendment and a dog park proposal.

• Conditional Use Permit request for a driveway over 200 ft at 641 Nason Hill Road (Action)
• Approval of a one‑day liquor license (Action)
• Award contract for the 2026 Maintenance Project (Action)
• Approval of a $1/hr salary increase for Rob Powell (Action)
• Tree ordinance amendment and dog park proposal (Action)

The council approved a $111,485.80 contract with Farner Asphalt for the 2026 street‑maintenance project. It also set a $25 per hour charge for up to six Marine Folk School events, approved three new probationary police members, and granted a one‑day liquor license for the June 20 street dance. Additional actions included a $1‑per‑hour salary increase for employee Rob Powell and adoption of an amendment to Chapter 16 of the City Code on trees.

• Approved $111,485.80 road maintenance contract with Farner Asphalt (unanimous)
• Charged Marine Folk School $25/hr, max 6 events, no cleaning fee (all in favor)
• Approved probationary police members Issak Ankrum, Neal Bajema, Kyle Storley (all in favor)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for June 20 street dance (all in favor)
• Approved $1/hr salary increase for Rob Powell (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 051426-01 amending Chapter 16 of City Code, Trees (all in favor)
• Approved Planning case 20260428‑01 as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items including minutes, reports, fee schedule (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Marine Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for a driveway longer than 200 feet at 641 Nason Hill Road. The meeting also includes a discussion of the chair’s role transition, an application meeting for a yurt accessory structure on the 550 Pine Street elementary school property, and updates to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning code (including cannabis, shipping containers, solar, tiny homes, and housekeeping).

• Conditional Use Permit for driveway >200 ft at 641 Nason Hill Rd (public hearing)
• Chair Hagstrom role transition
• Application meeting: accessory structure (yurt) on 550 Pine Street elementary school property
• Comprehensive Plan scope and zoning code updates (cannabis, shipping containers, solar, tiny homes, housekeeping)
• Planning Commission interview panel for prospective members

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a driveway longer than 200 feet at 641 Nason Hill Rd. It also set a public hearing for the conditional use permit and variance for the yurt classroom at 550 Pine St. on May 26 at 7:10 pm. The commission discussed scope and cost estimates for the comprehensive plan update and reviewed upcoming zoning code topics such as tiny homes, hoop houses, and industrial cannabis uses. Chair Anna Hagstrom announced her resignation after nearly ten years of service.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 31, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for driveway >200 ft at 641 Nason Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for 550 Pine St. conditional use permit and variance on May 26, 7:10 pm (unanimous)
• Discussed comprehensive plan scope and cost estimates (consensus, no vote)
• Discussed zoning code updates for tiny homes, hoop houses, and cannabis (no immediate action)
• Announced chair resignation (not a vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:59 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving plans and specifications for the 2026 Maintenance Project and authorizing the solicitation of quotes. The body will also review reports on public safety, roads, and planning commission updates.

• Approval of 2026 Maintenance Project plans and authorization to solicit quotes
• Re-appointment of Gwen Roden to the Planning Commission
• Approval of Hollow Grant Management Committee Charter
• Watershed Board nominations
• Retirement of access through the School Forest

The council voted to retire the access road through the school forest and to approve the plans and specifications for the 2026 road maintenance project, authorizing Bolton Menk to solicit quotes. Council members also appointed Gwen Roden to the Planning Commission for a three‑year term and created a Hollow Grant management committee. Nominations for the Watershed Board were accepted, and Resolution 04092026-01 along with the consent calendar were approved.

• Approved Plans and Specs for 2026 road maintenance and authorized Bolton Menk to solicit quotes (All in favor)
• Retired the access road through the school forest (All in favor)
• Appointed Gwen Roden to the Planning Commission for a three‑year term (All in favor)
• Created a Hollow Grant management committee (All in favor)
• Accepted nominations of Victoria Dupre, Eric Boyle, Sam Devita to the Watershed Board (All in favor)
• Approved Resolution 04092026-01 (All in favor)
• Approved the consent calendar including minutes of 3/11/26 and related reports (All in favor)
• Approved the agenda as amended (All in favor)

Planning Commission

The Marine on St. Croix Planning Commission held a workshop on March 31, 2026 at 121 Judd St., with a remote link provided. The commission will discuss the Comprehensive Plan’s scope and process, including how it meets Met Council requirements, public‑engagement categories, survey results, and City Council comments. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discuss Comprehensive Plan scope and process
• Review compliance with Met Council requirements
• Present public engagement categories and survey results
• Consider City Council comments on the plan

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the February 24 minutes. It set a public hearing for the 641 Nason Hill Road driveway permit on April 28, 2026. The commission unanimously recommended that the city council reappoint Gwen Roden to the Planning Commission. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for 641 Nason Hill Road driveway permit on April 28, 2026 (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Gwen Roden to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Meeting

The commission approved the December 30, 2025 minutes unanimously. It also approved, unanimously, an amended letter to the City of Bayport regarding the 13 Point Road variance. A sub‑committee of Hanson, MacSwain, and Malick was formed to plan the first‑quarter 2027 workshop. The discussion on the Twin Springs variance addition was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved December 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended Bayport 13 Point Road variance letter (unanimous)
• Created sub‑committee (Hanson, MacSwain, Malick) for Q1 2027 workshop
• Tabled Twin Springs variance addition discussion
• Noted larger riverway signs available for $50.00 for workshop

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to review council committees and discuss various municipal management items. The session focuses on park improvements, tree ordinances, and city property maintenance.

• Lost 40 tree salvaging
• Hollow Grant management
• City boat landing improvements
• Red Bridge maintenance and management plan
• Tree ordinance regarding planting in the right-of-way

The council reached consensus to hold a listening session on the dog park and have the administrator gather information for a decision at the May meeting. Council members also agreed to proceed with a $1,000 civil assessment of the Millstream dam. Additional actions were assigned, including liaison appointments and committee charter requests.

• Hold a dog‑park listening session; administrator to collect info for May Council meeting
• Proceed with a $1,000 civil assessment of the Millstream dam
• City Administrator to request DNR co‑signature on tree‑cutting reminder letter
• Roads committee to evaluate cost of canoe racks for boat landings
• Wendy appointed as sole Council liaison for the Hollow committee (pending charter request)
• John to bring trails‑committee charter request to April meeting
• City Administrator to request engineer for Red Bridge maintenance plan
• City properties to review Stonehouse Museum maintenance list

City Council

The Marine on St. Croix City Council will consider several actions, including authorizing the 2026 Maintenance Project plans and awarding the Street Improvement Project contract. The council will also accept the Hollow Grant, approve a conservation easement for the Science Museum property, and review citizen requests such as a downtown food‑truck permit and an encroachment agreement for a driveway. Additional reports from the Planning Commission, public safety, roads, parks, and other departments will be presented.

• 2026 Street Improvement Project Quote Results/Award (Action)
• 2026 Maintenance Project Request for Authorization of Plans and Specifications (Action)
• Acceptance of the Hollow Grant as Presented (Action)
• Resolution 031226-01 – Science Museum Property Conservation Easement (Action)
• Food Truck Request for downtown event (Citizen consideration)

The council approved the consent calendar, including the minutes of 2/12/26, the Treasurer’s Report of 2/26, the list of bills for 3/12/26, the Public Works Maintenance Report, and Resolution 031226-01, with all members in favor. The council set the Board of Review meeting for April 7 at 9:00 pm. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 pm after a unanimous motion.

• Approved Minutes of 2/12/26 – all in favor
• Approved Treasurer’s Report of 2/26 – all in favor
• Approved List of Bills for 3/12/26 – all in favor
• Approved Public Works Maintenance Report – all in favor
• Approved Resolution 031226-01 – all in favor
• Scheduled Board of Review meeting for April 7, 9:00 pm
• Adjourned meeting at 8:28 pm – all in favor

Planning Commission

The Marine on St. Croix Planning Commission will approve the meeting agenda, review minutes, and consider a pre‑application for a conditional use permit for a driveway longer than 200 feet on Nason Hill Road. The commission will receive updates on the Comprehensive Plan, historic building protections, a drafted solar code, and proposed cannabis code changes. Staff will seek feedback on expanding industrial cannabis uses in the Single‑Family Residential district and possible location standards.

• Conditional Use Permit request for driveway >200 ft on Nason Hill Rd
• Comprehensive Plan Update – community letter and survey
• Legislative Protections for Historic Buildings in Riverway
• Drafted Solar code amendment
• Cannabis Code Update – expand industrial uses and discuss SFR district standards

The Planning Commission approved the agenda with the year changed to 2026 by unanimous vote. It approved the minutes from the November 25, 2025; December 8, 2025; and January 29, 2026 meetings, each with three votes in favor and one abstention. The commission reached consensus to send a revised comprehensive‑plan outreach letter and survey to residents. It also reached consensus to recommend that the City Council reappoint Gwen Roden to the vacant commission seat.

• Approved agenda with year change to 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (3 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Approved December 8, 2025 minutes (3 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Approved January 29, 2026 minutes (3 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Consensused to send revised comprehensive‑plan letter and survey
• Consensused to recommend reappointing Gwen Roden to the commission
• Adjourned meeting at 7:46 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The Marine on St. Croix City Council will consider a grant request for matching funds presented by Katy Kalt. The meeting also includes reviews of the 2025 Annual Report, the 2025 Public Safety Plan, an engineering report on roads, and a letter of support for the NPS River Management Plan. Additional reports from various departments will be presented but not acted on.

• Grant Request Approval for Matching Funds – Katy Kalt (ACTION)
• 2025 Annual Report approval (ACTION)
• Letter of Support for NPS River Management Plan (ACTION)
• Roads Engineering Report
• Planning Commission – No January Meeting Update

The council voted to contribute up to $10,000 toward the Xcel Energy and MN Wild lighting grant. The 2025 Annual Fire report was approved, and the Brookside public‑safety discussion was deferred to a public‑safety committee workshop. Council also approved a draft letter of support to the National Park Service, pending additional comments, and adopted the consent calendar items.

• Approved city contribution of up to $10,000 for lighting grant (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Annual Fire report (unanimous)
• Deferred Brookside public‑safety discussion to public‑safety committee workshop (unanimous, amended)
• Approved draft letter of support to National Park Service, contingent on further comments (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items: minutes, treasurer’s report, bills, public works report, one‑year elevator contract (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss 2026 work priorities and the process for updating the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes a review of a proposal from HKGi for the plan update and discussions on zoning and code enforcement.

• Proposed 2050 Comprehensive Plan update budget of $60,000 to $80,000 via HKGi
• Discussion on reclassification zoning of Burris Park and other downtown greenspaces
• Review of National Park Service's final draft Comprehensive River Management Plan
• Proposed 2026 priorities including cannabis updates and historic building protections in Riverway
• Discussion on code enforceability regarding outdoor lighting, fencing, and vegetation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the 2026 work plan and the process for updating the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The body will review a proposal from HKGi for the plan update and discuss various zoning and code priorities.

• Proposed 2050 Comprehensive Plan update budget of $60,000 to $80,000 from HKGi
• Discussion on reclassification zoning of Burris Park and other downtown greenspaces
• Proposed 900 SF principal use square footage requirement for tiny homes
• Review of National Park Service's final draft Comprehensive River Management Plan
• Discussion of cannabis updates, including adding LPHE wholesaler as a use

The Planning Commission reviewed the 2026 work plan, the upcoming 2050 Comprehensive Plan update, and the National Park Service draft river management plan. Members suggested outreach ideas, possible branding, and a letter of support for the river plan, and noted zoning considerations for Burris Park. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a revised letter of support for the Glacial Hills Regional Trail. The meeting also includes a 2025 annual report from the Forest Advisory Committee and a Phase 1 report from the Millstream Amenities Committee regarding recreational enhancements in Burris Park.

• Discussion of revised letter of support for Glacial Hills Regional Trail
• Forest Advisory Committee 2025 Annual Report
• Millstream Amenities Committee Phase 1 Report on recreational features from Highway 95 to Brookside Bar and Grill
• Report on 'Tree City USA' status and 2025 planting/mitigation efforts in Burris Park

The council approved the meeting agenda and designated Wendy Ward as acting mayor, set the official newspaper, depository, legal firm, city engineer, planner, and meeting rules. They unanimously accepted a letter of conceptual support for the Glacial Hills Regional Trail to be sent to the Metropolitan Council. The consent calendar items, including prior minutes and various reports, were also approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Designated acting mayor and official entities (unanimous)
• Accepted Glacial Hills Regional Trail support letter (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)