North Oaks, Minnesota

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a sign at 100 Village Center Drive, review a variance application for a septic system at 2 Crocus Lane, consider a withdrawal request for a septic variance at 25 South Deep Lake Road, and discuss proposed changes to structure setback regulations. They will also approve the April 30, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for a sign at 100 Village Center Drive
• Variance application for septic system at 2 Crocus Lane
• Withdrawal request for septic variance at 25 South Deep Lake Road
• Discussion on proposed changes to structure setbacks
• Approval of April 30, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes

City Council Agenda & Minutes

The North Oaks City Council is discussing office space options for the City and NOHOA, including a lease renewal at 100 Village Center Drive, a new lease at 400 Village Center Drive, and build-to-suit possibilities. The current lease expires May 31, 2027, with a five-year renewal option requiring notice by December 2, 2026. A decision to relocate would require signing a new lease by December 15, 2026, to meet construction timelines.

• Lease renewal at 100 Village Center Drive: $15.45/net with 30¢ annual increases, 4,288 RSF, but landlord unwilling to negotiate beyond 5/31/32
• New lease at 400 Village Center Drive: $15.50/net starting, 3% annual escalator, 4,713 RSF with expansion space, tenant improvement allowance of $70/RSF
• 10-year cost comparison: $849,518 at 100 Village Center versus $841,453 at 400 Village Center (excluding operating costs)
• Previous elections held at current space violated lease rules regarding lobby and parking lot use
• Build-to-suit option would require 24-month lead time with 12-14 months construction

City Council Agenda & Minutes

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the 2026 fee schedule for water and sewer utility rates, following a rate study by Ehlers. The consent agenda includes approval of licenses, city financials, meeting minutes, Resolution 1595 supporting Ramsey County Economic Development Commission, and a Hill Farm Fest liquor license. Other items include a public safety report, a broadband franchise update, and discussion on amending the annual meeting calendar.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending 2026 water/sewer utility fee schedule based on Ehlers rate study
• Approval of Resolution 1595 supporting Ramsey County Economic Development Commission
• Approval of June 2026 check register (checks 16260-16292) and EFTs (1281e-1292e)
• Approval of licenses: arborist (Aaron Boyd's Tree Service LLC), mechanical (Air Craft Mechanical LLP, Craig's Heating and Air, Northland Mechanical Contractors Inc, Summit Heating & Air Conditioning), general contractor (Construction Results Corporation)
• Approval of Hill Farm Fest liquor license

City Council Agenda & Minutes

The North Oaks City Council will consider a consent agenda including license approvals, a Police Week proclamation, a fireworks permit for the North Oaks Golf Club Summer Party, and approval of financials. New business includes discussion on a utility rate study analysis from Ehlers and possible action on lift station turnover for Charley Lake Condominium Association. A resolution for a conditional use permit for excess fill at 5 Catbird Lane is also up for approval.

• Approval of resolution for conditional use permit for excess fill at 5 Catbird Lane
• Discussion and possible action on utility rate study analysis from Ehlers
• Fireworks application for North Oaks Golf Club Summer Party
• Approval of resolution designating polling places for 2026 elections
• Discussion and possible action on lift station turnover for Charley Lake Condominium Association

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes, various licenses, a Police Week Proclamation, a fireworks application, a conditional use permit for excess fill at 5 Catbird Lane, a polling place resolution, and city financials. Discussions were held on a utility rate study and a potential lift station turnover, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for excess fill at 5 Catbird Lane (unanimous, part of consent agenda)
• Approved Police Week Proclamation (unanimous, part of consent agenda)
• Approved fireworks application for North Oaks Golf Club Summer Party (unanimous, part of consent agenda)
• Approved resolution designating polling places (unanimous, part of consent agenda)
• Approved city financials (unanimous, part of consent agenda)
• Approved arborist and mechanical licenses (unanimous, part of consent agenda)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for grading over 100 cubic yards at 5 Catbird Lane for a new home. They will also discuss possible changes to the structure setbacks table. An engineering update will be provided. The meeting begins with approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for grading >100 cubic yards at 5 Catbird Lane (new home construction)
• Discussion and possible action on structure setbacks table
• Engineering update
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2026 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for grading in excess of 100 cubic yards at 5 Catbird Lane to allow construction of a new home. The permit includes conditions outlined in the staff report. The Commission also discussed but took no action on a proposed structure setbacks table. City engineers provided updates on cost savings and infrastructure negotiations, including a $600,000 reduction in water metering costs.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved February 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for grading at 5 Catbird Lane, subject to staff conditions (unanimous)

City Council Agenda & Minutes

The council will consider an ordinance regulating water and sewer service rates and charges. Updates will be provided on joint powers agreements with White Bear Township and Lino Lakes, including a supplemental water infrastructure agreement with North Oaks Company. The consent agenda includes approval of licenses, financials, 2025 audited financials, and a fireworks permit for NOHOA Summerfest. Other items include reports from the deputy and city forester.

• Discussion and possible action on ordinance regulating water and sewer rates and charges
• Update on 2-party joint powers agreement with White Bear Township and 3-party agreement with White Bear Township and Lino Lakes
• Approval of fireworks permit for NOHOA Summerfest on 5/30/2026
• Acceptance of 2025 audited financials
• Approval of arborist and mechanical licenses

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included financial approvals and a fireworks permit for NOHOA Summerfest. Staff confirmed that three joint powers agreements with White Bear Township and Lino Lakes regarding water infrastructure are now fully executed. The council also unanimously authorized budgeted funds to be allocated to Barr Engineering to continue monitoring work for the Pleasant Lake water quality initiative, which tracks lake conditions for public use. Discussion on a revised water and sewer ordinance was tabled for further review in May or June.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks permit for NOHOA Summerfest on 5/30/2026
• Allocated budgeted funds to Barr Engineering for Pleasant Lake water monitoring (unanimous)
• Noted three joint powers agreements with White Bear Township and Lino Lakes are fully executed
• Tabled revised water and sewer ordinance for review in May or June
• Postponed septic ordinance discussion until Planning Commission reviews related items