Robbinsdale, MN

Senior Commission

City Council

City Council Work Session

Economic Development Authority

City Council

Planning Commission

Sustainability Committee

Human Rights Commission

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

Senior Commission

City Council

General

Economic Development Authority

City Council Work Session

City Council

Sustainability Committee

Planning Commission

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

Human Rights Commission

City Council

Senior Commission

Economic Development Authority

City Council Work Session

City Council

Sustainability Committee

Planning Commission

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

Human Rights Commission

Senior Commission

Economic Development Authority

City Council Work Session

Sustainability Committee

Planning Commission

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

Senior Commission

City Council Work Session

Economic Development Authority

Sustainability Committee

Planning Commission

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

Senior Commission

Economic Development Authority

Sustainability Committee

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

Senior Commission

Economic Development Authority

Sustainability Committee

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

Senior Commission

Sustainability Committee

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

Sustainability Committee

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

Sustainability Committee

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

Sustainability Committee

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

Sustainability Committee

Sustainability Committee

General

Human Rights Commission

The Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission is meeting to review its agenda and minutes, hear chair reports, and discuss old business including a Main Street meet & greet debrief, apartment outreach at Robbins' Landing, planning a community event with MN Land of Neighbors, a draft eviction notice for City Council, follow-up on Operation Metro Surge, and Flock cameras. New business includes a joint HRC/DEI commissions meeting hosted by Golden Valley.

• Draft eviction notice - date to present to City Council
• Apartment outreach at Robbins' Landing - Saturday food shelf sign up
• Planning for community event with MN Land of Neighbors
• Operation Metro Surge follow up: RPD/observer interactions at North Memorial inquiry
• Flock cameras

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

General

Planning Commission

Sustainability Committee

The Robbinsdale Sustainability Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including October trash pickup, edible gardens, and franchise fees. They will also consider minutes from the August meeting and plan for an October City Council work session.

• October trash pickup discussion
• Edible gardens discussion
• October City Council work session planning
• Franchise fees discussion
• Chamber of Commerce meet & greet recap

City Council

The Robbinsdale City Council will consider the 2027 proposed General Fund budget and set property tax levies for the General Fund, Debt Service, and HRA. They will also hold public hearings on a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and lot split for 3400 Oakdale Ave N, and vote on consent agenda items including vehicle purchases and program agreements.

• Proposed 2027 General Fund and Debt Service Property Tax Levies
• Proposed 2027 HRA Property Tax Levy
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 3400 Oakdale Ave N
• Rezone for 3400 Oakdale Ave N
• Authorize Purchase of Two Vehicles

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss matters with Robbinsdale School District Superintendent Dr. Teri Staloch. The session also includes a discussion regarding a fire operations proposal from Rum River.

• Discussion with Superintendent Dr. Teri Staloch
• Fire Operations Proposal — Rum River

The City Council held a work session with no recorded votes or formal decisions. Robbinsdale Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Teri Staloch presented the district's Reimagine Rdale plan and three November ballot questions on a Building Together Bond Referendum, which council members questioned, including why voters district-wide would fund a new elementary school in Robbinsdale. Rum River representatives presented a proposal to expand building and fire inspection services, which staff support and which will return to Council for approval in the near future. Staff also noted the preliminary not-to-exceed budget will be presented September 15 and that the City plans to solicit bids to sell Fire Engine 7.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; work session discussion only
• School district presented three contingent November ballot questions on the Building Together Bond Referendum; no council action taken
• Rum River fire and building inspection expansion discussed; agreement to be brought to Council for approval in the near future
• Staff directed to solicit bids to sell Fire Engine 7, with Council permission sought to consider factors beyond highest bid
• Preliminary not-to-exceed budget scheduled for presentation at the September 15 Council meeting
• No concerns raised by Council about the budget proposal ahead of September 15

Economic Development Authority

The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will review the minutes from the August 12, 2026, meeting. The meeting includes a presentation by Jason Arsvold of Ehlers Public Finance LLC regarding redevelopment project partnerships and public assistance, including Tax Increment Financing (TIF).

• Approval of August 12, 2026, meeting minutes
• Presentation on Redevelopment Project Partnerships & Public Assistance including TIF
• Review of pending voucher requests for disbursement

Senior Commission

Human Rights Commission

Human Rights Commission

The Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including planning a presentation to the city council on a draft eviction notice ordinance, following up on police-community interactions at North Memorial, and considering new business like a Main Street event and Flock cameras. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and reports.

• Draft eviction notice ordinance — planning for presentation to city council
• Operation Metro Surge follow up: RPD/observer interactions at North Memorial inquiry
• Apartment Outreach — Robbins Landing Saturday Food Shelf
• Main Street Meet & Greet
• Flock Cameras

The Human Rights Commission approved its Sept 3, 2026 agenda and the June 18, 2026 minutes. It voted to commit volunteers one Saturday per month for a six-month pilot supporting the Robbins Landing food shelf, to staff an information table at the Sept 14 Main Street Meet & Greet, and to create a subcommittee to apply for Land of Neighbors resources to host a listening session. Discussion items included the draft eviction notice ordinance, a police data request follow-up, Flock cameras, and possibly reviving a Human Rights Award; no decisions were recorded on those. The commission also tabled reviving outreach to other apartment buildings.

• Approved Sept 3, 2026 agenda with two added items (endorsements, listening session)
• Approved June 18, 2026 minutes
• Committed volunteers one Saturday per month for a six-month pilot at the Robbins Landing food shelf
• Agreed to staff an HRC information table at the Sept 14 Main Street Meet & Greet
• Created a subcommittee to apply for Land of Neighbors resources to host a listening session
• Tabled reviving outreach to other apartment buildings until next meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider updates to the Public Purpose Expenditure Policy and a purchase agreement to acquire real property from North Memorial Health Care. The meeting also includes authorization for legal services contracts and amendments related to the Metro Blue Line Extension LRT Project.

• Purchase agreement to acquire real property from North Memorial Health Care
• Updates to Public Purpose Expenditure Policy
• Contract for Criminal Prosecution Legal Services
• Amendment 2 to MOA for Metro Blue Line Extension LRT Project
• Amendment #2 to the JPA between Hennepin County, Three Rivers Park District, and the City

The Robbinsdale City Council approved a purchase agreement to acquire real property from North Memorial Health Center, which staff tied to the need for a second water tower. The council also approved updates to the Public Purpose Expenditure Policy and authorized Amendment #2 to a joint powers agreement with Hennepin County and Three Rivers Park District. All votes recorded were unanimous. The consent agenda, including a criminal prosecution legal services contract and several October 6 public hearing dates, was approved as submitted.

• Approved purchase agreement to acquire real property from North Memorial Health Center for a second water tower (unanimous)
• Approved updates to the Public Purpose Expenditure Policy (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor and City Manager to execute Amendment #2 to the JPA between Hennepin County, Three Rivers Park District, and Robbinsdale (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as submitted, including a criminal prosecution legal services contract and scheduling four October 6 assessment-roll public hearings (unanimous)
• Approved voucher disbursement requests for the period ending September 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved the September 1, 2026 agenda as amended with three additions (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. (unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

General

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a comprehensive plan amendment, a rezone, and a lot split for the property at 3400 Oakdale Ave N. They will also consider approving the minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes no other substantive items.

• Public hearing: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 3400 Oakdale Ave N
• Public hearing: Rezone for 3400 Oakdale Ave N
• Public hearing: Lot split for 3400 Oakdale Ave N
• Consideration of minutes from June 18, 2026

Sustainability Committee

The Robbinsdale Sustainability Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including a Chamber of Commerce meet and greet and a reflection on a mixer with Crystal's commission. Old business includes a 30-minute discussion on franchise fees and a review of draft policies and procedures. Updates will be provided on the City Hall native planting project and the Climate Action Plan.

• 2026 Chamber of Commerce Meet & Greet on September 14th, 5:30-7:30pm
• Discussion of franchise fees (30 minutes)
• Draft Sustainability Committee Policies & Procedures review
• City Hall Native Planting Project update
• Climate Action Plan update

City Council

The Robbinsdale City Council is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving the consent agenda, hearing a presentation from a Minnesota GreenCorps member, and considering new business. The main substantive item is awarding a contract for the Climate Action Plan. No public hearings or old business are scheduled.

• Award Climate Action Plan contract
• Approval of 2026 Fiber Project
• Approval of credit card charges and payment
• Wheels of Italy event approval
• Presentation from Minnesota GreenCorps member Gwen Casey

The Robbinsdale City Council approved awarding a Climate Action Plan contract to the Great Plains Institute, following an overview of the MPCA grant, RFP, and interview process. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included credit card charges and payments, the Wheels of Italy event, and the 2026 Fiber Project, and approved voucher disbursement requests for the period ending August 18, 2026. All votes were unanimous (5-0). During the public comment period, several residents and North Memorial Health staff spoke in support of a Community Benefits Agreement between North Memorial and Sanford Health; the council took no action on that matter.

• Approved the August 18, 2026 meeting agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda as submitted, including credit card charges and payment, Wheels of Italy event, and 2026 Fiber Project (5-0)
• Authorized awarding a Climate Action Plan contract to the Great Plains Institute (5-0)
• Approved voucher disbursement requests for the period ending August 18, 2026 (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The Robbinsdale City Council work session will discuss the 2027 budget, a presentation from Eckberg Lammers on prosecution services, and a discussion on Flock. The council will also consider recognizing Gordy Lindenfelser. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion with Eckberg Lammers, Prosecution Service
• Discussion on Flock
• 2027 Budget Discussion
• Discuss Recognition of Gordy Lindenfelser

During a work session, the City Council reviewed crime trends and data with the City's prosecution service, Eckberg Lammers, and discussed data-sharing policies and operations for the Police Department's two Flock license plate reader cameras. Staff also presented the proposed 2027 budget, which features a preliminary 6% increase to the General Fund levy. No formal votes or final policy actions were taken, as the meeting was a work session.

• Heard 5-year case data presentation from prosecution service Eckberg Lammers
• Discussed Police Department policies, data security, and data-sharing for Flock license plate reader cameras
• Reviewed proposed 2027 budget including a 6% General Fund levy increase and proposed Police Captain to Assistant Chief restructuring
• Discussed staff update on a native planting pilot project at City Hall following an unsuccessful grant application
• Discussed future recognition of Gordy Lindenfelser with a downtown plaque

Economic Development Authority

The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will consider approving a $55,000 grant from Hennepin County, matching $17,500 in REDA funds, and a professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for a Downtown District Revitalization Plan. The board will also consider a resolution amending a development agreement with 4orty 2wo Development, LLC. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution approving Seventh Amendment to Preliminary Development Agreement with 4orty 2wo Development, LLC
• Resolution accepting $55,000 Hennepin County grant and authorizing $17,500 in matching REDA funds
• Professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for downtown planning services
• Consent agenda includes approval of July 14, 2026 special work session minutes

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City Council

The City Council will discuss authorizing a Joint Community Police Partnership agreement and a contract with Midwest Playscapes. The body will also review block party requests for National Night Out.

• Cooperative Agreement for Joint Community Police Partnership (JCPP)
• Agreement with Midwest Playscapes
• Block Party Requests for National Night Out (8-4-26) and State Aid Street Closures
• Scheduling of Canvassing Board Meeting for Primary Election Results

The Robbinsdale City Council approved an agreement with Midwest Playscapes to acquire and install playground equipment at Sanborn Park for an amount not to exceed $360,000. The council also authorized a cooperative agreement for the Joint Community Police Partnership, approved National Night Out block party requests, and scheduled the primary election canvassing board meeting.

• Approved August 3, 2026, meeting agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial statements, and licenses (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute cooperative agreement for Joint Community Police Partnership (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to execute agreement with Midwest Playscapes for Sanborn Park equipment not to exceed $360,000 (unanimous)
• Approved National Night Out block party requests and street closures (unanimous)
• Scheduled Primary Election Canvassing Board Meeting for August 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved voucher disbursement requests for the period ending August 3, 2026 (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission will hold a regular meeting to vote on color choices for Sanborn Playground and receive updates on the Bike and Pedestrian Plan, bike rack installations, and grub treatment in lawns. They will also consider installing no-smoking signs at the splash pad and review the Triangle Park budget. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and commissioner concerns.

• Voting on Sanborn Playground color scheme
• Update on Bike and Pedestrian Plan
• Discussion of bike racks in parks
• Consideration of no-smoking signs at splash pad
• Triangle Park budget update

Human Rights Commission

City Council

The Robbinsdale City Council will discuss a resolution supporting the proposed merger between North Memorial and Sanford Health. The agenda also includes approval of July 7 meeting minutes, an investment report, license approvals, and acceptance of a quote for sidewalk replacement (Project 39926). Public participation is limited to designated times, and no public hearings are scheduled.

• Accept Quote for Sidewalk Replacement – Project 39926
• Approve City Council meeting minutes from July 7, 2026
• Review Investment Report
• Approve Licenses
• Consider Resolution for Proposed North Memorial – Sanford Health Merger

The City Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 8232, expressing support for the Sanford Health and North Memorial definitive agreement to operate as a single nonprofit health system. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, investment report, licenses, and a sidewalk replacement quote, and approved voucher disbursement requests. No public hearings or old business items were held.

• Adopted Resolution No. 8232 supporting North Memorial-Sanford Health merger (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 7, 2026 minutes, investment report, licenses, and sidewalk replacement quote (unanimous)
• Approved voucher disbursement requests for period ending July 21, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended with addition of Other Business Item 11A (unanimous)

Planning Commission

Sustainability Committee

Sustainability Committee

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss the potential purchase of real property in a closed session. The board will also review pending voucher requests for disbursement.

• Closed session to discuss the purchase of real property
• Review of pending voucher requests for disbursement

The Economic Development Authority met and approved the consent agenda, entered a closed session to discuss purchasing real property, and approved voucher disbursements. No public hearings or old business were conducted. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from 6.9.2026 (unanimous)
• Approved closed session to discuss purchase of real property (unanimous)
• Approved voucher disbursements (unanimous)